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Home My WebLink About1000-4.-4-15 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cot. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave,) Southold, NY 11971 l~L~kl LING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MEMORANDUM To: Jim King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, Principal Planner LWRP Coordinator Date: May 14, 2012 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit for LUCILLE BALCOM SCTM#1000-4-4-15 Docko, Inc. on behalf of LUCILLE BALCOM requests a Wetland Permit and Coastal Erosion Permit to repair 142 If. of 6' wide pile and timber pier and boat lift waterward of the apparent high water line. Located: Private Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#4-4-15 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 wdtten determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. Cc: Lori Hulse, Assistant Town Attorney Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS 1. 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 for minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. 2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should / review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policyJ contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Progran~. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its si~.m~ificant beneficial and advise effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). ~ 3. If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes" or "no'}/then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP polic)/standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, grach answer must be explained in detail, listing both suvoortino and n~/n-supportlno facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with tl)~ LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. / A copy of the LWRP is available in the following plies: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the ~oard of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town/Clerk's Office. / B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTIO~ , - , 112 / SCTM# 1000 - 004-4-15 x~ / PROJECT NAME: Pier and Boatlift Reph~ -Lucille Ba~com APB 3 0 The Application has been sub?itted to (chec~rop..ria~l response): T~wn Board Planning Board '~ldilg Dept. Board of Trustees 1. Category of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate response): a) Action undertaken directly to 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: X Nature and extent of action: Repair 142 (+/-) LF of 6-fi. wide fixed wood pile and timber and boatlifi all waterward of the apparent high water line. Location of action: Property off of Private Road Site acreage: Parcel = .065 Present Land use: Residential Present Zoning Classification: Residential 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: Lucille Balcom b) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 605, Fishers Island, NY 06390 c) Telephone number: Area Code (631) 788-7602 d) Application number, if any Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes ~X No __ If yes, which state or federal Agency? US ACOE, NYS DEC Ce Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support of not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. 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. ~X Yes No Not Applicable The oier repair oroiect makes appropriate use of an existing waterfront site and complies with environmental design factors published by the NYS DEC, and the DOS Coastal Management Program, Southold Local Law No. 6, 2004 and the Southold LWRP. The pier will maintain a 4- foot deck height over the bottom sediments until passing the apparent mean low water line. Rails will be 42 inches above the deck. There will be no impairment of watefflow or navigatlc~n. Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section HI - Policies Page 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria. __ Yes __ No X Not Applicable 2 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 X Not Applicable The proposed work is the repair of an existing., lon~-standing dock facility and will not change the scenic resources or aesthetics of the site. 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 X Not Applicable These proposed pier renairs will take place in East Harbor and is acknowledged to be in a flood prone area; there is wave exposure at this site. The pier repairs will be designed to accommod,~.. complete submersion and resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic uplift pressures duc to flooding. 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 X Not Applicable This proiect will not have any affect on suitability of or availability of drinking water on FisheJ:~ Island. ' Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southoid ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. X Yes __ No Not Applicable 3 This proiect is consistent with this policy because it proposes to maintain the elevation of the pier extension at an acceptable height above the bottom sediments through which adjacent tidal wetlands vegetation may spread. The dock site, however, is so rocky and so heavily shaded that the tidal vegetation along the shoreline is minimal. No adverse impact on tidal or submerged vegetation is anticipated as a result of the proposed project. In addition, the NYS DEC prepared a study showing that the proposed pressure-treated Southern Pine timber products construction materials are suitable for this type of project in this location, except for decking which will be of untreated woods or composite (or plastic) materials. Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IH - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. __ Yes __ No X Not Applicable There are no air quality issues related to this project. No emiaaions will be generated by the dock facility. Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southoid from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III - Polities; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. __ Yes __ No X Not Applicable There is no solid waste or hazardous substances to be generated from this project. The pressure treated wood trimminoa from the dock construction will be collected and disposed of in accordance with current regulations so as to minimize any harmful affect 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 IH - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. Yes __ No X Not Applicable This oroiect is being built emanati~lg from private land. The public trust land~ and water,o. constitutes the area between the mean high water line and mean low water line and the resources. are from the hieh tide line, out. These environmental resources are being orotected by the desio~: standards dictated by the NYS DEC and the town ordinances. There is virtually no public use of the waterfront in this area and the repair of the pier is not likely to influence or chanoe this fact 4 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 IH - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. X Yes No __ Not Applicable This project is pier repair for water-dependent, recreational and transportation boating. Thin usage is del'reed as water-dependent in the LWRP because the pier extension will for recreational boating and provide boat transportation access to the mainland. The pier to shore is to provide access while spanning .and thus protecting existing habitat. 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 .... X Not Applicable This pier is not used for commercial fishing or shellfish industries or enterprises. Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. __ Yes No X Not Applicable This pier is not used for or in support of any agricultural or aquaculture industries or enterprises. Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral sources. See LWRP Section HI - Policies; pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. Yes __ No X Not Applicable This pier is not used for or in support of any energy or mineral minino or processing operations. PREPARED BY _Keith B. Neilson, P.E. Docko, Inc. TITLE A~,ent DATE February, 2012 5 N NOI~, 1. ELEVATION DATUM IS N~v~2..~. 2. TIDE DATA I~ TAKEN FROM Z:~ NOM TA~ F=, ~'FEI~NCE: NEW LONDON - EEL COVE. .~. I:~OJ r:c~'r /NND 'tll~E~l~ ~ER INCtLDDIN~ WAVI5 ~D A ~AT D~. WA~ OF ~E H~ WA~ UN~ ~. ~J~NI~ ~ ~ ~TI ~0~ Keith Neilson, Docko Incorporated 1/16/2012 4:29 PM Balcom_l,dwg N BOAT ,J L~ ~V^ll~R ~ (~ APPA~'~ ~ WA'il~ LIN~ ~F..NT DE~K ~TONF-.~ ~..><I~TIN~ GONE::>ITION._.~, I 50 EAST RET,~iXl E. XI~I'~Id; WAVE BOAT LJFT TO ~E RJ~JR~-.c~ED 'I0.00 --~ ~O£r IN BOULDER $ 549.51 2~ W 3047.00 COORDINATES - CME ~-. WAVE F::'/.~N VI EEW I I I I ~0 '19 0 .~0 PI~OJECT: P/ER ANC7 ~)A'/'L/FT REF'A/R LOCAllON:. FISH~ ~ - T~ C~ Sou'n-tOLD .~4JFFOLK: COJNTY, NEW YORK WAT-r_.Ia~AY: E,A.~T ~ ~ DATE NOVI~IBER ~, ~ OOC O, lNG. Kelth Neilson, Docko incorporated 3/30/2012 12:1~ PM Bolcom_5.dwg NOTE: ~CKIN~ - NOT CGA 'T~-EATED, 5¥ ~t;.~..~T .~TE'~AI~:~HIP C~UNGP 3