HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-110.-7-4 OFFICE LOCATION:
Town Hall Annex
54375 State Route 25
(cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.)
Southold, N-Y
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NYl1971
Telephone: 631 765-1938
Fax: 631 765-3136
LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MEMORANDUM
To: Jim King, President
Town of Southold Board of Trustees
From: Mark Terry, Principal Planner ~~tXx-
LWRP Coordinator
Date: June 19, 2007
Re~
Proposed Permit to Wetland Permit for Jill and Carol Ridini
SCTM#1000-110-7-4
JILL & CAROL RID1NI requests a Wetland Permit to construct 155' of new bulkhead
immediately in front of existing; remove existing stairway to beach, repair as needed, and
reinstall after new bulkhead construction is completed; construct 10'X 10.25' extension to
existing wooden deck; remove existing wing retaining wall and construct 43' of new 8' high
retaining wall and 150' of new 5' high retaining wall; re-vegetate areas behind walls with Cape
American Beachgrass planted 12" on center; repair existing stairway up bank as needed, in-
place; install concrete catch basin at top of bank on southwest comer of property; construct a 3'X
104' fixed dock with stair~vays to beach; and install two 10" dia. mooring pilings. Located: 805
West Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-7-4
THE PROPOSED DOCK IS LOCATED IN CUTCHOGUE HARBOR WHICH IS A NEW
YORK STATE DESIGNATED SIGNIFICANT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA.
SEE ATTACHED COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSESSMENT FORM.
SUFFOLK COUNTY'S 2004 AERIAL SHOWS THAT WITHIN THE CUTCHOGUE
HARBOR SIGNIFICANT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT AREA1 7 OF THE 57
WATERFRONT PARCELS (12%) CONTAIN DOCKS. SEE ATTACHED AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPH.
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 INCONSISTENT with the following LWRP
Policy Standards and therefore is INCONSISTENT with the LWRP;
Policy Standard
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.
The proposed action is for private (recreational) use and will not support a pattern of
development that enhances community character nor preserves "public" open space.
Additionally~ the applicant does not propose sufficient mitigative design and construction
best management practices that will minimize the adverse effects of the action on the
environment, scenic view shed or thc use of public waters/lands to the greatest extent
possible.
3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold.
3. J
Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold
including:
Minimize the introduction of structural design components (including
utility lines, lighting, signage and fencing) which would be discordant
with existing natural scenic components and character,
B. Screen components of development which detract from visual quality,
Using appropriate siting, scales, forms, and materials to ensure that
structures are compatible with and add interest to existing scenic
components.
Preserve existing vegetation and establish new indigenous vegetation to
enhance scenic quality, and
Protect visual quality associated with agricultural land, open space and
natural resources.
The applicant has not demonstrated that the dock structure would not adversely
impact the scenic viewsheds of the Cutchogue Harbor area.
5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold.
The use of the dock must be identified. The installation of the proposed dock may promote
boat traffic in areas of shallow water depths which could lead to the following negative
impacts:
Impacts to submerged aquatic vegetation~
Contamination from fuel discharges (if power vessels are proposed)
Re-suspension of bottom sediments and turbidity
6. ! Protect and restore ecological quality throughout the Town of SouthoM.
Avoid adverse changes to the Long Island Sound and the Peconic Bay
ecosystems that would result from impairment of ecological quality as indicated
by:
1. Physical loss of ecological components
Physical loss is often the most obvious natural resource impairment to
identify. It usually results from discrete actions, such as filling or
excavating a wetland or clearing an upland forest community prior to
development.
The dock structure will result in the physical loss of marine habitat. Physical
impacts will include but not be limited to; chronic shading of the substrate where
the dock is located.
Protect and restore ecological quality by adhering to the following measures.
1. Maintain values associated with natural ecological communities.
Each natural ecological community has associated values which
contribute to the ecological quality of the Town of Southold. These
values should be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
2. Retain and add indigenous plants to maintain and restore values of
natural ecological communities.
a. Protect existing indigenous plants from loss or disturbance to the
extent practical.
3. Avoid fragmentation of ecological communities and maintain corridors to
facilitate the free exchange of biological resources within and
among communities.
a. Each individual resource area should be maintained as complete
contiguous areas to protect the area's natural resource values.
Specifically, actions that would fragment the ecological
community into separate ecological islands should be avoided.
b. Where fragmentation of ecological communities has already
occurred, the adverse effects of fragmentation can be mitigated
by maintaining or providing connecting corridors to allow
exchange of biological resources.
4. Maintain ecological integrity of particular locales by maintaining
structural and functional attributes, including normal variability, to
provide for self-sustaining systems.
5. Avoid permanent adverse change to ecological processes.
The proposed action would result in a physical loss of ecological components as
indicated above.
6. 3 Protect and restore tidal and freshwater wetlands.
The proposed action does not comply with § 275-11. Construction and operation standards.
Section (B1) item (a).
"(1) Bulkheads, retaining walls, revetments and gabions.
(a) Only in-place replacement of existing functional bulkheads (as defined in § 275-
2) is permitted. In-kind replacement relates to the position and dimensions and does not
necessarily require or allow for the use of the same materials. At its discretion, the Board
may allow for a one-time projection of the replacement structure seaward of the original,
only if such placement will not project the proposed structure seaward of adjacent,
neighboring structures and if the proposed installation is in close proximity to the original
structure. Any subsequent repair or replacement following the first replacement requires
the structure to be built on or landward of the original structure."
Comply with statutory and regulatory requirements of the Southold Town Board
of Trustees laws and regulations for all Andros Patent and other lands under their
jurisdiction
Comply with Trustee regulations and recommendations as set forth in
Trustee permit conditions.
The applicant has not demonstrated that the following dock standards pursuant to
§ 275-11. Construction and operation standards have been met
(d) Review and approval of dock applications. Before issuing a permit for a dock
structure, the Trustees shall consider whether the dock will have any of the following
harmful effects:
[1] Whether the dock will impair navigation or be located in areas of high vessel
traffic or vessel congestion;
[2] Whether the dock will unduly interfere with the public use of waterways for
swimming, boating, fishing, shell fishing, waterskiing and other water-dependant
activities;
[3] Whether the dock will unduly interfere with transit by the public along the public
beaches or foreshore;
[4] Whether the dock will significantly impair the use or value of waterfront property
adjacent to or near the dock;
[5] Whether the dock will cause degradation of surface water quality and natural
resources;
[6] Whether the dock will cause habitat fragmentation and loss of significant coastal
fish and wildlife habitats;
[7] Whether the dock will result in the destruction of or prevent the growth of
vegetated wetlands, sea grasses including eelgrass (Zostera marina) and widgeon grass
(Ruppia maritima) or shellfish;
[8] Whether the dock will unduly restrict tidal flow or water circulation;
[9] Whether the dock will be safe when constructed;
[10] Whether the dock will adversely affect views, viewsheds and vistas important to
the community;
[11] Whether the cumulative impacts of a residential and commercial dock will change
the waterway or the environment and whether alternate design, construction, and location
of the dock will minimize cumulative impacts; and
[12] Whether adequate facilities are available to boat owners and/or operators for
fueling, discharge of waste and rubbish, electrical service and water service.
9.4 Assure public access to public trust lands and navigable waters.
Ensure that interference with passage along the shoreline is limited to the
minimum extent necessary to gain access from the upland to the water.
Provide access to, and reasonable recreational use of, navigable waters and
public trust lands under water.
1. Provide for free and unobstructed public use of all navigable waters
below the line of mean high water for navigation, recreation, and other
public trust purposes, including the incidental rights of public anchoring.
The proposed action has not demonstrated that it meets or furthers the above sub
policy.
Structures extending beyond the minimum necessary for access to
navigable waters impair public trust interests and open space values
associated with the water's surface. Allow such structures only in the
following circumstances:
a. when necessary for practical and convenient operation of water-
dependent industry or commerce, and provided that obstruction
of commercial navigation does not result.
b. for commercial recreational boating facilities provided that:
(i) the loss of navigable waters and use of underwater lands is
offset by sufficient public benefit, and
(ii) obstruction of commercial navigation does not result.
c. when the principal purpose of the structure is necessary:
(i) to provide public access for recreational uses
(ii) for improvements for navigation
(iii) for protection from coastal hazards, or
(iv) for essential public transportation and transmission
facilities.
9.5 Provide access and recreation that is compatible with natural resource values.
Provide appropriate access and associated recreational activity that will avoid
potential adverse impacts on natural resources. Use the following factors in
determining the potential for adverse environmental effects:
1. intensity of the associated recreational, scientific, or educational activity,
level of likely disturbance associated with the proposed activity. The
following types of access or associated activities are listed in decreasing
order of potential for disturbance:
a. motorized activities,
b. active, non-motorized activities, including water-dependent and
water-related uses~
c. passive activities,
d. avoidance of the area.
Sensitivity of the natural resources involved and the extent of the
ecological benefits associated with avoidance of the area.
Provide access using methods and structures that maintain and protect open
space areas associated with natural resources. Determine the extent of visual
and physical impairment by structures extending through these open space areas
based on:
1. the value of the open space as indicated by un-fragmented size or mass
of the wetland or other natural resources, distance to navigable water,
and wetland value.
2. the size, length, and design of proposed structures
The applicant currently enjoys access to public waters through the location of the
waterfront parcel. The applicant has not demonstrated that the proposed action meets
the above listed policies.
Corresoondin~ly, the LWRP does not support the construction of privates dock structures
on public lands. The LWRP recommends the use of "alternatives to long piers or docks
include use of dinghies to reach moored boats and mooring in nearby marinas".
The in/kind replacement of existing structures, and vegetative enhancement, i.e. the stairs
to the beach~ the stairway on the bank~ the increase in size of the deck landward of th e
bulkhead and the planting of Beachgrass are exempt minor actions and not subiect to
review under 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.
COASTAL FISH & WILDL/FE HABITAT ASSESSMENT FORM
Name of Area:
Designated:
Date Revised:
County:
Town(s):
7½' Quadrangle(s):
Cutchogue Harbor and Wetlands
March 15, 1987
May 15, 2002
Suffolk
Southold
Southold, NY; Southampton, NY
Assessment Criteria
Ecosystem Rarity (ER)--the uniqueness of the plant and animal community in the area
and the physical, structural, and chemical features supporting this community.
ER assessment: Bay-wetland complex, unusual in northern Long Island, but degraded in
places by marina/residential development. Calculation: ((16 x 9) =
Species Vulnerability (SV)--the degree of vulnerability throughout its range in New
York State of a species residing in the ecosystem or utilizing the ecosystem for its
survival.
SV assessment: Least tern (T), piping plover (E, T-Fed), and osprey (SC) nesting.
Calculation: 36 + (25/2) + (16/4) =
Human Use (HU)- the conduct of significant, demonstrable commercial, recreational,
or educational wildlife-related human uses, either consumptive or non-consumptive, in
the area or directly dependent upon the area.
HU assessment: Commercial and recreational scalloping significant to Suffolk County.
Clamming significant at the town level.
Population Level (PL)-~the concentration of a species in the area during its normal,
recurring period of occurrence, regardless of the length of that period of occurrence.
PL assessment: Concentration ofosprcy is significant at the county4evel.
Replaceability (R)--ability to replace the area, either on or offsite, with an equivalent
replacement for the same fish and wildlife and uses of those same fish and wildlife, for
the same users of those fish and wildlife.
R assessment: Irreplaceable.
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52.5
4
1.2
Habitat Index = [ER + SV + HU + PL] = 72.5
Significance = HI x R = 87.0
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NEW YORK STATE
SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT
NARRATIVE
CUTCHOGUE HARBOR AND WETLANDS
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT:
Cutchogue Harbor and its adjacent wetlands are located west of Little Hog Neck, opening into
Little Peconic Bay in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County (7.5' Quadrangles: Southold, NY
and Southampton, NY). This approximate 490 acre habitat includes the shallow open water area
of Cutchogue Harbor (205 acres) and three adjacent, distinct tidal wetland/creek areas: Wickham
Creek, Haywater Cove, and Meadow Beach (Horseshoe Cove). The Wickham Creek area
contains approximately 70 acres of undisturbed tidal creek and Salt Marsh located behind a low
beach on Cutchogue Harbor. The Haywater Cove area consists of approximately 190 acres of
Salt Marsh islands, mudflats, open water and tidal Creek including East Creek, Mud Creek and
Broadwater Cove. All three of these tidal creeks have been disturbed to some extent by adjacent
residential and recreational development. The Meadow Beach area is an approximate 25 acre
area, including a 15 acre wetland preserve owned by the Nature Conservancy, bordered by
undeveloped wooded shoreline. Much of the Cutchogue Harbor and Wetlands area receives
moderate summer recreational use, including recreational boating in the coves and creeks.
FISH AND WILDLIFE VALUES:
The Cutchogue Harbor and Wetlands complex represents a valuable ecosystem area in northern
Long Island. Although the three wetland sites are relatively small, and subject to human
disturbances, they provide suitable habitat for a variety of coastal wildlife species, including
osprey (SC), least tern (T), piping plover (E, T-Fed) and diamondback terrapin.
Osprey have nested in the area for many years using man-made nesting platforms placed at
Wickham Creek and Meadow Beach. The Meadow Beach nesting site has been especially
productive in past years, and has served as a source of young birds for the NYSDEC's "hacking"
program in western New York. A nesting platform in Haywater Cove historically has been
active and is an important potential nesting site.
Meadow Beach supported a relatively small nesting colony of least terns of 20-60 pairs during
1982-1985. These numbers declined between 1986-1991 (ranging from 13-24 pairs). Least tem
have nested sporadically since 1991 (1 pair in 1993; 14 pairs in 1997). Up to 4 pairs of piping
plover nested at Meadow Beach and Wickham Creek during the early 1980s, but similarly,
numbers of this species have declined to an annual average of 1 nesting pair between 1987 and
1996. The peak number of nesting piping plover pairs in the area during this period was 2,
occurring in 1994.
Diamondback terrapin nest in the Haywater Cove area, and up to 20 nests were reported from the
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marsh areas at the mouth of Wickham Creek in 1996. This area may provide important breeding
habitat for horseshoe crab, but additional documentation is required. The Cutchogue Harbor
Wetlands serve as valuable feeding areas for the species noted above, as well as for herons,
egrets, waterfowl, shorebirds, and a variety of other wildlife species. Bird species that are
probable or confirmed inhabitants of the area include green heron, yellow-crowned night heron,
Canada goose, mallard, American black duck, clapper rail, killdeer, belted kingfisher, red-winged
blackbird, and sharp-tailed sparrow. Double-crested cormorant reportedly use surrounding
creeks.
Cutchogue Harbor and Wetlands are very productive areas for marine finfish and shellfish. The
marshes, mudflats and tidal creeks contribute significantly to the biological productivity of
Cutchogue Harbor and adjoining portions of the Peconic Bays. Historically, eelgrass beds were
present in the southwestern portion on the harbor, supporting a large number of commercial
scallop houses in New Suffolk to the west.
The Cutchogue Harbor area is one of the top areas in Southold for the harvesting of scallops and
clams. The level of scalloping is significant at the county level. Clamming is significant to the
Town of Southold. There is also a conch fishery of local importance. An administrative closure
is in effect between May 15 and October 31 for Broadwater Cove and Wickham Creek. East
Creek is closed to shellfishing year round. Blue crab are harvested locally for recreational
purposes. The wetlands and tidal creeks serve as nursery and feeding areas (April-November,
generally) for many estuarine fish species, including scup and winter flounder.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT:
Any activity that would substantially degrade the water quality in Cutchogue Harbor or the
adjacent wetlands and creeks, would adversely affect the biological productivity of this ama. All
species of fish and wildlife may be affected by water pollution, such as chemical contamination
(including food chain effects resulting from bioaccumulation), oil spills, excessive turbidity,
stormwater runoff, and waste disposal, including boat wastes. It is essential that high water
quality be maintained in the area, through control of sewage discharges fi'om recreational boats
and upland sources.
Alteration of tidal patterns in the Cutchogue Harbor Wetlands (e.g., by modifying the inlets)
could have major impacts on the fish and wildlife species present. Dredging in Cutchogue
Harbor should be scheduled from September 15 through December 15 to minimize potential
impacts on aquatic organisms and to allow for dredged material disposal when wildlife
populations are least sensitive to disturbance. Dredged material disposal that alters creek inlets
or tidal flow would negatively impact the habitat value of this site. Such impacts are reported to
exist already at a dredged material disposal site in the Meadow Beach area, where tidal flow has
been altered causing erosion of the marsh and shoaling to the north. Barriers to fish migration,
whether physical or chemical, into Wickham Creek or Haywater Cove would have a major
impact on the fisheries. Restoration of fisheries habitat through removal of such barriers, or
other means, should be considered for the Cutchogue Harbor and Wetlands area.
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Unrestricted use of motorized vessels including personal watemrafi in the protected, shallow
waters of bays, harbors, and tidal creeks can have adverse effects on aquatic vegetation and fish
and wildlife populations. Use of motorized vessels should be controlled (e.g., no wake zones,
speed zones, zones of exclusion) in and adjacent to shallow waters and vegetated wetlands.
Elimination of salt marsh and intertidal areas, through loss of tidal connection, dredging,
excavation, or filling, would result in a direct loss of valuable habitat area. Dredged material
disposal in this area would be detrimental, but such activities may be designed to maintain or
improve the habitat for certain species of wildlife, especially nesting shorebirds. Construction of
shoreline structures, such as docks, piers, bulkheads, or revetments, in areas not previously
disturbed by development, may result in the loss of productive areas which support the fish and
wildlife resoumes of the Cutchogue Harbor area. Alternative strategies for the protection of
shoreline property should be examined, including innovative, vegetation-based approaches.
Control of invasive nuisance plant species, through a variety of means, may improve fish and
wildlife species use of the area and enhance overall wetland values.
Restoration opportunities may exist for eelgrass habitat in the western nearshore area of the
harbor mouth. Eelgrass beds require high water quality for survival, and the existence of
appropriate environmental conditions for eelgrass restoration should be carefully examined.
Nesting shorebirds inhabiting Cutchogue Harbor and Wetlands are highly vulnerable to
disturbance by humans, especially during the nesting and fledging period (March 15 through
August 15). Significant pedestrian traffic or recreational vehicle use of the beach could easily
eliminate the use of this site as a breeding area and should be minimized during this period.
Recreational activities (e.g., boat and personal watercraft landing, off-road vehicle use,
picnicking) in the vicinity of bird nesting areas should be minimized during this period.
Predation of chicks and destruction of eggs or nests by unleashed pets (e.g., dogs, cats) and
natural predators may also occur, and predator control should be implemented where feasible.
Fencing and/or continued annual posting of shorebird nesting areas should be provided to help
protect these species. Control of vegetative succession, through beneficial use of dredged
material or other means may improve the availability of nesting habitat in this area.
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KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACTS:
Habitat Unit
NYS Department of State
Division of Coastal Resources
41 State Street
Albany, NY 12231
Phone: (518) 474-6000
NYSDEC--Region 1
State University of New York, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356
Phone: (631) 444-0354
Wildlife Manager
NYSDEC--Region 1
State University of New York, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: (631) 444-0310
Bureau of Marine Resources
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite 1
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 444-0430
Finfish and Crustaceans
NYSDEC
205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite 1
East Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631)444-0436
New York Natural Heritage Program
Wildlife Resources Center
700 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: (518) 783-3932
Town of Southold
Town Hall
53095 Main Road; P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Phone: (631) 765-1801
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Office of Ecology
Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services
Bureau of Environmental Management
County Center
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 852-2077
Seatuck Research Program
Comell University Laboratory of Ornithology
P.O. Box 31
Islip, NY 11751
Phone: (631) 581-6908
NYS Sea Grant Extension Service
Comell Universky Laboratory
3905 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 727-3910
Comell Cooperative Extension
Marine Program
3690 Cedar Beach Road
Southold, NY 11971
Phone: (631) 852-8660
Paul Stoutenburgh
4015 Skunk Lane
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Phone: (631) 734-6605
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FROM : COST~:LLO MAR I NE CONT.
Town uf $oud~oM
PHONE ND. : 631 477 0005
May. 31 2007 ll:14RM P2
INSTRUcI'ION$
I.
I,WRP CONSISTENCy ASSESSMENT FORJVI .,..~\k -1~? ,,rr-
proposed actJotlS that are subject to &e Town O~SOnrhalA ~ ' .
All applicants for pen~* includ~g Town of Sou~old ageacies, shall Complete diis CC/kF ~;..,~
assessment is intended to SUnn em~, ~,~ . ,- '--',~,~ Waterkont Consmoncy Revmw la,,.
ma~ug a delerrnination ~ ....... ~,,,~r mzO~aUon used by a rown of Sotithold ii~cn~ v
of consistency. *EzceFt minor ~empt actions incl~in,~ ]~taldlng .;~,'~'/~.'I.:
.ml other mint~vlerzal fermz't.~, not loccded within the (?oa~ta[ ~'os~on Hazard Area.
}~e/bre answering the questions in ~ectio~ C, tho pr~p~er of ~ia /bm~ 8botl]d review the
minor action list, policies ~ld cxplmla/ions'ofeach policy contained in the Town of Somhok]
Waterfront Revitalizatioa Pro.am. A proEosed at,oil will be evaluated as to ns
beneficial and adveme efi~cts upon the co~tal ~ea (w~ch includes ali o/'So.thokt
ltany qu.stios~ in S~ction C on t~s Fo~ is answered "y~", ~n the proposed acticm may a~'i~c~ thc
achievement of the L~ policy stand.ds m~d conditions conthned in the consistency rcx'ic~
Thus. the action should be atlal~ed in mor~ detail ~d, if necess;~, modified prim' m ttl,lklB.~
dctcnn~latiou that it iS consist~t to the m~ extent practicable ,,villa the '),WRP
standards and conditions. If ~ action c~mot be ceaifiod as cmlsistent with fl~e [,WRP '
standards and conditions, it shall not b¢ undon~cn.
A copy of the LWRP is available in the tbllowing places: ondine at the Town of$outhvM's ;:,:by;~lc
(southoldtowrhnorth forknet), the Board oI'Trustees Otli cai
libraries and the Town Clerk's office.
S. DESC' UI'T Oa' srrE eRo ,os o.cno
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The Application has bee~'l subn~itted lo (check appropriate response):
Town Board ~'~
MAY 3! z~07
Platming I)ept. []
Building Dept. []
Board of Trustees ~
Category o['Town l Southold agency action (check appropriate ~SDonsc):
(a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital
construction, planning activity, agency re~.flation, land tr~sa~ti0n)'
(b) Financial a.ssistance (e.g. grant', loan, subsidy)
(c) Pemtit, approval, license, ccrtification:
Natu. re a'ad extent of action
....
FROM : COSTELLO MARINE CONT.
PHONE NO. : G~I 477 000S
Mag. 31 2887 11:1SAM P~
A~¢h ~ddiSona/sheets ifnec~sary
Po/icy 5. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southoid. S,
LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria
~h addi~onaJ shee~ ifnec~sary
NATURAL COAST POLICIES
Policy 4. NIiuirnlze loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWP. P
Section III - Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria ', '.
[] Yes [] No Not Applicable
AU~ch additional shects 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 ot Applicable
A~ch additional ehex~ if ne, c~y
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 LWR.P Section III - Policies; Pages 22
through 32 for evaluation criteria.
[] Yes ~ No [] Not Applicable ...
FROM : COSTELLO MARINE CONT. PHONE NO. : 631 47~ ~ Mag. 31 2~? 11:15AM P4
Policy ?, Protect and improve air quali~ in the Town of $outbold. See LWR,P Section Ill - ?olici~
Pages 32 through 34 for evd'luation criteria.
*
[] Yes ['-] N Not Applicable '
Atta--'~ addjtioaa! sheets if necessary ' ' ' *
Poll~ 8. MInim~e environmental de~adaflon la Town of Son.oM ~om solid w~te and ~rdous
substnne~ and waste. S~ L~ Sec~on IH - Policies; Pag~ 34 ~rough 38 for evalua~on crite~n,
~ Yes ~ No ~Not AppHe.ble
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PUBLIC COAST POLICIES
Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal wate~, publle lands, and public
resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages'38 through 46 for evaluation·
crRerin.
Yes ~ ~o ~ Not Applicable . ,,
WORKING COAST POLICIES
Policy 10. Protect Sonthold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in
suitable locations, See LWRP Section ni ~ Policies; Pages 47 through ~6 for evaluation criteria.
Yes [] NO [] Not Applicable ' 7~,~¢'~Z~¢/~' ' "
FROM : COSTELLO MARINE CONT. PHONE NO. : ~1 477 0005 May. 31 2007 11:15~M PS
At~ach additional shcet~ if~
Policy 11, Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, lhe Peeonic Estuary
anJ Town waters, See LWRP Section HI - Policies;
Pages 57 through 62 for ~valaation criteria.
Yes [] No [] Not Applicable
A~ach additional sheets if nccezsaW
PolicYthrough12.65 ProteCtfor evaluati0nagriculturalcriteria.lands in the Tow~ of $outhoid. See LWRF Section III - Policies; Pages 62
[] Yes [] No Not Applicable
·
Aaach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWKP
Section III - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria.
Created on 5/25/05 11:20 .dM
FROM : COSTELLO MARINE CONT. PHONE NO. : 631 4?? 000S May. 31 200? ll:16AM PE
PROPOSED:
CONSTRUCT 155' OF N~V BULKNE. AD iMMED/ATELY ~N FRONT OF E'X~SI~_NG.
REMOVE EXISTING STAIRWAY TO BEACH/ REPA~ AS NEEDED,
CONs"FRUCT'JoN F:J COMPLETED. · REINSTALl AFTER ~EW BULKHEAD
CONS'TJ~uCT [0' ,%v i0.25' EXTENsiON TO EXISTING WOODEN DECK.
REMOVE EXISTING WING RETAINING WALL. CONSTRUCT 43' OF NEW 8' HIGH RETA'~N);NG WALL.
CONSTRUCT ][50' OF NEW 5' HIGH RETAINING WALL.
J~EVEGm'-FATE AREAS BEHIND WALLS WI'I'H CAPE AMERICAN I~-.ACH GP,~kSSE$ PLAN'RED 12" OoC.
REPAIR EXISTING STAIRWAY UP BANK AS NEEDED, IN-PLACE.
INSTALL CONCRETE CATCH ~,,ASIN AT TOP OF BACK ON $oLrI~WEST CO.RNER OF PROPERTY.
CONSTRUCT A 3' X ~[0~' ED(ED DOCK WITH STAIRWAYS TO 8EACH.
~NSTALL TWO 10" D~METER MOORING PILINGS.
FROM : COSTELLO MARINE CONT. PHONE NO. : 631 477 0005 May. 31 2087 ll:l&qM P?
Date: May 31, 2007
To: Southold Town Trustees and Mark Terry
l~oposal: Construct 155' of new bulkhead immediately in front of existing. Remove exisUng stairway to beach,
repair as needed, reinstall at~er new bulkhead COnsb'u~on is completed. Construct ~.0'xI0,25'
ex'tension to existing wooden deck. Remove exisUng wing retaining wall. Construct 43' of new 8'
high retaining wall. Construct 150' of new $' high retaining wall. Re-vegetate areas behind walls
with Cape American beach grass planted 12"o,c. Repair existing stairway up bank as needed,
place. Install concrete catch basin at top of back on southwest corner of property. Construct a
3'x104' fixed dock with stairways to beach. Znstall two 10# diameter mooring pilings,
DEVELOPEO COAST POIZC~Es
use of a coastal location, and minimiz,~ =,~,,,--- ..~-~- i_~re, makes beneflcia!
This is a waterfront piece of property that is preSenth/bulkheaded. The bulkhead and retaining
are failing and are in need of reconstn~t and support to maJr~ain their integrity. The dock will be
used by the property owners and their families to engage in water dependent activities.
Preserve historic resources of the Town of Southold.
This property has no significant h~todc resources.
Policy
Policy 3
Enhance visual quality and protect scenic r~sources throughout the Town of Southold,
The project location is in Cu~hegue Harbor which has been developed similar to our request. The*
bulkhead and retaining walls should have no effect on the visual quality and the proposed dock is
consistent with the area, It will not look out of place or contradict the pr ,e~nt aesthetics of ~ area.
NATURAL COAST PO~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 property. This shoreline is mostly reinforced
with erosion control structures. The new bulkhead will not increase flooding or erosion in this area.
The proposed dock will not have any ill effects on life, structures or natural resources.
Policy 5
Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold.
This proposal will not have any impact on the water quality and supply of the Town of Southold.
Policy 6
Pro'eact and re~m~ the quality and function of the Town of E~outhold's eeo~y,af~m.
This proposal wilt not have any impact on the Town of $outhold's ecosystem. The bulkhead and
re~aining walls are landward of the high water mark. The proposed dock will have minor effect
during the iniUal construction and pile driving, This area will re-establish itself within a season and
create a protected habitat,
Policy 7
Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold.
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 Soul:hold from solid waste and
hazardous substances and wastes.
This proposal will not degrade the environment with solid waste or hazardous substances,
PUBLIC COAST POI.~C/ES
Policy 9 Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal w&;~s, public lands, and
public resources of the Town of Soathold.
Our proposal will not limit public access to the co~st~l wa'oars or public resources of the Town of
~outhold. The bulkhead and retaining Walls are landward of the high water mark and there are
access stairs enabling pedestrians to walk over the dock.
FRO~ : COSTELLO MARINE CONT. PHONE NO. : 631 477 OBB5 Ma~ 31 ~? 11:1-~ P8
Policy 10
Policy
Policy 12
Our proposal is to reconstruct a failing bulkhead. The present condition of the bulkhead is poor and
is unsafe. The construction of a new bulkhead in its place will allow the proper~y owners to safely
approach this waterfront, The proposed dock will be used by the property owners and their families
to access the water and engage in water-dependent actJviUes such as boating, fishing, and
swimming.
Promote sustainable use of hwng manna resources in the Town of Southold.
This Proposal will have no impact on the madne resources in the Town of Southold. Them are no
vege~aUve wetlands in this area. IniUall¥ driving the piling into the ground will stir ~he ama but in a
minor degree, The area will quickly settle and the area will re-establish Itself.
Protect: agricultural lands in the Town of Southold,
This proposal has no impact on the agricultural lands in the Town of Southold.
Policy 13 Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources,
This proposal has no influence on the development of' energy and mineral resources.
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