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Home My WebLink About1000-31.-18-6 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MEMORANDUM To: James King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, Principal Planner LWRP Coordinator Date: March 12, 2007 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit for GEORGE KOCH SCTM#1000-31 - 18-6 GEORGE KOCH requests a Wetland Permit to remove 40' of existing south railing and 33' of existing east railing; remove 40' of south bulkhead face pilings and 33' of east bulkhead face pilings; construct 40' of new south bulkhead and 33' of new east bulkhead immediately in front of existing bulkheads; fill void between new and existing sheathing with clean trucked-in sand (approx. 8 cy.); re-install existing railings on new bulkhead and repair as required. Install new wood decking to match existing as required. Located: 270 Rabbit Lane, East Marion. SCTM#31- 18-6 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 Southold INSTRUCTIONS LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shau comp e-'b-l'~'Te this CCAF for proposed actions that are subjegt to ~e Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency m making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. 2 Before answering the questions in Section 4, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each po!icy contained in the Town of Southold kocal Waterfi-ont Revitalization Program. A proposed action will' be evaluated as to its signific~t beneficial and adverse &ffects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold To;~m). 3. If' any question in Section C on this 'form is answered "yes", then the proposed action may affect the achievement of the LW:RP ~olicy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review lax~ 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 LWRP poIicx standards and conditions. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LW-RP polici standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy o(the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town ofSouthold's webs~le (southoldto'wn.northfork.'net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libralq'es and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# ~1 - The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): TownBoard ~] Planning Dept. [--] BuildhigDept. [-'q BoardofTrustees Category of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital construction, planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) (b) Financial assistance (e.g. gran( loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: Location of action:' 0.970 "~14- ~n~. Site acreage:. If an apphcation for the proposed action has been liled with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Nameofapplicant: (~°21rq¢ (b) Mailing address: (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( ) (d) Application number, if any: /qY Will the action be directly Undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes ~ No [~ If yes, which state or federal agency?/qY~lSl~l 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 bfa coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Page'2 for evaluation criteria. ~Yes [] No [-'-] Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ~-] Yes [~ No/[5~_ Not Applicable At. ch additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria [-~ Yes [--] No ~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 8 through 16for evaluation criteria ~ Yes ~-~ No [~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III -Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria [--] Yes ~-] No ~Not 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 LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes ~ No [-] Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies [] Yes ~ No~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No .~ Not Applicable ,'% a,%ch,O . 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 Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 38 .through 46 for evaluation criteria. . Yes [-~ No [-~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-de~oendent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes ~-] No ~ Not Applicable .~ ,. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary' and Town waters. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes ~] No ~ Not Applicable At~ach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [--] No ~ Not Applicable . ee a-lll-acl ed Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. [~ Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable a44a ed Created on 5/25/05 11:20 AM · 'Date:~ T~ Proposal: 3anuary 26, 2007 Southold Town Trustees and Mark Terry Remove 40' of existing south railing and 33' of existing east railing. Remove 40' of south bulkhead face pilings and 33' of east bulkhead face pilings. Construct 40' of new south bulkhead and 33' of new east bulkhead immediately in front of existing bulkheads. Fit~ void between new and existing sheathing with. clean trucked in sand (approximately 8 cubic yards), Re-ins-~ll existing railings on new bulkhead, repair as required, Install new wood decking to match existing as required. DEVELOPED COAST POLZC/ES Policy I 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 ora coastal ioc~-~inn, and minimizes ~ effects of d~.~lopmer~ The existing bulkhead on this property is beginning to fail, The owner is making an effort to maintain his property so that the integrity of this structure is maintained for safety purposes. There is no increase in development in this residential area and our proposal will not adversely effect the character or community of Southoid Town. Policy 2 Preserve historic resources of the Tow~ of Southold. This property has no significant historic resources. Policy 3 Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southoid. The bulkhead at this location is existing. The present condition of this bulkhead is becoming unstable threatening the integrity of the upland property. A new bulkhead is just an attempt of the upland property owner to maintain his property. There is an existing bulkhead so the visual quality and scenic resources will remain the same. NATURAL COAST POL~C/ES Policy 4 Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. The existing bulkhead is needed to protect the upland properb/. The new bulkhead wilt not increase flooding or erosion in this area, Policy 5 F, uLect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southoid. This proposal will not have any impact on the water quality and supply of the Town of Southold. Policy 6 Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southoid's ecosystem. This proposal will not have any impact on the Town of Southold's ecosystem, Policy 7 Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southoid. This proposal will not have any impact on the air quality of the Town of Southold, Policy 8 Minimize environmental degradation in the Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes, This proposal will not degrade the environment with solid waste or hazardous substances. PUBLZC COAST Policy 9 Provide for public access to~ and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. Our proposal will not limit public access to the coastal waters or public resources of the Town of Southold. There is a bulkhead presently existing and we are proposing to construct a new bulkhead immediately in front of the existing bulkhead. This structure will extend no more than 15" seaward of the existing bulkhead, 'Page 2'of 2 LWRP for George Koch WORKING COAST Policy 10 Protect the Town of Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water- dependent uses in suitable locations. Our proposal is to reconstruct a failing bulkhead. The present condition of the bulkhead is poor and is unsafe. This property is used by the upland property owners to engage in water dependent activities such as boating, fishing and swimming. These activities will continue at this site. Policy 11 Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in the Town of Southold. During the initial construction there will be a slight disturbance. Once construction is complete, the area wilt be allowed to m-establish itself which wilt take normally one complete season. Our proposal wilt not impair the marine environment after construction. There are no vegetative wetlands in this area. Policy 12 Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. This proposal has no impact on the agricultural lands in the Town of Southotd. Policy 1.3 Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. This proposal has no influence on the development of energy and mineral resources, V/¢ /,,..//7"~ (4w) ~ 77-ss~9 ,(.leO ? '.~)O"/.~ ~'~ ' 20'00'¥4 ,/ o 2m:. '2007