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West Mattituck Beach Association
Mattituck, New York.
Mattituck Park District
Mattituck, New York.
Gentlemen:
Our Association is opposed to the construction
of the proposed Mattituck inlet Boat ramp. In past
years a large part of the ecologically delicate Park
was destroyed by the failure of previous administrations
to prevent motor vehicles from using the area as race-
ways.
Accordingly, we request enviromental destruction
not be extended by permitting access to the proposed boat
ramp. As neighbors we would like to see the beach plum
and bird nesting areas preservOid.
Respectfully yours,
West Mattituck Bea; As ociation
D.G. Witschieben
President.
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Siet Advisory CoJai tee
BOX 831
MA.TTITUCK, NEW YORK 11952
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July 29, 1981
:sir. 'willia:� Pell III, Supervisor
:4embers of the Southold Totm Board
Southold, New York 11971
Gentlemen:
After reviezring Opportunity -,Ir -'l of the Mattituck Creek
'watershed Study, the Mattituc.-. Inlet Advisory Committee has
unanimously decided to advise the Town Board that it is our
opinion that the General Industrial zone at :iattituck Inlet
is not a compatible zone and that zoning should be altered to
reflect a less intensive use.
Me Coixuttee believes that the unique needs of these
properties are not reflected in our current zoning code and
that a "special zone" should be adopted as a part of the exist-
ing zoning code that would; develop criteria and performance
standards, accommodate a variety of creativa and compatible
uses, and provide local government with the legal authority for
innovative -land use controls.
he Co-mmittee feels that rezoning and planning; for this
area should be directed to"la.rd "passive recreational" uses in
vier of the follo:win; social, economic and environmental const-
raints:
- groundwater limited-- the problems and cost associated 1•rith
development and its effect on both the quality and quanity
of the water supply.
- 'wastewater disposal - the environmental effects; pollution,
social impacts; public health and safety considerations, cost;
the hi?h cost of sewerini7, treatment or on-site disposal
.later safety -the fesibility of using these properties to dock,
launch or moor any type of boating activities was discussed in
detail and it was felt that expansion of boating activities
Jould constitute a ,rater safety problem because of the narrow
channel created by the continual washing and filling-in of the
tree_., and by the tide: currents in this location.
Critical atershed Area - -he entire 13.6 acres is located .vrith-
in the ';'IdA.
Flood plain - the dan,-er of flooding, cost and other problems
related to flood plain regulations ma1:e this location inapprop-
�ak_ i'or co,istruction.
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MattituC . Inlet Advisory Committee
BOX 831
MA.TTITUCK, NEW YORK 11952
- 1 raf-'fic - A marina acid tourist related facilities would
increase traffic on-Naugles and Luther's Drea'twater roads.
The installation of a private water taxi service to reduce
the potential traffic increase and transport visitors to
Mattitucc's main commercial area is not felt to be desirable
or practical.
- Preservation - of existing wetlands, Parks Districts, beaches
and natural resources
- Compatibility - with the existing residential/agriculture
corxmuai-,y
- !•1aintenance - methods should be throughly investigated and
apart of zone plan
Motels, restaurants and other tourist related facilities,
Condominiums and other multiple dwelling, commercial and ind-
ustrial uses were all felt to be inappropriate because of one
or more of the constraints outlined above.
It is our opinion that "passive recreational" uses of this
area would best serve the needs of our community and the Town of
Southold and meet the social, economic and environmental const
raints of this location. We thereDre, request the Town Board to
request the Tow:z Planning Board to worm with the ::IAC to formul-
ate this '.'special zone" of "passive recreational" uses.
In reviewing :Northville' s status as referred to in Opport-
unity =1. The Ccry�ittee believes that continued use by dorthville
for dockage a-nd storage of ec_uiptment utilized in the maintenance
of its offshore oil terminal will probably be required and can be
accomodated in its present location (tax map 1000-99-4-9) as a
non -conforming use. .
The desirability of a Coast Guard auxilliary unit at this
location was discussed and will be discussed in greater detail
when more information becomes available.
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The Comxlittee loo's forward to meeting t-rith you to discuss
or clarify any questions that you may have.
Sincerely,
:ichael Cortese
Chairman
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INVENTORY NATURAL RESOURCES OF
MATTITUCK CREEK STUDY AREA
Prepared by Larry Penny for the Mattituck Inlet Advisory Committee
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Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana
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Black Oak, Quercus velutina
c
Black Cherry, Prunus serotina
f
Sassafras, Sassafras albidum
Pignut Hickory, Carya glabra
Shrubs
Dwarf Juniper, Juniperus communis
Beach Plum, Prunus maritima
s
Wild Rose, Rosa virginiana
vc
Pasture Rose,,Rosa caroliniana
vc
Multiflora Rose, Rosa multiflora
f
Salt -spray Rose, Rosa rugosa
s
Blackberry, Rubus allegheniensis
vc s
Northern Ai�rowwood, Viburnum
c
recognitum
Northern Bayberry, Myrica
f
pensylvanica
Smooth Cumac, Rhus glabra
Groundsel, Baccharis halimifolia
%_ino.s
Common Greenbrier, Smilax
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rotundi. folia
Poison Ivy, Toxicodendron radicans
Japanese Honeysuckle, Lonicera
s
japonica
Trailing Blackberry, Rubus sp.
Ferns
Marsh Fern, Thelypteris palustris
Grasses,
Beach Grass, Panicum amarum
etc.
Switch Grass, Panicum virgatum
s
American Beach Grass, Ammophila
breviligulata
Reed, Phragmites communis
Bair Grass, Deschampsia flexuosa
Orchard Grass, Dactylis glomerata
Purple Lovegrass, Eragrostis
spectabilis
Bluestem, Andropogon scoparius
Rush, Juncus tenuis
Herbs
Blue Flag, Iris versicolor
Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis
Sea Rocket, Cakile edentula
Seaside spurge, Euphorbi.a
pol.ygoni folia
English Plantain, Plantago ming
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VEGETATIO14: DUNE ANDS
Wes4mpf Jetty South
of Jett,
done Zone Zone Fpr- Ridge Back -
Species
wet
A B
C dune
dune
Milkwort, Polygala sp.
f
Beach Heather, Hudsonia tomentosa
c vc
vc
Seaside Pinweed, Lechea maritima
f
f
Beach Pea, Lathyrus japonicus
f c c
vc
Marsh Mallow, Hibiscus palustris
s
Queen Anne's Lace, Dauca carota
s
Beach Clotbur, Xanthium echinatum
f
Red Sorrel, Rumex acetosella
f
Jointweed, Polygonella articulate
f
f
Moth Mullein, Verbascum thapsus
f
f
Poor Man's Pepper, Lepidium
virginicum
f
f
a
Bull Thistle, Cirsium vulgare
f
Evening Primrose, Oenothera
f
Common St. Johnswort, Hypericum
perforatum
f
Beach Orach, Atriplex patula
var. hastata
f
Ragweed, ATAbrosia artemsiifolia
f
Seaside Goldenrod, Solidago
sempervirens
,f-- s
s s
Slender Fragrant Goldenrod
Solidago tenuifolia
f .,f- `
f
Rough -stemmed Goldenrod,
Solidago rugosa
.f.
Sickle -leaved Golden -aster
Chrysopsis falcata
r
f
s
Slender Wormwood, Artemisia
caudata
s
f
s
Dusty Miller, Artemisia
stelleriana
f c
Cat's Ear, Hypochoeris radicata
s
Cudweed, Gnaphalium obtusifolium
f
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
f
Horseweed, Erigeron canadensis
u, r-
s
s
f
Aquatic
Cattail, Typha latifolia
Mosses,
..
c
_^ Lichens
Cladania spp.
c_
Cover
r = rare
wet 100%
f =--few
zone a 75%
s = several
zone b 75%
c = common
zone c 90%
vc = very common
foredune 80%
duneridge 80%
backdune 80%
NOTE: the species composition for
the Mattituck Park
Beach -Dune
area,
east of the jetty approximates that for the most
dunelike
and
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`' most exposed portions of the
above inventoried
areas.
VEGETATION: COASTAL WOODLANDS
Woody Species
Trees Red Cedar
0
Behind Dunes
West of Jetty
Black Oak, Quercus velutina s
&,„-eet Cherry, Prunus avium
Black Cherry, Prunus serotina C
Black Locust, Robbinia pseudo -acacia f
Smooth Shadbush, Amelanchier laevis
Pignut Hickory, Carya glabra f
Shrubs Common Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis
Northern Bayberry, Myrica pensylvanica f
Wild Rose, Rosa virginiana
Pasture Rose, Rosa caroliniana
Beach Plum, Prunus maritima
Shining sumac, Rhus copallina
Tartarian Honeysuckle, Lonicera f
tartarica
Northern Arrowwood, Viburnum f
recognitum
Groundsel, Baccharis halimifolia
Vines Poison Ivy, Toxicodendron radicans f
Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus
quinquefolia f
Japanese Honeysuckle, Lonicera
japonica s
Asiatic Bittersweet, Celastrus
orbiculatus f
Common Greenbrier, Smilax
rotundifolia s
Glaucous Greenbrier, Smilax
glauca
Blackberry, Rubus s-. f
Fox Grape, Vitis labrusca
Bailie Beach
Park Area
s
S
5
vc
r
s
f
vc
s
f
s
c
c
s
f
S
S
c
s
s
s
s
S
r = rase
f = few
s = several
c = common
vc = very common
NOTE: The woodland composition of the other coastal woodlands
in the study area is similar to the above.
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VEGETATION: COMPRESSED -DISTURBED SITES
Species
Birdfoot Trefoil, Lotus corniculatus c
Common Plantain, Plantago major s
Moth Mullein, Verbascum thapsus f
Asiatic Buckwheat, Polygonum cuspidatum s
Black Locust, Robinia pseudo -acacia f
Reed, Phragmites communis s
Horseweed, Erigeron canadensis s
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinalis f
Ragweed, Ambrosia artemisiifolia c
r = rare
f = few
s = several
c = common
vc = very common
NOTE: less than 250 of this surface is covered by vegetation
VEGETATION: SALT MARSH (=TIDAL WETLANDS)
\ALL <•`1 L.1 lA C.Li L1lAi JLL,
* East of
Spoil
Species
Peterson's
Creek
Areas
\ALL <•`1 L.1 lA C.Li L1lAi JLL,
Salt -water Cord Grass
Spartina alterniflora
vc
vc
(Transitional Marsh)
Woody Glasswort, Salicornia
c
c
virginica
Glasswort, Salicornia europaea
s
s
Dwarf Glasswort, S. bigelovii
s
s
Sea Lavender, Limonium carolinianum
s
s
Seaside Plantain, Plantago juncoides
s
?
Sea Blite, Suaeda maritima
f
f
(High Marsh)
Salt Marsh Aster, Aster subulatus
s
?
Salt Marsh Hay, Spartina patens
vc
vc c
Spike Grass, Distichlis spicata
s
s
Saltwort, Salsola kali
f
f f
(Upper High Marsh -Extreme)
Hightide Bush, Iva frutescens
c
c s
Groundsel, Baccharis halimifolia
vc c
Seaside Goldenrod, Solidago
s s
sempervirens
Beach Orach, Atriplex patula
s
var. hastata
Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana
s s
Switch Grass, Panicum virgatum
s c
Northern Bayberry, Myrica
s s
pensylvanica
Black Grass, Juncus gerardi
f
f f
r = rare
f = few
s = several
c = common
vc = very common
* area of prime wetlands under consideration by State DEC for
acquisition.
FISHES AND MACROINVERTEBP.ATES
The Mattituck Creek and Inlet system serves as an impor-
tant breeding, feeding and/or nursery area for the following
fish and invertebrate species which are important either as
bait (and food for finfish and shellfish) or as food for human
consumption:
Fishes
Bait Bay Anchovy
*Sheepshead Minnow
*Mummichog
*Striped Killifish
*Rain -water Killifish
*Tide -water Silverside
*Atlantic Silverside
Atlantic Needlefish
*Threespine Stickleback
*Fourspine Stickleback
*Northern Pipefish
Food American Eel
*White Perch
Stiped Bass
Northern Kingfish
Bluefish
*Gunner
*Tautog
*Pinter Flounder
Other *Hog Choker
*Oyster Toadfish
Anchoa mitchilli
Cyprinodon variegatus
Fundulus heteroclitus
Fundulus majalis
Lucania parva
Menidia berylina
Menidia menidia
Strongulura marinus
Gasterosteus aculeatus
Apeltes quadracus
Syngnathus fuscus
Anguilla rostrata
Morone americana
Morone saxatilis
Menticirrhus saxatilis
Pcmatc_m s saltatrix
Tautogolabrus adspersus
Tautoga onitis
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Trinectes maculatus
Opsanus tau
* Breeding in Mattituck Creek -Inlet system
N.B. Mattituck Creek is one of the only known localities for
the occurence of Lucy's Killifish on Long Island.
Bait
Food
Other
F
Marine Macroinvertebrates
Clam Worm
Blood Worm
Sand Fiddler Crab
Mud Fiddler Crab
Grass Shrimp
Sand Shrimp
Horseshoe Crab
Acorn Barnacle
Periwinkle
Slipper Shell
Mud Snail
Salt Marsh Snail
Blue Crab
Lady Crab
Blue Mussel
Ribbed Mussel
Hard Clam
Soft Clam
Oyster
Channel Whelk
Knobbed Whelk
Common Starfish
Sixspine Spider Crab
Ninespine Spider Crab
Lobed Moonsnail
Northern Moonsnail
Nereis virens
Glycera americanus
Uca pugilator
Uca pugnax
Palaeomonetes vulgaris
Crangon septemspinosa
Limulus polyphemus
Balanus balanoides
Litorina littorea
Crepidula fornicata
Ilyanassa obsoleta
Melampus bidentatus
Callinectes sapidus
Ovalipes ocellatus
Mytilus edulis
Modiolus demissus
Mercenaria mercenaria
Mya arenaria
Crassostrea virginica
Busycon canaliculatum
Busycon carica
Asterias forbesi
Libinia dubia
Libinia emarginata
Lunatia duplicatus
Lunatia heros
N.B. All species listed above breed in the Mattituck Creek -Inlet
system.
BIRDS AND M7U.MALS
The Mattituck Creek and Inlet system is an important feeding
and breeding area for many mammals
and birds including the
following:
Mammals
Naskk-,a Shrew
White-footed Mouse
Meadow Vole
Muskrat
Eastern Cottontail
Long-tailed Weasel
Red Fox
Raccoon
Birds
Horned Grebe
Greater Yellowlegs
*Mute Swan
Lesser Yellowlegs
Canada Goose
*Least Tern
*Llack Duck
Common Tern
*Mallard
Herring Gull
Bufflehead
Ring -billed Gull
Red -breasted Merganser
Great Black -backed Gull
Black -crowned Night Heron
*Belted Kingfisher
Yellow -crowned Night Heron
*Horned Lark
Great Blue heron
*Bank Swallow
*Green Heron
*Red -winged Blackbird
Snowy Egret
*Sharp -tailed Sparrow
Common Egret
*Seaside Sparrow
*Clapper Rail
*Song Sparrow
*Killdeer
Snow Bunting
' *Piping Plover
*Spotted Sandpiper
Purple Sandpiper
* Species known to breed in the
immediate area
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SOUTHOLD FISHING CLUB
GRISWOLD — TERRY — GLOVER POST, NO, 803
Southold, New York 11971
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October 19, 1987
Southold Town Board
Town Hall
Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Dear I,1embers of the Board:
Our Town Officials and those instrumental in
obtaining a tentative monetary award '`from the State to
purchase the Carey Tank Farm should'" be acr:nowledged and
congratulated.
Utilization of this award,:', as indicated by our
Director of Community Developmentj, will .. -beautify this
_ _Unsi�_htly area and ;rovid.e an excellent.. recreational
facility which will i:._clude 'a jark and a'si:lall boating ramp.
Access to Lon,.- Island �:on,hd for sport fishing
and recreational e.jcyment sho id be provided for all
those in ourcommunity who seek the pleasures afforded
by.these waters. ':Long Island Sound is one of Southold's
most 'Dri.zed:assets.and its God --giving pleasures should
be shared by our ,entire community and not reserved only
for those >in close ,proxi aty to the inlet. 'This sheltered
water inlet is,an ideal place fora small boat:.ranp which
could be strategically 'located a,,jay,from the main.inlet
stream and devoid :of "arty remote hazardous. condition.
�Ie urge all of you to persue this endeavor which
will enhance the quality of life formany, both in pleasure
and educational value of the 'sea `world.
Sincerely,
IIPS/lr s
cc: Southold Ilishing Club
rresiccnt, Geor e Breen
Southold Fishing Club
� role; 1 . Schwer "t,
Projects Chairman.
James .•ci,ahon, Director of Communil.y
Development for Southold Town.
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