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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVictor, JeffreyHeather, Hope these letters help the project along. Wish me luck! All the best, Jeff Victor Board of Trustees Oct. 14% 2004 To the members of the Board of Trustees, On the morning of Oct. 13tb I had the pleasure to mee -wi~for an inspection of my property concerning my application to construct a dock, ramp, and float. To the other members of the board who could not join us, please feel welcome to inspect the property at 1185 Kerwin Blvd. at your convenience. Without appearing repetitive, I wanted to take this opportunity to reexamine how this dock would be utilized. When Al approached the waterfront on the morning of the 13t~, he made a comment as to the pristine quality of this Creek. I share this assessment. This is what brought me here in the first place. As I became more familiar with this land I began to realize that there was also another story being played out here. The extensive mosquito ditching on this Creek had brought in about a foot of fine silt that now covers the Creeks bottom. Locals have told me that the populations of shellfish in the Creek have diminished substantially over time. Whether the ditches, the brown tides of the past or simply the extensive shell fishing in this Creek created the current conditions I couldn't say. I invited both Klm Tetrault and Chris Pickerell from CCE for separate field inspections. Each of them consulted on the health of this Creek as well as the potential for restoration. Mr. Tetrault has applied for a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation- Five Star Restoration Program Grant on behalf of an effort to monitor, restore and replace depleted stocks of shellfish into this Creek. Each member of the Board received a copy at the April 21't. meeting. There are five parmers in this grant proposal and along with Cornell Marine Center, both the Town Trustees and myself have joined in this effort. I volunteered my time and resources as well as this property to facilitate and follow this effort through. To date, I have removed an old residential foundation and filled and graded that part of the property to give safe access to the water for the volunteers of this project. I have installed a fresh water line so there would be ample drinking water and the last part of this equation is the dock. As I wait to hear the Board's determination on this dock request I would have to be honest and admit that building a dock in that location is a bit of a compromise, but one that I believe is the right choice. As stated above, this dock would facilitate access to the water for volunteers as well as access for the kayaks and canoes I would use there. I feel certain that building this dock here will enable me to keep all foot traffic off the wetlands, and eliminate disturbances to the creek bottom. What I fear is that without this dock, people will be walking all over the wetlands and the kayaks would get dragged up from the water and left on the grasses. In time, this impact would negate the positive work I'm trying to achieve in the first place. By ramping the catwalk downgrade one foot at water's edge, I could lower the docks profile keeping it about 18"inches above water surface at high tide. I truly am sensitive to the character as well as the health of this Creek and also the appearance of my waterfront to all those who either live here, or visit. I believe this dock will give us the tools we need to keep traffic off the wetlands as well as provide the forward launching point into the Creek for our restoration efforts. In addition, all kayaks could be tied to the float and never rest upon the wetland grasses. At present, we are successfully growing 4,000 Oysters and 15,000 hard clams 30'ft into the water from the property. A quick note about water depths at this creek site. Like any tidal system, there are fluctuations, which are influenced by many factors. On September 29, 2004, I recorded both high and low tides at a 45'ft distance into the Creek, the proposed docks termination point, and the depths were 50"inches and 28"inches respectively. On Oct. 14, 2004 high tide came in at 47"inches with low tide half that volume. During the last year, the lowest level I recorded at a Iow tide was 18 inches but the average is 24 inches at the 45ft termination point. The Creek bottom levels off fairly quickly and maintains it's maximum depth about 35ft from my waterfront and holds constant in depth as you go 60, 70... feet towards the center of the Creek. Please review included graphics. If any member wishes to get in touch with me prior to the meeting on the 20~h of Oct., I can be reached at 212-595-6690 Thank you for your ca/eftll review and our Pipes C reek resto ration proje ct. ~~~ your support in Jeffrey Victor O0 I--4 0 © 0 0 0 Oct. 14th, 2004 To the members of the Board of Trustees, On the morning of Oct. 13'h I had the pleasure to meet with board meml3~rs~ffY~an inspection of my property concerning my application to construct a dock, romp, and float. To the other members of the board who could not join us, please feel welcome to inspect the property at 1185 Kerwin Blvd. at your convenience. Without appearing repetitive, I wanted to take this opportunity to reexamine how this dock would be utilized. When Al approached the waterfront on the morning of the 13~h, he made a comment as to the pristine quality of this Creek. I share this assessment. This is what brought me here in the first place. As I became more familiar with this land I began to realize that there was also another story being played out here. The extensive mosquito ditching on this Creek had brought in about a foot of fine silt that now covers the Creeks bottom. Locals have told me that the populations of shellfish in the Creek have diminished substantially over time. Whether the ditches, the brown tides of the past or simply the extensive shell fishing in this Creek created the current conditions I couldn't say. I invited both Kim Tetrault and Chris Pickerell from CCE for separate field inspections. Each of them consulted on the health of this Creek as well as the potential for restoration. Mr. Tetrault has applied for a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation- Five Star Restoration Program Grant on behalf of an effort to monitor, restore and replace depleted stocks of shellfish into this Creek. Each member of the Board received a copy at the April 21s'. meeting. There are five partners in this grant proposal and along with Cornell Marine Center, both the Town Trustees and myself have joined in this effort. I volunteered my time and resources as well as this property to facilitate and follow this effort through. To date, I have removed an old residential foundation and filled and graded that part of the property to give safe access to the water for the volunteers of this project. I have installed a fresh water line so there would be ample drinking water and the last part of this equation is the dock. As I wait to hear the Board's determination on this dock request I would have to be honest and admit that building a dock in that location is a bit of a compromise, but one that I believe is the right choice. As stated above, this dock would facilitate access to the water for volunteers as well as access for the kayaks and canoes I would use there. I feel certain that building this dock here will enable me to keep all foot traffic off the wetlands, and eliminate disturbances to the creek bottom. What I fear is that without this dock, people will be walking all over the wetlands and the kayaks would get dragged up from the water and left on the grasses. In time, this impact would negate the positive work I'm trying to achieve in the first place. By ramping the catwalk downgrade one foot at water's edge, I could lower the docks profile keeping it about 18"inches above water surface at high tide. I truly am sensitive to the character as well as the health of this Creek and also the appearance of my waterfront to all those who either live here, or visit. I believe this dock will give us the tools we need to keep traffic off the wetlands as well as provide the forward launching point into the Creek for our restoration efforts. In addition, all kayaks could be tied to the float and never rest upon the wetland grasses. At present, we are successfully growing 4,000 Oysters and 15,000 hard clams 30'ft into the water from the property. A quick note about water depths at this creek site. Like any tidal system, there are fluctuations, which are influenced by many factors. On September 29, 2004, I recorded both high and low fides at a 45'ft distance into the Creek, the proposed docks termination point, and the depths were 50"incbes and 28"inches respectively. On Oct. 14, 2004 high tide came in at 47"incbes with low tide half that volume. During the last year, the lowest level I recorded at a low tide was 18 inches but the average is 24 inches at the 45ft termination point. The Creek bottom levels off fairly quickly and maintains it's maximum depth about 35ft from my waterfront and holds constant in depth as you go 60, 70... feet towards the center of the Creek. Please review included graphics. If any member wishes to get in touch with me prior to the meeting on the 20~h of Oct., I can be reached at 212-595-6690 Thank you for your careful review and our Pipes Creek restoration project. ~ _ your support in Jeffrey Victor 0 0 0 0 0 0 driveway area. TRUSTEE KING: Second. TRUSTEE DICKERSON: All in favor? ALL AYES. TRUSTEE POLIWODA: Recuse. 5. JEFFREY VICTOR requests a Wetland Permit to construct a 4' by 35' fixed catwalk, 5' by 45' fixed dock, a 3' by 15' seasonal ramp and 6' by 20' seasonal floating dock. Located: 1185 Kerwin Boulevard, Greenport. SCTM #53-3-6 TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Is there anyone who would like to speak in favor of this application? MR. VICTOR: I can clarify anything the Board wants to know. TRUSTEE DICKERSON: Sitting with the CAC they had some major concerns with the application. TRUSTEE KRUPSKh Let me read their comments. CAC recommended disapproval of the application because the docking facility would have a negative impact in the wetlands in a pristine area where there are no other structures in the water. Those comments are similar to what the Trustees saw when they went out to the site, that this is an area that is completely unbuilt. It's an area that's fairly pristine and to put a dock in the middle of it, would cause a good deal of segmentation to the natural wildlife in the area and the natural environment there. Any other Board Member have any comment? TRUSTEE DICKERSON: I would agree with the Conservation Advisory Council. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Ken, do you have any comment? TRUSTEE POLIWODA: Yes. I took the file up there yesterday, and actually met up with neighbors who are interested in the file. They were shaking their heads saying it was untouched, virgin grounds, and there isn't a docking facility anywhere in that creek on that side. It would be a shame to fragment that area, especially with a large structure like this, you're looking at 130 feet of structure. MR. VICTOR: Would the Board feel more comfortable if it was scaled back quite a bit? TRUSTEE POLIWODA: I believe fragmentation is fragmentation regardless of length. Still fragmenting. MR. VICTOR: Even if we scaled back the floater and the ramp and had the one fixed structure out to the water, do you think that would be a little more favorable to the CAC? TRUSTEE DICKERSON: Having sat on that meeting, I don't think so. I think their feeling was it was a pristine area and that it shouldn't be carved up. That was my understanding. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Jim, do you have any comments? TRUSTEE KING: No. Basically same as everybody's thinking, it's an untouched area. I'd like to see some way to access the area, but how you do it in a sensitive way? TRUSTEE POLIWODA: I understand the guise of your whole permit and your grant. I know the Nature Conservancy just took over, I want to say 210 acres outside the creek in the front, and what you want to do is teach kids about oyster culture. MR. VICTOR: It's a grant proposal. We're going to restore that part of the creek. TRUSTEE POLIWODA: I was thinking get in touch with the Nature Conservancy and possibly they will lend you a couple acres out there to plant oysters and restore the creek after growing them out in the bay, and if it's a show and tell you can bring them in and say this is what we're growing, as an alternative to restoring the creek instead of putting all that structure and cages inside a pristine area of the creek. MR. VICTOR: The Trustees are also in partnership with me in the restoration of that creek, do they feel TRUSTEE POLIWODA: The Trustees are? MR. VICTOR: It's a five star grant proposal, Cornell, myself, Greenport High School, the Trustees. I thought there was an interest from the Town. TRUSTEE POLIWODA: That could be the recommended alternative. Cornell and the Nature Conservancy are close, maybe you can work something out with them. MR. VICTOR: How about something like a catwalk out to the water be considered? The idea is just to keep activity off the wetlands completely so there isn't any degradation to the grasses. TRUSTEE KRUPSKh We'd like to close the hearing and we'll reserve decision. We'll take into account your comments about having some structure to try and access the water. I make a motion to close the hearing. TRUSTEE KING: Second. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: All in favor? ALL AYES. 6. Joseph Schmitt, P.E., on behalf of JOAN SELBY requests a Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit to install a new reinforced epoxy sheet pile seawall to replace the existing seawall, which is collapsing. Located: 20275 Soundview Avenue, Southold. SCTM # 51-4-8. Albert J. Krupski, President James King, Vice-President Artie Foster Ken Poliwoda Peggy A, Dickerson Town Hall 53095 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971-0959 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631 ~ 765-1366 November 29, 2004 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Mr. Jeffrey Victor 15 West 84th Street Apt 4-B New York, NY 10024 Re: 1185 Kerwin Boulevard, Greenport Dear Mr. Victor: The Trustees have determined that your proposed dock is in an enviromnentally sensitive area. As per the State Environmental Quality Review Act, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, they are requesting that you complete a Long Environmental Assessment Form. Please return the completed form to this office for further review of the project. Sincerely,(' ,.~ 3~d~' Heather Tetrauh Environmental Technician o Q PfDposed Dodc Design; for pfDpertv owner JetfJey Victor 1185 Kerwin Blvd. Greenporl, NY 11944 SCTM# 1000-53-03-06 Contact -# 212-595-6690 Rxed Catwalk. 4><35 <-2x6" steps downgrade <- Rxed 00[1( 5x45-;> Seasonal Ramp 3x15 Seasonal Floating DocX 6 x '20 10/13/04 Field Inspectiono o I ~ .lt~~~ \J[t~ - - 10/13/04 Field Inspectiono o ""t..-"Iri-:-t::~~",_ " ~'fl.::.:....._ ~_ ~..,... r:;;:..~.. "'~.''(''i;1l'''''' .' . '!:<.,' :. ,~ H:> '.,. ~ .' c.'~ ::>Or. " ..: . .'. -'be "'Y":1< .....It: , , . . I -, 1 I . , \ 4 ~':> IV ---:) o Q PIPES CREEK ",.,'" -ill -Hand Cut Trails D :::Pip~s Cr~~k D - W at~r fill~ d ditch~s , :i! f~ ~t wid~ D - Salt Marsh Grass ~s e . TCtWll Watfr Pump _ -Fleed Zene AE 8 _-X'l.ene . 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Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971-0959 CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL TOWN OF SOUTHOLD At the meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council held Monday, October 18, 2004, the following recommendation was made: Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the Wetland Permit application of JEFFREY VICTOR to construct a 4'X 35' fixed catwalk, 5'X 45' fixed dock, a 3'X 15' seasonal ramp and 6'X 20' seasonal floating dock. Located: 1185 Kerwin Blvd., Greenport. SCTM#53-3-6 The CAC recommends Disapproval of the application because the docking facility would have a negative impact on the wetlands, in a pristine area where there are no other structures in the water. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried National Fish and Wildlife Foundation- Five Star Restoration ProRra.~ Pipes Creek Community-Based Restoration and Monitoring Initiative A. Project Summary and Objectives Pipes Creek, a 6 acre side creek adjoining Pipes Cove which ultimately flows into the Shelter Island Sound portion of the Peconie Estuary system, has a number of unique qualities that warrant formal investigation and restoration. As shown very clearly by aerial photographs, the creek system has been heavily impacted by mosquito ditching and placement of culverts for draining large upland areas. Light industry is also in close proximity to the creek system, along with a moderate residential population. This Five-Star proposal provides a mechanism for involving local community partners to actively take part in an intensive monitoring program of water quality and sedimentation parameters, existing shellfish stock assessments, as well as on the ground restoration of shellfish populations. The partners for this project will include Comell Cooperative Extension Marine Program (CCE), Volunteers of the CCE "SPAT" program (a 350- person science-led community/volunteer shellfish restoration effort), Greenport High School, Southold Town Trustees, Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Orient Point Productions Company. This project proposes to expand on a technique which incorporates a collaborative approach to restoration and monitoring, where students and the community play a critical role in the effort by extensive training in the field of shellfish aquaculture and water quality sampling. Five stations will be established within the 6 acre site that will be designated as spawner sanctuaries by the Town Trustees and will remain officially closed to shellfishing for the duration of the project. Within these five sites, students and community volunteers will use random quadrats to inventory existing shellfish stocks within fixed transects. They will perform base-line water quality tests for salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, nitrate and nitrite nitrogen, and fecal coliform and continue sampling each month for the duration of the project. Water temperatures and algae concentration/water turbidity reading will also be conducted at these times. Sediment analysis will be performed at the beginning and end of the project. Participants will learn to spawn, grow, plant and monitor 15,000 hard clams, 5,000 bay scallops and 5,000 oysters which will be deployed evenly within the five sample sites. The project will begin in June 2005 and end the following June. Students from the Greenport High School will be initiated to these new and exciting science-based fields and will have an opportunity to develop independent projects for credit and presentations which can greatly aid in college preparation activities. Full video documentation of the project will provide a visual tool for the restoration procedure. The main objectives of the Five-Star Pipes Creek Restoration and Monitoring Initiative are: I) Provide training in progressive fields of marine science to high school students and the community 2) Establish a high school curriculum for future maintenance of the restoration initiative 3) Establish a protocol and develop a base-line for water quality parameters within Pipes Creek 4) Inventory pre-existing shellfish stocks and enhance the site with 5 new sanctuaries, which may ultimately Help sustain the estuary population of these critical species. 5) Promote stewardship at a community level. 6) Implemem a restoration/sanctuary program that can act as the template for the larger regional effort of a shellfish restoration, water quality monitoring for environmental stewardship education and awareness. B. Project Description and Need CCE marine program has been actively involved in enhancement and restoration efforts within the Peconic estuary system for the past 20 years, when an evasive species of algae known as "brown tide" first made an appearance. For the past 3 years, the SPAT initiative has successfully incorporated community volunteers to increase the effectiveness of the facility. Each year, a creek system is selected to direct 5- star restoration challenge grant activities and concentrate a one-year effort within the 120,000-acre estuary, which contains more than 100 distinct bays, harbors, embaymant and tributaries. Recognized as nationally significant by the National Estuary Program, The Peconic Estuary contains the largest percentage of undisturbed habitats and the or~'ate`~:t clive`r~i~v nfnahlral nlant and animal cnmmllnltle`~ inch~dino 1 1 1 ~.nclan~,e`re`cl thre`ate`ne`d and rare, ctr "special concern" species than anywhere else in New York State. Pipes creek is one such creek that is presently in a degraded condition and requires attention. The choice for concentrating on Pipes creek stems from concerned local citizens voicing an awareness of resent recognizable changes within the area as well as the participation of SPAT members who are presently growing shellfish within the site. These members are willing to allow access to the creek from their upland property which makes the study area possible. The creek has no boat traffic besides canoe and kayak due to a footbridge near the mouth of the inlet. A major reason for choosing this site is the conspicuous human impacts that have most likely altered the nature of the system. This study could help in determining restoration techniques of other similar systems. Also, 5-Star seed money will establish a program on the creek that will spark a local interest that will most probably continue for years to come. (Such is the case with the Wickham Creek 5-star project which, due to its success, has prompted the local school group to seek new sources of funding to continue for 2005) Six sites (see map for Areas (A) 1-6 ) within the 6 acre study plot are placed at strategic locations in order to sample the discharges from the upland associated with the primary ditching zone (Al and 2), discharge into the bay from the creek (A3) to be determined. (A4, 5 and 6) Shellfish stocks from hatchery raised seed will be concentrated in Areas 3-6 with smaller assemblages placed up along the channel of A1-2. 3000 clam seed will be housed in a predator control box in each area (1500 each in Al-2). I000 each of scallops and oysters will be held offbottom in ADPI culture cages in each area (500 each in Al-2). Additional clams, scallops and oysters being grown in A6 will also be monitored as part of the sampling. Growth rates for all sites and species will be randomly sampled and measured each month except from November-March. All data will be encoded on Excel spreadsheets for statistical analysis. All activities will be caught on digital video and raw footage will be edited to make a fmal tape of the restoration effort. The specific on-the ground restoration activities include: 1. Partners will undergo training in aquaculture and sampling techniques, including hatchery protocol. 2. 25,000 shellfish will be stocked and ultimately deployed within spawner sanctuaries in Pipes Creek. 3. Predator control systems maintained for one year to promote high survival of seed stocks. 4. Monthly morphometrics of shellfish stocks will monitor growth and survival for each location. 5. Measurements of sedimentation for one year will document any changes to bottom conditions. 6. Water quality parameters will be monitored for one year to develop a baseline of conditions. The specific measurements of success include: 1. Water quality data to be used in establishing a baseline for future monitoring of the site. 2. Shellfish growth and survival measurements to be used for future culture of the site. 3. Enhancement of spawner stocks within the site to promote future natural recruitment. 4. Student' s completion of the restoration program and presentations given at various forums. 5. Parmership/model success evaluated through questionnaires developed for partners. 6. Broadcast of video on public stewardship and education relating to the restoration efforts to reach 350,000 cable subscribers (CCE On the Water T.V. show aired on public access station), news articles and other printed information. The specific provisions to ensure long-term management and protection of this project built in by the spawner site being closed t the public on a long term basis by the Southold Town Trustees specifically for this project and the commitment to extend the project in subsequent years depending on fmancial assistance from various sources. C. Final Products 1. Phase I completion of shellfish restoration/sanctuary project addressing 6 acres of critical habitat. 2. Initiation of involvement for a new school district to environmental stewardship, aquaculture training, water Quality monitorine and restoration techniques. 3. Video of restoration project for use to other groups interested in similar projects. 4. Technology transfer via broadcasts, conferences and printed material to interested parties. 5. Baseline data on water quality and grown rates for this specific study area. 6. Expansion of community awareness regarding environmental stewardship issues. D. Partner Justification Comell Coovemtive Extension Marine Program-With a mission of providing applied research to help local communities, CCE of Suffolk is a 501(c)(3) not for profit educational organization that has been linked to businesses and individuals with the resources of Cornell university and research worldwide since 1926. Due to Suffolk County's extensive marine environment, CCE initiated a Marine Program in 1985. Unique in the state, since its inception, the Ma'me program has had a significant effect on preserving and enhancing marine resources. The CCE Marine Program operates the Marine Environmental Learning Center in Southold, NY. This multi-purpose facility includes classrooms, labs and 2 shellfish hatcheries with a staffl)f 14 marine scientists, water quality and wetlands biologists and marine educators. The Center is part of a 70-acre county preserve which allows for year round oppommities for education, research and scientific experimentation. The program reaches 50,000 residents annually. The hatcheries have the capacity to grow tens of millions of seed shellfish and concentrate on native clams, oysters and bay scallops, all of which are released into marine waters for enhancement and restoration projects. CCE hatchery personnel have designed this 5-STAR Pipes Creek initiative and have applied for all necessary permits. CCE will provide all teaching and technical information, seed, a proportion of gear and equipment, and overall supervision and administration of the project. SPAT- In 2000, CCE launched a community-based aquaculture training and restoration effort named SPAT (Southold Project in Aquaculture Training), which annually attracts over 350 dedicated community members. It presently has a 15 member volunteer advisory board which will provide leadership for the community activities and education of this effort. The SPAT Youth Education Committee and Water Quality Committee will help implement the project, under CCE direction. Two SPAT participants presently culturing shellfish at the site will provide access and oversight. Orient Point Productions Company, a freelance documentary video company, will provide the videography and editing work for the raw footage and final product. Greenrmrt Hieh School - Located near the site, this local public school presently has an interest in the marine environment but has no formalized programs. They will provide teacher supervision and student labor. Southold Town Trustees-This autonomous body of elected officials are charged with the management and protection of the Town's wetlands and waterways. Town laws predating the American Revolution grant this body regulatory oversight over creek activities. They play a key role in implementation of this project which coordinates with the town's draft local waterfront revitalization program involving shellfish, specifically policy #6: To protect and restore the quality and function of the town's ecosystem. The Trustees will provide the necessary input during the permit and implementation process. Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation- Under the Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation Maintenance Service Division, it has the responsibility for caring for all town-owned property, which includes parks and town building. This department provides support for the Marine Center facility shellfish hatchery building and operating expenses. Project Budget Total Request: $11,500 Salaries: Equipment Supplies Promotional educational CCE Adm. Fees (15%) Cost shares Total Project Budget $ 6,500 (project design, oversight, supervision, implementation) $1,300 (Water quality meter, small water quality collection equipment) $1,500 (predator cages, netting, buoys, reagents, calipers, small supplies) $ 700 ($ 500 intem stipends, $200 materials for school displays, other public education materials and press releases) $1,500 (requested by CCE of all proposals to cover adm. Fees, audits, etc) $22,500 (see cover sheet for details) $34,000 l~i Albe~t J. Krupski, President James King, Vice-President Artie Foster Ken Poliwoda Peggy A. Dickerson Town Hall 53095 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Southeld, New York ! 1971-0959 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-1366 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Office Use Only ~astal Erosion Permit Application -~"~etland perrmt Application -'~'~'--~Major __ Minor -- Waiver/Amendment/Changes Received Applica~tion: 6] --Received Fee:$ '~ ~0' ~° ~'o~leted Application ~{0q ' ~lnco~lete SEQ~ Classification: Ts~e I T~e II~UMisted Coordination:(date sen~ ~ate of l~pection: lO Receipt of CAC Repo~: B0ar~ 0~ lrust~es -~Lead Agency Detemation:~ Tec~ical Review: ~lic Hearing Held:_ Resolution: Nameof Applicant ~'~--4~Ce--~Or' Address /~" ~ ~' ~ .~/. lO 0 ~ y Phone Number:( Suffolk County Tax Map Number: 1000 - /000 Prope cation: 118g /4 m& lev ed . (provide L~CO Pole ~, distance to cross streets, AGENT: (If applicable) Address: Phone: Board of Trustees Application GENERAL DATA Land Area (in square feet): Area Zoning: g-- 80 Previous use of property: "~ Intended use of property: z. z. ¥ , o o. t'l .st . qt . Prior permits/approvals for site improvements: D Ag~6ncy . . Date No prior permits/approvals for site improvements. Has any permit/approval ever been revoked or suspended by a governmental agency? ~ No__ Yes If yes, provide explanation: Project Description (use attachments if necessary): Project Description To facilitate The Pipes Creek Community-Based Restoration and Monitoring Initiative as presented by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's -Five Star Restoration Program. To follow through with this initiative, I am requesting permission to construct a dock into the Western end of Pipes creek from our property. A fixed catwalk would reach the fixed dock over approximately 35'ft. of wetlands and would terminate 45'ft. into the waters of Pipes Creek with a seasonal ramp leading to a seasonal 6'ft. X 20'ft. floating dock. This combination of approaches to the floating dock would keep all volunteers from disturbing the sensitive wetland region and give them the access and facilities needed to carry through with this initiative. The floating dock would be just large enough to keep a canoe and rowboat on hand for all fieldwork. A low wooden foothfidge ensuring that no powerboats could access this site crosses the mouth of this creek. Because of this bridge, this 6-acre site and the restoration work we will perform there will have a very good chance of stabilizing. Board of Trustees Application WETLAND/TRUSTEE LANDS APPLICATION DATA Purpose of the proposed operations: orwetlands on lot:_ ?SI . square Percent coverage of lot: Closest distance between nearest existing structure and upland edge of wetlands: ~ "1.$' feet Closest distance between nearest proposed structure and upland edge of wetlandsZotP/~-' ~ Does the project involve excavation or filling? V//' No Yes If yes, how much material will be excavated? How much material will be filled? Depth of which material will be removed or deposited:_ Proposed slope throughout the area of operations: Manner in which material will be removed or deposited: cubic yards cubic yards feet Statement of the effect, if any, on the wetlands and tidal waters of the town that may result by reason of such proposed operations (use attachments if appropriate): IPROJE~T ID NUMBER PART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION 617.20 SEQR APPENDIX C STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM for UNLISTED ACTIONS Only ( To be completed by Applicant or Project Sponsor) lu' PROJECT NAME ~[~)p¢~ ~,f*g~e..J~. ~jov~.~,~,~.~-'~,,..j,¢ ~_ PRECISE LOCATION: Street Addess and Road intersections. Prominent landmarks etc -or provide map IS PROPOSED ACTION: ~ New [] Expansion [] Modification ! alteration 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: itl' acres Ultimately acres Initially IT~"" -- ~ 8. W1LL PROPOBED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXIBTING ZONING OR OTHER RESTRICTIONB? ~Yes [] No It no, describe bdofly: 9 WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? (Choose as many as apply.) ~Res,dential []industrial ~"Commercial E~Agriculture [] Park/Forest/Open Space ---]Other (describe) 10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL. OR FUNDING. NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (Federal, State or Lccal) ~es [~No If yes, tist agency name and permit I approval: lt. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? ['~Yes r~-~o if yes, list agency name and permit / approval: RES LT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/ APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? 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Assth*tie. agricultural, archaeolngical, histodc, or other natural or cultural msourcs,; or community or neighborhood character'? Explain bdefly: / C3. [egetattan or fauna, fish. shellfish or wildlife sp~c es. s gnificant habitats, ~r threatened or endangered s'pecie~? ~xplain b'riefiy: C4. ^ c~mmunity's e×~$ting plons or goals as officially adopted, or a change in u~e o~ intensity of ~$e of land or other natural resoumo$? Explain briefly' C5 Growth. subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced tiy tpe proposed action'> Explain bdedy: I C6. Long term. short term. cumulative, or other effects not identified in Cl-C57 Explain bdefly: I Other impacts (including chan~es in use of either (luantit¥ or type of ene~l¥? Explain bdefl¥: I D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRITICAL ENV RONMENTAL AREA ICEAI? /If yes. explain bdefl},: E. IS THERE. OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE. CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENV RONMENTAL IMPACTS? If)'es explain: PART III - Ut::l t:I<MINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: F~reachadversee~ectidenti~edab~ve~detsrm~newhetheritissubstantia~'~arge~importan~~r~therwisesigni~cant~ Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain su~cient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. If question d of part ii was checked yes, the determination of significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics oftbe CEA. Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAy occur. Then proceed directly to the FUL EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed actio~ WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide, on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting thi determination. Name of Lead Agency Date Title of Responsible Officer Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (If differenl from responsible officer) Albert J. Krupski, President James King, Vice-President Artie Foster Ken Poliwoda Peggy A. Dickerson Town Hall 53095 Route 25 P.O. 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Date of hearing noted thereon to be held ~' Sworn to before me this day o~00 No~ Public - of Trustees ApplicatiO County of Suffolk State of New York 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 H][S/I-IER 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 REVIEW OF THIS APPLICATION. SWORN TO BEFORE ~ THIS g q~ o^r OF~ Ye r ,20 0 q Notary Public APPLICANT/AGENT/REPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTIONAL DISCLOSURE FORM T~e Town of Southold's Code of Ethics omhibi~s conflicts of interest on thc oart of town officers and emolovnes. The ouroose of ~his form is to Drovlde information which can alert the town of ~ossible conflicts of interest and allow it to take whatever action in necessary to avoid same. \ ] .,~ ' YOURNAME: V,~.~.'~._ .. ~_¢~{~c'e..q ~% (Last name, first name,~nid~]e initral, -unle~ you are applying in the name of someone else or other entity, such as a company. If so, indicate the other person's or company's name.) NAME OF APPLICATION: (Check all that apply.) Tax grievance Building Variance Trustee Change of Zone Coa~fl Erosion Approval of plat Mooring Exemption from plat or official map Planning Other (If"Other-, name the activity.) 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The town officer or employee or his or her spouse, sibling, paint, or child is (check all that apply): ___A) the owner of greater than 5% of the shares of the corporate stock of the applie~mt (when the applicant is a coqmrafion); __.B) thc legal or beneficial owner of any interest in a non-corporate entity (when thc applicant is not a corporation); __.C) an officer, director, partner, or employee of the applicant; or __.D) the actual applicant. DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP Form TS I Submi'tted this ~t~%~ day,/o.f ~_C_~ ~ 200 Signature %1 .~k' PrintName txo~,' '~e"/~¢~.~ c~ . ~ ~,, / :r .~. ~ , DIMITRIOS ~SARIYIANNIS ~. ,~ " / ~ ", CHRISTINA SARIYIANNIS ,. . ~ . AT $OUTHOLD z- ~ ~" ..... ~ ~-' -.,~ ' z' TOWN OF SOUTHOLD " ~ ""' SUFFOLK COUNTY , N.Y. ,v ~ ~ '~' I000 5;~ - O~ - 06 ...' '~" ~ '~ -" SCALE I" =60~ ~ ,-" ~. JAN. 7, 1986 FLOOD ZONES FROM FIRM ~o. ! ///~\ ~ ~ FEB. 5, 2003 # 36103c0159 G 51~19E ~ ~.. '~ ~ ~ o H~. o~ ~/~,,,.-,,., BAY S~ORE LOT ~ PARCEL NOS, REFER TO A~ENDED MAP A, PECONIC BAY ESTATES ~ [ vACAN~ ) FILED IN THE SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE AS MAP NO. ilZ4 ON MAY 19, ~ ' ~/~ AREA = 5.2325 acres to tie line ¢ '¢~L~~ / N.Y. 9. LIC NO 49618 COMMONWEAL TH LAND TITLEtNSURANCE ~ COMPANY OF NEW YORK PECONIC SU~V(EYORS TITLE NO. RHEO0~O095 Z~:~,~,v~ 5~ ~5 E 5 AIZ~ (631) 765 - 5020 FAX (631) 765 - JTg~ JEFFREY VICTOR E O. BOX 909 r~30 TRAVELER STREET SOUTHOLD ~ N. Y. Il 971 85 - 441 November 8, 2004 To the Members of Southold's Conservation Advisory Council, On the evening of October 20 at the Town Trustees last meeting, two years of our work was put on hold as the board reversed a previous decision to grant a building permit for construction of a new dock on our family's land into Pipes Creek. I was attending that meeting to offer any revisions on the dock design that was submitted the previous month. This reversal was based upon an opinion from the CAC after their field inspection. What most surprised me that evening was my lack of knowledge of the CAC and their efforts on behalf of the Town Trustees. For that oversight I apologize. If I may, I'd like to remedy this situation in the hopes that the CAC will recognize the value of our restoration project and support approval of the construction of a dock for its facilitation. As a member of Cornell Marine Center's Spat program I began growing Oysters at Pipes Creek during the summer of 2003. The results were terrific and I approached the Director of the SPAT program, Kim Tetrault with the idea of expanding our efforts here into a larger initiative. Kim Tetrault and Chris Pickerell from CCE were both invited for separate field inspections. Each of them consulted on the health of this Creek as well as the potential for restoration. Mr. Tetrault has applied for a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation-Five Star Restoration Program Grant on behalf of an effort to monitor, restore and replace depleted stocks of shellfish into this Creek. Each member of the Board of Trustees received a copy of this Grant Proposal at the April 21" meeting. The five partners in this Grant consist of members from Cornell Marine Center, Southold Town Trustees, Suffolk County Department Of Parks and Recreation, volunteers from Greenport High School, and myself. I volunteered my time and production resources as well as this property to facilitate and follow this effort through. 1 have installed a fresh water line so there would be ample drinking water and the outstanding part of this equation is the dock. The design for the proposed dock is the result of a dialogue between myself and members of the Board of Trustees. Any additional feedback on the design from members of the CAC would be encouraged. This dock would facilitate access to the water for volunteers as well as the kayaks and canoes used to access our monitoring stations. I feel certain that building this dock will enable me to keep all foot traffic off the wetlands, and eliminate disturbances to the creek bottom. What I fear is that without the dock, people will be walking all over the wetlands and the kayaks would get dragged up from the water and left on the grasses. In time, this impact would negate the positive work I'm trying to achieve in the first place. By ramping the catwalk downgrade one foot at water's edge, I could lower the docks profile keeping it about 18"inches above water surface at high tide. I truly am sensitive to the character as well as the health of this Creek and also the appearance of my waterfront to all those who either live here, or visit. I believe this dock will give us the tools we need to keep traffic off the wetlands as well as provide the forward launching point into the Creek for our restoration efforts. In addition, all kayaks could be tied to the float and never rest upon the wetland grasses. At present, we are successfully growing 4,000 Oysters and 15,000 hard clams 30'ft into the water from the property. A quick note about water depths at this creek site. Like any tidal system, there are fluctuations, which are influenced by many factors. On September 29, 2004, I recorded both high and low tides at a 45'ft distance into the Creek, the proposed docks termination point, and the depths were 50"inches and 28"inches respectively. On Oct. 14,2004 high tide came in at 47"inches with low tide half that volume. During the last year, the lowest level I recorded at a low tide was 18 inches but the average is 24 inches at the 45ft termination point. The Creek bottom levels off fairly quickly and maintains it's maximum depth about 35ft from my waterfront and holds constant in depth as you go 60, 70... feet towards the center of the Creek. Please review included graphics. Please don't hesitate to contact me about any aspect of this program and our desire to secure a building permit from the Town of Southold for the construction of this dock. 212-595-6690 irvictor@rcn.com Jeffrey Victor 15 West 841h St. 4-B NYC, NY 10024 Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing this project. I believe that by implementing the Pipes Creek Restoration Program, we can enhance and improve upon the health of the flora and fauna of this Creek in a very noticeable way which we hope will encourage other local residences to follow this example and take an active role in the h,." 'M well hdo, of om loc. .,re". #..J Jeffrey Victor National Fish and Wildlife Foundation- Five Star Restoration Prol!ram Pipes Creek Community-Based Restoration and Monitoring Initiative A. Project Summary and Objectives Pipes Creek, a 6 acre side creek adjoining Pipes Cove which ultimately flows into the Shelter Island Sound portion of the Peconic Estuary system, has a number of unique qualities that warrant formal investigation and restoration. As shown very clearly by aerial photographs, the creek system has been heavily impacted by mosquito ditching and placement of culverts for draining large upland areas. Light industry is also in close proximity to the creek system, along with a moderate residential population. This Five-Star proposal provides a mechanism for involving local community partners to actively take part in an intensive monitoring program of water quality and sedimentation parameters, existing shellfish stock assessments, as well as on the ground restoration of shellfish populations. The partners for this project will include Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program (CCE), Volunteers of the CCE "SPAT' program (a 350- person science-led community/volunteer shellfish restoration effort), Greenport High School, Southold Town Trustees, Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Orient Point Productions Company. This project proposes to expand on a technique which incorporates a collaborative approach to restoration and monitoring, where students and the community playa critical role in the effort by extensive training in the field of shellfish aquaculture and water quality sampling. Five stations will be established within the 6 acre site that will be designated as spawner sanctuaries by the Town Trustees and will remain officially closed to shellfishing for the duration of the project. Within these five sites, students and community volunteers will use random quadrats to inventory existing shellfish stocks within fixed transects. They will perform base-line water quality tests for salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, anunonia, nitrate and nitrite nitrogen, and fecal coliform and continue sampling each month for the duration of the project. Water temperatures and algae concentration/water turbidity reading will also be conducted at these times. Sediment analysis will be performed at the beginning and end of the project. Participants will learn to spawn, grow, plant and monitor 15,000 hard clams, 5,000 bay scallops and 5,000 oysters which will be deployed evenly within the five sample sites. The project will begin in June 2005 and end the following June. Students from the Greenport High School will be initiated to these new and exciting science-based fields and will have an opportunity to develop independent projects for credit and presentations which can greatly aid in college preparation activities. Full video documentation of the project will provide a visual tool for the restoration procedure. The main objectives of the Five-Star Pipes Creek Restoration and Monitoring Initiative are: I) Provide training in progressive fields of marine science to high school students and the community 2) Establish a high school curriculum for future maintenance of the restoration initiative 3) Establish a protocol and develop a base-line for water quality parameters within Pipes Creek 4) Inventory pre-existing shellfish stocks and enhance the site with 5 new sanctuaries, which may ultimately Help sustain the estuary population of these critical species. 5) Promote stewardship at a community level. 6) Implement a restoration/sanctuary program that can act as the template for the larger regional effort of a shellfish restoration, water quality monitoring for environmental stewardship education and awareness. B. Project Description and Need CCE marine program has been actively involved in enhancement and restoration efforts within the Peconic estuary system for the past 20 years, when an evasive species of algae known as "brown tide" first made an appearance. For the past 3 years, the SPAT initiative has successfully incorporated community volunteers to increase the effectiveness of the facility. Each year, a creek system is selected to direct 5- star restoration challenge grant activities and concentrate a one-year effort within the 120,000-acre estuary, which contains more than 100 distinct bays, harbors, embayment and tributaries. Recognized as nationally significant by the National Estuary Program, The Peconic Estuary contains the largest percentage of undisturbed habitats and the OTP1ltpc;;.t rlivp.rc;;.itv nfn&=ltnrnl nhmt :mrl :mimRl r.nmmnnitip.~ indnrlinu 111 pnnRnoPTPrl thrP:Rtp:nprl Rnct T:1TP. or "special concern" species than anywhere else in New York State. Pipes creek is one such creek that is presently in a degraded condition and requires attention. The choice for concentrating on Pipes creek stems from concerned local citizens voicing an awareness of resent recognizable changes within the area as well as the participation of SP AT members who are presently growing shellfish within the site. These members are willing to allow access to the creek from their upland property which makes the study area possible. The creek has no boat traffic besides canoe and kayak due to a footbridge near the mouth of the inlet. A major reason for choosing this site is the conspicuous human impacts that have most likely altered the nature of the system. This study could help in determining restoration techniques of other similar systems. Also, 5-Star seed money will establish a program on the creek that will spark a local interest that will most probably continue for years to come. (Such is the case with the Wickham Creek 5-star project which, due to its success, has prompted the local school group to seek new sources of funding to continue for 2005) Six sites (see map for Areas (A) 1-6) within the 6 acre study plot are placed at strategic locations in order to sample the discharges from the upland associated with the primary ditching zone (AI and 2), discharge into the bay from the creek (A3) and three primary shellfish sanctuaries. (A4, 5 and 6) Shellfish stocks from hatchery raised seed will be concentrated in Areas 3-6 with smaller assemblages placed up along the channel of AI-2. 3000 clam seed will be housed in a predator control box in each area (1500 each in AI-2). 1000 each of scallops and oysters will be held off bottom in ADPl culture cages in each area (500 each in AI-2). Additional clams, scallops and oysters being grown in A6 will also be monitored as part of the sampling. Growth rates for all sites and species will be randomly sampled and measured each month except from November-March. All data will be encoded on Excel spreadsheets for statistical analysis. All activities will be caught on digital video and raw footage will be edited to make a final tape of the restoration effort. The specific on-the ground restoration activities include: 1. Partners will undergo training in aquaculture and sampling techniques, including hatchery protocol. 2. 25,000 shellfish will be stocked and ultimately deployed within spawner sanctuaries in Pipes Creek. 3. Predator control systems maintained for one year to promote high survival of seed stocks. 4. Monthly morphometrics of shellfish stocks will monitor growth and survival for each location. 5. Measurements of sedimentation for one year will document any changes to bottom conditions. 6. Water quality parameters will be monitored for one year to develop a baseline of conditions. The specific measurements of success include: 1. Water quality data to be used in establishing a baseline for future monitoring of the site. 2. Shellfish growth and survival measurements to be used for future culture of the site. 3. Enhancement of spawner stocks within the site to promote future natural recruitment. 4. Student's completion of the restoration program and presentations given at various forums. 5. Partnership/model success evaluated through questionnaires developed for partners. 6. Broadcast of video on public stewardship and education relating to the restoration efforts to reach 350,000 cable subscribers (CCE On the Water T.V. show aired on public access station), news articles and other printed information. The specific provisions to ensure long-term management and protection of this project built in by the spawner site being closed t the public on a long term basis by the Southold Town Trustees specifically for this project and the commitment to extend the project in subsequent years depending on fmancial assistance from various sources. c. Final Products 1. Phase 1 completion of shellfish restoration/sanctuary project addressing 6 acres of critical habitat. 2. Initiation of involvement for a new school district to enviromnental stewardship, aquaculture training, water Quality monitoring and restoration techniques. 3. Video of restoration project for use to other groups interested in similar projects. 4. Technology transfer via broadcasts, conferences and printed material to interested parties. 5. Baseline data on water quality and grown rates for this specific study area. 6. Expansion of community awareness regarding environmental stewardship issues. D. Partner Justification Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program-With a mission of providing applied research to help local communities, CCE of Suffolk is a 501 (c )(3) not for profit educational organization that has been linked to businesses and individuals with the resources of Cornell university and research worldwide since 1926. Due to Suffolk County's extensive marine environment, CCE initiated a Marine Program in 1985. Unique in the state, since its inception, the Maine program has had a significant effect on preserving and enhancing marine resources. The CCE Marine Program operates the Marine Environmental Learning Center in Southold, NY. This multi-purpose facility includes classrooms, labs and 2 shellfish hatcheries with a staff of 14 marine scientists, water' quality and wetlands biologists and marine educators. The Center is part of a 70-acre county preserve which allows for year round opportunities for education, research and scientific experimentation. The program reaches 50,000 residents annually. The hatcheries have the capacity to grow tens of millions of seed shellfish and concentrate on native clams, oysters and bay scallops, all of which are released into marine waters for enhancement and restoration projects. CCE hatchery personnel have designed this 5-STAR Pipes Creek initiative and have applied for all necessary permits. CCE will provide all teaching and technical information, seed, a proportion of gear and equipment, and overall supervision and administration of the project. SPAT-In 2000, CCE launched a community-based aquaculture training and restoration effort named SP AT (Southold Project in Aquaculture Training), which annually attracts over 350 dedicated community members. It presently has a 15 member volunteer advisory board which will provide leadership for the community activities and education of this effort. The SPAT Youth Education Committee and Water Quality Committee will help implement the project, under CCE direction. Two SP AT participants presently culturing shellfish at the site will provide access and oversight. Orient Point Productions Companv. a freelance documentary video company, will provide the videography and editing work for the raw footage and final product. Greenoort High School - Located near the site, this local public school presently has an interest in the marine environment but has no formalized programs. They will provide teacher supervision and student labor. Southold Town Trustees-This autonomous body of elected officials are charged with the management and protection of the Town's wetlands and waterways. Town laws predating the American Revolution grant this body regulatory oversight over creek activities. They playa key role in implementation of this project which coordinates with the town's draft local waterfront revitalization program involving shellfish, specifically policy #6: To protect and restore the quality and function of the town's ecosystem. The Trustees will provide the necessary input during the permit and implementation process. Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation- Under the Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation Maintenance Service Division, it has the responsibility for caring for all town-owned property, which includes parks and town building. This department provides support for the Marine Center facility shellfish hatchery building and operating expenses. Project Budget Total Request: $11,500 Salaries: $ 6,500 (project design, oversight, supervision, implementation) Equipment $ 1,300 (Water quality meter, small water quality collection equipment) Supplies $ 1,500 (predator cages, netting, buoys, reagents, calipers, small supplies) Promotional educational $ 700 ($ 500 intern stipends, $200 materials for school displays, other public education materials and press releases) $1,500 (requested by CCE of all proposals to cover adm. Fees, audits, etc) $22,500 (see cover sheet for details) $34,000 CCE Adm. Fees (15%) Cost shares Total Project Budget -- PIPE5 CREEK ProposlZd Dock Design for JeffrEY Victor property OWnllr et 1185 KHrwin Blvd. GrEr.nport, NY 11944 1000-53-03-06 Contact # 212-595-6690 . seasonal floet & ramp I I I SBlJSDl101 sto rage Chr.sts !j'x2' -- - - PIPES CREEK TIDE DEPTHSI I Sep. 29, 2004 High 1ide 11 :30 am 50" Law 1ide 5:30 pm 28" 70 feet I 60 feet I 40 feet Highit.ow I 20 feet I