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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-09/14/2011Peter 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., September 14, 2011 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED 0CT ! 3 2011 o~ct Town C~er~ A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., September 14, 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 Lauren Standish, Secretary John Bredemeyer, Trustee Albert Krupski, Jr., Councilman CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:45 PM by Chairman Peter Young. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUCEMENTS Chairman Peter Young will invite Jamie Richter to the next regular meeting of the CAC to train the members as required by the new stormwater management regulations. NEW BUSINESS Member Audrey Horton stated that the fines for conducting activity without the benefit of a Wetland Permit should be increased. Chairman Peter Young agreed, however, indicated that fines are set by the Town Board, not the CAC. Member Doug Hardy was recently made aware that a local contractor was asked to remove trees that allegedly fell as a result of Hurricane Irene. Members Jack McGreevy and Audrey Horton will draft letters to the Town Board regarding enforcement. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by, seconded by Derek Bossen, to Approve the Minutes of August 17, 2011. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ARTHUR & RUTH VENTURA to legalize the existing bluff stairway with landings and an on-grade 8'X 13' wood patio. Located: 125 Sound View Rd., Orient. SCTM#15-3-46 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Derek Bossen The CAC does Not Support the application because the CAC recognizes the as-built stairs as a violation and there are buffer issues. 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 GARDINERS BAY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. to modify the existing boat ramp to mitigate stormwater run-off by installing proper drainage and replacing impervious surface with pervious surface; restore habitat of a reclaimed portion of boat ramp to include naturally vegetated swales; and permanent placement of educational signage. Located: Dogwood Lane road end accessing Spring Pond, East Marion. SCTM~37-1-23 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy 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 MILL CREEK PARTNERS, LLC to legalize the existing wood decking and steps located off the eastern side of the existing restaurant, containing 1,050 sr.; legalize the existing stone paver patio and steps located off the southeastern corner of the existing restaurant, containing 475 sf.; legalize/reconstruct the existing wood decking and steps located between the southern side of the existing restaurant and the boat basin, containing 690 sr.; reconstruct the existing bulkheading located along the north side of the boat basin measuring 153 If, relocate 3' further south and elevate to match the existing surrounding grade; clarify/legalize ail existing 50 slips, main floating dock 6'X 98'; secondary floating docks, 24 total, 4'-5'X 15'; wood walkways 685'X 5'; and various wood ramps/platforms, all within the existing boat basin. Located: 64300 Main Rd., Southold. SCTM#56-7-2 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however the deck and patio are not depicted on the plans. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of STEVEN H. KRAM to excavate and remove entire bulkhead and install new bulkhead in-place utilizing vinyl sheathing; remove and replace timber platform and stairs to be serviced seasonally; in-place replacement of return on east side termination to be armored with 10 yards core stone; proposed 26' replacement in-place return termination to be armored with 10 yards core stone; fill void areas with 60 yds. clean sand; and install a 10' non-turf buffer along the landward side of the bulkhead. Located: 2 Sunset Lane, Southold. SCTM#88-6-12 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because the practice of permitting returning bulkheads causes the property to become a peninsula. The CAC recommends the entire bulkhead is moved landward approx. 20' to AMHW with minimal returns. The CAC questions how far the Trustees are willing to allow a property to extend into the Bay? 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 EILEEN & VINCENT J. FLAHERTY to construct an addition to the existing dwelling with renovations and reconstruction of portions of the existing dwelling and addition of a subsurface drainage system for rain water run-off for the dwelling and existing driveway. Located: 470 Inlet Way, Southold. SCTM#92-1-8 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, 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 & Coastal Erosion Permit applications of THEODORE & MARIA PETIKAS to construct approx. 50 If. of retaining wall and (2) +/-12' returns; install +/-1 ton stone toe armor along retaining wall; and backfill with approx. 50 cy. of clean sand to be trucked in from an upland source. Located: 52755 North Rd., Southold. SOTM#135-1-27 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because the application is in error. The proposed retaining wall is actually a bulkhead and the Code does not allow for new bulkheads. This bulkhead will shuffle the wave energy to Town Beach. The CAC suggests armoring the shoreline and plantings. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 4 Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MICHAEL & CORRINE SLADE to construct a one-story addition to the existing dwelling; one-story addition to attached garage; new basement access door; and remove and replace the existing decking and railing at pool enclosure. Located: 1435 West Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-7-26 Inspected by: Peter Young, Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a 10' non-turf buffer is installed along the landward side of the entire bulkhead; gutters, leaders and drywells are installed to contain run-off from the entire dwelling; and the concrete debris is removed from the area seaward of the bulkhead. 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 ELLEN F. EMERY to repair and replace existing stairs and platform with in-kind material in the same location; trim and remove dead and overgrown vines and non-native vegetation on bluff; build terracing and install erosion control mats at top of the bluff; and replant bluff with native plant material. Located: 5925 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-13-6 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 20' non-turf buffer landward of the top of bluff; erosion control devices are installed at the base of the supports on the stairs; and there is no disturbance to the bluff face. 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 DEBORAH PENNEY to remove existing 1,817 sr. dwelling, attached garage and enclosed porch; remove existing wood platform, driveway, brick walk and septic system; construct new 2,631 sr. two-story dwelling with 1.5 story attached garage and roofed-over porches; new 538.8 sf. on-grade stone patio; new paver on sand driveway and walkways; new septic system; and new leeching pools for roof run-off. Located: 160 Sailor's Needle Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#144-5-26 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a 10' non-turf buffer is installed along the landward side of the bulkhead. 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 NICK CUTRONE to construct a 15'X 18'3" second-story addition to the existing one-family dwelling; add wood deck at first floor 29'7"X 8'8"; and maintain existing 9'8"X 24'9" wood deck at rear of residence. Located: 786 Bailie Beach Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#99-3-7 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton The GAG Supports the application with the Condition a 10' non-turf buffer is installed along the top of the bluff. The CAC questions the legality of the structure on the beach as well as the sign. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of CHRISTOPHER & MAIRI YOUNG to construct a 4'X 18' extension to the existing 4' wide fixed catwalk with a 4'X 12' fixed "T" section at the terminal end thereof; construct a 16'X 32' in-ground, raised swimming pool, raised masonry patio, and an outdoor shower; construct masonry retaining walls around the west and south sides of the pool to contain the pool and approx. 55 cy. earthen material to be obtained from pool excavation; install a drywell to contain pool backwash and a pool enclosure fence; and establish an 8' wide non-turf buffer and a variable width (+/-32' - +/-71'), approx. 11,699 sf. non-disturbance buffer. Located: 470 Willis Creek Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#115-17-17.11 Inspected by: Audrey Horton Vote of Council: Ayes: Audrey Horton, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy Recused: Peter Young, Jack McGreevy Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of BERNARD COSlMANO to replace 100' of existing bulkhead with new navy style bulkhead, in-place and with vinyl sheathing, construct two (2) 20' returns, backfill with approx. 50 cy. clean fill from an upland source, and install a 5' non-turf buffer landward of the new bulkhead. Located: 845 Waters Edge Way, Southold. SCTM#88-5-63 inspected by: Derek Bossen The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf vegetated buffer along the landward side of the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to RELUCTANTLY SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOAN KUCHNER to replace 100' of existing timber bulkhead using vinyl sheathing 1' higher than existing, construct a 16' return on the west side, and construct 4'X 8' beach stairs with a 4' platform. Located: 1726 Arshamomaque Ave., Southold. SCTM~66-2-44 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Reluctantly Supports the application, however, recommends the applicant consider a rock revetment with a 3:1 slope to absorb the wave energy and cut it back into the property. The CAC has sympathy for the applicant, however, replacing the bulkhead will not solve the problem. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to RELUCTANTLY SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of BRUNO & ALMA ILIBASSI to replace 100' of existing timber bulkhead using vinyl sheathing 1' higher than existing and construct 4'X 8' beach stairs with a 4' platform. Located: 1728 Arshamomaque Ave., Southold. SCTM#66-2-45 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Reluctantly Supports the application, however, recommends the applicant consider a rock revetment with a 3:1 slope to absorb the wave energy and cut it back into the property. The CAC has sympathy for the applicant, however, replacing the bulkhead will not solve the problem. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to RELUCTANTLY SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of THOMAS & BARBARA BALL to replace 125' of existing timber bulkhead using vinyl sheathing and 1' higher than existing, construct a 30' return on the east side, and construct 4'X 8' beach stairs with a 4' platform. Located: 1890 Arshamomaque Ave., Southold. SCTM#66-2-46 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Reluctantly Supports the application, however, recommends the applicant consider a rock revetment with a 3:1 slope to absorb the wave energy and cut it back into the property. The CAC has sympathy for the applicant, however, replacing the bulkhead will not solve the problem. Furthermore, there is a concern with the illegal fence on the property. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of PAT IAVARONE to replace approx. 111 If. of existing bulkhead with a 6' inland vinyl sheathing return and 14' return in same place; existing CCA timber inland retaining wall proposed to be repaired as needed; backfill bulkhead with approx. 100 cy. clean sand; and replace existing 28'X 15' inland boardwalk inkind/inplace. Located: 995 West Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-7-3 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young 7 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a 20' non-turf buffer is installed along the landward side of the bulkhead; the retaining wall is continued to the west side of the staircase with returns to stabilize the steep slope; and the construction materials are consistent with best management practices. The CAC notes that the plan does not reflect what currently exists on the property. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of RYAN STORK to reconstruct the existing timber bulkhead along the southern shoreline of subject property with a new vinyl bulkhead in-place of the original bulkhead. Located: 3270 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#128-6-8 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition native vegetation in planted on the terrace and the ramp is seasonal Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SUSAN MAGO & JAMES ORIOLI to Amend Wetland Permit #4559 to include the as-built 3'X 6' ramp and 6'X 30' floating dock with two (2) 6" pilings to secure dock. Located: 495 Halls Creek Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#116-7-4.1 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton The CAC does Not Support the application because the project wasn't staked, the size of the floating dock is in violation of the Code, and the location of the floating dock extends beyond the property line. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried STEPHEN & CORNELIA BURNHAM to Amend Wetland Permit #5900 for the as-built rock retaining wall and drywell. Located: Madeline Ave., Fishers Island. SCTM#6-7-12 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was 8 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SUSAN NORRIS to Amend Wetland Permit #7501 to remove remains of 180'+/- of existing bulkhead; construct 18'+/- of new bulkhead in-place; construct 4-16' bulkhead return walls; re-align (straighten) 40'+~- existing retaining wall at covered deck area; repair existing stairway as needed; re-install existing gate and replace missing aluminum stairway to beach; fill all eroded areas landward of bulkhead and retaining wall with clean trucked-in soil and reconstruct post-rail-wire fence in-place; and revegetate disturbed areas with approved vegetation. Located: 2790 New Suffolk Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#115-9-4 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application, however recommends the applicant consider replacing the bulkhead with an irregular surface revetment. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Derek Bossen 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., October 12, 2011 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, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED ~'~' T 13 2011 Southold Town Clerk