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Home My WebLink About1989_10_24 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes • Town of Mamaroneck — Village of Larchmont COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION r. i ltTOWN CENTER: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-381-6133 MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 1989 A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on Tuesday, October 24, 1989 in the Senior Center of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road. Mamaroneck. New York. The meeting commenced at 8:05 P.M. Members Present: Phyllis Wittner, Chairman Bruce Allen Elinor Fredston Lawrence Lowy C. Alan Mason Howard McMichael Robert Schoenberger Shirley Tolley Richard Young Others Present: Miriam Curnin, Mayor, Larchmont Daniel Shuster, Consultant, Shuster Associates Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Cheryl Lewy, Trustee, Larchmont Mary Anne Johnson Rene' Rathschmidt, Recording Secretary LARCHMONT WATERFRONT LAND USE STUDY Daniel Shuster of Shuster Associates was on hand to present and answer the Commission's questions regarding the Progress Report - Larchmont Waterfront Land Use Study which was distributed at the previous CZMC meeting in September. A copy of the report was sent to the Mayor and Trustees, Frank Devore and the respective chairmen of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Architectural review Board, Planning Commission, and the Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) on October 5. The Commission scrutinizeethe 1 contents of the report and addressed certain segments in order to emphasize specific concerns. Mr. Shuster provided the Commission with a visual display of an overlay map which answered additional questions. The core of the discussion centered around the proposed zoning options: C 1. Incr eased Lot Area (new R40 District) CZMC Minutes-10/24/89 ® 2. Waterfront Recreational Use District (Club Land Use) 3. Mandatory Clustering 4. Waterfront Overlay Zone Also discussed were Mr. Shuster's "Preliminary Conclusions" which pointed out that existing Village regulations were deficient in providing procedures ( and guidelines to protect the waterfront. At the conclusion of the discussion Ms. Wittner asked Mr. Shuster to come back with specific recommendations to implement the proposed options. Specifics should be provided for amendments to existing Zoning Law, Site Plan approval, Subdivision Regulations and Architectural Review. As a result of an eloquent reminder from Dr. Mason regarding the mandate of the CZMC Mr. Shuster was asked to zero in on 3 of the proposed zoning options: Recreational Use District and R40 with Overlay Zone. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Approval of Minutes - The minutes for both August. 22 and September 26 were approved. CHAIRMAN REPORTS Boaters Education - Ms. Wittner reported that immediately following the statement she made to the Village of Larchmont Board on 10/2/89 re: a Bay Constable Program, Mr. Carl Pierleoni volunteered to act as liaison for the "clubs" and the CZMC. She also stated that the Conservation Office received of 700 copies of each of the Department of Environmental Conservation pamphlets entitled "If You See It-Report It" and "Stow It-Don't Throw It". She noted that these would be given to Mr. Pierleoni for distribution to the club members along with two other educational pieces which are in the process of being rewritten for brevity. Ms. Wittner also raid that at the 10/2/89 Board Meeting, the idea of the CZMC looking into the topic of pumpout stations was raised. After discussion with Mr. McMichael Ms. Wittner agreed to act only as a source and conduit of Marine Sanitation, other anti-water pollution information, and "No Discharge Zones" for Mr. Pierleoni and others who express interest in the subject. Proposed Long Island Sound (LIS) Improvement Act 1989 - Ms. Wittner read excerpts of the proposed law which provided the following information to the Commission: 1 . Continues the Management Conference of the Long Island Sound Study (LISS) which will bring the study through implementation of its hypoxia phase and enable them to continue and study toxics. 2. Formation of a bistate LIS Program Office. The Director will be appointed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator with a committee from EPA Regions I and II - New York DEC and Connecticut DEP Offices to be located on or near the sound - alternating every 5 years between New York and Connecticut. ) -2- CZMC Minutes-10/24/89 ,,.., 3. The Office will be responsible for implementation, enforcement, grants, research and planning. Studies will be required on many topics including adequacy of wastewater treatment facilities to wetlands, citizen education, outreach and demostrative projects, etc. . . 4. The Senate recommends 3 million dollars a year plus a "LIS Fund" (fines collected by federal government against LIS polluters under the Clean Water Act) . The House will be asking for an increased appropriation. CORRESPONDENCES Outgoing - Ms. Wittner reported the following outgoing correspondences: 1. McCaffrey & Resler at NYDOS, Police Chief Keresey re: Outcome of the Bay Constable Program. 2. Mary Anne Johnson re: resignation and appreciation. 3. Assemblyman Ronald Tocci and Senator Suzi Oppenheimer re: requesting support for Premium Grant. 4. Diane Keane re: County Designated Critical Environmental Areas (CEAs) . Reiterated need for procedures for intergrated review. Asked that local CEA (Hampshire CC) be included in mapped boundary. 5. Lt. Governor Stan Lundine re: Taskforce on Coastal Resources and keeping CZMC informed. OTHER 1. Village of Larchmont's Newletters - "Facts of Life" re: 1-800-TIPPDEC. 2. Public Forum 10/15/89. When that forum was cancelled submitted statement on Davids Island. Ms. Tolley has volunteered to be the CZMC liaison to Save Davids Island group and to head the CZMC's Davids Island Committee. Ms. Wittner asked for additional volunteers to work with Ms. Tolley. 3. Commissioner of Parks and Recreation-Town of North Hemstead re: number of boats in their harbor and the possible effect of the David Island development. Incoming - Ms. Wittner reported the following incoming correspondences: rr'""' 1. Chief Keresey - 10/6/89 re: Thanking for the CZMC's involvement in �-- the Bay Constable Program. -3- CZMC Minutes-10/24/89 • 2. Congressman Nita Lowey re: recruiting the following members for the Federal Coastal Management Taskforce for reauthorization of the Federal CZMACT: Phyllis Wittner, Howard McMichael, Wally Irwin, Mayor Curnin, and Elaine Price. MEMBER REPORTS Visual Inspection East Creek/Hommocks Complex - A report prepared by Jack Taylor Jr. entitled "Visual Inspection Hommocks Conservation Area" was distributed in the last CZMC member mail packet. The report was discussed in length The specific location, method of monitoring and implementation, and the cost of the recommendation. Once all facts and recommendations are finalized Ms. Wittner said she will funnel the recommendations through the proper channels in order to achieve approval and implementation. Country Club Land Use Study - Ms. Wittner reported that the Town is in the process of finalizing legislation on this topic and public hearings will be scheduled. (1 ta-Pr'oRc) - -7 6 Stelford Place - Elinor Fredston reported on the results of the last Planning Board Meeting and Ms. Fredston indicated that the Board had found that the property sits very high up causing excessive water runoff. She also noted that the application concerns a small lot with 2 dry wells. Ms. Fredston also said that the Manctville property applicant is applying for a special permit from the Village of Larchmont Zoning Board to convert this office building into a car dealership ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR REPORTS Pryer Manor Bridge Repair - Claudia Ng informed the Commission that Steven Altieri had reported that no structural damage has been found as of yet concerning the Pryer Manor Bridge. She said that Mr. Altieri had also indicated that, in conjunction with the City of New Rochelle, a reconstruction project would be underway some time during the spring or early summer 1990 subject to available funds. Phyllis Wittner indicated that she will continue to monitor this topic and wants the CZMC to see the bridge plans at its next meeting. Sheldrake Watershed Study - Ms. Ng updated the Commission on the status of the Sheldrake Watershed Study. She indicated that the Planning Board had also agreed that a 100 to 200 ft scaled map at 1 to 2" contour intervals would also be helpful for their studies. Ms. Ng will advise the members of any new information that arises. NEW OR OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Wittner reported the following: 1. The Premium River/Pine Brook Preservation Association and the L.I.F.E. Center held a Coast Weeks Event on 10/15 at the Trinity Retreat. -4- CZMC Minutes-10/24/89 • 2. The Gardens Lake Dedication was held on 10/15. 4:: 3. Representative Nita Lowey's Coast Guard Hearing re: OIL SPILLS was held on 10/16 and was very informative. Dr. Weisbrod of the DEC testified about the excessive amount of lubricating oil (400 million gallons) is disposed of illegally in storm drains. Ms. Wittner gave Ms. Ng an article entitled "Stencil the Town Fishery" to see if scouts and schools would help with a project to make citizens aware that storm sewers drain into Long Island Sound. . 4. Long Island Sound Taskforce Environmental Conference is scheduled for 11/4 in Stamford. Next Meeting - The next meeting was scheduled for Nov 28, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. Please Note: THE DECEMBER MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. C MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:45 P.M. C -5-