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Home My WebLink About1000-87.-3-57 OFFICE LOCATION: Town HoJl Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NYl1971 Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR TOWN OF SOUTHOLD To: James King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, Principal Plam~er(~) LWRP Coordinator Date: November 5, 2007 Re: Request for Wetland Permit for PATRICK W. LOHN SCTM# 87-3-57 PATRICK W. LOHN requests a Wetland Permit to demolish and rebuild inkind/inplace, the existing wood frame deck (including footings), and to construct a 12'X 15' wood frame deck extension to the northwest side of said existing deck in order to square off the structure. Located: 2480 Minnehaha Blvd., Southold. SCTM#87-3-57 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 below Policy Standards and therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP; provided that the following Best Management Practices are applied to further the policies: 1. The materials used to build the deck have not been specified. Require that untreated lumber be used in the construction of the deck. 2. Require that the turf beneath the deck is removed to allo~v for drainage. Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. MT/hkc Town of Southold At LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM INSTRUCTIONS All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, sl~all complet~h~ for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Wate['fro~FCOnsisten6~ Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used b~,/T~_v~a~ 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 thc 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. 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: onlin at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the fi~ l~p~i~m~n~ libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION OCT ] 8 2007 SCTM# 87 03 57 L Sodho d 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: Demolish and rebuild, in kind/in place, the exisfin,q wood frame deck lincludinq footin,qs), and to construct a 12'x 15' wood frame deck extension to the northwest side of said existinq deck in order to square off the structure. Please refer to the submitted Site Plan for further details. Attach additional sheets if necessary Location of action: Site acreage: 2480 Minnehaha Blvd; Town of Southold~ New York 0.159 acre ± Present land usc: Private docking facility & family recreation 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: Patrick W. Lohn (b) Mailing address: 2335 Minnehaha Blvd; Southol& NY 11971 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( 631 ) 765-2286 (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 Ill - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable The instant proposal is consistent with this policy in that the reconstruction and sli.qht landward expansion of the existing1 deck will maintain the character of the surroundinq neiqhborhood, which currently consists of other similarly improved lots with similar accessary structures li.e. improved waterfront lots with extensive bulkheadinq and deckin.q) as said existingi deckinq has been a part of the nei.qhborhood far many years and in itself has added to the character. In addition, subiect parcel will be in harmony with this "...beneficial use of a coastal location..." in that the subject waterfront lot will be enhanced and improved by the reconstruction and sliqht landward expansion of the existincl deck. The instant praposal will also "...minimize the adverse effects af development" in that the proposed minimal expansion is situated landward of the existing1 deck on a completely bulkheaded property. Accordinqly, I 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 Southold. See LWRP Section HI - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable Policy 2 is not applicable in that subject lot and the surrounding1 nei.qhborhood cannot be deemed a substantial historic and/or archaeologlical 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 reconstruct and sli.qhtly expand the existinq deck. The surroundinq area is currently comprised of properties improved with similar appurtenances (i.e. improved waterfront lots with extensive bulkheadin.q and deckin.q). Scenic resources, assumedly views of Corey Creek, are not af risk because the existin.q and proposed deck is situated at qrade and can not block any views of said resource. Please note that the existinq deck has existed harmoniously with the surroundinq neiglhborhood for many years. Therefore, I 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 The instant proposal calls for the reconstruction and sliqht landward expansion of an existinq deck, which has existed at the site for many years without damaqe from floodinq and erosion. As this is a non-habitable structure, the possibility for any loss of life is neqliqible. Therefore, I 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 This existinq deck, and consequently the reconstructed deck, has not had any impact on water quality in the Town of Southold. In addition, properly constructed decks have not been shown to cause adverse impact to surface or .qroundwater quality. Therefore, J 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 Aqain, this proposal is for the reconstruction and sliqht expansion of an existinfl deck, which has in itself, not resulted in any form of adverse impact to the surroundin.q ecosystems. Additionally, the existinq residential improvements within the surroundingt neiqhborhood have existed harmoniously within the immediate environment also without adversely impactin.q these ecosystems within the Town of Soufhold. Therefore, I 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 applicable in that the proposal will be for the reconstruction and slif:lht expansion of an existinq deck 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 not 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 applicable in that the proposal will not impede any access to the surface waters in and around subject property and/or become detrimental to the recreational use of the surroundinq 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 monoflement li.e. commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries, aquaculture, etc...). Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LVfRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applieable Policy 12 is not applicable in that the proposal does not involve aqricultural lands {i.e. the conversion of farmland, the establishment and/or maintenance of new coastal aflricultural 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 a commercial level and/or the promotion of alternative enerqy sources, proper maintenance of fuel storafle facilities and/or the extraction of mineral extraction. Attach additional sheets if necessary OPECHEE AVENUE DOLOR£~ PRI£TO ! LO/dA/ P/~OPE'RTY ~OCT 18 2007