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Home My WebLink About1000-97.-8-14 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY 11971 MAILING 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: October 16, 2012 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit for THEODORE & DARLENE STEPNOWSKY SCTM#1000-97-8-14 THEODORE & DARLENE STEPNOWSKY request an Administrative Permit for the removal of one Black Locust tree to be cut off 2" below grade and removal of 5 overgrown shrubs; complete removal of one Honey Locust located about 5 feet off of the deck; reseed area near deck disturbed by removal of Locust tree; reseed approx. 22'x24' area south of house where Black Locust tree was removed; ~ relocate approx. I cubic yard of top soil to fill in area where tree was removed and reseed area; reseed area topsoil was removed from. Located: 3300 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM# 97-8-14 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 action is CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and therefore, CONSISTENT with the LWRP provided that the Board clarify that the "5 overgrown shrubs" to be removed are located adjacent to the deck and not within the wetland buffer.. 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 Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS 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 thc 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" or "no", then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus~ each answer must be explained in detail~ listing both supporting and non- su~oorting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. Bo SCTM# /t~OO PROJECT NAME DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION 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 Office the Pl.t,,,ingDepartment, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. 0LT 4 2012 '~'II . t The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Uoara F3 Planning Boar [] Uuila g Dept. [] oara ofT ustees 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) OCT - 9 2012 (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action:( ~)/~DP~-~T~7 //~1 t"~','tOwIg-IL) C. ~.~- ) PROJECT DESCRIPTION Removal of 1 Black Locust to be cut off 2" below grade and removal of 5 overgrown shrubs. Removal of I Honey Locust which is about 5 feet off of deck, is overgrown, and messy. Reseed area near deck from cut down locust tree, prefer to remove if possible. Reseed area south of house, area of black locust. AREA 22X24 about 528 sq. ft. Moved 1 cu. yd. of top soil ( on site ) used for black locust to be cut 2 ins. below grade. Reseed this area which is 24X30 about 720 sq. ft., where 1 cu. yd., of top soil was removed. Site acreage: Pmsem l~d use: Present ~g cl~sificafion: If ~ appli~fion for ~e pm~sed action ~ ~en filed ~ ~e To~ of Sou~old agency, ~e follo~g i~o~afion sh~l be pro~ded: (a) N~e of applic~t: ~ ~ O ~ ~- (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( )_ ~,31~7 3t4'-~---~3 (d) Application number, if any: Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes [~ No [5~ If yes, which state or federal agency?_ C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or 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 usc 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 Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria --~--~ Yes [] No [-~ Not Applicable 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 Attach additional sheets if necessary 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 [-~ Not Applicable 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 ?3 Yes No Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if 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. F1 n Yes No Not Applicable 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 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 [-~ No [~ Not Applicable 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 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. See LWRP Section III.- Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. ['-] Yes ~ No [] Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconie Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. ~'] Yes [--] No ~ Not Applicable 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 Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. [--] Yes ~ No [] Not Applicable PREPARED OCT - 4 2012 /~/. 60°5'9'Z0"~' OCT -.4 B~rd of Trustees