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Home My WebLink About586242125. ~ain Rd.~ O~ient 4/I9/84 CA-construct principal bldg. with insuff, front yard setbac~%a~d establish a ferry~ter~'in'aI use in this B-I Business Dis%rict. App. Name © Tax Pl~p © Rle No. , Sea'h: I [] 1! SEqP~ [] Unliste [] Other File Number: J5862 Tax Map: J15.-9-3.5 App. Name: jCross Sound Ferry Services, [nc. Hamlet JOrient Type: jResidential Zone JR-80 I Stol:as: Jwithdrawn Action: Other/Discontinued Location J300 Point Road & NYS Rt. 25 Short Requests a Special Permit for extended parking Desc.: area in vicinity of Cross Sound Ferry (accessory off- street parking allowed under 100-191H with site lavout bv Southold Plannino Board. Discontinued per ZBA counsel 2007; also 4./4/08 Itr. From A. Pasca, Applicant's counsel confirming this appeal is discontinued. ~rd Member J Leslie Weisman ~0:12 ~M ~nng Time. Received Date: [/23/2006 Tot. Fees: J Date forwarded to Town Clerk 12/23/2006 Meeting Dates Meeting Date J Hearing Date 1 J Hearing Date 2 r'~ Hearing Date 3 Building Dept, ND Date 118/3/2005 ND Date 2~/28/2005 ND Date 3 ND Date4 ND Date S ND Date 6 ND Date7 Developed by tl~ Southold Town Data Process~j Department FORM NO. 3 NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL DATE: August 3, 2005 RENEWED/AMENDED: December 28, 2005 TO: Esseks, Heifer & Angel A/C A&J L.I. Realty 108 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 1190l Please take notice that your application dated August 3, 2005 For a permit for a parking lot at Location of property: 300 Point Road, Orient, NY County Tax Map No. 1000 - Section 15 Block 9 Lot 3.5 & 3.6 Is returned herewith and disapproved on the following grounds: The proposed parking lot requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval pursuant to Article XIX, Section 100-191tt. In addition, site plan approval is required from the Southold Town Planning Board. Note to Applicant: Any change or deviation to the above referenced application, may require further review by the Southold Town Building Department. Cc: file, Z.B.A., Planning \ Proposed Parking For: CROSS-SOUND FERRY SERVICES, INC. At DAVID H. FOX N.Y.S.L.S. ~/50234 ~ox Lt~v~ $~RV~TNG O'rie.rl,~ e4 SUNSET AVENUE Town of WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. 11978 Sa~thold (631) 288-0022 ....... . .................................. Suffolk County, New York \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ / / \ \ \ \ \ / / / / × / / / / / NOTES: 1. AREA = 228,470 S.F. OR 5.2449 AC. 2. · -- MONUMENT FOUND, · -- NAIL FOUND. 3. REFERENCE DEED L. 11396 CP. 385 & L. 12079 CP. 151 4, 3HIS PARCEL IS Wl~HIN FLOOD ZONES SHOWN HEREON AS DILINEAIED ON FiRM BOUNDARY MAP NO, 36103C0088 g LAST DATED MAY 5. ELEVA]1ONS SHOWN HEREON ARE REFERENCED TO N.B.V. DATUM (MSL 1929). 6. REFER TO: CONCERT PLAN PREPARED 9Y INTERSCIENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LAST BATED JAN. 13, 2005. County of Suffolk SCTM# 1000-15-9-6.1 SCTM# 1000-15-9-3.4 Scale: 1" = 40' SCTM# 1000-15-9-1.12 SCTM# 1000-15-9-5 1000-15 n/f. William &P SCTM# 1000-15-9-4.2 n/t: Now or Former¥ County of Suffolk SCTM# 1000-15-9-6.1 SCTM# 1000-15-9-1.13 of Ame ' Concept Plan N 28°14'10" W 14.00' 15.50~ Existing Terminal Existing Assisted Parking Area (Gravel) SCTM# 1000-15-9-15.1 Existing Snack Bar SCfM# ~~i~ing Structure X59' Pro on As 250 Pr6 · on ~halt Surface ' (Curren~t!~k~cant- 2.61 Acres) ~' / 261 Pr0P~d S~p~aces It Surface i- 2.62 Acres) Existing Dirt Road Parkin Id Existing Building Existing Gardiners Bay County of Suffolk SCTM# 1000-15-9-6.1 Inter. Science Research Associates, Inc. Orient Point Town of Southold Suffolk County, New York Prepared for: Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. 2 Ferry Street P.O. Box 33 New London, CT. 06320 Date: February 10, 2006 Site Data: Area: 1.2 Acres Zone: Mil Zone: Mil Site Data: Area: 1.1 Acres Zone: Mil Area~ 2.6291 Acres Zone: R-80 Area: 2.6158 Acres Zone: R-BO SCTM# 1000-15 -9-3,5 250 Proposed Spaces SCTM# 1000-15-9-3.6 201 Proposed Spaces Total Spaces: 451 Parking Spaces 36 Nugent Street, P.O. Box 1201 Southampton, New York 11969-1201 631 283'5958 Fax: 631 283-5974 This is not a survey File: Cross Sound Ferry/O2-proposed-parking-8-2-04 © 2005 Inter-Science Research Associates, Inc. Fee:$~.~_ FiledBy: ~.~. Date Assigned/Assignment No. 9~ /~/0~ Office . · , ' ~ ~PLICATION TO THE SO~THOLD TO~ BO~D OF APPEALS Parcel Location: House No. None Street Main Road (S.R. 25) Hamlet Orient 15 9 3.5 2.62 R-80 SCTM 1000 Section 15 Block 9 Lot(s) 3.6 Lot Size~2_.y~.~_ Zone District I (WE) APPEAL THE WRITTEN DETERMINATION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DATED: December 28, 2005 Owner as Applicant: Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. c/o Esseks, Hefter & Angel, 108 East Main Street Mailiug P.O. Box 279, Riverhead, NY 11901 Address: Telephone: 631-369-1700 Fax: 631-369-2065 NOTE: ~f appl~cant i~ n~t the ~wner~ state if app~icant is ~wner~s an~rney~ agent~ ~rchi~ect~ builder~ c~ntract vendee~ etc. Authorized Representative : W±lliam W Esseks, Esseks, Refter& Angel, LLP Address: 108 East Hain St., P.O. Box 279, Riverhead, NY 11901 Telephone: 631-369-1700 Fax: 631-369-2065 Please specify who you wish correspondence to be mailed to, from the above listed names: [] Applicant/Owner(s) [2XAuthorized Representative {3 Other: WHEREBY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DENIED AN APPLICATION DATED FOR: [] Building Permit [] Certificate of Occupancy [] Pre-Certificate of Occupancy [] Change of Use [] Permit for As-Built Construction Other: Sp ec[~al Permit Provision of the Zoning Ordinance Appealed. Indicate Article, Section, Subsection and paragraph of Zoning Ordinance by numbers. Do not quote the code. Article XIX Section 100- 19i Subsection tt Type of Appeal. An Appeal is made for: [] A Variance to the Zoning Code or Zoning Map. ~3 A Variance due to lack of access required by New York Town Law-Section 280-A. [] Interpretation of the Town Code, Article Section ~ Reversal or Other special permit to allow parkin8 in residential district A prior appeal [] has [] has not been made with respect to this property UNDER Appeal No. Year REASONS FOR APPEAL (additional sheets may be used with applicant's signature): See Addendum AREA VAR1ANCE REASON$: (1) An undesirable change will not be produced in the CHARACTER of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties if granted, because: (2) The benefit sought by the applicant CANNOT be achieved by some method feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than an area variance, because: (3) The amount of relief requested is not substantial because: (4) The variance will NOT have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district because: (5) Has the alleged difficulty been self-created? ( )Yes, or ( )No. This is the MINIMUM that is necessary and adequate, and at the same time preserve and protect the character of the neighborhood and the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Check this box ( ) IF A USE VARIANCE lS BEING REQUESTED, AND PLEASE COMPLETE THE ATYACHED USE VARIANCE SHEET: (Please be sure to consult your anorney,) Swor~o,before me this Notary Public I oloO (Agent must submit wriUen Authorization from Owner) ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS For Special Permit Under § 100-191H Applicant: Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. Dated: February, 2006 This application seeks a special permit from the Board of Appeals under § 100- 191H of the Code of the Town of Southold to allow Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. ("Applicant") to use the property designated as SCTM 1000-15-9-3.5 & 3.6 for "accessory off-street parking" for Applicant's terminal. Applicant will, upon approval, be the owner of such property, and it already is the owner of the adjoining parcels comprising Applicant's terminal. As a condition of any Special Permit issued by this Board, Applicant will develop all the properties "as a unit under single ownership and control" for purpose of § 100-19lA of the Town Code. As such, all such lands under single ownership and control "shall be considered a single lot for the purpose of these parking regulations., The proposed use of the two parcels is, as shown on the accompanying Concept Plan, as an off-street parking lot only. No ferry terminal structures (such as buildings, docks, ramps, etc.) are proposed or planned or could be constructed on the residentially- zoned parcels. No shoreline structures are proposed or planned, and no vessel access of any kind is proposed or planned (in fact, an artificial dune will be created to separate the parking area from the beach). Since there has been community speculation that the two properties will be used for some purpose other than the proposed parking lot as shown on the Concept Plan, Applicant is proposing that this Board condition its special permit on the parcels being used for off-street parking only with no ferry terminal structures or vessel access permitted on those properties. Applicant is seeking a special permit under § 100-191H because the proposed additional accessory parking spaces are to be located in a residential "R-80" zoning district. Section 100-191H provides that "in no event shall such parking spaces be located in any residence district unless the use to which the spaces are accessory is permitted in such residence district or upon approval by the Board of Appeals' (emphasis added). That "approval" is being sought by way of this application. Section 100-191H does not contain any permit criteria for the "approval" required to allow accessory parking on residential property. To the extent that the "general standards" for special permits in section 100-263 and the "Matters to be Considered" in section 100-264 may be deemed applicable to this application, the following lists each of the subdivisions of those sections followed by the reasons why this application meets those criteria: § 100-263. General standards. [Amended 6-15- 1993 by L.L. No. 10-1993] No special exception approval shall be granted unless the Zoning Board of Appeals specifically finds and determines the following: A. That the use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable use of adjacent properties or of properties in adjacent use districts. The purpose of this application is to aid (not prevent) the orderly and reasonable use of adjacent properties in the adjacent use district. The sole purpose of the special permit is to allow the existing property controlled by Applicant to be used as an extension of the existing off-street parking area on what is called the "Snack Bar" parcel (which is located in the adjacent marine "M-II" zoning distric0. The new off-street parking area is the most appropriate and safe means for providing much-needed parking for existing vehicles that currently park along the shoulder of the Route 25 terminus. The Town Board recently declared the parking of those vehicles on the shoulder of Route 25 "an extreme and urgent concern for the safety and welfare of residents and visitors of the Town of Southold. ' That situation described by the Town Board as an "extreme and urgent" safety concern will be meliorated in its entirety if the special permit is granted. The public will certainly be benefited by providing an alternative and safe parking area for those vehicles currently parking on the shoulder of Route 25. Since the two properties at issue are located behind the Snack Bar parcel, the additional parking area would be virtually invisible from Route 25. Thus, instead of a line of vehicles parked along the shoulder of Route 25, those vehicles could be parked in a safe area out of sight of the public. Moreover, unlike most commercial parking lots, which involve a revolving cycle of vehicles throughout a given day, the proposed parking area will be a limited, relatively passive lot. Persons using Applicant's water-carrier service generally park their vehicles in the morning and leave either later that afternoon/ulght or another day. The parking use here is unlike a retail center, for example, where each parking spot may be used by dozens of vehicles throughout the day. B. That the use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable use of permitted or legally established uses in the district wherein the proposed use is to be located or of permitted or legally established uses in adjacent use districts. Far from ~preventing ~ the orderly and reasonable use of legally-established uses, the proposed parking area will only benefit those uses. As stated in response to subdivision A above, the new parking area will aid the legally established ferry terminal use to the west. Additionally, the new parking area will not prevent the uses of the other properties in the residential and commercial districts but could only aid those properties by clearing the existing parking on the shoulder of Route 25. C. That the safety, the health, the welfare, the comfort, the convenience or the order of the town will not be adversely affected by the proposed use and its location. The proposed parking area is designed to be a public safety benefit, not a detriment. As mentioned above, the Town Board declared an emergency to exist with respect to the parking on the shoulder of Route 25. The proposed parking area will eliminate that emergency by relocating the cars from the shoulder of Route 25 to a safer area east of the existing terminal. The effect will benefit public safety in a number of ways, including (1) The relocation of parking from Route 25 to the off-street location will create a safer pedestrian route for those who have to walk between the parked vehicles and the terminal. Currently, some pedestrians are walking long distances directly on Route 25 in order to access the ferry terminal. The Concept Plan shows that Applicant is proposing to have a dedicated pedestrian walkway from the new parking area to the ferry terminal. For added safety management, Applicant will also have on-site parking attendants, who can monitor the compact parking area far more safely and effectively than anyone monitoring the line of cars parked on the shoulder of Route 25. Additionally, the parking area will be subject to site plan review by the Planning Board, which would be required to consider on- site circulation and safety issues. (2) The relocation of parking from Route 25 will improve safety for vehicles traveling and parking on Route 25. Currently, vehicles traveling on Route 25 have to be wary of other vehicles either parking on or exiting from the shoulder. The proposed parking area will eliminate that safety concern. (3) The removal of parking from Route 25 will improve emergency vehicle access and mm-around capabilities. Route 25 does not end with any formal mm-around. 3 Emergency vehicles will be better able to access the properties and turn-arotmd. D. That the use will be in harmony with and promote the general purposes and intent of this chapter. The proposed parking lot will be in harmony with the Town's zoning and planning policies. The parcels that are the subject of this application are located in the R-80 district, which would allow one single-family residential dwelling per parcel. From a planning perspective, the actual residential use of these properties is impractical, since (i) there is virtually no road frontage for those parcels; (2) the properties to the west are zoned marine M-II and consist of Applicant's ferry terminal and the Department of Homeland Security property, and (3) the property to the east is vacant and owned by the County. But the Town Board has declined to consider any change of zone to an M-II classification out of concern that the property could then be used to expand the terminal facilities. This special pemtit application thus allows the property to be used solely for parking -- with no additional non-residential structures. E. That the use will be compatible with its surroundings and with the character of the neighborhood and of the community in general, particularly with regard to visibility, scale and overall appearance. The subject parcels, though residentially zoned, have never been used for residential purposes before. The character of the area is that the properties north of Route 25 are residential while the properties south of Route 25 and along the water are non-residential, primarily marine-oriented uses and dominated by parking areas. The new parking area will preserve the existing character of the neighborhood by continuing the general division between the non-residential properties, which are generally located south of Route 25 along the water, and the existing residential properties, which are generally located north of Route 25. With regard to visibility, scale, and overall appearance, the relocation of the parking from Route 25 to this off-street parking area can only have a beneficial effect on the character of the community. The new parking area will essentially be an extension of the existing parking lot on the "Snack Bar" parcel. The parking area has virtually no road frontage and is located "behind' the Snack Bar parcel and thus, for ail practical purposes, will be invisible to the general public. Consequently, the overall appearance of the neighborhood will improve because the vehicles parked on Route 25 will be re-located to an essentially non-visible location. 4 F. That all proposed structures, equipment and material shall be readily accessible for f'we and police protection. No structures are being proposed, nor will any be permitted under the special permit, which applies to parking only. Additionally, as mentioned above, the new parking area will only aid fire and police protection by improving emergency vehicle access. § 100-264. Matters to be considered. In making such determination, consideration shall also be given, among other things, to: A. The character of the existing and probable development of uses in the district and the peculiar suitability of such district for the location of any of such permitted uses. As discussed above, the property is suited for use as a parking area, which will be consistent with, if not an improvement over, the existing character of the community. B. The conservation of property values and the encouragement of the most appropriate uses of land. Again, as discussed above, the proposed parking area is the most appropriate use of the land. In light of the beneficial effects of relocating cars from the shoulder of Route 25 to a hidden parking area can only have a beneficial effect on property values. Additionally, since the properties at issue are literally at the end of Route 25, homeowners in Orient and elsewhere in Southold do not actually pass the subject properties in order to access their homes. This is not a situation where a parking lot is being placed at the gateway to a hamlet or neighborhood. 5 C. The effect that the location of the proposed use and the location that entrances and exits may have upon the creation or undue increase of vehicular traffic congestion on public streets, highways or sidewalks to assure the public safety. The location of ~he parking area can only have a beneficial effect on existing vehicular traffic congestion on public streets, because it will relocate cars parked on the shoulder of the public street onto a private, off-street parking area. Instead of vehicles parking along the shoulder or leaving (at different points in location or time) from the shoulder of a public street, the vehicles will be in a more controlled, safer location. The parking area as proposed in the Concept Plan will only have a single entrance and two exits. The parking area will also be subject to site plan review for additional circulation considerations. D. The availability of adequate and proper public or private water supply and facilities for the treatment, removal or discharge of sewage, refuse or other effluent (whether liquid, solid, gaseous or otherwise) that may be caused or created by or as a result of the use. This factor is not applicable, since the off-street parking lot will not create any new water supply needs and will not generate any new waste. E. Whether the use or the materials incidental thereto or produced thereby may give off obnoxious gases, odors, smoke or soot. None are anticipated. F. Whether the use will cause disturbing emissions of electrical discharges, dust, light, vibration or noise. None are anticipated. Applicant anticipates that any potential for light and dust emissions will be mitigated and controlled as part of the site plan review process. 6 G. Whether the operation in pursuance of the use will cause undue interference with the orderly enjoyment by the public of parking or of recreational facilities, if existing or if proposed by the town or by other competent governmental agencies. On the contrary, the proposed parking area will only aid the orderly enjoyment of parking and recreational facilities. The parking area will not be limited to patrons of the Applicant's water-carrier service but will be open to any member of the. public who wishes to have access to the adjacent recreational areas and waterfront. H. The necessity for bituminous-surfaced space for purposes of off-street parking of vehicles incidental to the use and whether such space is reasonably adequate and appropriate and can be furnished by the owner of the plot sought to be used within or adjacent to the plot wherein the use shall be located. The point of this application is to create a reasonably adequate and appropriate off- street parking area for vehicles incidental to existing uses. No new facilities or uses will be generated. I. Whether a hazard to life, limb or property because of f'we, flood, erosion or panic may be created by reason of or as a result of the use or by the structures to be used therefor or by the inaccessibility of the property or structures thereon for the convenient entry and operation of fire and other emergency apparatus or by the undue concentration or assemblage of persons upon such plot. On the contrary, as mentioned above, the parking area could only reduce safety hazards by making safer fire and emergency vehicular access and mm-around at the terminus of Route 25. 7 J. Whether the use or the structures to be used therefor will cause an overcrowding of land or undue concentration of population. No structures are proposed at all. Moreover, based on pattems observed over the past decade, Applicant anticipates that the large majority of the year, the parking area will be empty. Most of the year, the existing parking areas are sufficient to accommodate Applicant's passengers. During certain peak times, such as the summer season and other holiday periods, the existing parking areas are not sufficient to accommodate existing passengers, so some of those passengers have no choice but to leave their vehicles on the shoulder of Route 25. K. Whether the plot area is sufficient, appropriate and adequate for the use and the reasonably anticipated operation and expansion thereof. Applicant believes that the plot area -- slightly more than 5 acres -- is sufficient to allow for the safe parking of approximately 450 vehicles, as shown on the Concept Plan. Applicant anticipates that such area will be sufficient to accommodate all vehicles who currently park on the shoulder of Route 25. No expansion of the operation is proposed or anticipated so as to generate further need for parking. L. Whether the use to be operated is unreasonably near to a church, school, theater, recreational area or other place of public assembly. There are no nearby places of public assembly. M. Whether the site of the proposed use is particularly suitable for such use. As discussed above, Applicant believes that the site is particularly suitable for the use as a passive parking area with no structures. N. Whether adequate buffer yards and screening can and wffi be provided to protect adjacent properties and land uses from possible detrimental impacts of the proposed HSe. In addition to the site plan review process, which will ensure that adequate buffer yards and screening can and will be provided to protect adjacent properties and land uses, Applicant is willing to implement a landscape screening plan as part of the Special Permit application process. O. Whether adequate provision can and will be made for the collection and disposal of stormwater runoff, sewage, refuse and other liquid, solid or gaseous waste which the proposed use will generate. There will be no generation of sewage, refuse and other wastes. The site plan review process will ensure that an adequate drainage system is adopted to prevent stormwater nmoff. P. Whether the natural characteristics of the site are such that the proposed use may be introduced there without undue disturbance or disruption of important natural features, systems or processes and without risk of pollution to groundwater and surface waters on and off the site. As will be demonstrated during the SEQRA review process, a passive parking lot such as the one proposed will have little disturbance of natural features. Since the site will not be used for any structures, it will have less risk of pollution to groundwater than if the properties were used for residential purposes with traditional septic systems. WilliAm W. ESSeKS MARCIA Z, HefTEr STEPHEN R, Angel JANE ANN R. KRATZ WilLIAM POWER MAlONEY CARMELA M. DI TAlia ANTHONY C, PASCA NICA B. STRUNK THeoDoRE D. SKLAR NANCY SILVERMAN LISA J. Ross ESSEKS, HEFteR & ANGEL, LLP COUNSELORS AT LAW i08 EAST MAIN STREET P. O. BOX 279 RIVERHEAD~ N.Y. II901-0279 WATER MILL OFFICe MONTAUK HIGHWAY P. O. BOX 570 WATER MILL, N.Y. ~ 1976 February 23, 2006 BY BAND Town of Southold Town Board of Appeals Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. Parcels- SCTM #s 1000-15-9-3.5-2.62 1000-15-9-3.6-2.61 Dear Board Members: On behalf of Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc., we enclose seven (7) collated sets of the following: 1. Application for special permit to allow perking in residential district; a. Application form; b. Addendum to Application to Board of Appeals; c. Applicant Transaction Disclosure Form; d. Questionnaire; e. Project Description; £ Owner's Authorization. 2. Notice of Disapproval; 3. Survey of properties; 4. Concept Plan lbr parking area; 5. Environmental Assessment Form and Project Slatement; ESSEKS, Hefter & ANGEL, LLP COUNSELORS AT LAW February 23, 2006 Page 2 of 2 6. Deeds (2) to subject properties; 7. Check ofEsseks, Hefter & Angel, LLP payable to Southold Town Clerk in the sum of $400.00 representing application fee. If you require any further information, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for your attention to this matter. /mi Enclosures Very truly yours, William W. 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BLOCK 09.00 STREET:ADDRESS CFHCAGO TITLE INSURAHCE- COMPANY' L~G*~L D-aCRIPTIOr4 CHICAGO TITL~ INSURANCE LE,-~AL DE~CRIPTIGN SUFFOLK~.~OUNTY.CLERK RECORDS OFFICE RECORDINO PAOE T~pe of Instrument: DEEDS/DDD N~mber of Pages~ 4 Reaeipt Number : 05-0110021 TRANSFER TAX NUMBER= 05-11620 D&strict: 1000 Dee~Amount; Section:.. B10ek~ 015.00 09.00 EXA~NEDAND CHARO~DAS FOLLOWS $0.00 Received the Following FeeS, For Above Instrument Exempt Page/F.il£ng ~12.00 NO Handling tOE $S.00 NO NYS SRCHG EA~CTY ~.00 NO EA-STATE TP-S84 $S.00 NO Cert.Copies RPT $30.00 NO SCTM Transfer tax $0.00 NO Fees Pa~d TIU~NSFER TAX NUMBER: 0~-11620 THIS PAOE IS.~ PART OF THE INSTRUmeNT THIS IS NOT A BILL Recorded: Edward P.Romaine County Clerk. Suffolk County 10/19/2005 04:23:~1 PM LIBER~ D00012415 4 90 Lot: 003.005 Exempt $$.00 NO $15.00 NO $165.00 NO $0.00 NO $0.00 NO $0.00 NO $2~2.00 1~ A~PPEALS BOARD MEMBER~ Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman Ruth D. Oliva James Dinizio, Jr. Michael A. Simon Leslie Kanes Weisman Mailing Address: Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road · P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971-0959 Office Location: Town Annex/First Floor, North Fork Bank 54375 Main Road (at Youngs Avenue) Southold, NY 11971 http://southoldtown.northfork.net ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTItOLD Tel. (631) 765-1809 · Fax (631) 765-9064 MEMO TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ZBA Chairman and Members ZBA Office Staf (f~ June 2, 2008 Cross Sound Ferry Services, Orient We want to let you know that incoming letters have been received concerning the above property, in anticipation of a new application to be filed in complete form regarding an Appeal for Extended Parking areas in Orient for Ferry customers. Copies of those letters received as of May 22, 2008 are enclosed. Since many letters are incoming, ZBA office staff will place the letters in a file and copied together (probably once a month) for easy reference by Board Members and for safekeeping in your ZBA work files. Thank you. APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS Ruth D. Oliva, Chairwoman Gerard P. Goehringer James Dinizio, Jr. Michael A. Simon Leslie Kanes Weisman Address: Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road · P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971-0959 Office Location: Town Annex/First Floor, North Fork Bank 54375 Main Road (at Youngs Avenue) Southold, NY 11971 http://southoldtown.northfork.net ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTItOLD Tel. (631) 765-1809 · Fax (631) 765-9064 April 17, 2006 Supervisor Scott A. Russell Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Re: Cross Sound Ferry Service Requests for Approval (Parking Permit) Dear Supervisor Russell: Our office was contacted today by Councilman Ross, asking that a duplicate of the above application, as filed with the Town Clerk and Zoning Board of Appeals, be kept in a central location in the Town Hall for review by the public (perhaps in the Town Board Conference Room). Enclosed is a duplicate of this submission. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Ruth D. Oliva Chairwoman Encls. MEMORANDUM TO: Francis J. Yakaboski, Esq. FROM: Jerry Goehringer, ZBA Chairman DATE: January 2, 2001 SUB J: Appeal by Charles Murrin and Southold Citizens for Safe Roads, Inc. (1000-15-9-15.1 Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc.) The attached letter is proposed for mailing tomorrow, Wednesday Jan. 3r~. If there is any reason why it should not be sent, or if it needs to be re-worded, please forward to us a new draft or contact us as soon as possible. One of the last discussions with our office was that the appeal is not properly before the Board, being an Appeal of a Copy of a Memo addressed to the Planning Board Office from the Building Department. Will a reply be sent directly from you as special counsel to the ZBA, or is there another procedure for reply that you recommend? Thank you. Attachment: (1) · --~__.A~ OARD MEMBERS Gerard E Gochringer, Chairman James Dinizio, Jr. Lydia A. Tortora Lora S. Collins George Homing Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 ZBA Fax (631) 765-9064 Telephone (631) 765-1809 BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTHOLD December 29, 2000 Abigail A. Wickham, Esq. Wickham, Wickham & Bressler, P.C. 10315 Main Road P.O. Box 1424 Mattituck, NY 11952 Re: Application Request of Southold Citizens for Safe Roads, Inc. SCTM #1000-15-9-15.1 (Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc.) Dear Ms. Wickham: With regard to your submission for a possible appeal, this will confirm that the documents are at this time pending reviews by the Zoning Board's Special Counsel. APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman James Dinizio, Jr. Lydia A. Tortora Lora S. Collins George Homing BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 ZBA Fax (631) 765-9064 Telephone (631) 765-1809 October 18, 2000 Ms. Fredrica Wachsberger Southold Citizens for Safe Roads, Inc. P.O. Box 797 Greenport, NY 11944 Re: Your Recent Letter with Enclosure Dear Ms. Wachsberger: This is a follow-up to let you know that Zoning Appeals Board Members have been furnished with a copy of your letter dated September 29, 2000, received October 2, 2000. At this time the Board does not have a complete application authorizing appellate jurisdiction. Without proper jurisdiction, the Board is not authorized to provide input or comments. MEMO TO: FROM: DATE: SUB J: ZBA Chairman and Members and Town Attorneys ZBA Office Staff October 18, 2000 Review of Recent Application of Murrin & Citizens for Safe Roads Please find attached copies of the above application documents, all of which were delivered on Friday, October 13, 2000 for review. This appears to be an appeal of a Memo send to the Planning Board from the Director of Code Enforcement. This application awaits review as to whether or not the application is properly before the Board. Thank you. Enclosures PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Please include with Z.B.A. Application) Applicant(s): Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. I. If building is existin~ and alterations/addifions/renovations are proposed: N/A A. Please give the dimensions of new extensions beyond existing foo~orint ofbuildine: Dimensions of first floor extension: Dimensions of second floor: Dimensions of floor above second level: Height (from ground to top of ridge): Please give the dimensions and square footage of new construction over existing footprint or over first floor or basement areas: Dimensions of first floor: Dimensions of second floor: Dimensions of floor above second level: Height (from ground to top of ridge): Square footage for first floor: second floor: II. If land is vacant: Please give dimensions and overall lot coverage percentage and square footage of new construction for each floor: Dimensions of first floor: 0 Dimensions of second floor: 0 Dimensions of floor above second level: 0 Height (from ground to top of ridge): 0 IlL Purpose and use of new construction requested in this application: parking area only IV. Additional information about the surrounding contours or nearby buildings that relate to the difficulty in meeting the code requirement(s): N/A V. Please submit seven (7) photos, labeled to show area of proposed construcfion or existing yard aseas for which variance relief is requested (after staldng comers for new construction). N/A- no variance relief requested. Please note: Further changes, after submitting the above iqformation, must be placed in writing and may. require a nm4, Notice of Disapproval to show changes to the initial plans. If additional time is needed, please contact out' office, or please check with Building Department (765-1802) 07' Appeals Department (765-1809~ if you are not sure. Thank you. 7/02; 2/05 OWNER'S AUTHORIZATION I, Adam Wronowski, hereby authorize Esseks, Hefier & Angel (William W. Esseks, Esq.) to act as the owner's authorized representative in the application being filed by Cross sound Ferry Services, Inc. to the Southold Town Board of Appeals for an approval to use the following two properties as a parking area: SCTM 1000-15-9-3.5, presently owned by J~A REAL ESTATE LLC of which I am a member; and SCTM 1000-15-9-3.6, presently owned by A and J Long Island Realty, LLC of which I am a member. Both properties are proposed to be transferred, upon the approval of the Board of Appeals, to Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc., of which I am a Vice President. I therefore make this authorization individually, as Vice President of Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc., and as a member orA and J Long Island Realty, LLC February 8, 2006 Project Statement for the PROPOSED ADDITIONAL PARKING AREA for property under the control of CROSS SOUND FERRY SERVICES, INC. Application Submitted To: The Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals Date: February, 2006. Note: The following text is intended to be used in association with the submitted Environmental Assessment Form and drawings. Therefore, this Project Statement is not an inclusive description of the proposed action, but is instead a supplementary overview. Proiect Site Identification, Data and Histor3,. The project site is represented by two vacant adjoining parcels of land located adjacent to the current Cross Sound Ferry Facility in Orient Point, Town of Southold. In specific, the parcels are identified as SCTM 1000 - 15 - 9 - 3.5 & 3.6. The parcels are accessed via State Route 25 and are currently zoned R-80 (Residential Low Density A) by the Town of Southold. The parcels are approximately the same size, have a combined area of 5.24 acres and possess over 450 1.f. of frontage along Gardiners Bay. The project site is the only residentially zoned property, held in private ownership, located on the south side of State Route 25 from the tip of Orient Point for a distance of approximately one mile to the west. The parcels have a history of site disturbance including agriculture and the storage of dredge spoil. Both sites contain a continuous connecting dirt road which extends f~om the eastenunost property line to the westernmost property line. Both parcels are made up of primarily grassland which is subject to routine mowing. A smaller amount ofbrushland vegetation exists on the periphery of the site, suggestive of a successional field. Prior environmental studies have concluded that the project site does not likely contain rare or unique species of flora and/or fauna. In order to allow safe ingress and egress of their vessels, the applicant must routinely dredge the slips/loading ramp areas. Currently, the dredge spoil from these maintenance events is stored in the southwestern comer of the project site, primarily on SCTM #1000 - 15 - 9 - 3.5. It has been customary for NYS to access this stockpile and use the material for erosion control at Orient Point State Park. The western (SCTM 1000-15-9-3.5) and eastern (SCTM 1000-15-9-3.6) parcels which constitute the project site are owned by (1) Adam C. Wronowski and Jessica Wronowski and (2) A & J Long Island Reality, LLC., respectively. However, each parcel is under the control of Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. Description and Impacts of the Proposed Action. The proposed construction would allow for the placement of a 3.9 acre (approximate) parking lot located over both parcels which constitute the project site. As shown on the drawing titled "Concept Plan", dated February 10, 2006, with the implementation of standard dimensional criteria for safe parking flow, the proposed additional parking lot could accommodate 451 vehicles. With respect to the existing vegetation on the site and the location of the proposed parking area, it is estimated that its construction will result in the loss of approximately 2.76 acres of vegetation, mostly grassland (the site appears subject to routine mowing). The subject parking lot has a proposed asphalt surface in order to facilitate the use of traffic control elements such as striping for the individual parking spaces as well as directional arrows within the isles. A walkway is proposed along the southern side of the parking area to allow Cross Sound patrons to access the terminal and slips without having to walk between the parked vehicles. As explained in the previous section of this project statement, the applicant currently conducts routine dredging of the slip/loading ramp area to allow for safe passage of the vessels. The dredge spoil is currently stockpiled on the project site and has been used in the past by NYS for erosion control projects at Orient Point State Park. The applicant is proposing to re-shape and re- locate the dredge spoil in a dune like formation along the upland portion of the beach (no closer than 50' from mean high water), just south of the proposed walkway. The artificial dune will allow for protection of the parking area while also allowing continued unobstructed passage along the beach. Ongoing dredging events will allow for maintenance of the dune, however, if the dune does not require maintenance, surplus dredge material will be available to NYS for continued erosion control projects at Orient Point State Park. With the construction of the proposed parking area, the project site would join a large block of contiguous land currently used for non-residential purposes (land occupied by Orient by the Sea Marina, Plum Island Animal Research Facility/Ferry and Cross Sound Ferry Services - current block, approximately 21 acres; proposed block, approximately 26.25 acres). Route 25 would continue to serve as the main boundary between the residential uses (single family residences) to the north and the marine uses to the south. Currently, there is not sufficient area at the Cross Sound Facility to accommodate the demand for parking. Vehicles routinely park along Route 25 prompting the Town Board to declare a public safety emergency within the past year. Upon obtaining (1) approval from the Town Zoning Board of Appeals (allowing parking to take place on the project site under Section 100-191H of the Town Code) and (2) pursuant to obtaining Planning Board approval of a site plan (site plan will address issues such as drainage, landscaping, etc), the use of the proposed additional parking area should result in a safer, more organized and less visible method of accommodating vehicles. Page 2 of 2 617.20 Appendix A State Environmental Quality Review FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a project or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequently, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeasurable. It is also understood that those who determine significance reay have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may not be technically expert in environmental analysis. In addition, many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting the question of significance. The full EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination process has been orderly, comprehensive in nature, yet flexible enough to allow introduction of information to fit a project or action. Full EAF Coreponents: The full FAF is comprised of three parts: Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identifying basic project data, it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3. Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action. It provides guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially-large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced. Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially-large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the irepact is actually important. THIS AREA FOR LEAD AGENCY USE -ONLY DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE -- Type I and Unlisted Actions Identify the Poi'dons of FAF completed for this project: [] Part 1 ~ Part 2 [] Part 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this FAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate), and any other supporting information, and considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably determined by the lead agency that: DA. The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared, Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required, therefore a CONDITIONED negative declaration will be prepared,* ['~C. The project may result in one or more large and important impacts that reay have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a positive declaration will be prepared. *A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions Naree of Action Name of Lead Agency Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Responsible Ofcer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Preparer (If different from responsible officer) Date Page 1 of 21 PART 1--PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE: This document is designed to ass[st in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Please comptete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions wil~ be considered as part of the application for approval and may be subjec~ to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. It is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance. Name of Action Cross Sound Ferry Services, ~c. Location of Action (include Street Address, Municipality and County) State Route 25, Orient, Town of Southold, Suffolk County: SeTM~ 1000-15-9-3.5, 3.6 Name of ApplicantJSponsor Cross Sound Ferry Services. In~. Address c/o Esseks, Hefter and Angel, 108 E. Main Street City / PO Business Telephone PO Box 279t Riverhead 631-369-1700 State NY Zip Code 11901 Name of Owner (if different) Address c/o Esseks, Hefter and An~_~l, 1~8 R~ M~ City/PO PO BOX 279, Riverhead State Business Telephone 631-369-1700 A & J Long Island Realty and Adam'C. Wronowski~ Ind. aRd as Guardian Zip Code 11901 Descdption of Action: Refer to Project Statement Page 2 of 21 Please Complete Each Question--Indicate N.A. if not applicable A. SITE DESCRIPTION Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. 1. Present Land Use: [] Urban ~ Industrial [] Commercial [] Forest [] Agriculture [] Other ~ Residential (suburban) Grass field, meadow, Rural (non-farm) brush, dirt road, unvegetated, d~ed~e spoil landscping~ beach storage, 5.24 Total acreage of project area: APPROXIMATE ACREAGE Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) Forested Wetland (Freshwater or tJdal as per Articles 24,25 of ECL) .................. Dredge spoil Unvegetated(Rock. earth or fill) Dirt Road, unyegetated czearing Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces Other (Indicate type) Landscaping *Based acres. ( 228,470 s.f.) PRESENTLY 2.98 acre~ 129,885) 0 acres 1.04 acre~ 45,134) 0 acres .4 acres(17,695) ,7 acre~(30,591) .07 acres (3,021) .05 (2,143) .acres only on AFTER COMPLETION * .22 acres(9,880) 0 acres · 56 acres(24,471) 0 · 39 acres(16,81 I) · 03 acres(1,222) 4.04 acres(176,086) 0 conceptual preliminary site plan; subject to further review 3. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site?HaA (Haven Loam; 0-2% slopes) a. Soil drainage: ~Well drained 100 % of site n Moderately well drained % of site, [~Poorlydrained %ofsite USDA Suffolk Co. Soil Survey b. If any agricultural land is involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System? acres (see I NYCRR 370). 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? ~ Yes [] No a. What is depth to bedrock (in feet) 5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: ~o-10% 93¢~ ~10-15% 2 % D15% or greater 5 % 6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or National Registers of Historic Places? ~ Yes ~ No 7, Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? ~ Yes ~No 8. What is the depth of the water table? 7.8' (infeet) (Below surface as per on-site test hole)· 9. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer?. ~ Yes [] NO 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? ~ Yes ~ NO Page 3 of 21 11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? []Yes [] No Accordin~to: ~Non. e identified to date. Ilnter-Science Research Associates, Inc., and Dr. Er~c Lamont, PhD.~ I u~ for arcel 1000-15-9-3.5) · field st ¥ P ] * (Lamont, 1997, ldentl~ each s~ecies: 12, !r; ~l~;re any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e.. cliffs, dunes, other geological formations? ]] ~"~Yes'~ []No i E~cr~e:pile (100~ x 180')of dredge spoil rou~n~%Ye °%%~P~ee%r~n%he pile southw, estermcer~er ef the.proje~ct site. 0v P has reached~ an elevation,of 16 .Currently, the pile has an elevation 13. Is the ~oje~ site presently used by ~e community or neighborh~ as an o~n space ~ recreation area? QYes ~No* If ;/es, explain: of the project site, is frequently usedJ I'The beach, fronting and part ! by individuals waiting for the ferry. 14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the communitT? ~Yes []No I Gardiners Bay, Plum Island and ~ighthouses can be visable from the projec~ site and adJacen~ beach- 15. Streams within or contiguous to project area: applicable a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary I Not applicable 16. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: Gardniers Bay. b. Size (in acres): Page 4 of 21 17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? ~ Yes [] No a. If YES, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? ~] Yes b. If YES, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? No [~es •No 18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law. Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? DYes [~No 19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL, and 6 NYCRR 617? ~Yes [] NO 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? DYes []No B. Project Descdption 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate). a. Total Contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor: 1 1. 2 acres. (' S C M b. Project acreage to be developed: 4.0/4 acres initially; /4.0/4 acres ultimatel~ohl¥ d. 1000-i5-9-10.1, I1.1, I$.1, 3.5, 3.6 & 3.4) SCTM 1000-15-9-3.5 &'3.6 Project acreage to remain undeveloped: 1.2 acres. ( only SCTM 1000-15-9-3.5 & 3.6) Length of project, in miles: (if appropriate) n o t a p p 1.i ca b 1 e if the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed. __%451 additional parking spaces represent a 146% expansion. f. Number of orr-street parking spaces existing 309 ; g. Maximum vehicular tdps generated per hou~ N/A h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: One Family Two Family N/A N/A Initially Ultimately N / A N / A i. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: N / A height; j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? 2. How much natural material (i.e. rock, earth, etc.) will be removed from the site? 3. Will disturbed areas be reclaimed DYes •No []N/A proposea451 (with proposed parking, all parce~ parking combined would allow 760spaces.) (uponcompi~ionofpr~e~? Multiple Family Condominium N/A N/A N/A N/A N / A width; 17' N / A length. __tons/cubicyards.To be determined. a. If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed? ! TO be determined b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? [] Yes c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? [] Yes [] No How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? 2.76 acres. Page 5 of 21 5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this project?. []Yes ~No 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction: 4 months, (including demolition) 7. if multi-phased: Not Applicable a. Total number of phases anticipated (number) b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1: __ month __ c. Approximate completion date of final phase: __ month __ year. d. Is phase I functionally dependent on subsequent phases? ~ Yes ~ No 8. Will blasting occur during construction? ~ '~es ~ No 9. Number of,lobs generated: during construction 10-2 0; after project is complete 10. Number of.lobs eliminated by this project : 0 ' 11. Will project require relocation of any pro,lects or facilities? ~ Yes ~No If yes, explain: 12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? [] Yes [] No a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, stc) and amount b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? [] Yes ~] No Type year, (including demolition) ~ Z 14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? ~ Yes ~ No If yes, explain: No effect on surface area of existing waterbody. 15. Is project or any portion of pro,lect located in a 100 year flood plain? '~ Yes ~ No 16. WiII the pro,lect generate solid waste? [] Yes [] No a. If yes, what is the amount per month? tons b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? ~ Yes r~ No c. If yes, give name ; location d. Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanita~J landfill? [] Yes [] No Page 6 of 21 e. If yes, explain: I 7. Will the project involve the disposal or solid waste? DYes BNo a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? __ tons/month. b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? __ years. 18, Will project use herbicides or pesticides? OYes [~No 19, Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? DYes ~No 20, Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? [~J Yes [] No 21. Will project result in an increase in energy use? [] Yes ~ No If yes, indicate type(s) 22. If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity__ gallons/minute, t~ot Applicable 23. Total anticipated water usage per day gallons/day. Rot, At~p]~±cab:te 24. Does project involve Local State or Federal funding? [] Yes [] No If yes, explain: Page 7 of 21 25. Approvals Required: Type Submittal Date City, Town, Village Board ~.~ Yes [] No City, Town/Village Planning Board ~:fes ~No Submission of the Site Plan Application following issuance of ZBA approval City, Town Zoning Board []Yes r~:No ZBA Approval City, CounbJ Health Department ~ Yes ~ No Other Local Agencies (Town Trustees' F~Yes ~ No Trustee Permit Other Regional Agenctes ~Yes [] No State Agencies [] Yes r~. No NYSDEC Coastal Erosion; NYS Dept. of Transportation Federal Agencies J~ Yes [] No Zoning and Planning Information Does proposed action involve a plannin9 or zoning decision? []Yes ~ No 1, Request fo~ ZBA Apg'reval under Section 100-19IH, IfYes. indicatedecisi°nrequired'~ 2, ~mnu~est f~r Site ~Am Approval following receipt Z~J~ approval ~ Zoning amendment [] Zoning variance [] New/revision of master plan ~ Subdivision ~ Site plan [] Special use permit ~ Resource management plan r~ Other Page 8 of 21 2. What is the zoning classification(s) of' the site? R-80 3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if' developed as permitted by the present zoning? [ 20% coverage Of 5.24 acres is 1.05 acres ~f~building area.* · *B~ilding area excludes· at-grade, ·surfaced areas.- as per Town Zoning Code. 4. What is the proposed zoning of' the site? Not Applicable 5. What is the maximum potential development of' the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? I Not Applicable ........................... 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? [] Yes [] No The proposed action is consistant-with 1) Local land use and .2) iS in response: accm~ate the demand for additional markino. 7. What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a ~ mile radius of proposed action? General Land Use Catagories exist within a 1/2 mile of the project site: 1) Low density residential. 2) Medium density residential. 3) Open space - recreational. 4) Vacant Land 5) Transporation. 6) Commercial. Utilities. Zoning classificatio~within a 1·/4 mile of the project site: R-80, R-40, MII, R-·400~ 8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses with a Y4 mile? ~ Yes [] No 9, If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? Not applicable. a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? Page 9 of 21 10. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? n Yes [] No 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police, fire protection.* ~No a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? ~ Yes [] No 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? [] Yes [] No a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic. DYes [] No D. Infonmationa! I~tails Attach any addKional information as may ~ needed to clarify your project. If there ara or may be any adverse impacts ass~:iated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to miti§ate or avoid them. E. Verification I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. ~~m~Name Inter-Science Research Assoc., Inc. Date February, 2006 Agent For Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. Signature Title If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Page 10 of 21 PART 2 - PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE Responsibility of Lead Agency General Infortaation (Read Carefully) · In completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question: Have my responses and determinations been reasonable? The reviewer is not expected to be an expert environmental analyst. · The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of impacts and wherever possible the threshold of magnitude that wouid trigger a response in column 2. The examples are generally applicable throughout the State and for most situations. But, for any specific project or site other examples and/or lower thresholds may be appropriate for a Potential Large Impact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3. · The impacts of each project, on each site, in each locality, will vary. Therefore, the examples are illustrative and have been offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each question. · The number of examples per question does not indicate the importance of each question. · In identifying impacts, consider tong term, short term and cumulative effects. Instructions (Read carefully) a. Answer each of the 20 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if there will be any impact. b. Maybe answers should be considered as Yes answers. c. If answering Yes to a question then check the appropriate box(column 1 or 2)to indicate the potential size of the impact. If impact threshold equals or exceeds any example provided, check column 2. If impact will occur but threshold is lower than example, check column 1. d. identifying that an Impact will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily significant. Any large impact must be evafuated in PART 3 to determine significance. Identifying an impact in column 2 simply asks that it be looked at further. e. If reviewer has doubt about size of the impact then consider the impact as potentially large and proceed to PART 3. f. If a potentially large impact checked in column 2 can be mitigated by change(s) in the project to a small to moderate impact, also check theYes box in column 3. A No response indicates that such a reduction is not possible. This must be explained in Part 3. I 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by Impact Impact Project Change Impacton Land f. Will the Proposed Action result in a physical change to the project site? .o [] YES [] Examples that would apply to column 2 Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater, (15 foot rise per 100 foot of length), or where the general slopes in the project area exceed 10%. Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than 3 feet. Construction of paved pad(lng area for 1,000 or more vehicles. Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Construction that will continue for more than I year or involve more than one phase or stage. Excavation for mining purposes that would remove more than 1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. [] [] OTM DNo [] [] []Yes [] [] OYes [] [] DYes r No [] [] Yes [] [] []Yes Page 11 of 21 I 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by Impact impact Project Change Construction or expansion of a santar~ landfill. [] [] []Yes ONe Construction in a designated floodway. [] [] r~Yes [] No Other impacts: [] [] []Yes []No Will there be an effect to any unique or unusual land forms found on the site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, geological formations, etc.) E~]NO r~YES Specific land forms: [] [] []Yes r~No [ Impact on Water 3. Will Proposed Action affect any water body designated as protected? (Under Articles 15, 24, 25 of the Environmental Conservation Law, ECL) ]NO [] YES Examples that would apply to column 2 Developable area of site contains a protected water body. Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a protected stream. [] [] OYes I--IN• [] [] []Yes D.o Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water LU U body. Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland. [] [] []Yes r~No Other impacts: [] [] []Yes ONe Will Proposed Action affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? Examples that would apply to column 2 A 10 Ye increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease. ]Yes r-'~ No [] [] DYes ON• [] [] []Yes ~.o Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 acres of surface area. Other impacts: [] [] []Yes Page 12 of 21 I 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by Impact Impact Project Change Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater quality or quantity? Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action will require a discharge permit. [] [] []Yes []No Proposed Action requires use of a source of water that does not [] n DYes •No have approval to serve proposed (project) action. Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greater [] ~ [] Yes [] No than 45 gallons per minute pumping capacity. Construction or operation causing any contamination of a water [] [] [] Yes [] No supply system. Proposed Action will advemely affect groundwater. [] [] [] Yes [] No Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which [] [] [] Yes [] No presently do not exist or have inadequate capacity. Proposed Action would use water-in excess of 20,000 gallons [] [] E]Yes •No per day. Proposed Action will likely cause siltation or other discharge into [] [] [] Yes [] No an existing body of water to the extent that there will be an obvious visual contrast to natural conditions. Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or [] [] [] Yes [] No chemical products greater than 1,100 gallons. Proposed Action will allow residential uses in areas without [] [] [] Yes [] No water and/or sewer services. Proposed Action locates commercial and/or industrial uses [] [] []Yes •No which may require new or expansion of existing waste treatment and/or storage facilities. Other impacts: [~ [] E]Yes [] No Page 13 of 21 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by Impact impact Project Change Will Proposed Action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface water runoff? Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action would change flood water flows Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion. Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Proposed Action will allow development in a designated floodway. Other impacts: I IMPACT ON AiR 7. Will Proposed Action affect air quality? Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Aotion will induce 1,000 or more Yehicle trips in any given hour. Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton of refuse per hour. Emission rate of total contaminants will exceed 5 lbs. per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. Proposed Action will allow an increase in the amount of land committed to industrial use. Proposed Action will allow an increase in the density of industrial development within existing industrial areas. Other impacts: IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS Will Proposed Action affect any threatened or endangered species? [].O []YES Examples that would apply to column 2 Reduction of one or more species listed on the New York or Federal list, using the site, over or near the site, or found on the site. [] [] [] [] [] []Yes []No [] []Yes []No [] DYes [].o [] []Yes [].o [] []Yes []No [] [] [] [] []Yes ONo [] []Yes ONo [] []Yes ONo []Yes []No [] DYee D"o [] []Yes ONo [] []Yes ~No Page 14 of 21 Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife habitat. Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year, other than for agricultural purposes. Other impacts: Will Proposed Action substantially affect non-threatened or non- endangered species? Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action would substantially interfere with any resident or migratory fish, shellfish or wildlife species. Proposed Action requires the removal*of more than 10 acres of mature forest (over 100 years of age) or other locally important vegetation. Other impacts: 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by impact Impact Project Change [] [] []Yes []No [] [] []Yes []No [] [] L~es []No [] [] DYes []No [] [] •Yas [].o [] [] []Yes []No IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES 10. Will Proposed Action affect agricultural land resources? Examples that would apply to column 2 lbo Proposed Aotion would sevar, cross or limit accass to agdcultuml land {includas cropland, ha~elds, pasture, ¥inayard, orchard, etc.) Construction activity would excavate or compact the soil profile of agricultural land. The Proposed Action would irrevemibly convert more than 10 acres of agricultural land or, if located in an Agricultural District, more than 2.5 acres of agricultural land. [] [] DYes D"o [] [] []Yes [] [] []Yes ~.o Page 15 of 21 The Proposed Action would disrupt or prevent installation of agricultural land management systems (e.g., subsurface drain lines, outlet ditches, strip cropping); or create a need for such measures (e.g. cause a farm field to drain poorly due to increased runoff). Other impacts: IMPACT ON AESTHE'nC RESOURCES 1 Small to Moderate Impact 2 3 Potential Can Impact Be Large Mitigated by Impact Project Change [] DTM •No [] DYes 0.o 11. Will Proposed Action affect aesthetic resources? (If necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 617.20, Appendix B.) Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different from or in sharp contrast to current surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural. Proposed land uses, or project components visible to users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce their enjoyment of the aesthetic qualities of that resource. [] [] [] [] OYes r'lNo [] DYe [] OYes ON• Project components that will result in the elimination or significant screening of scenic views known to be important to the area. Other impacts: [] [] DYes •No IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 12. Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure of hist•dc, prehistoric or paleontological importance? D.o DyEs Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially contiguous to any facility or site listed on the State or National Register of historic places. [] [] []yes ON• [] [] []Yes ON• [] [] DYes •No Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within the project site. Proposed Action will occur in an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NYS Site inventory. Page 16 of 21 Other impacts: ~ 2 3 Smalt to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by Impact Impact Project Change [] [] DYes []No IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 13. Will proposed Action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities? [].o ITJYES Examples that would apply to column 2 The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. A major reduction of an open space important to the community. [] ~ []Yes r~No [] [] OYes [~No [] [] []Yes []No Other impacts: IMPACT ON CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS 14. Will Proposed Action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a critical environmental area (CEA) established pursuant to subdivision 6NYCRR 617.14(g)? List the environmental characteristics that caused the designation of the CEA. Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action to locate within the CEA? Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource? Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quality of the resource? Proposed Action will impact the use, function or enjoyment of the resource? Other impacts: [] [] OYes []No [] [] []Yes []No [] [] OYes []No [] [] E'JYes [] [] []Yes []No Page 17 of 21 IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION 15, Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? [] NO [] YES Examples that would apply to column 2 Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or goods. Proposed Action will result in major traffic problems. Other impacts: 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by Impact Impact Project Change [] [] []Yes ~.o [] [] []Yes •No IMPACT ON ENERGY 16. Will Proposed Action affect the community's sources of fuel or energy supply? ON• OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action will cause a greater than 5% increase in the use of any form of energy in the municipality. Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two family residences or to serve a major commercial or industrial use. [] [] OY~ [].o [] [] OYes I-i.o Other impacts: [] [] DYes •No NOISE AND ODOR IMPACT 17. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of the Proposed Action? [] NO D~s Examples that would apply to column 2 Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school or other sensitive facility, Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). Proposed Action will produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels for noise outside of structures. Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act as a noise screen. Otherimpacts: [] [] OYes []No [] [] []Yes []No [] [] OYes •No [] [] OYes []No [] [] OYes •No Page 18 of 21 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by Impact Impact Project Change IMPACT ON PUBUC HEALTH 18. Will Proposed Action affect public health and safety? Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (i,e. oil, pesticides, chemicals, radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or there may be a chronic Iow level discharge or emission. Proposed Action may result in the burial of "hazardous wastes" in any form (i.e. toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc.) Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquefied natural gas or other flammable liquids. Proposed Action may result in the excavation or other disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous Waste. Otherimpacts: [] []Yes •No [] [] [] [] [] DYes •No [] DYes [].o IMPACT ON G ROV~q'H AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 19. Will Proposed Action affect the character of the existing community? I-l.o DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 The permanent population of the city, town or village in which the project is located is likely to grow by more than 5%. The municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating o services will increase by more than 5 ~ per year as a result of this project. Proposed Action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals. Proposed Action will cause a change in the density of land use. Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures or areas of historic importance to the community. Development will create a demand for additional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire, etc.) [] [] [] [] [] [] [] OYea •No [] OYes ON• [] OYes ON• [] DYes [] OYes [] •~es Page 19 of 21 Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects. 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated by Impact impact Project Change ~ [] []Yes []No Proposed Action will create or eliminate employment. [] [] [] Yes N No Other impacts: [] [] []Yes []No 20. Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environment impacts"? If Any Action in Part 2 Is Identified as a Potential Large Impact or If you Cannot Determine the Magnitude of Impact, Proceed to Part 3 Page 20 of 21 Part 3 - EVALUATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPACTS Responsibility of Lead Agency Part 3 must be prepared if one or more impact(s) is considered to be potentially large, even if the impact(s) may be mitigated. Instructions (If you need more space, attach additional sheets) Discuss the following for each impact identified in Column 2 of Part 2: 1. Briefly describe the impact. 2. Describe (if applicable) how the impact could be mitigated or reduced to a small to moderate impact by project change(s). 3. Based on the information available, decide if it is reasonable to conclude that this impact is important. To answer the question of importance, cons[der: · The probability of the impact occurring · The duration of the impact · Its irreversibility, including permanently lost resources of value · Whether the impact can or will be controlled · The regional consequence of the impact · Its potential divergence from local needs and goals · Whether known objections to the project relate to this impact. QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FILING WITH YOUR Z.B.A. APPLICATION Is the subject premises listed on the real estate market for sale? [] Yes l& No Are there any proposals to change or alter land contours? [] Yes ENo *only if required pursuant to site plan application process 1) Are there any areas that contain wetland grasses? No 2) Are the wetland areas shown on the map submitted with this application? lq/A 3) Is the property bulkheaded between the wetlands area and the upland building area9 N/A ' 4) If your property contains wetlands or pond areas, have you contacted the office of the Town Trustees for its determination of jurisdiction? N/A Please confirm status of your inquiry or application with the Trustees: D. Is there a depression or sloping elevation near the area of proposed construction at or below five feet above mean sea level? Yes Are there any patios, concrete barriers, bulkheads or fences that exist and are not shown on the survey map that you are submitting? None (Please show area of these structures on a diagram if any exist. Or state "none" on the above line, if applicable.) F. Do you have any construction taking place at this time concerning your premises? No* If yes, please submit a copy of your building permit and map as approved by the Building Department anddescribe: * Construction on adjacent snack bar parcel is. occurring pursuant to site p, lan approval. G. Do you or any co-owner also own other land close to this parcel? ~es If yes, please label the proximity of your lands on your map with this application. H. Please list present use or operations conducted at this parcel and proposed use park±rig area At~thorized Signature and Dat'~ ' Adam Wronowsk± Vice President Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. none 2/05 APPLICANT TRANSACTIONAL DISCLOSURE FORM The Town of S outhold's Code of Ethics prohibits conflicts of interest on the part of Town officers and emnlovees. The nuroose of this form is to provide information, which can alert the Town of possible conflicts of interest and allow it to take whatever action is necessary to avoid same. YOUR NAM~: Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. (Last name, first name, middle initial, unless you are applying in the name of someone else or other entity, such as a company. If so, indicate the other person or company name.) NATURE OF APPLICATION: (Check all that apply.) Tax Grievance Variance Change of Zone Approval of Plat Exemption from Plat or Official Map Other X If "Other", name the activity: special permit for parking Do you personally, (or through your company, spouse, sibling, parent, or child) have a relationship with any officer or employee of the Town of Southold? "Relationship" includes by blood, marriage, or business interest. "Business interest" means a business, including a partnership, in which the Town officer or employee has even a partial ownership of (or employment by) a corporation in which the Town officer or employee owns more than 5% of the shares. YES NO X If you answered "YES", complete the balance of this form and date and sign where indicated. Name of person employed by the Town of Southold: Title or position of that person: Describe that relationship between yourself (the applicant) and the Town officer or employee. Either check the appropriate line A through D (below) and/or describe the relationship in the space provided. The Town officer or employee or his or her spouse, sibling, parent, or child is (check all that apply): A) the owner of greater than 5% of the shares of the corporate stock of the applicant (when the applicant is a corporation); B) the legal or beneficial owner of an), interest in a non-corporate entity (when the applicant is not a corporation); C) an officer, director, partner, or employee of the applicant; or D) the actual applicant. DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP Submitted this. 2_3rd day of February,. 2006 Signature: Print Nun~: ~r~d,~.m- Vice President 2006 SUMMER TRAFFIC REPORT: 6,000 EXTRA VEHICLES A DAY Cross Sound Ferry has eXpanded its operation by 100% in the past 23 years; and b~ mOre than 30% in the last 10 Years. The sUmme~ 2006 Schedule will generate up to 6,000 vehicles per day on Southold Town roads. Cross Sound Ferry has now asked the Town for parking for another 451 cars at Orient Point, no doubt to increase the number of casino-ferry trips. Without legislation to impose necessary and appropriate Limits on the number of trips, number of vehicles, size of bOats, .and hours of operation, Southold Town is destined to become a traffic corridor to southern New England, with serious ~mpacts on our environment and our quality of life. Unless steps are taken now to curb its growth, this has the potential to overwhelm our town, pollute our air and groundwater, threaten our tourist and second-home industry and our fishing and shellfishing industry, and create even more dangerous traffic situations. The Town Board is considering legislation to cap Cross Sound Ferry operations at fair and reasonable levels, based on an analysis of the impact of the cars and boats on our health and safety, and on the environment. We must strongly support this effort· Please take the time to 811 out and sign both petitions, fold this sheet with address side out, and mail it to Southold Citizens for Safe Roads, P.O. Box 25, Greenport, New York 11944. We will forward the petitions to the Town Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. SOUTHOLD TOWN: A DESTINATION, NOT A CORRIDOR. TO THE $OUTHOLD TOWN BOARD: Cross Sound Ferry must ~ be permiRed to continue l~Limited eXpansion. We urge you to launch an munediate mvestigatinn into emsting and potential impacts of the ferry operatior~ TO THE $O~TNOLD TOWN ZONIN~ BOARD OF APPEALS: Because th~ Suffolk County Water Authority has declared Orient to have the most fragile groundwater conditions on Lon~ Island, and because e ansi would be detrimental to air auali~, an~k~,~*oun,~ ....... 3.~.~-- , . Xp on of parking at Orient Point · u '; ~,~o' ,,~wa~r coIlamons, S wen as otenfiall de adin to · System, and because ~t would add an unaccentabl~..~.~ ~ - p Y gr g the Pecomc Estuary r ~ .,~,ume or tra~nc to ~ou~old roads, we urge you to deny the application to permit Cross Sound Ferry to park 451 cars on residentially-zoned proEerty at Orient Point. Name J~4~ ~ , CoS.T-~.Ct ~ ,,. - u _ mgnature Mailing Address (_.k,__ '1 / Tel.# e-mail $OUT OLD CITIZENS OAD$ Southold Town Meeting Agenda - Jill% 6, 2006 Page 2 go o Farm Winery License Application Bedell North Fork, LLC IV. DISCUSSION 9:00 A.M. Fishers Island Pump Out Boat Jim McMahon Trailer Permit Martin Sidor 10:00 A.M. North Fork Trolley Tom Lngald 10:30 A.M Love Lane Closing Mattituck Chamber of Commerce Dominico Mautarelli 11:00 A.M. Zoning Issue Pat Kaelin 11:30 A.M. Cross Sound Ferry Impact Study Steve Schneider P/T Employee - Assessors Office Bob Scott Scavenger Waste Facility Groundskeeper II Jim McMahon V. RESOLUTIONS 2006-499 CATEGORY: Attend Seminar DEP/IRTMENT: Police Dept Grant Permission to Chief Carlisle E. Cochran, Jr. to Attend IACP Annual Conference In Boston, MA RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Carlisle E. Cochran~ Jr. to attend the Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP} Conference in Boston~ Massachusetts~ commencing on Saturda¥~ October 14 through Wednesda¥~ October 18~ 2006. Travel to be by Town vehicle. All expenses for ESSeKS, HeFTER & ANGEL, LLP COUNSELORS AT LAW P. ©. Box 275 RIVBRHEAD, N.Y. II90[-0279 April 3, 2008 Kieran Corcoran, Esq. Southold Town Attorney's Office PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re: ZBA Application; Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. P. O. Box 570 WATER MILL, N.Y. 11975 APH 4 BOARD OF APPEALS Dear Mr. Corcoran: As you know, Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. is in the process of making a new application to the Town related to parking at its site. Technically, a prior application had been submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals in 2006. As per your letter of November 9, 2007, the Town was waiting for Cross Sound to submit a site plan application to the Planning Board. Since Cross Sound is in the process of submitting a new application, we are requesting that the 2006 application be discontinued. At this time, we are awaiting a determination from the building inspector with respect to the new plans. We will, therefore, file new application materials to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board at the appropriate times. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. /bws Ce: Southold Town ZBA Mr. Richard MacMurray Mr. David Kapell Very t .~y0urs, Anthon~,C. Pasta LIAM WICKHAM ~RICL J. BRESSLER ABIGAIL A. WlCKHAM LYNNE M. GORDON JANET GEABA LAW OFFICES WICKHam, WiCkham & BRESSLER, P.c. I0315 MAIN ROAD, P.O. BOX 14:~4 MATTItUCK, LONG ISLAND NEW YORK I~95B 631-298-8353 TELEFAX NO. 631-298-8565 October 12, 2000 Town of Southold Zoning Board of Appeals 53095 Main Road Post Office Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Southold Citizens For Safe Roads, Inc. Premises: Route 25, Orient, New York SCTM# 1000-15-9-15.1 Ladies and Gentlemen: Enclosed are the following documents in connection with the above application for an appeal from decision of the building inspector: 1. Application and copy of decision for which appeal is taken; 2. Questionnaire for filing with ZBA application; 3. Short Environmental Assessment form; 4. Transactional Disclosure form; 5. Application fee in the amount of $400. Please contact the undersigned if anything further is required. AA W/dc enct 30/shdmzba cc: Town of Southold Building Department w/encls. Very truly yours, ~Abigail A Wickham ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS MARRIAGE OFFICER RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Fax (631) 765-6145 Telephone (631) 765-1800 southoldtown.northfork.net OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD TO: FROM: DATED: RE: Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals Elizabeth A. Neville February 24, 2006 Zoning Appeal No. 5862 Transmitted herewith is Zoning Appeals No. 5862 of Cross Sound Ferry Services Inc.- the Application to the Southold Town Board of Appeals. Also enclosed is a letter from William W. Esseks of Esseks, Hefter, & Angel LLP Counselors at Law, an Addendum To Application To Board of Appeals, Applicant Transactional Disclosure Form, Questionnaire For Filing With Your Z.B.A. Application, a Project Description, Owner's Authorization, Notice of Disapproval dated August 3, 2005 and amended December 28, 2005, a Survey of both properties, a Concept Plan for a parking area, a Full Environmental Assessment Form, Project Statement, and copies of Deeds to both properties. ZBA TO TOWN CLERK TRANSMITTAL SHEET (Filing of Application and Check for Processing) DATE: 2 /23 /06 ZBA # NAME CHECK # AMOUNT TC DATE STAMP RECEIVED Cross Sound Ferry Svc 5862 By Esseks, Hefter & 27259 $400.00 i Angel as attorney FE~] 2 4 2006 SouthoU T' ..... ~' ,-.~ TOTAL $400.00 By .~- Thank 'fou. Date: 02/24/06 Town Of Southold P.O Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 * * * RECEIPT * * * Receipt"#: 27259 Transaction(s): 1 1 Application Fees Reference Subtotal 5862 $400.00 Check#:27259 Total Paid: $400.00 Name: Clerk ID: Cross, Sound Ferry Service Cio Esseks, Heifer & Angel 108 East Main Street Po Box 279 MICHELLE Internal ID: 5862 APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS Ruth D. Oliva, Chairwoman Gerard E Goehringer James Dinizio, Jr. Michael A. Simon Leslie Kanes Weisman Mailing Address: Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road · P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971-0959 Office Location: Town Annex/First Floor, North Fork Bank 54375 Main Road (at Youngs Avenue) Southold, NY 11971 http://southoldtown.northfork.net ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTItOLD Tel. (631) 765-1809 ° Fax (631) 765-9064 April 17, 2006 Supervisor Scott A. Russell Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Re: Cross Sound Ferry Service Requests for Approval (Parking Permit) Dear Supervisor Russell: Our office was contacted today by Councilman Ross, asking that a duplicate of the above application, as filed with the Town Clerk and Zoning Board of Appeals, be kept in a central location in the Town Hall for review by the public (perhaps in the Town Board Conference Room). Enclosed is a duplicate of this submission. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Ruth D. Oliva Chairwoman Encls. SOUTHOLD TOWN - A Destination ~ Not A Corridor January 8, 2006 Ruth Oliva, Chairman Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town Hall Southold, New York 11971 Dear Mrs. Oliva, Enclosed is the text of a Suffolk Times article of July 19, 2001, in which ZBA member James Dinizio is on record at a Planning Board meeting as claiming that an environmental review of Cross Sound Ferry's site plan would set a bad precedent for other businesses. I understand that recently he spoke at a Town Board meeting, claiming that as a business and property owner, CSF should be permitted to do what ever it wants to do. From his many public statements, it appears evident that Mr. Dinizio is a strong advocate of Cross Sound Ferry expansion and would not be an impartial adjudicator of any CSF application. We demand that he recuse himself from any Board deliberations on the subject. Indeed, I find it surprising that someone who apparently has little respect for zoning regulations should have been appointed to a Board that is directly involved in protecting them. Sincerely, Freddie Wachsberger President, Southold Citizens for Safe Roads Cc: Scott Russell, Supervisor PO Box 25 · Greenport, NY 11944 · 631-477-0444 · Email: saferoads@optonline.net From: Subiect: Fro~theJ~,,~'~ ~ EST JanuaP] 3, 200~ 11:36:02 AM Date: Fredfi~a Wachsbe~ger ¢flwSse~opt°ntine'ne~' To: Vote of no confidence a ve~7 tough decision," Planning Board chairman Ben Orlowski Jr. said Monday night SOUTIiOLD--"This is to upgrade its snack bar parking facilities. "Nobody on this board has about Cross Sound Ferry's application Hall hearing. After a year of debating, studying, made any decision," he told another crowded Town And the Planning Board is again delaying a consulting and arguing, the two sides are no closer to agreement. decision on the application. new. Opponents, led by Thor Hanson of Southold Citizens for Safe Roads (SCSR), insist The arguments aren't of Croas Sound Ferry. It's the biggest and most disruptive commercial that there's been "unstinted growth , anson. O ponents argue that the town can be held culpable for operation in Southold, according to Mr. H . . p ,_. .... ,4.. o;te' they insist that before any changes problems that result in what they see as helter-stcetter partang ua ~u~ .... are made, an environmental impact study must be done. The proponents counter that since they aren't adding to existing parking, but only improving the lot, no environmental impact study is nccessa~. They charge ferry neighbors with being "elitists" who want to control who can and can't use the ferry service, according to Cross Sound's attorney, William Essex. Both sides returned armed with reams of studies, pictures and experts in tow to make their cases. For the opponents, the argument is that only 69 parking spaces were ever actually approved, despite the present use of between 345 and 382 substandard spaces. They am upset both by cars parking illegally on Route 25 when the lots overflow and by the increased traffic they say has resulted since the 1995 launching of high-speed passenger ferry service on the SeaJet catamaran. They queslion why the Plamfing Board even is considering an application they argue is incomplete. Mr. Hanson pointed out that spaces calling for the number of existing and proposed off-street parking spaces am left blank on the application. "Could you tell us why you haven't sent this plan back?" he asked a nonresponsive board. "We can't -- our · ks" traffic consultant can't -- find any numbers to plug into those blan , he said. "The same is true of the item on maximum vehicular trips generated per hour." Orient resident Freddie Wach-sberger, an officer of SCSR, had this to say: "I have lost confidence, because of your apparent unwillingness to use your planning powers to address the explosion of ferry traffic; because you failed to take steps to enforce the site plan that you approved; because you permitted the introduction of the Sea.let ferry with no prior planning for parking and no establishment of parameters for growth; because you permitted it to nm for more than five years without an analysis of the negative impacts identified by your consultants as a potential result of the increase of vehicle traffic; and because you dissembled when Thor asked what you were waiting for from your consultants. "You said you just wanted to clear up a few details, when it was already clear to me from my conversation with your consultants that you were hoping for traffic figures that would help them reverse their previous conclusions," she said. Cross Sound Ferry says the problem would be compounded without the Sea Jet because passengers would be away for longer periods of time if they had to use the slower regular ferry service. "Build them and they will come," said Orient resident Fred Sharman, who lives near Route 25. He complained that by making parking more convenient, traffic will become more "unbearable. We're in trouble, we're in big trouble in Orient," he warned. "Patience grows thin on all sides of the table," said Richard Warren, whose Interscience Research company has conducted some of the traffic studies on behalf of the ferry service. One Greenport resident arguing for approval of the ferry plans suggested putting in more traffic lights to slow traffic on Routes 25 and 48 leading west from the ferry terminal. And Zoning Board ~Appenis member Jim Dinizio Jr. took the SCSR to task for printing what he called a "misrepresentation," referring to an advertisement in last week's Suffolk Times claiming that the Planning Board hearings are "a mockery" because "they made up their minds a long time ago.~!rI~ encouraged the.board to decide in favor of the ferry service. Requiring an environmental review of its plan would set a bad precedent for other businesses in Southold, he ~aid. Mr. Oflowski promised that board members would review all materials submitted and all comments made, and he ordered the public hearing kept open for at least another month. I, March lg, 2008 Town Board Town Plan~g D~pam~nt ~'~ Town Zoning Boa~l' of Appeals Town of Sonthold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 RECEIVED MAR 2 4 2008 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a~-sid~t ofOrieat; l~a~agly ~rge Town-officials m deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to ctnate new off-sUeet parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the femJ has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. H &ea~. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of ~d has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. · ~. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff m the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. · Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions bom marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF s rearm diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferny technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current leVel of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These ears park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient tO accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased tral~ic with its casino-oriented business. · CSF Environmental and ,Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. I~ January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard · violations, including poor waste property revealed "numerous environmental management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to Show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. ~. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic,resonrees. The fern-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon ,'International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat, NYS rare animal habitat, NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Name: / Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 RECEIV~.D 2005 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residen~filProperty. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardoUSto the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoffin the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit us much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already began to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are $0 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safe~,. The current level of feny-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safet~ Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem ora Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF .seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rate plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2005 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Sou&old Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Sou&old Town Officials: RECEIVED i~A~S ? 5 2008 Sou~!~]d Town Clerk As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Fen~'s application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting addi~onal parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety is~ue~. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the heal& and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water auality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent wi& the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides 0qOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions fi.om marine engines are associated wi& serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times mare pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution bom the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant sourc~ of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are $0 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York ~tate Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry fxom the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in thc bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of enVironmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Felxy paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. ~. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic ate a blight on one of New York State' s greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient' s status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. · Natural and Hiatoric resourees. Thc ferry-induced tra~c is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations Including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "international Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself te be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an anviroumentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spa~es to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment Sincerely, ".~'/ i/~/][//.~ Name: - March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 2008 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, st~¢ or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting add/t/ona/parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safer3' issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. 4 r~ A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than ears, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NO3[ (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient fi.om the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse dat~ for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic sheilfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air POllutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. S, afety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Depamnent of TransPOrtation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the mad which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the .... Route 25. legality of ~ts action tn refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. ...CS .F Environmental and Safet~ Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous tmpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors oftbe driver. ~. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York tate s greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's S ' status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resuure~. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with O' ~ nent s numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical E ' nvtronmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good .neighbor but quite the opposite, by falling to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or mvesting m erdstmg technology which would make ~t an envn'onmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor om/ precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name.- Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 2 4 2008 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry s application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's opomtions have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water Quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions fi.om marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are $0 to 100% above e~ected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Trans~rtation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These ears park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of eurront service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferr~ must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thru-acs River in Co~mectlcut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stern of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Imnacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a me~'opolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS rcgnlated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Signature Name: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safe ,ty issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to theNew YorkState Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safe,Bt. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost I million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The feny-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spades to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely' ~~9~ ~ Signature March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safer issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shell fishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path foming cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natmal Landmark"; Federal National Historic Disffict; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: S~CSR letter Mar 18 rev,doc . W h ednesday, arc WebTV Nelworks 19, 2008 12:2~:59 PM . Page 1 of 4 yyy~yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy~tYA%' ~Y~ OHHHHHHHH~[A[A!A{A!A!A!$O#h'%ra!"zHHzz Y~z ~"~"~ &K~ &"?! H'"z?{Z\11 HHH~!6]%!HHH~"ZZZZY, Y,Y,~.~,~,~.~Y,~,~, ............~9~gMarch ~8, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appea~s T~n of Southold Town Halt, t4ain Road Southold, NY Dear Southotd Town Officials: As a resident of Southold Town, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street pa~k~ng at tls Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operat$ons have increased exponentially tn the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over tls operations. The lack of adequate parking ts concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown tls current local±on. Local residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced tra£ftc ts hazardous to the health and safety of residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality o~ t~fe as follows. · Wate~ quality. Ferry-induced t~afFtc contributes to the storm wateff ~uno~ tn the ~o~m of sedimentation which has polluted ou~ surface waters. The Town has ~ecentty been ~equt~ed by EPA to develop and implement a storm wate~ mitigation p~og~am. Allowing additional pa~ktng, and therefore, traffic ts inconsistent with the Town's responstbtttty to mitigate storm water impacts. The ~estdents of Orient ~ety upon private wells ~o~ their d~tnktng water. We cannot a~Ford ~urthe~ sources of su~ace and g~oundwate~ pollution. , At~ Quality. EPA has concluded that ma~tne diesel engines are taportant contributors to national air pollution, generating ta~ge amounts o{ particulate matter (PH) and nitrogen oxides emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a ttkety human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions ~oa ma~tne engines ape associated with serious public health p~obtems. However, new EPA ~egulattons presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Residents already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and wilt ttkety have to endure tt fo~ many yea~s to come until CSF's ma~tne diesel engines a~e replaced. · A 2003 analysts o~ New Yo~k Ha~bo~ emissions showed that ~e~tes p~oduce 20 to Zee times mo~e pollution pe~ passenge~ mile than ca~s, diesel buses and t~a~ns. Add to this pollution, the pollution ~rom the ~e~ry-tnduced road t~a~ftc and Orient becomes a significant s~ce pollution. Fer~y marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX the New York Area as 3ee,eee vehicles. New Yo~k harbor ~er~te5 have already begun to implement clean ~e~ry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 19~, has not done so. We need to protect ou~ children and the elderly f~om the harmful effects o~ these pollutants. White there ts sparse data For Orient, tung cance~ rates tn neighboring 6~eenpo~t a~e 50 to le~ above expected incidence ~ates according to the New York State Cance~ Registry 19~-Ze03. We also need to p~otect our historic shell fishing and f~she~tes industry ~om the e~fects o~ these air pollutants, which a~e absorbed by our waters, and have been sctentt{tcatty shown to adversely a~fect the habitat and gro~h o~ ~tsh and shellfish. · Safety. The current level o~ fe~y-~nduced t~afftc ts unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ~e~y terminal site. Residents of O~tent and the Town have ~equested the New Yo~k State Department o~ T~anspo~tatton to place no-pa~ktng signs on the shoulder of the ~oad which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so tn wrtttng~ unless the Town allowed CSF to expand ~ts pa~k~ng ~ac~ltty. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's potzt~cal pFessu~e and interference and question the legality o~ tls action tn ~e~ustng to post no-parking signs along NYS Route Z5. This refusal to post stgnage~ and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what Eave created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack o{ available parking. SCSR leller Mar 18 rev.doc . Wednesday, March 19. 2008 12:27:07 PM . Page 2 o! 4 WebTV Nelwork$ Cars of Ferry customers that are parked along the shouIder of NYS Z5 have the potentiaI to interfere with Fire and emergency services. These cars park in the b~cycIe path Forcing c~cI~sts out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NY5 DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage For CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the Ievel of current serv±ce is too large For Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its IeveIs of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this leveI of service. It cannot hoId the co,~unity hostage For increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. · CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Horeover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January Z008~ CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars For hazardous waste d~scharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental v~olations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violat±on may have occurred in Orient. In Z003, a tractor-trailer roIIed off of the stern of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard reguIations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to Ieave his vehicIe~ also a vioIation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In Z008 Cross Sound Ferry paid SZ.Z5 milI~on to the survivors of the driver. ·VisuaI Impacts. The ferry operations and the ~nduced levels of traffic are a Dl~ght on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the vilIage's historical and environmental character. · Natural and Historic resources. The Ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Env~ronmentaI Area; Federal "NationaI NaturaI Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon ~Internat[onal Bird Area"; NYS regulated Freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animaI haDitat; NYS S~gn±Ficant CoastaI Fish and ~ildIiFe Habitat. The Ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good NeighDor~ but qu~te the opposite by Failin~ to adopt environmentally-conscious controIs or investing in existing technology which would make tt an environmentalIy ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather, we want the town to DECREASE Ferry service and traffic to reasonable Ievels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health~ welfare and safety of residents, espec~aIIy our children and the elderIy, and honor our precious h~storic and natural environment. Sincerely,/~-~ ,/~/~ ~ <RSt+ ~X~h+hG03~JX4~) h+hGS~h+hG6~X~]4 h+hGX4"JPav~"~ P [ ;<"e6~-a5 ~ 6 + A'6666666666666666666666666666 7585H~gd+hG[%p'e6~0)gh~ 7$8$HSgd+hGJ~6D'~bK 6'~I,EOSv~d~RZObO6660bOOO6006OObObOOObbbOO 7$8$HSgd+hGZ[~A~" a a 7$8$HSgd+hGSCP:pE t'D/ *~=~*"¢~ $ %**O¢~tm~6~DNormatC2%4_HaJmH sH tH DA~giDBefautt March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall, Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Southold Town, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, C SF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Local residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. · Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water nmoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate storm water impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. · Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Residents already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. · A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel bases and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. We need to protect our children and the elderly from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shell fishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. · Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. · CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous nnpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of envirenmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. · Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. · Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good Neighbor, but quite the opposite by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an enviromentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather, we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural enviroment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: May 12, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Main Road PO Box 1179 Southold NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: -' CEIVED RECEIVED MAY ] 5 ~008 SouthoJcl Tov~n Clerk The Orient Hamlet Stakeholders Committee urges Town Officials to deny the application by Cross Sound Ferry to create additional parking at its Orient Point Terminal. From its inception, the Orient Hamlet Stakeholders have identified traffic resulting from increased Ferry usage as a serious problem for the Hamlet residents. Traffic calming along the Main Road, particularly the area from the Causeway to Platt Road, is a short- term goal of the Stakeholders and a priority to the residents of Orient. This was reinforced at the Public Meeting held by the Stakeholders in September 2007. The Stakeholders' survey showed 65% of residents rated traffic calming as one of three top priorities (with Open Space preservation and Gateway Property being the other two.) The Main Road through Orient begins with a 55mph speed limit on the Causeway, which reduces to 40mph as it approaches the Hamlet Center. In reality, traffic barely slows as it swiftly bypasses the Village Lane intersection, races past the church and the school and the fire depa~ h.ent, and continues unchecked to the Feny Terminal. Existing ferry traffic already burdens the Village of Orient as the Ferry discharges passengers and cars semi- hourly throughout the summer months. The Stakeholders feel that the parking situation at the Ferry Terminal must not be considered as a single request. This application must be considered with an eye to assessing the impact of traffic and Ferry opemtious. The Stakeholders believe that it is unwise to allow increased parking for the Ferry until a comprehensive review of the environmental impacts of ferry service and operations, including traffic, informs and determines the panuneters of operation for the Cross Sound Ferry. Respectfully, Margaret Minichiul Chair Orient Hamlet Stakeholders Committee Joseph WysOCki, Chairman Scott L. Harris, Vi~ Chair. Arthur A. ~uroede ~ary L. Tabor Board of Appeals Town of Southold 53095 Route 25 P.O. Box ! 179 Southold, N.Y. 11971 ORIF. NT FIRE DISTRICT ORIENT, N.Y. 11957 MAY 2 2008 BOARD OF APPEALS aril 24, 2008 Chief of Dept. Dear Members: The Board of Fire Commissioners, of the Orient Fire District, do support the Cross Sound Ferry request for a zoning variance, reference to their property on the east side of the terminal, for additional vehicular parking. The current parking and conditions at the east end of Route 25, Orient Point, pose concerns for pedestrian safety, as well as the safety of emergency responding personnel. The Orient Fire Department responds to calls for emergency assistance at this location, and the current conditions pose safety concerns to our responding members, as well as to the public utilizing the transportation service. We strongly urge the Board of Appeals to approve the Cross Sound Ferry request, as we feel this would definitely alleviate the safety problem. The Board of Fire Commissioners also feel that limited (one-sided) parking, at the end of Route 25, in the vicinity of Lands End, would also be a help correcting this problem, and this is an issue we will also address with the Town. In closing, again we strongly urge the Board of Appeals to approve the requested variance by Cross Sound Ferry. Respectfully yours, Claude L Kumjian Fire District Administrator MAR 2 8 BOARD OF APPEALS Thames River." Given the lack of any euvirom'neotal reviews of rite ferry re~bul we can only imagin.e what kinds et environmental vm,at~on may have occurred in Olient. In 2003, a tractor4railer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound ~en3,', because wheels had not been checked by CSF per C~s~ Guam re~ati,~s~ The dr~ver who was sleepMg in ~e veb~cle died. He l~d not been asked ~ leave his vehicle: also a v~olaQ~n of Coast Guard re~lations. The ~ Gu~d s~ed tMt ~ere was evidence to show ~hat CSF op~ed i~ vessel ~ a negligent maimer. ~ 2008 Cro~s Sound Fe~ paM $2.2~ million ~ ~e ~mivom of~e 3.qsual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic ate a bli~t on on~ of New York State's greatest ~oosystems. arid are inconsistent with Oq'ieat'$ st~Pas as the ox~ly rural area oa the North Fork, as demon.~mted by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF ~eeks to c<~nvert Orient into a m~tro~olkan tre~r~portadon hub. This is incansistent with the village's hlstorioal and environmental ~haraeter. · Natural and tllsturie resourq¢~. The ferry-mclue~d traffic is inconsi~cnl wi~h ~ient'5 numero~ F~era{ a~ state o~vJronmen~l ~sources de~i~afon$ including: New York State 'Crki~l Env~omne~ ~g Fedora. "National Nat~al L~dm~k'; Fedenl National Historic Dis~ict: Audubon "lntemationa~ Bird NYS re,slated ~$hwa~r w~l~ds; NYS r~e pl~t hablmt; NYS r~e ~imal hablmt; NYS Significant ¢o~sml Fish ~d Wildlifz The f~ has ~own to ~eome a public nui~ce. It has not sho~ itself to be a g~d ceishbor but quite ~e op~$ile, ~ falling to adopz envko~entally-~oaszJous controls or invesxMg M e~sttng ~chnology which w~ld make it an envkonmentally ¢~ica.l "good r~ghbor." Ofie~t r~fares ~o aceo~odate any more parking spaces cars a~d ~eir ~ and water pol[~Mon. Rafter ~e wa~t lhe m~n ~'ioe ~Id ~a~c to r~somb[e l~els consi<em w~ ~e available pgking, and su~iem to p~tect zhe health, welfare ned safeW of'residents, especially our children and the eld~]y: and honor o~ precious his:erie and naluml environment ;h~es River," Given &e lack of any envh'ommenta! zeviews of thc fer .fy we can on{y ~nagine w~t kin~ of cnvironmcn~l vio~ation m~y have occurr~ Oric~. In 2003, a tractor-~ailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because ~ts wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Ouard regulations. The driver who was sle~p~ in~c v,hiclc died. He had no~ been ~ked to l~w his vohkle, also violation of Coast O~rd rcgulgions. Th~ Coast Ou~d sta~d ~a~ there was su~oieat evidence to show tha~ CSF operated ks vesgI ~n. a n~ig~nl manner In 2008 Cross Sound Fe~ paid $225 million to ~e ~u~ivors of~e d~ven Visual I.mpaets. The 'ferry operatiom and ~e induced ~cvals of ltalic arc a blight on one of Nave York $tate's greatest ecosystems, and are m~onsistent with Oriem's slams as the only' mml area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF s~cks to conve~ Orient into a metropolitan ~ranspor~aticu,. hub. ThLs is incmuis~ent w[~ the vil}af~'a historical and environmental character Na~r~l and ~isto~'k r~onre~g~_~. TM: ~Br~'-induc~ ffaffic is mconsisten~ with Orient's aumero~ Fed~al and s~te cmqro~cntal resounds designations including: New Ymk Slate "Cr~e~ Environmen~l A~ Federal "Na~on~ Natural L~dmark"; Feder~ National Historic District; Audubon "later~tion~[ Bkd Area"; ~S r~gulamd freshwa~r wet:l~d~; NYS t~e plant habi~t; NYS tare animal haNlat; ~S Significant Coastal Hah m~d Wild~¢ Habitat, The feeO' has grown to become a public nuiae, nce. It has not shown itself to he a good neighbor but quite ~e opposJ~, by fai!mg to adopt env~onmen~ally-couscl~us con~ls or investMg in existMg ~ehnolo~, which w~mld m~¢ it an m~ h'onmen~ly eflfical "good neither." ~ent ~ses to accommodat~ ~y ruer p~king ,paces to a~am <y more c~: ~nd ~ek air ~xd water pollution. Raflaer we want ~ ~o~ to DEC~AS~ fern' so.ice ~d ~c to reasonable leveh consistent wi~ ~e available p~kJng, ~d suffici~t lo prot~t ~e heal~, welfa~ and s~eW ofrestdenls, es~c[ally our cMldren and the elderly, and honor our p~CiOhS historic and namrM mv~t~mt. March 24, 2008 Town Planning Department Tow~ Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold To~vn Hall Main Road Soutbolck NY 11971 Dear Sotrd~old Town Officials: THIS IS FROM A RESIDENT PROPERTY OWNER SINCE 1961 WHO HAS SEEN IT ALL FROM NICE TO THE UGLY. As a resident of Orient, 1 strongly urge Tom~ officials to deny Cross Sound Feny's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry bas overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. The ferry has groxm to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but qnite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally~conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available pat-king, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sh~cerely, Signature Name: STEVEN AND ELSIE KOPACK Addrexs: 60 PARKVIEW LANE, OR1ENT NY 11957 March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 BOARD OF APPrr--At- _ Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, C SF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts ofparticulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferrie~ 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel bus~ MAR 3 1 APPEALS Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant soume of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The feW must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safetw Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of C SF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the fm we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have or Orient. tAR 3 1 2008 y terminal c At D OF APPEALS In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing tO adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the I tealth, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and hoI our precious historic and natural environment. / Sincerely, (//p Name: ~7~, ,,, ~r,'c %a ~.~,-,r- ~-t~_ Address: BOARD OF APPEALS April 4, 2008 Town of Southold Planning Department I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for facilitating the road improvements in the Orient by the Sea development where I reside. I would also like to offer a possible long term solution to the Cross Sound Ferry Traffic problem that is affecting Orient. Move aH Ferry Operations to Greenport. The restaurants and merchants of Greenport would surely benefit from this, as does the village of Sag harbor when ferries and boats bring visitors to their main street. This idea actually came from eleven year old son, who sincerely appreciates the remaining undisturbed nature of Orient, I think it is a great one, so am bringing it to you. I hope you will consider it. At the least do not allow the Ferry to increase its parking in Orient. Lets keep the natural beauty and tranquility intact of something that was given to us that way by past generations. ~i~erely' Ca~psis~X~ Mr. Doric 1700 Plum Island Lane Orient Point, NY 11957 (3/25)2~(~) I~o~(~*CapSis': Lett~& Tow.,~0ard re Fe~:~f .... Ma~h 18,2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeels Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Deer Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I slmngly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at ils Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increesed exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, atate or local control over ils operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown ils current location. Orient reeidenls cannot accommodate the exis#og level of sen/ice, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safe~ issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health end safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water nualitv. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a stormwater mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stermwatsr impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private welts for their drinking water. We cannot afford fur~er sources of surface and gmundwator pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines ara important contributers to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines areesenciated with serious public heelth problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine enginee only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure itfor many years to coma until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 ~o 200 times more pollution per passenger miie ~an cars, diesel buses and ~'ainc. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the feny-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engims have been shown ~ emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in ~e New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has notdone so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orieet fromthe harmful effects of these pollutants. W'nile theme is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rat~s in neighboring Greenport are 50 ~ 100% above expeced incidence raes according t~ · e New York San Cancer Regiciry t999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our watars, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and grow~ of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York Stats Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the mead which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has mefused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSOOT's political pressure and interfemence and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. 'r~is refusal to postsignage, and CrossSound's uncontrolled expansion, ama what have created the unsafeconditi onset Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that ama parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fi re and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS OOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its propelly as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. Ithes aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, wequestion CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and vidually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted westawater and storm water discharges to the I (~!~!~/bQS) Dod.c. ~ap~i~.~ ~ter !0 T0,~[l~oard re Ferry. pall Pax ~ Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-traile r rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because ils wheels had not be~ chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there wes sufficient evidence to showthat CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Im~acte. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the onJy rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental reeourcec designations including: New YorkStata 'Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Na~ral Landmark'; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmantally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more care and their air and wetar pollution. Rather wewent the town to OECREASE ferry service and traffic th reasonable levels consistentwith the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, ___~__ _ Signature ___~___ ..... .ame: ..... ....... Address: \"~0 0 ~ ~.0~'~, ...~_..~..~.._.~_t,-~._._~ March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department ")Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 BOARD OF APPEALs' Dear Southold Town Off~cials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffiC is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems.r,~ EPA~: ........ regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines Ohly. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have ta endnre-it formany years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. 200 times more p~llution, l~ passenger mile t~an cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollu~on, thell~llut~on ~ the feqlcy-induced, road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. [erry martne diesel engines have been shown to emit a~ ~tuL4r NOX, (an ozone pr~ecu}'sor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicle~qew York harbbr:fe~rie~ h~ve already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boai~'}~i ~a~(e~back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Rome 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the Jack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stern of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature ~¢~ ~c-~ Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Departme APR - 3 BOARD OF APPEALS Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 R~CEIV;D MA~ 3] 2008 South,;Id Tc~v;. Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-sWeet parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in thc last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New Yo}k Harbor emissions showed that ferriesproduee 20 to 200 times more pollution p[r passe~ mile thtul ears, diesel bases and trains. Add to this pollution, the p~llution ~m the ferry-fnduced toad traffic and Orient becomes a significant sour~ of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Oreenport are $0 to 100% above ~cpeeted incidence rates according to the New York ~ate Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry fi.om the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The cmt level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Dgpartment of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to thc NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program.., and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stern of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transpo~afion hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated fi'eshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscions controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold P.O. Box 1179, Southold, NY 11971 Town Hall Main Road South01d, NY 11971 BOARD OF APPEALs' RECEIV:-D $outhold Tov,.'n Uerl~ Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safe~ issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of 0rient rely upon private wells for their drinking water: We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Ha~b~:~ emissi6~s showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry murine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New Yorli Area us 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are $0 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to theNew York State Cancer Registry1999-2003. We alsoneed toprotect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance ./ program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Fen'y, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems; and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The feny-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 APIt -3 BOARD OF APPEALS AF?, 2 7 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emigsions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the fen'y-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New Yorl~ Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have akeady begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry1999-2003~ We also need'to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safer3'. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Saferw Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offof the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual/~mpacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. Sincere¢, Signature Name: Address: The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself t0 be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. March 18, 2008 APR - 3 2008 BOARD OF APPEALS Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: RECEIVED 2 008 $ouff~6I~l T6¥,'~ Cler~ As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoffin the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the feny terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offof the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 67R - 3 2008 BOARD OF APPEALS Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 R CEIV D APH 2 2008 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New Yorh Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and th~ elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are $0 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shOwn to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We Strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program.., and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as thc only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, ~ ~t~ ~~ Signature ¢ ~ Name: ,~'~[h2b(Xr', ~JD6[ t ~,~ Address: ~ ~ ~{/tC~5~c [' ,~0(~ March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department ~'Town Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Southold Town Hall, Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Southold Town, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Local residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. · Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate storm water impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. · Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Residents already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. · A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. We need to protect our children and the elderly from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are $0 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shell fishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. · Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. · CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program.., and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Cdven the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2~25 million to the survivors of the driver. · Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. · Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good Neighbor, but quite the opposite by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather, we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Address:/~ March 18, 2008 BOARD OF APPEALE Town Board Town Planning Depmhnent Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: RECEIVED AP~ ! 2008 As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water qualit3,. Fen'y-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwatex impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (P~I) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Ohent already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that femesproduce 20 to 200 times mare pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit us much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean fen-y technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the feny terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Depa~ hnent of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safe~¥ Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program.., and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The feny operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convext Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The feny-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The feay has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 BOARD OF APPEALS Rr~CEIV~D 2 008 Sou~:~:,kl Tc;wn Cler~ Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Heal h Safe issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-bmR marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that femesproduce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New Fork Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient fi.om the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced txaffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Depathuent of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontt'olled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program.., and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The feny operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE fer~ service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold P.O. Box 1179, Southold, NY 11971 Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 h?R 2 2008 BOARD OF APPEAL. S Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & SafeOA issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passeneger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the poifution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significan~t source of air l~ollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emiLgg._much ]VOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Counccticnt. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established ba?ardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of S outhold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate tho existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. It~. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water auality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Ouality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferriesprodnce 20 to 200 times more pollation per passenger mile than ears, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone preeursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. Thc current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stero of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Imuacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The fen'y-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmen~l Area; Federal '~National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS toro plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Af '~t L- /M ~-~rv~) ~ March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, 1 strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safet~ issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surthce and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant soume of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which am absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost I million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection o£CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We caunot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 t#nes more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York ~lrea as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While them is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shell fishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of enviroamental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stern of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Fen'y paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, x~lfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our l#ecious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, / Signature ~ Name: d~J/ /p~e. or,t~q.c' " / March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware,'CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local centrol over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no eiroumstanees pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water mnoffin the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution fi.om the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as roach NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with beats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are $0 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry fi.om the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. · Safety. The current level of feny-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking ^0~u2eSigns on the shoulder .o. fthe road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has fused to do so in writing, unless the Town ~lowed CSF to expand its parking ility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT s political pressure and interference and stion the legality of its action in refusing to post no-p~ ..1~_ g signs along NYS ute 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound s uncontrolled expansion, e what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligem manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. Signature Name: Address: The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by falling to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 RECEIVED lv AR 2 6 2008 Sout~h? To~a Clerk Dear Southold Town Officials: As a ~sident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, s~ate or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safe issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water auality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Ouality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emtt as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehiclea New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean feny technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient ne, exls to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects ofthes~ pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and gwwth offish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Dopartment of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with f'ue and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost I million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CI' state inspection of CSF's New I,ondon ~hipy~rd property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compIianc~ program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the ~ve can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation mav have occurred in wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Orient's m~mermls Federal 0nd state environmental resol!rces designations ne ud ng NYS regulated t're~hwamr wetlands; NYS rare planl habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmenta y-consc ots contro s or ears and their air and water pollntinn. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry and the elderly, and honor oar precious historic and natural environment. March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 RECEIVr'D MAR 2 6 2008 Southola To m Clerl Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Feny's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides 0NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's Uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program.., and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Fen'y, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that them was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: RI~CEIV~D 2 6 2008 Town Clerl~ As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in thc last 10 years with little orno federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a st6rm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to theNew YorkState Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The feny-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold v" Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 RECEI¥~D 2008 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoffin the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While them is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with tim and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The fervj-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Depafanent Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safe~. Farvy-induced traffic is b~ardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of smqh~ and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel bases and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to prote~ its children and the elderly in Orient fxom the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State DeparUnent of Transportation to place no-parking signs on tho shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking si~m~ along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's unenntmlled expansion, am what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to inte~£~,~ with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The terry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. R cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpennitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidenco to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. · ~ The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State' s greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient' s status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. · Natural and Historic resourees. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal Natiomd Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The fen~ has grown to beenme a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally*conscious controls or investing m emstmg technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: I~{AFt 2 6 2008 As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferr~ has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to theNew YorkState Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the fen-y terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path foming cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: March 18,2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold P.O. Box 1179, Southold, NY 11971 Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 RECEIVED APR 3 2008 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. ~. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water auality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoffin the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing addi.tional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's rcspoasibility to mitigate stormwatcr impacts. Thc residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We ~:annot afford further sources of surface and gl:oundwater pollution. E ' Air Quality. PA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important c nmbutors to national a~r pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times mare pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road trafftc and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 19992003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. Safgty. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this ansafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce Its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety. Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed '~aumerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurrexl in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Fen3, paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Imnaets. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural a~d Historic resource, The ferry-induced Waffle is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, end sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold P.O. Box 1179, Southold, NY 11971 Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 R~C~IV,~:D "' Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, C SF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the TOwn should under na circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property,. Health & Safety issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safet~ of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precurs or) in the New Yorl~ Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have akeady begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Grgenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New Yorl~ State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish and shellfish~ Safety. The current level of ferry-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. · CSF Environmental and Safetw Track Record_. Moreover, we question CSF environmental and marine safety track record, h, January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. · Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY ] 1971 RECEIVED 3 Sou~hohl Town (:[er[ Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safe ,W issues. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows, Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are 50 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to theNew York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of ferry-induced 'traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of servlce. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safe .ty Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost I million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stern of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious control.s or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street parking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the ferry has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by permitting additional parking on CSF's residential property. Health & Safely issue~. Ferry-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water quality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water mnoffin the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. The Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that ferries produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the ferry-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York ~4rea as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean ferry technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, lung cancer rates in neighboring Greenport are $0 to 100% above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries industry fi-om the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth offish and shellfish. Safety. The current level of fer~y-induced traffic is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the ferry terminal site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Department of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interference and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post signage, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled expansion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-orianted business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program...and numerous unpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to thc Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impacts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and arc inconsistent with Orient's stares as the only mini area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and eavironmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The femJ-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "International Bird Ama"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt envimumentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an environmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollution. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: B/D RD OF,APPEAt. As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Feny's application to create new off-street parking al its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in the last 10 years with little or no federal, state or local control over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the feay has overreached and outgrown its current location. Orient residents cannot aconn,anodale the existing level of service, and therefore the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growth by p~a.itting ~dd[aona/parking on CSF's residential property. Health & S~fetv i~ues. Fen3~-inducad traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, and has adversely affected om environment and quality of life as follows. Water aualiW. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water runoff in the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. Tho Town has recently been required by EPA to develop and implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistent with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwaler impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollution. Air Oualitv. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines are important contributors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel exhaust has bean classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to e~dure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions rshowed.that ferries produce 2.0 to 200 times mo~ po//~on per passe~ger m//e t/~n cars, d/ese/buses and mans. Add to this poll~ion, the pollution from the fenY-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines kave been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York ~rea as 300,000 veMcle~ New York harbor ferries have already begun to implement clean fen~ technology. CSF, with boats that data back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient fi.om the harmful effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, hmg cancer rates in neighboring Gre~nport are 50 to 100°/6 above expected incidence rates according to the New York State Cancer Registry 19992003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing and fisheries indusl~y from the effects of lhese air pollutants, which are absorbed by our watem, and have been scientifically shown to adversely effect the habitat and growth offish end shellfish. Safe~v. The current level of feny-indueed Irafl~c is unsafe and inappropriate to the physical characteristics of the feny te~,f~al site. Residents of Orient and the Town have requested the New York State Depmhnent of Transportation to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths. NYSDOT has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expand its parking fac/li/y. We sffongly object to the NYSDOT's political pressure and interf~ee and question the legality of its action in refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post sign,age, and Cross Sound's uncontrolled exp~sion, ere what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and ew. ergency services. These cars park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this unsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of current service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not support this level of service. It cannot hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively inereasad traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Environmental and Safety Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water compliance program.., and numerous nnpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any environmental reviews of the ferry terminal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled offofthe stem of a Cross Sound Fervd, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF I~' Coast Guard regulations. The driver who was sleeping in the vchido died. Ho had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violmiun of Coast Guard regulations. The Coast Guard stated that there was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its vessel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Forty paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Impa~ts. The ferry operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York State's greatest ecosystems, and are inconsistent with Orient' s status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent traffic study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and environmental character. Natural and Historic resources. The ferry-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and state environmental resources designations including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "Intemafional Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater wetlands; NYS rare plant habitat; NYS rare animal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The ferry has grown to become a public nuisence. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by failing to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it en environmentally ethical "good neighbor.' Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air mid water polluti°n. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare end safety of residents, especially our children and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural environment. Sincerely, Signature Name: Address: March 18, 2008 Town Board Town Planning Department Town Zoning Board of Appeals Town of Southold Town Hall Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Southold Town Officials: BOARD OF AppEALS RECEIVED As a resident of Orient, I strongly urge Town officials to deny Cross Sound Ferry's application to create new off-street purking at its Orient Point Terminal. As you are surely aware, CSF's operations have increased exponentially in tho last 10 years with litlte or no federal, state or local enntrol over its operations. The lack of adequate parking is concrete proof that the feny has ov~m~ached and outgrown its ogrent location. Orient rasidents cannot accommodate the existing level of service, and therffom the Town should under no circumstances pave the way for further growlh by p~ailtfing _r~d_d,_'ttonal parking on CSF's residential property. H~I~ & S~l'etv i~sm~. Feny-induced traffic is hazardous to the health and safety of Orient residents, end has adversely affected our environment and quality of life as follows. Water auality. Ferry-induced traffic contributes to the storm water nmoffin the form of sedimentation which has polluted our surface waters. Tho Town has recently been required by EPA to develop end implement a storm water mitigation program. Allowing additional parking, and therefore, traffic is inconsistem with the Town's responsibility to mitigate stormwater impacts. The residents of Orient rely upon private wells for their drinking water. We cannot afford further sources of surface and groundwater pollatior[ Air Quality. EPA has concluded that marine diesel engines am important conffibutors to national air pollution, generating large amounts of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions. Diesel ,~hanst has been classified by EPA as a likely human carcinogen. According to EPA, the emissions from marine engines are associated with serious public health problems. However, new EPA regulations presently apply to newly-built marine engines only. Orient already tolerates CSF's marine diesel pollution, and will likely have to endure it for many years to come until CSF's marine diesel engines are replaced. A 2003 analysis of New York Harbor emissions showed that femes produce 20 to 200 times more pollution per passenger mile than cars, diesel buses and trains. Add to this pollution, the pollution from the feny-induced road traffic and Orient becomes a significant source of air pollution. Ferry marine diesel engines have been shown to emit as much NOX (an ozone precursor) in the New York Area as 300,000 vehicles. New York harbor ferries have a~ready begun to implement clean fer~y technology. CSF, with boats that date back to 1944, has not done so. Orient needs to protect its children and the elderly in Orient from the h~. effects of these pollutants. While there is sparse data for Orient, hmg easwer rates m neighboring Greenpert are ~0 to 100% above g~pected incid~ce rates according to the New York Stote Cancer ~ 1999-2003. We also need to protect our historic shellfishing end fisheries indusUy from the effects of these air pollutants, which are absorbed by our waters, and have been scientifically shown to adversely affect the habitat and growth of fish end shellfish. Safely. The current level of fen~-induced traffic is unsafe end inappropriate to the physical chnmctari~cs of the feny tmminal site. Residents of Orient end the Town have requested the New York State Department of Trensportafion to place no-parking signs on the shoulder of the road which also contains bicycle paths., .NYSI)~, .T has refused to do so in writing, unless the Town allowed CSF to expeno ~ts parmng facility. We strongly object to the NYSDOT's political pre~ur~ end interference end question the legality of its action m refusing to post no-parking signs along NYS Route 25. This refusal to post sj~onage, end Cross Sound's uncouttolled ~xpanaion, are what have created the unsafe conditions at Orient Point, NOT the lack of available parking. Cars of ferry customers that are parked along the shoulder of NYS 25 have the potential to interfere with fire and emergency services. These cats park in the bicycle path forcing cyclists out onto the road and causing unsafe conditions. The ferry and NYS DOT appear to be using this nnsafe situation as leverage for CSF's request for additional parking. Clearly, the level of~t service is too large for Orient to accommodate. The ferry must reduce its levels of service. CSF knew when it began operations that its property as zoned would not suppor~ this level of service. It cmmut hold the community hostage for increased service and to guarantee its profits. It has aggressively increased traffic with its casino-oriented business. CSF Envirnnm~nt~l and Safgty Track Record. Moreover, we question CSF's environmental and marine safety track record. In January 2008, CSF agreed to a settlement worth almost 1 million dollars for hazardous waste discharges into the Thames River in Connecticut. A CT state inspection of CSF's New London shipyard property revealed "numerous environmental violations, including poor waste management practices and virtually no established hazardous waste water complience program.., and numerous nnpermitted wastewater and storm water discharges to the Thames River." Given the lack of any enviromnental reviews of the ferry te~a,~aal we can only imagine what kinds of environmental violation may have occurred in Orient. In 2003, a tractor-trailer rolled off of the stem of a Cross Sound Ferry, because its wheels had not been chocked by CSF per Coast Guard regulatiom. The driver who was sleeping in the vehicle died. He had not been asked to leave his vehicle, also a violation of Coast Guard r~gulatiom. The Coast Guard stated that lhero was sufficient evidence to show that CSF operated its v~ssel in a negligent manner. In 2008 Cross Sound Ferry paid $2.25 million to the survivors of the driver. Visual Imlme~. The feny operations and the induced levels of traffic are a blight on one of New York Stme's greatest ecosystems, and ar~ inconsistent with Orient's status as the only rural area on the North Fork, as demonstrated by the Town's recent 0'afflc study. CSF seeks to convert Orient into a metropolitan transportation hub. This is inconsistent with the village's historical and enviromnental character. Namrnl and Historle r~oure~. The fen'y-induced traffic is inconsistent with Orient's numerous Federal and sta~ environmental rmourcos designmions including: New York State "Critical Environmental Area; Federal "National Natural Landmark"; Federal National Historic District; Audubon "lntemmional Bird Area"; NYS regulated freshwater w~lands; NYS rare plant habital; NYS rare mimal habitat; NYS Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. The fen-y has grown to become a public nuisance. It has not shown itself to be a good neighbor but quite the opposite, by falling to adopt environmentally-conscious controls or investing in existing technology which would make it an anvironmentally ethical "good neighbor." Orient refuses to accommodate any more parking spaces to attract any more cars and their air and water pollulion. Rather we want the town to DECREASE ferry service and traffic to reasonable levels consistent with the available parking, and sufficient to protect the health, welfare and safety of residents, especially our child~n and the elderly, and honor our precious historic and natural anviromnent.