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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-05/12/2010Peter A. Young, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., May t2, 2010 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (63 I) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-6641 A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., May 12, 2010 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Absent Were: Peter Young, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Greta Schiller, Member Doug Hardy, Member Beth Motschenbacher, Member John Bredemeyer, Trustee Albert Krupski, Jr., Town Board member Lauren Standish, Secretary Anne Trimble, Member Audrey Horton, Member CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Peter Young. GUEST SPEAKERS Chairman Peter Young introduced Bob DeLuca, President of The Group for the East End. The group has worked for over 38 years to protect the natural environment of Eastern Long Island though professional advocacy, community action and education. Mr. DeLuca distributed brochures, which provides the public with well-researched information about the environmental concerns of many Southold residents, as well as recommendations for protecting the local environment and planning of a most sustainable future. Mark Terry-Principal Planner, Heather Lanza-Director of Planning and Philip Beltz-Director attended the CAC meeting to discuss the comprehensive plan for the Town. They are the core of a team, along with the Town Board and the Town Attorneys. The group is in the process of writing the first chapters and is asking for help with the goals of the Town. The vision statement is available on the Town website. Member Jack McGreevy stressed the need for engineering, education and enforcement. Chairman Peter Young requested the members view the chapters on the website and be prepared for a discussion at the next meeting to see where the council would be of value, Philip Beltz suggested the council members review Chapters 3 & 9, The CAC will let Heather Lanza know what chapters they are interested in sharing their goals. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Peter Young encouraged the council members to attend the scoping sessions for Plum Island. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Jack McGreevy seconded by Greta Schiller to Approve the Minutes of April 14, 2010. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROBERT & SUSAN GATEHOUSE to demolish the existing dwelling and abandon the existing sanitary system and construct a new two-story dwelling with new sanitary system and new attached garage. Located: 2870 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#128-6-11 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition lateral access stairs are constructed over the jetty, every effort is made to save trees, and a 10' non-turf buffer is installed landward of the upper bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Greta Schiller, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARK & BARBARA MADDEN for the existing 3'X 75' catwalk, replace the existing 3'X 12' ramp with a 3'X 20' ramp, and for the existing 6'X 24' floating dock. Located: 2600 Cedar Beach Rd., Southold. SCTM#89-2-1 Inspected by: Greta Schiller, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition there is minimal disturbance to the wetlands. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Greta Schiller, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of PETER & STEPHANIE COSOLA to construct a 13.5'X 45.5' addition to the existing residence, a 19'X 24' screened porch, and install drywells, as required. Located: 2880 Minnehaha Blvd., Southold. SCTM#87-3-43 Inspected by: Greta Schiller, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Greta Schiller, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ALLISON TUPPER to construct second-floor dormers onto the existing dwelling. Located: 3050 Minnehaha Blvd. Southold. SCTM#87-3-41 Inspected by: Greta Schiller, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters, leaders, and drywells are installed contain roof run-off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Greta Schiller, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of NANA BAFFOUR to renovate an existing four bedroom house and construct a new 24'X 48' garage and two-story artist studio. Located: 4252 Grand Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#107-2-2.5 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a comprehensive drainage plan that also includes a buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARY S. ZUPA to construct a single- family dwelling, garage, swimming pool, sanitary system, deck, remove existing asphalt driveway and install new gravel driveway, and landscape. Located: 580 Basin Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-1-16.7 Inspected by: Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the proposed structures are properly staked and the requirement of a detailed drainage plan. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 4 NICHOLAS NOYES to retain 40+/- cy. of stone shorefront protection landward of the flagged tidal wetlands, relocate 20+/-cy. of stone from the tidal wetlands and place it landward of the flagged tidal wetlands and east of the stone to be retained over an area of approx. 400 sr. and place an additional 20+/-cy. of stone over 300+/-sr. landward of the flagged tidal wetlands east of the other stone. Located: Off Private Rd. on Chocomount Cove, Fishers Island. SCTM#3-2-1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of NEW SUFFOLK PROPERTIES, LLC dba NEW SUFFOLK SHIPYARD to construct approx. 69 linear ft. of vinyl bulkhead in place of existing timber bulkhead and construct approx. 20 linear ft. of new vinyl bulkhead to extend bulkhead to existing concrete boat ramp; construct 16' return; backfill with approx. 25 cy. clean sand to be trucked in from an upland source; replace existing light post and evergreen trees; and reconnect broken Southold Town drainage pipe. Located: 3350 West Creek Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-1-12 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy The CAC does Not Support the application and recommends the requirement of a more comprehensive approach to the stormwater run-off problem. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of DENNIS & IRENE KRAFT to construct a fixed timber dock consisting of a 4'X 78' fixed timber catwalk, 3'X 14' hinged ramp, and 6'X 20' float secured by (2) 8" dia. pilings and install (1) 8" dia. piling for 1,500 lb. boat lift. Located: 1710 Deep Hole Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#115-12-23.1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the following Conditions: · The end of the float should be staked; · The float should be perpendicular to the dock and parallel to the bulkhead; · The dock should be constructed with open-grate decking; · The old float should be removed from the wetlands; · The removal of dock remains; · Shorten the length of the dock to reach adequate water depths; and · Drywells are installed to contain roof run-off from the dwelling. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROB & CLAIRE RICCIO to remove the temporary staked wall, excavate bluff for construction, install a new 6X 6 timber wall and backfill, install erosion jute plants, and install (2) 12" catch basins piped to a drywell. Located: 6512 Indian Neck Lane, Peconic. SCTM#98-6-1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the following Conditions: · the requirement of an engineered drainage plan for the property; and · additional hay bales are installed and/or replaced. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARY R. FRAUSTO for the existing stairs consisting of an existing 12'-3"X 3.5' wood landing, 4'-10"X 3'-6.5" wood landing, construct a new wood railing, and remove non-native plantings and replace with native plantings along both sides of the stairs. Located: 1425 Bay Ave., East Marion. SCTM#31-9-7.3 Inspected by: Peter Young The CAC Supports the application, however, questions as to whether or not there are any other planned intrusions. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Members Doug Hardy and Beth Motschenbacher will both attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., May 19, 2010. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., June 9, 2010 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM. Respectfully submitted by, L"~/Jr~n M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED d2 : ,-,'o