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Home My WebLink About1000-128.-6-2 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: February 15, 2013 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit for BARBARA KELSEY SCTM#1000-128-6-2 Suffolk Environmental Consulting, Inc. on behalf of BARBARA KELSEY requests a Wetland Permit to repair the existing bluff staircase that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy; to construct a 5 foot high retaining wall, roughly 16 feet landward of the existing bulkhead; and reconstruct damaged bluff stairs; construct a 6'x4' wooden platform on top and seaward of the existing bulkhead which will allow for the installation of 2' wide retractable aluminum beach access stairs; in total there will be 115' + of new retaining wall; after construction of the retaining wall and stairs has finished, roughly 100 cubic yards of fill will be deposited behind the retaining wall and in the space between the retaining wall and existing bulkhead. Located: 4000 Great Peconic Bay Boulevard, Laurel. SCTM# 128-6-2 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 CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and therefore CONSISTENT with the LWRP. The Board issued a grandfathered permit (128-6-2) for the staircase and bulkhead in 1993. 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 .6315375291 12:19:58 p.m. 01-31-2013 8/13 ¢ Town of Southoid 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 thc Town of Southold WaterfTOnt Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used I agency ia making a determination ofconsistency. *Exce~ Permits and other ministerial permits not located within th Before answering the questions in Section C, the minor action list, policies and explanations of each Waterfront Revitalization Program. A beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal are~ form should review the exempt contained in the Town of Southold Local cs to its significant includes all of Southold Town). 3. ff any question in Section C on this form' achievement of the LWRP polic) Thus, the action determination that it is consistent to standards and conditions. /.fan actio standards A copy of the LWRPts available in the fi (southoldtown.northfd~k.net), thc Board libraries and the Town/Clerk's office. DESCRIPTION OF SITE SCTM# 128 06 Town Board [] Planning Dept. [-- t affect the ~e consistency review law. if necessary, modified prior to making a practicable with the LWRP policy policy at the Town of Southold's website the Planning Department, all local ECEIVE JAN 3 1 $ou~hold Town Board of Trust.s lppropriate response): [] Board of Trustees 1. Categor~ action (check appropriate response): Action undertaken directly by Town agency (e.g. capital construction, plan~!ng activity, agency regulation, land transaction) [] (b) Financial assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: .6315375291, 12:26:27 p.m. 01-31-2013 9/13 Attach additional sheets if necessary Location of action: Site acreage: Present land usa: 4000 Peconic Bay Boulevard, Mattituck~ NY 1.091± SinF, le 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: Barbara Kelse¥ (b) Mailing address: 4000 Peeanic Boalevard~ Mattitucl~ NY (c) Telephone number: Area Code ( 908 ) 265 - 6?25 (d) Application number, ffany: 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 effic/ent 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 Applicable With rasoect to the proposed demolition of the Metal/Plastic Buildinas & Frame Buildinq/Trailer; As indicated within Policy 1. 'Devel~oment that does not reinforce the traditional land use ~attern of the Town o[ $outhold would result in o loss of the communilv and Iondscooe character of Southold.'. this project proposes to construct a 5' tall retainin~o wall to stabilize the bluff, reolace damaoed and destroyed beach ~rr~c stairs and related deckino. The oror~osaL as dasigned, will not result in adverse effects to the surroundinq environment; in that; So omiect will not increase the structural coveraoe of the oro~ertv, and will only marginally encroach further tow~r~ls tho surface waters of [Jttle Peconic Bay a~ono the eastern shoreline. In addition, this bulkhead and its ve!~t~l anourtenancas have existed harmoniously within this location for decades which has not resulted in any form of adverse imeact to the surroundin9 environment. Accordinolv, we believe that this oroiect Is cons|stent with thk A~ach 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 rasnect to the orooosed reconstruction of the _arooosed bulkhead: 5ubiect proousal is not aoolicable to this policy in that it will have no imoact to anv potential historic and/or archaeolo0ical resources within the surroundino area. .6315375291. 12:20:56 p~m. 01-31-2013 10/13 Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section HI- Policies Pages 5 through 7 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the nmoosed reconstruction of the On]Dosed bulkhead: Sub_iect proposal will not edverselv impact the visual oualitv of the surroundinq area in that the Su~'rO0r~djncJ area is currently comnrised residential oroeerties improved with similar appurtenances ~i.e. bulkheeds~ r~l;~ir~incj beach access stairs, and decks). Scenic resources, assumedlv views of Little Peconic Bay. are not at dsk due to the retainin_e wall bein9 typical of the character of this section of waterfront. Accordin_ely. this proposal will comply With Policy 3. Attach additional sheets if necessary NATIJRAL 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 resDect to the DrODosed reconstruction of the nrooosed bulkhead; Subject proposal will fully comply with Policy 4 in that the retainino wall is desianed to be comparable in desion and scope as that of the surroundincl structures, which have not resulted in loss of life, structures, and natural resourre~ within this area. Accordinolv, this oro~3osal 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 HI - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applieable With respect to the DrODosed I~constnJction of the Drooosed bulkhead: Sublect proposal is not a0plicable to this policy in that it will have no effect to the water nualitv/suoo{v within thP surroundin~ area. Attach additional sheets if neeessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Signif~ennt Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section HI -Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicnhle With res_Deer to the nronosed recons~uction of the orooosed bulkhead: Sub_iect oreoosal will maintain the oualiW of the surrounctM~ ecos~'tem in that these structures have existed herein for many Years harmoniously within the immediate environment, which are slr,,ctures tYPical within this area which themselves have not resulted in siqnificant effects to the surrounrlin~ ecosystem. Accordinoly. this proposal will comply with Policy ~. Attach additional sheets if nccess~, . 6315375291 12:21:26 p.m. 01-31-2013 I1 t13 Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southoid. See LWRP Section IH - Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the DrOOOSed reconstmclion of the DmDused bulkhead: Subject Drooosal is not aoolicable in that the orooosal is simnlv to reconstruct the existin_e shoreline protec~ior~ fi.e~ retainin~ walli which will not result in any form of adverse effects to air ouality. Accordin9ly. this brooosal iF not aoolicable with this oolicv. Attach additional shtc~ if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section 1TI- Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With respect to the prooosed reconstruction of the pro0osed bulkhead: Subiect orooosal is not aoolicable in that ~he oroousal does not involve disoosal and/or transportation of solid waste, hazardous waste, toxic oollutants, oetroleurn oroducts. 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 HI - Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With resnect to the Do)Dosed reconstruction of the orooosed bP~khe~d: Subiect orooosal is not aoolicable to this oolicv In that the proousal is attendant to a sinole familv dwelling. Reoardless. this or~iect will not impede any access to the surface waters in and around subiect oroOertv and/or become detdrnental to the recreafiona~ use of the surroundino resources. A~tach additional sheets if necessary WORICING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependence uses in suitable locations. ~ LWRP Section ITl - Policies; Pages 47.through 56 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With resoect to the On)nosed reconstmctinn of the on)posed bulkhead; Subiect oroperty is a private residence in an R-40 Zone. and thus is exempt from this polic~. Attach additional sheets if necessary · 631537S291 12:21:53 p.m 01-31-2013 12t13 Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town Waters. See LWRP Section HI - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria [] Yes [] No [] Not.Applicable With respect to the DrOOosed reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Sub. iect prooosal is not aoo[icabM in that the orooosal does not involve any form of marine resource management (i,e. commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries, aeuaculture, etc_}. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section HI - Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. [] Yes [] No [] Not Applicable With resnect to the nmnused reconstruction of the proposed bulkhead: Subiect orooosal is not aoolicable in that the orooasal does not involve aadcultural lands (i.e. the conversion of farmland, the establishment and/or maintenance of new coastal aaricultural production, etc...) Attach additional sheets if necessa~ 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 With respect to the orouused reconstruction of the moaosed bulkhead: Subject orooosal is not aoolicable in that the orooosal does not involve the conservation of enerov resources on n commercial level and/or the oromotion of alternative ener_o? sources. Vrooer maintenance of fuel storaoe facilitie~ and/or the extraction of ruiner'all e~tractiorl Att~h additional sheets if necessary Created on 5/25/05 ll:2O AM