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SPECIAL MEETING
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February 7, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Present were: James H. Rich III, Vice-Chairman
Pierce Rafferty, Member
Martin Sidor, Member
Mary,Eisenstein, Member
Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Mark Terry, Assistant Planning Director
Vice-Chairman Rich: Good Evening and welcome to the Public Meeting for Monday, January
10, 2022 for the Southold Town Planning Board. This meeting is public. The Planning Board
may add or remove applications from the Agenda upon its discretion, without further notice.
Applications may not be heard in the order they appear on this agenda.
SETTING:OF THE NEXT.PLANNING BOARD MEETING `=
Vice-Chairman Rich: The first order of business is to set Monday, March 14, 2022 at
6:00 p.m. as the time for the next regular Planning Board Meeting.
Martin Sidor: I make a motion.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
Southold Town Planning Board Public Meeting — February 7 2022 — Page 2
None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISIONS .:
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT TYPE CLASSIFICATIONS/
CONDITIONAL SKETCH PLAT APPROVAL/WAIVE HEARING:
Vice-Chairman Rich: The Fields at Mattituck Resubdivision —This resubdivision
proposes to separate the drainage area for the new road serving the lots of The Fields at
Mattituck subdivision from Lot 27 and join the area to the road so that it may be dedicated to
the Town along with the subdivision road. The property is located at 4935 Bergen Avenue,
Mattituck. SCTM#1000-113-2-1.2 & 106.-8-81
Pierce Rafferty:
WHEREAS, this resubdivision proposes to transfer the 4.34 acre drainage area that
serves The Fields at Mattituck subdivision road from Lot 27 of the filed map
(Map#11370) to the subdivision road (tax parcel 106.-8-81). Lot 27 will be reduced from
31.38 acres to 27.04 acres. The drainage area is intended to be dedicated to the Town
as part of the road dedication for this subdivision once completed.
In addition, the applicant has requested the building area for Lot 27 be relocated to the
west along Bergen Avenue, as shown on the revised plan submitted on 12/7/2021. The
reason for the requested move is due to there being a natural drainage swale in the
current location and the project engineer is concerned about drainage issues if a house
is built in that location; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on January 24, 2022, the Planning Board found this
application complete; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on February 7, 2022, after a review of the Planning
Department staff report dated February 4, 2022, the Planning Board found that a public
hearing was not requisite in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare
and may be waived; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has determined the proposed action to
be Unlisted as it does not fall within the Type I or Type II actions pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 617.5; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA as described above;
Martin Sidor: Second.
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Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?
All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Pierce Rafferty: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the public
hearing for this action.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?
All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Peconic Onwego Standard Subdivision —This Standard
Subdivision proposes to subdivide a 3.65 acre parcel into 2 lots. Lot 1 equals 2.73 acres
and lot 2 equals .92 acres in the Limited Business and Residential Office Zoning Districts.
The property is located at 32900 CR 48, Peconic. SCTM#1000-74-4-14.3
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2021, the applicant submitted a Standard Subdivision
Application for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this Standard Subdivision proposes to subdivide a 3.65-acre parcel into 2
lots. Lot 1 equals 2.73 acres and lot 2 equals .92 acres in the Limited Business and
Residential Office zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on January 24, 2022, the Southold Town Planning
Board found the Sketch Plan application complete; and
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WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that the following
provisions of the Southold Town Code §240 Subdivision of Land are not requisite in the
interest of the public health, safety and general welfare because this subdivision is not
clustered, no new road is proposed, and the acreage of Lot 1 and Lot 2 are both
conforming to the RO and LB zoning districts and therefore are eligible for a waiver:
a. Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP);
b. Yield Plan;
c. Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan;
d. Draft Bond Estimate
e. Performance Guarantee; 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 II list of actions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Code §240-41 concrete monuments to mark the property
boundaries are required; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2022, the Planning Board, at their Work Session, reviewed
the submitted map and found that all requirements have been met pursuant to Article V
Sketch Plat; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA as described above;
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion?.All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of
certain provisions, hereby waives the following provisions of subdivision:
a. §240-10 (A): Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP);
b. §240-10 (8): Yield Plan;
c. §240-10 (C): Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan;
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d. Article IX. Draft and Final Bond Estimate;
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion?All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Conditional
Sketch Plan Approval upon the map entitled "Minor Subdivision Map of Peconic
Onwego" prepared by Kenneth M. Woychuck Land Surveying dated February 16, 2020
and last revised September 23, 2021 with the following conditions:
1. Provide proof of lot recognition.
2. Amend the Sketch Plan as follows:
a. Show metes and bounds for all proposed property lines. Lot 2 is missing
the front yard boundary mete and bound.
b. Correct the title of the map to read "Standard Subdivision of Darrin
Skrezec.
c. Show the locations of proposed concrete monuments to mark the new lot
corners.
3. Submit a Preliminary Plat Application.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Southold Town Planning Board Public Meeting — February 7, 2022 — Page 6
Motion'carries.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT DETERMINATION/ CONDITIONAL
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL/SET HEARING:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Jenkins Conservation Subdivision —This proposal is for a
Conservation Subdivision of a 17.89 acre parcel into two lots, where Lot 1 is 1.84 acres and
contains an existing house and accessory buildings, and Lot 2 is 16.05 acres and contains
a Town drainage easement of 0.28 acres and 15.77 acres of agricultural land. The Town
purchased development rights on 15.77 acres of Lot 2 in 2001, and ownership of this
property has not changed since that time. The property is located at 2800 Depot Lane,
Cutchogue, in the AC Zoning District. SCTM#1000-102-2-2.6
Mary Eisenstein:
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021 the applicant submitted a Subdivision Application for
review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this proposal is for a Conservation Subdivision of a 17.89 acre parcel into
two lots, where Lot 1 is 1.84 acres and contains an existing house and accessory
buildings,-and Lot 2 is 16:05 acres and contains a Town drainage easement of 0.28
acres. The Town purchased development rights on 15.77 acres of Lot 2 in 2001, and
ownership of this property has not changed since that time; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on October 18, 2021 the Southold Town Planning
Board found the application complete; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions, the Southold Town
Planning Board shall have the authority to modify or waive, subject to appropriate
conditions, any provision of these subdivision regulations, if in its judgment they are not
requisite in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare, except where
such authority would be contrary to other ordinances or state law; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that the following
provisions of the Southold Town Code §240 Subdivision of Land are not requisite in the
interest of the public health, safety and general welfare because this subdivision does
not create any additional residential building lots, no new road is being created, and the
acreage of Lot 2 has been preserved through the development right sale to the Town of
Southold, and therefore are eligible for a waiver:
f. Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP);
g. Yield Plan;
h. Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan;
i. Draft Bond Estimate;
j. Performance Guarantee; and
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WHEREAS, on October 25, 2021, the Suffolk County Planning Commission responded
that this proposal is a matter for local determination; and
WHEREAS, at their May 17, 2021 work session, 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 under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2021, the Southold Town Planning Board, at their Work
Session, reviewed the submitted map and found that all requirements were met
pursuant to Article V Sketch Plat; and
WHEREAS on December 7, 2021, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to
§240-56 Waivers of certain provisions, waived the following provisions of subdivision:
e. §240-10 (A): Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP);
f. §240-10 (8):Yield Plan;
g. §240-10 (C): Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan;
h. Article IX. Draft and Final Bond Estimate;
i. Article 1/1. Roadway Construction § 161-44. Street trees;
j. Article X111. Preservation of Natural Features; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, the Southold Town Planning Board granted
Conditional Sketch Plan Approval upon the map entitled "Conservation Subdivision
Sketch Plat for Robert Jenkins at Cutchogue" prepared by Peconic Surveyors Inc.,
dated December 20, 2020, and last revised August 11, 2021 conditions; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2021, the Applicant submitted the Final Plat Application
together with a fee of$4000.00; and
WHEREAS, the subject property does not present a case for providing a public park,
playground, or other recreation use due to the residential improvements of Lot 1 and the
development rights sold on Lot 2. Suitable land does not exist within the proposed
subdivision in terms of its size, shape, and dimensions to reasonably accommodate a
public park, playground, or other recreation use. The reservation of the land would not
be consistent with recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Plan for the Town
of Southold. Therefore, the Planning Board finds that pursuant to Chapter 240.
Subdivision of Land Article XIV. Additional Requirements of the Southold Town Code.
The proposed subdivision does not present a proper case for requiring a public park,
playground, or other recreational purposes, and the $3500.00 park and playground fee
does not apply; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board at their February 7, 2022 work session
found the Final Plat Application complete and ready for a determination pursuant to
Town Code §240 Subdivision of land; and
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WHEREAS at their work session on February 7, 2022 work session, pursuant to §240-
56 Waivers of certain provisions the Southold Planning Board agreed to waive the Final
Public Hearing on the Final Plat based upon the following reasons;
1. Lot 1 is improved with a single-family residence and barns.
2. Lot 2 is in active agriculture and protected from development. The Town of
Southold purchased development rights on the parcel..
3. No new development is proposed.
4. No modification to the existing curb cut to Lot 1 is proposed;
5. The lot line cannot be drawn any other way due to the sale of
development rights which created the development area proposed as Lot
1, and thus waiving the hearing will not affect the health, safety, and
welfare of Town residents; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby takes lead agency for this action and,
pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617,
grants a Negative Declaration;
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: 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 Planning Board hereby finds the application to be consistent with
the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program;
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mary, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
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Motion carries.
Mary Eisenstein: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby waives the Final Plat public hearing
pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions of the Southold Town Code as
described above;
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: 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 Planning Board issues Conditional Final Plat Approval on the
Final Plat entitled "Conservation Subdivision Final Plat for Jenkins at Cutchogue" dated
December 20, 2000 and last revised November 30, 2021 with the following conditions;
1. Meet all Chapter 240. Subdivision of Land Article VII. Final Plat Review §
.. 240-21. Technical requirements.
2. Confirm that the Final Plat is legible for filing at the Office of the Suffolk
County Clerk.
3. Covenants and Restrictions: Draft covenants and restrictions will be provided
from this office for the applicant's review. Once the draft has been finalized to
the satisfaction of the Planning Board, and a legal description attached as
Schedule A, the covenants must be recorded at the Suffolk County Clerk's
Office. Proof of recording, along with the Liber and Page must be provided to
the Planning Board, and will be included on the Final Plat.
4. Submit 12 paper copies and 4 mylars of the Final Plat with the approval
stamp of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services;
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mary, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Walsh Park Standard Subdivision —This proposal is for a
Standard Subdivision of a 3.82-acre parcel into three lots, where Lot 1 is 0.59 acres and
contains two residential dwellings and a sewer easement, Lot 2 is 2.16 acres and
contains a sewer and water easement and Lot 3 is 1.08 acres and contains two
residential dwellings, a right of way and water easement. The property is located on the
southeast side of Winthrop Avenue, at the intersection of Equestrian Avenue on Fishers
Island; in the Hamlet Density Zoning District. SCTM# 1000-9-10-10.
Pierce Rafferty:
WHEREAS, this proposal is for a Standard Subdivision of a 3.82-acre parcel into three
lots, where Lot 1 is .59 acres and contains two residential dwellings and a sewer
easement, Lot 2 is 2.16 acres and contains a sewer and water easement and Lot 3 is
1.08 acres and contains two residential dwellings, a right of way and water easement.
and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2021, the applicant submitted an Existing Resources and Site
Analysis Plan, Yield Plan and Sketch Plan application and fee; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2021 the Planning Board determined that the Sketch Plan
application was complete and required additional minor changes to the Yield Plan and
Sketch Plan, with the understanding that these changes would be listed as conditions in
the Conditional Sketch Plat Approval, and could be made in the Preliminary Plat
application; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2021, 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 September 13, 2021 the Southold Town Planning Board granted
Conditional Sketch Plan Approval upon the map entitled "Fishers Island School
Standard Subdivision Prepared for Walsh Park Benevolent Corp", prepared by CHA,
and dated June 7, 2021 with conditions, and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2021 the Southold Town Planning Board had determined
that this proposed action is Consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program; and
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WHEREAS, on December 15, 2021, the applicant submitted a Preliminary Application a
revised plat, and a check in the amount of$1000.00; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2022, the Southold Planning Board found the Preliminary
Plat Application complete at their work session, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Staff prepared an environmental assessment on November 5,
2020 for the change of zone application before the Southold Town Board, which
included a version of the subdivision layout in this application: On December 15, 2020
the Southold Town Board issued a negative declaration on the unlisted action.after a
coordinated review; and
WHEREAS, the current subdivision layout does not propose any significant changes to
the change of zone application reviewed by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the Full Environmental Assessment Form, including Parts II
and Ill, for the proposed action, the Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, finds that the proposed action will not
result in any significant adverse impacts; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency for this unlisted
action and pursuant-to State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR,
Part 617, grants a Negative Declaration;
Martin.Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?
All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion-carries
Pierce Rafferty: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, March 14, 2022 at
6:01 p.m. for a Public Hearing upon the map entitled "Walsh Park Benevolent
Corporation Standard Subdivision Prepared for Walsh Park Benevolent Corp
Preliminary Plat", prepared by CHA, and dated December 3, 2021.
Martin Sidor: Second.
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Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?
All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
APPROVAL EXTENSION:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Fishers Island Weathervane Resubdivision —This resubdivision
proposes to transfer 4,617 sq. ft. from Lot 1 (SCTM#1000-2-1-8.1) to Lot 2 (SCTM#1000-2-
1-8.2), and 2,884 sq. ft. from Lot 2 to Lot 1. Lot 1 will decrease from 69,972 sq. ft. to 68,239
sq. ft., and Lot 2 will increase from 72,818 sq. ft. to 74,551 sq. ft. in the R-120 zoning
district. Both lots require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals to be less than the
minimum lot size of 120,000 sq. ft. SCTM#1000-2-1-8.1 & 8.2
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2021, the Planning Board granted Final Plat Approval; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2022, this Final Plat Approval expired; and
WHEREAS, the applicant's agent has requested more time due to delays filing the
deeds at the Suffolk County Clerk's office; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants a 90-day extension of the
Final Plat Approval upon the map entitled "Map of FI Weathervane Enterprises, LLC
Lot Line Change," prepared by Richard Strouse, PE, dated January 27, 2021, and last
revised September 30, 2021
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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y SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
APPROVAL EXTENSION:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Tenedios Barn & Greenhouse Amended—This amended
agricultural site plan is for the relocation of a one story 8,664 sq. ft. building to house
livestock and store feed, supplies and farm equipment; which was granted conditional
approval from the Planning Board in 2019 and not constructed. The plan includes a 60' x 24'
(1,440 sq. ft.) greenhouse and other accessory agricultural buildings 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 (the greenhouse is located in the 5-acre area and the barn is
located in the 29.5-acre area) 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 amended agricultural site plan is for the relocation of a one story 8,664
sq. ft. building to house livestock and store feed, supplies and farm equipment; which
was granted conditional approval from the Planning Board in 2019 and not constructed.
The plan includes a 60' x 24' (1,440 sq. ft.) greenhouse and other accessory agricultural
buildings 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 (the greenhouse is located
in the 5-acre area and the barn is located in the 29.5-acre area) in the R-200 Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, the Planning Board determined certain conditions to be
met and therefore granted approval to the amended site plan application described
above; and
WHEREAS, on December 22, 2021, Patricia Moore, authorized agent, submitted a
request for Extension of Site Plan Approval for two (2) years to August 9, 2024; and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session held on February 7, 2022, the Planning Board reviewed
the application and determined that the expired Site Plan was in compliance with
current rules and regulations and granted an extension; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §280-132(A) [...all terms and conditions of any approved site
plan or approved amendment are immediately enforceable, and compliance is required
prior to the commencement of the approved use, unless the Planning Board expressly
states an alternative period of time for compliance within the site plan approval; and
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants an Extension of
Approval With Conditions, listed below, for (2.5) two years and six months from
February 7, 2022 to August 9, 2024 of the site plan entitled "Amended Site Plan for
Tenedios Farm", prepared by Jeffrey T. Butler, P.E. dated March 22, 2017 and last
revised July 1, 2019.
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Conditions of approval (ongoing)
Tenedios Barn & Greenhouse Amended Site Plan Application
1. The purpose of this amended site plan is to consolidate and replace the plan that
received conditional site plan approval on January 14, 2019, entitled "Tenedios
Farm", prepared by Jeffrey T. Butler P.E., dated March 22, 2017 and last revised
October 16, 2018; and to acknowledge the proposed construction of a 1,440 sq.
ft. greenhouse;
2. The public is not permitted to access the barn or greenhouse;
3. The barn and the driveway to the barn shall be used for agricultural purposes
only as per the Town's easement;
4. Livestock grazing, paddocks, shelters and enclosures shall be located outside
the vegetated buffers shown on the site plan;
5. Livestock shall be.prevented from entering the vegetated buffers;
6. 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.
Vegetated Buffer 1 shall be managed to maintain existing trees, shrubs and
groundcover;
7. Signs:
Any sign that requires a sign permit must be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Board prior to installation;
8. Lighting:
No exterior lights were reviewed or approved in connection with this amended
site plan. Any exterior lights on or around the outside of this greenhouse must be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Board and must meet Town Code §172
Lighting;
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
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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.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mary, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion?All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None...
Motion carries.
.P*UBLIG HEARING
Vice-Chairman Rich: 6:01 PM — Fishers Island Artist Workshop —This Site Plan
application is for proposed interior renovations and site work to convert an existing 2-story
12,345 sq. ft. storage building to an artist workshop on 2.1 acres in the General Business
Zone. The property is located on Fox Lane, Fishers Island. SCTM#1000-12-1-2
Vice-Chairman Rich: At this time I would like to invite anyone wishing to speak on this
project, to please state your name before speaking and address your comments to the
Board. John Mealy, if you're in attendance, would you please give a brief introduction to
the public on this project? We would appreciate it.
John Mealy: Yes, good evening! Thank you for the opportunity to introduce this
application. For anyone who is unfamiliar with this property, this is originally a U.S. Army
building on Fishers Island dating back to 1930. After the army left the island, this
building has primarily been used as a storage building by local contractors and has
fallen into some state of disrepair. Since the current owners have taken position, they
have made some improvements to stabilize the building, but the intent here is primarily
to take.what we would consider to be a historic building to restore it and to apply to it a
use that has some benefit to the community, some increased activity to the site and
really put this historic structure to a more meaningful use than storage. I would add to
that, that other than interior renovations, the exterior work is primarily intended to make
a more functional but I suppose the most prominent addition here is the exterior stair
which is an egress requirement by code.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you very much. Heather, do we have anyone wishing to
speak on Zoom?
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Heather Lanza: Yes, we do. We have Mary Burnham. I will now allow.her to speak, and
then she needs to unmute herself.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you, Mary, please unmute yourself, state your name for
the record and address your comments to the board.
Mary Burnham: Hello there! I'm just trying to figure out how to turn on my camera here,
but in any case: Hi, I am Mary Burnham. My husband and I are the owners of the
property, can you hear me?
Vice-Chairman Rich: Yes, we can. Thank you.
Mary Burnham: Okay, great. So I just wanted to say that we are here to answer any
questions. I was part of starting an organization called "Lighthouse works" ok Fishers
Island about 10 years ago, we started and artist residency and the intent for this building
is to primarily increase space that is access —give the artists that come to the island for
the artist residency increased space to practice their work so some of the uses we
envisioned are a print shop and a fabrication studio and then some artist studios. That's
sort of the intent. The site is also right on the water and, again, we're just trying to really
clean up the site and hopefully the outdoors will be beautified.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you.
Heather Lanza: There are no other hands raised.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Okay, is there anyone here who has any questions or comments
they would like to make about this project?
Pierce Rafferty: I have a question actually. Mary, I'm curious - are some of the work
spaces going to be allocated —or also used by— island residents in any way? Outside
of the Lighthouse Works?
Mary Burnham: Yes, can you hear me?
Pierce Rafferty: Yes.
Mary Burnham: Okay, Pierce. We envision trying to — at least of the ground floor- have
those facilities available to the community, particularly the print shop and the fabrication
studio to we don't know exactly the mechanism - how exactly that will work but back
when the Lighthouse Works was just getting started, we had our printing press was in
an inaccessible building so we involved the community on some of those efforts and I
think that was a very positive initiative and so I think things like that we're really hoping
that that will be the case and we do expect to include the community as much as we
can, practically.
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Pierce Rafferty: Well I'd like to say what an incredible job you've done one the exterior,
the windows, everything. It's hard for the Board to see fully the improvements that have
been made, but they've been substantial and impressive.
Mary Burnham: Thank you.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you, Pierce.
Martin Sidor: I'd like to make a motion to close the hearing.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Vice-Chairman Rich: 6:02 PM — Messina Conservation Subdivision —This 80/60
conservation subdivision proposes to subdivide 50 acres into eight (8) residential lots of
approximately 35,000 sq. ft. each, and one 43.6-acre parcel to be preserved as open space
by the Town. The property is located at 705, 751 & 2425 Laurel Avenue, Southold.
SCTM#1000-56-1-1, 55-6-35 & 36
Vice-Chairman Rich: I'd like to just make a comment that this is a revision of a much
more aggressive application submission from many years ago. But we'll open up the
floor to Martin Finnegan, the representative for the project.
Martin Finnegan: Good evening, Martin Finnegan. (inaudible) advisor, Main road,
Mattituck for the applicant, Dan Messina. As Jim pointed out, this is a conservation
subdivision of three existing lots comprised of about 50 acres on the west side of Laurel
Avenue in Southold. Just southeast of the Yenecott Harbes subdivision, the properties
lie in the-80 zoning district and as Jim mentioned, there was a previous conditional final
plat approval in 2013 for an 18 lot standard subdivision of this property that would have
had two access roads leaving a little less than 25 acres of open space, so 16 acres of
the property would have been developed into those 18 lots, they were going to be
around 30,000 -36,000 square feet. The property is constrained with about 10 acres of
wetlands up in the western end and there's also an electric easement up on the north
end of the property that goes east to west that will remain — east to west off of Laurel
Avenue I'll say. So the proposed conservation subdivision is much less dense, it's much
more basic in design, very straightforward and will require no new roads. The applicant
is proposing 8 lots in a linear formation along the west side of Laurel Avenue in an
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arrangement that will potentially mirror the existing development on the east side of
Laurel Avenue. The lots range in size from approximately between 35,000 square feet
and 36,595 square feet, so they're about 4-8 acres each. The remaining 43.6 acres of
the parcel will remain undeveloped. So this configuration will result in a preservation of
83% of buildable land, that's about 36.2 acres—which is a significant increase over
what was proposed in the prior subdivision —about a 23% increased over what was
previously going to be preserved as open space. The allowable development area is 7.8
acres on one parcel but only 6.5 acres are proposed to be developed into the lots. The
project has access to Town water and all the lots will obviously be developed with the
required IA sanitary systems. As such, we anticipate little, if any, environmental impact
from the development. It is also anticipated that the development rights for the
preserved land will be sold to the Town and will be managed through the Town's open
space program. There's ample room on the southern end of the parcel below the
southernmost lot and the railroad tracks for access to that open space for the Town to
use how it wishes. So the project is designed to be consistent with the character—or
the lots are proposed to be consistent with the character of the existing community. As
we said, also to have had minimal impacts and that's really the whole story. I welcome
any questions the Board has—or comments.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you, Martin. Anybody wish to address the board?
Matthew Michael: I have a quick question. My name is Matthew Michael, I own lot 39,
which is adjacent to lot number 1 being proposed there and I was curious, my first
question is: does the town have plans for what they'll be doing with the land at all? Is
there any idea, kind of, what's going to be proposed for that?
Heather Lanza: I could address that.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Okay, we generally don't have an idea of what the Town will do
with that but Heather may have some ideas.
Matthew Michael: Great, thank you.
Heather Lanza: So the Town would be buying it with the community preservation funds,
and that limits the uses into the wetland and the woodlands, most likely they would just
keep it as open space.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Not necessary agricultural?
Heather Lanza: It wouldn't be agriculture.
Matthew Michael: Okay, one other question: Are these lots going to be developed by
you? Or is someone...
Vice-Chairman Rich: Sir, I'm sorry, I have to ask you to address the Board.
Matthew Michael: I'm sorry, I'm curious if these lots will be developed by the Mr.
Messina or are they just being split up for land and being sold?
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Vice-Chairman Rich: So that question is out of our purview, but Martin may answer it if
he wishes.
Martin Finnegan: I don't know that I have a definitive answer for hat. I think right now
the application is to divide them, I do believe he would like to develop them himself, but
I can't sit here and say for sure that a couple of them wouldn't be sold. I honestly don't
know.
Matthew Michael: Okay. As the only real property affected and I guess lot 38, 1 guess,
right next to it, you know, that land has been maintained for— I'd say- 30 years by that
lot, it's been watered and mowed by us for the last 7 years and the Morris family for
many years prior to that and I guess would like the opportunity to preserve that piece for
how it's been for many years or have the opportunity to buy that piece of land. I saw the
southernmost lot on there, lot 8, 1 could see maybe just moving lot 1 down to below lot 8
there, that would eliminate any oppositions from anyone in the neighborhood, aside
from maybe being close to the rail road tracks, I don't see any real issue with moving
that down that way, I know it wouldn't affect any of the properties on the block. I do think
that the proposal is pretty reasonable but that's my one observation and concern.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you, thank you very much for your comments. Do we have
anybody on Zoom?
Heather Lanza: Nobody has raised their hand.
Martin Sidor: I'd like to make a motion to close the hearing.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion?All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Okay, with no further business, can I get a motion for
adjournment?
Martin Sidor: I'd like to make a motion for adjournment.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
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Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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