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Town Hall Annex 'L ® P.O.Box 1179
54375 State Route 25 238 Southold, NY 11971
(cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
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Southold, NY 11971
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LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
To: Glenn Goldsmith, President
Town of Southold Board of Trustees
From: Mark Terry, AICP
LWRP Coordinator
Date: November 15, 2023
Re: LWRP Coastal Consistency Review for MARION LAKE RESTORATION COMMITTEE
Michael Lawn on behalf of MARION LAKE RESTORATION COMMITTEE requests a Ten (10) Year
Maintenance Permit to hand-cut Common Reed (Phragmites australis) surrounding Marion Lake, to
not less than 12" in height by hand, as needed. Bay Avenue, East Marion. SCTM#: 1000-31-17-1
& 1000-31-7-9
The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the
Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy
Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form
submitted to this department, as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendation that
the action is CONSISTENT with the LWRP.
Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its
written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action.
Cc: Honorable Lori Hulse, Attorney
Town of Southold RECEIVE D
LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM NOV 0 1 2023
Sout o Town
A. INSTRUCTIONS Planning Board
1. All applicants for permits*. including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for
proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This
assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in
making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits
and other ministerial permits norlocated within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area.
2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt
minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will -be evaluated as to its sigofcant
beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area(which includes all of Southold Town).
3. If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes" or "no", then the proposed action will
affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency
review law. Thus, each answer must be explained in detail,-listing both supporting and non-
supporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and
conditions,it shall not be undertaken.
A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's
website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department,'all
local libraries and the Town Clerk's office.
B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION
SCTM# 031.00 _17..00 _001.000
PROJECT NAME Marion Lake Phragmites Cutting
The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response):
Town Board ❑ Planning Board❑ Building Dept. ❑ Board of Trustees Z
1. Category of Town of Southold agency action(check appropriate response):
(a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency(e.g. capital
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construction,planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) ❑
(b) Financial assistance(e.g. grant, loan,subsidy)
(c) Permit, approval,license,certification:
Nature and extent of action:
Hand cutting of invasive Phragmites australis within the boundaries of Marion Lake
in East Marion
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Location of action: Marion Lake, East Marion
Site acreage:
Present land use: Wetland/Surface Waters
Present zoning classification:Surface Waters
2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following
information shall be provided:
(a) Name of applicant: Marion Lake Restoration Committee
(b) Mailing address: Marion Lake Restoration, c/o Michael Lawn
PO Box 377, East Marion, NY 11939
(c) Telephone number: 773 540 9117
Will the action be directly undertaken,require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency.?
Yes 0 No❑ If yes, which state or federal agency?State DEC Permit
C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or
not support the policies: Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy.
Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion.
DEVELOPED COAST POLICY
Policy I. poster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character,
preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and
minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Page 2 for evaluation
criteria.
❑✓ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable `
The project maintains the current character of Marion Lake as an open body of water and
prevents overgrowth by invasive Phragmites
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See
LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑✓ Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 3. Enhance,visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town. of Southold. See
LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria
❑✓ Yes-0 No.❑ Not Applicable
The project maintains the current character of Marion Lake as an open body of water and
prevents overgrowth Fy invasive Phragmites.
Attach additional sheets if necessary
NATURAL COAST POLICIES
Policy 4. Minimize loss'of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP
Section III—Policies Pages S through 16 for evaluation criteria
❑ Yes ❑ No Z Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy S. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III
— Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria
❑ Yes ❑ No WINot Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including
Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 22
through 32 for evaluation criteria.
Yes' ❑No ❑ Not Applicable
The project maintains the current character of Marion Lake as an open body of.water and
prevents overgrowth by invasive Phragmites. This ensures native flora can thrive in the lake margin .
and provides nesting and foraging space for waterfowl and other fauna.
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 7. Protect and improve air.quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies
Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑No F/1 Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous
substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 34 through.38 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑ No Z Not Applicable
PUBLIC COAST-POLICIES
Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public
resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation
criteria.
❑ Ye❑ No Z Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
WORKING COAST POLICIES
Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses,in
-suitable locations. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria.
❑Yes ❑ No ✓❑ Not Applicable
Attach additional_sheets if necessary
Policy 11. Promote sustainable .use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic
Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria.
❑Yes ❑ No Z Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
'Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies; Pages
62"through 65 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑ No Z Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP
Section III—Policies; Pages,65 through 68 for evaluation criteria.
❑Yes ❑ No ❑✓ Not Applicable
PREPARED BY ! CI-1.4 G L ,3. (-A Wes. 'TITLE M Axt o:, L,4 K!-z . DATE I O>I 2-2
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Marion Lake
Restoration Committee
Michael Lawn
President;Marion Lake Restoration l
Committee
PO Box 377
East Marion
NY, 10011
13th October 2023
Board of Trustees
Southold Town Hall Annex
54375 Main Rd.
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Supporting Description of work to be carried out at Marion Lake
The Marion Lake,,Restoration Committee has been hand cutting Phragmites on Marion Lake in East.
Marion since 2008.We have dramatically improved the ecosystem of the lake. We have increased the
amount of open water for migratory and resident wildfowl, diversified and opened the lakeshore for
native flora and to provide.space for.aquatic, amphibious and other species.
Twice per year our team hand cuts the invasive Phragmites australis around the lake.The first cut is in
late spring, after the first spurt of growth, and the second cut is in the fall when the Phragmites are
returning energy from their summer growth to their roots.
• Our team hand cuts only the invasive Phragmites australis down to no lower than 6 inches above
water level as per DEC permit(#1-4738-01379/00006). No other species are touched.
• Our team only works on the lake. Phragmites australis on-private property adjoining Marion Lake
are the responsibility of individual homeowners.
• Our team does not use herbicides.
• The cut material is gathered to a dumpster and sent to landfill in accordance with DEC permit.
Our Southold town permit for Phragmites cutting on the lake expired in June 2023. We performed our
spring Phragmites cut before expiry but now need'to perform our fall cut to be ready for winter. We ask
you to provide a new permit to allow this extremely valuable work to continue.
Yours sincerely, -
Mike Lawn
President, Marion Lake Restoration Committee
NEW YORK SUNE-DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTA!_ C.ONSERVATION
Division Of bivirohmenial-,Permits,Region 1
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i''{F31):n•31-J3Ci5 J f:S�31S 444-03v
August 1.8, 2020
Lori Luscher
Mahon Lake Restoration-.Committee
3416 Sunset..Key Circle, Unit:.B
Punta Gorda,.FL 33955
Re: Permit No. 1-473.&01379100,0.06
Phragmites Maintenance Trimming
Dear Permittee:
In conformance with the.requirements of the State.Uniform.Procedures A:ct (Article 70,
ECL) and its implementing regulations.(6NYCRR, Part:621) we are enclosing your
permit for the referenced activity. Please carefully read all permit conditions and special
permit conditions contained in the permit to erisure.cordpliance during the_ter*m.of the
permit: If you.are unable to comply with'any conditions please contact us.at the above
address.
Enclosed is a permit.sign which is to.:be,conspicuously posted at the project site and
protected from the weather and a Notice of'Com.mencement/Completion of.
Construction.
Si er ;
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Regional Permit:Administrator
Cc: S Marino
BMHP
File
NETW.YORK I Department;d
of+�aitmur Environmontai
ComernieUotj
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El,DEPARTMI' NT OF E.NVIR.ONMF.N-rhl..C:ON51•:RVA,rioN
Facility DECID I=4739*_b 379
PERMIT
rider the4EnYronmental Conservation Law._FCL)
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Permit Issued To: Facility
Marion Lake kcstortttiori Committee V1.ariori.Lake.Short
ckz7,;oi i:T,uscher. BAY AVE OVFR.:UiARION LAKE
34:16 Sonset Kev C rc.l.e; Unit B EAST�1ARt0 ,NY .l 1;939
I'-unta.0 orc(a, I�[•:339,5
('031)495-$5.79
Facility.Application Contact:
STF'VF MARINO
TIMI i1r1ILLER A'SSt)CiATES
10,NO.RIJ I`ST
COLD SPRINT G,_NY 1.0516
(845)265-4400
I+`aciiitY.Location: in S:0U"r1-101.,b i'n S.lil`FOf K COUNTY
Facility incipal Reference I'Wnt: NYTM-EE: 723.736 NIYTM-N: 4555.'09
Latitudd: 41°07.25.8" Loizgittide: 72°20'05.4"
Authcirized Aetiv ty:.Maintenance;trimming of:Phragmi#es;No excavation Of roots or spraying with
her6icidc hits_been approved.as.part of.this:permit. All work_iri accordance.with plans stamped NYSDEC.
approved on.>1i wm: 20:
Pert.nJtAuthorizations
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Freshwater Wetlands Under Article 24
Perl.iiit:ID 1-4738=0,1,379/00006
:New: Permit Effective l)ate: 8/18/2020. I?xpiration,Date: 8117/2030
Nl'Sll.EC Approval
By'amp ta:ncc ( f this:p:et' 'it; tiie permittee agrees:that the permit is.contingent upon strict,
cotnPliance with the BCL;alI applicable regulations,�arid all conditions included as part of.this
per..mrt.
t'crrtiif sirator; SUSANIT. 11CIC.ERufAN;.Regional Permit Administrator
Address: N YS.I EC Region I Headquarters.
SON ,a),Stciriyv,.Broak;50 Circle:Rd
StOnY.Rroo :`'Y 117y'0 -3409.
Authori ed.Signature: _ Datc /A` /ZC3'CC}
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\i.:W YORKS1'ATE DEI ARI'M t,\;('(3F i.\Vitt() VIE\'I'AI,CONSERVATION MEW
Facility I)EC ID 1-4738-01379
Distribution List
STEVE MARINE)
K E V I N J ENNENGS
Permit Components
NATURAL! ILI:SOURCE.PERm_i'I'CONIDITIOIS
GEC`EItAL_CONr.DITIONS,.API?LY"l'O:AI:i,f�UTHOf TZED PERVIIIS,
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NO'.FIPICATIONT,OF 0"114ER PERVIITTEE OBLIGATIONS
NATURAL RESOURCE PERMIT CONDITIONS - APply to the Following
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Perniits -FRESHWATER WETLANDS
I. :Cvnfo rinawee Y,��xr;t;i Plans All activities authorized by this'pennit must be in strict conformance
with the..approvved`plans submitted by the applicant or applicant's.agcnt as part of the permit application.
,such approved plans were prepared_by Lon Luscher 1/2020 and stamped NT YSDEC approved on
8/1872020.
2. Onlyy. -hragmites austraIis.ma) be trantned Only Phragmites australis'may be trimmed..Nb other
spercies inaybe trimmed or removed.
3. Height Cutting Restrietioirs Phragmites.moriocultures may be cut no lower than 6 inches above
aradc.When`natrve plants areres €t along With Phragmitcs,the Phragmites must be triiiimed above
the height of th*c adjacent riritivc=vegetatiotx to avtiid.non-target impacts:
4. I)isposal of Cut'Ntaterial Alleut Phragniites-must.be disposed of in an approved upland location
greaterlban IPO linear feet fr6m ariv wetland or water body.
5. No.Heavy. Equipment-in the W.Olazid All authorized trimming must be done with hand operated
tools;:NO excavabiQti o!'l'hragmitcs:is.permitted. NO heav}�cgtiiprnent including bulldozers;_backhocs,
payloader'C_., shall;bCc op.'cratcd in llie wetland.
'6. Precautions Agairist Contamination of Waters All necessary precautions shall be taken to
prelude.coiltanYinatioii;gf.any, wetland.or waterway by suspe piled solids,>sedimettts,.I'uels, solvents;
lubricants, CpC?xyC'II'dYIt3 5 paints;coricretc, leaeliate or aliy dither'en�ironineritally deleterious in
associated xvith the prpj)ect..
7. State.Not.Liable,for Damage The State of New York shall..in no case be liable for any:damage or
injtiry te.the.structure or work_herein authorized which may be:caused by or result trorri.fiiture.operations
undcriaken'by the State f6r the conservation-or improvement.ot navigation,or,for other purposes, and..no
claim.:or right to compensation shall.accrue trom'AO such dainage.
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1EwNORK STATF. 1 EA`AR'1:ti11 N*_ ()F E\VIRONVtE\"fA1:CO-SF:12VA`FI4 NNW
Fach ty 1)EC 11)1-4b8'-*013"r9
9. ;State .Iay Require Site Restoration .11'upon the expiration or:rcvocation of this lxrni[t, the priaject '
-herelay.authcirircd.has 116t.beeri c6nipleted,tine aplijicarit.sha11, without c �pense.:tc�.the State, and.to.such
extent and in such tllne and manner-as the Department of Environmental C,.OnsetNiation In lawlull}
TCCIUIrC, I'C!?1C1VC all t3T at2}' POAion Of 1. e-tIncon]iileted §iructLlrC.or fill aI7tl rCStOrf t 1C SItC.t() its fot'I2ler
condition. No.claim shall.be:niade against the State of Ncw York on account ofany such:rcrnoval.or.
alter'06on,
9.;State May-Order Removal or Alteration,of'Work Cf future Upei ations by the State of dew York
require an tl.lteration,in the position of the.structure or work- herein authd ized,-.or If. in-the opinion of the
Department oI Ftivirctttirental.C.onservatioli it;shall cattle unreasonable.( to the tree navipatioii
of said waters or flood flows or endanger:the}iealth. safety ot-welfare of the people of the State,or:cause
loss or clestructort cifthc natural:resources of floe State,the. ire.ordered.lay. the Icpartrrient to
remove:or alter the structural 'tort , obstrd6tions,pr:hazards causcdAhereby without expense to the_State,
and if,upon;the.c:xl�irat on or.revocation.of this permit,the straetute, fill, excavation,or caller
modification,of the:watercourse.lierebyauthorized aliall not be completed;the_o�vners, shall, without
capcnse:to:the State, and to such.exterit and in.such.tirne'-aild mianner as the Department of
Envirojimci.W Conservation may require,_remove all or any portion of tlre:uncomplcted structure or till
and restore to its former condition the navigable and flood capacity of the.wate-course No claim shall_
he made.against the-State.crN6w Y on account of:any such reinoval be altetation.
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GENERAL
CONDITIONS - Apply to-ALL.,Authorized Permits:
.1 Facility Inspection by The Department The;permitted site or facility, including relevanf'Tecords, is
subject-to inspe'etioi at reasonable hou' and inte ' als by an authorized representative of the Department
of-.Environmental{,onservation_(the,Department)to dcterinine whether-the permittee s.complyirig i�vith
thikpermit.and:the EQ1,. :Such representative.may order the work.,suspended_pursuarit to>1CI3 71- 03.01
and'SAPA4t11 )_
The'permitti.c:shall promdc a perso to,actonlpany thi Dep rtrnent's representative durin g an inspection,
to the permit area,when requested by the.Department.
-A copy of this peri-nit, includitig all referenced maps, drawings and special conditions,:must be available
for:inspection by(lie.Department at.all'times at the project.site or facility; Failure.to produce a copy of
the,permit"tipdii.r41ue"st by a f)epartinerit repre'. tative is:a viglation of this permit.
3.. Relatiunsh'ip.of this Pei niit to()ther:Department Oeders.and Determinations Uriles' cxl -essly
provided fbi bytlic T)epattment; issuance ofihis permit does not modify, supersede,orrescind afty order
or'determiriat on:previously issitcd by:the Departmci tpr aiiy ofthe teirtis, conditions or.requirements
contained in stich order:or&Otcrmitiation.
3. Applications For:Permit Rkne}yaIs,Modifications or Transfers The,permittee must submit.a
separate Written-'application to the Department.fttr.petniit renewal,modification or transfer of,ih,is
.q...it. SU611 application musV.include any forms or supplemental i.nfortnation the Departnietit requires.
An renewal,modification or tt'ansfer:grantiM by the De ttrlent-t .ust:be in,wri,ting, Sub.missionof
.applications for permit renewal; niodif cation.of transtet are to be sutimitteti to:
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NEW YOItliS'DA"D'P:..I)I D'AR'i'VIF:\'i'.C)Fi,�VIRO\VDE\'I AI.('O\ST D2l"A"fi(?\ �
Facility D)I:CII) 1-4738-0..1'379
Regional Pe unit Adiriinistrator`
NYSDEC Region 1.Headquarters
S_UNY (fir Stony Brook_50 Circle Ind
Sfoily t3rciok.; NY l t 190-3404
4.;S`tibmissi.on.of:lteuevs, ..tl� plieatiUn_ 1'11e peiiiiitice niu t`stibrinit a renewal.aplilicaii6n at least 30
days bcf'orc periiiit expiration for the.following•pcmit authorizations:FresI water Wetlands.
s. Permii.Modirlqitions,Suspensions.and R ocations.by the Department The.bepartment
reserves tlic right tip: cerCise all available,autlitirity to r i6dify,suspend or revoke this permit. 'I he
grounds t'or:modific:ation::suspension or revocat'on include:
a: materially false or`inaccuiate•statemcnts in the permit application or-supporting::papers;
b: failure by,,the p&rrnittee to comply with any tet7ns or conditions of the Permit:
c- exceeding the scope of.the' prgject..as:descrihod in:the-peribit application;
d. newly discovered material information or a material c:hange.in environmental conditions, relevant
technology:or applicable.lave or regulations since the'issuance of the existing permit;
e. rioncornpliance with previously-issued.:permit conditions, orders of the commissioner, any
provisi,ofts.of the Environmental Conservation:Law:or regulations.of the Department related to
• thc:.perr:�i±t �a_etivity: .
6. Permit Transfer Perniits are transferrable unless specifically prohibited by statute, regulation or
another permilcondition. Applications forpermit transfer should be submitted prior to.acival transfer of
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NOTIFICATION OF OTHM.. PERMITTER OBLIGATIONS
Itein.M Pcrinittcc.Accepts:Legal RespoiisibiHo,:ttiid Agrees tii-Indemnification
'I`he.peemittee; excepting state or federal agencies,&pressIy agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the
Department of,.nNijronmental.Conservation ciflhe.State of 1-New York, its representatives, employees,
and agents ("D C.)for..all cldins;suits;actions gild damages,to the extent attributable to the
permittee's acts or omissions.in connection with the:. ermittcc's undo taking of activities ml.connection
with, or cileraticiri and inaritciiance if.the facility or facilities aizlltpriced ly the:perriiit�vhethcr"In
cbrnpjiancd or i'not in compliance wa the terms and conditions of the permit. `Phis ' deninification does
not;cxtend to,any claims,.suits,.actions.or..damages to.the.extent attributable.to-,DLC's-own:negligent or
intentional acts,or oniissioils, or to aay.clainis, suits;or actions naming the DEC and drising tinder
Article 79 of the New York:.C:ivil Practice Laws and Rules.or any citi."r"en suit or_eivil rights provision
tinder:foderal ar stAtq*,b, rs,
Item.I3: P rmiftee's,Contractors to_Comply iv.ith Permit,
The:pert'ittee is'-re'sponsible fQr i.nfortnitig its iltdcpe�jEiciif c°i�ntrac[ors;employees;agents aiid assigns of
-theirlesponsibility to comply with this permit,ji-icludin all special conditions %,hile acting as.-the
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pey..ttees,agent, tth respect to tiv:permitted activities..and sucli persons shall be subject to.the same
sanctions ti)r vic�latiot)s:ofthc.l izvirgitrncntt2l,Cortscrvation.l.aw as those prescribed ior.thc permittee..
Item.C•:.Te.ktnittcc Resbonsible for Ubtain►nk Other Required Permits'
The pen�i ttee;is:ccsponsi_blc for abtainit atay other.pertnits.approvals; lands;, case n.ients_and rights-o -
wav that t•ttay h. rceltiired to c arry out_Ehc actiti:it es that at;e_autf3c riri;d by this permit.
it .n \o Right to Trespass.or.Enterfere with 12i�aritd Rights
Thi's.peri Jt&cs not t6hvey,to thepernlittee-any right to trespass;upon the lands of interfere with the
riparian r"ightsofofhet_s:in:order to perfartn the:.permitted work.nor d�es.it:authorI e the i lipairf�lent of
any rights;title,cir intuesi in real"or pet•sonal:property held or�ested.in a person not a party to the
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Marion Lake Survey '61" October 2023
Introduction
A survey of Marion Lake was undertaken by the Marion Lake Restoration Committee in conjunction with
their horticultural partner, Peter Meleady,to set-a baseline condition of the lake for the wetland permit
application to Southold town.
This baseline condition will be used-to support the need for continued Phragmites australis maintenance
on the lake and for identifying specific areas that need stronger interventions at this time.
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The appendix shows the wetland boundary survey of December 2006. In this survey every shore had
thick infestations of Phragmites ranging from 15'.out from the wetland boundary to over 50'from the
wetland boundary.The current survey shows conditions are much better than this and that the need is
largely for ongoing maintenance rather than dramatic intervention.
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Summary of Conditions
The table below describes the condition of Phragmites australis in.the lake by location.The summary
should be read in conjunction with the map in Figure 1 for supporting photograph locations and area
locations.
Area LocationCondition TAction Needed
A North side of the South Arm This area is generally free of . Ongoing annual
immediately West of the Bay Phragmites with the exception ` maintenance hand
Avenue Bridge of the area directly next to the cutting.
Bay Avenue-bridge which has a
mix of Phragmites and cat-tails. _
B North side of the North Arm This area is generally well Ongoing annual
immediately to the East of the. controlled with some maintenance hand
Bay Avenue bridge Phragmites along the lake cutting.
margin.
C Smaller North-West pointing This area is generally well Ongoing annual
Inlet of the North Arm to the controlled with-some maintenance hand
East of Bay Avenue and South- Phragmites along the lake cutting.
East frontage of the cemetery margin.
D North-East facing frontage of the This area is very well controlled Ongoing annual
East Marion cemetery in the with limited Phragmites. maintenance hand
North Arm _ cutting..
E Tip of the larger North-West Some denser patches of Ongoing annual
pointing inlet of the North Arm phragmites but largely well maintenance hand
closest to Main Road controlled. cutting,
F North-East side of the North' Some denser patches of Specific intervention to
Arm fronting-properties on phragmites. Mostly narrow layer tackle denser patches
Trumans Path of phragmites along entire area. then ongoing annual
Area Location Condition Action Needed
maintenance hand
cutting.
G South-East side of the North Some denser patches of Specific intervention to
Arm fronting properties on phragmites. Mostly narrow layer tackle denser patches
Rabbit Lane of phragmites along entire area. then ongoing annual
maintenance hand
cutting..
H South East side of the South Arm Very dense area of phragmites Specific intervention
immediately to the West,of the on adjoining private property. with full body PPE to
Bay Avenue bridge Some spillover onto lake. Native tackle phragmites
poison ivy infestation makes intertwined with
cutting difficult. poison ivy then'
ongoing annual
maintenance hand
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I I South frontage of the South Arm This area is very well controlled Ongoing annual
abutting properties on North with limited Phragmites. maintenance hand
Lane { cutting.
J South-West inlet of the South South side of the`inlet very well Specific intervention to
Arm controlled.North side of the tackle dense patch
inlet has large dense patch of then ongoing annual
well established phragmites. maintenance hand
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K North-West inlet of the South 1 Dense area of phragmites on Ongoing annual
Arm adjoining private property. Lake maintenance hand
largely well controlled. cutting.
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Area A — North side of the South Arm immediately West of the Bay
Avenue Bridge
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Photo 1:View of area A from Bay Avenue bridge. Taken 1016123 2:42pm
Photo 1 shows the small but dense patch of mixed phragmites and cattails close to the Bay Avenue
bridge.This needs ongoing annual maintenance.
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Photo 2:View of Area A from Suffolk County Parkland. Taken 1016123 3:48pm
Photo 2 highlights the narrow but tall stand of Phragmites on the lake where it fronts 1600 Bay Avenue.
Most of this area is free of Phragmites due to the established trees overhanging the water.
Area B — North side of the North Arm immediately to the East of the Bay
Avenue bridge
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Photo 3:View of Areas Band G from the Bay Avenue bridge. Taken 10/6/23 2:43pm.
Photo 3 shows the denser patch of mixed Phragmites and cattails close to the North-East side of the Bay
avenue bridge in the foreground and the largely well controlled area in front of the properties on
Lakeview Terrace behind.
Area C — Smaller North-West pointing Inlet of the North Arm to the East
of Bay Avenue and South-East frontage of the cemetery
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Photo 4:View of Area C narrow inlet from Lakeview Terrace. Taken 1015123 4:08pm
Photo 4 shows the generally well controlled narrow inlet area of the lake in need of hand cutting of
phragmites in places. Note the phragmites on private land in the foreground.
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Photo S:View of the South East facing side of Area C from Lakeview Avenue. Taken 1016123 4:09pm
Photo 5 shows the mix of bushes and other species with some phragmites remaining that are in need of
maintenance. This area shows the private dock of 845 Bay Avenue in the foreground with the South-East
facing frontage of the East Marion cemetery in the rear.
Photo 6:View of the North facing frontage of Lakeview Terrace from the East Marion cemetery. Taken 1016123 3:27pm
Photo 6 shows the Phragmites along the waters edge of Area C. in the foreground is the largely well
controlled frontage to 845 bay Avenue which needs some maintenance cutting. In the background are
the houses of Lakeview Terrace with the lakefront Phragmites below. This area is also well controlled but
in need of some cutting. Unlike Area D the trees here are not dense enough along the shoreline to keep
the Phragmites under control through shade alone.
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Area E — Tip of the larger North-West pointing inlet of the North Arm
closest to Main Road
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Photo 8:Area E take from East Marion Cemetery. Taken 1016123 3:14pm.
Photo 8 shows the generally well controlled Phragmites mixed with other species at the top of the
North-West pointing inlet.This area needs hand cutting for maintenance. In the background is a
somewhat denser patch of Phragmites in Area F fronting the properties on Trumans path.
Area F — North-East side of the North Arm fronting properties on
Trumans Path
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Photo 9:Northerly part of Area F from the East Marion Cemetery. Taken 1016123 3:21pm.
Photo 9 shows a denser patch of Phragmites to the Northern end of Area F with well controlled areas to
either side. This area needs to be cut back by hand and will then be maintained annually.
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Photo 10:Southerly part of Area F from East Marion Cemetery. Taken 1016123 3:27pm.
Photo 10 shows the extent of Phragmites all along the frontage to the southerly half of Trumans path.
While the stands here are quite narrow there are patches of higher density.This area needs a thorough
intervention and then annual maintenance.
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Photo 11 shows dense stands of Phragmites in front of several properties on Rabbit Lane in the
background. This area needs specific intervention work. This photo also shows, in the foreground, the
mixed vegetation with some Phragmites in the generally well maintained area next to Lakeview Terrace.
Area H — South East side of the South Arm immediately to the West of
the Bay Avenue bridge
Photo 12:View of Area H taken from Suffolk County parkland. Taken 1016123 3:48pm
Photo 12 shows the dense stand of phragmites in the lake and on the private land on the corner of Bay
Avenue and Huckleberry Hill Road. This area needs specific intervention work as the area is rife with
poison ivy and so special PPE is needed for the workers during the Phragmites cutting. Some of the
Phragmites here are on private land and will not be addressed by this application. The Marion Lake
Restoration Committee works on the lake only.
Area I — South frontage of the South Arm abutting properties on North
Lane
Photo 13:Area l from Suffolk County Porklona. Taken 1016123 3:48pm
Photo 13 shows the densely forested area fronting Huckleberry Hill Road and North Lane.This area has
some Phragmites but the covering is generally narrow and well controlled. It needs annual maintenance
work only.
Area J — South-West inlet of the South Arm
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Photo 14:Area J from the Suffolk County Parkland. Taken 1016123 3:46pm
Photo 14 shows the tall dense stand of Phragmites to the North side of the South-West inlet of the South
arm. This area fronts the Suffolk County Parkland and has not been cut for some time. Some open water
is visible beyond, and the South side of this same inlet is Phragmites free largely owing to dense tree
coverage and shade on this side.
A specific intervention is planned for the North side of this area to remove the bulk of the Phragmites.
We will then continue here with annual maintenance.
Area K — North-West inlet of the South Arm
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Photo 15: Area K from the Suffolk County Parkland. Taken 1016123 3:53pm
Photo 15 shows the tip of the North-west inlet of the South arm of the lake.The success of the
Phragmites cutting program shows clearly here to the right of the photograph where Phragmites are
present but are sparse and the area is dense with native species.To the left of the photograph is private
land that we do not address and this is dense with Phragmites crowding out all other species.
Figure 1: Map of Marion Lake showing land use,
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