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Home My WebLink About1000-37.-4-18 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY 11971 MAIIANG 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: November 14, 2012 Re.' Proposed Wetland Permit for GARDINER'S BAY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SCTM# 1000-37-4-18 Costello Marine Contracting Corp. on behalf of GARDINER'S BAY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION requests a Wetland Permit to construct a new 4' wide x 57.3' long wood catwalk between existing wood walkway (bridge) and existing fixed dock; construct 70' of Iow sill bulkhead with a 24' return on north end and a 16' return on south end, backfill, re-grade, and re-vegetate area; construct 290 lineal feet of a two 16" diameter Coirlog retaining structure along erosion line, backfill, re-grade and re-vegetate area. Located: Fox Island in Spdng Pond, East Madon. SCTM# 37-4-18 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 provided that: 1. The existing intertidal habitats are left undisturbed and retained, preserving the species 'utilizing them. 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 Gardiner's Bay HOA Town of Southold A. INSTRUCTIONS LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM 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 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 evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes", then the proposed action may affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, if necessary, modified prior to making a determination that it is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the LWRP policy standards and conditions. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. SCTM# A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees O~fe., th_e_p~l ~a[m'mg ~!~qp.~.afm?. ~ ent. all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office ' · ~ ~ DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION : 37 4 18 0CT 2 4 2012 The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): ~. Town Board V1 P,anning Dept. V1 uilding Dept. V1 Board ofTrust Category of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by 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: Nature and extent of action: A.) Construct a new 4' wide x 57.3' look wood catwalk between existing wood walkway (bridge) and existing F~ed dock. B.) Construct 70' of low sill bulkhead with a g4' return on north end and a 18'return on south end. Bacldill, regrade, revegetate. C.) Construct g$O lineal feet ora two 1~" diameter Coirlog retaining structure aloog erosion line. Backtill, regrade, revegetate. Location of action: FOX ISLAND, SPRING POND, EAST MARION Site acreage:_ 0.45 ACRES Present 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: GARINER'S BAY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (b) Mailing address: c/o Josel~h Ciaml~a PO BOX 4, EAST MARION, NY 11939 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( ) 917.66Z.5443 (d) Application number, if any: Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes ~ No [~] 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 The proposed project location is a sraMl island in the middle o£Spring Pond that has a dock stemming off o£ it. The area is used by members of the Homeowners Association and is considered a valuable piece of property. Sections of the island are eroding and the shoreline is unstable. Our proposal ~ill stabilize the area and allow the vegetation to thrive. Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southoid. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria [--] Yes ['--] No ~ Not Applicable This properO, has no significant historic resources. Attach additional sheets if necessary 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 ~-] Not Applicable ~ur prop~sa~ is a~ attempt t~ maintMn the pr~perty a~d t~ prevent £urther erosinn ~f the sh~re~ine~ The visuzl quali(y will be enhanced when the vegetation grows. Scenic resources will not be disturbed due to our proposM. Attach additional sheets it necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from floodin~ and erosion. Sec LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria [--'] Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable Our proposal will not have any influence on the loss o£llfe, structures and natural resources from flooding and erosion. 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 The proposal will not have any impact on the water qualiO, or supply of the Town o£Southold. Attach additional sheets it' necessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. [-~ Yes [-~No ~-] Not Applicable This proposal will not have any impact on the Town o£SouthoM's ecosystem. All construction debris will be contained and all Best Management guidelines will be adhered to. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes ~-~No[~-] Not Applicable This proposal will not have any impact on the air qualiO~ of the Town of Southold. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. [-'~Yes N No ~ Not Applicable 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. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ~ Ye~ No~-] Not Applicable Our proposal will not limit the public's abiliO~ to access coastal waters, public lands or public resources o£ the Town o£Southold. The proposed structure will not extend seaward of the high water mark. Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. Sec LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. [~Yes ~] No ~ Not Applicable Our proposal is to prevent further erosion of the Island's shoreline. The Iow sill bulkhead will allow water to flush the vegetation landward o£the bulkhead line during high tide. The Island is used by members of the Homeowners Association to engage in water dependent activities such as boating and swimming. 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 The project site will be disturbed during the construction. Any disturbance will be revegetation to maintain the sustainable use of living marine resources on this site. The Association is interested in protecting the property from further erosion. There is no intent to alter the living marine resources, and they will do everything possible to ensure that the area continues to thrive. 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 This proposal will have no impact on the agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section Ill - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. [~Yes ~-] No [~ Not Applicable This proposal has no influence on the development of energy or mineral resources. Created on 5/25/05 11:20 AM o . ~lp I~r. ,4'1'o'7' 07 '14 -F~-,~o' "1 o '" /3't' 0 H OCT 24 2012