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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-118.-1-2 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, Senior Environmental Planner LWRP Coordinator Date: Mamh 12, 2007 Request for Wetland Permit for Christopher Pla SCTM#118-1-2 J.M.O. Environmental Consulting on behalf of CHRISTOPHER PIA requests a Wetland Permit to reconstruct m-place approx. 194' of timber bulkheading utilizing vinyl sheathing and to backfill structure with approx. 200 cy. of clean sand. Upon completion of the project, the area landward of the reconstructed bulkhead shall be re-vegetated. Located: 5900-6000 Vanston Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118- 1-2 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 ~nt, as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendation that the proposed action is exempt t'r~m review pursuant to Chapter 268-3, Exempt Minor Actions, item B which states: "-~ ~ "Replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction ora structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings' to meet building or fire codes, except for structures in areas designated by the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA) law where structures may not be replaced, rehabilitated or reconstructed without a permit ". 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 o~ Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS All applicants for p~smits* 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 Southold agency in making a det~m, ination of consistency. *Except minor exempt action~ including Building Permits and other mini~terial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. Before answering the questions in Section C, the p~parer 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 Southold Town). 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 consisteamy review law. Thus, the action should be a~alyzed in more detail end, ff necessary, moditied prior to making a determination that it is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, ff an action cannot be certified as comistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, ~dertake~ A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Depa~haent, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIFrlON OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM~ lOO0 - 118 - I -2 FE~ 2 2 2007 The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): TownBoard ~-~ Plao-i"gDept. ~ BulldingDept ~ Board of Trustees [] Category of Town of Sonthold agency action (check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital construction, planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) Co) Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: Looatiollofagtion: 5900-6000 Van.qt-on Wheel: ~ul-ehn_am~ Site acreage: Presentlanduse: existinq sinqle family dwelling Present zoning classification: R- 80 If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Nameofapplicant: C'hr~_q~-t~ph~r Pla Co) Mailingad&~s: 4 Ashfield Lane, Greenwich, CT 06831 (c) Telaphonenumbe~.AreaCode( ) c/o JMO Consulting 653-0607 (d) Application number, if any:. Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency?. Yes [] No ~ ffyes, 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 adverse effects of development. Sec LWRP Section IH - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. ~Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable Almch ~ sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. Sec LWRP/~ection IH - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ~'~'L~ Yes ~ No ~-~ Not Applicable ~ttach additional sheets ifnecessa~, Policy 3. Enhance vL, aml q~mlity 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. Minimi,~ loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section~01- Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria ~'-~Ye's [] No [] Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy S. ~ and improve water qnaltty a~.d s~. pply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IH - Policips~Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria ~-'~/Yes ~-~ No ~'~ Not Applicable Attach additional she~ if nec~ssazy Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems includin~o Sioonificant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section m- Policies; Pages 22 throug}r32 for evaluation criteria. ] ~ Yes [] No [-~ Not Applicable Attach addilional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air qn~!ity in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section HI - Policies ~-~ Yes [] No [ ~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessaw Policy/8. bginimiT~ environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous s~.F_~c~ and wastes. See LWRP,. Section IH-Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. IWl Yes F-] 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 the Towa of Southold. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ~NotA [] Yes~ No pplicable Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES PoH~/10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote slt;,~g of new suitable locations. See LWRP Section HI - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. [~Yes ~-~ No ~'~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if n~-,~sary Policy 11~ Promote sustainable use of living marin.e .resources in Long Island Sound,.the P..ec~.nic /Td Town waters. SeeLWRP Section III - Policies; Pages $7 through 62 for evaluation cnterm. ~-~Yes ~ No ~-~ Not Applicable-- Attach additional sheets if nceesaaxy Policy 12. Protect . ' .a?ien~. !snds in the Towa of Southold. See LWRP Section HI - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for~zfion eriteriL [] Yes [-~ No l 'q Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote ap/propriate use and development of e~e. rgy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III - Polici~;~ages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. ~-~ Yes [] Nor'x-/ir] Not Applicable Created on 5/25/05 11:20 AM Applicant: Christopher Pia Location: 5900-6000 Vanston Road, Cutchogue S.C.T.M.No. 1000-118-1-2 The project consists of the reconstruction of an existing + 395' timber bulkhead in place utilizing vinyl sheathing and to dredge the 10'x 349' area located immediately seaward of the existing bulkhead to -4' ALW. The resultant spoil + 375 c.y. of sand shall be utilized to backfill structure. As part of my review of the Town's LWRP Consistency Form Section C, I offer the following comments regarding the Local Waterfiont Revitalization Policies and this proposed project: Policy 1. The project activities shall be "concentrated" on a site where similar activities (previous bulkheads) currently exist. The project does not involve agricultural land nor will open space be utilized or impacted. I believe that this project is consistent with this policy because the project will not result in a negative impact upon the desired development pattern of the Town of Southold nor shall it result in the loss of the community and landscape pattern of the Town of Southold. Policy 2. I believe that this project is consistent with this policy because the project shall not have any impacts upon the preservation and retention of historic resources, or any archeological resources nor the Coastal Culture of the Peconic Bay and Wunneweta Pond. The reason for this is that the project site has previously been "disturbed" and developed. The property itself was previously disturbed when the existing bulkheads were constructed. Policy 3. I believe that this project is consistent with this policy since the project will not have an impact on any scenic resource of the Town of Southold. Policy 4. I feel that the project is consistent with this policy for a number of reasonS. The proposed bulkhead reconstruction has been designed based upon sound engineering practices and designed to the minimum scale necessary. The project shall have no adverse impacts upon adjacent properties or to natural coastal processes or natural resources. The project shall have no impact on any natural protective features nor shall it have any impacts upon public lands or lands in public trust. Lastly, the project does not involve the management of a navigational infrastructure nor are public funds involved with the project. Policy 5. I feel that the proposed project is consistent with this policy for a number of reasons. The project does not involve any direct or indirect discharges that would cause any negative impacts upon water quality standards. There shall be no increase or decrease in the pH, the dissolved oxygen or nutrients in the waterway and there should be no increase in noxious odors at the project site. There shall be no increase in negative health impacts such as pathogens, chemical contaminants or toxicity nor shall there be any negative aesthetic factors involved with the project. The project does not involve watershed development or the quantity or quality of potable water. Policy 6. I feel that the project is consistent with this policy. The project as proposed shall have no impact upon the ecological quality in the Town of Southold. There shall be no negative impacts upon the adjacent area of tidal wetlands by the destruction of habitat or si~tmificant impairment to the tolerance range of any species of fish or wildlife. The project should have no impact upon any vulnerable fish, wildlife, plant species or rare ecological communities. Policy 7. I do not feel that this policy is applicable to this project since the project does not involve any atmospheric deposition of pollutants. Policy 8. I believe that the project is consistent with this policy. The project shall involve the disposal of solid waste, debris from the demolished bulkhead, which shall be removed from the project site as part of the project. There are no hazardous waste or toxic pollutants involved with the project. Policy 9. I do not feel that this policy is applicable to this project. The proposed project shall have no impact upon adequate physical public access to coastal resources, shall not impact any public visual access to any lands or waters, involve the public interest in and use of lands and waters held in public trust or to public access of such areas. Nor will the project have impacts upon the public's right of access along the shoreline Policy 10. I feel that the project is consistent with. this policy. The project shall have no impacts upon any existing water-dependent commercial, industrial or recreational uses of Peconic Bay nor Wunneweta Pond. Nor is the project locat~l on Mill Creek or within the Village of Greenport and does not involve water-dependent uses at those sites. Policy 11. I feel that the project is consistent with this policy. The project does not involve aquaculture or the removal of shellfish t~om uncertified waters of the Town of Southold nor shall it have a negative impact upon the long-teim maintenance and health of living resources. Policy 12. I do not feel that this policy is applicable to the project because no agricultural lands are involved. Policy 13. I do not feel that this policy is applicable to the project since the project does not involve energy or mineral resources. ~ I)UCKOLINO. H~ lO'Sr. CTJON TO ~ UPLANDS ~ of Southold, County, ~.,JETTI~S TO I~ ~CON. dHO ~UOGUEiN,Y. 31qAR'04 ZSMA~04 I OF'~