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Home My WebLink About1000-66.-2-13OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 Main Rd. & Youngs Ave. Southold, NY 11971 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 Jim King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Scott Hilary and Mark Terry, LWRP Coordinators Date: August 13, 2008 Chapter 268, WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY REVIEW Wetland Permit for ELLIOT BRUCE & ORA JEAN HEATH SCTM#66-2-13 En-Consultants, Inc. on behalf of ELLIOT BRUCE & ORA JEAN HEATH requests a Wetland Permit to construct onto an existing two-story dwelling a northerly 9'X 13.8' two-story addition with a second-story balcony and 6.5'X 18.3' entry porch and steps in place of the existing one-story southerly portion of dwelling; construct onto northerly comer of dwelling a 6.5'X 8.5' patio with pergola; remove existing driveway and masonry walk and construct new stone walkway and pervious gravel driveway; install drainage system of drywells; and establish a 10' wide non-turf buffer on landward side of existing stone driveway located in existing access easement. Located: 500 Hippodrome Dr., Southold. SCTM#66-2-13 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 our recommendation that the proposed action is INCONSISTENT with LWRP policy standards and therefore is INCONSISTENT with the LWRP. 6.3 Protect and restore tidal and freshwater wetlands. A. Comply with statutory and regulatory requirements of the Southold Town Board of Trustees laws and regulations for all Andros Patent and other lan& under their jurisdiction 1. Comply with Trustee regulations and recommendations as set.forth in Trustee permit conditions. The distance from the tidal wetland to the proposed action is approximately 58 feetl a minimum setback distance of 100 feet from the wetland boundary is required pursuant to Chapter 275-3. Findings~ purpose~ iurisdiction~ setbacks. § 275-3 Findings; purpose; jurisdiction; setbacks. D. Setbacks. [Amended 10-11-2005 by L.L. No. 17-2005] (1) The following minimum setback~ apply to any and all operations proposed on residenlial property within the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees: (a) Wetland boundary. [1] Residence: l OO feet. 'If the action is approved the following best management practice {BMP) is recommended: 1. Require the applicant to maximize a 20 foot perpetual non-turf pervious buffer. The BMP will further Policy 5, Protect and improve water quality in the Town of Southold and 6.3 Protect and restore tidal and freshwater wetlands. 6.3 Protect and restore tidal and freshwater wetlands. D. Provide adequate buffkrs between wet/an& and adjacent or nearby uses and activities in order to ensure protection of the wetland's character, quality, values, and functions. If the Agency~ (Board of Trustees) makes a contrary determination of consistency~ the Agency shall elaborate in writing the basis for its disagreement with their recommendations Pursuant to Chapter 268 Waterfront Consistency Review. § 268-5. Review of actions. In the event the LWRP Coordinator's recommendation is that the action is inconsistent with the LWRP, and the agency makes a contrary determination of consistency, the agency shall elaborate in writing the basis for its disagreement with the recommendation and state the manner and extent to which the action is consistent with the L WRP policy standards. 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 of So~thold ' A. LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM INSTRUCTIONS I, ^ II applicants f0r perm its* including T0w n 0f S0uth01d agencies, shall corn plete this C C A F f0r proposed actions that ar0 subject to the Town of S0uthold W aterfr0nt C 0nsist0ncy Review Law. This assessmentisintendedt0 supplement0therinf0rmati0n used by aT0wn0fS0utholdagencyin m a k in g a d e t e r m in a ti0 n 0 f c 0 n s is t e n c y. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. 2. 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 "yesl'~or "no", then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and Conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus~ each answer must be explained in detail~ listing both supporting and non- suoDortin~, facts. 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: (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B, DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# 66 2 13 Town of Southold's website , all local PROJECT NAME ELLIOT BRUCE & ORA JEAN HEATH The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board [~] Planning Board[~ Building Dept. [~] Category of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate res (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital construction, planning activity, agency regulation, (b) Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: Construct onto existing two-story dwelling a northerly 9' x 13.8' two-stoD x 14.1' two-story addition; construct an 8' x 24.4' second-story addition with a second-story balcony and 6.5' x 18.3' entry porch and steps in place of the existing one-story southerly portion of dwelling; construct onto northwesterly corner of dwelling a 6.5' x 8.5' with pergola; remove existing driveway and masonry walk and construct new stone walkway and pervious gravel driveway; drainage system of drywells; and establish 10'~wide non-turf buffer on landward side of existing stone driveway located access easement, all as depicted on the site plan prepared by John C. Ehlers Land Surveyor, last dated July 24, 2008. Location of action: 500 HIPPODROME DRIVE, SOUTHOLD Site acreage: 0.35 ACRES Present land use: RESIDENTIAL, ONE-FAMILY DWELLING 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: ELLIOT BRUCE & ORA JEAN HEATH (b) Mailing address: P.o. BOX 232 SOUTHOLD, NY 1971 (c) Telephone number: Area Code 631-765-4922 (d) Application number, if any:. 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?. C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. 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 Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southoid. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ~-] Yes [~ No [~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section Ill - Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria [~ Yes [~ No ~ Not Applicable The project is consistent with Policy 3 insofar as it shall establish a 10' wide nonturf buffer to be planted with native vegetation on the landward side of an existing traveled easement between the adjacent tidal wetlands and developed property, thus creating a more natural appearance to the most seaward developed portion of the property. 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 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 The project will improve water quality by reducing the volume of runoffadjacent to Hippodrome Creek through installation of a drainage system of drywells and reducing the volume and improving the quality of surface water runoffadjacent to Hippodrome Creek through establishment of a nonturf buffer to be planted with native vegetation landward of the existing traveled easement located between the developed portion o£the property and the adjacent wetlands. 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. [ ¥es [--] Due to the Ioc~ation of the existing house and configuration of the parcel, it is impossible to situate the additions (or to move the house) more than 100 feet from wetlands, but the project will be consistent with Policy 6 due to the limited scope and location of the proposed additions, which except for the southerly porch and steps will be located over the existing house footprint or to the landward sides of the existing house footprint, and all additions will meet or exceed the existing wetlands setback. Consistency with Policy 6 is furthered via installation of a drainage system of drywells to reduce the volume of roof runoff and establishment of a planted nonturf buffer to reduce the volume and improve the quality of surface water runoff adjacent to Hippodrome Creek. 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 [~] Noir] Not Applicable 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. I--1 Yes W1 No Not Applicab,e 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. WI Yes WI NoN Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10..Prote/:t Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section IH - Pohcles, Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. ~] Yes [--] No [~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote snstainable use of living marine resonrces in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evalnation criteria. [~] Yes [~ No [~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 throngh 65 for evaluation criteria. Yes--~] No [~ Not Applicable 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 evalnation criteria. [--1 Yes [--1 No [~ Not Applicable PREPARED BY ROBERT E. H'FsRRMANN TITLEcoASTAL MGMT SPECIALIST DATE 7/29/08 Amended on 8/1/05 5URVE_:'F 'OF LOT BLOC, K "HAP OF= DEIXlDON E-~TA'I'E~" FILED HARGH 16, Iq`4~ A5 # 1,412 51TUATE, .50UTHOLD TOI~N, 5Ut=FOLK C42UN'TY, NY' 50RVEYED O'I-~1-OI PR, OP~ ADDITION~ O~-2q-2OO-I HETLANI:) LOC, ATION O~-ID-2OO'l IO' VAN TUYL CONTOUR ~ O~-2D-2OO'~ 5L~:OLK (,OUNT'I' TAX #1OOO-~-2- ID GERTIFIED TOI ORCA, .EAN HEATH FI I lOT t~cRUC, E H~_ATH III SITE DATA: D]iSO~I'K~: ~ LOTCOVE~,AO~ PROPERTY: LANOHARO OF NETLANDS 11.60! S.F. EXISTING ~ PROPOSED HOUSE: 1.414 S.F. 12.19% PROPOSED PORCH. STOOP, PATIO 239 S.F. 02.06% SHEDS 272 S.F. 02.34% EXISTING & PROPOSED LOT COVERAGE: 1.980 S.F. 17.06% DEC ADJACENT AREA BETWEEN WETLANDS AND VAN TUYL 10' CONTOUR LINE OF ~g82 8, 400 S.F. EXISTING IN DEC ADJACENT AREA 5 S.F. 0.06% ADDITIONS IN DEC ADJACENT AREA 219 S.F. 1.95% · MONUMENT ~ 0 PIP~ FOUNO LOT ~ TO MAP LIN]~ I.~,11~ ~.F. ELEVATIOH5 RLi i..i< TO ~ I'~5,",V'[~ ~ pARC4~ Rr=Edl:~:~ IN ZONE TID~.. ~ ~2~ND~I' ~ DELINE. 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