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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-05/14/2014 timed~ Cates Peter A.Young,Chairman Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish, Secretary P.O.Box 1179 !► 'F Southold,NY 11971 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES RE EI ED Wed., May 14, 2014 JUN 1 3 2014 4:30 PM Southold Town Clerk Down's Farm Preserve A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., May 14, 2014 at Down's Farm Preserve. Present were: Peter Young, Chairman John Stein, Member Doug Hardy, Member Keith McCamy, Member Peter Meeker, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent were: Jack McGreevy, Member William McDermott, Member Hunter Hedges, Student Intern CALL TO ORDER Chairman Peter Young called the meeting to order at 4:35PM. REPORTS Chairman Peter Young attended the last meeting of the Board of Trustees held on April 23, 2014. Doug Hardy questioned the outcome of the proposed shoreline projects on Oregon Road. He stressed the seriousness of the matter and feels the whole area should be regulated. Chairman Young informed him that the projects were approved by the Board of Trustees. Chairman Young attended the Volunteer Recognition Celebration on Tues., April 29th. He presented the certificates to the members who did not attend. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Keith McCamy, seconded by Doug Hardy, to Approve the Minutes of April 16, 2014. 2 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Keith McCamy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GEORGE CURIS to construct a 16'X 36' in-ground swimming pool with surrounding pool enclosure fence on the seaward side of the dwelling and 68' from the top of the bluff. Install a 4'X 4' drywell for the pool backwash and necessary pool equipment will be located along the western side of the dwelling. Located: 3190 North Sea Drive, Orient. SCTM#15-1-5 Inspected by: John Stein, Keith McCamy, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROBERT & MARYANN AMABILE to install a 16'X 36' swimming pool with surrounding patio and 4' high fence, 3'X 8' equipment pad, 4'X 8' drywell and 2' high retaining wall on east side. Located: 1365 Aquaview Ave., East Marion. SCTM#22-2-1 Inspected by: John Stein, Keith McCamy, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application subject to the review of the 8'X 8' shed and the retaining walls on the bluff should be depicted on the plan. It was observed that the location of the swimming pool requires a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Keith McCamy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PETER NEYLAND for a ten-year maintenance permit to dredge existing basin with upland disposal of spoil, approx. 200 cy. of material. Drying area to be filtered with hay bale barrier. Located: 60 Bayview Dr., East Marion. SCTM#37-4-5 Inspected-by: John Stein, Keith McCamy, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Keith McCamy, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of VINCENT & BARBARA CLAPS for the removal of the existing timber bulkhead and concrete boat ramp. Construction of a 100' long vinyl bulkhead with 12' and 20' returns. Bulkhead to be placed in same location and raised height of 1' above existing. Construct 4'X 6' platform and new 3' wide X 14' long aluminum ramp to existing 6'X 20' floating dock. Provide 35' cy. of clean sand fill from upland source to fill void of removed boat ramp landward of proposed bulkhead. Located: 450 Snug Harbor Rd., Greenport. SCTM#35-5-33 Inspected by: John Stein, Keith McCamy, Doug Hardy 3 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 Keith McCamy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of STEVE FLOTTERON to lift an existing seasonal cottage up using cement block piers to the floor elevation of 9'. Existing side entry deck to be enclosed and a 2'X 10' addition to the cottage's footprint. Construct code-required landings and steps at both doors as needed for egress to the new elevation, and install a landward drywell to collect roof run-off. Located: 65490 Main Rd., Southold, Cottage #7, Sage Blvd. SCTM#53-5-12.6 Inspected by: John Stein, Keith McCamy, Doug Hardy Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Keith McCamy, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CHARLES & MARILYN SOUTHARD to construct a new two-story wood frame dwelling with pervious driveway, storm drainage and sanitary system. Located: 435 Bay Home Rd., Southold. SCTM#56-5-22 Inspected by: John Stein, Keith McCamy, 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 KEVIN GALLAGHER for the pre-existing 3' wide timber bluff stairway consisting of a 4'X 4' concrete pad on grade; four sections of steps with lengths of 23', 8', 21' and 43'; two triangular landings; and a trapezoidal deck (2'X10'X12'X15'). Located: 17975 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-7 Inspected by: John Stein, Keith McCamy, Doug Hardy The CAC Supports the application with the following recommendations: • The requirement of an engineered plan; • No hardening of the shoreline as this area is a source of sediment for replenishment of the beach; • Flo-thru materials on the trapezoidal decks; and • The requirement of a bluff stabilization management plan. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by Doug Hardy, it was 4 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ESTATE OF FRED ADLER to construct a 24'X 40' two story single-family dwelling with a 15'X 20' attached deck, gravel driveway, septic system and to connect to public water. Located: 415 Lakeside Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-3-13 Inspected by: Peter Meeker, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application, however, recommends the removal of the debris along the edge of the canal and the septic system should comply with Dept. of Health requirements as there is a concern with groundwater seepage into the creek. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOSHUA KELINSON to remove existing 4'X 33' wood catwalk, replace with new 4'X 52' catwalk with flow through decking, new 4'X 10' ramp and 6'X 20' floating dock. Located: 560 Oak St., Cutchogue. SCTM#136-1-44 Inspected by: Peter Meeker, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application, however, the project wasn't staked. The CAC recommends the gutters are connected to drywells, the removal of old piles, the removal of the skiff and floating dock from the shoreline and provisions are made for lateral access. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RONALD & THERESA FURMAN to construct a low- profile 4'X 67' fixed dock with thru-flo deck 18" above grade and 6' steps to grade. Located: 1455 Meadow Beach Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#116-7-7 Inspected by: Peter Meeker, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition of a drywell for the pool because several members observed the pool being emptied into the wetlands. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Doug Hardy, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of STEPHAN KALAIJIAN to install toe armor along the northern shoreline to provide shoreline protection, which will consist of three (3) rows of quarry stone and core stone. Filter cloth is proposed to wrap the base layer of quarry stone, add clean fill and plant with Cape American Beach Grass. Construct a bluff stairway measuring 162' in overall length and supported by 6"X 6" posts. The stairway will maintain an elevation of 3'-4' above the bluff grade where applicable. Existing vegetation on the face of the bluff will be supplemented with Cape American Beach Grass, where applicable. Located: 1977 Bergen Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#112-1-18 5 Inspected by: Peter Young, Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the application because there is a concern with the impacts of beach replenishment of the shoreline to the east. The un-vegetated bluffs are a major source of sediment to the properties downstream. These bluffs should be carefully managed in a broader scope. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ALVIN SCHEIN to Amend Wetland Permit#8372 to allow for a landward catwalk extension 4'X 40' supported by twelve (12) additional pilings, and re- positioning of the access steps 4'X 2' to the resultant landward terminus. Located: 2145 Little Peconic Bay Lane, Southold. SCTM#90-1-15 Inspected by: Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NEW SUFFOLK WATERFRONT FUND to Amend Wetland Permit#8378 to repair pre-existing 352 If. stone jetty and add one large rock up to 30" in height the top row of the jetty. Located: 650 First St., New Suffolk. SCTM#117-8-18 Inspected by: Peter Young, Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried John Stein will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., May 21, 2014 at 5:30 PM. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council has been set for Thurs. June 12, 2014 at 4:30 PM at Down's Farm Preserve. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. Respectfully submitted by, . A-0fi Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council