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54375 State Route 25
(cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY 11971
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P.O. Box 1179
Southotd, NY 11971
Telephone: 631 765-1938
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LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
To: Martin Sidor, Chair ~.~,t ,~"~:
Town of Southold Planning Board J '
From: MarkTerry, mrincipalPlanner / LWRP Coordinato
Date: May 5, 2009 .~-
Re: Proposed Standard Subdivision of Sterling Harbor ~..~,~'
SCTM# 1000-88.-2-15 Zoning D~tdat~
This proposal is to subdivide a 14.1529-acre parcel in the A-C zone into five lots where Lot 1
equals 49,652 s.f., Lot 2 equals 41,302 s.f., Lot 3 equals 42,550 s.f., Lot 4 equals 41,056 s.f. and
Lot 5 equals 410,845 s.f. and includes a 40,944 s.f. building envelope and 369,901 s:f. of
preserved area.
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, the proposed action is CONSISTENT with the LWRP,
provided that the below recommendations are required in the subdivision approval.
To further Policy 3.1, "Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the
Town of Southold."
Preserve existing vegetation and establish new indigenous vegetation to enhance scenic
quality:
4. Restore or add indigenous vegetative cover that presents a natural appearance.
It is recommended that the Board not approve the Norway Maple as a potential street tree shown
on the Final Plat dated, as last revised, February 19, 2009. The Norway Maple is a listed New
York Invasive Plant Council invasive tree species and is not recommended for street tree use due
to its prolific germination and spreading characteristics.
To further Policy 5, "Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of
Southold" and protect and improve the water quality and supply in the area, it is recommended
that the following best management practices be required:
1. Require the use of gutters, leaders and subsurface drywells to retain surface runoff.
2. Require the use of native plants and encourage the use of disease-resistant and
drought-tolerant plants in landscaping.
3. Prohibit the residential application and use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
capable of entering the potable water supply.
4. Require pervious driveway be constructed to serve each lot.
Cc: Tamara Sadoo, Planner