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Home My WebLink About1000-86.-7-7.1 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cot. 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: January 18, 2013 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit for HIGH HOUSE WOODS, INC. cio WENDY PRELLWITZ SCTM#1000- 86-7-7.1 Costello Marine Contracting Corp. on behalf of HIGH HOUSE WOODS, INC. cio WENDY PRELLWITZ requests a Wetland Permit to on the East End: construct new 7' bulkhead extension at east end of existing bulkhead in line with same; fill void area landward of new section with clean sand (approximately 2 cubic yards); re-grade area and re-vegetate with native plantings to match existing vegetated slope. On the West End: patch 4' section of existing bulkhead by installing %" HDPE sheathing to back side of existing T&G sheathing; fill void area landward with clean sand (approximately 4 cubic yards); re-grade area and re-vegetate with native plantings to match existing vegetation. Retaining Wall: construct 254' of new upper retaining wall; back fill void area landward of new wall with clean trucked in fill (approximately 150 cubic yards); re-grade area and re-vegetate with native plantings to match existing vegetation. Located: 7134 Indian Neck Lane, Peconic. SCTM# 86- 7-7.1 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. Board Of Soufl ld' Town Tru tee Authnrtzatt n It is my recommendation that the proposed actions to repair the east jetty offshore end; replace 16' of existing stringers, 7' of existing sheathing, one existing and one missing piling and repair the west jetty offshore end and replace 8' of existing sheathing are INCONSISTENT with LWRP Policy 6.3 (below) and therefore, INCONSISTENT with the LWRP. 6.3 Protect and restore tidal and freshwater wetlands. Comply with statutory and regulatory requirements of the Southold Town Board of Trustees laws and regulations for all Andros Patent and other lands under their jurisdiction Comply with Trustee regulations and recommendations as set forth in Trustee permit conditions. The structures described were not constructed pursuant to a Chapter 275 Wetlands and Shorelines permit. 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: Lod Hulse, Assistant Town Attorney High Hou.~ Weeds, 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 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 LW~RP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board, local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION 86 ? 7.1 SCTMg The Application has been: abmitted to i Town Board ['--] Plato appropriate response): Building Dept. Board of Trustees ~ Category of Town ~a) (b) Financial~ tppropriate response): by Town agency (e.g. capital ling activity, agency regulation, land transaction) (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: A). East End: Construct new 7' bulkhead extension at east end o£exlstlng bulkhead In Fate with same. Fill void area landward of new section with clean sand (appronimately 2 cubtc yards) Regrade area and revegetate with native planting to match enisting vegetate slope. B.} West End: Patch 4' section o£ exlsgng bulkhead by install 1/2" HDPE sheathing to bacl stde o£ exlsting T& G sheathing. Fill void area landward with dean sand {apprmdmately 4 cubtc yards}. Regrade area and revegetate with native plantlug to match existing vegetation. C.) Retoirgng Wall: Construct 254' of new upper retaining wMl. Back fill void area landward o£new wall with dean trucked In (approxlmateIy 150 cubic yards). Regrade area and revegetate with native plantings to match enisting vegetation. D.) East Jet~y: Repair offshore end. Replace 16' of exlsgng stringers, 7' of existIng sheathing, one existl~g and one missing ptilng. E.) West JetO,: Repair offshore end. Replace 8' o£ entsting sheathing. Location of action: 7134 INDIAN NECK LANE, PECONIC Site acreage: 4.46 ACRES Present land use: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Present zoning classification: R40 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: HIGH HOUSE WOODS, INC. do Wendy Prellwitz (b) Mailing address: 221 HAMPSHIRE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( )617.876.1250 (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 F--] No F--~ Not Applicable The majori(y o£the proposed work is landward of the high water mark. The jetty work is repair o£existing structures. We are proposing to stabilize the upper bluff area with the construction o£a retaining wail. Ail other work is minor repairs to existing structures. Our proposal will not have any effect on the communiO' character or preservation of open space. ^uacn aaamom~ sheets ~x 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 This property 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 The current site conditions are unstable and threatening the integri(y o£the upland property. A new nper retaining wail will support the toe of the bluff. The other repairs are an attempt of the up/and property owner to maintain their proper(y. The visual qualiO~ and scenic resources will be restored to when the property was stable. Attach additional sheets ii 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 The proposed retaining wall is landward o£ the high water and will control further erosion and maintain the integri(y o£ this property. Our proposal will not increase flooding or erosion In the surrounding area. 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 quali{y or supply of the Town o£Southold. 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. Yes [--1NOT1 Not Applicable This proposal will not have any impact on the Town of Southold's ecosystem. The majoriO' of the work will take place landward of the high water Iine and ali construction debris will be contained. 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 Tlgs proposal will not have any impact on the air quality 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. NYes ~ 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 ability to access coastal waters, public lands or public resources o£ the Town of Southold. There is no seaward expansion of any structure. Attach additional sheets ifnecessmy 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. mYes [q No [-q Not Applicable This proper{y is used by the owners to engage in water-dependent activities such as fishing and swimming. These activities will continue at this site once the area is stabilized. 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. N Yes ['--] No [~ Not Applicable The majori(y of the work will be landward of the high water mark and there should be no significant effects on the living marine resources. Ai~ach 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 ~ Noir-'] 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 III - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. ~-]Yes ~] No ~'] Not Applicable This proposal hzs no influence on the development o£ energy or minerul resources. Created on 5/25/05 11:20 AM t'410 _5 ~','ZL '/ S.C.T,M. NO. DISTRICT,, ~'000 SECTION: ,5'6 BLOCK: ? LOT(S): 7. I DEC 2 7 20~2 DF MITCHELL DART i / / / / / / / / / / / / 895' L~BD H/F UPDATE SURVEY 05-23-12 AREA' 194,,303 SQ,FT, or 4,46 ACRES ELEVATION DATUM,. UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OR ADDITION~, TO THIS SURVEy IS A VIOLATION OF SECTION 720 MAP NOT BEARING THE LAND SURVEYORS EMBOSSED SEAL SHALL NOT BE CONS 9 OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LA~ COPIES OF THIS SURP SURVEy OF: DESCRIBED MAP OF: SITUATED AT: PECONIC TOWN OF; SOUTHOLD SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK FILE # 12--55 SCALE: 1=40' DATE: FEB. 1, 2012 N. Y, S. LIC NO 50227 CERTrFIED TO: WENDY PRELLWrTZ; KENNETH M. WOYCHUK L.S. Land Surveying and Design P.O. Box 8, ~iattituck, New York, 11952