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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-06/17/2009Donald Wilder, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631 ) 765-1892 Fax (631 ) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold R~CEIV[~ ~ MINUTES 4:30 PM So~,~, .~L' .... '~. Down's Farm Preserve A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., June 17, 2009 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Absent Was: James Eckert, Acting-Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Anne Trimble, Member Scott Worth, Student Member Dave Bergen, Trustee Lauren Standish, Secretary Peter Young, Member Doug Hardy, Member Greta Schiller, Member CALL TO ORDER Acting-Chairman James Eckert called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. ANNOUNCEMENTS Acting-Chairman James Eckert announced that Chairman Don Wilder resigned as of June 2, 2009. Jim and the other members expressed their appreciation for all of Don's efforts and wished him well in his future endeavors. OLD BUSINESS Member Jack McGreevy requested a status report on three memos he drafted and presented to the members several meetings ago. The first memo was regarding the shoaling condition of Down's Creek. The members were in agreement to re-review the memo at the next meeting when the majority of the members were present. The second memo was regarding saltwater fishing licenses. Trustee Dave Bergen mentioned that he attended a press conference on Fri., June 12, 2009. He stated that the law has already been passed and in effect as of October 1,2009. The intent of the management of the estuary is good on the surface, however, the revenue is going to the general fund and not to the management of the fisheries of the Peconic Estuary. A third memo was regarding the mission statement of the CAC and goal setting. The members agreed to re-review the memo at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Member Jack McGreevy requested the CAC prepare a proposal to the Town Board a short heritage trail from the head of CR 48, Mattituck Park District property, south through Love Lane to James Creek. REPORTS Members Jack McGreevy and Peter Young began the stake/mooring inventory at the end of Rochelle Place, James Creek. A memo has been sent to the Board of Trustees with their findings and requested feedback. Trustee Dave Bergen instructed them to continue the inventory. Jack stated that most moorings can only be accessed by a watercraft. He suggested the Town purchase a couple of kayaks. Trustee Bergen stated that he would like to have the Town purchase a boat for the Trustees, or look for a donation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by James Eckert seconded by Jack McGreevy, to Approve the Minutes of May 13, 2009. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ARTHUR TORELL to construct a single-family dwelling, garage, sanitary system, and pervious driveway. Located: 365 Westwood Lane, Greenport. SCTM#33-2-11 Inspected by: James Eckert, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters and drywells are installed to contain roof run-off and the installation of a 12' non-disturbance buffer. Vote of Counci!: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ELIZABETH MCNULTY to remove and replace 57' of existing bulkhead, in-place; backfill voids with approx. 38 cy. of sand; replace existing seasonal staircase with new 3' wide staircase, and provide 10' wide non-turf buffer. Located: 415 Laurel Lane, Laurel. SCTM#145-2-1.1 Inspected by: James Eckert, Scott Worth, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the bulkhead is replaced with vinyl sheathing, the existing buffer is maintained and a 10' non-turf buffer is installed landward of the retaining wall. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of JAMES GRACE to remove concrete from beach. Place a single row of 1000 lb. stone along the toe of the existing slope and north and south sides of the proposed access ramp and cover with 60 cy. of sand to create a 10' wide dune, and stabilize dune with native plantings. Install a 4'X 4' platform, 4' wide access stairs to beach, and 12' wide access ramp. Located: 190 Willow Terrace Lane, Orient. SCTM#26-2-6.1 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, James Eckert The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-fertilized planted buffer landward of the boulders and a 10' non-turf buffer landward of the stairs. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of JOSEPH & JOANNA CHERNUSHKA to convert dormered second-floor bedrooms into second-floor conforming space, remove the existing chimney, lift the dwelling to conform to flood plain regulations, and install gutters and drywells to contain roof run-off. Located: 580 Rabbit Lane, East Marion. SCTM#31-18-20.1 Inspected by: James Eckert, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition leaders and gutters are installed to contain roof run-off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ADRIENNE LANDAU to renovate the existing single-family dwelling, construct a 548 sq.ft, addition, replace existing pool and patio, and upgrade the sanitary system. Located: 855 Soundview Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#94-1-7 Inspected by: James Eckert Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of PAUL KATZ to construct a detached three-car garage. Located: 100 West Mill Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#113-4-2 Inspected by: James Eckert, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters, leaders and drywells are installed to contain roof run-off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of GEORGE YATRAKIS to construct a single-family dwelling, swimming pool, fence and patio; construct beach stairs; install a bluestone on sand walk to beach stairs; remove remains of existing building; and install a drainage structure 20' from top of bluff. Located: 18805 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-14 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, James Eckert The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the proposed structures are properly staked, gutters and drywells are installed to contain roof run-off, establish a non- disturbance buffer landward of the top of the bluff, and erosion control devices are constructed to support the beach stairs. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by James Eckert, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of COYOTE PROPERTIES, LLC to clear and maintain a 4' wide path through the existing buffer and construct a 4'X 40' fixed timber catwalk with stairs over the tidal marsh. Located: 2000 Glenn Rd., Southold. SCTM#78-2-37 Inspected by: James Eckert, Jack McGreey The proposed project was not staked, however, the CAC Supports the application with the Condition the driveway is pervious, and public access is provided along the creek, up and around the dock. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND PERMITS Moved by James Eckert, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOSEPHINE GElS to Amend Permit #35 to remove and replace a 3'X 4' platform, 3'X 8' catwalk, 3'X 12' hinged ramp and replace existing float with a 6'X 20' floating dock. Located: 3800 Deep Hole Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#115-17-6.1 Inspected by: James Eckert, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the catwalk is constructed with Thru- Flow decking and best management practices. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Member Jack McGreevy will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., June 24, 2009. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., July 15, 2009 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council