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Home My WebLink About1000-103.-13-3OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 Main Rd. & Youngs Ave. Southold, NY 11971 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 Jim King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, LWRP Coordinator Scott A. Hila~y, LWRP Coordinator Date: May 6, 2009 Re: Chapter 268, WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY REVIEW Administrative permit for RICHARD BRFN SCTM#103-13-3 RICHARD BREN requests an Administrative Permit to trim the phragmites to 12"; add low voltage landscape lighting in buffer beds, catwalk, ramp, float, and on trees. Located: 430 West Creek Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#103-13-3 THE FOLLOWING SECTION ADDRESSES THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPE LIGHTING IN BUFFER BEDS, CATWALK, RAMP, FLOAT AND TREES: The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, as well as the records available to us, it is our recommendation that the proposed action is INCONSISTENT with LWRP policy standards and therefore is INCONSISTENT with the LWRP. 3.1 Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Towi~ of Southold. A. Minimize introduction of structural design components 6ncluding utility lines, lighting, signage and fencing) which would be discordant with existing natural scenic components and character. The visual quality of the landscape is a maior contributor to the community character of the Town of Southold. The Town includes different landforms, a variety of upland and shoreline vegetation~ a complex land and water interface~ Well-defined harbors, and historic hamlets. In addition to the many highly scenic natural resources found throughout the Sound, the variety of cultural elements in the landscape and the interplay of the built and natural environments~ especially along the waterfront, are of particular importance to the visual quality of the Town. The intent of this policy is to protect and enhance the visual quality of the Town of Southold as well as to improve the quality of deteriorated areas and other negative visual elements. The preservation of the aesthetic~ historic~ and scenic character of the Town is critical to the continuance of its attraction and economic vitality as a year- round waterfront community. § 268-5. Review of actions. H. /n the event the L~VRP Coordinator!s recommendation is that the action is inconsistent with lhe LWRP, and thc, agentT makes a contrary determination pf consistency, the agency shall elaborate in writing the basis for its disagreement with the recommendation and .state the manner and extent to which the action is consistent with the L WRP policy standaJ'ds. THE FOLLOWING SECTION ADDRESSES THE TIRMMING OF PHRAGMITES: The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, as well as the records available to us, it is our recommendation that the proposed action is EXEMPT pursuant to § 268-3; provided that native vegetation is not disturbed during phragmites trimming. MINOR ACTIONS -- Include the following actions, which are not subject to review' under this chapter: FF. Cutting phragmites to no less than 12 inches and vegetative restoration. Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. Town of 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 Area. 2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). 3. If any question in Section C on this form ' : proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP and conditions review law. Thus, each answer t and non- suooortin~ facts. If an A copy of the LWRP is; website local libraries and the DESCRIPTION OF SITI~ SCTM# ~7 /~ f~ PROJECT NAME z/..~O The Application has been submitted to Town Board ~ Planning Board [--] 1. Building Dept. Category of Town of Southold agency action (a) Action undertaken directly by construction. Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: Site acreage: ~ I Z28 ·3( Present land use: ~$~ ~OA~ Present zoning classification: ~q~l~ If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Nameofapplicant: ~lChO~ (~ (b) Mallingaddress: q30 tuecA-G c (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( ) (~c]/~.-~ (d) Application number, if any.:. Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes [] No~ If yes, which state or federal agency?. C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed 'Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. Yes [] No ~ Not Applicable / ARach 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 Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria Z~ Yes ['-] No ~] Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria ~-] Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of $outhold. See LWRP Section IH - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria 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 ~ licable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. [~ Yes ~ No [~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. Yes No [~ Not Applicable 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 c/'iteria. Yes[~ No [~ Not Applicable ! Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLI£ ; Politny 10, Protect Southold's 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 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 IH - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation c~iteria. Yes [-~ No I~ Not APplicable ~ Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. Yes [-~ No [~ Not Applicable ! Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section HI -Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes N No ~ Not Applicable ! PREPARED BY TITLE DATE~-.~//O? 51'07'20" W