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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-11/09/2011P~er A. 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 MINUTES Wed., November 9, 2011 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED ,~ ~,.~,Z DEC 8 2011 ~uthold Town Clerk A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., November 9, 2011 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present Were: Peter Young, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member Doug Hardy, Member Audrey Horton, Member William McDermott, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent were: Derek Bossen, Member John Bredemeyer, Trustee Albert Krupski, Jr., Councilman CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Peter Young. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUCEMENTS Chairman Peter Young welcomed William McDermott to the CAC. GUEST SPEAKER Roy DeMeo from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary hosted a presentation about boating safety along the shoreline from Riverhead to Orient. Mr. DeMeo took aerial photographs of the navigable areas and provided an impressive narrative about sight-seeing along the shoreline, which included the best areas to boat, kayak, and paddle boat. The presentation also included the water depths of the entrances into the creeks, channel locations and sand bars. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by, seconded by Jack McGreevy, to Approve the Minutes of October 12, 2011. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of GRACE PROPERTIES to construct approx. 87 If. of 1,500-3,000 lb. stone armor, incorporating existing row of previously permitted stone armor; to NOT SUPPORT the application to construct immediately landward of stone armor approx. 84 If. of vinyl retaining wall; and to SUPPORT the application to remove portion of existing southerly stone return to allow for continuous structure with adjacent property and re-work and fortify with additional stone existing +6X + 14 northern stone return; renourish upland area eroded away with approx. 100 cy. of sand; establish 8' non-turf buffer on landward side of stone to be planted with Cape American beach grass (12" on center); and remove and replace (in-kind/in-place) existing 4' wide platform and stairs as necessary to allow for stone work. Located: 190 Willow Terrace Lane, Orient. SCTM#26-2-6.1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports the proposed stone armor with the Condition the proposed non-turf buffer is increased to 10'. The CAC does Not Support camouflaging a bulkhead by proposing a retaining wall. No new bulkheads are permitted in accordance with Chapter 275 - Wetlands. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of BARBARA DEFINA to construct approx. 108 If. of 1,500-3,000 lb. stone armor, incorporating existing, previously permitted stone armor (a portion of which is to be relocated landward to proposed location of finished sVucture); to NOT SUPPORT the application to construct immediately landward of stone armor approx. 107 If. of vinyl retaining wall; and to SUPPORT the application to renourish upland area eroded away with approx. 200 cy. of sand; re-establish previously required 8' non-turf buffer on landward side of stone to be planted with Cape American beach grass (12" on center); and construct 4'X 6' wood platform and 4'X 6' wood stairs over stone to beach. Located: 192 Willow Terrace Lane, Orient. SCTM#26-2-7.1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the proposed stone armor with the Condition the proposed non-turf buffer is increased to 10'. The CAC does Not Support camouflaging a bulkhead by proposing a retaining wall. No new bulkheads are permitted in accordance with Chapter 275 - Wetlands. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOHN & JEANETTE COLLINS to excavate a 60' area landward of existing bulkhead; re-align face of 60' of existing bulkhead and install new backing system; replace excavated material and re-vegetate disturbed area to match existing. Located: 515 Waters Edge Way, Southold. SCTM#88-5-60 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' vegetated non-turf buffer along the landward side of the bulkhead. The CAC recommends the jetty is removed because there is no need for it. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of KATIE NICKOLAUS to construct approx. 300 If. of stone revetment along eroding toe of bluff with westerly angled return; restore bluff face with terrace retaining walls, approx. 2,400 cy. of sand re- nourishment, and native plantings; establish vegetated 15' non-turf buffer with berm on landward side of bluff crest; remove existing swimming pool and patio; relocate existing sanitary system located near bluff more than 100' from bluff crest; and install drainage system at least 100' from bluff. Located: 17555 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-2 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports the applications with the Condition of well-engineered remediation of the erosion problem to be measured against best management practices for bluff stabilization. There is a concern with the stability of the top of the bluff as well as a concern with the clay drainage pipe on the bluff. The project should include a provision for public access. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of MICHAEL MCALLISTER & BARBARA JONES to construct approx. 150 If. of stone revetment along eroding toe of bluff with easterly angled return; restore bluff face with terrace retaining walls, approx. 1,000 cy. of sand re-nourishment, and native plantings; and establish vegetated 15' non- turf buffer with berm on landward side of bluff crest. Located: 17665 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-3 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports with the Condition of well-engineered remediation of the erosion problem to be measured against best management practices for bluff stabilization. There is a concern with the stability of the top of the bluff and the project should include a provision for public access. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconcded by Jack McGreevy, it was 4 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOHN P., EUNICE P. & EUNICE P. BENFIELD TRUST to remove upper retaining wall, existing stairs and remains of wood deck; remove remains of 135' of existing bulkhead and existing stairs to beach; remove and relocate lower portion of existing drain line and install new catch basin; construct 147' of new bulkhead in- place of existing; backfill with 190 cy. of clean fill; and construct 8'× 111' wood deck and new stairway to beach. Located 50 Blue Marlin Dr., Southold. SCTM#56-7-19 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf buffer along the landward side of the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOVLED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of FERUClO FRANKOLA to replace in- place existing wood bulkhead 118' with new wood bulkhead 6" higher than existing bulkhead, to include fender piles, sheathing, wales, tie-rods, backer piles and lay logs. Excavate as necessary to add a total of 244' of vinyl sheathing on the landward side of the existing wood bulkhead; repair, replace or add anchor structures as necessary. Provide 10' non-turf buffers behind each bulkhead. Dredge as necessary within 10' seaward of bulkheads to recover spillage from construction. Located: 1900 Glenn Rd., Southold. SCTM#78-2-35 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the following Conditions: · Replace the entire wood bulkhead with vinyl sheathing; · The installation of a 15' non-turf buffer along the entire length of the bulkhead; and · Address the stormwater run-off from the driveway and Glenn Road. The CAC questions whether this is a commercial marina operating in a residential area. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by William McDermott, to TABLE the Wetland Permit application of FHV LLC to construct a 4'X 39' dock with a 3'X 12' ramp, 6'X 20' floating dock, three (3) two-pile (12" dia.) float securing dolphins and two (2) two- pile (12" dia.) boat securing dolphins. Located: 1500 Mason Dr., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-7-9.1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Tabled the application because the project was not staked. Vote of Council: Ayes: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy, William McDermott Recused: Jack McGreevy Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JAMES D. FRY to construct approx. 101 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of existing timber bulkhead; construct +/-10' and +/-7' vinyl returns in place of existing returns; remove existing deck; construct 3' extension to existing 3'X 22' stairway (to be replaced as necessary); construct 4'X 7' steps to beach; and backfill with approx. 20 cy. clean sand from an upland source. Located: 8045 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-4-8 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer along the landward side of the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, to TABLE the Wetland Permit application of FRANK & MINDY MARTORANA to construct a 6'X 16' walkway along the south side of the house connected to the previously approved deck and fixed pier; install a 4'X 44' fixed dock with a set of 4' stairs in the middle; proposed dock to be elevated 2.5' above the wetlands and constructed using an open grate decking; dock to terminate in a "T" shape and have a ladder at the seaward end. Install additional 524 sf. of new buffer areas on the north and south sides of the approved new dwelling. Located: 3450 Deep Hole Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#115-17-9&10 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC Tabled the application because the project was not staked. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of LAUREL HILL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to construct approx. 73 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of existing timber bulkhead; construct +/-9' vinyl return in place of existing northeasterly return; construct +/-12' vinyl return along southwesterly property line; and backfill with up to 10 cy. clean sand to be trucked in from an upland source; and establish a 5' non-turf buffer behind bulkhead. Located: 350 MacDonald's Crossing, Laurel. SCTM#145-4-18 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer along the landward side of the bulkhead. The CAC recommends the returns are extended landward and the destroyed groin is removed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 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. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS DONNA WEXLER to Amend Wetland Permit #5046 to add a 4'X 15' extension to the existing catwalk; add a 4'X 12' dock in an "L" configuration; relocate stairs to southwest side of dock; and add two swim ladders at northeast and southwest ends of "L" section. Located: 1775 Indian Neck Lane, Peconic. SCTM#86-5-9.1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Doug Hardy will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., November 16, 2011. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., December 7, 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 6:45 PM. Respectfully submitted by, L~tur'en M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED ~ ~¢-~/ DEC 8 20il outhold Town ¢Ierk