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SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK
PERMIT NO...,,,~$.,/~d~ DATE: ....... DeF..a.!,...Z001
ISSUED TO MICHAEL BRAVERMAN ~ lvlARK STEPURAK
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 615 of the L~ws of
the State of New York. 1893; and Chapter 404 of the Laws of the
State of New York 1952; and the Southold Town Ordinance
titled ."RESULATIN~o AND THE PLACINC'= OF OBSTRUCTIONS
IN AND ON TOWN WATERS AND PUBLIC LANDS end the
REMOVAL OF SAND, GRAVEL OR OTHER MATERIALS FROM
LANDS UNDER TOWN WATERSide. end in accordance with the
Resolution of The B~ard adopted at e meeting held on ....P.~.g.~.
200.k..., and in consideration of the sum of $.....~(~(~.t. qQ ..... paid by
...... M!~ft-e.!. ~a.~i~?.. ~..~a~ .~.t;~(,~r.~.~ ...............................................
o.r ......... ~f~'~.?!.~ ......................................... N. Y. and *,,biect to the
Terms and Conditions l;~fed on the reverse side hereof,
of Southold Town Trustees authorlzes and permits the following:
Wetland Permit to construct a 14'X 24'+/- addition to the
existing house, with the condition that gutters and drywells
are installed to contain the roof run-off.
al{ in accordance with the detailed specifications es presented in
the oricj;nafincj application.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The ~ald Board of Trustees here-
~ causes ifs Corporate Seal to be affixed, end these ~.esents fo
~ubscr~ed by a 'majority of the smd Board as of this date.
Tru~tee~
TERMS ,.nd CONDmONS
Michael Braverman & Mark Stefurak
~Mlng-~ 2755 Cedar Beach Rd., Southold N. Yq"
[~'t' of the cooslder~ioa fo~ the is~,.n.:e of the Pcanic does un4catsml .nd p~,cri~ to ~ roi-
with ~-pect thereto, to the camplcte ,,,.*~mlo~ of the Board
for an e~'h.~on may be ma. de to t~e Boerd at a I.*~t clat~
3. That this Permit d~mld be t~alned imlef'mltely, or as long ]u tl~ ~id Petm~tee ~
to ~ d~e structure or project involved, to ptovlde evidence to *myoa~ ~ that au~-
odzxdoo was otigh~lly dotained.
4. Tlutt the work involved will be subject to t~e inspect/oa and approval of t~e Bo~d
its agents, and ~liance with the ptovls~m o~ dJe ot4~M+~,,g application, may be cause
revocation of tl~ Permit by tesolutlon of the said ~
~5. That there will be no unveasona~e interference with tmv/gafio~ as · result o~ the wedr
he,dh a~thodzed.
6. That there shall be no inte~e:ence with the fight of the public to pass
t~e beach between high and low wate~
7. That if future operatiom o/the Town of Somt~old
inthe location of the Nvo~k he. rein sudiodze~ or ii, in ~e opinion o~ d~e Boned ~ Trustees, d~e
upon due notice, to remove or alter ~is work ot project het~n stated without expens~ to the
8. Thor r.~e said Board will be aodgled by the Pcm~ttce or d~e comple*kmlo~ the v.x~,= sxtth-
odzed.
9. That the Petmittee will obtain aU od~er permits and consents d~t may be requbNM mp-
plementa/ to this pern~t which may be subject to re~okz upon f,;l,~ to o~ta~n same.
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
BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
72 HOURS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK, TO MAKE AN
APPOINTMENT FOR A PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION. FAILURE TO DO SO
SHALL BE CONSIDERED A VIOLATION AND POSSIBLE REVOCATION OF THE
PERMIT.
INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Pre-construction, hay bale line
1 st day of construction
Y2 constructed
Project complete, compliance inspection. ~/'~,/~ ,~,~.,,.,~Z~ ,,~,~
Albert J. Krupski, President
James King, Vice-President
Artie Foster
Ken Pollwoda
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
BOA.RD OF TOWN TRUSTEES
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
July 8, 2003
Mr. James E. Fitzgerald, Jr.
Proper-T Permit Services
P.O. Box 617
Cutchogue, NY 11935
MICHAEL BRAVERMAN & MARK STEFURAK
2755 CEDAR BEACH RD., SOUTHOLD
SCTM#91-1-1
Dear Mr. Fitzgerald:
The Southold Town Board of Trustees has reviewed the survey prepared by John T.
Metzger and last dated September 3, 2002 and hereby grants the property owner permission to
replace the existing septic system, provided that there is no change in the grade.
This is not a determination from any other agency.
If you have any questmns, please don't hesitate to contact the office.
Very truly yours,
Albert J. Krupski,
Board of Trustees
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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
December 21, 2001
Mr. James E. Fitzgerald, Jr.
Proper-T Permit Services
P.O. Box 617
Cntchogue, NY 11935
RE: MICHAEL BRAVERMAN & MARK STEFURAK
2755 Cedar Beach Rd., Southold
SCTM#91 - 1-1
Dear Mr. Fitzgerald:
The Board of Town Trustees took the following action during its regular meeting held on
Wednesday, December 19, 2001 regarding the above matter:
WHEREAS, Proper-T Permit Services on behalf of MICHAEL BRAVERMAN & MARK
STEFURAK applied to the Southold Town Trustees for a permit under the provisions of the
Wetland Ordinance of the Town of Southold, application dated November 29, 2001, and,
WHEREAS, said application was referred to the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council
for their findings and recommendations, and,
WHEREAS, a Public Heating was held by the Town Trustees with respect to said application on
December 19, 2001, 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 standards set forth in Chapter 97 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 approve the application of MICHAEL BRAVERMAN
& MARK STEFURAK to construct a 14'X 24'+/- addition to the existing house, xvith the
condition that gutters and drywells are installed to contain the roof run-off.
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 and complete 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
Very truly yours,
Albert J. Krupski, Jr.
President, Board of Trustees
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cc: DEC
Bldg. Dept.
Telephoue
(631) 765-1892
Town H'a. ll, 53095 Main Road
P.O, Box 1179
8outhold. Nevr Y~xk 11971
SOUTHOLD TOWN
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
At the meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council held Thursday,
December 13, 2001, the following recommendation was made:
Moved by Drew Dillingham, seconded by Melvyn Morris, to
TABLE the Wetland Permit Application of MICHAEL EIRAVERMAN AND MARK
STEFURAK to construct a 14'X 24'+/- addition to the existing house.
Located: 2755 Cedar Beach Rd., Southold. SCTM#91-1-1
The CAC Tables the application until the project is staked and labeled.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
TAX MAP
Application regarding the property of
M. Braverman & M. Stefurak, SCTM #1000~91-1-!
Represented by
PROPER-T PERMIT SERVICES
P.O. Box 617, Cutchogue, NY 11935
James E. Fitzgerald, Jr. 516-734-5800
November 28, 2001
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THE AREA OF THE PROPOSED
PROJECT IS CIRCLED
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VICINITY MAP
Application regarding the property of
M. Braverman & M. Stcfia-ak, SCTM #1000-91-1-1
Represented by
PROPER-T PERMIT SERVICES
P.O. Box 617, Cutchogue, NY 11935
James E. Fitzgerald, Jr. 516-734-5800
November 28, 2001
SURVEY OF PROPERTY
AT BA YVIE W
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
1000-91-01-01
SCM,E: 1"=30'
APRIL 11, 2001
LO2' 17
1o0 O0
FL OOD ZONES FROM FIRM
MAP NO. $610JC0167 G MAY 4~ 1998
~=PIPE
AREA=18,250 S.F.
ANY AL TERATION ~R ADDITION rE7 THIS SL~VEY IS A VIOLATION
~'- SECTI~ 7~09 DF THE NE~ Y~K STATE EO~ATI~ LA~.
EXCEPT Ag PER SECTION 7~-$UBDIVI~I~ 2 ALL CERTIFICATIONS
~RE~ ~E V~LI~ FOR THIS MAP ~D C~IES T~ ~Y [F
SAID H~P ~ C~IE3 BEAR THE I~RESSEB SE~L ~ r~ $URVEYUR
~E SI~AT~E APPEARS HERE~N.
NOTE
LOT NUNBERS REFE~ TO 'CEDAR BEACH PARK' FILED
IN THE SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE DN DEC. 20.
1927 AS FILE NO. 90
.i'
NOV 2 9'
SURVEY OF PROPERTY
AT BAYVIE~
TO~N OF $OUTHOLD
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NE~ YORK
1000-91-01-01
SC.M.E: 1"=30'
APRIL 11, 2001
FL OOD ZONES FROM FIRM
MaP N0. 36105C0t67 G MAY 't, 199~9
O=PIP~
AREA=lB,250 S.F.
ANY ALTERATIDN i3R ADDITII3N TO THIS SURVEY IS A VII3LATIDN
~ ~CTI~ 7g09 ~ ~ ~ Y~K STAT~ E~ATI~ LAV.
EX. PT A~ ~R SECT[~ 7g~-SUBDIVISI~ ~. ALL CERTIFICATI~S
~ ~E VALI~ F~ THIS H~ ~O C~IES T~ ~ Y IF
'~AID ~P ~ C~IE~ BEAR THE I~SED ~E~ ~ T~ ~URVEY~
~E ~AT~ APPEARS ~RE~,
NB
LFIT NUHBER$ REFER Ti3 'CEDAR BEACH PARK" FILED
IN THE .sJUFFQLK CI3UNTY CLERK'S I3FFICE i3N DEC.
, NL3. 49618
~J.~63 D 765-1797
Albert J. Krupski, President~'
James King, Vice-Presiden~
Henry Smith
Attic Foster
Ken Poliwoda
Town Hall
53095Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold,,NewYork 11971-0959
Telephone(631) 765-1892
Fax(631) 765-1366
BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Office UseOnly
_Coastal Erosion Permit Application
--.,'~etland Permit Application e"' Major
Waiver/Amendmen~Cha.nges
· ,'"~eceived Application:
,,'"~Received Fee:$ ~-
~'~Completed Applicationll]~glOt
Incomplete
SEQRA Classification:
Type I Type II Unlisted
Coordination:(date sent)
~CAC Referral Sent: I I /'r~-~- ,
~,~--'Date of Inspection: I l.J)OI
, Receipt of CAE Report:
Lead Agency Determination: __
Technical Review:
_~Public Hearing Held:
Resolution:
Minor
Name of Applicant
Address
Michael Braverman and Mark Stefurak
425 W. 23rd Street, Apt 1OF, New York NY
PhoneNumber:( ) 212-924-1683
Suffolk County Tax Map Number: 1000 - · 91-1-1
Property Location: 2755 Cedar Beach Road
Southold, RY 11971
(provide LILCO Pole It, distance to cross streets, and location)
AGENT:
(If applicable)
Address:
10011
/
James E. Fitzgerald. Jr. / Prooer-T Permit Service~5~$~
PO Box 617, Cutchogue i~ 11935
Phone: 734-~R~c~
Board of Trustees Application
Land Area (in square feet):
Area Zoning:
Previous use of property:
Intended use of property:
GENERAL DATA
18o250
A-C
SinEle-familv residence
Same
Prior permits/approvals for site improvements:
Agency
None known
Date
__ No prior permits/approvals for site improvements.
Has any permit/approval ever been revoked or suspended by a governmental agency?
X No Yes
If yes, provide explanation:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construct 14' x 24' ± addition to existing house.
Board of Trustees Application
WETLAND/TRUSTEE LANDS APPLICATION DATA
Purpose of the proposed operations: ~;ree~ary expansi on of
living space of existing dwelling.
Area of wetlands on lot: -0- square feet
Percent coverage of lot: -0- %
Closest distance between nearest existing structure and upland
edge of wetlands: 59 _+ feet
Closest distance between nearest proposed structure and upland
edge of wetlands: same feet
Does the project involve excavation or filling?
No X Yes, for foundation crawl space
If yes, how much material will be excavated?
How much material will be filled? -0-
Depth of which material will be removed or deposited: 5 x
Proposed slope throughout the area of operations: unchanged
Manner in which material will be removed or deposited: backhoe
50 cubic yards maximum
cubic yards
feet
Statemem oftheeffe~,ifany, onthewetlandsandtidalwatersofthetownth~ may ~sultby
reasonofsuchproposedoper~ions(use~tachme~sifapprop~ate):
It is expected that the project will have no signi£ican~
effect on the wetlands and tidal waters of the Town.
PROJECT I,D. NUMBER
617.21
Appendix C
State Environmental Quality Review '
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART I--PROJECT INFORMATION (To De compteteci by Applicant or Project sponsor)
1. APPUCANT/SPONSOR 2. PROJECT NAME
James E. Fitzgerald, Jr. Braverman house addition
3. PROJECT LOCATION:
Municipality Southold , co~.~v Suffolk
4. PRECISE LOCATION (Street a0dreea and rebel Intersectrons, prominent lanamarKe, etc., or provide maD)
2755 Cedar Beach Road
Southold NY 11971.
See attached maps.
5. IS PROPOSED ACTION:
~] New [] Expansion [] Modi flcatlonlalteretion
e. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construct 14' x 24' _+ addition to existing house.
SEQR
7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
Imtlallyl~SS than O.l~orel UItJmate~y N/J[ Rems
8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS?
~-~ Yes ~ No If NO, cleecnbe briefly
Rear yard setback requirement in not met.
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT?
Medium-size private residences.
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL,
STATE OR LOCAL)?
[] Yes [] NO If yea, list agency(s) ara permit/~provale
Required: h~YSDEC, Southold Trustees
11, DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VAUD PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
[] Yes [] NO If yee. lilt age/Icy name anci permit/aDproval
12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
[] Yes ~ NO
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIOEO AOOVE IS TRUE TO THE EE~T OF MY KNOWLEDGE
J.~ames E. ~z~rald, Jr.
ne Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the
Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
OVER
1
425 West 23rd Street, Apt 10F
New York, New York 10011
President
Board of Town Trustees
Town of Southold
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Dear Sir:
Please be advised that we hereby designate and authorize James E. Fitzgerald, Jr. of Proper-T
Permit Services to act in our behalf as our agent in the submission and processing ora permit
application for an addition to the house on our property located at 2755 Cedar Beach Road,
Southold, and designated by Suffolk County Tax Map No. 1000-91-1-1, and to fitmish, upon
request, supplemental information in support of the application.
STATEMENT TO THE SOUTHOLD BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES
County of Sttffolk )
State of New York )
We, Michael Braverman and Mark Stef~rak, being duly sworn, depose and affirm that we are
the owners of the property located at 2755 Cedar Beach Road, Southold, New York 11971,
and identified by Suffolk County Tax Map No. 1000-91-1-I, and that all work will be done in
the manner set forth in the present application and as may be approved by the Southold Board
of Town Trustees. We agree to hold the Town of Southold and the Town Trustees harmless
and fi'ee fi.om any and all damages and claims arising under or by virtue of said permit(s), if
granted. We hereby authorize the Town Trustees or their agent(s) or representative(s) to emer
upon our property to inspect the premises in conjunction with the review of thc present
application.
Michael Braverman
Sworn to before me this ......~..J..7.'. day of ..~...%...4z-.O.L~.,q~3. .......... ,2001
FAY O. ALEXANDER
Notary Public, State of New Yo~
NO. 41-4995073
Qualified in Queens County
Commission Expires ^pill 20,
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
TO TIlE SOUTHOLD BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF:
Michael Braverman and Mark Stefurak
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
James E. Fitzgerald, Jr., residing at 385 Haywaters Drive, Cutchogue, NY 11935, being duly
sworn, deposes and says that on the 1 lth day of December, 2001, deponent mailed a true copy of
the Notice set forth in the Board of Trustees Application, directed to each of the named persons at
the addresses set opposite their respective names; that the addresses set opposite the names of said
persons are the addresses of said persons as shown in the current assessment roil of the Town of
Southold; that said Notices were mailed at the United States Post Office at Cutchogue, NY 11935,
that said Notices were mailed to each of said persons by Certified Mail/Return Receipt Re-
quested.
dSWOsa:l~o before me this
ay or~3kg~.~'N:b0~x,' ,200
Not~ Public ~
/~es E. ~geyJr. J /'
TO:
Date: December 7, 200l
Adjacent Property Owners
(Names and addresses are listed on the attached sheet.)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
NOTICE TO ADJACENT PKOPERTY OWNER
In the matter of.' Michael Braverman & Mark Stefurak, SCTM #1000-91-1-1
YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE THAT:
1. An application is being submitted to the Board of Trustees for a permit to:
Construct 14' x 24' + addition to existing house.
o
°
The project described above is proposed on property adjacent to yours. The street ad-
dress of that property is as follows:
2755 Cedar Beach Road, Southold, NY 11971 I
The project, which is subject to Environmental Review under Chapters 32, 37, or 97 of
the Town Code, is open to public comment. A public hearing will be held at Town Hall,
53095 Main Road, Southold, New York .11971 at or about 7:00 PM on Wednesday,
December 19, 2001. You may contact the Trustees Office at 631-765-1892 or in writing if
you wish to comment
The project described above will be reviewed .by the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Southold. The project may require independent review and approval by other agencies of
the Town, State, or Federal governments.
PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PHONE NO.:
Michael Braverman
425 West 23'a Street, Apt 10F
New York, NY 10011
212-924~1683
A copy ora sketch or plan showing the proposed project is enclosed for your convenience.
December 7~ 2001
Braverman: ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
OWNER. NOTICE NOT SENT
1000-91-1-I
Michael Braverman & Mark Stefurak
425 West 23rd Street, Apt 10F
New York, NY 10011
NOTICE SENT
1000-91-1-3.2
Robert Grazza & wf
2850 Cedar Beach Road
Southold. NY 11971
1000-91- I-4
Unknown Owner
c/o Robert Grazza
2850 Cedar Beach Road
Southold, NY 11971
1000-9 l- 1-5
Grace & John Fiore
29 Valentine Drive
Albertson, NY 11507
1000-9l- 1-2
Jon S. Rand
2975 Cedar Beach Road
Southold. NY 11971
1000-89-1-10.2
Robert McGrail & Gina Cavilla-McGrail
2815 Cedar Beach Road
PO Box 322
Southold, NY 11971
1000-93-l-1
Peconic Land Trust
PO Box 1776
Southampton, NY 11968
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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
IJames E Fitzgerald, J~ residing at 385 Haywaters Drive
Cutchogue NY 11935
being duly sworn, depose and say:
That on the 11thday of Dec , 2001, I personally posted the
property known as 2755 Cedar Beach Road. Southold
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 hearing. Date of hearing noted thereon to be held ~C,~gi~
Dated: 12/19/01
~ to before me this ,
day c~;~,.%_%-~'~)%. 200'~
Notary Public ~ 3 X
nature ) q
Proper- T Permit Services
POST' OFFICE BOX 617, CUTCHOGUE, NEW YORK 11935-0617
(631) 734-5800
November 28, 2001
President
Board of Town Trustees
Town of Southold
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Application for Permit on Behalf of Michael Braverman and Mark Stefurak~
SCTM//1000-9l-1-1
Dear Sir:
Attached are documents which have been prepared in support of the application for a permit to
construct an addition to the existing house on the property of Michael Braverman and Mark Ste-
furak in the Town of Southold.
Proper-T Permit Services represents Mr. Braverman and Mr. Stefurak in this matter, and a letter
of authorization is part of this submission.
If there are any questions, or if additional information is needed, please call me.
~~s E. Fely' ~
Enclosures:
Application Fee ($200)
Letter of Authorization
Notarized Statement of Applicant
Survey of Property/Project Plan; Peconic Surveyors, 10/17/01
Application Form (3 copies)
Short EAF (3 copies)
Vicinity Map (3 copies)
Tax Map (3 copies)
a subsidiary of
THE PECONIC EASTERN CORPORATION