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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-04/13/2009Donald Wilder, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box I179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., May 13, 2009 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., May 13, 2009 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Absent Was: Don Wilder, Chairman Peter Young, Member Jack McGreevy, Member Doug Hardy, Member James Eckert, Member Scott Worth, Student Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Dave Bergen, Trustee Anne Trimble, Member CALL TO ORDER Chairman Don Wilder called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Don Wilder was asked by the Supervisor to review the charter and set goals for the year. Chairman Wilder requested the council members review the charter and forward to him any ideas for future projects, such as the mooring inventory. Member Jack McGreevy suggested the council support the ideas and goals of the stakeholders, specifically the Mattituck Stakeholders, and the Mattituck Creek drainage project at the end of Love Lane. 2 Several members expressed frustration with the lack of response from the Town Board. For example, numerous memos have been sent to the Town Board and there is typically no response or comment. Trustee Dave Bergen suggested meeting with the Town Board at a worksession to review any concerns, projects, suggestions, etc. He also commented that there should be a liaison from the Town Board. REPORTS Member Peter Young is preparing for the mooring/stake inventory. He will contact the Trustees' office and get copies of the maps and lists of permitted stakes. NEW BUSINESS InterViews for the CAC vacancy have been scheduled for Mon., May 18th at 3:00 PM in the Town Hall Conference Room. The Town Board requested one CAC member attend and James Eckert volunteered to represent the CAC at the interViews. Member Doug Hardy distributed his findings on the definition of a Iow-sill bulkhead and will forward a copy to the Board of Trustees. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Peter Young, to Approve the Minutes of April 15, 2009. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of CHRIS CYPRUS to construct additions to the existing dwelling. Located: 1100 Sound Beach Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#99-1-4.2 Inspected by: Don Wilder, James Eckert The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters and drywell are installed to contain the roof run-off and the existing non-turf areas are maintained. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of NEW SUFFOLK FISHING STATION, INC. to construct a 4'X 20' ramp onto a 4'X 220' fixed dock section continuing with a 6'X 100' fixed dock section at the offshore end. Located: 800 King St., New Suffolk. SCTM#117-8-17 Inspected by: Don Wilder, James Eckert The CAC Supports the application with the following Conditions: · Gutters and drywells are installed on the building; · A swale is installed high enough to bring the run-off back to the property; and · The seaward end of the dock is shortened by 60', which will bring it in line with the existing structure to the south. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carded FISHERS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORP. to clear and remove vegetation in a 30'X 450' area, excavate a 15'X 450' area to a depth of-l' and remove any topsoil or unsuitable subsoil and install a 15'X 450' stone driveway. Excavated soils shall be used to re-establish any disturbed slopes along the proposed drive. Any excess soils shall be trucked off site. The proposed drive shall have a 1' compacted bank run gravel base with a 4" compacted native brown processed stone. All disturbed slopes shall be Ioamed and seeded. Located: Private Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#10-5-12.9 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JAMES R. RICH, JR. to dredge an underwater area measuring 12'X 36' along the eastern side of the existing dock structure to a depth of 3' below apparent iow water (allowing for a 1' "over-cut"), and as a ten-year maintenance dredging permit. Located: 3415 Wells Ave., Southold. SCTM#70-4-7 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Peter Young, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ESTATE OF EILEEN O. GOLDNER to construct a two-story, one-family dwelling with attached deck and steps; install drainage system of drywells; and establish a 50' non-disturbance/non-fertilization buffer adjacent to tidal wetland boundary. Located: 435 Bay Home Rd., Southold. SCTM#56-5-22 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Peter Young, Doug Hardy 4 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the two large Maple trees located in the front of the property are maintained. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of PHILIP & JENNIFER STANTON to reconstruct (in-place and raised to 30" above AHVV) existing fixed dock, consisting of 6'X 15' walk, 6'X 4' stairs, and 6'X 69' fixed pier; and replace (in-place) existing/previously existing 8" dia. tie-off pilings. Located: 845 Maple Lane,Southold. SCTM#64-1-29 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Peter Young, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition stairs are installed to allow for public lateral access and grated material are used on the decking. If the pilings are being removed/replaced, the CAC recommends the size of the structure complies with the Wetland Code. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of HAVEN AVE. REALTY CORP. to clear up to the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area boundary line, or no closer than 25' landward of the crest of the bluff, for the purpose of improving the parcel with a single- family dwelling and appurtenances located no closer than 100' from the crest of the bluff. Located: 5205 The Long Way, East Marion. SCTM#21-5-11 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Peter Young, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARK MILLER to remove selected non-native invasive species and replant bluff with native species of shrubs and grasses to reduce run-off and erosion; install 8'X 20' bluestone patio and 4' walkways on crushed gravel base; and construct 4'X 6' wood platform and 4' stairs on seaward side of existing beach house. Located: 1000 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-24.2 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All 5 Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND PERMITS Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Don Wilder, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of 2000 BROADWATERS LLC to Amend Permit #6915 to delete the ramp and float and extend the fixed dock in it's place and add four (4) piles, two (2) along each side of the dock, to properly secure a boat. Located: 2000 Broadwaters Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-9-12 Inspected by: James Eckert Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Member Peter Young will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., May 20, 2009. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., June 17, 2009 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council