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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTR-02/09/1976 p. 1_93 MINUTES BOARD OF SOUTHOLD TOWN TRUSTEES Meeting of February 9, 1976 A regular meeting of the Board of Southold Town Trustees was held at 7: 30-.P.M. , Monday, February 9, . 1976, at the Town Board meeting room; 16 South Street, Greenport, New York, with the following present: Alvah B. Goldsmith, Chairman Douglas M. Robertson Philip G. Horton George C. Bird Joseph Hataier Betty Neville, Secretary- Also present: William & Lorraine Terry, Paul Stoutenberg-North Fork Environmental Council; Robert Rinklin-L.I. Traveler; Gertrude Fullan-The Suffolk Times; Lawrence Tuthill. On motion of Mr. Goldsmith, seconded by Mr. Hataier, it was RESOLVED that the applicationodf John Lowery, 650 Oak Street, Southold, N.Y. , for permission to construct dock 401x4' , ramp, 41x4' , and float121x8' on Goose Creek, Southold, N.Y. , ,be TABLED for .investigation and inspection of the property. Location of this property in:--relation to the two recently approved permits of the Goose Bay Civic Association to be determined. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton, Mr. Bird, Mr. Hataier. Stanley Corwin; Attorney for A.B. Rosenberg appeared before the Board in regard to. Mr. Rosenberg' s application for dredging at Sterling. Creek, Greenport. This application was not formally on the agenda- for this meeting. As of our last meeting, January 5, 1976, this application was tabled until such time as .other information or proceedings were received. The Board sent Mr. Rosenberg a letter to this effect. No further information had been received to date. Chairman Alvah B. Goldsmith excused himself from this application .on the grounds of prejudice, and requested Philip Horton to act as Chairman. dfflYing the consideration of this application. Mr. Corwin stated that he had expected Mr. Rosenberg to be present at thjs meeting. He said that the Board' s willingness to consider granting the application in part-150ft. along the east end was not satisfactory to Mr. Rosenberg. ' Mr. Rosenberg is not only concerned with the boats on the slip on the east end' and on the north end, but he is also concerned about the larger boats tied up on the west side of the marina that need space on the southeast in order to maneuver adequately when the tide is low. Mr. Corwin asked the Board to re-consider and go as far as 200 ft. to afford room to maneuver the larger boats that are docking on the west side. Mr. Corwin p. 194 stated that this is the reason that. the applicant rejected the 150 ft. proposal; it had nothing to do with the boats north of the east end. Mr. Corwin stated that 200ft. still will not bring it down to Harry Rocker' s property line. He again stated that this is maintenance -dredging only and that it will not have any affect ioned the location as described by environmentally. Mr. Bird quest Mr. Corwin. The location was discussed by the Board. Mr. Corwin stated that there will not by any additions or any increase .in the size of the marina. Mr. Horton questioned what depth Mr. Rosenberg will dredge. Mr. Corwin- stated 4ft. on the edge of the bank and about 6-10ft. out. Mr. Harry Fjocker(southerly adjacent property owner) and Mr. Clarence-Powell-(property owner in the immediate area) questioned the necessity of this dredging as proposed. Mr. Rocker stated that the original objection is. not to have the spoil put on the land. It is unsightly and a probable health hazard. Mr. Rocker stated that if the spoils are allowed to be put on the property, he visualizes.-Mr. Rosenberg utilizing this as a parking area for a commercial marina and that this is not a legal commercial marina. He requested that Mr. Rosenberg be compelled to remove the spoils by dump truck, if this application is granted. Mr. Corwin stated that he thought Mr. Rosenberg would object to the hauling away of the spoil because it is an unnecessary and unreasonable expense. A lengthly discussion was held by the Board and others present in regard to this application. Mr. Goldsmith statedhis- reasons for not acting on this application. He said that he would vote on this application only is there is a tied vote. The Board will make another inspection of this property and contact -other property owners in the immediate area. This matter will be put on the agenda for the next meeting. The Board inspected the file on the application of William Johnston, Fisherman' s Beach, Cutchogue for permission to bulkhead and dredge directly in front of his property at Fisherman' s Beach. The Board requested Larry Tuthill to submit a survey of the property. This application will be put on the agenda for the next meeting. On motion by Mr. Goldsmith, seconded by Mr. Robertson, it was RESOLVED that Ernest W. Guettinger, Hemlock Drive, Mastic Beach, N.Y. 11951 , be GRANTED permission to reconstruct and repair dock 361x4' , and construct ramp 121x2' , float 20.1x8' , and to install 10 pilings in Eugene' s Creek, directly in .front of hlz,.property at Oak Street, Cutchogue, N.Y. , all in accordance with the detailed specifications as presented in the originating application. Fee $ 9. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson,, Mr.. Horton, /,6-60 Mr. Bird, Mr. Hataier. Mr. Goldsmith informed the Board that he had..r.eceived a call from a /Mr. Carey regarding bulkheading that is being constructed at Brushes Creek, Matti•tuck. Mr. Goldsmith told Mr. Carey that this was on the bayfront and that the Trustees have no jurisdiction. On motion By Mr. Bird, seconded .by Mr. Robertson, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Board of Southold Town Trustees, dated January 5, 1976, be approved as submitted. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton, Mr. Bird. Mr. Hataier. p. 195 The secretary advised the Board that she had made an inquiry to the Suffolk County Dept. of Public Works to Mr. Carl Eisenschmeid, regarding the possibility of them providingkthe Trustees with copies of the County Dredging Maps of the town waters and creeks. ;.Mr. . v"Eisenschmeid advised that they would furnish the Trustees with. these maps, free of cost, upon receipt of a letter from Supervisor Martocchia requesting them on behalf of the Trustees. On motion of Mr. Hataier, seconded by Mr. Bird, it was RESOLVED that Supervisor Martocchia be requested to send letter to the Suffolk County Dept. of Public Works requesting the County Dredging Maps of the town waters and creeks on behalf of the Southold Town Trustees. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Hataier, Mr. Horton, Mr. Bird. Larry Tuthill stated that Supervisor Martocchia is -presently investigating the possibility of securing aerial, contour maps from the Suffolk County Dept. of Public Works through Rudi Cammeron. Larry Tuthill suggested. the possibility of securing a set for the Town Trustees. On motion by Mr. Horton,. seconded by Mr. Bird, it was RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Board of Southold Town Trustees be held at 7: 30 P.M. , Monday, March 8, 1976, at the Town Board meeting room, 16 South Street, Greenport, N.Y. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton, Mr. Bird, Mr. Hataier.. Meeting adjourned at 9: 20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Betty Nev' le, ecretary Board of Southold Town Trustees