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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-07/14/2010Peter A. Young, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631 ) 765-1892 Fax (63 I) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., July 14, 2010 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED Southold Town Clef A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., July 14, 2010 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Absent Were: Peter Young, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Audrey Horton, Member Doug Hardy, Member Albert Krupski, Jr., Town Board member John Bredemeyer, Trustee Lauren Standish, Secretary Anne Trimble, Member Greta Schiller, Member Beth Motschenbacher, Member CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:45 PM by Chairman Peter Young. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Peter Young announced the CAC has been invited to Fishers Island on Wed., August 4, 2010 for the annual Town Board meeting. Members Doug Hardy, Audrey Horton, and Chairman Peter Young said they would attend. Chairman Young informed the members that he is reviewing the attendance records and asked that everyone make an effort to conduct inspections and attend the meetings. 2 Chairman Young proposed to extend an invitation to the Peconic Bay Keeper to attend the next meeting of the CAC and the members were all in favor. REPORTS Trustee John Bredemeyer reported that the Board of Trustees will be meeting in August to discuss the moorings in Town waters. Member Doug Hardy expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of enforcement concerning the Gilchrist/Mancino property in New Suffolk. Trustee Bredemeyer said he would look in the matter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Jack McGreevy seconded by Doug Hardy to Approve the Minutes of June 9, 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 of NASSAU POINT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. to replace the beach access stairs. Located: Little Peconic Bay Access Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-9-14 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the stairs are constructed with erosion control devices at the base of the supports and there is an engineered approach to slowing down the run-off down the slope, such as flow interrupters. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JAMES & PHYLLIS RUBIN to construct a 535 sr. addition to the existing dwelling and to expand the existing deck. Located: 745 Cases Lane Ext., Cutchogue. SCTM#109-5-14.45 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a drainage plan to include drywells, leaders and gutters, and the turf is removed from underneath the deck. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROY & DAWN WARD to remove an existing cottage; construct a two-story addition landward of the existing dwelling; and construct a porch. Located: 4075 Stillwater Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#137-1-8.1 Inspected by: Peter Young, Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer landward of the bulkhead and turf is removed from underneath any elevated decking. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried ANDREW & ELIZABETH GREENE request a Wetland Permit to construct an in-ground swimming pool 53'X 22' with retaining walls and surrounding fence, and to re-vegetate a section of bluff face approx. 35' wide by 25' high with beachgrass and Spartina patens. Located: 30653 County Rd. 48, Peconic. SCTM#73-4-5 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of ORIENT WHARF COMPANY to replace the existing asphalt vehicle and access paving (an approx. 17' portion) over fill at an existing wooden bulkhead structure with a new timber deck structure. Located: 2110 Village Lane, Orient. SCTM#24-2-28.1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of FRANK & MINDY MARTORANA to demolish the existing house and construct a new house on the existing foundation/footprint of the existing house. Reconstruct existing deck with stairway in place and install a pervious driveway. Remove or abandon the existing sanitary system and install a new sanitary system. Located: 3450 Deep Hole Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#115-17-9&10 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy 4 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the creosoted logs are removed from the wetland area, a landscaping plan is submitted for the area seaward of the deck along the creek side, and the area underneath the deck is non-turf. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of WILLIAM ADAMS to renovate the existing two-story dwelling; construct a new screened and covered porch on concrete piles; construct a 1,100 sf. single-story artist studio on concrete piles; install new sanitary system replacing the existing system shared with the house; and install a new driveway. Located: 1060 Northview Dr., Orient. SCTM#13-1-2 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition there is no turf underneath the deck. 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 ROBERT & EMER£NCE STICKLE for the existing enclosed screen porch, rear deck and hot-tub. Located: 415 Harbor Lights Dr.., Southold. SCTM#71-2-4 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the height and location of the existing fence conforms to the Town Code, there is a drainage plan for the entire property, and the installation of a non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of SHEILA PATEL to remove 147' of existing bulkhead; construct 147' of new steel bulkhead in-place; construct 146' of new lower sheet steel retaining wall; and re-vegetate any areas disturbed with Rosa Regosa plantings. Located: 19965 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-4-5.1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the applications with the Condition the bulkhead is constructed with returns. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of STEVE KUBRYK to construct a 4'X 24' fixed dock attached to the existing bulkhead, 4"X 4" CCA piles with open grate decking on surface. Located: 355 Lake Dr., Southold. SCTM#80-3-15 Inspected by Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOSEPH ZEVITS for the existing 4'X 10' catwalk, 3'X 17' hinged ramp, and to replace the existing floating dock which currently measures 4'X 16' with a 6'X 20' floating dock. Located: 1945 Little Peconic Bay Lane, Southold. SCTM#90-1-13 Inspected by: Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JENNIE PAPPAS for the existing 14'X 27.1' as-built trellis and 5.2"X 12' storage addition. Located: 85 Beverly Rd., Southold. SCTM#52-2-15 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition no treated lumber is used. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of THOMAS & CHRISTINE FALCO to construct approx. 252 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of existing timber bulkhead and backfill with approx. 25 cy. clean sand to be trucked in from an upland site. Located: 945 Lighthouse Lane, Southold. SCTM#70-6-32 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10-15' non-turf buffer landward of the bulkhead, although the property as it exists, does not allow for public lateral access. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of MICHAEL & NANCY FOLEY to restore the bluff face by installing a row of rocks at the toe of the bluff and at the mid-point of the bluff. Add approx. 200 cy. of fill and replant bluff with native plants and grasses. Final grade shall be in line with existing adjacent slope. Install a berm along bluff top to catch excess rainwater. Located: 62675 County Rd. 48, Greenport. SCTM#40-1-9 Inspected by: Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MATTHEW STANTON to rebuild and construct an addition to the existing deck attached to the dwelling. Located: 2725 Wells Ave., Southold. SCTM#70-4-16 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition there is no turf underneath the deck. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, to TABLE the Wetland Permit application of SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY for the installation of a water transmission main in road bed of Route 25. Located: Route 25, East Marion to Browns Hill Rd., Orient Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Tables the application and recommends the Board of Trustees require an environmental impact statement to include special consideration to the impact of water levels in the subject areas and what the importation of an unknown volume of water would have on the water table and potential run-off of waste water. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS E. BROWNELL & KAREN JOHNSTON to Amend Wetland Permit #5217 to remove the stairs at the seaward end of the existing catwalk and construct a 4'X 15' extension to the catwalk and 4'X 10' "L" section. Located: 4001 Wells Rd., Southold. SCTM#86-1-9.4 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROBERT O'BRIEN to Amend Wetland Permit #7206 to allow a 145' fixed dock with a 42"X 16' seasonal aluminum ramp and seasonal 6'X 20' float placed in an "L" configuration, and secured in place by 2-8" dia. anchor pilings. Located: 3655 Stillwater Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#136-2-11 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the added overall 6' length is consistent with the LWRP and there is no conflict with the original permit, a 10' non-turf buffer is installed and the addition of gutters, leaders and drywells. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Member Doug Hardy will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., July 21, 2010. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., August 11, 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 7:00 PM. Respectfully submitted by, auren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED /o :o5' AUO 1 2 Southold Town Clerk