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Home My WebLink About1000-111.-15-9 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY 11971 i~ILING 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 22, 2013 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit for DEAN BLAIKIE SCTM# 1000-111-15-9 Suffolk Environmental Consulting, Inc. on behalf of DEAN BLAIKIE requests a Wetland Permit to reconstruct the existing bulkhead (100.0'L +); construct two returns (20.0'L +), all with fiberglass sheathing; reconstruct the existing lower steps (60.0 sq.ft. +), wood deck (350 sq.ft. +), upper steps (350 sq.ft. :1:); and deposit clean fill obtained from an upland source in order to replace lands lost along the shoreline and landward of the original bulkheading (1,200.0 cubic yards :t:). Located: 6925 Nassau Point Road, Cutchogue: SCTM# 111-15-9 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 actions 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 Southold Board Trustees regulations and/or 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: 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. 2. Before answering the questions in Sect{~n C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanatlo~s of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A br~ ~osed action will be evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the/co t~(,w, yic ~,inc~old Town). 3. If any question in Section C on this~fo~tn i ~s.wer~ yes'~,ffen the proposed action may affect the achievement of the LWRP poli~ tal~arc [~1 con{itiofffcontained in the consistency review law. Thus, the action should be anal J ir~ i~xo[e'~ail afl~f necessary, modified prior to making a determination that it is consist > t~ie n~ ~nul~ e)~nt practicable with the LWRP policy standards and conditions. If a~ lop can Be c)(rti~ied as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it st 7t be ur ~6n~/ SCTM# 111 15 09 The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): A copy of the LWRP is availabl~in the foil ~ing places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the~Board of T 'ustees Office, the % libraries and the Town Clerk's office. / DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION Town 1. Board [] Planning Dept. [] Building Dept. [] Board of Trustees [] 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: Applicant proposes to reconstruct 15o.o' _+ of existing timber-sheathed bulkheading along the eastern shoreline of subject property with fiberglass-sheathed bulkheading "in-placd', as well as the reconstruction of the existing decking and beach access stairs that abut the bulkhead. Additionally, applicant proposes to reconstruct +' wide beach access stairs. Please refer to the attached plans for all specifications. Attach additional sheets if necessary Location of action: Site acreage: Present land use: 6925 Nassau Point Road, Cutchogue, NY .82± Single Family Residential Present zoning classification: R-40 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: Dean Blaikie (b) Mailing address: 310 Bridge Street~ Greenport~ NY~ 11944 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( 631 ) 294 - 6050 (d) Application number, if any: N/A 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? 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 With respect to the proposed demolition of the Metal/Plastic Buildin_~s & Frame Buildinqffrailer: As indicated within Policy i, "Development that does not reinforce the traditional land use pattern of the Town of Southold would result in a loss of the communit_v and landscape character of Southold.". this oro.iect ~ro~oses to replace existing the existing timber bulkhead with a vinyl bulkhead, replace damaged and destroyed beach access stairs and related decking. The proposal, as designed, will not result in adverse effects to the surrounding environment in that the project will not increase the structural coveraoe of the oro~erty, and will not encroach any further towards the surface waters of Little Peconic Bay along the eastern shoreline. In addition, this bulkhead and its related a~Durtenances have existed harmoniously within this location for decades which has not resulted in any form of adverse impact to the surrounding environment. Accordingly. we believe that this ~roject is consistent with this policy. 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 With respect to the proDosed reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Subject ~]ro~osal is not aoolicable to this policy in that it will have no impact to any potential historic and/or archaeological resources within the surrounding area. 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 5 through 7 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the proposed reconstruction of the orooosed bulkhead: Subject proposal will not adversely impact the visual quality of the surrounding area in that the surrounding area is currently comprised residential pro[~erties improved with similar appurtenances (i.e. bulkheads, beach access stairs, and decks). Scenic resources, assumedly views of Little Peconic Bay, are not at risk due to the bulkheadinq being typical of the character of this section of waterfront. Accordin(]lv. this proposal will comply with Policy 3. 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 With res_Dect to the nroposed reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Subject proposal will fully comply with Policy 4 in that the reconstructed bulkheading is desiqned to be comparable in design and scope as that of the surrounding bulkheading, which have not resulted in loss of life. structures, and natural resources within this area. Accordingly, this proposal will comply with Policy 4. 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 With resoect to the I)rol]osed reconstruction of the mooosed bulkhead: Subject proposal is not applicable to this policy in that it will have no effect to the water quality/supply within the surrounding area. 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 [] No [] Not Applicable With resr)ect to the proposed reconstruction of the I~rooosed bulkhead: Subject proposal will maintain the quality of the surrounding ecosystem in that these structures have existed herein for many years harmoniously within the immediate environment, which are structures typical within this area which themselves have not resulted in significant effects to the surrounding ecosystem. Accordingly. this proposal will comply with Policy 6. 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 With respect to the proposed reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Subject proposal is not applicable in that the I~rol~osal is simply to reconstruct the existing shoreline protection (i.e., bulkheading) which will not result in any form of adverse effects to air quality. Accordingly, this proposal is not applicable with this policy. 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 With respect to the proposed reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Subiect proposal is not applicable in that the proposal does not involve disposal and/or transportation of solid waste, hazardous waste, toxic pollutants, petroleum products. Attach additional sheets if necessary 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 [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the proposed reconstruction of the pr,~posed bulkhead: Subject I~rol~osal is not applicable to this policy in that the proposal is attendant to a single family dwelling. Reoardless, this project will not impede any access to the surface waters in and around subject property and/or become detrimental to the recreational use of the surrounding resources. Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependence uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the proposed reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Subject property is a private residence in an R-40 Zone, and thus is exempt from this policy. 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 With respect to the proposed reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Subject proposal is not a~)plicable in that the proposal does not involve any form of marine resource management [i.e. commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries, aquaculture, etc...). 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 With respect to the prooosed reconstruction of the prooosed bulkhead: Subject proposal is not applicable in that the proposal does not involve agricultural lands (i.e. the conversion of farmland, the establishment and/or maintenance of new coastal agricultural production, etc...) 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 With respect to the nroposed reconstruction of the nroposed bulkhead: Subject proposal is not applicable in that the proposal does not involve the conservation of energy resources on a commercial level and/or the promotion of alternative eneroy sources, proper maintenance of fuel storage facilities and/or the extraction of mineral extraction Attach additional sheets if necessary Created on 5/25/05 I I :20 AM