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OFFICE LOCATION: �0��0� OlO MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex P.O. Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 Southold, NY 11971 (cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) Telephone: 631 765-1938 Southold, NY 11971 O �� P Fax: 631 765-3136 ycou I 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 15, 2018 Re: Local Waterfront Coastal Consistency Review for DOMELUCA II, LLC SCTM# SCTM# 1000-23-1-2.8 The applicant proposes to clear and replant a significant area of existing vegetation located adjacent to Dam Pond, a high value wetland with recreational and commercial (shellfishing) use. Donald Wilson on behalf of DOMELUCA, LLC requests a Wetland Permit for bluff vegetation restoration along the irregularly shaped sections of the bluff and property, specifically the 113'x68' (7,294sq.ft.) eastern area, a 65'x75' (6,372sq.ft.) area closest to the pool, and a 41'x190' (4,741 sq.ft.) area closest to the water where existing Privet (Lingustrum vulgare) is to be removed and re-vegetated using native plant species such as Northern Bayberry, Beach Plum, Groundsel Bush, Switchgrass, Little Bluestem Grass, Sweetfern, and Shadbush; and the existing intact Eastern Red Cedars will be retained. Located: 14909 Route 25, East Marion. SCTM# 1000-23-1- 2.8 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 actions are INCONSISTENT with the below listed Policy Standards and therefore are INCONSISTENT with the LWRP. It is recommended that the Board clarify the total acreage where vegetation would be removed, if work would be staged and during what season removal of vegetation would begin Significant impacts to Dam Pond wildlife, water quality and shellfishing could result due to the removal of large areas of vegetation; resulting in the increase of erosion and turbidity during storm events. 6.3. Protect and restore tidal and freshwater wetlands. E. Maintain buffers to ensure that adverse effects of adjacent or nearby development are avoided. 1. Maintain buffers to achieve a high filtration efficiency of surface runoff. The existing vegetative buffers provide: 1. Denitrification and nutrient uptake. 2. Slow water runoff and enhance infiltration. 3. Trap pollutants in surface runoff. 4. Trap pollutants in subsurface flow. 5. Stabilize soils. The high quality of the Dam Pond wetland system should be considered in the method of removal of existing vegetation and long term maintenance. 2. Avoid permanent or unnecessary disturbance within buffer areas. The proposed action does not minimize unnecessary disturbance of a functioning, vegetated wetland buffer area. 3. Maintain existing indigenous vegetation within buffer areas. The proposal to remove Privet in the area should be selective and manual to avoid existing, beneficial vegetation. Existing trees and shrubs should not be disturbed. To facilitate views of the water, limbing up of trees could be allowed. F. Restore tidal wetlands and freshwater wetlands, wherever practical, to foster their continued existence as natural systems by. 3. manipulating biological characteristics to emulate natural conditions through re- introduction of indigenous flora and fauna. The re-introduction of indigenous vegetation in the areas is supported. 4. protecting lands adjacent to wetlands from alterations so as to maximize natural buffers to wetlands. ZONES 1, 2, 3 and 4. The method to remove the Privet on a large scale is not selective enough to avoid beneficial vegetation in the areas. There is a concern that non-target vegetation (other than Privet) will be damaged or removed. The density and composition of the existing vegetation is much more effective as a buffer capable of nutrient uptake, storm water runoff control, erosion control, wildlife habitat and other functions and values. It is expected that the proposed landscaped buffer would not provide the functions and values that the current area provides. Additionally, fertilizers may be needed to support the planted vegetation potentially providing additional nutrient loading to Dam Pond. It is recommended that existing trees and shrubs are not removed unless they threaten life or property. ZONE 4. The shadbush, quaking aspen, and black cherry proposed to be removed should be retained. The benefits of the vegetation outweigh their removal. The method (machine?) of removing the Privet on a large scale is not identified. The Common Reed proposed to be removed by salinity change and manually, although significant in area, is recommended as CONSISTENT with the LWRP provided the areas are re-vegetated with native species. In the event the action is approved, it is recommended that the restored areas are established as vegetated, non-turf buffers memorialized in a filed covenant and restriction. Wetland vegetation within the vegetated buffers should remain undisturbed. Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. Cc: Damon Hagan, Assistant Town Attorney Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORINT A. INSTRUCTIONS 1. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront 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 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(Nvhich 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 2xplained in detail, listing both 8202oa-tin„ and Ron- supporting facts. If an action camiot 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.northforkmet), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning a artment, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTMH 1000 - 23 - 1-2.8 \�vv PROJECT NAME Domeluca LLC The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board ❑ Planning Board❑ Building Dept. ❑ Board of Trustees 1. Category of Town of Southold agency action(check appropriate'response): (a) Action undertaken directly by 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: Nature and extent of action: Restoration of bluff to remove Privet(Ligustrum vulgare) and plant native species. See provided Existing Conditions plan for Invasive Remediation, Conceptual Bluff Restoration Plan and Design Narrative submitted with this application. INTEk-50ENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS RICHARD ERIK WARREN.AICP President I � April 27, 2018 II I - Via E-Mail to Elizabeth Cantrell- Michael J. Domino,President fJDECE0VE Board of Town Trustees Town of Southold, Town Hall Annex 54375 Route 25,P.O. Box 1179 APR 2 7 2018 Southold,New York 11971 Southold Town Re: Domeluea LLC Board of Tru to s Dear Mr. Domino:_ For the Wetlands Permit Application filed for the property of Domeluca LLC located at 14909 Route 25 (Main Road)and Dam Pond in East Marion,the areas of privet to be removed are irregularly shaped 70'x140' and 60'x100' as documented in the General Data section of the . application forms. Per my telephone conversation with Elizabeth Cantrell,the dimensions of the areas to be planted to native trees,shrubs, grasses and meadows are more accurately detailed immediately below for the convenience of the reviewer: i A. Eastern area is 113x68' =7,294 square feet. i` B. Area closest to pool is 65'x75' =6,372 square feet. C. Area closest to water is 41'x190' —4,741 square feet. Grand total is 18,407 square feet. Should you have any questions regarding this letter or the project in general,please do not hesitate to contact this office. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 1. 's -afully submitted, J times L. Walker 1 rincipal Planner JLW: jlw � Enclosures Copy: Donald Wilson, Project Supervisor Schuchart Oow Stuart Cook Bob Pucci ; Jeff Pelletier I 1 POST OFFICE BOX 1201 - 36 NUGENT STREET • SOUTHAMPTON.NEWYORK 11969-1201 - 631-283-5958 • FAX.631-283-5974 1 ' INTER-5CIENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING &DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS I RICHARD ERIKWARREN,AICP President April 27, 2018 L�r v E i tt� F-P ' -Via E-Mail to Elizabeth Cantrell- D ` Michael J. Domino, President APP 2 7 2018 Board of Town Trustees ` Town of Southold,Town Hall Annex —So;uih0d Tom 54375 Route 25, P.O. Box 1179 Board Southold,New York 11971 Re: Domeluca LLC,Domeluca II LLC & Treasure Island Cove LLC Dear Mr. Domino: For the three Wetlands Permit Applications referenced above,please find a site map with the areas 1, A, B, C, D and E shown thereon. This is a further clarification of information i e-mailed to Elizabeth Cantrell,Board of Town Trustees on Friday,April 27,2018. 1 Should you have any questions regarding this letter or the project in general,please do not hesitate to contact this office. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. +Jaes fully submitted, . 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Miutm m vj&GlIA010 v'W \ \ — •� \ +rte ` r� `;l•}(., �� I �— .-...... ,DMYIWufvf[GIYR/N67rM "tSS�yyt f J UT1 GAM m"'CA611671YAMM07Gl�/ KTM71own I MIAw/L11f h7 VCAl \ ` rrOTAILOT MrN�}]A[Af LC PRDWUSM WIPM P7 wl l� IIOIINOANr IWIGAMAIINIANDINOIYlGCOWp11gWf YxUOUfALAMrNfA IR7OAl DGStum SMMYrnOM. 1 An ` xlwtm.WONGwU{IANDMNt7ImNCn YI{[ x Location of action:- 14909 Main Road East Marion Site acreage: 2.26 Acres Present land use: Single family residence. Present zoning classification: R-80 District. 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: Domeluca LLC (b) Mailing°address: 14909 Main Road East Marion, New York 11939 (c) Telephone number: Area Code( } 203-633-3003 (d) Application number,if any: Not Applicable Will the action be directly undertaken,require funding,or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes 10 No❑ If yes, which state or federal agency? NYSDEC C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or 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. V Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable This project makes a beneficial use of a coastal location in that it removed Privet, a non-native and invasive species and .plants back native trees, masses of native shrubs, clumps of native grasses and meadows for the wetlands buffer and bluff present on the subject property. Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ❑ Yes ❑ No W1 Not Applicable Answer for Policy 2 'This project has no impact on historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. 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 ❑ Not Applicable This project will enhance the visual quality of the wetlands and bluffs present along Dam Pond. It particular, this will restore the typical scenic environment present on this shoreline as sees from the :road and from the water. NA'TiTRAL 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 ❑ Yes ❑ No Not Applicable 'This project does not have any impact on life, structures or natural resources. Flooding and erosion `will not be impacted by this project. 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 W1 Yes ❑ No ❑Not Applicable This project will enhance water quality in Dam Pond. As the wetlands buffer and bluff planting matures, the water quality of Dam Pond will be protected by the restored shoreline and the natural ;planting. The project will be conducted with silt traps and mulch to prevent short term loss of soil. 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. Yes ❑No ❑Not Applicable Answer for Policy 6 This will enhance the natural habitat along the Dam Pond shoreline. The wetlands and bluff vegetation to be restored, ,planted and encouraged in this location will improve the quality and function of the shoreline ecosystems present at Dam Pond. 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® Not Applicable No impact to air quality from project. 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 W1 Not Applicable ;No impact to solid waste, hazardous materials or similar concerns. 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. ❑ Ye�] No W1 Not Applicable This project is proposed for a private residence and has no impact to public access. The project will improve the views from the road to the shoreline of Dam Pond. 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. ❑ Yes ❑ No FV1 Not Applicable Not Applicable. 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❑ Not Applicable This project consists of the removal of non-native invasive vegetation for replacement with native trees, masses of native shrubs, clumps of native grasses and meadows along the wetlands and bluff environment next to Dam Pond. This is a long term positive environmental impact. Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No® Not Applicable Not Applicable Policy 13. Promote appropriate use- and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III—Policies;Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No W] Not Applicable Not Applicable PREPARED BY James L.Walke TITLE Principal Planner DATE#1D Chapter 55 PUBLIC HEARINGS, NOTICE OF §55-1. Providing notice of public hearings. [HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold 12-27-1995 by L.L. No.25-1995.Amendments noted where applicable.] §55-1. Providing notice of public_hearings. [Amended 6-3-2003 by L.L. No. 12-20031 Whenever the Code calls for a public hearing this section shall apply. Upon determining that an application or petition is complete, the board or commission reviewing the same shall fix a time and place for a public hearing thereon. Notice relating to a public hearing on an application or petition shall be provided as follows:, A. Town responsibility for publication of notice. The reviewing board or commission shall cause a notice giving the time, date,-place and nature of the hearing to be published in the official newspaper within the period prescribed by law. B. Applicant or petitioner responsibility for posting_and mailing notice. An application or petition, initiated, proposed or requested by an applicant or petitioner, other than a Town board or commission, shall also be subject to additional notice requirements set forth below: (1) The applicant or petitioner is required to erect the sign provided by the Town, which shall be prominently displayed on the premises facing each public or private street which the property involved in the application or petition abuts, giving notice of the application or petition, the nature of the approval sought thereby and the time and place of the public hearing thereon. The sign shall be set back not more than 10 feet from the property line. The sign shall be displayed for a period of not Iess than seven days immediately preceding the date of the public hearing. The applicant, petitioner or his/her agent shall file an affidavit that s/he has complied with this provision prior to commencement of the public hearing. (2) The applicant or petitioner is required to send notice to the owners of record of every property which abuts and every property which is across from any public or private street from the property included in the application or petition. Such notice shall be made by certified mail, return receipt requested,posted at least seven days prior to the date of the initial public -hearing on the application or petition and addressed to the owners at the addresses listed for them on the local assessment roll. The notice shall include description of the street location and area of the subject property, nature of relief or approval involved, and date, time and place of hearing. The applicant, petitioner or agent shall file an affidavit that s/he has complied with this provision prior to commencement of the public hearing. 55:1 05-01-2006 ROCK PIJ.E--/ 40 m � to INTERTIDAL ---/ •t; MARSH ARIA DAM POND •s w p• to pi �. .`. 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PLLC SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK Professional Land Surveying and Design 13-144 * P.O. Boa 153 Aquebogue. New York 11931 FILE / 15-til SCALE: 1"-60' oaTE:APRIL 3, 2018 PHONE (631)298-1688 PATI (631) 295-1688 N.Y.S. LISC. NO. 050882 m•,ntumng ta•mordo of Rob•+t L Renn...T t MmumotA K.worokuk NOTES: Landscape Architecture REFER TO DESIGN NARRATIVE m b I a FOR COMPLETE SPECIES LIST michael boucher landscape architecture PREPARED BY INTERSCIENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. THIS AREA SHOULD BE LEFT U� Fre DISTURBED DATED DECEMBER 2017 US Route 1 Suite 2 VV Freeport,ME 04032 BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA @5-GAL (207)865-1080 THIS AREA SHOULD BE LEFT UNDISTURBED EXISTING PATHS TO REMAIN Stuart T. Cook AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS @10-12'HT. CLUMP o Landscape Architect BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA @ 3-GAL 4 Boxwood St COMPTONIA PEREGRINA 1-GAL East Hampton, NY 11937 MYRICA PENSYLVANICA @7-GAL @ ACER RUBRUM @ 5-6" CAL. 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LAST REVISED: AUGUST 20, 2008 SHEET:1 of 1 Landscape Architecture ZONE 1 ZONE 3 NOTES: m b I a MARITIME SHRUBLAND LOW SALT MARSH & HIGH SALT MARSH REFER TO DESIGN NARRATIVE Michael Boucher landscape NATIVE SPECIES INCLUDE: NATIVE SPECIES INCLUDE: H M ZONE 2 FOR COMPLETE SPECIES LIST architecture AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS SPARTINA ALTERNIFOLIA I M PREPARED BY INTERSCIENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. 457 US Route 1 Suite 2 MYRICA PENSYLVANICA SPARTINA PATENS LOW SALT MARSH & HIGH SALT MARSH DATED DECEMBER 2017 Freeport, ME 04032 BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA / _ NATIVE SPECIES INCLUDE: (207) 865-1080 SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM THIS AREA SHOULD BE LEFT UNDISTURBED ' •''� ' SPARTINA ALTERNIFOLIA Stuart T. Cook SPARTINA PATENS Planting Key: .j`•� J : Landscape Architect INVASIVE SPECIES (TO BE REMOVED) INCLUDE: Z O N E 3 TOP OF BLUFF LOCA ED ° �� BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA IM - 4 Boxwood St ACER PLATANOIDES MARCH 16, 2016 • MARITIME SHRUBLAND — : East Hampton, NY CEASTRUS ORBICULATUS NATIVE SPECIES INCLUDE: o THIS AREA SHOULD BE LEFT UNDISTURBED HM 11937 ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS ° ,.•' I M (631) 353-5115 LIGUSTRUM SP. TO BE REMOVED MYRICA PENSYLVANICA `� Enviornmental Consultants TIDAL WETLAND BOUNDARY S DELINEATED BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA , I - Z O N E 2 BYEN-CONSULTANTSJULY 2015InterH MARITIME SHRUBLAND Science R e s e a r ZONE Z (TO BE REMOVED) INCLUDE: LIGUSTRUM SPNATIVE SPECIES INCLUDE: C o n s u ant s . LOW SALT MARSH & HIGH SALT MARSH MEAN HIGH WAT LINE /�� IM AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS Enviornmetal Planning and NATIVE SPECIES INCLUDE: • MYRICA PENSYLVANICA Development Consultants SPARTINA ALTERNIFOLIA BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA 36 Nugent Street SPARTINA PATENS SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM Southampton, NY 11968 BACCHARIS HALIMIFOLIA (631) 283-5958 INVASIVE SPECIES (TO BE REMOVED) INCLUDE: THIS AREA SHOULD BE LEFT UNDISTURBED ° LIGUSTRUM SP. Landscape Contractor p F C Whilmores Inc . SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF �� YSELECTIVE REMOVAL OF PRUNUS SEROTINA PRUNUS SEROTINA 4 r Court Easstt Hampton, NY 11937 DECLINING TREES CedCedar DECLINING TREES (631) 267-3756 � TO BE REMOVED (TYP.) � � � 1 TO BE REMOVED (TYP.) Cherry j// r ay 1= ,� ► ZONE 2 • l / i__-__ -•Ilei �- \ M le i - MARITIME SHRUBLAND DECLINING JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA TO BE REMOVED 1 Cherry AND REPLACED WITH MASSES OF NATIVE VEGETATION n EXISTING _ lJ MAIN HOUSE \ - EXISTING herry or th Fork N _ �'� i� `\� GUEST HOUSE ° � f o I Residence E ISTING' V gr `'l s' e0L ° �� Cedars 14895 Main Road j I East Marion, NY EXISTING M i , i GARAGE EXISTING AUTO COURT W r rr- z BASKETBALL COURT Ts n _ 0 v r m -i 0Cl) co 033 a) 0 03 0 c�7 0 - T C SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF c JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA • DECLINING TREES TO BE REMOVED ( ° ( ° o EXISTING CONDITIONS e ( ° ° , ° ° PLAN FOR a N VAS VE REM ED AT ON o EXISTING ° ) ° TENNIS COURT ° R E V I S 1 0 N S I ° ) ° ( ° o IM 0 ' N r h dbush Cherry ZONE 4 LOW SALT MARSH & HIGH SALT MARSH •'•'''••.�•• o ° 0 30' 60' NATIVE SPECIES INCLUDE: PANICUM VIRGATUM •`' ° AGALI N US MARITI MA Ce •.,� ° SCALE: 1 = 30 0 FUCUS VESICULOSUS ••�••°'•''•••..•,�• ;.• ' a J INVASIVE SPECIES ° (TO BE REMOVED) INCLUDE: ••. �� ° PHRAGMITES COMMUNIS ••'• ` r ••�••`'� •••�°'• Drawn: STC Checked: Z O N E 4 TIDAL WETLAND BOUNDARY AS DELINEATED ••`. '••'' « Fly C J ° ° Date: 1 2.1 2.17 MARITIME SHRUBLAND BY EN-CONSULTANTS JULY 14,2015 ••••, '•�.'b*4, ° Common Reed INVASIVE SPECIES (TO BE REMOVED) INCLUDE: I :•, �•� ••.,�Fj, •••� ° 1 Drawing Number LIGUSTRUM SP. POPULUS TREMULOIDES Dominated •• 1 ''• / �, •'`- SFre SITE DATA: '�.• q .,• 'l, Ck SCTM# 1000-23-1-2.7,2.8,2.9 TREES IN DECLINE CAUSED BY INVASIVE VINES Wetlands , •��•'•''••. # 1000-22-3-38 TO BE REMOVED •'''•�•''••• ••�''••. TOTAL LOT AREA - 9.3 ACRES BOUNDARY INFORMATION AND EXISTING CONDITIONS BASED ON SURVEY FROM : HIMCoastal Shoals Bars & Mudflats '•w,•h '•'•••.,,• KENNETH M. WOYCHUK LAND SURVEYING, PLLC �� y.�• �'� \ 1 ••..,.• SURVEYED: MAY 7, 2015 •''•\� '`'�,,� LAST REVISED: AUGUST 20, 2008 SHEET: 1 of 1 E - DES'IGN - - For IN �IASIVE PLA T REMEDIATION Situate 14895 :Route 25 (Main Road) and Dam Pond East Marion, Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New , r PC Io I—L-Li�hl ^;�` � N.� � ., `x� of •} * * � ��..� DATE PREPARED: February 2018 INTEI�0ENCE H L S L A t{Lt1 AS SU SIA I LS. 1 SNL ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS - DESIGN NARRATIVE - r DOMELUCA, LLC j INVASIVE PLANT REMEDIATION Situate 14895 Route 25 (Main Road) and Dam Pond, East Marion Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York PREPARED FOR: Domeluca, LLC c/o Mr. Donald Wilson Schuchart/Dow 4001 Aurora Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98103 PREPARED BY: Inter-Science Research Associates, Inc. Environmental Planning& Development Consultants P.O. Box 1201, 36 Nugent Street Southampton, New York 11968 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture 457 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2 Freeport, Maine 04032 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: Whitmores, Inc. 80 Sag Harbor Turnpike East Hampton,New York 11937 DATE PREPARED: February 2018 POST OFFICE BOX 1201 • 36 NUGENT STREET• SOUTHAVIPTON, NEW YORK 11969-1201 • 631-283-5958 • FAX 631- 253-5974 The following is a Design Narrative prepared to support the application made for the selective removal of non-native invasive vegetation present on the Domeluca, LLC property and subsequent planting back of native vegetation appropriate for the Dam Pond, East Marion environment. The property includes Suffolk County Tax Map Numbers 1000-23-1-2.7, 2.8, 2.9 and 1000-22-3-38. In total, approximately 9.3 acres are involved in the overall project site based solely on the Suffolk County Tax Map records. A copy of the Suffolk County Tax maps for the subject properties is found immediately following this page of the design narrative for the convenience of the reviewer. This project is being completed using the Invasive Plant Remediation plans prepared by Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture. For the purposes of this design narrative, the various sections of shoreline to be addressed are assigned priorities, as follows: Zone 1. This section of the overall 9.3 acre parcel is found in the northwest corner of the property. It is presently the location of an intact Intertidal Marsh, an intact High Marsh and an impacted bluff environment. This zone will be fully explored in the remainder of this document. Zone 2. This section of the overall 9.3 acre parcel is found in the northeast corner of the property. This section of the shoreline includes an intact Intertidal Marsh found along the immediate shoreline of Dam Pond. Landward of this area, High Marsh vegetation is present. The bluff community is again heavily impacted and is bordered on the uplands aspect by cedars with little understory. These cedars are of considerable age and appear to be near the end of their natural life cycle. Zone 3. This section of the property is located on the northern shoreline facing into Dam Pond and is the location of a spit of land which extends out into the water. This is the location of the historic waterfront access for Dam Pond. For this zone, there is a seaward aspect of Intertidal Marsh, a more expansive area of High Marsh and a rocky intertidal zone extending out onto the spit of land which extends into Dam Pond. The bluff vegetation contained in Zone 3 is heavily impacted and does not contain significant amounts of native vegetation. Zone 4. This section of the overall parcel includes the barn area and a lower bluff shoreline which transitions to a Common Reed wetlands swale and extensive areas of tidal wetlands. The area which includes bluff features is heavily impacted. The immediate shoreline is colonized by Intertidal Marsh which is then bordered by High Marsh vegetation. Along the bluff in this area, the vegetation has been heavily impacted by activities at the barn and at the bluff. There is also a swale dominated by Common Reed which is not typical of the shoreline on Dam Pond. The Common Reed is stunted by saltwater and is mainly located where the salinity is lowest in the Swale between the driveway and the intact salt marshes found along Dam Pond. The Invasive Plant Remediation Plans have been reproduced in a reduced scale format immediately following this page of the Design Narrative. This section of the text also contains an 2 0 Domeluca,LLC-Invasive Plant Remediation INTEIk-5QENCE aerial photograph which illustrates the entire parcel and the immediately surrounding natural environment of Dam Pond. The rocky intertidal shoreline of Dam Pond in general is in a pristine condition and is a very valuable example of intact Intertidal Marsh(IM) and High Marsh(HM) vegetation, as defined by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. These wetlands habitats contribute significantly to the overall wetlands values in Dam Pond and East Marion, in general. The bluff habitat has been heavily impacted by cultural activities of the prior property owner(s). For reasons which are uncertain, the bulk of the bluff areas appear to have been planted to or allowed to grow up to privet. Privet is present in wide swaths in pure stands with little other vegetation native or non-native, invasive species able to survive. In addition to very modest amounts of native vegetation, other non-native, invasive vegetation is present. This includes areas colonized by Oriental Bittersweet,Tartarian Honeysuckle,Morrow's Honeysuckle,Japanese Honeysuckle, Russian and Autumn Olives. The following sections of the Design Narrative will present species list for the vegetation which has been observed on the subject property and a plant palette for species which may be utilized for planting the bluff areas where privet hedge is dominating the landscape. The format of this section of the Design Narrative which will delineate the vegetation presently found on each section of the property. Per the introductory narrative,the sections of the property will be broken down into four zones which correspond with the mapping found on the Invasive Plant Remediation drawings prepared by Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture. The observed species were listed from on-site field inspections completed by Inter-Science Research Associates, Inc. staff on various dates over the past year. Zonel. The following species were observed for Zone 1 as mapped on the Invasive Wetlands Remediation plans prepared by the landscape architect: Low Salt Marsh COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME Saltmarsh Cordgrass Spartina alterniflora Knotted Wrack Ascophyllum nodosum Rockweed Fucus vesiculosus Sea Lettuce Ulva spp. Hollow Green Weeds Enteromorpha spp. Glassworts Salicornia depressa S. bigelovii Salt Marsh Sand-spurry Spergularia marina Sea Blites Suaeda spp. The intertidal marsh in Zone 1 is in good shape. This area should be left undisturbed as no invasive vegetation is present in this location 3 0 Domeluca,LLC-Invasive Plant Remediation INTER-50ENCE High Salt Marsh Salt-meadow Grass Spartina patens Spikegrass Distichlis spicata Black-grass Juncus gerardii Glassworts Salicornia spp. Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Sea-lavender Limonium carolinianum Seaside Gerardia Agalinus maritima Slender Perennial Saltmarsh Aster Symphyotrichum tenuifolium Marsh Elder Iva frutescens Groundsel Bush Baccharis halimifolia The high marsh in Zone 1 is also in good shape. This estuarine community should be protected through the use of the following silt trap: Silt Trap 1. Project limiting fence. Snow fence on 8 foot metal stakes located at upland edge of high marsh. 2. 36"wide landscape fabric stapled to snow fence 18"up with the remainder lain out onto the ground. 3. Straw bales lain end to end along landscape fabric above snow fence. This will prevent the loss of silt into the wetlands features along Dam Creek. In the short term, the soils above this area will be disturbed when the privet is removed. Maritime Shrubland Serviceberry Amelanchier canadensis Northern Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica Black Cherry Prunus serotina Southern Arrowwood Viburnum dentatum Shining Sumac Rhus copallinium Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana Poison Ivy Toxicodendron radicans Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia Common Greenbrier Smilax rotundifolia Grass-leaved Goldenrod Euthamia graminifolia Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium 4 • Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTER-50ENCE A EMIR y Figure 1:This photograph depicts the open grassed area above Zone 1,as shown on MBLA,Inc.plans. It is noted that the typical species representative of maritime shrubland communities are found on the dry seaside bluffs in areas exposed to onshore winds and salt spray. In Zone 1, this community has been significantly disturbed and is dominated by privet(Ligustrum spp.). It appears that cultural activities on this property in the recent past included massive planting of Privet to the extent that it is present in nearly a pure stand. Although well established,this species offers little habitat value and wildlife benefit. It is recommended that the privet be removed on a wide scale basis and replaced with native trees,masses of native shrubs, clumps of native grasses and drifts of native wildflowers. Furthermore, it is noted that Zone 1 is also the location of other invasive,non-native vegetation. These species should also be removed. The vegetation listed below is present in much lower concentrations and should be selectively removed. Replacement vegetation will be recommended in later sections of this report. The following additional invasive plants are present in Zone 1: Norway Maple Acer platanoides Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata Porcelainberry Ampelopsis brevipedunculata Japanese Barberry Berberis thunbergii Oriental Bittersweet Celastrus orbiculatus Spotted or Bushy Knapweed Centaurea maculosa Russian Olive Elaeagnus angustifolia Autumn Olive E. umbellata Morrow's Honeysuckle Lonicera morrowii Tartarian Honeysuckle L. tatarica 5 • Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTEI�-50ENCE Japanese Honeysuckle L.japonica Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria Japanese Stilt Grass Microstegium vimeneum Japanese Knotweed Polygonum cuspidatum Smooth Buckthorn Rhamnus frangula Black Locust Robinia pseudoacacia The above species are included on the List of Top Invasive Plants in New York. Selective removal of each would represent an environmental benefit of the maritime shrubland in this location. The view to Dam Pond illustrates the large swath of privet present from the top of the bluff to the tidal wetlands along the shoreline of Dam Pond. In this area,the privet should be removed and replaced by native trees,masses of native shrubs, clumps of native grasses and drifts of native wildflowers. Healthy trees should be examined by a certified arborist and lopped to remove dead and diseased branches. Health native shrubs should be retained. Where native plant material has grown leggy trying to compete with privet, the Northern Bayberry and other similar native vegetation can be managed by cutting back and maintaining a height of 4-6 feet by trimming. This will encourage the plant to come back fuller and in a more natural manner. General recommendations on planting open areas, where privet has been removed on a wholesale basis, will be offered in the later sections of this design narrative. 4 l r tY Figure 2:This Photograph illustrates dead and diseased Black Cherry trees. Figure#2: These trees should be removed and replaced with native vegetation. A detailed drawing which illustrates the existing vegetation present in Zone 1 is found immediately following this page for the convenience of the reviewer. It shows the native wetlands vegetation present in the High Marsh and Intertidal Marsh. It also approximates 6 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTER.- 41 ZONE 1 NORTH I NORTH 1 1 1 1 O 1 1 -J APPROVED BY I- - - BOARD OF TRUSTEES TOP OF BLUFF LOCATED TIDAL WETLAND BOUNDARY AS DELINEATED MARCH 16, 2°'6 TOWN OF SOUTHOLD ,� ;► O BY EN-CONSULTANTS JULY 14, 2015 DATE so( 2a cg MEAN HIGH WATER LINE N62°0041"E � 187.69' PRIORITY LOCATION KEY 3156 60 IM �=— Domelucia LLC 14895 Main Road C - East Marion - Suffolk County, New York foo ° e r �' Prepared for: Domeluca,LLC c/o Mr Donald Wilson ' Schuchart/Dow ° 4001 Aurora Avenue North Seattle,Washington 98103 Date: January 31, 2018 err i I M ; ° Site Data: Area:419,766 S.F.or 9.636 Acres Lot Area(excl Access Easement Wetlands, ' Beach and Area Below Bluff Crest) 120,359 S.F.or 2.763 Acres Area Underwater 3 822 Acres LAND N/F Upland Area:3.051 Acres a 9 Zone:WF-Waterfront&B Residential Zone a� �j OF SCTM-300-16-1-8.1,8.2,8.6,8.7 Z P IV t ° OSEPH H 1 location of Shadbush,Northern Bayberry and other native vegetation which will be retained. The dead and diseased Black Cherry trees should be removed and replaced with native vegetation. Native vegetation which is is good shape should be retained and managed per recommendations found in later sections of this design narrative. Zone 2. The following species were observed for Zone 2 as mapped on the Invasive Wetlands Remediation Plans prepared by the landscape architect: Low Salt Marsh COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME Saltmarsh Cordgrass Spartina alterniflora Knotted Wrack Ascophyllum nodosum Rockweed Fucus vesiculosus Sea Lettuce Ulva spp. Hollow Green Weeds Enteromorpha spp. Glassworts Salicornia depressa S. bigelovii Salt Marsh Sand-spurry Spergularia marina Sea Blites Suaeda spp. The intertidal marsh in Zone 2 is in good shape. This section of the overall project site abuts the adjoining property which has a small dock present extending into Dam Pond. This area should be left undisturbed as no invasive vegetation is present in this location. High Salt Marsh Salt-Meadow Grass Spartina patens Spikegrass Distichlis spicata Black-grass Juncus gerardii Glassworts Salicornia spp. Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Sea-lavender Limonium carolinianum Seaside Gerardia Agalinus maritima Slender Perennial Saltmarsh Aster Symphyotrichum tenuifolium Marsh Elder Iva frutescens Groundsel Bush Baccharis halimifolia The high marsh in Zone 2 is also in good shape. This estuarine community should be protected through the use of the silt trap discussed in the mitigation measures for Zone 1. Maritime Shrubland Serviceberry Amelanchier canadensis Northern Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica Black Cherry Prunus serotina 7 0 Domeluca,LLC-Invasive Plant Remediation INTEI�CIENCE Southern Arrowwood Viburnum dentatum Shining Sumac Rhus copallina Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana Poison Ivy Toxicodendron radicans Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia Common Greenbrier Smilax rotundifolia Grass-leaved Goldenrod Euthamia graminifolia Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium As in Zone 1, it is noted that typical species found in dry seaside bluffs on the north shore of the north fork are conspicuously absent in this section of the shoreline. These native plants have been replaced largely by privet(Ligustrum spp.). Other non-native and invasive vegetation is also present although the entire sloped bluff is dominated by privet. These species should be removed. Replacement vegetation will be recommended in later sections of this report. For a complete listing of additional invasive plants, please refer to the list in Zone 1. The top of the bluff for Zone 2 is the location of a modest number of tall Eastern Red Cedars. These trees have been lopped over the years and lack branches until the tops of the trees. It appears that these trees have reached the end of their useful life and should be removed. Although native,these cedars are not growing in a natural condition and should be replaced with a more representative mixture of native trees,masses of native shrubs, clumps of native grasses and drifts of native wildflowers. Y F l Figure 3:This photograph taken at Zone 2 from the lawn across overgrown trees to the privet-dominated shoreline. Note the tall Eastern Red Cedar with no lower branches and no understory. Where preservation of individual cedar trees can be accomplished,the maintenance of this valuable native tree should be encouraged. On the other hand, the expansive areas which are colonized to privet 8 9 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTER-50ENCE only should be managed by removing the non-native plant material and replacing the invasive vegetation with native maritime shrubland species. A complete plant palette for this type of planting is located in later sections of this design narrative. r\_ Ire 7 / T M1f Figure 4: This photograph documents the intact sections of the intertidal and high marsh on the shoreline of Dam Pond. It is noted that the dead branches should be removed from this section of shoreline to encourage the wetlands and bluff vegetation to flourish. A detailed drawing which illustrates the existing vegetation present in Zone 2 is found immediately following this page for the convenience of the reviewer. It shows the native wetlands vegetation present in the High Marsh and Intertidal Marsh. It also approximates the location of Shadbush, Arrowwood and other native vegetation which will be retained. Sweet Cherry and Black Cherry trees which are in poor shape will be removed. Native Black Cherry, Shadbush, Arrowwood and other native vegetation will be maintained by removing dead and diseased limbs, shaping the trees and shrubs and encouraging new healthy growth. This work will be completed per management recommendations contained in later sections of this design narrative. Zone 3. Zone 3 differs from the vegetation present in both Zone 1 and 2 in that a wide path is present down to the water where the shoreline activities occurred. It appears that the grassed path was utilized to move boats down to the shoreline of Dam Pond. This is also the location of a natural rock shoreline which extends out in a point into Dam Pond. In general, the rocky shoreline for the entire parcel is a strong example of intact habitat. The intertidal marsh and high INTE 9 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation �QENCE • , \ • `,•�y� 1 AWATXr 11,61 AllIMAM I� • APPROVED —Mal i�•-' : . . . . OF T TOWN SOUTHOUD IF IV, Ml I O � ,, , . marsh present in this area is in good shape and is a very good example of rocky estuarine habitat. The following species were observed for Zone 1 as mapped on the Invasive Wetlands Remediation plans prepared by the landscape architect: Low Salt Marsh COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME Saltmarsh Cordgrass Spartina alterniflora Knotted Wrack Ascophyllum nodosum Rockweed Fucus vesiculosus Sea Lettuce Ulva spp. Hollow Green Weeds Enteromorpha spp. Glassworts Salicornia depressa S. bigeloviii Salt Marsh Sand-spurry Spergularia marina Sea Blites Suaeda spp. The intertidal marsh in this area is in good shape. When the property owner designs waterfront access for this parcel,the dock assembly should include a fixed pier catwalk elevated 4'-6"over the grade of vegetated wetlands as measured to the bottom of the stringers in conformance with Army Corps of Engineers standards. The dock assembly should also include a ramp up which provides full elevation at the landward limit of the tidal wetlands line. These mitigation measures will protect the wetlands associated with Dam Pond. The dock should be decked with plastic Thruflow decking, fiberglass open grid decking or equivalent so that sunlight will penetrate through the deck to the vegetated wetlands thereby insuring that the wetlands will persist. The existing pathway should be used for future waterfront access as it currently exists and clearing will not be needed if the path follows a similar access way to the pond. High Salt Marsh Salt-meadow Grass Spartina patens Spikegrass Distichlis spicata Black-grass Juncus gerardii Glassworts Salicornia spp. Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Sea-lavender Limonium carolinianum Seaside Gerardia Agalinus maritime Slender Perennial Saltmarsh Aster Symphyotrichum tenuifolium The high marsh in Zone 3 is also in good shape. This estuarine community should be protected using the silt trap recommended in the mitigation measures for Zone 1. The broader and wider expanses of wetlands in Zone 3 can be protected by using the silt trap to prevent loss of silt into the wetlands and by utilizing proper dock design to avoid potential adverse environmental impacts to the vegetated wetlands in this location. 10 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTER,-5QENCE Maritime Shrubland Serviceberry Amelanchier canadensis Northern Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica Black Cherry Prunus serotina Southern Arrowwood Viburnum dentatum Shining Sumac Rhus copallina Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana Poison Ivy Toxicodendron radicans Virginia Creeper Partenocissus quinquefolia Common Greenbrier Smilax rotundifolia Grass-leaved Goldenrod Euthamia graminifolia Little Bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium Q., y 0 «,_ .,mow„s _Re;"'Ls�• . .l Figure 5: This color photograph shows Zone 3 and the top of the grassed path down to the water. As in Zone 1, it is noted that typical species found in dry seaside bluffs on the north shore of the north fork are conspicuously absent in this section of the shoreline. These native plants have been replaced largely by privet(Ligustrum spp.). Other non-native and invasive vegetation is also present although the entire sloped bluff is dominated by privet. These species should be removed. Replacement vegetation will be recommended in later sections of this report. For a complete listing of additional invasive plants,please refer to the list in Zone 1. This area is the location of the existing waterfront access. The waterfront access is currently a grassed path. This approach should be maintained. The slope is gentle and the clearing is pre-existing and has been used in the past for access to the waterfront of this property. I 1 0 Domeluca,LLC-Invasive Plant Remediation INTE"CIENCE Please note the presence of intact cedar trees in this area. Groundsel Bush, Marsh Elder and other intact IM and HM vegetation is present in the rocky shoreline area of Zone 3. Where valuable native plant material is found, the vegetation should be maintained, pruned to remove dead and diseased branches and otherwise managed to encourage the native vegetation remaining to flourish. The privet and other non-native invasive vegetation should be removed and replaced per the recommendations found later in this report. i Figure 6:shows the rocky intertidal vegetation. This section of the Dam Pond shoreline is in great shape and should be maintained in its current condition. A detailed drawing which illustrates the existing vegetation present in Zone 3 is found immediately following this page for the convenience of the reviewer. It shows the native wetlands vegetation present in the High Marsh and Intertidal Marsh. It also approximates the location of Winged Sumac, Shadbush and other native vegetation which will be retained. Native vegetation which is in good shape should be retained and managed per recommendations found in later sections of this design narrative. Zone 4. This zone is not similar to other sections of the property. A barn and related infrastructure are slated to be removed from the property in this location. Unlike other sections of the shoreline, 12 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTE -50ENCE ZONE 3 .17 ' 1 4'RIORIN."3--I \ NORTH ;3 1 1 ASO Z 3 r � 1 1 ar ay -� � = _j� � �� - I M Z � J - Z - N15 253.27 10 10 ° 1 ' � I tizz- m o i n S m C! PRIORITY LOCATION KEY � H \ Domeluca LLC 14895 Main Road � 4�- � East Marion �I j- - Suffolk County, New York T HPrepared for: Domeluca,LLC ■ c/o Mr.Donald Wilson ■ ti I M Schuchart/Dow ■ 4001 Aurora Avenue North ■ ■ Seattle,Washington 98103 ■ o ! Datg: �u��/�p BY X A ■ � � � ��s°s� BOARD OF T I� 6,F RUSTEES rn ■ ♦ s TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Z DATE TufjE the barn was built close to the top of the bluff. A wider swath of bluff vegetation is present in Zone 4 as compared to 1, 2 and 3. Similar to the other zones,however, the saltmarsh is in good shape. Additionally,privet is widespread in the bluff for Zone 4. A final consideration is the presence of a stunted stand of Common Reed where the swale is present off of the immediate shoreline of Dam Pond Low Salt Marsh COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME Saltmarsh Cordgrass Spartina alterniflora Knotted Wrack Ascophyllum nodosum Rockweed Fucus vesiculosus Sea Lettuce Ulva spp. Hollow Green Weeds Enteromorpha spp. Glassworts Salicornia depressa S. bigelovii Salt Marsh Sand-spurry Spergularia marina Sea Blites Suaeda spp. The intertidal Marsh in Zone 4 is in good shape. This area should be left undisturbed as no invasive vegetation is found in this location. High Salt Marsh Salt-meadow Grass Spartina patens Spikegrass Distichlis spicata Black-grass Juncus gerardii Glassworts Salicornia spp. Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Sea-lavender Limnoium carolinianum Seaside Gerardia Agalinus maritima Slender Perennial Saltmarsh Aster Symphyotrichum tenuifolium Marsh Elder Iva frutescens Groundsel Bush Baccharis halimifolia It is duly noted that the high marsh vegetation in this zone is in good shape. However,as the entry of the parcel is reached, there is a swale which is located in a low area parallel to the entry drive. This is an area which received tidal inundation from Dam Pond but is more influenced by freshwater, is generally less saline and does not receive sufficient tidal flushing to promote a healthy estuarine community. As a result, this section of the property is dominated by Common Reed. Common Reed (Phragmites communis) is present in a shortened, stunted version in the swale. This is likely due to the moderate tidal flushing. Where salinities reach 20 parts per thousand to 35 parts per thousand, Common Reed typically loses vigor and is out competed by healthy Intertidal and High Marsh species. In areas where the salinity is 5 parts per thousand to 20 parts per thousand, Common Reed may dominate. In this type of salinity regime, Common Reed reproduces by rhizome and builds elevation by thatch. As the elevation of the Common 13 9 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTER-r%QENCE Reed thatch increases,other native vegetation loses vigor and eventually gives way to a pure stand of Common Reed. This area could be addressed by various techniques. Typically, Common Reed invasion in a swale connected to an intact estuarine community may be managed by the following technique: Open Water Marsh Management In this alternative, the swale would be opened by through the installation of a ditch installed from high water to low water in elevation and for a width sufficient to bring salt water into the swale. A pond would be created at the end of the swale to ensure that the salinity dominating in this location was increased to 20 PPT to 35 PPT. In this manner, the Common Reed would be stunted and native vegetation would begin to flourish again. Selective Cutting This method is used throughout the South Fork of Long Island in an effort to reduce the vigor of the Common Reed which is growing in a pure stand for a shoreline adjacent to intact J y.... - Figure 7.Specifically,this color photograph documents the area immediately surrounding the barn for the convenience of the reviewer. It shows bittersweet vines,black cherry trees in poor shape and larger trees including Quaking Aspen(Populus tremuloides)trees which are typically found in disturbed environments. INTER-5 14 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation QENCE wetlands. By selective cutting several times a year,removing the thatch and raking the ground to remove all Common Reed build-up,native plants can be encouraged. This is a successful method to handle Common Reed utilized on a regular basis by environmental consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies on the eastern end of Long Island. Hand Removal Hand removal is also a method in widespread use on the eastern end of Long Island. In this method, the Common Reed is cut off and removed. The rhizome left is dug by hand and shovel removed to a wheel barrow, transported to a truck for disposal off site. This manner is particularly successful where the salinities are low. All of the above methods will work on Common Reed management for this property. The Common Reed infestation is limited to the swale which parallels the entry drive. It is recommended that the Common Reed be removed so that it does not spread to other sections of the low and high marsh along the shoreline of Dam Pond. Y- Figure 8:This photograph shows overgrown Quaking Aspen trees,large areas of Privet and isolated Black Cherry trees which are overgrown,in poor shape and in need of management. Maritime Shrubland The maritime shrubland in Zone 4 is moderately different than that present in the other sections of the property. Some larger trees, invasive and non-native are present especially in the immediate vicinity of the barn. In addition,the privet in this area should be removed as recommended for Zone 1, 2 and 3. Furthermore, all other invasive species present in the dry seaside bluffs located to the north and to the southeast of the existing barn should be selectively removed. 15 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTEL-CIENCE This vegetation should be removed and replaced with native trees,masses of native shrubs, clumps of native grasses and drifts of native wildflowers. A detailed drawing which illustrates the existing vegetation present in Zone 4 is found immediately following this page for the convenience of the reviewer. It shows the native wetlands vegetation present in the High Marsh and Intertidal Marsh. Please note that the open water areas are designated shoals, bars and mudflats consistent with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation definitions. It also approximates the location of Shadbush and other native vegetation which will be retained. The Black Cherry, Norway Maples and Quaking Aspen trees in poor shaped should be removed and replaced with native vegetation. Native vegetation which is in good shape should be retained and managed per recommendations found in later sections of this design narrative. Recommendations for the Management of the Maritime Shrubland in All Zones The following section of this Design Narrative will contain precise recommendations for management of the dry seaside bluffs for the shoreline zones shown on the Invasive Plan Remediation Plans prepared by MBLA, Inc. Michael Boucher Landscape Architect has designated 4 zones which are discussed above. For each of the 4 zones, the following recommendations are made for the large scale removal of Privet. 1. Privet(Ligustrum spp.) is present in nearly pure stand from the eastern property line to the entry of the property. This is an unusual situation. Although it is relative common to observe privet growing in open areas,particularly those areas which are disturbed by human activity, it is unusual to see privet dominate a landscape in any situation. 2. Privet is especially not expected to dominate an entire bluff community from an intact low marsh and high marsh shoreline to the top of bluff and residentially developed parcel. Notwithstanding this statement,the entire bluff is dominated by privet growing in a nearly pure stand. 3. The privet should be cut low and removed from the property along with root ball for all areas to be reclaimed. For the reasons discussed earlier, the intact saltmarsh communities should be protected using a project limiting fence and a silt trap. 4. After the privet is removed, the debris should be stockpiled and managed, to the degree possible, on the project site. Specifically, the bulk of the material should be chipped and recycled as mulch for the bluffs to be restored. 5. All exposed sections of the bluff should be mulched and planted as quickly as possible. Utilizing the Priority assignments for each of the zones, the planting should be done in sections so that the entire bluff is not exposed and made vulnerable to large scale erosion. For the plant back,the following is a plant palette for the materials to be used on the bluffs for each of the 4 zones shown on the Michael Boucher Landscape Architecture plans. It is noted that 16 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTEI-5QENCE Domeluca LLC ZONE 4 14895 Main Road 'OR'�'� 4 - o East Marion Suffolk County, New York Date: January 31, 2018 Prepared for: Domeluca,LLC c/o Mr.Donald Wilson Schuchart/Dow 4001 Aurora Avenue North �• • Seattle,Washington 98103 42390 110.55' Nh2 305`1% 060 IM F , 165�a ` 00, HM APPROVED BY adbush edars BOARD OF TRUSTEES TIDAL WETLAND NTSBOUNDARY JUL R 4,2 DELINE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD BY EN-CONSULTANTS JULY 14,201 e d •• DATE Common Re Cedar •• Pri et z Dominate p n ha Bu Ce rs ` e I�z Wetlan riv s Che Privet Cedars •a C IM �,m 2 .� H M LAND N/F � �• OF JOSEPH BEROV m Cherry Cherry O NORTH W%S alk me ° • 100 boo N _ SLZI 1 �' •�� r�'1 .I, M„0 �S 3,0 0 9bS 18 000-0 S S ♦ Ef 9� n ` o 20 i �d i i i •' � ter``. -.: � - PRIORITY LOCATION KEY revegetation requirements must be tailored to individual sites so as to re-establish as much as possible the vegetation cover types that are characteristic of the surrounding natural areas. General Planting Specifications: Deciduous Trees 2.5 to 3.5 inches caliper, 10 foot on center, balled and burlapped. Evergreen Trees (Pitch Pines, Eastern Red Cedar and American Holly)minimum 4-5 feet in height, balled and burlapped. Shrubs minimum 2-3 gallon container, 4-6 gallon container where needed, 4 foot on center. Groundcovers minimum 1 gallon container grown, 2 foot on center. Natural grasses 12 inches on center. Mulching with bark chips, salt hay or pine needle mulch, 3 inches thick. Temporary irrigation only. 85% survival rate over two years. Allowance for supplementation with native wildflowers 12 inches on center. PLANT PALETTE Recommended Native Plants: COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME NATIVE TREES American Beech Fagus grandifolia American Holly Ilex opaca Black Oak Quercus velutina Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida Gray Birch Betula populifolia Pitch Pine Pinus rigida Red Oak Quercus rubra Red Maple Acer rubrum Scarlet Oak Quercus coccinea Shadbush Amelanchier canadensis Swamp White Oak Quercus bicolor White Oak Quercus alba NATIVE SHRUBS Arrowwood Viburnum dentatum Northern Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica Beach Plum Prunus maritima Inkberry Ilex glabra Virginia Rose Rosa virginiana Shining Sumac Rhus copallina Winterberry Ilex verticillata Groundsel Bush Baccharis halimifolia Lowbush Blueberry Vaccinum angustifolium 17 0 Domeluca,LLC-Invasive Plant Remediation INTER,-50ENCE NATIVE GRASSES,WILDFLOWERS AND GROUNDCOVERS Cape American Beach Grass Ammophila breviligulata Beach Pea Lathyrus maritimus Beach Wormwood Artemisia stelleriana Seaside Goldenrod Solidago sempervirens Broom Sedge Andropogon virginicus Little Bluestem Andropogon scoparius Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardi Switchgrass Panicum virgatum Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans Slender-leaved Goldenrod Euthamia galetorum New England Aster Aster novae-angliae New York Aster Aster novi-belgii Blue Vervain Verbena hastata Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa Joe Pye Weed Eupatorium purpureum E. dubium Rose Mallow Hibiscus moscheutos Prickly Pear Opuntia humifusa Native trees are recommended to be placed strategically along the bluff where they will not be prone to damage from salt spray and not be located too close to the surface waters of the Dam Pond. It is noted that American Beech, American Holly and Flowering Dogwood are difficult to establish and therefore their use should be limited to carefully selected locations where they can be expected to flourish. The oak trees specified can be used more generally. Cedar trees are present on site and will likely be the most useful larger plant material for invasive species remediation. Gray Birch succeeds in old field and first growth wood situations and should be useful for the bluff planting. Pitch Pine is used for restoring natural habitats on Long Island. Shadbush is a native understory planting used for naturalization and is present on this site. In terms of native shrubs, the use of Groundsel Bush immediately landward of wetlands features is recommended. Maritime shrubs including Northern Bayberry, Beach Plum and Virginia Rose is recommended slightly higher on the bluffs. Arrowwood, Inkberry and Winterberry are attractive native plants which may also do well on the bluff. Shining or Winged Sumac is present on the bluff and is a useful shrub planted in a massed setting on bluffs. Lowbush Blueberry may be used as under-planting for oak trees. In open sandy areas, Beach Grass, Beach Pea, Beach Wormwood and Seaside Goldenrod may be used. In many bluff restorations, Beach Grass is the primary species planted although the bluffs on this site may have limited open sandy areas for this type of planting. Rose Mallow may be valuable landward of the tidal wetlands found on this property. Prickly Pear is often used with Eastern Red Cedar and Little Bluestem to restore areas adjacent to tidal wetlands on Long Island. 18 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTEI�-50ENCE Native clump grasses are present on the project site and can be used for open, sunny areas. The native wildflowers listed are used in habitat restoration across Long Island. Blue Vervain is an ideal companion for areas planted to Switchgrass. Butterflyweed is similarly used to accompany Little Bluestem planting. O:\DOMALUCCA\DESIGN NARRATIVE PRINT 02012018\ARCHIVE\DOMELUCALLCDESIGNNARRATIVE02012018- BODY.WPD.DOCX 19 0 Domeluca,LLC•Invasive Plant Remediation INTE - aENCE S Jillw . i R �4 n 14909 Main R Goas j r r s 40 AW 1 t. r 4 � y f,'S• 1 or.- Mk.