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EUGENE F.DALY,P.E.,P.T.O.E 711, PRESIDENT and C.E.O. CHRISTOPHER F.DWYER
RAYMOND G,DiBIASE,P.E.,P.T.O.E.T11'EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT A.STEELE,P.E.
ROY R.FULKERSON,P-L.S„VICE PRESIDENT JAMES L.DeKONING,P.E.
STEVEN W.EISENBERG,P.E.
ANDREW B.SPEISER
Town of Southold January 12, 2012
PO Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Martino Residence
3785 Hallock Lane Ext.
Mattituck, New York
Inspection of Gazebo.
LKMA Job # 11100.00
Gentleman
As requested, LKMA has revisited the property on the morning of Wednesday, November 23,
2011 to inspect the gazebo structure, beach stairway and surrounding areas at the above
referenced property. LKMA initially visited the residence on June 9, 2011 and performed a
thorough inspection of the gazebo, beach stairway and the surrounding areas where they are
currently situated. Incorporated with each inspection LKMA photo documented existing field
conditions of the gazebo, its contents and surrounding areas.
The gazebo is an elevated eight (8) sided structure that is accessible from the rear yard by a stone
path leading to stone stairs. The exterior of the structure is Belgium Block veneer that
complements the main house. The segmented pitched roof is wood framed with typical asphalt/
fiberglass shingles. There is a @ eighteen (18) inch wide soffit that extends onto each side of the
structure. The structure provides an open floor plan currently providing space for tables and
chairs for gathering. On the North elevation the structure provides minimal deck areas that are
used for lounge chairs. Each side of the structure provides either a trimmed opening to enter/
exit or an unglazed opening providing an approximate 360 degree vista of the main house, rear
yard and the Long Island Sound. The interior of the structure is finished with painted stucco on
the walls and ceiling. The finished flooring is dimensional stone tile. The window openings are
also stucco with stone sills.
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The beach stairway begins at the rear of the yard and extends down towards the beach. The
design of the stairway is not a straight run but semi-angular conforming to the natural
topography of the slope. The stairway is constructed of monolithically poured concrete footings,
closed risers and treads. The walls on each side of the stairway, approximately forty(40) inches
in height, are constructed of Belgium Block that complements both the main house and the
gazebo. The concrete treads are covered with cut stone. The concrete and stone constructed
stairway extends downward towards the beach approximately three-quarters of the way meeting
a wood frame stairway. The wood stairway continues downward to the beach level.
Between the five (5) months of time elapsing beginning from June 9, 2011 througt November
23, 2011,the visual condition of the gazebo, beach stairway and paths remain consistent. There
are no visual signs of deteriation and/or stresses of neither the building materials nor the
surrounding areas of both structures. There is no visible sign of erosion in areas adjacent to the
structure. The surrounding areas are fully vegetated. To the extent any vegetation was impacted
incident to construction of the structures, it has re-grown. Within the same time period, in
August, 2011 Long Island experienced the impacts of Hurricane Irene. It is our opinion that the
structure was not impacted or compromised at the time largely credited to the `open' design of
the gazebo, type of construction materials used, locations/settings within the property and high
quality of construction.
Based upon the recent visual inspection and initial visual inspection referenced above, it is our
opinion that the gazebo and beach stairway remain structurally sound. Our office is confident
that the structures do not pose a threat of collapsing the existing bluff in which they are situated.
Should you have and questions or comments, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Very truly yours,
Joseph M. Catropa,
Senior Architect
L.K.McLean Associates, P.C.
CC: LKMA
Mr. Eric J. Bressler, Esq.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Martino