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Southold, NY 11971
LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
To: Glenn Goldsmith, President
Town of Southold Board of Trustees
Cc: Honorable Lori Hulse, Attorney
From: Heather Lanza, AICP, Planning Director
LWRP coordinator
Date: September 14, 2026
Re: LWRP coastal consistency Review
KORYN GATTA ESTRADA, SCTM #1000-123.-4-7
This application is to remove approximately 100 cubic yards of soil including existing
phragmites roots within the wetland area to the east, replace soil with approximately
100 cubic yards of clean sandy loam while maintaining the existing grade, and
revegetate this area using various native species of plants; along the border of the lawn
area and the existing 20' wide non-disturbance buffer area place boulders (50 Ibs.+
each) set approximately 5' on-center.
The proposed action has been reviewed under 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 conditions with the
policies of the LWRP as follows:
Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystem
6.1 Protect and restore ecological quality throughout the Town of Southold.
B. Protect and restore ecological quality by g adherin to the following
measures
2. Retain and add indigenous plants to maintain and restore values
of natural ecological communities.
a. Protect existing indigenous plants from loss or disturbance
to the extent practical.
b. Include use of suitable indigenous plants in the
landscaping plans for new development and in
redevelopment projects where loss or disturbance of existing
indigenous plants could not be prevented during
construction.
6.3 Protect and restore tidal and freshwater wetlands.
D. Provide adequate buffers between wetlands and adjacent or nearby
uses and activities in order to ensure protection of the wetland's character,
quality, values, and functions.
The proposed action is inconsistent with Policy U.B.2, which calls for the protection of
ecological quality through native plantings. The proposed excavation of the proposed
area is inconsistent with Policy 6.1.132a, which calls for the protection of existing
indigenous plants from loss. The excavation of the area on the parcel does not protect
native plants that could be residing alongside the phragmites. The proposed vegetation
on the parcel is inconsistent with Policy 6.1.S.2.b, which states including suitable
indigenous plants in the landscaping plans for new development.
The proposed bamboo barrier adjacent to the proposed non-disturbance buffer does not
show the species of bamboo to be planted. Certain bamboo species are prohibited
within areas of New York State because they are invasive, spread fast and are difficult
to remove after planting. The planting of bamboo should be discouraged due to its
incredibly invasive nature and ability to spread beyond property lines.
Although, the proposed plant species list contains native species within New York State,
the proposed Potentilla Tridentate (three-toothed cinquefoil) species is not native to
Long Island and is seen in colder New York climates.
To be deemed consistent, living bamboo should not be placed on the property and
species native to Long Island should be prioritized.
The proposed action has been reviewed under chapter §268, Waterfront consistency
Review of the Town of Southold Town code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program (LWRP) Policy Standards.
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