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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-03/14/2018 Peter A.Young,Chairman Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary M P.O.Box 1179 • �' Southold,NY 11971 ':6p Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., March 14, 2018 3:30 PM Annex Exec. Board Room A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., March 14, 2018 in the Annex Exec. Board Room. Present were: Peter Young, Chairman John Stein, Member Peter Meeker, Member James Abbott, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent: Caroline Burghardt, Member James Dinizio, Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:30PM by Chairman Peter Young. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Chris Kelly, Beekeeper—to be rescheduled Mark Terry, LWRP Coordinator Power Point Presentation on the LWRP process, challenges and recommendations. Mark recommended the CAC inspection reports be integrated into the review process framework and consideration in making the chairperson or other member of the CAC a second LWRP coordinator. Chairman Peter Young invited Mark Terry to attend a follow-up meeting in April and the CAC will draft a proposal in the meantime. Peter will also schedule a joint meeting with the Board of Trustees. 2 CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS A total of four (4) resumes were submitted to the Town Clerk to fill two (2) vacancies on the committee. The Town Board and representatives from the CAC will be conducting interviews within the next month. NEW BUSINESS Peter Meeker suggested the CAC should periodically meet with the Water Conservation Committee as well as other committees. Peter also suggested a representative from the PEP attend a future meeting. REPORTS John Stein attended the Board of Trustees meeting on Wed., February 14th APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by John Stein, seconded by James Abbott to Approve the Minutes of February 7, 2018. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of OLIVER FRANKEL to construct a 3'X 142' elevated timber bluff stairway with railings, inclusive of a 6'X 8' top entry landing, four (4) 4'X 4' landings, and two (2) 4'X 6' landing with benches; and restore/revegetate areas adjacent to stairway disturbed during construction with native vegetation. Located: 975 Hillcrest Drive North, Orient. SCTM#13-2-8.21 Inspected by: John Stein, Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the application because the bluff is heavily vegetated and the proposed action will create an erosion problem. A natural valley to the beach already exists and can be accessed by foot without hazard. The CAC recommends locust posts rails with stepping stones on a natural path. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ORIENT ACRES, LLC/EVA MALLIS for additions and alterations to the existing dwelling including a screened porch, rear deck and front porch and install drywells to code in front yard. Located: 326 Main Rd., Orient. SCTM#14-2-25 Inspected by: John Stein, Peter Meeker 1 3 The CAC Supports the application with a 15' non-turf buffer vegetated with native plantings. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of JONATHAN BABKOW to demolish the existing dwelling, decks, swimming pool, terrace, retaining walls, concrete driveway and walk; construct a new single-family dwelling, new sanitary system, well and drywells, swimming pool and pool house; removal of 14 trees; and install new gravel driveway and parking area. Located: 360 Private Road #8, East Marion. SCTM#23-1-18 Inspected by: John Stein, Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the application because the location of the proposed pool and patio does not conform to the required setbacks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of 860 BAYVIEW DRIVE, LLC for the existing dwelling with attached garage; construct a swimming pool with surrounding patio and outdoor kitchen; construct office addition to existing dwelling; construct pavilion attached to office; install approx. 55' French drain connected to (3) 8'X 3' drywells; construct approx. 88' of retaining wall surround to be 5' at its highest level and varies in lower height toward water. Located: 860 Bayview Drive, East Marion. SCTM#37-5-10.1 Inspected by: Peter Meeker, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application because the locations of the proposed structures do not conform to the required setbacks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LUCINDA BARNES to revegetate open areas on slope and planting native vegetation, low and high bush blueberries, beach grass, bayberry and beach plum in place of invasive, non-native weeds within 100' of bluff, maintenance of existing path to beach, and vegetate landward area. Located: 63875 Route 48, Greenport. SCTM#40-1-21 4 Inspected by: John Stein, 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 DONNA BLANCHARD to remove existing 15 sf. platform, 3'X 10' ramp and 6'X 12' floating dock; and install new 3'X 14' ramp (off existing bulkhead) and 5'X 14' floating dock secured by two (2) 8" dia. pilings, and dock to be equipped with water and electricity. Located: 50 Budd's Pond Rd., Southold. SCTM#56-5-21 Inspected by: John Stein, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the lighting is dark sky compliant. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of BIM E. STRASBERG & ALEXANDRA M. LEWIS to construct beach stairs with four (4) landings and restore disturbed areas with beach grass, as needed. Located: 21225 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#135-1-1 Inspected by: Peter Meeker, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application because the project was not staked and Inconsistent with the LWRP Policy Standard 4.1 A.2 — Minimize losses of human life and structures from flooding and erosion. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOANNA DIXON REISMAN to construct onto existing one-story, single-family dwelling a 20'X 24' partially roofed-over deck addition and install an 8'X 8' hot tub with stepping stones at the base of existing deck stairs; and install a 6'X 3' drywell for hot tub and deck roof runoff. Located: 2360 North Sea Drive, Southold. SCTM#54-5-1 Inspected by: Peter Meeker, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 5 Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KAREN L. & CAREY J. FLAHERTY for the removal of the existing fixed dock and steps to beach and replacement with proposed 68' X 4' wide fixed dock supported with 10" dia. CCA piles, seasonally install proposed 30'X 16' long aluminum ramp and seasonally install proposed 6'X 20' long floating dock with untreated timber decking supported with 2-10" dia. CCA piles. Proposed ramp and float to be seasonally removed in addition to removed prior to storm events and stored at an approved upland location. Located: 1077 Bay Home Rd., Southold. SCTM#56-5-39 Inspected by: Peter Meeker, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with a 10' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation landward of the edge of the lawn. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of EDWARD & DIANE DALEY to renovate the existing dwelling including an addition of an 8' wide front porch and new garage, pool and pool house, all landward of the existing dwelling. Located: 1350 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-23 Inspected by: Peter Meeker, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application because the location of the proposed addition does not conform to the required setbacks and there is no drainage plan for the proposed swimming pool. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CHARLES & BRENDA GRIMES to construct a 15'X 24' blue stone patio on sand, stepping stone path, 4'X 6' step, 4'X 158' fixed dock utilizing thru-flow decking, 3'X 12' ramp and 6'X 20' float secured by (2) piles. Located: 4145 Wells Rd., Peconic. SCTM#86-2-12.6 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Peter Young, it was 6 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NASSAU POINT CAUSEWAY ASSOCIATION to replenish the beach with sand along an area approx. 300'X 45' beginning at the parking lot and ending 20' from the average high water mark, 6" deep and a total of 250 cy. Located: 75 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-8-8.1 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CARTWRIGHT FAMILY TRUST to raise the existing dwelling to elevation 10' at bottom of proposed girders to be a minimum of 2' above VE 8 el. In conformance with FEMA requirements. Located: 55 Second Street, New Suffolk. SCTM#117-10-20.9 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition all disturbed areas are re-vegetated. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN L. & EVELYN R. BRAUN for the removal of the existing fixed dock, ramp and float and replacement with proposed 45'X 4' fixed dock with thru-flow decking and supported with 8" dia. CCA piles, proposed 3'X 16' long aluminum ramp and proposed 6'X 20' long floating dock with untreated timber decking supported with 2-10" dia. CCA piles. Located: 680 Deep Hole Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#115-12-9 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the abandoned craft is removed from the creek, the floating dock is relocated upland, and a 10' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation is installed landward of the top of the bank. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of DAVID KRUPNICK to construct an attached garage with second floor recreation room. Located: 880 Deep Hole Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#115-12-13 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young The CAC does Not Support the application because the proposed structure does not meet the required setbacks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN & KORI ESTRADA to construct an 8' addition to existing dock with thru-flow decking (2) 8" dia. pilings and relocate two sets of batter piles and add one 8-10" piling for boat tie down. Located: 2350 Deep Hole Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#123-4-7 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Young, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of RYAN STORK to remove and replace (in-place) approx. 168 If. of storm-damaged seawall and 68' westerly concrete return with vinyl bulkhead and return; construct new +/-7' easterly vinyl return; remove and replace 3'X 6' metal stair to beach; remove and replace (inkind/inplace) approx. 51 If. of storm- damaged timber retaining wall (+/-77' timber retaining wall to remain); backfill new bulkhead and renourish storm-eroded embankment with approx. 240 cy. of clean sand fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source; revegetate renourished and disturbed areas of embankment with native vegetation; remove existing storm-damaged concrete stairs and construct timber stairway consisting of 3'X 6' steps, 3.5'X 4.5' landing, 4.5'X 11' steps, 4.5'X 6.5' landing, and 3'X 11' steps; remove 566 sf. of storm-damaged deck behind bulkhead; construct 3'X 39' on-grade wood walkway (with open-grate decking) from proposed steps to existing gazebo; and repair storm damage to existing gazebo. Located: 1140 Park Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#123-8-1 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young The CAC does Not Support as this project will only repeat its failure. The CAC recommends replacement of the erosion control structures and the revegetation of the disturbed areas, however, all unnecessary accessory structures ie, gazebo, decks, stairs, should not be reconstructed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 8 Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN & JESSICA LUPOVICI to reconstruct 92 If. of existing bulkhead 18" higher than existing, with C-Loc vinyl sheathing, in place and new 18' return with thru-flow safety cap; incidental dredging to recapture sand lost during reconstruction of bulkhead; construct 140 If. of rock revetment along eroded scarp; remove damaged timber deck (west side) relocate existing floats and ramps; cut existing bulkhead to low sill and plant area with inter-tidal marsh. Located: 1625 Naugles Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#99-4-18 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN & JESSICA LUPOVICI for the existing one story cottage with attached 10'X 20' wood deck to be repaired, roof, siding and new enlarged windows/French doors and painting; 22.3'X 32'6' existing northerly 1 '/z story cottage with 8'X 22.3' storage and concrete patio/walkways and 8.4'X 32' one-story frame cottage, proposed repairs and maintenance, and new roof, as needed, to existing cottage; and 7.2'X 7.2' frame shed. Located: 1625 Naugles Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#99-4-18 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried MARTHA E. TORRANCE & LUCIE T. TURRENTINE to construct a 4'X 50' fixed dock, 4'X 20' ramp with rails and an 8'X 16' floating dock. Located: 468 Sterling St., Fishers Island. SCTM#10-9-5.1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. James Abbott will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., March 21, 2018 at 5:30PM. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on April 11, 2018 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30PM. 9 Respectfully submitted by, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council