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Home My WebLink About1000-31.-18-17 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: February 12, 2013 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit and a Coastal Erosion Permit for DEAN STEFANIDES SCTM#1000-31-18-17 Suffolk Environmental Consulting, Inc. on behalf of DEAN STEFANIDES requests a Wetland Permit and a Coastal Erosion Permit to replace the existing timber bulkhead that was catastrophically damaged during Hurricane Sandy, with a new timber bulkhead; extend the returns on either side of his property in order to increase the structurel integrity of the bulkhead as a whole; in total there will be 130' + of reconstructed bulkhead and returns; after construction has finished, roughly 200 cubic yards of clean sand fill will be deposited behind the bulkhead, re-establishing the grede of the property to pre- Hurricane Sandy specifications. Located: 780 Rabbit Lane, East Marion. SCTM# 31-18-17 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. Two permits were issued for the bulkhead: The flint in 1992 and the second in 1996. See figures 1 and 2 below. Board Of $outhold Town Trustees IN WITNESS W'H_~I~Z'OF, '11. *rid lead of Trmi,# be- Figure 1. Board Of $outhold Town Trustees SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK Te~~ --~'~d ~ ..........~ ............. ~ ~N' Y_t_ ____mand~ ~,t~ ~ Figure 2. 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 ~ 6315375~91 1 ~12 axn. 01-31-2013 8/13 Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS All applicant~ for permit* 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 i ~ review law. Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, determination that it is consistent to the maximum extent policy standards and conditions. If an policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following (southoldtown.northfork.ne0, the Board of Trustees ~ libraries and the Town Clerk's office. the Planning Department, all local B. DESCRIPTIOI~ SCTM# 31 18 17 to (check ~ ponse): Town Board [] Hanninl [] Board of Trustees [] 1. Category of Town of Southold action (check appropriate response): (a) Action undertakel Town agency (e.g. capital agency regulation, land transaction) (b) Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: Applicant pmpo~ m ~ the ~.halug ~ Bulkl~d that ~ c~&~tmphlcally Tim~e~ BulLhead. Addlfioaally the appEcam proposes to extend tl~ [e~ums on either side of his propealy in ~ to ~ ~ ~lm~lural integrity o f thc bulld~:ad m a whol~ Attar ~'~lruclion hm finished, ma~aly 200 mbic yard~ of ¢letm ~ld fill will be d~posi~d h~hi~d Attach additional sheets if necessary 631537~291 1' '~:40a.m. 01-31-2013 9/13 Location of action: Site acreage: Present land use: 780 Rabbit Lane, East Marion, NY .161± 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: (al Name of applicant: Dean Stefanides Mailing address: 455 East SIN Street~ New York~ NY, 10022 (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( 917 ) 678 - 6980 (d) Application number, if any:. N/A Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a shate 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 IH - Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicnhle With rosoect to the pmnosed demolition of the Metal/Plastic Buildinqs & Frame Bnaainarrrailer:. As indicated within Policy 1. ~DeveloDruent that does not reinforce the traditional land use pattern of the Town of $outhold would result ~n o loss of the comruuni~ and Iondscane character of Southotd.'. this omiect omouses to reconstruct the existir~ tiruber bulkhead. The omnosal, as desioned, will not result in adverse effects to the surroundino environment in that the nr~iect will not increase the structural coveraoe of the orooertv, and will not encroach any further towards the surface waters of Uttle Peconic Bav alone the eastern shoreline. In addition, thin bulkhead and its related appurtenances have existed harruoniously within this location for decade_~ which has not resulted in any forru of adverse impact to the surroundin_o environment. Accordinoly. we believe that this 0rc~iect i~ consistent with this policy. Allach additional sh~ if accessary PoUcy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section HI - Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not AppUcable With resnect to the UrODosed reconstruction of the umnosed bulkhead; Subiect orooosal is not aoulicable to this nolicv in that it will have no imoact to any ootential historic and/or archaeolooical resources within the surroundinq ~rea, 631537~291 1' 07 a.m. 01-31-2013 10113 Attach additional sh~ts if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section flI - Policies Pages 5 through 7 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With res0ect to the orooosed reconstruction of the nrooosed bulkhead: Subi~ct orooosal will not adverse~v imoact the visual nualitv of the surroundin~o area in that the surroundirig area is currently comorised residential orooerties imnroved with similar aoourtenances (i.e. bulkheads}. Scenic resources, assumedlv views of Lfttle Peconic Bay, are not at risk due to the bulkheadinn being typical of the character of this section of waterfront. Accordlncllv, this oroDosal will complywlth Policy 3. Attach additional shects if necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section HI - Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect ~o the DrODosed reconstruction of the D~n~__e,J_ bulkhead: Subiect orooosat will fully ComElY with Policy 4 in that the reconstructed bulkheedinn is desianed to be comaarable in desion and scope as that of the surroundino bulkheadino, which have not resulted in loss of life, structures, and natural resources within this area. Accordin_o[y. this oro0osal wil[ 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 Eli - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applieable With resaect to the OroDosed reconstruction of the Oroposed bulkhead: Subiect orooosa[ is not aoolicable to this oolicy in that it will have no effect to the water qualitv/sup01y within th~ surrounding area. Auach additional sheets if necessary Pofiey 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 HI - Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the mODosed reconstnJctton of the proposed h,dL'head; Subiect oroDosal will maintain the nualib/of the surroundino ecosystem in that these structures have existed herein for many years harmoniously within the immediate environment, which are structures t~3ical within this area which themselves have not resulted in significant effects to the surroundin_e ecosystem. Accordinqlv, this oro0osal will com01y with Policy 6. Attach additional sheets if neeessa~, 631537,5291 1' 36 a.m. 01-31-2013 11 /13 Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section HI - 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 ap01icable in that the proposal is simolv to reconstruct the existino shoreline protection fie., bulkheading~ which will not result In any form of adverse effects to air ouslltv. Accordinolv. this Prnno~a! is anolicable 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 orooosal 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 ese of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section IlI- Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With rasDect to the OroDnsed reconstruction of the DrODosed bulkhead: 5ub_iect pror~osal is not apolicable to this policy in that the proposal is attendant to a single family dwelling. Rep~ ard]ess, this proiect will not imuede any access to the surface waters in and around subject proper~y 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 in- Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the DrOOnsed reconstruction of the DroDused bulkhead: Subject property is a private residence in an R-40 Zone. and thus is exempt from thi~ policy. Attach additional sheets if necessary 631537~291 1' "02a.m. 01-31-2013 12f13 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 resnect to the nronosed reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Sul~iect oronosal is not applicable in that the proposal does not involve any form of marine resource management (i.e. commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries, anuacultu[e, etc.,.), Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southald. See LWRP Section aX -Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the nrooused reconstruction of the nronosed bulkhead: Subiect proposal is not applicable in that the proposal does not involve aoricultural lands (i.e. the conversion of farmland, the establishment and/or maintenance of new coastal aadcultural DroductiorL etc._) Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section HI - Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable I/~th respect to the nrooosed reconstruction of the proDosed bulkhead: Subiect oroposal is not aoolicable in that the oroDosal does not involve the conservation of energy resources on i~ commercial level and/or the oromotion of alternative enerov sources, prooer maintenance of fuel storage facilities and/or the extraction of mineral extraction Attach additional sheets if necessary Created on 5/25/05 II:20 AM