HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989_04_25 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
914-381-6133
MINUTES
APRIL 25, 1989
A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission was held on
Tuesday, April 25, 1989 in Conference Room A of the Town Center, 740 West
Boston Post Road, New York. The Meeting commenced at 8:05 P.M.
Members Present: Phyllis Wittner, Chairman
Bruce Allen
Elinor Fredston
Mary Anne Johnson
Lucian Leone
Lawrence Lowy
C. Alan Mason
Robert Schoenberger
Shirley Tolley
Richard Young
OOthers Present: Stephen Altieri, Administrator, Town of Mamaroneck
Charles Berstein, Member CAC
Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator
Elaine Price, liaison, Councilwoman, Town of Mamaroneck
Rene' Rathschmidt, Recording Secretary
MINUTES
The minutes for the meetings of January 24, February 28, and March 28 were
approved pending corrections. It was decided that it was not necessary to
redistribute the these minutes.
REFERRAL
Hommocks Ice Rink - Stephen Altieri, Town of Mamaroneck Administrator,
reported to the Commission that the Hommocks Ice Rink plans were sent back to
the Planning Board for Site Plan approval. The Board will review the plans
on May 17. Proposed in ground date for the rink is set for June 1, 1989 with
completion scheduled to allow for operation in November. Mr. Altieri
reported that the facility is 16 years old and requires new refrigeration
equipment. He said the new plan calls for installation of wood treated
pilings with asphalt coverings. The pilings will be 27 feet to bedrock. He
said the major reason for redesigning of the plans was cost related. Some
Q changes included: 1) the building size increasing to 150 feet x 150 feet 2)
a one-story building rather than two 3) pre-engineered building instead of
tension membrane, 4) color compatible with the surrounding area 4) the
Concession stand will serve both the pool and rink.
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® The plans were reviewed by the Commission and the following comments and
concerns were expressed: 1) plans for landscaping were minimal 2) only
minor changes to the wetland protection and flooding proposals and 3) roof
runoff. Mr. Altieri addressed the CZMC's concerns with the following
responses. He stated to the Commission that landscaping will be given more
consideration once the main construction is completed. The water runoff will
empty into the existing storm drain system. He also reported that natural
gas will be piped in via Hommocks Road to eliminate the need for an
underground oil storage tank.
Mr. Schoenberger felt that the metal building would be unappealing and
inappropriate for a park area. Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
(LWRP) policy 25 was cited. Mrs. Wittner will draft the letter and attach a
copy of the previous CZMC response, dated February 25, 1988.
CHAIRMAN REPORTS
Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) Annual Report - The CZMC received
the 1989 CAC Annual Report. Ms. Wittner noted that the CZMC looks forward to
working with the CAC on issues of mutual concern.
Polystyrene and Polyvinyl Ban - The letter sent to Diane Keane by the
CZMC in regard to banning polystyrene and polyvinyl was discussed and the
Chairman notes that Ms. Keane replied and thanked the CZMC for their
comments. Ms. Wittner also reported that Ms. Keane has placed it on the
Board of Legislators Meeting Agenda set for April 17, 1989.
Local Environmental Quality Review (LEQR) - Ms. Wittner reported that the
Town Attorney has responded with corrections concerning Critical
Environmental Areas (CEA's) as requested by the Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) .
Larchmont Waterfront Zoning - The Chairman notes replies from the
following vendors in response to proposal requests in regards to Larchmont
Waterfront Zoning.
1) Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. - Malcolm Pirnie will not be
submitting because of the time frame and prior
commitments.
2) Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. - Also will not be
submitting because they have a relationship with Dan
Shuster and they do not feel it would be appropriate
since they feel that this project is an extension of
the LWRP.
3) Frederick P. Clark Associates - Their proposal
will be forth coming.
4) Shuster Associates - Ms. Wittner just received the
proposal.
Ms. Wittner suggested that dates for interviews to discuss proposals should
® be set before the next CZMC meeting since the Village Board is scheduled to
meet on May 15, 1989. The date agreed upon by Commission members is May 4th
at 8 P.M.
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Bay Constable Program - Ms. Wittner reminded the CZMC that the Village of
Larchmont Board of Trustees will be considering the Bay Constable Program at
their meeting on May 1, 1989.
Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas (CEHA) Law, Larchmont - Ms. Wittner reported
the results of the meeting she had with Fred Kellogg, Village Engineer, on
April 17. She stated the CEHA law is basically a permitting process in a
mapped area for regulated activities within each described area ( 2.4, 2.5,
2.6, 2.7, 2.8) . Ms. Wittner noted that Mr. Kellogg made some nominal
modifications and then transmitted the model law to the Mayor, Board of
Trustees, and James Staudt, the Village Attorney, recommending that
implementation begin as soon as possible. Municipalities have six months to
enact a local law.
Recommendation for Town of Mamaroneck to pass a local CEHA law was also
discussed. '
Leaf and Large Tree Disposal - Ms. Wittner along with Fred Kellogg
visited the site on April 20. Ms. Wittner reported to the Commission that an
enormous amount of tree trunks remain, although two containers full of
nonacceptable debris have been carted away at the cost of $1,500. There is
just $4,500 left in the budget for removing the rest. Mr. Kellogg stated to
Ms. Wittner that he would like to see the site cleaned up if only to dissuade
further illegal dumping.
Leaf Composting, Larchmont - Ms. Wittner will be meeting with Fred
Kellogg, Mr. Rodrigues, owner of Tony's Nursery, Mr. Fowler, Village Foreman,
C and Mr. Schirmer on April 27 at the Village yard. Proper leaf composting to
speed-up decomposition time and ways to deal with the end product will be
discussed. Mr. Rodrigues has offered (as a volunteer) to set up a program to
deal with the aforementioned topic. He also volunteered to show the Village
employees ways to execute the program.
50 Stuyvesant Avenue - Ms. Wittner informed the Commission that a letter
had been received from Fred Kellogg regarding oil surfacing at 50 Stuyvesant
Avenue. Upon investigation, Ms. Wittner noted that it appears to be the
result of an underground oil storage tank of a neighbor which is leaking into
the yard.
Mamaroneck Harbor Study - Ms. Wittner submitted CZMC's comments to this
study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency to Steven Altieri as
requested. Elaine Price noted that the Planning Board felt the same as CZMC
in that the study does not provide any new information and that it is known
that there is a problem with monitoring and enforcement.
Premium - Ms. Wittner noted CZMC's appreciation which was given to Mayor
Curin, Cheryl Lewy, Fred Kellogg, Frank DeVore, and Carmine DeLuca, for their
immediate action which allowed Emergency Environmental Services to place an
absorbent boom at the Premium. Also noted was the fact that the boom (a
$2,000 item) was included in the tentative budget hearing set for April 17.
Ms. Wittner, upon approval of the budget, will contact all concerned parties
as well as those who have offered to monitor the boom. Also reported by Ms.
Wittner was the results of the meeting she had with Tidal Wetlands Manager,
Dominick Ninivaggi, who is now handling the grant which concerns the
Premium. She noted that the grant is under technical review. Ms. Wittner
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also addressed the proposal to have Mr. Hohberg check water quality at the
Premium because of the High Tech Car Wash. The cost of his services
($250.00) was voted upon and all members concurred to retain Mr. Hohberg.
They felt that he should take a single sample right after a rain and test for
oil and other likely pollutants. Mrs. Wittner mentioned that according to
Cesare Manfredi of DEC, there are no regulations on car washes. Mrs. Wittner
also discussed the results of the meeting she held with CAC member, Michael
Scheffler regarding the restoration of the entrance way at the Premium and
other conservation areas. The Town Highway crew recently filled some of the
potholes with stone.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Erosion & Sediment Control - Robert Young distributed copies of the model
ordinance published by the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation
District dated August, 1986, an ordinance adopted by the Town of Rye, and an
edition by Malcolm Pirnie. After reviewing all these publications he stated
that his recommendation to CZMC would be to adopt these publications
including Malcolm Pirnie's suggestions, but only after further consultation
with Malcolm Pirnie to confirm that there have been no new developments since
1986.
Litter Control - Lucian Leone shared comments and ideas with the
Commission. Mr. Leone felt that the packaging industry should be addressed
• in regard to designs, etc. He also suggested higher fines and better
follow-up enforcement by means of an anti-litter officer. He addressed
comments made by other members which dealt with dog waste. The Chairman
suggested consulting the LWRP and also the CAC Recycling Committee in order
to receive additional input. Mrs. Johnson mentioned that the L.I.F.E. Center
has copies of an old article written by John DeSalvo discussing the litter
problem. Mrs. Tolley reported that a recycling meeting was recently held by
the League of Women Voters and L.I.F.E. Mrs. Price remarked that the Town is
considering deputizing weekend enforcement officers.
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Nonpoint Source Pollution - Westchester County Soil and Water
Conservation District has asked the local municipalities CZMC's and CAC's to
identify stressed waterbodies and streams.
Small Lake Management - Mary Anne Johnson informed the Commission that a
workshop on small lake management will be presented by Teatown in Ossining on
May 6.
Water Week - Ms. Ng reported that New York State has designated May 1-7
as water week. She also noted that the focus this year will be on nonpoint
pollution sources.
Historic Preservation - Ms. Wittner reported that she is looking into the
• topic with regard to the LWRP.
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0 Pollutant Control - Ms. Wittner reported the results of the meeting she
had with Cesare Manfredi of the DEC. Addressed were the topics of car
washes, gas stations, and auto body repair shops. Also noted as a point of
fact was that silt traps which separate oil do not require a DEC permit,
whereas, a oil separator is a treatment unit for pollutants and does require
DEC approval and a permit to build. It was clarified that any seller of oil
must take back used oil, including department stores. Gary Trachtman, the
Town Consultant Engineer, has provided the CZMC with guidelines for oil
separation, which will be sent to all members.
Mr. Manfredi explained that swimming pools are overseen by the Health
Department. Pool water should be held for 10 days before discharging into
Long Island Sound to eliminate excess chlorine. Also noted was that backwash
from a filter to a sanitary sewer line is illegal.
30 Park Avenue - Mary Anne Johnson reported that an archeologist along
with one of his students surveyed the site with shovels and a sifting trap.
She said they had expressed a great deal of interest since the site is
located near the Mill Pond and the well at Manor Park. They will submit a
report on their findings.
Reservoir Valve - C. Alan Mason discussed the findings from the frequent
monitoring of the Reservoir's new automated valve. He stated that
interesting patterns have been developing. The automated valve is geared to
maintain levels within 2/10 - 3/10 of an inch. It appears that at night, the
valve need only be open 18-19 degrees (90 degrees being fully open) to
maintain its level. However, during the day, the valve must be at 25 degrees
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to maintain the level. Mr. Mason told the Commission that research of these
patterns will be forthcoming and he will keep CZMC posted of his findings.
Meeting Adjourned: 10:15 P.M.
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