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Home My WebLink AboutPettys Bluff RestorationAlbert J. Krupski, President James King, Vice-President Artie Foster Ken Peliwoda Peggy A. Dicker/{on Town Hall 53095 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971-0959 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-1366 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD April 18, 2002 Ms. Daisy Gill 1830 Greenway East Orient, NY 11957 Re: Petty's Bight Association, Inc. Green Acres at Orient Dear Ms. Gill: The Southold Town Board of Trustees has reviewed your application to restore the bluff with plantings, and determined that the project does not require a permit from this Board. The Board of Trustees grant you permission to restore the bluff, in accordance with the bluff restoration plan submitted. Please provide our office with a photograph of the site when the project has been completed. Enclosed is a refund check in the amount of $50.00. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call our office. Very truly yours, Albert J. Krupski, Jr. President, Board of Trustees AJK:lms Enc. 4g ORIEN1 //[1957 BEACH ,STATE PARK UM~ISLAND ZOYG BEACH BAY PLUM ISLAND ROCK Telephone (631) 765-1892 Tow~ Hall. 530~5 I~n Road P.O. Box 11/9 Southold. New York 11971 SOUTHOLD TOWN CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL At the meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council held Thursday, April 18, 2002, the following recommendation was made: Moved by Jason Petrucci, seconded by Nicholas Dickerson, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the Wetland Permit Application of PETTY'S BIGHT ASSOC., INC. for the restoration of the bluff with plantings to prevent further erosion. Located: 3140 North Sea Dr., Orient. SCTM#15-1-6 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Pet ,ty's Bight Bluff Restoration Proiect The North Fork Environmental Council CNFEC) is seeking support from the Long Island Sound Study (LISS) for a vegetative bluff restoration project at Petty's Bight in Orient Point, New York. With detailed, step-by-step documentation of the process, a model program for other communities or individual landowners with similar erosion problems along the shoreline of Long Island Sound will be developed. The project will be a partnering opportunity, with the Petty's Bight Property Owner's Association providing volunteer manpower, the North Fork Environmental Council providing coordination, oversight and monitoring and the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service providing professional technical assistance. Blufferosion is fairly common along the northern shores of the North Fork due to circumstances both natural and man-made. For many years erosion prevention has taken the form of shoreline hardening, either by bulkheading with treated timber or by stone wall revetment. Over time these measures have proved to be less than successful with further erosion damage occurring at adjacent sites that were left unprotected. Bluff stabilization by vegetative restoration is becoming the preferred method for erosion prevention. Use of native plants and grasses that are naturally resistant to the harmful effects of disease and xveather conditions is recommended, with the hope that in the end, with a little nudge, nature will restore its own defenses and provide protection for its indigenous landscape. Proiect Description Geographical focus and projected audience. Petty's Bight is located approximately 1.5 miles from the tip of Orient Point on the north shore of Long Island. A small beach and grassy ½ acre parcel, managed by the Petty's Bight Property Owner's Association, lies at the end of Greenway East in the Green Acres' community in Orient. (The NFEC's executive director, Debra O'Kane, lives in this community and setwes as vice president of the Petty's Bight Association, Inc.) A barren bluff, approximately 195' long by 21' high, displays the damage that erosion has taken over many years. Members of this community, with the best of intentions, have attempted to stop the erosion; admittedly, with little knowledge of proper conservation techniques. Driftwood and rocks have occasionally been used to bolster the bluff but have served no significant purpose. The North Fork Environmental Council recognizes the need for a substantive restoration project at this site. The NFEC has agreed to act as project coordinator and has met with Allan Connell, District Conservationist, at the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Mr. Connell has agreed to provide consultation and technical support for this project. The NFEC will fully document each phase of this project to develop a model program for other bluffrestoration projects. An inter/m report will be presented at the NFEC's annual "Go Organic" fair in Spring 2002 (drawing participants from all East End towns) and a formal presentation of the completed project will be organized for Fall 2002 which will be open to the public. The NFEC will archive this material and make it available for any group presentation. Methods for accomplishing goals. After receiving printed materials from the USDA's Natural Conservation Service on procedures for the stabilization of eroding bluffs, the NFEC met with district conservationist, Allan Connell, at the Petty's Bight site. Mr. Connell assessed the proposed task and gave the following recommendations: Phase I (to begin on or around March 1, 2001) A small portion (approximately 1,000 square feet) of grassy parcel at top ofbluffshould be regraded slightly with topsoil to redirect the flow of stormwater run-off from adjacent property. At the present time, during heavy rain, water funnels down a path of adjacent property and trickles down the bluff face. With regrading this water will be redirected back to the grassy ½ acre parcel to be absorbed by topsoil and grass. Trimming of a small portion of overhanging lip should also be removed at this time from the top of the bluff. Two Petty's Bight volunteers will accomplish these tasks in consultation with Mr. Connell. They will also seed the freshly graded areas with a fescue/rye grass mixture recommended by the USDA. Phase II (can be done simultaneously or shortly after Phase I) Bluffand beach should be cleared of all excess debris, i.e., large rocks and driftwood on bluff face and debris at base of bluff. Beach clean-up xvill be accomplished by Petty's Bight volunteers and NFEC coordinator. Phase III (1 to 2 xveeks after completion of Phases I and II) Vegetative restoration of the bluff face along with the planting of native Long Island beach grass at the base of the bluff is the recommended course of action for the stabilization of Petty's Bight Bluff. Ellen Talmage of Friar's Head Farm, Riverhead, NY works with local genotypes and is authorized to propagate Cape American Beach Grass. She will be the supplier of the 7600 stems or culms of beach grass needed for both bluff face and bluff base. Local supplier, Long Island Cauliflower Association, is able to supply the warm season grass mixture recommended by the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Petty's Bight volunteers, under the direction of Allan Connell and Debra O'Kane (project coordinator), will spend a full day planting the 4,100 square feet of bluff face and 3,510 square feet of bluff base with American Beach Grass culms or stems, after broadcast seeding the warm season grass mix on the bluff face, as recommended. Phase 1V (March 1st through September 15th, 2002) After the clearing and planting is accomplished in early spring, vigilant monitoring xvill be necessary to ensure the project's success. Visits to sur,,ey the bluff site will be done twice weekly and a journal will be maintained throughout the process to track growth and state of health of the plantings. Documentation of the entire project will also take the form of videotaping and still photography performedb ' ' ' y the project s dtrector, Debra O'Kane. 2 Personnel. PrOject Director: Debra O'Kane Executive Director, North Fork Environmental Council (NFEC) PO Box 799 Mattituck NY 11952 Phone: (631) 298-8880 fax: (631) 298-4649 email: nfec~optonline.net Experience: BA, Drew University. Responsible for nonprofit administration since 1978 including positions at: Drew University; New York School of Interior Design; and National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Started as NFEC Program Coordinator in 1996 and was named Executive Director in 1999. Consultant: Allan Connell District Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service Riverhead County Center 300 Center Drive, Room N-210 Riverhead, NY 11901-3398 Phone: (631) 727-2315 fax: (631)727-3160 email: allanconnell(~n¥.usda, gov Experience: BS, University of Massachusetts. Responsible for the environmental planning and consulting services offered to land users in Suffolk and Nassau counties. Provides detailed planning, design and layout of conservation practices for irrigation, drainage, water quality and coastal and agricultural erosion control. Permits. The North Fork Environmental Council will apply for the appropriate project permits fi.om the Town of Southold Trustees and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in January 2002. Proof of insurance coverage for both the North Fork Environmental Council and the Perry's Bight Association, Inc. are attached. Project Evaluation. The success of this project will be evaluated by the tangible and measurable outcomes of the restoration itself. As mentioned above, monitoring xvill take place regularly along with both visual and written documentation of the project. If there are indications that plants are not thriving or that the bluff continues to erode in spite of our efforts, contact will be made immediately with the project's consultant, Allan Connell to determine what measures need to be taken. In addition, public presentations on the project will be offered at our "Go Organic" Educational Fair and Forum in Spring 2002 and at a special meeting in the Fall 2002. We antic'ipate media coverage of the project highlighting its purpose as a model project for the community and will make ourselves available to homeowners and property owner groups who might be interested in initiating their oxvn bluff restoration projects. Schedule: Jan 2002 February March April May-June July-Sept Ordering Contact Execute Phases I Go Continue Evaluation Supplies: Volunteers through Phase IV. Organic" Phase 1¥. assessment,P Seeds, root and schedule Fair and roject stock, beach Forum is completion. topsoil, cleanup, held. Public regrading and Continue presentation plantings. Phase IV. on findings. 3 PETTY'S BIGHT BLUFF RESTORATION PROJECT--DETAILED BUDGET LABOR COSTS ID Debra O'Kane, Project Director 68 Hrs. x $17/hr. 4 hrs/mo for 9 mos (January through September, includes ordering supplies, organizing volunteers and project components, picking up supplies, monitoring site) 20 hours supervising and working at bluff site 12 hours preparation: evaluation and analysis Total labor FRINGE BENEFITS, NON-EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT, CONSULTANT SERVICE, TRAVEl, No fringe benefits, non-expendable equipment, consultant sen'ice or travel will be funded by this grant. EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT 10 yds. Topsoil ~ 18.00/yd. + $50 delivery charge 5# Grass seed (1,000 sq. ft coverage) 7610 Beach grass culms ~ 10 cents each 3 # Mixed warm season grass seed ~ $20/1b. 3 Video tapes 5 rolls film plus developing OFFICE SUPPORT AND MISC. There is no request for funding for office support. $1156 $1156 $0 $23O $10 $761 $6O $12.50 $60.50 TOTAL EXPENSES $2290 Funding for expendable equipment is the most important element of the funding request. Partial funding may be considered on that basis. MATCH: LABOR COSTS Allan Connell, Consultant 15 hrs. ~ $65/hr 2 Volunteers (grading) 2-8hr days ~ 15/hr 10 Volunteers (beach clean-up and planting) 2-Shr days ~ 10/hr NON-EXPENDABLE EQUIPMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES &TRAVEI, Travel 30 miles ~ 30 cents/mile x 4 trips OFFICE SUPPORT AND MISC. Materials and Supplies Telephone (NFEC budgeO Postage (NFEC budge0 Earned media attention (newspaper and radio) (in-kind) Copying and printing (handouts, information sheets) (NFEC budge0 TOTAL iXIATCH $975 $480 $1600 0 $36 $5O $25 $15 $35 $100 $3316 4 filbert J.' Krupski, President James King, Vice-President Henry Smith Artie Foster Ken Poliwoda Town Hall 53095 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971-0959 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-1366 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Office Use Only Coastal Erosion Permit Application ~"~etland Permit Application Major Waiver/Amendment/Changes '~'Received Application: ~]~'/ "'~eceived Fee:$ ~" .,Completed Application Incomplete SEQRA Classification: Type I Type II Unlisted Coordination:(date sent) ~ CAE Referral Sent: 31O'~ 0--~-~ ,.."~Date of Inspection: qltTIo Receipt of CAC Report: Lead Agency Determination:__ Technical Review: ,,"Public Hearing Held: Resolution: nor Name of Applicant Address 2~ i qO l~.O. Box 424 Orient, lqY 11957 Phone Number:( ) Suffolk County Tax Map Number: 1000 - Property Location: ~(~-~_~-/,,} (provide LILCO Pole g, distance to cross streets, ~d location) (If applida~l~) .... Board of Trustees Application GENERAL DATA ~ BIGHT ASSOC., IN0. P.O. Box 424 Ori~t, NY 11957 Land Area fin square feet): Area Zoning: '-~ -~ Previous use of property: Intended use of property: Prior permits/approvals for site improvements: Agency ! Date )~ No prior permits/approvals for site improvements. Has any permit/approval ever been revoked or suspended by a governmental agency? 'A, No__ Yes If yes, provide explanation: ~Project Description (use attachments if necessary):. 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) SEQ 3. PROJECT LOCATION: P.O. ~ 4~ ~ ~ 119~ 5. iS PROPOSED ACTION: ~ New [] Expansion [] Mo(3ilfcationlalteration ~es,denl~al ~,~n~ustr,al ~ Commerc,al ~ Agriculture ~ Par~lForesUOoen s~ce ~ Giber . STATE GR LOCAL)? I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED AEOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE {! the action is in the CoGstal Area, and you are a stats agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this a.s_s, essment OVER =AR'? tII--OE'7, E,:RM!NAT~gN OF S;GNIFiCANCE ~To 3e ,;omo~eteo 3y Agency) -~ ';hecx :t~is ,~ox ,~ /ou h~ve [cen~jfie(: one or mcre ;o[enUally large or $io. nlfican[ ecversa !moac:s which Albert J. Krupski, President James King, Vice-President Henry Smith Artie Foster Ken Poliwoda Town Hall · 53095 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971-0959 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-1366 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD BOARD OF TRUSTEES: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD In the Matter of the Application of ...... COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) STATE OF NEW YORK) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING being duly sworn, depose and say: That on the day of , 200 , I personally posted the property known as by placing the Board of Trustees official poster where it can easily be seen, and that I have checked to be sure the poster has remained in place for eight days prior to the date of the public h~aring..~t~.~f hearing noted thereon to be held~ Dated: ~worn to before me this ~n__~ day of ~f~/a 200~ rotary Pub~ Veronl~3a F. CJdoIle Notary Public, State of New York No: 52-4661406 QueJlfled in Suffolk County Commission Expires Dec.31, ~o 5- ~ BIGHT A~, ~ P.O. Box424 Orient, NY 119b'~