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Home My WebLink About1000-90.-1-13 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, LWRP Coordinator Principal Planner Date: October 10, 2007 c~ Re: Request for Wetland Permit for JOSEPH ZEVITS SCTM#1000-90-I-13 JOSEPH ZEVITS requests a Wetland Permit to construct a two-story wood frame dwelling with attached deck and attendant sanitary system. Located: 1945 Little Peconic Bay Lane, Southold. SCTM#90-1-13 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 due to the proposed location of the structure in Flood Zone X~ purposed location of the sanitary system 105 feet from the wetland boundary~ proposed drywells and pervious driveway~ the establishment of a limit of clearing and ground disturbance buffer adiacent to the wetland boundary and lot configuration and size it is my determination that the proposed action furthers the policies to the greatest extent practical and therefore is CONSISTENT with the denoted following Policy Standards and 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. Cc Kieran Corcoran, Assistant Town Attorney : U SEP 27 2007 1. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencie~l~ si dl complete~tiB ~(~F. for proposed actions that ~e subject to the Town of Southold Wateeffron~ron &~s[s:znz~'r~aw. assessment is intended to supplement other info~ation used b~[~~ of South~ld agency in making a dete~ination of consistency. *Exceptminorexempt~iudingBuilding-Pee~ and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion H~ard Area. Before answering 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 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 consistency review law. 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 policy standards and conditions, lfan 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: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, tl~e~PJanning-t)epartm~nt;~all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION OF~_~ITiV, AND .P~_OPOSED ACTION The Appl'c~ti2has been submitted to (~priate response): 'i Town Boaea4. I _Plammg4 el guilding 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 construct a two story wood frame dwellin.q with attached deck and attendant sanitary system. Please refer to the submitted survey for further details. Attach additional sheets if necessary Location of action: Site acreage: 1945 Little Peconic Bay Lane; Town of Southold~ NY 0.28 acre 4- Present land use: Vacant Present zoning classification: R-40 If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town o£ Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Name of applicant: Joseph Zevits (b) Mailing address: 97 Ba¥1or AvenueI Hillsdale~ NJ 07642 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( 201 ) 594-0459 (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 [] If yes, 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 LWRP Section III - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable As indicated within Policy 1, "Development that does not reinforce the traditional land use oattern of the Town of Southold would result in a loss af the community and landscape character et Southold.', this project is a proposal to develop a vacant parcel in an almost entirely develooed neiahborhood. The proposal, as desifzjned, will not result in any adverse effects to the surroundina environment in that the project will be situated as far landward as possible without requiringl a Zonina Variance. and will be served by a coded sanitary system. Aglain, the surroundin~J nei.qhborhood is comorised of older residential dwellin.qs which have existed harmoniously within this area for years and have not resulted in any form of adverse effects to the surroundinq environment. Accordinqly, we believe that this project is consistent with this policy. 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 [] Not Applicable Policy 2 is not applicable in that subject lot and the surroundin~l nei.clhborhood cannot be deemed a substantial historic and/or archaeolo~lical 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 surroundingl area in that the subject IDarcel is substantially vegletated around the periphery, and thereby screened from view. Scenic resources, presumably views of West Lake, are not in jeopardy because of the aforementioned ve.qetation, and the lack of any existinq lines of si~lht from the west side of Little Peconic Bay Lane. In addition, the neiahborhood itself is comlDrised of similarly sized properties, improved similarly to that which is proposed for many years, and which also has not resulted in any form of adverse impacts to the surrounding1 area. Furthermore, this policy could not preclude both the le~lal creation of this property as a buildin.q lot, or the proposed structures thereon, which are prooosed as far from West Lake as Possible without reauiringJ a Zoninq Variance. Therefore, we feel that the instant proposal fully complies with this Policy. 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 The proposed dwellinq will adhere to all applicable FEMA Elevation Requirements and will have a first floor elevation of 12'. The shoreline of the subject parcel is substantially veqetated thereby limitingt erosion potential. Additionally, the existin.q development surroundinq West Lake has not been adversely impacted by fioodinq or erosion. Therefore, we feel that the instant proposal fully complies with this Policy. 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 Subject proposal will comply with Policy 5 in that a coded sanitary system is proposed to be installed thereon, and at the maximum allowable distance from West Lake. Additionally, public water is to be utilized. Moreover, the existin.q surroundinq development has not caused an adverse impact to water aualitv or 5UDIDly in the Town of Southold. Therefore, we feel that the instant proposal fully complies with this Policy. 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 comply with Policy 5 in that a coded sanitary system is proposed to be installed thereon, and at the maximum allowable distance from West Lake. Additionally, public water is to be utilized. Moreover, the existingl surrounding development has existed harmoniously with the surroundinq ecosystem for many years without resultinq in adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, we feel that the instant proposal fully complies with this Policy. 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 ar)r)licable in that the proposal will be for the construction of a sinqle family dwellinq with related aoDurtenances thereon which will not result in any form of adverse effects to air quality. 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 in that the proposal does nat involve disposal and/or transportation of solid waste, hazardous waste, toxic pollutants, and 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 ar)r)licable in that the proposal will not impede any access to the surface waters in and around subject property and/or became detrimental to the recreational use of the surrounding resources. 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 HI - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Policy 10 is not applicable 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 in that the proposal does not involve any form of marine resource manaqement li.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 III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Policy 12 is not a~)Dlicable in that the proposal does not involve aglricultural lands li.e. the conversion of farmland, the establishment and/or maintenance of new coastal aqricultural 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 Applieable Policy 13 is not applicable in that the proposal does not involve the conservation of enerqy resources on o commercial level and/or the promotion of alternative enerfly sources, proper maintenance of fuel storagle facilities and/or the extraction of mineral extraction Attach additional sheets if necessary I am l~rnilior wilh Ihe STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL A ND CONS TRUC TION OF SUBSURFA CE SEWA GE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES and will abide by lhe condilions sol forlh lhereln and on lhe perm# Io conslrucL The Iocalions of wells and cesspools shown hereon ore from nejd observalions and or from dat~ obtained from others. TEST HOLE ¢1/2,,5 Dark brown clayey loom OL I' Brown clay CL 3' Brown clayey 6' Pale brow.~ flne fo coarse sand SW I0' Waler la pale brown fine lo coarse sand SW 17' TEST HOLEBY McDONALD GEOSCIENCE 3120/03 1~20 PM AREA= 12,196 sq. ft. to tie I/ne ANY AL TERA TION OR ADDITION TO THIS SURVEY IS A VIOLA TION OF- SECT/ON ?209 OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW. EXCEPT AS PER SECTION ?209 - SUBDIVISION 2. ALL CERTIFICATIONS HEREON ARE VALID FOR THIS MAP AND COPIES THEREOF ONLY IF SAID MAP OR COPIES BEAR THE IMPRESSED SEAL OF THE SURVEYOR WHOSE SIGNATURE APPEARS HEREON. ADDITIONALLY TO COMPLY WITH SAID LAW TERM · AL TERED BY ' MUST BE USED 8Y ANY AND ALL SURVEYORS UTILIZING A COPY OF ANOTHER SURVEYOR'S MAP. TERMS SUCH "INSPECTED "AND "BROUGHT - TO - DATE ' ARE NOT IN COMPLI~NC~ WITH THE LAW. I , SEPTIC SYSTEM (4 BEDROOMS) USE I 4TM 8'~ SEPTIC TANK (1000 GALLONS ) NO LOT NUMBERS ARE REFERENCED TO . MAP OF CEDAR BEACH PARK "FILED IN THE SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE ON DEC. aO, 19,~7 AS MAP NO. 90 FL OOD ZONES FROM F/RN $6/03C0167 G M~y 4, 1998 ELEVAUONS AND CONTOUR LINES ARE REFERENCED TO ~ VD. SURVEY OF PROPERTY A T BA YVIEW TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SUFFOI.:K COUNTY , N Y. 1000- 90 Ol SCALE.. 1';' = ~0'13 MA Y 15, 2003 JUL Y 15, 2003 (test hole ) S~-PT ZG. 2. OoG (~i4E.o LOC.) JUNE 18, 2~07 (WETLANDS LOC. I I 6osrd 01 Trustees ~lB 16511 765 - 50.~~~'1797 P. O. BOX 909 ~-,~L,A~'Y/ I~$0 TRAVELER S~ SOUTHOLD~ N.Y. 11971 11'4_ lzf O