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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-26.-2-6.1Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard,4rea. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt · minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). local libraries and the Towh Clerk% otT~a~ ? B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSE~ACTION SCTM# 2 6 2 6.1 PROJECT NAME Grace If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes" or "no", then the proposed; action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thu% each answer must be explained in 'detail~ listing both supporting and non- supporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available ~~i~iaces: o~own of Southold's webs~te (southoldtown.northfork.n~t)~ the Boar¢~of Trustees Offic~.,\t~lanmng Department, all The Application has been submitted_ to (check appro~~?- TownBoard R Planning Board ~] Building Dept. ~-] BoardofTrustees ~ Category of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital construction, planning activity, agency regulation, land l~msaction) (b) Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification:' Nammandextentofacti0n: Applicant proposes to remove existing concrete and install a single row o~ IuUU ID. stone along the toe oZ ex~st~ng ~lope and north and south sides of proposed access ramp and install platform and stairs to beach and 12' wide access ramp. Please note that stones, platform, stairs and access ramp will be installed above high water mark. L0cationofaction: 190 Willow Terrace La. Orient: Town of Southold, NY Siteacreage:. 0.375 + Present land use: ReSidential Present zoning classification: R-40 If an application 'for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Nameofapplicant: James N. Grace Co) Mailingadckess: .36 Bacon Road St. James, NY 11780 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( ) 6 31 8 6 2- 8 0 7 0 (d) Application number, if any: N/A Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes ~ No ~-~ If yes, which state or federal agency? NYSDEC C. Evaluate the project 'to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III -- Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. Yes [] No ~ Not Applicable See response attached. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III ' Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes ~ No ~-~ Not Applicable Developed Coast Policy 1: Subject proposal is consistent with the policy in that siting and utilization of the erosion-control facilites (i.e. line of stones, sand dune, access ramp and stairs) will maintain the character of the surrounding neighborhood, which currently consists of other similarly improved lots with similar accessory structures along Orient Harbor. In addition, subject parcel will be in harmony with this ".. beneficial use of a coastal location.."~in that the subject waterfront lot will be enhanced and improved by the installation of the proposed work in order to control erosion along the shoreline. The proposal will also "..minimize the adverse effects of development" in that the~proposed construction above the high water mark and be using fencing and hay bales to reduce the impact caused by the project. Accordingly, we feel that the proposal complies with Policy 1. Policy 2 is not applicable in that subject lot and the surrounding ne'iqhborhood cannot be deemed a substantial historic and/or archaeoloqical resource. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IH - Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes [] No ~ N0tApplieable Subject proposal Will not impact the visual qualit.~ of the surrounding area in that the proposal is to install a line of stones and dune along the shoreline, The surrounding area is currently compriseo os properti( impi'0v~d with simil~ ~Fuit~h~l'~C~ u.£ ~imil~i ~i~ =nd~u~. S~lii~ ~uu~us, the harbor. In addition, there is a existing stone revetment on the adjacent property that.has been in place for years without.neqatively impacting the scenic resources of this waterfront. Therefore, we feel that the proposal complies with Amch addifi0ml sheotsifnecess~ Policy 3. NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life; structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section IH - Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes [] NO ~ Not Applicable Subject proposal will fully comply with this Polio in that the proposed wor]~ is specifically designed to minimize and/or prevent los~· life, structures and natural resources from flooding and erosion.in addition,the proposed construction above the high water mark, rather than construction within the ar=a 0£ n~m~i L-id~ fi~Lu~Lions, ~ill l~i~ to"~c, ana~ n~vi~tion inf~a~t~ctu~ of siltation caused by the project and thereby limiting i~acts to the navigation of Orient Harbor. Therefore, we feel that the proposal complies with Policy 4 AUach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria [-~ Yes ~ No [] Not Applicable Policy 5 is not applicab-fe to this proposal in that it will have mD effect on the water quality/supply within the surrounding araea. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. Yes No Not Applicable 'Proposal will maintain the quali~y of the surrounding ecosystem in that the proposal is to simply'install a line of stone and dune. These have not shown to adversly impact aquatic ecosystems. The proposed project will prevent any further erosion to the property, thereby preventing any upland soils from entering Orient Harbor. The choice to constmct above the high water mark, as -opposed to construction within the area of normal tidal fluctuations, will further "protect and restore ecological quality" by limiting the amount of A~¢haddition~sh~ifnecessary siltation caused by this proposal. Therefore, we feel that the proposal fully complies with Policy 6. Policy 7. Protect and improve air quali~ in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 32 ~rough 34 ~r evaluation criteria. ~ Yes [--] No ~ Not Appficable Policy 7 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal is simply to replace existing broken cement an0 will not result in any form of adverge effects on air quality. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes ~ No [] Not Applicable Policy 8 is not applicable in that this proposal does not involve disposal and/or transportation of solid waste, hazardous waste, toxic pollutants petroleum products. PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes~ No [] Not Applicable Policy 9 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal is not situated within a property containing, or having the potentSa] to ~on~in, public access to coastal waters, public lands and/or public resources within the Town of Southold. Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES ~Policy 10. Protect Southold% water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III~- Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes ~-~ No ~ Not Applicable Policy 10 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does not involve a water-dependent use (i.e. marina, aquaculture, etc..) Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy. 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evalu, ation criteria. ~'~ Yes [] No ~ Not Applicable Policy 11 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does not involve any form of marine resource management (i.e. commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries, aquaculture, etc..). Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. Yes NolAI Not Applicable Policy 12 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does not involve agricultural lands (i.e. the conversion of farmland, the establishment and/or maintenance of new coastal agricultural production, etc..) Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13, Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes ~ No [] Not Applicable Policy 13 is not applicable to this proposal in that the proposal does not involve the conservation of energy resources on a commercial levell and/or the promotion of alternative energy sources, proper maintenance off, fuel storage facilities and/or the extraction of minerals. PREPARED TITLE Owner DATE New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Environmental Permits, Region One SUNY @ Stony Brook, 50 Circle Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 ~ 3409 Phone: (631) 444-0404 FAX: (631) 444-0360 Website: www.dec.state.ny.us Alexander B. Grannis Commissioner June 6 2008 Mr. James N. Grace 36 BaCOn Road Saint James, N.Y. 11780 Re: Permit #1-4738 -01535/00003 Dear Permittee: In COnformance w/th the requirements of the State Uniform Procedures Act (Article 70, ECL) and its implementing regulations (6NYCRR, Part 621) we are enclosing your permit. Please carefully read all permit conditions and special permit COnditions COntained in the permit to ensure compliance during the term of the permit: If you are unable to comply with any COnditions, please COntact us at the above address. Also enclosed is a permit sign which is to be conspicuously post,ed at the project site and protected from the weather. Sincerely, Darleen M. Gerbino Environmental Analyst DMG/dj Enclosure NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 1-4738-01535 PERMIT Under the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Permittee and Facility Information Permit Issued To: JAMES N GRACE 36 BACON RD SAINT JAMES, NY 11780 Facility: GRACE PROPERTY 190 WILLOW TERRACE LN ORIENT, NY 11957 Facility Location: in SOUTHOLD in SUFFOLK COUNTY Facility Principal Reference Point: NYTM-E: 726.4 NYTM-N: 4557.2 Latitude: 41o08'04.3'' Longitude: 72o18'09.5'' Project Location: 190 WILLOW TERRACE LANE, ORIENT WATERCOURSE: ORIENT HARBOR Authorized Activity: 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 proposed access ramp and cover with 60 cubic yards of sand to create a 10 ft. wide dune. Stabilize dune with native plantings. Install a 4 ft. x 4 ft. platform, 4 ft. wide access stairs to beach, and a 12 ft. wide access ramp. All work shall be done in accordance with the plans stamped NYSDEC approved on 6/6/08. Permit Authorizations Tidal Wetlands ~ Under Article 25 Permit ID 1-4738-01535/00003 New Permit Effective Date: 6/6/2008 Expiration Date: 6/5/2013 NYSDEC Approval By acceptance of this permit, the permittee agrees that the permit is contingent upon strict compliance with the ECL, ali applicable regulations, and all conditions included as part of this permit. Permit Administrator: GEORGE W HAMMARTH, Deputy Regional Permit Admirfistrator Address: l'~/~/~ NYSDEC REGION 1 HEADQUARTERS SUNY ~ STONY BROOKI50 CIRCLE RD STONY BROOK, NY 11790 -3409 Authorized Signature: ~~ Page 1 of 6 AppROVED AS pER TERMS AND cONDITIONS OM L~JDvJ~RD ~