HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_08_23 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes Town of Mamaroneck — Village of Larchmont
COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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CZMC MINUTES
August 23 , 1994
A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission
(CZMC) was held on August 23 , 1994 , at the Town Center, 740 West
Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting was called
to order at 8 : 05 p.m.
Members Present:
Dr. C. Alan Mason, Chairman
Elinor Fredston
Shirley Tolley
Richard Metzner
Nancy Sterbenz
Howard McMichael
Richard Ward
Nancy Sterbenz
4: Phyllis Wittner
Lillian Andrews
Others Present:
Terence P . Toal, Owner; Applicant
Fred Grippi, Architect
Eve Nudelman, Environmental Coordinator
I . A. Administrative Matters
Approval of Minutes - The minutes of 7/26/94 were approved with
corrections on a motion from Elinor Fredston and seconded by
Shirley Tolley.
B . Next meeting - September 27 , 1994 .
II . REFERRALS - Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board
A. Fresh Water Wetlands and Watercourses . Jane & Terence
Toal . Empty lot of Fenbrook Drive (next to 7 Fenbrook) . Block
309 , Lot 6 . Type 1 . Adjacent to Sheldrake River, CEA.
Fred Grippi, Architect for R & G Associates , introduced the
specifics of the application. The applicant is planning to
construct a 2-story residence . The property has a very small
0 portion in the Sheldrake River and the 100-year flood plain.
According to the Architect, construction will not impinge on the
100-year floodplain or the river, however they are planning to
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landscape along the bottom of the wall .
The applicant is proposing to regrade the property to get a level
site in the middle and build retaining walls in the back to get a
level yard. There will be silt fence and hay bales installed to
prevent erosion into the river.
Elinor Fredston questioned whether there will be a net increase
in runoff from the project, as the property is very steep in some
places . Mr. Grippi was unaware if there had been any runoff
calculation done for this property yet.
Alan Mason told the applicant that the areas of concern for the
CZMC are siltation produced by construction on the property, any
increase in impervious surfaces and any disruption of the
streambank. The runoff calculations are needed. He asked the
applicant how they intend to maintain the storage capacity on
this site. He stated that in the process of regrading, any
storage area that is lost, must be made up so that there is no
increase in the rate of runoff .
Where the stone head wall and the proposed retaining wall meet,
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away from the stream. At that point (next to the stream)
plantings should remain there, as it will be better protection.
The Commission will ask the planning board for an extension so
that the Commission can review more data that will be forthcoming
from the applicant.
Alan Mason stated that he and other members would be available to
meet with the applicant at the site to discuss anything the
Commission may require of the applicant .
III Members Reports
A. Hommocks Catwalk - Dept. of State Referral 7/20/94
P . Wittner stated that she thought the Commission should respond
to the Consistency referral from the Department of State . She
took it upon herself to reply to it. She stated in the letter
that the Commission has no problem with the catwalk development
because it advances policy 7A and 44 as the catwalk would be
restored before it produces a deleterious effect on the marsh and
secondly the method of construction would have no impact.
Additionally, she pointed out that since the project will enable
the public to visit and enjoy the area policies 19 , 20, 21 and 25
would be advanced as well . Therefore, the project is consistent
with the policies of the LWRP .
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Nancy Sterbenz questioned the use of pressure treated wood. She
thought contained an insect resistant additive . She thought that
the catwalk should be restored with plain, ordinary wood and not
pressure treated wood.
P . Wittner mentioned that this issue could be raised with the
CAC.
R. Ward questioned whether it was an arsenic solution that was
used in pressure treated wood?
N. Sterbenz stated that both pressure treated and plain wood both
rot and if one lasts just a short time more than another, she
would replace it with cedar.
H. McMichael stated that if you buy marine dock pressure treated
wood, it would probably last 15 years , maybe 20 . If you just get
pressure treated at a local lumber yard, it will probably last 5 .
S . Tolley suggested that the CAC decide whether pressure treated
or untreated wood should be used.
B . Elinor Fredston announced that there is a public hearing
scheduled in the Village of Larchmont, for the project 1919
Palmer Ave on September 12 , 1994 . The site plan proposed is for
a retail/office building.
C. E . Fredston mentioned that she received a response from
Congresswoman Nita Lowey regarding the Commission' s letter to her
in support of the Clean Water Act Re-authorization.
D. S . Tolley sent the Commissions response to the U. S . Army
Corps of Engineers regarding the Titus Mill Pond project .
E . S . Tolley reported that she has set up a meeting,
scheduled for September 28 , with Laura Tessier and Keith
McClintock from the W.C. Soil and Water Conservation District.
They will talk about storm water management and erosion and
sediment control . She stated that notices will be sent out to
the Planning Boards for the Village and the Town.
F. Alan Mason reported that there was a meeting at the
Huguenot Yacht Club regarding the Davids Island Development . One
private project concept envisions a monorail on pylons out to the
island and back through New Rochelle, forming a loop around the
city and becoming integrated with the City' s transportation
system. Another presentation come from the Westchester County
Planning Dept . to build support for a County Park Facility.
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The active group from New Rochelle was concerned with what the
economics were, how was this going to pay for itself, what will
it cost to ride this monorail , what will be on the island to
attract people.
The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 30 p.m.
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