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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-44.-3-4.3 OFFICE LOCATION: �� ��OF so MAILING MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex �� - P.O. Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 Southold, NY 11971 (cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) Telephone: 631 765-1938 Southold, NY • www.southoldtownny.gov i cou PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD To: Town of Southold Town Board Cc: Paul DeChance, Town Attorney From: Heather Lanza, AICP, Planning Director LWRP Coordinator Date: March 4, 2026 Re: LWRP Coastal Consistency Review Southold Ventures Open Space Acquisition, SCTM# 1000-44.-3-4.3 This application is for the purchase of the property referenced above, 54.13 acres, for the purpose of open space preservation, in partnership with Suffolk County. The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter §268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendation that the proposed action is CONSISTENT with the policies of the LWRP as follows: Policy 1: foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. The proposed acquisition will preserve open space and minimize adverse effects of development. Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Southold Ventures Datc: March 4,2026 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 -Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept"Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" -- — No,or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur I. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning a ❑ regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? a ❑ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ❑ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the ❑ establishment of a Critical Environmental Area(CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway? ❑ 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate I ❑ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: ❑ a. public/private water supplies? b.public/private wastewater treatment utilities? ❑ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological, ❑ architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources(e.g., wetlands, ❑ waterbodies,groundwater, air quality,flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,flooding or drainage ❑ problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? a ❑ PRINT FORM Page I of 2 SEAF 2019 :kgenci,Use Only[if applicablel Project: Southold Ventures Date: IMarch 4, 2026 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact may occur",or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,please complete Part 3. Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring,duration, irreversibility,geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term,long-term and cumulative impacts. This action will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact because it will preserve land for wildlife habitat conservation and will also serve to protect groundwater by preventing future development on this parcel. Therefore a Negative Declaration is justified. Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Southold Town Board March 4,2026 Name of Lead Agency Date Albert J. Krupski,Jr. Town Supervisor Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency !Title of ResD risible Officer Signat re of Respon tble Officef in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2 l rji1LY. LILLIAN F.MoCULLOUGH S�fFQ(� '� OFFICE LOCATION: LAND PRESERVATION ��,� C�G Town Hall Annex EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ;# y� 54375 State Route 25 lillianm@southoldtownny gov C ,t (corner of Main Rd&Youngs Ave) 2 Southold,New York N Telephone(631)765-5711 �r Facsimile(631)765-6640 _ ;'' MAILING ADDRESS: O a� , P O Box 1179 www.southoldtownny.gov ( Southold,NY l 1971-0959 S � DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION TOWN OF SOUTHOLD �_ TO: Heather Lanza, Planning Director r FEB 2026 FROM: Lilly McCullough, Land Preservation Executive Assistant r E RE: SCTM # 1000-44.-3-4,3 Southold Ventures,Inc. to Town of Southold & County of Suffolk SEAF and LWRP Review DATE: February 27, 2026 The Town has scheduled a public hearing regarding the acquisition of a 54.13f-acre development rights easement on the above-listed parcel. The public hearing is scheduled for March 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm. I am attaching for your review the Short Environmental Assessment Form and LWRP Consistency Assessment Form. Please reach out if you need any additional information. Encls. Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I -Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1—Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1—Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Southold Ventures,Inc. Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): SCTM#1000-44.-3-4.3 Brief Description of Proposed Action: Town of Southold,in a joint 50%/50%partnership with the County of Suffolk,to acquire fee title to the entire property(54.13+/-acres)for open space preservation. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (631)765-5711 Southold Town Board; E-Mail: lillianm@southoldtownny.gov Address: Southold Town Hall.53095 Main Road City/PO: State: Zip Code: Southold NY 11971 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ✓❑ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval:County of Suffolk(50%of purchase price) ❑ 3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 54.13 acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0 acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 164.93 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: ❑Urban m Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial m Commercial m Residential(suburban) © Forest m Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): m Parkland SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ✓❑ ❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ ❑✓ ❑ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ❑ ❑✓ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes,identify: Mill Creek/Hashamomuck Pond(significant coastal fish&wildlife habitat) ❑ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ❑ ❑ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ❑ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed ❑ ❑ action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: N/A ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: %31 o ❑ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: U P<- ❑✓ ❑ 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the ❑ ❑ Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? None listed but situated between Phase I Archaeological Investigation(06SR56375)and a Cultural Resource Report(09SR59141). El ❑ b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? "- 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency? ❑ ❑ b. Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? ❑ If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline m Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands m Early mid-successional m Wetland ❑ Urban ❑ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? ❑ ❑ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES ❑ ❑✓ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, ✓❑ ❑ a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑✓ ❑ b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? ❑ ❑ If Yes,briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: ❑ ❑ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes,describe: ❑ ❑ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: a ❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: C�W&-41 M CC.ull u tA4'_ Date: Z(12.O z{Q Signature: Title:Uyyt R%EWdlr pys E-tA•._ MI-0 PRINT FORM Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS 1. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. 2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area(which includes all of Southold Town). 3. If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes", then the proposed action may affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, if necessary, modified prior to making a determination that it is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the LWRP policy standards and conditions. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, it shall not be widertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# 44 - 3 - 4. 3 The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board 12 Planning Dept. 13 Building Dept. [11 Board of Trustees 1. Category of Town of Southold agency action(check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency(e.g. capital Lam' construction,planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) (b) Financial assistance(e.g. grant,loan, subsidy) (c) Permit, approval, license, certification: Nature and extent of action: Tousv► &.AA& Cewn6 '16Y� at4__ tu�o+1 u� S� i3+/- - ac►^�� "�av q(dIJVI� %V&CA— @LL v"k ,9 Location of action: 2 aSS' O lVXt, m Lovm. Ci+twm,r t Site acreage: T4. 13 4i_ acres Present land use: yacA,n+ Present zoning classification: R-9-0 2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Name of applicant: (b) Mailing address: (c) Telephone number: Area Code( ) (d) Application number, if any: Will the action be directly undertaken,require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes ❑ No 0 If yes,which state or federal agency? DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. ❑— Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ❑ Yes ❑ No 0 Not Applicable !Jo kMMM a. C-kAMLUjCd.Q. o,- (NVtt,c yrSawrc45 bu# s�t�a�r�l a- Vtn&sue l -. awk*4 Oi o� (o b S R s l0 3'15-) �� rcrms� l tL&L: -vaL vti�knurc - vpw± l oasc�C�79 t a t) Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria D Yes E] No El Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria a Yes 0 No u Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III —Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria 0 Yes [] ro No U Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. aYes 0 No a Not Applicable Pam+1teX 4� V.S;k-uo" WtWt n h aSRc�~wu zw `P"Ct MlA l�r8(ne�ywo v au l_ p YL°S csrve_ . Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No g Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wassttes. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes El No [te Not Applicable PUBLIC COAST POLICIES Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ❑ YesO No❑ Not Applicable _ A�11aCe�✓►�' -{o f�ySenolW►c1M�4aw� QYIEgVV\t &VGA &UVVA17 gg=v . nrUkIWO- wi{, Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No li�Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. 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