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Home My WebLink About1000-128.-4-7 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: March 19, 2013 Re: Proposed Wetland Permit and JANET T. SOUKUP LIFETIME TRUST SCTM#1000-128-4-7 No permits were found for the proposed actions. En-Consultants on behalf of JANET T. SOUKUP LIFETIME TRUST requests a Wetland Permit to reconstruct storm damaged (Hurricane Sandy) +3'x+20' timber stairway down embankment; reconstruct at top of stairway a storm destroyed 8'x10' wood deck previously located at base of stairway; and construct 4'x8' steps to beach in place of storm destroyed steps. Located: 500 Birch Drive South, Laurel. SCTM# 128-4-7 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 permit under Chapter 275 Wetlands and Shorelines regulations. 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 A. INSTRUCTIONS LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM 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. 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" or "no", then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, each answer must be explained in detail, listing both supporting and non- supporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. SCTM# A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION 128 4 . 7 PROJECT NAME Janet T. Soukot The Application has been submitted to ck Town Board [--] Planning Board[--] Category of Town of Southold agency (a) (b) (c) Nature and extent of action: Action undertaken directl, construction, planning Financial assistance (e.g. grant, agency. Permit, approval, license, certificatio! :. capital FEB 2 7 2013 i__ Board of Trustees [~ response): Reconstruct storm damaged (Hurricane Sandy) +/-3' x +/-20' timber stairway, reconstruct at top of stairway a stoma 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, all as depicted on the project plan prepared by Eh-Consultants, dated February 25, 2013. Location of action: 500 Birch Drive South, Laurel Site acreage:. 11,654 s.f. Present land use: Residential, one-fantily dwelling 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: (b) Mailing address: Janet T. Soukup Lifetime Trust c/o Janet T. Soukup, Trustee 2 Oak Knoll Road, Mendham, NJ 07945 (c) Telephone number: Area Code 973-543-7677 (d) Application number, if any:. 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? NYS DEC Hurricane Sandy Emergency General Permit C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. 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 IIl- Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. ~']Yes ~ No ~ Not Applicable 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 N No ~ Not Applicable 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 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria ~ Yes ~ No ~ Not applicable 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 Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section llI - Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria [~ Yes ~] No [~ Not Applicable 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 The project consists of the reconstruction of a deck and stairway that were damaged or destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. The stairway is being constructed down a bank, which pursuant to Town of Southold Wetlands Permit No. 8035 is being renourished, revegetated, and maintained as a nonturf buffer in association with the reconstruction of the adjacent storm damaged bulkhead located to the south of the subject property. The deck and stairs are consistent in scope and location with many others present along this stretch of developed shoreline, including those present on the adjacent parcel to the east, reconstruction of which was also approved by Wetlands Permit No. 8035. Thus, together with the work being conducted on the adjacent lands, the project will maintain previously existing site conditions and will have no adverse impact on the quality or function of the adjacent beach or wetland ecosystem, consistent 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 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 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 Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section IH - Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. Yes ~] No ~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustaiuable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Pecoaic Estoary and Town waters. See LWRP Section II1 - Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. [--] Yes [~ No [~ Not Applicable 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 evaloatiou criteria. ~] Yes [--] No [~ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III - Policies; Pages 65 throogh 68 for evaluation criteria. ~ Yes [-] No [~ Not Applicable PREPARED BY ROBER~ANN ~. TITLEcoAsT~L MGMT SPECIALIST DATEF*b. 26, 2013 Amended on 8/1/05 ,I 1" = 50' ~j. K°;r ~ PROP. fl' 10' DECK IN PLACE EX. PLATFORM DECK STAIRS PRESENT LOCATION OF STORM DESTROYED (HURRICANE SANDY) 8' x 10' WOOD DECK (PREVIOUSLY LOCATED AT BASE OF STAIRWAY) TO BE RECONSTRUCTED AT TOP OF STAIRWAY ~3' x 20' STORM DAMAGED WOOD STAIRWAY TO BE RECONSTRUCTED E N- CONSULTANTS 1319 NORTH SEA RD, SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968 631-283-6360 STORM DAMAGED BULKHEAD BEING REMOVED AND REPLACED AND RENOURISHED TO PRE-SANDY GRADES BEHIND BULKHEAD (SEE SEPARATE APPLICATION BY CONNELLY. 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