ENB Region 1 Completed Applications 10/26/2005

The applicant proposes to rehabilitate Roosevelt Pond and the surrounding Reverend Mackey Park.  The proposal involves construction of a sediment trap, installation of a floatable capture structure, stabilization of stream banks, replacement of a timber retaining wall, establishment of freshwater wetland areas, replacing park amenities and creating a by-pass stream channel.  The Reverend Mackey Park is located on the north side of Washington Avenue between Meadowbrook State Parkway and Lakeside Drive in Roosevelt, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County.

The applicant proposes to subdivide a 0.71 acre parcel into two residential lots of 39,131 and 35,298 sq. ft. each.  One dwelling currently exists on the property, and one new dwelling is proposed.  The area is served by a municipal sewer system.  The portion of the property located landward of the existing bulkhead is beyond the jurisdiction of Article 25 (Tidal Wetlands Act).  The proposed subdivision is located at 63 Ocean Avenue in Bay Shore, Town of Islip in Suffolk County, SCTM# 500-419-04.00- 0008.00.  

The Department has prepared a Draft Permit and has made a tentative determination to approve this application for a Air State Facility permit.  The permittee has agreed to conditions that would effectively limit the facility's emissions below the threshold of the Air Title V program, under which it is now regulated.

The  facility is an acute care hospital that operates a boiler plant. This plant includes four 10 MMBTU/hr boilers which fire fuel oil or natural gas and one 5 MMBTU/hr Diesel engine-generator set firing dual fuel (natural gas and Diesel oil). The facility proposes to limit emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) at 22.5 tons per year. This will require continuous monitoring of fuel usage of each emission source and utilization of the appropriate NOx emission factor for each source. The facility owner/operator will be required to submit annual compliance certification reports to the Department and keep the necessary records at the facility that demonstrate compliance with the permit.    

Persons wishing to inspect the subject, including the application with all relevant supporting materials, the draft permit, and all other materials available to the DEC (the "permitting authority") that are relevant to this permitting decision should contact the DEC representative listed below.  It is recommended that an appointment be made to confirm the availability of the subject files.  The DEC will endeavor to make the files available within 2 business days of contact, during normal business hours (8:30 am through 4:45 pm), unless the requestor wishes to inspect the files at a later date.

DEC will evaluate the application and the comments received on it to determine whether to hold a public hearing.  A public hearing may be legislative or adjudicatory.  A legislative public hearing is a proceeding which provides an additional opportunity for public comment.  DEC's determination to hold a legislative public hearing will be based on whether a significant degree of public interest exists.   If a legislative public hearing is to be held, a Notice of Hearing will be published which will include the time and place of the hearing and submitting comments.   The applicant and all persons who  have filed comments on the permit will be notified by mail of the public hearing.  Comments and requests for a legislative public hearing should be in writing and addressed to the Department representative listed below.

An adjudicatory public hearing is a trial type proceeding which provides the opportunity for adjudication on the basis of evidence, including direct testimony and cross examination.  An adjudicatory hearing is held only if substantive and significant issues relating to any findings or determinations the Department is required to make pursuant to the Environmental Conservation Law exist.   A copy of the Department's permit hearing procedures is available upon request or on the Department web site at: http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ohms/gudph1.htm.

The applicant proposes to remove an existing single family dwelling; construct a new two story single family dwelling on pilings, a driveway, decks, and install a new septic system.  The parcel is located on Pond Point Pond, which contains or is near regulated tidal wetlands.  The single family dwelling is proposed within 30 feet of the tidal wetland boundary, the deck is proposed within 10 feet of the tidal wetland boundary and the septic system is proposed within 41 feet of the tidal wetland boundary.  A variance from the required 75 foot tidal wetland setback has been requested for the proposed dwelling and deck.  A variance from the required 100 foot tidal wetland setback has been requested for the proposed septic system.  The project is located at 117 Point Road, Westhampton Beach, Town of Southampton, Suffolk County.  SCTM # 905-17-2-29.

The applicant proposes to construct a new two story single family dwelling on pilings, a driveway, decks, and install a new septic system.  The parcel is located on Pond Point Pond, which contains or is near regulated tidal wetlands.  The single family dwelling is proposed within 30 feet of the tidal wetland boundary, the deck is proposed within 10 feet of the tidal wetland boundary and the septic system is proposed within 38 feet of the tidal wetland boundary.  A variance from the required 75 foot tidal wetland setback has been requested for the proposed dwelling and deck.  A variance from the required 100 foot tidal wetland setback has been requested for the proposed septic system.  The project is located at 111 Point Road, Westhampton Beach, Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. SCTM # 905-17-2-30.

The applicant proposes to construct a single family dwelling with porch, deck, driveway, and sanitary system.  The proposed project is within 65 ft. of State regulated Freshwater Wetlands.  The property is located on Soundview Ave., SCTM 1000-59-6-27.2, Southold, Town of Southold.