HomeMy WebLinkAboutTilford, Walter ATKINSON-LOVELESS & ATKINSON, LLP
Attorneys At Law
Linn Atkinson-Loveless
Matthew R. Atkinson
Marc Helman
Acting Chief- Eastern Perm/ts Section
Department of the Army
New York District, Corps of Engineers
Jacob K. Javits Federal Building
New York, NY 10278-0090
September 18, 2002
Re: Application No. 2002-01148-L2 by Walter Tilford
Dear Mr. Helman:
We represent Gordon and Leueen Miller, owners of property adjacent to the Tilford
property. The purpose of this letter is to urge the Army Corps of Engineers to refuse the application
for the construction of a pier from the applicant's property into Greenport Harbor.
The applicant's drawings are insufficient in that they do not show the full extent of the
existing docks in the vicinity. The addition of this large pier assembly amidst the other docks already
in place, including the Village's municipal dock to the north, would create a hazard to navigation.
Also, the typical cross-section provided does not show the actual height of the bulkhead to which
the pier would attach. This bulkhead is in fact quite high and construction offit would create a large
intrusion on the beach.
The Corps should also consider the suitability of the proposed pier to the location. This is an
area of rough water. There is a risk that the floating dock could break free and cause property
damage or pose a hazard to navigation.
This project raises a number of other environmental concerns, such as habitat destruction,
erosion, interference with access and aesthetic blight. The applicant's certification that the activity
complies with the Coastal Zone Management Act does not sufficiendy dispose of the environmental
concerns raised. This project will have adverse impacts that fall under the Town of Southold's
Wetlands Ordinance and the State Environmental Conservation Law. The applicant neither
discloses that other permits are required nor that the application may be subject to coordinated
review trader the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
Telephone (631) 477-3700 9 Sterlington Commons, Greenport, NY 11944 Facsimile (631) 477-4239
In sum, we request that the Corps of Engineers, before issuing a Letter of Permission, deem
the application incomplete and otherwise insufficient to assess the proposed project, since it is
lacking information about the actual height and size of the pier, the location, including all existing
structures in the vicinity, the yeax-round conditions created by winds, waves and currents, and the
adverse envixonmental impacts.
Sincerely,
IAnn Atldnson-Loveless
cc, w/application:
Gordon and Leueen Miller
Town of Southold, Board of Trustees
Village of Greenport
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
NYS Department of State
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Eastern Permits Section
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NE%N YORK DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
JACOB K. JAVITS FEDERAL BUILDING
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10278-0090
September 12, 2002
SUBJECT: Application No. 2002-01148-L2 by Walter Tilford
To Whomever It May Concern:
The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has
received a request for Department of the Army authorization for
the following activity:
APPLICA/NT:
Walter Ti!ford
424 Fourth St
Greenport, NY 11944
ACTIVITY:
Construct a pier assembly consisting of 40' by 6'
inclined ramp, a 60' by 6' fixed dock, a 20' by
32" hinged ramp, and a 24' by 8' float, secured by
(3) 2-pile dolphins. Install (4) 2-pile dolphins,
(2) would be placed 24' apart on either side of
the proposed float. The purpose of this project is
to provide safe access to the waterway.
WATERWAY:
LOCATION:
Greenport Harbor, Gardiners Bay
Greenport, Town of Southold, Suffolk C~unty, NY
As this is minor in nature, authorization may be by Letter
of Permission. This is in accordance with current Federal
Regulations governing work in navigable waters of the United
States. To accomplish the coordination required, prior to the
issuance of a Letter of Permission, your review of the enclosed
drawings is requested.
Pursuant to Section 307 (c) of the Coastal Zone Management
Act of 1972 as amended (16 U.S.C. 1465 (c) (3) (A)), the applicant
has certified that the activity complies with and will be
conducted in a manner that is consistent with the approved state
coastal zone management program.
To allow for the timely processing of the subject
application, your comments are requested within 15 days of the
date of this letter.
Sincerely,
~Marc Helman
Acting Chief
Eastern Permits Section
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