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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_11_24 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 APPROVED MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 1992 A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on Tuesday, November 24, 1992 in Conference Roan A at the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced at 8:08 p.m. Members Present: Angel J. Martin, Chairman Mary Feldtmose RrcE P6 C. Alan Mason FEB 8 Howard McMichael, Jr. 1993 PATRICIA A D' Richard Metzner r00 CIERKocCio Richard Ward I19AMA.3oNECK Phyllis Wittner Richard A. Young Others Present: Robert U. Alonzi, Superintendent, Winged Foot Golf Club Edward M. Hindin, Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) Laurie Berlin, LIFE Center Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Ellen Morse, Recorder REFERRAL: WENGED FOOT GOLF CLUB - ADDITIONS TO MAINTENANCE BUILDING This referral is from the Town Planning Board. Chairman Martin and Dick Metzner viewed the proposed expansion of the building lying north and south. Mr. Alonzi described the proposed plans to extend the building 30 feet on the north side creating a new employees' locker and lunch roan. On the south side the metal, butler-type building will be extended to house some equipment which is now stored outside to prevent deterioration. Both mktitions are over hard surfaced, paved areas. Mr. Alonzi stated that the project would improve the present drainage situation because they would tie in all the drains which are currently over the top of the macadam surface into dry wells. With the assistance of Mr. Jakubowski, Mr. Alonzi is going to propose installing a wash area with a three way baffle system which would improve the surface watering area. When asked about drainage, Mr. Alonzi stated that in one area drainage trickles into an upper pond which is a holding pond which only spills over during excessive rains. In the other area, it runs into the woods and into the lower pond. They have built transfer stations throughout the property to recover the runoff. Chairman Martin congratulated Mr. Alonzi for a job well done in having installed three above ground gasoline storage tanks which hold 2,000 gallons of gas each. 4 Printed on Recycled Paper CZMC Minutes November 24, 1992 Page 2 GOLF COURSE STUDY - SEIS As a result of a public hearing, the Town of Mamaroneck prepared an SEIS to the draft generic statement with same additional alternatives for development of the property. It is believed that Alternative B which calls for 114 housing units with a shortened golf course of 18 holes was part of the original draft and has now been revised. This plan is consistent with the present zoning laws and would have a less deleterious impact on the water shed than Plans "A" and "C". It was discussed how to respond and what to comment on in this latest SEIS. Mrs. Wittner stated that when the DGEIS first came out, CZMC commented that it was not adequate thus advancing the need for a supplemental study to be done. Chairman Martin said that if Alternative "B" has already been commented on by CZMC, then CZMC need only see if the report responded to their comments. It was agreed that there are sane inconsistencies with CZMC's policies, and CZMC should comment on what sections of the proposed zoning legislation are inconsistent with LWRP policies. One member questioned the accuracy of the study's section on traffic conditions, but since this area does not cane under the purview of CZMC, it could not be commented on. Mrs. Wittner read the three zoning proposals from the SDGEIS. The first proposal she read was under the "Recreation District" paragraph (which Chairman Martin feels is most consistent with CZMC's policies) , the second was entitled "Conservation Recreation Town House Zone", and the third was entitled "Modified CR Single Family Zone Residential R-100". The proposed action which was in the original DGEIS is entitled "CR Single Family Detached". Chairman Martin concluded that he and Mrs. Wittner will put together comments which need to be clear and concise. Mrs. Wittner suggested checking with the Town Attorney Steve Silverberg to see what is appropriate at this time and if CZMC will have another chance to review the SEIS. The written comments are due by December 21. Chairman Martin said he will try to circulate same results prior to December 21. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION SURVEY Wally Irwin has requested the moral support of CZMC in having an archeological and historic preservation survey done by historian James Bleeker who did a film on historic areas. The Larchmont Historical Society would like him to give a presentation on doing a survey in this area. Chairman Martin is in favor of this project as a good resource base since in the past CZMC had received EIS's and referrals in areas where they have no information relative to archeology and historic resources, except for CZMC Minutes November 24, 1992 Page 3 J. McMahon. Chairman Martin noted that CZMC has Policy No. 23 which relates to historic preservation and archeology in protecting and restoring structures and areas in the community. Chairman Martin asked if the Commission is interested in having Mr. Bleeker visit. One Commission member stressed the fact that CZMC has taken on a few very important issues recently with not nnich time for reviewing them and feels the Commission should prioritize issues that cane before it. In conclusion, it was decided that Mrs. Wittner will inform Mr. Irwin that he should notify the CZMC when they are ready to begin the project so they can come and present it. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of October 27, 1992 had same corrections made. The minutes were adopted on motion from Mrs. Wittner and seconded by Mr. Young. Chairman Martin submitted a change to September's minutes from Shirley Tolley. CHAIRMAN REPORTS A. Correspondences 1. Mrs. Fredston sent an outline for a letter to Chairman Martin to prepare regarding the overflow pipe from the Flint pump house. 2. Letter from the Town of Mamaroneck's Human Rights Camnission seeking nominations. MEMBERS REPORTS/MINUTE Richard Ward - Conservation Advisory Commission - Mr. Ward reported on the results of CAC's November 5 meeting. A water monitoring report done by Mr. Hohberg for the Sheldrake River indicated high counts of fecal coliform by station 810 located by Interstate 95 and Rockland Avenue. Another location in the Village of Mamaroneck at the Jantile Company has a lot of turbid effluent flowing into the stream. This company was served with a summons. Another area, Hilltop Road has an entranceway into the Sheldrake Trails where there is a boundary question and the owner appears not to want people using the trail adjacent to his property. The CAC will request same funds from the Town in order to do a survey of the area. Phyllis Wittner - Consultant Steve Coleman - Mr. Coleman faxed Mrs. Wittner sane proposals for next year's work on Hammocks and the Premium wintering bird survey and continuation of the summer bird survey. The field work on the wintering bird survey of the Premium will be done at biweekly intervals from January through April 1993. This work and field observations along with the final report will cost $900. The continuing breeding bird survey will be done May through mid-July. Mr. Coleman plans to extend the number of days fran three from the last survey to six days at the cost of $1,000. The Hammocks proposal is for the development of the CZMC Minutes November 24, 1992 Page 4 management plan for the Hammocks salt marsh complex. Mrs. Wittner then read the proposal. The project would be conducted from March through October at a cost of $4,500. The Hammocks plan really comes under the purview of the CAC, and Mrs. Wittner feels CAC should consider it in their 1993 plans with support from CSC. As funds are low for both CZMC's and CAC's consultant lines, it was discussed how to get financial aid (possibly from the DEC) or have a resident who is a birder do the surveying and the necessity of continuing the survey. Mr. McMichael expressed the need to prioritize issues brought before the Commission as there will be County legislation passed on to local CZMC's for review and other important local issues which will be time consuming for CZMC. It was decided that Mr. Coleman's work is very important in order to get a good baseline study for what is happening to the Marsh. Chairman Martin asked for and received approval fran the Commission for Mr. Coleman to begin the Premium winter bird survey. Mrs. Wittner showed a copy of the book "The Sound Book" by Terry Becker which she feels is excellent. Richard Young - Planning Board - This Board reviewed the Winged Foot Golf Club referral and the subdivision at 5 Prince Willows Lane which was approved at the public hearing. The professional dental building was granted a variance and the Planning Board has the same concerns as CZMC on this referral. Mr. Young feels that the Planning Board is now routinely referring to CZMC's letters since an applicant that evening was asked to respond to CZMC's comments. ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR REPORTS A. Proposed Sale of Jason Lane Property by the Town - A memo from Town Administrator Steve Altieri dated November 3, 1992 stated that this Town-owned property is for sale as a building lot. It was given to the Town to be used for public or "open space" use when subdivision approval was granted for the construction of homes. It had been used as a playground but because of persistent vandalism, it was abandoned as a playground and left in its current condition. Mr. Altieri has requested CZMC's comments. It was discussed if funds from the sale of this property should go for another location to use as "open space" or public use. It was agreed that the decision should be consistent with the LWRP. B. Westchester County Patterns Project - Westchester County is seeking comments on their latest planning project on their statements and goals as well as maps they have developed. This is an extension of a previous project called "The Urban Forum". They have maps showing density usage, critical environmental areas features, and a generalized land map. They want comments on the accuracy of the maps and any additional comments. The Planning Board hopes to submit comments to the County Legislature for passage. Same comments were made this evening and it was agreed that CZMiC Minutes November 24, 1992 Page 5 there are several issues that need further commenting on which the Ccamittee will submit to Ms. Ng by December 11. Ms. Ng will forward them to the Planning Board. NEXT MEETING: January 26, 1993. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.