HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-08/13/1998APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
THURSDAY, AU&UST 13, 1998
REGULAR MEETING
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
Telephone (516) 765-1809
A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS
was held at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New
York 11971, on THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1998 commencing at 6:05
p.m.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Lydia A. Tortora, Member
George Horning, Member (until 8:S0 as agreed)
Lora S. Collins, Member
Linda Kowalski, Secretary to ZBA
6:05 p.m. Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman called the meeting to order.
AGENDA ITEM I: DELTBERAT[ONS/DECISIONS, carryovers from prior
meeting~ as listed below. The originals of the following determinations
were filed with the Town Clerk's Office, and copies are attached to this
set of Minutes:
Appl. 4579 - EDWARD AND AUDREY CIELATKA -Conditional
approval.
Appl. 4583 - BRETT AND MARIA MELLINGER- Conditional
approval.
Appl, 4585 - ISKENDER EREY AND ANGELICA BENGOLEA -
denial,
Appl. 4586 - LISA McELROY - Conditional approval.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Unless otherwise noted below, each hearing
included testimony by the applicant or his agents, statements pro and
con, and questions from the ZBA. Please see Transcript of Hearing
Statements prepared separately and filed with the ToWn Clerk's Office in
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accordance with New York Town Law.)
6:25 p.m. Appl. No. 4590 - WALTER KRUPSK/. A Variance is
requested under Article XXIV, Section 100-244B for a proposed addition
to existing dwelling with an insufficient front yard setback. Location of
Property: 315 Pat Lane, Mattituck, NY; Parcel #1000-114-10-6. 3.
Fitzgerald spoke in behalf of the applicant. (No objections were
submitted from anyone in the audience.) Following testimony, motion
was made by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and
duly carried, to close the hearing. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-
0).
6:28 p.m. Appl. No. 4591 - A. ROMANO. A Variance is requested
under Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3 of the Bulk and Parking Schedule,
based upon the Building Inspector's 3une 15, 1998 Notice of Disapproval
for a permit to construct addition and alteration for a seasonal dwelling,
which states:
"Under Article II[A, Section 100-30A.3 of the Bulk and
Parking Schedule in the R-40 Zone, the lot size of 8,662 sq.
ft. has an allowable lot coverage of 20% or 1,735 sq. ft.
Proposed construction will have 1,980 sq. ft. of lot coverage
of 22.9+- percent." Location of Property: 1380 Leeton
Drive, Southold, NY; Parcel #1000-58-2-2.
RESOLUTLON/CANCELLATTON OF THE NEXT HEARING at applicant's
request. Also await proof of Notices as per Ch. 58 before start of hearing
on October 15th for testimony. On motion by Member Collins, seconded
by Chairman Goehringer, it was
RESOLVED, to cancel the Z. Svatovic hearing regarding Appl. No.
4593, and to re-calendar this matter for a new hearing to be held at the
Board's Thursday, OCTOBER 15, 1998 Regular Public Meeting.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: Members Goehringer, Dinizio, Tortora,
Collins and Homing. This Resolution was duly adopted (S-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
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6:46 p.m. Appl. No. 4595 - W. TUFANO. Variance under Article
XXIII, Section 100-239.4B based on the 3uly 15, :1998 Notice of
Disapproval in which applicant has applied for a building permit to
construct new dwelling with deck addition at less than 75 feet from
existing bulkhead. 2482 Camp Mineola Road, Mattituck, NY; Parcel
#1000-122-9-9.6. Mr. Bill Tufano appeared in behalf of his application
and submitted the return receipt (green) cards, noting that Folley Beach
owner's green card was not received at this time. After receiving
testimony and noting no objections regarding this project, motion was
made by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Homing, to close
the hearing. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
6:50 p.m. Appl. No. 4587 - .3OH.N. DWYER.. Varianc_.e under Article
XXIV, SeCtion 100-244, based upon the Building Inspector s May 5, 1998
Notice of Disapproval which disapproved an application for a permit to
construct an addition to dwelling for the reason that it encroaches on the
combined side yard setbacks. Location of Property: 2625 Bay Shore
Road, Greenport; 1000-53-4-21. Harvey Arnoff appeared as attorney
(for the applicant, who was is recuperating from surgery and ambulatory
problemS). Mr. Arnoff submitted the post office green return receipt
cards. After receiving testimony and noting that there was no objection
raised during the hearing, motion was made by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Dinizio, to close the hearing. This Resolution was
duly adopted (5-0).
6:57 p,m. Appl. No. 4596 - BERYL CAFFREY. A Variance is
requested~ under Article II~[, Section'. 100-33B-4 for a corner of the ,'as
built" accessory building under Building Permit #22394Z issued
10/17/94. ~The foundation is setback at less than the required 20 ft. side
yard setback. LoCation of Property: 9395 Sound Avenue, Mattituck,
NY; Parcel #1000-121-2-4. William Kelly (Morton Buildings Contractor)
appeared and spoke in behalf of the applicant. After receiving testimony
and noting no questions from Board Members and no objections from
any person during the hearing, motion was made by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to ciose the
hearing. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
RESOLUTZON/CANCELLATION OF THE NEXT HEARING at applicant's
request received 8/13/98 by telephone. Also await proof of Notices as
per Ch. 58 before start of hearing for testimony. Personal appearances
by adjacent property owner, Mrs. Cheryl Woods, and adjacent property
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owner, Mrs. Berdinka, were noted. The Chairman indicated that our
office had tried to reach Mrs. Berdinka today when the applicant called
and canceled the hearing (her telephone number was not listed in the
telephone book). Both ladies left their telephone numbers with the
Secretary and were advised of the new hearing date of October 15, 1998.
On motion by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, it was
RESOLVED, to cancel the hearing regarding Application No. 4581
of 3OSEPH LEBKUECHER, 93S Franklinville Road, Laurel, 1000-12S'2-2.2,
and it was
FURTHER RESOLVED, to re-calendar and re-advertise this matter
for a new hearing to be held at the Board's Thursday, OCTOBER 1S, 1998
Regular Public Meeting.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: Members Goehringer, Dinizio, Tortora,
Collins and Horning. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0),
PUBLIC HEARINGS, continue on page $ hereof.
Agenda Item III. SEQRA Declaration RESOLUTION: Under N.Y.S.
Environmental Quality Review Act application files involving residential
uses, accessory buildings, residential additions, setbacks, waivers under
100-26 pertaining to substandard lots as exist, and lot line changes,
were confirmed to be Type II actions under the State SEQRA list
regarding tonight's applications. No further procedure under SEQRA was
required. Motion was made by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by
Member Collins, and duly carried, confirming Type II Actions for
application calendared for public hearing on this date:
W. Krupski~ A. Romano, Z. Svatovic~ W. Tufano, B. Caffrey~ M.
Ferraris, and R. Sledjeski.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER~ DINIZIO,
TORTORA, HORNING, AND COLLINS. This RESOLUTION was duly
ADOPTED.
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AGENDA ZTEM [V: REGULAR MEETZNG AND NEW APPLZCATZONS. As
requested by at least two board members, the date of the September
lOth Meeting was changed to September 24, 1998.
On motion by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Homing, it was
RESOLVED, to authorize advertisement of the following
applications for public hearings to be held THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,
1998:
(new) Appl. No. 4598.1c - WILl. lAM F. GOUBEAUD. Area variances regarding size
of lots in proposed division of land
at Pine Neck Road and Gagen's Landing Road, Southold, 70-10-37.
(new) Appl. No. 4599.jd - PATRZCK MORTIMER. Proposed deck and "as built"
shed and "as built deck/patio." 389S Paradise Pt. Road, Southold.
(new 7/29) Appl. No. 4600.1t - E. ZIMMERMAN. Deck proposed within 75 ft. of
bulkhead at SO0 South La., East Marion. 38-6-11.
(new 7/30) Appl. No. 4601.1c - ROBERT SMITH. Addition and alteration to
garage/nonconforming "cottage" use. 50S Pt. Pleasant Road, Mattituck. 113-9-11.
(new 7/30) Appl. No. 4602.jd - CLIFFORD CORNELL. "As built" gazebo lot
coverage variance at 325 Willow Pt. Road, Southold; 56-5-26.
(new 7/30) Appl. No. 4603.1t - ARTHUR R. TORELL. Waiver of lot, created by
subdivision map. 365 Westwood Lane~ Greenport. 33-2-11+ 10.
(new 7/30) Appl. No. 4604.1c - ARTHUR R. TORELI. Setback variance or,
alternatively allow reduction of lot size/proposed lot line adjustment. Westwood Lane,
Greenport.
33-2-11.
(New 8/7) Appl. No. 4605.jd - LIEB CELLARS & PALMER. Variance for winery on
less than 10 acres at 34995 Main Road, Cutchogue. 97-1-11.4.
(new 8/7) Appl. No. 4606.1t - MASTRO. Extend fence along bulkhead at 6760 Gr.
Pec. Bay Blvd., Laurel. 126-11-3.1.
(New 8/10) Appl. No. 4607.1c - 3OHN SCHRIBER. As built raised patio with
reduced front yard setback at 1295 Old Harbor Road, New Suffolk. 117-3-10.
(New 8/11) Appl. No. 4608.jd - BERYL CAFFREY. Accessory buildings in front
yard at 520 Cedar Dr., Mattituck. 106-10-24.1.
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(Prior Resol./adv.) Appl. No. 4592 - KOSTAS ZACHARIADIS. Applicant is
requesting Variances based upon two Building Inspector 3une 12, 1998 Notices of
Disapproval for (a) the proposed location of an inground swimming pool in a front yard
area (facing a street or right-of-way), Article III, Section 100-33, and (b) the
insufficient front yard setback of an "as-built" deck addition to dwelling, Article XX~V,
Section 100-244B. Location of Property: 1697 Little Neck Road, Cutchogue, NY; Parcel
#1000-103-5-2.2.
(Prior Resol,/adv.): Appl. No, 4597.1t - BUILDING DEPARTMENT. Request for
Town-Wide Interpretation under Section 100-259 - Land Clearing (question: which
zones apply?).
(Prior Resol./adv.) Appl. No. 4582.1t - ALI YUKBASIOGLU. Contract Vendee:
Soonok Klm. Owners: ROBERT and ETHEL SCHROEDER. Property: 4380 Route 25,
Greenport (near East Marion); 1000-35-5-4, Interpretation requested regarding
service station and/or public garage use,
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER, DINIZIO, TOR-
TORA, HORNING, AND COLLINS. This Resolution was adopted (5-0).
PUBLIC HEAR~ NGS, continued:
7:08 p~m.
varia
the
states:
in height."
structure.
No. 4594 -
3une 15, 1998
in side or ~
is ~proposed for the
Location .of Property: 351
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pon
:ennis court
Orient;: Parcel
1000-27-2-2.10. Mrs. Nancy Ferraris spoke in behalf of~ her application,
noting an amended height at eight (8) feet instead of 10 feet for the
tennis court fencing. Opposition was received from Mrs. Barbara
Friedman for substantial' screening. The applicant has offered dogwood
or similar screening for portions of the yard and was requested by the
Board to submit a screening proposal. Another site visit was arranged
for Board Members for Saturday, August 22nd between 9:30 and 10:00
at Mrs. Ferraris' property. After receiving testimony, motion was made
by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, to RECESS this
matter until the Regular Meeting of September 24, 1998. (Mrs. Ferraris
noted that she would not be able to attend at that time.) Vote of the
Board: Ayes: Members Goehringer~ Dinizio, Tortora, Horning, and
Collins. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
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7:35 - 7:46 p.m. SHORT BREAK. Motion was made by Member
Horning, seconded bY Chairman Goehringer, to recess for a few minutes.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
7:46 p.m. RECONVENED. MotiOn was made by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Horning, to reconvene. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All.
PUBLTC HEARINGS, continued:
7:47 p.m. Appl. No. 4589 - R. SLED3ESKT. Special Exception
under the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-31B-13 for
Accessory Bed and Breakfast Use. Zone DistriCt: LB Limited Business.
Location of Property: 305 North Road at intersection with Sound Road,
Greenport, NY; ParCel ID #1000-35-1-21. Patricia Moore appeared as
attorney for the applicant. Mrs. Moore indicated that the property has
changed ownership, and that the application notes the transition. Mrs.
Moore submitted a copy of the deed which was previously requested. It
was applicant's position that although they had voluntarily submitted
the Special Exception request for a Bed and Breakfast (instead of
sending a letter requesting non-jurisdiction), it is the applicant's position
that Section 100-81A for this LB Zone District allows a B&B as a
permitted use without the need for a Special Exception approval.
Although Mrs. Moore is awaiting a determination from the Building
Department, the Building Department has not made a ruling, and in the
essence of saving time, Mrs. Moore is asking the Board to issue a ruling.
(See favorable action rendered at end of tonight's hearings.)
After receiving testimony, motion was made by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Dinizio, to close the hearing.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRZNGER, DZNIZIO, TOR-
TORA, HORNING, COLLINS. This Resolution was duly adopted (5,0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
8:03 - 8:SS p.m. Appl. No. 4509 - E. TONYES/SOUTHOLD
AUTOMOTIVE. Location of Property: Citgo Station, S4360 Main Road,
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Southold, NY:, Parcel 1000-61-4-23. This is an application requesting
Variances based upon the Building Znspector's August 13, 1997 Notice of
Disapproval. Applicant has applied for a building permit to construct
addition and to alter existing gasoline station building, and the
application was disapproved for the following reasons:
"Under Article XXLV, Section 100-243A, a nonconforming
building with a nonconforming use shall not be enlarged,
reconstructed or structurally altered unless the use of the
building is changed to a conforming use. The preexisting
building is located in the Hamlet Business District and is not a
permitted use in this district. The side and rear yard setbacks
do not conform to the required 10 ft. side and 25 ft. rear
yard .... "
Patricia Moore, Esq. appeared as attorney for the applicants and
submitted additional information for the record, together with the
new Affidavits of Posting and Mailing with post office receipts.
Both Donald and Edward Tonyes gave testimony regarding their
proposal. 3ohn Romanelli (business owner and Councilman)
spoke in support of the applicaUon. After receiving extensive
testimony, motion was made by Chairman Goehringer, seconded
by Member Tortora, to close the hearing. This Resolution was
adopted by all the Members (5-0).
8:50 p.m. Member Horning was excused at this time in order to
visit the Tonyes site on the Main Road, Southold, and catch the
ferry back to Connecticut. Before leaving, Member Homing asked
if there would be any action regarding the next application
(Rosen), and received a negative response from Board Members.
PUBLIC HEAR/NGS~ continued:
8:55 - 9:58 p.m. Appl. No, 4544 - MARTIN ROSEN. Location
of Property: 11780 Sound Avenue, Mattituckv NY; #1000-141-3-
44. Applicant is requesting an Interpretation regarding a
proposed tower structure in this LIO Light-Industrial-Office Zone
District, and/or Variances for a proposed tower structure under
Article X/V, Sections 100-165B, 100-142, 100-165B, 100-162C.3.
Charles Cuddy, Esq. appeared as attorney and confirmed his
submitted of the office use and accessory tower proposal, as
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R. Sledjeski #4589. Resolution was adopted confirming that
a Special Exception is not required in this LB Zone. (The attached
determination with Resolution is incorporated herein as though
written in its entirety.)
There being no other business properly coming before the
Board at this time, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
8/17/98
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.._~~roved for Filing ~ 1~f//9,8*4
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amended, in an application to the Building Department on 3uly
13th. To date no ruling has been issued. Mr. Cuddy, Dr. Olshin
(Physics Expert) and Martin Rosen, the applicant, submitted
additional testimony in support of the application. In opposition
were Andrew Forkholb and 3oan Robbins, resident from New
Suffolk. Member Collins indicated that additional Notice
regarding "whether or not this project falls under Article XVI" is
expected to be requested by the Board at the next meeting
(pending the applicant's request for a determination on the
amended principal (office) use and accessory radio tower. After
receiving extensive testimony, it was
RESOLVED, to recess this hearing without a new date (for
the reasons noted during the hearing).
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHR/NGER,
DINIZIO, TORTORA, COLLINS. (Member Horning was absent at
this time.) This Resolution was adopted by all the members
present (4-0).
End of Hearings.
This public m=:ting continued as noted below:
10:15 - 11:00+- p.m. WORK SESSION-INFORMAL STRAW
OPINION POLL: Assigned members were requested to submit
their drafts to the Chairman as soon as possible, in order that they
may be addressed at the Special Meeting to be held (tentatively
set for August 24, 1998). The applications expected to receive
approval at the Board's next meeting are:
W. Krupski #4590 (informal poll)
W. Tufano #4595 (informal poll)
3. Dwyer #4587 (informal poll)
B. Caffrey #4596 (informal poll)
DELIBERATTONS/DECISION:
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard E Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEAI~S
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southold Town HaU
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
Telephone (516) 765-1809
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1998
Appl. No. 4579 - EDWARD AND AUDREY CJF. r. ATKA
PROPERTY LOCATION: 260 Cedar Road (at intersection with Summit
Road), Southold, NY; 1000-78-9-29 (Bayside Terrace).
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: July 23, 1998
FINDINGS OF FACT
APPLICANTS' REQUEST and BASIS OF APPLICATION: Applicants
are requesting a Special Exception pursuant to Article IH, Section
100-31, subsection B-13 for permission to establish nn "Accessory
Apartment" wi,hin the exis~ng principal (dwelllng) building ms
indicated on the sketched plan.~ submitted with this application.
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The property is located in an
R-40 Residential Low-Density Residential Districts and contains
9.0,661 sq. ft. according to the survey prepared by Roderiek Van
TuyI, P.C. dated April 9.8, 1987 submitted with this application.
The property is known as Lots Numbered 9.? and 9.8 on the Map of
Bayside Ter~ace, flied March 11, 1953 in the S,~ffolk County Clerk's
Office as Map 2034. The premises is improved with a one-story
frame house and attached garage.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
In considering this application, the Board has reviewed the
requirements set forth pursuant to Article III, Section 100-31B13
to establish an Accessory Apartment and finds that the applioant
complies with the requirements for the reasons noted below:
1. The "Accessory Apartment" would be located in the principal
building.
2. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cielatka, the applicants herein, have
submitted a copy of their current deed indicating that they are the
owners Of this property. The deed was r§cerded October 17, 1957
in the Office ~f the Suffolk County Clerk. The oWners, of .the
existing dwelling plan tO occupy one of the dwelllng ~,nlts as their
principal dwelling.
3. The existing dwelling contains a total of 1820 sq. ft. of livable
floor area and meets the code required minimum 1600 sq. ft. livable
floor area.
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4. The Accessory Apartment meets the code required 450 sq. ft.
minimum livable area and would contain 600 sq. ft. of livable floor
area.
5. The 600 sq. ft. Accessory Apartment comprises 32 percent of the
total 1820 sq. ft. livable floor area of the existing dwelling and
would not exceed the code required 40 percent maximum allowable for
an Accessory Apartment.
6. The applicant's plans comply~ with the on-site parking
requirements and provide for a total of three parking spaces:
two for the principal use and one for the Accessory Apartment.
7. The applicant complies with the requirements of a dwelling unit
as defined in 100-13 of the Zoning Code.
8. The plans indicate that exterior entry to the Accessory
Apartment of the -existing one-family dwelling will retain the
exisl~ng appearance of~a one-family dwelling.
9. The existing building has a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued
prior to January 1984 as required. A Certificate of Occupancy was
issued November 24, 1959, #Z-431 for a one-family dwelling.
10. In addition, the applicant has agreed to comply with Section
31-g, j, k, 1, n, o, p, and q, of 100-3lB.
In addition, the Board has reviewed the General Standards
governing Special Exception uses set forth in Section 100-253 and
finds that:
A. That the use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable
use of adjacent properties or of properties in adjacent use
districts.
B. That the use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable
use of permitted or legally established uses in the
district wherein the proposed use is to be located or of
permitted or legally established uses in adjacent use districts.
C. That the safety, the health, the welfare, the comfort, the
convenience or the order of the town 'will not be adversely
affected by the proposed use and its locations.
D. That the USe will be in harmony with and promote the
general purposes and intent of this chapter.
E. That the use will be compatible with its surround~,tgs and
with the character of the neighborhood and of the community in
general, particularly with regard to visibility, scale and
Overall appearance.
F. That all proposed structures, equipment and material shall
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be readily accessible for fire and police protection.
11. The Board has also reviewed other Matters to be Considered
under Section 100-264 and finds that no adverse conditions will
result from this authorization.
Accordingly, on motion by Member Tortora, seconded by Member
Homing, it was
RESOLVED, TO GRANT the Accessory Apartment Use, as
applied for.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER, DINIZIO,
TORTORA, HORNING, AND COLLINS. This Resolution was adopted
by unanimous vote (5-0).
AS400 fActions, all
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
Telephone (516) 765-1809
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1998
Appl. No. 4585 - ISKENDER EREY and ANGELICA BENGOLEA.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 680 South Lane, East Marion; 1000-38-6-7.
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: July 23, 1998
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION:
The above-identified p~operty :iq located on the southerly side of
South Lane, East Marion, and contains a total area of 15,680 sq. ft.
and lot width of ?0 feet. The survey map submitted under this
application shows that the subject promises is improved with a 1-1[2
story sln~le'family dwelling with attached deck. Also exiq~ng iq
a bulkhead which is located approximately 75 feet north from the
o~Hnary highwater mark Of Gardiners Bay shown on the Septem-
ber 4, 1996 survey propared by Roderick Van Tuyl, P.C. and
updated by Eduardo LaCroze, R.A.
This property iq zoned .R-40 Low-Density Residential.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Building Inspector's May 21, 1998 Notice of
Diqapproval for a Variance under Article XXIII, Section 100-239.4B
for a deck. addition and alteration which will be located within 75
feet of a bulkhead adjacent to a tidal water body (Gardlners Bay).
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REQUESTED BY APPLICANT: The
request: made by applicant iq to locate a 250 sq. ft. extension of
exi~ting~ (225; s.~;' ~ft.~)' deck, measu~ 21'6" in depth at the westerly
side, 1~' along :the ~terl~ side, an~13,5 feet i~ width. The new
deck will eXtend 2' over the existing tie wall landward of the
bolkhead. The new setback 'is proposed at 7'6" from the bulkhead
at a minimum of?5 feet to the ordinary highwater turk, which
highwater mark extends beyond the bulkhead.
REASONS/FINDINGS:
(1) The granting of the area variance will produce an undesirable
change in character of neighborhood or a detriment to nearby
properties because the proposed location of the deck addition and
alteration as originally submitted would be approximately ? feet 6
inches from the bolkhead, ~nd the alternative plan submitted at the
July 23rd hearing would place the deck addition approximately 9 feet
from the bulkhead.
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(2) The benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some
method, feasible for applicant to pursue, other than an area variance
because the applicant was granted permi.~sion to and did construct a
deck approximately 19 feet from the bulkhead in 1996. A further
encroachment on the 75-foot setback to the bnlkhcad is unwarranted
because the applicant can enjoy the existing deck. Furthermore, the
applicant's property is 230 feet deep on the west side and 218 feet
deep on the east side and contains ample room to expand the
existing dwelling in a conforming area that would not require a
variance.
(3) The requested area variance is substantial and represents a 88
to 90 percent reduced in the code required 75-foot setback.
(4) The difficulty bas been serf-created because the applicant knew
at the time that he purchased the property of the code-required
setback to the bolkhead and because the applicant has alternatives
which do not require a variance.
(5) The proposed var~nco will have an adverse effect or impact on
the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or
district because the deck addition and alteration would con.gume
almost ~ll the protected 75-feet building buffer zone created by the
Town of Southold to protect the integrity of its waters.
In considering thi.~ application, the Beard finds that the relief
requested is not the minimum necossary and adequate, and that at
the same time would not preserve and preteet the character of the
neighborhood, and the health, safety, welfare of the eamm, mlty.
RESOLUTION/ACTION:
Member D~ni~.io, it was
On motion by Member Tortora, seconded by
RESOLVED, to DENY the relief, as applied for.
1000-38-6-7
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER, DINIZIO,
TORTORA, HORNING, AND COLLINS. Thi.~ Resolution was duly
adopted.
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
Telephone (516) 765-1809
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1998
Appl. No. 4586 - LISA MeELROY.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 2565 Long Creek Drive, Southold;
1000-52-8-2.
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: July 23, 1998
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION:
The above-identified property is located on the northerly side of
Long Creek Drive, Southold, and contains a total area of 56,873 sq.
ft.,' including wetland/pond area. The survey map prepared by
Howard W. Young, L.S. and last updated July 16, 1997 shows that
the subject premises is improved with a two-story frame dwelling
with attached garage situate 50.9 .feet off the southerly front
property llne and an in-gronnd pool with surrounding concrete, patio.
BASIS OF. APPEAL: Building Inspector's July 22, 1997 Notice of
DisapprOval for a building permit regarding an "as builtn
swimmlngpool which is not located in the required rear yard
pursuant to Article. IIIA, Section 100-30A.4.
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REQUESTED BY APPLICANT: Applicant
is requesting approval of the location of a portion ~of the existing
swimming pool in the side yard. The setback of the swimming pool
is shown to be 16.3 feet from the westerly side property line, 81.5
feet from the edge of the wetlands at its closest point and 31.5 feet
from the edge 'of the "non-disturbance buffer" arOUnd~ the wetlands.
The s0uthe~ly end of the pOOl extends into. the side Yard for
approximately 11 feet south of the rear line of the house.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION~ DESCR, IBED BELOW: The ~pool was
constrUcted without a bUilding permit In :the belief '~hat' the permit
for the house and the approval Of the Town' TruStees sufficed. The
pool's location was chosen in part because the applicant believed it
had to be set back at least 75 feet from the wetland.
The applicant's difficulty, which causes him to seek the requested
variance, is self-created. HOwever, because the pool is already
built, the applicant cannot achieve the benefit of a pool by some
other approach without incurring substantial expense to relocate the
pool. Even if he were to relocate it, there would be difficulty in
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finding a location in the rear yard that did not encroach on the
non-disturbance buffer zone as shown on the survey prepared by
young and Young dated 9'4~96. '
The variance sought is not substantial. In view of the authorization
preViously granted by the Town Trustees, granting .of the variance
is not expected to have an adverse effect on the physical or
environmental COnditiOns in the neighborhOod.
Granting of the variance will not produce an undesirable change in
the character of the neighborhood or detriment to nearby properties
provided that the pool filter and pump are adequately screened from
the adjacent neighbor.
The Board finds that the grant of the reqUested variance, with the
conditions set forth below, is the minimum action necessary and
adequate to enable applicant to enjoy the benefit of a pool while
preserving and protecting the character of the neighbOrhOod, and
the health, safety and welfare of the Community.
RESOLUTION/ACTION: On motion by Member Collins, seconded by
Member/Chairman G°ehringer, it was
RESOLVED, t° GRANT the variance as applied for, subject to
the follOwing CONDITIONS:
1. The p0°l pump and filter equipment shall be moved to a loCa~on
at least five (5) feet from the westerlY proPert~ line, and shaii be
fully enclosed in a shed Constructed for the purpose. The Board
does not require that applicant's Obtain further Variance apProVal
for the setback of the enclosUre at less than the 20 ft. Code setback
in order to meet this COndition. :
2. A screen of evergreens at least three (3) feet high, and no mOre
than four (4)feet apart, Shall be planted between such shed and
the westerly property line. Such screen shall extend at least four
(4) feet beyond the nOrtherly and southerly sides of the shed and
shall be continuously maintained.
3. : N0 cer!ifieate of OccupanCy Shall~ issued for the` subject
shed-enclosUre until the above Conditions have been complied with.~
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES:' MEMB~.~S GOEHRINGER, DINIZiO,
TORTORA, HORNING, AND COL_.I~---..~s Res~RIIT61)..~ a~l°Pted
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
Telephone (516) 765-1809
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1998
Appl. No. 4583 - BRETT AND MARIA MELLINGER
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 440 Midland Parkway, Southold;
1000-88-2-12.1 (11 & 12).
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: July 23, 1998
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The subject property is located
on the east side of Midland parkway, it consists of Tax Map Parcels
11 and 12 which have been merged at the request of applicant and
which together contain a total area of 61,6100+- sq. ft. The survey
map submitted .under this application shows that the subject premises
is improved with a two-story frame house and adjacent, but detached
pergola.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3 of the Bulk
Schedule; Building Inspector's May 21, 1998 Notice of Disapproval
for a building permit to construct deck addition and attach the
existingI accesSorY pergola. The reason for the building inspector's
disapproval is" that attachment to the deck will make the pergola a
part of the house, and no longer an accessory, and it will not
conform to the mip~mum side yard setback of 15 feet.
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REQUESTED BY APPLICANT: Applicant is
requesting a variance to connect the pergola and the proposed deck
addition, which leaves the most northeasterly corner of the pergola
at 5+- feet from the closest property line. Applicant has confirmed
that the line which formerly divided Lot 1 and Lot 2 on the 1986 Map
(Tax Map Parcels 11 and 12) is removed and that the lots are
combined as one - (also confirmed as shown on Assessment records
and applicant's letter to Assessors).
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION, DESCRIBED BELOW:
Applicant's proposed deck will attach to the existing pergola and
thereby make it a part of the house and and thus subject to the side
yard setback requirement for a principal structure. The location
and character of the existing pergola will not be changed.
Grant of the requested variance will not produce an undesirable
change in the character of the neighborhood because the location and
character of the existing pergola will not be changed.
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The requested variance is not substantial, as only a small segment
-- about 10 feet -- of the existing pergola is close to the northerly
property line with Tax Map parcel 10; the remainder of the pergola
is adjacent to Tax map parcel Il, which is owned by applicant and
has been merged with parcel 12, on which the pergola stands.
Grant of the requested variance will not have an adverse effect on
the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood because
the existing pergola and proposed deck are both open, above-ground
structures.
The Board finds that the grant of the requested variance, with the
conditions set forth below, is the minimum necessary and adequate to
enable applicant to enjoy the benefit of an attached deck while
preserving and protecting the character of the neighborhood and the
health, safety and welfare of the community.
RESOLUTION/ACTION: On Motion by Member Collins, seconded by
Member Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the variance as applied for, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The proposed deck shall be and remain open to the sky and
unenclosed except for a railing.
2. There shall be no additional roofing, nor any side wall
enclosures, on the pergola.
VOTE
DINIZIO, TORTORA,
duly adopted (5-0).
OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER,
RECEIVED AND FILED BY
THE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK
DATE HOUR
Town Clerk, Town of Southold
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGSf DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
ADOPTED AT REGULAR MEETING 0 F AUGUST 13, 1998
Appl. No. 4589
CURRENT OWNER: R. SLED3ESKZ/S. SLED3ESK[~ B. ZORN
PROPOSED RESIDENT'. Owner
ZONE DISTRICT: Umited Business (LB.)
PARCEL 1000-35-1-21.
STREET & LOCALITY: 455 Main Road, Greenport.
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING; August 13,1998
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
Telephone (516) 765-1809
REQUEST MADE BY APPLICANT: Applicant has applied to the Building
Inspector for a permit for an =Accessory Bed and Breakfast" to be
established at 455 Main'Road, Grccnport. The residence at this site is
shown to be proposed for the new owner (Bobble Zorn as of 7/3:~/98). Up
to three bedrooms are proposed for the B& B on the second floor and .the
owner will continue his/her residence, all in this principal building. The
present business use may be confinued~ in conjunction with the above
proposal.
FINDINGS (PROPERTY DESCRIPTION]: This property is located in the
Limited Business Zone Districl~ being a corner lot situate on the north side
of the the North Road' and the east side of SoundAvenue~ Greenport~ The
subject property contains a total lot area of 80,569 sq. ft. and is improved
with
a two-stow'frame budding (recent restaurant use .and residential
Use).
," under
I and breakfast
uses in the LB Zone, as set forth in ander' Article
VIII, Section 100-81-A(3) and regulated bY Section 100-31B{14):
Bed and breakfasts which have been issued a bed-and-breakfast permit by the Building
Inspector. Said permit shall be_ Issued for a term Of ? (I).y?r if Ire follo, w_ing v.~are
met: (al A smoke alarm shall be provided on each floor aha m every guest room, [DJ
dwelling shall have at least two (2) exits and there shall be a window large enough for emergency
egress in each guest room; (c) The identification sign shall be no larger than two (2) square:feet
in areas zoned Residential-Office or higher, but there shall be no exterior slgnage identifying the
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use asa bed-:3nd-breakfast in residential areas; (d) No accessory apartment, as authorized by
Section 100-31B(13) hereof, shall be permitted in or on premises for which a bed-and breakfast
facility is authorized or exists,
Section 100-13 defines BED AND BREAKFAST as follows:
The renting of not more than three rooms in an owner-occupied dwelling for lodging and serving
of breakfast to not more than six casual and transient roomers, provided that the renting of such rooms
for suCh purpose is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use of dwelling.
REQUEST BY APPLICANT: Applicant believe*~ 'that an Accessory Bed and
Breakfast is a permitted use in the Limited Business zone District without a
Special Exception, but has nevertheless applied for a Special Exception
because there appears to be some possibility that such will be required by
the Building Inspector.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION, ,DESCRIBED BELOW:
The Board has reviewed the applicable law in Articles I, IIIt and VIII of the
Zoning COde. The Board agrees with the applicants contention that a bed
and '. breakfast use is permitted in. the Limited Business Zone without a
Special Exception. Consequently, the proposed Bed and Breakfast does not
require any authorizing action-by the Board. The Board bases this conclusion
on the applicant's testimony that there will be full compliance with the
applicable Code provisions, including the definition in Section 100-13 and the
requirements in Section 100-31B(14).
RESOLUTION/ACTiON:
On motion by Member Collins, seconded by Member Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to DISPOSE of this application in the manner set forth
above.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER, .DINIZIO, TORTORA,
and .COLLINS. (Member Horning was absent at this time.) This Resolution
was duly adopted (4-0).
For Filing 8/19/98
CHAIRMAN
3OE
Page 10 of 10- Minul~-
August 13, 1998 Regul~ Meeting
$outhold Town Board of Appeals
R. Sledjeski #4589 - Resolution was adopted confirming that
a Special Exception is not required in this LB Zone. (The attached
determination with Resolution is incorporated herein as though
written in its entirety.)
There being no other business properly coming before the
Board at this time, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:00 p.m,
Respectfully sub mitred,
nQa ROWalSKI
8/17/98
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