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         FEB 23 1998


                         PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE WATERFRONT

                           INVENTORY, ANALYSIS, POLICY




                       A sub-component  of the Town-wide
                           Waterfront Management Plan
                        prepared in cooperation with the
                       New York State, Department of State
                         Coastal Zone  Management Program













                               TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
                                PLANNING DEPARTMENT


                                   FINAL REPORT
                                   OCTOBER 1991







                                     U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA
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                                  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS


                    The Planning Department would like to thank
                    the members of the public who contributed
                    their time and local knowledge to the
                    preparation of this report. Their original
                    submissions are reproduced in the Appendices
                    of the report and the majority of their
                    recommendations and observations have proven
                    invaluable and been incorporated into the
                    report. The cooperation and technical support
                    provided by several public agencies is also
                    appreciated, most notably the New York State
                    Department of State and the State and County
                    Parks representatives in the Town. Finally,
                    the extra efforts provided by the Planning
                    Department and Planning Board clerical staff
                    are immensely appreciated.














                                    TABLE OF CONTENTS


                                                             Page

               Acknowledgements                                i

               Table of Contents


               List of Tables


               List of Figures                                iv

               Introduction                                    1


               Inventory and Analysis of Public
               Access Opportunities                            2

                    Inventory Methodology                      3

                    Inventory Structure                        4

                    Recommendations                            5



               Policies


                    Introduction                              32


                    Policy 19-Access to Public
                    Water-Related Recreation Resources        32


                    Policy 20-Access to Publicly-owned
                    Lands AdJacent to the Waters Edge         36

               Implementation/Conclusion                      40

               References                                     43


               Appendix A - Inventory of Individual
               Access Points                                  44


                    Inventory Data Sheets                     49

               Appendix B - Public Comments                   50

               .Appendix C - Public Comments on Draft
                            Access Plan                       51


















                        LIST OF TABLES



                                                                    Page

             Table 1 - Public Access Summary: Type of Access          14

             Table 2 - Public Access  Summary: Services               15

             Table 3A - Public Access to Water Related
                        Recreation and Commercial Fishing
                        Resources - Gardiner's Bay, Northwest,
                        Three Mile and Accabonac Harbors              16


             Table 3B - Public Access to Water Related
                        Recreation and Commercial Fishing
                        Resources - Napeague Bay, Napeague Harbor,
                        Lake Montauk and Block Island Sound           20


             Table 3C - Public Access to Water Related
                        Recreation and Commercial Fishing
                        Resources - Atlantic Shoreline,
                        Montauk and Wainscott                         26


             Table 4    Public Access Plan
                        Recommendations-Improvement
                        Classifications                               41


















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                                     LIST OF FIGURES


                                                                       page

              Figure 1       Sign for Environmentally
                             Sensitive Access Points,                    9


              Figure 2       Napeague Harbor East
                             Access Recommendations                    11


              Figure 3       Gerard Drive Access
                             Recommendations                           31


















                                      INTRODUCTION


              Pursuant to the State Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal
              Resources Act, the Town of East Hampton is preparing a Local
              Waterfront Management Plan in cooperation with the New York
              State Department of State. The Waterfront Management Plan
              in its entirety is a comprehensive inventory and analysis of
              coastal resources including groundwater, fish and wildlife,
              commercial fishing, public access and many others. Each of
              44 State designated Coastal Management Policies are refined
              in the local plan to reflect the local needs of the
              community and its resource inventory.

              This report is one component of the larger Waterfront
              Management Plan and focusses on the two policies that
              address public access to the waterfront.

              The report includes an Inventory and Analysis of the types
              of public access available in the Town, the services
              associated with these access points, the environmental
              conditions that constrain our use of them and numerous
              recommendations regarding the need for more access points,
              the need for placing restrictions on some access points, or
             -for providing additional services. Also included are the
              two policies, Policy 19 and Policy 20, that specifically
              target public access to the waterfront in the Waterfront
              Management Plan. A summary section, indicates generally how
              the policies and recommendations can be implemented.

              Broad public consultation, as described in the Inventory and
              Analysis, was used in the preparation of the draft report
              that was issued April 15, 1991. All individuals, agencies
              and groups who contributed to its development were sent
              prior notice of a Planning Board public hearing to consider
              adoption of the draft report into the Comprehensive Plan.
              The public hearing was held on May 22, 1991 with the record
              held open until June 5, 1991 to allow time for additional
              comments. Written comments are contained in Appendix C of
              this report.

              A June 19, 1991 Planning Department memorandum, also
              provided in Appendix C, summarized all written and verbal
              comments and suggested revisions to the report. These
              revisions have been incorporated into the final document
              which is proposed for adoption into the Comprehensive Plan
              of the Town of East Hampton.















































                              INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS


                          OF PUBLIC ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES












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                               INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS


                           OF PUBLIC ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES



          Public access to the waterfront in the Town of East Hampton is
          widespread and highly variable with respect to the types of
          access and the services associated with them. A Town-wide
          inventory of these accesses is presented in several tables (Table
          1 Public Access Summary: Type of Access; Table 2: Public Access
          Summary: Services; Tables 3A, 3B, 3C: Public Access to Water
          Related Recreation and Commercial Fishing Resources) and on the
          Map entitled Public Access Opportunities.

          The term "water-related recreation and commercial fishing
          resources" used in Tables 3A, 3B, and 3C includes all those
          activities (boating, swimming, fishing etc.), services (boat
          launches, docks, parking facilities etc.) and features (scenic
          overlooks, trails, beaches, wetlands etc.) that provide enjoyment
          and utility to the public. This term purposely includes
          "commercial fishing" resources to recognize that just as many
          nesting birds on our beaches are endangered or of special
          concern, the commercial fisherman and baymen of East Hampton are
          themselves becoming an endangered species. While their needs are
          addressed in other policies of the Waterfront Management Plan,
          they are a stalwart tradition in our local economy and deserve
          special consideration on access for their vehicles and equipment.

          As the Public Access Opportunities Map describes, there are 66
          general areas of waterfront access in the Town and 239 actual
          points of access to the water itself. For instance, Barcelona
          Neck is an area providing access to the waterfront that includes
          several specific access points such as road-ends and overlook
          sites. All public access points utilize public land whether a
          public road-end, Trustee lands and waters, Town, County or State
          Parklands or publicly operated docks. Appendix A lists the place
          names for each access area and the access points within it.

          Except for Gardiners Island (Reach 12), which is privately owned,
          each Reach within the Town provides at least 4 access points
          (Reach 11) and up to 37 access points (Reach 2) to the water.
          Thus a generalized, though superficial, assessment of available
          accesses indicates that they are abundant. However, the
          inventory method which lists all points of access to the water
          can inflate the actual number of access points. For instance, in
          Reach 10, Access Area 61 - Napeague Beach there are 19 access
          points where there were once only 3 or 4; the remaining points
          are new breaks in the primary dune caused by unrestricted four
          wheel drive vehicles. In several other local areas though, access
          for particular uses such as clamming, surfing, and bathing for
          example, is insufficient. Some traditional access points, and
          several publicly owned bottomlands and waterfront areas, have













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           also been lost to private developments, in Wainscott, Napeague,
           the Atlantic shoreline, and Gardiners Bay. The most disturbing
           example of this phenomenon is Wainscott Pond, wholly owned by the
           Town Trustees, yet entirely surrounded by private land.

           The inventory assesses the opportunities for public access to the
           waterfront, the adequacy of the existing access points and
           recommends where improvements and additional accesses can be
           established.


           INVENTORY METHODOLOGY


           The public access inventory was compiled in a series of steps.
           The initial set of data was compiled using the Town of East
           Hampton's Trails Plan and Trails Map, aerial photographs and
           field inspection by community members with extensive local
           knowledge. This data set can be found in Appendix A. All public
           access points were inventoried according to a) type of access, b)
           services, c) environmental constraints and d) documented
           conflicts among resource users. Within each Reach the inventory
           also considered where additional accesses were needed to the
           waterfront.


           All of the above information contributed to a set of
           recommendations regarding the need for more access points, the
           need for placing restrictions on some access points or for
           additional services.



           Public Consultation


           A draft map and a set of summary tables were compiled and sent to
           several involved public agencies and public organizations for
           comment. The organizations canvassed included:

                New York State Parks                        George Larsen
                   Eastern Long Island  Region
                Suffolk County Parks Department          -  Peter Liss
                Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee   -  Sue Fileppa
                Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee    -  Amy Turner
                Springs Citizens Advisory Committee      -  Howard Lebwith
                Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee      -  Bob Guarino
                Group for the South Fork                 -  Kevin McDonald
                The Nature Conservancy                   -  Sara Davidson
                Accabonac Protection Committee           -  Betsy Perrier
                East Hampton Baymens Association         -  Stuart Vorpahl
                                                         -  Brad Loewen
                Amagansett Sport Fishing Association     -  George W. Campbell
                                                         -  Thomas Sweeting













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           A public meeting was held on March 9, 1990 to discuss the draft
           map and recommendations. In addition to those who received the
           draft map and recommendations many other individuals and
           organizations were present or represented at the public meeting
           including:

                Northwest Alliance                       - Stuart Vorpahl
                Harbormaster                             - Bill Taylor
                Town Clerk                               - Fred Yardley
                Montauk Moorland Association             - Bob Guarino
                Surf Rider Association                   - Bob Guarino
                Zoning Board of Appeals                  - Valerie Scorsone
                                                         - Lillian Diskin
                Concerned Citizens of Montauk            - Carol Morrison
                Seacrest Enterprises Association Inc.    - Dick Mendelman
                Town Councilors                          - Jobette Edwards
                                                         - Nancy McCaffrey
                Job Potter                               - Tom Ruhle
                Cile Downs
                Chip Duryea

           Written correspondence from several individuals and organizations
           was also received including The Nature Conservancy, the Long
           Island Divers Association, Inc., The Group for the South Fork,
           Bob Guarino, the Amagansett Sport Fishing Association, the
           Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee and the Okeanos Ocean
           Research Foundation. All written public comments can be found in
           Appendix B.

           As noted in the introduction, all of the above participants were
           sent prior notice of the public hearing held before the Planning
           Board to consider the adoption of the Access Plan into the
           Comprehensive Plan. Appendix C contains all written
           correspondence received at the May 22, 1991 public hearing as
           well as memoranda sent to the Town Board, Town Trustees, Chief of
           Police and public review participants requesting their comments
           on the report, and the June 19, 1991 Planning Department
           memoranda summarizing this input.



           INVENTORY STRUCTURE


           The Planning Department and the Waterfront Advisory Committee
           reviewed the responses, concerns and recommendations provided at
           the public meeting. From this review, and with additional
           research, the final map, inventory and recommendations were
           prepared.













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          Type of Access

          The "Type of Access" inventory (Table 1) describes each ac   cess
          ?oint according to how you can reach the waterfront. For
          instance, some accesses provide only pedestrian access to the
          water, others allow passenger vehicles to reach the beach at a
          road-end and some accesses require the use of a 4-wheel drive
          vehicle. Another type of access, bluff overlook, provides visual
          access to the water front but often not physical access to the
          water itself. Also included in the Type of Access table is an
          inventory of beaches, boat launching ramps and public docks.

          Services


          The inventory of Services, described in Table 2, includes an
          assessment of parking areas (whether large, small or equipped
          with handicapped spaces) and the availability of bike racks,
          restrooms and comfort stations.


          Environmental Constraints


          The types of environmental conditions that constrain certain
          types of access are provided in Tables 3A, 3B and 3C, Public
          Access to Water Related Recreation and Commercial Fishing
          Res,ources. They include nesting sites for endangered species
          such as the piping plover and least tern, sensitive vegetation-
          and habitat such as salt marshes and dunelands, bluff erosion,
          and endangered plant species.

          Documented Conflicts Between Resource Users


          Also described in Tables 3A, 3B and 3C are documented conflicts
          between the users of the resource. The majority of the conflicts
          concern inappropriate use of off-road vehicles. Documentation
          describes off-road vehicles disturbing endangered species nesting
          sites, driving over fences that surround nesting sites,
          destroying fragile habitat, such as salt marshes or dunelands,
          creating breaks in the primary dune, eroding steep bluffs or
          disturbing beachgoers. Nesting sites for terns and plovers are
          also disturbed by walkers and dogs. Finally, intense vehicular
          use and overnight camping in the Montauk County Park as well as
          illegal camping beside Oyster Pond has contributed to high septic
          loadings, trash generation and negative impacts to endangered
          plant species and special concern amphibian species in these two
          areas.


          RECOMMENDATIONS


          A set of Town-wide recommendations and a set of recommendations
          specific to individual access areas were developed through
          analysis of all of the above information.











           Many interests, sometimes competing and other times not, had to
           be balanced in order to recommend certain restrictions. For
           instance, unrestricted beach vehicle access and endangered
           species nesting areas are entirely incompatible. Nesting areas,
           such as those located at Goff Point in Reach 4, are therefore
           fenced and beach vehicles are restricted from these areas during
           nesting periods (April 1 - August 15). Where beaches are
           particularly narrow, or where fences have been repeatedly run
           over by off-road vehicles, the recommendation is to close the
           access altogether and provide an alternative access elsewhere,
           such as at Louse Point in Reach 3.


           Off-Road Vehicles (ORV's) Recommendations

           Recommendations in Tables 3A, 3B and 3C use the acronym 11ORV11 to
           refer to vehicular use of the beach by motorized vehicles of any
           kind, where four wheel drive trucks are the most common.

           The recommendations regarding off-road vehicles recognize that
           there is a need for direct vehicular access to the water for some
           purposes, particularly commercial fishing.   The recommendations
           also recognize that damage has resulted from the irresponsible
           actions of some, but not all, off-road vehicle enthusiasts, i.e.
           the "joy-riders" who are ignorant or uncaring of the impact of
           their actions. As with many common property resources the
           irresponsible actions of a few jeopardize the benefits to be
           derived from the resources to other users.


           A list of education and enforcement recommendations were
           developed (see below) to deal with these problems. However,
           these are interim recommendations that should be periodically
           reviewed to determine their effectiveness and to make adjustments
           which may be necessary. The rationale for restrictions on beach
           vehicle access is clearly provided in the scientific literature.
           Leatherman and Godfrey (1979) report that

                "There is no carrying capacity for vehicular impacts
                 on coastal ecosystems. Even low-level impacts may
                 result in severe environmental degradation ... dunes
                 can be quickly de-vegetated by vehicular passage,
                 resulting in blowouts and sand migration" (emphasis in
                 original).

           Thus there is justification to regulate, monitor and modify the
           use of vehicles in coastal environments. This is particularly
           important because the number of beach vehicles and beach vehicle
           permit-holders is increasing. In 1989 East Hampton issued 1,500
           beach vehicle permits, New York State issued 5200 and Suffolk
           County issued 8741. While not all of these permit holders will
           use East Hampton beaches, the Town is a State-wide and County-
           wide resort destination, the Town's population is increasing and,
           with many other Towns closing their beaches to off-road vehicles,









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          demand for beach vehicle access is likely to remain high or
          increase. Thus, in addition to the endangered species nesting
          area beach closure recommendations and the education and
          enforcement recommendations provided below the following general
          recommendations are offered:


              ï¿½ Expand existing daytime (10:00am to 6:00pm) beach vehicle
                restrictions between June 1 and September 15 to all
                ocean beaches and all bay beaches to reduce overall
                user conflicts.


              ï¿½ Restrict the time period for obtaining a permit to period
                between January 1 and April 1, similar to the State
                Parks approach.

              ï¿½ Require County and State Parks beach vehicle users to
                obtain a Town beach vehicle permit to ensure a consistent
                level of education exposure among all beach vehicle users.


          Endangered Species Nesting Sites - Beach Closure Recomm ndations

          There are many nesting areas throughout the Town that are
          commonly used by endangered, threatened or special concern bird
          species for nesting. These areas and the species who use them
          are described in the report entitled Flora and Fauna of the
          Waterfront, Inventory, Analysis, Policy released May 15, 1991.
          Tables 3A, 3B and 3C below describe those access areas where
          conflicts have been documented between bird nesting areas and
          people using the access. Recommendations are made in these
          Tables that are specific to the access and nesting birds of
          concern.. Recommended dates for beach closures near nesting areas
          are between April 1 and August 15. It is recognized that the
          birds customarily return to the same general areas but that
          fencing and beach closure recommendations must be flexible to
          allow for yearly shifts In nesting sites.

          Ideally, bird nesting areas should be closed completely and the
          birds should not be disturbed by humans at all. However, there
          is a recognized human need to get to the waterfront for
          recreational or commercial fishing pursuits. The balance between
          these interests must therefore ensure that adequate access exists
          in alternative areas, that adequate area surrounds the nesting
          sites to ensure successful reproduction, and that the birds are
          disturbed to the minimum extent possible.

          As a result, all nesting sites are now fenced, however, the
          extent of the beach closure depends on the site. In some cases,
          where the beach is very narrow, alternative access points are
          available and beach vehicle access is unnecessary. Examples of
          such circumstances are Goff and Gerard Points in Napeague and
          Accabonac Harbors respectively. Minimal pedestrian access may be













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         appropriate in some of these areas such as Gerard Point, but
         education of beach users is an important component of such a
         strategy. In other situations, along Napeague Beach on the
         Atlantic Shoreline for instance, there are numerous alternative
         acce 's.s points and a complete 24 hour closure is recommended. For
         the combined use of beaches by vehicles and nesting areas to
         allow successful bird reproduction, the education and enforcement
         recommendations noted below are essential. In addition, it is
         appropriate to require that all fenced areas be equipped with
         reflectors to minimize the danger of night time disturbance.

         Education Recommendations


         The following five recommendations target education of beach
         vehicle users primarily but also include walkers and other
         beachgoers:

               a)    Prepare educational brochures to be distributed with
                     each beach vehicle permit.

               b)    Prepare a Beach Vehicle Safety Course and require
                     permit holders to take the course; use fees from the
                     course for beach/dune restoration.

               c)    Prepare maps of acceptable routes for ORV's.

               d)    Prepare a beach vehicle awareness/safety course for
                     school children.


               e)    Prepare signs that inform vehicle users, beachgoers and
                     beach walkers of environmental sensitivity and "rules
                     of conduct" for access points: 3, 10, 23, 25, 32, 37,
                     48, 50, 55, 56, 59-64, 66. An example of such a sign
                     is provided in Figure 1.

               f)    Update existing map of Town parks and recreational
                     facilities that provides a list of acceptable bathing
                     areas to minimize the need for signs at access points.











              Figure 1 - Sign for Environmentally Sensitive Access Points

              This is an environmentally sensitive area, please observe
              the following rules of conduct:

                    * Respect and stay away from all areas fenced or posted
                     for protection of wildlife.

                    *Do not approach or linger near nesting areas.

                    *Keep your pets leashed or ensure that they do
                     not disturb nesting areas.

                    *Don't leave or bury trash or food scraps on
                     beaches. Garbage attracts predators which may
                     prey upon eggs or chicks.

                    *Duneland vegetation is destroyed by
                     pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

                        *.Drive only in designated areas: along one set
                          of wheel tracks near the water line.


                          Allow breaks in the dune to revegetate: do
                          not walk, drive or picnic in the beachgrass.

         Enforcement Recommendations


         The following five recommendations target enforcement of existing
         and proposed regulations:

              a)    Increase fines for abuse of beach vehicle regulations.

              b)    Increase funding for enforcement personnel and equip
                    them with off-road vehicles.


              c)    Develop a "Citizen-watch" program for beach vehicle
                    enforcement. Comments at the public hearing before the
                    Planning Board strongly supported this recommendation.
                    Two organizations, the Nature Conservancy and the
                    Montauk Surf Caster Association noted that they have
                    individuals available to participate. Planning Board
                    member Clifford has also noted that he knows other
                    interested individuals.


              d)    Make beach vehicle driving specific to driver and
                    his/her license rather than the vehicle.


              e)    Disallow "all-terrain" vehicles from all State and
                    County parks.











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         Several areas within the Town were specifically noted by members
         of the public as in need of the most enforcement. They include:

             a)    Restrict ORV traffic from the Walking Dunes entirely.
                   Install a warning sign at the end of Napeague Harbor
                   Road (37A) indicating that the area contains fragile
                   habitat and that the upper beach and road behind the
                   dune are susceptible to flooding at high tide. Install
                   bollards and directional signs that direct vehicles
                   along one road behind the dune and out of the salt
                   marsh vegetation. Close Access point 37D (the flooded
                   washout) and vegetate the area to dampen flooding.
                   Figure 2 illustrates these recommendations as well as
                   other specific recommendations in this area.

             b)    Block Island Sound-Montauk County Park: Confining
                   overnight camping to regulated areas and limiting
                   overall numbers.


             c)    Downtown Montauk/Rheinstein Park/Ditch Plains:
                   Restricting ORV's from beach and from tearing up the
                   bluff and dunes.


             d)    Napeague State Park: Restricting ORV's to one, two or
                   three points of access to the beach. Fencing and
                   revegetating areas in the dunes that have been denuded
                   by ORV traffic.

         Recommendations for Individual Access Points

         Each of 239 waterfront access points (road-ends, trails, docks
         etc.) within 66 general waterfront access areas (Barcelona, west
         Lake Montauk, Georgica Pond etc.), are described on the Public
         Access Opportunities Map. Tables 3A, 3B, and 3C separate the Town
         into three geographic regions. Table 3A specifies recommendations
         for Gardiners Bay, Northwest, Three Mile and Accabonac Harbors.
         Table 3B specifies recommendations for Napeague Bay, Napeague
         Harbor, Lake Montauk and Block Island Sound. And, Table 3C
         specifies recommendations for the Atlantic Shoreline: Montauk to
         Wainscott. Detailed recommendations and the rationale for each
         is provided for each access point that is in need of
         improvements, restrictions, management or additional accesses.
         The reader is referred to these Tables for a full examination of
         the individual recommendations, however some illustrative
         examples follow,

         In some areas, for instance Reach 1, Access Point 7B, Hedges Bank
         (Wood Landing), an access point has been closed through the
         unauthorized installation of a berm. The recommendation is to
        -remove the berm to allow emergency vehicle access.










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         Another example illustrates where an additional access, service
         improvements and multiple use can be accommodated. As described
         on Table 3B, Reach 4, Access Area 32, the road to Cherry Point
         within Napeague State Park is presently closed to the public.
         The abandoned Fish Factory Pier is also in need of repair. The
         recommendation at this site is to remove existing navigation
         hazards and provide a small parking area and public boat launch
         at the old Fish Factory Pier.

         Further to the east, however, it is recommended that access
         points 32C and 32D remain as low impact pedestrian access areas.
         This area is relatively undisturbed and, if water access and a
         boat launch can be restricted to the already disturbed Fish
         Factory Pier, then the remainder of this area can continue to
         provide upland wildlife habitat and low-impact pedestrian access
         to the water and park interior.

         A final example, as described in Table 3C, Reach 10, Access Area
         61 "Napeague Beach", there are 19 breaks in the primary dune
         where there were once only 3 and many newly created roads
         throughout the double dune system south of Montauk Highway.
         Unrestricted off-road vehicle use in this area has caused
         widespread habitat destruction. The breaks in the primary dune
         render the entire Napeague area vulnerable to erosion and
         flooding in the event of severe storms. Access to the beach can
         be adequately provided by 3 access points and "joy-riding" in the
         dunes should be prohibited with physical barriers, signs,
         enforcement and Town-wide education programs.

         Service Reconunendations


         Most of the recommendations on the Tables 3A, 3B and 3C relate to
         additional accesses, environmental constraints and documented
         conflicts. However, there are several "service" recommendations
         such as installation of park benches for sunsets, installation of
         dry toilets or comfort stations and addition of bike racks that
         are specific to particular access points.

         Several Town-wide service recommendations were also developed
         based on problems and service needs common to all access points.
         They include the following:

              * Coordinate with Town Supervisor and Parks Department
                regarding placement and pick-up of receptacles for
                recyclable materials and trash.

              * Establish a Town-wide marine park network with primitive
                camping facilities at Cedar Point County Park, Napeague
                State Park and Culloden (if acquired). The term "marine
                park" refers to a park where access to the park is from
                the water by small watercraft (canoes, kayaks, small
                sailboats) rather than overland.











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              * Establish upland beach parking in Villages with a shuttle
                bus service to ocean beaches.


              * Provide additional bike racks at all access points.

              * Retrofit existing chemical toilets and flush systems near
                sensitive wetland and surface waters to composting or low-
                wate r sanitary facilities. The Inventory indicates that
                facilities at bay beaches are in the most need of
                upgrading and are also located next to more sensitive
                wetland systems than the ocean beaches. Therefore budget
                priorities should focus on these facilities.

              * Install outdoor rinse showers with water saving fixtures
                at major public beaches when upgrading facilities.












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                   Table 1 - PUBLIC ACCESS SUMMARY: Type of Access


     Reach Total    Total
             # of    I of
           Access  Access
             Areas Points                       Type of Access

                        Passenger    4-wheel        Bluff          Boat         Moor-
                        Vehicle &    drive   Pedes- Over-       Launching        ing
                        4-Whl Drv.   Only    trian   Look  Beach Ramp     Dock Area

       1      6     24      11       12       20      4       7       2      2     1


       2     15     37      27       12       35      1     26        5      2     5


       3     10     19      14        9       19      0       9       4      0     5


       4      8     27       8       21       26      2     22        4      0     1


       5      3     12       3        8       12      3       5       1      0     0


       6      7     18      14        8       16      0     10        2      4     1


       7      3     27       0       23       27      3     26        0      0     0


              2      8       0        6         8     1       6       0      0     0


       9      3     17      12        6       17      1     11        0      0     0


       10     7     46       4       20       46      0     46        0      0     0


       11     2      4       4        3          4    0       3       0      0     0


       12     0      0       0        0          0    0       0       0      0     0




              66    239      97      128      230     15      171     18     8     18




















                                                              Table 2    PUBLIC ACCESS SUMMARY: Services
                              Total   of          Total   of            Large*              Small**           Handicapped      Bike           Restrooms/
                             Access Areas       Access Points        Parking Lots      Parking Areas            Parking        Racks      Comfort Stat.i.c
              Reach  1            6                    24                   2                12                     0              1              1
              Reach  2            15                   37                   2                15                     1              0              2
              Reach  -3           10                   19                   3                14                     2              0              2
              Reach 4             8                    27                   0                  7                    0              0              1
              Reach  5            3                    12                   0                  2                    0              0              0
              Reach  6            7                    18                   3                  9                    2              1              3
              Reach  7            3                    27                   1                                       0              3              1
              Reach  8            2                      8          (same lot serves           0                    0              1              0
                                                                     access in Reach
                                                                     7 and 8)
              Reach  9            3                    17                   4                  8                    1              3              8
              Reach  10           7                    46                   3                  5                    2              3              3
              Reach  11           2                      4                  1                  2                    0              1              1
              Reach  12           0                      0                  0                  0                    0              0              0


              Total               66                   239                  20               75                     8             13             16

                 greater than 10 spaces
                  less than 10 spaces, aE road end, or    along roadside













                                  Table 3A    PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                                 Gardiners Bay, Northwest, Tbre   e Mile and Accabonac Harbors

             Total       Total       Number & Name of       Additional Access Environmental               Conflict Documented          Recommendations
            of Access of Access Access Area or Point             Needed         Constraint Documented                                (See Also Town wide
              Areas       Points                                                                                                      Recommendations)

    Reach 1     6           24     2C   Northwest Creek                         Nesting terns and         ORV's and walkers     *fence from April lst-
                                        County Park                             plovers                   disturbing nests       August 15th
                                                                                                                                *fence pt. to NW Creek
                                                                                                                                 Channel
                                                                                                                                *erect educational
                                                                                                                                 sign


                                   5    Alewife Brook Road                                                                      *improve boat launch


                                   6A&B Cedar Point                             Nesting terns and         ORV's and walkers     *close access to Cedar
                                        County Park                             plovers                   disturbing nests       Point spit from April
                                                                                                                                 Ist - August 15th
    Reach 2    is           37     7A   Hedges Bank                                                       Private property      *remove sign
                                                                                                          sign erected on
                                                                                                          Town-owned land

                                   7B   Hedges Bank                                                                             *remove berm
                                        (Wood Landing)                                                                           to allow emergency
                                                                                                                                 vehicle access

                                  1OA-G Sammy's Beach                           Terns & plovers nest      ORV's,                *confine access to
                                                                                on interior land          fireworks observers    perimeter roads from
                                                                                and roads                                        April 1-August 15/
                                                                                                                                *fence colonies
                                                                                                                                *request that Boys
                                                                                                                                 Harbor fireworks
                                                                                                                                 be scheduled after
                                                                                                                                 August 15th
                                                                                                                                *erect educational
                                                                                                                                 sign
                                 10A&11 Sammy's Beach/                                                                          *add additional bike
                                        Maidstone Park                                                                           racks















                            Table 3A (continued)     PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                                  Gardiners Bay, Northwest, Three Mile and Accabonac Harbors

              Total       Total       Number & Name of       Additional Access Environmental               Conflict Documented          Recommendations
             of Access of Access Access Area or Point             Needed         Constraint Documented                                (See Also Town Wid
               Areas       Points                                                                                                      Recommendations)

                                   11K   Maidstone Park                                                                          *install sign:
                                                                                                                                  dangerous currents

                                   12A/B Folkstone Drive/                                                                        *install park benches
                                         Harbor View Drive                                                                        for sunsets

                                   13    Gann Road                                                                               *install dry toilet
                                                                                                                                  comfort station;
                                                                                                                                  additional bike racks

                                   18    Hands Creek         Dominy's Point:                                                     *purchase land or
                                                             18-c-                                                                obtain easement for
                                                                                                                                  access to side of
                                                                                                                                  Three Mile Harbor

                                   21    Hog Creek                               Nesting plovers           Minimal               *fence nesting areas
                                         Channel                                                                                  from April lst-August
                                                                                                                                  15th

                                   21    Hog Creek           North end of        Sheltered access                                *obtain navigable
                                                             Hog Creek           needed near Hog                                  access at launching
                                                                                 Creek Pt.                                        ramp near mouth of
                                                                                                                                  Hog Creek


     Reach 3   10          19      23B   Gerard Park                             Nesting plovers           ORV's driving         *fence colony, close
                                                                                                           over feiices           access April Ist
                                                                                                                                  August 15th















                            Table 3A (continued)     PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                                  Gardiners Bay, Northwest, Three Mile and Accabonac Harbors
              Total       Total       Number & Name of       Additional Access Environmental               Conflict Documented          Recommendations
             of Access of Access Access Area or Point             Needed         Constraint Documented                               (See Also Town Wide
               Areas       Points                                                                                                     Recommendations)

                                   24B   Gerard Park                             Nesting terns              ORV's driving         *fence colony
                                                                                 and plovers; road          over fences           *relocate 24B to north
                                                                                 runoff entering                                   of nesting area as
                                                                                 bir-bor.from old                                  pedestrian access
                                                                                 boat ramp; ramp                                  *remove asphalt and
                                                                                 too steep                                         restore Gerard Pt.
                                                                                                                                  *provide pedestrian
                                                                                                                                   access to point and
                                                                                                                                   future parking as
                                                                                                                                   indicated on Figure 2
                                                                                                                                  *erect educational
                                                                                                                                   sign
                                                                                                                                  *close entire bayside
                                                                                                                                   of Gerard Drive to
                                                                                                                                   vehicles Apr 1-Aug 15



                                  25D    Louse Point                             Road (asphalt)                                  *close 25D to vehicles,
                                                                                 and stormwater                                    remove asphalt, re-
                                                                                 runoff entering                                   store Louse Point;
                                                                                 harbor                                           (Allow vehicular accesE
                                                                                                                                   at 25C and erect sign:
                                                                                                                                  "All vehicles must
                                                                                                                                   enter & exit at this
                                                                                                                                   point"); parking can
                                                                                                                                   be expanded if end of
                                                                                                                                   road is moved to the
                                                                                                                                   south


                                                                                                                                  *provide pedestrian
                                                                                                                                   access to Point





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                     Table 3A (continued)    PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                          Gardiner's Bay, Northwest, Three Mile and Accabonac Harbors

       Total      Total     Number & Name of       Additional Access    Environmental             Conflict Documented         Recommendations
     of Access of Access Access Area or Point            Needed        Constraint Documented                                (See Also Town wide
       Areas      Points                                                                                                      Recommendations)


                                  26"C" Accabonac         Accabonac Harbor     access by boat to                             ipurchase land  or
                                                          West side            west side of Accabonac                         obtain easement for
                                                                               Harbor disturbs bottom                         vehicular access to
                                                                               lands more than                                edge of meadow,
                                                                               pedestrian access                              pedestrian access to
                                                                                                                              water for clamming

                                 28-29 Barnes Landing                                                    Conflict between    *apply day time
                                        Alberts Landing                                                  ORV's and beach-     (10:00am to 6:00pm)
                                                                                                         goers                beach vehicle
                                                                                                                              restrictions to
                                                                                                                              bay beaches















                                   Table 3B    PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                              Napeague Bay, Napeague Harbor, Lake Montauk, and Block Island Sound

              Total       Total       Number & Name of       Additional Access Environmental                Conflict Documented       Recommendations
             of Access of Access Access Area or Point             Needed         Constraint Documented                             (See Also Town Wide
               Areas      Points                                                                                                     Recommendations)

     Reach 4     8          27       32A    Cedar Bush       vehicular and                                                         purchase easement
                                                             launching acess                                                       across ekisting preserved
                                                             needed                                                                fei'[email protected] SCTH# '
                                                                                                                                   030Q-428-1-7.1 or
                                                                                                                                   obtain other
                                                                                                                                   suitable vehicular
                                                                                                                                   access to Napeague Bay
                                                                                                                                   from Cranberry Hole Rd

                                    32B    Cherry Point         vehicular and         Road to access point                        tprovide vehicular
                                           (Fish Factory        launching             closed                                       access to old fish
                                            Pier)               access needed                                                      factory pier;
                                                                                                                                  *remove navigation
                                                                                                                                   hazards (piers low
                                                                                                                                   water;
                                                                                                                                  *improve as
                                                                                                                                   public boat launch
                                                                                                                                  *provide a 20 car
                                                                                                                                   parking area


                                  32CD                                                                                            *maintain Cherry
                                                                                                                                   Point trails as low-
                                                                                                                                   impact pedestrian
                                                                                                                                   access;
                                                                                                                                  *develop as marine
                                                                                                                                   park with primitive
                                                                                                                                   campground facilities


                                33A    Bayview Ave.          Bayview is a public                                                  itake down private road
                                                             road but signs                                                        sign; open road to
                                                             say private road                                                      harbor with road-end
                                                                                                                                   parking



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                             Table 3B (Continued) PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                            Napeague Bay, Napeague Harbor, Lake Montauk and Block Island Sound


             Total       Total      Number & Name of       Additional Access Environmental               Conflict Documented         Recommendations
            of Access of Access Access Area or Point            Needed         Constraint Documented                               (See Also Town Wide
              Areas      Points                                                                                                     Recommendations)

                                   34C    Lazy Point                           Intense summer use                              *provide dry toilets,
                                                                               by windsurfers                                   trash receptacles,
                                                                                                                                telephone
                                                                                                                               tprovide additional
                                                                                                                                parking


                                   37A Napeague                               Access to Napeague                             *install sign: Fragile
                                         Harbor Rd. End                       Harbor East which is                            habitat. Upper beach of
                                                                              flooded at high tide                            Napeaque Harbor and road
                                                                                                                              behind dune susceptable
                                                                                                                              to flooding at high tide


                                   37B (Walking Dunes                          Erosion: habitat                              *install sign restricting
                                          access point)                        destruction in                                 vehicular traffic from
                                                                               Walking Dunes                                  Walking dunes entirely

                                   37C    Hapeague Harbor                      Erosion; habitat       ORV's; dogs            *recently cut,
                                           East                                destruction                                    revegetate

                                   37D    Napeague Harbor                      Flooding at high                            trestore, revegetate to
                                          East                                 tide; ORV's   using                           dampen flooding; see
                                                                               road behind   dunes                           recommendation for 37A
                                                                               and driving  on salt                          above, also install
                                                                               marshes                                       bollards and directional
                                                                                                                             signs to direct vehicles
                                                                                                                             along one road behind
                                                                                                                             dune and out of salt
                                                                                                                             marsh vegetation (See
                                                                                                                             Figure 2)


                                   37F    Napeague                             Nesting terns and                             *close Goff Point with
                                          Harbor East                          plovers;                                       fencing April I
                                          (Goff Point)                                                                        August 15;
                                                                                                                             *erect educational
                                                                                                                              signs
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                              Table 3B (Continued) PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                            Napeague Bay, Napeague Harbor, Lake Montauk and Block Island Sound


              Total      Total       Number & Name of       Additional Access Environmental                Conflict Documented        Recommendations
            of Access of Access Access Area or Point             Needed         Constraint Documented                                 (See Also Town Wide
               Areas     Points                                                                                                       Recommendations)

                                    38ADE Goff Point to                         Nesting terns and        38A and D recently         *revegetate 38D,E,
                                           Flaggy Hole                          plovers at 38A          cut by ORV's                  fence 38A; maintain

                                                                                                                                      access at 38B,C,F



                                    38B-G Goff Point to                         Road behind Napeague                             *close road behind dune
                                           Flaggy Hole                          Bay dune: habitat                                 with fencing;
                                                                                destruction by oRv1s                              revegetate


                                    38G    Flaggy Hole                          Erosion of bluff         ORV's                   *State Parks have
                                                                                                                                  revegetated/prohibit
                                                                                                                                  ORV's on bluff

                                    38H-39k Flaggy Hole to                                                                       *clear a footpath
                                             Quince Tree                                                                          30-40 feet back of
                                             Landing                                                                              bluff from Flaggy
                                                                                                                                  Hole (38H) to Quince
                                                                                                                                  Tree Landing (39A)


    Reach 5      3         12       41     Fort Pond Bay   Additional boat       Dory Rescue                                     *secure legal access in
                                                           launch and water      Squad needs                                      SE Fort Pond Bay;
                                                           access needed on      access to Fort                                  *secure 7ehicular
                                                           SE Fort Pond Say      Pond Bay;                                        access to beach
                                                           and Culloden Point    Commercial                                       (Culloden);
                                                                                 fisherman need                                  imaintain informal
                                                                                 "weather" access to                              beach access for
                                                                                 water at SE shoreline                            public, no major
                                                                                                                                  service improvements
                                                                                                                                 *if Culloden is
                                                                                                                                  acquired, develop as
                                                                                                                                  marine park with
                                                                                                                                  primitive campground
                                                                                                                                  facilities











                             Table 3B (Continued) - PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                           Napeague Bay, Napeague Harbor, Lake Montauk and Block Island Sound


                       oTaJal       Number & Name         Addi ioaaA Access Env ronmpta                Conflict Documented         ecomnd@tion
            oMcaceh        ccess Access Area or Hfint         hee e          CoWrain      oc'umented                            (He    30 own @ide
              Areas     Points                                                                                                  Recommendations)

     Reach 6   7                   44A   Lake Montauk                      severe erosion                                   ;tSeparate parking area
                                         West Side of                       (water scouring                                  from spoil area with
                                         Inlet                                and wind)                                      pilings; vegetate
                                                                                                                             upland spoil,area;
                                                                                                                            *provide access for
                                                                                                                             dredge spoil to be
                                                                                                                             deposited;
                                                                                                                            *install snow fencing
                                                                                                                             with filter cloth to
                                                                                                                             reduce wind movement
                                                                                                                             of sand

                           18      44B   Lake Montauk                       Conflict between ORV's                          *close access to
                                         East Side of                       and beachgoers                                   vehicular traffic;
                                         Inlet                                                                              *install pilings to
                                                                                                                             restrict vehicles
                                                                                                                             but maintain
                                                                                                                             pedestrian access;
                                                                                                                            *install sign
                                                                                                                             clarifying that beach
                                                                                                                             access is through
                                                                                                                             County Park (48A)
                                                                                                                            istudy feasibility of
                                                                                                                             removable posts on
                                                                                                                             east jetty

                                   45   Lake Montauk     Coordinated water-                                                 *develop plan for
                                      (Coonsfoot.Cove)   front access along                                                  continuous walkway
                                                         Coonsfoot Cove                                                      along west side of
                                                                                                                             Coonsfoot Cove

                                   45E   North Lake                                                                         *45E needs to be moved
                                         Montauk                                                                             in accordance with
                                                                                                                             Piscotto agreement;
                                                                                                                             then improve parking



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                              Table 3B (Continued) - PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                            Napeague Bay, Napeague Harbor, Lake Montauk and Block Island Sound




             Total       Total       Number 4 Name of       Additional Access Environmental               Conflict Documented         Recommendations
            of Access of Access Access Area or Point            Needed         Constraint Documented                                 (See Also Town Wide
              Areas       Points                                                                                                     Recommendations)

                                    46    West Lake       West Lake Montauk 46 is a drainage                                    *purchase land or
                                          Montauk         South of Star       ditch, no usable                                   obtain easement for
                                                          Island              access in this area                                access to West Lake
                                                                                                                                 Montauk, south
                                                                                                                                 of Star Island

                                    47D   East Lake       Actual access is   Town does not own under-                           *purchase SCTM #300-
                                          Montauk         taken on lot       water land in front of                              7-3-8/2-9.4, 9.22,
                                                          north of Town      47D                                                 9.23
                                                          land

                                    48B   Montauk                            closed for revegetation        severe breach       ikeep closed
                                          County Park                        and erosion control            in dune

                                    48A-D Montauk                            Extremely heavy vehicular      septic waste;       *reduce vehicular load
                                          County Park                        use in summer                  trash                to between 50-75 at
                                                                                                                                 any time; limit
                                                                                                                                 numbers using a
                                                                                                                                 reservation (lottery)
                                                                                                                                 system; require
                                                                                                                                 vehicles to access
                                                                                                                                 beach through County
                                                                                                                                 Park; seal holding
                                                                                                                                 tanks on the way in

    !each 7     3            27     50A-H Shagwong Pt.                       Extremely heavy vehicular     septic waste;        *prohibit overnight
                                          to Oyster Pond                     use in summer                 trash                 camping, reduce/
                                                                                                                                 restrict vehicular
                                                                                                                                 use










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                              Table 3B (Continued) - PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                            Napeague Bay, Hapeague Harbor, Lake Montauk and Block Island Sound



             Total       Total      Number & Name of       Additional Access Environmental              Conflict Documented         Recommendations
            of Access of Access Access Area or Point           Needed         Constraint Documented                               (See Also Town Wide
              Areas      Points                                                                                                    Recommendations)

                                   52A-E Oyster Pond                        Endangered plant species     illegal camping      *close road around
                                                                            and special concern          next to Oyster        Oyster Pond to
                                                                            amphibian species            Pond; dumping of      vehicular traffic
                                                                                                         "porta-potty's"
                                                                                                         into Oyster Pond

                                   52C    Oyster Pond                                                                         *repair footbridge,
                                                                                                                               blaze new footpath
                                                                                                                               to connect west to
                                                                                                                               the footpath serving
                                                                                                                               accesses 52D and 52E.

                                   SIA-C False Point                        Harbor and grey seal         trucks, dogs,        *fence area 1/2 mile
                                                                            baul-out area                people on beach       wide around haul-out
                                                                                                         cause changes in      area from mid-Nov.
                                                                                                         seal behavior         to April 30; allow
                                                                                                                               pedestrian access to
                                                                                                                               viewing area along
                                                                                                                               bluff top as desig-
                                                                                                                               nated by Okeanos
                                                                                                                               Research Foundation













                                  Table 3C  PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                                    Atlantic Shoreline: Montaukto Wainscott.


           Total       Total       Number    Name of     Additional Access Environmental               conflict Documented         Recommendations
          of Access of Access Access Area or Point            Reeded         Constraint Documented                               (See Also Town Wide
            Areas      Points                                                                                                     Recommendations)

   Reach 8     2          8       54A-F Camp Hero                            narrow beach, eroding                            *maintain as low
                                                                             bluffs                                            impact area open to
                                                                                                                               hiking, surf casting
                                                                                                                               etc.; no vehicles;
                                                                                                                              *provide an upland
                                                                                                                               parking area closer
                                                                                                                               to Turtle Cove (54A)

   Reach 9     3         17       55A   Ditch Plains                         indicate sanitary                                *investigate the
                                        (west of trailer                     facilities inefficient                            opportunities,
                                        park)                                use of parking area                               liabilities and
                                                                                                                               necessary services
                                                                                                                               for a surfing beach
                                                                                                                               at Ditch Plains and
                                                                                                                               at multiple points
                                                                                                                               within Reach 8&9
                                                                                                                               (include State and
                                                                                                                               County parkland
                                                                                                                               agencies in the
                                                                                                                               investigation)

                                  55A-G Ditch Plains                                                                          *pedestrian access
                                                                                                                               only; eliminate
                                                                                                                               beach traffic at
                                                                                                                               Ditch Plains
                                                                                                                              *needs more
                                                                                                                               enforcement

                                  55E,F,G Rheinstein Park                  ORV's tearing up                                   *restrict ORV traffic
                                                                           moorlands                                           from Park entirely










                                 Table 3C (Continued) - PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                                             Atlantic Shoreline:    Montauk to Wainscott



              Total         Total        Number & Name of          Additional Access Environmental                     Conflict Documented             Recommendations
             of Access of Access Access Area or Point                   Needed           Constraint Documented                                       (See Also Town Wide
               Areas        Points                                                                                                                   Recommendations)
                                        55B Ditch Plains                                                                                          iclean up concrete
                                              (East Deck Motel)                                                                                   on beach east of 55B


                                        55A,B,D Ditch Plains                                                                                      *install dry toilets
                                                   (parking lots)

                                        55    Ditch Plains         Shadmore 55"H"                                                                 *acquire/obtain ease-
                                                                                                                                                  ment for pedestrian
                                                                                                                                                  bluff overlook
                                                                                                                                                  access

                                        56A,B,D,E-H                                                                  ORV's & beachgoers           *restrict vehicular
                                              Downtown Montauk                                                       dune erosion                 access to 56C (So.
                                                                                                                                                  Edison) and 561
                                                                                                                                                  (So. Eton)

                                        57 old Montauk Hwy.                            Erosion and gullying                                       *add additional    bike
                                                                                       of main path to beach                                      racks, park benches,
                                                                                                                                                  trash receptacles
                                                                                                                                                  *install 5-6 wooden planks
                                                                                                                                                  in path to intdrcept
                                                                                                                                                  stormwatir and decrease
                                                                                                                                                  gullying

                                        59  Navahoe Lane                               Nesting terns and plovers                                  *close beach to all
                                                                                                                                                  ORVIS April I -
                                                                                                                                                  Aug. 15, except for
                                                                                                                                                  commercial fishermen
                                                                                                                                                  *fence colony
                                                                                                                                                  *erect educational signs
    Reach 10     7           .47        60A&B Dolphin Drive/                           nesting terns & plovers ORV's driving over                 *close beach to all
                                               Atlantic Drive                          east of Dolphin Drive         fences                       ORV's April Ist-
                                               "White Sands"                                                                                      August 15th, except
                                                                                                                                                  commercial fisherman
                                                                                                                                                  & emergency vehicles
                                                                                                                                                  *fence colony
                                                                                                                                                  *erect educational
                                                                                                                                                  signs












                              Table 3C (Continued) PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHIRG RESOURCES:
                                                        Atlantic Shoreline: Montauk to Wainscott



              Total      Total       Number & Name of        Additional Access Environmental               Conflict Documented         Recommendations
             of Access of Access Access Area or Point            Needed         Constraint Documented                                (See Also Town Wide
               Areas     Points                                                                                                       Recommendations.)


                                   60C    Atlantic          Atlantic                                                             *investigate develop-
                                           Shoreline         Shoreline                                                             ment of bathing
                                                                                                                                   beach at Town owned
                                                                                                                                   property
                                                                                                                                   (SCTM#300-130-2-10)
                                    61A-S Napeague Beach                      dune erosion and habitat ORV's driving              *coordinate w/ State
                                                                              destruction                 throughout dunes         Parks to maintain 3
                                                                                                                                   access points; close
                                                                                                                                   off and revegetate
                                                                                                                                   other roads and
                                                                                                                                   breaks in dunes

                                    62A. Marine Blvd                          dune erosion,                                       *establish narrower
                                                                              flodding hazard                                      right-of-way for
                                                                                                                                   vehicles; restore
                                                                                                                                   blow-out in dune
                                                                                                                                   with sand importa-
                                                                                                                                   tion, fencing and
                                                                                                                                   beach grass plant-
                                                                                                                                   ing;
                                                                                                                                  *erect sign alert-
                                                                                                                                   ing vehicles to
                                                                                                                                   erosion control
                                                                                                                                   effort, direct
                                                                                                                                   vehicles to Napeague
                                                                                                                                   La. 1,000 ft. to the
                                                                                                                                   west
                                                                                                                                  *allow parking at
                                                                                                                                   Marine Blvd. turn-
                                                                                                                                   around.











                                Table 3C (Continued) - PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                                           Atlantic Shoreline:  Montauk to Wainscott


             OTO@al       oMa           Number    Name          AddiWoafi Access CEnv roomEntal                  Conflict Documented          (9ec    end@tiona
                     s        ccl               r a or  Hfint                             t                                                        ORT          ide
                  cce            e s Access A&e                       ee e            ons rain     ocumented                                    ee    so own
               Areas       Points                                                                                                             Recommendations)


     Reach 11     2           4        65    Georgica Pond east or west side                                                              *additional access
                                                               of Georgica Pond                                                             should be obtained
                                                                                                                                            to Georgica Pond
                                                                                                                                            through purchase of
                                                                                                                                            an easement;
                                                                                                                                          *open Village of East
                                                                                                                                            Hampton property
                                                                                                                                            (SCTM#0301-15-5-21-1)
                                                                                                                                            for commercial
                                                                                                                                            fishermen
                                                                                                                                          *Trustees should
                                                                                                                                            assert right of pass-
                                                                                                                                            age over West End Rd.
                                                                                                                                            via SCTM# 301-15-5-17





                              4       65A    Georgica Pond                       nesting terns and              ORV's driving over        *close beach to all
                                               (gut)                             plovers                        fences; dogs; July          ORV's April Ist-
                                                                                                                4th fireworks               August 15th;
                                                                                                                traffic very                (except emergency
                                                                                                                destructive to habitat      vehicles and
                                                                                                                and nesting birds           commercial fisher-
                                                                                                                                            man); fence colony
                                                                                                                                          *close beach to
                                                                                                                                            all traffic for July
                                                                                                                                            4th weekend;
                                                                                                                                        *allow vehicle access
                                                                                                                                            to Georgica gut from
                                                                                                                                            Beach Lane along 1
                                                                                                                                            lane below debris
                                                                                                                                            line; install fence
                                                                                                                                            to debris line to
                                                                                                                                            restrict access
                                                                                                                                            to the east of the
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                              Table 3C (Continued) - PUBLIC ACCESS TO WATER RELATED RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL FISHING RESOURCES:
                                                       Atlantic Shoreline:  Montauk to Wainscott




             Total       Total       Number & Name of       Additional Access Environmental               Conflict Documented          Recommendations
            of Access of Access Access Area or Point            Needed          Constraint Documented                                (See Also Town Wide
              Areas      Points                                                                                                       Recommendations)

                                    65B   Georgica Pond                                                                           *install low draft
                                          (Montauk Hwy.)                                                                           boat launch



                                    66A   Beach Lane                        drainage improvements                                 *investigate drainage
                                                                            at road end have                                       improvements
                                                                            caused ponding further                                *increase parking to
                                                                            north                                                  1000 feet north of
                                                                                                                                   road-end
                                                                                                                                  *add bike racks





                                    **67" Wainscott Pond Wainscott Pond                                                           *acquire/obtain ease-
                                                                 -67"                                                              ment for access to
                                                                                                                                   south end of
                                                                                                                                   Wainscott Pond
                                                                                                                                  *investigate right of
                                                                                                                                   Trustees to access
                                                                                                                                   pond by virtue of
                                                                                                                                   their jurisdiction
                                                                                                                                   over the pond itself


    Reach 12     0           0            Gardiners Island



    Town Wide
      Total:    66         240














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                       Figure 3 Gerard Drive Reconunendations






                 Future parking


                relocate* 24B to north of
                nesting area


                close Gerard Drive, Nape-r,..
                Bay beach to ORV's April I-
                August 15 (commercial fishermen
                exempt)

















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                               PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES





                              PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES                    32

         INTRODUCTION


         As noted in the introduction to this report, there are two
         policies that focus on public access to the waterfront out of a
         total of 44 policies in the entire Waterfront Management Plan.

         In order to maintain and focus attention on the relationship
         between this report and the overall Waterfront Management Plan,
         the numbers that designate the public access policies in the
         overall plan are used in this report. Thus, the two public
         access policies in this report are numbered 19 and 20 as they
         will be numbered in the entire Waterfront Management Plan.

         POLICY 19 (ACCESS TO PUBLIC WATER-RELATED RECREATION RESOURCES)


         PROTECT, MAINTAIN AND INCREASE THE LEVEL AND TYPES OF ACCESS TO
         PUBLIC WATER-RELATED RECREATION RESOURCES AND FACILITIES SO THAT
         THESE RESOURCES AND FACILITIES MAY BE FULLY UTILIZED IN
         ACCORDANCE WITH REASONABLY ANTICIPATED PUBLIC RECREATION NEEDS
         AND THE PROTECTION OF HISTORIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES. IN
         PROVIDING SUCH ACCESS, PRIORITY SHALL BE GIVEN TO PUBLIC BEACHES,
         BOATING FACILITIES, FISHING AREAS AND WATERFRONT PARKS*


         EXPLANATION OF POLICY


         The objective of this policy is to maintain or improve public
         access to existing public water-related recreational facilities.
         In doing so, this policy calls for achieving a balance among the
         following factors: the level of access to a facility, the
         capacity of a facility and the protection of natural resources.
         Facilities that will receive priority consideration for improved
         public access are existing public beaches, boating facilities,
         fishing areas and waterfront parks.

         While the Town's overall policy must be to maintain and improve
         public access, we must balance our use with preservation of the
         plant and wildlife habitats of the beach, and the overall health
         of the shoreline ecosystem.

         We are fortunate that the abundant public access that
         distinguishes East Hampton from our more populous neighbors can
         still be preserved. East Hampton Town still boasts magnificent
         expanses of unspoiled beaches and productive harbors which are
         sources of enjoyment to residents and tourists alike. However,
         we must guard against the encroachment of private development on
         our right of access to our beaches and harbors under State Law
         and the Dongan Patent, which grants in-common ownership to the
         Town Trustees; as well, the traditional accesses from trails and
         sand roads must be preserved and, in some cases, recovered.











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         The Inventory and Analysis of Public Access Opportunities lists
         and describes existing access points, types of access, and
         associated facilities. The Inventory and Analysis reveals that
         the existing availability of public access to the waterfront is
         sufficient in the public parklands within Reaches 1,2,3,4,5,7,9,
         and 10. In the other Reaches (6,8,11 and 12) and in localized
         areas within the Reaches with abundant parklands, some specific
         water bodies have very limited public access. Likewise, services
         and facilities within Reaches 2,6,9 and 10 are generally superior
         to such facilities in the remaining Reaches.

         A comprehensive set of recommendations for improving these access
         facilities, adding additional access points, and applying
         restrictions to protect natural resources at certain access areas
         are provided in the Inventory and Analysis and on the Map
         entitled Public Access Opportunities. Town-wide recommendations
         concerning public education, enforcement and additional services
         are also in the Inventory.

         Recommended public improvements are as diverse and specific as
         installing park benches for a particular view of the sunset to
         developing a marine park network with non-motorized water access
         and primitive camping facilities. See Tables 3A, 3B and 3C in the
         Inventory for specific-locations of these and the other following
         examples. Other public improvements include drainage abatement
         structures, bike racks, parking facilities, toilets, boat
         launches, trash and recycling receptacles, waterfront walkways
         and removing navigational hazards.

         Recommendations for habitat protection include fencing bird
         colonies, revegetation of disturbed areas, restricting vehicle
         access, removing asphalt and coordinating with other agencies.

         Associated with habitat protection are education recommendations
         that include installing signs at designated areas, preparing
         educational brochures for distribution when obtaining a beach
         vehicle permit and preparing a course for beach vehicle users
         that is required before permit issuance.

         Other recommendations target increased enforcement of existing
         regulations in specific areas throughout the Town and at specific
         times such as on holiday weekends and, based on previous
         experience, when the moon is full.

         opportunities for public access to and recreational use of the
         public-owned foreshore can also be significantly improved,
         through land acquisition as discussed in Policy 20.

         Finally, several access improvements warrant further study such
         as the addition of a bathing beach on Town-owned property in
         Napeague, improving access and services for surfing on the
         Atlantic shoreline east of Ditch Plains, and the ownership and










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          related rights of public access to Wainscott Pond.

          The implementation of these recommendations will require the
          cooperation and coordination of State and County agencies. For
          instance, limiting the number of overnight vehicles using the
          Shagwong Point, "Gin Beach" area in Reach 7 must be implemented
          and enforced by the County Parks Department. Enforcing vehicle
          restrictions in the Walking Dunes area in Reach 4 will require
          the cooperation of the State Parks system and developing a trash
          and recycling receptacle collection system necessitates Town and
          Department of Environmental Conservation cooperation.

          The following guidelines will be used to determine the
          consistency of a proposed action in the waterfront zone with this
          policy:

          (1)  The existing access to public water-related recreation
               resources and facilities shall not be reduced, nor shall the
               possibility of increasing access in the future from adjacent
               or proximate private or public lands/facilities to public
               water-related recreation resources and facilities be
               eliminated, unless in the latter case, estimates of future
               use of these resources and facilities are too low to justify
               maintaining or providing increased public access.

          (2)  Any proposed project to increase public access to public
               water-related recreation resources and facilities shall be
               analyzed according to the following factors:

               (a) The level of access to be provided should be in accord
               with estimated public use. If not, the proposed level of
               access to be provided shall be deemed inconsistent with the
               policy.

               (b) The level of access to be provided shall not cause a
               degree of use which would exceed the physical capability of
               the resource of facility. If this were determined to be the
               case, the proposed level of access to be provided shall be
               deemed inconsistent with the policy.

          (3)  The Town will not undertake or fund any project which
               increases access to a water-related resource or facility
               that is not open to all Town residents.

          The following is an explanation of the terms used in the above
          guidelines:

          (a) Access - the ability and right of the public to reach and
               use public coastal lands and waters.

          (b)  Public water-related recreation resources or facilities -
               all public lands or facilities that are suitable for passive











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               or active recreation that requires either water or a
               waterfront location or is enhanced by a waterfront location.

         (c)   Public lands or facilities - lands or facilities held by the
               State, County or the Town in fee simple or less-than-fee
               simple ownership and to which the public has access or could
               have access, including underwater lands and the foreshore.

         (d)   A reduction in the existing level of public access -
               includes but is not limited to the following:

               (1) The number of parking spaces at a public water-related
               recreation resource or facility is significantly reduced.

               (2) The service level of public transportation to a public
               water-related recreation resource or facility is
               significantly reduced during peak season use and such
               reduction cannot be reasonably justified in terms of meeting
               system-wide objectives.

               (3) Pedestrian access is diminished or eliminated because of
               hazardous crossings required at'new or altered
               transportation facilities, electric power transmission
               lines, or similar linear facilities.

          (e)  An elimination of the possibility of increasing public
               access in the future - includes but is not limited to the
               following:

               (1) Construction of public facilities which physically
               prevent the provision, except at great expense, of
               convenient public access to public water-related recreation
               resources and facilities.


               (2) Sale, lease, or other transfer of public lands that
               could provide public water-related recreation resources or
               facilities.


               (3) Construction of private facilities which physically
               prevent the provision of convenient public access to public
               water-related recreation resources or facilities from public
               lands and facilities.











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          POLICY 20 (ACCESS TO PUBLICLY-OWNED LANDS ADJACENT TO THE WATER'S
                    EDGE)
                    ACCESS TO THE PUBLICLY-OWNED FORESHORE AND TO LANDS
                    IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE FORESHORE OR THE WATER'S
                    EDGE THAT ARE PUBLICLY-OWNED SHALL BE PROVIDED, AND IT
                    SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN A MANNER COMPATIBLE WITH
                    ADJOINING USES. SUCH LANDS SHALL BE RETAINED IN PUBLIC
                    OWNERSHIP.


          EXPLANATIOff OF POLICY

          The principal publicly-owned lands in the Town of East Hampton
          which are located adjacent to the foreshore can be summarized for
          each Reach as follows:


          Reach 1         Barcelona Neck (NYS Dept. of Env. Cons.)
                          Grace Estate Preserve (Town of East Hampton)
                          Cedar Point County Park
          Reach 2         Sammy's Beach (Town of East Hampton)
                          Maidstone Park (Town of East Hampton)
          Reach 3         Town-owned properties at Louse Pt., Gerard Dr. and
                          Fresh Pond
          Reach 4         Napeague State Park
                          Hither Hills State Park
          Reach 5         Hither Hills State Park
                          Hither Woods (Town of East Hampton, State and
                          County)
          Reach 6         Montauk County Park
          Reach 7         Montauk County Park
                          Montauk Point State Park
          Reach 8         Montauk Point State Park - Camp Hero
          Reach 9         Public Road-ends
          Reach 10        Napeague State Park

          In addition to  the above, public access is provided at numerous
          public road-ends, Trustee lands and waters, Town, County and
          State Parkland and water bodies, and publicly owned docks. These
          lands and water bodies are located in all Reaches and are
          discussed in detail in the Inventory and Analysis. They are also
          shown on.the Map entitled Public Access Opportunities.

          Also described in the Inventory and Analysis are several areas
          within the Town where additional public access points are needed.
          Listed according to the Reach they are proposed in, these
          include:


               Reach 2 - Western Shore of Three Mile Harbor; protected
               and navigable access to Hog Creek

               Reach 3 - Western Shore of Accabonac Harbor


               Reach 5 - Culloden Point




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              Reach 6 - western shore of Lake Montauk


              Reach 9 - The Atlantic Ocean bluffs in the area known
              as Shadmore


              Reach 11 - Georgica Pond and Wainscott Pond

         Specific recommendations are made for purchase of these lands or
         for purchase of easements across them to provide public access to
         the publicly owned foreshore.

         Publicly-owned lands referenced in the inventory shall be
         retained in public ownership. The sale of underwater lands,
         easements or leases on underwater lands to adjacent onshore
         ?roperty owners or to private individuals and corporations is
         inconsistent with this policy. Sale, easements and leases on
         underwater lands have historically been granted by the New York
         State Office of General Services. Such grants of underwater land
         represent a loss of public access to the publicly owned foreshore
         as well as a loss of access to publicly owned common property
         resources like shellfish, and are therefore inconsistent with
         both this policy and Policy 19.

         ale, easements or leases of public lands could only be
         consistent with these policies if they do not interfere with
         cSontinued public use of the resources in the foreshore
         environment. For instance, continued public use would include
         maintaining access to shellfishing, providing a nursery area for
         future public shellfishing resources (or providing some
         percentage of the total harvest to the public), guaranteeing
         public access along the shoreline, and/or only if such agreements
         will not compromise water quality. The above alongshore access
         could include the creation of a publicly accessible
         boardwalk/promenade across the shorefront of adjacent commercial
         properties.

         The following guidelines will be used to determine the
         consistency of a proposed action with this policy:

         (1)  Existing access from adjacent or proximate public lands or
              facilities to existing public coastal lands and/or waters
              shall not be reduced. The possibility of increasing access
              in the future from adjacent or nearby public lands or
              facilities to public coastal lands and/or waters shall not
              be eliminated. Such reductions in access or elimination of
              future access shall be acceptable only where these actions
              are demonstrated to be of overriding regional or statewide
              public benefit.

         (2)  The existing level of public access within public coastal
              lands or waters shall not be reduced or eliminated.













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           (3) Public access from the nearest public roadway to the
                shoreline and along the coast shall be provided by new land
                use or development, except where

                (a) it is inconsistent with public safety, military
                    security, or the protection of identified fragile
                    coastal resources,

                (b) adequate access exists within one half mile, or

                (c) agriculture would be adversely affected.

           such access shall not be required to be open to public use until
           a public agency or private association agrees to accept
           responsibility for maintenance and liability of the access.

           (4) Increased public access to coastal lands and waters shall be
                justifiably proposed where two or more of the following six
                criteria are met:


                (a)  Past development practices have rendered publicly owned
                     foreshore and bottomlands inaccessible through
                     privatization of historical access points and public
                     rights of way.

                (b)  No other public access exists within one half mile of
                     the proposed access point.

                (c)  The level of access to be provided is in accord with
                     estimated public use.

                (d)  The access is one of exceptional and unique aesthetic
                     appeal within the Town, eg. "Shadmorell on the Montauk
                     peninsula.

                (e)  The level of access to be provided will not cause a
                     degree of use which would exceed the physical
                     capability of the resource.

                (f)  The existing means of obtaining access to the publicly
                     owned foreshore eg. by boat, is more environmentally
                     destructive than an alternative means of reaching the
                     foreshore or the bottomlands eg. overland.

           The following is an explanation of the terms used in the above
           guidelines:

           a.   (See definitions under Policy 19 for "access", and "public
                lands or facilitiesit)

           b.   A reduction in the existing level of public access -












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               (1) Pedestrian access is diminished or eliminated because
                   of hazardous crossings required at new or altered
                   transportation facilities, electric power transmission
                   lines, or similar linear facilities.

               (2) Sale, lease, easement or other conveyance of public
                   lands or waters.


               (3) Construction of private facilities which physically
                   prevent the provision of convenient public access to
                   public coastal lands and/or waters from public lands
                   and facilities.


               (4) Existing public access is reduced or blocked completely
                   by any public or private development.




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                             IMPLEMENTATION\CONCLUSION

               Implementation of the recommendations and policy choices
         described in this report will range in complexity from simply
         acting upon the recommendations immediately (eg. removing illegal
         signs) to continuing existing practice (eg. fencing endangered
         species bird nesting areas) to the definition of new laws. In
         summary form, these more complex implementation needs include:

               * development of new local laws

               * land acquisitions

               * project development -Education Needs
                                    - Capital Improvements
                                    - Maintenance Needs
                                    - Fish and Wildlife Management
                                    - Legal Research

               * increasing enforcement personnel

               * increasing user fees and "abuser" fines in order to
                finance the above

               To assist the appropriate agencies in assigning priorities
         among the Access Plan recommendations, Table 4 reorganizes them
         into the groupings listed in Policy 19: public improvements,
         habitat protection, education, enforcement, land acquisition and
         further study. For each grouping recommendations are classified
         according to whether they are:

               a) Minor Improvements, which can be instituted right
               away using existing operating budgets. (NOTE - certain
               recommendations have already been implemented such as
               increasing fines for beach vehicle infractions and
               installing erosion control bollards at certain access
               points).

               b) Moderate Improvements, which are capital projects
               that require advance planning in future capital
               improvement budgets. Some of these recommendations
               could also be financed by private donations, grants or
               other government agencies.

               c) Major Improvements, which also require significant
               capital expenditures and advance planning for inclusion
               in capital improvement budgets, acquisition budgets or
               bond issues. As with moderate improvements financing
               could come from private sources, grants or other
               government agencies.













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                                       Table 4:PUB    LIC_ ACCESS PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS             IMPROVEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
                                                  (letterSand numbers in parenthesis refer to access point recommendations
                                                  on Tables 3t--, 3B and 3C)



                       Type cf   Re  omme a! j@             I    Minor improvenez-
                                                                                                                                                 Major Izprovezea@
                                                            1-iastell fencing an:@/Or              I-ald -Itftional pa_rking                 I-inStalL 0:
                                                            I bollar-13 for ercs;on                                                            ,   -           -         -   - g
                                                                                         controll   (24S, 25D, 32S. 55)                      1 comfort
                                                                                                                                                         stations (13,29,34C
                                                            I & hab:tal, pri_-@-ection   (24B,     1                                           46,55 A,E,D)
                                                            I 25D,3;D,3,93-C;,44S,51A,--1,         I-install park beaches HZ9,13,57)),
                      Public Improvemezt                     .61A-S)                                                                         I-orovide vehicular & launcling
                                                            1-modify parking restrictions          I-improve boat launch (2c,5,65B)          I aCcess through restoration of
                                                            I (33A,34C,45-_-,66.k)                 I(10A,11,13,44B.55,A,B,D,57)              I the Fish Factory Pier (32B)
                                                            I                                      I-azld additional bike racks              I
                                                            I                                      I                                         1-develop marine park network
                                                            I                                      I-restore & revegetate dume      breaksl (6,32C,D,41S)
                                                            I                                      Ifor erosion contro! (37C,37D,38D         I
                                                            I                                      I48B,56A,B,D,E-H,6!A-S)                   -shuttle bus service to beaches
                                                            I                                      I                                         I f rA,   I
                                                            1-fence colonial bird nesting          1                                         1
                     Habitat Protection                     I areas (2C,IOA-G,21,23B.24B,          I
                                                            I37F,59,60A&B,65&)

                                                            I-request Boys Harbor fire-            .1
                                                            I works be scheduled after             I.
                                                            I August 15th to protect               ,I
                                                            ISammy's Beach nesting birds           I
                                                            I-close access from Aprl-Augl5i
                                                            I (6A&B.232,24R.59,60ASLE1             I
                                                            I-erect educational signs              I-prepare and implement Town-wide         I
                     Education                              I (2C,10A ' 23B,24B,37F,59,            Ieducation recommenda@ions                I
                                                            1 60 A&S, 6SA)                         I                                         I
                                                            I-erect warning 4 directional          I
                                                            I signs (11K,37A-D,44B)                I                                         I
                                                            I

                                                            I-remove "private' signs M,            I-Increase enforcement
                                                            I 7B, 33;L                             Ipersonnel
                     Enforcement                            t-develop "Citizen-watch               I-purchase addlit.ional off road          I
                                                            I program                              Ivehicles  for.enforcemezt                I
                                                            I
                                                            I.-increase fines
                                                            I
                                                            I-increase enforcemen'
                                                            I(37A-F 38 4 A-D.5jA-G .6.lA-S)I
                                                            I                                      I                                         I-purchase land or easement
                    Land Acquisition                        I                                      I                                         I- (ISC,21,B,26C,41B,46B,
                                                                                                                                             I 46C,55H,60C,67)
                                                            I                                      I-investigate development of              I-provide recycling
                                                                                                   bathing beach at Town owned               Ireceptacles.for all
                    Further Study                           I                                      Iproperty (60C)                           Iroad serviced access
                                                                                                                                             Ipoints
                                                            I                                      I-investigate right of access to          I
                                                            I                                      IWainscott. Pond (67)
                                                                                                   I
                                                                                                   I-investigate surfing beach               I
                                                                                                   I implications (55A)                      I
                                                                                                   I-develop plan for continuous             I
                                                                                                   I walkway between commercial sites[
                                                            I                                      I in Coonsfo@t Cove












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          It is anticipated that the objectives of other policies in the
          Waterfront Management Plan, those affecting commercial fishing,
          fish and wildlife, and public recreation for example, will be
          realized by the same research, local laws and projects that will
          affect public access to the waterfront. Therefore, further
          specification of these laws, fees and projects will be
          established as the remaining components of the Waterfront
          M
           anagement Plan are completed.




















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         Leatherman, Stephen P. & Godfrey, Paul J. 1979. The Impact of
              Off-Road Vehicles on Coastal Ecosystems in Cape Cod National
              Seashore: An Overview. The National Park Service Cooperative
              Research Unit. The Environmental Institute, The University
              of Massachusetts, Amhearst, Ma.

































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                                        APPENDIX A


                          INVENTORY OF INDIVIDUAL ACCESS POINTS


              Names of Access Areas (numbers) and Access Points (letters)



              Areas                             Points


         Reach 1



              1. Barcelona                      A-I: all Trustee Roads


              2. Northwest Creek and            A,B: Trustee Roads
              County Park                       C: Northwest Landing Road

              3. Mile Hill Road


              4. Grace Estate                   A-C: all Trustee Roads


              5. Alewife Brook Road


              6. Cedar Point County Park        A-G: all park roads and
                                                trails



         Reach 2


              7. Hedges Banks                   A: Hedges Bank Drive
                                                B: Wood Landing

              8. Old House Landing Road

              9. The Bend of Sanuny's
              Beach


              10. Sammy's Beach                 A-H: all Town-owned paths

              11. Maidstone Park                A-K: all roads and paths
                                                within Park


              12. Folkstone Drive and           A-B: road-ends
              Harbor View Drive


              13. Gann Road


              14* Will Curl                     A-B: road-ends
              Highway/Breezy Hill Road












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               Areas                             Points


               Reach 2 (continued)


             .15. Marina Lane


               16. Head of Three Mile            Town Dock
               Harbor


               17. Boatyard Lane/                A-B: road-ends
               Gardiner's Cove Land


               18. Hands Creek                   A: Footpath; B: Three Mile
                                                 Harbor Drive


               19. Flaggy Hole Road

               20. Head of Hog Creek             path to water from Hog
                                                 Creek Road


               21. Hog Creek Channel             landlocked parcel



         Reach 3


               22. Fireplace Road

               23. Gerard Park                   A-B: Paths cross Town-owned
                                                 property

               24. Gerard Drive                  A-C: Paths cross Town-owned
                                                 property

               25. Louse Point                   A-D: Paths cross Town-owned
                                                 property

               26. Shipyard Lane\Pussy's         A: road-end, B: Town-
               Pond                              parkland surrounding
                                                 Pussy's Pond

               27. Landing Road

               28. Barnes Landing

               29. Alberts Landing

               30. Little Alberts Landing

               31. Fresh Pond\Abraham's          A-B: Town Parkland; C:road-
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          Reach 4


                32. Cedar Bush\Cherry Point       A: access easement; B-D:
                "Point of Pines"                  paths/roads in State Park

                33. Bayview Avenue\Hicks          A-B: road-ends
                Island Road


                34. Lazy Point                    A-D: Trustee roads

                35. Crassen Boulevard


                36. Napeaque Harbor               A-B: New York State
                Southwest                         Parkland


                37. Napeague Harbor  East         A-F: paths within State
                                                  Park


                38. Goff Point to Flaggy          A-H: paths within State
                Hole


                39. Fresh Pond                    A-B: paths within State
                                                  Park




                Reach 5



                40. Hither Woods                  A-H: paths within State,
                                                  County and Town Parklands

                41. Fort Pond Bay

                42. Fort Pond                     A-B: Parkland; C: road-side











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         Reach 6


               43. Captain Kidd's Path

               44. Lake Montauk Inlet             A: west jetty; B: east
                                                  jetty

               45. North Montauk\Coonsfoot        A: Town dock; B: Duryea
               Cove                               Ave.; C: Coast Guard dock;
                                                  D: Town dock; E: easement

               46. West Lake Montauk              Drainage ditch

               47. East Lake Montauk              A: Town Parkland; B-C:
                                                  road-ends; D: Town-owned
                                                  parcel

               48. Block Island Sound\            A-D: paths/roads within
               Montauk County Park                County Park

               49. Big Reed Pond                  A-B: paths within County
                                                  Park
J0             Reach 7
               50. Shagwong Point to              A-H: paths within County
               Oyster Pond Barrier Beach          Parks

               51. Block Island Sound to          A-N: paths/roads within
               Montauk Point                      State Park


               52. Oyster Pond                    A-E: paths/roads
                                                  surrounding Poind in State
                                                  and County Parks

          Reach 8


               53. Montauk Point


               54. Camp Hero                      A-F: paths within Town land
                                                  and State Parkland










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              Reach 9



              55. Ditch Plains                  A: Lot next to Trailer
                                                Park; B: Land beside East
                                                Deck Motel; C: Ditch Plains
                                                parking lot; D-E: Miller
                                                Avenue; F: Seaside Aveune;
                                                G: Bluff top within
                                                subdivision


              56. Downtown Montauk              A: Surfside Place; B: South
                                                Essex Street; C: South
                                                Edision Street; D: South
                                                Edgemere Street; E: South
                                                Embassy Street; F: South
                                                Emery Street; G: Kirk Path;
                                                H: Kirk Park; I: South Eton
              57. Old Montauk Highway           Street


              Reach 10


              58. Hither Hills State Park       A-R: paths within State
              Campground                        Park

              59. Navahoe Lane                  A-B: road-ends


              60. Dolphin Drive/Atlantic
              Drive "White Sandsil


              61. Napeague Beach                A-S: paths and breaks in
                                                dune within State Park


              62. Beach Hampton\Napeague        A-B: road-ends
              Lane


              63. Atlantic Avenue


              64. Indian Wells


              Reach 11


              65. Georgica Pond                 A: Montauk Highway; B:
                                                Georgica "gut"

              66. Beach Lane/Town Line          A-B: road-ends
              Road













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                              INVENTORY DATA SHEETS


        Note 1: The inventory data sheets describe the first round of
        data accumulation. As described in the Inventory and Analysis,
        the input from both the public meeting of March 9, 1990 and the
        Waterfront Advisory Committee as well as further research by the
        Planning Department refined this information. Therefore the data
        represented on the Inventory data sheets may not be exactly
        replicated in the recommendations in the report.


        Note 2: The Inventory data sheets comprise 66 pages of
        untabulated data. In the interest of conserving paper only two
        copies of the draft report, the ones available for public review
        in the Planning Board office contain a complete set of these data
        sheets. Please refer to these two copies on public file for a
        review of the Inventory data sheets.








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                               APPENDIX B - PUBLIC COMMENTS


              Date Received         organization

              October 10, 1989      Long Island Divers Association

              March 6, 1990         The Nature Conservancy

              March 8, 1990         Amagansett Sports Fishing Association

              March 9, 1990         Bob Guarino

              March 9, 1990         Public Meeting List of Attendees

              April 20, 1990        Group for the South Fork

              June 1, 1990          Group for the South Fork

              July 2, 1990          Wainscott Citizen's Advisory Committee

              September 21, 1990    Okeanos Ocean Research Foundation, Inc.







                                 LONG ISLAND DIVERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
                                 P.O. Box 7304, Hicksville, New York 11801


                                                              October 10, 1989

                
       Ms. Lisa Liquori
       Planning  Director - East Hampton
       159 Pantigo Road
       East Hampton, N.Y. 11937


       Dear Lisa:

       This letter is written in behalf of the members of the LONG ISLAND
       DIVERS ASSOCIATION (LIDA). LIDA is a not-for-profit organization of
       twenty clubs, whose purpose is to promote, magnify, and implement the
       wants and needs of SCUBA and skin divers; to carry on activities
       devoted to the advancement, education, understanding and enjoyment of
       SCUBA and skin diving; to promote legislation and publicity favorable
       to the advancement of SCUBA and skin diving; to pursue a dedication to
       protecting our beaches and waters; and to contribute to education of
       the public in such responsibilities.

       There is a serious need for provision of public access for the sport
       scuba diver, particularly on South Fork. The Fort Pond Bay area is
       extremely desirable to us because it has the best depth and conditions
       for our requirements. There is a need to be able to access the water
       at close proximity to the diving site due to the weight of our gear and
       photo equipment, etc. However, so many parcels of land in Fort Pond Bay
       which were once available are now being privately developed,with a
       consequent loss of accessibility. Thus, the beach clean-ups at Ponquoque
       Bridge and. Shinnecock Beach Jetty now provide the only open areas with
       sufficient depth of water.

       I feel confident in observing that our members make a positive economic
       contribution to any area we are permitted to use. Divers leaving on
       charter boats as well as day trip divers will patronize local motels,
       restaurants, dive shops, gift shops, museums, art galleries, and sight-
       seeing attractions, thus producing revenue for these businesses.

       I do hope you will give our request for access the utmost possible
       consideration. Thank you for your kind  attention.


                                                   Sincerely,



                                                   Edith Hoffman
                    RECEIVED                       Director - Special Projects


                         OCT 13 1989

                       EAST HAMPTON TOWN
                               DEPT.


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                                                                     South Fork - Shelter Island Chapter
                                             P.O. Box JJJJ, East Hampton, NY 11937   (516) 324-1330





                   BOARD OF TRUSTEES
                   Bogan F. Thompson
                   Chairman

                   Barbara A. Phillips*
                   Vice chairman

                   H. Kimble Hicks*                                                                                                
                   Vice Chairman
																		6 March 1990
                   Anhur Dodge*
                   Treasurer
									Councilwoman Cathy Lester
                   Arthur S. Barnett, Jr.*            Town of East Hampton
                   Secretary 					Town Hall, Pantigo Road
       								East Hampton, Ny 11937
                   Leonard L. Ackerman                    
                   Tee D. Addams
                   James T. Ash				Dear Cathy:
                   Franklin 0. Canfield*                
                   William j. Chan					Thank you for the recent information on the Town's
                   Roberta Cosman Donovan			Waterfront revitalization plan.  I have reviewed access				
                   James D. Dougherty                 points with our plover tern coordinator, Cathy Donohue
                   Mrs. Eleanor Edelman			and offer the following comments in connection with
                   Kenneth M. Ferrin                  vehicle access points and endangered nesting bird                                                   	                
                   Virginia L. Hedges                 colonies.
                   Anthony C. Howkins                   
                   James L. Johnson					There are only a few places in the town where there
                   Anthony C.M. Kiser                 is a direct conflict between beach vehicles and nesting
                   Manin E. Lowy				birds. In these cases, a ban of vehicles during the 
                   Maureen Matthew                    nesting season would have a positive effect on the 
                   George P. Mills				reproductive success of these birds.  These places are:
                   Muriel Osenberg Murphy
                   Lawrence A. Nelson                       1.  Reach 10, Montauk on the Sea between points A & B.
                   P. James Riordan                   
                   Andrew E. Sabin					2.  Reach 3, Gerard Drive and Gerard Park
                   Sophia Schachter                   
                   Valentine Schaffner                	3.  Reach 11, Mouth of Georgia Pond (direct vehicle
                   Carroll F. Seward				    access from Beach Lane in Wainscott west, not east)
                   Dennis A. Suskind                                                                                            
                   Dieter Von Lehssen				    In addition, reducing the number of access roads to 
                   Christine Wasterstein				2 (inbound & outbound to the jetty) at Sammy's Beach
                   Henry H. Weldon                    	would greatly increase the productivity at this site.
                   John N. While*
                   Harry ~L Willard						Cedar Point has alwys been a productive area for
                   George Yates					piping plover (last year there were 4 pair). With the
										lighthouse restoratoin, we are concerned that vehicle
                   HONORARY TRUSTEES                  	access may increase.  Can this be addressed in the plan?
                   Mrs. Nora Beeson
                   Charles Banks Beh                  
                   Barbara Barnes Hale
                   Mrs. William B. Lewis              
                   Marillyn B. Wilson
                                                                                                                         
                   Executive Committee                
                                                      

                   Sara E. Davison
                   Executive Director                 
                                                        

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               any questions on these comments, Many thanks for
               i-ncluding The Nature Conservancy in the planning process.


                                           Best wishes



                                           Sa   Z. Davison
                                          -Executive Director


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         Ms. Cathy Lester's Councilwoman
         Waterfront Citizens Advisory Committee
         159 Pantigo Road,
         East Hampton   NY   11937

         Dear Ms. Lester,
         Having reviewed some  of  tb*e. reach proposals that bave*b een available to the public,
         we wish to offer some general comments and then some specific recommendations and
         comments regarding proposed actions in the reaches.
         i. Pu'r organization is opposed to the closure of any beaches  that are, at this time,
         open to public use. There have been attempts to shut down the beaches over the past two
         years, and the enactment of proposed cbanges-would literally shut down those beaches
         permanently, given the structure of am*endment with the Town Board and the' State, once the
         policy has been accepted by the State.
         2. our organization is committed to working for open beach access, and   more importantly
         to encourage responsible beach vehicle activities. The variou*s closures of access points
         that have been proposed merely shift the burden of responsibility away from the Town to
         the beach users by limiting access. The abuse of the beaches is aserious problem, and
         the majority of beach users are law-abiding citizens. The Town has has address. the issue
         by the use-of I.D. stickers, and that may be helpful   What is sorely lacking-is an on-
         going committment to stronger law-enforemment presence on the beaches. It has been re-
         peatedly stated that there is no enough money in the Police Department budget for a more
         visible,consistent police presence on the beaches. Restricting access points will do
         little to curtail the actions of those. irresponsible individuals who choose to abuse our
         beaches. There are recommendations for closure of beaches, for the spending of monies
         to enhance facilities with bike racks, signs  .and parking, yet there is no corresponding
         recommendation for increased police presence and enforcement .   It -seems that odd that
         money should be placed in the physical plant, but none is recommeded for the physical
         safety of those who use the beaches, or the beaches themselves. Where are these types of
         recomendations?

         3. There are statements of  the cuttingof new roads  in  various locations. There is some
         disagreement as to the age  of these"new roads". Is  new within the past year, ten years
         or 25 years? Is a new road  defined as one set of wheel tracks  outside the existing tracks
         what are the definitions of extremely heavy vebicullar traTffic? That certainly needs.to
         have some objective standard of measurement.
         4.Our organization sees the need for the openess and availablitiy of the beach to all
         potential users, who are willing to take responsibility for their actions and for the
         beach. We have worked with the Nature Conservancy in conservation projects, and. have
         engaged in beach clean-up projects over the years. We urge -a spirit of cooperation be
         tween all interested parties. To state there is a conflict between various beach userso
         without offering any recommendat ions for education, public awareness, and communication
         shows some shortcomings in this proposed policy. It is obviously cheaper to just to














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          close.a. beach or acces-s rather than try to communicate and educate the public. But-what
          Is the price,in the long-term,for ignorance,and lack of respect for what few beaches we
          have left?
          And now some.specific recommendations:
          1. The closure of beach access in the nesting areas for nesting terns and plovers is
          far too long.- I have personally set fence on Goff Point with the Nature Conservancy for
          the past two years, and their recommendation is May 15 to the last week of July or August
          I.st, A telephone to Mike Laspia, or Karin Motivans of the Nature Conservancy should clear
          up any mis-information you may have had.
          2. In Reach 4, point 37, the net effect of that recommendation would be to allow only
          a low-tide access, with the concomitant danger that comes in driving in the wet sand.
          We do not advocate driving on the beach grass or dunes, but access along the dry strip
          of beach would be much safer.
          3. While not stated publicly   in these documents, there has been conv;rsation about the
          outright closure of all-bay beaches in  the Town. This*needs to be clearly stated if it-
          is a part of the proposed policy.                                                       t'.
          4. There are no recommendations for the windsurfing access site at Napeague Harbor.
          There certainly have been documented"conflicts at those various sites.
          5. A public access at the southeast side of Lake Montauk certainly needs to be con-
          sidered.
          6.  Some type of agreement with the Village of East Hampton needs to be considered to
          open up the use of their parking lot at Georgica Pond.


          The public information process on this  whole procedure has been very limited. There
          have been relatively few news reports or' press releases regarding the work that is so
          important. We appreciate the opportunity for input at this stage of the process#
          and hope we may be of further help in the future.

                                                  Sin@@l

                                                  Captain Harvey Bennett





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@bPO BOX 2236 MONTAUK. NY 11954           VIA COMPUTER USE EASYLINK 62717980    TELEPHONE (516)-668-3548

                March 9, 1"0

                Waterfront Revitalization Committee (WRQ
                Town of East Hampton
                159 Pantigo
                East Hampton, NY

                SUB=

                MARCH 9.1990 MEETINQ ON WATERFRONT ACCESS

                Dear Staff and Committee Members,

                Thank you for inviting me to participate in the subject work session. As many of you
                know I have been very interested in the activities of the WRC since its inception. I
                hope to be invited to comment at more of your sessions as they take place, and in
                particular the work session on Erosion.

                Although I have been invited as a (then) Vice Chairman of the Montauk Citizens
                Advisory Committee, my comments should not be construed to be the collective opinion
                of that organization. At our March 5, 1990 meeting I presented the draft Public Access
                - Services and Recommendations paper (undated) and the partial map of Reaches
                (Montauk area only.) They consensus of our Committee members in attendance that
                evening was that they wished to individually express their thoughts on these matters.

                I am also Vice President of the Montauk Moorlands Association. Time has not permitted
                canvassing our board on their views but I plan to in the near future.

                Therefor my comments are my own.

                Both mywork and my recreational pursuits take me to all corners of the Town's
                Waterfront and as an adult this has spanned a period of over; 30 years. I have some
                very strong opinions concerning the issue of access.

                Concerning the specific issue of access (ignoring development etc) the single biggest
                impact I have seen on the ecology and environment of ourwaterfront and beaches has
                been caused by the enormous growth of motorized beach vehicles and personal water
                vehicles. I say this as one who has continuously owned 4wheel drive vehicles for
                most of my adult life. However I have seen the use of vehicles on the beach grow from
                the early morning haul seiners and occasional surf casters of 20 and 30 years ago to a
                seemingly unending line of vehicles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles etc made
                possible by DetroiVs marketing expertise.








                 Unfortunately. we have legalized the driving of vehicles on the beach. We even have
                 a law that says if you cant stay the specified distance from a dune you must stay as far
                 as you can. Who was it that said " JUST SAY NO?". Unfortionately we have legalized this
                 activity but the Town during the stressed out days of summer in particular cannot
                 even enforce the regulations. Thus hundreds if not thousands of beach users are
                 constantly disturbed. thus bird sanctuaries are destroyed, and thus dunes and bluffs are
                 pulverized. Fortunately no human one has been killed. How long can we be that
                 lucky?

                 Yes I have a vehicle beach permit, but yes I am prepared to give up that recreational
                 right. I believe the time has come to rethink the issue of just who has the right to
                 drive vehicles on our beaches, and when. In season (season for people as well as
                 Hatching Birds) I submit the list be limited to those that have; - demonstrated earning
                 their livelihood in this fashion, and - the disabled. Out of season I suggest a more
                 liberal permitted use.

                 Another issue of access is the use of the jet Ski. Again ve have legalized a use but do
                 not (cannot) enforce the regulation. Shouldn't we at least try to educate those that use
                 these machines in how obnoxious they are to the swimmer or surfer that must ingest
                 their fumes and oil spill? Not to mention the defenseless duck, coot, gulls, terns,
                 comorants, turtles fish and other sea life that are disturbed, hurt and endangered by
                 this use?

                 Therefor my friends in Planning and on the Town Board when I hear about improving
                 access these are my concerns. When you suggest improving or opening up access to
                 our "secret spots" are you considering the impact of vehicles? There is nothing vrong
                 with a use philosophy that makes it difficult to access a natural resource. After all that
                 is part of the charm, the magnetism that draws you to the place, and in particular that
                 is vhat Montauk is about.








                Now to the specifics of your draft:

                  REACH I THRU 4 AND 10 THRU 12 My map does not include these areas and therefor I
                  reserve judgement however I do request a complete copy of the map so I may have
                  the right to comment.

                  REACH I The official written draft copy given to me does not contain any
                  information on Reach 5, however I do have a chart (obtained from Ms Cooper at Bluff
                  Rd.) that discusses certain aspects of Reach 5. Point 41 is known locally in Montauk as
                  "The Bay". It is the one quiet spot locals go to get away from the crowds who are
                  turned off by the "funky access". It is to the children of today what South Lake (in
                  Lake Montauk and still known 20 years later as "souff lake" in my family) was to my
                  children. A quiet place of crystal clear clean water. Today I wouldn't let my dog swim
                  at South Lake as the Lake is considered the sever of Montauk. Remember the "Save
                  the Bay Petitions"? If you want to start World War 3 with Montauk locals especially
                  young families and the folks of Navy Road just "mess with the Bay". Concerning the
                  Culloden comments. how about off street parking and a healthy walk to the beach?
                  REACH 5 is a very complex issue.

                  REACH fi The entire issue of what the County has allowed to happen in REACH 6
                  deserves your very close exaln i n ation. It is a perfect example of "out of Control Non
                  Management" of a resource.

                  RFACH7_ I believe the NYOPRHP has adequately managed this area although your
                  concerns are valid. This is a traditional surf caster area and a good surfing area
                  under certain conditions. East Hampton beach stickers have grandfather rights
                  here. Surfing should be permitted east of the North Bar.

                  REACH8 Access in this reach should be limited to -hikers only and hiking should not
                  cause erosion to the fragile -bluffs in this area. Since there is an existing road system
                  over part of this REACH, permitting vehicle access would be a disaster

                  REACH 9. 1 agree with your comments. The parking area (owned by the Town) just
                  west of the Trailer park is under utilized and the East Deck area is over utilized. The
                  former area would provide an excellent transient parking area for a modest fee. The
                  Town has NOT MANAGED TO MANAGE RHINESTEIN PARK. What has been allowed here
                  is a travesty.






                       Public Access to the Waterfront Public Meeting - March 9. 1990


                                                      Attendees



         Stuart Vorpahl             Northwe'st Alliance
                                    Baymen's Association

         Bill Taylor                Harbor Master

         Fred Yardley               Town Clerk

         George W. Campbell         Amagansett Sport Fishing Association

         Thomas Sweeting            Amagansett Sport Fishing Association

         Melissa Shaw               East Hampton Star

         Bob Guarino                Monta*uk Citizen's Advisory Committee
         PO.Box 2236                Montauk Moorland Association
         Montauk, NY                Surf Rider Association
         668-3548(o)
         668-5619(h)

         Carol Morrison             Concerned Citizen's of Montauk
         668-5269

         Valerie Scorsone           Zoning Board of Appeals
         324-7643

         Lillian Disken             Zoning Board.of Appeals
         668-5997

         Amy Turner                 Wainscott Citizen's Advisory Committee

         J..Edwards

         Job Potter.
         PO Box 1-168
         Amagansett,  NY.

         Betsey Perrier             Accabonac Protection   Committee
         324-072.4

         Cile Downs
         324-2435

         Peter.Liss  .              Department of Parks Suffolk County, Montauk

         Richard Mendelman          Seacoast Enterprises   Association, Inc.
         324-5666

         sue Fileppa                Amagansett Citizens   Advisory Committee
         267-8432


         Tom Ruhle                  Councilman

         George Larsen              Hither Hills State Park
         668-2493

         Chip Duryea                Perry B.  Duryea and Son, Inc.
         668-2410

         Nancy H.,McCaffrey         Councilwoman









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                            MEMORANDUM



                            TO:      Waterfront Citizens Advisory Committee
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    ROUPFOR                 FROM:    Nancy Nagle Kelley, President
     ESOUTHFORK             DATE:    April 20,1990
   117 Main Street          RE:      Comments on Draft Coastal Access Points and Policies
   P.O. Box 569
   Bridgehampton, NY 11932
 1516-537-1400              Group for the South Fork is pleased to submit for your consideration
 .President                 comments pertaining to coastal access policy in the Town of East Hampton.
   Nancy Nagle Kelley, A.I.C.P. Our comments have -been divided into three sections: first, a policy statement
   Chairman                 on coastal access and ORV use; second, -general comments pertaining to the
 #-ard Gorman               Committee's draft recommendations; thirdi specific comments and        -
           ir               recommendations for individual access areas within the Town as identified on
      @@JU2:F.Mine          the rap titled uPublic Access to Water Related Recreation Resources'.
   BertonRoueche'
   Secretary
 lHenriette Montgomery      1. Coastal Access and ORV Use
   Treasurer
   Ned B. Stiles            Throughout the Town of East Hampton, there is increasing demand among a
   Chairman,                variety of users for a finite resource: namely our ocean and bay beaches. In
   Advisory Committee       recent years, conflict has arisen between the use of off road vehicles (ORV's)
   ]Donald A. Petrie        and the quiet and safe enjoyment of the beach by pedestrians. Secondly, the
                            "users" of this resource are not limited to humans. Nesting and feeding
   Printed on 100% recycledpaper. grounds for two.species of endangered shore birds have literally become
                            public highways. Resulting conflicts, some with possible fatal consequences,
                            can only be expected to increase in the future unless decisive action is taken
                            by- the Town.

                            There are several detrimental effects which are associated with the use of off-
                            road vehicles on beaches.' These include:

                               denial to residents and visitors of the tranquility of a natural beach by the
                               introduction of noise and physical intrusion;

                               threat to the public safety of pedestrian beach users;


                 Citizen's Action Guide to Over-Sand Vehicles in the National Seashores, 1982. National
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                              destruction of the natural scenic qualifies of the beach;

                              destruction of fragile dune vegetation and the creation of channels which
                              tend to break down a beach's natural line of defense against wind and
                              wave erosion; and -

                              damage to essential feeding and nesting grounds of threatened shorebirds
                              such as Least Tern and Piping Plover.

                            These concerns are supported by the findings of extensive scientific
                            research. In one of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on the
                            environmental impact of beach vehicle traffic, a team of scientists from the
                            University of Massachusetts concluded after five years of research:

                                     "There is no carrying capacity for vehicular impacts on
                                     coastal ecosystems. Even low-level impacts may result in
                                     severe environmental degradation ... dunes can be quickly
                                     de-vegetated by vehicular passage, resulting in blowouts
                                     and sand migration."2

                            In other words, gn                          ic is likely to have a significant
                                              y amount of vehicular traff
                            negative impact on beaches.

                            No one would disagree that the provision of adequate public access points to
                            ocean and bay beaches is essential to a seaside community such as East
                            Hampton, enriching the outdoor experience of all who live and visit the Town.
                            The real issue is whether or not it is appropriate or necessary to equate public
                            access with vehicular access. The right of public access should not be
                            construed to mean the eight to enter an area by whatever means desired,
                            regardless of the damaging consequences. On the contrary, the Town has a
                            responsibility to manage natural areas for use by this and future generations
                            by thoughtfully restricting types and levels of users.

                            In light of the above-documented detrimental effects associated with ORV
                            beach use, it would seem that a sound beach public access policy would
                            maximize pedestrian access points at or in reasonably close proximity to
                            adequately sized vehicle parking areas, bicycle storage areas or along the
                            routes of public transportation systems.

                            It is our belief that ORV use on Town beaches should be further curtailed than


             2   Leatherman, Stephen P. and Godfrey, Paul J., 1979. The Impact of Off-Road Vehicles on
                 Coastal Ecosystems in Cape Cod National Seashore: An Overvie . The National Park
                 Service Cooperative Research Unit. The Environmental Institute, University of
                 Massachusetts, Amhearst, Mass.




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                             present restrictions provide for, and that this can be done without unduly
                             compromising the right to beach public access in East Hampton Town.
                             [Note: As is presently the case, commercial fishermen and emergency
                             vehicles would be exempt for these restrictions.] Recommendations with
                             regard to ORV restrictions are provided in Sections 11 and III of this document.


                             IL General Comments Pertaining to the Committee's Recommendations

                             1. We support the Committee's draft recommendations that tern and plover
                                nesting sites be fenced and associated access points closed (on a 24 hour
                                basis) from April 1 st - throught August 15th for the following access areas:
                                2C; 6 A&B 10 A-G; 21; 23 B;
                                24 B; 60 A&B 65 A.
                                Furthermore. we recommend that the followina areas@e included in Pe
                                April 1 st throught August 1 5th closure: 25 D Louse Point: and. bb A/
                                Wainscott Ocean.

                             2. Several areas in Town are experiencing increased conflict between
                                beachgoers and ORV's. We support the Committee's draft
                                recommendations calling for vehicle access restrictions/prohibitions at the
                                following access areas: 44 B;              48 A-D; 50 A-H;55 D-G; 56 and 61
                                A-S.                                                                         4


                                Furthermore, we recommen similar-yehicle acces
                                restrictions lprohibftionsat-M-A - Sammys Bea-6ff'-           rard Driv    25-
                                Louse Point: 65 At Geo"? @Ia @ond 9 F36 A - Wainscott Beach -(See Section
                                III: Sl2ecific Access Area Recommendations).

                             3. We recommend that bike racks be installed or added wherever possible to
                                accommodate and encourage cyclists, particularly in areas where vehicle
                                parking is limited and/or nearing capacity.

                             4. Considerafion should be given to amending ï¿½ 43-3 B 1 (a) of the Town
                                Code to include all ocean beaches under Town jurisdiction. Presently, the
                                ocean beach between the westerly boundary of Hither Hills State Park and
                                the easterly border of Napeague State Park, and the ocean beach between
                                the westerly boundary of Napeague State.Park and the easterly boundary
                                of the Village of East Hampton are excluded from the seasonal daytime
                                ban.

                                In our opinion, the exclusion of these two stretches of beach creates an
                                inconsistency within the ordinance, particularly since there does not
                                appear to be any reason why they should not be subject to the same
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                              protect shorebird nesting areas are no less pressing in the presently
                              unrestricted areas.

                           5. The Town should consider applying the seasonal daytime vehicle
                              restriction to all bay beaches within Town jurisdiction as well. In recent
                              years, considerable concern has been raised over conflicts caused by
                              increasing vehicle use along bay beaches, where, except for Maidstone
                              Park Beach, no restrictions currently apply. There is no question that the
                              same arguments for applying vehicle restrictions to the ocean beaches
                              also hold forth for bay beaches.

                           6. Consideration should be given to revising the effective date of the seasonal
                              restriction on all beaches under Town jurisdiction, so as to minimize
                              conflict with the shorebird nesting season. We recommend that the June
                              1 st starting date be moved up to April 1 st, as nesting activity often begins
                              at or around this time.

                           III. Specific Access Area Recommendations

                           Reachl


                              1.13arcelona

                              In light of recent State purchase of the Barcelona uplands, the Town
                              should coordinate with NYSDEC regarding a management plan for the nine
                              established access points.

                           Reach 2

                              I OA. Sammys Beach

                              Increasing conflict between ORV's and beachgoers. Close or restrict
                              access to vehicular traffic.


                           Reach 3


                              24. Gerard Drive and 25. Louse Point

                              0      Severe erosion problems exist at the end of both spits at Accabonac
                                     Harbor. To mitigate, we recommend the following: relocate road-
                                     end and parking area further back from spit-ends; re-grade, remove
                                     asphalt and re-vegetate the area; prohibit vehicular access.

                              0      Increasing conflict between ORV's and pedestrian beach goers, as
                                     well as nesting sites. Close or restrict access to vehicular traffic.
                                     (Note: The beach areas in both locations are readily accessible by
                                     foot. Further, very limited beach widths exacerbate vehicle/beach
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                              31.A. Fresh Pond at DevQn

                              Town-maintained toilet facilities need upgrading and/or relocating.

                           Reac h4


                              32. Point of Pines

                              This site has potential as a primitive camping area for sea kayakers.
                              Maintain as undeveloped park.

                              34. LgU Point

                              Major windsurfing access point. Coordinate with State Parks to provide
                              rest room facilities.

                              37. Napeague Harbor and 38. Goff Point

                              Restrict or eliminate vehicle access. ORV's have cause d damage to dune
                              vegetation, salt marshes and nesting areas. [Note: Of all the coastal
                              ecosystems studied in a 5 year research effort onCape Cod, salt marshes
                              and intertidal sand flats were found to be the least tolerant to ORV
                              impacts.] The unique Walking Dunes formation have also been impacted
                              by ORV's.

                           Reach 5

                              41. Fort Pond Bay

                              Additional access needed. The bay is an excellent scuba diving area, used
                              by diving clubs for certification dives. Recent matching grant awarded by
                              NYS Parks for purchase at Culloden Point could help address this access
                              need.


                           Reach 6

                              44.13. Lake. Montauk Inlet

                              Conflict between ORV's and beach pedestrians. Close access to vehicular
                              traffic.

                              48. Montauk Counly ParK

                              Restrict or eliminate vehicle use and overnight camping on the beach;
                              heavy impacts resulting from both. Coordinate with State and County
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                             50. Shaawona Point

                             Restrict or eliminate vehicle use and overnight camping on the beach;
                             heavy impacts resulting from both. Coordinate with State and County
                             Parks.


                             51.A. Block Island Sound

                             Vehicle and pedestrian traffic disturb wintering harbor seals from
                             November through April. Coordinate restrictions with Okeanos Research
                             L
                             Foundation.


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                             55. D.E.F.G. Ditch Plains

                             Conflict between ORV's and beach pedestrians. Close access to vehicular
                             traffic.


                             56. Downtown Montauk

                             Conflict between ORV's and beach pedestrians. Close access points to
                             vehicular. traffic.

                          Reach 10

                             61.Napeague    Beach

                             The twenty identified access points should be consolidated down to no
                             more than three for pedestrian access (with bike racks provided).
                             Vehicular traffic through the dune breaks or overwash passes prevents
                             reformation of young dunes which would eventually re-stabilize the system.
                             ORV traffic should be rest(icted or prohibited.

                             62. Beach Hampton/Napeague Lane

                             Vehicular traffic through the dune breaks or overwash passes prevents
                             reformation of young dunes which would eventually re-stabilize the system.
                             ORV traffic should be restricted or prohibited. [Note: This stretch of Town
                             beach is not covered under Section 43-3-B of the Town Code - seasonal
                             daytime restrictions. See Section 11.4. of this document for
                             recommendation.]

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                             At least one additional access needed to Pond either through outright
                             purchase or easement.

                             65.A. Georaica Pond and 66.A. Wainscott Ocean Access

                             Increasing conflict between ORV's and pedestrian beach goers, as well as
                             nesting sites. Close or further restrict areas to vehicular access.



















































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                                      MEMORANDUM

                                      TO:      	East Hampton and Southampton Town Boards, Village Boards and
                                             	Trustees
                                      FROM: 	Kevin McDonald, Vice President
                                      DATE: 	June 1, 1990
   GROUP FOR                       	  RE:       Beach Vehicles
   THESOUTHFORK
   17 Main Streen
   POBox 569                     	 I am writing to you as the summer season opens regarding impacts of
 Bridgehampton, NY 11932
  516-537-1400                       beach vehicles and all terrain vehicles on the health and safety of the
                                     community as well as on the environment
   President
   Nancy Nagle Kelly AICP
   chairman                          Throughout the East End, there is increasing demand among a variety of
   Edward Gorman                     users for a finite resource: namely our ocean and bay beaches. In recent
                                     years, conflict has arisen between the use of off road vehicles (ORV's) and
chairman             		       the quiet and safe enjoyment of the beach by pedestrians. Secondly, the
 F. Kelly              			 users" of this resource are not limited to humans. Nesting and feeding
  Rasi          	            	 grounds for- two species of endangered shore birds have literally become
 Berton Roucehe       			 public highways. Resulting conflicts, some with possible fatal 
             				 consequences, can only be expected to increase in the future unless
Secretary               		 decisive action is taken by Town and Village Officials.
Henrielle Montgomery
						 There are several detrimental effects which are associated with the use of
Treasurer      	    	             off-road vehicles on beaches. These include:
Ned B. Stiles
                                        -- denial to residents and visitors of the tranquility of a natural beach by
Chairman, Advisory Committee               the introduction of noise and physical intrusion;
Donald A. Petrie
                                        -- threat to the public safety of pedestrian beach users;

                                        -- destruction of the natural scenic qualities of the beach;

                                        -- destruction of fragile dune vegetation and the creation of channels
                                           which tend to break down a beach's natural line of defense against wind
                                           and wave erosion; and





                                          Citizen's Action Guide to Over-Sand Vehicles In the National Seashores, 1982. National
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                                 damage to essential feeding and nesting grounds of threatened
                                 shorebirds. such as Least Tern and Piping Plover.

                             These concerns are supported by the findings of extensive scientific
                             research. In one of the most comprehensive studies ever conducted on the
                             environmental impact of beach vehicle traffic, a team of scientists from the
                             University of Massachusetts concluded after five years of research:

                                 "There is no carrying capacity for vehicular impacts on coastal
                                 ecosystems. Even low-level impacts may result in severe
                                 environmental degradation ... dunes can be quickly de-vegetated by
                                 vehicular passage, resulting in blowouts and sand migration."'

                             In other words, any amou nt of vehicular traffic is likely to have a significant
                             negative impact on beaches.

                             No one would disagree that the provision of adequate public access points
                             to ocean and bay beaches is essential to. seaside communities such as East
                             Hampton and Southampton, enriching the outdoor experience of all who live
                             on and visit the South Fork. The real issue is whether or not it is appropriate
                             or necessary to equate gublic access with vehicular access.
                             The right of public access should not be construed to mean the right to
                             enter an area by whatever means desired, regardless of the damaging
                             consequences. On the contrary, the Towns and Villages have a respon-
                             sibility to manage natural areas for use by this and future generations by
                             thoughtfully providing types and 1evels of uses.

                             In light of the above-documented detrimental effects associated with ORV
                             beach use, it would.seem that a sound beach public access policy would
                             maximize pedestrian access points at or in reasonably
                             close proximity to adequately sized vehicle parking areas, bicycle storage
                             areas or along the routes of public transportation systems.

                             It is our belief that ORV use on local beaches should be further curtailed
                             than present restrictions provide for, and that this can.be done without
                             unduly compromising the right to beach public access to East End
                             beaches. (Note: We continue to support exemptions from such restrictions
                             for commercial fishermen and emergency vehicles.]



                                2Leatherman, Stephen P. and Godfrey, Paul J., 1979. The Immict Qf Qff-Road Vehicles
                             on Coastal Ecosystems in Cape Cod National Sea shore: An Overview. The National Park
                             Service Cooperative Research Unit. The Environmental Institute, University of
                             Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass.


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                               Many municipalities have vehicular access restrictions already in place;
                               however, existing regulations should be compared to those of the recently
                               promulgated rules and regulations pursuant to the New York State Coastal
                               Erosion Hazard Act, which states that motorized vehicles must operate
                               seaward of the upper debris line at all times. The practical effect of this law is
                               that all vehicles are prohibited from driving on the beach or dunes. They are
                               only allowed to drive between low water and the last high tide (debris line).
                               Attached is a memo which explains in detail the requirements of the
                               C.E.H.A. Enforcement of said law will go far in protecting our coastal
                               resources for all those who enjoy it.

                               Additional suggestions are offered for your consideration as follows:

                               1 .  The current dates for seasonal vehicle restrictions should be amended
                                    to better reflect nes'ting season for plovers and terns. A starting date on
                                    or about April 1 st would insure better protection to nesting sites.

                               2.   Current se asonal restrictions are generally limited to daylight hours
                                    (roughly 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.). As damage to shorebird nests is as or
                                    more likely to occur during evening hours (nests are particularly difficult
                                    to spot in the dark), consideration should be given to a 24 hour
                                    prohibition in nesting areas.

                               3.   Certain beach areas, because of a high degree of user conflict (i.e.,
                                    prime nesting habitat; popular pedestrian beach) or particular
                                    vulnerability to vegetation damage and erosion, should be made
                                    completely off limits to beach vehicles at all times. Theses areas should
                                    be identified and critically evaluated for such designation.

                               4.   Proper enforcement of beach vehicle restrictions continues to be a
                                    major problem. Suggested remedies include: posting of restricted
                                    beaches; increased penalties for violators; increased visibility of
                                    enforcement personnel (Note: This apparently proved quite effective in
                                    East Hampton Town during the 1989 summer season); municipal
                                    education campaign on beach vehicle conflicts. (This could be
                                    distributed to individuals when beach permits are sought.)

                               We trust this memo sufficiently details the concern regarding beach vehicles
                               and further trust you will incorporate these factors into your existing beach
                               vehicle ordinances and management guidelines.

                               If our office can be of further assistance to you in fulfilling any or all aspects
                               of this memo, please do not hesitate to contact me at 537-1400.




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    117 MainStreet                TO:      Kevin McDonald
    P.O.Box 569                   FROM:    Carolyn Zenk, Attorney-at-Law
    Bridgehampton, NY 11932       DATE:    April 26,1990
    516-337-1400                  RE:      The Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Act and Legal Requirements
    President                              Regarding the Operation of Off-Road Vehicles on the Beach and
    Nancy Nagle Kelly A.I.C.P
                                           Primary Dunes.
    Chairman
    Edward Gorman                 This memorandum addresses your question regarding the restraints
        Chairmen                  imposed upon the operation of off-road vehicles on East End Beaches by
        F Kelly                   the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Act, ECL Article 34 and its associated
 Janko Rosie
    Berton Rouche                 regulations at 6 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 505, as well as the protection that Act
    Secretary                     affords dunes, beach grass, and wildlife.
    henriette Montgomery
    Treasurer                     Vehicular traffic is prohibited on primary dunes', except in those areas
    Ned B. Stiles                 designated by the Department of Environmental Conservation for dune
    Chairman Advisory Committee   crossings2. The law requires motor vehicles to operate seaward of the upper
    Donald A. Petrie





                                      Primary dune is defined at 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 505.2 dd) as "the most
                                      seaward major dune where there are two or more parallel dune lines
                                      within a coastal area. Where there is only one dune present, it is the
                                      primary dune. Occasionally one or more relatively small dune forms
                                      exist seaward of the primary dune. For the 'purposes of this Part,
                                      such forms will be considered to be part of the primary dune. The
                                      seaward limit of a primary dune is the landward limit of its fronting
                                      beach. The landward limit of a primary dune is 25 feet landward of
                                      its landward toe.

                                 2    The text of this requirement reads as follows: "Primary dunes". "The
                                      following restrictions and requirements apply to regulated activities
                                      on primary dunes; Vehicular traffic is prohibited on primary dunes,
                                      except in those areas designated by the department for dune
                                      crossings." 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 505.8 d)2)

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                            debris lines' at all times. Where no debris line exists, motor vehicles must
                            operate seaward of the tow of the primary dune. Motor vehicles must not
                            travel on vegetation". As per 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 505.8 b) 105 and 6 N.Y.C.R.R.
                            505.8 d) 12) active bird nesting and breeding areas cannot be disturbed on
                            either the beach or the primary dune respectively unless such disturbance is
                            pursuant to a specific wildlife management activity approved in writing by
                            the D.E.C. Those minimum requirements are applicable to all coastal
                            communities in N.Y. regardless of whether or not they have adopted their
                            own programs. See 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 505.17 a).


                               3    "Debris line means a linear accumulation of waterborne debris
                                    deposited by high waters on a beach" 6 N.Y.C. R. R. 505.2
                               4    The text of this requirement reads as follows: "The following
                                    instructions apply to the use of motor vehicles on beaches:

                                    i)     motor vehicles must operate seaward of the upper debris
                                           lines at all times. On those beaches where no debris line
                                           exists, motor vehicles must operate seaward of the toe of the
                                           primary dune, and

                                    ii)    motor vehicles must not travel on vegetation." 6 N.Y.C.R.R.
                                           505. 8 b)6)

                                    The text of this requirement reads as follows: "Beaches.... Active
                                    bird nesting and breeding areas must not be disturbed unless such
                                    disturbance is pursuant to a specific wildlife management activity in
                                    writing by the department." 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 505.8 b)10)

                                    The text of this requirement reads as follows: "Primary dunes...
                                    Active bird nesting and breeding areas must not be disturbed unless
                                    such disturbance is pursuant to a specific wildlife management
                                    activity in writing bythe department." 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 505 8.d)12)



















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      Co-chair

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     Box 101                                                             P. 0. Box 79 1, Say= Path
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          Judy Cooper
          Planning Department of East Hampton
          159 Pantigo Road
          East Hampton, New York 11937

               Re: Waterfront Revitalization Committee


          Dear Ms. Cooper:

               The Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee makes the following
          recommendations with respect to access to Wainscott beaches and
          Georgica Pond:

               1.    We support the Town-wide recommendations with respect to
          enforcement and education.

               2.    The Town should make a serious effort toward re-opening
          the existing access on the east side of Georgica Pond, which had
          been used in the past.

               3.    Make the necessary improvements so that a boat access
          could be used at the north end of the Pond at the rest stop on the
          highway near Sapore di Mare Restaurant.

               4.    Extend parking on the east side of Beach Lane to 100
          feet.

               5.    In light of the serious safety hazards of prior years,
          close the  beach to all vehicles on July 4.

               6.    Place an additional bike rack at Beach Lane beach.

               7.    With respect to vehicular access, keep.the existing laws
          in effect  from June 1 to September 15: no vehicles from 10 a.m. to
          6 p.m. except for commercial fishermen and people actually
          crabbing, but from April 1 to June 15: do not permit any vehicles
          on the beach at any time.









              Thank you for your consideration of our views.


                                        Very truly yours,




                                        Amy    Turner,
                                        Wainscott Advisory Co-Chair
                                        Amy






                    OKEANOS
                    OCEAN
                    RESEARCH
                    FOUNDATION, INC.
                    216 E. Montauk Hwy.
                    P. 0. Box 776
                    HamPton Says, N. Y. 11946
      (516) 728-4522




                  Judy Cooper	
			WaterFront Advisory Committee
			c/o East Hampton Planning Department
			159 Pantion Road
			East Hampton, N.Y. 11937


                  
              Dear Judy Cooper,                        September 21, 1990

                   The Okeanos foundation has recently received funding from the

              Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Return a Gift to

		  Wildlife.  This grant allows us to conduct furthur research on the
		
		  harbor and grey seal population on Long Island.  The survey will

		  include finding the population and feeding habitat along with
	
		  individual identification and migration.  In addition we would like

		  to increase public awareness and cooperation to improve sighting

		  efforts of these species.

				In the past our research has been very preliminary.  However,

		  we have found that one of these largest haul out areas on Long Island

		  is an area just north west of Montauk Point: between False and 

		  Shagwong Points.  On some days more than 35 seals can be found

		  hauled out on these rocks.  Seals will haul out in areas easily

		  accessible to the water.  The time spent hauling out is needed to

		  increase their metabolism.  One factor that influences this

		  behavior is human related disturbances.  From observations made

		  lasy year, the increase  in human activity ie., trucks dogs and

		  people on the beach, caused a change in the animals behavior.  The
	
		  animals would either assume a rioid posture or move back into the water.
              







                    OKEANOS
     okenons ocean  OCEAN
                    RESEARCH
                    FOUNDATION, INC.
research foundation 216 E Montauk Hwy.
                    P. 0. Box 776
                    Hampton Says, N. Y. 11946
      (516) 728-4522




	I would like to propose having an area blocked off, far enough

away from the animal so as they are not disturbed but yet close 

enough so the public can observe the seals.  The area blocked off

would be about a 1/2 mile, with a fence running from the dunes to

the water on either side.  Since the seals are in residence from mid

November to the end of April, we would request that the area be

blocked off only at this time of year.  Signs would be posted on

the fence informing the public about the seals, why this area is

blocked off and encouraging them to report any sightings or

strandings on Long Island.  Enclosed is a copy of my paper from the

research I conducted last year.  I would appreciate any support you

can give our foundation.




                                            Sincerely,




                                            Doreen G. Moser


                                            Research Biologist

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                                   APPENDIX C


                       PUBLIC COMMENTS OWDRAFT ACCESS PLAN













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                 APPENDIX C - PUBLIC COMMENTS ON DRAFT ACCESS PLAN


         Comments were received from the following individuals at the
         public hearing before the Planning Board on May 22, 1991:

         Jacques H. Peltier, Chairman-Coalition For the Preservation of
         East Hampton Beaches

         Kenneth R. Silverman - Amagansett resident

         James Mangano - East Hampton Town Baymen's Association

         Steven Biasetti, Environmental Analyst - Group For the South Fork

         Planning Department memoranda to:
              Town Trustees (April 11, 1991);
              Town Board members (April 18, 1991);
              Chief of Police (April 22, 1991);
              Public Review Participants (April 30, 1991);
              Planning Board, Town Trustees, Waterfront Advisory
              Committee, Councilwoman Lester, Peter Walsh (June 19, 1991)
              summarizing public hearing concerns.














                                                7 Fithian Lane
                                                East Ham ton, NY 11937
        May 20, 1991                                        RECEIVED

        Debra Foster, Chairwoman
        East Hampton Planning Board                       EASTH PTON TjOVV
        159 Pantigo Road                                   PL NNINCI DFPT
        East Hampton, NY 11937


        Dear Ms. Foster and Members of the Planning Board:

        I am the president of the Coalition for the Preservation of East
        Hampton's Beaches, which represents several thousand East Hampton
        Town and Village Citi2ens.

        We have reviewed the Public Access section of the Town's Local
        Waterfront Revitali2ation Plan which you are considering for
        incorporation into the Comprehensive Plan, and offer the
        following comments:

             1. Beach driving restrictions should be in place by April 1,
             not June 1 as proposed in the plan, to better protect the
             Federally threatened piping plover, which scouts territory
             and lays eggs well before June 1.

             2. Beach driving restrictions should encompass a 24-hour
             period during the April 1- Sept. 15 dates. Beach nesting
             birds do not pick up and leave for the safety of their homes
             in the evening. The beach is their home.

        Making the regulations governing our precious beaches simple to
        understand and simple to enforce will assure their greatest
        success.


        We commend the Waterfront Committee and Planning Department for
        doing such a thorough and thoughtful report. Clearly, the report
        contains a number of excellent recommendations that will
        significantly improve the protection of East Hampton's beaches.

        Thank you for the opportunity to comment.


        Sincerely,
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        JaZ                 Chairman
        Coalition for the Preservation of East Hampton Beaches











          KENNETH R. SILVERMAN
          401 East 74th Street
         .New York, NY 10021




           May 21, 1991


           Town of East Hampton
           Planning Board
           Planning Department                                                 I V E D
           Waterfront Citizens  Advisory Committee
           159 Pantigo Road
           East Hampton, n.Y.   11937                                          4 1991

                                                                      EAST HAMPTON TOWN
           SUBJECT: WAT=RONT    MANAGEMENT PLAN                         PLANNING DEPT.  J
                    PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE WATERFRONT



           Dear Board Members,

           I am writing you in reference to the above subject to express my opinions
           both individually and as President of The Dunes at Napeague Property
           Owners Assoviation. The homeowners association represents property owners
           of lands located south of the Montauk Highway betweenaccess points 62B
           and 62A.

           While I have not previously had the oppournity to view my opinions to
           your Board on matters relating to oceanfront access at these points, I
           have done so both before the Town Board in regard to ORV's in general and
           before the ZBA with reference to access at location 62A Marine Blvd. While
           in 1989 and 1990 1 attended several meetings of the Waterfront Citizens
           AdvisoryCommittee and expressed my views, personal family obligations
           unfortunately kept me away from East Hampton for the better part of the
           last year. As a resuly I was unable to attend the public meeting in April
           1990 and subsequent work sessions and as such I am directing my comments
           to you hopefully for inclusion in your final plan.

           In general I find the report of April 15, 1991 a serious and fair analysis
           of the present situation. While personal opinions may vary, it certainly
           is long overdue that the thorny issues of access, conflicts between users,
           and the protection of natural features and our beautiful beaches be finally
           addressed. This is essential if we are to ensure the survival of those
           amenities which have made East Hampton what it is and established our
           community. As a consequence with two exceptions, one general and one
           specific I certainly can support this Plan.
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           With regard to a more general observation the Plan makes two good reccomend-
           ations for public beaches at Ditch Plain and the present town owned parcel
           in Napeaque. It also provides reccomendations for procedures in establishing
           or maintaing present accesses in the future. It is clear that as times
           change use patterns and demand loads glso change. What is not provided




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(1b         for is a procedure to review and resolve future conflicts or to curtail
            use when a natural feature is threatened. Consideration should be given to
            revisions when:

                   A) Current use exceeds the capacity of the access point; or

                   B) The primary dune systen is jepordized or a flooding hazard exists;
                     and

                   C) Sufficient access exists withing a half mile or mile of the
                     problem point

            Insofar as access points 62A and 62B are concerned I wish to express
            serious misgivings about access point 62A. First for those of you who
            maY      I  .liar let me describe both of these access points. Access
            poi   62B o the Napeague Lane access is one which has existed for some
            time. t * at the road end existing approximately 3000 feet south of
            the Mbo     14ighway at the ocean end of Napeague Lane which is a wide
            paved two lane road. The paving exists over the crest of the primary dune
            and the exit onto the sandy portion of the beach is at elevation 14AMSL.
            At the point of entry onto the sand one is about 25feet from the beach
            grass line parrallel to the dune. At it's narrowest point the access is
            about 50 feet wide flaring to 70 or 80 feet onto the beach.

            For the most part with the exception of the busiest summer days access
            is available day and night and well lit at night. This bï¿½. the most direct
            access from the main thoroughfare, the Montauk Highway. The original data
            sheets seem to call for maintaing this as the primary access without
            regard to any changes at 62A.
            Access a r62A@,d6scribed inapproiately as a road end, at the eastern end
                    uVt,
            of the c     _s,@c on Marine Blvd presents an extremely different situation.
            At present it presents a flooding and environmental hazard as well as a
            substantial nuissance to the neighborhood.

            Up until the late 60's what existed was a winding dirt path extending
            eastward from Napeague Lane parrallel to and at about the landward toe
            of the primary dune system- This path then made a sharp 90 degree right
             urn southward at the point that is now the present cul de sac thru a
            crack in the dune about 10-15 feet in width at elevation 11AMSL with the
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            dune on either side at about 15 feet AMSL. It is about 250 feet from this
            point to the line of the beach grass parrallel with the ocean beach.
            Approximately 200 feet of this trail runs thru the property of the home-
            owners association thru a blowout in the dune and along a trustee easement.
            The balance of the trail runs thru private property and a dispute exists
            over the valadity of any public use and the violations of existing covenants
            and restrictions.


            At some point in the 60's or 70's Marine Blvd was paved 500 feet east to
            what is now Gilberts Path. In 1981 or 1982 the path was extended and
            modified to its present configuration ending about 1500 feet east of the
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            62B Napeague Road access point.. While the idea of multiple public access
            points so near each other might have been a laudable purpose some years
            ago the facts today show the access is neither public nor a particularly
            good idea. In 1983 or 1984 on even the busiest summer dav i never noticed
            more than 10 vehiclesa day using this accesss and usuall1v the nLunber was
            four or five with an occaisionaly commercial fishing crew and dory.












           Around 1985 with changes in the daytime accesses in Southampton, East
           Hampton village and Montauk all the Town daytime traffic was dire6ted
           at this loaction. In addition to the fact that the beach between the
           62A access point and Napeague State Park being turned into a parking lot
           the onslaught has resulted in the severe errosion and collapse of the
           primary dune at this location. In addition to the flooding hazard that
           has been created it is blatantly unfair that one area of the town should
           be singled out for this treatment. on the busiest summer day this
           location experiences over 500 trips in and out with vehicles stacked up
           waiting for their turn. What was once a dirt path and later a relatively
           unused paved road has now become a speedway to the beach creating a
           serious hazard to theresidents and the children of the area. In addition
           because of the relatively narrow passage point and poor visability at
           night the dune system has taken a terrible beating and injury.

           In a previous hearing before the ZBA relative to the development of the
           private lot thru which this access point passes, I presented photographic
           evidence in the form of a photo alblum depicting the errosion and collapse
            and abuse of this primary dune area from 1984 to 1989. Basically what
           has happenened in addition to a great deal of abuse and driving up and over
           the primary dune, is that even the well mannered and nonreckless traffic
           due to its large numbers has undermined the base of the dune at the
           acces point and along the blowout. This base errosion has hastened the
           sand on the south and southwestern slope of the dune to slide down thus
           exposing the root system of the beach grass system which is supposed to
           stabilize the dune system. The photo al-blum is in the ZBA possession and
           I have over 300 more depicting this destruction. I would be happy to meet
           with any of you to discuss this situation.

           In this matter the ZBA made the following findings in accordance with
           its decision a copy of which I ahve enclosed:

                A) The primary dune has receded 15feet since 1983 and flooding
                   during minor storms is common

                B) The property is in a exposed location and subject to extreme
                   hazard of coastal storm water flooding

                C) The access has proven to be a conduit for storm water during
                   storms and periods of high tides.

           In previous correspondence to the WCAC the Group for the South Fork stated
           18 vehicular traffic through the dune breaks or overwash passes prevents
           reformation of young dunes which would eventually restabilize the system."
           For all of the above mentioned reasons we ask that your Final Plan provide
           for the correction of an "out of hand" bad situation which is just getting
           worse. Specifically we ask for:

                 A) The closing, restoration and revegation of the break in the dune
                    at 62A; and
                 B) Providing that access 62B be the access point of preference.













           ur time and careful consideration of the content of this letter would
         be most appreciated by the residents of the area and a benefit to all
         110

         the inhabitants of the Town of East Hampton. I am available at any time
         to discuss the contents of this letter and its proposals.


         Very truly yours,




         Kenneth R. Silverman












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             ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS   
             TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
                                        


             In the Matter of the Application.
                                                                                  


                     of

                                                                                         
               JAMES PAPPAS,
                                            

                  HEARING  DATE:                           March 21, 1989
                                                           8:10 P.M.

                                                                                 
                  PRESENT:                                 CHARLES HITCHCOCK, Chair
                                 FILED TOWN CLEINT         LILLIAN DISKEN, Vice Chair
                                                           PHILLIP GAMBLE
                                                           CAMILLA CLEASON                         
                                 MAY 11, 1990		     JAMES DEVINE
                          TIME	9:00 AM			

             ALSO PRESENT:					     RICHARD E. WHALEN, ESQ.,
                                                           Counsel to the Board
                                                           GENE E.CROSS, JR.,        
                                                           Agent for Applicant
                                                           LAWRENCE T. PENNY,
                                                           Natural Resources Director
                                                           TIMOTHY MILLER,
                                                           Clerk - Trustees of
                                                             the Freeholders and Commonalty
                                                               of the Town of East Hampton
                                                           JEFFREY L. BRACHMAN, ESQ.,
                                                           KEN SILVERMAN
                                                           PATTI WADZINSKI
                                                           JOHN P. SLECKMAN,
                                                            Planner
                                                           STUART B. VORPAIIL, JR.

                                                 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION
                      


	Based upon the application, all documents contianed in
the Board's files, the report of Member Philip Gamble,
following an on-site inspection of the premises, and the evidence
received at the public hearing on this application, the Zoning
Board of Appeals finds and determines as follows:

	1.	Applicant seeks a Natural Resources Special Permit pursuant to
Section 153-4-20 of the East Hampton Town Code, a height variance,
rear yard setback variance, and streak setback variance for
accessory structures, all from the provisions of Section 153-11-10
(Table III),  and dune crest setback variance from the provisions
of Section 153-4-32 (A), in order to construct a flat roofed
two-story residence having a first floor footprint of approximately
2,604 sq. ft., a 480 sq. ft. swimming pool with 1,427 sq. ft.
of associated decking, a septic system, public water line, and
driveway/parking area on a parcel contiguous with the Atlantic
Ocean Beach.

	2.	Subject premises consist of approximately 30,003 sq.
ft., and are situate off the east end of the Marine Blvd. cul
de sac and contiguous with the Atlantic Ocean Beach, on Napeague
Beach.  Premises are located in an A2 Residential Zoning district
as shown on the official Zoning Map of the Town of East Hampton,
and in an A2 Flood Hazard Zone, as shown on the Federal Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) prepared by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.  Premises are identified on the Suffolk County
Tax Map as parcel #300-179-2-8.

	3.	Subject application is classified as an unlisted action
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA),
the regulations of the State Department of Environmental Connervation
promulgated thereunder; and Chapter 75 (Environmental Conservation
Review) of the Town Code.  A positive declaration in made by
this Board by Resolution adopted September 12, 1989, and was			EXHIBIT "A"
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	4.	By letter dated March 9, 1989, the Suffolk County Planning
Commission has informed this Board that it considers the subject
application to be a matter for local determination.

	5.	In order to be eligible for issuance of the requested
Natural Resources Special Permit, applicant must show that the
proposed action is compatible with the purposes of Sections
153-1-11 and 153-4-10 of the Town Code and satisfies the criteria
set forth; in Sections 153-5-40 and 153-5-50; (Natural Resources
Special Permit) of the Town Code.

	6.	In order for this Board to grant applicant the requested
varieance, applicant must demonstrate, pursuant to Section 153-8-50
(C) of the Town Code, that:

		(1)  special and strictly unique circumstances exist,
	which are peculiar to applicant's property or structures
	thereon, and which will cause applicant practical difficulties
	if not alleviated by grant of the requested variance;

		(2)  the variance sought in the minimum variance necessary
	to alleviate the conditions causing applicant's difficulties;
	and

		(3)  grant of the request variance will not contravene
	the underlying purposes of the Town's zoning laws or Comprehensive
	Plan, will not injure the neighborhood in which the subject
	property is located, will not degrade the environment,
	and will not be otherwise harmful to the general public
	welfare.

	7.	Applicant's property lies immediately landward of the
primary and secondary dunes fronting the Atlantic Ocean on Napeague
Beach.  The property is in an exposed location and subject to 
an extreme hazard of coastal storm water flooding.  A beach
access road extends from Marine Blvd; through the southwesterly
corner of applicant's property to the Atlantic Ocean Beach, and
in the past has proven to be a conduit for storm water during
coastal storms and periods of high tide.

	8.	The lot itself is a "dished out" area in the midst of
the dunes, with generally very low elevations, some of them
below seven feet above mean sea level.  Although the secondary
dune crest to the southeast of the proposed building site is
some 100 ft. distant, and the primary dune crest over 200 ft.
away, the primary dune is, for all practical puposes, the landward
edge of the beach access road from Marina Blvd.  For flood hazard
purposes, therefore, applicant's proposed building site is some
forty to sixty ft. from this storm water channel.  As noted
in paragraph one above applicant initially sought both a height
variance for a flat roofed building; and H street setback variance
from Marine Blvd. for construction of the pool and deck.  By
submission made April 14, 1989, applicant revised his plans
to, eliminate the need for a variance from the 25 ft. height
limitation on a flat roofed building and to position the pool
and decking so that it conforms to the sixty ft. street setback from 
Marine Blvd.

	9.	Applicant's requested 10 ft. rear yard setback for the
dwelling is necessitated by the existence and placement of his
proposed swimming pool and deck, which must maintain a sixty
ft. setback from Marine Blvd.  and a 100 ft. setback from the
secondary dune crest along the Atlantic Ocean.

	10.	Not only is the proposed pool resoponsible for applicant's
rear yard variance request, but an above ground pool on such
a dangerously low parcel of land as this presents a serious
flood hazard risk and is environmentally unsuitable.  Elevations
in the area of the swimming pool are only approximately 10 ft.
above mean sea level, and groundwater on this site is known
to be at approximately three ft. above mean sea level.  The pool
will require either extensive amounts of fill to insure that 
it meets even a minimal separated between the bottom of the
pool and the top of the groundwater table, or it will in fact
be located in groundwater.





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Continuation of Pappas Determination

	11.	The testimony of both applicants agent and of the adjoining
property owner starkly demonstrate the precarious nature of 
this lot.  Applicant's agent noted at the public hearing that
the primary dune in this vicinity has receded twenty five ft.
since the Planning Board's approval of the map of "Dunes at
Napeague," in which this parcel is Lot 119 ub 1981.  An adjoining
property owner testified that the primary dune has receded
at least fifteen ft. since 1983, and flooding in this area during
even minor storms is now common.

	12.	In view of these facts, this Board finds that the standards
for issuance of a Natural Resources Special Permit for the swimming
pool cannot be met, and that removal of the pool is necessary
to allow applicant's proposed residence to meet the minimum required
rear yard setback.  we are not persuaded that applicant is entitled
to a swimming pool simply because all or most of the developed
lots in the neighborhood also have pools.  Many of those properties
did not undergo Natural Resources Special Permit review and,
in any event, few of them are exposed ot the flood hazard dangers
that the subject lot faces.

	13.	In view of the foregoing, the proposed project, by
incorporating the mitigating measures identified below and in
the Environmental Assessment Form Part II, will not have a significant
effect on the environment and will meet the criteria set fourth
in Sections 153-5-40 and 153-5-50 (Natural Resources Special
Permit) for the issuance of a Natural REsources Special Permit.

	14.	Consistent with social, economic, and other essential
considerations from among the reasonable alternatives thereto,
the project as approved is that which minimizes or avoids adverse
environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable.

	15.	For the reasons set forth herein, therefore, this Board
hereby issues applicant a Natural Resources Special Permit pursuant
to Section 153-4-20 of the Town Code to construct a two-story
flat roofed residence having a first floor footprint of approximately
2,604 sq. ft., and meeting all height and setback requirements
of the zoning code.  Said Natural Resources Special Permit shall
include construction of attached decking as shown on applicant's
survey by George H. Walbridge Co. dated revised March 30, 1989,
except that that decking may not extend further seaward then
the southeasterly line of the dwelling and may include all of 
the area north of that line that was proposed for this swimming
pool.  Said Natural Resources Special Permit shall also permit
construction of applicant's proposed driveway, installation of
a three-ring sanitary septic system, and installation of a public
water service line.  Issuance of the foregoing Natural Resources
Special Permit is specifically conditioned upon applicant's
compliance with the following:

	(a).All improvements shall be constructed in accordance
with a survey of the subject property by George H. Walbridge
Co. dated revised March 30, 1989, except that the dwellin shall
be located thirty (30) ft. from the northwesterly rear property
line, the driveway/parking area shall be shortened accordingly,
the swimming pool shall be eliminated and the decking shall
be modified an described above. The dwelling shall not exceed
a height of twenty-five ft. above natural grade, shall have
a first floor elevation of fourteen (14)ft. six (6) inches
above mean sea level, and shall utilize ceiling heights of eight
(8) ft. on both the first and second floor in order to comply
with the height restrictions.

	(b)Prior to the commencement of clearing, grading or construction
authorized by this determination, applicant shall install a
project limiting fence along the northerly, easterly, and southerly
perimeters of the proposed residence and septic system, as generally
shown on the Planning Department sketch attached to the Environmental
Assessment Form Part II.  Said project limiting fence shall
remain in place until all construction related activities on
the subject lot have been completed.








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	(c)All areas disturbed during the construction of this
residence and the impovements associated therewith shall be
revegetated with indigenous plant and tree species, such as
beach grass, beach plum, foss fugoba; bayberry, and pitch pins.

	(d)The proposed driveway/parking area shall be constructed
of water pervious materials

	(e)Applicant shall apply for and obtain a building permit
within one (1) year of the date of the filing of this determination.

	(f)Applicant shall apply for and obtain a Certificate
of Occupancy within eightee (18) months of the date of the
filing of this determination.

	16.	All conditions of this determination shall be met or 
this determination shall be void and of no effect.

Dated:  May 8, 1990		ALL CONCUR






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                     June 5, 1991

                     Debra B. Foster, Chairwoman
                     East Hampton Town Planning Board
                     159 Pantigo Road
                     East Hampton, NY 11937

                     Dear Chairwoman Foster and Members of the Board,
,RLFOR               Group for the South Fork has reviewed the sub-component of the Town-
HESOUTHFORK          wide Waterfront Management Plan entitled Public Access to the Waterfront.
I  Lin Street        Inventory, Analysis, Policy. We appreciate being granted a two--week
lox569               extension period in order to comment on the above-mentioned document.
ridgehampton, NY 11932
16-07-1400           In our memorandum to the Waterfront Citizens Advisory Committee dated
-tent                April 20, 1990, we offered six general comments- pertaining to the draft
ancy Nagle Kelley, A.I.C.P. document and numerous specific recommendations regarding access
                     areas/points. Group for the South Fork is satisfied that many of our
,d*Gorman            comments have been incorporated in the final document. Therefore, we offer
'ice Chairmen        our support for this section of the Waterfront Management Plan.
olill F. Kelly
ago Rasic            We do wish to bdngTOTIffe-        tion that a piping plover/least tern
'IeWbn Roueche'      colony located     a e Beach Eas   does not seem to be addressed
ecretary
(jette Montgomery    within the report. I have enclose inent information regarding this
   'urer             colony from the 1989 Long Island Colonial Waterbird and Piping Plover
Lurt Billing         Survey (we do not have the 1990 survey as yet). Since management
                     strategies have been given for all other tern/plover colonies within East
                     Hampton Town, the same should be done for this colony.
-if on 100% recycled paper. Thank you for consideration of our comments.
                     Sincerely,



                     Steven Biasetti
                     Environmental Analyst

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                                    1989
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                               Conducted by the
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                             in cooperation with the
                           Seatuck Research Program




  New York StatelDepartment of Environmental Conservation







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       HABITAT: Sandy beach
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LCW PRMMCt4: Nom              OF FENCIW3: None

                                         ***SURVEY RESULTS***

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/189   Piping Plover               Foot (periphery)  Total adult count        100          0      0     0
RVEYED BY:James Cavanagh
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      JUN 07 '91 08:37                                                               P. 2






           KENNETH R. SILVERMAN
           401 East 74th Street
           New York, NY 10021




           June 5, 1991


           Town of East Hampton
           Planning Board
           Planning Department
           Waterfront Citizens Advisory Committee
           159 Pantigo Road
           East Hampton,. N.Y.  11937


           SUBJECT: WATERFRONT MANAGEMENT PLAN
                    PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE WATERFRONT
                    ACCESS POINTS 62A and 62B



           Dear Board Members,

           Thank you for the opportunity to address the Board at it's meeting of May 22,
           1991. I am writing this addendum to my previous letter to clarify certain
           points and revise some distances cited and to encompass some of the points
           I raised at the public meeting. Under separate cover I am transmitting photos
           of the above access points depicting the sad state of affairs at the 62A
           Marine Blvd. access point,

           it is my hope to condense a lengthly discussion of past history and a series
           of complicated issues to the essence of the matter. Simply put there is no good
           logical reason to condone the continued use of access 62A in light of the
           fact that its use violates almost every sound planning and environmental
           concern and adequate if not better access is available at 62B Napeague Lane.

           Recent measurements show that the 62B Napeague Lane access is only 1500 feet
           from the Montauk Highway and the access and even the ocean are even visable
           from the Highway. The minimum width of the accoss is 75 feet flaring to over
           100 feet and well lit at night. For all the reasons cited in my letter of
           May 21 one should STOP right here. Why should considerable traffic be
           directed any furthur than the FIRST and BEST access?

           From a planning point of view use of the 62 A Marine Blvd access requires
           substantial traffic to go an additional 1500 Feet thru a quiet neighborhood.
           The use of the Marine Blvd extension east of, Napeague lane as a speedway to
           the beach has createda serious hazard to the residents and the children of
           the area as well as a major nuisance.

           From an environmental position, driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle of whatever
           nature(van, jeep, pick-up truck, flatbed etc) 250 feet thru a fragile dune
           system is LUDICROUS.

           Even the most casual inspection reveals several afcts.  The emense traffic
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                  has caused the undermining and collapse of the dune system at this point.
                  Not only is the area threatened by flooding that the dune system is meant
                  to deter, but flooding is a ca=on occurence. Without man made intervention
                  (Restoration) the dune systern is trying to rebuild itself but can not
                  because of constant disturbance much like salt being rubbed in a wouind-

                  Independent of the fact that there is a dispute regarding the validity
                  of public access at this point that my eventually make the matter mute,
                  these facts alone should be sufficient to make a sensible decision.

                  I believe some time ago the Town took the position that breaks in the
                  Primary Dme system should be restored to 15 feet AMSL. The State Coastal
                  Erosion Zone Management Regulations speak of acQess being taken only at
                  designat-ed points and then only using "suitable" structures for dune
                  crossings. I presume that the paved road end up and over the crest of the
                  dune at Napeague Lane is one such "suitable" structute that was exxtisioned.

                  I have heard the only reason that any one has given for the use of the
                  Marine Blvd 62A access is that it is felativelv flat. I believe that
                  anyone contemplating using a 4-wheel drive vehicle on the beach should  be
                  prepared to navigate a crossing such as Napeague Lane which is similar
                  to Indiah Wells, Atlantic Ave in Amagansett, Atlantic Dr in Montauk -BY-
                  thet-Sea, Two Mile Hollow Road or the numerous access in Montauk and the
                  Napeague State Park. In short if elevation were a problem which logically
                  it should not be for any vehicle suitable for driving on the beach, the
                  Nepeague Lane access should be improved with a suitable steel mesh
                  dune crossing device or lowered slightly. In any event we are calling
                  for the use of 62A Marine Blvd to cease and a ccirmon sense dune restoration
                  project to hb undertaken to retore the elevation to one suitable for the
                  flood protection the dune was meant to provide.

                  Thank you for the condideration and I would be available to meet at the
                  site with the Board or the Planning Department to discuss the situation
                  further. I believe that this is an urgent situation that must be corrected.


                  Very truly yours,




                  Kenneth R. Silverman








                      TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
                                     159 Pantigo Road
                               East Hampton, New York 11937


    Planning Department                                                    (516) 267-8442
     Lisa Liquori, A.I.C.P.
         Dircaor                       April 11, 1991


         TO:        Trustees
                    Diane Mamay
                    Jim McCaffrey
                    Tom Knobel


         FROM:      Lisa M. Liquori, Planning Director

         RE:        Public Access Policies for the Waterfront
                    Revitalization Plan




              The Planning Department invites you to a presentation of the
         Public Access Inventory and Analysis section of the Local
         Waterfront Management Plan at the Planning Board meeting on
         Wednesday April 17, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. The Planning Department
         will be happy to make a separate presentation to the Trustees at
         a mutually agreeable time as well.

              Thank you for your continued coordination on this matter.






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                       TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
                                  300 Pantigo Place - Suite 105
                               East Hampton, New York 11937-2684
               


      Planning Department                                                 (516) 324-2178
       Lisa Liquori, A.I.C.P.
           Director                    April 18, 1991


         TO:         Town Board Members


         FROM:      Lisa M. Liquori

         RE:        Public Access To The Waterfront Inventory Analysis
                    and Policy Report



	Attached pleas find a copy of the Public Access to the
Waterfront Inventory Analysis and Policy Report.  This component
of the Waterfront Plan was presented to the Planning Board on
April 17, 1991 and will be presented to the Town Trustees on May
14, 1991.  After a public hearing and possible adjustments, we
anticipate the report will be adopted by the Planning Board into
Waterfront Management Plan.

	If you have any questions on this matter or would like more
information, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Planning
Department.








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         EAST HAMPTON TOWN, N.Y.          
                                                    TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
                                                         300 Pantigo Place - Suite 105
                                                   East Hampton, New York 11937-2684


          Planning Department                                                                                           (516) 324-2178
            Lisa Liquori, A.I.C.P.
                  Director                                    April 22, 1991


            TO:               Tom Scott, Chief of Police
                                                                     
            FROM:             Judy Cooper, Planner 


                                                                      
            RE:               Public Access Plan-Education/Enforcement
                              Recommendations




                     As we discussed, please find enclosed excerpts from the plan
            for Public Access to the Waterfront. These include Title page,                                                                                                                        ~17~'
            Table of Contents, List of Tables and Introduction as well as
            pages 5-9 which describe the general education and enforcement
            recommendations for your review.

                     The plan was presented to the Planning Board on April 17,
            1991 and will be presented in Town Hall to the Trustees on May
            14, 1991. You are welcome to attend this meeting if you are 
            interested. The public hearing before th Planning Board will be
            scheduled at their May 1st meeting for a May 22nd hearing date
            Please let me know if you have any concerns about the
            recommendations in the report or if you have any additional             
            comments. If you wish to review the entire report, copies are
            available at the Planning Board office and the Town Clerk's 
            office. Thank you for vour time nad consideration.
                                                                    









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                         		    TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
                                          159 Pantigo Road
                                   East Hampton, New York 11937



     Planning Department                                                             (516) 267-8442
       Lisa Liquori, A.I.C.P.
           Directcor                        April 30, 1991


   TO:         Public Review Participants

    ROM:       Judy Cooper, Planner

    RE:        Public Hearing on Public Access to the Waterfront Plan



         Please find enclosed the Planning Board resolution scheduling the Public Access Plan
                                                                      
    for a public hearing on May 22, 1991.   This notice is being sent directly to all those 
    public and private agencies, citizen association representatives, as well as individual
               of the public, who have contributed to the preparation of the Public Access Plan                  
    through participation at the March 9, 1990 public meeting Or by sending written
                                                                      
   correspondence to the Planning Department or the Waterfront Advisory Committee.
                                                                         

         We have insufficient resources to provide a copy of the Plan to all public
                                                           
 participants.    However, two copies are available for you review in The planning board
  office and the Town Clerk's office as noted on the attached resolution.
                                                        


         We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation to date
   and welcome any additional comments you have at the public hearing.
         




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                                       TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON
                                           300 Pantigo Place - Suite 105
                                        East Hampton, New York 11937-2684


         Planning Department                                                                                                  (516) 324-2178
         Lisa Liquori, A.I.C.P.
              Director                                             June 19, 1991

                  TO:                Planning Board
                                     Town Trustees
                                     Waterfront Advisory Committee
                                     Cathy Lester, Councilwoman
                                     Peter Walsh, NYS Dept. of State

                  FROM:              Judy Cooper, Planner

                  RE:                Public Access Plan
                                     Public Hearing Concerns



                          A public hearing was held on May 22, 1991 (with the record
                  held open until June 5, 1991) before the Planning Board to
                  consider the adoption of the report Public Access to the
                  Waterfront - Inventory, Analysis, Policy into the Comprehensive
                  Plan.

                          Six individuals spoke at the hearing (Carol Morrison of
                  Concerned Citizens of Montauk, Sara Davison of the Nature
                  Conservancy, Nancy Kane of the Accabonac Protection Committee,
                  Anita Clifford representing Jacques Peltier of the Coalition for
                  the Preservation of East Hampton Beaches, Jay Ginsberg Jr. of the
                  Montauk Surf Caster Association and Ken Silverman, an Amagansett
                  resident). Additional verbal comments were received by telephone
                  (two East Hampton residents, John McGowan and Jack Glennon) and
                  written comments were received while the record was held open
                  (Steven Biasetti of the Group for the South Fork, James Mangano
                  of the East Hampton Town Baymen's Association and a second letter
                  from Ken Silverman, an Amagansett resident).
                                     

                          Comments were made about general recommendations in the plan
                  and abouth specific access point. The Planning Department has
                  reviewed all comments, conducted additional research and field
                  inspections, consulted with the Waterfront Advisory Committee at
                  their meeting of June 16, 1991 and we offer the following
                  comments and recommendations based on this additional review.


                  I.      General Recommendations


                          As an initial comment, the Planning Department would like to                                                                                            
                  thank all of the publi participants. Throughout the Plan's
                  development, from the informal public meetings, the Waterfront                                                         
                  Advisory Committee meetings and at the public hearing, public                                                                                                               
                  input has been constructive, encouraging and invaluable.            
                                                      

                                                                                                    





   
 

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                 Dunes as Erosion Control										2


                           The Concerned Citizens of Montauk (CCOM) noted that the
                 report does not address the importance of dunes as instruments of
                 erosion control.

                           The Planning Department notes that seven other policies
                 (Policies 11-17) in the Waterfront Plan specifically, address
                 flooding and erosion. Several recommendation in the Access Plan
                 do however specifically address closure or revegetation of
                 specific access areas because of erosion problems (Reach 3,
                 Access Areas 24 and 25 - Gerard and Louse Points; Reach 4, Access
                 Points 38D and 38E - Goff Point to Flaggy Hole; Reach 6, Access
                 Point 48B - Montauk County Park; Reach 10, Access Area 61 -
                 Napeague Beach and, based on information supplied at the public
                 hearing, Access Point 62A - Marine Blvd.).

                 Definition of Off-Road Vehicles


                           CCOM also found the Access Plan unclear about the difference
                 between vehicular access on the beach and the use of the term
                 "off-road vehicles". Also unclear was the difference between
                 recommendations that allowed access to the beach vs. access
                 along the beach.

                           The Planning Department would like to clarify that the terms
                 "off-road vehicle" and vehicular use of the beach all refer to
                 the same thing: use of the beach by motorized vehicles of any
                 kind, where four wheel drive trucks are the most common. In
                 other cases, access to the beach by vehicles does not necessarily
                 mean that driving along the beach is recommended. Rather, the
                 existing beach vehicle restrictions of the Town Code apply or,
                 where the access point was surrounded by private property, the
                 access was intended to provide boat launching, swimming or merely 
                 parking at the road end to enjoy the view. The Access Plan will
                 be changed so that the specific recommendatios in Tables 3A, 3B
                 and 3C clarify what type of access is recommended and a
                 definition of off road vehicles will also be written to clarify
                 terms.


                 Jet Ski's 
			
	
		           The last general issue raised by CCOM concerned launching of
                 jet skis from Town beaches. Several petitions are apparently in                
                 circulation recommending some limitation on their use.
                           
                       The Planning Department requested copies of this petition 
                 from CCOM and informed Carol Morrison that the issue of jet-skiz
                 will be addressed in the Recreation Policies. Policy 21 and 22.
                 If the Waterfron Managemtne Plan.



















               Endangered Species Nesting Areas - Beach Closure Recommendations

                        Two organizations, the Nature Conservancy and the Coalition
               for the Preservation of East Hampton Beaches objected to a June
               1-September 15 beach closure period noting that endangered bird
               species seek nesting sites and lay eggs before June 1. They also
               state that beach closures in nesting areas should be 24 hour
               closures.


                        There appears to be some confusion over the two sets of
               dates (June 1- September 15 in the Town Code and April 1-August
               15 in the Access Plan) and the function of each closure. The
               beach closure dates June 1-September 15 that are presently
               regulated by Section 43-3 of the Town Code address human user
               conflicts in the busy summer months. The Access Plan recommends
               that these daytime restrictions be expanded to all ocean beaches
               and all bay beaches to reduce overall conflicts.

                        The beach closure -dates April 1-August 15 are not presently
               codified. These dates are recommended in the Access Plan as
               complete beach closures (24 hours) in the areas surrounding
               endangered species nesting sites. The Planning Department
               suggests that, with this clarification, the existing
               recommendations in the Access Plan address the concerns to
               endangered bird species raised by these two groups.

               Citizen Watch Recommendation


                        Two organizations, the Nature Conservancy and the Montauk
               Surf Caster Association, stated that they supported citizen
               patrol of the beaches as recommended in the Access Plan and that
               they have people available to participate. The Planning
               Department will. provide a list of these organizations in the
               revised plan so that the Town Police are aware of them.

               Removal of "Private" Signs at-Public Access Points

                        The East Hampton Town Baymen's Association supported the
               removal of several signs, fences or berms that presently restrict
               access at public access Points throughout the Town.

               Marine Park Network


                        The baymen, also request that the Access Plan drop the word
                 marine' from the term marine park.  They indicate concern over                                        
                  the use of the waters around Culloden by divers, noting that                              
                  commercial and recreational fishing interests do not mix well                                                                     concern over
               with a diving park.  They suggest that there are safer and less                                      
                important fishery areas that could be used for a diving park.             
                             
                                    
                                                                                                                       
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             In a revision to the Access Plan, the Planning Department
        will clarify in a list of definitions what a "marine park" means.
        The recommendation as stated was "to establish a Town-wide marine
        park network with primitive camping facilities at Cedar Point
        Park, Napeague State Park and Culloden (if acquired)".

             The term "marine park" does not imply a diving park. The
        ntent, which will be defined in the list of definitions, was to
        establish a park network for small watercraft (canoes, kayaks,
        small sailboats) where access to the park was from the water
        rather than overland. Such water-access parks are very popular
        and successful in the coastal islands of the Pacific Northwest.
        Napeague and Culloden were specifically recommended because
        overland access is presently very rugged. Cedar Point County
        Park was included to complete a Town-wide network.

             The Planning Depar tment believes that such a use will not
        unduly interfere with recreational or commercial fishing
        pursuits.


        II. Specific Access Point Recommendations

        Reach 3. Access Area 24 - Gerard Point


             The Accabonac protection Committee questioned whether the
        recommendation to move the vehicular access to the beach at
        Gerard Point (Access Point 24B) will move it north of the tern
        nesting area. They also questioned whether the path leading to
        the harbor side of the point (Access Point 24C) was necessary.

             The Planning Department has field inspected the site and
        clarifies that relocation of 24B is definitely intended to be
        north of the tern colony. Upon further review, the location of
        nesting areas at 23B and 24B strongly supports a complete 24 hour
        closure for off road vehicles durinq the nesting season (April 1-
        August 15) on the entire bay side beach at Gerard Drive. To
        provide parking for beach users an attached map indicates areas
        for future parking in the Gerard Point area. The map also
        indicates that the access north of the tern colony should be
        pedestrian.  Finally. this recommended closure exempts commercial
        fishermen.


             We do not recommend closing Access point 24C as it presently
        provides the only safe launching area during inclement eather.
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         Reach 4, Access Areas 37 and 38 - NapeacTue Harbor East and Goff
         Point to Flaggy Hole.

              The Montauk Surf Caster Association requested that the
         Access Plan "not lock off Napeague Harbor" and "not to take away
         the outside {Napeague Bayl". They noted that birds can nest in
         the interior of the Goff Point - Walking Dunes area and that they
         supported the restriction on any vehicles in the Walking Dunes
         themselves.


              The Access Plan does not recommend closing access to Goff
         Point, Napeague Harbor or Napeague Bay. Certain restrictions
         were recommended to protect the salt marsh habitat in the
         interior of the Goff Point peninsula, to restrict vehicles to
         particular areas and to revegetate breaks in the primary dune
         caused by four wheel drive vehicles. To avoid further confusion
         the Planning Department has prepared a map for the revised plan
         (attached) which designates where areas are still open, where
         revegetation is recommended and what access roads are appropriate
         for off road vehicular access to fishing areas.

              Additional comments and consultation with local residents
         who use the area (John McGowan, Harvey Bennett) and the
         Waterfront Advisory Committee suggest a revision to the original
         recommendation for the road behind the primary dune on the
         Napeague Harbor side of the Goff Point peninsula. The Access
         Plan had recommended to "restrict beach vehicle use to area
         seaward of beachgrass during summer; allow one road behind dunes
         to Goff Point from November !-April 1". However, restricting use
         of the road behind the dune to protect the salt marsh, poses the
         risk of vehicles driving over the toe of the dune at high tide.
         In addition, when the tide reaches the upper beach it also tends
         to flood portions of the road behind the dune. Access point 37D
         is the main avenue for flood waters and the road behind the dune
         traverses salt marshes vegetation in this area.

              Given the above risks and constraints, the recommendation
         for Access Area 37 - Napeague Harbor East has changed to the
         followinq:

           * install a warning sign at the end of Napeague Harbor Road
           indicating that the area contains fraalile habitat and -that
           the upper beach and road behind the dune are susceptible to
           flood-inq at hiqh tide


             install bollards and directl-ional signs that d4rpc- vehicles
           along one road behind the dune and out of the salt   marsh
           veqetation


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        Reach 5, Access Area 41 - Culloden

             In response to the concerns raised by CCOM and as indicated
        above, vehicular access to the beach for launching is recommended
        here rather than access along the beach,

        Reach 6. Access Area 48 - Block Island Sound/Montauk County Park

             The Montauk Surf Caster Association again requested that the
        Access Plan "not lock Shagwong Point off" stating that it
        provided the best fishing in the east end, that it was a
        recreational fishing destination of national significance and
        that it was a source of economic support to the local area.

             The Access Plan did not recommend closing Shagwong Point to
        access or to fishing. It recommended decreasing the number of
        vehicles that are presently allowed to camp on the beach. A
        range of 50-70 vehicles rather than the 250-300 that are
        presently allowed was recommended.

             The CCOM supported this recommendation and went further to
        suggest that there be no overnight camping at all. The Planning
        Department recognizes the importance of this area as a
        recreational fishery and the Access Plan recognized that septic
        effluent is a problem given the present intensity of use. An
        increase in sanitary services is required and a decrease in the
        number of overnight users.

        Reach 9, Access Area 55 E, F. G - Rheinstein Park

             CCOM raised an objection to the recommendation to restrict
        ORV traffic to one bluff overlook in Rheinstein Park. Upon
        additional field inspection, the Planning Department agrees with
        this objection and recommends pedestrian access only in
        Rheinstein Park.


        Reach 9, Access Point 57 - Old Montauk Highway overlook

             CCOM noted that the trails leading down the bluff to the
        beach from the Old Montauk Highway overlook were in need of
        vegetation for erosion control. Field inspection reveals that
        the trails are well vegetated. However the gullying of the main
        trail could be reduced with the installation of wood plank
        terracing that intercepts stormwater, decreases its energy and
        directs flow to the sides of the path. Five or six wooden planks
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        spaced about 5 - 10 feet apart would probably be sufficient.


        Reach 10, Access Point 59 - Navahoe Lane

             The Group for the South Fork noted that a piping
         plover/least tern colony located  at "Napeague Beach East" in the
                 
                                                                    
         vicinity of Access Point 59 - Navahoe Lane has not been addressed
        in the Access Plan. They recommend that this colony, receive the
        Same Protection as others protected by the plan.
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             The Planning Department has checked with the Inventory of
       Flora and Fauna prepared for Policy 7 of the Waterfront
       Management Plan, verified the location of this colony and will
       include it for protection in the revised plan. Its exclusion was
       an unintended oversight.

       Reach 10, Access Area 62 - Napeaque Beach

             The Montauk Surf Caster Association supported the
       recommendation to keep three access points open along the
       Napeague Beach.

             The Planning Department would like to clarify that the
       recommendation to revegetate 16 of the 19 breaks in the primary
       dune along Napeague Beach specifically recognizes habitat
       destruction and vulnerability of the area to flooding. This
       recommendation does not indicate a closure of 16 access points to
       the beach as was represented in the local press. Rather it
       indicates the need for dune rehabilitation, habitat protection
       and the education and enforcement of off road vehicle users.



       Reach 10, Access Point 62A - Marine Blvd.

             An Amagansett resident, Kenneth Silverman, identified
       erosion, excessive traffic, vulnerability to flooding and close
       availability of an alternative access (Napeague Lane 62B) as
       reasons for closing Access Point 62A. He also states that "there
       is a dispute regarding the validity of public access at this
       point".

             The Planning Department has reviewed the subdivision file,
       Dunes At Napeague, which created the Reserve Area through which
       this access passes. As indicated in the Declaration of Covenants
       and Restrictions (Liber 9026, Page 406) the Reserve Area in this
       subdivision is subject to an easement in favor of the Trustees
       which allows vehicular and pedestrian access through the existing
       natural gap in the dunes (see attached copy of Declaration with
       portion of subdivision map - Dunes at Napeaque). Thus the
       existence of a public right of access seems clear at this point,
       however any change to existing use rests solely with the
       Trustees.


             Field inspection reveals that the original blow-out in the
       dune is very wide and actively eroding. The Planning Department
       recommends to the Trustees -that beach vehicle use of access point
       62A be managed through establishment of a right of way that
       allows some -restoration of the blow-out. Fencing, importation of
       sand and planting of beachqrass is necessary to restore the area.
       A sign could also be erected    aler--ing vehiCles to the erosion
       controll effort- and directing  vehicles to Na-pe=@aue Lane 1000
       to the West. Street pa-rkinq    could a1sc, be a!-','(Dwed at -the Marine
                          to decrease  vehicle parking on the beach aal'd
       assist i1i the ero-sion control effor!_--,











          Research into the access at 62A in the Dunes at Napeague
      Subdivision led to investigation of adjacent subdivisions to the
      east (Mitchell Dunes, Whalers Cove and Ocean Estates). The
      Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Whalers Cove
      Subdivision (Liber 10674 Page 530, attached) established an
      additional public access point in this area. The attached
      material specifies the conditions of this access; it will be
      added to the Access Plan and the Public Acces s Opportunities Map.

      Reach 11, Access Area 65 - Georgica Pond

          Planning Board member Clifford and the Waterfront Advisory
      Committee recommended that an access to Georgica Pond be obtained
      on West End Road. The Suffolk County Tax Map of this area is
      attached. The Waterfront Advisory Committee recommends the
      following to address this issue:

        * obtain access to Georgica Pond from West End Road by
        opening the Village of East Hampton property (SCTM# 0301-15-
        5-21.1) for commercial fishermen and by the Trustees
        asserting their right of passage over West End Road to their
        property (SCTM# 0301-15-5-17).

           However, please be advised that the Village Administrator of
      the Village of East Hampton has advised that an attempt to open
      the Village property (SCTM# 0301-15-5-21.1) "created a firestorm
      of protest that the Board does not wish to revisit" (letter
      attached).

      III. Final Report Modifications

           Subject to your comments, all of the above issues will be
      incorporated into a revised version of the Access Plan. Several
      definitions will be added (off-road vehicles, marine park, access
      to versus access alona the beach), be@ach closure dates will be
      clarified along with their function and a list of interested
      citizen watch volunteers will be added. Tables 3A, 3B and 3C
      will be revised to include the specific access point
      recommendations listed above and the two maps illustrating these
      changes (Gerard Drive, Napeague Harbor East) will be included in
      the revised report. The revised report will also contain copies
      of all written public comment received at the public hearing.











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            Finally the Planning Board, Trustees and Department of State
        have asked whether priorities have been established for the
        numerous recommendat'ions in the Access Plan. To assist the
        appropriate agencies to assign such priority when implementing
        these recommendations, the Planning Department has prepared a
        Table which reorganizes the Access Plan recommendations into the
        groupings listed in Policy 19, (public improvements, habitat
        protection, education, enforcement, land acquisition, further
        study). For each grouping, recommendations are classified
        according to whether they are:

          a) Minor Improvements, which can be instituted right away
          within existing operating budgets,

          b) Moderate Improvements, which are capital projects that
          must be planned for in future capitol improvement budgets or
          could be financed by private donations, grants or other
          government agencies

          c) Major Improvements, which also involve significant
          capital expenditures and must be planned for in future
          capitol improvement budgets, acquisition budgets or bond
          issues or could be financed as above.


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          be installed by lot owners under driveways serving the premises of

          such lot owners.

                    6. Declarants set aside and reserve as common areas in

          perpetuity all parcels designated as Reserved Areas appearing on
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          and location suitable for vehicular  and pedestrian ingress and egress

          by the public to and from the beach  of the Atlantic Ocean through

          the existing natural gap in the dunes in the same manner as said

          gap is presently.-utilized. This existing natural gap in the dune

          shall not be altered or modified, filled or disturbed in any way

          without the written consent of the Trustees of the Freeholders and

          Commonalty.of the Town of East Hampton, upon a duly authorized pub-

          lic hearing by said Board of Trustees.

                    (b) Except as set forth in paragraph 6(a) above the use

          of such Reserved Area shall be in accordance with such rules and

          regulations as may be promulgated and amended from time to time by

          the Declarants or by a Property Owners' Association to whom Declar-

          ants may have conveyed such areas.

                    (c) These rights to use the Reserved Areas may not be

          assigned except as an appurtenance of title to a lot or lots on the

          filed map. The owners of such lots, however, shall have the right

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        Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of East Hampton, for the benefit

        and use of all of the inhabitants of the Town of East Hampton, the

        right to harvest bea                          on all of the Reserve

        Areas appearing on  t                         at all times, in

        perpetuity.

                           g. The East Hampton Town Trustees shall have a

        twenty (20)-foot-wide right-of-way across the southernmost Reserve Area

        for purposes of motorized and non-motorized access to the beach. This

        right-of-way may be used solely by inhabitants of East Hampton Town.

        The road within  said right-of-way need not be established unless and

        until, as a result of natural forces, a cut opens in the Reserve Area

        dune of sufficient width to provide access to the beach. Pending the

        establishment of said road, the inhabitants of the Town of East Hampton

        shall have the right to cross the proposed boardwalk within said

        Reserve Area, at all times, in perpetuity (or until establishment of

        said road), limited, however, to non-motorized access. Upon the

        establ ishment of said road, this right to cross the boardwalk shall

        terminate.

                     2. Subject to the rights hereby granted to the public

        through the  Trustees of the Freeholders and Commonalty of the Town of

        East Hampton as set forth in Paragraph l(f) hereof, Declarant shall

        transfer all of its rights, title and interest in and to the Reserve

        Areas referred to in Paragraph 1 above to the Town of East Hampton or

        to the Nature Conservancy or to a membership corporation made up of the

        then owners of the lots shown on the Map of Whaler's Cove, or some of

        them.   This conveyance shall be subject to the following terms:









                				     	   VILLAGE  OF EAST HAMPTON
							Settled 4648  Incorporated 1920

                                  			27 MAIN STREET
                            			  EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. 11987

                                   			 516-324-4150
                                                                      		"HOME,SWEET HOME"
                                 		     FAX 516-324-4189               
     THE HOOK MILL                  		  OFFICE OF                      

                             			  VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
           ... .......





                                                			  June 13, 1991


           Mr. Henry C. Clifford
           P. 0. Box 286
           Wainscott, New York 11976

           Dear Mr.Clifford:

               The Board of Trustees has requested that I respond to
           your letter of June 6 as follows:

               There currently exist five (5) major points of public
           access to the Village waterfront:

                            Two Mile Hollow Road
                            Old Beach Lane
                            Highway Behind the Pond
                            Ocean Avenue
                            Apaquogue Road

               In addition, Cove Hollow Road and Montauk Highway
           provide access to Georgica Pond, however limited.

               The parking area that I believe you refer to off of West
           End Road that the Village opened some years ago created a
           firestorm of protest that the Board does not wish to revisit.

               The Board requested that I offer the Village's cooperation
           in your Planning Departments waterfront access study and we
           would be pleased to do so if requested. 
									
									  Very truly yours,
                                                      

                                                  	   LARRY CANTWELL
                                                      Village Administrator
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           CC:  Board of Trustees
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