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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-12/05/2012Peter A. Young, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box ! 179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631 ) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southoid MINUTES Wed., December 5, 2012 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED r~/~c~ :~; ~.~ ~,'~ JAN 1 7 2012 wn Clerk A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., December 5, 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 Derek Bossen, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary John Bredemeyer, Trustee CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:40 PM by Chairman Peter Young. OLD BUSINESS Member Jack McGreevy attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on Wed., November 14, 2012 and reported that the Trustees raised the mooring fees in an effort improve management of the moorings in Town creeks. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Peter Young e-mailed the members a draft memo regarding MS4 requirements and asked for their approval to send the memo to the Town Board. All members were in agreement. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, to Approve the Minutes of October 10, 2012 and November 7, 2012. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS FISHERS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORP. to remove an existing 9'X 131' timber fixed dock and 26 support piles and to construct a 5'X 76' timber fixed dock supported by 12 piles, a 4'X 20' ramp with railings and an 8'X 40' float secured by 4 piles. Located: Winthrop Dr., Fishers Island. SCTM#9-8-7 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOVLED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of LAURA A. YANTSOS to replace the existing approximately 52' long storm damaged bulkhead using vinyl sheathing; construct a minimum of a 13'-15' return on the south side and a minimum of a 8'-10' return on the north side; replace existing stairs to beach damaged by the storm; and backfill with approximately 95 cubic yards of clean fill. Located: 3455 Bayshore Road, Greenport. SCTM# 53-6-11 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Peter Young, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer and the applicant consider aligning the bulkhead with the neighboring bulkhead to provide a more durable protective measure to the shoreline. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of LOUIS & ELIZABETH MASTRO to replace existing approximately 105' long storm damaged bulkhead using vinyl sheathing; construct two (2) returns each a minimum of 12' in length; replace existing stairs to beach damaged by the storm; and backfill with approximately 100 cubic yards of clean fill; and for the existing split-rail fence, existing stockade fence, existing dwelling with screened porch, existing brick patio, existing covered steps and existing bilco doors. Located: 3505 Bayshore Road, Greenport. SCTM# 53-6-13.1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Peter Young, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer, a drainage plan for the dwelling and the applicant consider aligning the bulkhead with the neighboring bulkhead to provide a more durable protective measure to the shoreline. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MAUREEN MASSA & ALAN SCHWEITZER to replace existing windows of garage to sliding glass door and skylight; construct new stairs 4'X 36' leading to a 4'X 28' dock with 3'X 12' ramp and 5'X 18' seasonal floating dock; 4'X 10' slate and stone patio on grade, on sand or crushed stone as "non-turf" area; and install irrigation landward of top of slope. Located: 460 Ruch Lane, Southold. SCTM#52-2-23 Inspected by: Peter Young, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the catwalk location is realigned to prevent having to remove the tree, which is stabilizing the bank ,and the installation of a 10' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JONATHAN P. WENDELL to reconstruct the existing timber bulkhead (+~-98.0' long) with new vinyl sheathed bulkhead, and add two (2) bulkhead returns on either terminus (20.0' long & 28.0' long) utilizing timber pilings, timber wales, timber top cap, galvanized tie-rod, timber deadmen, and timber lay-log system; reconstructed bulkhead to be 2' higher than existing; all hardware to be galvanized; and NOT SUPPORT the application to repair portions of the existing timber dock (4.0' wide x 288.0' long) where necessary; all decking materials to be non-treated; all hardware to be galvanized. Located: 355 Terry Lane, Southold. SCTM# 65-1-20 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, John Stein The CAC Supports the reconstruction of the bulkhead at the existing elevation and with the Condition of a non-turf buffer along the landward side, and recommends removal of the non- functioning docking facility, which will allow for better lateral access to the public beach. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOHN M. SCOPAZ to backfill with +/- 200 cy. clean fill to restore the undermined embankment and re-vegetate disturbed area; installation of a proposed retaining wall approx. 75' in length with two (2) angled returns approx. 5'- 7' in length; reconstruct the existing stairs with associated platforms in-place from top of bank to beach; and for ordinary maintenance and repairs to the existing bulkhead. Located: 6300 Indian Neck Lane, Peconic. SCTM#86-7-2.1 Inspected by: William McDermott, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition appropriate construction materials are used. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOHN R. CORBLEY to raise existing house from 6.5' first floor height to approx. 10' first floor height; raise existing second floor; build new frame construction first floor; and lower existing second-floor onto new first-floor. Located: 680 Mason Dr., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-7-3 Inspected by: John Stein, Doug Hardy, William McDermott Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of CHARLES & JANICE BOVlNO to reconstruct the existing original lower bulkhead 205' in-place using vinyl sheathing, reconstructing the original beach steps 4'X 6' and providing backfill behind same, all to replace/rebuild damage following storm. Located: 9775 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#119-1-5&6 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the bulkhead is replaced in-place and the bluff is stabilized. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of SANDRA D. CUBBON MAKUCEWICZ to replace a 132 If. retaining wall and backfill approx. 15' landward of existing bulkhead. Located: 1900 Park Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#123-8-6 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, John Stein, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf buffer landward of the retaining wall and removal of the sprinkler head and irrigation line immediately behind the bulkhead. 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 LEWIS TOPPER to construct a +/-74' Iow-profile vinyl groin in place of existing +/-78' timber groin; construct approximately 90 linear feet of vinyl bulkhead in place of (and up to 18" higher than) existing storm damaged timber bulkhead; construct a +/-10' westerly return; reconstruct +/-3'x23' wood walk and +/-3'x6' steps to beach; and backfill with approximately 100 cubic yards clean sand/loam fill, with existing stone armor and previously permitted 7' wide non-turf buffer landward of bulkhead to remain upon completion of the bulkhead reconstruction. Located: 3605 Camp Mineola Road, Mattituck. SCTM# 123-6-12.4 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the following recommendations: · the house is lifted on pilings; · the bulkhead is constructed using steel rather than vinyl; and · the groin is Iow-profile and extends no further than mean Iow water. 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 LEWIS TOPPER AND MARGARET SAVERCOOL requests a Wetland Permit to construct approximately 55 linear feet of vinyl bulkhead in place of (and up to 18" higher than) existing storm damaged timber bulkhead; construct a +/-10' easterly return; and backfill bulkhead and storm eroded area with approximately 100 cubic yards clean sand/loam fill, with existing stone armor and covenanted 10' non-turf buffer landward of bulkhead to remain upon completion of the bulkhead reconstruction. Located: 120 Terry Path, Mattituck. SCTM# 123-8-13 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer. The property owners should consider replacing the existing timber bulkhead using steel rather than a vinyl bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of TERRANCE SULLIVAN to reconstruct existing 97' bulkhead in place utilizing vinyl sheathing; construct 20' return on eastern property line; reconstruct existing stairs; stabilize bluff with 1000 cy. clean sand and re-vegetate bluff with hydro seed on jute matting. Located: 4452 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#128-4-22.1 &22.2 Inspected by: John Stein, Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application, however, the project was almost complete. The CAC recommends a non-turf buffer half the distance to the deck and gutters and drywells are installed to contain the roof run-off from the dwelling. The 20' return appears to be encroaching on the neighbor's property. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JOSPEH GEBBIA to reconstruct in- place a 61'X 24.6' barn. Located: 475 Condor Court, Laurel. SCTM#127-3-6.4 Inspected by: John Stein, Jack McGreevy, Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition commercial grade gutters and leaders are installed to contain roof run-off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROBERT & SUSAN GATEHOUSE to replace the existing +/-148' lower storm damaged bulkhead and construct it 18" higher than original to match height of neighbors with a +/-12' return using vinyl sheathing; replace the existing +/-148' upper storm damaged retaining wall and construct it 12" higher than original to match height of neighbors with a +/-15' return using vinyl sheathing; construct new +/-180sq.ft. of decking destroyed by the storm; construct upper and lower beach stairs destroyed by the storm; fill with approximately 500 cubic yards of clean fill and restore a 10' wide non-turf buffer between the bulkhead and the retaining wall; replant with native seagrass. Located: 2870 Peconic Bay Boulevard, Laurel. SCTM# 128-6-11 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, John Stein, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf vegetated buffer landward of the retaining wall and to consider a steel bulkhead rather than vinyl. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of JAMES & JANET D'ADDARIO to replace the existing storm damaged 93' long bulkhead with two (2) proposed 10' returns; existing 50' jetty to be replaced in place with the same pitch of 1' to 12'; existing stairs to be replace with new stairs to code including 2 %" cedar handrails. Located: 8960 Great Peconic Bay Boulevard, Laurel. SCTM# 126-5-6 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, John Stein, Audrey Horton, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Audrey Horton will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., December 12, 2012. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for January 16, 2013 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on Wed., January 23, 2012 at 4:00 PM. 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 + ~ AN 17 . $outKold Town Clerk