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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-10/13/2010Peter A. Young, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631 ) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., October 13, 2010 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED ! 2 ~,,~ ~h,.~. T*w~ Gerk A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., October 13, 2010 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Absent Were: Peter Young, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Audrey Horton, Member Doug Hardy, Member Greta Schiller, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Albert Krupski, Jr., Town Board Member John Bredemeyer, Trustee CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Peter Young. GUEST SPEAKERS Jamie Richter and John Sepenoski, the administrators of the MS4 program for the Town, provided the council members with a brief overview of the program. The Town of Southold has been working on stormwater management for over 20 years. John and Jamie are currently working to bring the Town into compliance with the program, which is not a small initiative. It requires a budget, public education and outreach. The Town has recently requested a stormwater plan and will be requesting comments from the CAC as well. Drawings for the next five years of best management practices are due by March 9, 2011. The CAC questioned how they could participate and whether or not training would be made available. It was explained to the members that they could conduct Ch. 236 inspections, such as illicit discharge inspections, dry weather inspections, infrastructure inspections and interim inspections of construction sites. All Town committees will be the eyes and ears of the'program and should report directly to Jamie and John. Chairman Peter Young stated that the CAC could add value to the project and would discuss it further with the other members. The MS4 program is available on the Town's website. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Peter Young announced that interviews to fill two vacancies are scheduled for Mon., October 25, 2010 at 4:30 PM in the Town Hall Conference Room. REPORTS Member Jack McGreevy suggested the CAC purchase fluorescent vests with identification to be worn on site inspections. Jack drafted a letter to the Town Board regarding best management practices on bluff stabilization. Once the draft has been formalized, it will be forward to Town Board for their consideration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton to Approve the Minutes of September 15, 2010. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Peter Young, to TABLE the Wetland Permit application of ALBERTSON MARINA (WILLIAM WlTZKE) to maintenance dredge an underwater area measuring 15,000 sf. within the western/southwestern section of the marina to a navigable depth of -4.0'+/- at Iow tide. Approx. 400 cy. of dredge spoil is anticipated to result from the proposed maintenance dredge, which is to be transferred to onshore trucks and deposited within an approved, upland location; and replace/reconstruct the existing floating dock structure situated centrally within the marina. The current floating dock consists of the central floating dock 5'X 195', eighteen (18) finger piers 2.5'X 15' situated perpendicular along the length of the floating dock (9 per side), and access ramp 3'X 13.7' connecting the dock to the existing bulkhead. The overall structure is supported by typical billet floats, and secured by ten (10) pilings 10" dia. situated on the ends of various finger piers. The entire structure is to be replaced in- kind and in-place. Located: 61025 Route 25, Southold. SCTM#56-6-2.2 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Tabled the application and requests accurate details are provided on the site plan with regard to the docks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All 3 Motion Carded Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Greta Schiller, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of EVAN GINIGER to construct a docking facility consisting of a 4'X 46' fixed elevated catwalk supported by six (6) 4"X 4" pilings and six (6) 6"X 6" pilings; 3'X 15' hinged ramp; and 6'X 20' floating dock secured by two (2) 6"X 6" pilings. Located: 315 Fleetwood Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#137-4-14.1 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the dock and vessel do not exceed 1/3 across the width of the creek and in line with the neighboring docks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of GOLDSMITH'S BOAT SHOP, INC. to maintenance dredge (for 10 years) approx. 450 cy. sand/silt spoil from +/- 30'X +/-225' inlet channel to marina basin and place resultant spoil in adjacent upland boat storage area. Located: 64150 Main Rd., Southold. SCTM#56-7-1 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried FISHERS ISLAND CLUB to maintenance dredge (at the 14th Hole) approx. 4000 sr. of sand bars and stone shoals to a maximum depth of -1' ALW to establish a better flushing between an existing tidal pond and East Harbor. The spoil, approx. 340 cy. of sand and stone shall be placed on the adjacent beach for beach nourishment. The existing timber golf cart bridge shall also be reconstructed. Dredge (at the 12th & 13~ Holes) an existing tidal pond (approx. 8,250 sf.) to -1' ALW and to widen the existing 4' wide channel to 8'. The resulting spoil approx. 535 cy. of sand will be disposed of at an upland site. Use existing rocks to create a new stone slope; remove and reconstruct an existing golf cart bridge; and remove existing concrete weir which is located under the golf cart bridge. Located: East End Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#1-1-3.13 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. FISHERS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORP. to construct an 8'X 132' Thru Flow boardwalk in the area of "Grey Gulls"; and construct an 8'X 300' Thru Flow boardwalk supported by 4 helical anchors and elevated 18" above grade in the area of "Barleyfield Cove". As mitigation, construct/create an area of freshwater wetlands adjacent to the 1st and 18th holes of the Fishers Island Club golf course. Excavate the area down to elevation 3' and remove approx. 1,920 cy. of material and stockpiling it. At proposed elevation 3' create approx. 9,650 sr. of open water wetlands and in that area between elevation 3' and elevation 4' create approx. 26,450 sf. of vegetated wetlands. Regrade portion of the fairway located to the south of the proposed wetlands to control rainwater run-off by stripping sod off the fairway and stockpiling it. Approx. 1,050 cy. of fill shall be placed in the exposed area to raise the elevation of the fairway to elevation 7'. Area shall be replanted with the stockpiled sod.. Located: P/o East End Rd., Fishers Island. The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of NORTH FORK BEACH CONDOMINUM to remove the existing +/-400 sr. deck and stairs, and construct in-place of removed deck a 10'X 10' deck with 6'X 12' stairs to beach; and construct 6'X 6' platform and 6'X 14' stairs to deck. Located: 52325 County Rd. 48, Southold. SCTM#135-1-22.1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARY BETH HENSON to construct onto existing two-story, one-family dwelling: dormer additions to the second story; a one-story addition, covered porch and steps onto the front side of the house, partially in place of an existing, raised masonry patio to be removed; a screened porch in place of an attached garage to be removed from the west side of the house; and new deck in place on an existing deck to be removed from the waterside of the house; remove existing hot tub and concrete pad; and construct a new hot tub and swimming pool. Located: 3300 Sound Dr., Greenport. SCTM#33-1-6 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Greta Schiller, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROBERT & CAROL ABRAHAMS to construct approx. 89 linear ft. of vinyl bulkhead and a +/-8' return in place of existing timber bulkhead; backfill with approx. 10 cy. clean sand to be trucked in from an upland source; and remove and replace (in place) 3'X 4' steps. Located: 1300 Mason Dr., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-7-7 Inspected by: Greta Schiller, Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton The CAC does Not Support the application because the proposed 89' bulkhead was not staked. The CAC recommends removal of the bulkhead and the installation of a Iow-sill bulkhead and re-establish the marsh. In addition, the gutters and leaders on the dwelling were not connected to drywells. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried. Moved by Greta Schiller, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of DON JAYAMAHA to construct a 4'X 94' fixed dock with a 6'X 20' "T" section offshore end, with open grate decking. Located: 243 Maiden Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#140-1-8 Inspected by: Greta Schiller, Jack McGreevy The CAC does Not Support the application because the location of the dock represents a hazard to navigation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Greta Schiller, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit & Coastal Erosion Permit applications of STUART THORN to resurface 100'+/- of existing bulkheads seaward side using 2" T&G sheathing installed horizontally. Remove existing stairway to beach. Construct new 2'X 4' platform. Reinstall existing stairway. Install 425 ton of 1-3 ton rock armoring in front of 170' of existing bulkheads. Located: 19375 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-20.1 &21 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Peter Young, Audrey Horton, Greta Schiller The CAC does Not Support the application because of the severe erosion problem and the steepness of the slope. The application would be better served by a re-engineered plan. See attached report. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of MARGARET MCNAMARA to Amend Wetland Permit #6642 to construct an extension to the existing easterly bulkhead return and install new support pilings adjacent to all existing face pilings along 120' of existing bulkhead and 20' east' return. Located: 640 Takaposha Rd., Southold. SCTM#87-6-10 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because the project does not provide for public access, there is currently no buffer, and the perpendicular bulkhead is increasing erosion of Suffolk County and Town of Southold properties. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Greta Schiller, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of STEVE MITCHELL to Amend Wetland Permit ~4201 to construct a 12'X 10' platform at the bottom ot' the beach access stairs. Located: 7132 Indian Neck Lane, Peconic. SCTM#86-7-8 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because of concerns with the sizeable increase of structures in the area. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GEORGE, FLORENCE, ALEXANDER & DEMETRIOS VASlLAKIS to Amend Wetland Permit #7178 and Coastal Erosion Permit #7178C to include the as-built 14'X 12' deck and stairs down the bluff. Located: 21625 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#135-1-6 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10-15' non-turf buffer with plantings and public access is provided. Observation: The CAC observed storm-water run-off coming from the ddveway and running out to the road to the east. Vote of Council: Ayes: All 7 Motion Carried Member Audrey Horton will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., October 20, 2010. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., November 10, 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 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council