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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-08/08/2024 SgllFFOt/.COG Caroline Burghardt,Chairperson COD Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 • `F Southold,NY 11971 y��l Telephone(631)765-1889. Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Thurs., August 8, 2024 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Thurs., August 8, 2024 in the Town Hall Conference Room and via Zoom. Present were: Carol Brown, Co-Chairperson John Chandler, Member Shannon Wright, Member Inga Van Eysden, Member Nancy May, Member Maggie Merrill, Member—via Zoom Jocelyn Kaelin, Student Member Brian Mealy, Town Board Liaison Liz Gillooly, Trustee Liaison Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent: Caroline Burghardt, Chairperson Guest Speakers: Jeff Szabo, CEO, SCWA Joe Pokorny, Deputy CEO, SCWA John Marafino, Customer Growth Coordinator, SCWA CALL TO ORDER Co-Chairperson Carol Brown called the meeting to order at 4:30pm. ANNOUNCEMENTS Carol Brown announced that registration for the 2024 NYSACC Conference is now open. The virtual conference is being offered on September 18th. She will send the link if anyone is interested in participating. 2 GUEST SPEAKERS Jeff Szabo, CEO-Suffolk County Water Authority Joe Pokorny, Deputy CEO-Suffolk County Water Authority John Marafino-Customer Growth Coordinator, Suffolk County Water Authority Representatives from the SCWA shared an informational PowerPoint Presentation on Drinking Water in Southold Town. The slide deck included information on some of the challenges on the east end, North Fork water quality, demand, seasonal water use, the irrigation situation, and public outreach. The North Fork Pipeline Project will likely not be installed along Peconic Bay Blvd. It is now proposed to be installed along Sound Avenue in Jamesport. Carol Brown commented that the SCWA is prepping for things that we don't want to see. Jeff Szabo, answered that they do not control development. REPORTS Shannon Wright attended the Board of Trustees meeting on July 17th and reported the meeting was business as usual. UPDATES/OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS Carol Brown, Shannon Wright and Jocelyn Kaelin met with Mark Terry to gather information for the homeowner's guide. The project is moving along. The civics are also working on a guide, however the CAC's focus is environmental. Inga Van Eysden shared her research on gas powered leaf blowers. Councilman Mealy will share with the town board members for comments. CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES Councilman Mealy is the liaison to the CSC, however it was brought up that we may need others to be a part of the task force. Andrew Mannitt requires 2 additional members from the CAC. Brian will get clarification from Andrew Mannitt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by Jocelyn Kaelin to Approve the Minutes of July 10, 2024. RECOMMENDATIONS —WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of ORIENT ACRES LLC to construct a 20'X 50' in-ground swimming pool with 2,900 sf. patio at grade 73' from the top of bank; construct a 350 sf. pool house with roof over patio 96' from the top of bank. Located: 32655 Main Road, Orient. SCTM#14-2-25 3 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Nancy May, John Chandler The CAC does Not Support the application because the location is less than 100' from the top of the bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROCKY BLUFF LLC to construct onto existing two-story single family dwelling an 18'X 25.7' 2"d floor dormer addition with 4.2'X 23.7' roofed-over 2"d floor deck (in place of 562 sf. portion of existing 2"d floor, with same roof line), and a 408 sf. one-story addition (in place of 313 sf. screened porch and 95 sf. portion of 165 sf. covered entry to be removed from between house and existing accessory garage; remove existing outdoor shower and install 4'X7' outdoor shower; remove brick walkway and install 4.5' wide masonry walkway; relocate existing 8'X 12' shed more than 100' from bluff; remove conventional septic system and install I/A system (with associated 2' high X 48' long concrete retaining wall) more than 100' from bluff; install stormwater drainage system; replace existing pervious gravel driveway; and establish a 10' wide vegetated non-turf buffer along top of bluff to be planted with native vegetation. Located: 645 Rosenburg Road (Fire Rd. #3), East Marion. SCTM#21-1-26.1 Inspected by: Inga Van Eysden, Carol Brown, Nancy May The CAC Supports the application with a 20' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation. 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 FUSSY MONKEY PROPERTIES LLC to install 43 If. of rock revetment consisting of boulders at a max of 2.5 tons per LF along toe of bluff; re-vegetate bluff area with beach grass plugs 12" on center; install 2'X 12" terrace boards every 10' along disturbed bluff face. Located: 955 Aquaview Ave., East Marion. SCTM#21-2-12 Inspected by: Inga Van Eyden, Carol Brown, Nancy May The CAC does Not Support the application as submitted. The proposed plan to accomplish the angle of repose will affect the size of the beach. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 4 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOVLED to SUPPORT the application of ANDREW FLINN for a proposed sanitary line from the existing permitted shed to the existing sanitary system and location of the existing water service serving the shed. Located: 1500 Bay Ave., East Marion. SCTM#31-8-12.9 Inspected by: Inga Van Eysden, Carol Brown, Nancy May 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 BRENDAN & SARA OSEAN to construct a new two-story single-family dwelling with maximum of 5 bedrooms and demolition and removal of existing foundation and structures. Installation of new I/A sanitary system and private well. Located: 12632 Main Road, East Marion. SCTM#31-14-8.2 Inspected by: Inga Van Eysden, Carol Brown, Nancy May The CAC does Not Support the application because the width of the property extends 93' from the water, and there is an insufficient setback less than 100'. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of THE DANIEL DIVINEY REVOCABLE TRUST & THE SUZANNE S. DIVINEY REVOCABLE TRUST to remove and replace (in- place of existing 71' fixed timber catwalk (foot bridge) with 3% 95' elevated fixed timber catwalk constructed with open-grade decking (includes 12' incline at each end). Located: 400 Bay Road, Greenport. SCTM#43-5-8 & 23 Inspected by: Inga Van Eysden, Carol Brown, Nancy May Vote of Council:Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Nancy.May, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of EDWARD & MEREDITH RERISI to relocate and enforce approx. 88' of an existing, permitted 146' revetment along the toe of a naturally vegetated but eroded embankment using 500 lbs. to 1500 lbs. stone. Existing stone to be removed and reused with new stone to rebuild revetment. Area behind revetment to be planted with Cape American beachgrass. Project includes removal of abandoned drainage system in bank. Located: 1515 Calves Neck Road, Southold. SCTM#63-7-37 Inspected by: Inga Van Eysden, Carol Brown, Nancy May 5 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Nancy May, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of PATRICK &ANNE MARIE BROWNE to install 14' aluminum ramp leading onto a 6'X 20' float secured in place with two anchor pilings. Install two tie-off pilings. Re-deck existing 4'X 120' dock with sure-step open-grate decking. Located: 1645 Calves Neck Road, Southold. SCTM#63-7-38 Inspected by: Inga Van Eysden, Carol Brown, Nancy May The CAC does Not Support the application because the docking facility extends beyond the pier line. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DAVID & CHRISTINE CZERNIECKI for interior and exterior renovations, addition of a second-story, addition of deck on waterside of structure, enclosing sunroom/breezeway between house and garage, front addition on ground floor and front covered porch. Located: 955 North Parish Drive, Southold. SCTM#71-1-10 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Nancy May, Shannon Wright, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application with the recommendation the size of the deck is reduced to be in compliance with Ch. 275. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Nancy May, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of HARBOR LIGHTS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. to dredge the entrance to the canal. Dredge with a clamshell bucket and payload to move and spread spoil at the eastern most end to the association beach. The canal will be dredged to a depth of 4' at MLW. The spoil will be spread above the spring high water mark to a maximum depth of 2'. Located: 715 Harbor Lights Drive, Southold. SCTM#71-2-1.1&1.3 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Nancy May The CAC Supports the application with the recommendation the spoil is placed above MHW. Vote of Council: Aye: All Motion Carried 6 Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DON & GLENNA RYAN for interior and exterior renovations, 106 sf. addition on waterside of structure and second-story addition on existing single-story house. Located: 760 Oak Ave., Southold. SCTM#77-1-3 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of WIN WUNN LLC to remove and replace (in- place and +/-12" higher) approx. 104 If. of existing timber bulkhead and return, and backfill with approx. 25 cy. of clean sand/loam to be trucked in from an approved upland source; remove existing masonry fire pit and replace (in-place) approx. 182 sf. Portion of masonry patio landward of bulkhead, as needed, and establish and maintain 15' wide non-turf buffer landward of bulkhead. Located: 1055 Wood Lane, Peconic. SCTM#86-6-11 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JONATHAN PRESSEAU to remove front entry stoop, existing garage wall and door and remote and relocate existing driveway and rock walls. Proposed garage addition, front covered porch and foyer and steps. Proposed 2nd floor additions and office area, proposed location of driveway and rock wall. Approx. 3 cy. of earth to be excavated for the proposed addition and 10 cy, to be used for backfill or regrading, and be it further RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the legalization of the as-built attached shed and rear deck. Located: 2905 Stillwater Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#136-2-4 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Shannon Wright, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of EVAN M. & ELIZABETH A. MINOGUE to remove and replace an existing wood retaining wall and 279 sf. Raised wood deck with masonry retaining wall and 418 sf. grade-level masonry patio with 6'X 10' steps, further from wetlands; excavate and remove approximately 20 cy. of soil material from existing raised yard area between existing and proposed retaining walls; reface and re-post existing 4'X 10' 2nd floor balcony; remove and replace 4'X 8.4' wood entry landing with 4'X 7.5' masonry entry landing; and relocated proposed 8'X 10' grade-level stone paver patio, 7 currently approved adjacent to bulkhead pursuant to Town Wetlands Permit, to landward limit of covenanted 6' wide non-tuff buffer. Located: 5650 (aka 5550) New Suffolk Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#115-10-6 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, John Chandler The CAC does Not Support the application because the project does not meet the required setbacks and there are concerns with lot coverage. Vote of Council: Ayes:All Motion Carried WYANDANCH REAL ESTATE CORP. to construct a fixed timber dock consisting of a 4'X 29' elevated catwalk with open grate decking, TX 14' aluminum ramp, and 5'X 18' float secured by two (2) 10" dia. pilings; and clear and maintain 4' wide access path to dock through 50' non-disturbance buffer. Located: 4060 Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#122-4-26.2 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, John Chandler The CAC could not make a recommendation due to insufficient information, and the project is proposed in a critical environmental area. Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NORTH OAKWOOD PARTNERS C/O KEITH DORMAN for interior and exterior renovations, enclosing 180 sf. front porch and 180 sf. rear porch for use for interior conditioned space. Addition of 225 sf. (10'X 22.5') deck on waterside of structure. Located: 1980 North Oakwood Drive, Laurel. SCTM#127-6-6 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried John Chandler will attend the Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., August 14, 2024. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council is scheduled for Wed., September 11, 2024 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM. R s ectfully submitt by, el ""- //,,,, Oa ren M. Standish, Secretar J 1 Conservation Advisory Council