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Home My WebLink About1000-81.-1-25 OFFICE LOCATION: soyMAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex P.O. Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 r Southold, NY 11971 {tor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) CA Telephone: 631 765-1938 Southold, NY 11971 OUNTI LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD To: Town of Southold Town Board Cc: Benjamin Johnson, Town Attorney From: Heather Lanza, AlCP, Planning Director LWRP Coordinator Date: April 6, 2026 Re: LWRP Coastal Consistency Review Jamall Manassah 2022 Revocable Trust and Estate of Raymond J. Kerester, Open Space Acquisition, SCTM# 1000-81.-I-25 This app lication is for the purchase of the property referenced above, 14.01 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 at will preserve open space and minimize adverse effects of development. Vy- an ort Environmental Assessment Form Part I -Project Information Instructions for Completimy Part I—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 I 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 I—Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Jamal Manassah 2022 Revocable Trust& Estate of Raymond J.Kerester Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): SCTM#1000-81.-I-25 Brief Description of Proposed Action: Town of Southold,in a joint 50%/50%partnership with the County of Suffolk,to acquire a conservation easement on the entire property(13.65+/- acres)for open space preservation and passive recreation. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (631)765-5711 Southold Town Board E-Mail: lillianm@southoldtownny.gov Address: 53095 Main Road,P.O.Box 1179 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? I NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval:county of Suffolk(funding 50%of purchase price and associated soft costs) z_ 3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 13.65 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? 0 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. 0 Urban Rural(non-agriculture) El Industrial [:] Commercial 0 Residential(suburban) 21 Forest m Agriculture LJ Aquatic El Other(Specify): 0 Parkland Page I of 3) 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? oar b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? a E]- NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? F] n 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES NarneReconic Bay and Environs,ReasonProtect public health,water,vegetation,&scenic beauty, If Yes,identify: Agency:Suffolk County,Date:7-12-88 Z 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? Z E]- 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: _ _ - as 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe meth6d for providing potable water: U Pc 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: 0 El 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 Z E] State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for El EZI 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? El J b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? Z If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Pacre 2 of.)' 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply, [Z]Shoreline m Forest 0 Agri cultural/grass I ands El Early mid-successional W1 Wetland D Urban F] 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? Least Tern,Piping Plover,13erv-tk�*M Lwk�-&EL*d 13dtf- 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES F-1 21 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, J 1:1 a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? El 1:1 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: J L 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: I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Appl icwiu'sponS0T1J'n a 7mc 6A Date: :3 2 TJ 2- f1sc ire. Signature: PRINT FORM J Pa!ge of Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Jarnal Manassah 2022 Rev.Trust Date: lApril 6,2026 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 I 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 occu r occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? I 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? Ll 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 ii� 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 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? Z El 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, 10 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? PRINT FORM Pagel of SEAF 2019 Agcncy Use Only[If applicable) Project:liamal Manassah 2022 Dale: lApril 6, 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,p1lease complete Part 3.Part 3 should,in s uff"iclen t detai 1,i d c riti fy the impact,including any measures or design e I ement s that Dave 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 shouid 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. F- above,and any supporting documentation, Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and ana[ysis c that the proposed action v.-Ill not result in any significant adverse environm-ental i nipact.s. Southold Town Board April 6,2026 Name of Lead Agency Date Albert J. Krupski,Jr. Town Supervisor Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Resoonsible 0fficer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) L PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2