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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_04_28 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes (2) T �,�, _ Town of Mamaroneck Village of Larch : . . ® 1 4 RECEIVED AUG 21 1987 - PATRICIA A.DICIOCCIO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMI IOIMARO ECK N.Y. MINUTES A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on Tuesday, April 28, 1987 , in the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced 'at 8 :00 P.M. Members present: Robert Schoenberger, Chairman Bruce Allen Elinor Fredston Wallace Irwin, Jr. Mary Anne Johnson Lawrence Lowy Shirley Tolley Phyllis Wittner Others present: Carla Cardillo, WVOX CKevin McKenna, Developer for Cohenca Application Claudia Ng, Environmental Assistant Scott Robertson, Applicant Richard J. Scheuer, Town resident, 875 Fenimore Road Alison C. Shelton, Shelton Services for Pokoik Application Geoffrey Young, liaison, Larchmont trustee Approval of Minutes The minutes for the meeting of February 2 , 1987 were approved. The minutes for the special meeting on March 10, however, were tabled. Referrals Cohenca Site Plan - Mr. McKenna of McKenna Development Group, Inc. , presented a more detailed map and distributed copies of a letter by Harold Campbell, P.E. (copy attached) confirming the effectiveness of the hydrological mitigation plans. The culvert and stream would be widened and a dissipator consisting of splash rocks will be installed at one stream bend. Two dry wells were proposed at the insistence of the Town consultant engineer, Gary Trachtman, to receive water discharging from the house leaders. Mr. Scheuer, owner of the property immediately downstream of the site, expressed concerns over the possible deterioration of a stone arch bridge as a result of Address Correspondence to C7M Commission, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (Phone 914-381-6133) CZMC minutes - 4/28/87 increased stream velocity, as well as consequential erosion and sedimentation. The Commission authorized Mrs. Tolley to write a letter to Mr. Trachtman requesting him to verify the determination that the proposed mitigation measures will result in no increase in the rate of runoff. Robertson Additions - The application by Mr. Robertson to expand his home was reviewed. Mr. McMichael had inspected the site and relayed his comments to Mrs. Wittner who drafted a response to the Planning Board. CZMC approved the letter which recommended approval yet noted some of the problems existing along Deane Place. Pokoik Pool - The Village of Larchmont Zoning Board referred this application to install a swimming pool in the rear yard of the Pokoik residence, 1 Ocean Avenue. Ms. Shelton of Shelton Services , who were hired to install the pool, explained the proposal. She told the Commission that the filter system would be closed--the dirt would be collected in a bag and the water recycled. The location of the pool would be in violation of the 25 foot setback zoning requirement since the rear property line abuts the Sound. It was noted that the new State Coastal Erosion Management Program would have had some jurisdiction on it once established. In addition, this proposal may be subject to the State Tidal Wetlands regualtions. LWRP policies 11 and 12 were identified as relevant policies. The Chairman told Mr. Lowy, who is Chairman of the Village Zoning Board, to relay the CZMC opinion that they felt this action should be deferred in anticipation of the imminent Coastal Erosion Management Program regulations. LWRP Projects Premium Feasibility Study - Mrs. Wittner passed out drafts of the request for proposal (RFP) , timetable, scope of study, and list of proposed consultants. A few more names were added to the list of consultants. The timetable was scheduled tightly because of the June 1988 deadline for state grant payments and the need for the study to encompass the entire annual cycle. CZMC approved the draft RFP. Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Lowy, and Mrs. Wittner were authorized to interview the applicants. Inter-Municipal Matters Davids Island (New Rochelle) - A letter was sent on April 1 by the Chairman to George Stafford, Director of the Division of Coastal Resources and Waterfront Revitalization of the Department of State, explaining the adverse impact of this large-scale proposal on the coastal policies of Larchmont and the Town of Mamaroneck. Mr . Stafford responded, on April 8, stating that "your comments and conerns will be incorporated in this Department' s consistency determination" and enclosing his critical letter to the Coast Guard, lead agency for the environmental review. Mr. Irwin reported that approximately 20 people attended a meeting at the Huguenot Yacht Club -2- CZMC minutes - 4/28/87 on March 31 focusing on the development of a coalition against the project. Mrs. Fredston expressed some concern over the weakening of the front against the project as a result of having two coalitions , the other headed by the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC) . It was the general consensus of the CZMC not to join either coalition. Funding/Grants Resolutions for State Aid for LWRP Implementation - The Town Council approved the resolution requesting that the State appropriate $2 million towards LWRP funding for their 1987-88 budget. The Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees will consider a similar resolution at their meeting. Harbor Security Mr. Allen received authority from the Village of Larchmont to organize a bay constable program. The program must be supervised by the police department. He plans to meet with the yacht clubs in the area to develop coordination. He noted that many neighboring communities already have a harbor security system. 0 East Creek Mr. Irwin is still in the process of getting the Village of Larchmont to adopt East Creek as part of their Critical Environmental Areas (CEA) . He proposed that an official confirmation be obtained to have Robert Hohberg, Town Water Monitoring Consultant, monitor the two new out-ports that will be emptying into East Creek from the forthcoming Volvo Sales and Service Center and the Larchmont Professional Center. In addition, he proposed that CZMC suggest to the Village of Larchmont Beautification Committee that they fund the screening of East Creek with plantings of native vegetation near the future Volvo Service Center, since the Planning Commission did not request it of the applicant. The Commission authorized Mr. Irwin to proceed with these proposals. Other Matters New Town Planning Procedures - Ms. Ng explained the proposed new set of procedures for building applications , whereby the State Environmental Quality Review and referrals will be more smoothly implemented (copy of outline attached) . The Planning Board will be considering the approval of these procedures at their next meeting. Ms. Ng will relay any comments from CAC and CZMC members. It was recommended that she also confer with the Village of Larchmont on their planning procedures. -3- CZMC minutes - 4/28/87 Basin and Corridor Management Workshop - Mrs. Johnson reported that this workshop, which was held in the Town on April 25, went very well. People from all over the County were made more aware of effects on downstream communities. It was also noted that the Soil and Water Board is improving and producing good reports on environmental impacts to watercourses. DEC Coastal Erosion Management Program - Hearings were held at the Town Center on two occasions, April 7 and 23. Mrs. Wittner had attended the first hearing and Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Ng had attended the second. Various questions were raised by people of the community. Some wondered how they were to be affected by the new regulations. Others contested the need for their property to fall under its jurisdiction. Mrs. Johnson requested the addition of some land bordering the Larchmont Harbor. The deadline for all comments to the DEC is May 27 , 1987 . FIRM - Ms. Ng reported that the Town of Mamaronek had received a letter informing it of pending federal Flood Insurance Rate Map revisions and requesting any additional data that the Town could provide. Mr. Irwin noted that the LWRP, on pages 75 and 76 , prescribes the development of an interim flood map, which is presently in suspension until the Town Council approves additional appropriations to Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. , to allow them to continue. Mrs. Tolley will confer with the Town Supervisor, Dolores Battalia, and the Town Consultant Engineer, Gary Trachtman, about sending the existing data from the interim flood map project to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. New Rochelle LWRP - New Rochelle has issued a SEQR declaration notifying the completion of their Draft Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Ms. Ng will attempt to obtain a copy for CZMC review. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. -4-