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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-03/12/2008 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 5:00 PM RECEIVED 'I-~ /,z , ~j ~b~ Soulhcld Town Clerk MINUTES Wed., March 12,2008 Down's Farm Preserve A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., March 12,2008 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Don Wilder, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Peter Young, Member James Eckert, Member Doug Hardy, Member Glen McNab, Member Jacob Smith, Student Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent Were: Chris Kempner, Member Bob Ghosio, Trustee CALL TO ORDER Chairman Don Wilder called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS REPORTS Member Peter Young provided the other members with an update on the NOAA Presentation. After presenting the idea to the Town Board on March 11th, the Town Board suggested the CAC coordinate with the Board of Trustees. He reported that a meeting has 2 been scheduled with the Trustees on Wed., March 19,2008 at 5:30 PM during their worksession, to present the idea to them. Member Jack McGreevy will represent the CAC at the next Trustee Regular meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by James Eckert, to Approve the Minutes of February 13, 2008. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of PAUL & CHERYL RAGUSA to install an in-ground swimming pool and terrace addition. Located: 1600 Hyatt Rd., Southold. SCTM#50-1-6 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because there should be no additional construction beyond the existing terrace. The property owner should be held responsible for replacing all the trees along the bluff that have recently been removed, and the installation of a 20' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried ROBERT MEYER to reconstruct 138+/-lf. of 5.7' wide fixed wood pile and timber pier including ladders .and four braced tie-off piles waterward of the high tide line. Located: Crescent Ave., Fishers Island. SCTM#6-1-12.1 The CAG did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. WILLIAM GAILLARD to construct a 6'X 20' timber and pile supported pier extension and an 8'X 20' float with associated restraint piles, hinged ramp and one tie-off pile all waterward of the apparent high water line. Located: Bell Hill Ave., Fishers Island. SGTM#9-3-5 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of STIRLING HARBOR SHIPYARD AT GREENPORT INC. to replace in the same location as the existing, 3 approx. 535 linear ft. of deteriorated bulkhead, on "D" dock, on "C" dock and on the "work" dock, and remove/replace 1000 cy. of material behind the replaced bulkhead; replace 4100 sf. of fixed dock with 4300 sf. of floating dock; replace 205 existing pilings in conjunction with the fixed docks with 32 pilings to secure the proposed floating docks. Located: Stirling Harbor, Greenport. SCTM#43-3-2 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application and the suggestion to raise the height of the bulkhead to reduce rapid run-off into harbor, as described (see attached). Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of LLOYD KAPLAN to construct a swimming pool with a surrounding patio and attendant pool equipment, pool drywell and pool fencing. Located: 105 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#50-2-3 Inspected by: Doug Hardy 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 IRA NAGEL to construct a swimming pool, patio and planters. Located: 2200 Broadwaters Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-9-14 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, James Eckert, Jacob Smith The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a drywell is installed to contain the pool backwash, and the bank/bluff is stabilized prior to the continuance of the pool installation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT to maintenance dredge an 80'X 480' channel to - 20' ALW. The resultant spoil (+7,800 cy. of sand and cobble) will be disposed of an island site upland disposal site. Located: Foot of Fox Lane, Fishers Island. The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. 4 Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARY ANN MEARS to remove existing wood steps; construct an attached wood deck and steps onto an existing one-story; one-family dwelling, and install gravel French drain for roof/deck run-off. Located: 1050 Dean Dr., Cutchogue. SCTM#116-5-12 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, James Eckert, Jacob Smith The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters and drywells are installed in place of the proposed French drains. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of CLEAVES POINT POA to resheath sections, totaling up to 32+/- linear ft. maximum, of the landward side of existing bulkhead using vinyl, T&G plank sheathing with filter fabric liner, and backfill with 20+/- cy. of clean sand from an upland source. Located: 345 Osprey Nest Rd., Greenport. SCTM#35-6-30 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however recommends rebuilding the bulkhead a foot deeper than the existing in order to minimize scouring from the boat wakes. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried PIRATE'S COVE MARINA, INC. to reconstruct straddle hoist piers and facilities at the southwesterly corner of the boatyard. Located: Off Peninsula Rd. in Inner Harbor, Fishers Island. SCTM#10-3-22 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. FISHERS ISLAND YACHT CLUB to replace an existing 6'X 95' main float with a 6'X 95' concrete float, construct a 6'X 30' main float extension, install four new 3'X 24' finger floats with associated restraint piles, add a 30 sf. pier extension and three braced fender/tie-off piles to an existing fixed pier, all waterward of the apparent high water line. Located: Central Ave., Fishers Island. SCTM#10-1-9 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. 5 HAY HARBOR CLUB to reconstruct and relocate two 16' X 16' floats with new restraint pilings, and one 14'X 16' float, install one new 14'X 16' float and new 10'X 42' float with associated restraint pilings. Reconstruct 400 If. of fixed wood pile and timber access walkway and pier of variable width, conduct maintenance dredging, 25 cy. of sand from the diving area for upland disposal at the beach, on site. Add new restraint pilings to an existing float waterward of the apparent high water line. Located: Fox Ave., Fishers Island. SCTM#9-3-1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit & Coastal Erosion Permit applications of EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FUND (Santorini Beachcomber Motel) to replace the asphalt shingles on all three buildings (two motel buildings and the restaurant). Renovate all three buildings (outside and inside) to modernize the complex. Located: 3800 Duck Pond Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#83-2-1,2&17.2 Inspected by: James Eckert, Jack McGreevy, Jacob Smith The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters and drywells are installed to contain the roof run-off. 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 MICHAEL & HEATHER GILL to construct a second-story addition; one-story garage addition; re-construct existing deck; abandon existing cesspools and install new conforming septic system. Located: 1325 Lupton's Point Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#115-11-9 Inspected by: James Eckert, Jack McGreevy, Jacob Smith The CAC Supports the application with the Condition drywells and gutters are installed to contain the roof run-off, the line of staked hay bales is continued along the front of the dwelling, a 10' non-turf buffer is installed landward of the wetland boundary, and no trees with an 8" DBH or larger are removed. 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 LEWIS TOPPER to demolish the existing 31'X49' frame house located 15' north of the existing bulkhead and construct a new 15'X 60' two-story dwelling 40' north of the bulkhead; relocate and renovate the 6 18'X 37' accessory structure presently location 126' north of the bulkhead to 154' north of the bulkhead; abandon the existing septic system and install a new sanitary system 125' from the bulkhead and 125' from AHW; install drywells for containment of stormwater run- off, and create a 10' non-turf buffer. Located: 3605 Camp Mineola Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#123-6-13 Inspected by: James Eckert, Jack McGreevy, Jacob Smith The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the Evergreens are saved, a 10' non-turf buffer is installed landward of the wetland boundary, a staked row of hay bales and silt fencing is installed prior to construction activities, and gutters and drywells are installed to contain the roof run-off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried GEORGE & MARIA Y A TRAKIS to demolish remains of two (2) old structures; restore approx. 100 sf. of disturbed area by demolition with approved species and methods; construct a 40'X 45' irregular two-story frame dwelling with full basement, in-ground pool, decking, fence to code, detached two-car garage, pervious driveway, private well and on- site sewage disposal system. Located: 18805 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-14 WITHDRAWN ANN G. DEARBORN to connect the two existing dwellings on the property and expand landward of the existing dwellings. Located: Private Rd. off East End Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#4-3-1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. LINDA BORDEN to construct 4' wide stairs with a 4'X 4' landing, 20 If. of 4' wide wood pile and timber pier and two 5' wide stairs from pier to beach and low step along side of pier. Located: Equestrian Ave., Fishers Island. SCTM#9-9-27.4 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND PERMITS Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SPIRO GEROULANOS to Amend Permit #684 to remove the existing dock, replace catwalk, dock, and floating dock in same location; float to be landward so as to be above high water depth at float. . 7 Located: 2130 Broadwaters Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-9-13 Inspected by: James Eckert, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer, non-treated pilings, and a grated catwalk. Docks should not inhibit the lateral access in accordance with the Public Trust Doctrine. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., April 9, 2008 at 6:00 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted by, cr au~ v1 'ff). ~~, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED rrra I 01 ~ ;;s- I'IIl APR 1 0 ~8 '" arl'4ilCl~ Souln"ld Town Clerlt