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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-12.-1-10 OFFICE LOCATION: ®��oF SOVTy®lO MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex P.O. Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 Southold, NY 11971 (cor.Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) G Q Telephone: 631765-1938 Southold, NY 11971 O , Fax: 631765-3136 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MEMORANDUM To: Michael Domino, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, LWRP Coordinator Date: May 16, 2017 Re: Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Coastal Consistency Review for FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT, c/o R. J. BURNS SCTM# 1000-12-1-10 Docko, Inc. on behalf of FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT, c/o R. J. BURNS requests a Wetland Permit to replace four(4) existing timber ferry terminal piles with new piles each consisting of a new center wood or steel king pile, new inner core piles, and nineteen (19) new dolphin piles all bolted together and wrapped with wire rope. Located: North End of Trumbull Drive in Silver Eel Cove, Fishers Island. SCTM# 1000-12-1-10 The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP)_Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendation that the proposed action is EXEMPT from LWRP review pursuant to: § 268-3. Definitions. MINOR ACTIONS items "B"which states: B. Replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site (inplace), including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes, except for structures in areas designated by the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA) law where structures may not be replaced, rehabilitated or reconstructed without a permit and shoreline erosion control structures (including, but not limited to, groins,jetties, bulkheads, filled piers) located within Great Peconic Bay, Cutchogue Harbor, Little Peconic Bay, Hog Neck Bay, Noyack Bay, Southold Bay, Shelter Island Sound, Pipes Cove, Orient Harbor, Gardiners Bay, Long Island Sound, Fishers Island Sound and Block Island Sound (excluding all creeks); Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM D U L5 A. INSTRUCTIONS MAY 0 9 2011 L 1. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall com A lete thiout( T0vr " CCAF for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold tanning Board Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except for minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. 2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area (which includes all of Southold Town). 3. If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes" or "no", then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, each answer must be explained in detail, listing both supporting and non-supporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's Office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# 1000—012-1-10 PROJECT NAME: Dolphin Replacement The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board Planning Board Building Dept. Board of Trustees X 1. Category of Town of Southold agency action(check appropriate response): a) Action undertaken directly to Town agency(e.g. capital construction,planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) b) Financial assistance(e.g. grant loan subsidy) c) Permit, approval, license, certification: X Nature and extent of action: =Fender Dolphins Replacement 1 Location of action: Property North end of Trumbull Drive along west shore of Silver Eel Cove on Fishers Island Site acreage: Parcel=2.8 Acres Present Land use: Ferry Terminal Present t.or�ir�g Classification: F,=,. Terminal 2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: a) Name of applicant: Fishers Island Ferry District C/o Mr. R J Burns b) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 607, Fishers Island,NY 06390 c) Telephone number: Area Code 860 442-0165 d) Application number, if any Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes X No If yes, which state or federal Agency? US ALOE,NYS DEC C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support of not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III— Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. X Yes No Not Applicable This project will preserve and maintain the berthing facilities at the main ramp landing at the Terminal in Silver Eel Cove for the safety and welfare of the traveling=public and will maintain the character and nature of the infrastructure of the Town. Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Page 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This Ferry Terminal is historic in that the facility was originally built by the US Army for the WWI vintage Fort Wright 2 Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria Yes No X Not Applicable It would be difficult to describe this facility as a scenic resource, however, aesthetics will not be worse by the proposed work. NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria. X Yes No Not Applicable This project is required to maintain safety of operations at the Fishers Island Ferry Terminal which is an essential transportation facility by definition. The dolphins are designed for all flooding and erosion conditions. Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This project will not have any affect on suitability of or availability of drinking water on Fishers Island. Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III — Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. X Yes No Not Applicable This project is consistent with this policy becauseit proposes the elevation of the dolphins at an acceptable height above the bottom sediments through which essential environmental resources and habitat may coexist. There is no tidal wetlands or submerged aquatic vegetation at the project site. No adverse impact on tidal or submerged vegetation is anticipated as a result of the proposed project. In addition, the NYS DEC prepared a study showing that the proposed pressure-treated Southern Pine timber products construction materials are suitable for this type of project in this location, except for decking which will be of untreated woods or composite(or plastic)materials. As mentioned earlier, the design parameters shown on the drawings provides an optimum balance between acceptable design and access standards without depriving the wetlands vegetation the opportunity to spread. 3 Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable There are no air quality issues related to this project. No emissions will be generated by the installation of the dolphins. Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III — Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable There is no solid waste or hazardous substances to be generated from this project. The pressure-treated wood trimmings from the dolphin installation will be collected and disposed of in accordance with current regulations so as to minimize any harmful affect. PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This project is being built seaward of the existing bulkhead and wood wharf facilities. The Public Trust Lands and Waters constitutes the area between the Mean High Water line and Mean Low Water line and the resources are from the High Tide line, out. These environmental resources are being_protected by the design standards dictated by the NYS DEC. There is virtually no public use of the waterfront in this area and the reconstruction of the dolphins are not likely to influence or change the site characteristics. WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III — Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. X Yes No Not Applicable This project is to repair or rebuild berthing_dolphins for a water-dependent, transportation ferry facility. This usage is defined as water-dependent in the LWRP because the pier extension will for recreational boating and provide boat transportation access to the mainland. The pier to shore is to provide access while protectingeg habitat. 4 Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III — Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable 'Phis dolphin reconstruction will not bm e used for commercial fishing or shellfish industries or enterprises. Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This dolphin reconstruction not used for or in support of anyagricultural or aquaculture industries or enterprises. Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral sources. See LWRP Section III—Policies; pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. Yes No X Not Applicable This dolphin reconstruction is not used for or in support of any energy or mineral mining or processing operations. PREPARED BY Keith B. Neilson, P.E. Docko, Inc. TITLE Agent DATE April 12, 2017 5 NOTES. h \ 41 t 1 ELEVATION DATUM IS MEAN LOW WATER(MLW). ;j6' sinm 3 2FISHERS\'ISLAND `f �. .TIDE DATA IS TAKEN FROM 2017 NOAH TIDE TABLES REFERENCE SILVER EEL ",�-`-`:'��`: (2 POND,FISHERS ISLAND. ao\ SOUND 3.PROJECT DESCRIPTION 42 h42 11- REPLACE FOUR EXISTING TIMBER,FERRY TERMINAL FENDER PILES. 43 se'� I_ill[2j WATERWARD OF THE APPARENT HIGH WATER LINE. wHls! 4 ;%aa F �s.7��3 4 Q 0 0 4.PROJECT PURPOSE a" 0\1'-— ai Kj o ! / m� THIS 15 A FERRY TERMINAL LOADING FACILITY IN SUPPORT OF A COMMERCIALr as o FERRY. D.4-SIT et 5.THESE APPLICATION DRAWINGS REPRESENT j B` apt+e oo1. st"rEe� o A COMPILATION OF SURVEYS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT PURPOSES.THEY •1 :� E.5 p • ARE NOT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.A TOWN BUILDING PERMIT MAY BE REQUIRED. ;' �F '-• 46 .• 6.ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS- iw ' Elizabeth F° < WEST: EAST: c FieldEll US COAST GUARD STATION FISHERS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORP 5„ .;a•;. C/O COAST GUARD STATION NEW LONDON DRAWER E t NEW LONDON,GT 06320 FISHERS ISLAND,NY 06390 0°. '"`' :" "' *ice 2•; to��—% O�/�1 .L_L_ PL SIV LOG�.T101V 1�2gP REFERENCE GRAPHIC SCALE 1"=:200' GHART.12372 GRAPHIC EGALE 200 100 O 200 2000 1000 O 20001 N FEET ISLAND10 �= • \ -' '� " SOUND I' ` F"60°e ° PROJECTEft Qp . FEND N/F PROPERTY of DOLPHINS REPLAGEME / U.S. COAST GUARDY SILVER EEL% S, - -:f> COVE N/F r = .,• ,.,. l - PROPERTY of":°•1=�= t . -r' aITE FISHERS 151 •.. FISPH� RS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORP. \_ FERRY DISTRICT /• � _ •_. .SCJ �-1 • /� .•k - - - - '�• .S. - - -`������ PROJECT: FENDER DOLPHINS REPLACEMENT CATION: FISHERS ISLAND-TOWN of SOUTHOLD 1 E I SUFFOLK COUNTY,NEW YORK KEIT ATERWAY: SILVER EEL COVE ATE: APRIL 7.2017 • D O C iC 0 PLIGANT- FISHERS ISLAND FERRY • APR 1 8 2017 [DISTRIENT: SHEETG1 OF 2 • OC,IGO, INC,. ti- 088697"\ �'� ) Southold Town ith B.Neilson,PE ARQs-flc,CT 0635 FESS\pNN� Board f Tr 60 572 8939 SFAX 860 572 7569 O R P O R P EMAIL docko@snet.net DWG 11-1-2270 Keith B Neilson,Docko Inc 4A2/20171221 PM FIFD_Main-Pamp_Dolphine_7 dwg NEW WOOD OR STEEL KING PILE TOP EL 25rF7 MLWNEW NINTEEN PILE NEW INNER GORE PILE DOLPHIN TOP EL 2 Com) LW BOLTED 1 -r�-- GONNEGTlONS NEW PILE rlY ) THEN WRAPPED WITH WIRE ROPE HTL 33:t SIL�/EFz EEL GO�/E MHw23 MLW 0.0` Fl-000 —EBB BC OM SEDIMENTS 7� Fel LE DOL.PH 1 N FZEPL.-a.G�I�IENT DETAIL 19 PILE TIMBER FENDER DOLPHIN GRAPHIG SCALE V=10' TO BE REPLACED(TYP) 10 5 O 10 PL_AIV �/1 EW GRAPHICSGALE 1'=20' BUMPER BEAM(lYP) 20 10 O 20 MAN ADIN APPROXIMATE::_'.r" p -- - --- - -- — — ;ROPERTY _ - - -- ---------- - - COUNTERWEIGHT p TIMBER WHARF — ,a.,f_.-:,:�„v TOWER C o - - - - - --FfSHERS ISLAND - N/F P20PERTY i� C - -STEEL SHEET PILE -- - -- - Of U.505r_�4 / -with CONCRETE GAP- JSTO -- - — - - -—- --- --- — --- %-� � PROJECT FENDER DOLPHINS REPLACEMENT oIF NS LOCATION: F15HERS ISLAND-TOWN of SOUTHOLD C 1E SUFFOLK COUNTY,NEW YORK A��` aN E RWAY. SILVER EEL COVE v� '9 ATE APRIL 7,2017 D 0 C K O PUGANT: FISHERS ISLAND FERRY APR 1 8 2017 1 DISTRICT . ENT: SHEET 2 OF 2 _ cri 06869Z ��� ��CKP�, INC. � Tru �OFESS�dN�4 Saf Tdt owNeilson, ystic, CT 06355 ORP 0 R �` 60 572 8939 FAX 860 572 7569 DWG 11-1-2270 EMAIL•docko@snet.net Keith B Neilson,Docko Inc 4/12/20171230 PM FIFD-Main-Ramp Dolphins-2 dwg ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE T This is intended to supplement ENG Form 4345, Application for Department of the Army Permit, or the Joint Application for Permit used in the State of New York. Please provide complete answers to all questions below which are relevant to your project. Any answers may be continued on separate-sheet(s) of paper to be-attached to this form. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT The purpose of this form is to provide the Corps of Engineers with basic information regarding your project. This information will be used to facilitate evaluation of your permit application and for public dissemination as required by regulation. Failure to provide complete information may result in your application being declared incomplete for processing, thereby delaying processing of your application. GENERAL-APPLICABLE TO ALL PROJECTS 1. Explain the need for, and purpose of, the proposed work. To provide safe and secure berthing at the Ferry Terminal main ramp landing. 2. Provide the names and addresses of property owners adjacent to your work site (if not shown on the application form or project drawings). West: US. Coast Guard Station C/o Coast Guard Station New London, New London, CT 06320. East: Fishers Island Development Corp. Drawer E, Fishers Island, NY 06390 (Please note that depending upon the nature and extent of your project, you may be requested to provide the names and addresses of additional property owners proximate to your project site to ensure proper coordination.) 3. Photographs of the project site should be submitted. For projects in tidal areas, photographs of the waterway vicinity should be taken at low tide. Using a separate copy of your plan view, indicate the location and direction of each photograph as well as the date and time at which the photograph- was taken. Provide a sufficient number of photographs so as to provide a clear understanding of conditions on and proximate to your project site. 4. Provide a copy of any environmental impact statement, or any other environmental report which was prepared for your project. ` 5. Provide a thorough discussion of alternatives to your proposal. This discussion should include, but not necessarily be limited to, the "no action" alternative and alternative(s) resulting in less disturbance to waters of the United States. For filling projects in waters of the United States, including wetlands, your alternatives discussion should demonstrate that there are no practicable alternatives to your proposed filling and that your project meets with current mitigation policy (i.e-. avoidance, minimization and compensation). Please see the attached narrative DREDGING PROJECTS Answer the following if your project involves dredging. 9. Indicate the estimated volume of material to be dredged and the depth (below mean low water) to which dredging would occur. Would there be overdepth dredging? N/A 2. You can apply for a ten-year permit for maintenance dredging. If you wish to apply for a ten-year permit, please provide the number of additional dredging events during the ten-year life of the permit and the amount of material to be removed during future events. 3. Indicate of your drawings the dewatering area (if applicable) and disposal site for the dredged material (except landfill sites). Submit a sufficient number of photographs of the dewatering and disposal sites as applicable so as to provide a clear indication of existing conditions. For ten-year maintenance dredging permits, indicate the dewatering/disposal sites for future dredging events, if known. 4. Describe the method of dredging(i.e. clamshell, dragline, etc.) and the expected duration of dredging. 5. Indicate the physical nature of the material to be dredged(i.e. sand, silt, clay, etc.) and provide estimated percentages of the various constituents if available. For beach nourishment projects, grain size analysis data is required. ` 6. Describe the method of dredged material containment (i.e. hay bales, embankment, bulkhead, etc.) and whether return flow from the dewatering/disposal site would reenter any waterway. Also indicate if there would be any barge overflow. MOORING FACILITIES Answer the following if your project includes the construction or rehabilitation of recreational mooring facilities. 1. It is generally recommended that any fixed piers and walk ramps be limited to four feet in width, and that floats be-limited to eight feet in width and rest at least two feet above the waterway bottom at mean low water. Terminal floats at private, non- commercial facilities should be limited to 29 feet in length: If you do not believe your proposal can meet with these recommendations, please provide the reason(s). The project is to replace damaged fender dolphins at the main ramp of the Ferry Terminal. 2. Using your plan view, show to scale the location(s), position(s) and size(s) (including length, beam and draft) of vessel(s) to be moored at the proposed facility, including those of transient vessel(s) if known. 3. For commercial mooring sites such as marinas, indicate the capacity of the facility and indicate on the plan view the location(s) of any proposed fueling and/or sewage pumpout facilities. If pumpout facilities are not planned, please discuss the rationale below and indicate the distance to the nearest available pumpout station. 4. Indicate on your plan view the distance to adjacent marine structures, if any are proximate and show the locations and dimensions of such structures. 5. Discuss the need for wave protection at the proposed facility. Please be advised that if a permit is issued, you would be required to recognize that the mooring facility may be subject to wave action from wakes of passing vessels, whose operations would not be required to be modified. Issuance of a permit would not relieve you of ensuring the integrity of the authorized structure(s) and the United States would not be held responsible for damages to the structure(s) and vessel(s) moored thereto from wakes from passing vessels. BULKHEADING/BANK STABILIZA TION/FILLING ACTIVITIES Answer the following if your project inclues construction of bullfheading (also - retaining walls and seawalls) with backfill, filling of waters/wetlands, or any other bank stabilization fills such as riprap, revetments, gabions, etc. 1. Indicate the total volume of fill (including backfill behind a structure such as a bulkhead) as well as the volume of fill to be placed into waters of the United States. The amount of fill in waters of the United States can be determined by calculating the amount of fill to be placed below the plane of spring high tide in tidal areas and below ordinary high water in non-tidal areas. 2. Indicate the source(s) and type(s) of fill material. 3. Indicate the method of fill placement (i.e. by hand, bulldozer, crane, etc.). Would any temporary fills be required in waterways or wetlands to provide access for construction equipment? If so, please indicate the area of such waters and/or wetlands to be filled, and show on the plan and sectional views. The foregoing requests basic information on the most common types of projects requiring Department of the Army permits. It is intended to obviate or reduce the need for requesting additional information; however, additional information may be requested above and beyond what is requested in this form. Please feel free to add any additional information regarding your project which you believe may facilitate our review. r FENDER DOLPHINS REPLACEMENT PROPERTY OF FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT SILVER EEL COVE, FISHERS ISLAND NARRATIVE STATEMENT & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APRIL 2017 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Fishers Island Ferry District Terminal on the island is parcel 1000-012-1-10 on Trumbull Avenue located along the west shore of Silver Eel Cove. The site is generally very slightly sloped and mostly paved over sandy gravel earthen materials bordered by residential property to the south and west and the Coast Guard to the north. The frontage of the property is approximately 250 feet of wharf and Terminal Ferry landing facilities. This project is the replacement or repair and restoration of dolphins at the main ramp utilized by the Fishers Island Ferry in Silver Eel Cove on Fishers Island. The scope of work includes removal of wood pile dolphins. The new work will be the construction of new wood dolphins. This supplemental narrative has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Town of Southold's, Ordinance No. 6, 2004, and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program related to docks and shorefront improvements. PROJECT PURPOSE This existing ramp landing system including dolphins at Silver Eel Cove was built approximately 30 years ago. The system has deteriorated under climatic conditions and routine wear and tear and must be repaired and / or replaced in order to provide the Ferry District with a viable, structurally sound loading slip on the island. The Ferry District will, if budgets allow, opt to replace all four of the dolphins at the main ramp landing. ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS The Town of Southold owns land adjacent to the Fishers Island Ferry Terminal site on the southeast. The Federal Government owns the parcel to the north, immediately adjacent to the ramp project site, operating it as the Fishers Island Coast Guard Station. PHOTOGRAPHS Photographs of the project site are attached herewith. A copy of the Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the Southold Trustees permit process is also attached. 1 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES It is difficult to determine one best course of action to pursue. There are only three real options for the Ferry District to pursue at this time. • Do nothing • Re-build and repair the existing dolphins as is • Modify the dolphins in some way to improve the efficiency or capacity of the ramp system The"do nothing" option is not considered viable or appropriate because the existing main ramp is vital to transportation needs on the Island. Failure to rehabilitate the dolphins will necessitate the discontinuance of the use of the main ramp landing and that is unacceptable. The next option is to refurbish the dolphins as they exist today. The proposed dolphins bumper system will be virtually identical to the structures that now exist for the current ramp,just located in a position which will allow for the proper operation of the current ramp. While this is the least costly option, reconstruction of the ramp to match the length and possibly the width to the maximum extent possible, and strengthening it to match the New London Terminal facility capabilities should be considered if the budget will allow it. The third option would be to rebuild the dolphins at the main ramp facilities to accommodate a wider ramp for easier vehicle access especially for trucks and over-sized vehicles. The existing ramp is relatively narrow to serve either ferry, MV"RACE POINT" and MV"MUNNATAUCKET", the beams of which are 33' and 30' respectively. The existing ramp does not land on the center of the vessels but favors the port side in both cases, thus requiring vehicles to be maneuvered, sometimes significantly, to disembark and equally importantly, to load the vessel. It may be in the best interest operational efficiency to have ramps centered on the ferries and making the approach lane wider to allow other vessels such as the Cross Sound Ferry "North Star" which occasionally services Fishers Island with loads beyond the deck space or load capacity of MV "RACE POINT" and MV"MUNNATAUCKET". If this option is pursued, the dolphins will be installed 3 to 5 feet further off the slip centerline and be fitted with chafing gear for normal operations. SEQUENCE OF WORK As mentioned in the introductory paragraph,this project is to replace the dolphins in accordance with existing guidelines set forth in the Town of Southold ordinance No. 6,2004. It is envisioned that this dolphin restoration project will be accomplished utilizing the following general sequence and methodology. ➢ The marine contractor will arrive by barge with deck-mounted crane, push or tug boat and at least one work boat. ➢ The existing dolphins will be removed and disposed of according to state and local laws. New dolphin piles will be driven as shown in the application drawings pending subsurface obstructions. These piles will be driven by double-acting air powered hammer to a bearing resistance of approximately 20 tons. This generally results in about 20 to 30 feet of embedment of the pile in the bearing stratum. Dolphin piles will be Class A 16-inch nominal diameter measured at 3 feet from the butt possibly with King piles of steel will be 16-inch to 18-inch diameter. 2 REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 97-25 OF THE WETLANDS LAW The permittee acknowledges that the validity of this permit is subject to the approval of other governmental or municipal authorities. The permittee does, by the acceptance of this permit, assume all responsibility for operations undertaken pursuant to this permit, and shall take all precautions for the prevention of injuries to persons and property resulting from such operations. By such acceptance, the permittee also agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Town and its officers. The permittee gives consent to the Town and its officers, employees and agents to enter upon the premises where such operations are being conducted to make such inspections to determine whether said operations are being conducted in conformity with the permit. The permittee will notify the Trustees in writing one week prior to initiation of any and all operations. The permittee will notify the Trustees in writing upon completion of operations such that the site can be inspected for issuance for a certificate of compliance. The following additional information is offered. 1. Permits for the work are being applied for through the Town. The permits of the US ACOE and NYS DEC and a Coastal Zone Consistency Determination by the NYS DOS have already been issued. 2. The new dolphin piles to be installed, if wood, will be of sturdy, durable and stable materials; in all likelihood Greenheart, but otherwise, CCA pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine piles, one 1 % inch bolt per connection and wrapped with galvanized cables. 3. It is respectfully requested that the use of CCA pressure-treated piles be approved for this project. 4. The 15-foot property line clearance specified in this paragraph should not be an issue as shown on sheet 2 of the application drawings. Even if the approach is widened and the ramp or the accessory pile structures encroach on the offset, there will be no operational conflict imposed on the USCG waterfront. This project replaces an existing ramp with the same refurbished ramp and laid out to make reasonable use of a small cove reaching adequate water depth yet maintains adequate clearance from existing structures and the likely area of new structures on adjacent properties. During the last USCG wharf modification project, docking facilities were relocated to the north end of the site, clear of the existing Ferry Terminal Landing facilities. 5. Upon receipt of the permit for this project, appropriate permit numbers will be affixed to the most seaward face of one of the Terminal Ramp piles or towers for identification from the water. 3 6. There are no permanent structures located above the ramp decking other than the power post, lights and railing nor are any planned at this time. The dolphins will have a top elevation of 15 to 20 feet above Mean Low Water. 7. There is no need to provide room for public access. There is no room to walk along the narrow shoreline at this site and the ramp operations area is fenced to provide inadvertent entry protection for the public. .There are no Public Trust Lands to walk on so this requirement is really not applicable to this project or for this site. The footprint occupied will be very similar to existing conditions and the Coast Guard occupies and utilizes the northerly end of this site, a hundred feet or so to the north. US Army Corps of Engineers— This project is also covered under Nationwide Permit#3 of the US Army Corps of Engineers. NYS DEC Tidal Wetlands Regulations—Sections 661.5 and 661.9 This project represents the replacement or reconstruction of a long-standing existing ferry landing dolphins at the Fishers Island Ferry District property in Silver Eel Cove. The ramp facilities to be rebuilt to include the ramp fender dolphins. This ramp landing facility was built in the mid-1980's and has been routinely maintained since that time. The most recent DEC permitting for repairs and restoration was received in 2011 and restoration work was accomplished,see NYS DEC Permit No. 1-4738-00396/000014 extended through 2020 attached. A ferry landing on the waterfront is considered to be generally compatible use in an adjacent area (AA) with a permit being required under Section 661.5 (b) (1), 15 and 24 and dolphins are legitimate, in fact essential accessories. Under Section 661.9,the standards for issuance of permits of NYS DEC regulations,the following are considered to be pertinent considerations. The policies are created to preserve and protect tidal wetlands and prevent their despoliation and destruction and that regulated activities will not have an undo adverse impact on the present or potential value of the affected tidal wetlands. There are no tidal wetlands on the project site. The existing ramp landing occupies a small portion of the waterfront and encroachment into Silver Eel Cove. Tidal wetlands vegetation does exist in small sporadic colonies east of the site on the east cove shore. This vegetation, however, does not constitute a tidal wetland and it will not be adversely affected by the project in any case. This dolphin replacement project is compatible with public health and welfare policies of the State specifically referenced under Section 661.6. ➢ The project complies with development restrictions contained in Section 661.6 as this is reconstruction of an existing, long-standing facility that has previously undergone review by the Department in rendering a previous permit referenced above. Furthermore, the project supports the continued operation of a long-standing waterfront dock facility structure and is compatible with the use of the site,zoning and the long-standing use of the site. ➢ This project will not have an undo or adverse impact on the present or potential value of nearby tidal wetlands vegetation. There are no tidal wetlands on the west side of the cove; all of the terminal shoreline is developed shorefront. Construction materials will be in accordance with the NYS DEC standards and Town of Southold regulations and laws as previously addressed. 4 Town of Southold—LWRP,NYS DOS Coastal Consistency These application documents include a copy of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) work sheet addressing pertinent sections of the plan. The following policies from the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program are appropriate. These application documents also include a copy of the Federal Consistency Assessment Form utilized for the New York State Coastal Management Program under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of State which tied to the LWRP. The following policies have been identified as pertinent to this application and the reason for consistency associated with this project is outlined in each respective case. Policy 2 —Water Dependent Uses—This project is to retain a fully functional water dependent use of a docking facility for an essential ferry transportation facility at this site. Policy 5 —Use of Existing Developed Shorefront—This project will be primarily to replace or rebuild existing shore / vessel interface structures, clear of sensitive habitat or tidal wetlands and make them safe and reliably usable in all weather conditions. Policy 7 — Significant Fish & Wildlife Habitat— Protection of significant fish and wildlife habitat has been considered in the development of this project layout and the waters around Fishers Island are classified as essential fish habitat however Silver Eel Cove is more of a commercial/industrial facility. In any case, these facilities will be restored in kind. Policy 8 — Protection & Preservation of Habitat— Protection and preservation of habitat has also been considered in this project and the ramp facility is being kept to its minimal configuration consistent with standards of the industry and restrictions set forth in the Wetlands Law, No. 6, 2004 set forth by the Town of Southold. Even if it is expanded, the facility will still, substantially, operate at the same location and within the same footprint as the current operation. There are no significant changes to the dimension or configuration of the ramp approach facilities. Policy 11 —Minimize Damage to Natural Resources - The shoreline runs north/south and is shaded by the wharf complex. The project has been laid out in such a way to be consistent with and so as to minimize impact to natural resources as identified in Policy 7 above. There are no sensitive fringe growth and there is no submerged aquatic vegetation in the subtidal zone where the ramp facility is to be located. Policy 14 — No Measurable Increase in Flooding= This project consists of repair or replacement of ferry ramp facilities that will in no way adversely affect water flow and circulation in Silver Eel Cove or flooding potential of the area. Flood levels all around Fishers Island are dictated by water levels in Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound and this structure will have no adverse influence on those flood levels. Policy 15 — No Dredging= Dredging is not required in this project. The water in this tiny cove gets appreciably deeper off shore quickly and the ferry arrival and departure maneuvering tends to keep the finer-grained sediments from accreting at this site although coastal storms do tend to force sediments through the jetty projecting out into Long Island Sound at the entrance to Silver Eel Cove and dredging may again be required. 5 Policy 19 — Impact on Public Access— Public access will not be jeopardized or impeded as a result of this project. There is no public access to or usage of the public trust lands at this site; there is no intertidal zone. Thus, public access to the State's waters is not possible at this site because of the design of the ferry terminal facilities. The public does enjoy the passive recreation opportunities of the site and those will not change. Policy 20—Public Trust Compatibility with Existing Adjoining Properties and Land Uses- Public Trust compatibility with borders and existing adjoining properties and land uses has also been considered in this project. The Coast Guard property to the north has a small docking facility but this ramp approach restoration project will not interfere with an existing or possible future facilities on immediately adjoining properties. Policy 21 — Water Dependent Recreation — This project is consistent with water-dependent uses opportunities policies set forth in this section. This ramp system is now and will continue to be used for essential transportation at the ferry terminal. Policy 24 —Scenic Resources, Impairment or Loss - This policy is designed to prevent impairment or loss of scenic resources. The ramp approach facilities will not represent any new encroachment or structure which would create a loss of scenic resources. The elevated dolphins will be consistent with the existing and historic shorefront terminal facilities as well as those at the Coast Guard Station. Policy 25 — Enhance Overall Scenic Quality - The new dolphin's facilities will be consistent with the scenic quality of the area and prevent loss of scenic resources as described in Policy 24 above. The refurbished facilities will hardly be noticeable in context with the other existing facilities which dominate the west shore of the cove. Policy 44—Preserve and Protect Tidal Wetlands—There is no tidal wetlands on this site. None of the terminal facilities abut tidal wetlands and this project will have no adverse impact on wetlands vegetation which might exist elsewhere in the cove. SUMMARY This project is to replace or retain, repair and rehabilitate or replace the main ramp and associated facilities for the Fishers Island Ferry Terminal on Fishers Island. A copy of all US Army Corps of Engineers, NYS DEC, and DOS and Town of Southold applications are attached as substantiation for this project. The Corps has indicated that ramp refurbishment work may proceed under Nationwide Permit No. 3. This project complies with applicable standards of the New York State Coastal Management Act, Town of Southold Local Ordinance No. 6, 2004 and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and is a presumptive compatible use under NYS DEC Regulations Part 661; its approval is respectfully requested. 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