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PUBLIC MEETING
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January 14, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Present were: Donald J. Wilcenski, Chairman
James H. Rich III, Vice-Chairman
Pierce Rafferty, Member
Mary Eisenstein, Member
Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Mark Terry, Assistant Planning Director
Brian Cummings, Planner
Erica Bufkins, Planner Trainee
Jessica Michaelis, Office Assistant
William Duffy, Town Attorney
SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Chairman Wilcenski: Good afternoon and welcome to the January 14, 2019 Planning
Board meeting. The first order of business is for the Board to set Monday, February 11,
2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and
place for the next regular Planning Board Meeting.
James H. Rich III: So moved.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
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Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISIONS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
(SEQRA)
SEQRA Determinations:
Chairman Wilcenski: Gonzalez Standard Subdivision —This proposal is for a
Standard Subdivision of a 4.29 acre parcel into two lots where Lot 1 is 2.07 acres and'
Lot 2 is 2.22 acres, with a 25' flag over Lot 1 to provide access to Lot 2, located in the
R-80 Zoning District. The property is located at 2050 Platt Road, in Orient.
SCTM#1000-27-1-9
Pierce Rafferty:
WHEREAS, this proposal is for a Standard Subdivision of a 4.29 acre parcel into two
lots where Lot 1 is 2.07 acres and Lot 2 is 2.22 acres located in the R-80 Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2017, the agent submitted a Sketch Plan application; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2018, the applicant stated they would install
,innovative/alternative onsite wastewater treatment systems for the future houses to be
constructed on the property; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2018, the Southold Town Planning granted a Conditional
Sketch Plan Approval; and
,WHEREAS, on May 10, 2018, the applicant submitted a Preliminary Plat Application
and Fee; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2018, the Planning Board found the application incomplete at
their Work Session and required revision; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2018, the applicant submitted a revised Preliminary Plat
map; and
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WHEREAS, on August 20, 2018, the Planning Board found the Preliminary Plat
application complete; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2018, the proposed action was classified as an Unlisted
Action under SEQR and the public hearing was set for October 15, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2018, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program (LWRP) Coordinator reviewed this application, and has recommended the
proposed project be found consistent with the policies of the Southold Town LWRP;
and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018, the public hearing on the Preliminary Plat was held
open due to issues noticing adjacent property owners; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2018, the public hearing was closed; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board performed a coordinated review of this
Unlisted Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7 of the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby declares Lead Agency
status for the SEQRA review of this Unlisted Action;
James H. Rich III: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Jim. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Pierce Rafferty: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency, pursuant to
SEQRA, hereby makes a determination of non-significance for the proposed action and
grants a Negative Declaration;
James H. Rich III: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Jim. Any discussion? All in
favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Pierce Rafferty: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program.
James H. Rich III: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Jim. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISIONS
Extension of Time to Render Preliminary Plat Determination/Conditional Final Plat
Extension:
Chairman Wilcenski: Harold R. Reeve & Sons, Inc. —This proposal is for a Standard
Subdivision of a 5.1 acre split-zoned parcel into 4 lots where Lots 1-3 equal 1 acre in
the R-40 Zoning District and Lot 4 equals 1.8 acres located in both the R-40 and B
Zoning Districts. This proposal includes a Change of Zone Application where the zoning
on Lot 4 is proposed to change from the R-40 and B Zoning Districts to the LB Zoning
District. The property is located at 1605 Wickham Avenue, on the n/s/o County Road
48, approximately 190' w/o Wickham Avenue, in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-140-1-6.
James H. Rich III:
WHEREAS, this proposal is for a Standard Subdivision of a 5.1 acre split-zoned parcel
into 4 lots where Lots 1-3 equal 1acre in the R-40 Zoning District and Lot 4 equals 1.8
acres located in both the R-40 and B Zoning Districts. This proposal includes a Change
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of Zone Application where the zoning on Lot 4 is proposed to change from the R-40 and
B Zoning Districts to the LB Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Planning Board, pursuant to the Southold Town Code, has 62
days to render a Preliminary Plat Determination after the Preliminary Plat Public
Hearing is closed; and
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2016, the Southold Planning Board and the applicant had
mutually agreed to extend the timeframe to render a Preliminary Plat Determination
from April 17, 2016 to August 17, 2016; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2016, the Southold Planning Board and the applicant
had mutually agreed to extend the timeframe to render a Preliminary Plat Determination
from August 17, 2016 to December 17, 2016; and
WHEREAS, on December 22, 2016 the applicants' agent submitted a third request to
mutually extend the timeframe by 6 months (180 days) to render a Preliminary Plat
Determination; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Planning Board and the applicant mutually agreed to extend
the timeframe to render a Preliminary Plat Determination by 6 months (180 days) from
December 17, 2016 to June 19, 2017; and
WHEREAS, on,June 15, 2017, the applicant requested a fourth extension of 6 months
(180 days) to render a Preliminary Plat Determination upon the application; and
'WHEREAS on July 10, 2017 the timeframe to render a Preliminary Plat Determination
had been mutually extended from June 19, 2017 to December 19, 2017, and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2017 the applicants' agent requested a fifth extension of
6 months (180 days) to render a determination on the Preliminary Plat; and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2018 the timeframe was extended from December 19, 2017
to June 19, 2018; and.
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2018 the applicants' agent requested a sixth extension from
June 19, 2018 to September 19, 2018 to render a determination on the Preliminary
Plat,
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2018 the timeframe was extended from June, 19, 2018 to
September 19, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the applicants' agent requested the seventh,extension from September 19,
2018 to December 19, 2018 to render a determination on the Preliminary Plat, and
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WHEREAS, on September 9, 2018 the applicants' agent requested an eighth
extension from December 19, 2018 to March 19, 2019 to render a determination on the
Preliminary Plat, and
WHEREAS, the additional time is needed to await the Town Boards determination on
the proposed change of zone, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the timeframe to render a Preliminary Plat Determination is hereby
mutually, retroactively extended from December 19, 2018 to March 19, 2019.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Wilcenski: RCC Sacred Heart—This proposal is for a Standard Subdivision
of 35.5 acres into two lots for the purpose of separating an existing cemetery from an
agricultural area,,where Lot 1 = 24.65 acres of agricultural land, and Lot 2 = 1'0.86' acres
and contains the cemetery of the Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart. In
addition, two lot lines of the adjacent parcel belonging to the Roman Catholic Church of
Our Lady of Ostrabama, SCTM#1000-96-5-12.2 (Lot 3), will be relocated to allow Lot 1
direct access to Depot Lane; the size of Lot 3 will remain at 7.17 acres. The property is
located in the AC Zoning District at 3450 Depot Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-96-5-
12.2 & 12.3.
_Mary Eisenstein:
WHEREAS, this proposal is for the standard subdivision of 35.5 acres into two lots for
the purpose of separating an existing cemetery from an agricultural area. Lot 1 is 24.65
acres of agricultural land in contract for the sale of Development Rights with Southold
Town and Lot 2 is 10.86 acres and contains the cemetery of the Roman Catholic
Church of the Sacred Heart. In addition, two lot lines of the adjacent parcel belonging to
the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Ostrabama, SCTM#1000-96-5-12.2 (Lot 3),
will be relocated to allow Lot 1 direct access to Depot Lane. The size of Lot 3 will
remain at 7.17 acres. The property is located in the AC Zoning District at 3450, Depot
Lane, Cutchogue; and
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WHEREAS, Lot 1 is proposed to be entirely protected from future development, and is
in contract with the Town of Southold for the sale of the development rights; and
WHEREAS, Lot 3 will not change in overall area. The lot line on the northwestern
boundary will be shifted over to allow the creation of a 50' right of way for the farm
parcel. This was necessary due to existing headstones. An equivalent amount of land is
being added back to the parcel by moving the northeastern boundary line over; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board granted
Conditional Final Plat Approval upon the map entitled "Final Plat for Standard
Subdivision RCC Sacred Heart" prepared by John C. Ehlers, Land Surveyor,
dated November 10, 2017, with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department coordinated with Land, Preservation to correct a
discrepancy in the metes and bounds for the proposed right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2018, the applicant provided a corrected Final Plat and
mylars; and -
WHEREAS, a lot line modification is proposed as a part of this application,to provide
access to proposed Lot 1; and
WHEREAS, to allow the applicant to accomplish the condition in the original Conditional
Final Plat Approval to close on the sale of development rights to the Town on Lot 1, the
lot line modification needed to be completed; and
WHEREAS, to complete the lot line modification, the applicant needed to file the deeds
for the lot line changes with the Suffolk County Clerk's Office; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2018, the Planning Board approved of the Lot Line
Modifications with the adjacent church and extended the Conditional Final Plat Approval
from July 8, 2018, to January 8, 2019, in order to include the condition that the lot line
modification be filed with the Suffolk County Clerk's Office prior to Final Plat Approval
being issued on the subdivision map; and
WHEREAS, on December 26, 2018, the applicant submitted a request by email for an
additional 6-month extension of the Conditional Final Plat Approval set to expire on
January 8, 2019, due to difficulty obtaining a revised survey to complete the remaining
conditions; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants an extension of the
Conditional Final Plat Approval on the map entitled "Final Plat for Standard Subdivision
RCC Sacred Heart" prepared by John C. Ehlers, Land Surveyor, dated November 10,
2017, with the following conditions;
1. Close on the sale of development rights with the Town of Southold.
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2. File the covenants and restrictions, as approved by the Planning Board, with
the Suffolk County Clerk's Office.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Mary, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
BOND DETERMINATIONS
Bond Reduction:
Chairman Wilcenski: The Estates at Royalton - This proposal is for a Standard
Subdivision of a 36.9 acre parcel into 12 lots where Lots 1-11 equal 0.7 acres each,
and Lot 12 equals 12 acres, located in the A-C_Zoning District. This subdivision includes
15.2 acres of open space and 1.7 acres for a proposed road. The property is located at
55 Cox Neck Road, approximately 490 feet north of Sound Avenue, Mattituck.
SCTM#1000-113-7-19.23
Pierce Rafferty:
WHEREAS, this Standard Subdivision divided 36.9 acres into 12 ,lots where Lots 1-11
equal 0.7 acres, and Lot,12 equals 12 acres, located in the A-C,Zoning District. This
subdivision includes 15.2 acres of open space and 1.7 acres for the road; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 2017 the Southold Town Planning Board accepted the Bond
Estimate for The Estates at Royalton dated September 8, 2016 in the amount of
$314,870.00; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2017, the Town of Southold received an Irrevocable Standby
Letter of Credit ("ISLC") in the amount of three hundred fourteen thousand, eight,
hundredseventy dollars ($314,870.00) dated April 26, 2017 from Bank of America
Merrill Lynch on behalf of the Applicant,-55 Cox Neck Road Realty, LLC; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board received a letter
indicating that the terms of the ISLC remained in effect; and
WHEREAS, the ISLC expired on February 28, 2018; and
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WHEREAS, subject to conditions, the ISLC automatically extends without amendment
for one additional year from February 28, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2018 Bank of America Merrill Lynch was contacted and it
was confirmed that the ISLC has been extended to February 28, 2019; and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2019 the applicant requested a further bond reduction; and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2019 the Planning Board was notified that Bank of America
Merrill Lynch has elected not to extend the ISLC and it will expire on February 28, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2019 James A. Richter, R. A., Town Engineer Office
recommended a reduction in the performance guarantee from $180,447.00 to
$107,867.00; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby accepts the Revised Bond
Estimate for the Estates at Royalton Subdivision dated January 10, 2019 and prepared
by Jamie A. Richter, R. A. in the amount of one hundred seven thousand, eight hundred
and sixty seven dollars ($107,867.00) and recommends that the Town Board also
accept the Revised Bond Estimate.
James Rich III: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Jim. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SITE PLANS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
SEQRA Type Classification/Set Hearing:
Chairman Wilcenski: Power Equipment Plus —This Site Plan is for the proposed
conversion of an existing 3,011 sq. ft. auto garage to an equipment repair/service/sales
center, an existing ±2,800 sq. ft. building to remain as storage, and construction of 16
parking stalls; all on 1.17 acres in the HB Zoning District. The property is located at 825
Pacific Street, Mattituck SCTM#1000-141-4-11
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James H. Rich III:
WHEREAS, this site plan is for the proposed conversion of an existing 3,011 sq. ft. auto
garage to an equipment repair/service/sales center, an existing ±2,800 sq. ft. building to
remain as storage, and construction of 16 parking stalls; all on 1.17 acres in the HB
Zoning District.; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c), determined that the proposed
action is a Type II Action as it falls within the following description for 6 NYCRR, Part
617.5(c)(2) replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind,
on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes, unless
such action meets or exceeds any of the thresholds in section 617.4 of this Part. The
action is for the conversion of an existing building with no footprint expansion, to include
equipment repair/service/sales;
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is a Type II Action under SEQRA as described above;
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
James H. Rich III: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, February 11, 2019
at 6:01 p.m. for a Public Hearing regarding the Site Plan entitled "Power Equipment
Plus" prepared by John Condon, P.E. dated December 19, 2018.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
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None.
Motion carries.
SITE PLANS
Determinations:
Chairman Wilcenski: Tenedios Agricultural Barn —This Agricultural Site Plan is for a
proposed one story 8,664 sq. ft. building to house livestock and store feed, supplies
and farm equipment on a 34.5 acre farm, of which 29.5 acres have development rights
held by Southold Town and 5 acres have development rights intact in the R-200 Zoning
District. The property is located at 28410 Route 25, Orient. SCTM#1000-19-1-1.4 & 1.3
Mary Eisenstein:
WHEREAS, this Agricultural Site Plan is for a proposed one story 8,664 sq. ft. building
to house livestock and store feed, supplies and farm equipment on a 34.5 acre farm, of
which 29.5 acres have development rights held by Southold Town and 5 acres have
development rights intact in the R-200 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2017, William Kelly, authorized agent, submitted a Site Plan
Application for review; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2017, the Planning Bound accepted the application as
complete for review; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-133 C of the
Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in §280-
133 for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture as long as they
are not necessary to further the objectives set forth in Town Code §280-129 to maintain
public health, safety, and welfare. The Planning Board has found that this application is
eligible for a waiver of certain elements of the Site Plan requirements because it is an
agricultural use, the details of which are included in the Staff Report dated July 24,
2017; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 B (5), has the discretion to vary or waive the parking requirements for Site
Plan Applications where doing so would not have a detrimental effect on the public
health, safety or general welfare, and will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and
provision of the Site Plan Requirements chapter of the Town Code. The Planning Board
has found that this application is eligible for a waiver of parking requirements because
there is no need to provide for parking - the application is for an agricultural building not
open to the public and the parcel is large in size relative to the proposed structure (less
than 1% lot coverage total);
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WHEREAS, on August 14, 2017, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c), determined that
the proposed action is a Type II Action as it falls within the following description for 6
NYCRR, 617.5(c)(3) agricultural farm management practices, including construction,
maintenance and repair of farm buildings and structures, and land use changes
consistent with generally accepted principles of farming. The action is for the
construction of a one story 8,664 sq. ft. building to house livestock and store feed,
supplies and farm equipment; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2017, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments;
and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2017, the Southold Town Trustees provided comments to
the Planning Board for review; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2017, the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC) provided comments to the Planning Board stating permit(s)
will be required from the NYSDEC; and '
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2017, a Public Hearing was held and adjourned without a
date; the Planning Board required that more information be provided; and
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WHEREAS, on September 8, 2017, the Southold Town Fire Marshall reviewed and
determined that there was adequate fire protection and emergency access for the site;
and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2017, the Suffolk County Planning Commission (SCPC)
determined the action as a matter for local determination; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2017, the Southold Town Planning Board required the
applicant to correct certain application materials and provide additional information for
review; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2017, the Orient Fire District determined there was
adequate fire protection for the site; and .
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2017, the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee
provided comments to the Planning Board and requested additional information,
including a Visual Impact Analysis, to ensure that the proposed use of the property was
in accordance with all terms of the recorded Deed, was consistent with both the
agricultural value and scenic value of the property and did not detract from, or adversely
affect the open space and scenic value protected by the development rights purchase
and easement; and
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WHEREAS, on October 10, 2017, the Southold Town Agricultural Advisory Committee
provided comments to the Planning Board for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2017, Steve Tenedios, owner, submitted a letter clarifying
the proposed use of the subject site and proposed building; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2017,Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted
corrected information with reference to the September 28, 2017 Planning Board letter;
and
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2017, a conservation specialist from the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources-Conservation Service (NRCS)
provided comments to the Planning Board for review; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2017, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the
proposed application and determined the site plan met the minimum requirements of
Chapter 236 for Storm Water Management; and
WHEREAS, at a work session held on January 22, 2018, the Planning Board reviewed
information submitted and the updated application; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2018, the Southold Town Agricultural Advisory Committee
submitted a second letter to the Planning Board and determined that the proposed
application is appropriate as presented; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2018, William Kelly, authorized agent, submitted floor
plans,,building elevations and other information as required by the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board required the
applicant to provide a Visual Impact Analysis, as required by the Land Preservation
Committee above, and photographs of existing buildings; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2018, Patricia Moore, authorized attorney for the applicant,
responded by letter to the Planning Board with objections to the requirement of a Visual
Impact Analysis; and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2018, William Duffy, Southold Town Attorney, responded by
letter to the applicant's attorney affirming the requirement for a Visual Impact Analysis;
and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2018, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program Coordinator reviewed the proposed project and determined it to be consistent
with Southold Town LWRP policies provided that the Planning Board considered and
required recommendations to the greatest extent practicable; and
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WHEREAS, on May 30, 2018, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted a Visual
Impact Analysis to the Planning Board for review; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2018, the Planning Board referred the Visual Impact Analysis to
the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2018, the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee
determined that the proposed agricultural barn would be consistent with the purposes
and other terms and conditions of the recorded Development Rights Easement if the
proposed building was relocated 200' westward and the color scheme was revised; and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2018, William Kelly, authorized agent, submitted photographs of
existing buildings to the Planning Board for review; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2018, the Public Hearing was continued and closed; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2018, the Planning Board referred the Visual Impact Analysis
to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2018, William Kelly, authorized agent, submitted revised
building renderings as required by the Planning Board; and
'WHEREAS, on August 20, 2018, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the'
proposed project and provided recommendations and comments to the Planning Board;
and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session on August 20, 2018, the Planning Board reviewed
comments from referrals and staff analysis, required revisions to the site plan, and
determined that once revisions were made to'the site plan, and a permit from the New
York State Department of Environmental,Conservation (NYSDEC) was received, all
applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations, Article XXIV, §280 — Site Plan
Approval of the Town of Southold will have been met; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2018, William Kelly, authorized agent, submitted revised
site plans to the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2018, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector certified
the proposed Agricultural Building as permitted in the R-200 Zoning District; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program;
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
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Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Mary, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Mary Eisenstein: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board approves the Site Plan with
conditions entitled "Tenedios Farm", prepared by Jeffrey T. Butler P.E., dated March
22, 2017 and last revised October 16, 2018, and authorizes the Chairman to endorse
the Site Plan.
Conditions:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, necessary permits from the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) shall be obtained
and reviewed by the Planning Board.
The DEC permit(s) and associated plans approved by the NYSDEC must be
submitted to the Planning Board for their review to ensure they are substantially
in agreement. Any differences in the site plan approved by the Planning Board
and the plan approved by the NYSDEC may require the site plan approved by
the Planning Board to be amended prior to building permits, depending on the
nature and significance of the difference;
2. Livestock grazing, paddocks, shelters and enclosures shall be located outside
the vegetated buffers shown on the site plan;
3. Livestock shall be prevented from entering the vegetated buffers;
4. Buffers
Vegetated Buffers 2 & 3 shall be managed for the following benefits:
a. Provide denitrification and nutrient uptake;
b. Slow water runoff and enhance infiltration;
c. Trap pollutants in surface runoff & subsurface flow,
d. Stabilize soils.
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Vegetated Buffer T shall be managed to maintain existing trees, shrubs and
groundcover;
5. The barn and the driveway to the barn shall be used for agricultural purposes
only as per the Town's easement;
6. The public is not permitted to access the barn;
7. Signs
Any sign that requires a sign permit must be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Board prior to installation;
8. Lighting
The only exterior light fixtures permitted at this site are as shown on the Lighting
Plan of the Approved Site Plan. Any future exterior light fixtures beyond those
shown on the approved plan must be reviewed for compliance and approved by
the Planning Board prior to installation;
9. The Planning Board strongly encourages the property owner to follow the
guidelines developed by the USDA for sustainable numbers of animals on
pasture. The Board further encourages the farm owner to request a nutrient
management plan for the animal husbandry portion of the farm, as well as
consulting with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The
Board also strongly encourages the property owner to develop a Comprehensive
Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) to address nutrient loading to surface and
ground waters by working with the Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation
District and/or USDA NRCS.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Mary, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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Chairman Wilcenski: Vineyard View—This proposed Residential Site Plan is for 50
multiple dwelling units in seven buildings. All units are proposed to be offered for rent at
rates set by the federal government for affordability for the next 50 years. The plan
includes 14 one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units, a
2,649 sq. ft. community center, 104 parking spaces; and various other associated site
improvements, on a vacant 17.19-acre parcel of which 10 acres will be preserved as
open space (6.3 acres upland and 3.7 acres wetlands), in the Hamlet Density (HD)
Zoning District located on the s/s of County Road 48 ±1,600' n/e/o Chapel Lane,
Greenport. SCTM#1000-40-3-1
Pierce Rafferty:
WHEREAS, this proposed Residential Site Plan is for 50 multiple dwelling units in
seven buildings. All units are proposed to be offered for rent at rates set by the federal
government for affordability for the next 50 years. The plan includes 14 one-bedroom
units, 22 two-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units, a 2,649 sq. ft. community
center, 104 parking spaces; and various other associated site improvements, on a
vacant 17.19-acre parcel of which 10 acres will be preserved as open space (6.3 acres
upland and 3.7 acres wetlands), in the Hamlet Density (HD) Zoning District located on
the s/s of County Road 48 ±1,600' n/e/o Chapel Lane, Greenport; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2018 and March 22, 2018, Christopher Dwyer, authorized
agent, submitted a Residential Site Plan Application for review; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2018, the Planning Board accepted the application as
complete for review; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2018, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments;
and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2018, the Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, determined that the proposed action
is an Unlisted Action as it does not meet any of the thresholds of a Type I Action, nor
does it meet any of the criteria on the Type II list of actions; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2018, the Planning Board set the preliminary public hearing for
May 7, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2018, Christopher Dwyer, authorized agent, submitted a code-
compliant photometric plan for review; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2018, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector determined
that the proposed use is not permitted in the Hamlet Density (HD) Zoning District; and
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WHEREAS, on April 18, 2018, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approved the
proposed action as submitted; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2018, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
(SCDHS) determined that a wastewater treatment permit is required; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2018, the Southold Town Transportation Commission provided
recommendations to the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2018, the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) issued a
letter of water availability for the subject site; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2018, a Preliminary Public Hearing was held and closed; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2018, the Southold Town Trustees approved the proposed
action as submitted; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2018, the Planning Board sent a request to the Southold Town
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a determination on whether the proposed use is
permitted in the Hamlet Density (HD) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2018, the Southold Town Fire Inspector reviewed and
determined that there was adequate fire protection and emergency access for the site;
and `
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2018, the Greenport Fire District determined there was
adequate fire protection for the site; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2018, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the proposed
application and determined the site plan met the minimum requirements of Chapter 236
for Storm Water Management; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2018, the Planning Board reviewed the proposed application
and required a Visual Impact Analysis due to the property's location on the New York
State Scenic Byway. They also required some additional information, and that the
driveway location be marked at the site to facilitate a site visit by the Planning Board
and the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (SCDPW); and
WHEREAS, in answer to the request by the Planning Board for a clarification on
interpreting the bulk schedule relative the density and unit size for this project, as well
as a determination on the proposed use and whether it is permitted in the Hamlet
Density zoning district, the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), on July 30,
2018, determined the following:
(1) the Planning Board's utilization of the Density, Minimum Lot Size and Bulk
Schedules in the Town Code as described is consistent with the Zoning
Code; and
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(2) the residential site plan known as Vineyard View, consisting of seven (7)
multiple dwellings containing a total of 50 dwelling units, as applied for, is a
permitted use in the HD zoning district and all of the proposed dwelling units
comply with Density, Minimum Lot Size and Bulk Schedules in the Town
Code pursuant to ZBA file #7195; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2018, a Public Hearing was held and kept open for written
comments until August 20, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2018, Christopher Dwyer, authorized agent, submitted a
Visual Impact Analysis for review; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2018, the Planning Board accepted the revised yield map
dated October 2017 and last revised August 30, 2018. The yield map required revision
due to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's requirement
that a different wetlands delineation than the one they originally-used was required; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2018, Christopher Dwyer, authorized agent, submitted a
revised photometric plan for review; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2018, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program Coordinator reviewed the proposed project and determined the
project to be consistent with Southold Town LWRP policies with recommendations to
the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session on September 24, 2018, the Planning Board reviewed
the proposed application and required revisions to the Site Plan to make it comply with
various applicable sections of the Town Code; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2018, the Planning Board received a Letter of No
Jurisdiction from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with
recommendations for the protection of Northern Long-eared Bats, a federal and state-
listed threatened species; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2018 the Suffolk County Planning Commission (SCPC)
provided comments regarding the proposed action; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency
pursuant to SEQRA, made a determination of non-significance for the proposed action
and granted a Conditioned Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board determined that
while the proposed residential site plan presents a proper case for requiring a park, a
suitable park cannot be properly located on the property, and a fee of$343,000.00 is
required in lieu thereof; and
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WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board determined that
the proposed action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2018, the Southold Town Board passed a resolution,
(2018-946) to waive the Park & Playground fee for this application; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2018, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works
(SCDPW) determined that a highway work permit is required; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2018 the Planning Board received a Bond Estimate (aka
Performance Guaranty) and referred it to the Office of the Town Engineer for review;
and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2019, Christopher Dwyer, authorized agent, submitted
revised site plans for review; and
WHEREAS, at their meeting on January 14, 2019, the Planning Board approved the
Bond Estimate (aka Performance Guaranty) in the amount of $223,185.30, and
recommended same to the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2019, the Southold Town Planning Board determined that
all applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations, Article XXIV, §280 — Site Plan
Approval of the Town of Southold were met; and
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Approval With
Conditions, listed below, of the residential site plan entitled "Vineyard View" prepared
by L.K. McLean Associates, P.C., dated March 5, 2018, and last revised December 18,
2018, and authorizes the Chairman to endorse the site plan after Conditions "A"
through "D" below are met:
Conditions (to be fulfilled prior to approval/endorsement of site plan)
A. Obtain approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS)
and provide one (1) print of the approved plan including the allowable flow for the
site with the seal, stamp and signature of the SCDHS.
B. Obtain a highway work permit from the Suffolk County Department of Public Works
(SCDPW).
C. Performance guaranty (aka Bond) estimate approved by resolution of the Town
Board, as submitted on 12/17/2018. The intent of this performance guaranty is to
include any off-site improvements required by the Board, and, at a minimum,
enough funds to take the necessary steps to secure or restore the site (e.g. security
fence) and prevent erosion and runoff, and any other hold-over measures should
there be a failure on the part of the applicant to complete the project.
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D. Performance Guaranty submitted and accepted by Planning Board and Town
Board. _
Conditions of approval (ongoing)
Vineyard View Site Plan Application
Approved January 14, 2019
1. There shall be no subdivision of this parcel resulting in additional building lots. No lot
lines shall be changed unless authorized by the Town Planning Board by a majority
plus one vote and after a public hearing.
2. All aspects of the project shall be constructed and maintained substantially in
accordance with the approved site plan including the architectural drawings, except
where the site plan is amended as authorized by the Town Planning Board.
3. Covenants and Restrictions (C&Rs) acceptable to the Planning Board are to be filed
by the applicant with the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk prior to receiving
certificates of occupancy.
4. The community building and grounds are for the personal enjoyment of the
occupants of units in Vineyard View and their guests, and shall not be rented or
leased for use by others for special events, including but not limited to weddings,
fund-raisers and parties.
5. There shall be no more than 50 dwelling units. Accessory apartments are not
permitted.
6. The property owner will provide signage for bike safety as frequently as the Suffolk
County Department of Public Works (SCDPW) will allow in the stretch of CR 48
between the site's driveway and Moore's Lane; on both sides of the road. The
design of the signs will be in accordance with the SCDPW.
In addition, the Town Planning Board will send a request to the SCDPW for
additional measures to provide bicycle and pedestrian safety along this stretch of
CR 48, and if additional measures such as pavement markings or additional signage
are approved by the County prior to their receiving their certificate of occupancy,
Conifer will install them in the shoulders between the site driveway and Moore's
Lane.
7. The property owner will purchase and install a bus shelter as shown on the
approved site plan, if approved by the SCDPW prior to their receiving their certificate
of occupancy. The design of the bus shelter must be substantially similar in
appearance to the other bus shelters located in the Town, or otherwise acceptable ;,
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to the Town Planning Board. The property owner shall maintain any future bus
shelter located at this site.
8. All exterior lighting on the property, including lighting on the residential units, shall
comply with the provisions of Chapter 172 of the Town Code, and the lighting plan
pages of the approved site plan. Any future exterior light fixtures not shown on the r
approved site plan must be reviewed for compliance and approved by the Planning
Board prior to installation.
9. All exterior signage on the property, shall comply with Town Code. Any future
signage not shown on the approved site plan must be reviewed for compliance and
approved by the Planning Board prior to installation.
10.Parking for residents or visitors to this development is permitted in designated
parking areas only. No parking on County Road 48.
11.All trees and landscaping are required to be maintained by the property owner as
shown on the approved site plan. Should a tree die or otherwise be destroyed, it
must be replaced with the same species and size as shown on the approved site
plan within 6 months. Any change in tree or landscaping species must be approved
in writing by the Planning Board.
12.Affordability
a. In years 1 through 50, the maximum rents and maximum family income of
tenants shall be in accordance with section 42 of the IRS tax code, or as
Section 42 may be amended in the future. Fifty percent of the units shall be
affordable and reserved for households earning up to 50% of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Area Median Income
(AMI) for Nassau and Suffolk County (or the current designated geography)
and 50% of the units shall be affordable and reserved for households earning
up to 60% HUD AMI for Nassau and Suffolk County (or the current designated
geography). Year 1 begins upon receipt of the final certificate of occupancy
b. From year 51 on, 50% of the units shall be affordable and reserved for families
earning up to 80% of the HUD Area Median Income for Nassau and Suffolk
County (or the current designated geography) in accordance with the same
formula used in calculating Section 42 rents and income.
c. The owner or manager of this property will provide updates on the AMI and
utility allowances to the Town Planning Board and Town Government Liaison
annually.
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13.Groundwater Conservation
a. A separate well(s) shall be used for all irrigation to reduce the use of water
from the Suffolk County Water Authority's system.
b. No more than 1,000 gallons per day shall be used for irrigation.
c. The well(s) shall include a meter to monitor the use of water for irrigation. A
report of the number of gallons of water used each month for irrigation must be
sent annually to the Planning Board.
d. The pump for the well(s) shall not create noise that measures more than 50dB
at the nearest residential structure.
e. The use of native, drought-tolerant plants and drip irrigation in landscaping is
required.
f. An irrigation timing plan will be implemented for the site to be irrigated in
phases so that sections of the site are irrigated on alternating days and the
entire site is not irrigated all at the same time.
g. An organic matter soil amendment (i.e. composted leaf mold) will be
incorporated into the topsoil at a ratio of one part organic matter to two parts
native topsoil, to increase its water-holding capacity.
h. Coarse mulch at a minimum depth of 3" is required on all planted material.
i. Soil moisture.sensors will be used with the irrigation system, to water only when
necessary during times of low soil moisture.
j. Total long-term irrigation of the site will be limited to 15% of the land area of the
site.
k. Low-flow plumbing fixtures shall be used within the residential units and the
community building on the.property.
14.Surface and Groundwater Quality Protection
a. The application of synthetic herbicides and pesticides,is prohibited.
b. The use of pesticides on and around surface waters (wetlands, storm water_
controls, ponding) is prohibited.
c. The application of integrated.pest management is encouraged.
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d. Fertilizer will be applied only after it has been determined to be necessary by
soil test, and only in the smallest amount necessary.
e. Only organic-based nitrogen fertilizer with a low-Nitrogen nutrient ratio and high
percentage of Water-Insoluble Nitrogen (WIN), 50 percent minimum is
permitted to be used. This practice will allow for slow release of nitrogen, driven
only by biological activity, typically in soil temperatures above 55° F, and will
prevent nitrogen leaching.
f. A maximum of 1 lb of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in any one application
with cumulative application of no more than 2 lbs per 1,000 square feet per
year is permitted.
g. The use of phosphorous containing lawn fertilizer is prohibited unless
establishing a new lawn or soil test shows that the lawn does,not have enough
phosphorus. Fertilizer labels have three bold numbers. The number in the
middle is the percentage of phosphorus in the product, e.g. 22-0-15. Use of
products with 0.67 in the middle or lower is not restricted. Products with a
_number higher than 0.67 may only be used if a new lawn is being established
or a soil test indicates it is necessary.
h. A staging area, during construction, for heavy equipment, vehicle parking,
materials and stockpiling, fuel storage and handling, etc. should be pre-
designated and located as far from wetlands as possible. Spill protocols shall
be enacted.
15.Wildlife Habitat Protection Areas (Non-Disturbance Buffer and Wetlands)
a. A vegetated non-disturbance buffer hereinafter the "non-disturbance buffer", and
the wetlands areas, as shown on the approved site plan, shall be protected for
the purpose of preserving existing trees and natural vegetation, and providing
wildlife habitat and a buffer to the adjacent wetlands and woodlands. The areas
are to be left in their natural state.
b. Vegetation Removal or Disturbance
i. The cutting, removal or disturbance of vegetation, including trees, shrubs, i
and groundcover, is prohibited in the non-disturbance and wetland areas,
except to remove dead or invasive non-native plants or trees. Any cutting,
removal or disturbance of vegetation must receive prior written consent of
the Southold Town Planning Board. This written consent may be granted
only to control or prevent the spread of disease or invasive plant or animal
species. The non-disturbance buffer may be supplemented with native
vegetation plantings according to a re-vegetation plan with prior written
consent of the Southold Town Planning Board.
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ii. . A dead or diseased tree in the non-disturbance buffer that, in the opinion
of a certified arborist, represents an imminent threat to structures or
people, may be removed without prior Planning Board approval, and the
arborist shall submit a report of any such removal to the Planning Board
within one business day after such removal. Vegetation must be hand-
pulled, hand-cut, or cut with machinery selective enough to keep nearby
native plants intact to the greatest extent practicable.
c. Excavation, grading and removal of natural materials are prohibited.
d. No structures are permitted in the non-disturbance and wetland areas.
e. The use of motorized vehicles is prohibited in the non-disturbance and wetland
areas.
f. Dumping or accumulation of unsightly or offensive materials including, but not
limited to trash, garbage, sawdust, ashes or chemical waste is prohibited in the
non-disturbance and wetland areas.
16.Wildlife Protection During Construction
a. The land area to be cleared shall be staked and inspected by the Planning Board
or their designees, as well as the Town Engineering Department prior to any land
clearing.
b. Site clearing activities shall begin at CR 48 and proceed towards the open
space/natural areas.
c. The Town Planning Department and the Town Engineering Department shall be
notified by phone or email two days prior to clearing taking place on site.
d. Wildlife sweeps conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist prior to clearing by
heavy equipment will be required.
17. Eastern Box Turtle
To minimize the loss of Eastern Box Turtles, the entire area of construction must be
encircled by silt-fencing (aka turtle barriers) as described below prior to any clearing
at the site.
Any clearing at the site scheduled from April 1St through October 31St will be
preceded by box turtle surveys following the protocol below:
a. Prior to the commencement of any clearing activity, temporary turtle barriers (silt
fencing) shall be installed around the limits of work and pre-construction turtle
surveys must be conducted during appropriate weather conditions.
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b. Installation of the temporary turtle barriers must minimize vegetation disturbance.
No clearing may occur outside the Limits of Work as shown on the approved site
plan page E1 "Conditions and Removals".
c. The bottom of the silt fencing must be buried in a 4-6 inch deep trench. The
trench must be backfilled and compacted. If it is not possible to dig a trench, then
the bottom of the barrier must be affixed to the surface.
d. The silt fencing must be composed of at least 2 Y2 feet of vertical barrier above
ground. Once installed, the barrier shall be taut between the stakes. Slumps or
loose materials will undermine the effectiveness of the barrier. No hay bales or
other backing material shall be used.
e. The limits of work must be encircled completely by the silt fence to exclude
turtles from entering the area, but able to be opened for equipment to go in and
out during working hours (and closed again at the end of the work day).
f. The turtle barrier (silt fencing) should be installed immediately prior to the
required survey.
g. The biologist leading the survey shall inspect the barrier and facilitate any
repairs/alterations necessary to ensure the integrity of the barrier.
h. Turtle barriers may not be removed from the site until the project is complete and
is stabilized by vegetation.
i. Surveys for Eastern Box Turtles must be led by a herpetologist or wildlife
biologist with experience locating wild box turtles.
j. The survey effort required must equal the following: area of impact x 4 person-
hours/acre = total person-hours of survey effort.
k. Timing of survey
• The survey for Eastern Box Turtles must be conducted immediately
preceding clearing activity.
• Surveys must be conducted at the time-of peak activity for turtles, to the
greatest extent practicable and as advised by the herpetologist.
I. Any box turtles found during the search will be captured and relocated to an
undisturbed area on the property as far from the proposed clearing as possible.
m. Documentation and results of the survey must be provided to the Planning
Department as soon as possible after completion and prior to clearing.
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Routine turtle barrier maintenance:
Maintenance of the turtle barrier is required during the Turtle Active Season (April
1st through October 31st) — Once per month a person familiar with barrier
maintenance and installation shall inspect the barrier and facilitate any repairs or
alterations. The turtle barrier should remain taut between stakes and any holes
along the bottom repaired.
Outside the Turtle Active Season (November 1'st through March 31st) A
biologist shall conduct an early season inspection in late March or early April to
facilitate any repairs or alteration necessary for the turtle barrier to function for turtle
protection.
18.Northern long-eared bat
a. No tree removal during the pup season from June 1 through July 31.
b. A wildlife biologist experienced with finding bats will be deployed on site prior to
any tree-clearing to search for any signs of bat roosting.
c. As recommended by the NYS DEC, any clearing between April 1 and October 31
will require vigilance to avoid a taking of this federal and state-listed threatened
species.
d. Trees around the perimeter shall be preserved within the buffer shown on the
site plan.
e. Trees capable of providing roost trees within the development area shall be
preserved to the greatest extent practicable.
19.Construction Management
a. Construction activities shall only occur from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays
and Saturdays.
b. No construction activities are permitted on Sundays, year-round, or the following
holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day (July 4th)
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
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James H. Rich III: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Jim. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Wilcenski: Jakubiuk Agricultural Building —This Site Plan is for the
proposed construction of a 1-story 7,200 sq. ft. building for agricultural storage, and no
basement located on ±22.5 acres of farmland with Development Rights held by the
Town of Southold in the AC Zoning District, Southold. The property is located at 5455
Youngs Avenue, Southold. SCTM#1000-55-1-8.3
James H. Rich III:
WHEREAS, this site plan is for the proposed construction of a 1-story 7,200 sq. ft.
building for agricultural storage, and no basement located on ±22.5 acres of farmland
with Development Rights held by the Town of Southold in the AC Zoning District,
Southold; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2018, Victor Prusinowski, authorized agent, submitted an
application for Site Plan review; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-133 C of the
Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in §280-
1-33 for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture as long as they
are not necessary to further the objectives set forth in Town Code §280-129 to maintain
public health, safety, and welfare. The Planning Board has found that this application is
eligible for a waiver of certain elements of the Site Plan requirements because it is an
agricultural use, the details of which are included in the Staff Report dated September
10, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 B (5), has the discretion to vary or waive the parking requirements for Site
Plan Applications where doing so would not have a detrimental effect on the public
health, safety or general welfare, and will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and
provision of the Site Plan Requirements chapter of the Town Code. The Planning Board
has found that this application is eligible for a waiver of parking requirements because
there is no need to provide for parking - the application is for an agricultural storage
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building not open to the public and the parcel is large in size relative to the proposed
structure (less than 1% lot coverage total);
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2018, the Planning Board formally accepted the
agricultural application as complete for review; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c),
determined that the proposed action as a Type II-Action as it falls within the following
description for 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5(c)(3) agricultural farm management practices,
including construction, maintenance and repair of farm buildings and structures, and
land use changes consistent with generally accepted principles of farming. The action is
for the construction of a 1-story 7,200 sq. ft. building for agricultural storage and no
basement; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2018, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments;
and -
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018, a Public Hearing was held and closed; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the
application and approved it as submitted; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2018, the Southold Fire District determined there was
adequate fire protection for the site; and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2018, the Southold Town Fire Marshall reviewed and
determined that there was adequate fire protection and emergency access for the site;
and
WHEREAS, "on October 31, 2018, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the above-
referenced application and has determined that the proposed building and site meet the
minimum requirements of Chapter 236 for Storm Water Management; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2018, the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee
determined that the'proposed dry storage barn is consistent with the purposes and
other terms and conditions of the recorded Development Rights Easement; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2018, the Southold Town Agricultural Advisory
Committee determined that the proposed application is appropriate as presented; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2018 the Suffolk County Planning Commission (SCPC)
recommended that the proposed action is a matter for local determination; and
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WHEREAS, on November 15, 2018, the Town of Southold LWRP Coordinator reviewed
the above-referenced project and has determined the proposed project to be consistent
with Southold Town LWRP policies; and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2019, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector reviewed
and certified the proposed Agricultural Storage Building as a permitted use in the A-C
Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2019, the Southold Town Planning Board determined that
all applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations, Article XXIV, §280 — Site Plan
Approval of the Town of Southold, have been met; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives certain'Site Plan
Application requirements as noted above.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
James H. Rich III: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the parking
requirements as noted above.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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James H. Rich III: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
James H. Rich III: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants Approval with four (4)
conditions to the Site Plan entitled "Jakubiuk Farm & Nursery LLC' prepared by
Nathan Taft Corwin III, L.S., dated January 22, 2018 and last revised December 3,
2018 and authorizes the Chairman to endorse the Site Plan.
Conditions:
1. This agricultural site plan is for a 7,200 sq. ft. dry storage barn to house
accessory equipment and materials connected to growing an
agricultural product, including but not limited to nursery stock on the
farm pursuant to the recorded easement with the Southold Town Land
Preservation Committee; and
2. The use of this building or site for storage or staging of equipment or
materials for a lawn-care/yard maintenance or masonry business or
similar contractor business is not permitted; and
3. Access to this barn by the public is not permitted; and
No exterior lights were reviewed or approved in connection with this site plan.
Any exterior lights on or around the outside of this building must be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Board and must meet Town Code §172 Lighting.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
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Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
BOND DETERMINATIONS
Accept Performance Guarantee:
Chairman Wilcenski Vineyard View—This proposed Residential Site Plan is for 50
multiple dwelling units in seven buildings. All units are proposed to be offered for rent at
rates set by the federal government for affordability for the next 50 years. The plan
includes 14 one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units, a
2,649 sq. ft. community center, 104 parking spaces; and various other associated site
improvements, on a vacant 17.19-acre parcel of which 10 acres will be preserved as
open space (6.3 acres upland and 3.7 acres wetlands), in the Hamlet Density (HD)
Zoning District located on the s/s of County Road 48 ±1,600' n/e/o Chapel Lane,
Greenport. SCTM#1000-40-3-1
Mary Eisenstein:
WHEREAS, this proposed Residential Site Plan is for 50 multiple dwelling units in
seven buildings. All units are proposed to be offered for rent at rates set by the federal
government for affordability for the next 50 years. The plan includes 14 one-bedroom
units, 22 two-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units, a 2,649 sq. ft. community
center, 104 parking spaces; and various other associated site improvements, on a
vacant 17.19-acre parcel of which 10 acres will be preserved as open space (6.3 acres
upland and 3.7 acres wetlands), in the Hamlet Density,(HD) Zoning District located on
the s/s of County Road 48 ±1,600' n/e/o Chapel Lane, Greenport; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2018, Christopher Dwyer, agent for KACE LI LLC,
submitted a Draft Bond Estimate for Vineyard View; and
WHEREAS on December 17, 2018, the Southold Town Engineering Department
reviewed and accepted the Draft Performance Guaranty Estimate (aka'Draft Bond
Estimate) for Vineyard View in the amount of$223,185.30; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2019, the Planning Board reviewed the estimate at their
work session and accepted the estimate in the amount of$223,185.30; therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby accepts the Performance
Guaranty Estimate for the residential site plan, Vineyard View, in the amount of
$223,185.30, and recommends same to the Town Board.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Mary, seconded by-Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Wilcenski: 6:01 p.m. — Duffy Standard Subdivision —This proposal is for
a Standard Subdivision of a 3.02 acre parcel into two lots, where Lot 1 is 1.69 acres
and Lot 2 is 1.33 acres in the R-40 Zoning District. This parcel is located on the west
side of the intersection of Little Peconic Bay Road and Wunneweta Road, Nassau
Point, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-111-11-26.1
Chairman Wilcenski: At this point if anyone would like to address the Board regarding
Duffy Standard Subdivision, please step to one of the podiums, state your name, write
your name for the record and address your comments to the Board.
Michael A. Kimack: Good Evening. I'm Michael A. Kimack, agent for the applicant.
You've already delineated the size of the two lots proposed. They are larger than the R-
40 lots around there. Just to give a little bit of additional information: roughly 70% of
both lots would be preserved. The clearing represents between 25%-30% overall.
There's a 30 foot lot buffer of trees all the way around and there's about 100 foot of lot
buffer between the two lots. In addition, the driveways are sided so there is good
visibility. There's one off of Wunneweta and one off of Little Peconic Bay. Of the 22, 15
inch caliper trees are beyond that, the way everything has been sited, only four maybe
interdicted overall, so they're preserving the major portion of the trees; Mostly falling
within the buffer zone. That's it.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Yes, Sir. Go ahead.
Robert Zeien: Hi. My name is Bob Zeien. I live at 3280 Wunneweta Road, that just
boarders on this piece of property. Just a couple of concerns that I have is the proximity
of the building on Lot 1 to the property line. What looks to be the rear corner of the
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house is within some 30 feet of the property line. If that's the rear of the house, I believe
the R-40 zoning is 50 feet.
Chairman Wilcenski: Can we bring that up Brian?
Brian Cummings: Yeah, we just had an error here though.
Chairman Wilcenski: Okay. We're taking the information, some of the questions we
can't answer right now, but we will make sure that all and everybody's comments are
addressed. Mr. Kimack, I'll give you a chance to respond once he finishes, thank you.
Robert Zeien: I understand. It just concerns me. Just one other minor thing: it says
"dwellings of public water" on my property and we don't�have public water there. One
other item was: on the back of my piece of property, on the survey, there's a right of
way that goes through the back - which I've got a picture of if you need — it just sort of
disappears as it gets into Lot 2. I'm not sure if that's maintained in any way where the
house is there. So it's just something to look at. I believe it's the Nassau Point Property
Owners Association right of way. I've been there for 25 years so anybody using that is
welcome to it as far as I'm concerned.
Chairman Wilcenski: Okay. Thank you, your comments will be looked into and
responded to.
Robert Zeien: Okay. Thank you.
Mark Terry: Can you obtain his picture of the right of way?
Chairman Wilcenski: Excuse me, sir. Could you bring that up to the staff? The picture
of the right of way?
Chairman Wilcenski: Mr. Kimack, do you have a response? You don't have to
respond.
Michael A. Kimack: I can respond to two of the questions. The gentleman questioned
whether or not the rear yard setback being 50 feet. When you've got two roads, we
have an opportunity to choose which side of the lot we have as a side yard and a rear
yard. In this particular case, the rear yard actually is 65 feet because it's against Lot
number 1 essentially. And the side yard is the 15 feet on the,back property. It meets the
zoning requirements.
Chairman Wilcenski: In other words, what you're considering rear yard is what they're
considering the side yard because they chose the different side of the Iota
Michael A. Kimack: There is an existing water main in the street. That is proposed to
be tapped into. And that's it.
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Chairman Wilcenski: Would anybody else like to address the board on Duffy Standard
Subdivision? Anyone? Does any, staff or any other board member have any questions
for Mr. Kimack? Can I get a motion to close the hearing?
James H. Rich III: I make a motion to close the hearing.
Mary Eisenstein: I second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Wilcenski: 6:02 p.m. — Hazard Standard Subdivision—The owner of Lot 2
of the Hazard Standard Subdivision, approved by the Planning Board on April 9, 2018,
has requested an amendment to the covenants. A four foot path is permitted through
the non-disturbance buffer, with no structures allowed. The owner has requested that a
catwalk structure over the bank be permitted within the four foot path. The property is
located at 1465 & 1575 Harbor Lane, in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-103-2-1.1 & 1.2.
Chairman Wilcenski: At this point if anyone would like to address the Board regarding
Hazard Standard Subdivision, please step to one of the podiums, state your name,
write your name for the record and address your comments to the Board.
David Hazard: Yeah, I'm David Hazard, owner. If you have any questions, I'd be happy
to answer-them.
Chairman Wilcenski: Does any staff or board members have any questions for Mr.
Hazard? No one? Thank you. Would anybody else like to address the Board on Hazard
Standard Subdivision? Anyone? Can I have a motion to close the hearing?
James H. Rich III: I make a motion to close the hearing.
Mary Eisenstein: I second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
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Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Wilcenski: 6:03 p.m. — Heritage'at Cutchogue (aka Harvest Pointe) —
The owner of the Heritage at Cutchogue (aka Harvest Pointe) has requested an
amendment to the conditions and covenants for this site plan, which was approved by
the Planning Board on August 14, 2017. Currently the covenants state that the
clubhouse and pool amenities must receive certificates of occupancy before any
residential units receive certificates of occupancy (c.o.'s), and that 75% of the-c.o.'s for
Phase One must be completed prior to receiving building permits to begin Phase Two
of the project. The owner has requested that the residences in Phase One be allowed
to be issued c.o.'s prior to the clubhouse and pool receiving c.o.'s, and that the
requirement that 75% of the units in Phase One receive c.o.'s be reduced or eliminated
as a requirement to begin subsequent phases of construction. The covenants state that
amendments may be considered only after a public hearing and with a majority plus
one vote of the Planning Board. The property is located at 75 Schoolhouse Road',
Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-102-1-33.3
Chairman Wilcenski: At this point I would like to ask that a representative from
Harvest Point if they would address the board to explain a little bit more detail of what
you're requesting. Thank you.
Henry Alia: Good evening members of the Planning Board, Planning Director and
Staff. Thank you very much for allowing me the opportunity to discuss our request to
amend the covenants and conditions for the approved site plan formerly known as the
Heritage at Cutchogue. For those of you who don't know who I am, my name is Henry
Alia. I'm the project manager for Rimor development, the developer of Harvest Point at
Cutchogue. Currently we have thirty units under construction, out of the thirty-four units
permitted in Phase One. Twenty-six of those units are sold; two more units are in
contract negotiations. Four units serve as our fully furnished models in the sales office.
Our clubhouse is complete, fully furnished and an has been inspected by the building,
engineering, electrical and fire marshals of the departments within the Town of
Southold. We're currently awaiting health department approval to submit the necessary
,documents to attain a certificate of occupancy and expect to do so at the end of this
week. The covenants we are requesting to be amended are as follows: that the
clubhouse and swimming pool amenities must receive certificates of occupancy before
any residential,units receive certificates of occupancy and that 75% of the certificates of
occupancy for Phase One', must be completed prior to receiving building permits to
begin Phase Two of the project. The first amendment we are requesting is to allow
residences in Phase One to be issued certificates of occupancy prior to the pool and
clubhouse receiving the same. At this time, it appears that the certificate of occupancy
is eminent on the clubhouse and therefore is not a factor in our request. However, since
the swimming pool will not be used, due to the time of year, we do not want out buyers
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to be delayed from obtaining certificates of occupancy and subsequently, closing on
their homes. Let it be noted that the gunite of the swimming pool has been completed,
as well as the patio, barbeque area, fire pit, etc. in preparation to be operational prior to
Memorial Day. The second amendment requested is that 75% of the residences in prior
,phases be in contract, sold, or have c of o's before starting work in the next Phase. This
will allow the developer to continue to sell units and continue construction so there are
no stoppages and the development of the,property will not be delayed. I believe this to
be something the community would favor as it would mean that trucks, earth-moving
equipment, heavy construction, etc. would come to an end sooner rather than later. 1' ,
would like to note that,in October 2017, a resolution was approved, allowing the
developer to clear in Phases Two, Three and Four in order to obtain fill to properly
backfill and grade units excavated in Phase One. Thus, most of the clearing and use of
heavy equipment and trucking has already been completed in these future Phases.
Lastly, and probably most importantly, several email have been circulating throughout
the neighboring community. Unfortunately, all of the information contained within these
emails is untrue. As I have previously stated, twenty-six units are currently sold and/or
in contract, not ten. Eight of those .units are the larger 2000 square foot,units and four of
which are close to obtaining certificates of occupancy. It was stated that there were no
larger homes under construction. Any request to build larger units has not been
submitted and the Planning Board can confirm this. There is no reducing in square
footage in garages or basements to add to any other living space. The current design
and floor plans have been well received as shown by our sales and for traffic, not poor
as stated. We welcome any of you to see for yourselves and make your own decisions,
as opposed to listening to just one or two opinions. Lastly, and probably most
importantly, cash flow is not and never has been an issue. The developer is outraged
by this comment. False statements such as these are the reasons for negative publicity,
which can equate to stagnant sales. I don't think the community would want this. It's
unfortunate that some neighboring residents would question someone's financial status,
without even knowing the facts. I have to ask this question: Why would the developer
even ask for the ability to construct units in the latter Phases if the developer had no
money to do so? Again, I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to speak before the
Board and will answer any questions that the Board and/or residents may have.
Chairman Wilcenski: All right, well I don't want to get into a question-and-answer
period here. But I would like to see if any staff or board members have any questions
for Mr. Alia.
Mary Eisenstein: Can I ask a clarifying question? Mr. Alia, you mentioned, I believe
you said twenty-six units of the first Phase have been sold.
Henry Alia: That's correct, and contract negotiations. That would mean twenty-eight out
of the thirty-four.
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Mary Eisenstein: Alright, so would you clarify the sold part.
Henry Alia: Twenty-six sold in contract. And that's out of the thirty we're able to sell
because there's thirty-four units in Phase One, four of them are the models in the sales
office. So we're obviously not looking to sell those units now.
Bill Duffy: Henry, when you say sold, you mean in contract. You haven't gone to
closing, have you?
Henry Alia: That's correct.
Chairman Wilcenski: Anybody else? Please state and sign your name for the record.
Robert Morrow: My name is Robert Morrow, I am one of the developers along with Jeff
Rimland. Number one: we do have twenty-six actual signed contracts and I have a list
of those which we would gladly submit with their,name and address of everybody and of
the amount of money that they have put up. Obviously, we haven't closed.on them
because we have to get CO's and we can't get the CO until we resolve our issue with
the community building, which, has been totally— as Henry said — has been totally
inspected by the town. We seem to be in good shape with that. We're expecting the
signoff of the Suffolk County Health Department any day this week. We can then apply
for the CO with the town. We are definitely not asking for any CO's on our houses until
we get the CO on the community building. I think we made that clear to the Planning
Board and certain members, that we are not asking — even though whatever the
stipulation says —that's not what we're asking for. And I find it very difficult, as the
owner and developer, to get a copy of the email that I got today from certain residents
who live behind our project. I would just like to say, as the owner and developer, that I
am there two or three days a week, and anybody who lives in the community who has a
problem with this development, is more than welcome to come to the site. I personally
will walk them around and show them-what's going on. To receive an email that we
have only sold ten units and the larger units —the 2000 square foot units that we have
eight of- that they're sold. But not one has been built. They are not built. They are
finished and ready for CO's in the next two or three weeks, provided we get the health
department approved. Now of course there have been delays in construction, like any
other new project, and we're trying to deal with those delays the best we possibly can.
But to receive an email from the people in the community, questioning my credibility
and my ability to pay my bills, I find is totally despicable. This project is backed by
Bridgehampton National Bank and I invite the Board and anyone else to call the
chairman of the bank, Kevin O'Connor or Kevin Santacroche, the Vice-Chairman, and
find out how we conduct our business. But to have these emails that go out to the
public, which they are, and to certain community organizations and affect the viability of
this project, I find totally unacceptable. Hopefully it won't get to newspapers where they
question the credibility of this project. We have tried our best to do the right thing and I
think almost every one of our homeowners are totally satisfied. There are always
people that you can't satisfy all the time, but we are working our best to get that done.
And as far as the next Section is concerned: we're only asking that when we get the CO
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on the Clubhouse, as long as we have at least 75% of our units under contract, that we
can go into the next Section. We're not looking to fool anybody; we actually have
almost 90% of our units actually sold under valid contract. We're not trying to play
games; we're not trying to mislead this Board. We just want to satisfy the people that
are buying from us. And I just ask the Board to please consider the fact and to let us
move forward into Section Two. We're not asking to go to Section Three or Four. You
know that, we're only asking to move into the next Section. Which is 75% cleared
already, the water lines have been put in, the drains have been put in and most of the
roadways are through the site already so there's very little disturbance additionally to be
done to move forward with the project. So again, I ask you to please consider what
Henry has spoken about and to listen to the real facts. The building department and the
inspectors know what's going on, not what's in that email that was circulated throughout
the community. Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Does any staff or Board members have any
questions for the applicant or the applicant's agent? Ok, thank you very much. At this
time I would like to open the floor to anyone else that would like to discuss this. I just
want to point out, please direct your comments to the board for the sake of not getting
into a back-and-forth answer period. All the questions and concerns that will be brought
here will be recorded and will be dealt with by the board and considered by the board.
Any accusations or concerns you may have will be looked into. Yes?
Abigail Field: Hi, my name is Abigail Field. Hi Planning Board. Thank you for holding
this public hearing. I am a virtual neighbor. By road I'm a little over a quarter mile as the
crow flies less from this property so it's a part of my interest and why I'm here. I was
reading the file before coming to the meeting and I found a letter, and he said 75%, the
letter said 80%, of Phase Two had already been cleared. That shocked me because the
whole point I understood phasing to be was to preserve the intact land phase-by-phase-
by-phase so I tried to figure out: "Why was 80% of the land already cleared?"And I
found, in October 16, 2017 a letter saying: "Hey, the grating of the road doesn't work,
we have to dig a bunch of fill because the fill to fix all our grating issues is in these other
phases" and you guys signed off on that. So I have no idea how such a big mistake
could be made if you need to dig up three phases to get your field to fix your
engineering issues, something got missed along the way in this approval. And you can
see, if you look at that picture, so much of the land is cleared. So I guess my comment
on today's request would be that: if you decide to change this standard for moving
forward, now I actually have a strong opinion on that with the caveat I'm about to give
you, right. If you decide to do that, please don't let them clear anymore land. I realize
that means- until they meet the original conditions — I realize that means they can't build
all of Phase Two next, but they could build on 75 of 80% of it. Because if you look at
what's left, it's all the buffer around the neighbors, right? And I feel like the original
conditions were there for a reason. You can honor the spirit of those original conditions,
while still accommodating the developer - who got to fix their big engineering mistake
back when by doing all this clearing - by letting them move forward in the areas that are
cleared now, while giving the neighbors some more protection, by preserving those
buffers until they've at least finished building the way the original intent was. And I
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would just encourage you for going forward, I mean, how did things get approved with
an engineering error that required clearing so much of the site early? I don't know. I
have no idea how that happened. But whatever policy or process that allowed that to
happen, I hope you fix it so that it doesn't happen on some future project. I realize this
is uniquely large in our community, but I'm just sort of amazed at how somehow that
happened. Anyway, thank you for your time.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Yes, Ma'am.
Miriam Listoria: My name is Miriam Listoria. I live in Southold Town, Southold Village.
I've lived here for over 30 years. I just want you to know that we have purchased over a
year and a half ago, one of the larger homes, which is complete, which is to our
satisfaction and I am shocked to hear of anything like a letter with all of that
misinformation coming out in my town. Many, many, many of the homeowners in
Harvest Pointe are local people who are trying to downsize and to move into a
comfortable community. Which, I'm sure it will be, and we appreciate everything that
the town has done so far and we hope that misinformation won't be going out.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you, would you write your name for the record please?
Yes?
Kelly Evers: Hi, I'm Kelly Evers and I live on Schoolhouse Road. So my concern is
that, it was my understanding that the condition of the building was that the trucks were
supposed to go down North Street. In fact, they're going down Schoolhouse Road all
day long; the cement trucks, from the beginning of the day to the end of the day. Less
now, I think they're doing less cement work but the cement trucks, all day. So if they
plan on doing the next Phase and they're talking about most of the trucks having
finished doing the big work,-they're still coming down Schoolhouse Road. The road has
more and more cracks in it. I have children that live on that street, I have a dog I walk, I
run daily and the trucks weren't supposed to be going down Schoolhouse Road. So I'd
like you to take that into consideration when making amendments for their continuing
construction, that they're not doing what they were supposed to do in regards to
keeping the trucks off Schoolhouse Road.
Chairman Wilcenski: I can just respond to that quickly, that there were several
complaints made and the owners were notified and they have been working with their
contractors to keep reminding them to not use Schoolhouse Road. We'll continue and if
you do have other issues, you can call the Building-Department and you can file a
complaint and we will follow up with that.
Kelly Evers: Okay. Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Would anybody else like to address the board?
Lisa Tettlebach: Hi, my name is Lisa Tettlebach. I live on Crownland lane, just a
couple of blocks away from the construction for the Heritage and I would like to request
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the Planning Board to keep the public hearing open a couple days to send in comments
:`after the meeting, after having heard everything tonight.
Chairman Wilcenski: Okay, we can do that. After everybody speaks, we will talk and
consider that. We'll leave it open for written comments. Okay, we could probably take
care of that consideration.
Lisa Tettlebach: Do you vote on that tonight?
Chairman Wilcenski: We'll just have a quick little meeting; we'll let you know before
we leave tonight. Yes, Sir.
Richard Jordan: Hi. I'm Richard Jordan. I'm speaking on behalf of the Fleets Neck
Property Owners Association. We're 300 + families that live in Cutchogue and we were
very distressed when this project was approved but understood the reasoning behind it.
We don't understand, why, if the developer is concerned about some email, that's not a
justification that he should be granted any relief on an agreement that he's already
made. We see no reason he should get extra relief to permit this burden upon the
community to be accelerated. That's it. Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Okay, please write your name for the record. Would anybody
else like to address the Board on the Heritage? Anyone?
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Nancy Sawastynowicz: Yes, I'm waiting. Good evening. I've read the notice to the
adjacent landowners, the proposed amendments, declaration of covenants and
restrictions and the agenda for this meeting, I did not find any reason to change the
deal made by the developer with the Planning Board and the Town Board and the
Court. I am not saying there is no good reason; there is no reason that we are even
considering changing the deal. The developer should have been required to give a
good reason before scheduling the public hearing. The developer has not met the
burden of allegations and let alone, proof. Without being informed of any reason to
change the deal, the public should not be expected to present any reason not to
change the deal. There are plenty of people here tonight who have many good reasons
why the deal should not be changed. Why did the application end up in court over a 50
foott buffer around the high-density development to give a tiny buffer for the neighbors?
This developer doesn't care about Cutchogue; all it cares about is how much money it
can make. Cutchogue was once a charming place. This development is changing
Cutchogue from charming to unfriendly and ugly. I have opposed this development for
30 years. The developer has done nothing but lie and try to increase the amount of
money itis making. Even if it ever considered the interest of the buyers, the community
and the natural environment, then I would have supported that plan. I ask you to please
deny the developers current application with an opinion that will recognize the
developer's interests and will also recognize the neighbor's interest and the natural
environment and the character of Cutchogue. Thank you in advance for your
anticipated courtesy and consideration. And in closing, I would just like to know: what
about the sewage from all these units? Has that been decided?
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Chairman Wilcenski: Yes.
Nancy Sawastynowicz: And what is that?
Chairman Wilcenski: That's all being dealt with through the health department. Suffolk
County Health Department is handling that and that's what they're waiting on for the
CO's.
Nancy Sawastynowicz: Okay.
Chairman Wilcenski: That's been in the works since day one.
Nancy Sawastynowicz: Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Yes, Sir?
Benia Schwartz: Good Evening, I'm Benja Schwartz from Cutchogue. I have a
prepared statement practiced today, it took me 5 minutes.
Chairman Wilcenski: That works.
Benia Schwartz: The land was cleared for farming. On one side the land was
subdivided and developed as a suburban area. On the other side, the land is still in
agricultural use as an organic farm. At lease Levittown and Nassau County was
designed to be egalitarian. Russeltown was designed to be elitist. Whatever the
developer calls it: Secroft, Heritage at Cutchogue, Harvest Pointy. I call it Russeltown.
I've not forgotten when Scott Russel's mother attacked me and a group of other civic
activists at the King Kullen. She screamed at us: "Stop!" because she wanted to live in
a condo in the development. Reasonable persons can disagree, she was being
unreasonable. It was also unreasonable, when in a back room deal on July 19, 1983,
the property was rezoned by the Southold Town Board based on a fraudulent
environmental assessment form submitted by the developer. On the other hand, it was
reasonable, when in January 1985, Southold Town Planning Board responded to public
outrage and denied a Site Plan application due to the developers refusal to do an
environmental impact statement. The developers sued Southold Town and lost. It was
also reasonable, when on January 20, 2009, Southold,Town Board enacted three laws
with a statement of legislative intent, indicating the proposed project in Cutchogue and
a project proposed in the Hamlet of Southold the site plan application was also currently
before the Planning Board would yield significant changes in the character of the
Hamlets if approved in their present form. The Cutchogue project contained .the second
largest number of residential units proposed in a single development in the Town's '
recent memory. The impact on the existing community and character of the Hamlets
were likely to be profound. It was also reasonable when, by letter dated February 18,
2009, Southold Town Planning Director indicated that the newly enacted local laws
applied to the Heritage's site plan application which, therefore, in its current form, did
not make the revised town code and if the Heritage wished to proceed, it could submit a
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new or amended application. But it was unreasonable, when a few months later on May
15, 2009, the developer filed a lawsuit against the town and against the town board and
the Planning Board and their individual members personally, the town promptly filed a
motion for summary judgement. June 15, 2010 the motion was granted to dismiss only
the claims against the town officials personally, the developers appealed. On April 10,
2012, their appeal was denied by the public division. It was also unreasonable, when on
September 11, 2014, after conducting a long series of closed-door executive sessions
with the developer without any public input, Southold Town Board and Southold , ,
Planning Board entered into a stipulation of settlement to reverse the three local laws
that were enacted through a public process and resumed consideration of the site plan
application, pursuant to the Town code as it had existed six years earlier in 2008. The
stipulation includes a reference to and is apparently, at least in part, based on, the
possibility of an appeal to the New York State Court of Appeals. It was unreasonable,
when, On August 14, 2017, Southold Town Planning Board granted final approval to
the site plan application to build 124 detached and attached dwelling units to form an
elitist, residential-neighborhood, which is anticipated to have significant adverse
environmental impacts in the heart of Cutchogue and on the Town of Southold. Now,
it's the start of 2019, even before a single housing unit is occupied, the developer wants
permission to increase the permitted rate of construction of,the development. The site
plan application process took over thirty years and resulted in permission to sell and
construct 124 units in four Phases. Just over a year later, the developer is trying to
renegotiate and seek an approval to build subsequent Phases after prior Phases are in
contract, rather than having received certificates of occupancy. Being in contract does
not mean sold. In this case, the units may be in contract even before they're built. What
does it mean to be in contract? Does transfer of an option to buy - even if it's without a
deposit - constitute "in contract?" Is there a minimum deposit required to be considered
a "binding contract?" In contrast with the current terms which are based on issuances of
certifies of occupancy, longstanding duty of the building department, "in contract"
should shift the duty to the Town Attorney's office —which would have to conduct
reviews of the nature and status of the alleged contracts. As for one consequence, the
units could end up being left vacant. The proposed amended declaration of covenants
and restrictions would also increase the burden on the Town of Southold to monitor,
inspect and determine acceptability of proposed utilities and infrastructure, rather than
of completed utilities and infrastructure. Units could be built to further developer
completes building associated unities and infrastructure, such as, roads or sewage
treatment plants. Bottom line: the developer agreed to fully construct each phase of the
development before starting the next. The public being here.today doesn't even know
how far the construction of the first Phase has proceeded. Now is not the time to agree
to ,the construction of more units, before the developer finishes the,units in the current,
initial phase. If the developer cannot sell the first Phase, it may decide to redesign
subsequent phases. There's plenty of room for improvement. The agreed upon timing
and rates of construction protect potential buyers as well as the town and our
community. Does the Planning Board really need a public hearing to say "no" to this
application for premature amendment of the agreed-to terms? That's what I wrote but
after listening to what was said today, I still do not really hear a reason from the
developer as to why they need to amend the agreed-on covenants. According to the
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developer, the units are all almost sold and the certificate of occupancy is imminent.
Why do we need to change this agreement—which was made in a very laborious and
traumatic fashion for everyone involved? If there was some misinformation that was
circulated among the people, maybe that had to do with the lack of information or
transparency or the flow of information between the developer, the town and the
population. There are a lot of people that are still not happy about the fact that this
project is being built and will exist for many, many years. Why do we have to rush-it?
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Would anybody else like-to-address?
Michael Lastoria: My name is Michael Lastoria. I live in Southold and Harbor Lights for
thiryt-one years. Nancy wanted,to know what the reason - why the developer was
asking for this amendment. The reason is that there are people —the people who have
gone to contract, paid their 10%. The homes are built; the one that we have is
completed, including the carpet. There are other people, and I know some of'the people
here tonight, who are renting because they can't get into it- even though their home is
built! They're asking for you to amend this so that the swimming pool —which we could
not possibly use now— doesn't have the CO, but the houses could have a CO. They're
completed — not all of them- but there's at least eight or nine that are completed. We
want to live in them. There are people who have been renting for over a year. We're not
renting, but I'd like to get in there and get on with my life, and that's the reason why, I
think, they're asking for this. It's not because they're trying to get something, it's
because the people who bought would like to live in the house that's completed. But
they can't do that until they get the CO. Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Henry, would you like to speak? Henry, I'll actually let
you speak last. Gail?
Abaigail Wichham: Yes. Hi, I'm Abigail Wickham from Wickham, Bressler& Geasa,
P.C. of Mattituck, NY. I'm here representing two families who are purchasing units in
Phase One. The Salice family, I'm sure they bristled, as a number of people.did this-
evening, when this was called an elitist residential neighborhood. They're local families,
they have sold their homes, we put a very long closing date on the sale of their homes
based on what the projections were for the construction and the completion and added
quite a number of months beyond that. They are both now hard up against those dates,
in fact, one of them had to actually close on her unit — on her property that she's selling
— because her buyer needed to get a closing and is leasing back for a short period of
time and then she is going to be out. The other family is going to have to close on the
,sale of their house very soon, they're elderly, it's going to be an extreme hardship on
both of them and their entire family. I'm here asking you only, addressing only the
question of issuing a waiver of the covenant that requires the CO on the swimming pool
prior to issuances of CO's on Phase One. This is not about past development issues
tonight, this is beyond — as you've had many hearings- and we now have to focus on
the current situation where there are many people who need to close. As the gentleman
before me said- as I understand it— is just waiting for a swimming pool, which I would
expect will be constructed in the springtime as soon as the weather permits. I can
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understand why the Planning Board might be concerned about granting a waiver to a
developer, particularly in this controversial project, on the expectation that somebody
might want to say "It's a breach in the wall" or "It's creating a precedent." I can assure
you, there are many people, once they close on this unit, that are looking at the
unfinished units and everything else that are going to be very avid about getting this
developer to do what he is required to do. But we all know that there are delays in
construction and I hope you would take that into account. The contract that was
inquired about earlier is fully set forth in the offering plan which is a matter of public
record; it's a standard, but very difficult contract, but it's very firm. Once you sign that
contract, you are committed to purchase, provided the developer can provide a CO. It
requires, as I recall, a 10% down payment, it's not a sham contract, it's not an option to
purchase, it is a contract to purchase. They need to purchase, they need to move on.
Further, granting this relief would not increase the rate of construction because these
homes were projected to be have been done by now and are —for the most part, as I
understand it— mostly done. So I do hope that you would consider at least this part of
the application. As to the request for holding the hearing open, again, timing is critical;
every day is money for-these people that are trying to get in there. I would ask that if
you do hold the hearing open, you limit it to a few days because people are here, they
know what they want to say, they can say it to you and get it into you by the end of this.
week. So I would ask that if you do hold the hearing open, you limit it to Friday at
closing business and then proceed with your decision. Thank you
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Henry?
Henry Alia: Yes, I just wanted to say a couple of things. Ms. Wickham kind of touched
on it, 'to focus on the now and not the then. The job, the site plan has been approved,
the health department has been approved and we're here. I mean, that's it, we can't go
backwards. The truck routes, in answer to one of the residents, we put those truck
routes not to go down Schoolhouse in the contracts to the contractors. We do
understand that at times, they do not follow their contract. We understand that they do
not follow what their contract says and we're on it. We want you to know that. We don't
want them doing something that they shouldn't be doing but you would have to have
somebody there 24/7 to watch that. With that being said, we're here, we're residents
here and we're going to be her for three years, four years, whatever it's going to take to
build this job out. Lastly, someone had mentioned about Phases Two, Three and Four
and having to get fill from those areas in order to bring up the fill and grade and I had
mentioned that in my opening statement. The other option was, having trucks going up
and down Griffin, Main Rd., and Sound to bring in thousands of yards of fill to that site.
Now you're going to say "Well that would cost the developer money." Sure, it would. It
doesn't make a difference; the trucks would"still have to go. So we made and
agreement,-in plenty of work sessions and sitting down with the Town, in order to not do
that. We're thinking: we're doing the right thing in not having those trucks. So we did go
into Phase Two, Three and Four and cleared, we left the perimeter buffer in place — in
agreement— so that it wouldn't be touched on. Eventually though, we do need to go
into that buffer. Phase Two, there is a buffer along Highland, people who live on
Highland, they're going to see construction happening. There's nothing that we can do
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about it, it's part of the process. Lastly, we have two buildings left in Phase One to
construct. Once they're done, there'll be a stagnant period of construction. Now some
of you are going to say: "Well the developer's just got to wait. He'll just lose money,
waste money." Well guess what? Those six months - three months, nine months,
twelve months - that's prolonging the time that we're in there, on that job, mobilizing
supplies and equipment. I truly believe — and I've been doing this a long time —this is in
the best interest of the community. I don't always like what happens in my backyard, I
really don't. But I truly believe that this is in the best interest of the community to move
this forward on these two amendments that we're looking to get approved: Thanks very
much.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you for that. I'm just going to take a minute and hold call.
Okay, I'd like to motion to close the hearing and leave it open for written comments for
one week. So next Monday, at the end of business will be the latest that we'll take any
information that needs to be mailed or.dropped off, emailed, faxed to the Planning
department.
James H. Rich III: So moved.
Mary Eisenstein: I second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Wilcenski: 6:04 p.m. — Tenedios Greenhouse Amended —This
agricultural site plan is for a proposed 60' x 24' (1,440 sq. ft.) greenhouse on 5 acres
with development rights intact and adjacent to 29.5'acres of farmland with development
rights held by Southold Town, all in the R-200 Zoning District. The property is located at
28410 Route 25, Orient. SCTM#1000-19.-1-1.4.
Chairman Wilcenski: At this point I would like to ask that anyone who would like to
address the Board, that you would please address the Board in your comments as to
not create an ongoing dialogue. Thank you.
Patricia Moore: Good Evening. I'm Patricia Moore on behalf of the application by
Fresh & Co. Mr. Tenedios is the Principal. This application is for a greenhouse as the
Board's description notes. The reason for this greenhouse; one is ultimately it will be
use as a standard greenhouse for vegetables but, while the barn is under construction
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— and prior to having a barn, the barn that was just recently approved this evening —the
greenhouse will be able to house the animals on the farm and protect them from the
elements. So that is the only purpose of this greenhouse. Initially, for the animals that
are on the farm, some equipment— if there's room, it's really that the animals come first
and thereafter - it would just be a standard greenhouse for vegetation. So if there are
any questions, I'm happy to answer them. The placement of the structure has been
placed more than 100 feet from the adjacent wetlands that are a part of the state land
and that we have provided for the drainage for any possible roof runoff from the
greenhouse.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. While you're there Pat, do any board members or
staff have any questions for Pat at this time? Okay, thank you. Would anybody else like
to address the board on the Tenedios Greenhouse? Please state your name, write your
name and address the Board, please. -
Sherry Thomas: Good Evening. I'm Sherry Thomas, I live in Orient and I'm also a
landscaper in Orient. I'm working on two properties on the Northwest edge of the
Tenedios property. We had the DEC out because we're working on moving invasive
species along that buffer zone on the western side of the wetlands. When the DEC was
there, they determined that the tidal section of the wetlands, which is the bulk of the
wetlands on the Tenedios property, were of extreme importance and were very
vulnerable to damage from the agricultural uses. The further northern part is a
freshwater wetland and in that area we discovered the people on the Tenedios side of
the property had been trapping wildlife, they had been killing foxes and raccoons and
other wildlife and had been dumping them in the wetlands. There's a current DEC
permitting process going on, I'm deeply troubled that the barn was just rubber-stamped
and now this, so-called greenhouse, might go the same way, when there are very
significant issues on this site and on the part of the owners and how they're dealing with
preserved land. The other thing is I'm a former farmer. There's no way in the world that
a greenhouse like they're describing is a suitable place for farm animals. I've raise far
more animals than they have on site and so it's just: nothing adds up. It didn't add up
on the barn, which is too big to represent what's going on there and it doesn't add up
again. I wish you would put a halt on this until the DEC has made its recommendations.
Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Well, to respond to that we can't do anything until the DEC
issues a permit. Just to clarify that. Would anybody else like to address the board on
Tenedios Greenhouse? Please step to the microphone, state your name and write your
name.
Clifford Cohen: Thank you. My name is Clifford Cohen; I live on Narrow River Road in
Orient. If I may, I would like to read a letter that was sent to you folks by Reed Super of
the Super Law Group, he couldn't be here.
Chairman Wilcenski: Yes, go ahead.
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Clifford Cohen: I didn't time it out but I know it's relatively brief. Okay, so: Dear
Charmian Wilcenski and members of the Planning Board, This firm represents friends
of Narrow River, Inc. and residents of Orient, I write in regard to the Fresh & Co. Farm
LLC site plan application for a greenhouse. Please add this letter to the public hearing
record. The applicant proposed the greenhouse is a shelter for livestock that could be
erected more quickly than the 9,000 square foot barn that is also proposed. Thus, like
the barn, the greenhouse will facilitate the use of the property year-round as a livestock
farm. Further, while the greenhouse was proposed as an interim measure, the applicant
has not suggested and certainly not committed to removing the greenhouse if the barn
is built. Thus, the greenhouse could allow additional animals to be bred and maintained
on site. Consequently, all of the water quality and other environmental concerns that we
raised with respect to the barn are equally valid with respect to the greenhouse.
Attached hereto —which were sent to you and imagine you have it- are our July 16
comments to the Planning Board along with the report of Donald Meals of Ice9
consulting. Please consider all of these comments in connection with your deliberations
on the greenhouse application. The greenhouse application has been referred to other
agencies and departments for their review, the Board should carefully consider all of
the comments and other materials to be received as a result of the referrals before
proceeding with the greenhouse application —which I think you just addressed. A title
wetland.permit is required from the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation before the applicant can build the greenhouse. The Planning Board
should not approve the greenhouse unless and until the applicant has received a title
wetlands permit from the DEC — Sorry for the repetition. As you know, the applicant
brazenly and knowingly violated the town code by commencing construction of the
greenhouse in advance of obtaining required permits as an attached email from Town
Code Inspector Lester Baylinson states, the applicant violated the town code in three
ways and was issued three separate summons. One summons is for refusing to obey
an oral stop work order. Mr. Balylinson's email states that inspector John Jarski posted
and did a verbal stop work order and was advised that they would not stop. Thus, the
applicant explicitly refused to comply with the stop work order. This is astonishing. This
type of behavior should not be tolerated. Mr. Baylinson's email says that there is a court
date of January 16th on these violations. The Board should not grant any approvals to
the applicant for this property while there are open violations. If the applicant will defy
the town code, this board and Code Enforcement officers while his applications are still
pending, imagine what he will do when all needed approvals have been obtained. There
is a significant risk that the conditions imposed by the board will not be complied with.
Further, the applicant and its representatives have said that the existing shelters on the
property are not suitable for livestock, especially pregnant animals and their babies. In
the face of such knowledge, the applicant has for the second consecutive winter,
placed his animals on the property, allowed them to remain there and caused or allow
them to be impregnated and therefore, put their health and safety at risk. Indeed, the
applicant's attorney stated that many animals died on this farm last year. These are not
the actions of one who's practicing or plans to practice sound or sustainable farming.
The barn conditions are too big to be effective as we have explained in the context of
that application. The conditions for the greenhouse application should be stronger. The
greenhouse application should be denied. If the Planning Board does not deny the
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applications, it should impose significant conditions to protect wetlands, Narrow River
and Hallocks Bay from nutrients and pathogens in animal waste and the resulting algae
blooms and other adverse effects on the environment, wildlife and human health.
Thank you for your consideration.,And then he states: Please feel free to contact me,
Sincerely, Reed W. Super of the Reed Super Group. So hopefully that didn't take too
long.
Chairman Wilcenski: No, that was very well. And we do have copies of everything.
Clifford Cohen: If I could just add one thing. You know, I was paying attention to the
whole meeting and from us anyways, it's very interesting to sit here and hear what goes
on. Throughout it, you guys use terms like "consistent with" or "not consistent with" and
I think that'one of the things that were seeing here, in this particular case, is that there's
not a real consistency on the part of the applicant to the rules and the guidelines that
are in place. I live on Narrow River Road; we had no special accommodations made for
us when we did our construction. We adhered to all the wetland requirements and we
didn't look to find ways around them. And to me, it's surprising to hear that almost on
most counts, if not every count, there's ways to try and get around the rules and the
regulations. So when we here folks say that the only reason that we're doing it, that's
not consistent with what has transpired on this property, with this applicant. I had
another notes that I'm not going to tell you, but I just want to talk about: I think its crucial
for the barn- which we didn't get to talk about, you guys have already dealt with that-
but for the greenhouse, that we have to hear what the DEC says. I don't think things
should be contingent on what they say, I think we have to wait to hear what they say,
and then make determinations. Once we start going down a road, it's very hard to turn
back and what the DEC says should really matter, only because for so many years, so
many people have been so committed to bring Hallocks Bay and Narrow River back to
a sustainable place —which it hadn't been and now it is. We're at great risk when we
don't tend to the importance of preserving those wetlands. So thank you for your time.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Thank you. I just want to reiterate, just so everyone
knows that there will be no CO's issued until the DEC permits are in place. Just so
everybody knows. Or—they will not receive a building permit. Sorry. Anyone else like to
address the board on Tenedios Greenhouse?
Helen Hook: My name is Helen Hook. My property adjoins the Tenedios property. The
other side of the property, they're on the north side of my property and Sherry is doing
the — getting rid of some of the invasives on our properties. I was there when the DEC
flagged the wetland and everything like that. We've been hearing all the news from the
neighbors and I'm just really concerned because, I came to a meeting before and you
guys are all really content to accept that the Tenedios people are going to follow best
practices and we keep seeing the goats, literally in the wetland. I'm just really
concerned because I don't think they are particularly in good faith, just like what this
gentleman just said: ignoring rules and what kind of enforcement is there to prevent all
this animal waste from going into the wetland? Because you guys paid like $500,000 to
Maureen in order to sell the development rights so that Heritage Village would not go
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onto this property. Now Heritage Village would have — I don't know how many people
would live there any everything — but there would be regulations on the use of water
and there would be regulations on the sewage that any homes would put on that
properly to protect the wetland and to protect the environment. It just seems like that
some of the things that have come out at some of these hearings is that animals
produce more waste than people, and if you're just having them out there in the field,
it's just going right into the ground and right into —you know- the water tables, just right
there. At my property the water table is about five feet down and I'm the next property,
so there closer to the wetlands so I would imagine that their water table is even closer
and I just think that whatever is happening is going right into it and I just don't see how
best practices are being observed. I would just like to know— I'm not a farmer— but I'm
really concerned about this and you know, the property values are going to go down if
you can't swim at Potato dock, you can't go shell fishing and if the Orient Bay suddenly
has coliform in it and I think it's really a critically important area and that the property
values of all the homes in the area are going to be affected — it's a financial decision as
well. So I really hope that some kind of enforcement can happen if DEC does give an
approval of this because we haven't really seen any sort of respect for law. Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you for your comments. Would anybody else like to
address the board? Yes?
Lillian Ball: I'm Lillian Ball from Southold Town. I would like to find out what the
process is for DEC to do the review. Does DEC do a hearing? And is that open to the
members of the public? Is there any kind of involvement that the Planning Board would
have with the DEC hearing or would you just get the results?
Chairman Wilcenski: I'm unfamiliar with that but I could probably get— Bill — do you
know?
Bill Duffy: I'm not really familiar with the process.
Mark Terry: They don't hold hearings. They look at several regulations under their
Article 25 Tidal Wetlands and then they'll issue a permit based upon those regulations.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you, Mark.
Lillian Ball: So there's no possibility, Mark, that they might consider community
requests.
Mark Terry: I'm unaware of that process. You could probably contact them directly.
Contact the permit-reviewer and give them some of your comments. It's not an
advertised public hearing.
Lillian Ball: Yes. Okay, it wouldn't be a public hearing like this.
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Chairman Wilcenski: We've certainly got plenty of email and letters from you. I'm
serious; you can email your information to them.
Lillian Ball: So that's kind line of defense, so to speak.
Chairman Wilcenski: We, quite honestly, haven't had a lot of experience with this.
Mark knows more than I do, but I'm just saying the obvious thing is to send them your
concerns.
Lillian Ball: Okay, and what is the situation with the Trustees currently there? Is there a
Trustees permit?
Chairman Wilcenski: We asked the Trustees right from the beginning. It is out of their
jurisdiction.
Lillian Ball: Because it is a wetland and more than 100 feet. Okay. Alright, thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Yes. Thank you. Anyone else for Tenedios Amended?
Ellen McNeely: My name is Ellen McNeely, I'm a resident of Orient. I'm curious as to
what penalties might be imposed for flaunting regulation and building the greenhouse —
basically the entire structure, all it needs is the skin at this point—what penalties may
be imposed for flaunting? Would your own normal requirements will be if there are
going to be any penalties imposed on that at all.
Chairman Wilcenski: I'll defer that to council. The question, Bill, was that they were
flaunting by building and we sent'out-
Ellen McNeely: They built it without permission. What kind of penalties will be imposed
upon them for having done that, if any?
Bill Duffy: Well we'll have to see what the court imposes but they have to go to justice
court and they face fines up to $5,000 a charge.
Ellen McNeely: I'm afraid my hearing aids do not necessarily work well enough to hear
you completely.
Bill Duffy: They have to go to justice court. The court ultimately can decide the penalty
but they face fines up to $5,000 on each count.
Ellen McNeely: Is that going to happen then? Who's going to request it?
Bill Duffy: Well, my office prosecutes it. I don't know that we'll request $5,000 on each
count but we're going to enforce the code, that's for sure. I'm not set on discussing an
open case.
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Ellen McNeely: It just seems strange that they can just arbitrarily go ahead and build
something and then all of a sudden we have to look at it and wonder why it happened
without penalty. -
Chairman Wilcenski: Well, there were stopped three times, there were three violations
given. Three stop work;orders were given by the building department. So, I mean, that's
all we can tell. Like Mr. Duffy just said, that this is a case that in the court right now so
we can't discuss that.
Ellen McNeely: So, in other words, we don't know what the penalties will be or if there
are going to be any?
Chairman Wilcenski: Right, right. Thank you, Bill.
Ellen McNeely: Okay.
Chairman Wilcenski: Would anybody else like to address the board? Pat?
Patricia Moore: Thank you. Okay, I just want to clarify or correct some
misunderstandings here. To begin: the greenhouse is not in the development rights
sold area, this is in the reserve area, the five acre reserve area. So as to clarify one of
the points that were made. We do comply with the wetland regulations, the more than
100 feet, of this greenhouse, the proposed location, remember that the property is
agricultural, it is cleared, it's an agricultural field and the proposed greenhouse is more
than 100 feet from the wetlands on the southerly side of the property. The pond that is
being — I guess the wetlands are being reclaimated or whatever's going on the northerly
side of that pond —this greenhouse is about 500 feet from that. This has no impact
whatsoever on that pond. The DEC —there's certainly no excuse, ever, for violation of
the zoning code, I'll be the first to say that because I do follow the code. The issue here
was that the barn application was filed back in March of 2017, no one would have ever
expected that a barn structure would have taken two years for approval — it just got
approved tonight so it is short of one year and 11 months that it took for the barn to be
approved. That was not anticipated when this project was begun. This greenhouse is
for— let's call it emergency, backup protection for the animals. It was for this season
and again, unfortunately the way we process agricultural structures is through a site
plan process and this whole process takes time. With the fact that the winter is here
and the ground is freezing, my client- his back was against a wall. Quite frankly, he had
no choice but to put the footings in and try to protect his animals. We did have a
meeting with the DEC, we did get a violation from the DEC, I did have a meeting with
the DEC last week, it is being resolved. They understood what our circumstances were
and they had already gone out and they were on the final inspection of the structure
when unfortunately within that day was when it was started. So it did delay our ultimate
approval, but it was inspected, it has gone through the DEC departments and it's now
with the final division of the DEC and hopefully we can get an approval quickly on this.
We tried to separate the barn from the greenhouse as a DEC application just because
of the community concern with the barn versus the greenhouse. However, the DEC
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does not want separate applications, they asked for one application. That was
submitted, the wetland were updated, they were flagged, they are showing as accurate
on this plan so that is a correction of some correspondence that you had in the file. Yes,
we are in Southold Town Justice court and thank you Mr. Duffy for not dealing with it
here at this meeting, it has nothing to do with this Board's review. Again, farms need
structures, that is well recognized and the property is in agriculture. The animals are not
for consumption by Fresh & Co. that, again, has always been sent as correspondence
in the file and that is completely inaccurate. So this is a standard greenhouse, it is metal
structure that has prefabricated panels. It is intended to be a very simple structure. It
has no floor, it's open ground with just the footings for the structure itself. So it had
minimal disturbance to the property and, again, it is hopefully to be approved, we hope,
quickly and we thank you for approving the barn tonight. As soon as we have the
wetland permit, again, it had to be a combined application, so as soon as we have the
wetland permit, we are ready to proceed and we hope that will be the case here on this
greenhouse as well: that we will have the board's approval so that as soon as we get
the DEC approval, we can file the building permit application. We already know, we
can't get a building permit without the DEC approval, but as I stated, it is pending, it is
under review and we hope that we will get it quickly. Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Anyone else? Yes?
Ellen Camp: Good Evening. My name is Ellen Camp and I am a resident of Orient. I
don't feel like, as a resident, I need to apologize that it's taking them two years to get
this barn completed. That is because we are very concerned and it's a big issue for us.
The more I hear about this building that's for plants, or whatever, not animals, the more
concerned I am about the animals that are going to freeze to death out there. So much
preparation has been put into this project that they couldn't foresee that there would be
animals out there freezing to death and they want to get it into a greenhouse -which
sounds like it's not even that warm. I would conceive on my part, making a complaint to
the humane society if there continues to be animals out there that—why doesn't this
huge organization transport them to a place out of Orient- where they're safe. I would
say that all of these arguments are so weak and even more alarming than just putting
up the barn. Thank you.
Chairman Wilcenski: Thank you. Would you please write your name for the record?
Would anybody else like to address the Board on the Tenedios Greenhouse? Thank
you all for your comments. Everyone's comments and concerns will be heard and taken
into consideration through this application. I'd like a motion to close the hearing.
James H. Rich III: So moved.
Mary Eisenstein: I second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Wilcenski: 6:05 p.m. — Cell Tower Colocation T-Mobile at Orient by the
Sea —This Amended Wireless Communications Application is for a proposed T-Mobile
colocation between 70' - 80' a.g.l. on an approved 90 ft. high concealment pole, and the
addition of a 213 sq. ft. compound for associated ground equipment and additional
landscaping. There are ±3,924 sq. ft. of existing buildings including a restaurant, marina
and associated accessory structures, all on 4.7 acres in the Marine II Zoning District.
The property is located at 40200 Route 25, Orient. SCTM#1000-15-9-8.1
Chairman Wilcenski: At this time, if anyone would like to address the board on Cell
Tower Colocation T-Mobile at Orient by the Sea, please step forward, write your name
and state your name for the record. Yes?
David Kenny: Good Evening, Board. My name is David Kenny, I'm the attorney with
Schneider & Schneider for the applicant, T-Mobile. This application is a colocation
application. T-Mobile has a need for service in the area and instead of building a new
tower, T-Mobile found and existing facility located at 4200 Main Rd. Orient by the Sea
and found a space on that tower so that it could collocate rather than building a new
facility. This is a similar application to - I believe one that Verizon went through - to
collocate at the same facility. There will be no change to the actual monopole or unipole
itself, the antennas will go inside the unipole and there will be no change in the height
of the unipole. The only need for the application is, we're coming before you, there'll be
an extension of the ground equipment space because there's a need for T-Mobile's
equipment that will be located at the ground. There's a couple of area variances that will
be required as part of this approval so this application is also before the Zoning Board
of Appeals as part of their review and approval. I'm here tonight to answer any
questions that the Board may have about the application. Again, this unipole is very
similar to the one you could probably see every day over by Cube Smart. The antennas
will be inside the facility itself.
Chairman Wilcenski: Do any Board members or staff have any questions? No? Thank
you. Would anybody else like to address the Board on Cell Tower Colocation T-Mobile
at Orient by the sea? Anyone? We need a motion to hold the hearing open until next
month because of a mailing error, there needs to be an opportunity for the public to be
heard.
James H. Rich III: I make a motion to hold the hearing open until February 11, 2019.
Mary Eisenstein: I second.
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Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Chairman Wilcenski: We need a motion to approve the board minutes from:
• December 2, 2018
James H. Rich III: So moved.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion_? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries
Chairman Wilcenski: We need a motion for adjournment.
James H. Rich III: So moved.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
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Motion carries.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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