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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-10/10/2012Peter 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., October 10, 2012 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., October 10, 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 4:33 PM by Chairman Peter Young. REPORTS John Stein attended the Trustees meeting held on September 19, 2012. He reported everything went relatively well. The application made on behalf of the West Lake Assoc. drew a large crowd, which included the residents that live in the surrounding area along the lake, and attorneys. The applicant was required to modify the application after the motion on the Table by the Board of Trustees was lost. OLD BUSINESS Doug Hardy distributed a copy of a letter he sent to the Board of Trustees approx, three (3) years ago concerning a violation in New Suffolk. To date, there has been no response from the Board. Doug provided copies of the letter to the members along with photos and an updated letter that he requested be sent to the Supervisor. On a motion made by Doug Hardy, and seconded by Jack 2 McGreevy, it was unanimously agreed to forward the letter with supporting documentation to the Supervisor. Jack McGreevy and William McDermott provided an update on the Southampton Coastal Erosion District proposal. Bill indicated that there are three (3) districts; Sagaponack, Bridgehampton and Tiana Shores. Nothing has been finalized, as the homeowners are not in agreement. Jack and Bill will research further and prepare their findings for consideration by the Town Board. NEW BUSINESS Peter Young informed the council members that there is a technical requirement that all Town employees must execute an oath of office, and directed Secretary Lauren Standish to follow-up with the Town Clerk's office. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by John Stein, seconded by William McDermott, to Approve the Minutes of September 12, 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 application of NEW ClNGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC to erect a 70' stealth monopole; install public utility wireless telecommunications antennas therein; and install related equipment and landscaping on the ground. Located: Orient by the Sea Marina, 40200 Main Rd., Orient. SCTM#15-9-8.1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, william McDermott, John Stein 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 ELLEN BRENNER 2007 TRUST south wall of kitchen and foundation to be removed and set within setback; extend kitchen 7'X 16' on south side, 1 I'X 12' expansion on north-west corner for bath; existing Bilco entry to be replaced; replace openings, interior alterations to house and porch; replace existing sanitary system; install new drywells; and new driveway. Located: 40 South Lane, Southold. SCTM#37-6-4 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young, william McDermott, John Stein, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JUDITH HOCKEMEYER to remove existing timber bulkhead and replace with 49 If. of new vinyl bulkhead with 25'X 15' returns, raise elevation 1' above existing and provide 30 cy. of clean fill. Located: 245 Bayview Ave., Southold. SCTM#52-5-27 Inspected by: John Stein, Doug Hardy, william McDermott, Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC cannot Support raising a bulkhead by 1' and questions how high and how far out to sea can a bulkhead project? The application is absent of compelling evidence to show the need to raise the bulkhead. Furthermore, the bulkhead has eliminated the marsh grass and there should be a non-turf buffer Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT WITH A CONDITION of the Wetland Permit application of ROBERT G. & MARGARET M. BOMBARA to construct a single-family dwelling, pool and associated water supply and sewage disposal facilities. Located: 1725 North Sea Dr., Southold. SCTM#54-4-19 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, John Stein, William McDermott, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the pool backwash is directed into drywells and there is sufficient separation between the ground water flow and the sanitary system. There is insufficient information in the application to make a determination. Vote of Council: Ayes: John Stein, Audrey Horton, Peter Young, William McDermott Motion Carried Nays: Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy Moved by John Stein, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of WEST LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC. to hydraulically maintenance dredge the entrance channel and a portion of the adjoining West Lake to a depth of -3 mean Iow water; pump the resultant approx. 640 cy. of material to the bermed upland pursuant to separate permit for SCTM#1000-90-1-9. Located: West Lake Basin Channel, Southold. SCTM#90-1-11 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, William McDermott, Audrey Horton, John Stein, Peter Young The CAC does Not Support the application and recommends an engineering survey with depth and the condition of the bulkheads and pilings. There is also a question as to the disposition of Towmowned property. 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 MURRAY GAYLORD to demolish the existing dwelling and construct new dwelling 3.9' higher than previous structure at an elevation of 10'; construct a front entry 84 sf.; construct rear deck 480 sr.; convert the western addition into a proposed screen porch 145 sr.; construct an addition off the southwestern section of the dwelling, over the existing rear deck 215 sr.; and construct two (2) stoops along the eastern side of the dwelling 20 sr. each; construct roof over the existing rear deck 260 sr.; install an upgraded sanitary system; deposit and grade 450 cy. clean fill within the central and northern section of the property; 4 remove existing garage 590 sf.; and establish a natural buffer 10' along the landward edge of the wetlands boundary. Located: 765 Beachwood Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#116-4-20.1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Peter Young, Jack McGreevy, William McDermott, Audrey Horton, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Peter Young will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., October 17, 2012. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for November 7, 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 wn Clerk