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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-12/05/2007 Donald Wilder, Chairman 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 Southold MINUTES RECEIVi:D </-~ I: :is j?/.<. JAN 2 2 2008 P~Cl2f-'I', Sou!hold Tc-:m Clerk Wed., December 5,2007 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., December 5, 2007 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Jack McGreevy, Acting-Chairman Peter Young, Member Chris Kempner, Member Doug Hardy, Member Glen McNab, Member James Eckert, Member Jacob Smith, Student Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent Were: Don Wilder, Chairman CALL TO ORDER Acting-Chairman Jack McGreevy called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Don Wilder was unable to attend the meeting because of Jury Duty. Acting-Chairman Jack McGreevy suggested the CAC send a memo to the Town Board requesting permission for the council members to receive proper training with regards to the LWRP, and other Town Codes. Jack also suggested the memo that he drafted last month regarding the shoaling of Down's Creek, be forwarded to the Town Board, and a memo be sent requesting re-imbursement of mileage to and from all committee meetings. 2 He further suggested a memo be sent to the Town Board offering the services of the CAC to participate in other groups such as the Peconic Land Trust, and possibility act as a liason. Jack volunteered to draft the memos for comments at the next meeting. REPORTS Member Peter Young will invite Merlon Wiggins to the meeting next month to discuss lighthouses. The members agreed that deciding who was going to attend the monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees would be addressed at the beginning of the meeting, so that person can take detailed notes in preparation for the meeting. Member James Eckert and Student Member Jacob Smith volunteered to attend the next Trustee meeting on Wed., December 12,2007. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Peter Young, to Approve the Minutes of November 7,2007. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Chris Kempner, it RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROBERT & DIANNE CASTALDI to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new dwelling and new sanitary system. Located: 8525 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-4-12 Inspected by: Chris Kempner, Jacob Smith, Jack McGreevy The proposed project wasn't staked, however, the CAC Supports the application with the Condition the dwelling is moved to at least 100' from the wetland boundary, a 20' non-turf buffer is installed, the driveway remains pervious, and every effort is made to save the trees measuring 8" DBH and larger. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Chris Kempner, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of BIRCH HILLS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. to repair the existing beach stairs, deck, and safety fence along the top of the bluff. Located: 355 Glen Court, Cutchogue. SCTM#83-1-4 Inspected by: Chris Kempner, Jack McGreevy 3 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition best engineering practices are used at the base of the stairs for erosion control because of the steep bluff, a 5' non-turf buffer is installed along the top of the bluff, and non-treated lumber is used, as per the Wetland Code. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Glen McNab, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of LAURIE MANDELBAUM to construct a first-floor addition to the existing dwelling, new flush patio areas and a new partial second-floor, new sanitary system, and a new detached garage. Located: 1690 North Bayview Rd., Southold. SCTM#70-12-37 Inspected by: Don Wilder, Glen McNab The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters and drywells are installed to contain the run-off from the dwelling and the patio areas are pitched into the drywells, and a 20' non-turf buffer is installed landward of the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOAN SHANNON to remove the existing roof and expand second floor within the existing footprint; construct a new covered porch on the landward side of the existing dwelling; and install drywells to contain a 2" rainfall for the proposed dwelling and existing detached garage. Located: 7080 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#126-11-7 Inspected by: Peter Young, Chris Kempner, Jacob Smith Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Glen McNab, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of DANIEL & PASQUALlNA BERKOWITZ to remove the existing above-ground swimming pool and deck, and construct an in-ground swimming pool and patio; construct 12'X 16' screened porch addition partially in-place of existing deck, steps, and walk to be removed, and construct new steps; establish a non-turf buffer; and install a pool drywelllandward of Chapter 275 jurisdiction. Located: 3683 Pine Neck Rd., Southold. SCTM#70-6-23 Inspected by: Glen McNab, Don Wilder 4 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition drywells and gutters are installed to contain the roof run-off and a drywell is installed to contain the pool backwash, a 30' non- turf buffer is installed, and no removal of trees measuring 8" DBH or larger. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of SUSAN & STEVEN BLOOM to construct +/-145 linear ft. of vinyl bulkhead in place of existing timber bulkhead; construct +/-172 linear ft. of timber retaining wall in place of existing timber retaining wall; and backfill with approx. 20 cy. clean sand to be trucked in from an upland source. Located: 7800 Peconic Bay Blvd. Mattituck. SCTM#126-11-15 Inspected by: Peter Young, Jacob Smith, Chris Kempner Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of LINDA & MICHAEL GAMBARDELLA to install a 16'X 36' in-ground swimming pool and masonry pool patio; install a pool-enclosing fence; and establish a variable width (21 '-28') non-turf buffer to be planted with native vegetation between the existing bulkhead and 14' elevation contour; construct a two-story addition to the existing two-story, one-family dwelling; install a hot- tub; replace the roof on the existing garage; and install a drainage system of drywells and upgrade sanitary system. Located: 9480 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-6-7 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Chris Kempner, Jacob Smith The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a non-turf buffer, the run-off from the patio is retained on the property along the s/e corner, and notes the possibility of the cesspool being located within 100' of the wetland boundary. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Glen McNab, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of KEVIN GALLAGHER to construct two (2) stone revetments at the subject parcel to curb areas of substantial erosion. Both revetments will consist of cap stone and toe stone in the 50-100 lb. range and will be backfilled with clean upland sand and vegetated with Cape American Beachgrass. Located: 40 Beechwood Lane, Southold. SCTM#70-10-62.1 Inspected by: Glen McNab, Don Wilder 5 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the work is conducted within the general shoreline and there is no further encroachment into the water. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Chris Kempner, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JAMES WILLIAMS to construct a new bulkhead 102'+/- with vinyl sheathing in a location landward of the existing bulkhead and as close as is practical to the existing bulkhead; construct new return 15'+/- with vinyl sheathing at east end of new bulkhead in the same location as the existing return. Excavate area behind existing bulkhead as necessary to place new piles, sheathing, and anchoring components. Place an estimated 20 cy. of clean soil/sand behind new bulkhead and new return to replace material previously lost to wash-out. Located: 850 Lupton Point Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#115-11-16 Inspected by: Chris Kempner, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a 15' non-turf buffer is installed landward of the bulkhead and the public access is maintained. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of GREGORY DADOURIAN to construct a single-family dwelling with covered porch and garage, install an in-ground swimming pool and sanitary system. Located: 695 Petty's Dr., Orient. SCTM#14-2-23 Inspected by: James Eckert, Doug Hardy The project was not staked, however, the CAC Supports the application. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit & Coastal Erosion Permit applications of LISA GILLOOLY to construct a bulkhead along 103' of shoreline using vinyl sheathing, a 12'X 24' platform and 4'X 10' catwalk. Located: 450 Harbor Rd., Orient. SCTM#27-4-7 Inspected by: James Eckert, Doug Hardy 5 December 2007 Comments on Lisa Gillooly Application for Bulkhead Construction. This is a high energy shoreline evident by a steep beach profile and the sediment is composed of coarse gravel. Active sediment transport is evident, driven south by north-west winter winds. To the north of the Gillooly property are a series of groins, revetments and bulkheads installed by private property owners who cheerfully have passed their erosion problem to their southerly neighbor. This entire shoreline is starved for sediment because of this hardened shoreline to the north which has captured sand available for transport. The Gillooly property is last in line and is now enjoying accelerated erosion of their beach bank face. All these properties will be vulnerable to storm surges. Of more serious concern is the erosion of the undeveloped and unprotected shoreline immediately south consisting of the end of King St, a parking lot, and a long stretch of a berm fronting tidal wetlands. The asphalted end of King St and that of the parking lot is currently under erosion with asphalt on the beach and evidence of erosion continues south. Storm surges are apt to break thru the protective berm flooding not only the wetlands but overtopping King St and possibly flowing into Harbor Rd. This shore to the south will undergo accelerated erosion and environmental damage in the near future The Trustees should seek professional counsel for long range management of this area. 6 The project was not staked, however, the CAC reluctantly Supports the application (see attached letter). Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Chris Kempner, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MURRAY GAYLORD to construct a second-story addition to the existing single-family dwelling, containing 2,290 sq.ft.. Located: 765 Beachwood Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#116-4-20.1 Inspected by: Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters and drywells are installed to contain the roof run-off, a line of staked hay bales is in place during construction activities, and a 15' non-turf buffer is installed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of DENNIS HICKEY to remove existing non-native species, build terraces above the 10' elevation and pitch grade landward from water. Install drywells upland to capture downspouts and surface waters from terracing. Replant entire area affected by terracing with native grasses and shrubs 18-36" on center depending on species. Install gravel and stones throughout plantings for maintenance of planting areas. Located: 175 Clearwater Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#118-5-2.2 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Chris Kempner The CAC Supports the application with the Condition there is no removal of trees along the s/e corner of the property. The CAC obseNed a floating device stored on the wetlands and questions the legality of the existing fence. The CAC and also questions whether the shed is on private or public property. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND PERMITS Moved by Glen McNab, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Amendment application of EDWARD FERGUS to Amend Permit #6302 to revise the footprint and location of the proposed dwelling, which , 7 dwelling will be located 80' from the situate wetland boundary; reconfigure the proposed sanitary system; and relocate the proposed shed 82' from the wetland boundary. Located: 1854 North Bayview Rd., Southold. SCTM#70-12-39.3 Inspected by: Glen McNab, Don Wilder The CAC does Not Support the application because the shed appears to be too close to the wetland boundary, as defined by Code, and there should be no increase in the size of the proposed dwelling. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to PROVIDE NO RECOMMENDATION to the application of SHIRLEY KRAM to Amencj Resolution dated March 22, 2006 to reconfigure the proposed docking facility. . Located: 1275 West Cedar Point Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-1-2 Inspected by: Glen McNab, Don Wilder Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Chris Kempner, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Amendment application of ANDREA PARKS to Amend Permit #6555 to move the proposed in-ground swimming pool 6' closer to the top of the bluff. Located: 3995 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-9-5.1 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Chris Kempner The CAC does Not Support the application because the proposed pool location is too close to the top of the bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Glen McNab, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Amendment application of JOANN WALKER to Amend Permit #6470 to construct a two-story addition on the seaward side of the existing dwelling, a two-story addition along the east side of the existing dwelling, and to reduce the size of the proposed in-ground swimming pool and patios. Located: 290 Town Harbor Terrace, Southold. SCTM#66-1-33 Inspected by: Don Wilder, Glen McNab , \ 8 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition drywells and gutters are installed to contain the roof run-off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried The next regular meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., January 16, 2008 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. Very truly yours, qctuv.') 'm- 4-fe~ Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council - RECE\Vi:O "" r j',S' PM.. J~,N 2 2 2008 ~Or;.;lj", SOl~(jld T(;~IR Clerk