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Home My WebLink About1000-94.-1-14 L WRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS OCT 2 4 2006 I. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of South old agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. ( .J -'\. ) I L )1 ~ ' 2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of South old Town). 3. If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes", then the proposed action may affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, if necessary, modified prior to making a determination that it is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the L WRP policy standards and conditions. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the L WRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the L WRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of South old's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION: BIuffRemediation SCTM#1000-94-1-14 The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board_PlanningDept._BuildingDept._Boardof ~~~.~. "........ response): :' 0 lIE ~ lE ~ WilE .~ (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital OCT 2 7 2006 , , 1" , Southo!d Town Planni 8o:nd ~,l i.< ?';; .:J.f '. ,'~~ _L I.bT1'f~ ' ~~'- ~'!jt;'1'~' -------~ . -~ . ,.--.-.......... "'. construction, planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) (b) Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: In accordance with US Dept. Of Agriculture report and inspection (attached) continue bluff remediation with following action: I. Top of vertical Section of Bluff cut back to natural angle of repose 2. Trees overhanging bluff cut back to ground level 3. Plant buffer between lawn area and edge of bluff (continue existing vegetation) 4. Complete terracing, back fill and plant as recommended- beach grass, rosa rugosa and bayberry (from recommended plant list) 5. Continue terracing in strategic locations based on site conditions- wood, as previously constructed, or plastic sheet pilings 6. Work to be performed by bluff specialist (Tim Coffee- continue work) Location of action: 3055 Soundview Avenue, Mattituck NY 11952 Site acreage: 4.8 acres Present land use: developed with residence Present zoning classification: R-80 2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Name of applicant: Ronald Stritzler (b) Mailing address: P.O.Box 1531 Mattituck NY 11952 (c) Telephone number: Area Code (631 ) 298-5429 (d) Application number, if any: Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes No X If yes, which state or federal agency: DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes diverse effects of development. See L WRP Section III - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. XYes No Not Applicable Bluff Restoration with appropriate techniques Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of South old. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria XYes No Not Applicable Preservation of existing property Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of South old. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria XYes No Not Applicable Protection of B1uff- scenic resource with appropriate terracing and vegetation recommended at this location Attach additional sheets if necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss oflife, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See L WRP Section III - Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria XYes No Not Applicable Attempt to prevent existing erosion- redirect water runoff, appropriate wood structures with back fill and planting. Continue remediation which has been ongoing for last 15 years. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See L WRP Section III - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria Yes No XNot Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See L WRP Section III - Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. XYes No Not Applicable Bluff Remediation intended to protect and restore bluff- previous work has stabalized bluff, continuation of remediation Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See L WRP Section III - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. See Section III - Policies Pages; 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. Yes No x.~ot Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See L WRP Section III - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. Yes No XNot Applicable PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of South old. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. XYes No Not Applicable Preservation of Bluff protects and preserves access to recreational use of Long Island Sound Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See L WRP Section III - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. Yes No XNot Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy II. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See L WRP Section III - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. XYes No Not Applicable Native vegetation and habitat restored and preserved. Terracing with plantings restores natural vegetation Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See L WRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. Yes No XNotApplicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See L WRP Section III - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. Yes No XNot Applicable </div> UNITEb STATES DEPT OF AGRICULTURE O NRCSNatural Resources \.~I Conservation ~ Service 423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 110 Riverhead, New York 11901 Telephone: (631) 727-2315 FAX: (631) 727-3160 Email: brian.zimmermanl1iJnv.usda.aov Ronald Stritzler P.O. Box 1531 ~attrtuck,~ 11952 Dear Mr. Stritzler; A site visit was performed on the property located at 3055 Soundview A ve. ~attituck. The property has a large bluff that has some erosion problems. The reason for the site visit was that the Town of South old has stopped the construction of a terrace on the bluff and a recommendation was requested. I was told that the bluff face has been continually planted since the house was purchased in 1972. The house has gutters and downspouts that lead into drywells. The lawn slopes away from the house but the runoff doesn't appear to overtop the bluff. The land slopes to the west into an area covered by woods and may outlet on the west side of the bluff, further investigation is needed. Along the edge of the bluff a few trees, some dead, are standing. From the top of the bluff you can see the existing terraces. The grassed walkway on the bluff face leading to the shore is switch backed and is in stable condrtion. The grassed path leads to a stairway leading to the beach is not secured onto the bluff but rt has vegetation growing through rt and rt is stable. The toe of the slope has a newer bulkhead wrth well established beachgrass on top. The majorrty of the bluff has a good vegetative cover of beach grass, bayberry and weeds. On the lower west side of the bluff a good stand of phragrnites is thriving. Phragrnites is indicative of fresh water seeps. Up slope of the phragmites is one of two critical areas. The top of the western edge adjacent to the neighbor's property is totally denuded of vegetation. The slope is steep at the top but the angle gradually levels off. The neighbor's side is steeper and needs immediate attention. The other critical eroded area is on the bluff directly south of the back of the house. The house is set back from the top edge of the bluff and is not in immediate danger. The following recommendations should be followed for the remediation of the bluff erosion. The top vertical sections should be cut back to a more natural angle of repose. Any trees overhanging the bluff edge should be cut back to ground level. A buffer should be planted between the lawn and the bluff edge. The bluff can be planted with the same plants that you have been using. In addition a warm season grass mixture can be added before planting the beachgrass to add diversity to the bluff. Warm season grass should be broadcast before the installation of the beachgrass to give good soil to seed contact. I have enclosed, "Stabilization of Eroding Bluffs", which includes a recommended seed mixture. To add extra stabilrty to the bluff face before planting biodegradable erosion control matting can be installed. This is a straw and fiber matte that can be stapled into the ground. After rt is stapled into the soil the grasses and other material can be planted through the matte. The matte keeps the wind and water from directly impacting the bluff. Six or seven years ago terraces began to be installed at strategic locations on the bluff face. The terraces have been installed by a landscape company. After the strnctures are in place they are backfilled with UNITED STATES DEPT OF AGRICULTURE sand and then planted with 'Cape' American Beachgrass, Rugosa Rose, and Bayberry. The existing terraces are holding the soil and are doing very well. The vegetation is growing well above and below the wall. The problem with terraces is that the wood used to construct them rots away leaving the soil and trees unprotected The weight of the soil and the vegetation can slip down the bluff causing more erosion. The existing terraces on the subject property should be maintained and the integrity of the wood checked on a regular basis. The terrace under construction is nearly complete. Any attempt to remove it will do more harm then good It would be advisable to complete this terrace, plant it, inspect it and maintain it. If future terraces are allowed they should be constructed out of a non rotting material such as plastic sheet pilings and follow a recommended plan developed by a bluff specialist. 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