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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-11/07/2007 Donald Wilder, Chainnan Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of South old MINUTES RECEIV;:D rI-~ 1d.:3f'jJtH 5:30 PM [1~CI.~ Soulhuld Tu,m Clerk Wed., November 7,2007 Down's Farm Preserve A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., November 7, 2007 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Don Wilder, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Peter Young, Member Chris Kempner, Member Doug Hardy, Member Glen McNab, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent Were: James Eckert, Member Jacob Smith, Student Member CALL TO ORDER Chairman Don Wilder called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Don Wilder welcomed Glen McNab to the council. REPORTS Member Peter Young stated that meeting at 5:30 PM was a problem for him and requested an earlier or later time. The members agreed to begin the meetings at 4:30 PM until further notice. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Peter Young, to Approve the Minutes of October 10, 2007. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JERRY CALLIS to demolish the existing single-family dwelling and construct a new, smaller single-family dwelling with attendant sanitary system. Located: 2350 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-19.3 Inspected by: Don Wilder, Doug Hardy, James Eckert The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a line of staked hay bales is in place during the demolition and construction activities, drywells and gutters are installed to contain the roof run-off, and the installation of a 30' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried MARY PANKIEWICZ to demolish the existing single-family dwelling, abandon the existing sanitary system and well, demolish the existing garage, remove portions of existing driveway and to construct a new single-family dwelling with gutters leading to drywells, sanitary system, and new water service. Located: Peninsula Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#10-11-8.1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. FRANEKER INVESTMENTS, INC. to construct a 15.58'X 16' addition onto an existing garden shed, to construct approx. 30' of retaining walls and a stone (pervious) parking area. Located: Private Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#3-1-3.3 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of PATRICK W. LOHN to demolish and rebuild inkind/inplace, the existing wood frame deck (including footings), and to construct a 12'X 15' wood frame deck extension to the northwest side of said existing deck in order to square off the structure. Located: 2480 Minnehaha Blvd., Southold. SCTM#87-3-57 I 3 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Don Wilder, James Eckert The CAC Supports the application with the Condition non-treated lumber is used. Vote of Council: Ayes: Don Wilder, Chris Kempner, Peter Young Nay: Doug Hardy Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Chris Kempner, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of DARYL MALTER to remove and replace 110' of existing CCA bulkhead, construct 4'X 80' stairs to beach, and install 100' cy. clean sand fill. Located: 4425 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-9-7 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Chris Kempner, Don Wilder, James Eckert, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the following conditions: vinyl sheathing is used on the bulkhead; provisions are made to stabilize the bluff; a 20' non-turf buffer behind the bulkhead; - open-grate decking on the landings of the stairs and support bracings along the bottom of the stairs; and - the elimination of lawn chemicals. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of NOANK AQUACULTURE COOPERATIVE to install aquaculture gear; deploy four (4) additional FLUPSY's on the aquaculture dock for nursery cultivation of shellfish seed, and floating bags and cages off of the aquaculture dock, for the growout of shellfish seed; place cages and racks with trays in the renovated shellfish barn to cultivate shellfish seed and to hold market shellfish for winter harvest; and add two additional land-based upweller tanks 4'X 12' in the shellfish barn. Located: 10273 North Bayview Rd., Southold. SCTM#79-5-20.12 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Don Wilder, James Eckert Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was 4 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit & Coastal Erosion Permit applications of YAN RIEGER to construct a low-profile bulkhead using vinyl sheathing, a 12' X 32' platform and 4'X 18' catwalk. Located: 370 Harbor Rd., Orient. SCTM#27-4-6 Inspected by: James Eckert The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer, the catwalk is constructed using Thru-Flow and 4X4 posts, the deck is limited to 2'X 4', and the bulkhead is low-profile and kept in line with the neighboring bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND PERMITS Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Don Wilder, to TABLE the Amendment application of ANNETTE CAMPBELL to Amend Permit #3961 to include a 5'X 20' floating dock. Located: 1185 Fleetwood Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#137-4-27 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Chris Kempner, Jim Eckert, Don Wilder, Doug Hardy The CAC Tables the application for the following reasons: - the proposal is unclear and requires a detailed plan; - the CAC questions how far out the proposed floating dock is going to be in the water; where will the seasonal dock be stored and how will it be transported; and what size pilings will be used, if any. The CAC recommends that the present catwalk be replaced with open-grate decking because of the observation of dead grass beneath the catwalk. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried The members furthered their discussion with the observation of a possible violation on the neighboring property indicated as 1065 Fleetwood Rd. It appeared that the property owner filled in approx. 100' of wetlands with sand. The members expressed their concern and agreed to send a letter to James King and the Board of Trustees informing them of the situation. Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Chris Kempner, it was 5 RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Amendment application of FRANK & ANTOINETTE NOTARO to Amend Permit #6391 to increase the size of the proposed pool from 16'X 31' with a 56' setback from the top of the bluff to a 20'X 40' in-ground swimming pool with a 52' setback from the top of the bluff. Located: 625 Calves Neck Rd., Southold. SCTM#63-7-30.1 Inspected by: Don Wilder, Doug Hardy, James Eckert The CAC does Not Support the application because there should be no further encroachment to the bluff, no removal of trees larger than 8" DBH, and a 10' non-turf buffer should be installed landward of the bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: Don Wilder, Chris Kempner, Peter Young Recused: Doug Hardy NEW BUSINESS Member Jack McGreevy drafted a letter to the LWRP Coordinating Council concerning the shoaling of Down's Creek. The members of the council made a few changes and agreed to have Jack present the letter to the LWRP Council at their next meeting. In anticipation of meeting to discuss a strategic plan for the CAC, Peter Young prepared an outline that the CAC may wish to consider as viable options, adding value to the process of governance, such as historic cemeteries, lighthouses, review of the role of all other town agencies, review position of student member to the CAC, educational programs, trees, and environmental impacts of traffic congestion. As a result, the members agreed to investigate these areas as follows: Don Wilder-Tree Committee and Student Internship, Chris Kempner & Doug Hardy - Public Trust Doctrine and Andros Patent, Peter Young-Lighthouses and Cemeteries. Member Peter Young offered to invite the President of East End Lighthouses to the next regular meeting of the CAC. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., December 5, 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 7:15 PM. RECEIV;:O "'jd4 9: J,I'I/{ Respectfully submitted by, c;{~ <1rI. ~~ Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council .} ... PI~O?l..."JJ4J Soulhv!d Tt,\n Clerk