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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983_05_19 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes Uncorrected TOWN OF MAMARONECK CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMISSION AND WATER CONTROL COMMISSION JOINT MEETING. A regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission and the Water Control Commission was held at the Weaver Street Firehouse on Thursday, May 19, 1983. The meeting commenced at 8:10 p.m. Members present: Dr. C. Alan Mason, Chairman, CAC & WCC Robert Hohberg, CAC & WCC Mary Anne Johnson, Emeritus Susan Amlicke, CAC Orlando Ciraco, CAC Kathryn Clarke, CAC & WCC Eleanor Fredston, CAC & WCC Also present: Cliff Emanuelson, Conservation Consultant James Anderson, Village of Larchmont Liaison Thomas Amlicke, Town of Mamaroneck Liaison Lynn Clements Nicole Schless Dr. Joseph Salviolo Elizabeth Imperato , Recording Secretary Administrative Matters: The minutes for the April 28, 1983 meeting were discussed and approved; the next meeting for the Conservation Advisory Commission and the Water Control Commission is Thursday, June 16, 1983. Environment: Dr. Mason reported the developers of 2155 Palmer Avenue Project feel they have complied with the conditions of the variance. Mr. Amlicke stated the Garfield Project is in litigation. Dr. Mason reported Finast presented an application for a sign variance and were turned down. Mrs. Clarke reported the developers of the Elkind Property have submitted new plans; copies were given to Mr. Emanuelson who will forward them to Mr. DuBouchet for his consideration. The Hampshire County Club is concerned if the water retention will be adequate. Mr. DuBouchet, hydrologistfor the Commission, will review the drainage report and give an evaluation. The Village of Mamaroneck Page 2. Planning Board will discuss this project at its meeting on May 26, 1983. Mr. Emanuelson stated the County Club piping is inadequate in that it is a 15" diameter pipe where the Boston Post Road outlet for this drainage is a 24" pipe. A general discussion of the proposed project was held; due to the increase in runoff which would be created by the project and the inadequecy of the drainage piping, a motion was made by Mr. Ciraco requesting that the Commission write a letter to the Planning Board, Hampshire County Club and C.Z.M. (Village of Mamaroneck) stating we look with apprehension upon this project and that a report from our hydrologist will be forthcoming. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Clarke and was unanimously approved. Dr. Mason has discussed cluster housing on Palmer Avenue with Joan Williams; Fred Kellogg is adament about retention on site of drainage. A discussion was held on the Pioneer Property - the Village of Larchmont is agreeable to this project. Mr. Anderson stated that there was no height problem and parking is close to the guidelines. Recycling: Mr. Amlicke reported the Town passed a resolution thanking Hy Papierman for his years of service to Murray Avenue School. L.I.F.E. Center will also make a presentation to Mr. Papierman this Monday at Murray Avenue School. The award for Hy Papierman done in caligraphy by Ann Gunsalus was displayed for the Commission; the cost of the mat and frame will be reimbursed by the Commission. Mrs. Amlicke has called Fred Kellogg regarding complaints about mixed waste paper trailer at the Recycling Center. The area becomes jammed when 3 or 4 people recycle simultaneously; they cannot reach the door. Also the paper becomes jammed up at the door regularly. Mr. Kellogg will see that the paper is pushed back regularly. The small door cannot be changed. Page 3. Mr. Amlicke reported the Bottle Bill is deferred until after Labor Da retailers the o Y to give pportunity to clear shelves of non deposit bottles. Water courses and water bodies: Mr. Emanuelson introduced Lynn Clemmens and Nicole Schless who are candidates for the Coastal Zone Management. A g general discussion of various aspects of Coastal Zone Management planning followed; Ms. Clemmens is in the proecess writingof a proposal for our consideration. Oil in Premium Area: Due to the increase in storms and runnoff, there has been shifting of mud flats in the Premium area. This will be checked by Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Em Solid Waste Disposal (Compacting) : anuelson. Mr. Anderson the reporteddecided severalago P County years g to build a solid waste disposal in Peekskill and all municipalities could decide if the wanted to sign up for the Peekskill Plan. Y Now, the county is trying to find a transfer station site in White Plains and municipalities must either continue the Countyor have a different plan byJune 1� with 1st. The Mayor and Supervisor wrote to the County stating that we will continue to operate our transfer station here. Mr. Amlicke reported the new aluminum trailer holds more garbage and has a reliable compacting system. more Discussion of Flood Problem: Dr. Salviolo addressed the Commission regarding the backing up of water affecting his home on Bonnie Way and Weaver Street. A general discussion regarding the Sheldrake flooding was held problems. It was suggested b Dr. Salviolo contact Steve Tomachek who is doing a hydrologicalY Mrs. Johnson that Sheldrake for his input on this flood problem. study of the whole Page 4. Communications to Commission: Dr. Mason reported the meeting with the State funding people will be held on June 8, at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Mason and Mr. Emanuelson will attend this review of our work plan. Dr. Mason will address a letter to Mr. Amlicke regarding the sidewalk on Town property opposite 2155 Palmer Avenue. Joint Planning Commission: Mr. Anderson discussed the first meeting of the Joint Planning Commission; membership needs more work. Mr. Anderson advised Joan Williams that the C.A.C. would like to be invited to the Commissions meetings; next meeting is scheduled for September. Mr. Amlicke suggested to Supervisor Goldsmith that former Commission members be appointed to this Joint Planning Commission for their input and expertise. New or Other Business: The composting sites were discussed; Mr. Emanuelson is to follow through with Tom Leddy regarding the feasibility of the White Plains site with the Village of Mamaroneck. The question of trade lands with the Village of Mamaroneck was brought up; it was hoped that all of these arrangements could be worked into a package arrangement with the Village. Mr. Hohberg discussed his completed report on the lower Reservoir and upper Sheldrake. Copy is attached of his conclusions and recommendations. A motion was made by Mrs. Fredston that the Soil and Water Board and local officials be notified that a point source of pollution has been identified by Mr. Hohberg and actions should be taken to clear it up. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Clarke and unanimously approved. � M Page 5. The Environmental Management Council is holding quarterly meetings; the designated members are Mrs. Fredston (Village of Larchmont) and Dr. Mason (Town of Mamaroneck) . Mrs. Clarke was suggested as a Village of Mamaroneck representative. Mr. Emanuelson advised that Mrs. Fredston will be our representative for the F.C.W.C. Mr. Emanuelson reported on the accident at the Reservoir where a girl was pushed off the dam and injured. The Commission has talked about regulations and policies but we are unable to enforce them. Some enforcement has to be taken. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. Dated: May 19, 1983 ROBERT P. HOHBERG Conclusions The data in this report indicate: 1. An area of\Clear Water in stations 11 1 and 2. 2. An area of Pollution in stations #3 through 12 with point pollution at or about station #9. 3. An area of Decomposition in stations #13 through 27. 4. An area of Recovery in stations #28 through 39. 5. An area approaching Clear Water in stations #45 and 46. Since these areas conform very closely to the model of a Self Purifying Water System, close attention must be paid to the area of Recovery. These stations are all within the Bonnie Briar Golf Course. This provides strong data that this land should remain undeveloped so that the water shed continues to naturally purify itself. Recommendations 1. Point pollution at or about station #9 must be corrected. �r- 2. Further coliform analysis should be performed at all stations with a count 716 organisms/100 ml. 3. Downstream analysis should be executed from station #46 (Garden Lake) to provide more complete data on the Sheldrake River water shed. 'DOWNSTREAM ANALYSIS OF THE SHELDRAKE RIVER