ENB Region 1 Completed Applications 09/29/2004

The proposal is an aquatic habitat enhancement and maintenance project within Mill Pond Park.  The project involves upland rehabilitation of the park; reconstruction of an existing culvert; placement of fill behind headwalls and revegetation of the slope for stabilization; wetland plantings along the south shoreline; the removal of fanwort, spatterdock, and phragmites in various areas of the pond by application of an approved herbicide; removal of purple loosestrife by hand; dredging of 8085 cubic yards of sediments and organic debris from various areas in the pond with deposition of the dredged material at either an approved lined landfill or a site with a BUD.  The final disposition of the dredged material will be based on testing of the material by the contractor prior to dredging and dredging will not commence until the disposal location is approved by NYSDEC, Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste.  The property is located at Mill Pond Park, Merrick Road, Bellmore, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, Freshwater Wetland I.D. F-3.

The applicant proposes to dredge a portion of the channel leading into Kennilwood Lagoon to a depth of 1.5 feet below apparent low water and place the beach compatible dredge material on an adjacent beach.  Dredge material not appropriate for beach placement will be placed on a lot adjacent to the lagoon. The total amount of material to be dredged is estimatd to be 193 cubic yards.   Kennilwood Lagoon is considered a NYSDEC regulated tidal wetland and the dredging is considered new dredging.  The project is located at Kennilwood Lagoon, intersection of Shore Drive and Mitchell Drive, Great Neck, Nassau County.

The applicant proposes to remove and replace in the same location 72 linear feet of bulkhead; construct 13 linear feet of new bulkhead to close off boat slip; place 40 cubic yards of backfill; construct a 6 ft. wide capping boardwalk; and remove the existing wavebreak.  The property is located at 71 Yacht Club Road, Babylon, County of Suffolk on Great South Bay.

The applicant proposes to construct a single family dwelling with attached garge, driveway, and septic system on a vacant wooded lot.  Thirty-eight percent of the lot is proposed to be cleared.  The proposed project is located within 1000 feet of tiger salamander breeding habitat and within 100 feet of a NYSDEC regulated freshwater wetland on Oakview Trail in Ridge in the Town of  Brookhaven in Suffolk County, SCTM# 0200-172-03-64.3.

The applicant plans to operate a laundromat and  proposes a discharge of 43,000 gallons per day of laundry wastewater to groundwater from an Aquarelle Generation II filtration water treatment system at the applicant’s facility located at 1 Glenmere Lane, Coram, Brookhaven, Town, Suffolk County.   The Department has made a tentative determination to issue a permit for a State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit under Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law.  This tentative determination indicates that the discharge regulated under this statute is considered to satisfy regulatory standards for permit issuance, based on information available to the Department at this time.  As a tentative determination, the Department seeks comments on the proposed regulated activity prior to making a final decision on permit issuance.  As such, this tentative determination does not signify department approval for, or endorsement of, the activity for which a permit is sought or for the overall proposed project.

Refer to this application by application number listed above and SPDES number,  NY 0267031. The proposed discharge is located within an area designated as a sole source aquifer.  The following water purveyors have been identified as having service  areas located within a 3-mile radius of the applicant's facility: Suffolk County Water Authority.

Applicant is requesting a  46' variance from the required 75' tidal wetland setback requirement to construct a deck and breezeway onto their existing single family dwelling 29' from the tidal wetland boundary. Other components of this project to take place greater than 75' from the tidal wetland boundary include construction of a pool with decking, construction of a new garage, relocation of the driveway, and relocation of the septic system. Project is located on Noyack Road, Sag Harbor.