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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-01/10/2007 Telephone (631)765-1892 Town Hall 53095 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971-0959 RECEIV;;D CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL ,.,<.'1..... TOWN OF SOUTH OLD '----'_ b' .a,2007 1/, .~ MINUTES Wed., January 10, 2007 $oufill,id Tc.v;n Clerk 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve Present were: Don Wilder, Chairman James Eckert, Member Jack McGreevy, Member Peter Young, Member Joyce Grigonis, Member Jacob Smith, Student Member Timothy Caufield, Peconic Land Trust Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent was: Bob Ghosio, Trustee CALL TO ORDER Chairman Don Wilder called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. GUEST SPEAKER Timothy Caufield - Peconic Land Trust Member Jack McGreevy invited Timothy Caufield to explain to the members what the Peconic Land Trust is. Tim described the Peconic Land Trust as a private organization that was founded by John Halsey in 1983. Their primary mission is to preserve farmland and open space, working directly with land owners. Some of the public benefits of this process are habit protection, preservation of scenic vistas, and watershed protection. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUCEMENTS Chairman Don Wilder distributed a draft of comments on the proposed local law regarding the stormwater code. He requested the members submit their comments by 10:00 AM Thurs., January 11, 2007 in order to make the deadline. 2 REPORTS Member Jack McGreevy distributed a draft letter that he would like to send to the Town Board regarding the LWRP. Chairman Don Wilder and the other members requested some time to review the draft and inspect the referenced site. Member Joyce Grigonis reported that she was recently appointed to the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ), by the County. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, to Approve the Minutes of December 6, 2006 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Joyce Grigonis, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of CHRISTOPHER & EVELYN CONKLIN to construct a 22'X 28' second-story addition and a 1026 sq.ft. second-story addition to the existing dwelling, and to replace the existing 283 linear ft. of bulkhead in- place, as needed. Located: 3400 Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#122-4-20 Inspected by: Peter Young, Joyce Grigonis, Jacob Smith The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 20' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOSEPH & CATHERINE GENTILE for the existing wood deck approx. 12'X 28' with steps to grade and existing conversion of an attached carport to attached garage 13.9'X 29.4' and 6'X 19.5' wooden deck with steps to grade. Located: 685 Oakwood Court, Southold. SCTM#90-4-21 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Don Wilder The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf buffer landward from the phragmites. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 3 Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Joyce Grigonis, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of WALTER WllM to reface approx. 70' of existing wood bulkhead with C-loc vinyl sheathing and install a 12' return and a 20' return. located: 4605 Stillwater Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#137-3-5 Inspected by: Joyce Grigonis, Jack McGreevy, Jacob Smith, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of TOM & JULIA FITZPATRICK to construct a 4'X 16' ramp up to a 4'X 20' catwalk continuing with a 4'X 42' catwalk section onto a 4'X 20' fixed dock section with a 32"X 20' seasonal aluminum ramp onto a seasonal 6'X 20' floating dock secured by two 2-pile 8" dia. pilings. located: 1030 Clearview Rd., Southold. SCTM#89-3-11.3 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application, however, recommends the applicant re-designs the catwalk into a straight line and avoids the use of treated lumber on the entire structure. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of CHRISTOPHER & AMY ASTLEY to construct a two-story wood frame addition to the single-story wood frame dwelling, and a screened porch. Install a 12'X 20' swimming pool, relocate the existing driveway, and replace the existing sanitary system. located: 460 Northview Dr., Orient. SCTM#13-1-5.2 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition best management practices are used to prevent erosion, drywells are installed to contain the pool backwash, and a permanent berm is installed where the driveway is, on the south side of the pool. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Joyce Grigonis, it was 4 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of NANCY SUE MUELLER to remove and replace (in-place) existing +/-67' and +/-68' timber groins with +/-64' and +/- 60' low-profile, vinyl groins, respectively. Located: 2300 Park Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#123-8-11.1 Inspected by: Peter Young, Joyce Grigonis The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the construction methods are consistent with the LWRP. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Joyce Grigonis, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of RONALD & MARIA SMITH to construct a fixed timber dock consisting of a 4'X 152' fixed, elevated, timber catwalk; 3'X 20' hinged ramp; and 6'X 20' float supported by (2) 8" dia. pilings. Located: 2105 Westview Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#107-7-2 Inspected by: Peter Young, Joyce Grigonis The CAC Supports the application with the Condition non-treated lumber is used on the decking and the pilings and recommends an open-grate catwalk. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of BARBARA & ALBERT REIBLlNG to reconstruct exterior walls in-place; raise existing foundation height 8"; add loft; add leaching pool to existing sanitary system; and reconstruct deck in-kind/in-place. Located: 75 Island View Lane, Greenport. SCTM#57-2-32 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a pervious driveway, and drywells and gutters are installed to contain the roof run-off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of WILLIAM BAXTER to repair area of bank that has been eroded by storm damage. Stabilize top of bluff with retaining wall, repair steps inkindlinplace and repair deck. Located: 4995 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-9-11 &12 5 Inspected by: Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a detailed, engineered plan is submitted and recommends the landowners coordinate with the Highway Dept. and the Town Engineer to resolve the drainage problem in the area. Vote of Council: Ayes: Peter Young, Don Wilder, Jack McGreevy, Jacob Smith Motion Carried Joyce Grigonis-Recused Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ANTHONY BELLISSIMO to construct landward of the existing bulkhead and 12" higher 57 If. of bulkhead and place 30 cy. of backfill. Remove existing bulkhead upon completion of landward bulkhead and install a 10' non-turf buffer. Located: 600 Koke Dr., Southold. SCTM#87-5-5 Inspected by: Jacob Smith, Jack McGreevy, Don Wilder Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARJORIE PETRAS to construct landward of the existing bulkhead and 12" higher 65 If. of bulkhead and an 8' return and place 30 cy. of backfill. Remove existing bulkhead upon completion of landward bulkhead and install a 10' non-turf buffer. Located: 700 Koke Dr., Southold. SCTM#87-5-6 Inspected by: Jacob Smith, Jack McGreevy, Don Wilder Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Jacob Smith, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARY ZUPA to maintenance dredge approx. 190 cy. of shoaled material from the mouth of the canal at Paradise Point to maintain -4' MLW at max. of 1:2 slope. The dredge activity is proposed to be conducted by barge crane with clamshell bucket. Place +/-50 cy. of dredged materials along +/-100' of shoreline (+MHW) of property owned by Mary Zupa. Dredge material to be used for beach re-nourishment. On-site containment of excess dredge material on a temporary drying site on the upland portion of the subject property. Located: 580 Basin Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-1-16.7 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Don Wilder, Jacob Smith 6 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition precautions are taken not to undermine the west bulkhead and to correct the wash-out on the east bulkhead within the basin. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND PERMITS Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Amendment application of EDWARD FERGUS to Amend Permit #6302 to include 152 sq. ft. of clean fill for the installation of the sanitary system, install two (2) drywells to be connected to sump pumps located within the proposed dwelling, and the installation of a 160' French drain located approx. 140' from the wetland boundary, along the northern property line. Located: 1854 North Bayview Rd., Southold. SCTM#70-12-39.3 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Don Wilder, Jacob Smith Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., February 7,2007 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted by, d&J.Lt.Jn /Y}, ~~ Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVeD I-~ / I: Lis' frl/{ FEB 8 2007 '," SOUilic;fX~ Clerk ".1 ,