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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998_07_28 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes Town of Mamaroneck — Village of Larchmont COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TOWN CENTER: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-381-7845 CZMC MINUTES July 28, 1998 A regular meeting of the Costal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on July 28, 1998 in Conference Room "A", 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Lili Andrews, Co-Chairwoman William H. Bailey Marc S. Godick Ruth Gyure Bernard Kaplan Dr. C. Alan Mason Howard McMichael Eileen Weingarten REGRETS: Madelaine Berg Nancy Seligson, Co-Chairwoman Richard Ward OTHERS PRESENT: James W. Athey, Jr. Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Coordinator John Baxter Representing Jack's Automotive Jack Dibona Representing Jack's Automotive Dale English Representing Jack's Automotive Henry Meltzer Representing Beechmont Bus Service, Inc. 1. Approval of Minutes: - The minutes from 6/23/97 were approved with corrections from members on a motion by M. Godick seconded by R. Gyure. CZ_0798M.WPD CZMC-7/28/98 Pg.1 tJ Printed on Recycled Paper 2. Consistency Referrals: Request for a variance to replace 12,000 gal. capacity UST with 15,000 gal. capacity UST Jack's Automotive 2067 Palmer Avenue, Block 601 Lot 500 Requested by:Village of Larchmont Zoning Board of Appeals - Dale English stated that Jack's Automotive is applying for a variance to increase the on-site underground storage tank capacity from 12,000 gallons to 15,000 gallons. - The Commission inquired if dewatering was going to be required. - Mr. Baxter stated they did not know at this time. He added that he was unaware of any leaks either and that all matters will be handled properly as outlined in all applicable state and federal regulations. - The Commission stated that this site drains to a storm sewer system which flows directly to the Premium Marsh, a County and Locally designated Critical Environmental Area. Special care should be taken to minimize/eliminate the runoff of pollutants from this site. - A discussion ensued and the Commission agreed upon the following: If the applicant complies with all applicable regulations regarding tank closure, contaminated soil management and tank installation requirements, it is the opinion of the CZMC that this project will neither be consistent nor inconsistent with the policies set forth in the Town of Mamaroneck - Village of Larchmont Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). However, due to the fact that all stormwater drainage from this area drains to the Premium River - Pine Brook Wetlands Complex which is part of a County Critical Environmental Area(CEA) and a locally designated CEA, as defined by Chapter 254 of the Code of the Village of Larchmont, and is also designated as Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat by New York State and as Locally Important Fish and Wildlife Habitat in Section II.N.3. in the Town of Mamaroneck-Village of Larchmont LWRP, the CZMC recommends the following: • best management practices be utilized to minimize the amount of soil runoff from the site • if contaminated soil is discovered during tank excavation, not only should best management practices be utilized but the soil should be removed from the site immediately in order to prevent runoff of any hazardous substances • even if soil is not found to be contaminated, any excess soil should be removed from the site as soon as possible Freshwater Wetlands and Water Courses Permit Rear Addition to an Existing One Family Residence 7 Winged Foot Drive, Block 209 Lot 227 Requested by: Town of Mamaroneck Building Inspector CZ_0798M.WPD CZMC-7/28/98 Pg.2 - Located behind this property is a mapped wetland area on the Town of Mamaroneck Freshwater Wetlands Map and the proposed rear addition would encroach on a critical wetland buffer. In addition, this wetland is part of the Larchmont Reservoir-Sheldrake- Leatherstocking Freshwater Wetlands Complex as defined in §92-9 and §92-12 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. This area is also designated as a "Locally Important Fish and Wildlife Habitat", or a Critical Environmental Area, in Section II.N.2. of the Town of Mamaroneck- Village of Larchmont LWRP and it is the opinion of the Commission that it should be protected as such. - As neither the applicant nor a representative was present at the meeting, the CZMC was not presented with the opportunity to discuss possible alternatives or variations to the site plan. - It is the opinion of the CZMC that the proposed rear addition at 7 Winged Foot Drive is inconsistent with the policies set forth in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). THIRD REVIEW Requesting a Variance to Construct a 2nd Story Addition to an Existing 1 Story Building Beechmont Bus Service, Inc. 24 Valley Place, Block 131 Lot 36 Requested by: Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals - Henry Meltzer announced that Beechmont Bus had hired an engineer to review and revise the previously submitted site plans. He then stated that the existing oil/water separator is connected to the sanitary sewer. Beechmont Bus is proposing to remove and replace this oil water separator. The new oil/water separator will connect to the storm drain. He also stated that tests were performed to determine where the sub-grade pit drainage is directed. These tests were inconclusive and it was decided that this pit should be connected to the new oil/water separating system. - After a brief discussion, the CZMC agreed that compliance with the following recommendations would assure consistency with the policies set forth in the LWRP: • all interior shop wastewater, from existing and proposed facilities, be directed to a properly designed coalescing type oil/water separator • the existing undercarriage washing pit be either plugged or connected to the coalescing oil/water separator • roof drainage be introduced directly into the storm sewer without being tied into any oil/water separators • the stormwater collection system within all paved areas of the facility be connected to a new box type oil/water separator as displayed on the drainage and erosion control plan submitted on July 21, 1998 • no soaps, surfactants or any hazardous materials be discharged to any drains whatsoever • proper maintenance be performed on the separators in order to ensure functionality and compliance with design specifications; at a minimum, accumulated waste materials be removed quarterly and properly disposed of CZ 0798M.WPD CZMC-7/28/98 Pg.3 - Mr. Meltzer agreed to the above listed recommendations and stated that their engineer will revise the existing plans to reflect any changes. - The engineer will remain in contact with Marc Godick until site plan revisions accommodate the above recommendations. Mr. Godick will report these discussions to the CZMC at the next meeting. 3. Discussion of Mamaroneck-Larchmont Coastal Assessment Form: - William Bailey has been in contact with Ned Benton regarding the Coastal Assessment Form and is in the process of contacting representatives of other municipalities who have created similar-type review forms. He will continue to work on the form over the next month and will report to the Commission at the next meeting. 4. Members' Reports: - Eileen Weingarten stated and emphasized that it is important for all members to closely monitor the meetings of the boards/commissions for which they have been appointed liaisons in an effort to guide these boards/commissions on referable matters, especially due to recent changes in the Consistency Law. - Eileen Weingarten stated that the Village of Larchmont is planning to hire an independent engineering firm to review the entire Pine Brook area drainage system and the New Rochelle sewage treatment plant to evaluate the systems and to identify where leaks between systems occur. - Ruth Gyure stated the Town is in the process of turning the Monroe School on Weaver Street into a nature center and permanent home for L.I.F.E. and the Friends of the Reservoir. - Ruth Gyure announced that the Westchester County funded and locally organized Streamwalk Project is currently underway where volunteers are walking the length of the Sheldrake River and its tributaries to assess water quality and identify areas that may contribute significant amounts of non-point source pollution. Volunteers are given surveys to fill out and upon completion the information will be compiled and become part of the Watershed Advisory Committee 4's report. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. The next scheduled CZMC meeting will he held on August 25, 1998 CZ 0798M.WPD CZMC-7/28/98 Pg.4