HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993_03_23 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes Town of Mamaroneck — Village of Larchmont
COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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MARCH 23, 1993
A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was
held on Tuesday, March 23, 1993 in Conference Room A at the Town Center,
740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced
at 8:05 p.m.
Members Present: Angel J. Martin, Chairman
Lilian Andrews
Elinor Fredston
C. Alan Mason
Howard McMichael
Richard Metzner
Others Present: John Bartow, NYS Department of State
Kevin Carpenter, Supervisor for the Fernandez
Premium Point addition
Dean Davis, Architect
Charles McCaffrey, Jr., NYS Department of State
Daniel S. Natchez, Daniel S. Natchez & Associates,
Inc., Environmental Waterfront Design Consulting
Company
Geoffrey Young, Seacord, Young & Young, Attorney
for the Fernandez Premium Point Addition
REFERRAL: TOWN ZONING BOARD - FERNANDEZ ADDITIONS, pRaIrm POINT
Chairman Martin pointed out that this referral has not yet been
referred to CZMC. The applicant asked to see CZMC for the purpose of
answering any questions that CZMC might have or to find out if the
applicant needs to do any additional work in the hopes of expediting this
referral. Mr. Young said they are to appear before the Zoning Board
tomorrow evening when the referral will be formally referred to CZMC.
The Commission noted that it has 30 days from presentation after the date
of referral to respond. Same manbers of CZMC will visit the site on
Saturday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Young will make provisions for the
absent CZMC manbers who wish to visit the site on other date.
Mr. Natchez distributed copies of his letter dated March 16 which
explains the project to renovate the property which is at the south end
of Premium Point. This letter has addressed the LWRP policies. The work
includes enclosing an open veranda located on the south side of the first
floor, adding one bedroom above it; enlarging the existing garage from a
three-car garage to a four-car garage and building two stories on top of
it; demolishing the present 35 foot pool and building a larger 60 foot
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(25 foot wide lap pool) to be enclosed and winterized. This new pool
will be located in the same spot as the present one but will be turned 90
degrees. This is the only area which might require blasting. Minor
portions of the work will require a variance from the Zoning Board and
they are not sure if a variance is needed for the garage area. A
question was raised as to the integrity of the septic system. This
on-site septic system is about 12 years old and is separate from the
storm water drainage system. Mr. Natchez said that after all the work is
completed, the septic system will be tested and he does not anticipate
any problems with the system. They plan to replace the seawall and
retain the 4 foot height.
NYS DEPT. OF STATE - LIS REGIONAL COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Mr. McCaffrey and Mr. Bartow of DOS appeared before CZMC to explain
the program and distributed reading material. Mr. McCaffrey stated that
the Governor's Task Force on Coastal Resources made several
recommendations: one, to revise the State coastal prvytam which will be
rewritten as a series of regional programs instead of a single State
program. It will not change the relationship between the State coastal
program and the local waterfront programs that are approved, nor will
there be inconsistencies between the two programs. Mr. McCaffrey
explained how the present policies will be reduced in number while
retaining the scope of the study and he mentioned some revisions to be
made. Another recommendation is to identify the environmentally
sensitive areas and areas for concentrated development. One issue not
presently, adequately reflected and which affects local programs is
identifying priorities for State investment in the coastal zone areas and
having the State agencies agree on priorities. Mr. McCaffrey said they
are presently gathering useful information and developing a geographic
information system. The first draft of this program is expected by June
30, 1993.
The Governor will request legislation this year that would have DOS make
the determination of consistency for major activities including the
environmentally sensitive areas. Mr. Bartow said it is felt that the
local programs will have a significant say in the consistency review
process. There is a major focus on developing a coastal non-point
pollution control program and implementing it in the L.I. Sound. The
Governor has proposed an Environmental Assistance Fund which is now
before the legislatide and most of the money will go to local
governments. One item that would be covered under this proposal is local
waterfront programs eligible for implementation grants. Mr. McCaffrey
suggested that if CZMC is interested in this legislation, they should
communicate it to their local legislators. They concluded their
presentation by showing photographs taken of the L.I. Sound shore area.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of February 23, 1993 were adopted on motion of Mrs.
Fredston and seconded by Dr. Mason after minor changes were made.
CHAIRMAN REPORTS
DOS Meeting - Chairman Martin reported that the DOS selected two
dates of April 20 and April 29, 1993 for their meeting to be held at the
Town Center.
Diforio Subdivision Chairman Martin reported that this subdivision
is miming back with another DEIS. Chairman Martin attended a meeting
with Jenny Carter of the Reservoir Committee, Mr. Goldberg, Mr. Weiner,
and Edgar Lehman (Friends of the Reservoir) . They visited the site and
saw where a longer retention pipe will be developed. They were informed
by the owner that he has no intention of selling or developing the
PAY.
Surface Water, Erosion and Sediment Control Law - The proposed
amendments for this law should have been on the last Town Board's agenda
for notice of a public bearing. This will probably be on next month's
C2MC agenda. Mayor Lewy had told Chairman Martin that the Village of
Larc1m nt Will wait to implement this law until after the Town has passed
and implemented it.
Governor's Coastal Erosion Task Force - This is a result of the
December storm and is composed of communities, officials, and interested
parties affected by the storm. It has five or six working groups one of
which is the local community working group which keeps local officials
abreast of what the task force is doing. They are to make
recommendations on what measures are to be taken to minimize damage
during. these kinds of storms and make sure the necessary repairs and
permits are done in a timely fashion. One problem is that most of the
people involved are from Long Island communities and not Westchester
County. Mayor Lewy is concerned that CZ14C keep abreast on what is
happening. Chain Martin asked for a volunteer to make phone calls to
Laura Tessier for updates. Dr. Mason volunteered.
FRS' REPORTS/MINUTE
Elinor Fredston - Planning Commission - The Willow Avenue project was
approved. Mrs. Fredston announced a meeting on the Comprehensive Coastal
Management Plan to be held in New Rochelle on March 24, 1993 from
1:30-4:30 p.m. and in the evening at SUNY, Purchase from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: April 27, 1993.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.