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Home My WebLink AboutTR-4863 · PECONIC LAND TRUST - October 3, 2006 Board of Town Trustees Town of Southold PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 OCT 4 2005 Re: Cassidy Preserve SCTM #1000-52-5-59.9 Dear Town Trustees, In follow up to our discussion on September 20, the Peconic Land Trust is preparing for Phase III of the restoration work on the Cassidy Preserve, located on Hashamomuck Pond. Phase III will consist of removing approximately one acre of dredge material piles supporting Phragmites and re-grading the area to elevations which would support salt marsh vegetation. It is our understanding that this work is allowed under current wetland zoning regulations and that no further permits are required. The project will be conducted and supervised by Chris Pickerell, from Cornell Cooperative Extension, in coordination with Laura Stephenson, NYSDEC Peconic Estuary Program Coordinator. If you require additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thank you very much. Sincerely, gd~ Pamela Greene Director of Stewardship cc: Chris Pickerell, Cornell Cooperative Extension Laura Stephenson, NYSDEC 296 HAMPTO"'l ROAD I POST OFFICE BOX 1776 I SOUTHAMPTON NEW YORK 11969 I PHONE (631) 283-)195 I FAX (6)1) 204-0711 www.peconiclandtrust.org . .. v>'";Z"::;:¿~:~--::'>~ ~V\~ ~UffDl,t èt-c /Si)'\;JI'< ~". 'Ii:§ """. . . ~ ~.. 'J _ t,.~ ::;.A; 'J:4 l_, _ : ~ . ~ :...c. f', ~,Q ". .. t', .:, '" ,. .~, :e: ~ ., "'" . :'. ,.,.,~' r' 0 . ~H r~ ... ~ ,~Jr "~'",': - ~"lI ~-;;:'o./ Ie. -}~iY" -ç:.-->--~-<~:x.:,~& Albert J. Krupski. President John Holzapfel. Vice President William G. Albertson Martin H. Garrell Peter Wenczel . Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold. New York I t971 Telephone (516) 765-1892 Fax (516) 765-1823 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Office Use anI Coastal Erosion Permit Applicatio ~Wetland Permit Application ~Grandfather Permit Application Trustee Lands Permit Application waiver Received Application: /- /~' '::-' Clerical Review: 1- 1'1- ~r C'ompleted Application - Y - Incomplete SEQRA Classification: e I Type II Unlisted Coordination: (date sent) CAC Referral Sent: Date of Inspection: Receipt of CAC Report: (date) Lead Agency Determination: Technical Review: (date) Public Hearing:(date)~-a2.r--'r Decision: Approved (Y N) (date) Application Fee:$/.s-Ù - fD) rn ® Œ ~ ~7 Œ In) ~I JAN _1-A:~;]:1 TOWN OF c·:-¡: I";'''' D v~, ...:~.!2...: . ~:_~_. 866/ ~ I N\fr Name of Applicant Cf¡;?,.Ç A~ Address ~ ~M7 ~) 3b'1o ~ &:itU1 eo. S;~ Phone Number: (5/6) ðS.;:1-g€*>C Suffolk County Tax Map Number: 1000 - 0:5;1.- 5 - 511.0;)'1 Property Location: ft.¥S~1J ~ ~ H~~ ~,.o (provide LILCO Pole #, distance to cross streets, and location) Agent: (If applicable) Address: ........ I Phone: B~d of Trustees APPlicatiodIÞ GENERAL DATA Land Area (in square feet): c93. ~<OO G,CIID2,SQS,l) Area Zoning: ~eP Previous use of property: f'.t<'~ õ1Dll, ¿m;s- Intended use of property: Nh1U26" Pee-~e; Prior permits/approvals for site improvements: Agency Date y No prior permits/approvals for site improvements. Has any permit/approval ever been revoked or suspended by a governmental agency? v No Yes If yes, provide explanation: Project Description (use attachments if necessary): ~ ~6'Q p~ ~CA24P1l<JN ........ 2 B~d of Trustees APPlicatioJlþ COASTAL EROSION APPLICATION DATA Purposes of proposed acti vi ty: f2.~ CF rr--~ Mfle&.t Are wetlands present within 75 feet of the proposed activity? No r Yes Does the project involve excavation or filling? No 'f- Yes If Yes, how much material will be excavated? ~,CUV (cubic yards) How much material will be filled? SJ, co.:.> (cubic yards) Manner in which material will be removed or deposited: ~~)~,~~ Describe the nature and extent of the environmental impacts reasonably anticipated resulting from implementation of the project as proposed. (Use attachments if necessary) TI1E1 ~c:A \VI,u-!\.Or ~ fu.M M>ót\1ìlftL 6t-IV\£<..~ !~ ........ 5 ~d of Trustees APPlicatioAIÞ WETLAND/TRUSTEE LANDS APPLICATION DATA Purpose of the proposed operations: 10 ~.51OP~ ï1CV!-L- ~ Area of wetlands on lot: 0{fò J fbq .G square feet 6a % Percent coverage of lot: Closest distance between nearest existing structure and upland edge of wetlands: I'i/A feet Closest distance betwe~n nearest proposed structure and upland edge of wetlands: tJ IPr- feet Does the project involve "\ excavation or filling? No Yes If yes, how much material will be excavated? 50,000 cubic yards How much material will be filled? 5o,c;pQ cubic yards ~"-J'3'"';" deposited: r>..-..:a.>it:> .....6fT. Depth of which material will be removed or feet Proposed slope throughout the area of operations: ~ Manner in which material will be removed or deposited: /hv\-OJzæ...J g~( ~~ Statement of the effect, if any, on the wetlands and tidal waters of the town that may result by reason os such proposed operations (use attachments if appropriate): (hi \I""11'IZoIG'"~ I'\\ð \W"~ 11.1 "T\CJIL- .....b~· \.11~ 1Z6<S\JI:A f7z0M ~ r'tZ<::R;..S'a=> /2.€3ìC>~tI '^'<JIeK. ........ 6 ., 104·16·4 (2/87)- Ted '2 I PROJECT 1.0. NUMBER . . .' 617.21 Appendix C State Environmental Quality Review SHORTEN~RONMENTALASSESSMENTFORM For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only PART I-PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor) L APPLICANT ¡SPONSOR 2. PROJECT NAME CJ1.eA,)" I'I~ dlfn A'U:~ ~ P-WlOet\{\.ON SEar 3. PROJECT LOCATION: Municipality ~0J(11.Q...J::? County Sv 4. PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and road Intersections, prominent landmarks, etc., or provide map) ~( .&"FblL-· &11\7 rrr'1115"" S"ù~~ CNO CF \1I'IfHI\MO-1uc¿¿. I'CX) &\MI1\5b II'-IM&JI~ f'IO~ <:.F 1I11i'"" L'iC,Q,rz:, ~ 5. IS o Modification/alteration ø;;~ ~ ~.me.~ OF- O~ J"R¡!i.r ft7V,..... IT jlOt'}L.~, 1I16""".9'ttL.- I' ~ ~ I MiA. t,iI;T ~OJCf!O 16t;t 1J1~ ~ &- r-AJ a=- .i:u.... ~ 1111> .rrw-. 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: $".15" 1I2.v1llrr-u~ ':;.'îç Initially acres Ultimately acres 8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? '""'f1 Yes 0 No If No, describe briefly 9. V~H T IS PRESENT LAt~D lJS¿: IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? ResIdential 0 !ndustnal I;!J CommerCial JrJ Agriculture 0 Park/Forest/Open space 0 Other . escnbe: f foÆ)rr ff .~ II-DJVINltJb p~~ U" f\(;jetwV!I.'CAL- IVijJ1 i+ C<::NJ\:¡-~N G'&JIic/'1G'¢1 1Jfij= ~ ~ 1tt?:jOlrv~ ~ ¡,J1H6'" i,..Tfi?"f2, .~ to. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL. OR FUNDING. NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR lOCAL)? ~ Yes 0 No If yes, list agency(s) and permilfapprovals ¡4COI;F ---~ A..."IV'vr \.... h /;j;f'6- FV"'OIN~ tJ'{ ~ LQ'L- 'X 11. DOES ANY ~cr OF THE ACTIOH HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? DYes 7 ",,0 If yes, list agency name and permit/approval 12. AS A RESULT F PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? DYes 0 I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AppJicanllSponsor P,a4:,rzGu., D.:I(e: 1'd./3i /(17 Slgnalure: If the action is in the Co~stal Area. and you are a state agency. complete the Coastal Assessmen! Form before proceeding with this a:;;¡essment ...... OVER 1 . ," - _.- ·i,~~1ú·2 C~;87J-7c -. . SEQR " 617.21 Appendix A State Environmental Quality Review FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM c· '_" Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determi~e. in an orderly manner. whether a project . or action may be significant. The question of whether an actIon may be slgmtlca.nt IS not alwavs easy to answer. Frequent- ly, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeas~reable. It is also understood that thos~ who. determine significance may have little or no formal knowl~dge of th~ en~lronment or may be tech~lca.y expert In envtfonmen.tal analysis. In addition, many who have knowledge rn one particular area may not be aware or the broader concerns affecting the question of significance. The lull EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determinatIon process has been orderly. comprehensive in nature. yet flexible to allow introduction of information to fit a project or action. , Full EAF Components: The full EAF is comprised of three parts: , Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given proiect and its site. By identifying basic project data. it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3. , . )art 2: :'ocuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action. It provides t:uidance as to whether an impatt is like·y to be considered small to moderate or \vherher it is a potentlally- large impact. The forf!1. also identIfies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced. Pad 3: If any impact in Part 2. is identIfied as potentially·large, then Part 3 is used to evaJuate whether or not the impact is actu.JJJy important. DETERMINATION OF SfGNIFICANCE- Type 1 and Unlisted Actions Identify the Portions of EAF completed for this project: o Part:! OPart 3 o Part 1 ( Upo.n review or the informatIon recorded on this EAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate). and any other supporting information, and consIdering both the m<Jgitude and import.1nce of each impact. it is reasonably determined by the lead agency that; . o A. The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which ""ill not have a signIficant impact on the environment, therefore a neg.1ti\/e decfaration will be prepared. o B. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment. there will not be a significant effect for this Unlistcd Action bccause the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required, therefore a CONDITIONED negalive declaration will be prepared.' o C. The project may result in one or more large and important impacts thJt may h.:lve a significant im'p,1ct on the environment, therefore a positive dcclar.llion will be prepared. . A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions Name of Action Name of Lead Agency Print or Type Name of RcsponsdJ!t: Officer In LL'.IJ I\gency Tille of Responslule OrtJccr Sign.lwrc of l~csponsJhe OffIcer In lC.1d I\gency SigfJ.Jturc of Pren.uer(lf ddft..'rent trom rcsponslblè officer) Date ..... 1 ('. -. 8. 9. . 13. 14. 15. 17. ( c . ·S.:.A~pro'(~m.1t(' pl'rccntJ.:;e. or ¡:.O~t~d projl'ct Site with slopes: CO-W'. fro 01St~,ú or grc~1ter o. '0 uIO-1J'!ú ," .U 0' .c 6. Is project substantlal!v contIguous to, or {in t.1 In a budding, site. or district. listed on the Stðte or the Nation,) Registers of Historic Places} DYes ('No ,_' Is proiect substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National NJtural Landmarks? What is the depth of the water table? 0-6\. (in feet) DVes ,%,"c Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole Source aquifer? ~es DNa Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? Dåes project site contain any species of plant or animal life thJt is identified as DVes ~o According to Identify each species )(Yes threatened DNo 10. 11. or endangered? 12. Are there any DYes unusual land Describe unique or 'tpNo forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, other geological formations,1 Is the projf1c· Si~'~ resentlv used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? DYes 0 If yes. explain··_ ' Does the presen site include scenic views known to be important to the community? ~es DNa , Streams within or contiguous to project area: ÿ/.Jr a. Name of Stream and name of River to which It is tributary 16. Lakes. ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: a. Name H~!-\I\()/..<::~!:J I~r b. Size (In acres) Þ'70 ~ Is the site served by existing publi~ utilities? DYes ~o a) If Yes. does sufficient capacity exist to ai/ow connection' DYes DNo b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connectIon? DYes DNo Is the site located in an aIjricultural district certifIed pursuant to Agriculture .3nd J\1arkets L.lw, Article 2S-AA. Section 303 and 304/ ¥iYes DNa /s the site IOCJtcd in or subst.1ntrally contiguous to ,] CrlticJ! Environment,)1 Area designJted pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL, Jnd 6 NYCRR 617' DYes ~o Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? )eVes DNa ()~ SI"OIL. 18. 19. 20. B. Project Description 1. PhysicJI dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions JS appropriate) a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controllcd by project sponsor b. Project acreage to be developed: N~ aCres mitially; . c. Project Jcrca~e to remain undeveloped A\ 1 acres. d. Length of project, in miles: ~~ (If appropriate} e. If the Project is an expansion, inäicJ.te percent of exp':lIIsion proposed 'tJ/rt- f. Number of off·strect parking spaces cxisting Ii!~ ; proposed NR\- c· MJximum vehicular trips ¡;èneratcd per hour WIlt (upon completion of µrojt.'ct)? h. If resldentral: Numher and tyne of housing units: One Family Two F,lml1y lv1ult¡ple Famrly t(A- Wit\- wl/+ t>f(f't rv(1t t-r!¡'" i. DimenSions (in ieet) of lar¡;est proposed structure 111ft- hClght; WIlt j. lincJr feet of frontage along a public thoroughf.He project wlil oCCUPY is? ~cres. acres ultimJtely. %; Initially Ultim<1tcly ComJominlum tJ/r\- wi" \VA length. ft. width; :30 ........ 3 .. ...-'t" c. Zoning and Planning Information 1. Docs proposed action involve a .planning or zoning decision? If Ves, indicate decision required: , Ozoning amendment Dzoning variance Dspecial use permit Osubdivision Onew/revision of master plan· Dresource management plan Oather Q'bo .. 25. ,.\pprov.1is Hcquired: . City, Town, Village Board DYes ~ r{ City, Town. Village Planning Board DYes City. Town Zoning Board DYes ~o City, County Health Department DYes tf'No Other Local Agencies ~s ~o Other Regional Agencies ~ ~o State Agencies Yes DNo federal Agencies ~s DNo , 2. What is the zoning classification(s)of the site? 3. .ype Suhmlttal D.1tc " -r ì 3./'31/'11 Pi 11 {tf1 t..!'1J œ'L- ~ GcDEr- ~vr DYes )fo Dsite plan \VhJt is the maxImum potential development of the sIte if developed as permi¡ted by the present zoning? NIp, 4. What is the proposed zoning of the site? J /A- . 5. What is the maximum potential development of the Site if developed as permitted by the proposed zOning? t.ilft- 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? ~Yes ONe 7. \Vhat arc the predominant I.:md use(s] and, zoning classifications within a I,.{¡ mile radius or proposed action? (?...-sI 0éNTì/'R.. B. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses within a ~'4 mile? .r," 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land. how mClny lots are proposed? '" _:!!: a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? ~ (It \Vill proposed action require any authorizJtion(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? \Vill the proposed action create c1 demand for any community provided services (rccreation. fire protection)? DYes ~o a. If yes, is existing capac(tysufficient to handle projected demand' DYes DNo \Vill the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? a. If yes. is the existing road network adequate to h,lndle the additional traffic? DVes ( 10. 11. 12. ~es ONe DYes ~e education, police. DYes DNo ~o D. Informational Details Attach any addition.,1 information as may he nceded to clarify your project. If there Me or may be any adverse imp.lcts associated with your proposal. please discuss such impacts and the measures which YOll propose to mitigate or avoid them. I cert!ty that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowled~e. Apnl,cant/Sponsor IJo/JJ1l / p-tP-JS ¡qc,v",¥,,~ S,¡;f1·1ture ~. Title cav..vw~ If Ihc .1ction is in the (0.15t.11 Arc.1. Jnd you .HC J sf.Jtc .1~('ncy. complclc the Co.1St.J1 Assessmcnl Form before proceeding with this ;,so;cssmcuf. E. Verification O,lIe W3tIC17 l ...... 5 " . " (( IMPACT ON WATER 3. Will proposed action affect any water body desi~nated as protected I (Under Articles 15. 24, 25 of the Environmental Con>ervatlon LHV. ECL) DNa DyES Examples that would apply to column 2 · Developable area of site contains a protected water bc)dy. · Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a protected stream. . · Exi~nsion of utility distribution facilities through a protected water body. · Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland · Other impacts: .' 4. Will proposed action affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? . DNa DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 · ^ 10% increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease. · Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 aCres of surf.1ce area. · Other impacts: ( 5 \Vil! Proposed Action affect surface or groundwa.ter quality or qU.lntltyl DNa DYES Eumples that would apply to column 2 · Proposed Action will requIre a discharge permit. · Pronosed Action requires lJse of. a source of water that does not have approval to serve proposed (proJect) action, · Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greiHcr than -~5 gallons per minute pumping capaclt·r" · Construction or operatIon c2using any contamination ot a water supply system. · Proposed t\ction will adversr~ly affect groundwater. · liquid effluent will be eonveYêd off the site to facilities which presently do not eXist or have inadequate capacity. · Proposed Action would use W"ter in excess of 20,000 gallons per day. · Proposed Action will likely c¿¡u~~ siltation or other discharge into an existing body of water to the exte;1t that there wi11 be iJn obvious visual contrast to natur¡;i conditions. · Proposcd Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical '"products greater than 1,100 gallons. · Proposed Action will allow residential uses in areas without water and/or seWer services. · Proposed Action locates commercial and/or inùustri,,1 uses which In~Y require ncw or expansion of existing waste trpatmcnt and/ur stor,l~e facilities, · Other impacts: l 6. \Vill pro nosed action alter drainage tlow or p.:lttcrns. or suri.1ce water runoff! DNa DYES EX.1mplc'j that would apply to column :2 · Proposed Action would chaogc flood water flows. ..... 7 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large " Mitigated By Impact Impact Project c:;hange 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 CY0S DNo 0 0 OY0S DNo -- ------- " , . (( · Construction activity would excavate or compact the soil proille of agricultural land. · The proposed action would irreversibly (onvert more than 10 acres of agricultural land or. if located in an Agricultutal District. more than 2.5 acres of agricultural land. . · The proposed action would disrupt or prevent installation of agricultural land management systems (e.g., subsurface drain lines, outlet ditches. strip cropping); or create a need for such measures (e.g. cause a farm field to drain poorly due to increased runoff) · Other impacts: IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES 11. Will proposed action afiect aesthetic resources? DNO DYES (If necessary. use the Visual EAF Addendum In Settlon 617.21. Appendix B.) Examples that would apply to column 2 · Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different from or in shJrp contrast to current surroundjn~ land use patterns. whether mJn-made or natural. · Propos,::-d land uses, or project components visible to users of acsthetlc resources which will eliminate or sIgnificantly reduce their en/ovment or the aesthetic qualities of that resourcc. C . Project components that will result in the eliminatIon or significant screenln~ of scenIc views known to be important to the area. · Other impacts: IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 12. Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure of historic, pre- historic or paleontological importance! DNO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 · Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantiðlly conti~uous to any facility or sitc listed on the Slate or Nation.]1 Register of historic plðces. · Any imp.1Ct to an archaeologic.1 site or fossil bed located wilhin the proJcct site. · Proposed Action wii, occur in (In area designated as sensitive for arch.ll'ologicJI Sites on the NYS Site Inventory. · Other impJ.cts: IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 13. \Vill Proposed Action affect the qu.¡ntlty or quality of eXisting or future open sr><1ces Or recrcatlonal opportulJltics? Examples that would apply to column 2 DNO DYES l . Th~ permanent foreclosure of <1 future rccrC..:Jtiona opPortllf1lty. · ^ mJ/or reductIOn or .In open spacc import.,nt to the community. · Other impacts: ........ 9 1 2 3 Small" to Potential"' Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 . DYes DNo .' 0 D· DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa I 0 0 DYes DNa ! I 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes' DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes DNa ...--. -~.' . . 1 2 3 '. IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER Small ·to Potential" Can Impact Be OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD Moderate Larqe Mitigated By 18. Will proposed action affect the character or the eXlstlnr~ community? Impact Impact Project Change ([ . ONO OYES -. Examples that would apply to column 2 · The permanent population of the city, town or village in which the 0 0 DYes DNa proiect is located is likely to grow by more than 5%. · The municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating services 0 0 DYes DNa will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of this proJcct. · Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals. 0 0 DYes DNa · Proposed action will cau..se a change in the density of land Use. 0 0 DYes DNa · Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures 0 0 DYes DNa or areas of historic i~portance to the community. · Development will create a demand ·for additional community services 0 0 DYes DNa (e.g. schools, police and fire. etc.) · Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects. 0 0 DYes DNa · Proposed Action will create or eliminate emplovment. 0 0 DYes DNa · Other impJcts: 0 0 OVes DNa 19 Is there, or is there likely to be. public controversv reJ.1ted to potentlù! adverse environmental Impacts? DNO DYES ( If Any Action in Part 2 Is Identified as a Potential Large Impact or If You Cannot Determine the Magnitude of Impact, Proceed to Part 3 Part 3-EVALUATI0i'J OF THE IrJlPOHTANC::: Or- IMPACTS Responsibility of Lead I-\gency Part 3 must be prepared if one or more impad(s) is consiùered to he parcnti.llly I.HgC, cvcn if the imp.ut(s) may be mitigated. Instructions Discuss the following for each impact identified in Cülumn 2 of Part 2: 1. Briefly describe the impact. 2. Descrrbe (if applicable) how thc impact could 0(' mitig.¡[cd or reduced to J. sm.1I11o moderate Impact by procct change(s). 3, ßascd on the information available. decide if it is rcasonahJl~ to concluue that this imp.lct is imporf.1nL To answer the question of importance, consider: · The probJbllity of the impact Occurrrng · The duration of the impact · Its irreversibility, including perman('ntly lost resources of v.i/ut.;' · \Vheth~r the impact can or will be controll¡'d · The regIonal conscQuence of the imp.lct · Its potr~rJtJa JjvC!rgenu. from 10c.ll rll~eds .Hld go.lls · \Vhcther known objections to the proC'ct rI,I,He to this irJ1p,lct (ContInue' on .1tt,lchmcnts) l ...... 11 .. , .,' ( ~ ( ,l . 617.21 Appendix B S!éJte Env;ronmental Quality Review Visual EAF Addendum 14·14.1] I:' :37)-9c: . i'· SEaR This form may be used to provide additional information relating to Question II of Part 2 of the Full EAF. (To be completed by Lead Agency) Visibility I. Would the project be visible from: · A parcel of land which is dedicated to and available to the pubiic for the use. enjoyment and appreciation of natural or man-made scenic qualities? · An overlook or parcel of land dedicated to public observation. enjoyment and appreciation of' natural or man-made scenic qualities? · A site or structure listed on the National or State Registers of Historic Places? · State Parks? · The State Forest Preserve? · National Wildlife Refuges and state game refuges? · National Natural Landmarks and other outstanding natural features? · National Park Service lands? · Rivers designated as National or State Wild. Scenic or Recreation.]l? · Any trcJnsportation ~orridor of high exposure, such as part of the Interstate System, or Amtrak? · A governmentally established or designated interstate or inter·county foot trail, or one formally proposed for establishment or designation? · A site, area. lake, reservoir or highway designated as scenic? · Municipal park, or designated open space? · County road? · State? · Local road? Distance Between Project and Resource (in Miles) 0,1/. ';".1/2 '/2·3 3,5 5 + o 0 000 o o o o o o o o o o c o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 2. Is the visibility of the project seasonal? (i.e.. screen'ed by SUmmer folioqe. but visible during other .seasons) OVes ONo 3. Arc Jny of the resources checked in question 1 used by the rublic during the time of year during which the project will be visible? OVes ONo ........ 1 - 4Ibard of Trustees APPlicat~ AUTHORIZATION (where the applicant is not the owner) I, ~t-f\C.- Lm1J íØJ.s'r (print owner of property) residing at (mailing address) p.o./3q' 8Db~) ~,tI'\ U'ìQ"j do hereby authorize (Agent) CHr2.I.SR~ to apply for permit(s) from the Southold Board of Town Trustees on my behalf. --$'~'~ ~~ (Owner's 'ghature) ........ 4 . -- ..-_.. .-- DESCRIPTION OFelSTlNG VISUAL ENVIRONl'IENT 4_ From each i.tem checked in question I, check those which generally describe the surrounding environment. .- - I Within * 1/4 mile * 1 mile Essentially undeveloped Forested Agricultural Suburban residential Industrial Commercial Urban River. Lake. Pond Cliffs. Overlooks Designated Open Space Flat Hilly Mountainous Other NOTE: add attachments as needed o o o o o o o o o o o o o ..0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 5. Are there visually similar projects within: "12 mile DYes DNa '1 miles DYes oNo '2 miles DYes DNa '3 miles . DYes DNa . Distance from project site are provided for assistance. Substitute other distances as appropriate. EXPOSURE 6_ The annual number of viewers likely to observe the proposed project is NOTE: When user data is unavailable or unknown. Use best estimate. CONTEXT 7. The situation or activity in which the viewers are engaged while viewing the Proposed action is Activity Travel to and from work Involved. in recrcationL) activities Routine travel by residents At a residence At worksite Other Daily o o o o o o Weekly o o o o o o FREQUENCY Holidays/ Weekends o o o o o o Seasonally o o o o o o 2 ........ .~ IMPACT ON eNSPORTATlON 14. Will thcre be an effect to existing transportation systemsl . DNa DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 · Alteration of present patterns of movement of people andlor goods. · P·róposed Action will result in major traffic problems. · Other impacts, IMPACT ON ENERGY 15. Will proposed action affect the community's sourCes of fuel or energy supply? DNO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 · Proposed Action will cauSe a greater than 5% increase in the use of any form of energy in the municipality. · Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of ðO energy transmission or supply system to serve more than SO single or two family residences or to serve a major commercial or industriaJ use. · Ocher impJcts: NOISE AND ODOR IMPACTS 16. \Vi/J there be objectionable odors. noise, or vibrJtlon as a result of the Proposcd Action? DNO DYES Examplcs that would apply to column 2 · ß/asting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school or other sensitive fac'¡ity. Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour pet day). · Proposed ActIon will produce operating noise exceeding the local ambicl'\t noise levels for noise outside of structures. , Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act as ,1 noise Screen. Other impacts: IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH 7. Will Proposed Action affect public hcalth and safety! DNO DYES Examplcs that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of haz.1rdous substanccs (i.c. oil, pesticides. chcmicals. radiation. etc.) in the cvent oj acciùent or upset conditions, or there may be i1 chromc low level discharge or emission. I)roposcd Action may result in the burial of "hazardous w.lStcs" in any fOrm (i.e. tOXIC, poisonouS, highly reactive, radioactive, irrit.1ting. Infectious, etc.) '5tor"~e faclliries for one million or marl' Gallons of liqlltfied II,Hur.]1 ~:.:JS or orhcr fl.lmm,lble liquids. í\ropo~{'d .1crion may result in the exc.1\.·,ltion or orhN disturb.lncc ·\"l(l1m 2.000 feet of J site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous ·..·a~te. 0111('( imp.Jc[s: 10 - r1t1 2 3 " . Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change Ir i' 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 D DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 D DYes DNa .. 0 0 DYes DNa I· 0 0 DYes DNa í 0 0 Dycs DNa ,-. 0 0 DVes o:-Jo 0 0 Dycs 0,'10 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 Dycs DNa 0 0 Dycs ONu 0 0 DYes GNù "- 0 0 DYes DNa I I C, I I ¡L '--I . · Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion. · Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. · Proposed Action will allow development in a deSIgnated Hoodway. · Other impacts: IMPACT ON AIR 7. Will proposed action affect air quality? DNO DYES Exomples that would apply to column 2 · Proposed Action will induce 1,000 or more vehicle trips in any given hour. · Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton of refuse per :IQur. · E-nissíon rate of total contaminants will exceed 5 Ibs. per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. · Proposed action wJ/' allow an increase in the amount of land committed to industrial use. · Proposed action will allow an increase in the density of industrial developmenc within existing industrial areas. · Other impacts: IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS L \Vi/l Propos~d Action affect any threatened or endangered species' .DNO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 Reduction of one or morC species listed on the New York or FederaJ list, using the site, Over or near site or found on the Site. Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife habitat. · Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year. other than for agricultural purposes. · Other impacts: Will Proposed Action substantially affect non-threatened or nan·endan~ered species? DNa DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action would substantially interfere with any resident or mi~lalory fish. shellfish or wildlife species. Proposcd Action requires the removal of more than 10 .1crcs I)f mature forest (over 100 years of age) or other loc.llly important \I('t.;N.ltion. IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES Willlne Pro nosed Action affe6t Jgriculrur~ll '.lnd resources! DNO DYES EJ:Jrnnlcs Ibel[ would c1pply to column 2 fhe- nronosccJ .1Cflnn would sever, crosS or limit .1CCCSS to agrrcultural ·,¡nd (mclude's croplJnd, hJvfields, pasture, vincyard, orch.ad, etc.) 8 - S.llto 2 ~ " . Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change. 0 0 DYes DNa' 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DVes DNa 0 0 oVes ONo 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa v 0 D DYes DNa 0 0 DVes DNa 0 _0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 D DYes DNa D 0 DYes DNa 0 D DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa 0 0 DYes DNa D D DYes DNo ( cc , I I I I I J: ~ Lr- .- P<Jrt 2-PROJECT IMPACTS AND ;¡¡¡¡'EIR MAGNITUDE . . Responsibility of le.1d A.cy Geoeral Information (Read Carefully) . · In completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question: Havp. my responses and derermina!ions br reasonable? The reviewer is not expected to be an expert environmental analyst. · Identifying that an impact will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily significan Any large impact must be evaluated in PART 3 to determine significance. Identifying an impact in column 2 sim¡ asks that it be looked at further. · The Examples provided aJe to assist the reviewer by showing types of impacts and wherever possible the threshold magnitude that would trigger a response in column 2. The examples are generally applicable throughout the State a for most situations. But, for any specific project or' site other examples and/or lower thresholds may be appropri.: for a Potential large Impact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3. · The impacts of each project. on each site. in each locality, will vary. Therefore, the examples are illustrative 31 have been offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each questic · The number of exa"!lples per question does not indicate the importa.nce of each question. · In identifying impacts, consider long term, short term and cumlative effects. Instructions (Read carefully) a. Answer each of the 19 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if thNe will be any impact. b. Maybe answers should be considered as Yes an,wers. c. If a.nswering Yes to a ques[ion "then check the approprrate box (column 1 or 2) to indic.1te the potential size of tr impact. If impact threshold equals or exceeds any example provided, check column 2. Ii impact will occur but threshol is lo\.~er than example, check column 1. . . d. If reviewer has doubt about size of the Impact then consider the impact as potentially large 'and proceed to PART. e. If a potentially large impact checked in column 2 can be mItigated by chan~e(sl in the prolect to a small to moderat impact, .:lIso check the Yes box in column 3. ¡\ No response mdicates that such a reduction is not possible. Tnl must be explained in Part 3. IMPACT ON LAND 1. Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site! DNO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 · Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater. (15 foot rise per 100 foot of length), or where the general slopes in the project area exceed 10%. · Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less th.lD 3 feet. · Construction of paved parking area for 1,000 or more vehicles. · Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally wrthin 3 feet of existing ground surface. · Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve morc thJ.n onc phase or stage. · Excavation for mining purposes that would remove more th.ln 1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. · Construction or expansion of a sanitary landfill. · Construction in J designated floodwélY. · Othcr impJc[s 2. \Vi therc be an L'ffect t!, ...IV Ui;,que or unusu,}lland forms round on the site' (i e., cliffs. dunes, geological formations. etc.)DNO DYES ~ Specific .Jnd forms: 6 ....... 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be MOderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes DNa [l 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 Dyes ONo 0 0 DYe, ONo 0 0 DYes DNo 2. tluw much natural m.1."i\! (i.e., rock, earth, etc.) will be removcem the sltel 3. \Viii disturbed .Heas b claimed? )8Yes DNo DNiA . . a. If yes, for wh~t intendCC: purpo(e 'is the site being reclaimed' ~~ b. \ViII topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? DYes ~o c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? DYes *,0 4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs. ground covers) will be removed from site? 0 acres. 5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this project? DYes ~o . .' 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction 3 months. (including demolition). 7. If multi-phased: a. Total number of phases anticipated (number). b. Anticipated date' of commencement phase 1 3 month c. Approximate completion date of final phase 0 month d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? DYes 8. Will blas:ing OCCur during construction? '. DYes ~o 9. Number of jobs generated: during construction A 10. :--Jumber of jobs eliminated by this project O· o tons/ëubiç yards q£ '1~ '¥I'0 year. (including demolition). year. after project is comple~e ~ 11. \Vill proiect require relocation of any projects Or facilities? DYes *0 If yes. explain 12. /s surface liquid \~a5te disposal involved? DYes ~o a. If yes. indicate type of waste (sewage. industrial. etc.) and amount \Jl-n- b. Name of water body into which effluent will be dIScharged Wilt Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved' DYes ~o Type t-t1A- \Vill surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposa/l ~YCs DNa ExpiJin 6V~ t'flÆ cF I1I\fìtAr<:l'WOIC f.?:JKJ wu.. Gt-A'\N:J SUCfflt>{ Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 yeil[ flood plain' ~es DNo IVill the project generate solid waste? DYes ~o a. If yes, what is the amount per month 't4k (\ons b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? DYes DNo c. If yes, give name location d. Will any wastes nol go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? DYes e. If Yes, explain 13. 14. 15. 16. DNo 17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? a. If yes, what i5 the anticipated"rate of disposal' b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? years. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? DYes ÌïiNo Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hoX; per day)? DYes ¥o Will rroiect produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? DYes DYes tt~onth. 13. 19. 20. 21. \Vilt proj~ct result in an incr~Jse in energy use? If yes. indic.1te typds) fô.s.flv f013.,.,..s ~ *0 22. If waler supply 15 from wells, indicate pumring CJpJ:Clty DNa ~tv"(. \Jm- G'é,Vlo":...evr-- gallons/lllinutC' 23. 2-1. Total JntiClpated water uSdge per doy /¡oJ/A-- gallonsid.1y. Does project involve Local. State or redercll funding? 11(ýcs If Yes, explain ~-p~ 1:fIt'ð- F'ìJMJIJ¿,' DNo ...... 4 PART 1-PROJECT INFO.AT/ON Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE: This docùment is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed m,lV have .1 si~nlficant eff· on the environment. Please complete the entife form; Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be' consider as part otthe application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public revieW. Provide any additio, information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. It is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not invo new studies. research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unc1vadable. so indicate and spec each- instance. . t' NAME OF ACTION IlN fr?-EJ~ ~1\Anb ~ tOeA TION OF ACTION (Include Street Address, MUnlClpaJily a.nd Counly) oc-tS l.NII.xT ~o"\ilYlo.o . <S"~ NAME OF APPLICANT/SPONSOR . .s~ BUSINESS TELEPHONE (~ib) 8'5d--eÞf;I:J ADDRESS ~ I-\I\'e¡~ ~ ßb"lO ~ eGY.Je..tf R.O. CITY/PO NAME OF OWNER (If different) Ie....-. U\1b ADDRESS !P.O, ~1- ~, CITY/PO ~ N ZIP CODe 11'16 '1 DESCë1IPTION OF ACTION Ø6<.\¡a~ CF- -r10lL .D\CTH~. Please Complete Each Question-Indicate N.A. if not applicable A. Site Description Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. 1. Present land use; DUrban olndustrial oCommercial oResidential (suburban) oFores! oAgriculture 'r{!other NA-t\X'..:Eõ \"t2.E"~ 6I~..;I4k, oRural (non-fan 2. Total acreage of project area; APPROXIMATE ACREAGE Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) Forested Agricultural (Includes orchards. cropland, pasture. etc.) Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 of ECL) Water Surface Area Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) Roads, buildings and oth,,, paved surfaces Other (Indicate type) acres. PRESENTl Y ., acres I Jeres 14 JCff'S acres acres dcrCS aCres AFTER CO,\\PLETlON ï I acres acres 3. \VhJt is predominant soil type(s] on [1roiect site? c1. Soil drainage: DWell drained % of s.itc oroorly drained C/O % of site b. If Jny agricultural land is involvpU. how many .lcres of soil .HC classified \vlthin sod group I through ~ of the NY land ClasSification System? 0 acres. (See 1 NYCRR 370). 4. Are there bedrock outcropplngs on project site? DYes 'liNo a. \Vhat IS deptb to bedrock? tJ/Ì't (in feet) .lcrC5 ~~W lo~ , oModerately \Veil drained .:teres (4 Jcres , acres acres acres acres SItIIL- tf) % of site ...... 2 -. '. - ~ .-.-..-..-- -..---- PART II-ENVIRONMENTA SESSMENT (To be completed by Agenc A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY DYes DNo e. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.61 may be superseded by another involved agency. DYes ONo C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, If legible) C1. E¡(lstlng air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly: - I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYGRR, PART 617.121 If ye, oordlnale the review process and use the FULL ÐAF. .. If No, a negative declaration C2. Aesthetic, agricultural. archaeological, historic, or olher natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly C3. Vegelatlon or fauna, fiSh, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly: C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or Intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain brlefh CS. Growth, subseQuent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly. C6. Long term, Short term, cumulative, or other effects nol identified In C1·C5? Explain briefly. C7. Other impacts (inCluding changes in use of either Quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly. o. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? DYes 0 No If Yes, explain briefly PART III-DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection ~ith its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occo:r.rlng; (c) duration; (d\ Irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude, If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. o Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directly to the FULL EAF and/or prepare a positive' declaration. . o Check this b'ox if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action WILL NOT resuit in.",ny significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination: N,H1>C <>f l....itJ '\~t'ncy Ptlnt ut I ~µ~ ~,In1e 01 Kl'>pDn\lbl.. UIIlCer In ll'dd A¡;l'flly r,ot! 01 Kt'.potl"ule Ulr.u'r SI¡,:n.uure 01 J{f'\pon\lbJe Olll(N ,n ledd ^¡.:ency Slgn,!.!urc 01 f'rcp,uer tIt u,rlCh,'nt Hom fl'\pOrHlble orllCer! .-. O,H£' "' 2 4Ibard of Trustees APPlicat4lþ County of Suffolk State of New York c.H~ PI ~-Y:?-->êL.l.- BEING DULY SWORN DEPOSES AND AFFIRMS THAT HE/SHE IS THE APPLICANT FOR THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PERMIT(S) AND THAT ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE TRUE TO THE BEST OF HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT ALL WORK WILL BE DONE IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THIS APPLICATION AND AS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE APPLICANT AGREES TO HOLD THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AND THE TOWN TRUSTEES HARMLESS AND FREE FROM ANY AND ALL DAMAGES AND CLAIMS ARISING UNDER OR BY VIRTUE OF SAID PERMIT(S), IF GRANTED. IN COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE TRUSTEES, THEIR AGENT ( S) OR REPRESENTATIVES ( S), TO ENTER ONTO MY PROPERTY TO INSPECT THE PREMISES IN CONJUNCTION WITH. RE(jffVIEW OF THIS APPLICATION. _ Signa ure SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 3 I :lr DAY OF D EC-E t.A p,t=:1è ,19...!3..1 ~(j..~ Notary Public MELANIE A. TEBBENS Notary Public. State of New 'IbItI No. 01 TE5035908. Suffolll County 1::) Commission Expires November 14, 199'" ........ 3 . 07r.-'77-';->>-~. ¡;; '-",-, /\~ ~UfFDl.t /I ~+r, r~ "<2", !Îi:§ ~;;\ ~§ ~~, ~ en :zøl ,"'" ,.,., ~;, é:'~ . ~ ~ ~~O./ + i-'b~~f ~~c{ffß . Albert J. Krupski. President James King. Vice-President Henry Smith Artie Foster Ken Poliwoda Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold. New York 11971 Telephone (516) 765·1892 Fax (516) 765-1823 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD July 22, 1999 Mr. Chris Pickerall Cornell Marine Center 3690 Cedar Beach Road Southold, NY 11971 Re: SCTM#52-5-59.009 Dear Mr. Pickeral 1: The following action was taken at the Southold Town Board of Trustees Meeting held on Wednesday, July 21, 1999: RESOLVED, that the Southo1d Town Board of Trustees grant the request for an Amendment to Permit #4863 to restore salt marsh on Cassidy Preserve as per new plans submitted. This is not an approval from any other agency. If you have any questions, please call our office at 765-1892. Sincerely, ~ tZ /~J.. 9, Albert J. krupski, Jr. President, Board of Trustees AJK: Ims . . Albert J. Krupski, President James King, Vice-President Henry Smith Artie Foster Ken Poliwoda Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold. New York 11971 Telephone (516) 765-1892 Fax (516) 765-1823 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD June 26, 1998 Ms. Laura Scovazzo NYSDEC Room 219, Bldg. 40 Stony Brook NY 11790 Re: Peconic Land Trust SCTM #52-5-59.9 Dear Ms. Scovazzo, The Board of Trustees has reviewed the application and granted a permit for the restoration of Peconic Land Trust, and do not wish to take Lead. The Board has no objection to your agency taking Lead Agency in this matter. Very truly yours, auf-' I tJ. ~-,-fl~' 9, Albert J. Krupski, Jr., President Board of Trustees AJK/djh . . Albert J. Krupski. President John Holzapfel, Vice President . Jim King '. M::rûn H. Garrell Peter Wenczel Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Telephone (516) 765-1892 Fax (SI6P6S-1823 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD TO: Melissa Spiro, Planner FROM: Al Krupski, Trustee RE: Peconic Land Trust, Inc. SCTM #1000-86-1-9 " DATE: January 2, 1998 The above application is within the jurisdiction of the Southold Town Board of Trustees by virtue of Chapter 97, Wetlands in the Town Code. The Boards' jurisdiction extends 75' landward of the Tidal wetlands, as defined in the code and determined in the field. The Board has no objection to this proposed subdivision, but still maintain s jurisdiction over any activity within 75' of tidal wetlands, to be determined by a field inspection of this board before any "activity" is conducted. " . .,. "~ - . . . 1-4-16-4 (2/87)- Text 12 I PROJECT 1.0. NUMBER SEa .' 617.21 Appendix C State Environmental Quality Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM . For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only . PART I-PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor) 1. APPLICANT ¡SPONSOR 2. PROJECT NAME Cl-\.eÅJ ~ a\ffl ~ ~ 12.enoew;t.oN 3. PROJECT LOCATION: Municipality .s.~ County Sì I 4. PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and rOôl.d intersections, prominent landmarks. etc., or provide map) ~{ .&"R::1!c.. &116"" f'r1~.Ç~ ~ CF tfMHfcMQ-u.JCk::.. ~ b~ If''l!-l6r:1~ \'IOO1Ii <:F- '1I-¡Ç L..~. (2, /?- -rrz:~ '- 5. IS o Modificatlon/alteralion ___ E.xpansion fZIn:l~~ ot='- O~ J'R¡R,r ,........., I\~,..rl 111~ .:>r'-'..... . ~.~ I\IIt.l. ~ I4OJC«J I ~ ~ ~ 'Ih~ J"11e'ï /2G""~ ~ 1100L.~, 111~ WItL- ~ ~ ~~ (IF- 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: Initially S:Î~ acres Ultimately S;'Î~ acres a. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND use RESTRICTIONS? '"""f1 Yes 0 No If No, describe briefly 9. V}!H T IS PRESENT LAND USe:: IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? Residential 0 !ndustrial ffJ Commercial It] Agriculture 0 ParklForesUOpen space DOlher _ escnbe: f µJír IN" 1)¡¡r ItD:}:>lk/rJ~ PtZoA::.~ U" ~C\J~ ~ I!\- CQV~N ~~ ~ ~~~IWI~ ~ 1/ ""'IJ1fF ~~te,,(2. ~ 10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING. NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE 011 LOCAL)? ~ Yes 0 No . If yes, list agency(s) and permit/approvals ~,."".~~ \\. h .'. GP-ð- FVM)INé!¡ ~(IOt- "'" 11. DOES ANY ~.CT OF THE ACTlOI~ HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? DYes T"'o If yes. list ¡agency name and permltJapproval 12. AS A RESULT F PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? DYe. 0 0" I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicantfsponsor Y<1/ $1 /e:11 Pt~ 0.(8; Slgnélture: II the action is in the Co..stal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this a~essment " OVER 1 . . Albert J. Krupski, President James King, Vice~President Henry Smith Artie Foster Ken Poliwoda Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Telephone (516) 765-1882 Fax (516) 765-1823 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD February 26, 1998 Chris Pickerell Cornell Marine Center 3690 Cedar Beach Road Southold, NY 11971 Re: Peconic Land Trust SCTM #52-5-59.9 Dear Mr. Pickerell: The following action was taken by the Board of Town Trustees during its regular meeting held on February 25, 1998 regarding the above matter: WHEREAS, Chris Pickerell on behalf of PECONIC LAND TRUST applied to the Southold Town Trustees for a permit under the provisions of the Wetland Ordinance of the Town of Southold, application dated January 14, 1998, and, WHEREAS, said application was referred to the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council for their findings and recommendations, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held by the Town Trustees with respect to said application on February 25, 1998, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, and, WHEREAS, the Board members have personally viewed and are familiar with the premises in question and the surrounding area, and, WHEREAS, the Board has considered all the testimony and documentation submitted concerning this application, and, WHEREAS, the structure complies with the standard set forth in Chapter 37-18 of the Southold Town Code, WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the project as proposed will not affect the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the town, . . NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees grant a Wetland Permit to restore salt marsh as detailed in application,and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this determination should not be considered a determination made for any other Department or Agency which may also have an application pending for the same or similar project. Permit to construct project will expire two years from the date it is signed. Fees must be paid, if applicable, and permit issued within six months of the date of this notification. Two inspections are required and the Trustees are to be notified upon completion of said project. FEES: None. Application enclosed, as Peconic Land Trust is a non-for-profit agency. Very truly yours, utt,-.y 9. /~. 94 Albert J. Krupski, Jr. President, Board of Trustees AJK/jmd . . Telephone (516) 765-1801 Town Hall. 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Sonthold. New York 11971 SOUTHOLD TOWN CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL The following recommendation was made at the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council held Monday, February 23, 1998: No. 1528 Moved by Scott Hilary, seconded by Sharon Shine, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the S0Y!b.0ld Tow... n . ~...-_.~+n""~or· the of the Wetland Permit application . ". ~ restoration of a tidal salt marsh. Albertson Lane and Hashamomuck Pond, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried . . \/_v ^is SLt..ßP- ~ .... ~ New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Building 40 - SUNY. Stony Brook, New York 11790-2356 Telephone (516) 444~365 Facsimile (516) 444-4373 John P. Cahill Commissioner January 22, 1998 Southold Town Supervisor Attn: SEQRA Coordinator Town Hall PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Fq JAN 28 1998 . Dear SEQRA Coordinator: Southold Town Planning Board RE: LEAD AGENCY COORDINATION REQUEST The purpose of this request is to determine under Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review - SEQR) of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 the following: 1. Your agency's interest in acting as lead agency; 2. Your agency's jurisdiction in the action described below: and 3. Issues of concern which your agency believes should be evaluated. Enclosed is a copy of the permit application and a completed Part 1 of the Environmental Assessment Form to assist you in responding. Project Name: Peconic Land Trust Cassidy Preserve Wetland Restoration/Creation Proiect Location: Albertson's Lane Southold DEC Proiect Number: 1-4738-01835/00001 DEC Permits: Tidal Wetlands Freshwater Wetlands Protection of Waters Water Quality Certification SEQR Classification: [ ] Type I [ X] Unlisted 1710 IF@i?J1c...,- Wr'~ <=.U :'L!f..! L~AN 2 3 "íg > U SU?""\i:l'" - -..-- Tú,,':-:' - '~:I"".:):- ::-. .....:<- ,"I.J (....t' S " --:' . ''-'::: ,-...;.,.",--:: .... DEC Contact Person: Laura Scovazzo Environmental Analyst I DEC Position: [ ] DEC has no objection to your agency or another agency assuming lead agency status for this action. but reserves the right to comment on this action if a positive determination of signfficance is made. . . [ ] DEC has no objection to your agency or a_nother agency assuming lead agency status for this action, but we have the following concerns regarding this project (see "comments" below). [ ]DEC wishes to assume lead agency status for this action_ [ X ]The proposed action has been identified by DEC as occuning wholly or partially within or substantially contiguous to a critical environmental area (CEA) that was designated by Southold Town. It is the position of this Department that your agency, if it has a jurisdiction over the action. should assume the lead agency role based on the existence of the CEA and the fact that the anticipated impacts are primarily of 10caJ significance. ~ther. (See comments below) .- -"--- Comments (Optional): The Southold Town Board of Trustees reviewed this application and found this restoration project to be an environmental improvement and therefore approve this application on February 26, 1998. Therefore we do not wish to be Lead Agency. Response: Please respond to this request within 30 days of the date of this letter_ If no response is received within 30 days. we will assume that you have no objection to DEC or another agency assuming the role of lead agency, and have no comments to offer regarding the proposed action at this time. If neither your agency nor any other involved agency. including DEC. has indicated a willingness to serve as lead agency within 30 days of this letter: [ ] We will petition the Commissioner of DEC to designate a lead agency for this action. [ ] We will petition the Commissioner of DEC to designate your agency as lead. presuming you have jurisdiction. Please feel free to contact this office for further information or discussion_ Sincerely, ~ '. A... :~ ';..c.'e #/;~¿, Laura Scovazzo Environmental Analyst I Enclosures cc Suffolk County Council on Environmental Quality File :'1j~';.'.' .~.:. r.c. NY~C: . . -- 7. :_..~ 'c,..o J" ,,.. ~Q ;..¡, ! r _ VtRONMENTAL CO TION \\S.~~~¡m DEe APPUCA TlON NUMBER DISTRIBUTION 1st COpy PermIt Administrator 2nd COPY Corps ot EngIneers 3rd COpy Program 4th COpy NYS Agency 5th COPY A.pollcant JOI .Afffliif.iI ~~ P"ERMIT Please read ALL instructions on back before completing this application_ Please type or )r1nt clea-rly in ink. Anact1 additional intormatlon as needed. o FRESHWATER WOTUNDS ~IDAl WOTLANDS o WATER SUPPLY [J LONG ISLAND WELL o PROTECTION OF WATERS FOR: o A, Construction or placement of (jacks and mootlngs 0 B. Construction. reconstruction, or repair at a DAM or other impoundment srructure Dc. Disturbance õ~ a STREAM BED Of BANKS or excavation in or fill at NAVIGABLE WATERS 0401 WATER aUAUTY CERTIFICATION [J COASTAL EROSION CONTROL 0 LAKE GEORGE PARK COMMISSION IDocks and Mooringsl 0 WILD, SCENIC OR RECREATIONAL RIVERS o AQUATIC PEST CONTROL FOR: 0 A_ AQuatic Vegetarian Control 0 B. Fisn CDntrol 0 C. Insect Contra' ,. LIST PREVIOUS PERMIT1APPUG.A TION NUMBERS AND DAreS (It any) IF OTHER THAN INDIVIDUAL, PROVIDE TAXPAYER 10 NUMBER 2. APPUCANT IS ,)JAN ~ U Operator ~ L.,; Lessee ,...., ,=.....f~'-~. t.......: Municloality/Governmenral Age y (Check: as many as apPly) Downer J. NAME Ot: APPLICANT (Use Full Name, 'Ht2..L..S "'~eLL MAILING ADDRESS ~"""^- ,~....".. 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WILL PROJ i pCCUPY STATE LAND? g. ~P~C:¡OXMATE COMPLEï!ON OATE '16 10. .::qOPOSED USE.; "S,Private P'Jolic Commerc:al I Yes o 1::_ ,::oQPOSEO ?URPOSE; e~~ c.=:- ~"1~"'¡ f1tJ-ß'¡íYCj'" .",. :II~O~ECT :JE$CRIPTION: (e.g. oU3"1tity ana type at matenal [0 :::e o!xC3.va!ea. :r8ØQea or usee for fill or rIp rac. ioca[ion of dlsoosal sites: type of 3~rUCture to oe InstaLled: nSlgnt of oa.m: size at imcounQrnern: :::acacrties of Jrooosed 'Nater ~ources: ~xtent ot C:ismbutlon system; size at manna :!ne ~YDe or ~oco(s and moorings [0 oe Installed: ~(c.J ~-a...~ c.Ç oe.~--- S~~"-.i r=rz...::.-- -+ ~ifl:.,..- .:5 E ~&:.ti~ .-.,..,z..J¥\. ,2<T- '<?J7o\'iS'~'Si1;...e.-r C1:=- 1lC>'t'--- f-N<r~( $::,-ï11c....Q íCV1v" ~ ·(.s ~~- .¡::gz:-11'r _ ~o f ·Ies. ;:Iease list: '4 -V11__ THIS =ClOJE':-:- ::!:E::C.UIRE ,J,DDITIONAL F:DE:=ïAL. 57.HE JoND/CF '_:CAL ~=-=!MITS? 15, 5otOaral8 Authorization or ~ett.r 01 NO JURISDICTION Should be Reçeived from cee and the US ~rmy Corøs "nor to In,lI.don ot War'« in Wøfl3nds .!nCl "Naterways. ~1!r~!:!' arfirm 'na¡ :ntor~aton ~rOVloea on :nrg ·,:rm anC 3.11 1tt3Cnrr.e~ts sL:crT1lrted ."er~wrtr: '5 ::-ue 10 ;Me ~~S[ 'Jr 1'1V "ónowleoge 1I1a :Jeliet. =ò.,s~ s,sre-nents "'n.aae ~er,!!n are :ums:1aole 3.S a '::ass ..:. 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'ac:: Jr <r1CWII1gl'l maKes Qr uses a ;3Ise. ~fctltlCuS ()( "rauolJlenr Statem'!nc. _ 'ereov :tu!nOflze rt:'! ¿¡çerll "'amea .n Numr::e~':' aoo~el:o ,,¡":::U'r.1t ·...15 iCOllCðtlon In ":1'1 :'Ienaa t ¡ -..¡c..(...,<-~__, I It.- 1~M'; 1 ~V+:-Æk_ ,/ f.9J~ilC(Í I. ¡'// ~~ ¡"'-= . . 1.1-16-'; (1 1/95)- rext 12 61Z.20 Appendix C State Environmental Quality Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only PART I-PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor) PA:JECT~1 NU;OA¡<6;6 SEaR o ûùù\ ,. APPLICANT ¡SPONSOR I 2_ PROJECT NAME CHI2.ì.S p.~ CA5rJov Pøæü~ 'M;=!UI-1.O ~ 3. PROJECT LOCATION: Municipality 5:;.L "õ!1O-D County Sû~ 4 p¡::¡eCISE LOC,).,T!ON (Street address and (oae intersections. prominent landmarkS. etc.. or provide map) W~ í cc:?"'" "!"" Si't\L. -S"mr !rr ~ ~~e¡a~,,,,,õ4I ;:;:NO '¥ ~t"¡Æt·lCt-<>\.Jc¡.<: ~¡.O ,1>1 s::.~ . 1}11J'" <Si~ IS: .s¡"'~ i~-.o¡~ 1'0"'-1\1. Cf"= iI1~ L.-X, t". Po. 11"'~ 5. IS ~~SED ÄCT~N: ew W ExpansIon o MOdification/alreration Ò. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIerLY: 1'<~'5'í~ CF Hl s;ç, ~c.. ~~.~ S:.:<:i'-.; 10 aEJ~ 7101"\....-i"><'I12.Jrr, '1 r-o<.-rP.e..~ ~~~;~,-~ 1").<¡: :6i=~ VW i"- ""....... -S" ,.¡:; ~<;J1'C,~ CF $;::c...... F1=-< 111<r ..-~ 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: Inlually 5.'&:; acres Ultimately 5:.75" acres 3 WIL!.. ?~OPOSED AC7¡QN COMPLY WITH E;<ISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS'? ;5,(" U.'lJO If ,\Ie). cescnbe onefly 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICJNllY qF PROJECT? ~gnc:Jture ~eSH::entla ¡-: I"dustrla! ~ CommerCIal ~ P~I1CIForesvOpen space OOtne, eScnce: f.r r."tj.j,;~~"; .v1CS'ï CF ~ rtoJ:;iNiNC: ~c:ez:¡y ",,'-I..i'.r¡-:¡" <1=- ¡¡. ~..... f'\a..ð "'011 (f~~. ~ ~~~ ~;C;Ñ~ ~~ is ~ '-Z, e. e. í1'Z_f I 10 DOES ACTION INVOLVE ~ ?ERMIT ~PP~OVAL OR FUNDING. NOW OR ULTIMATEL.Y F~OM ~NY OTHEr:!: GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL- ST ,HE OR LOC~L1 7Yes I........ No If yes. list agency(s, and permlt/aoorovals ~ ~.~ PE'e..,. rr ~ ¡:=\.;",~I\e¡ :s,.:;..1!1A-O õCN IIJ' ~j' ~""tñ' 11. DOES .J.NY ~SPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE Ä CURReNTLY VALID ~ERMIT OR APPROVAL:' - ~o -.: Yes If yes. list agency name ana permitlacoroval '2. ~S ;. ,.:;:ESUL';'" OF ;::!=!OPOSEO AC7ION WILL ¥15ï1NG PE!=IMIT/APPQOVA..L ~ECUIRE .\oIODIFiCA-nON? - ~c ves I CERTIFY THAT THE INFQF1MAíICN pqOVICED ""scve IS Tr1UE TO THE 3EST OF lAY KNOWLEDGE ~~S P'.~...ëk- Date: 13/ JII"T7 >"""ca":'"07J0' 5"nal","' /~ ~ --' If the ac~ion is in the COastal Area, and you are a state agency. complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment OVER 1 ~ . . Cassidy Preserve WetIand Restoration Narrative Background The proposed project involves removing dredge spoil from a filled tidal creek system on the northeastern shore ofHashamomuck. Hashamomuck Pond supports a considerable population of wintering waterfowl and is the most productive hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) bed in the Town of Southold. In 1963, Suffolk CoUnty dredged the entrance to the Pond and deposited the spoils on the marsh we propose to restore. Fortunately, unlike similar dredging projects in the region, depth of fill is shallow ranging from several inches to up to approximately 2 feet. This and the fact that there is a source of tidal water immediately adjacent to the spoil area, makes this site an atttactive restoration candidate. The subject parcel consists of23.5 acres of salt marsh. successional maritime forest and dredge spoil area. High quality estuarine high and [ow marsh habitat cUlTently occupies approximately Ii3 of the site. Hydrology of the marsh is dominated by manmade mosquito ditches which predate the dredging. One primary ditch feeds tidal waters !O a series of later:Jl (secondary) ditches that spread out across the marsh surface. One of these dÏtches :e:minates at the northern edge of the spoil area. The proposed restoration area lies within the southern third of the parcel and consists of up to 2 ~t of fine textured fill over salt marsh peat. A site survey from 1963 indicates that the filled area was once a tidal creek ,,,i[h sUlTounding high marsh meadow. Perched groundwater persists throughout the filled area due to the impermeable clay and peat layers. Unaltered, this site poses a significant mosquito breeding habitat and offers little in the way of wildlife habitat due to a monocuiture of co=on reed (Phragmires ausrraiis). Plan of work A salt marsh restoration of the type proposed herein is based on altering the topography and hydrology of the site so that it app= as it did prior to diStUrbance. In most cases the goal is [0 create conditions suitable for gro\Vch of smooth cordgrass (Sparrina altemijlora); once the cordgrass is established other functions will follow. Cordgr:1Ss biological benchmarks (the tidal elevations within which this species will grow) are determined by recording the elevation at which cordgrass grows in adjacent undiStUrbed marsh. The upper and lowe~ extent of colonization of [his species represent the upper and lower benchmarks. Excavating to depths \Vithin this range and providing tidal flooding will yield low marsh habitat supporting cordgrass. Excavating and creating grades below the lowe~ benchmark '."ill yie!d mud Sat or open 'Narer ;:¡abirar while grades s!ig..!-¡¡Jy above the upper cordgrass be:lchmark will yield high marsh to CDaI3ÌJ. borde~ habitat. Creating ekvations siigildy above the upper benchmark in Jfe:¡s inilabited by common rp.,.d ""i]l prec:ude coioruz:uion jv :nore valuabie high CDarsh s~ecies èue :0 :he invasive ¡¡ature of me reeds. ';¡e:e,·ore. the ;Jroposeà resto[';uion will :lOr ,èc:.s an c:e~ri!lg high marsh ;:¡¿¡bita[. n .___....-"--.....-' . _ d ~._ . ~ . . . Due to the fact that the spoil area is surrounded by marsh on two sides, determination. of cordgrass benchmarks will be a simple process. Prior to coa.struction, all common. reed. within the work area will be cut to ground level to allow for unhindered access and view of the work area. Following this, the excavation and spoil areas ""ill be laid out, according to the attached site plan, using marked stakes. Machinery will access the site from the northeastern end of the preserve north of the construction area; work will commence at tfre western end of the limit of excavation and proceed eastWard. The main focus of this restoration project is the creation of low marsh and tidal pond habitat with considerable "edge." The proposed site plan takes advantage of me e.'åsting ditching to bring tidal waters to new excavations within the spoil area. It will not be possible to restore the exact position of the original tidal creek due the fact thar portions of this area have reverted to high marsh. As a result, restoration of the historic tidal clran:nel (prior to dredge spoil deposition) would result in a net loss of high marsh habitat at this: site. Due to the presence of peat as we!! as considerable clay, the ponds can be designed for any depth. We propose to constructS the ponds so that they retain enough water to support the growth of widgeon grass (Ruppia maritima). Final design depth of water in the permanent ponds, at low tide, will be dictated by the depth at which this species grows in nearby undisturbed tidal ponds. All material generated as a result of creat:ing these ponds and the low marsh intertidal shelf will be redisuibuted onsite in a spoil area at the southem edge of the existing spoil pile. ?v[ost of the proposed work can be completed using a low ground pressure bulldozer. Clearing and extension of the existing ditch that will feed the new excavation will most likely be accomplished using a small backhoe. If this is not possible the ditch can be dug by hand. Small-scale plantings of smooth cordgrass (Sparrina aIterniflora) will be undertaken to stabilize the banks of the ditch extension and portions of the pond shore. The bulk of the newly created low marsh habitat will be allowed to vegetate naturally; surrounding propagules in the form of seeds and rhizomes will completely colonize the exposed sedimentS within two growing seasons. Collection of cordgrass seeds from adjacent undisturbed areas and dispersal in the restoration area ""ill speed the vegetarive process. Common reed will not re-colonÎze the newly exposed. pondshore:10w marsh sediments due to depth and salinity of water tlooding the site twice daily (semidiumal tides). . . Telephone (516) 765-1801 Town Hall. 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold. New York 11971 SOUTHOLD TOWN CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL The following recommendation was made at the meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advi sory Counci I held Monday, January 26, 1998: No. 1528 Moved by Kenneth Meskill, seconded by Sharon Shine, it was RESOLVED to support the recommendation of Conservation Advisory Council Chairman Scott Hilary of the Wetland Permit application of CHRIS PICKERELL for 52-5-59.9 for restoration of tidal salt marsh. Albertson Lane and Hashamomuck Pond Chairman Scott Hilary will be meeting with the applicant to inspect the area prior to the Trustees meeting on Wednesday, January 28. He will make the recommendation at the January 28, 1998 meeting. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried