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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-04/10/2013Peter 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 $outhold MINUTES Wed., April 10, 2013 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve RECEIVED MAY 1 5 2013 A meeting of the Southoid Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., April 10, 2013 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present were: Peter Young, Chairperson Jack McGreevy, Member Doug Hardy, Member Audrey Horton, Member John Stein, Member William McDermott, Member Derek Bossen, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:30 PM by Chairperson Peter Young. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Jack McGreevy and seconded by Audrey Horton, to Approve the Minutes of March 13, 2013. REPORTS Jack McGreevy attended the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on March 20th. Jack shared with the Trustees various concerns the CAC had with storm-related reconstruction. The Board indicated that they would be addressing issues such as the need to certify clean fill, consideration of detached/removable stairs, and the concern with inadequate septic systems in areas such as Rabbit Lane, East Marion. 2 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PETER & MARISA PATINELLA to raise house 3.5'; remove existing structural supports and replace with new concrete piers and girders for house, deck and porch; mechanical room on grade to be rebuilt and elevated to be flush with house. Located: 475 Rabbit Lane, East Marion. SCTM#31-17-13.5 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however, questions the adequacy of the sanitary system. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RUTH ANN BRAMSON SPOUSAL LIMITED ACCESS TRUST to construct 142' of new retaining wall with 10' return at northeast end; fill void area with clean trucked-in fill approx. 275 cy.; regrade area and revegetate with native plantings to match existing; existing wood platform and stairs southwest end to be modified as needed to accommodate new retaining wall. Located: 12042 Route 35, East Marion. SCTM#31-14-4.5 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however, recommends the Trustees identify the exposed pipes. It's the CAC's position that it is bad management practice to have bulkheads that are perpendicular to the littoral transport system. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BRAMSON FAMILY FIELD, LLC to construct 112' of new retaining wall; fill void area landward with clean trucked-in fill, approx. 275 cy.; and regrade area and revegetate with native plantings to match existing. Located: 12042 Route 25, East Marion. SCTM#31-14-4.3 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however, recommends the Trustees identify the exposed pipes. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LUCIA & JOHN SlCA to remove and replace 89 if. of storm damaged bulkhead of new vinyl bulkhead in same locations as existing; provide 60 cy. of clean sand behind bulkhead to replace lost fill during storm; raise bulkhead elevation approx. 1' to match neighboring bulkheads. Located: 12860 Main Rd., East Marion. SCTM#31-14-9 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a non-turf buffer and a return on the east end of the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of THOMAS J. APREA, JR. to maintenance dredge an area 50'X 50' in existing boat basin to elevation -5' below mean Iow water removing 125 cy. of spoil; dredge spoil to be placed as beach nourishment landward of mean high water; supplement dredged spoil with an additional 200 cy. of clean trucked in sand. Located: 50 Beach Court, East Marion. SCTM#37-7-9.1 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however, there is a concern about the condition of the clean fill. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NAOMI MULLMAN to replace the deteriorating foundation of an existing seasonal cottage; raise the elevation 2'; reconstruct in-place existing 7.5'X 14.5' waterside room; reconstruct existing 5.5' X 6' bathroom and construct a 3.5'X 5.5' bathroom addition; reconstruct in-place existing 6'X 6.5' entry deck and construct steps thereto; construct a fenced outdoor shower; remove existing crawl space access; replace roof with new roof 1' higher with same pitch and add 5.5' X 7' eyelid dormer; and install two drywells as part of a drainage system of leaders, gutters and drywells. Located: Cottage #1, 65490 Route 25, Greenport. SCTM#53-5-12.6 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application, however, the sanitary system may not be adequate. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MAUREEN MASSA & ALAN SCHWEITZER to remove the proposed dock and construct 4'X 38' steps and a 10'X 10' platform at top of stairs. Located: 460 Ruch Lane, Southold. SCTM#52-2-23 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy 4 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a non-turf buffer and the walkway is relocated to save the tree. There is also a concern with an exposed tank along the southeast corner of the property. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PATRICIA WALKER to stabilize shoreline bank damaged by storm using a wire grid structure filled with sand and planted with beach grass. Located: 1020 Ruch Lane, Southold. SCTM#52-2-33.1 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition drywells are installed to contain the roof run- off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LAURIE KRATOCHVlL to stabilize shoreline bank damaged by storm using a wire grid structure filled with sand and planted with beach grass. Located: 940 Ruch Lane, Southold. SCTM#52-2-32.4 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition drywells are installed to contain the roof run- off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of DAVID ESSEKS & KATHRYN STOKES to construct two-story non-habitable accessory buildings and new swimming pool and terrace, together with required subsurface drainage structures. Located: 522 Town Creek Lane, Southold. SCTM#64-1-14.7&14.8 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because the project was not staked. The bank is seriously eroded and should be stabilized and there is a 6" pipe coming out of the bank. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LINDA SANFORD TRUST to construct approx. 168 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of and 6" higher than existing storm damaged timber bulkhead; backfill and renourish storm eroded embankment with approx. 150 cy. of clean sand/loam fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source and replanted with native vegetation; and construct 4'X 8' steps to beach. Located: 3620 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-15.3 Inspected by: Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however, the upper deck is unsafe and should be moved back to the edge of the bluff with the seaward edge of the deck in line with the top of bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Derek Bossen, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SEAN FAHEY to construct approx. 128 If. of vinyl bulkhead in place of and 12" higher than existing storm damaged timber bulkhead; construct 14' vinyl return in place of and 12" higher than existing easterly return and construct 27' vinyl return inside westerly property line in place of existing return; backfill/renourish storm eroded area landward of bulkhead with approx. 300 cy. of clean sandy fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source; remove and replace storm damaged 4;X 5' platform and 3'X 6' steps to beach; and repair as needed existing (3) wood tie retaining walls 7'X 20' steps 7'X 14' deck and 6'X 9' steps landward of bulkhead. Located: 1415 North Parish Dr., Southold. SCTM#71-1-14 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the bulkhead is no higher than the adjacent properties and moved back in-line with an acute angle, and the 300 cy. of fill should be certified. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PETER COSOLA to replace 100' of bulkhead with new vinyl bulkhead, 20' returns and 10' splash pad landward of bulkhead; retain existing upper deck; replace stairs to beach, as needed; retain lower deck and non-turf area behind bulkhead; and re-vegetate and restore bank behind existing wood retaining wall. Located: 430 West Shore Dr., Southold. SCTM#80-5-2.1 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried BERNADETTE HOGAN & JONATHAN ZAVIN to construct a basement entrance; deck addition, hot tub, and for existing residence, wood deck, and existing wood dock, ramp and floating dock. Located: 3005 Wells Rd., Peconic. SCTM#86-2-4 Inspected by: Jack McGreevy, John Stein, Derek Bossen, Doug Hardy Due to insufficient information, such as a drainage plan and a sanitary plan, no recommendation was made. STEPHEN DiMEGLIO to construct new 100' retaining wall 4' high aluminum fence, 40'X 20' swimming pool and 1600 sf. paver patio. Located: 755 Harbor Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#97-6-8 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott Due to insufficient information, such as a drainage plan, no recommendation was made. This property would however, benefit from the installation of a 10' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Wdliam McDermott, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ELISSA JO KAPLAN to reconstruct in place the existing bulkhead on the property; re-establish the grade landward of the bulkhead as it existed prior to the damage; consequently 150 cy. of clean sand fill would be deposited landward of the reconstructed bulkhead; the reconstructed bulkhead with rise 6'6" above the seaward grade of the shoreline and would run 118' along the eastern edge of the property. A 10' return would be constructed on both the northern and southern end of the reconstructed bulkhead. Located: 6725 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-15-8.1 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the existing and proposed elevation of the bulkhead is indicated on the plan and the bulkhead should be constructed no higher than the adjacent bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOVLED to NOT SUPPORT the application of ALAN A. CARDINALE for the existing upper wood retaining wall, repaired inkind/inplace; middle retaining wall repaired inkind/inplace; remove 4' bulkhead and returns 100' plus returns; remove lower retaining wall 100' plus returns; install 100' of vinyl bulkhead with 16' sloped returns in line with upper retaining wall; install 4' staircase and platform to beach; and install 200 cy. of fill. Located: 4125 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-9-6.2 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The CAC does Not Support the application because the site plan is inaccurate. A second set of steps should not be constructed on the slope, the elevation of the bulkhead was not provided and the bulkhead should align with the bulkhead on Lot 24 to avoid an acute angle. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was 7 RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of ALAN A. CARDINALE for the existing swimming pool, pool house, pool fencing, slate patio and walk/stairs, rock wall, arbor, gazebo, wood deck, upper retaining wall, middle wood retaining wall and staircase to beach; remove 4' bulkhead and returns 100' plus returns; remove lower retaining wall 100' plus returns; remove deck/gazebo/landing and stairs; install 100' vinyl bulkhead with 16' sloped returns inline with upper wall; relocate and install existing deck and gazebo; install 4' staircase and landing from arbor to deck; install 4' staircase and platform to beach; and install 200 cy. of fill. Located: 4365 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-9-6.3 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The CAC does Not Support the application because the site plan is inaccurate. A second set of steps should not be constructed on the slope, the elevation of the bulkhead was not provided and the bulkhead should align with the bulkhead on Lot 24 to avoid an acute angle. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried MILDRED DAVID to replace timber catwalk 4'X 74', aluminum ramp 3'X 12' and 6'X 20' floating dock. Located: 3825 Stillwater Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#137-1-3.1 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The project was not staked, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DANIEL T. CHRISTIANSON to remove and replace 31.5 If of 36" wide timber catwalk damaged by storm, using non-treated lumber and flow-thru decking over wetlands. Additional catwalk, ramp and float to remain undisturbed. Located: 1220 Deep Hole Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#115-12-17.1&17.2 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer and gutters and drywells are installed to contain roof run-off from the dwelling. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SUSAN NORRIS to construct 440' of new retaining wall; regrade area landward filling void areas with clean trucked-in fill; and revegetate area to match existing. Located: 2790 New Suffolk Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#115-9-4 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application and recommends the retaining wall is lined up with the existing retaining wall in front of the established structures. Vote of Council: Ayes: All 8 Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOVLED to NOT SUPPORT the application of ROCHELLE BYRNE to construct a 4'X 28' elevated catwalk and a 4'X 12' elevated platform along the shoreline of the property. Located: 360 North Riley Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#122-4--43 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young, William McDermott The CAC does Not Support the application based on the following: · The bank needs to be stabilized; · There is a concern with navigability of the waterway; and · The structure may exceed 1/3 across the width of the creek. The CAC recommends a group dredging plan with the surrounding properties owners. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of MATTITUCK PARK DISTRICT to construct 620' bulkhead, beach access ramp, beach access steps and landings and to perform grading within portions of lands located landward of the proposed bulkheading. Located: 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck. SCTM#126-6-17&18 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott, Derek Bossen, John Stein, Jack McGreevy, Doug Hardy The CAC does Not Support the application because this project is doomed to failure as designed. The CAC recommends the utilization of rip-rap 3:1 ratio with plantings along the entire western shoreline, a redesign of the proposed ramp at the parking lot and removable stairs. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Audrey Horton, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JAMES & JANET D'ADDARIO to demolish existing dwelling and construct new two-story dwelling with new sanitary system and detached garage. Located: 8860 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#126-5-4 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf vegetated buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Derek Bossen, it was 9 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BRUCE & SARAH ROTHSTEIN to reconstruct 104' retaining wall inkind/inplace with 10'-15' returns to connect to adjacent retaining walls; replace existin9 platform inkind/inplace; and replace existing stairs to beach with 12.5'X 14' platform. Located: 7390 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#126-11-1 '1 Inspected by: Peter Young, Audrey Horton, William McDermott The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf vegetated buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried GRACE BURR HAWKINS to construct a single-family dwelling with a cantilevered deck along back of dwelling, 10' covered deck and 2"d floor deck over 1st floor. Located: Private Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#10-4-10 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS PHYLLIS SOUSA to Amend Wetland Permit #7928 to allow for a 6' extension to the permitted fixed dock to correspond to the dock structure permitted by the NYSDEC. Located: 1695 Mill Creek Dr., Southold. SCTM#51-6-32 The project was not staked, therefore no recommendation was made. MATTHEW D. VOLPE to Amend Wetland Permit #8071 to include a 6'X 55' vinyl retaining wall set 8' landward of proposed vinyl bulkhead. Located: 1700 Oak Dr., Southold. SCTM#80-5-1.1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BARBARA KELSEY to Amend Wetland Permit #8058 to include three (3) sets of decking. Located: 400 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck. SCTM#128-6-1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Audrey Horton, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was 10 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN ABBOTT to Amend Wetland Permit #8012 to reconstruct/construct a 10'X 15' gazebo/covered in lieu of the previously approved 10'X 10' gazebo. Located: 6630 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#126~5-1 Inspected by: Audrey Horton, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf vegetated buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Derek Bossen will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., April 17, 2013 at 6:00 PM. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., May 8, 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 7:30 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED ~' 10.',,o R ~ $ou~old Town Clerk