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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCEA Application * * * RECEIPT * * * Date: 02/07/17 Receipt#: 216295 Quantity Transactions Reference Subtotal 1 Application For Appeal 02072017 $250.00 Total Paid: $250.00 Notes: Payment Type Amount Paid By CK#25741 $250.00 Mattituck, Park District Southold Town Clerk's Office 53095 Main Road, PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Name: Mattituck, Park District P O Box 1413 Mattituck, NY 11952 Clerk ID: BONNIED Internal ID 02072017 LIURAL. K. McLean Associates, P.C. 437 South Country Road • Brookhaven • New York • 11719 CONSULTING ENGINEERS (631)286-8668 • FAX(631)286-6314 Associates EUGENE F DALY,P.E,P T.O.E TM,PRESIDENT and C E.O. CHRISTOPHER F DWYER RAYMOND G DIBIASE,P.E,P T O.E TM,PTP-,EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT A.STEELE,P.E. DANIEL P.JEDLICKA,P.L S.,VICE PRESIDENT JAMES L DeKONING,P E. February6, 2017 STEVEN W EISENBERG,P.E. ANDREW B.SPEISER Supervisor Scott Russell MATTHEW C.JEDLICKA,LEED AP Town of Southold PO Box 1179 ZJ ®R 101 NAL Southold,NY 11971 RE: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD -MATTITUCK BREAKWATER SHADE SHELTER 5155 BREAKWATER RD. MATTITUCK,NEW YORK(SCTM#:1000-99-2-19.1) LKMA No. 16078.000 Dear Supervisor Russell: On January 18, 2017 the Town of Southold Board of Trustees approved a Wetland Permit (#8950) in accordance with Chapter 275 for the construction of a 25' wide by 40' long steel shade shelter supported by six (6) foundation columns over a proposed 4" concrete slab; and the installation of a 12'x24' (approx.) timber deck fastened to an existing concrete slab attached to the existing lifeguard building. At the same meeting held on January 18, 2017 the Board of Trustees denied the issuance of a Coastal Erosion Permit in accordance with Chapter 111 of the Town Code. This letter and supporting documents are being submitted in accordance with Chapter 111-21 of the Town Code appealing the decision by the Board of Trustees for the following reasons which are based upon Best Management Practice requirements: • Relative to Coastal Policy 4 - The proposed shade shelter's construction shall be consistent with ASCE Chapter 24 Flood Resistant Design & Construction Standards. • Relative to Coastal Policy -6.3 - Although the proposed structure is situated seaward of the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area line,the proposed location has been relocated in an area already accessed by the public. This area where the shade shelter is proposed is surrounded on all four sides by previous development (ground fixed playground equipment, ground fixed barbeques, asphalt parking lot with guiderail and a timber walkway). • Relative to Coastal Policy 6.3 - The new location is away from existing beach grass and vegetation. There is no presence of tidal or freshwater wetland vegetation in the footprint of the new location or in the immediate areas adjacent to the proposed structure which areas include improvements such as fixed playground equipment, asphalt and a timber walkway. On behalf of the Mattituck Park District our office acknowledges the discretion applied by the Board of Trustees in the furtherance of the above referenced coastal policies by the issuance of the Wetland Permit despite the recommendations of the LWRP Coordinator. We respectfully request an appeal of the decision made by the Board of Trustees relative to the issuance of a ®Founded in 1950 • L. K. McLean Associates P.C. Coastal Erosion Permit for the construction of this flood resistant shade shelter within a previously developed area of the Breakwater Beach facility in Mattituck. Our office assumes the construction of the proposed timber deck over an existing concrete slab was not part of the decision by the LWRP Coordinator and/or the Board of Trustees. With respect to the application from the Mattituck Park District, Coastal Erosion relief should be granted by the Town Board since the variance criteria set forth in Section 111-20 are in fact met by the proposed project: A. No reasonable, prudent, alternative site is available. The original location was closer to existing grasses and has now been situated in an area surrounded by development. There is no other area that would satisfy ADA accessibility and provide a safe area protected from vehicles in the parking lot (guiderail). B. All responsible means and measures to mitigate adverse impacts on natural systems and their functions and values have been incorporated into the activity's design at the property owner's expense. The proposed shade shelter would be located along a developed area of the beach facility. Due to the absence of vegetated wetlands or submerged aquatic vegetation within the vicinity of the proposed shade shelter the proposed activity would not cause a fragmentation of ecological communities; result in the physical loss, degradation, or functional loss of ecological components; or otherwise adversely impact the functions or values of the surrounding natural systems, including the wetlands or tidal waters of the Town. C. The development will be reasonably safe from flood and erosion damage. Although located in the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area the shade shelter structure is proposed in a well enough protected area that various site features such as fixed playground equipment, guide rail,parking lot area, lifeguard building and the wooden walkway of this developed beach shoreline have been successfully maintained for many decades. D. The variance requested is the minimum necessary to overcome the practical difficulty or hardship which was the basis for the requested variance. As discussed with the trustees,the shade shelter has been relocated to an area that was not the applicant's preferred choice, but the applicant understands that the proposed park feature had to be put in an area where other fixed features and surfaces existed. E. Where public funds are utilized, the public benefits must clearly outweigh the long-term adverse effects. Public funds will be utilized in connection with this sponsored project. Breakwater Beach does not have any structure that would provide protection in the event of a fast moving storm/rain event nor shade for residents who cannot tolerate the sun. The benefit that this shade shelter will provide is consistent with the other park features that would eventually surround this flood resistant structure. LIK&A L. K. McLean Associates P C. In addition to meeting these variance criteria, the project also meets the criteria for issuance of a ' Coastal Erosion Management Permit as set forth by Section 111-9 because (a) the proposed shade shelter is reasonable and necessary considering reasonable alternatives and the extent to which it provides safe shelter for the residences who use this municipal waterfront property and would be consistent in nature and location with the surrounding fixed park features and development at the facility; (b) the proposed shade shelter is not likely to cause a measurable increase in erosion at the new location selected at the site; and (c)the proposed shade shelter will create no adverse effects on natural protective features and their functions and protective values or existing erosion protection structures and natural resources. In addition to this application letter for appeal in accordance with Chapter 111-21 for the above referenced property, enclosed are the following for review: 1. Application for Appeal to the Coastal Erosion Hazard Board of Review 2. Board of Trustees Letter of Denial dated January 18, 2017 3. Copy of the Wetlands Permit#8950 issued on January 18, 2017 4. Copy of the Board of Trustee approved Plans dated June 2016 5. Copy of Wetland Permit Submission to Board of Trustees dated September 1, 2016 6. Copy of Revised Site Plan with New Location dated December 1, 2016 7. Check in the amount of$250 made payable to Town of Southold Therefore,,for all the reasons described above, we respectfully request that the Town Board grant the applicant the variance relief necessary to construct their shade shelter as it has been applied for and otherwise approved by the Board of Trustees. We trust that this appeal can be filed with your office in order to bring it before the Southold Town.Board at their next scheduled meeting on February 14 and subsequently request the Board to set a date for a public hearing a month after their meeting. Should any additional information be needed please do not hesitate to contact this office directly. Very truly yours, CFD:cfd Christopher F.Dwyer,Associate L. K. McLean Associates, P.C. Enc. (7) Cc: Mattituck Park District w/enc. Michael Domino, Chairman Board of Trustees Chairman w/enc. William Duffy, Southold Town Attorney w/enc. David B. Prokop Esq. w/enc. LKMA File Copy w/enc. TOWN OF SOUTHOLD APPLICATION FOR APPEAL TO THE COASTAL EROSION HAZARD BOARD OF REVIEW DATE 2/3/2017 NAME OF APPLICANT: MATTITUCK PARK DISTRICT ADDRESS: 11280 PECONIC BAY BLVD. MATTITUCK, NY 11952 DATE OF DECISION APPEALED FROM JANUARY 18, 2 017 SPECIFIC CHAPTER/SECTION INVOLVED 111-12 (D) THE ALLEGED ERRORS IN THE DETERMINATION ARE: SEE ATTACHED LETTER INTERPRETATION THAT IS CLAIMED TO BE CORRECT: SEE ATTACHED LETTER RELIEF SOUGHT:Authorization to construct within a nearshore area a fixed 25' wide by 40' long steel shade shelter with six (6) foundation columns six (6) over a proposed 4" concrete slab; and the installation of a 12'x24' (approx. ) timber deck fastened to an existing concrete slab attached to the existing lifeguard building as defined on plan prepared by L.K. McLean Associates PC, dated June 2016. *COPY OF THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEE FILE INCLUDING ANY RELEVANT MAPS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS APPEAL SIGNATURE OF APP v CANT