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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_05_26 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes Town of Mamaroneck — Village of Larchmont COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 111 TOWN CENTER: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 — 914-381-6133 APPROVED MINUTES MAY 26, 1992 A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on Tuesday, May 26, 1992 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: Phyllis Wittner, Chairman Richard Coico Elinor Fredston 1% 1992 Lawrence Lowy piC100/ C. Alan Mason PPSRIO� N O ELK Richard Metzner P���`�`- Shirley W. Tolley Richard A. Young Others Present: Larry Bock, Outreach Coordinator, L.I. Sound Taskforce, Stamford, Ct. Jeffrey Burnham, Attorney for Dr. Robert Leaf Mary Anne Johnson, Former Member CZMC Jeremy Leaf Dr. Robert J. Leaf Ralph Mastromonaco, Consulting Engineer for John Kluge Geoffrey Young, Attorney for John Kluge Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Ellen Morse, Recorder Kluge Property, Premium Point - At last month's CZMC meeting, it was decided that there was insufficient information on this referral for CZMC to make a judgment regarding its consistency. A letter dated May 1, 1992 was sent to Building Inspector William Jakubowski stating that additional information was needed under the following headings: 1. Site Plan indicating roof drainage plan, amount and placement of fill indicating contours, 2. Landscape Plan, 3. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan during construction, and 4. A written statement by the designer of the septic system clarifying the necessity for applying for a Small Sewage Disposal System permit from the Westchester County Department of Health, Division of Environmental Quality pursuant to its regulations. CZMC Minutes May 26, 1992 Page 2 There seem to be conflicting opinions from the County Department of Health as to whether a Small Sewage Disposal System permit is necessary. Mrs. Wittner read various communications between the County Health Department and Mr. Kluge's agents and Dr. Leaf. Dr. Leaf, who was present at the meeting, contested the varying opinions sent from the County to both he and Mr. Kluge's agents. He also questioned the existing system since he was informed it is an ancillary system to the pool. Mr. Mastromonaco replied they have pictures of the existing septic system. Dr. Mason requested wing them but they were not available at the meeting. Mrs. Wittner also read communications between Mr. Mastromonaco and Town Building Inspector William Jakubowski. Mr. Jakubowski requested clarification of the County's position on the septic system and stated that in response to Mr. Mastromonaco's inquiry of May 13, 1992 regarding whether Mr. Kluge's application must return to the CZMC, they must continue with CZMC until a consistency opinion is rendered. The CZMC will notify Mr. Jakubowski of their opinion before any permits are issued. Mrs. Wittner stated she received a letter dated 5/4/92 from Mr. Burnham, Dr. Leaf's attorney, explaining Dr. Leaf's perspective in this entire matter. Dr. Leaf commented at the meeting that he was required to obtain permits for the property, whereas Mr. Kluge had not needed them. Mrs. Fredston asked how much fill would be brought to the site. Mr. Mastromonaco stated that data from the previous subdivision map was used for the elevation, and that he did not have a figure for the amount of fill. Dr. Mason pointed out that there are two datum to determine elevation. He questioned which one was being used. Mr. Mastromonaco replied he only knew of one. He said the building has been raised to conform to the flood damage protection law. The top of the sea wall is about 14 feet and the first floor elevation will be 18 feet. In total, the two floors are 5,800 square feet. Mrs. Wittner noted that a Flood Damage Prevention Permit would be required along with a building permit from the Town but no other permits seem to be required from N.Y. State. She read a letter dated 12/6/90 which was in response to a request by Dr. Leaf for a sewer hookup from Premium Point, TOM, to Pryer La. , VOL. Mrs. Wittner's letter stated that the Department of Environmental Conservation advised by telephone that a proposed sewer connection would require a N.Y. State Tidal Wetlands Permit. As to a landscape plan, Mr. Mastromonaco replied there is no "decorative" plan other than what exists there now. CZMC Minutes May 26, 1992 Page 3 Mrs. Wittner asked the Commission for any comments on this application which she believed now provided the requested information. No comments were given. She stated that, unless told otherwise by the Commission, she will mention in her opinion letter to Mr. Jakubowski the past history on this matter. The letter will be written within two weeks. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes: The minutes of April 28, 1992 were approved after minor changes on page 1 and page 3. CHAIRMAN'S REPORth A. Correspondence - Incoming: 1. 4/15/92 - To George Latimer, County Legislator, from County Executive Andrew O'Rourke regarding the Legislator's letter to the Acting Commissioner of Planning Lynn Oliva regarding his support for the establishment of a County Coastal Zone Management Plan. The Planning Department will commence the planning stage in the fourth quarter of this year. B. Correspondence - Outgoing: 1. Mrs. Wittner's response to the Village of Larchmont to their request for "Larchmont Notes". 2. 5/13/92 Opinion Letter - comments on the DEIS for the DiForio subdivision. C. Other: 1. 5/7/92 Joe Morgan to Sanford Bell, TOM Planning Board Chair, regarding the DiForio property with concern to zero additional runoff and surface water quality. 2. Letter appointing Elaine Price to two committees, the County Point Source and Biological Controls Committees. 3. 5/21/92 memo to Chairman and Members of the Town Planning Board from Steve Altieri Re: refeLrdl of the service business district zone amendments by CZMC. It was reviewed at the Town Board Meeting 5/20/92. CZMC Minutes May 26, 1992 Page 4 MEMBERS' REPORTS A. Erosion and Sediment Control - Mrs. Wittner read Mr. Martin's comments which were mostly agreed to by the Commission and noted. The Commission members gave their comments which were also noted. Mrs. Wittner said that she gave this "final draft" to Messrs. Jakubawski, DeVore, Morgan, and Laura Tessier. She will now call all of them, make all the appropriate changes to the proposed law, and send it to the Mayor, the Supervisor, and respective Boards. B. LWRP Supplement - Mrs. Wittner advised that she meet with Steve Resler and Renee Parsons from the NYS Department of State. She distributed copies to the Commission of the State's final version of the LWRP which the members will need for working on the supplement. Previously they had been using the draft as reference. Mrs. Wittner said there will be a section in the back of the supplement that will summarize all that has gone before. Mrs. Wittner explained that the supplement must go through SEAR with a public hearing, review by the proper Federal and State agencies, and a response from CZMC noting any changes. Mrs. Wittner noted that the Coastal Management Plan, Section 6217, on "Non-Point Source" will be incorporated into the State's Coastal Management PLJ Lam and will appear in the LWRP. The main topics CZMC will be working with are: water quality, watershed planning (being done by Westchester County and other up-State counties) , habitat, and intermunicipal cooperation and consistency review, as well as scenic views. Shirley Tolley commented that this new document should not be referred to as a supplement since the LWRP has been approved. Mrs. Wittner commented that as there are still changes being made, it should be referred to as an amendment. Ms. Tolley pointed out that the maps in the document are not accurate, e.g. , the fresh water wetlands map. She requested that Steve Resler and/or Charles McCaffrey attend a CZMC meeting to have various questions cleared up regarding the supplement. Mrs. Wittner said she will ask Mr. Resler to attend the next meeting if he has something to show the Commission. C. Other - Mrs. Wittner showed the Committee a book by the L.I. Sound Taskforce entitled "Quality Monitoring" which she feels is very good and quite technical. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.