Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC-08/17/2011Peter 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., August 17, 2011 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED SEP 1 5 2011 ~'outhold Town Clerk A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., August 17, 2011 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Absent were: Peter Young, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Doug Hardy, Member Audrey Horton, Member Derek Bossen, Member Albert Krupski, Jr., Councilman Lauren Standish, Secretary John Bredemeyer, Trustee CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Peter Young. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Peter Young announced that the two vacant positions were recently advertised on a local radio station as well as in the Suffolk Times. REPORTS Peter Young, Doug Hardy, Audrey Horton and Derek Bossen attended the Town Board meeting on Fishers Island held on Wed., August 10, 2011. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, to Approve the Minutes of July 13, 2011. 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 WILLIAM L. BOSWELL & OTHERS to relocate existing dwelling from 8' to 46' from the top of the bluff; install drywells; abandon and install new sanitary system; and install new gravel ddveway and parking area. Located: Old Mallory Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#11-1-12 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit & Coastal Erosion Permit applications of NICHOLAS NOYES to repair 600 sf. of wood patio deck including existing perimeter bench and new post supported cable rail. Located: Off Private Rd. Fishers Island. SCTM#3-2-1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carded Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Jack McGreevy, itwas RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JEANNE MARKEL & JOHN CHRISTIAN WEDGE to remove existing two-story, one-family dwelling, garage and deck, and construct new two-story one-family dwelling with attached decks; construct retaining wall and place approx. 40 cy. fill within 100' of wetlands to achieve proposed grades more than 50' from wetlands; clear approx. 783 sf. of existing wooded area within 100' of wetlands to establish yard and pervious dirt pathway more than 50' from wetlands; revegetate and maintain as landscape buffer approx. 1,123 sf. of existing cleared area within CEHA; replace ddnking water well; and establish stormwater retention basin and other components of drainage system. Located: 100 Harbor Rd., Orient. SCTM#27-4-3.1 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 20' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of 1610 THE STRAND CORP. to install an in-ground swimming pool 16'X 30' with spa 7'X 7' adjacent at east end, with required mechanical service and drywell, 4' wide grade level patio surrounding the north side and extending around sides of the pool, and install secudty fencing as required. Located: 1610 The Strand, East Marion. SCTM#30-2-64 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a drywell system is installed landward of the pool. 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 SPYRO AVDOULOS to construct a 3'X 4.6" top landing and 4'X 10' wood steps to bulkhead with a 3'X 5.9" landing and 3' wide steps to the beach. Located: 54985 North Rd., Greenport. SCTM#~4-1-5 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application, however, the project has been substantially started, and therefore recommends a violation is issued to the property owner. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MIKE & ELLEN FEINBERG to construct a swimming pool landward of the existing dwelling and repair the existing beach stairs and wood deck at the top of the bank. Located: 62445 North Rd., Greenport. SCTM~,0-1-6 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a drywell is installed landward of the pool and detailed plans for the stairs. The CAC observed an existing shed that is not depicted on the survey. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 4 Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of GERALD & ROSEMARY REIDY to construct approx. 79 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of existing timber bulkhead; relocate existing 4'X 5' deck and 3'X 5' steps to beach; remove and replace 2' boardwalk over 19' section of bulkhead; backfill with up to 10 cy. clean sand fill to be trucked in from an upland source; and remove and replace existing masonry patio (as necessary) except for 5' area adjacent to bulkhead to be replaced with 5' non-turf buffer. Located: 167 Island View Lane, Greenport. SCTM#57-2-33 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 5' non-turf vegetated buffer. The CAC also questions the legality of the existing retaining wall. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of RAYMOND STRONG to demolish the existing one story dwelling and deck; construct new two-story dwelling with deck; remove/replace existing septic system; and install drywells to contain roof run-off. Located: 2205 Bayview Ave., Southold. SCTM#52-5-2 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a non-turf buffer landward of the concrete seawall up the slope to the top of slope to the flood zone line, as depicted on the site plan prepared by Mark K. Schwartz AIA last dated June 17, 2011. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of RICHARD GREENE, JR. to reconstruct a 3'X 67' catwalk with 6" dia. pilings, 32"X 14' seasonal aluminum ramp, and a 6'X 20' seasonal floating dock; and revegetate disturbed area on the water side of the house. Located: 3392 Oaklawn Ave., Southold. SCTM#70-5-46 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the catwalk is constructed with open-grate decking, the seaward end of the dock does not exceed the existing pier line, and a 15' non-turf buffer landward of the rock revetment parallel to the creek. 5 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of TOM & MAE MAURI to construct a 4'X13'4' wood ramp, 4'X 53'8" catwalk with Thru-Flow decking, 3'X 10' seasonal ramp, and 6'X 20' seasonal floating dock. Located: 1135 Calves Neck Rd., Southold. SCTM#-63-7-33 Inspected by: Derek Bossen The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a non-disturbance buffer from the top of the bank to the high water mark. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of HARBOR LIGHTS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC. to maintenance dredge areas of existing canal to a depth of 4' below mean Iow water and deposit the spoils (approx. 2,400 cy. total) on the two beaches adjacent to the inlet. Approximately 1,400 cy. to be placed on the east beach and approx. 1,000 cy. on the west beach to a maximum height of 2' above grade. Located: 715 Harbor Lights Dr., Southold. SCTM#71-2-1.1 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Peter Young 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 8925 LLC for the as-built 4'X 24' catwalk, 3'X 20' ramp and 6'X 20' floating dock. Located: 8925 Bay Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-3-15 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however, recommends a violation issued for the as- built. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of RICHARD & JANET DOWNING to demolish and reconstruct a new two-story dwelling in similar location; existing rear deck and pool, shed and detached garage to remain; construct new porches and deck to connect house to existing deck; existing septic system to be removed and new one installed further from the water; and install drywells to contain roof run-off. Located: 1280 Bayberry Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-2-10 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Derek Bossen Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of LISA GRATTAN to remove the existing 2,465 sf. single-family dwelling, porches, brick patio and sanitary system; construct new 3,250 sf. single-family dwelling, rear terrace containing a swimming pool and spa, screened rec-room/cabana, screened terrace, and upgraded sanitary system surrounded by a 120' retaining wall. Located: 11860 New Suffolk Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#116-6-9 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition they save as many mature trees as possible. 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 KIMOGENOR POINT COMPANY to construct approx. 566 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of (and approx. 8" higher than) existing timber bulkhead; remove and replace existing wood fence; remove and replace most landward +11' of 5' wide bridge and add 8' ramp onto landward end thereof; and incidentally dredge up to 10' off indicated sections of bulkhead to a depth of -2'ALW and regrade remaining shoal adjacent to bridge to gradually slope away from dredged channel, which will restore tidal flow pattern around island and use approx. 300 cy. of sand spoil as backfill. Regrade and repave existing paved roadway landward of bulkhead and replace existing drain with a groundwater infiltration system to minimize the frequency and volume of pavement run-off discharged from existing overflow pipe to be maintained. Located: 50 Jackson St., New Suffolk. SCTM#116-6-24.1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 7 Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of DAVID SCHULTZ to construct a second-story addition onto an existing one-story, one-family dwelling; construct a two-story addition in place of existing attached deck and remove remainder of existing deck; construct a 6'X 10' attached porch in place of existing landing/steps to be removed; remove existing nonconforming sanitary system located less than 100' from wetlands; install drainage system of leaders, gutters and drywells; relocate existing public water service; and establish 10' wide approx. 450 sf. non-turf buffer to be planted with native vegetation in place of existing lawn adjacent to tidal wetlands boundary. Located: 2745 Wickham Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#139-2-3 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of HELEN & WILLIAM COSTER to remove 40' of existing jetty and construct new jetty in-place; remove existing stairway to beach; remove 68' of existing bulkhead and construct 72' of new bulkhead in- place; remove existing north return and construct new 10' return along north property line; reinstall existing stairway to beach; remove existing lower stairway; remove 52' of existing retaining wall and construct 56' of new retaining wall in-place; remove 24' of existing north retaining wall and construct 22' of new retaining wall along north property line; reinstall existing lower stairway; fill void areas landward of retaining wall with 40 cy. clean trucked- in sand; and re-vegetate disturbed areas with native plantings to match existing. Located: 6370 Great Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#128-2-2 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because the wetlands code does now allow for replacement of a non-functioning groin, and the groin is a hazard to navigation. 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 EDWIN & MARGARET PISANI to construct a second-floor addition and alteration on south side of dwelling; one- story addition on west and north sides of dwelling; second-floor addition and alteration on north side of dwelling; new porch on north side of dwelling; and install drywells to contain roof run-off. Located: 7180 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#126-11-9.1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy Vote of Council: Ayes: Ail Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of FOR THE LOVE OF FAMILY, LLC to Amend Wetland Permit #7279 to reconfigure, downsize, and set farther from wetlands boundary proposed porch on north side of house; establish 15' non-turf buffer on landward side of previously established non-disturbance buffer that will consist of stone and plantings and serve to retain fill and permanently demarcate the boundaries of the non-disturbance and non-turf buffer areas; install approx. 210 If. of coir fiber rolls along seaward toe of naturally vegetated berm on east side of property and renourish berm with approx. 50 cy. sand to be planted with Cape American beach grass (12" on center); and increase proposed fill volume to 3,622 cy. to address raised grade on each side of dwelling. Located: 9205 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#104-3-16.1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because the massive scale of this application where 3,672 cy. os sand is to be added and 210 If. of coif fiber rolls placed to semi-harden the eastern shore line may accelerate the closure of the entrance to Little Creek. This application requires an Environmental Impact Statement as it threatens restrict navigational use of Little Creek. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carded Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROGER PRAETORlUS to Amend Wetland Permit #7354 to extend the fixed open walkway from 55' to 75' and rotate the floating dock into a "T" configuration, resulting in an overall length of 113'. Located: 975 Westview Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#139-1-4.2 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Peter Young will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., August 24, 2011. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., September 14, 2011 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. 9 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Eauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED ~.; ,~¢ SEP 1 5 2011 9205 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue, NY~ Image Date 9/19/2010 9205 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue, NY Image Date 8/16/2011 East Side of property. The massive scale of this application where 3,672 cubic yards of sand is to be added and 210 linear feet of coir fiber rolls placed to semi-ha'den the eastern shore line may accelerate the closure of the entrance to Little Creek. (See photo above). This application requires an Environmental Impact Stmement as it threatens restrict navigational use of Little Creek.