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Home My WebLink About1000-57.-1-31 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 ro~ Jim King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, LWRP Coordinator Principal Planner Date: September 17, 2007 Re~ Wetland Permit for Claus Rademacher SCTM# 57-1-31 CLAUS RADEMACHER requests a Wetland Permit to install 120 linear ft. of new stone revetment with two (2) 4' returns at the termini and a set of slate steps to access the beach. The proposed revetment will be backfilled with approx. 1041 cy. of clean sand and planted with Cape American Beach Grass plugs installed 1' on center. Located: 950 Blue Marlin Dr., Southold. SCTM#57-1-31 Aerial photos indicate that the property is subject to erosion and a loss of upland property has occurred. 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 reconunendation that the proposed action is CONSISTENT with the following Policy Standards and therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP. To further sub-policy 4.1; it is recommended that the applicant incorporate "practical vegetation methods" in the design of the structure. Policy Standards 4.1 Minimize losses of human life and structures from flooding and erosion hazards. The following management measures to minimize losses of human life and structures from flooding and erosion hazards are suggested: ~s'e hard strucl~wal erosion prolection measures .ibr control Qf erosion onl)' where: Construction of a hard structure is the only practical design consideration and is essential to protecting the principal use. The proposed hard structural erosion protection measures are: a, limited to the minimum scale necessary b. based on sound engineering practices Practical vegetative methods have been included in the proiect _d_...esign and implementation. Adequate mitigation is provided and maintained to ensure that there is no adverse impact to a4iacent property or to natural coastal processes and natural resources and, if undertaken by a private property owner, does not incur significant direct or indirect public costs. Rademacher sile. Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its x~- rte q determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. M l'/hkc Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS All applicants for permits* 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 determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt min~on list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Wateff~4~t Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant benefic{a~ and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). If any quqstion 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 consistency review law. Thus, the!action should be analyzed in more detail and, if necessary, modified prior to making a Omtermim4tion that it is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the LWRP policy standards and conditions. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: onlinelat the Town of Southold s website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the libraries and the Town Clerk's office. ~ B. DESCRIPTION SITE AU~ ? 9 2007 O1F ~ND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# 57 - - 3 [ -- --' [ The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board [] Planning Dept. [] Building Dept. [] Board of Trustees- [~ 1. 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. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: Applicant proposes to install 120 linear feet of new stone revetment with two [21 4' returns at the termini and a set of slate steps to access the beach. The proposed revetment will be backfilled with approx. 1041 cy of clean sand and planted with Cape American Beach Grass pluqs installed 1' on center. Location of action: 950 Blue Marlin Drive; Town of Southold Site acreage: 0.490 ac Present land use: residential Present zoning classification: R-40 If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Name of applicant: Claus Rademacher (b) Mailing address: 136 East 73r~ Street New Yorlq NY 10021 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( 212 ) 535-1800 (d) Application number, if any: N/A Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes [] No [] lfyes, which state or federal agency? NYSDEC 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. See LVOtP Section III - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable The instant proposal is consistent with the policy in that the sitinq and utilization of the improved erosion - central facilities (i.e. stone revetment) will maintain the character of the surroundinq neif:thborhood, which currently consists of other similarly improved lots with similar accessory structures (i.e. bulkheads and stone revetments). In addition, subject parcel will be in harmony with this "...beneficial use of a coastal location..." in that the subject waterfront lot will be enhanced and improved bv the installation of the proposed stone revetment in order to control erosion alonq the situate shoreline. The instant proposal will also "...minimize the adverse effects of develapment" in that the propased construction is situated above the hiClh water mark and utilization of siltation fencinq and hay bales will reduce the imDact caused by the proiect. Accordinqly, we feel that the instant proposal complies with Policy 1. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southoid. See LWRP Section Ill - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Policy 2 is not applicable in that subject lot and the surroundin¢:l neighborhood cannot be deemed a substantial historic and/or archaeoloqical resources. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 5 through 7 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Subject proposal will not adversely impact the visual quality of the surroundinq area in that the proposal is to install a stone revetment alongl the situate shoreline of the subject parcel. The surroundina area is currently comprised of properties improved with similar appurtenances (i.e. stone revetments) of similar size and scope. Scenic resources, assumedly views of Shelter Island Sound, are not at risk because the proposed revetment will not block any views of said resource. In addition, stone and vegtetatJve revetments, alonq with bulkheads, are an inteclral part of the Southold Shoreline and do not negatively impact scenic resources. Therefore, we feel that the instant proposal complies with Policy 3. 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 16 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Subject proposal will fully comply with this Policy in that the proposed stone revetment is specifically desigined to minimize and/or prevent loss of life, structures and natural resources from floodina and erosion. In addition, the proposed construction above the hiqh water mark, rather than construction within the area of normal tide fluctuations, will help to "manaqe naviqafion infrastructure to limit adverse impacts on coastal processes" by drastically reducingl the amount of siltation caused by the project and thereby limitin.q impacts to the navi.qation of Shelter island Sound. Therefore, we feel that the instant prolDosal complies with Policy 4. 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 Policy 5 is not applicable to this proposal in that it will have no effect to the water quality/supply within the surroundinq area. 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 Subject proposal will maintain the quality of the surroundingt ecosystem in that the proposal is to simply install a stone revetment. Stone revetments in and of themselves have not been shown to adversely impact aquatic ecosystems. The proposed stone revetment will prevent any further erosion to the property, thereby preventin.q any upland soils from enterin.q Shelter Island Sound. The choice to construct above the hi.qh water mark, as appose to construction within the area of normal tidal fluctuations, will further "protect and restore ecoloqical quality...' by limitinq the amount of siltation caused bv the instant proposal. Therefore, we feel that the proposal fully complies with Policy 6. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Policy 7 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal is simply to replace an existincl timber bulkhead thereon, and which will not result in any form of adverse effects to air quality. Accordin.qly, this proposal is not applicable with this policy. 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 Policy 8 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does not involve disposal and/or transportation of solid waste, hazardous waste, toxic pollutants, or petroleum products. Attach additional sheets if necessary 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 Policy 9 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal is not situated within a property containina, or havingl the potential to contain, public access to coastal waters, public lands and/or public resources within the Town of $outhold. Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependence uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Policy 10 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does not involve a water-dependent use (i.e. marina, aquaculture, etc...). 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 Policy 11 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does not involve any form of marine resource manaqement (i.e. commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries, aquaculture~ etc...). Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IH -Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Policy 12 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does hal involve aqricultural lands li.e. the conversion of farmland, the establishment and/or maintenance of new coastal a,qricultural production, etc...) 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 Policy 13 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does not involve the conservation of energy resources on a commercial level and/or the promotion of alternative enerqy sources, proper maintenance of fuel storaqe facilities and/or the extraction of mineral extraction Attach additional sheets if necessary BLUE MARLIN N 74'15'20" E DRIVE 535' $ 59'22'20" W 1.0'E. I' Site Plan Detail Scale: 1' = 30' SHELTER ISLAND S 0 UND