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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-03/13/2013Peter A. Young, Chairman Lauren Standish, Secretary Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Telephone (631) 765-1892 Fax (631) 765-6641 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., March 13, 2013 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED r~-.~ APR 11 2013 Sotffhold Town Clerk A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., March 13, 2013 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present were: Absent was: John Stein, Acting-Chairperson Jack McGreevy, Member Doug Hardy, Member Audrey Horton, Member Derek Bossen, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Peter Young, Chairperson William McDermott, Member CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:40 PM by Acting-Chairperson John Stein. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Doug Hardy and seconded by John Stein, to Approve the Minutes of February 12, 2013. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the applications of LINTON DUELL to extend the existing catwalk 28'. Located: 450 West Bay Ave., Orient. SCTM#24-2-12 Inspected by: John Stein 2 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the applications of THOMAS J. APREA to repair 42' of existing bulkhead, construct Ready Rock seawall to prevent erosion, and replace sand behind seawall Located: 500 Beach Court, East Marion. SCTM#37-7-9.1 Inspected by: John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the applications of JOAN COOKE to elevate the existing single-family dwelling and attendant decking 1,095 sf., extend the existing front steps by 2' towards Bay Ave., add additional stair treads to existing deck steps and deposit 200 cy. of clean fill thereon. The dwelling is to be elevated 3.1' to result in a first floor elevation of 8'. Located: 2205 Bay Ave., East Marion. SCTM#31-17-6 Inspected by: John Stein The CAC applauds the proactive actions of the applicant to elevate the dwelling. Vote of Council: Ayes: Ail Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOVLED to NOT SUPPORT the applications of BRENDA COLLINS to repair storm related portions of house structures; deck at grade, deck landing with stair, rebuild front porch, replace missing break-a-way walls around perimeter, relocate fuel tank, and replace mechanicals as required. Located: 350 Rabbit Lane, East Marion. SCTM#31-18-8 Inspected by: John Stein The CAC will Not Support the application unless the dwelling is elevated. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the applications of KATHRYN GRAY MELHUISH CIO JOSEPH CHERNUSHKA to replace a storm-damaged portion 140' of the existing dwelling and to elevate the overall dwelling 642 sf. by 2.3' to result in a first-floor elevation of 8'. Located: 600 Rabbit Lane, East Marion. SCTM#31-18-13 Inspected by: John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All 3 Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Derek Bossen, to TABLE the applications of VlCKY PAPSON to reconstruct in-place approx. 35' of storm damaged return, repair as necessary upper concrete retaining wall and concrete bulkhead, reconstruct area between the retaining wall and the bulkhead by reclaiming scattered stones and placing approx. 17 cy. of stone in area and regrade, backfill area landward of retaining wall with approx. 21 cy. of sand to be trucked in from an upland source, replace boathouse door, repair sprinkler system and repair fencing and gate. Located: 11120 Main Rd., East Marion. SCTM#31-13-7 inspected by: John Stein The CAC Tables the application and recommends a full site plan and/or survey to verify the meets and bounds and the location of the CEHA line in relation to the boat house. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the applications of LAWRENCE BOGARD & ALICE MEDALIA to remove 50' of existing bulkhead remains; construct 50' of new bulkhead in-place; fill void areas landward with clean trucked-in sand approx. 80 cy.; and regrade area and revegetate with cape American beach grass. Located: 1705 Truman's Path, East Marion. SCTM#31-13-5 Inspected by: John Stein The CAC Supports the applications with the Condition the bath house is relocated landward of the coastal erosion hazard line. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the applications of SUSAN CLICK to remove existing bulkhead sheathing and any damaged portion of existing 95' bulkhead structures, face pilings and stringers, as needed. Replace any face pilings and stringers removed, in-place. Install 95' of new vinyl sheathing, new backing system and new clamps and caps. Fill void area landward with clean trucked in fill approx. 240 cy. Regrade area and revegeate with native plantings to match existing. Located: 1655 Truman's Path, East Marion. SCTM#31-13-6 Inspected by: John Stein The CAC Supports the applications with the Condition the concrete pad is removed in a 15' non- turf buffer is installed landward of the top of bank. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 4 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the applications of BRUCE BOLLMAN to remove 50' of existing bulkhead remains; construct 50' of new bulkhead in-place; fill void area landward with clean trucked-in sand approx. 60 cy.; and regrade area and revegetate with cape American beach grass. Located: 1755 Truman's Path, East Marion. SCTM#31-13-4 Inspected by: John Stein The CAC Supports the applications, however, has a concern with the location of the deck and patio seaward of the coastal erosion hazard line. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the applications of AMY UYANIK to replace all existing pitings, all damaged walers, sheathing and deadman systems, inkind/inplace; replace existing beach stairs inkind/inplace; legalize existing 190' bulkhead and 100' jetty; and existing 10'× 10' platform and 4' wide staircase. Located: 55055 CR. 48, Southold. SCTM#-44-1-4 Inspected by: John Stein The CAC Supports the applications, however, requests clarification with regard to the structures being legalized for the purpose of repairs. 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 ANDREA & STEVEN KOLYER to remove 125' of existing bulkhead and construct 125' new bulkhead in-place; construct new 8' south return; reconstruct previously existing 3' wide stairway to beach, in-place; fill void areas landward of bulkhead with approx. 70 cy. clean trucked-in fill; and regrade area and revegetate with beach grass. Located: 1350 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-23 Inspected by: John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf buffer landward of the top of the bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MICHAEL & KATHRYN RUSSO to raise Iow-lying area of property to prevent flooding. Located: 775 Oakwood Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-4-22 Inspected by: John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application because allowing this would be a detriment to the entire area and cause flooding onto the adjacent properties. This is a wetland area that should be vegetated with native wetland species. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of RAYMOND STRONG to install new swimming pool with patio on grade and install a drywell pool for stormwater run-off. Located: 2205 Bayview Ave., Southold. SCTM#52-5-2 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 20' non-turf vegetated buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of DONALD STANTON & VIRGINIA STANTON FAMILY TRUSTS to reshape existing 53 If. of partially buried stone armor and 5' and 14' returns and supplement structure with additional 2.5'-3.5' dia. 1-2 ton stones to raise height of structure approx. 2' to match elevation of proposed stone armor on adjacent property to east; renourish and raise height of eroded beach landward of stone with approx 45 cy. of clean sand fill to be planted with beach grass and switch grass. Located: 1480 Leeton Dr., Southold. SCTM#58-2-3 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application, however, there is a concern with the flank erosion on the neighboring properties. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of 8925 BAY AVE LLC to construct new tennis court at side yard of existing dwelling to be partially cut into ground 2'; construct a retaining wall and fence; and install drainage and drywells. Located: 8925 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#104-3-15 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Audrey Horton The CAC does Not Support the application because the project was not staked. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Doug Hardy it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of EUGENE BURGER, JR. to construct 131 sf. of wood deck along existing timbers at top of bank with new steps down to beach area and install new rock revetment wall 2' high. Located: 2385 Pine Tree Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-3-2 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however, has concerns with the location of the deck at the top of the bank. The CAC recommends a 15'-20' non-turf vegetated buffer along the top of the bank. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of THOMAS DOWLING to remove dilapidated timber bulkhead, reconstruct 189' navy style bulkhead in place of existing utilizing vinyl sheathing, reconstruct a 39' return, reconstruct an 11' return, both with vinyl, dredge area 10' off bulkhead in boat slip to a depth of -4'ALW, resultant spoil approx. 75 cy. to be used as backfill for new structure. Reconstruct 3'X 40' timber walk with untreated lumber, install a cantilevered 4'X 6' platform, 3'X 12' ramp and 6'X 20' floating dock secured by three (3) 10" pilings. Install electric/lighting to existing flagpole, install irrigation line to boat basin, and install pervious path steeping stones at existing 4' path to boat basin. Located: 1200 Broadwaters Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-9-3 Inspected by: Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application, however, the property wasn't staked the notice of hearing card was not posted. 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 CHRISTIAN ZIMMER for the existing 100' wood bulkhead and existing 300 sf. deck; to replace 4'X 6' staircase, replace approx. 80 cy. of sand to toe of bank at various locations and against new retaining wall along southerly line. Burlap bank and plant beachgrass @ 1' on center; repair 3 treads on existing staircase; replace damaged log border to deck, as needed; and remove approx. 10 yds. of debris. Located: 7525 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-4-3 Inspected by: Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with a total of a 5' non-turf vegetated buffer and the beach stairs are removable. There is also a concern with the legality of the bath house with evidence of electricity. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was 7 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MARGARET & JOHN HOCHSTRASSER to construct 100' of new retaining wall with two 6' returns; recontour top of bluff as necessary; fill void area landward of retaining wall with clean trucked-in fill (approx. 200 cy.); regrade area between bulkhead and retaining wall and revegetate with beach grass; replace, repair and/or reconstruct existing stairway down bank in-place; install nineteen 10" dia. sister pilings adjacent to existing bulkhead face pilings and bolt together; and construct a new 4'X 5' cantilevered platform and 3' wide stairway from bulkhead to beach level in-place of existing. Located: 2855 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-13-9 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf vegetated buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROBERT W. LEHNERT to install new retaining wall to hold back storm damaged bluff. Existing stairs to be repaired and replaced in-kind. Located: 5425 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-13-1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 20' non-turf vegetated buffer. This property has extreme bluff erosion, the bluff is at a critical angle and the stairs are completely destroyed. This application will be repeated in another storm event. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of LEHNERT FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST to remove storm damaged retaining walls and replace with new retaining wall; existing wood decks at bulkhead to be rebuilt and replaced in-kind. Located: 5605 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-13-2 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however, the application will be repeated in another storm event. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MICHAEL & DEBORAH THOMPSON to construct a first floor addition, 11 'X 10' deck on south first floor addition, 11 'X 10' deck on south, existing second floor roof to be removed and construct new roof with higher pitch. Located: 9280 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-6-6 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition a total of a 15' non-turf vegetated buffer from the top of the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ALAN GARMISE to remove existing damaged shed and existing decking and reconstruct same further landward. Construct a rock revetment along the embankment measuring 100' and comprised of 1-3 ton stone installed atop a bed of core stone and filter cloth. Construct beach access stairs 4'X 34' from the decking to the beach. Add 50 cy. clean sand behind the proposed revetment and planted with native plantings, and repair various portions of the existing walk where deemed necessary. Located: 9980 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#119-1-19 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of ROBERT & CAROL WILLUMSTAD to construct 150' of new retaining wall with a 6' return on east end; fill void area with clean trucked- in fill (approx. 200 cy.); regrade area and revegetate with beach grass; reconstruct existing stairway to beach as needed and reinstall in-place. Add 30 tons of new stone filler rocks to existing; remove any existing rock and debris from top surface area and place 150 ton of 1 ton cap rocks on filter cloth in-place. Add 75 tons of new rock armoring to existing; reconstruct existing platform and stairway to beach as needed and reinstall in-place. Fill void area (eroded area) with clean trucked-in fill approx. 400 to 450 cy; regrade areas and revegetate with native plantings to match existing. Located: 1305 West Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-7-1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy, Audrey Horton Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of VILLAGE MARINE CIO PWK ENTERPRISES to reconstruct existing boat ramp by driving support pilings, 34' sections of vinyl bulkhead and 27' vinyl extension along boat ramp. Located: 175 Bay Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#122-3-15.1 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Jack McGreevy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of MELINDA JAQUES to remove remains of dilapidated stairs along the bluff and construct a new stairway within the same location, 4'X 270' long with a top platform 4'X 8', top walkway 4'X 16' and steps 4'X 263'. Located: 3502 Ruth Road, Mattituck. SCTM#105-1-5 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Derek Bossen The CAC Supports the application with the addition of erosion control devices on the stairs and sensitivity is given to the existing vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of GARY GUJA to construct a docking facility consisting of a 4'X 16' ramp to 4'X 58' catwalk, a min. of 4' above grade, a 3'X 15' ramp to a 6'X 20' floating dock with three (3) secure pilings and one 10" tie-off pile. Total overall length will be approx. 96 If. Located: 372 North Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#106-6-29 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Derek Bossen Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried WILLIAM & MILLICENT TUFANO to construct approx. 84 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of and approx. 12" higher than existing storm damaged timber bulkhead; construct +/-50' and +/-51' vinyl returns in place of and approx. 12" higher than existing timber returns; place approx. 100 cy. of clean sand fill landward of bulkhead; and construct 4'X 4' wood platform and 4'X 5' steps to beach alongside westerly return in place of storm damaged steps. Located: 2482 Camp Mineola Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#122-9-9.6 The CAC could not access the property due to flooding in the road, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of TRUST UNDER WILL OF R.C. KOPF FBO BRADLEY W. HELIES to construct approx. 100 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of and up to 18" higher than existing storm damaged timber bulkhead; construct +/-20' vinyl easterly return in place of and up to 18" higher than +/-12' timber return; remove and replace masonry landscape wall landward of bulkhead; remove and replace as needed 4' wide wood walkway landward of bulkhead; reconstruct storm damaged 4.5'X 4' wood platform and steps to beach; and renourish 10' wide storm eroded area landward of bulkhead with 40 cy. clean sand to be revegetated with native vegetation and maintained as a non-tuff buffer. Located: 3190 Park Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#123-8-20.1 Inspected by: Derek Bossen, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the stairs are removable, the top of the bulkhead is consistent with the neighboring bulkheads, there is a construction plan for the block wall and a 5' non-turf buffer landward of the block wall. l0 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 LUCIEN BOHBOT to construct a 758 sf. addition to the existing dwelling along the southern side of the property, new sanitary system, and the addition of gutters, leaders and drywells. Remove a portion of the existing deck and construct new stairs affixed to the remaining existing deck. Existing walkway and stairs to entrance of house to be removed and new entrance walkway to be added with stone steps approx. 4' wide. Legalize existing dwelling, deck and stairs on east side of dwelling. Located: 480 North Oakwood Rd., Laurel. SCTM#127-8-8.5 Inspected by: John Stein, Derek Bossen, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition there is a line of staked hay bales seaward of the house and a 15'X 30' non-turf buffer on the southeast corner of the property at the creek's edge. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the Wetland Permit application of HILARY PRIDGEN to remove and replace, in-place, 47' and 51' Iow-profile timber groins with Iow-profile vinyl groins; remove existing 36' and 50' timber groins; and construct (2) 4'X 6' steps to beach in place of storm destroyed steps. Located: 2140 & 2530 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#128-6-14&15 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, Derek Bossen, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the stairs are removable. 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 JANET T. SOUKUP LIFETIME TRUST to reconstruct storm damaged 3'X 20' timber stairway down embankment; reconstruct at top of stairway a storm destroyed 8'X 10' wood deck previously located at base of stairway; and construct 4'X 8' steps to beach in place of storm destroyed steps. Located: 500 Birch Dr., Laurel. SCTM#128-4-7 Inspected by: Derek Bossen The CAC Supports the application with the Condition cf a 15' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LAZARUS ALEXANDROU to Amend Wetland Permit #7752 to authorize the as-built location of a 3'X 88' timber stairway with associated wood landings and platforms and to require the native revegetation of all areas adjacent to the stairway that were disturbed during construction. Located: 2800 Sound Dr., Greenport. SCTM#33-1-11 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CHRISTOPHER STABILE to Amend Wetland Permit #8027 to allow the construction of two returns, a 16' return on the northern side of the property and a 20' return at the southern end of the property. Located: 9975 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#119-1-10 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Jack McGreevy will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., March 20, 2013 at 5:30 PM. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., April 10, 2013 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. 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 Sou~old Town Clerk