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Box 1179 Southold, NY11971 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: March 13, 2013 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit and a Coastal Erosion Permit for MARGARET & JOHN HOCHSTRASSER SCTM# 104-13-9 Costello Marine Contracting Corp. on behalf of MARGARET & JOHN HOCHSTRASSER requests a Wetland Permit to construct +100' of new retaining wall with two 6' returns; re-contour top of bluff as necessary; fill void area landward of retaining wall with clean trucked-in fill (approximately 200 cubic yards); re-grade slope and re-vegetate with native plantings; re-grade area between bulkhead and new retaining wall; re-vegetate areas with Cape American beach grass; replace, repair and/or reconstruct existing stairway down bank in-place; install nineteen (19) 10" diameter sister pilings adjacent to existing bulkhead face pilings and bolt together; construct a new 4'x5' cantilevered platform and 3' wide Stairway from bulkhead to beach level in-place of existing one destroyed. Located: 2855 Nassau Point Road, Cutchogue. SCTM# 104-13-9 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 action is CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP. 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 Hoclmras~r Town of Southold .LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM I NSTRUCTI ONS 1. All aPl~icants for p~'mit~ including Town of Southoid agende~ shall con. ate this CCAF for proposed actions that aresubject to the Town of Southdd Waterfront Consiste-oj Review Law. This · ¥-%-~nt is intended to m .nplement other information used by a Town of ,Sotfd~d agency in ma~ing a de{amination of comistency. *Except rrinor e~=~l~t actions including Building Perrdts and other rdnisterial pe'rdts not located within the Coastal Erodon Hazard Area. 2. Before answering the questions in Se:tion C, the prepare- of this form should review the minor action list, pdiides and e<plan~ions of each policy contained in the Town of ~d Local Waterfront Revitalization Progra-n. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant benefidal and advarea effects upon the coastal area (which indudes all of Southold Town). 3. If a3Y question in Section C on this form is ar~Nered "yes", than the proposed action may a~fect the achievement of the LWRP pdiicy ~t~'~dards axt conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, the action should be ar~lyzed in mere datall ~nd, if ~y, modified prior to making a daterrnination that it is consistent to the rnaxi~ extent practicable with the LWRP policy starztards and condition& If an action csnnot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy A ,co~..y .of t~ L ..WRP is _av.ai!able in the following places~ or~,'~..~ th~_ Town of ~dis wa3a~..e (soutr~otown. no~ L,,,ork..,n?), the Board of TrusteasJ~/~'tl ~:~l~ni~ 4~ local h braries az:l the Town Cla-k s office. II~f ~=~'-r° r'~'' Iff' lall B. DESCRIPTIONOFSITEANDPROPOSEDACTiON Iuu FEB I 9 20i3 SCTM# 1.0~1 _ 13 _ 9 The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Board of Trustees TownBoard ~ Planning Dept. ~ Building Dept. ~ BoardofTrusteasJV~'--'] 1. Category of Town of Southdid agency action (check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency (~g. m ~ital (b) R nancial ~sta'z;e (~g. grant, loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, lice3se, certification: .... ~,~:;,~ ~F ';;"--'- c~ea~ truc_.l~ed-i~ ~El (approxlrn.~tell~ ~00 cubic ~rd,:~.~ ~r,, ............. tainfnoo wall with and new retaflting wail; ~ .~- ~,,, o,~p.,,,= ~o/~ mJu revegera~e Rd~ na~e p~anth~gs; Regrade area between bulkhead tn-place; Revegetate areas k~tth Cape Ame~can beach ~rass; Replace, repair and/or reconstruct exisgng stairway down Install nineteen 10" diameter sister pllings adjacent to exisEng bu]ld~ead face pilings and bolt together; Construct a new 4'x5' cantiie~ered platform and 3' wide stairway from bulkhead to l~ach level in.place of existing. Location of action: 2855 NASSAU POINT ROAD, CUTCHOGUE Steacr~ 0.76 ACRES Resent land u~ SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ~nt zoning clarification: R-40 RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY AA If an qoplicstion for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following (a) Naneof applicant: MARGARET & JOHN HOCHSTRASSER (b) M~iling aJdres~ PO BOX 183, CUTCHOGUE, NY 11935 (c) Tdephonenumber: AreaCode( )617.734.2445 (d) Application number, if any: Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by ast~teor federal agency? Yes ~'] No ~ If yes~ which staeor federal agerc. V?NYSDEC, NYSDOS, ACOE DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of devdopment in theTown of Southold that enhances community character, pr-'-~ves open space, makes effident use of infrastructure, makes benefidal use of a coastal location, and minimizesadverese~fectsof devdopment. SeeLWRP Section III -Polities; Page2 for evaluation criteria. ~']Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable The majority of the proposed work is landward of the high water marie We are proposing to stabilize the upper bluff are~ with the construction o£ a retaining wall. Ail oth. e.r work Is minor repairs to existing ' structures. Our proposal will not have any effect on the commumty character or presergation o£ open space.' Policy 2. Protect and pr~r_ ve historic and archaeological r__~3,_Jrces of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Polities Pages3 through 6for evaluation criteria ~ YesF'] No~-'J Not Applicable This property has no significant historic resources, Attach additional sheetsif ~y Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Tow~ of Southold. See L WRP Section III - Polities Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria J'--J Yes ~'~ No ~'] Not Applicable The current site conditions are unstable and threatening the inte~rtO, o£the upland properly. A new upper retaining wall will support the toe o£the bluff. The other repairs are an attempt o£the uplandproperty owner to maintain their property. The visual quailO, and scenic resources will be restored to when the properly was stable. Attac~ a3(~lt~onal ~ ff nece~y NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize lesso~ life, structures, and natural re~c,~rces from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III - Polides Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes['~ No~'--] Not Applicable The proposed retaining wall is landward of the high water and will control further erosion and maintain the. i~tesri~y of tl~ property,. Our proposal wi/] not increase floodi~ or erosion i~ the s~rrom~di~g area. Attach additionaJ sheets if ~y Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town ~ Southold. See L WRP Section III - Polides Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes ~ No J'~NOt Applicable The proposal w~l not have any impact on the water quali(y or supply of the Town of Southold. A ttacfl a3~l t~ ongl s~ts ff I~lioj 6. Protect and re,tore the quality and function of the Town of Southeld eco~erns induding Significant C(~stal Fi~ and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands See L WRP Section II I - Polities; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes [--]No~-'] 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 line and all consWucflon debris will be contained. Attach aclditional ~'teetsif ~ Policy 7'. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southotd, See LWRP Section III - Polities Pages32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes ~'--']No~'] Not Applicable This proposal will not have any impact on the air quality of the Town of Southold. Attach additional sheets if Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of So. hold from solid waste and h~rdous substances and wastes See LWRP Section Ill - Polities; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. J~Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable This proposai will not degrade the environment ~4th solid waste or hazardous substances, PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public a~ to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the To~ of Seuthold. See LWRP Section Ill -Polities; Pages38 through 46for evaluation criteria. J--'J Ye~ NoJ'~ Not Applicable Our proposal will not limit the public's ability to access coastal waters, public lands or public resources of the Town of $outhold. There is no seaward expansion of any structure. Attach additional sheetsif necea~ y WORKING COAST POLICIES Peticy t0. Protect Southdd's '~ater-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations See LWRP Section III - Polities; Pages47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. [~-~Yes ~ No~-~ Not Applicable This property 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 she~sif ~y Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine r~-,]rees in Long Island Sound, the Estuary and Town waters See LWRP Section III - Polities; Pages57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. The majoriO, of the work will be landward o£ the high water mark and there should be no significant effects- on the Hying marine resources. Attach additional shee~sif nece~a y Policy 12. Pr(~ect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III - Polities; Pages 62 throug~ 65 for evaluation criteria. ['-']Yes ~'~ No~"~ Not Applicable This proposal will have no impact on the agricultural lands in the Town o£ Southold. Attach additional ~hee~sif ~ Policy 13. Pr(m~Xe appropriate use and development of energF and mineral r~--Jr~es See LWRP -- Section I I I - Polities; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. J'~Yes ~ NoJ~ Not Applicable This proposal has no influence on the development of energy or mineral resources. Created on 5/25/05 11:20 AM ECE~VE FEB 1 9 2013 Soqthold Town , Board of Trustees j 'rim c.~j~¥ OF LOT #11 ".Hc~ or proj0o,~ed ,~i:x:ilvl.~lon, Section A, I~k~.~3u Poln[ C, lub Pro~r'l;le5 Inc." Filial Aucj. 16, Iq:22 os ~ # 15~ .~ITUATE: NA..~AU POINT TOI~IN: 5(:X)I'I'IOLD SUFFOLK C, ODNTY, NY ~ O-/-Oq-qq IP~ATE 12-10-200-1 TOF~O ~-.OI-200~ C-ODN~ATION LOCATION O'/--O-/-2OO~ E~F:OLK C.,OUNI~ TAX # I000- 104- 13- q CERTIFIED TO= ~ A. 1,4AP.~ARET M. ¢ITIB,N".'K, N.~,.. C. OHI-,IOflHEALTH LAND TITLE I NE4Jt;~.ANC. E C.,OPIF~AN~' s~go36' ~0"~ Lot ~10 / NOTES. · C,.(~f_,~,t: i i:: 1'4OI, IJI.4ENT ~ TO HIC,~.-I I"~a,,TER = ~-~,O~1 ~ ~ O."/& AC, t;~--~ C, ONTOOR~ RI:I-L-I<EI',~F N~V'~ ',2~1 D'ATUI,4 l~I;:~..APHIC, Ex,,ALE I"= ~' FEB 1 9 2013 tot JOHN C. EHLERS LAND SURVEYOR 6 EAST MAIN STRF. I~.T N.Y.S. LIC. NO. 50202 R[VERHEAD, N.Y. 11901 369-8288 Fax 369-8287 REF.-TIGER~PROSk99