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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-50.-2-13PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS JERILYN B. WOODHOUSE Chair KENNETH L. EDWARDS MARTIN H. SIDOR GEORGE D. SOLOMON JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 James King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, Principal Planner LWRP Coordinator Date: February 7, 2007 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit for EVE MACSWEENEY & LORI FEILEN SCTM#1000-50-2-13 EVE MACSWEENEY & LORI FEILEN requests a Wetland Permit & Coastal Erosion Permit to replace and install new hardwood floor boards, stair treads and railings to first and second floor decks. Located: 1250 Sotmdview Ave., Southold. SCTM#50-2-13 The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendation that the proposed action is CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP. Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. Town of Southo[d LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS All applicants for permils* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions thai are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Reviexv Law. This assessmenl is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Soulhold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and oHter ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. Before ansxvering 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 thc Town of Southoid Local Walerfront Revitalization Progrmn. _A_ proposed action wilt be evaluated as to its sim~illcan~ beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Tow.~b If any question in Seclion C on lifts form is answered "3'es" or "no", then the proposed aclion will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus~ each answer must be explained in detail~ listing both supporling and non supporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# 50 2 13 PROJECT NAIME Eve PiacSweeney and Lori Feilen A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the To~vn of Soulhold's website (southoldlovm.northforknet), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department all local libraries and the To,.w~ C erk s office. ] ' The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): TownBoard [~ PlanningBoard~ Building Dept. [~ BoardofTrustees CategoD, of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate response): (a) (b) Action underlaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital construction, planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) Finmacial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Pemait. approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: See attached narrative I-ocationofaclion: 1250 Soundview Avenue, Southold, New York Sileacreage:_ 70,459 square feet or 1.617 acres Present land use: Residential Single Family Waterfront Presen! zoning classification: Residential Single Family Waterfront If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Towu of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Name ofapplic~t: lb) IVlailing address: (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( ) (d) Application number, if any:. Will the action be directly' undertaken, require fimding, or approval by a state or federa agency? Yes ~ No~ If yes, which state or federa agency? C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require lha! the form be relurned for complefion. DEVELOPED COAST POLICY SEE SUm,:nULE '"B" ANNEXED HERETO FOR RESPONSES Policy 1. Fostera pattern ofdevelopment in the Town ofSoulbold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastruclure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section I11 - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation crileria. [~Yes ~ No [~ Not Applicable Anach addilional sheets if necessary Policy' 2. Prolecl and preserve hisloric and archaeological resources of the Town of Soulbold. See LWRP Section Ill - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evalualion crileria [] Yes [~ No[] Not Applicable A~'lach additional sheets if necessaO, Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section Ill - Policies Pages 6 Il:rough 7 for evaluation crileria Yes ~] No [~ Not Applicable Auach additional sheets if ncccssag NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. I~'linimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section II1 - Policies Pages 8 lhrough 16 for evaluation crileria [] Yes [~ No [~ {Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protecl and improve water quailD, and supply in the Town of Suuthold. See LXVRP Seclion III - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria ~} Yes ~ No []Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 6. Prolecl and restore lhe qualily and funclion of Ihe Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Ilabilals and',vellands. See LWRP Section II1- Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation crileria. Yes No Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Seclion III - Policies Pages 32 Ihrough 34 for evaluation crileria. Yes ~] No[~ No! Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy' 8. 1Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous subslancesandwasles. See LWRP Section Ill - Policies; Pages 34 througb 38 for evalualion criteria. [] Yes [~ No ~ Not Applicable PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of thc Town ofSouthold. SeeLWRPSectionlll_Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation crilcria. [~ Yes(~ NoF~ Not Applicable ,-\llach additional sheels 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~.VRPSeclionlll_Policies; Pages 47Ihrough 56 for evaluation crileria. [~ Yes ~ No []~] Not Applicab,e Attach addJlionaJ sheets if necessary Polic) 11. Promote sust:tinable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, Ihe Peconic Estuap,., and Tosvn svalers. Sec LWRP Section Ill - F'olicies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. ~-~ Yes [] No [~] Not Apl)licablc Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town ofSouthold. See LWRPSection Ill- Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [~] No[~ Not Applicable Atlach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promole appropriale use and dcvelopmen~ of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. [~ Yes ~ No [] Not Applicable PI~EF'ARED BY Kathryn DaZZl TFFLEAgent/Attorney DATE NARRATIVE Replace and install new hardwood floor boards, stair treads and railings to first and second floor decks, per the attached construction detail prepared by R. Barratt, P.E., dated October 25, 2006, submitted herewith. SCHEDULE "B" 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 infrastructures, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. Yes. Project is for replacement and installation of new hardwood floor boards, stair treads and railings to first and second floor decks. The project will not in any way change the character of the neighborhood or affect any historic or cultural center. The project will have no impact on the economic base of the community. Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. Yes. There are no known historic or archeological conditions on the subject site. Project is for the replacement and installation of new hardwood floor boards, stair treads and railings to first and second floor decks and in no way will affect any historic or significant archeological sites in close proximity to the subject premises. Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. Yes. Project is for the replacement and installation of new hardwood floor boards, stair treads and railings to first and second floor decks. There is no construction proposed outside of the existing footprint of the subject dwelling. There will be no excavation of any materials from the land. Applicant satisfactorily obtained Board of Trustees approval for the re-vegetation of the bluff at the subject premises pursuant to Permit Number 6472 which passed inspection on January 4, 2007, thereby improving the quality of scenic vegetation, while preserving the existing vegetation, which will contribute to the scenic quality of the landscape. There will be no clearing of any existing Vegetation at the site. Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. Yes. There will be no hard erosion control structures constructed at the premises. Applicant satisfactorily obtained Board of Trustees approval for the re-vegetation of bluff at the subject premises pursuant to Permit Number 6472, which passed inspection on January 4, 2007, thereby increasing the protective quality of the existing natural features of the bluff. Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. Yes. Project will maintain existing vegetation, thereby providing soil stabilization. Location of first and second floor decks remain within the original footprint, thereby maintaining natural surface water flow characteristics presently at the site. Water quality will be protected from any adverse impacts inasmuch as no excavation is contemplated and there will be no fill placed at the site. All materials will remain on site. Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. Yes. There is no proposed excavation at the site or the introduction of fill. Project is for the replacement and installation of new hardwood floor boards, stair treads and railings to the first and second floor decks. All existing fill to remain on site in present location. Existing vegetation to remain and there will be no disturbance to existing vegetation. There will be no adverse impacts on existing natural habitats on the site or destruction of existing wildlife. There will be no anticipated subsurface water flow change at the site, thereby avoiding any adverse effects a change of water flow may have on existing wildlife habitats. Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. Yes. The proposed construction will not in anyway generate air pollution at the subject site. There will be no sources of air pollution introduced at the site. No vehicles or equipment will be used during the construction phase, which will generate air pollution. No outdoor contaminants will be produced as a result of the construction. Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. Yes. No sources of contamination will be introduced during the construction phase, thereby protecting the coastal resources. No hazardous waste or landfill will be placed at the site. Any solid waste generated as a result of the construction will be removed from the site. Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. Yes. Physical blockage due to proposed construction of existing visual access will be limited and visual access will be protected from the Long Island Sound. Construction design will not have an impact on obstruction of public views since construction is for the replacement and installation of new hardwood floor boards, stair treads and railings to first and ~econd floor decks. Public access can be gained at Lighthouse Road, approximately 1,220 feet westerly of subject premises. Visual access will be protected at the shoreline from the water, whereby no land clearing is proposed and existing vegetation will be protected. Construction will not impair public access along Long Island Sound or along shoreline. There will be no adverse effect on the natural environment. Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. Yes. No additional uses are proposed other than existing use of a residential single- family dwelling. No water-enhanced uses are proposed. Construction will not have an adverse impact on community character, nor interfere with the transportation network of surrounding land and water resources. Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. Yes. Proposed construction will have no impact on marine habitats or populations. There will be no impact on the existing commercial fishing infrastructure. Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. Not applicable. Property is zoned residential single-family waterfront zoning. No proposed change of use for subject premises. Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. Yes. Project will not result in any energy usage, thereby promoting conservation of energy. No storage of fuel is proposed at the site, nor mining of minerals. Entry steps to first floor deck ,~. ,~l~i~~~ :-- := __ V,ew^ Existing two Story deck Fbst and second flmr d~ks hsmll new ~ 6~ x 1~ floor bo~ds, s~ ~ds ~d 6~ x 2in ~veled mil~ Steps ~m t~m fl~r deck to W~a~ Fo~ steps r~uc~g to 2~eps to a~o~a~ ~ade 7hfisersfo~ushg6 hx lhkiekplates ~ ~ ~ ~ ~' S~gen, 12 in x 2~ on 4fl centen, cut DWGNO `OZ~Ob~ 0 ~ McSweeney pmpe. SC~, 1~-050~2.013 .% DESCRIBED PROPERTY SOUTHOLD, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD S~.urv u r:x~,' C',', ~' SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.