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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-02/11/2009Donald Wilder, Chairman Laurcn 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 Wed., February 11,2009 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVr:D ~-~,' MAR 1 2 2009 A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., February 11,2009 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Absent Were: Don Wilder, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Peter Young, Member Doug Hardy, Member James Eckert, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Dave Bergen, Trustee Anne Trimble, Member Scott Worth, Student Member CALL TO ORDER Chairman Don Wilder called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Don Wilder informed the other members of the council that the application submitted on behalf of Paolo Blower to construct a catwalk was denied by the Board of Trustees at their last meeting held on January 21,2009, by a vote of 3-2. Member Peter Young presented a memo he drafted regarding Plum Island Adaptive Re- Use. He suggested the council members consider a resolution to forward the memo to the Town Board. Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to forward the memorandum entitled Plum Island Adaptive Re-Use to the Southold Town Board for their consideration. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, to Approve the Minutes of January 14, 2009. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAl EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Peter Young, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of WILLIAM HAMILTON to re- design the swimming pool, extend the existing deck and construct a wall to support the structures. Located: 2674 Grandview Dr., Orient. SCTM#14-2-3.6 Inspected by: James Eckert, Peter Young, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the patio is pervious and a drywell is installed to contain the pool backwash. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of PETER SCHEMBRI to construct an 18'X 18' addition onto the seaward side of the existing dwelling, and SUPPORT the application to repair the existing wood steps and deck inkind/inplace, and to install a flagpole. Located: 1425 Soundview Rd., Orient. SCTM#15-3-16 Inspected by: James Eckert, Peter Young, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application to construct a seaward extension to the existing dwelling, however would Support an application to construct a second-story addition to the dwelling. The CAC recommends the installation of a 20' non-turf buffer, a drainage plan in accordance with Chapter 236, non-treated lumber on the stairs, and erosion control devices on the bottom of the supports of the stairs. Vote of Council: Ayes: James Eckert, Peter Young, Don Wilder Motion Carried Nay: Doug Hardy Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of DIANA DELUCIA to construct a 38'X 8' and 42'X 10.3' attached wood deck to the existing dwelling, and replace the steps. Located: 4573 Wickham Ave., Mattituck. sC'rM#107-4-5 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Don Wilder The CAC does Not Support the application because of the close proximity to the wetlands. Any structure seaward of the dwelling should be constructed with non-treated lumber, drywells installed in accordance with Chapter 236, no-turf, and no tree removal. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOSEPH & RITA DENICOLO to renovate the most seaward 20'X 19.7' portion of the existing one-story dwelling to remain (including roof restructuring and installation of new windows and doors); replace portion of existing one-story dwelling (in-place) with two-story dwelling constructed over existing foundation; construct two-story addition, approx. 14 sq. ft. of which will be located within Ch. 275 jurisdiction; and construct a deck addition on the easterly side of the dwelling. Located: 3475 Wells Ave., Southold. SCTM#70-4-6 Inspected by: Peter Young, James Eckert, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the condition of a 20' non-turf buffer and gutters and drywells are installed to contain the run-off from all existing and proposed structures. 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 GERALD DICUNZOLO to remove 76' of existing bulkhead and construct new bulkhead in-place. Provide 10' wide non-turf buffer landward of bulkhead. Install two 12" X 30' long mooring pilings on north side of existing floating dock. 4 Located: 1935 Westview Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#107-7-5 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Don Wilder The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the roof drains running through the bulkhead are removed and a drainage plan is submitted, and no treated lumber is used. The CAC questions whether the additional pilings would interfere with the dock on the adjacent property. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of GARDINER'S BAY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION to maintenance dredge 1,000 cy. of sand from main channel to -4' below mean Iow water and use spoil as beach nourishment. Located: Gardiner's Bay Estates channel/boat basin, Spring Pond. SCTM#37-4-17 Inspected by: Peter Young, James Eckert, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Don Wilder, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of KEVIN & ALEXANDRA O'MARA to construct +/-226 If. of a double row of quarrystone on a hardcore stone foundation; backfill and re-vegetate eroded bluff face with native vegetation and reconstruct (in-place with open-grate decking) and extend the existing bluff stairs over the proposed stone. Located: 14345 Oregon Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#72-2-2.2 Inspected by: Don Wilder, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the applications with the Condition erosion control devices are installed at the base of the supports of the stairs. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of SOFIA ANTONIADIS & MARIA XEFOS to replace approx. 200' of bulkhead and 30' return on landward side, an 18'X 24' deck and steps to the beach, and place toe armor along the southwestern end of the new bulkhead and return. Located: 12500 Main Rd., East Marion. SCTM#31-14-7 Inspected by: James Eckert, Peter Young, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the applications with the Condition of a 20' non-turf buffer and the tropical hardwoods that are proposed must be certified. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Coastal Erosion Permit application of CLEAVES POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. to re-sheath sections, totaling up to +/-32 If. maximum, of the landward side of the 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: James Eckert, Peter Young, 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 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND PERMITS & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PAUL & ANGELA SALERNO to Amend Permit #6939 to replace the existing 6'X 10' floating dock with a 6'X 20' floating dock, and to replace two pilings at the end of the floating dock. Located: 700 Koke Dr., Southold. SCTM#87-5-6 Inspected by: James Eckert, Peter Young, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition appropriate materials are used. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PETER COSOLA to Amend Permit #5909 to install four 2-pile mooring dolphins at the off shore end of the existing dock. Located: 2880 Minnehaha Blvd., Southold. SCTM#87-3-43 Inspected by: James Eckert, Peter Young, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however recommends an alternate plan of two (2) double dolphins on the same side of the dock. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROBERT SWING to Amend Permit #6978 to include the removal and replacement of the existing floor plates and first-floor joists; raise the existing dwelling by 16" by the addition of two (2) courses of concrete block on the foundation in order to protect the house from flooding and further structural deterioration of the dwelling; construct a second-story loft/storage containing 580 sq.ft, and retain the southern-most wall housing the existing sunroom and existing chimney. Located: 4295 Bayshore Rd., Southold. SCTM#53-6-24 Inspected by: James Eckert, Peter Young, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the dwelling is reconstructed on pilings because of potential flooding in the area. Vote of Council: Ayes: Doug Hardy, Peter Young, Jack McGreevy, Don Wilder Nay: James Eckert Note: Member James Eckert Supports the application as submitted. Member Peter Young will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., February 18, 2009. The next regular meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., March 11, 2009 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council MAR 7 2 2009