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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989_01_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 - 914-381-6133 MINUTES JANUARY 24, 1989 A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on Tuesday, January 24, 1989 in Conference Room A of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced at 8:05PM. Members Present: Phyllis Wittner, Chairman Bruce Allen Elinor Fredston Mary Anne Johnson Lucian Leone Larry Lowy C. Al do Mason Howard McMichael Roberts S. Schoenberger Richard Young Others Present: Elaine Price, liaison, Town Council Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator St. Clair Richard, Soundview News Barbara Cleary, Recording Secretary Minutes The minutes of October 25, 1988 were returned for correction and the minutes of November 22, 1988 were approved with corrections. Next Meeting The next meeting of the CZMC has been scheduled for February 28, 1989. Reports by the Chairman Larchmont Waterways Protection (Bay Constable Program) - Phyllis Wittner said changes had to be made to the proposal due to the outcome of the public meeting which was held on January 10, 1989 in the Larchmont Village Center. The main changes to the proposal include: 1. The model ordinance was discarded and the existing Village code was incorporated. No additional legislation is required. 2. BACKGROUND - The 4 broad purposes for which the Village and Town adopted the LWRP was added. CZMC minutes 1/24/89 3. The City of Rye was added to the list of neighboring communities who already have a Bay Constable Program. 4. EXISTING AUTHORITY - The DEC Division of Law Enforcement was added to the list. 5. BAY CONSTABLE PROGRAM - The Bay Constable Program would be administered by the Bay Constable as a separate Waterways and Conservation Enforcement Unit - hired by and working under Village of Larchmont Chief of Police. 6. DUTIES - Added: setting booms for containment of oil spills, and aid in pollution abatement by picking up floatables and checking coliform count in harbor. 7. Added the questions and answers presented by residents and guests at the Village of Larchmont meeting. Some of the topics related to training, firearms, scheduling, salary, reimbursement by the State and how the program would be funded. 8. EQUIPMENT AND EXPENDITURES a) Added: APPENDIX VIA, which indicated a different view of expenses per Steven Resler, Coastal Resources Specialist, NYS Dept. of State. b) This alternative "Bare Necessities Program" which would cut considerably the estimated costs of the Program was also discussed in the text. Estimates also included the purchase of a 16 ft. Boston Whaler for $15,000, salaries of approximately $10,000 which would cover one man per shift - June through September (10AM-6PM, and 4PM-12AM Friday through Monday; and one man 12PM to 8PM Tuesday through Thursday at $7 per hour) . Equipment was estimated at about $320 which would mean a total cost of $26,300 of which the State would pay 3/4. Total cost for the Village would, therefore, be approximately $6575. It was also noted that a joint Village of Larchmont and Village of Mamaroneck Bay Constable Program was not advocated by the 4 harbormasters and Bay Constables from the Village of Mamaroneck and the other communities involved in a program who attended the meeting. Mrs. Wittner then read a draft of the new proposal which advocated the adoption of the Bay Constable Program. Howard McMichael commented that he believed the best way to get the proposal accepted would be to stress the environmental benefits of this program. Cheryl Lewy asked commission members to consider whether they would be in favor of a pumping station. Private Illegal Sewer Connections - Town of Mamaroneck - Mrs. Wittner read Steve Altieri's reply to CZMC's inquiry concerning the elimination of illegal sewer connections. The letter said major rehabilitation correcting municipal infiltration and inflow problems should be completed in 4 months. At that time, the Town will call in the County to do smoke testing to identify private illegal hookups. Other Correspondence - In order to save staff time and Mrs. paper, Wittner will, for the most part, read incoming and outgoing correspondence at meetings. Anyone who wants a copy, please notify Claudia. -2- CZMC minutes 1/24/89 The correspondence reviewed at this meeting: A. Outgoing - from Chairman 12/01/88 - To Mayor Curnin - subject: Placement of boom on Premium River near Boston Post Road. 12/06/88 - To Various Guests - subject: Invitations to other municipalities Bay Constables/Harbor Masters to join 1/10/89 meeting. 12/14/88 - To Syrette Dym, Deputy Commissioner of Developement, New Rochelle - Subject: CEA designation for Premium Complex. 12/16/88 - To Supervisor Battalia and Council, Mayor Curnin and Board - subject: Update on tri-municipal cooperation in the Premium area. 12/20/88 - To Jennie firers (for EPA) - Information for the Mamaroneck Harbor Study (after calls to Elaine Price and C. Alan Mason and draft of Land use regulations. 12/23/88 - To Supervisor Battalia and Council - Update on Block 504 - Parcels 345, 347, 353. 01/05/89 - To M. Kastleman - requesting a speaker for 1/10/89 meeting. 01/20/89 - To 5 Bay Constables and Harbormasters - Thank you for participating in 1/10/89 meeting. B. Incoming - to Chairman 12/30/88 - From Town of Mamaroneck Building Inspector, W. Jakubowski - re: Block 504 - parcels 345, 347, 353. 01/07/89 - From Carl Pierleoni - re: 11/22/88 Bay Constable Proposal. C. Incoming/New Business County Designation of CEAs - A letter dated 11/25/88 received by Mrs. Wittner on 1/21/89 regarding the possibility of Westchester County designation of Critical Environmental Areas (CEAs) that are of two types: (1) areas that are critical because of their potential impact on County property or areas for which the County has oversight responsibility and (2) sites or areas of influence that are critical under SEQR regulations that are not wholly contained within one municipality. After asking who might be interested in investigating this subject and receiving no "takers," Mrs. Wittner offered to look into it further. DEC Notification of Reclassification of Surface Waters - Phyllis Wittner read a letter from the DEC forwarded by the Larchmont Village Clerk (received 1/14/89 with DEC deadline of 1/23/89) concerning reclassification or classification of surface waters. The primary focus is the group of waters classified "SD" and "I" (Premium) . This classification denotes protection "for a best use of fish survival". Under the Clean Water Act, that level of protection fails to meet the federal goal of water quality for "the propagation of fish, shellfish and wildlife", and so these have to be evaluated to see if a higher classification is appropriate. Mrs. Wittner said she will investigate it further to see if this reclassification is worthwhile to pursue. Claudia Ng received an extension for applying and she will check further to see what other waterways are classified. -3- CZMC minutes - 1/24/89 Reports By Members Larchmont Waterfront Rezoning - Robert Schoenberger distributed a draft of the recommendation which proposed that the Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont Shore Club and Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club be zoned as separate recreation areas and recommended that the present R-30 zoning be raised to R-40. He explained the reasons for preserving our remaining open space along the waterfront. Mr. Lowy noted that with the present zoning 6 additional lots can be created by combining lots of adjacent properties, and that 2 lots have been already lost. Some of the arguments against this zoning would be the possibility that the clubs would request a tax reduction because of the new limited use. Mr. Schoenberger, concerned about future uses of our current open spaces, asked Jim Staudt, Village of Larchmont Attorney, if Flint Park was safe from future development. Mr. Staudt said it would take an act of the New York State Legislature to change the use of Flint Park. Mr. Allen and Mr. McMichael are both very concerned about protecting Manor Park. Elaine Price said that Manor Park is well protected against being sold for other uses. Mr. Schoenberger asked the CZMC to review the draft and submit their suggestions by February 14, 1989. Sewer Project Restoration, Town of Mamaroneck - Lucian Leone reported that he and Elaine Price and several neighbors inspected the area along Brookside drive and took note of the work that had been done to the area while reconstructing the sewers. Mr. Leone said along with some contracting issues he also took note of some soil erosion. A list of complaints regarding both environmental and contractoral issues will be given to Elaine Price. Mrs. Price said that beautification of this area will begin as soon as the sewer reconstruction is completed. Plans for beautification include replacing damaged trees and other landscaping. She also reported that the final designs for Garden Lake should be done by this spring or early summer. C. Allan Mason reported that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have been doing a detailed mapping of the Brook and expect to have it completed by the spring. Friends of the Reservoir - The status of the County Automated Early Flood Warning System was questioned by Phyllis Wittner. Mr. Mason said there was nothing new to report. Ms. Wittner also asked if the CZMC should support the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District concept of a county-wide Watershed Management Planning Program based on the computer model to address stormwater control, drainage, flood plain, management, erosion control and water quality. Members of -h'e Commission did not seem interested in discussing it further at this mpefing. Special Presentation by Mr. John Zappala Mr. John Zappala member of the Long Island Sound Study (LISS) Citizens Advisory Committee and Hommocks School teacher, presented a video tape by Dr. Barbara Welsh entitled "Long Island Sound, Summer of 1987. " He also gave a discussion of the state of Long Island Sound. -4= CZMC minutes 1/24/89 Mr. Zappala reviewed the problems that are presently destroying the Sound and causing hypoxia. Some of the main sources contributing to the pollution include sewer systems flowing into the Sound, pesticides washing into storm drains, refuse thrown from boats, and acid rain. Mr. Zappala stressed that it is very important to educate the public about pollution and instruct them on how to assist in securing a healthier Long Island Sound. Mary Anne Johnson said larger setback requirements along waterfront and streams would aid in abating Long Island Sound pollution. There will be another meeting of the LISS Citizens Advisory Commission on February 8, 1989 in Bridgeport. Reports by Environmental Coordinator FIRM Revisions - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) came out with new maps, which were shown to Commission members by Claudia Ng. Any comments or changes are due by first week in March. New or Other Business Mary Anne Johnson, liaison to the Village of Larchmont Planning Board, reported that the property located at 30 Park Avenue in Larchmont is located partly in the flood zone. She was concerned that this property should be scrutinized. Ms. Wittner said this was not a formal referral, but asked the commission if they would like to do anything about it. This will be discussed at next meeting. Meeting Adjourned 10:35PM. -5-