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Town of Southold Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Southold Town Zoom Video Webinar
Work Session Began: 4:00pm
Pre-submission conferences:
Vincent Bertault, Represented by Architect Gary O’Connor.
Proposed alterations @ 95 Navy Street, Orient, NY
SCTM# 1000-26.-1-12.2
- Proposal includes applying to the ZBA to create an accessory apartment in
the barn and making substantial improvements to the existing cottage.
- Current house is at 6.5 ft flood elevation and needs to be at the 8 ft
elevation.
- Commissioners commented that the scale of the work is quite large in
relation to the original size of the building.
- Commissioners requested a “street scape” to be presented at the next pre-
submission conference.
- Commissioners commented that the new proposal lacks historical
characteristics.
- Commissioners and applicant agree to schedule a second pre-submission
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conference at the August 18, 2020 work session.
Catherine Harper: Proposed fence @ 2600 New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck,
NY, SCTM# 1000-115.-9-3.
-Proposal is to install a 90 ft. salvaged, vintage, Victorian fence that dates
back to 1870-1890, which matches the timeline and style of the Harper’s
home.
-Fence will be installed according to Southold Town Building Code by a local
builder along New Suffolk Avenue.
-Commissioners and Catherine Harper agree that the proposal be scheduled
for a public hearing at next available meeting.
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Town of Southold Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Southold Town Zoom Video Webinar
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Regular Meeting Called to Order: 4:30pm
Attendees: Chairman Webb, Vice Chairman Surchin, Robert Harper, Joe McCarthy and
Mariella Ostroski
Also present: Town Attorney Damon Hagan and Administrative Assistant Tracey Dwyer.
Quorum present.
Pledge of Allegiance
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Approval of Minutes: Approval of July 21, 2020 commission zoom webinar.
Motion to approve minutes by Commissioner McCarthy, 2nd by Commissioner Harper,
AYES: Webb, Surchin, Harper, McCarthy and Ostroski.
Motion approved
Comments from Chairman Webb:
• In an effort to help the community move forward on projects the Commission will continue to
meet on a two-week basis.
Budget/ YTD Expense Report:
Annual budget request was submitted to the accounting department with minor
modifications.
Public Hearing:
Timothy Frost: Proposed pool, pool house and garage @ 1995 Village Lane, Orient,
NY, SCTM# 1000-25.-3-12.1
Represented by Architect Kevin Perry.
Commissioners recommended an alternative design for the pool house
window layout. Suggested two over two lower windows. /Harper
Public requested pool fence details.
Public thanked Mr. Frost that the proposal is honoring the
Woodward/Burkes entrance into the lot.
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Motion to keep hearing open to be continued on August 18, 2020 due to technical
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difficulties including power outages from August 4, 2020 storm by Commissioner
Harper, 2nd by Commissioner Surchin, AYES: Webb, Surchin, Harper, McCarthy and
Ostroski.
Motion approved
Administrative Permit Request:
Jeff Shayne: Alterations to an existing structure @ 845 Orchard Street, Orient, NY,
SCTM# 1000-25.-2-17.3
Mr. Shayne did not think the work being done at 845 Orchard Street required Historic
Preservation Commission review and consequently received a “stop work order”.
Commissioners unanimously agree that project requires a public hearing to obtain a
certificate of appropriateness.
A pre-submission conference will be scheduled at a future meeting.
Old Business:
1. Administrative Assistant will be setting up an interview with a possible candidate
interested in becoming a Historic Preservation Commissioner. /Webb/Surchin
2. Anne Surchin is preparing information about a home to be a future recipient of a
HPC award.
3. Commissioners agreed to purchase Brass plaques. Commissioner Ostroski has
request a sample plaque for viewing. /Ostoski/McCarthy
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Motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:05 pm, by Commissioner Harper, 2 by
Commissioner McCarthy.
AYES: Webb, Surchin, Harper, McCarthy and Ostroski.
Motion approved
Exit Executive Session and Retuned to regular meeting at 6:30 pm.
Motion to adjourn regular meeting by Commissioner Harper, 2nd by, Commissioner
McCarthy.
AYES: Surchin, Harper, McCarthy, and Ostroski.
Motion Approved
Meeting Adjourned: 6:32 pm.
Recorder:
Tracey Dwyer, Administrative Assistant
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 4:30 pm via Zoom Video Webinar
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