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Home My WebLink AboutTR-7681Jill M. Doherty, President Bob Ghosio, Jr., Vice-President James F. King Dave Bergen John Bredemeyer Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box I 179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631 ) 765-1892 Fax (631 ) 765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD YOU ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 72 HOURS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK, TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION. FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL BE CONSIDERED A VIOLATION AND POSSIBLE REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT. INSPECTION SCHEDULE Pre-construction, hay bale line Ist day of construction '~ constructed Project complete - submit photographs of completed project to the Office of the Board of Trustees BOARD OF SOUTHOLD TOWN TRUSTEES SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK PERMIT NO. 7681 DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2011 ISSUED TO: U.S. DEPT. OF HOM.ELAND SECURITY PLUM ISLAND DISEASE CENTER PROPERTY ADDRESS: FERRY TERMINAL AT PLUM ISLAND SCTM# 132-1-30 AUTHORIZATION Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 275 of the Town Code of the Town of Southold and in accordance with the Resolution of the Board of Trustees adopted at the meeting held on November 16, 2011, and in consideration of application fee in the sum of $250.00 paid by U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Plum Island Disease Center and subject to the Terms and Conditions as stated in the Resolution, the Southold Town Board of Trustees authorizes and permits the following: Wetland Permit to restore the east face of the central wharf by replacing the existing anchor/tie-back system for the southerly 100 linear feet and installing steel sheet pilling behind the existing bulkhead for the northerly 120 linear feet with a new tie-back system; existing fill (approximately 3,000 cubic yards) will be removed to make way for new anchor system and replaced upon completion of the anchors; and scour walls will be approximately 20 linear feet each and installed immediately in front of the two ramps used by Plum Island; and as depicted on the site plan prepared by Docko, Inc., last dated October 14, 2011, and stamped approved on November 16, 2011. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Board of Trustees hereby causes its Corporate Seal to be affixed, and these presents to be subscribed by a majority of the said Board as of this date. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The Permittee U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Plum Island Disease Center, residing at U.S. Government, Washington, DC 20000 as part of the consideration for the issuance of the Permit does understand and prescribe to the following: That the said Board of Trustees and the Town of Southold are released from any and all damages, or claims for damages, of suits arising directly or indirectly as a result of any operation performed pursuant to this permit, and the said Permittee will, at his or her own expense, defend any and all such suits initiated by third parties, and the said Permittee assumes full liability with respect thereto, to the complete exclusion of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Southold. That this Permit is valid for a period of 24 months, which is considered to be the estimated time required to complete the work involved, but should circumstances warrant, request for an extension may be made to the Board at a later date. That this Permit should be retained indefinitely, or as long as the said Permittee wishes to maintain the structure or project involved, to provide evidence to anyone concerned that authorization was originally obtained. That the work involved will be subject to the inspection and approval of the Board or its agents, and non-compliance with the provisions of the originating application may be cause for revocation of this Permit by resolution of the said Board. That there will be no unreasonable interference with navigation as a result of the work herein authorized. That there shall be no interference with the right of the public to pass and repass along the beach between high and low water marks. That if future operations of the Town of Southold require the removal and/or alterations in the location of the work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Board of Trustees, the work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to free navigation, the said Permittee will be required, upon due notice, to remove or alter this work project herein stated without expenses to the Town of Southold. That the said Board will be notified by the Permittee of the completion of the work authorized. That the Permittee will obtain all other permits and consents that may be required supplemental to this permit, which may be subject to revoke upon'failure to obtain same, Jill M. Doherty, President Bob Ghesio, Jr., Vice-President James F. King Dave Bergen John Bredemeyer Town Hall Annex 54375 Main Road P.O. BOx 1179 Southold, New York 11971-0959 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-6641 November 16, 2011 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Mr. Keith B. Neilson, P.E. Docko, Inc. P.O. Box 421 Mystic, CT 06355 RE: U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND DISEASE CENTER FERRY TERMINAL AT PLUM ISLAND ' * SCTM# 132-1-30 Dear Mr. Neilson: The Board of Town Trustees took the following action during its regular meeting held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 regarding the above matter: WHEREAS, Docko, Inc. on behalf of U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND DISEASE CENTER applied to the Southold Town Trustees for a permit under the provisions of Chapter 275 of the Southold Town Code, the Wetland Ordinance of the Town of Southold, application dated October 25, 2011, and, WHEREAS, said application was referred to the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council and to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Coordinator for their findings and recommendations, and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 268, said application was found to be EXempt from the LOcal Waterfront Revitalization Program policy standards, and, WHEREAS, a Public Headng was held by the Town Trustees with respect to said application on November 16, 2011, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, and, WHEREAS, the Board members have personally viewed and are familiar with the premises in question and the surrounding area, and, WHEREAS, the Board has considered all the testimony and documentation submitted concerning this application, and, WHEREAS, the structure complies with the standards set forth in Chapter 275 of the Southold Town Code, WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the project as proposed will not affect the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the town, NOW THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approve the application of U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND DISEASE CENTER to restore the east face of the central wharf by replacing the existing anchor/tie-back system for the southerly 100 linear feet and installing steel sheet pilling behind the existing bulkhead for the northerly 120 linear feet with a new tie-back system; existing fill (approximately 3,000 cubic yards) will be removed to make way for new anchor system and replaced upon completion of the anchors; and scour walls will be approximately 20 linear feet each and installed immediately in front of the two ramps used by Plum Island; and as depicted on the site plan prepared by Docko, Inc., last dated October 14, 2011, and stamped approved on November 16, 2011. Permit to construct and complete project will expire two years from the date the permit is signed. Fees must be paid, if applicable, and permit issued within six months of the date of this notification. Inspections are required at a fee of $50.00 per inspection. (See attached schedule. Fees: $0 Very truly yours, President, Board of Trustees JMD/eac Peter Young, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (63 I) 765-1892 Fax (631 ) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold At the meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council held Wed., November 9, 2011, the following recommendation was made: US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND DISEASE CENTER to restore the east face of the central wharf by replacing the existing anchor/tie-back system for the southerly 100 If. and installing steel sheet piling behind the existing bulkhead for the northerly 120 If. with a new tie-back system; existing fill (approx. 3,000 cy.) will be removed to make way for new anchor system and replaced upon completion of the anchors; and scour walls will be approx. 20 If. each and installed immediately in front of the two ramps used by Plum Island. Located: Ferry terminal at Plum Island. SCTM#132-1-30 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Jill M. Dohelty, President Bob Ghosio, Jr., Vicc-President James F King Dave Bergen John Bredemeyer P.O Box 1179 Southolfl, NY 11971 Telephone (631 765-1892 Fax (631 ) 765-6641 Southold Town Board of Trustees Field Inspection/Worksession Report Date/Time: US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND DISEASE CENTER requests a Wetland Permit to restore the east face of the central wharf by replacing the existing anchor/tie-back system for the southerly 100 If. and installing steel sheet piling behind the existing bulkhead for the northerly 120 If. with a new tie-back system; existing fill (approx. 3,000 cy.) will be removed to make way for new anchor system and replaced upon completion of the anchors; and scour walls will be approx. 20 If. each and installed immediately in front of the two ramps used by Plum Island. Located: Ferry terminal at Plum Island. SCTM#132-1-30 area to be impacted: ater Wetland Freshwater Wetland Sound Bay Distance of proposed work to edge of wetland Part of Town Code proposed work falls under: __Chapt.275 Chapt. 111 other Type of Application: Wetland __Coastal Erosion __Amendment __Administrative__Emergency Pre-Submission Violation Modifications: Conditions: ~ · ,~g Present~ere: J. Doherty/t--~. Ghosio __ ""'J. Bredem-eyer D. Dzenkowski other Form filled out in the fi~-~/ Mailed/Faxed to: Date: ~. Bergen, NYS DEC Environmental Permits Building 40, SUNY Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356 To Whom It May Concern: Clocko i Inc. Serving the waterfront community since 1987 RO. Box 421, Mystic, CT 06355 (860) 572-8939 Fax: (860) 572-7569, email: permits@docko.com October 2011 Re: U.S.Dept. ofHdni~la~ld'S~iyipl~!~land , Bulkhead Repair & Restoration Plum Island Harbor On behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, we enclose herewith the following in support of this permit application bulkhead repair and restoration on Plum Island. · l. Four prints each of plans titled: Project: Waterway: Location: Applicant: Date: "Bulkhead Repair / Restoration" Gardiners Bay / Plum Island Harbor Plum Island, Town of Southold Suffolk County, New York US Department of Homeland Security August 31,2011 olo Four copies of the NYS DEC Joim Application, including the Short Environmental Assessment Form, Bing Map, Photographs Location Map and Site Survey · :o One copy of each application submitted to other regulatory agencies I trust that you will find this application package complete and acceptable; please let me know if the need for further information arises. Veery truly your~ CK 1NC. KBN:jm Enclosures CC: Mr. Charles LaCour US ACOE NYS DOS Town of Southold: Doherty File: 10-10-2247 PLUM ISLAND JOINT APPLI ' New Yo k State FOR PERMITUnited StatesArmy Corps of Engineers .Ys ~.~.o~ E~,4,o.m..ta c~**,..~,, US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITYI 631-323-3200 [] Stream Disturt~nce (Bed and Banks) 40550 ROUTE 25 I--1 Navigable 'h~em (Excavati°n afld Fill) Polt Offlce I State I Zip Code (C~stmct or Place) ORIENT POINT NY 11944 [] Po,,~ w~r s.pp~ DOCKO. INC., Keith B. Neilson, P.E. 860-572-8939 P. O. Box 421 [] Aquaac~n=ec~cont~ Mystic CT 06355 (state O~ned Late. U.,~ Wat~ Suffolk Town of Southold 1000-132-1-30 I uti~y Ea~e~nent (pi~i~. c=ndu~. PLUM ISLAND BASIN [] Oocks, MoodngsorPlalf~s ORIENT POINT NY 11944 PLUM SLANDHARBOR Lake 6~,x~e Par~ C....~,k~, REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF THE BULKHEAD LANDWARD OF THE [] [~oc~(const~tor ~ace) APARENT HIGH (SPRING HIGH TIDE) LINE. ~a~n~y Numbeffs) P.~ P~b~ C~..=~ ¥. No 2011 2011 l,. W, lal, Pro~'t R~qu~ Ad~ae,,~ [] [] ~ Y"' Town of Southold RESET · PROJECT ID NUMBER PART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION 1. APPLICANT I SPONSOR US DEPT. of HOMELAND SECURITY, PIADC 3.PROJECT LOCATION: ORIENT POINT, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Municipality 617.20 APPENDIX C STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM for UNLISTED ACTIONS Only ( To be completed by Applicant or Project Sponsor) 2. PROJECT NAME BULKHEAD REPAIR / RESTORATION SUFFOLK County 4. PRECISE LOCATION: Street Addess and Road Int~sec~ons. Prominent landmanV, s etc - or orovide mad EAST SIDE OF PLUM ISLAND HARBOR FERRY LANDING FACILITIES 5. IS PROPOSED ACTION: r-~ New r~ Expansion ~=] Modification I alteradon SEQR 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF THE BULKHEAD LANDWARD OF THE APARENT HIGH (SPRING HIGH TIDE) LINE. 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: Initially 0.5 acres Ultimately 0.5 acres 8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER RESTRICTIONS? ~Yes U NO If no, describe bdefly: 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? (Choose as many as apply.) NResidential r~lndustria, r~commercial r--'lAgdcuit~re C-lPark/Fomst/OpenSpace OOther(desc~be) THERE IS MARINE INDUSTRIAL AND UNDEVELOPED LAND AROUND THE SITE. THE FERRY TERMINAL FUNCTIONS AS THE TRANSPORTATION CENTER BETWEEN THE MAINLAND AND PLUM ISLAND 10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (Federal, State or Local) I'~Yes [---]No If yes, list agency name and permit / approval: Town of Southold, NYS DEC ~dal Wetlands, US ACOE Nationwide Permit #3 11.DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? 71Yes l'~lNo If yes, list agency name and permit / approval: US ACOE, Rivers & Harbor Act, Nationwide Permit 12. AS A ~i~T OF PROPOSED ACTION W1LL EXISTING PERMIT/ APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? If the action is a Costal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Cosstal Assessment Form before proceeding with this aeaeaament PART II - IMPACT ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Lead A~lenc~) A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.47 If yes, coontinate the review pracess and use the FULL EAF. I--1 Yes I--INO B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.67 If No, a negative declaration may be supemeded by another involved agency. I~l Yes r--]No C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Aesv, em may be handwritten, if legible) C1. Existing air quality, surface or gmundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic paltem, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain bdefly: I C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeologicall hisfodc, or other natural or cultumi resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly: C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, er threatened or endangered species? E)q)fain bdefly:. I C4. A community's existing plens o~ goals as officiatiy adopted, or a change in ~e or intensity of use of land or other natural res~Jrces? Ex~31ain briefly: I C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities like{y to be induced by ~e proposed action? Explain b~efly: C6. ko~J term, shod'te~m, ~umulative, or othor e~:ts not idontif~l in C142;67 ~plain bfiafly: I C7. Other im~ct~ Iin~udi~il chen~es in use ot~ ~uan~ or t~ of one~. F.~la~ I~iefl~: , D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED 13-1E ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA (CEAI? IIf yesl explath briefly: E. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE~ CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? If '~es explain: PART Ill - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or othe~vise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) ifl'eversibilitT; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. If question d of part ii was checked yes, the determination of significance must evaluato the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CEA. Check this box If you have identified one or mom poterdJally large or significant adveme impacts which BAY occur. ~ pox:eed dhecfly to the FULl EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any suppodieg documents~on, that the proposed actio; WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide, on altachments as necessar/, the reasons supporting thi= determination. Name of Lead Agency Date T~tle of Responsible Officer Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Responsible Offiser in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different f~Dm responsible officer) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacob Javits Federal Center 26 Federal Plaza, Room 2109 New York, New York 10278-0090 o=ko Inc. Serving the waterfront community since1987 RO. Box 421, Mystic, CT 06355 (860) 572-8939 Fax: (860) 572-7569, email: permits@docko.com Re: U.S.Dept. Bulkhead Repak & Restoration Plm Isled H~bor To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of the US Department of Homeland Security, we enclose herewith the following in support of this permit application bulkhead repair and restoration on Plum Island. Two prints each of plans titled: Project: Waterway: Location: Applicant: Date: "Bulkhead Repair / Restoration" Gardiners Bay / Plum Island Harbor Plum Island, Town of Southold Suffolk County, New York US Department of Homeland Security August 31,2011 Two copies of Corps of Engineers and NYS DEC Application Forms, Location Map, Bing Map, photographs and NYS DOS Federal Consistency Assessment Form. One copy of the Town of Southold application Please note that the NYS DOS has reviewed this project and confirmed that Plum Island, being a Federal facility, is exempted from Coastal Management Program review requirements. Based on our review, it appears that this project is eligible for authorization under Nationwide Permit No. 3. I trust that you will find this application package complete and acceptable; please let me know if the need for further information arises. KBN.'jm Enclosures CC: Mr. Charles LaCour NYS DEC: Environmental Permits Town o£Southold: Doherty File: 10-10-2247 PLUM ISLAND Very truly yours, Keith B. Neilson, P.E. APPLICATIO~R DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT lOMB APPROVAL NO. 0710003 f$$C~$25J I EXPIRES: 31 Pt/blic ~.:.l!:.~ bm'~: fol* thi~ ~,~.~ of ;re'u, ,,,,~, iS ~,~im~rd to *.~ $ hOU~ p~' ~ i~dudJl~ ~a~ tim~ for i~v{ewin{ hlsimclion~ se~dlinR sources, ~the~ing and mainteinin~ the dm _r~,~_ _ _, and completing and smdewln8 the collection of infonnatioa.. Send comments re~a~ding Ibis IMmlea cstimate of any ~ ~ of this ~ollee~n ofinfon~fio~ indudln~ ~ f~ redu~ins aa ~ to ~ of Dofen~ Wsshingtoo Heudqum~ Se,~ke Dkecto~e of of In fom~ation Open, ions and Re~ 1215 Jefferson ~ Highway, Suite 1204, Atlin~on, VA 22202-4302; mhd to tbe Oi~ee of Mnnn{ement and Bud{et, I~ Reduelj~ I~ (0710-0003), Wn~hin{ton, DC 20~03. P{e~e DO NOT RETURN yo~ forum to ¢ith~ of ~ ad _d~____. Co.plead ~mplk~tk~ mu~ be sul~nitted to tbe Distti~ En~ havimt judsdk:lion over tbe location of lbe ~p~ m~iivity. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Aulhodty: 33 USC 401, Semleo 10; 1413, Section 404. Principal Pml~Se: ~ laws require permils elb~iziq ~rtivit~ i~. naipbk~ wen of~ Unitai ~ the disc~ of d~d~d ~ fill real'al into wnlen of Ibc United Slnte~ aud tbe Itsmpo~atkm of d~ ma~,ial fo~ tbe pm~me of dum~ it ~ ~ ~. Ro~ineUs~: Infonnali~lx.,ovidedo~this form will be u~ed in evaluatin~ this q~lienio~ fm. npennit. DheJo~ute: Disdmunsofm~ue~edinfonnnUenis is volun~y. Ifinfom~i~m is n~ l~m~lud, howev~, ibe penni~ applic~tlon cnnno~ be preceded nor can a permit be i~ued. Ou~ ~t of otJsinal dmwinp ~ ~ood xeptoducible copies which draw the Ioca~k~ mud ~ of the proposed m~ivily mint I~ ,,',,,'bed lo {him s~4icatkm (see sample ~ ~nd instmelinns) and be submiRud to ~h~ Di~i~ En~in~r hm, in~ judsdi~tioo of Ibc ~ ~,c~vily. An appli~Aim~ that is not completed in full will be ~mn~d. 1. APPUCATION NO. 5, APPLICANT~ NAME U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER 6. APPLICANT'S 40550 ROUTE 25 ORIENT POINT, NY 11944 7. APPLICANT'S PHONE NO~ W/AREA CODE b. Business 4.DATE APP. COMPLETED ,. n..!.,,.~__ (860) 572-8939 1 I. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION For US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND NAME, LOCATION AND t ,~._x, ',q~TION O~ PI~f~I~_r'T OR ACTIVITY 12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (Se~ BULKHEAD REPAIR / RESTORATION 13. NAb~ OF WATP~nc~Dy. IF KNOW (if ~q,;~,~,;~) PLUM ISLAND HARBOR / ORIENT POINT HARBOR 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if al~dicaM:) PLUM ISLAND HARBOR 15. LOCATION OF PROJECT LATITUDE: 41° 10'.4N LONGITUDE: 72° 12'.3W {6. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF {GNOWN, FERRY TERMINAL ON PLUM ISLAND 17. DIREC UON$ TO THE SITE TAKE THE FERRY TO THE PLUM ISLAND FACILITY WHERE THE WORK IS PROPOSED. Drive to 40550 RT 25 For Orient Point E~O FORM 434J. SEW. 2OO9 EDmON OF OCT 2OO4 IS OBSOLETE. Proponent=CECW.OR 18. Natme of Activlty (Desc~'iption of pmj~t, includ~ dl featutu) REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF THE BULKHEAD LANDWARD OF THE APPARENT HIGH (SPRING HIGH TIDE) LINE 19. PmJe~ Pml~e (Dorctibe the seorm or pu~ose of tbe pm~ see insma:doas) CONDUCT ~PAIRS AND ~TO~TION OF ~E ~IST~G BUL~D AND ASS~IA~D SUP~RT FACILITIES FOR TH[ PLUM IS~ND ~Y ~. ~E ~Y IS AN ~S~TIAL ~NS~RTATION FACILI~ SERV~G PLUM IS~ND WO~ PASS~GE~ A~O, F~IG~, CONS~U~ON AND SERVICE SH~P~G NEEDS. ~E B~ ~ ~ D~ED ~ ~ ~ ~ TO B~ 20. R~ (s) ~ D~ N~ ~PLICABLE 21. Ty~e (s) of Materin[ Oeinn Discharged and the Amount of Eac~ Typo in Cubic yards NOT APPLICABLE 22. Smface ~ in Acres of Wedands or Other Watess Filled (see insm~inns) ACRES or NOT APPLICABLE 23. ~a~ ¥~K~i ofAvoidanoe, Minimizstin~ and Comlm~afion (see instructions) THE WORK CANNOT BE AVOIDED AND THERE IS NO NEED FOR COMPENSATION. 24.1sAnyF,,.~,,-oftheWorkAheadyC.~,,~.~:m Yes .=~_No [fYES, dorcdbe thc completed wed[ THE EXISTING BULKHEADs HAVE BEEN IN CONTINUOUS SERVICE FOR APPIk~IMATELY 25 YEARS. IT WAS INSTALLED IN THE 1970'S WITH ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SINCE THAT TIME. 25. A-'-'--,.~.~ of A,,~,;nS P,,~',,~t~ O- ..... ~_~, Etc., Whose Properly Adjoins the Wated)ody (if mo~ than can be entored here, please *,~-h a sul~tal list). 26. List ofOtber C..~',,.~e,s or Av~suv.b/Deninls R,~i,,~ ~om o4ber Fed~M, Stale or Lo~ ~ for Work Dorc~ibed in ~ Applic~ioo AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL* IDENT. NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED NYS DEC TIDAL WETLANDS PENDING SEPT. 2011 PENDING SOUTHOLD BOARD OF TRUSTEES TIDAL WETLANDS PENDING PENDING SEPT. 2011 DATE DENIED "Would incl~ but is no~ n~ to ~onin& buildin~ m~d ~lood plain pamitt S~ ~, ~ ~ ~ of O~ DA~ ' S~ ~ ~O~ For US DE~. OF HO~ SECUre, PLUM ISLED ~1~ B. NEILSON, P.E. ~KO, ~C. ~ ~pli~ ~ ~ si~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~e ~ ~ ~i~ (~mt) ~ it ~ ~ si~ ~ a ~y ~ ~ iF~ ~t in b~ ~ I ~ ~ fll~ out ~ si~. I 8 U.$.C- Sectinn 100l provides tbet: Whoevor, in nny rnann~ within the jortsdicti(m of ~ny de~mnent of a~ncy of the Un~ ~ ~ ENG FORM 4345, SEPT 2009 COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSIS-rIiNCY STATEMENT I, Doug Porn, ~ of Operations, of tbe U. S. Dep~hi~mt of Homelsnd Security, Plum Island Animal Disease Center ~ to the ~ of my knowledge and belief that the proposed ~,,1~-'~,~ m~ ~m~ m~d~m on Plum ls!nnd Island, New Yock, complies with State's ,,l~l~,,,ved Coastal Zone mana~ment lxogram aad timt maintenance activities will be U.S. Department of Homeland Secur~ Plum Island Anlmnl Disease Centei' Print - Maps Page t of I Maps Plum island, NY MyNo~s Bird's eye view maps can't be pdnted, so another map view has been substituted. htrp://www.b~ng.com/maps/pnnt.aspx.mk~en-tm&z=14&s-o&cp=41.177732,-72.18700_. 10/2t/201t BULKHEAD REPAIR / RESTORATION PHOTOGRAPHS PLUM ISLAND THIS PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN THE BULKHEAD TO REMAIN WITH A NEW TIE-RACK ANCHOR SYSTEM TO THE LEFT OF THE 5- PILE DOLPHIN CLUSTER AND THE BULKHEAD TO BE CUT OFF WITH A NEW BULKHEAD INSTALLED BEHIND, TO THE RIGHT OF THE CLUSTER. IT IS PLAIN THAT THESE B[/LKHEAD FACILITIES ARE AGED ALTHOU~GH THE FACILITIES TO THE RIGHT ARE CONSIDERABLE OLDER. THIS IS THE SECTION OF THE BULKItEAD THAT FAILED IN 2009 AND WAS TEMPORARILY REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BREACH, BULKHEAD REPAIR / RESTORATION PHOTOGRAPHS PLUM ISLAND PLUM ISLAND - THIS PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THE DISTORTION IN THE EXISTING BULKHEAD CAP RAIL AND WOOD WALE INDICATIVE OF THE CONDIITIONS THAT HAVE OCCURRED SINCE THE FAILURE OF THE BULKHEAD IN 2009. THIS SECTION HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN IN NOVEMBER OF 2010 AND SHOWS CLEARLY THE RESTORED DAMAGED AREA. / IT,, '" 144 92 17g 216 i~, SEE PAGE 34 / ~37 h I0 I o 4.7 ~o 31 121 122 / / / OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cot. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY 11971 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MEMORANDUM To: Jill Doherty, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, Principal Planner LWRP Coordinator Date: November 14, 2011 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit for US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND DISEASE CENTER SCTM# 1000-132-1-30 Docko, Inc. on behalf of US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND DISEASE CENTER requests a Wetland Permit to restore the east face of the central wharf by replacing the existing anchor/tie-back system for the southerly 100 If. and installing steel sheet piling behind the existing bulkhead for the northerly 120 If. with a new tie-back system; existing fill (approx. 3,000 cy.) will be removed to make way for new anchor system and replaced upon completion of the anchors; and scour walls will be approx. 20 If. each and installed immediately in front of the two ramps used by Plum Island. Located: Ferry terminal at Plum Island. SCTM#132-1-30 The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendation that the proposed action is EXEMPT from LWRP review pursuant to: § 268-3. Definitions. MINOR ACTIONS item "B" which states: Replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes, except for structures in areas designated by the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA) law where structures may not be replaced, rehabilitated or reconstructed without a permit; The proposed action is not located within the CEHA. Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. Cc: Lori Hulse, Assistant Town Attorney BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Use Only __ Coastal Erosion Permit Application X Wetland Permit Application AdminisWative Permit Received Application Received Fee: $,~=__ Completed Application Incomplete SEQRA Classification Type I ~X Type II Unlisted Coordination Date: (Date Sent) LWRP Consistency Assessment Form CAC Referral Sent Date of Inspection Receipt of CAC Report Lead Agency Determination: Technical Review: Public Hearing Held: I [ .~]~-I Resolution: Name of Applicant: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Plum Island Animal Disease Center Address: 40550 Route 25 Orient Point, NY 11944 Phone Number: (860) 572-8939 (Agent) Suffolk County Tax Map Number: 1000-132-1-30 Property Location: Ferry terminal at Plum Island (provide LILCO Pole #, distance to cross streets, and location) AGENT: Docko, Inc.,Keith B. Neilson, P.E. (If applicable) Address: P.O. Box 421, Mystic, CT 06355 Mystic, CT 06355 Phone: (860) 572-8939 of Trustees Al~licatio~n Land Area (in acres): Area Zoning: Previous use of property: Intended use of property: Covenants and Restrictions: If "Yes", please provide copy. GENERAL DATA 840 (+/-) acres, entire island 3 (+/-) acres, harbor infrastructure U.S. Government Facility, No Zoning Ferry Terminal Ferry Terminal Yes ~X No Does this project require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals Yes If "Yes", please provide copy of decision. Prior permits / approvals for site improvements: Agency Date Our research has not found any previously issued Town of Southold permits for this site on Plum Island. X__No __ No prior permits / approvals for site improvements. Has any permit / approval ever been revoked or suspended by a governmental agency? ~X No Yes If yes, provide explanation: Project Description (use attachments if necessary): REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF THE FERRY LANDING BULKHEAD FACiLITIES. This project will focus on restoring the east face of the central wharf by replacing the existing anchor / tie-back system for the southerly 100 feet or so and installing steel sheet piling behind the existing bulkhead for the northerly 120 LF or so, with a new tie-back system. Existing fill (approximately 3,000 CY) will be removed to make way for the new anchor system and replaced upon completion of the anchors. Thi~ work will be landward of the high tide and mean high water lines. The scour walls will be approximately 20 feet long each and installed immediately in front of the two vamps u7sed by the "Plum Island" A detailed description of the project can be found in the attached Narrative Statement. 2 BULKHEAD REPMRS AND RESTORATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER PLUM ISLAND NARRATIVE STATEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION August 24, 2011, Revised October 14, 2011 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) ferry terminal facilities are located on the south end of Plum Island, Assessor Map 1000-132-1-30. The waterfront is approximately 1,250 feet of wharf and terminal ferry landing facilities, built originally by the US Army in the early 1900's and later transferred to the Department of Agriculture. Plum Island and the PIADC is now owned and operated by the United States Government's Department of Homeland Security. The Plum Island Harbor facilities are at the southerly end of the island and the terrain is also generally flat in the area of the harbor infrastructure with gently sloped surrounding terrain and mostly paved over sandy gravel earthen material operational surfaces built up landward of the bulkhead wharf facilities to support ferry operations of a semi-industrial transportation hub nature. The top elevation of the ground surface behind the bulkhead in the project area is approximately 10 feet and is at or above the Coastal Erosion line as typically applied to coastal sites. The Coastal Erosion limit line cuts across the entrance channel 300 feet south of the work area and all aspects of this project are landward of it. The developed nature of this shoreline is industrial in nature, paved and substantially protected. There is no tidal wetland vegetation on the work site and no submerged aquatic vegetation in the adjacent nearshore waters. This project is the repair and restoration of one section of the steel pile sheet bulkhead at and adjacent to the east amp landing facilities. The scope of work for this project will be undertaken in two phases. The first and simplest phase of the project is the replacement of the tie-back system in the southerly section of the east harbor bulkhead. This will involve cutting out the existing steel anchor rods and driving a new anchor wall tie-back system which will consist of steel sheet piling approximately 40 feet back from the face of the steel bulkhead. These two sets of sheet piling will then be interconnected with the anchor rod system; the existing anchor rods will be removed. The second phase of the work is to install a replacement bulkhead landward of the existing bulkhead, in the area immediately adjacent to and west of the Plum Island's ferry landing ramp in the east side of the harbor. This bulkhead suffered from toe and tie-back failure several years ago and was repaired on an emergency basis. The tie-back system is corroded and deteriorated substantially and the sheets have already damaged by the previous failure. The new bulkhead will thus be set, landward of the existing steel sheet pile system which will remain, but cut-off to act as scour protection of the new bulkhead. The sheet piling will be backfilled with crushed stone so as to provide lateral stability to protect the existing sheets from further surface erosion and oxidation. The damaged section, in effect, will be buried. All of this work will be landward of the high tide line. Plum Island is a secured Federal facility, on land owned entirely and solely by the Federal Government. There are no public trust issues associated with this site. Public access is prohibited and actively enforced by armed guards. The remainder of the work is to install free-standing sections of steel sheeting in front of the bulkhead at each of four landing ramp facilities; two at Plum Island and two at Orient Point. The ferry propeller thrust scour damage to the existing bulkhead is extensive. Small stones and grit from the bottom sediments have been propelled into the existing steel sheet pile wall and deteriorated the structural capabilities of this system by eating away the steel sheeting in these high thrust areas. The new independent sheets will be cantilevered sections supported by the embedded end of the sheet and backfilled with crushed stone so as to provide lateral stability to protect the existing sheets from further surface erosion and oxidation. The damaged section, in effect, will be buried. These scour walls will be driven as close as possible to the existing steel sheeting in order to avoid the necessity of altering the existing hinged ramps. The geometry of the existing slips will allow these sheets to be driven and still provide an adequate safety factory for the maneuvering and security of the ferries during the boarding and disembarking process. This supplemental narrative has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of State and Federal permit agencies and the Town of Southold's Ordinance No. 6, 2004, and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program related to docks and shorefront improvements. This project site is landward of the Coastal Erosion limit line. This project is exempted from provisions of the NYS Coastal Management Act and is so listed in Appendix D. Pertinent factors for consideration under Section 661 of the NYS Department of Enviromnental Conservation regulations for Tidal Wetlands and adjacent areas are addressed herein but the emphasis is that neither tidal wetlands nor SAV exist in or immediately adjacent to the work site and no impact to those resources, if they exist nearby, will result from the project. The proposed work falls within the scope of the US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 3. PROJECT PURPOSE This existing bulkhead system was built approximately 25 years ago. The system has corroded and deteriorated under climatic conditions and routine wear and tear and must be repaired in order to provide the PIADC facility with viable, structurally sound loading slips at Plum Island for essential transportation of materials, equipment and personnel on a daily, all-weather basis. ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS The Federal Government owns Plum Island in its entirety. The nearest adjacent property is the tip of Orient Point almost a mile to the west which is also owned by the Federal Government and utilized for the point of access for primary electrical and water service to Plum Island. PHOTOGRAPHS Photographs of the project site, as released by the Depaxtment of Homeland Security, are attached herewith. PROJECT ALTERNATIVES There are only three real options to pursue at this time to maintain the operational efficiency and capacity of the transportation system. · Do nothing · Repair and restore the existing facilities, as is, or · Replace and modify the facilities in some way The "do nothing" option is not considered viable or appropriate because the existing bulkhead is in such condition that failure to repair and protect the structure will necessitate the discontinuance of its use in the near future. Collapse or failure of the bulkhead would close the east ferry slips. Another option is to repair the bulkhead as it exists today. This is probably the most cost- efficient and best option for Plum Island. This section of the bulkhead failed in 2008 and was repaired on an interim basis. The sheets were deformed during the breach. The cap which was also deformed as the bulkhead moved, creates a situation where the ultimate structural integrity of the bulkhead is in serious question. It is felt that the damaged section of the bulkhead should be cut off after a new bulkhead is driven behind it. Thus, no work is done waterward of the high tide line. A new bulkhead "anchor" will be driven approximately 40 feet back from the face of the harbor and the two bulkheads will be inter-connected which a tie-back anchor rod system. The anchor wall will extend toward the southerly end and the tie-back system for the southerly section of this bulkhead will be replaced reutilizing the existing sheet piling and wale. The tie-back and anchor system for the southerly section of the bulkhead is marginal. Since the age of the remaining facilities around the site varies, but the southerly bulkhead section requiring the new tie-back and anchor system is one of the newer sections utilizing PZ22 sheets, it was felt that the system could and should be reutilized to get the full structural service life out of the steel components and will be the most cost-effective for the PIADC operation. The third option is complete replacement of the facilities. This would be the most costly and would require the ferry operations to be out of service for the longest period of time and for both reasons, does not represent the most prudent or cost-beneficial options. SEQUENCE OF WORK As mentioned in the introductory paragraph, this project is to repair and restore the bulkheads at and adjacent to the east ferry ramp landings at Plum Island in accordance with guidelines set forth by the State of New York DEC and the Town of Southold ordinance No. 6, 2004. With regard to the scope of work for the bulkhead repairs in Plum Island east harbor, the sequence of work will be as follows: The existing excavated work area will be enlarged, including pavement removal and excavation of existing gravely, sandy backfill to clear the way for new repair and restoration construction. Obstructions will be removed as necessary to make way for the layout of the new work. The gravely backfill will be excavated down to approximately the mean high water line to minimize backfill loads on the existing bulkhead. Bulkhead tie-back anchor rods will be cut and re-installed to the new anchor system driven behind the concrete wall. Wood fender piles and the wood wale system on the top of the existing bulkhead will be re- attached as necessary to complete this phase of the installation. With regard to the steel sheet pile bulkhead "backwall" adjacent to the ferry landing slip, the scope of work will be as follows: Existing sheets will be cut off from their anchor system to clear the way for driving the PZ35 sheets which will be driven at the alignment shown in the application drawings pending encounters with sub-surface obstructions. Backfill will be excavated from behind the steel sheets to minimize active pressures on the structure. The existing sheets will be cut off above the existing wale to clear the way for the new bulkhead wale system to be installed. The new bulkhead wale system will be installed behind, landward of, the existing sheet piling and the anchor rods will be secured to the new anchor wall as shown in the application drawings. The wood wale bracing for the fender piles which are to remain, and cap system will be installed. Existing fender piles will be re-attached to the new bulkhead and wale system. It is envisioned that the ferry landing ramp scour walls will be installed utilizing the following general sequence and methodology. The marine contractor will arrive by barge with deck-mounted crane, push or tug boat and at least one work boat. Ground equipment will be on the barge or be trucked onto the site and delivered to Plum Island on the ferries. The existing ramps, supports and fenders / dolphins, if necessary, will be removed to make way for the installation of the scour wall. The new scour protection sheeting will be installed while the ramp is out of position. These sheet pile scour walls will be driven at the general locations shown in the application drawings. Cmshed stone backfill will be placed between the scour wall and existing bulkhead sheet. The hinged ramp will be reinstalled to match pre-existing conditions. REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 97-25 OF THE WETLANDS LAW The permittee acknowledges that the validity of this permit is subject to the approval of other governmental or municipal authorities. The permittee does, by the acceptance of this permit, assume all responsibility for operations undertaken pursuant to this permit, and shall take all precautions for the prevention of injuries to persons and property resulting from such operations. 4 The permittee gives consent to the Town and its officers, employees and agents to enter upon the premises where such operations are being conducted to make such inspections to determine whether said operations are being conducted in conformity with the permit; such inspections are governed by the operating rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, PIADC. The permittee will notify the Trustees in writing one week prior to initiation of any and all operations. The permittee will notify the Trustees in writing upon completion of operations such that the site can be inspected for issuance for a certificate of compliance. In response to Local Law Number 6, the following additional information is offered. Permits for the work are being applied for through the Town and NYS DEC. This project is exempted from a coastal zone consistency determination by the NYS DOS and this has been confirmed with the DOS. This project is covered by the US ACOE Nationwide Permit No. 3. Any facilities constructed of wood, will be of sturdy, durable and stable materials; in all likelihood, CCA pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine or Greenheart piles, with one or multiple 1" minimum galvanized bolts per connection and wrapped with galvanized cables, if required for clustered piles. It is respectfully requested that the use of CCA pressure-treated piles (as an option to Greenheart piles) and timbers be approved for this project if Greenheart is unavailable or they are determined to be the most advantageous option to PIADC. The 15-foot property line clearances specified in this paragraph should not be an issue; the entire island is owned by the Federal Government. Upon receipt of the permit (if required) for this project, appropriate permit numbers and / or certificates will be affixed to the most seaward face of the center bumper for identification from the water. There will be no modifications to the ramps, decking and railing. One area light on Plum Island will be moved to be clear of the tie-back anchors as will the electrical service panel. There is no need to provide adequate room for a five-foot passage way on the upland. Terminal facilities are Federally owned and operated, subject to the security provisions of Homeland Security installations. Public access is prohibited. US Army Corps of Engineers - This project is covered under Nationwide Permit #3 of the US Army Corps of Engineers for repair and restoration of the bulkhead, basically "in kind and in place". 5 NYS DEC Tidal Wetla~5 and 661; This project represents the repair of existing, long-standing ferry landing at Plum Island with no adverse environmental impacts and no further encroachment into tidal waters. This facility was most recently re-built in the mid-1990's and has been routinely maintained since that time. There are no tidal wetlands vegetation within 1,000 feet of the site and no SAV in the waters adjacent to the wall. A ferry landing on the waterfront is considered to be generally compatible use in an adjacent area (AA) with a permit being required under Section 661.5 (b) (1), 15 and 24. This project however, is repair and restoration of existing facilities with no new encroachment. Under Section 661.9, the standards for issuance of permits of NYS DEC regulations, the following are considered to be pertinent considerations. The policies are created to preserve and protect tidal wetlands and prevent their despoliation and destruction and that regulated activities will not have an undo adverse impact on the present or potential value of the affected tidal wetlands. This bulkhead repair and restoration project for the ferry terminal is compatible with public health and welfare policies of the State specifically referenced under Section 661.6. The project complies with development restrictions contained in Section 661.6 as this is repair and restoration of an existing, long-standing facility that has previously undergone review by the Department in rendering previous permits. Furthermore, the project supports the continued operation of a long-standing, high-priority, secured Federal installation and the waterfront ferry facility structure is compatible with the use of the site, zoning and the long- standing use of the site. This project will not have an undo or adverse impact on the present or potential value of nearby tidal wetlands vegetation. There are no tidal wetlands in the Plum Island terminal harbor; all of the terminal shoreline is developed shorefront. Construction materials will be in accordance with the NYS DEC standards and Town of Southold regulations and laws as previously addressed. Town of Southold - LWRP~ NYS DOS Coastal Consistency These application documents include a copy of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) work sheet addressing what would customarily be pertinent sections of the plan. The NYS DOS has suggested that since the Coastal Management Act does not apply to this project, neither does the LWRP. Nonetheless, the following policies from the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program would normally be appropriate and have been identified as pertinent to this application and the reason for consistency associated with this project is outlined in each respective case. Policy 2 -Water Dependent Uses - This project is to retain a fully functional water dependent use of a ferry terminal facility for an essential transportation to and from this site. Policy 5 - Use of Existing Developed Shorefront - This project will be primarily to repair and restore existing shore / ferry interface structures, clear of sensitive habitat or tidal wetlands and make them safe and reliably usable in all weather conditions. 6 Policy 7 - Significant Fish & Wildlife Habitat - Protection of significant fish and wildlife habitat has been considered in the development of this project layout and the waters around Plum Island are classified as essential fish habitat, however, the actual terminals are an industrial facility in a man- made harbor, not representative of desirable natural habitat. In any case, these facilities will be restored in kind. Policy 8 - Protection & Preservation of Habitat - Protection and preservation of habitat has also been considered in this project and the terminal facility is being kept to its minimal configuration consistent with standards of the industry and restrictions set forth in the Wetlands Law, No. 6, 2004 set forth by the Town of Southold. The ferries will operate at the same location and within the same footprint as the current operation. There are no significant changes to the dimension or configuration of the bulkhead and ramp facilities. Policy 11 - Minimize Damage to Natural Resources - The bulkhead repair and restoration project has been laid out in the same footprint so as to be consistent with and so as to minimize impact to natural resources as identified in Policy 7 above. There is no sensitive fringe wetlands growth and there is no submerged aquatic vegetation in the sub-tidal zone where the work is to take place. Policy 14 - No Measurable Increase in Flooding - This project consists of repairs of ferry terminal facilities that will in no way adversely affect water flow and circulation in the harbors flooding potential of the area. Flood levels all around Plum Island are dictated by water levels in Gardiners Bay and Block Island Sound and these structures will have no adverse influence on those flood levels. Policy 15 - No Dredging - Dredging is not required in this project. The waters in this small man- made harbor is appreciably deeper off shore and the ferry arrival and departure maneuvering tends to keep the finer-grained sediments from accreting at the ramp landing sites of the proposed work. Policy 19 - Impact on Public Access - There is no public access to or usage of lands at this site; there is no intertidal zone. Thus, public access to the State's waters is not possible at Plum Island because of the design of the ferry terminal facilities and site security requirements. Plum Island is a secured Federal research facility where recreation or unsecured public access is not allowed; access is, in fact, prohibited in the interest of national security and the health and welfare of the public. Policy 20 - Public Trust Compatibility with Existing Adjoining Properties and Land Uses- Public Trust compatibility to existing adjoining properties and land uses has also been considered but is not relevant in this project. Policy 21 - Water Dependent Recreation - This pmject is consistent with water-dependent uses opportunities policies set forth in this section. The facilities will continue to be used for essential transportation at the ferry terminal. Policy 24 ~Scenic Resources, Impairment or Loss - This policy is intended to prevent impairment or loss of scenic resources. The construction of the ramp facilities will not represent any new encroachment or structure which would create a loss of scenic resources. These terminals are industrial, working waterfront sites. The elevated northerly bulkhead section on Plum Island will be only a couple of feet higher than the existing facility and will not even be noticeable from the waters off-shore which are a minimum of a quarter- mile distant. Policy 25 - Enhance Overall Scenic Quality - The new ramp facilities will be consistent with the scenic quality of the area and prevent loss of scenic resources as described in Policy 24 above. The refurbished facilities will hardly be noticeable in context with the other existing facilities which dominate the shore of the harbors and again, these are industrial nature working waterfront sites and the repair work is confined to the developed shorefront. Policy 44 - Preserve and Protect Tidal Wetlands - There is no tidal wetlands on this project site. While the terminal facilities abut dune and tidal wetlands vegetation areas, this project will have no adverse impact on wetlands vegetation which exists elsewhere in and beyond the harbor facilities. SUMMARY This project is to repair and restore bulkheads at and adjacent to the east ramp and associated facilities for the US Department of Homeland Security at Plum Island. A copy of all US Army Corps of Engineers, NYS DEC and Town of Southold applications axe attached as substantiation for this project. The Corps has indicated that ramp repair and restoration work may proceed under Nationwide Permit No. 3. This project complies with applicable standards of the New York State Coastal Management Act (although not required to do so), Town of Southold Local Ordinance No. 6, 2004 and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and is a presumptive compatible use under NYS DEC Regulations Part 661; its approval is respectfully requested. Respectfully submitted, Keith B. Neilson, P.E. 8 County of Suffolk Sta~e of New York Mr. Dou~ Pofls. Director of Ooemfions fro' th~ U. S. De~rtm,x~..._ of H,~,~,~i,,~a ~. ph~ ~ ~ ~ ~, B~G D~Y SWO~ D~SES ~ ~ ~T ~ IS ~ ~PLIC~ FOR ~ ~OVE D~ P~(S) ~ ~T ~ STA~ CONT~ ~ ~ ~ TO ~ BEST OF HI~R ~O~OE ~ BE~F, ~ ~T ~ WO~ ~ BE ~ ~ ~ ~R S~ FOR~ ~ ~ ~PLICA~ON ~ ~ ~Y BE ~RO~ BY T~ SO~O~ TO~ BO~ OF ~US~S. ~ ~PLIC~ A~ TO HO~ ~ ~ OF SO--OLD ~ TO~ ~USI'~ ~S ~ ~ ~OM A~ ~ ~L D~G~ ~ C~S ~S~G ~ OR BY V~ OF S~ PE~(S), ~ G~. ~ CO~G ~ ~P~CA~ON, I ~Y A~OR1~ ~ ~US~S, ~ AG~(S) OR ~~A~(S), TO ~ O~O ~ PROP~ TO ~SPE~ ~ P~ ~ ~N~ON ~ ~W OF ~S ~LI~TION. SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS Notnry Pubhc Bo~.t-d o£ ~z'us'~e~s 14~i~plte.~tion AUTHORIZATION (where the applicant is not ~h¢ owner) ~ Doug Ports, Director of Opa, atio~, of ~he U.S. Depar~nem of Homeland S~urity, Plum Island Animal Disease Center at 40550, Route 25, ORIENT POINT. NY do hereby nuthorize DOC'KO. INC.. (Agent) MYSTIC, CT to apply for permit(s) from the Sou~hold B~ard of Town Trusiees on behalf of the U. $. Department of Homeland SeaLri~,, Plum Island ~,.imni Disease Center. ' -~wner's%r Applicant's si~at~e) Board of Trustees Application THIS IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT COASTAL EROSION APPLICATION DATA Purposes of proposed activity: Are wetlands present within 100 feet of the proposed activity? No Yes Does the project involve excavation or filling? No Yes If Yes, now much material will be excavated? How much material will be filled? (cubic yards) Manner in which material will be removed or deposited: (cubic yards) Describe the nature and extent of the environmental impacts to the subject property or neighboring properties reasonably anticipated resulting fi.om implementation of the project as proposed, including erosion increase or adverse effects on natural protective features. (Use attachments if necessary): Board of Trustees Application WETLAND / TRUSTEE LANDS APPLICATION DATA Purpose of the proposed operations: Preservation of the existing steel sheet piling waterfront infrastructure. Area of wetlands on lot: 0 .square feet Percent coverage of lot: 0 % Closest distance between nearest existing structure and upland edge of wetlands: 300 feet Closest distance between nearest proposed structure and upland edge of wetlands: 300 feet Does the project involve excavation or filling: No X Yes If yes, how much material will be excavated? ~2,000 cubic yards How much material will be filled? _ 2,000 cubic yards Depth of which material will be removed or deposited: __6 feet Proposed slope throughout the area of operations: Flat Manner in which material will be removed or deposited: At the first sign of overstressing in the bulkhead, backfill from behind the bulkhead was removed to a depth of 2 feet above MLW. The total amount of fill removed was approximately 1,500 CY and that amount of fill will be replaced once the bulkhead repairs are completed. There will also be 500 (+/-) CY excavated fi'om the work area and stockpiled on the site in order to facilitate the anchor wall installation. This material will also be re-installed. The material will be replaced using an excavator or crane with a clamshell bucket. The material will be dropped into position, re-graded by hand and small machines and then compacted using construction vehicles including bulldozers and loaders as well as vibratory tampers for confined areas. All of this fill will be contained within the existing bulkhead perimeter. There will be no soil erosion as a result of this backfill confinement. No special sedimentation and erosion controls will be required. Statement of the effect, if any, on the wetlands and tidal waters of the town that may result by reason of such proposed operations (use attachments if appropriate): There will be no adverse effect of this repair and restoration project on tidal wetlands; them are no wetlands on the property at the Plum Island ferry landing facilities and only minimal sporadic tidal wetlands vegetation on the shoreline across the harbor to the southeast. This project will not disrupt bottom sediments, create turbidity or otherwise degrade water quality. PROOF OF MAILING OF NOTICE ATTACH CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPTS Name: Address: NOT APPICABLE, ENTIRE ISLAND IS OWNED BY THE US GOVERNMENT STATE OF CONNECTICUT COUNTY OF NEW LONDON ~DOCKO, INC. , residing at _14 HOLMES STREET, _ MYSTIC, CT , being duly sworn, deposes and says that on the day of ., 20 , deponent mailed a tree copy of the Notice set forth in the Board of Trustees Application, directed to each of the above named persons at the addresses set opposite there respective names; that the addresses set opposite the names of said persons are the address of said persons as shown on the current assessment roll of the Town of Southold; that said Notices were mailed at the United States Post Office at _MYSTIC, CT , that said Notices were mailed to each of said persons by (certified) (registered) mail. Sworn to before me this Day of ,20 Notary Public APPLICANT/AGENT/REPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTIONAL DISCLOSURE FORM The Town of Southold's Code of Ethics vrohthits conflicts of inter~t on the nsrt of town officers and emnloveas. The ouroose of this form is to orovide information which can ale~ the town of oossihle conflicls of interest and allow it to take whatever action is necessasv to avoid same. ffe tk kJc dso , boc o,lnc (Last name, first name, mi&ilo II~itial, unless yon ac~pplying ilCthe na~e of someone else or other entity, such as a coml~any. If so, indicate the other person's or company's name.) NAME OF APPLICATION: (Check all that apply.) Tax grievance Building Variance Trustee Change of Zono Coastal Erosion Approval of piat Mooring Exemption from plat or official map Planning Other (If"Other", name the activity.) Do you personally (or through your company, spouse, sibling, parent, or child) have a relationship with any officer or employee of tho Town of Southold? "Relationship" includes by blood, marriage, or business inte~st. "Business interest" means a business, including a partnership, in which fl~ town officer or employee has even a partial ownership of (or employment by) a corporation in which the town officer or employee owns more than 5% of thc shares. YES NO / If you answered "YES", complete the balance of this form and date and sign where indicated. Name of person employed by the Town of Southold Title or position of that person Desedbe the relationship between yourself (the applicant/agnnt/reprasantativ¢) and the town officer or employee. Either check the appropriate line A) through D) and/or describe in the space provided. The town officer or employee or his or her spouse, sibling, parent, or child is (check all that apply): __.A) the owner of ~mater than 5% of the shar~ of the coqx~rete stock of the applicant (when the applicant is a coq)oration); __.B) the legal or beneficial owner of any interest in a non-corporate entity (when the applicant is not a co~porstion); ___C) an officer, director, pa~tnor, or employee of thc applicant; or __.D) the actual applicant. DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP Form TS I Town of Southold Erosion, Sedimentation & Storm-Water Run-off ASSESSMENT FORM PROPERI~ LOC~IO~ 8.C.T.M,d~ THE FOLLOWING ~ MAY REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF A / STORU..w^'r e.Jm.e,"RAm, .,mOEROS N PLAN owat ..c~n .~' CIERTIFIEO BY A DEIIGN PROFREBIOflAL IN THE STATE OF NBW YORK. ¥CS a. What is the Total Area of the Project Pame~? ' , (IncludeTotalAreeo~allParcdsl~catadwllhln ~_~ '1-/_ ~,Cr~:~: I Willthl~PmjectRetainAIISton~-WaterRun-Off NO Generated by (Thl~ itam will Include al ru~.<,ff cmatad by .file the $caFe of Work Ex proposed Conslnmtbn) (S.F.; ,~.m) clearing b. What is the Tolal Area of Land C~ea~ng and/or Ground DMm'aence ~or the pro;x~ed ,,~~ Site Improvements and the pemanent c~ation of Impe~ou~ ~un~acee.) ~onar~....o.v~ "'"~"'~ 2 Doe m. PROVB)E' R~n~ PItO. IEC'~ D]g_.~m'llON ~'mda. A~.mdP~m~,.d,d), RemshalllncludeMIP~OmdeChangasandDralnage~lmctureelndica~g~ize&~?Thls I cor~ si. ~ro~]~3~ m~d .to~n wa~r dlscl~ '1~1~ ~ Excavatlofl ~nere the~ la a c~ to i~le Nature ! / of Matertd wig, In any pnec~? I ~ ~J Encom~ ,,-lng en Ama In Excess o~ Five Thousand Slteg Is thb Project 'Mlhln ~e Tm~tee~ Judsdlc~n · m.rd DBC SM'~'Rea.lrmm~: o~wt~lln One Hundred (100') fee~'aWellandor mu~enme~'m.(1)~mommme; Ind,dkedl~u.~.,;~dle~m.nmemmthm 7 W11thembeSItepe~oa'allononExlstlngGmde~la~e I'""I .m prat of a Im~.cerrmmn ~ fha ~1 ul&mt~ dldu. bane er mere aem~ =f bnd: whlell Exceed Fllteen (I 5) feet af Verllcal Rise to including Condm=Swn eelld//ee Imm~ng mdl ~abem~e d Im Ihan arm (1 } m where One Hundred (100') of Horizontal D~ance? V And that he/~h¢ i~ th~: .............. .~.. ~ .~....il..r~.......~...: ..................... : .......................................................................... Ovmer and/or representative of th~ Owns' or Own~r~, and i~ duly authori~l ~ p~form o~ haw I~rt'orm~d th~ ~aid ~ and to mal~ and fil~ dd~ application; that all ~n~ con,tined in d~ application ~ tm~ m th~ b~ of hi~ knowl~ and b~Jie, l~ and fl~at thc worL wdl b~ l~l'orm,'d in the manner.~et t'or~h in th, appli~atio~ filed h~wit~a. ............. .......... .................... o.Z! Nota~ Public: '"~""' u' ........ Cs~,,,,, ~ .~t~) ......... :ORM - 617.20 Appendix A State Environmental Quality Review FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a project or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequently, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeasurable. It is also understood that those who determine significance may have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may not be technically expert in environmental analysis. In addition, many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware of tbe broader concems affecting the question of significance. The full EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination process has been orderly, comprehensive in nature, yet flexible enough to allow introduction or information to fit a project or action. Full EAF Components: The full EAF is comprised of three parts: Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identifying basic project data, it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3. Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may Occur from a proJect or action. It provides guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially-large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced. Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially-large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the impact is actually important. THIS AREA FOR LEAD AGENCY USE ONLY DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE -- Type I and Unlisted Actions Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate), and any other supporting information, and considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably determined by the lead agency that: The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a signif'~ant effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required, therefore a CONDITIONED negative declaratio~ will be prepared.* The proJect may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a positive decla~atien will be prepared, * A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions BULKHEAD REPAIR / RESTORATION Name of Action Name of Lead Agency Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Sign~[r~e of Respor~le Officer iyead Agency website Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Preparer (If different from responsible officer) Date Page 1 of 21 PART 1--PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. It is expected that completion of the full FAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance. Name of Action BULKHEAD REPAIR & RESTORATION Location of Action (include Street Address, Municipality and County) PLUM [SLAND HARBOR, PLUM ISLAND, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, SUFFOLK COUNTY Name of Applicant/Sponsor US DEFT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, P[ADC Address 40550 ROUTE 25 City / PO ORIENT POINT State NY Zip Code 11944 Business Telephone (860) 572-8939 (Agen0 Name of Owner (if different) Address City / PO Business Telephone State Zip Code Description of Action: REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF THE FERRY LANDING BULKHEAD FACILITIES WATERWARD OF THE APPARENT HIGH WATER (SPRING HIGH TIDE). SEE AFl'ACHED NARRATIVE FOR PROJECT DETAILS Page 2 of 21 Please Complete Each Question--Indicate N.A. if not applicable A. SITE DESCRIPTION Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. 1, Pmseet Land Use: [] Urban ~ Industrial [] Commercial ~ Forest ~ Agriculture ~ Other Residential (suburban) [] Rural (non-farm) 2. Total acreage of project area: 3 +/- acres. APPROXIMATE ACREAGE Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) Forested Agricultural (Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24,25 of ECL) Water Surface Area Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) Roads, buildincjs and ether paved sun'aces Other (Indicate type) PRESENTLY AFTER COMPLETION acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres 3 +/- acres 3 +/- acres acres acres 3. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? Gravel a. Soil drainage: DWell drained 100 % of site ~ Moderately well drained % of site. []Poorly drained __% of site b. If any agricultural land is involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System? acres (see I NYCRR 370). 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? ~ Yes [] No a. What is depth to bedrock (in feet) 5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: []0-10% ]00% []10-15% % [] 15% orgreater 6. Is project substantially~ontiguous to, or contain a Historic Places? ~ Yes ~ No 7. Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? 8, What is the depth of the water table? 5 (in feet) 9. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? DYes 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? building, site, or district, listed on the State or National Registers of OYes []No OYes Page 3 of 21 1 1. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? Accordin~l to: DYes [~No Identify/each species: I 1 2. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, other geological formations? r-]Yes r~No Describe: 1 3. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? [~] Yes r~No If ;/es. explain: I 1 4. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? ~-'~Yes r~No 15. Streams within or contiguous to project area: None, not applicable a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary 16. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or co~iguous to project area: None, not applicable b. Size (in acres): Page 4 of 21 1 7. Is the site sewed by existing public utilities? [] Yes [] No a. If YES, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? r~lYes b. If YES, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? N No DYes []No 18. Is the site located in an _agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? DYes [~]No 19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL, and 6 NYCRR 6177 OYes [~No 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposel of solid or hazardous wastes? B. Project Descdption 1 · Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate). a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor: b. Project acreage to be developed: N/A acres initially; c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped: 800 acres. d. Length of project, in miles: 0.05 (if appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed. __ f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing g~ Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour: h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: One Family Two Family Initially N/A Ultimately N/A i. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: 10 height; j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? 2. How much natural matedal (i.e. rock, earth, etc.) will be removed from the site? 3. vlr, ll disturbed areas be reclaimed NYes ONo []N/A a. If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed?. E~Yes [] No 840+/- acres. N/A acres ultimately. 0% ~,0; proposed__ 10 (upon completion of project)? Multiple Family 3 width; N/A ft. NONE tons/cubic yards. Condominium length. b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? [] Yes [] No c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? [] Yes r~ No 4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? Page 5 of 21 5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this project? ~Yes []No 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction: 2 months, (including demolition) 7, If multi-phased: a, Total number of phases anticipated ! (number) b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1: 12 month 20! ! year, (including demolition) c. Approximate completion date of final phase: I month 2012 year. d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? [] Yes [] No 8. Will blasting occur during construction? [] Yes [] No 9. Number of jobs generated: during construction 10; after project is complete 0 10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project 0 11, Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities? [] Yes ~ No If yes, explain: 1 2. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? [] Yes [] No a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc) and amount b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? ~ Yes [] No Type 14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? [] Yes [] No If yes, explain: 15. Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? [] Yes 6. wi, p oject geoerate solid waste? [] Yes [] No a. If yes, what is the amount per month?__ tons b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? ~ Yes ~ No c. If yes, give name ; location d. Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? [] Yes []No Page 6 of 21 e. If yes, explain: 17. Will the project involvethe disposal of solid waste? NYes a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? tons/month. b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? years. 18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? r~Yes ~ No 19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? [] Yes [] No 20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? []Yes ~No 21. Will project result in an increase in energy use? [] Yes ~ No If yes, indicate type(s) 22, If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity N/A gallons/minute. 23. Total anticipated water usage per day N/A gallons/day. 24. Does project involve Local, State or Federal funding? [] Yes [] No If yes, explain: THIS IS A FEDERALLY OWNED FACILITY AND THE FUNDING IS FEDERAL. Page 7 of 21 25. Approvals Required: City, Town, Village Board [~Yes [] No Type Southold Board of Trustees Submittal Date Oct 2011 City, Town, Village Planning Board r']Yes r"] No city, Town Zoning Board r-=] Yes N No City, County Health Department N Yes [] No Other Local Agencies N Yes [] No Other Regional Agencies DYes r~ No state Agencies r~Yes N No NYS DEC US Army Corps of Engineers Oct. 2011 Oct. 2011 Federal Agencies [~ Yes N No C. Zoning and Planning Information 1. Does proposed action involve a planning (x zoning decision? []Yes, ,r~ No If Yes, indicate decision required: r'~ zoning amendment N Site plan r~ zonieg variance ]Special use permit r~ New/revision of master plan N Resource management plan D Subdivision NOt. her Page 8 of 21 2. What is the zoning classification(s) of the site? There is no zoning classification for Plum Island. The most appropriate zoning classification would be MARINE 2 0~larine Transportation Facility - Ferries) 3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning7 4. What is the proposed zoning of the site7 5. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses n adopted local land use ptans~ [] Yes r']No 7. What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a ~ mile radius of proposed action? ADJACENT LAND USES ON PLUM ISLAND ARE COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL, PRIMARILY TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE EAST AND WEST OF THE PROJECT SITE ALONG THE WATER. THERE IS NO ZONING FOR PLUM ISLAND SINCE 1T IS A FEDERAL FACILITY. 8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses with a ~ mile? 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? a. What is the minimum lot size proposed?. ~'~ Yes [] NO Page 9 of 21 I-l,,-. a. If,yeS, IstheexisUnglomJne[we~aC_.~-~-__.d~rollalldleTf~ead~ltJOllal~al~c. ["J¥OS r--]No O. ;,.'~.,,=~,u,41D~aBS Eo Yedflca~lan m, . ~mF.c"mR O;O~r~Om Page 10 of 21 Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Sonthold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except for minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes" or "no", then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus~ each answer must be explained in detail, listing both suooortin~, and non-supporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's Office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# 1000-132-1-30 PROJECT NAME: Bulkhead Repair & Restoration, U. S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Plum Island Animal Disease Center The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board __ Planning Board __ Building Dept. Board of Trustees X~ Category of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate response): a) Action undertaken directly to Town agency (e.g. capital construction, planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) b) Financial assistance (e.g. grant loan subsidy) c) Permit, approval, license, certification: X Nature and extent of action: Repair and 200 LF of the existing steel sheet pile bulkhead at the ferry landing facility at the Plum Island ferry terminal on Plum Island. Location of action: Ferry terminal on Plum Island Site acreage: 3 (+/-) acres, harbor infrastructure 840 (+/-) acres, entire island Present Land use: Industrial Present Zoning Classification: No zoning on Plum Island If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: a) Name of applicant: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Plum Island Animal Disease Center b) Mailing Address: 40550 Route 25, Orient Point, NY 11944 c) Telephone number: Area Code (860) 572-8939 (Agent) d) Application number, if any Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes X No__.If yes, which state or federal Agency? US ACOE, NYS DEC Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support of not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. ~X Yes __ No __ Not Applicable The bulkhead repairs make appropriate use of an existing waterfront site and complies with environmental design factors published by the NYS DEC Tidal Wetlanda Regulations, Southold Local Law No. 6, 2004 and the Southold LWRP. The bulkhead facility will basically be restored within its existing footprint.. Piles will remain about 6' above the finished grade of the bulkhead. There will be no impairment of waterflow or navigation. Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Page 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria. __ Yes No X Not Applicable Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southoid. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria __ Yes __ No X Not Applicable This site is restricted to public access. The terminal site is visible from the water only when directly south of the line of the harbor. The only portion of the proposed work visible to any extent is the harbor from the south and at a distance; the changes in appearance will hardly be noticeable. The only land side visual access affected by this project is at the terminal site and the industrial nature of the site and ferry landing, facilities will be unchanged by the repair work 3 NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable These proposed bulkhead repair and restoration will take place in the harbor and is acknowledged to be in a flood-prone area; there is little wave exposure at this site. The, bulkhead has been designed to accommodate complete submersion and resist hydrostatic uplift pressures due to flooding. The project site, in fact all of the ferry terminal facilities are landward of the Coastal Erosion limit line. Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This project will not have any affect on suitability of or availability of drinking water. Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. X Yes __ No Not Applicable This project is consistent with this policy because it proposes minimal work in an area of no tidal wetlands or submerged aquatic vegetation. With regard to the use of CCA pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine in the course of construction, the NYS DEC, prepared a study showing that the proposed pressure-treated Southern Pine timber products construction materials are suitable for this type of project in this location. As mentioned earlier, the design parameters shown on the drawings provides an optimum balance between acceptable design and access standards without adverse environmental impact Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. __ Yes __ No X Not Applicable There are no air quality issues related to this project. No emissions will be generated by the ferry landing facility. 4 Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. __ Yes __ No .... X Not Applicable Any non-soil salvaged waste from the excavation and the pressure-treated wood trimmings from the fender repairs and any steel bulkhead sheeting cut-offs from the demolition will be collected and disposed of in accordance with current regulations by a licensed hauling contractor already providing such services to the PIADC facility so as to minimize any harmful affect. PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section HI - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. __ Yes __ No X Not Applicable This project is being built on Federal land. The public trust lands and waters constitutes the area between the mean high water line and mean low water line and the resources are from the high tide line, out and there is none on this site. These environmental resources are being protected by the design standards dictated by the Federal Government. There is no public use of the waterfront in this area and the repair of the ferry landing facilities mostly landward of the apparent high water line are not likely to influence or change thi~ fact. This Federal facility is exempted from the NYS Coastal Management Program and the PIADC is specifically listed as such in the CAM act Appendix: D. WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. X Yes No __ Not Applicable This project is to repair the ferry landing bulkhead at the Plum Island ferry terminal, n high priority, water-dependent use. This usage is defined as water-dependent in the LWRP because the operation provides essential transportation access to and from the mainland. Ferry access is the only form of transportation to and from the island. 5 Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. Yes __ No X Not Applicable This facility is not used for commercial fishing or shellfish industries or enterprises. Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This facility is not used for or in support of any agricultural or aquaculture indnstries or enterprises. Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral sources. See LWRP Section III - Policies; pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. Yes __ No ... X Not Applicable This facility is not used for or in support of any energy or mineral mining or processing operations. PREPARED BY Keith B. Neilson, P.E. Docko, Inc. TITLE Agent DATE October 2011 6 Docko, Inc, Serving the waterfront community since1987 RO. Box 421, Mystic, CT 06355 (860) 572-8939 Fax: (860) 572-7569, email: permits@docko.com Ms Jill Doherty, President Southold Board of Trustees P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Ms Doherty: Re: U.S. Dept. Based on our conversation today and on behalf of the US Department of Homeland Security, we enclose herewith the following in support of this permit application bulkhead repair and restoration on Plum Island. } Three prints each of plans titled: Project: "Bulkhead Repair / Restoration" Waterway: Gardiners Bay / Plum Island Harbor Location: Plum Island, Town of Southold Suffolk County, New York Applicant: US Department of Homeland Security Date: August 31, 2011, revised through October 14, 2011 Three copies of the Southold Board of Trustees permit application, SEQR-Part 1, LWRP Consistency Assessment Form, Bing Map, and site photographs. Check in the amount of $250.00, Tidal Wetlands Permit, payable to the Town of Southold One copy of each of the other applicati.ons to regulatory agencies. The NYS DOS has determined that this site and this project are exempted from the NYS Coastal Management Act. This would apparently also be the case for the Southold LWRP. The US ACOE covers this work under Nationwide Permit No. 3. There are no Public Trust issues applicable to this site or this project and no resources will be adversely affected by the work. Administrative review of these factors is respectfully requested so as to expedite proceeding with the work prior to the approaching winter weather. I trust that you will find this application package complete and acceptable; please let me know if the need for further information arises. Ve..rg truly yours,. Keith B. Neilson, P.E. KBN:jm Enclosures CC: Mr. Charles LeCour US ACOE NYS DEC: Environmental Permits NYS DOS File: 10-10-2247 PLUM ISLAND NOTF-3: 1. ELEVATION DATUM 2. TIDE DATA IS TAKEN FROM .2.O~1 NO, AA"~DE TABL.E~ RE~F'~R~NCE: NEW LONDON, 3. I::~,OJECT ~BI:::~ON: 12432LA~E TIE-BACK ANCHOI2.~ ON ,AN EY~STIN~ STEEL SHEc I 1,4g.B BULKHBAD ~S.'-_LF ,AND INSTALL A Nb%V ..~HEETRLE BUL.KHF. AD A~.4<OXMATELy 1.22~LF THE UM.-4=R &~FT OF THE .6X~STIN~ BULKHF-AD, THE REM~NIN~ EMBF-.DDED L.O~V'ER .~-'I'ION TO REM,,NN A~ SC, OUR I::~,OT'~C'ClON, INSTALL SC, OUR ~I"FE PLUM ISLAND ~OUECT: BULK. HEAD ¢~FPAR and ~ULKH~AD ¢COU~, ~OTECTION I~Pi~I;~.NCD I C, HA~I': 12.~2 I C"Rn'mI4K; ~ POINT; REVISED 10-1~-2011 t~FSUI~MrffAL I I I I PROJECT: ~U],-~HF-'z~ ~~TO~TION ~ON: ~M SU~O~ ~U~, N~ YORK WA~AY: ~IN~ BAY ~U¢T 31, 2~ ~E~ 1 OF ¢ ~OC~O, INC. 572 8~3~ F~ ~0 ~2 ~9 E~b ~.~ ~ 1~1~7 '.% N ~: N'TRAN ~ I~ ~-- ~HANNi~i ;;~'VI~ED 10--14--~Dll T.O.~ I~.E~U OMr~'AL PLUI'"I HA~I~C~I~ F:a'L,AN F~:LJEGT: B, UL.KHF_A~ t~I~AIIe~.E~TOIeATION L.OC;ATION: I::~.UM SUFFOLK COUNTY, NE'*V YOI;~K. WATErY'Ay: ~INEI~.~ E~Y DATE: ~UST 31, 2011 AI::'DLJ~ANFF: U.~. DEI~T. OF: ,.GHEET 2 OF O DOCKO, INC. Ke~ B. N~IL~n, ~ M,~tic, CT EM,~NL: d~c:~net.net BFFUMINOUS P~VEM~NT WOOD PiLE SURVEY NAIL N=371613.Sg EL=6.48 BELL BATHYMETEIC DATA FOR PLUM OUT HARBOUR IS TAKEN FROM A FEBRUARUEY 2011 SURV~ PERFORMED BY THE US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS AND IS BASED ON THE DATUM OF MEAN LOWER LOW WATER. THE PENilE OF MEAN LOWER LOW WATER IS 1.8 I~ET BELOW NAVD 1988. THIS DATA WAS NOT FIELD VERIFIED FOR THIS SURVEY E~IN Ti=: 4.54% PANEL CHAIN lINK F EDGE OF /,"K EX~STING STEEL SURVEY NAIL N=371773,73 E=1478473.4g E.D~E ~ EL=5.37 (NAVB88,)J PAVEMENT ~.T BrTUMINOUS ~. PAVEMENT ¢=1.70 EXISTING STEEL ,.E~EE'T1NG CTY~) TIDAL STATION 851 1236 TIDAl. Wt 2282 ,TYP) TO BE REPLACED ~ETAIN/12.,EPLACE,a~ NECESSARY I I I I I 30 20 'i~ 0 ~0 PROJECT: RE'VISED 1044-20~ ] LOCATION: F--.~U~)MITTAL E~UL KHEAO REI:2AIR.4~E¢ TOI2.A TION Pi. UM ISLAND SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK ~VATEI;~Ay: G.~INER~ BAY DATE: ,~,UGI. JST ~, 2011 ,A~C~NV'I': U.S. DEPT. OF HOMELAND E~CURITY, RADC A~Er~rF: .E~EET 3 OF 0 [~OCK.O, INC. 572 ~9~ FAX ~ 572 75~9 E~[AIk docl~sne'l'.r'~ [~'A/G 10-10.-2247 I I I I~FFLIMINOU~ PAVEMENT \oo, WOOD ~L~ \ ~ ~ TIDAL STATION ~ 851 1236 TIDAL VM~ 2282 ~N TO EEt"iAIN STEEL E:,HEETIN~ c'r'~) Cbq' OFF EENEA'~"I NEW WALE ~HEET ALE IN-~TAI.-L !.~v'xO~VARD of' EX~N~ ~UUCH~D DATE: AU~UST.~I, 2011 ,,N::'PLJCANT: U.~, PEI~i'. OF HOMELAND ~ECUP-.ffY, PiADC A~ENT: ~HEET 4- OF ~ Keifl~ B. Nell~on, ~ M~¢lc, CT O~355 ~ 572,5939 FAX E,~ 57° 750~ NEW STEEL CAP CHANNEL - TO REMNN ~iEEXiSllNG UNLESS NOTED) LD ~ELD AT NEW OR LOOSE CAP CRUSHED (NEW OR REUSED) GH WALE TO STEEL SHEET EXISllNO TIE RODS - NEW ANCHOR llE-BACK REMOVE ABANDONED AS NECESSARY ADANDONED SHEEllNG - TO EXISTING PZ-22 TO REMAIN DETAIL I I I I WOOD WALE REPLACE AS NECESSARY SIEEL WALE RETAIN OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY MEAN LOW WAIER EL 0.0 GEOTEXllLE -- FABRIC AT llE ROD OPENING IN SHEETING, STEEL RAMP REMOVE FOR SHEEllNG --INSTALLATION AND REINSTALL ~-'TOP OF DRIVEN SHEET AS REQ'D FOR HAMMER ..... ~ CUT OFF SCO,~,R~.~W~.L;l_,,Pu~u~n~M SURFACE TYP -- MLW EL 0.0' (~) WAEE (TYP) TO REMAIN STEEL SHEETPILE (TFP) 1-1/4-IN CRUSHED STONE BACKFILL 5COU!,~W.X,,,J__[_ D;:TAIL I I I I STEEL SHEEI~ILE BULKHEAD - TO REMAIN Keith Neilson, Oocko ~nc 10/14/2011 8:59 AM I::'P~JECT: ~U.(-KHF__.~ LOCATION: Pt. DM ISI_ANO SUFFOLK COUNTY', NE'~ YO~.K X~'ATIER'Cv'AY: ;~L-UM L~-~ND H, zN~OR/~ENT P~INT ~ DATE: .zNJOUST ~1, 2011 Plum-Island Bulkhead_Permit 5.dwg NEW NEW SIEEL CAP CHANNEL ~EELDXISIIND UNLESS NOTED) ~TONE FENDER PILE (TYP) TO OFNAIN WALE TO STEEL SHEET NEW ANCHOR liE-BACK ROD ( TO NEW SHEE11~ILE ANCHOR WALL E~S~NG ~E I I REMOVE ABANDONED WOOD AS NECESSARY NEW V~OD WALE [XlSI)NG PZ-22 SHE[I1NG TO R~AIN - CUT OFF BELOW MEAN LOW WA1ER EL 0.0 E~SIING S~L WALE TO REMAIN FABRIC AT liE ROD -- ORENIN(; IN SHEEllNG, NOTE: NEW BULKHEAB TO BE DRIVEN LANDWARD OF EX~SI1NG STEEL SHEET PIUNG E~,ULKH~ DETAIL Keith Neilson. Docko Inc. P. EvlE~D 1(S~-1~--2011 RF-SUBMFTTA~ 10/14/2011 9:02 AM PI~,OJF-CT: E, UI_KHEAD L.OC~ON: PLUM ISLAND SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YOP. K. WAT~ILa, VAY: ~ARDINEP~ f~3AY DATE: AU~UST_~I, 2011 ~ APPtJCAN'F: U.S. [:)E~:q'. OF HOM~ID ~ECU~, P~ ~E~: ~HEET ~ OF ~ ~ B. 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