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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-09/12/2012Peter A. Young, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., September 12, 2012 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED ~J .~OC, 1 1.-~J~ .~ Southold Town Clerk A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., September 12, 2012 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present were: Absent was: Peter Young, Chairperson Jack McGreevy, Member Doug Hardy, Member Audrey Horton, 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. OLD BUSINESS Member Audrey Horton attended the Trustee meeting held on Wed., August 22, 2012. NEW BUSINESS Member Doug Hardy informed the council members that there is a public hearing on Tues., Sept. 25th on the amendments to Chapter 275-Wetlands. Doug said he would attend and report back with the outcome. Member Jack McGreevy brought up the subject of creating a coastal erosion tax district. Peter Young said he would research what steps Southampton has taken. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by John Stein, seconded by William McDermott, to Approve the Minutes of August 15, 2012. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit applications of US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER for the following - ORIENT HARBOR - to repair/rehabilitate approx. 400 If. of existing bulkhead which surrounds an existing jetty, and approx. 300 If. of seaward-facing existing bulkhead located to the west of the marina entrance. Provide safer navigation conditions for vessels entering the marina by extending the existing jetty by approx. 45'. The work will include the following along the 300 If. of bulkhead to the west of the marina entrance; 1)replacement of the existing wale; 2) replacement of existing tiebacks/anchors, as needed; 3) emplacement of approx. 300 If. of filter stone/splash pad directly landward of the existing bulkhead; 4) repair of existing steel cap, as needed; and 5) emplacement of approx. 270 If. of revetment stone along the seaward face of the existing bulkhead. The work along the approx. 400 If. of jetty will include the following: 1) replacement of the existing wales, tiebacks and upper portion (e.g. above mean Iow water of the deteriorated steel bulkhead and/or depending on their condition, in-kind replacement of steel sheet piles on an as- needed basis; 2) installation of filter stone/splash pad interior of the jetty; and 3) emplacement of revetment stone only on the seaward faces of the existing bulkhead, to include lengthening the existing jetty by approx. 45' (including a seven-pile dolphin with red navigation light installed just off of the jetty). Establish coastal plantings in the .82 acre vacant parcel directly landward of the bulkhead. ORIENT POINT - Install approx. 230 If. of revetment stone along the south-facing shoreline and approx. 400 If. of revetment stone along the north-facing shoreline (for a total of 630 If. of materials to be emplaced) all above MLW. Utilize revetment stone to stabilize the utilities where they "daylight" on the eastern tip of Orient Point and enter Plum Gut; or redirect and bury the utility lines such that they run offshore, parallel and north of Orient Point, then make landfall and continue sub-grade to an existing sub-station. Located: 40550 Route 25, Orient and Orient Point. SCTM#15-9-9, 15-9-6.1 & 16-2-1&2 Inspected by: Peter Young The CAC Supports the applications and recommends a vegetated non-turf buffer along the parking lot. There is a concern, however, with the impact the extended jetty will have on the replenishment of the shorelines to the west. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young1 seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER for the installation of a new ferry landing ramp and restoration of the ferry landing bulkhead facilities. This project will focus on restoring the east wharf by replacing the exterior anchor/tie-back system and installing steel sheet pilings immediately in front of the existing bulkhead for the easterly 120 If. or so, with a new tie- back system. A new pile supported hinged vehicle ramp will be installed in the existing ferry slip east of the main ramp used by the MV Plum Island. Existing fill (approx. 3,000 cy.) will be removed to make way for the new anchor system and replaced upon completion of the anchors. This work will be landward of the high tide line and high water tines. Located: Ferry Terminal at Plum Island. SCTM#132-1-30 Inspected by: Peter Young The CAC Supports the application and understands the bulkhead will be replaced within 18". Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARY A. HEUTTERMOSER to replace existing wood bulkhead with vinyl sheet bulkhead with approx. 4.5' penetration into the soil after maintenance dredging; maintenance dredging with the removal of approx. 45 cy. of material in front of the proposed replacement bulkhead 10' out to a depth of-3.75'; and dredged material to be spread on front yard of existing site. Located: 2235 Cedar Lane, East Marion. SCTM#37-4-7 Inspected by: Peter Young, Doug Hardy, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROBERT G. WILLIAMS to remove and replace 265 If. of bulkhead and 6'X 6' platform and install 3'X 14' aluminum ramp and 6'X 20' floating dock. Located: 706 Wiggins Lane, Greenport. SCTM#35-4-18 Inspected by: Peter Young Doug Hardy, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the non-turf buffer is increased to a total of 10'. There did not appear to be a Notice of Hearing sign posted on the property, as of 9/12/12. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by John Stein, to TABLE the Wetland Permit application of PHYLLIS SOUSA to remove existing 5'X 16' seasonal floating dock, 3'4"X 16'4" wooden ramp and existing 4'× 16' fixed dock; construct new 4'X16' fixed catwalk in-place; replace existing decking on wooden ramp with untreated decking; install handrails on ramp and reinstall onto a new 6'× 30' seasonal floating dock secured by two 8" dia. anchor pilings. Located: 1695 Mill Creek Dr., Southold. SCTM#51-6-32 Inspected by: Peter Young, Doug Hardy, John Stein The CAC Tables the application based on the following observations: Did not appear to be a Notice of Hearing sign posted as of 9/12/12; The dock was not staked; The construction of the dock was started; 4 There is a steep erosion problem in the area of the sensitive grasses and phragmites located along the right side of the dock; and The downspouts should lead into drywells. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of RICHARD DOWNING & JANET ENGELS to replace existing foundation, new additions, replace existing 2nd floor, expand rear porch, re-side, new roof, new exterior openings, alterations, replace decking, railing, repair bluff stairs, re-side and re-roof shed and garage, new septic and drywells and new fencing at rear. Located: 1280 Bayberry Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-2-10 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, William McDermott, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 30' nomturf vegetated buffer landward of the top of the bank and non-treated lumber on the decking. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JANE & JOHN INGRILLI to redesign previously approved rock revetment to 105' of 1.5 to 3 ton rock Iow profile revetment. Regrade slope landward and revegetate area with Cape American beach grass. Located: 10375 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#119-1-15 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application, however, there did not appear to be a Notice of Hearing sign posted on the property as of 9/12/12. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROCCO RESCINITI to construct new bulkhead 90 If. with two returns 8'X 18', backfill with up to 100 cy. of clean fill, and plant with approved plantings landward of proposed structure. Located: 1220 Little Peconic Bay Blvd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-14-18 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Audrey Hodon, William McDermott The CAC does Not Support the application because there doesn't appear to be a need for a bulkhead in this sheltered location. The CAC recommends the area is cleaned-up and the bank is re-vegetated to controt run-off from the upland. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ERIN & MATTHEW CUNNINGHAM to remove 30' of existing bulkhead and retaining wail and construct 30' of new bulkhead in-place, top of bulkhead to be level with existing adjacent bulkhead; construct 25' of core stone rock retainer; construct a 4'X 8' wood deck; provide a 10' non-turf buffer landward of new bulkhead core stone rock retainer; construct a 4'X 12' fixed catwalk; provide water and electric service to offshore end; install 1,850 lb. boat davit; install a 32" X 16' seasonal ramp onto a 6'X 20' seasonal float secured by two 8" dia. anchor pilings. Located: 2980 Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#122-4-17 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer. The CAC questions the legality of the wire fence along the side property lines. The dock was not staked and there did not appear to be a Notice of Hearing sign posted on the property as of 9/12/12. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by William McDermott, to TABLE the Wetland Permit application of STRONG'S MARINE, INC. to construct approximately 294 linear feet of Iow-sill vinyl bulkhead (including +/-34' and +/-15' returns) along shoreline of eroding embankment; dredge approximately 600 cubic yards of sand/silt spoil from existing +/-5,620 sf basin area, including area of Phragmites at head of basin, to a maximum depth of -4'MLW (-3'MSL); place approximately 91 cubic yards of spoil in un-vegetated area behind proposed Iow-sill bulkheading for planting with Spartina alterniflora (12" o.c.) to create approximately 2,195 square feet of intertidal marsh; and place remaining spoil, approximately 509 cubic yards, in spoil disposal area in existing pervious parking area to east of basin. At head of basin, construct +/-59 linear feet of high-sill bulkhead, including a +~-33' primary section that will front and support a proposed 20'x26' concrete boat launch (with 4'x12' steel pad) and +/-14' and +/-12' seaward sections on each side of basin that will tie into +/-7' sloped sections of wall to connect and transition the high-sill bulkhead into the proposed Iow-sill bulkheading; and construct two (2) 12' angled landward returns off ends of +/-33' primary section. Along seaward side of Iow-sill bulkheading, install 5' wide service staging floats with a total length of 242 linear feet; two (2) irregularly shaped landing floats, each approximately 5' to 6' wide and 13' to 14' long; and two (2) 3'x15' ramps. (These floats will not allow for the expansion of the marina use because they will not provide any permanent docking space for customer boats but only for temporary staging activities associated with the preparation and servicing of customer boats prior to launch and delivery to the customer for use). To facilitate installation of the proposed boat launch, relocated existing 10'x17' shed a minimum distance of 75' from wetlands and relocate an approximately 10' wide section of existing boat racks from west end of boat racks to east end of boat racks. Located: 2402 Camp Mineola Road Ext., Mattituck. SCTM# 122-9-6.2 Inspected by: William McDermott, Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy The CAC Tables the application and recommends a detailed study of the impacts this project will have on the environment and the surrounding areas. The study should be conducted by an independent consultant. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of EVAN BELL & BARBARA BELL for the removal of existing gazebo not to be replaced; permit existing dwelling; existing deck; existing hot tub; existing timber bulkhead; existing timber stairs; existing 17'X 9' timber deck at the base of the stairs; and existing timber deck at top of bluff. Located: 1055 Soundview Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#94-1-9 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, William McDermott, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the run-off is controlled on the northeast corner of the dwelling by installing drywells and the run-off from the deck is addressed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS PEQUASH RECREATION CLUB, INC. to Amend Wetland Permit #3912 to repair and/or replace existing landings and steps to beach using untreated lumber. Located: 205 West Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-7-12 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. John Stein will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., September 19, 2012. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., October 10, 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 6:30 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED OCT