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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-10/09/2013 ~ ~~~gpFFO(,fco ti Peter A. Young, Chairman C Town Hall, 53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish, Secretary P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Conservation Advisory Council RECEIVED Town of Southold e,o Pa MINUTES a•_ o 20J Wed., October 9, 2013 Southold Town Clerk 4:30 PM Down's Farm Preserve A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., October 9, 2013 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present were: Peter Young, Chairman Jack McGreevy, Member John Stein, Member William McDermott, Member Doug Hardy, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Guest: Joe Finora CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:35 PM by Chairman Peter Young ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Peter Young contacted the principal of Mattituck High School regarding the student vacancies. They are going to meet some time in the near future to discuss the mission of the CAC and the role of the student member. Audrey Horton and Derek Bossen submitted their resignation letters. The Town Clerk is now accepting applications to fill the two (2) vacancies. 2 REPORTS Doug Hardy attended the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on Wed., September 18, 2013. The CAC recommended a splash-pad on the Liguori/Leccese application, however, Trustee Jim King didn't think it was necessary. The Trustees agreed with the CAC that the cement groin on the Stype property should be removed. Doug commented that he was surprised to see Jim King encourage the use of Round-Up for removal of poison ivy on a bluff. NEW BUSINESS Jack McGreevy suggested the CAC submit a position paper to the Town Board regarding the future use of Plum Island. The members unanimously agreed that they would wait until a proposal has been submitted before they comment. In the meantime, Peter will talk to Heather Lanza. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by John Stein, to Approve the Minutes of September 11, 2013. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GREG & CAROL KARAS to install a 15'X 25' gunite pool, 3.5' to 6' in depth with water feature; extend existing patio up to 75' from top of bluff, 720 sf., 4'X 8'X 4'6" in depth cedar pool enclosure, landscape 10' area between pool and property line and 54' pool fence with gates along edge of patio; replace (permitted) stairs to beach in kind and in place (3'X 45' beach stairs with 3'X 11' landing. Located: 135 Soundview Rd., Orient. SCTM#15-3-3 Inspected by: William McDermott, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application, however questions the adequacy of a closed system pool not requiring a drywell. The CAC recommends a drywell to contain the pool backwash. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of WILLIAM HANDS for a Coastal Erosion Permit for the existing 130' bulkhead and two (2) 10' returns and to Amend Wetland Permit #3720 to excavate existing bulkhead on the landward side and install new vinyl sheet pile and deadmen, new tie-rods connected to new 10'X 20' piling installed adjacent to existing face piles. Located: 960 Willow Terrace Lane, Orient. SCTM#26-2-21 3 Inspected by: William McDermott, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with at least a 16' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CLEAVES POINT CLUB AND MARINA, INC. to construct a 23'X 276' reinforced dune consisting of approx. 276 If. of 1-2 ton armor stone over core stone rip-rap and filter cloth and covered with approx. 489 cy. of sand fill, including 389 cy. on site excavated material derived from armor stone installation, and 100 cy. sandy fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source and vegetated with beach grass and native shrubs. Construct a 9' wide X 197' long X 1' high earthen berm consisting of approx. 36 cy. of topsoil and install 8'X 3' infiltration basin west of the 12' wide portion of berm. Located: 2820 Shipyard Lane, East Marion. SCTM#38-7-15 Inspected by: William McDermott, Doug Hardy The CAC commends the applicant(s) on this project as it represents a very sound engineering plan. This method of erosion control is the format of the future for both residential and commercial properties. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ANTHONY & SUSAN NAPOLITANO for the existing 90' wood bulkhead and stairs; planter box at eastern edge of property to be planted with Rosa Rugosa; 10'X 11' patio block non-turf permeable area; 12'X 60' area of crushed blue stone non-turf area, permeable area disguised as a bocce court; area approx. 5'X 1 VX 9'X 11' of 12" square patio blocks, A/C 110 GFI outlet in weather proof box mounted on 4X4; fresh water spigot and pole light. Located: 200 Cleaves Point Dr., East Marion. SCTM#38-2-33 Inspected by: William McDermott, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of HUGH MURPHY to remove and replace 149 If. of deteriorated timber bulkhead with new vinyl, install 4' wide stairs to beach, replace 4 piles to support existing ramp and float, and provide maximum of 25 cy. clean fill behind bulkhead. Located: 3105 Oaklawn Ave., Southold. SCTM#70-6-8 Inspected by: William McDermott, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with a 5'-10' non-turf buffer and retractable stairs. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by William McDermott, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN LYNCH for the existing sunroom and shed, two-story dwelling and existing roof over swing-set. Located: 1020 Glen Rd., Southold. SCTM#78-2-28 Inspected by: William McDermott The CAC Supports the application and recommends a drainage plan. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOSEPH GENTILE to remove existing timber bulkhead and deck, install new 108 If. of vinyl bulkhead and 14 If. return, install 5' wide IPE deck, and install 32' wide X 14' long aluminum ramp and 6'X 20' floating dock. Located: 530 Schooner Dr., Southold. SCTM#71-2-8 Inspected by: Peter Young, Jack McGreevy, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 15' non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PARADISE POINT ASSOC. to maintenance dredge the channel leading into the Paradise Point basin from Southold Bay to a maximum depth of 4' during low tide and will occur within two (2) areas containing 4,000 sf. which will result in 700 cy. of resultant dredge spoil to be deposited on site. Located: West of westerly terminus of Basin Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-1-16.10 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 5 Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROBERT TAPP & NICHOLAS J. ELLIS for the existing structures and landscaping including stairs from bulkhead and beach stairs; existing bulkhead; natural locust post arbor; board walk; pavers on sand patio; slate pavers as stepping stones; field stone retaining walls along natural contours; loose slate patio; patio seaward of house with concrete pavers; and brick steps off existing porch. Located: 275 West Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-7-11.1 Inspected by: Peter Young, Jack McGreevy, John Stein The CAC Supports the application using best management practices and there is a concern with the chain-link fence along the east property line. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROBERT & KATHLEEN LAWRENCE to remove existing storm damaged 4'X 62' fixed timber dock and construct in its place a 4'X 82' fixed timber dock with 4'X 8' stairs at its seaward end. Located: 800 West Creek Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#103-13-6 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Stein, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application using best management practices. Please note that Member Jack McGreevy was denied access by the property owner. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Jack McGreevy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of FRANK MARSILIO to construct 140' front entry addition; new masonry front porch; new composite decking rear porch; install four (4) drywells and roof gutters to leaders; and 700 sf. planted buffer with native plantings. Located: 1080 Deep Hole Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#115-12-15 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Stein, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a 10' non-turf buffer and removal of the wire fence along the south side of the property and down to the bulkhead. The pilings located on either side of the floating dock should be depicted on the plan. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 6 Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of DANA & MICHAEL SAVINO to repair and replace existing bulkhead using vinyl sheathing including north and south returns, remove and replace existing 100'X 21' deck, remove and replace gazebo, and install approx. 275 cy. of fill. Located: 1945 Bayview Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#106-6-37 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Stein, Jack McGreevy The CAC does Not Support the application because the square footage of the floating docks exceeds the Code, the property is not conforming to any standards of the wetland code and there are encroachments on public property. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of STEPHEN & AMY LICATA to add dormers to existing roof, add deck to re-built screen porch roof, as-built patio, stone walls, fire pit, pergola, rebuild screen porch with roof deck. Located: 670 Old Salt Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#144-5-13 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Stein, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a drainage plan to include the patio and a non-turf buffer to align with the abutting properties to the east. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Jack McGreevy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ARTHUR & JULIANE GRUNEISEL to authorize the construction of a fixed timber dock, consisting of an elevated 4'X 42' fixed timber catwalk equipped with two (2) sets of 4'X 4' timber steps on landward end to allow for passage along shoreline, 3'X 14' hinged ramp and 6'X 20' float secured by three (3) 8" dia. pilings; and install (2) 8" dia. tie-off piles off south side of float. Located: 2875 Pine Tree Road, Cutchogue. SCTM#104-3-7 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Stein, Jack McGreevy The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the docking facility does not exceed 1 /3 across the width of the creek. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 7 JOHN N. IRWIN III to repair/protect a storm-damaged shoreline by installing approx. 350' of rock revetment. Debris shall be removed, area excavated and regarded and geo-textile filter fabric shall be installed. A 3" layer of crushed stone to be placed on top of the filter fabric on top of two layers of armor layer rip-rap revetment which will consist of 3' min. rock. At toe of the bank top soil and loam shall be installed and seeded. A 3.5'X 23' beach access stairs will be installed. Located: 1206 Buckner Dr., Fishers Island. SCTM#4-6-7.4 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by William McDermott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of THOMAS APREA to Amend Wetland Permit #8085 and Coastal Erosion Permit #8085C to place cap stones on top of seawall and low voltage accent light facing down and aluminum ladder stairs to get to beach. Seawall is landward of wooden bulkhead and is 54" above wooden bulkhead to top of cap stone. Located: 500 Beach Court, End of Pine Place, East Marion. SCTM#37-7-9.1 Inspected by: Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MARY S. ZUPA to Amend Wetland Permit #5636 to install 60 tons 8"-10" rip-rap with filter fabric and install new thru-flow open-grate cap. Located: 580 Basin Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-1-16.7 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried William McDermott will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., October 16, 2013 at 5:30 PM. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Wed., November 6, 2013 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. 8 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. Respectfully submitted by, 'Yau " ~'M - Aaq" Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council EELUIVED t 3 "06 0 At N 0'/ Sou:~cid Town Clerk