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Home My WebLink About1000-14.-2-1.10 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cot. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY 11971 M~ILING ~DR~: 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: MarkTerry, Principal Planner LWRP Coordinator Date: MaY 17, 2011 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit for JOAN PRAGER SCTM#1000-14-2-1.10 Costello Madne Contracting Corp. on behalf of JOAN PRAGER requests a Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit to remove the remains the existing stairway; construct 100' of new bulkhead with 1-2 ton rock armor at base; backfill void landward of new bulkhead with clean trucked in sand fill approx. 90 cy.; vegetate area with Cape Amedcan Beachgrass; and construct new stairway to beach in-place. Located: 39823 Main Rd., Orient. SCTM#14-2-1.10 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 CONSISTENT with the denoted following Policy Standards and therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP provided the following: 1. The Board consider that the applicant use natural rock armor only to control erosion. 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: Jennifer Andaloro, Assistant Town Attorney Joan Prager 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 Southold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except 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", then the proposed action may affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, if necessary, modified prior to making a determination that it is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the LWRP policy standards and conditions. 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 14 2 1.10 SCTM# The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board [-~ Planning Dept. [--~ Building Dept. ['-] Board of Trustees Category of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by 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: Nature and extent of action: Remove remains of existing stairway. Construct 100' of new bulkhead with i-2 ton rock armor at base. Backfill void landward of new bulkhead with clean trucked-in fill approximately 90 cubic yards. Vegetate area with Cape American beach grass. Construct new stairway to beach in-place. Location of action: 39823 MAIN ROAD, ORIENT Site acreage: 5.75 ACRES Present land use: SINGLE FAMI! ,¥ RESIDENCE Present zoning classification: R-40 RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY AA 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: JOAN PRAGER (b) Mailing address: PO --.@X 3!2 ORIENT, NY 11957 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( ).631.323.1353 (d) Application number, ifany:~ Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes [~] No ~'] If yes, which state or federal agency? NYSDEC, NYSDOS, ACOE 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. [~Yes [--] No ~ Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Sonthold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes [--'] No [~] Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if neeessa~y Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria Yes ~ No ~-] Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets i£necessa~y 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 ~-] Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southoid. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes ["-] No ~Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary 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. Yes ~'-~No ~'] Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. Sec LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. [-~ Yes ~No~'] Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. [--'lYes [--'] No ~'] Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED 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 III - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ~'] Ye~ No~ Not Applicable PLEASESEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary 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. [~]Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section Ill - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. [-'-] Yes ~ No [~ Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. [-'-] Yes ~ No~] Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes ~ No [~ Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Created on 5/25/05 ll.'20AM 'Date: To: Client: Proposal: April 26, 2011 Southold Town Trustees and Mark Terry Joan Prager Remove remains of existing stairway. Construct 100' of new bulkhead with 1-2 ton rock armor at base. Backfill void landward of new bulkhead with clean trucked-in sand fill approximately 90 cubic yards. Vegetate area with Cape American beach grass. Construct new stairway to beach in-place.. DEVELOPED COAST POLICIES Policy I 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. This piece of property has had severely erosion. This proposal is an attempt to protect her property from further erosion. The bluff stairs have been destroyed in the recent storms and access is limited to the water. This proposal will provide the stability that is needed to this bluffso that the waterfront can be enjoyed by the property owner and her family. Policy 2 Preserve historic resources of the Town of Southold. This property has no significant historic resources. Policy 3 Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. We are proposing to armor the bulkhead. This will help in dispersing the wave action but also is more aesthetically pleasing. Other properties along this shoreline are bulkhead, so the visual quality and scenic resources will remain the same. NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4 Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. This property needs the reinforced of erosion control structures in order to prevent further erosion of the bluff area during storm surges and extreme high tides. Thc bulkhead and rock will be landward of the high water mark. Policy 5 Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. This proposal will not have any impact on the water quality and supply of the Town of Southold. Policy 6 Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold's ecosystem. This proposal will not have any impact on the Town of Southold's ecosystem. Policy 7 Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. This proposal will not have any impact on the air quality oftbe Town of Southold. Policy 8 Minimize environmental degradation in the Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. This proposal will not degrade the environment with solid waste or hazardous substances. 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. Our proposal will not limit public access to the coastal waters or public resources of the Town of Southold. The proposed structure is landward of the AHWM. WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10 Protect the Town of Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. The present condition of the bluff is poor and is unsafe. The construction ora new bulkhead and vegetation protect thc toe of the bluff so that the property owner will be able to safely access the water. Policy 11 Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in the Town of Southold. This proposal will have no impact on the marine resources in the Town of Southold. Policy 12 Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. This proposal has no impact on the agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. Policy 13 Promote appropriate use and development of energ~ and mineral resources. This proposal has no influence on the development of energy and mineral resources. / / id