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Home My WebLink About1000-118.-1-2OFFICE 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 To: Jim King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, LWRP Coordinator Scott A. Hilary, LWRP Coordinator Date: January 12, 2009 Re: Chapter 268, WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY REVIEW Wetland Permit for CItRISTOPItER PlA SCTM#118-l-2 J.M.O. Environmental Consulting on behalf of CItRISTOPItER PIA requests a Wetland Permit to reconstruct in place approx. 190' of timber bulkheading utilizing vinyl sheathing and to backfill structure with approx. 50 cy. of clean sand. Located: 5900/6000 Vanston Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM# 118-1-2 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; provided that a silt boom is deployed prior to and during all intertidal operations pursuant to § 268-3 GG. § 268-3. Definitions. MINOR ACTIONS -- Include the following actions, which are not subject to review under this chapter: GG. Bulkhead to replace existing bulkhead on the applicant's property in the same location with a silt curtain employed during construction. 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 ASSESSMI~NT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS All applicams for l~mi~* including Town of Souflmld agencies, .~hall compl~ this CCAF for proposed actions flaat ar~ subject to the Town of Souflaold Wahafiont Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in '~malclng a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard ~4rea. Befo~ answedag thc questions in Section C, fl~e preparer of this form should review thc exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contnined in the Town of Southold Local Watc~fiont Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be eva~ as to its si~iflcant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). If any quest/on in Section C on this form is answered "yes", then ~he propo~ action may affect thc achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions con~dned/n the consislrncy rev/ew law. Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, if necessary, modified prior to making a det~..instion that it is consistmt to lhe maximum extent practicable with the LWRP poli~y standards and conditions, ff an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP polio7 standards and conditions, it shall not be undermke~ A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at ~he Town of Southold's website (soulholdtown.no~hfork. net), the Board of Trustees Office, lhe Planning Department, all local l~ra_ri~ and the Town Clerk's office. ~ ~!~. ~ S. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION '~' ~ ~ 'e"~' }'~ \ SCT ooo J-2 -r''' TownBoard ~ Plaon~ngDept. ~ BuildmgDept. [-~ BoardofTrustees I kl --, 1 (aC~g°~A ~~CYTTw~°n:he~(e.g.~i~ resp°nse): (b) Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (¢) Pe,u,t, approval, license, certification: ~ Nature and extent of action: 190' of timber bulkheading utilizing vinyl sheathing and to backfill str~cture with approx. 50 cy of clean. sand. Locationofacfion: 5900-6000 Vanston Sit*acreage: +~ Presentlaaduse: sinale~-fam~ly dwi1 1 ]h~s~at zoni-E classification: residential If aa app5eafion for the proposed a~on has becn fded v~th the Town of Southold agoney, the foHo~dng (a) Name of applicaat: Chr ~ .q~c~.nhtar CO) Mailingaddress: 4 Ashfield Ln, Greenwich. (c) Telephone numbe~. Area Code ( ) 914-273-5325 (d) Application numbex, if aay: 5675 Will the action be directly undottaken, require funding, or approval by a ~a__.t¢ or federal agency? Yes [-~ No[-] Ifyes, which state or federal agency? NYSDEC, nYSDOS a USDOA DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances eommultity character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastruc~are, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and mlnimiT~s adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section 111- Policies; Page 2 for evaluation ~--] No ~] NotApplicoble Attach additiomd sheets if n~.ssaty Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and arelmeologi~l resources of the To**. of Southold. See LWI~ Section m- Policies Pages 3 throagh 6 for evaluation criteria ~I_E_I Yes R No [--~ Not Applicable Attach ~ddition~ sheets ifnceessary Policy 3. Enhance visual qn~#ty and protect scenic resom-ces throughout the Town of Southold. See L ~WRP/~on m - Policies Pag.eT. 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria Attach additional sheets ffneccssary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. ~[inimi~ 1o~ of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section/HI- Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable" AtXach additional sheets if neecssm~ Policy $. Protect and improve water ~m!~ and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section m -~_~ P~ 16 through 21 fo~ evaluation criteria ~ ~/i Yes ~ No ~-~ Not Applicable At.ch additional sheets if necessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the q, mllty and function of the Town of Sonthold ecosystems including $i~niflrnnt Coastal Irish and N~dt~ife Habitats and wptlnndS. See LWRP Section HI - Policies; Pages 22 throu~32 for evaluation criteria. []~ Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable Attach ~a,titional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air qmdlty in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IH - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for.~luati~n criteria. ~-~ Yes [-~ No.Not Applicabl~ Atlach additional she~m if necessary f__~ and wastes. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation tritent ~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 HI - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ~Y~ No [] Not Applicable Attach _~a_,'lilional sheets if necessmy WOI~KING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's wato--depe~dent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. ~ [] NO [-~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustahmble use of llvi~g marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Page~ 57 through 62 for evalualion criteria. ~Yes [] No ~'~ Not Applicable Attach addilional sheets if necessary Poflcy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. Yes [] No ~Not Applicable Attach ~ddilional sheets ifnec~sa~ Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral r~Olll'e~s. S~ LWRP Section m - Poli~;y/~ges 65 *rough 68 for evaluation criteria. ~-~ Yes [] No I U~ Not Applicable Created on 5/25/05 I1:20 AM LWRP Responses for Christopher Pia 5900-6000 Vanston Rd, Southold Policy # 1 The project as proposed does not involve agricultural land nor will open space be utilized or impacted. The project will not result in any negative impacts upon the desired development pattern of the Town of Southold. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy #2 The project as proposed involves a minor amount of excavation in an area which was previously excavated when the existing bulkhead, tie-rod and deadmen were installed. This excavation shall not impact upon any existing archeological resource. The project will not negatively impact upon the preservation and retention of historic resources nor will it have any impacts upon resources that are significant to the coastal culture. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy #3 The exist'rog bulkhead is almost entirely screened by native vegetation. The reconstructed structure shall be built at the height of the existing structure and therefore screened as well. There shall be no impacts on the scenic resources of the Town of Southold. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy #4 The project involves the reconstruction of an existing bulkhead where adjacent properties are bulkheaded as well. The proposed reconstructed bulkhead has been designed using practical design consideration, it is based on sound engineering practices and has been limited to the minimum scale necessary. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy #5 It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy for a number of reasons. The project does not involve any direct or indirect discharges that would cause any negative impacts upon water quality standards. There shall be no increase or decrease in the pH, dissolved oxygen or nutrients in Wunneweta Pond and there shall be no increase in noxious odors at the site. There shall be no increase in negative health impacts such as pathogens, chemical contaminants or toxicity nor shall there be any negative aesthetic factors involved with the project. The project does not involve watershed development or the quantity or quality of potable water. Policy #6 The project as proposed should not have any negative impact upon the ecological quality of Southold Town. There shall be no negative impacts upon the adjacent areas of tidal wetlands by the destruction of habitat or significant impairment to the tolerance range of any species offish or wildlife. The project should have no impact upon any vulnerable fish, wildlife, plant species or rare ecological communities. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy #7 It is felt that this policy is not applicable to the project since the project does not involve any atmospheric deposition of pollutants. Policy #8 The project does involve the disposal of solid waste and debris (existing bulkhead and tierod/deadmen system) which will be tracked off site and properly disposed. There are no hazardous waste or toxic pollutants involved with the project. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy #9 The project will have no impact upon adequate physical public access to coastal resources, shall not impact any public visual access to any lands or waters, involve the public interest in and use of lands and waters held in public trust or access of such areas. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy # 10 The project as proposed shall have no impacts upon any existing water- dependent commercial, industrial or recreational uses of the Peconic Bays. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy # 11 The project does not involve aquaculture or the removal of shellfish from the uncertified waters of the Southold Town nor shall it have a negative impact upon the long term maintenance and health of living resources. It is felt that this project is consistent with this policy. Policy # 12 It is felt that this policy is not applicable to the project because no agricultural lands are involved. Policy # 13 It is felt that this policy is not applicable to the project since the project does not involve energy or mineral resources. E-X ,BLKD. A WgNNDWF=T A POND '4-FLOOO Er~l~ · WIDTHS, S00' AHW Z STY BLD6 WALKS PX WALK DECK 13LDG, ~ LW AH~ HI,.4 Limits of Tidal Wetlands located by ~. Just on 22OCT'02 6REAT PECONIC BAY A-FLOOD . V/ID'TH) I I L~- Applicant proposes to reconstruct in place approximately 190' of timber bulldae~ding utilizing vinyl sheathing and to bac~ll structure with approximately 50 c.y. of clean sand. Upon completion of the project, the disturbed area located landward of tie reconstructed bulkhead shall be revegetated. At Wunneweta Pond, Cutchogue, Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York. APPLI C'AN T: CHRISTOPHEP S.C.T,H.BO. I000- it 8- .^*~IgSEP"O3 NO. 6~UOGU E N,Y, Suffolk County Hagstrom Map 29 Scale 1" = 3,000' rm...wi, BY G 3 REV 3 PIAR' O A i