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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_03_23 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes Town of Mamaroneck — Village of Larchmont 112 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TOWN CENTER: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-381-7845 CZMC MINUTES March 23, 1999 A regular meeting of the Costal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on March 23, 1999 in Conference Room "A", 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: William H. Bailey Madelaine Berg Marc S. Godick Bernard Kaplan Dr. C. Alan Mason Howard McMichael Nancy Seligson, Co-Chairwoman REGRETS: Lili Andrews, Co-Chairwoman Eileen Weingarten OTHERS PRESENT: Actionville Students and Parents James W. Athey, Jr. Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Coordinator Stephen Coleman Consultant hired by CZMC for Wetlands Law Revision Rob Doscher W. C. Environmental Planner - Rep. for E. Creek Project David Hatchey Property Owner at 3 Gate House Lane Sven Hoeger Wetlands Specialist - Representative for E. Creek Project Kate Honeywell Teacher from Actionville Cheryl Lewy Mayor- Village of Larchmont Ralph Miles Property Owner at 1 Gate House Lane Joel Negrin Attorney for property owners at 1,3 & 5 Gate House Lane Michael J. Petti P.E. -Representative for East Creek Restoration Project Jack Pisco Representative for Lots 350.1 and 350.2 - Marbourne Dr. Al Ragazzimo Representative for Lots 350.1 and 350.2 -Marbourne Dr. Ben Simkhai Property Owner at 3 Gate House Lane Phyllis Wittner Town of Mamaroneck Liaison CZ_0399M.WPD CZMC-3/23/99 Pg.1 to: Printed on Recycled Paper 1. Approval of Minutes: - The minutes from 2/23/99 were not discussed at this meeting. 2. Presentation from Actionville Students: Proposed Improvements at Hommocks Conservation Area - The Actionville students read the report that had been submitted to the CZMC regarding their proposed improvements at Hommocks Conservation Area. - A discussion ensued and the Commission commented that the students had some very good ideas and stated that the Hommocks Conservation Area would certainly benefit from increased attention. The Commission asked the students which ideas they felt the strongest about. - The students stated that they would like to pursue the interpretive trail markers and the addition of signage. - The Commission stated that these are both good ideas and the students should work on the specifics for these projects. - Kate Honeywell and the Actionville students will be working in cooperation with James Athey to organize their ideas and to come up with detailed plans for their projects and for the Arbor Day celebration. 3. Discussion of East Creek Restoration Project - Immediately preceding this meeting, Rob Doescher, Michael Petti and Sven Hoeger presented the proposed tidal gate in East Creek to allow for stream bank stabilization in East Creek. - R. Doscher stated that the tide gate is not designed to be a sediment trap, however it may be a good idea to install some type of sediment trapping feature. The primary drawback of this feature would be future maintenance issues. Mr. Doscher also stated that the way the tidal gate is designed, the brackish water from Long Island Sound would not be permitted to rise into East Creek during high tide, however sediment and water would flush through the gate during storm events. - The Commission asked if consideration had been given to expanding the scope of the project to also encompass storm water quality issues. - R. Doscher stated that this project is one of many projects that were identified through the WAC studies and although this section of East Creek is not particularly CZ_0399M.WPD CZMC-3/23/99 Pg.2 large, it is part of a cumulative effort that should have a positive effect on water quality. The changes proposed for East Creek (plantings, stabilization, etc.) will help to trap pollutants and act as a biofilter before polluted water can flow out to Long Island Sound. He continued by stating that, unfortunately, there is not a monitoring project proposed with these improvements therefore they will be unable to quantify possible changes in water quality. - The Commission stated that whether intentional or not, this area will act as a sediment trap and means of regularly maintaining this area should be considered. The Commission also stated that perhaps the engineers should investigate the condition of the pipe that connects LIS to East Creek before proceeding with this project. - A discussion ensued and the Commission agreed that without the specific site plans it is difficult to make a detailed evaluation, however the CZMC agrees that this is a worthwhile project and it will support the Village of Larchmont's participation and encourage it to move forward. In addition, the CZMC recommends that some type of monitoring program be established in order to assess the project's effectiveness. 4. Consistency Referral: Proposed Construction of Two Single Family Residences Currently Undeveloped Properties Btwn Marbourne Dr. and Old White Plains Rd. Block 330 Lot 350.1 and Block 330 Lot 350.2 Referred by: Town of Mamaroneck Director of Building SECOND REVIEW (first review at the 1/26/99 meeting of the CZMC) - Al Ragazzimo stated that they are proposing to fill in the drainage trench and use a french drain-type system to direct the water into two separate banks of six infiltrators with an overflow device draining to the storm sewer. - The Commission stated that it is generally pleased with the proposal, however it does not approve of the overflow to the storm sewer system. - Joel Negrin distributed a copies of a letter addressed to Jack Pisco to the members of the Commission. The letter addressed six primary concerns of the surrounding property owners: 1) debris currently on lot, 2) changes in grading, 3) tree plan filed with the Planning Board on June 23, 1986, 4) distressed trees, 5) guard rail and 6) siting of houses. - A lengthy discussion ensued and the Commission agreed that these six issues do not fall under the CZMC's review of this matter, and therefore will not be considered in the CZMC's recommendations for this project. The CZMC will mention these concerns to the Town of Mamaroneck Building Department so that these issues may be handled through the appropriate channels. CZ 0399M.WPD CZMC-3/23/99 Pg.3 - A discussion ensued and the Commission agreed that due to the stormwater retention system proposed on the site plans dated 3/16/99 which indicate that there will be a "no net increase in runoff' from the proposed site upon completion, it is the opinion of the CZMC that the proposed site conditions, in terms of drainage, for block 330 lots 350.1 and 350.2 will neither advance nor hinder the policies set forth in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan and accordingly is neither consistent nor inconsistent therewith. However, the CZMC recommends that 1) an overflow from the proposed infiltration system to the Town's storm sewer system should not be permitted and 2) a textual description of the percolation testing including the location(s) of all percolation testing and information regarding weather conditions preceding the percolation testing be included with the site plans and runoff calculations before review by the Town's consulting engineer. In addition, although the concerns mentioned in the March 23rd letter from Joel Negrin addressed to Jack Pisco do not fall under the CZMC's review of this matter, the CZMC will note these concerns in it's letter to the referring agency. 5. Discussion of Proposed Wetlands Law Revision with Steve Coleman - Stephen Coleman distributed copies of the wetlands law proposal to members of the CZMC. Coleman reviewed the entire proposal with the Commission and noted several changes throughout. S. Coleman will incorporate the changes discussed at this meeting and members of the CZMC will thoroughly read the proposal for a detailed discussion at the next CZMC meeting. Copies of the proposal, with the changes discussed at this meeting, will be mailed to all absent members. - S. Coleman noted that he will begin working with James Athey in the upcoming weeks on the wetlands map revision. 6. Chairpersons' Reports - N. Seligson stated that the Village of Larchmont is in the process of making changes to their zoning law. Madelaine Berg agreed to investigate this matter further on behalf of the Commission and discuss the proposed changes at the next meeting. - N. Seligson announced that Ruth Gyure has resigned from the CZMC. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. The next scheduled CZMC meeting will be held on April 27, 1999. CZ_0399M.WPD CZMC-3/23/99 Pg.4