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Home My WebLink About1000-52.-1-6 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hail Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY 11971 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NYl1971 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: July 20, 2011 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit for SUSAN GRUN SCTM#1000-52-1 ~6 Costello Marine Contracting Corp. on behalf of SUSAN GRUN requests a Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit to remove existing wood walk and stairs to beach; remove 61' of existing bulkhead and construct new bulkhead in-place; construct a new 3'X 5' cantilevered platform and reinstall existing stairway and wood walkway to beach; fill voids landward of new bulkhead with 15 cy. of clean trucked- in sand; re-vegetate area with Cape American beach grass; remove 65' of existing concrete block retaining wall and construct new wall in-place; and install 61' of single row of 1.5 to 3 ton rock armoring at base of new bulkhead. Located: 54305 County Rd. 48, Southold. SCTM#52-1-6 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 Policy Standards and therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP. 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 S~san Grun Town bf Sou(hold L'vVRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM ~ ('0'~' ~5. A. INSTRUCTIONS L/ ~9~ /~ v~&~ 1. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete thi~CC~ for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfi'ont 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 as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes a If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes", then [ affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions , review law. Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, modified prior to making a determination .that it is consistent to the maximum extent with the LWRP policy standards and If an action cannot be certified consistent with the LWRP policy standards it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the the website the Harming Depadment, all B. DESCRIPTION OF SIT[ 52 1 6 SCTM# The Application has been submitted Town Board ~ Planning Dept. Board of Trustees ~ Category of Town of Southok (a) (b) tppropriate response): Action undertaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital ~ construction, planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) [--] Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) J~ 3 0 2011 (c) Permit, approval, license, certi~tion/ [~]. ~ ~ ~ a~ t~ P~a~. ~i~tv~ts ~~ n ew'~ 3 '~' ~mil~i~twif~ ~ic yards o~dnsmll ~tlie~~and Revegetate area~0pe American beach grass.~of existing concrete block retaining wall and construct new ~ce. Install 61' of~gle row of 1.5 fo 3 ton rock armonng at base of new bulkhead. Location of action: 54305 COUNTY ROAD 48, SOUTHOLD Site acreage: 0.245 ACRES Presem land use: SINGLE FAMILY 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: SUSAN GRUN (b) Mailing address: 145~HWAY, WATERMILL, NY 11967 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( ) 631.727.4100 (d) Application number, if any: Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes ~ No I I 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 Aaach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes [~ No ~ Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach ~dditiona[ sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual qnality 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 if necessary 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 V-~ No ~'~ Not Applicable PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Attach additional sheets if necessary 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 ~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 wctlands. 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 Southoid. See 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. Sec LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. [--']Yes ~ 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 shee~s 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 III - 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 11:20 AM Date': TO: Client: Proposal: June 22, 2011 Southold Town Trustees and Mark Terry Susan Grun Remove existing wood walkway and stairs to beach. Remove 61' of existing bulkhead and construct new bulkhead in-place. Construct a new 3'x5' cantilevered platform and reinstall existing stairway and wood walkway to beach. Fill voids landward of new bulkhead with 15 cubic yards of clean tracked-in sand. Revegetate area with Cape American beach grass. Remove 65' of existing concrete block retaining wall and construct new wall in-place. Install 61' of single row of 1.5 to 3 ton rock armoring at base of new bulkhead. DEVELOPED COAST POLICIES 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. The existing bulkhead on this property is failing. The owner would like to build a new bulkhead in- place of the existing and a new retaining wall landward to help with retaining and supporting the bluff. Our proposal will not have any effect on the community character or preservation of open space. 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. The bulkhead is existing. The present condition of this bulkhead is unstable threatening the integrity of the upland property. A new bulkhead is just an attempt of the upland property owner to maintain her property. There is an existing failing bulkhead so the visual quality and scenic resources will be restored to when the area was stable. NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4 Minimize loss of fife, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. The existing bulkhead is needed to protect the upland property. Thc new buikhcad will help control further erosion of this bluff and will not increase flooding or crosinn in this area. 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 thc 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 of the Town of Southold. Poficy 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. Oar proposal will not limit public access to the coastal waters or public resources of the Town of Southold. There is a bulkhead presently existing and we are proposing to construct a new bulkhead in- place. 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. Our proposal is to reconstruct a failing bulkhead. The present condition of the bulkhead is poor and is unsafe. This property is used by the upland property owners to engage in water dependent activities such as fish'mg and swimming. These activities will continue at this site. Policy 11 Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in the Town of Southold. The site conditions at this point are poor. The construction of the bulkhead and retaining wall will help stabilize the area landward of the highwater mark. There should be no significant effects on the living marine resources. 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 energy and mineral resources. This proposal has no influence on the development of energy and mineral resources. Susan Gmn 4/22/11 Stlsall 4/22/I Susall Gmn 4/22/11 Susan Grun 4/22/11 o J.o~o FT. 7:7~