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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD J U N 7 2019
PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA Southold Town Clerk
;. June 3, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Southold Town Meeting Hall
SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Board to set Monday, July 8, 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.
SITE PLANS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
SEQRA Determinations:
Hound Lane Restaurant—This site plan is for the proposed conversion of an existing
2,815 sq. ft. building into a restaurant on the first floor, the construction of a 2,329 sq. ft.
second story addition for two apartments (ZBA file #7237), twenty-six parking spaces
and an existing 280 sq. ft. accessory building to remain for dry storage all on .46 acres
in the B Zoning District. SCTM#1000-12-1-7.1
SITE PLANS
Determinations:
Berry & Berry, LLC - This proposed Site Plan Application is to convert an existing
1,096 sq. ft. dwelling to a business office and construct a 2,560 sq. ft. four bay storage
garage pursuant to ZBA File #6818 on 20,419 sq. ft. (0.47 acres) in the General
Business (B) Zoning District. The property is located at 41535 NYS Route 25, ±495'
s/w/o Peconic Lane & NYS Route 25, Peconic. SCTM#1000-75-5-13
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Amendments to Conditions of Site Plan Approval:
Heritage at Cutchogue (aka Harvest Pointe) —The owner of the Heritage at
Cutchogue (aka Harvest Pointe) has requested an amendment to the conditions for this
site plan, which was approved by the Planning Board on August 14, 2017, and
amended on February 11, 2019. The conditions to be amended are related to removing
the prohibition on tree clearing in June and July, and the interchangeability of
architectural design variations among units with the same letter designation (A units
with other A units, B units with other B units) in all phases going forward The property
is located at 75 Schoolhouse Road, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-102-1-33.3
PUBLIC HEARING
6:01 p.m. —Wickham &Wickham Resubdivision —The resubdivision proposes to
merge part of Lot 2 with Lot 1. Lot 1 (SCTM#1000-103.-11-21) is 0.54 acres. Lot 2
contains two tax parcels, SCTM#1000-103.-11-22.1, the reserved area of 0.39 acres,
and SCTM#1000-103.-11-22.2, the farm area where the development rights are held by
Suffolk County. As a result of this resubdivision, Lot 2 will no longer contain a reserved
area, and Lot 1 will increase in size from 0.54 acres to 0.93 acres, in the R-80 Zoning
District. The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance for the nonconforming lot size
in File: 7101. This parcel is located on a right-of-way +/- 200' southwest of Old Pasture
Road in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-103-11-21, 22.1 & 22.2
6:02 p.m. — 260 Hortons Lane Resubdivision —This resubdivision proposes to
transfer 0.07 acres (3,240 sq. ft.) from SCTM#1000-61.-1-9.3 to SCTM#1000-61.-1-3.1.
As a result of this resubdivision, Lot 9.3 will decrease in size from 2.53 acres to 2.46
acres and Lot 3.1 will increase in size from 0.48 acres to 0.55 acres in the HB Zoning
District. The properties are located at 260 Hortons Lane and 53095 State Route 25, on
the east side of Hortons Lane, +/- 250' northwest of SR 25 in Southold. SCTM#1000-
61.-1-3.1
APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
• May 6, 2019
OFFICE LOCATION: MAILING ADDRESS:
'Town Hall Annex ��� soP.O. Box 1179
54375 State Route 25 �0� yQIO Southold, NY 11971
(cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY l�[ Telephone: 631 765-1938
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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
June 4, 2019
Mr. George Berry
Berry & Berry, LLC
P.O. Box 845
Southold, NY 11971
Re: Approval — Proposed Site Plan for Berry & Berry
41535 NYS Rt. 25, ±500's/w/o Rt. 25 & Peconic Lane, Peconic
SCTM#1000-75-5-13 Zoning District: B - General Business
Dear Mr. Berry:
The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of the Southold Town Planning
Board on Monday, June 3, 2019:
WHEREAS, this proposed Site Plan Application is to convert an existing 1,096 sq. ft.
dwelling to a business office and construct a 64' x 40' (2,560 sq. ft.) four bay storage
garage pursuant to ZBA File #6818 on 20,419 sq. ft. (0.47 acres) in the General
Business (B) Zoning District, Peconic; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2014, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted a Site
Plan Application for review; and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2014, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted
additional materials and information for review; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2015, the Planning Board found the application incomplete
for review and required certain information to be submitted; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2015, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted a front
yard area variance under file #6818 for the proposed application; and
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WHEREAS, on March 19, 2015, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted materials
and information required for review; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2015, the Planning Board found the application incomplete for
review until the site plans provided were stamped by a NYS licensed professional as
required; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2015, the Planning Board accepted the application as complete
for review; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2015, the Southold Town 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 May 11, 2015, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from review by the Suffolk County Planning
Commission (SCPC); and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2015, the Southold Town Fire Inspector reviewed and
determined that there was adequate fire protection and emergency access for the site;
and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2015, the Southold-Town Engineer reviewed the proposed
project and provided certain recommendations that were incorporated into the site plan
to ensure all drainage meets the minimum requirements of Chapter 236 for Storm Water
Management; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2015, 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; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2015, the Southold Fire District determined there was adequate
fire protection for the site; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2015, a Public Hearing was held and closed; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the
proposed project and approved it as submitted; and
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2015, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted building
materials and information required for review; and
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WHEREAS, at their Work Session, held on July 6, 2015, the Southold Town Planning
Board reviewed the proposed Site Plan and determined that all applicable requirements
of the Site Plan Regulations were met with exception of approval from the Suffolk
County Department of Health Services (SCDHS), approval for a highway work permit
from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and
the submission of final site plans; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2015, the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency
pursuant to SEQRA, made a determination of non-significance for the proposed action
and granted a Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2015, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted a revised
photometric plan for review as required; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2015, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector reviewed and
certified the proposed contractors business as a permitted use in the General Business ,
(B) Zoning District pursuant to ZBA file #6818; and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2017, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted the
Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) approval for the subject parcel
reference #C10-15-0011 for "Multiple Uses (per plan)" @ 272 gallons per day; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2019, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted highway
work permit#20181049885 issued by the NYSDOT for the subject parcel; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 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 has determined that this proposed
action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants approval for the site plan
entitled "Berry & Berry LLC', prepared by James Deerkoski, P.E. dated March 3, 2015
and last revised February 25, 2015 and authorizes the Chairman to endorse the Site
Plan.
Please also note the following requirements in the Southold Town Code relating to Site
Plans:
1. Any new lighting fixtures beyond those approved as part of the Lighting Plan
must conform to the Code and may require Planning Board approval
depending on their number, size, intensity and location. Fixtures shall be
shielded so the light source is not visible from adjacent properties and
roadways and shall focus and direct the light in such a manner as to contain
Berry & Berry Page 4 June 4, 2019
the light and glare within property boundaries and conform to §172 of the
Town Code.
2. All storm water run-off from grading, driveways and gravel areas must be
contained on site.
3. Proposed storm water run-off containment systems must be inspected by the
Town Engineer at the time of installation. Please call the Southold Town
Engineer prior to beginning this work.
4. Approved Site Plans are valid for eighteen,months from the date of approval,
within which time all proposed work must be completed, unless the Planning
Board grants an extension.
5. Any changes from the Approved Site Plan shall require Planning Board
approval.
6. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Planning Board must
inspect the site to ensure it is in conformity with the Approved Site Plan, and
issue a Final Site Inspection approval letter. Should the site be found not in
conformance with the Approved Site Plan, no Certificate of Occupancy may
be issued unless the Planning Board approves the changes to the plan.
A copy of the Approved Site Plan is enclosed for your records. One copy will also be
sent to the Building Department and the Town Engineer/Highway Department.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact this office.
Respectfully,
Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman
Encl.
cc: Michael Verity, Chief Building Inspector, with map
James Richter, Stormwater Manager, with map
By signing this letter, the applicant acknowledges that there are Town Code
requirements and conditions, including those listed above, that must be satisfied prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Print name: , Applicant/Agent
Signature: Date:
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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
June 4, 2019 TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
John M. Wagner, Esq.
100 Motor Parkway, Suite 156
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Re: Amended a Condition of Site Plan Approval: The Heritage at Cutchogue
Residential Site Plan, aka Harvest Pointe
75 Schoolhouse Road, Cutchogue
SCTM#1000-102-1-33.3 Zoning District: Hamlet Density - HD
Dear Mr. Wagner:
The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of the Southold Town Planning
Board on June 3, 2019:
WHEREAS, the owner of the Heritage at Cutchogue (aka Harvest Pointe) has
requested an amendment to the conditions for this site plan, approved by the Planning
Board on August 14, 2017, and amended on February 11, 2019. The condition to be
amended is condition 20 (c) in the February 11, 2019 amended approval, which reads
as follows: tree removal will be avoided during the[Northern long-eared bat]pup season
from June 1 through'July 31; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined that this condition prohibiting clearing
in June and July is no longer necessary based on the findings of the report entitled
Northern Long-eared Bat Investigation from Nelson, Pope &Voorhis, LLC dated May
12, 2017. This report states that the remaining areas to be cleared did not contain any
suitable roosting habitat for Northern long-eared bats due to the absence of suitable
trees; all remaining trees to be removed were too small or did not contain cavities for
bat roosting; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby amends condition
number 20 of the amended site plan approval dated February 11, 2019, to read as
follows:
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20.To minimize loss of Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), the
following actions shall be taken:
a. Trees capable of providing roosts outside the buffer shall be preserved to
the greatest extent practicable.
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.
Note: Tree removal is no longer prohibited during June and July
A copy of this amended condition of approval will be sent to the Building Department
and the Town Engineer/Highway Department. If you have any questions regarding the
above, please contact this office.
Respectfully,
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Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman
cc: Michael Verity, Chief Building Inspector
James Richter, Stormwater Manager
OFFICE LOCATION: MAILING ADDRESS:
Town Hall Annex �pF SOP. P.O. Box 1179
54375 State Route 25 � OlO Southold, NY 11971
(cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY 1 [ Telephone: 631 765-1938
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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
June 4, 2019
Mr. Michael Schiano
Inter-Science Research Associates, Inc:
36 Nugent Street
Southampton, NY 11968
Re: SEAR Determination - Site Plan for Hound Lane Restaurant
301 Hound Lane, Fishers Island
SCTM#1000-12-1-17.1
Dear Mr. Schiano:
The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of the Southold Town Planning
Board on Monday, June 3, 2019:
WHEREAS, this site plan is for the proposed conversion of an existing 2,815 sq. ft.
building into a restaurant on the first floor, the construction of a 2,329 sq. ft. second
story addition for two apartments (ZBA file 7237), twenty-six parking spaces and an
existing 280 sq. ft. accessory building to remain for dry storage all on .46 acres in the B
Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, has 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 11 list of actions; and
WHEREAS, the 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); be it therefore
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RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby declares Lead Agency
status for the SEQRA review of this Unlisted Action; 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.
Enclosed is a copy of the Negative Declaration for your records.
If you have any questions regarding the information contained in this resolution, please
contact the Planning Board Office.
Respectfully,
Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman
Encls.
OFFICE LOCATION: MAILING ADDRESS:
Town Hall Annex �QF Sooty P.O. Box 1179
54375 State Route 25 �0� Ol0 Southold, NY 11971
(con Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY l�[ Telephone: 631 765-1938
www.southoldtowuny.gov
PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
State Environmental Quality Review
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
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Notice of Determination Non-Significance J
June 3, 2019
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8
(State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Law.
The Southold Town Planning Board, as lead agency,has determined that the proposed action
described below will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental
Impact Statement will not be prepared.
Name of Action: Hound Lane LLC
SCTM#: 1000-12-1-7.1
Location: 301 Hound Lane,Fishers Island
SEQR Status: Type I ( ) Unlisted (X)
Conditioned Negative Declaration: Yes ( ) No (X)
On April 10, 2019 the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning
responded that that they have no objection to the Planning Board taking lead agency for the
action.No further comments were provided.
Description of Action:
This site plan is for the proposed conversion of an existing 2,815 sq. ft. building into a restaurant
on the first floor,the construction of a 2,329 sq. ft. second story addition f6r two apartments
(ZBA file 7237), twenty-six parking spaces and an existing 280 sq. ft. accessory building to
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remain for dry storage all on .46 acres in the B Zoning District. The property is located at 301
Hound Lane, Fishers Island.
Reasons Supporting This Determination:
An Environmental Assessment Form has been submitted and reviewed. The determination was
based upon the following:
Impact On Land
The property is improved with a vacant, one-story building and an out building built during the
construction of Fort H. G. Wright complex. The property does not contain slopes or physical land
features that would significantly limit re-use or buildability of the parcel.
The property is zoned General Business (B). The purpose of zone states:
The purpose of the General Business (B) District is to provide for retail and wholesale
commercial development and limited office and industrial development outside of the
hamlet central business areas, generally along major highways. It is designed to
accommodate uses that benefit from large numbers of motorists, that need fairly large
parcels of land and that may involve characteristics such as heavy trucking and noise.
The Fishers Island School District property surrounds the parcel to the northeast, southwest and
south. To the west, across the Hound Lane, is a single family residence. To the southwest is the
Fishers Island Community Center; a focal point of the communities waterfront. All surrounding
properties are zoned B.
The parcel is pre-existing and undersized for the B zoning district which requires 30,000 square
foot minimum parcel area. The proposal includes an adaptive re-use of an existing building once
used as the bakery for Fort H. G. Wright. Due to the size and historic build out of the parcel,the
applicant has applied for three variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals (File 7237):
1. A 0' front yard setback, the required setback is 100'.
2. Structure having more than 60 linear feet of frontage on one street. A total of 70' is
proposed. The existing buildings surrounding the parcel exceed the 60' linear feet of
frontage due to the past Army base use. Historically, Army bases required large
buildings to house troops, operations and equipment.
3. 27.5% of proposed landscaping; 35% is required.
The parcel is surrounded by a mix of community services, residential and commercial uses
indicative of the B zoning district and stated goals. The proposed use does not conflict with the
zoning district or the existing mixed uses surrounding the parcel. Lot coverage is proposed at
15.8 percent and will remain the same.
The proposed action is expected to result in no to low impacts on land.
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Impact on GeoloLyical Features
There are no unique or unusual land forms on site and therefore, no impacts to geologic features
will occur.
Impact of Water
1. Water Supply:
The parcel is located within Groundwater Management Zone IV which allots 600 GPD per acre.
Public water supply is available from the Fishers Island Water Works Corporation(FIWW), a
subsidiary of the Fishers Island Development Corporation(FIDCO). The source of water for the
FIWW is groundwater pumped from two wells located in the Middle Farms area that are drilled
into the aquifer beneath Fishers Island. A backup water supply to the wells is surface water from
Barlow Pond and Middle Farms and Treasure Ponds utilized during dry weather periods.
A total of 71 indoor and outdoor seats are proposed. Total projected water use is 2,370 GPD.
The amount of water use for irrigation is 3-4 GPM. A letter of water availability has been issued
by the FIWW on February 13, 2019 verifying that potable water is available. On April 26, 2019
the Suffolk County Department of Health Services responded that they have no objection to the
Town assuming lead agency. No further comments were issued.
The historic record indicates that the accessory building on the property was constructed in 1940
and operated as the Fort H. G. Wright automobile fuel station. The NYSDEC Environmental
Spill Remediation Database was referenced to determine if spill remediation had occurred on the
parcel. The database cites that a gasoline spill did occur on the property on January 14, 2010
known at the time as the Tom Cleveland Property(Spill No. 0911156). The site was remediated
with groundwater monitoring and a report titled "Ground Water Remediation Report for the
Former Bakery—Cleveland Property, Tyler Lane Fishers Island'prepared by Tetra Tech was
filed and accepted by the NYSDEC. The spill case was closed on April 17, 2015 by the
NYSDEC Case Manager. No further remedial action is required.
Adverse impacts to public water supply are expected to be low.
2. Sanitary Disposal:
The parcel and proposed uses will be connected to the Fishers Island Sewer District and therefore
sanitary waste will be treated and moderate to large adverse impacts to groundwater and or
surface waters will not result. The Southold Town Engineer has provided a letter dated January
25, 2019 indicating that connection to the sewer system is required and achievable.
Adverse impacts from sanitary waste disposal are expected to be low.
3. Ground or Surface Water Quality or Quantity:
The parcel is located approximately 430' +to Long Island Sound surface waters to the north.
No public wellheads are located within the vicinity of the parcel. Depth to groundwater is
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shallow. Test Hole data(11-15-18) indicates that groundwater occurs at 7.50' below the surface.
The direction of groundwater flow is unknown.
Recognizing the significant impact that nitrogen has on our groundwater and surface waters;
Suffolk County has developed and is implementing a plan to reduce the impacts of fertilizer on
ground and surface water. The Suffolk County Legislature established a goal of reducing
fertilization in residential areas by 10 to 25 percent, regardless of lot size and landscaped area,
and passed Local Law 41-2007 in 2007 to reduce nitrogen pollution by reducing the use of
fertilizer throughout the County (SCDHS). To further lessen impact on ground water quality or
quantity the following best management practices will be required to be filed within a Covenant
and Restriction:
a. Require the use of native, drought-tolerant plants in landscaping.
b. Require only the use of organic fertilizers where the water-soluble nitrogen is no more
than 20% of the total nitrogen in the mixture.
c. Require a maximum of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1000 square feet in any one application,
with a cumulative application of no more than 2 lbs. per 1,000 square feet per year.
d. Prohibit the application of fertilizer products containing nitrogen, phosphorus, or
potassium between November 1st and April 1st.
e. 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
The proposed action will comply with Chapter 236 Storm Water Management of the Southold
Town Code.Note that a small area of 20 % slopes occurs in the rear yard of the parcel where the
parking lot is proposed to be developed.
Potential adverse impacts on ground or surface water quality or quantity are expected to be low.
4. Flooding:
Portions of the parcel are located in the Flood Zone AE Elevation 10' and Zone X. The building
will be upgraded to be flood compliant pursuant to Town, State and Federal requirements
therefore flooding risks to the interior of the building should be low.
The proposed development will not alter or cause additional flood patterns or flooding.
Due to the structure upgrades to prevent flooding and no furtherance of flood conditions, the
potential impacts from threat of flooding are expected to be low.
Impact on Air
No substantial adverse change in existing air quality is expected to occur.
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Impact on Plants and Animals
The entire land mass of Fishers Island and the parcel is located within a New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation Critical Environmental Area however, is not located
in a New York State Department of State'Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat Area.
The parcel is improved with a 2815 sq. ft. principal building and a 280 sq. ft. out-building.
Predominant vegetation cover includes turf, other groundcover and hardwood trees that occur
throughout the site. Three street trees are located in the Hound Lane right of way to>the north of
the parcel. One access and a parking area will cause the removal of most of the vegetation. No
parcel boundary buffers are required by Town Code and none are proposed.
The NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper(2019) was referenced. The parcel was
identified as potentially located within the vicinity of the significant community marine rocky
intertidal and marine eelgrass meadow. The parcel is upland and not located along the shoreline.
The proposed action will not adversely impact either of these community types.
Additionally, the parcel is identified as potentially containing or in the vicinity if animals listed
as endangered or threatened and rare plants listed as endangered, threatened, or rare by New
York State. Due to the location and size of the parcel, wildlife is limited to species adapted to
neighborhood settings (birds and small mammals) and no evidence of protected species utilizing
the site has been discovered. The occurrence of protected animal and plant species on the parcel
is not expected.
The potential occurrence of protected species on site is low based on past observations, location,
surrounding uses and size of the parcel.
The site has been improved in the past, no significant removal or destruction of large quantities
of vegetation will occur. Correspondingly, no substantial interference with the movement of any
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species nor adverse impacts to a significant habitat area will
occur.
Adverse impacts on plants and animals are expected to be none too low.
Impact on Agricultural Land Resources
The parcel is not currently in agricultural production and therefore, no adverse impacts to
agriculture or agricultural soils will occur.
Impact on Aesthetic Resources
The parcel is located south of Hound Lane and is directly visible from the roadway. The aesthetic
character of the area includes historic brick buildings constructed during the development of Fort
Wright. Two of the nearest brick'buildings to the subject property have been renovated and
converted to a Community Center and a residence. The Community Center offers services and
programs to residents and provides a focal point of the area.
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The existing structures on site will be retained in their current locations. Expansion of the
principal structure is proposed through the addition of a second floor. Original submissions of
building elevations showed architectural styles that did not fully support the historic character of
the area. Since the original submission of the application, new elevations have been submitted
showing alternative fagade treatments more in context with the historic character of the
waterfront. All elevations submitted indicate that the brick fagade will remain on the first floor.
Final building elevations will be determined by the Southold Planning Board and Architectural
Review Committee recommendations.
The proposed action is not significantly discordant with the architecture and aesthetic qualities of
the surrounding area nor will it impede or interrupt scenic view sheds important to the
community from public vantage points.
Based on the above, no substantial adverse impacts to aesthetic resources are expected to occur.
Impact on Historical and Archeological Resources
The New York State Cultural Resource Identification System (CRIS) identifies the parcel as
eligible for listing as a National Register of Historic Places (Fort H. G. Wright Historic District).
A historic district has not been created. Fort H. G. Wright was first built in 1899 as a coastal
defensive position protecting Long Island Sound and armed with two 12 inch and two 10 inch
"rifles" on disappearing carriages. Numerous buildings were constructed throughout the
operation of the fort. After the Second World War, it was deactivated as a coastal defense fort.
The proposed action supports the preservation of the Fort H. G. Wright bakery building (1909), a
SPLIA listed structure, by retaining the building, brick facade and window and door locations.
The architecture of the building will be altered with the addition of a second floor to
accommodate two accessory apartments. The addition and improvements to the fagade of the
building are not in significant contrast with the surrounding building architecture of the existing
and previously renovated buildings and does not result in a moderate to large adverse impacts
detracting from the historic character of the area.
Historical photos show that additional buildings once occurred to adjacent of near the subject
building. A Phase I Cultural Resource Survey is recommended prior to final approval to
determine if further archeological surveys are necessary.No known archeological sites occur on
the parcel.
The proposed action is not expected to significantly, adversely impact known, important
archaeological resources. The building architecture will be modified as a result of the is proposal
Impact on ®pen Space and Recreation
There are no public open space or recreational opportunities on site and therefore, no significant
adverse impacts to public open space or recreational areas will occur as a result of this action.
SEQRA Negative Declaration—Page 17—June 3, 2019
Impact on Critical Areas
The proposed action is not expected to adversely impact a New York Department of
Environmental Conservation Critical Environmental Area.
Impact on Transportation
The parcel fronts and is located east of Hound Lane.
A total of 26 parking spaces are proposed, including two handicapped spaces. A single, existing
curb—cut will be used to access the parking area from Hound Lane. The road is owned by the
Fishers Island Development Corporation and provides direct access to and from the Fishers
Island Ferry, the Community Center, Greenwood Road and Whistler Avenue.
The proposed use of a restaurant and two accessory apartments are not large traffic generators
and the demographics of Fishers Island makes is difficult to calculate the total number of vehicle
trips during weekday and weekend pm hours. However, the traffic is expected to increase over
existing conditions during operation of the restaurant. Vessel traffic from the mainland may also
increase due to patrons accessing the restaurant from the water. For the proposed restaurant use,
peak traffic periods are expected to occur on weekend nights in the summer months with the
number of vehicles entering and exiting the site. Shared parking with adjacent parcels in this area
should be explored to accommodate overflow parking during busy or event periods.
The two accessory apartments require two parking spaces. Traffic generated by the two accessory
apartments will be negligible.
The Fishers Island Ferry District operates a ferry service facility to New London, Connecticut
north of the parcel and during operations traffic generated from ferry use increases in the area.
This traffic influence is episodic and short term and is dependent on the schedule and loading and
off-loading patterns of the Ferry.
Sidewalks are not located on site or are proposed. The nearest sidewalk occurs to the northeast
approximately 165' on the Fishers Island School property. A walkway is shown on the aerial
leading to the travel lane of the street. This configuration could result in a hazard to pedestrians if
the front entrance is used. To the south and in the right of way there is a paved area. Additionally
further south is parking for the Community Center. Permissions to install walkways may need to
be secured to connect the front entrance with the parking area from the property owner of Hound
Lane.
The proposed uses are not expected to generate significant vehicle trips over current conditions.
Adverse impacts to transportation are expected to be low.
Impact of Energy
Electric will be provided by Fishers Island utility Company. New construction will be required
to meet Energy Star standards and comply with the Town of Southold Chapter 172 Lighting,
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Outdoor(dark sky) for all lighting fixtures. A lighting plan has been submitted to the Planning
Board on March 29, 2019.
No major change in the use of either the quantity or type of energy will occur.
Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light
No substantial change in noise or odor is expected to occur.Noise impacts are expected for short
durations during the development(clearing, grading, and construction) of the site.
No uses capable of causing long-term odors are proposed or expected. No street lights are
proposed. Adverse impacts from odor and lighting are also expected to be low.
Impact on Human Health
No creation of a hazard to human health is expected to occur. No substantial increase in solid
waste production, leaching or drainage problems is expected to occur if the proposed action is
implemented as planned.
Consistency with Community Plans
The parcel is located in the largest area zoned B on Fishers Island and provides an important
commercial/residential/transportation area that supports small business and the local economy.
Several planning documents support the existing uses; however,there has been an effort to
revitalize the area. The Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program was
reviewed to the action and it was found to be consistent with program policies.
In 2008 Town of Southold Hamlet Study stakeholders prioritized certain goals that pertained to
increasing affordable housing inventory on the island. This proposal supports the goals through
the development of two accessory apartments.
The proposed action is not in significant material conflict with a community's current plans.
Consistency with Community Character
The character of the area surrounding the parcel is defined by large buildings that line the west
side of Hound Lane. Contractor's yards and storage areas are located behind the buildings. To the
east the Fishers Island Community Center is located, across Hound Lane is a private residence
and to the west Js the Fishers Island Ferry District's storage building.Note that an application to
convert the second floor of the most eastern building into six accessory apartments has been
submitted to'the Town and is currently under review.,
The proposal retains the fagade of the building with renovations to accommodate two accessory
apartments on the second floor with an addition. The Town of Southold Architectural Review
Board provided recommendation on-action that included the preference to continue the existing
brickwork on the second floor addition. The second floor addition is not significantly discordant
with the surrounding existing Cleveland Buildings that have been previously renovated.
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The action will create a demand for police and fire services; however, the adverse impacts to the
existing systems are expected to be episodic and low. On April 12, 2019 the Fishers Island Fire
District responded that fire protection is adequate for the site. Public Schools are not expected to
be significantly impacted; conversely, the potential to add to the student population through the
creation of housing is supported.
The proposed use is not inconsistent with community character.
Based upon the above, no to low'adverse impacts to the environment,are expected to occur
should the project be implemented as planned.
For Further Information:
Contact Person: Mark Terry, AICP, Assistant Town Planning Director
Telephone Number: (631) 765-1938
cc:
Fishers`Island Development Corporation
Superintendent, Fishers Island Sewer District
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Southold Town Clerk for Town Board
Southold Zoning Board of Appeals
Agency Use Only [IfApplicable]
Project Hound Lane Site Plan
Date June 3,2019
Full Environmental Assessment Form
Part 3 -Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts
and
Determination of Signircance
Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question
to Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular
element of the proposed action will not,or may,result to a significant adverse environmental impact.
Based on the analysis in Part 3,the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess
the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not
have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page,the lead agency can complete its
determination of significance.
Reasons Supporting This Determination:
To complete this section:
• Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity,
size or extent of an impact.
• Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope,duration,probability of the impact
occurring,number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to
occur.
• The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes.
• Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where
there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse
environmental impact.
• Provide the reason(s)why the impact may,or will not,result to a significant adverse environmental impact
• For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s)imposed that will modify the proposed action so that
no significant adverse environmental impacts will result.
• Attach additional sheets,as needed.
Determination of Significance- Type 1 and Unlisted Actions
SEQR Status ❑ Type I ❑✓ Unlisted
Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project ✓❑ Part I ❑✓ Part 2 ❑✓ Part 3
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF,as noted,plus this additional support information
Environmental Assessment Report prepared by Planning Board dated June 3.2019
and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the
as lead agency that:
0 A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment,and,therefore,an environmental impact
statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this negative declaration is issued.
❑ B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment,that impact will be avoided or
substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency:
There will,therefore,be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned,and,therefore,this conditioned negative
declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions(see 6 NYCRR 617 d).
❑ C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment,and an environmental impact
statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s)and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those
impacts. Accordingly,this positive declaration is issued.
Name of Action: Hound Lane Site Plan
Name of Lead Agency: Town of Southold Planning Board
Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Donald Wilcenski,Chairman
Title of Responsible Officer: Same
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: June 4,2019
Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) Date: June 4,2019
For Further Information:
Contact Person: Mark Terry,Assistant Town Planning Director
Address: P O.Box 1179,53095 Main Road,Southold,NY 11971
Telephone Number:631-765-1938
E-mail: Mark Terry@town.southold ny us
For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations,a copy of this Notice is sent to:
Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located(e.g.,Town/City/Village of)
Other involved agencies(if any)
Applicant(if any)
Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec ny.gov/enb/enb.html
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OFFICE LOCATION: MAILING ADDRESS:
Town Hall Annex *QF SO�ry P.O. Box 1179
54375 State Route 25 ��� Ql0 Southold, NY 11971
(cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY 1i�i l�t Telephone: 631 765-1938
www.southoldtownny.gov
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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
June 4, 2019
Damon Hagan, Esq.
Southold Town Attorney's Office
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Re: Public Hearing - 260 Hortons Lane Resubdivision
SCTM#1000-61.-1-3.1 & 9.4 Zoning District: HB
Dear Mr. Hagan:
A Public Hearing was held by the Southold Town Planning Board on Monday, June 3,
2019 regarding the above-referenced application.
The Public Hearing was closed.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact this office.
Respectfully,
Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman
OFFICE LOCATION: MAILING ADDRESS:
Town Hall Annex *QF SO P.O. Box 1179
54375 State Route 25 �o� y�lO Southold, NY 11971
(cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
Southold,NY l� �t Telephone: 631 765-1938
www.southoldtow-nny.gov
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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
June 4, 2019
Abigail A. Wickham, Esq
Wickham, Bressler & Geasa, P.C.
P.O. Box 1424
Mattituck, NY 11952
Re: Public Hearing - Wickham & Wickham Resubdivision
744 Old Pasture Road, Cutchogue, NY
SCTM#:1000-103.-11-21, 22.1 & 22.2 Zoning District: R-80
Dear Ms. Wickham:
A Public Hearing was held by the Southold Town Planning Board on Monday, June 3,
2019 regarding the above-referenced application.
The Public Hearing was closed.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact this office.
Respectfully,
Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman