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CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
Wed., September 14, 2005
6:00 PM
A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed.,
September 14, 2005 at Down's Farm Preserve.
Present Were:
Absent Were:
Doris McGreevy, Member
Jack McGreevy, Member
Tom Schlichter, Member
Jennifer Mannino, Member
Jacob Smith, Student Member
Lauren Standish, Secretary
Don Wilder, Chairman
Peggy Dickerson, Trustee
CALL TO ORDER
Member Jack McGreevy called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairman Don Wilder was absent,
REPORTS
Members Jack McGreevy and Doris McGreevy will write an article about the dangers of
pesticides and present it to the Board of Trustees to incorporate into their monthly
newspaper informational article.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Doris McGreevy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, to Approve the Minutes of
August 17, 2005.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL
EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Jennifer Mannino, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of
the Wetland Permit application of LEWIS L. & GRACE R. EDSON to construct a single-
family dwelling, attached rear deck, driveway, and sanitary system.
Located: 305 Cedar Point Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-2-26
The CAC recommends Disapproval of the application because the proposed dwelling is
too close to the wetlands.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Jennifer Mannino, it was
RESOVLED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of
the Wetland Permit application of GRACE R. EDSON to construct a single-family
dwelling, swimming pool, attached decking, driveway, sanitary system and public water.
Located: 355 Midway Rd., Southold. SCTM#90-2-28
The CAC recommends Disapproval of the application because the proposed dwelling is
too close to the wetlands.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Jennifer Mannino, it was
RESOVLED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the
Wetland Permit application of LEWIS L. & LEFFERTS P. EDSON to construct a single-
family dwelling, swimming pool, attached deck, detached garage, driveway and sanitary
system.
Located: 405 Cedar Point Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-2-27
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Tom Schlichter, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOVLED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the
Wetland Permit application of OTTO FERCHAU to enclose the existing patio and to
convert the existing garage into living space by removing the door and installing new
windows and a new floor.
Located: 345 Meadow Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#'115-5-4&5
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Tom Schlichter, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH
CONDITIONS of the Wetland Permit application of JAMES BROWN to remove the
existing 3'X 64' dock and replace with a 3'X 70' open pile dock in a new location with a
3'X 12' ramp and a 6'X 20' floating dock with two (2) dolphin piles.
Located: 170 Oak St., Cutchogue. SCTM#136-'J-52&53
The CAC recommends Approval of the application with the following conditions:
the new docking facility is in line with the surrounding docks;
the docking facility doesn't exceed 1/3 the width of the creek
there should be W' spacing between the decking
there should be minimal disturbance to the creek and the flora along the
shoreline during construction.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Tom Schlichter, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH
A CONDITION of the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of D.
CLAEYS BAHRENBURG to construct a docking facility consisting of a 4'X 79' fixed
elevated catwalk, 3.5'X 15' hinged ramp, and 6'X 20' floating dock.
Located: 220 Bay Ave., Orient. SCTM#24-2-21
The CAC recommends Approval of the application with the Condition the docking facility
doesn't extend into the water any further than the immediate adjacent docks.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doris McGreevy, seconded by Tom Schlichter, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the
Wetland Permit application of JOHN & MARTHA WATTS to re-grade the surrounding
property around the existing residence with additional soil brought onto the property.
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Located: 100 Harbor River Rd., Orient. SCTM#24-2-8
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doris McGreevy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of
the Wetland Permit application of BART & PAT JOHNSON to demolish the existing
dwelling and construct a new dwelling, attached garage, sanitary system, and parking
area.
Located: 860 Bayview Dr., East Marion. SCTM#37-5-7
The CAC recommends Disapproval of the application because of the following:
the property was not posted;
the house is too close to the water;
access was denied onto the property by the property owner.
The CAC would like to note for the record that the property owner was extremely hostile
to the CAC members during inspection.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doris McGreevy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, to
TABLE the Wetland Permit application of COVE COTTAGE COMPANY, LLC to
reconstruct +/-62 linear ft. of existing 4' wide fixed wood pile and timber pier, extend
reconstructed pier +/-40' landward to replace existing ramps and platform, elevate pier
to clear tidal wetlands and install a new 20' X 3.5' hinged ramp.
Located: Peninsula Dr., Fishers Island. SCTM#10-11-2
The CAC Tables the application until an inspection is made. The CAC would like to be
contacted by the Board of Trustees to make a joint inspection.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Tom Schlichter, it was
RESOVLED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH
A CONDITION of the Wetland Permit application of THOMAS J. GORMAN to construct
a one (1) story 12'X 25' addition and stairway onto an existing two-story frame house.
Located: 1875 Laurel Way, Mattituck. SCTM#121-4-23
The CAC recommends Approval of the application with the Condition drywells and
gutters are installed to contain the roof run-of and a line of hay bales is placed down
prior to construction.
vote of council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Tom Schiichter, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the
Wetland Permit application of ROBERT FOX cio KIMOGENOR POINT CO. to
reconstruct 151' of existing timber bulkhead situated along the northern shoreline of
subject property, extend the western terminus of the bulkhead by 6' and extend the
eastern terminus of the bulkhead by 6', both with vinyl sheathing and recommends
DISAPPROVAL of the application to construct an additional Iow-sill vinyl sheathing
bulkhead off the northern shoreline measuring 145' and measuring 1.75' in top
elevation. Deposit 100 cy. of clean fill within the section of the property directly to the
north of the existing frame building to match the top elevation of the bulkhead (4.0'EL).
Depoit 40-50 cy. clean fill where necessary along the landward side of the proposed
Iow-sill bulkhead and the edge of the existing vegetation therein to provide a more
uniform grade, and actively vegetate this area with Spartina altemiflora planted on 6" on
center.
Located: Kimogenor Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#116-6-24.1
The CAC recommends Approval of the application with the exception of the additional
Pow-sill bulkhead and deposit of clean fill behind the proposed bulkhead.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Tom Schlichter, seconded by Doris McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH
A CONDITION of the Wetland Permit application of SHIRLEY TUTHILL to construct a
single-family dwelling with attached garage, driveway, and sanitary system.
Located: 4563 Wickham Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#107-4-12
The CAC recommends Approval of the application with the Condition of a 50' non-
disturbance buffer.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Tom Schlichter, to
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TABLE the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of LEWIS L.
EDSON to construct a single-family dwelling, deck, and sanitary system. Located:
Stephenson Rd., Orient. SCTM#17-1~2.2
The CAC Tables the applications until the stakes are labeled.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doris McGreevy, seconded by Tom Schlichter, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of
the Wetland Permit application o fJOANNE & WILLIAM TURNBULL to construct a
14.5'X 19' addition to an existing attached deck.
Located: 54005 North Rd., Southold. SCTM#52-1-1
The CAC recommends Disapproval of the application the proposed deck is too close to
the bluff and would create a potential erosion problem. The natural vegetation should be
restored along the bluff.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Tom Schlichter, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH
A CONDITION of the Wetland Permit application o fKEVIN & DOREEN BARR to
remove and replace (in-place) approx. 158 linear ft. of existing timber bulkhead with
vinyl bulkhead and backfill with approx. 25 cy. of clean sand fill to be trucked in from an
upland source. Remove existing beach steps and deck, and construct 4' boardwalk,
10'X 10' deck and platform and steps to beach.
Located: 200 Basin Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-1-20
The CAC recommends Approval of the application with the Condition the length of the
boardwalk is specified on the plans and no CCA treated lumber is used.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND PERMITS
Moved by Doris McGreevy, seconded by Tom Schlichter, it was
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RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of
the Amendment application of JOHN & JOY GALLAGHER to Amend Permit #5745 to
add a 2'8" X 10' ramp and a 6'X 20' floating dock to the existing fixed dock.
Located: 730 Bayview Dr., East Marion. SCTM#37-5-4
The CAC recommends Disapproval of the application because the proposed dock is too
close to the neighboring dock, it will impede navigation, and the current water depths
are sufficient for the existing structure.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Jennifer Mannino, to
TABLE the Amendment application of JOSEPH & THERESE ClAMPA to Amend
Permit #5667 to remove the existing rock wall and wire fence, replant designated area,
trim phragmites to height of one foot each year, and for the existing jet-ski float at the
end of the dock.
Located: 650 Beachwood Lane, Southold. SCTM#70-10-56
The CAC Tables the application because the gate was locked and there was no access
into the property.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jacob Smith, seconded by Tom Schlichter, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH
A CONDITION of the Amendment application of WILLIAM KELSEY to Amend Permit
#5848 to spread excavated soil from the basement down the bank to be graded under
the existing stairway down the bank to the beach. Located: 4000 Peconic Bay Blvd.,
Mattituck. SCTM#128-6-2
The CAC recommends Approval of the application with the Condition there is no run-off
into the Bay.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Tom Schlichter, it was
RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH
A CONDITION of the Amendment application of ALEX WlPF to Amend Permit #6024 to
increase the height of the retaining wall from 1' to 18", and rebuild the steps down to the
beach to accommodate the 18" height and to install a 9.5' step in front of the wall.
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Located: 940 West Creek Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#103-13-7
The CAC recommends Approval of the application with the Condition a plan is
submitted for the stairs.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doris McGreevy, to
TABLE the Amendment application of AUDREY WlGLEY to Amend Permit #995 for the
existing 4'X 48' fixed dock, 2.5' ramp, and two (2) 6'X 20' floating docks.
Located: 535Westview Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#139-1-22
The CAC Tables the application because the description was vague.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Tom Schlichter, it was
RESOVLED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the
Amendment application of VICTOR AND MARY ZUPA to Amend Permit #-4992 to
reconflgure the existing structure as to provide adequate depths so that neither the float
nor the boats rest on the bottom at Iow tide.
Located: 365 Basin Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-1-13.1
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., October
12, 2005 at 6:00 PM at Down's Farm Preserve.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Lauren M. Standish, Secretary
Conservation Advisory Council