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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993_05_25 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes 4.0, , Jay , c0 Town of Mamaroneck — Village of Larchmont 414'04, 1993 ow 2,to c0�"/occio It COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION N,^£C!r 11 TOWN CENTER: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-381-7845 APPROVED MINUTES MAY 25, 1993 A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on Tuesday, May 25, 1993 at the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced at 8 : 00 PM. Members Present: Angel J. Martin, Chairman Elinor Fredston C. Alan Mason Howard McMichael Richard Metzner Richard A. Young Richard Ward Phyllis Wittner Others Present: Lorraine Quittman, Applicant & Owner Marbourne Drive William Brickelmaier, Engineer Mary Ann Johnson Kathleen O'Flinn, Liaison Approval of Minutes The Minutes of April 27, 1993 were approved with no revisions. Referral - Ouittman Property Mr. Martin explained that the basis of the referral was an application by Mrs. Quittman to the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board for a Freshwater Wetlands permit which constitutes a Type I action under the Town's Environmental Quality Review Law. Mr. Brickelmaier, the Applicant's engineer, described the proposed activity which is the construction of a one family home and garage on a parcel which abuts Saxon Wood Park. The parcel also has a small stream traversing its northerly corner. Runoff from paved areas of the property will be directed over the ground to an interconnected series of six dry wells in the lower elevation portion of the property near the stream. The dry wells would also act as detention basins, slowly discharging the stored runoff 411 Printed on Recycled Paper i CZMC Minutes May 25, 1993 Page 2 through a single six inch pipe into a level spreader. An}' overflow would discharge from the level spreader into the stream. The parcel is heavily wooded. The CZMC expressed concern about the removal of trees. Applicant explained her plan to leave as many trees as possible to act as a buffer and to screen the property from a nearby trail in Saxon Woods Park. The CZMC was also concerned that the stream be protected from carryover of silt during and after construction. It was also suggested by the Commission that Applicant consider using a permeable paving surface for the driveway area. Chairman Reports Mr. Martin reported receiving a letter from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority. The letter was a notice of a proposed $250 million bond offering by the Authority to fund a series of electric, gas and steam replacements, improvements and additions for Con Edison. The notice to the CZMC is required by the NYS Department of State's Coastal Zone Management Program. This notice is given to communities with an approved LWRP. Mr. Martin will respond to NYSERDA. Member Reports Mrs. Wittner reported on a letter sent by Supervisor Silverstone to New Rochelle Mayor Idoni expressing concern over New Rochelle's possible sale of Pryer Manor Marsh as buildable lots. This marsh is a prime example of a formerly connected tidal wetland. The Pryer Manor Association will be holding a meeting on May 26th to discuss the matter. Mrs. Wittner also reported that the NYSDEC has extended its funding agreement for the Premium River dredging project. Other Business Mr. Martin reported that he has been informed by Mary Feldtmose that regretfully her current work obligations preclude her continued membership on the Commission. She will send a letter of resignation to Mayor Lewy and copy the Commission. Mr. Martin also reported that he was informed by Steve Altieri that resumes were being reviewed for the position of Environmental Coordinator. z ' M CZMC Minutes May 25, 1993 Page 3 Mr. Altieri also reported that he was having ` difficulty finding a recorder for the Commission meetings. Members of the CZMC agreed that it is impossible for the Commission to function without a recorder and also noted the need for a staff aide (EC) . Meeting adjourned at 9 : 35 P.M.