HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC-06/13/2012Peter A. Young, Chairman
Lauren Standish, Secretary
Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd.
P.O. Box I 179
Southold, NY 11971
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Conservation Advisory Council
Town of Southold
MINUTES
Wed., June 13, 2012
4:30 PM
Down's Farm Preserve
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A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., June 13, 2012 at
Down's Farm Preserve.
Present were:
Absent were:
Peter Young, Chairman
Jack McGreevy, Member
Audrey Horton, Member
Doug Hardy, Member
William McDermott, Member
John Stein, Member
Lauren Standish, Secretary
John Bredemeyer, Trustee
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM by Chairman Peter Young
REPORTS
Member Doug Hardy expressed his dissatisfaction with the CAC's decision to Support the Kruter
application at the meeting held on May 9th.
Member Jack McGreevy attend the Trustee meeting held on May 16th and was disappointed that
the Board didn't address the CAC memo sent to them on May 8, 2012 regarding the contamination
problem in Mattituck Creek. In his opinion, the Board should have handled the application of the
Mattituck Fishing Station in a more aggressive manner, which relates to the contamination,
Member Audrey Horton felt the Board has always been very receptive in the past.
GUEST SPEAKER
Aaron Virgin, Vice-President of the Group for the East End attended the meeting. The topic was
the Mattituck Inlet and Creek Natural Resource Management Plan. The area of focus is to create
a plan that will detail the natural and cultural resources of the area's significant coastal habitats
with an objective to balance the current and proposed recreational development of the
stewardship site with the conservation of significant ecological features, all in the context of public
use. (See attached project summary.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, to Approve the Minutes of May 9, 2012.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Moved by William McDermott, seconded by John Stein, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of
PEBBLE BEACH FARMS LOT OWNERS ASSOC. to replace the deteriorated wood tie retaining
wall approx. 115' long with a boulder wall and replace existing wood tie steps from the top of bluff
with stone steps.
Located: 5065 The Long Way, East Marion. SCTM#21-5-10
Inspected by: William McDermott, John Stein, Peter Young
The CAC Supports the application with the Condition there is adequate treatment of the
interception of the read run-off.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by William McDermott, seconded by John Stein, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of KENDALL TODD to remove the
existing concrete walkway landward of bulkhead; remove existing wooden ramp and 5'X 18'
floating dock; remove 76' of existing bulkhead; construct 76' of new bulkhead and new 6' east
return in-place, raising top elevation of new bulkhead 2'; install new 30"X 16' seasonal aluminum
ramp onto a 6'X 20' seasonal floating dock secured by two 8" dia. anchor pilings; dredge an area
30'X 25' below dock to -4' below mean Iow water, removing approx. 40 cy. of soil; dredged spoil to
be placed as backfill for voids landward of bulkhead; supplement dredged spoil with clean trucked-
in sand (approx. 35 cy.) as needed; and provide a non-turf buffer of 6" well compacted gravel on
filter cloth landward of bulkhead.
Located: 670 Bayview Dr., East Marion. SCTM#37-5-3
Inspected by: William McDermott, John Stein, Peter Young
The project was not staked, however, the CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15'
non-turf buffer, drywells to contain roof run-off, and a disposition plan for the concrete. The CAC
questions the need to increase the size of the floating dock.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by William McDermott, seconded by John Stein, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ELIZABETH GARDNER requests a
Wetland Permit to construct a 13'X 13' screen porch over existing deck landward of bulkhead;
patio; existing deck; split-rail fence; and drywell.
Located: 1665 Shore Rd., Greenport. SCTMf147-2-30
Inspected by: William McDermott, John Stein, Peter Young
The CAC Supports the application with the Condition gutters, leaders and drywells are installed to
contain roof run-off and a 15' non-turf buffer.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by John Stein, seconded by William McDermott, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of BREWER STERLING HARBOR to
replace various floating dockage; replace two (2) sections of existing timber sheathed bulkheading
along the northwestern section of the marina with vinyl/fiberglass sheathed bulkheading; and
demolish the extant metal boat storage building and attached plastic building along with the extant
frame building and attached trailer and replace them with a new one-story 9,000 sr. metal boat
storage building and attached two-story 2,500 sr. office building/storage building.
Located: 1410 Manhaset Ave., Greenport. SCTM#36-1-1
Inspected by: William McDermott, John Stein, Peter Young
The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a landscape plan for the area landward of
the new bulkhead to the concrete curb.
Vote of Council: Ayes: William McDermott, John Stein, Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Peter
Young,
Recused: Doug Hardy
Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was
RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ALEXANDER D. NORDEN to
construct an armor stone wall around an existing dwelling consisting of (2) rows of 1-3 ton stone
and the installation of ten (10) concrete piers below the dwelling in place of failing Locust posts.
Located: 56055 Rt. 48, Southold. SCTM#-44-1-20
Inspected by: William McDermott, John Stein, Peter Young
The CAC does Not Support the applications because the proposed activities are not in the long
term interest of the community and abutting property owners and requires an engineered plan.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was
RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of
NICHOLAS YUELYS to replace the existing sanitary system with new system in the front yard.
Located: 56005 County Rd. 48, Southold. SCTM#44-1-19
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Inspected by: William McDermott, John Stein, Peter Young
The CAC does Not Support the applications because the proposed activities are not in the long
term interest of the community and abutting property owners and requires an engineered plan.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by William McDermott, it was
RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ELYSE JAMES to construct a
+/-118 If. vinyl return landward of an existing timber bulkhead along the northeasterly property line.
Located: 5000 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-1.4
Inspected by: John Stein, Peter Young
The CAC does Not Support the application because of the serious erosion problem to the east and
should be addressed and coordinated with the other property owners along the shoreline rather
than a piecemeal approach, and with an engineered plan for the entire reach of properties.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was
RESOVLED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MICHAEL HIRSCHHORN & JIMENA
MARTINEZ to construct a 525.25 sf. second-story addition atop the existing single-family dwelling;
reconstruct railing to the attached rear deck; remove 2,260 sr. concrete padding surrounding the
dwelling and replace with native plantings; and install a 320 sf. wood walkway from the parking
area along the southwestern side of the dwelling to the existing wood walk around the perimeter of
the rear attached deck.
Located: 280 Soundview Ave., Peconic. SCTM#67-1-7
Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of NORA FLOTTERON to remove 100'
of existing bulkhead and 360 sf. of existing wood decking; construct 100' of new bulkhead and 360
sr. of decking in-place; remove approx. 20 cy. of sediment from immediately in front of bulkhead
and place as backfill landward of bulkhead; and repair frame shed (boathouse) foundation as
needed.
Located: 1480 Bayberry Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-2-13
Inspected by: Audrey Horton
The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 20' non-turf buffer planted with native
vegetation.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MICHELLE & TIM McMANUS to
demolish an existing one-story dwelling and garage; abandon sanitary system; construct new two-
story frame dwelling with attached garage and stone terrace; and new sanitary system.
Located: 7725 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-4-5
Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy
The CAC Supports the application with the following Conditions:
· The installation of a 15' non-turf buffer;
· Installation of hay bales and silt fencing prior to demolition and maintained
throughout construction;
· Save the mature oaks, and
· Contain all run-off.
The CAC questions the legality of the beach house that contains a shower and toilet. Also, there
has been recent pruning of the vegetation and watering of the slope.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of WILLIAM MURPHY &
KIMBERLY REECE to remove and replace (within footprint and approx. 1' higher) existing one-
story portion and two-story dwelling in place); install a drainage system of roof drywells, leaders
and gutters; construct a 14'X 24' screened porch in place of and within footprint of existing deck
and a 15' X 26' on-grade masonry terrace in place of existing 10'X 22' brick terrace; construct
various on-grade stone/masonry walkways in place of and/or in addition to existing walkways;
replace existing timber steps to dock path and construct new timber steps; construct new stoop in
place of existing stoop; remove existing driveway and install new pervious gravel driveway;
construct 18'X 38' swimming pool, 7'X 7' spa and 480 sf. on-grade masonry pool patio; install pool
fencing, pool equipment, pool drywell, and plantings to screen pool; maintain approx. 9,448 sr.
area of natural vegetation adjacent to wetlands as non-disturbance buffer; and establish approx.
3,440 sr. area adjacent to non-disturbance buffer as variable width non-turf buffer.
Located: 1652 Bridge Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#118-1-4.1
Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy
The CAC does Not Support the application because there is no drainage proposed for the pool or
the dwelling, and as of June 12th, the project was not staked.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of HELEN & ROBERT KEITH to
construct approx. 95 If. of Iow-sill bulkhead between existing Iow-sill bulkheads on subject parcel
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and adjoining parcel to west; and place approx. 20 cy. sand fill (to be trucked in from an upland
source) between proposed bulkhead and existing inter-tidal marsh to be planted with Spartina
alterniflora (12" on center) to create approx. 190 sf. of additional inter-tidal marsh.
Located: 995 Willis Creek Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#123-10-2
Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy
The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the structure does not extend into public
waters. It is recommended the Board of Trustees investigate the impact this action will have on
Willis Creek.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOHN S. WHITE to reconstruct the
existing 4'X 56' fixed wood dock; construct a 4'X 6' landward extension; new 4' X 96' fixed dock
extension using Thru-Flow decking; and a 3'X 14' hinged ramp attached to a 6'X 20' floating dock.
Located: 4324 Westphalia Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#113-9-10.2
Inspected by: Audrey Hodon, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy
The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the abandoned floating dock is removed and
the walkway is constructed using grated materials.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
SIMEON & ELLEN WOOTEN to construct a covered walkway (wood or stone) and provide a
handicap access to the new front door.
Located: Old Mallory Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#7-6-11
The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND &
COASTAL EROSION PERMITS
Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SUSAN FARRELL & EDWARD D. FUSCO to
Amend Wetland Permit #289 to include the as-built +/- 50 sr. kayak shed along landward side of
bulkhead; remove two (2) fallen trees and backfill uprooted area against landward side of
bulkhead with clean sand +/- 1 cf.; remove +/- four (4) hollowed out trees; and remove brush,
poison ivy and dead branches along east side of property.
Located: 1750 9th St., Greenport. SCTM#49-1-22
Inspected by: Peter Young
The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Audrey Horton and William McDermott will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of
Trustees scheduled for Wed., June 20, 2012.
The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., July 11, 2012 at
4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30
PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Lauren M. Standish, Secretary
Conservation Advisory Council
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Project Title:
Mattituck inlet and Creek Natural Resource Management Plan
Primary Goal:
To develop a natural resource management plan to assist in the protection of sensitive wetland and
coastal habitats. The project will assess current site uses and management, as well as prioritize habitat
restoration initiatives.
Project Summary:
Mattituck Inlet and Creek is recognized as a Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat (1987) and in
the Long Island Sound Stewardship Initiative (2006) as an inaugural stewardship site for its significant
recreational and ecological values. The proposed management plan will help provide a vision for the
future condition and public uses within this site. In April 2012, the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) closed shellfish harvesting on about 92 acres in Mattituck Creek
and Mattituck Inlet because of a marine biotoxin, likely the result of excess nitrogen in the ecosystem
due to inadequate septic system management, stormwater runoff from neighboring farmland, or
potentially from other sources. While one aspect of the plan will build off the Town of Southold's
Mattituck Creek Watershed Analysis and focus on how stormwater impacts this area, the primary focus
of the project will detail the natural and cultural resources of the Mattituck Inlet and Creek, which
feature state tidal wetlands, locally managed parklands, and a public waterways access. Additional
proposed partners include: Audubon New York, Mattituck Park District, NYSDEC, Suffolk County, Town
of Southold, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Areas of Focus:
This plan will detail the natural and cultural resources of the area and propose several management
activities to maintain, enhance, and restore the area's significant coastal habitats. The objective of this
plan is to balance the current and proposed recreational development of the stewardship site with the
conservation of significant ecological features, all in the context of public use.
The five areas of management focus will include, but are not limited to:
· Wildlife habitat of protected species, e.g. piping plover, least tern, osprey
· A coordinated dredging schedule and routine maintenance
· A plan for invasive and non-native species removal, and replacement with native vegetation
· Park management coordination with partners and neighboring landowners
· Current and potential educational and recreational activities