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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-6.-1-18 OFFICE LOCATION: ~~OF SOUjyO MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex ~ P.O. Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 # l~( Southold, NY 11971 (cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) G C Telephone: 631 765-1838 Southold, NY 11971 ~O • ~O Fax: 831 765-3136 ~y000N1'1 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MEMORANDUM To: Jim King, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, LWRP Coordinator Principal Planner Date: July 16, 2013 Re: LWRP CCR for AMANDA J.T. & RICHARD E. RIEGEL SCTM#1000-6-1-18 I have discussed the way in which dock structures located within the CEHA on Fishers Island have been reviewed in the recent past with counsel and have reassessed the value of the review. Prior to making recommendations that dock structures are inconsistent with Chapter 111 due to the lack of a Coastal Erosion Hazard permit, reviews were based on the existing conditions, potential impacts and the mitigation proposed for each action. Future reviews will be made on that basis. Docko, Inc. on behalf of AMANDA J.T. & RICHARD E. RIEGEL requests a Wetland Permit and a Coastal Erosion Permit to construct 80t linear feet of 5' wide fixed wood pile and timber pier with water and electric utilities; and a 25t linear foot x 6' wide "L" including two (2) new and three (3) replacement tie-off piles, waterward of the apparent high water line; construct 5' wide stairs to the beach; re-cap an existing stone wharf with concrete, 30t cubic yards over 7501 square feet at and landward of apparent high water line. Located: 3651 Crescent Avenue, Fishers Island. SCTM# 6-1-18 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 below Policy Standards and therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP. The proposal mitigates the potential impacts from the dock structure to the area. 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 't'own of Southold ~ LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM \ / A. INSTRUCTIONS ~y~~,~ 1. 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 for minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. 2. 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 si 'ficant beneficial and adverse effects u on the coastal are (which includes all of Southold Town). Vlttd~ fr 3. 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 standazds and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus. each answer must be exslained in detail listing both suooorline and non suotwrtina facts If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Boazd of Trustees Office, the P Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's Office. D e A+ ~ ~ ~ ~ D B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION ~ G 6~ JUN 2 0 2013 SCTM# 1000 - 06-O1-18 PROJECT NAME: New Pier (Amanda J. T. and Richard E. Riegel ut odd Tawn Tr The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board _ Planning Board Building Dept. Board of Trustees X 1. Category of Town of Southold agency action (check appropriate response): a) Action undertaken directly to Town agency (e.g. capital construction, planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) b) Financial assistance (e.g. grant loan subsidy) ' c) Permit, approval, license, certification: JUL 5 2013 X Nature and extent of action: Construct a 80(+/-) LF x 5-FT wide fixed wood pile and timber pier with water and electric utilities stairs to the beach and a 25 LF x 6-FT "L" includin¢ two new and three replacement tie off piles 1 wi waterwazd of the a~pazent hieh water line Recav an existing stone wharf with concrete. 30 (+1-) CY over 750 (±!-1 SF at and landward of the apparent hieh water line. ti Location of action: Propertyoff Crescent Avenue Site acreage: Pazcel = 2.1 Acres Present Land use: Residential Present Zoning Classification: Residential 2. 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: Amanda J.T. and Richazd E. Riegel b) Mailing Address: 94 Broad Brook Road. Bedford Hills. NY 10507 c) Telephone number: Area Code (914) 666-6483 d) Application number, if any Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes X No _ If yes, which state or federal Agency? US ACOE, NYS DEC C. Evaluate the protect to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support of 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 III -Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. X Yes _ No _ Not Applicable These new pier makes avvrovriate use of an existing waterfront site and complies with environmental design factors published by the NYS DEC, and the DOS Coastal Management Program, Southold Local Law No. 6.2004 and the Southold LWRP. The vier will be built to a 4-foot deck height over the bottom sediments until gassing_the appazent mean low water line. There will be no impairment of water flow or navigation and no adverse impacts to tidal wetland vegetation or submer eg d aquatic vegetation. Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III -Policies Page 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable 2 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 X Not Applicable The proposed work is to construct a 80 LF x 5-FT wide fixed wood Wile and timber pier with water and electric utilities. stairs to the beach and a 25 LF x 6-FT "L" including two new and three r~lacement tie-off piles all waterward of the apparent hish water line Recap_ an existing stone wharf with concrete. 30 (+1-) CY over 750 SF at and landward of the apparent hi~l? water line The only visual access affected by this project is at the applicant's site and immediate neighbors The portion of the facility visible from the Crescent Avenue and from the east will look substantiallythe same. in terms of encroachment. as the existing facility however there will be substanti ly less structure. 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 X Not Applicable The proposed pier construction is acknowledged to be in a flood-prone area and there is known wave exposure at this site The new pier will be designed to accommodate complete submersion and resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic uplift pressures due to flooding The pier must be a fairly heavy duty niece of work due to expected wave exposure. Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III -Policies Pages lb through 21 for evaluation criteria. Yes _ No X Not Applicable This nroiect will not have any affect on suitability of or availability of drinking water on Fishers Island 3 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 - Polic'fes; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. X Yes _ No Not Applicable This project is consistent with this policy because it Qroposes the elevation of the new pier construction at an acceptable height above the bottom sediments through which adiacent tidal wetlands ve erg anon may spread. The dock site intertidal and shallow sub-tidal zone benthos however is sierrifican~ stressed by breakine waves at all water levels during the tidal cycle. That there is no intertidal zone vegetation, that vegetation along the shoreline is minimal. The Hier reconstruction configuration is located west and south of the eel grass bed and so no adverse impact on tidal or submerged vegetation is anticipated as a result of the proposed proiect In addition the NYS DEC Qreoazed a study showing that the propos pressure-treated Southern Pine timber products construction materials aze suitable for this type of project in this location, except for decking which will be of untreated woods or composite for plastic) materials. The design pazameters shown on the drawing~rovides an optimum balance between acceptable design and access standazds without deQriving the wetlands vegetation the opportunity to spread 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 X Not Applicable There are no air quality issues related to this ~roiect. No emissions will be venerated by the dock facility. Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LW1tP Section III -Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. Yes _ No X Not Applicable There is no solid waste or hazadous substances to be generated from this project The pressure-treated wood trimmines from the dock construction will be collected and disposed of in accordance with current regulations so as to minimize any harmful affect. PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resonrces of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III -Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This proiect is being built emanating from private land The public trust lands and water constitutes the area between the mean high water line and mean low water line and the resowces are from the high tide line, out. These environmental resources aze being~rrotected by the design standards dictated by the NYS DEC. There is virtually no public use of the waterfront in this area and the reconstruction of the pier and landwazd extension above the apparent high water line are not likely to influence or chan a this fact. 4 WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect 5outhold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III -Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. X yes No Not Applicable This proiect is to construct a new pier for water-dependent recreational d transportation boatine. This usage is defined as water-dependent in the LWRP because the new pier will for recreational boatine and provide boat transportation access to the mainland The Hier to shore ties into the wharf and is to provide access while protectin eg_xisting habitat. Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III -Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This pier is not used for commercial fishin@ or shellfish industries or enterorises. Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III -Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This pier is not used for or in support of an~aaricultural or ac~uaculture industries or enterprises Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral sources. See LWRP Sectioa III -Policies; pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This pier is not used for or in support of anv enerey or mineral minine or processine operations. PREPARED BY Keith .Neilson, P.E. Docko, Ina TITLE Aeent DATE February 21.2013 5 AMANDA J.T. AND RICHARD E. RIEGEL ' FISHERS ISLAND SOUND, FISHE1tS ISLAND NARRATIVE STATEMENT & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FEBRUARY 15, 2013 GENERAL Mr. and Mrs. Riegel own pazcel 1000-006-01-18 off of Crescent Avenue located on the north shore of Fishers Island. The site is generally moderately sloped, sandy gravel earthen materials, vegetated with grass, brush, ground cover and trees. The frontage of the property is on Fishers Island Sound abutted by Crescent Avenue and Fishers Island Electric Corp to the west of Munnatawket Avenue and Wendy Bingham to the east. The waterfront consists of a sandy beach with rocks and tidal wetlands vegetation at the base of a short but steep, sloped, eroding bluff in the vicinity of the existing, long standing concrete capped stone whazf. It is the Riegel's desire to construct a wood pile and timber supported pier as shown on the attached application drawings. The dock end of this new pier will go from an end elevation of 6 feet above mean low water (MLW), sloping upward and crossing over the intertidal zone at a typical height 5 feet above the bottom sediments until reaching a maximum elevation of about 8 feet and then a landing to the stone wharf with its new concrete cap. Attached are application drawings prepared for this project. This supplemental narrative has been prepazed in accordance with the requirements of Town of Southold, Ordinance No. 6, 2004, and the Waterfront Revitalization Program related to docks and shorefront improvements. In addition, various coastal policies under the New York State Coastal Management Act aze addressed herein for review by the New York State Department of State and Department of Environmental Conservation. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As mentioned in the introductory paragraph, this project is to construct a fixed wood pile and timber pier from the shore out into Fishers Island Sound in accordance with existing guidelines set forth in the Town of Southold ordinance No. 6, 2004. This will require removal of the existing deteriorated wood pile and timber dock facility which used to be the Munnatawket Ferry Dock. It is envisioned that this project will utilize the following general sequence and methodology. ? e marine contractor will arrive by water at or near high tide with barge-mounted crane and h boats. 'The existing pier will be demolished after reference guide piles aze set for the new ier construction. ? ew piles will be driven starting at the new shore landing end of the pier and proceeding waterwazd at roughly 10-foot intervals to the waterwazd end of the pier. These piles will be driven by double-acting air hammer to a bearing resistance of approximately 20 tons. This generally results in about ten feet of embedment of the pile in the bearing stratum. ? After the piles aze installed, split caps (also referred to as split clamps) consisting of a pair of 12 inch diameter pressure treated Southern Pine timbers ranging from 3 x 10 to 4 x 12 nominal dimension, will be bolted to the piles transversely forming a pile bent. Stringers will be then laid on the split caps parallel to the length of the pier. In all likelihood, three runs of stringers will be set and will probably consist of 3 x l Opressure-treated Southern Pine. ? The outer stringer on each side will be bolted or spiked to the pile to take care of anticipated uplift forces that this pier might be exposed to. 1 ? ARer the stringers have been connected to the piles and split caps, the decking will be installed. In accordance with Town of Southold's Ordinance No. 6, 2004, this decking will not be CCA pressure-treated Southern Pine (SYP) but rather AZQ pressure treated SYP oak, cedaz, hazdwood or plastic /composite such as "Flow Thru" or "Timber Tech" or similaz synthetic material with the brushed side mounted up. It will be gray, brown or natural in color. Decking will be attached to the stringers utilizing galvanized nails or stainless steel flathead square-drive wood screws about 3 inches long and will be set with a'/<" gap between deck planks. ? The over-water decking will run level at an elevation of six feet above MLW or to clear 5-ft. above the existing bottom sediments with a slope upward at approximately 1 foot vertically per 10 feet horizontally maximum, or less, pazalleling as closely as possible the slope of the existing intertidal zone until reaching the finished elevation beyond (landward) of the mean low water line. At this point the decking will level off as a landing and return straight east to the wharf. See Sheet 4 of the application drawings for the pier profile. ? The piles will project about 42 inches above the deck surface and have horizontal rail members mounted to them. ? A rail of cedar, oak, hardwood, composite or steel material will be installed for safety. ? Water and electricity will be run out on the pier in the space between the stringers so that trickle chargers and / or bilge pumps on the boats may be powered during tie-ups. The water will allow boats to be rinsed off after usage. A power post with an internal light will be mounted to the end of the fixed pier with receptacles to provide power to the boats from extension cords. The power post will also have coiling arms for storage of the electric service cord and hose between uses. Because the dock may be used during the hours of dazkness, low-intensity lights will be mounted on staggered piles or dock rail posts to illuminate the deck and the walking surface up to the bank. This system will be manually or radio controlled with a shutoff timer so that the lights will only be on when necessary for safety of the users. LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION POLICIES The Town of Southold, LWRP policies that aze applicable to the Riegel dock construction are a local refinement of the Long Island Sound Regional Coastal Management Program policies that apply throughout Long Island Sound. The Riegel site is on Fishers Island Sound and is chazacterized by undeveloped coast or natural coast on the east shore; however, there is Crescent Avenue which is typical of at least a somewhat developed shorefront. The developed coast policies are applicable as follows: ? Policy 1 is to foster a pattern of development that enhances community chazacter and preserves natural resources to the maximum extent and minimizes adverse impacts on the environment, ? Policy 2 is to preserve historic resources, ? Policy 3 is to enhance and protect scenic resources and visual quality. The proposed dock construction for the Riegel's is consistent with waterfront development on Fishers Island and in coastal azeas. The pier is made of timbers and utilizes the materials allowable under Local Law #6 and consistent with other adjacent dock facilities and chazacteristics for the visual and scenic considerations. The encroachment has been limited to the existing permitted length to be consistent with DEC policies and the structure is as low profile as possible consistent with the safe and efficient use of the waters and consistent with the tidal range of this site. Lighting will be minimal for operational safety and otherwise off, and lights will be utilized only when necessary for boating purposes so that during hours of dazkness there will be no adverse impact 2 NATURAL COAST POLICIES The Natural Coastal Policies aze 4 through 8 and require consideration as follows: ? Policy 4 -Minimize loss of life, structures and natural resources from flooding and erosion, ? Policy 5 -Protect and improve water quality ? Policy 6 -Protect and restore the quality and function of the eco-system, ? Policy 7 -Protect and improve air quality, ? Policy 8 -Minimize environmental degradation primarily from solid waste and hazardous substances. The proposed construction for the Riegel recreational boating facility has been laid out and configured so as to be consistent with previous permit(s) for the site and the DEC permit requirements for such structures. As such, it provides adequate height to clear environmental resources of concern and the materials to be utilized aze consistent with Town of Southold's Local Law #6 regarding environmental quality and the use ofpressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine timber and pile components in particulaz. Attached is the DEC study from the year 2000 which determined that the use of CCA- treated piles and timbers was suitable and acceptable for the marine environment. Decking will not CCA pressure-treated Southern Pine. There will be no adverse impacts on air quality as a result of this structure. PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9 sets forth a priority to provide for public access and recreational use of coastal waters, public lands and public resources of the Town. This project maintains a dock, but not the industrial design which has existed here for decades but rather a recreational boating facility for the Riegel's property without adversely affecting public access to Public Trust Lands and Waters of the State, or navigation and so is consistent with this policy. WORKING COAST POLICIES The policies of this section relate to the following: ? Policy 10 -Protection of the Town's water-dependent uses and promoting new water-dependent uses in suitable locations, ? Policy 11 -Promoting sustainable use of living marine resources, ? Policy 12 -Protect agricultural lands, ? Policy 13 -Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. While most of the Working Coast Policies are not applicable to this site or this type of project, Policy 10, promoting water-dependent uses and the citing of water-dependent uses in appropriate azeas is applicable and the proposed project has been laid out to make the most beneficial use of the land and locating the dock facility in the most appropriate point of the land where access down the bank will not require excessive structural facilities and can be accommodated with path work rather than formal stairs and so on. This project has been laid out with specific reference and review of the Waterfront Revitalization Program policies and is considered to be consistent. In summary, the proposed dock construction maintains the typical nature of recreational boating facilities throughout the area and all along coastal New England. The structure has been minimized in 3 size, height, and structure so as to be consistent with other facilities of a similaz nature and the minimum necessary components to accommodate safe and efficient boating operations from this site. This project does not interfere with public access or use of public trust waters and lands of the State, it does not interfere with navigation, it will not create soil or sedimentation erosion problems, it will only minimally affect environmental resources and in the azea where the facility must span the intertidal zone at the shore line, the facility has been located in an area where environmental resources have already reached equilibrium so as not to worsen any of these conditions. The height of the structure has been specifically addressed by raising the pier so as to encourage growth of vegetation along the shoreline by tidal wetlands plants if other condifions aze conducive to such growth. The dock terminates in 4 feet of water so that dredging will not be an issue and thus further minimizing adverse environmental impacts. Most of the Riegel's shoreline will remain in a natural state as a result of these considerations for design. There is no loss of valuable marine and wetland habitat and no water quality degradation as a result of this project. Reference is made to the NYS DEC study from 2000 indicating the suitability of pressure- treated Southern Yellow Pine piles and super-structure components for this type of purpose. ]n accordance with Local Law #6, for the pier treads will be of woods other than Southern Yellow Pine. No natural protective features or processes will be adversely impacted as a result of the proposed docking facility. This project is consistent with zoning policies and ordinances for the Town. The pier will be maintained as an accessory to the Riegel's home at this site. There will be no development of the upland related to this dock facility that will create point sources of pollution or drainage. This project is considered to be providing recreational opportunity compatible with the natural resource values and chazacteristics of the site, REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 97-25 OF THE WETLANDS LAW 6.2004 The permittee acknowledges that the validity of this permit is subject to the approval of other governmental or municipal authorities. The permittee does, by the acceptance of this permit, assume all responsibility for operations undertaken pursuant to this permit, and shall take all precautions for the prevention of injuries to persons and property resulting from such operations. By such acceptance, the permittee also agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Town and its officers. The permittee gives consent to the Town and its officers, employees and agents to enter upon the premises where such operations aze being conducted to make such inspections to determine whether said operations are being conducted in conformity with the permit. The permittee will notify the Trustees in writing one week prior to initiation of any and all operations. The permittee will notify the Trustees in writing upon completion of operations such that the site can be inspected for issuance for a certificate of compliance. In response to Sub-section 2a and the General Rules for Standazds of Residential and Commercial Docks, the following additional information is offered. 1. Permits for the work aze being applied for through the Town, US ACOE, NYS DEC and a coastal zone consistency determination by the NYS DOS. 2. The new piles to be installed will be of sturdy, durable and stable materials; in all likelihood, or possibly 12-inch butt diameter CCA pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), Greenheart or piles with new split caps and braces of pressure-treated SYP 4 materials. These members will be a minimum of 3 x 8's and more often, 3 x 10's with at least one'/"bolt per connection, and in many cases, two'/"bolts per connection. This pier is a fixed, pile-supported timber structure and therefore will not adversely affect the free circulation of water or reduce the effects of fluctuating water levels in Fishers Island Sound. In addition, the pier does not present any adverse modification of the shoreline. The pier's elevation is such that in extreme high flood tides the structure's end will be inundated. The pier's profile at 5-feet above the intertidal zone sediments means that for the most part this section of the pier will stay above breaki waves. The structure's SYP timber materials represent the standard of the dustry and are specifically grown and treated to be capable of withstanding full i ersion. With the connections described above, this structure will be able to survive epeated inundations and typical direct waves at high tide elevations with a structural li of 10 to 20 years. 3. The pier support w' new piles at 10-foot ~ t als to the maximum extent p ssi m order to obtain the desii• ali ands port intervals. The us CCA pressure-treated piles and timbers can be pprov for this project in ccordance with Local Law 6. 4. The pier will not be decked with CCA pressure-tr ted outhern P" e. This pier provides a safe pedestrian surface for access to the berthed b Rails m be installed on the pier r safety. 5. The new will be built to the west of not of the existing structure. The 15- foot clearance to n ' 'p~nan' or littoral development azea specified in this paragraph should not be an issue because the pier being replaced has existed in this location uncontested for decades. The proposed pier is smaller and does not represent a significant encroachment into the boating operation area of neighbors nor does it project into the navigation way for other boaters. 6. Upon receipt of the permit for this project, appropriate permit identification numbers and a Town permit placard will be affixed to the most seawazd face of the pier for identification from the water. 7. There are no permanent structures located above the pier decking, nor are any planned at this time other than the power post and railing which are fixed by function. 8. It is possible and intended to provide afive-foot passage way on the upland to get under this pier and that accessibility will be retained between the ALW and MHW lines. There will room to walk under the pier at low tide, however, foot traffic in this azea is raze, if at all. NEW YORK STATE COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM These application documents include a copy of the Federal Consistency Assessment Form utilized for the New York State Coastal Management Program under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of State. The following policies have been identified as pertinent to this application and the reason for consistency associated with this project is outlined in each respective case. Policv 2 -Water Dependent Uses -This project is to construct a new dock facility, a folly functional water dependent use in support of recreational boating. 5 Policy 5 -Use of Existing Developed Shorefront -There is developed shoreline on this site, mainly the stone work associated with the wharf. This project utilizes existing shorefront which has accommodated a pier for yeazs and developed an equilibrium with resources such as growth of tidal wetlands vegetation. The project will be to reconstruct a pier to make it safe and reliably usable for recreational boating, mostly in fair weather conditions. Policv 7 - Sienificant Fish & Wildlife Habitat -Protection of significant fish and wildlife habitat has been considered in the development of this project layout. The shorewazd point of beginning will be over or in the vicinity of vegetated shoreline fringe and rocky inter-tidal sediments and should not jeopardize the integrity of existing spartina fringe outcrops. Studies indicate that there is a slight environmental benefit to piers because of the creation of structure in the water column where barnacles, algae and crustaceans will inhabit. Policv 8 -Protection & Preservation of Habitat -Protection and preservation of habitat has also been considered in this project and the dock structure is being kept to its minimal configuration and of materials consistent with standazds of the industry and restrictions set forth in the Wetlands Law, No. 6, 2004 set forth by the Town of Southold and standazds of the NYS DEC. Maintaining the pier's north / south alignment will allow sunlight to reach the inter-tidal and shallow sub-tidal sediments in the morning from the east and in the afternoon from the west. Policv 11 -Minimize Damage to Natural Resources -The dock construction project has been laid out in such a way so as to minimize damage to natural resources as identified in Policy 7 above. The pier has been sited in the area where the shoreline vegetative habitat has come to equilibrium. Policv 14 - No Measurable Increase in Floodine -This project consists of construction of an open wood pile and timber pier which in no way adversely affects water flow and circulation in Fishers Island Sound or flooding potential of the area. Flood levels all around Fishers Island aze dictated by water levels in Long Island Sound, Fishers Island Sound and Block Island Sound and this structure will have no adverse influence on those levels. Policv 15 - No Dredgine -Dredging is not required in this project. The dock system has been laid out in its current location and configuration to avoid any dredging requirements. The depth of 4 feet as generally recommended by the NYS DEC has been reached. The waters aze protected enough that boats can be berthed bow to shore leaving the motor out in the deeper water. The float and the bow of the boat will not ground out at low tide. Policy 19 -Impact on Public Access -Public access will not be jeopazdized or impeded as a result of this project. As a matter of fact, there is almost no public access usage of the public trust lands or waters at this site. The intertidal zone is significantly covered by boulders and tidal wetlands fringe marsh vegetation and the shallow sub-tidal waters do not present any opportunity or enticement for public access in the azea. The pier occupies the landward 25% of the waterway width in accordance with US ACOE policies. Thus, public access to the State's lands and waters will not be adversely affected by the project. Policv 20 -Public Trust Compatibility with Existing Adjoining Properties and Land Uses- Public Trust compatibility with existing adjoining properties and land uses have also been considered in this project. Several neazby properties have small docking facilities similaz to this one and this docking facility will not interfere with existing or the likely wnfiguration of future facilities on immediately adjoining properties or the logical allocation of littoral development rights. Policv 21 -Water Dependent Recreation -This project is consistent with water-dependent recreational opportunities golicies set forth in this section. 6 . Policy 24 -Scenic Resources. Impairment or Loss -This policy is designed to prevent impairment or loss of scenic resources. The construction of the fixed wood pile and timber pier will not represent a new encroachment or structure which would create a loss of scenic resources. The elevated inboard landing section of the pier will come ashore adjacent to the wharf, making use of the previously altered shoreline and 50 feet east of the seabeach sand wort. Policv 25 -Enhance Overall Scenic Ouality -The new dock structure will be consistent with the scenic quality of the area and prevent loss of scenic resources as described in Policy 24 above. Policv 44 -Preserve and Protect Tidal Wetlands - It is acknowl th the fragmented fringe growth of seabeach sand wort along the shorefront is a valuable The c nstmction of the fixed wood pile and timber pier has taken advantage of the existi g un-vegetate tri of tke shoreline adjacent to the existing wharf in order to avoid adverse wetlands i pact. The raised eight of the pier should allow opportunities for the growth of the spartina fringe m naturally up t and to an extent, beneath the wood pier once the new pier is built, if other conditions az 'table. SUMMARY This project proposes pier construction for recreational boating access of property of the Amanda and Richard Riegel family on Fishers Island. A copy of all US Army Corps of Engineers, NYS DEC and Town of Southold applications are attached as substantiation for this project. This project complies with applicable standazds of the New York State Coastal Management Act, NYS /DEC Tidal Wetland Regulations and criteria for approval, the Town of Southold Waterfront Revitalization Program and Local Ordinance No. 6, 2004 and its approval is respectfully requested. Respectfully submitted, DOCKO, INC. Keith B. Neilson, P.E. 7 y~ FRS N ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 s E(~ o. O ~ ~ V ~ ~ r•~ . ~ O' , ^ - ~ ..,o ~ ~ ~ r W O. ~ >wb > ' O We ? 6 an ~ _ - u ~ rgncE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK © ~ 11pX _O_ _ Reel~~opMy Tm Sernce!YSZY s c8 6 6 m. ~ ~ ~ r i w ~ N FlSHERS ISLAND SOUND ~ ~ r ~ 6\~ I b ~ f/~ N. ~ e zr t ~ ~ o i0 SITE ' FISHERS ISLAND 13` SOUND p°' • ~ \ b ~ ~ Y q ~ = l~~ w ~ r•~ ~ ` n r E--~-,' "`o ' ~ ~ ww JUN 2 0 2013 i J SyV~o` c( p~ .n~''f I _Q , - ~ithold Town _ _ ~ ; ~ ~ ~ 1 w N/F PROPERTY OF ^ ~ v ` ti y ~ ~ F.I. ELEG CORP. PROJECT NEW PIER ~ - ~ 1 ~ww LOGf~.TIOIV h-'IAF~ REFEaENCE I SITS N/F cwixzr:IZ372 , r PROPERTY of PROPERTY 6so o ~ ~ YArz s~~ ~ , ~ RIEGEL OF INGHAM l ~ NOTES: l ~ _i = 1 I ~ 1. ELEVATION pATUM IS APPARENT LOW WATER J' ~ ~ - I ~ ~ ~ µ 1 ~ ~ 2. TIDE DATA IS TAKEN FROM 2012 NOAH 11DE ~ ~ ' r TABLE5 REFERENCE :SILVER EEL COVE. I-r y , / ' I i' 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: lv ' l ~ i GONS"fRUGT 80zLF X 5-FT WIDE FUCED WOOD PILE < I' ~ ~ ~ - AND TIMBER PIER WITH OPEN GRATE DECK ~ 4 ~ i I ' ~ WATER~ELECTRIG UT7UT1E5. AND A 25xLF X 6-FY l . I II f~ i - ~ ~ " ' ' WIDE "L" W11H OFEN GRATE DECK INCLUDING TWO L_~~ ,,,,E„~ NEW AND THREE REPI/~GEMENT TIE-OFF PILES, v ~ - ,l - ' WATERWARD OF THE APPARENT HIGH WATER LINE ~ , u` ~ RECAP AN EXISTING STONE WHARF WITH - ~ ~ ~ i CONCRETE, 30xGY OVER 750a5F AL50 INSTALL ` r ~ ~ ~ .r LI\ 1 s 5-FT WIDE STAIRS TO THE BEACH. AT AND , y ~ ~ 1 l-`t l .t LANDWARD OF THE PPPARENT HIGH WATER LINE. ` / ' ~ I ~ ~ I 4. PROJECT PURPOSE FISHERS ISLAND THIS l5 A PRIVATE DOCK FOR RECREATIONAL _ ~ TOWN Of SOUTHOLD w 5. THESE MPLIGATION DRAWINGS REPRESENTA ~ / ^`%r~~~~'. \ ~ -J/ ` ~r- \~.K GOMPILATIDN OF SURVEYS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT PURPp5E5. THEY ARE NOT CONSTRUCTION GONTRPLT DOCUMENTS. A TOWN BUILDING PERMIT O~/ERALL PLAN MAY BE REQUIRED. 6. ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS: GRP'OF'~ ~P'LE ~ WE57 EAST FI5HER515LA1JD WENDY GINGHAM FI OPRT 600 Sao ° 600 ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1 MARITIME PLAZA SUITE 1925 FI5HER5 ISLAND, NY 06390 SAN FRANGI5G0. GA 9A111 PROJEGT~. NEW PIER REVISED 6-3-13 USAGOE LOCATION: Fl5HER515L.AND -TOWN of SOUTHOLD tiF NEiy PROJECT DESCRIP110N SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YDRK K T WATERWAY: FISHERS ISLAND SOUND ,`P pN Ne DATE JANUARY 10.2013 9 O C K O ~ y5 T * APPLICANT: AMANDA RIEGEL ~ ~ * ~ ~ ~ o W I AGENT: SHEET 1 OF 4 f_~ 4 ~OGKO, IIVG. ~s+ ? ~ Kerth B. Neilson, PE O ~ X68692" 4~ Mystic. GT 06355 0 P 0 A 90FE$g10~P~ 860 572 8939 FAX 860 572 7569 DWG 12-09-2453 EMAIL permitsQdocko.com Kekh 8. 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M~4/7013 137 GM Rle9~ 1C.dvg L~~L;?~.IVL~ ~ BATTERED ~ \ may/ _ _ ~OLJIVI~ _ ~ ( > ~ ~_s ' o C ~5 ~ ~ ' ` ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \R~EMAINS OF EXISTING PIER CEELGRASS~\ - I'` ~I~ ~ QEGK EL 6.6±FT - 8ED ) ' .l\ I _ `EELGRAS j1/ ,a= ~'l~ l~ I I \ EELGRA55 ~ ~1~ _ ~ 9'0 ~ _ _ -88 BED EELGRASS ~ ~ ~ ~ EELGR~l55 1 iL~ ~1~ 4'd EELGRA55 ~ % _ ~ ? mod, ~ \l;: -'I\ FOOT RINT OF PROPOSED F1ER ~ o \ 4'fd EELGRASS l~-~l ~ ~ \ may. 4'ID _ -2- - _ - EDGE OF ~ EELGRA53__ \ ~ ~ ~ I~ l~ I REMAINS OF EXISTING F1ER 'I` I ~ I\ I\ ~ I\ I\ I\~l\ I ? .2-- ~ i~~63jj:"-1 ,~~BEGI cNG DECK EL 6.7:FT -lam l~ I\ f - -r "1 ~ \ - I BENGHMaR~jPG NNL _ ~ / ~ \ ELEVATION.6.74~~ ALWLG.a ~ ~ ~ / ~ ~ ..6e CONCRETE CAPPED ~ STONE JETTY _ _ FOOTPRNT OF PROPOSED STA1R5 ' -1- i _ I APPROXIMATE UMITS _ ~ ~ may,.. _ MHpA 2.76' 2 _ - OF TIDAL WETLNJDS . , ~6 o ~ J2 ROCKS / \ 4.~ 69 ~\i _ -_4AHU/L 33'i~ SANDY BF?~GH k W L r• ~ 7~ PlfNT 26 , CA~ 9 IRON ROD (SET) I 1'~ PLANT 1'ID PLANT /q p PltWTS / 5~ `f'r' ~ , \ ~ I 5-(.`I ~~1i~i ~ ~ ~l SANDWORT ' IRON ROD 5 \ \~~-~3~ I ~DwoBT -6 - ~ - 1=' . ~HXI~TIIVO GOIVDITIOIV . ~ ~ GR~Wi1C 1'=30' GONGR'cTE STEPS ~ ~ 0 30 I - i PROJECT: NEW PIER REVISED 4-4-13 USAGOE LOGATION~ RSHERS ISLAND -TOWN of SOUTHOLD PROPOSED FOOTPRINT QF (1/ SUFFOLK GOUNITY, NEW YORK P~~ N KE T r REVISED 6-3-13 USAGOE WATERWAY: RSHERS ISLAND SOUND fi~ v5p PROPOSED FOOTPRINTS DATE: JANUARY 10, 2013 ~ D 0 C K O ~ ~ APPLJGANT AMANDA RIEGEL * = A * r r ~ w AGENT: SHEET 2 OF 4 ~ _ ~ ~s8692'1 Keith B. Neilzon. PE O0 A X,~ Mystlc, GT 06355 R P O R '90FEggIpNP 860 572 8939 FAX 860 572 7569 pWG 12-09-2453 EMA1L: permits@docko.com Kekh B. Neilson, Docko Ix. 6/3/7013 1:76 PM 2kge_7B.dwg .,~N ~ ~F~ I--f ~FZr~- 1~~-- L~IVG7~ O~U IV D) ~ \ ~ TO BE REMOVED ? / % LG / ~ ~ DENSE EELGRA55~ \ ) ~ \ ~ ~ ~Y v/ ~ ~ y~ I / ExI5111JG RIF dY ~ i~~ I\ JY ~ I ~ i TO BE REP~AGED ~ DENSE EELGR0.55 O ~ V~'j ~ ~q~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "REMPINS OF EXISTING PIERY ~~y 'd ~ \ 18=~ TO BE REMOVED flq yY i~- s ~ 1 eY ~ ~z~ ~ ~ \\X/\_/ ~ ~N EDGE OF J \J,~ EXISTING FILE ~ ~ \ / yY ~ ~ l ~ TO BE REPL4GED F1 M / / ~ b5* ~ JY 1~ 4'0 EELGRP55 NE_W TIE-0FF PILE ~3 7 /y ` NEW 1~1DDER (TYP) /Y'~ ~ Q~ ~ ? NEW 17E-0FF PILE~~ yr /ANEW 6-FT WIDE X 15:FT \ \ 3 ` ~~1~'~ ~ll ~I 'L" witfi GRATE DECKING ~3 ~ ~ 1 ~ EELGRA55'1 ~ " ~ \ 4'rG EELGRA55 ~L REPIAGE AND RELOCATE EXISTING PILE / ~I~ ~I i W S ~ N~ ELEGTRIG/WATER JJYY ~1 UTI~.ITIES ,,YY DENSE EELG~RASS A ~Dy~ ` ~ 2 - d~ dY ~ ~ ~Il ~ ~ ~2- / yY ~ L4~ Jy \ iEELGRaSS J b ~~TO BOE REMS~DG PIER NL / ~ `M- ~ NEW PIER SUPPORT PILE with ~ ~ ~ EDGE OF ~ OPEN GRATE DECKING (TYP) / ~ rl EELGRASS NEW 5-FT WIDE PILE SUPPORTED 2 II. ~ _I_ MAIN PIER with SAFETY RAILS DECK EL 6.5i - ~ / I BENGiMORK-MPC NNL SURVEY by GME ENGINEERING, LAND ~ r ~ ELEVAnDN=6.7a aLwi. o.a ~ ~ SURVEYING ~ ARGHTEGTURE, PLLG - ~ s: ~ ~r 3 - ~ \ \ / ~ / I - CONCRETE GAPPED ~ 5~~, BEPLH / s~ ' STONE JETTY ~ HhM1Ui. 2.76 ~ ~ iii t. ~ ~ ~1_ - NEW 5-FT WIDE STAIRS TO BEACH ~i ' \ ~ LANDWARD of THEAHWL ~ o.:a: '-'I PL_~.IV ~/IEW - _ rViU/~33a / ~ - ~ruFlii scaF , . so ~ ~ - T w ; 20 io o w PROJECT: NEW PIER REVISED 4-4-13 USAGOE LOCATION: RSHERS ISLAND -TOWN of SOUTHOLD ,`~QF NELyy PIER LENGTH SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK ,`P Cr1 ITye s~? WATERWAY: RSHERS ISLAND SOUND ~ g q , ~ REVISED 6-3-13 DEG DATE: JANUARY 10, 2013 D 0 C $ 0 * ~ OPEN GRATE DECKING & APPIJGANT: AMANDA RIEGEL 2 ~ ' BEACH STA1R LOG. l Y _ 4 C+ W AGENT: SHEET 2 OF 4 ~ _ ~ N ~ ~ C70GK0, INC. 4, 68692' Keith B. Neilson, PE OO Q,~ OFESSICNP~ Mystic, CT 06355 R P 0 R 860 572 8939 FAX 860 572 7569 pV?G 12-09-2453 EMAIL: permits@docko.wm Kelth B. Neikon, Docker Iric. 6/3/2013 1'.27 GM Rlegel~D.My REPLACE EXISTING ,N~p7E GEIV IER AND WEST TIE-0FF PILE ~ TIE-0FF GILFS NOT SHOWN FOR TOP EL 77rFf GLARIiY OF RER GOMPONEMS. ~-r6~X AFT ~L~~ SFT NEW PILE SUPPORTED NEW PILE SUPPORTED DECK If 'L" with OPEN GRATE NEW LADDER (TYP) PIER wFMi OPEN GRATE WDiN DECK EL 65xF( DECK EL 6.SrFT I I ~ I I I~ NEW SUPPORT PILE --TOPEL 4-FTABOUE NEW SPLIT CLAMP and I i DEGK (lYP) CR055 BRACE (TYP) i AHW~/SPRING J HIGH TIDE 33'x I - --P5HW-3aG'-- ~ II - - _ - - _ III IIII III ~I EELGR455 I - -rY.bVL-B.O- \ ~ \ BOTTOM'SEDIMEMS SAND \ x \ S \ 1, \ ,l ~IVD ~/I~W GRAPHIC SOoLE 1' =10' 10 5 O 10 NEW T7E-0FF REPLACE and SFf WIDE X 80xFT PILE TOP EL~ RELOCATE EXISTING 17 FT (7YP) 77E-0FF PILE ~N~ ~I-' ~P) c~ N~ P~ CONCRETE GAPPED STONE 1~1 rO-FT OPEN G JETTY - TO BE REPAIRED NEW 6-FT X 25rFT "L' with ~IDEGKr- I I~~ ~ DECK EL 6.5r OPEN GRATE DECKING WDTM I I I AHWVSPRING HRH TIDE ~ I. MHW-- ALWL - - - I - - , . , ~ ~ .NEW 5-FT W1DE 57AIFLS ELGRASS, x;. BOTTOM SEDIMENTS SAND ~ TO BEACH LANDWARD , ~ EW SUPPORT PILE TOP II NEW ELEC7RICiWA7ER EL 4FTABOVE DEG OF 7NE AHWL UTILITY POST K ~n"P) PtzOFILE G IcPH~ I ~ _ ~o 20 to o ~o PROJECT: NEW PIER G REVISED 4-4-13 USAGOE LOCATION: FISHERS ISLAND -TOWN of SOUTHOLD '<<G K E{11 DYER LENGTH SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK ~P ON 6 WATERWAY: FISHERS ISLAND SOUND r- 2 9 k REVISED 6-3-13 DEG • D 0 C$ y ~ } ~ DATE: JANUARY 10, 2013 0 * ~ R~ OPEN GRATE DEGK g APPLICANT; AMANDA RIEGEL w BEACH STA1R LOG., W AGENT: SHEET 4 OF 4 A` ~ 1~OGK0, INC. ~4- c ~s0692', Vt4~ Keith B. Neilson, PE C' '90FES510NP Mystic, GT 06355 0 R p 0 R 860 572 8939 FAX 860 572 7569 EMAIL permrrs@docko.com DWG 12-09-2453 Keith B. Nelson, Dxko Inc. 6/3/]0131:6 PI"I Rlegel_4D.dwg n 90- LOCATION MAY - CEMENT" , ~~„e ~a EI ~ +3 ~ rrpIERREPLA ISLAM noa 1 ao Project: TOWN OF FISHERS - ~ SUFFOLK COUNT`, NEW YORK , "i 1 ;z Location: O~yD . FISSF.1s'S IBL OD13 EGEL 1~ Ag,Y 10, E. R1 ~o _ ~ ~ ~ f- Waterway: J~VDAJ.T. 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T4 . _ ~ ~ 1 I ~ "W"AY~it^%:~E Dye.. i~ bu=d "'~Fr.~:4',:,t.,. ~ .i..}!!~. ~ •~:,tJo' ~ .l ~r PHOTOGRAPHI This photograph is taken from the existing concrete cap stone wharf looking in a northerly direction down the old ferry dock facility at this property. The existing wood pier structure and support piles will be removed as the first element of this project. The concrete capped wharf will be recapped to provide structural integrity to the existing failing concrete and the new wood pier would be built off to the left side of the photograph, parallel of the old pier alignment, but stopping short of the eel grass. . .,.„~.,.LeRi'fi:.'c4'n.°a , s~. .i. ,rs.. w ..x t s saa a 7: ~ , ~ r ~ {1~¢# i ,i ~ ~~r~ 7'tS~~Y~~y-. ~~.y.w~.-..~i ? ~ ' ~c~c~~J _ ry _ ' _ ~ i` (f t PHOTOGRAPH2 This photograph shows the overall wharf and pier structure at the Riegel's property looking in a northerly direction. The shoreline characteristics and features are clear in the area of construction. There is no tidal wetland vegetation and no rare or endangered species of plants. The eel grass does not become an issue until out in the vicinity of the "T" pier head for this existing structure. The new structure is located clear of that submerged aquatic vegetation. v 1 ~r i' ~ r y. 1R a. .,,,v~,e" , 4 F ~ _ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ y ~i ~ war ,~,.s,. : '~14 Yom'" ~:r PHOTOGRAPHS This photograph shows the beach front, looking in an easterly direction across the Riegel's property. The dune grass and other vegetation upland on the beach will be avoided by beginning the pier from the existing stone wharf along the left edge of the photograph. x r: , } s ~ 4~ M. . f ~ 6 I~61 ~ ~'A#t~ Y ~ f~ ~ Y~'y'x ~ ~ ~w . ' ` r _ ' y PHOTOGRAPH4 This photograph shows the existing stone wall on the west edge of the existing concrete capped stone wharf. The photograph is taken from the beach, looking in a southerly direction. It is clear that there is minimal vegetation along the beach at the toe of the stone wall. Nonetheless, the proposed pier structure will emanate from the wharf so that all of this vegetation is out of the project area. ~ ~ 4 R • ~ ~ y ~ ''~'...~,y { ~+-en -:mow ~~e1' y ~1 ~ ' } " t ,.~,,•jm f ~ _ r f +~w~ alts: .,~~w t.SS".~ S~. ~S} .w ~ ~A 5.... a.. ~ ~ tgg8~ .ate ' 1 ~)d~6~ y PHOTOGRPAH 5 This photograph shows a clump oi~ beach sandwort which was situated adjacent to the Riegel's property along the westerly edge of the site and clear of the project. .:.5 s _ r~~ _ - x . - . fir a-~ir ...fir-°" ..r., rlr ' J-. - - s PHO"l'OGRAPH 6 This photograph shows the pier structure looking in a southwesterly direction with the Riegel property in the background, in the shade of the tree in the left upper corner of the photograph. All of the existing wood piles and pier structure will be removed as part of this project. The tie- off piles situated to the east of the proposed pier will be reset in holes where existing pier piles are extracted. r ~ ~ ,i, '~N ' ~:r a i~~~, vx ~ ~~4 ti ~.a5 ' ~ • v r '..,,tic ,,.:r.- ~ R..2s`s ~'_xj,.? ~?i.~F~~~ ~;ii. ~A:~~ i fix ye? ..s ti ~ . ~ y 'n4 _d _ yr PHUTOGRAPH7 "Phis photograph focuses on the west face of the concrete cap stone wharf, looking in a northerly direction from the beach. It is clear that there is no vegetative resource in the area where the new wood pier will abut the existing concrete capped stone wharf. By using this configuration the environmental resources of the site are avoided and a logical and structurally suitable point of origin for the new pier will be utilized.