HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-02/26/1998.~P~~ARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEAI.S
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998
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~ FEBRUARY 26~ 1998
commencing at 6:30 o'clock p.m.
P~esent were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Lydia A. Tortora, Member
George Homing, Member
Lora S. Collins, Member
Linda Kowaiski, Board Secretary
6:35 p.m. Gerard P. Goehxq_nger, Chairman called the meeting to
order.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: The following public hearings were held. (A
written transcript of the hearings with verbatim statements has been
prepared separately for reference.)
6:35 - 6:38 p.m. Appl. No. 4545 - RONALD J. YEDLOUTSCHNIG.
Request for Variance regarding ~as built" (existing) location of open
deck addition for which an application for a building permit was
disapproved by the building inspector on January 29, 1998 and
which Disapproval reads as follows: " under Article XXIV, Section
100-PA4B for non-conforming lots, the 'as built' deck addition will
have a rear yard setback at 27'6~ +-. Lot areas of 20,000 to 39,000
sq. ft. require a rear yard setback of 50 feet. The existing
dwelling has a present non-conforming setback of 42 ft. +-. Action
required by the Board of Appeals .... ' Location of Property: 250
Jernick Lane, Southold. County Parcel ID 1000-70-3-17. Lot size:
20,586 sf. After receiving testimony, the Board rendered its
decision, which is attached as adopted and fried with the Town
Clerk's Office in accordance with New York Town Law.
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Regular Meeting - February 26, 1998
Southold Town Board of Appeals
DELIBERATIONS]DECISION (Agenda Item III): At this time, the
Board rendered its determination regarding Appl. No. 4531
Application for DUANE PASCALE. Attached at the end of this set of
Minutes is a copy of the official decision as adopted and filed with
the Town Clerk's Office in accordance with New York Town Law.
6:38 p.m. (AGENDA ITEM I - SEQRA). RESOLUTION: Motion was
made by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, and
duly carried, to confirm Type II Action.g for application.g involving
variances or waivers as to setbacks, nonconforming building locations
or lot llne adjustments, and confirming as an Unlisted Action the
application of Michael Rand for height variance in an accessory
building. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Agenda Item II, continued):
6:40 6:58 p.m. Appl. No. 4546 - HERBERT SCANNELL and
SARAH REETZ. Request for Variance based upon the February 2,
1998 Building Inspector's Notice of Disapproval (and Stop Work
Order) regarding pending Building Permit No. 24471Z and
reconstruction and replacement of single-family dwelling with
nonconforming setbacks, Article XXIV, Section 100-242 (ref.
setbacks under Section 100-244B) of the Zoning Code. Location of
Property: 955 Cove Circle, Groenport; CTM #1000-49-1-16 and 17
(as one lot). Lot size: .69 of an acre.
6:58 - 7:09 p.m. Appl. No. 4538 - MICHAEL RAND. Request for
Variances:
(1) based upon Notice of Disapproval (addendum) dated
February 3, 1998 disapproving a building permit application on the
following grounds: "...under Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.4,
accessory buildings cannot exceed 18 feet in height from existing
grade; Height is measured at the mean distance between the eaves
and the ridge. Proposed construction has a mean height of 20 ft. +
or - from existing grade .... '~ and
(2) based upon the December 29, 1997 Notice of Disapproval
regarding a building permit application to construct a three-car
accessory garage, which reads as follows: "...Under Article III_A,
Section 100-30A.4 accessory buildinga are to be located in the
required rear yard. Since SCTM #1000-14-2-10 and #1000-14-2-11
also known as Petty Bight Subdivision Lots 12 and 13 have been
merged as per owner's request, the proposed three-car accessory
garage with storage above is located in the side yard of the
principal dwelling. Location of Property: 1275 Bight Road, Orient;
County Parcel ID 1000-14-2-10 and 11. Lot size: 85,115 sr.
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Southold Town Board of Appeals
7:09 - 7:18 p~m. Appl. No. 4541 - RUTH LEONARD. Request for
a Waiver under Article II, Section 100-26 based upon the Building
Inspector's Janua~j 7, 1998 Notice of Disapproval which reads as
follows: "...Both parcels being located in an R40 Zone: Tax Map
#1000-78-07-38 and 1000-78-07-39 are merged. These parcels do not
meet with the exceptions as specified under Article II 100-25C... See
attached determination by Town Attorney .... " 755 and 795 Cedar
Drive, Southold, NY. After receiving testimony, motion was made
by Chairman Goehringer and lost, to close the hearing. Instead the
Board rendered its decision, which is attached as adopted and filed
with the Town Clerk's Office in accordance with New York Town Law.
7:18 - 7:33 p.m. Appl. No. 4540 - MELISSA SPIRO. Request for a
Waiver under Article II, Section 100-26 based upon the building
Inspector's January 6, 1998 Notice of Disapproval which reads as
follows: "...Both parcels being located in an R40 Zone, Tax Map
Numbers 1000-1i0-06-05 and 1000-110-06-11.2 are merged. These
parcels do not meet with the exceptions as specified under Article
II, 100-25C... Note: See attached determination by Town Attorney
which states that lots are not excepted .... ~ Location of
Property: 340 Glenwood Road and 295 East Road, Cutchogue. CTM
Lot 11.2 of 40,000 sr. has a 1979 approval under Board of Appeals
#2554 (Moebious Asssoeiates Minor Subdivision). Deborah Dot-y, Esq.
and Melissa Spiro appeared in behalf of their application. Testimony
was submitted, and the applicants agreed to consult with their
attorney and respond to questions of the Beard thi~ evening if
possible. Motion was m~de by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by
Member Tortora, and duly carried, to RECESS for approximately 20
minutes. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
7:33 - 7:44 p.m. Appl. No. 4543 - ALICE KONTOKOSTA. Request
for a Variance based upon the Building Inspector's December 24,
1997 Notice of Disapproval which states that "...application dated
November 17, 1997 for a permit to replace an existing dwelling is
disapprOVed on the following grounds: the existing nonconforming
building containing a nonconforming use if damaged by fire or other
causes to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of. its fair
value shall not be repaired or rebuilt unless such buildin~ is made
substantially to conform to the height and yard requirements of the
bulk schedule, Article XXIV, Section 100-242B-1. (Ref. all Setbacks
under 100-244 and 100-239.4A). Location of Property: 54155 C.R.
48, Greenport, NY; Parcel ID #1000-52-1-2. Testimony from E.
Kontokosta, brother of the applicant, was submitted.
RESOLUTION: Following testimony, motion was made by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to close
the hearing. Thi.~ Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). (Please see
transcript of hearing with verbatim statements for reference as
needed. )
7:42 - 7:44 p.m. Two-Minute Recess was taken (for a break).
Motion was made by Member Horaing, seconded by Chairman
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Goehringer, and duly carried, to reconvene the meeting at this
time. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
7:44 - 7:45 p.m. Public Hearing Continued: Application of
MELISSA SPIRO AND OTHERS. On motion by Member Tortora,
seconded by Chairman Goehringer, it was
RESOLVED, to reconvene the hearing regarding the application
of Melissa Spiro and Others which was held earlier this evening.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: Goehringer, Dinizlo, Tortora,
Homing, and Collins. ThL~ Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
Attorney D. Dory, Esq. requested additional time and chose to leave
the hearing open so that she may contact the co-owners and respond
to the Board's questions. RESOLUTION: Motion was made by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Dinizio, and duly
carried, to RECESS this hearing without a date. This Resolution
was duly adopted (5-0).
7:45 - 8:52 p.m. Appl. No. 4537 - REQUEST BY SOUTHOLD TOWN
BUILDING DEPARTMENT dated Jnnuary 6, 1998 for "Generic
Tow~-Wide Interpretation" with the following questions: "Is a
sculpture a "building" under the Code Definitions at Section 100-13,
since a sculpture does not have a roof and will not be intended for
shelter, business, housing or enclosing persons. Also is a sculpture
excepted under Section 100-230 under "Exemptions," or do the
height limitations of Section 100-33 apply...?"
8:52 9:00 p.m. RESOLUTION. Motion was made by Chairman
Geehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to
recess for approximately 5 minutes (for a break). ThL~ Resolution
was duly adopted (5-0).
9:00 p.m. RESOLUTION. Motion was made by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, and duly carried, to
reconvene the meeting. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:09 - 10:05 p.m. Appl. No. 4466 - HAY HARBOR CLUB~ Fishers
Island, hearing continuation. Patricia Moore, Esq. appeared with
representatives from the Hay Harbor Club regarding their
application. Additional testimony was received. RESOLUTION:
After receiving testimony, motion was made by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to CLOSE the
verbatim portion of the record based on receipt of written cost
estimates as discussed at tonight's hearing. Vote of the Board:
Ayes: Goehringer, Dinlzio, Tortora, Homing, and Collins. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
10:05 10:20 p.m. Appl. No. 4535 - WILLIAM and PATRICIA
MOORE as contract vendees. Request for Special Exception under
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Article IX, Section 100-71B(2) for principal offices (professional
and business) at 51020 Main Road, Southold, NY; 1000-70-2-8.
Zone District: Residential-Office. After receiving 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).
End of Hearings.
DELIBERATIONS]DECISION: Appl. No. 4535 WILLIAM AND
PATRICIA MOORE. (Mrs. Moore was present during this action.)
At the end of these Minutes, please find copy of official Board
Decision as adopted and filed with the Town Clerk's Office in
accordance with New York Town Law.
10:9.2 p.m. RESOLUTIONS (AGENDA ITEM IV).
A. On motion by Member Tortora, seconded by Member Collins,
and duly carried, it was
RESOLVED, to confirm advertisement of Appl. #4535.1t
W. Moore: Special Exception for tonight's public hearing. Vote of
the Board: Ayes: Goehringer, Dinlzio, Tortora, Homing, and
Coiling. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
B. On motion by Chairmsn Goehrlnger, seconded by Member
Homing, and duly carried, it was
RESOLVED, to confirm and authorize advertising of the
foilowing applications for public hearings to be held March 23,
1998:
1. Appl. No. 4548.1c - Jeffrey Worthington variance for
garage location.
2. Appl. No. 4549.jd - Carol and Anthony Losquadro, Jr.
variance for corral location for their two horses. Properties of
Losquadro and Tuthill, Boisseau Avenue, Southold.
3. New application submitted 2/25 by Peter Stoutenburgh
for Ruth Miller. Variance for proposed addition for. sideyards. 6400
Indian Neck Road, Peconic.
4. Appl. No. 4547.1t Riverhoad Building Supply
variance (Board awaits maps, subject to review before advertising.
Six site plan prints and two use plans were submitted 2/26)).
5. Appl. No 4551.1c - KAYLA B. STOTSKY. 6' Fence
height. Osprey Neck Road, Greenport.
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6. Possible new application by 3/2 Re: Principal Building
of Chet Oriowski for replacement of two windows with garage door
regarding nonconforming use Disapproval dated 2/20 by Building
Inspector under 100-241-A). N/s Main Road, Cutchogue. The
Board Secretary noted there is no survey of record with the owner
~nd no Certificate of Preexisting Use regarding this property.
7. George Livanos (Appl. No. 4552) for accessory location.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Goehringer, Diuizio, Tortora,
Horuing, and Collins. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
* * *
10:25 p.m. RESOLUTION (Agenda Item III). No appearances were
made regarding thi.~ application. RESOLUTION: Motion was made
by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, and duly
carried, to close the entire record (written included) regarding
Appl. No. 4536 INDEPENDENT GROUP HOME LIVING PROGRAM,
INC. Verbatim portion (hearing) was concluded on 1/22/98.
Resolution to close the written portion of this record.
Location of Property: 51550 M~in Road, Southold; 1000-61-3-1.
This Resolution was duly ADOPTED (5-0).
The remaining agenda items were carried over to the Tuesday,
March 3, 1998 Special Meeting of the Board. The Chairman
confirmed that the meeting would be held in the Conference Room of
Town Hall, starting at 7:00 p.m. to continue the remaining agenda
items and new business properly coming before the Board at that
time.
MISCELI.ANEOUS, Agenda Item IV:
The foliowing were noted as agenda items for tentative
Public Hearings to be held on April 19, 1998:
1. Appl. No. 4544.1t - H. Rosen (Owner: Booker)
Application for interpretation and if necessary, area variance for
applicant's radio transmission tower. LI Zone. 141-3-44. (Board
awaits information, subject to review before advertising. )
by applicant Re:
application).
Possible carryover hearing (when requested
NYNEX at Mattituck and/or other pending
OTHER UPDATES (Agenda Item IV, continued):
* Update of Business Uses (Zoning) with Code Committee
February 25, 1998 at 4 pm (L.C.); March 5 at 4:30 pm.
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*REMINDER for Resolution at next meeting for draft
M~nutes:
January 15, 1998
January 22, 1998
February 4, 1998
February 26, 1998.
* New procedures of the Building Department as per letter
stating that all agency approvals before receiving applications for
disapproval. (Exceptions are proposed lot line changes or new
subdivision projects. )
* NEW ZBA FILING PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE 2/26:
1) Submissions by applicants must include current written
Notice of Disapproval (before assigning board member or f~le
number). Incomplete ZBA applications in future will also be
returned to applicant;
2) After assignment of Special Exceptions to Assigned
Members, project will require preliminary review by Assigned Member
and RESOLUTION confirming Sections of Code and type of area
variance(s) which may be necessary, before authorizing
advertisement.
* Assigned File #4542.1c W. FINK and KEN SWANSON,
contract vendee. Proposed letter as drafted to Bruce Anderson
reg~rdqng copy of letter received from Building Department (copies
attached for board members). 1390 Willow Terrace Lane, Orient.
1000-26-2-25.
* Reviews. New applications: Appl. #4525.jd - T. PETIKAS
Special Exception and Appl. #4526.1t - T. PETIKAS Area variances.
(Carryover to next meeting for Board's review and confirmed
wording of advertising regarding area variances, before advertising.
(Recent Notice of Disapprevo~l furnished addressed fence portion of
project but did not address other zoning areas because applicant
filed Special Exception. )
* OTHER REVIEW: New proposed Local Law regarding Site
Plans. (Copy in board member boxes 2~25);
* OTHER REVIEW: Await status from attorney for application
regarding pending application of Tonyes/Citgo. For update at next
meeting.
The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~ ~ ~ /~2 Linda Kowalski
/" B~ rd Secretary
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A~/~ea rot f~ud ~ ~ ~98 ~.
G~rd P. Goehringer, Ch~rma~
Case Decisions (4)
Attachments:
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D~¢~ HOUR
Town Cfc=k, Town of Southold
APPEALS BOARD MEMBL~S'
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEAI~q
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York ll
ZBA Fax (516) 765-9(
Telephone (516) 765-1:
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1998
AppL No. 4545 - RONALD YEDLOUTSCHNIG 1000-70-3-17
STREET & LOCALITY: 250 Jerniek I~ne, Southold.
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: February 26, 1998
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION:
The abo~e-identifi~d property is' located on the southerly side of Jernick
Lane, Southold. Thi.~ property contains a total area of 20;586 sq. ft.
and is located in the R-40 Residential Zone District. The survey map
submitt~ under .thi.~'application shows that the subject promi.~es is
improved with an one-story frame dwelling With atLached garage and the
subject wooden deck at the ~.
BASIS OE APPEA,L: Building Inspector's ACtion of Disapproval dated
January 29, 1998, which reads as follows:
".. ,under Article XXIV, Section 100-244B for non-conforming lots,
the 'as built' deck addition will h,ve a rear yard setback at
27'6" +-. Lot areas of 20,O00 to 39,000 sq. ft, req,,i~e a rear
yard setback of 50 feet. The existln~ dwellin~ has a present
non-conforming setback of 42 ft. +-. Action required by the Board
of Appeal.q .... "
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REQUESTED BY APPLICANT: The request
made by applicant is for approval of an "as built" deck, 14.6 ft. by 12.3
ft. in size. The dwelling setback is shown on the February 25, 1983
survey map prepared by R. VanTuyl, P;C. to be 42 feet from the rear
lot llne. The "as built" deck is 26'8" from the rear property llne
according to a gtatement of February 23, 1998 frem J. Metzger, P.C.
relating to hi.q survey map prepared November 27, 1997.
Page 2 - Me.ting of February 28, 1998
Appl. ~4545 R. ~'edleutschnig (1000-70-3-17)
Southold Town Board of Appeals
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION~ DESCRIBED BELOW:
The eubj~-'t deck has beau in plac~ since at l~st 1983, ~d
p~ss~ly mu~ loner; ~e house ~s b~t ~ ~p~tely 1972.
The si~ ~d app~n~ of the deck ~ not ~co~istent ~ the
nei~borh~ f~ ~d ~n~ued e~t~nce of ~e de~ p~ no
~t to ~ ~mct~ of the n~borh~. T~ ~ubs~dard ~
~tb~k ~ ~e h~e (42 f~t) ~ly ~flects ~e s~pe ~f ~e ~t~
w~ch w~ c~ted ~ 1969. ~ the conte~ of the lot's shape~ there ~
no ~od f~sible ~d av~ble te ~e app~l for a~e~ ~e
~nefit ~ a deck other t~n t~gh ~ ~ v~i~.
The B~ ~ds ~t the ~u~t~ va~ ~ not subset, ~
net ~ve ~ adverse ~f~t on physi~ or en~en~l con~tions ~ the
neighb~rh~d er ~stdet, ~d ~ ~e m;u~mm ae~s~ ~d adeq~t~ to
a~ ~e henri so.bt w~e ~ ~ae~ ~ p~c~g ~
~i~borh~d eham~er ~d the h~th, ~ety ~d we~a~ of the
co~.
~SOLUTION]ACTION: ~ moron by Membe~ CoUln~, s~nded by
C~ ~e~, it w~
RESOLVED, ~o GR~T ~e va~e ~ apphed for, SUBJECT to the
CONDITION ~t the d~k s~H ~maln open to the s~y.
VOTE OF THE BO~D: AYe: M~B~S ~R~GER, D~IZIO~
A~/A~o~.~/?0-a-17
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortom
Lorn S. Collins
George Horn'mg
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 FEBRUARY 26, 1998
Appl. No. 4531 - DUANE PASCALE PARCEL 1000-87-3-8
STREET & LOCALITY: 3520 Minnehaha Boulevard, Southold
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: Janu0x~ 15 And 22, 1998
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION:
This property is located in an R-40 Low-Den.~ity Residen~A1 Zone
District, being situate on a substandard parcel of l~nd eontnlnlng 11,053
sq. ft. of total lot area confirmed by survey dated September 4, 1997,
propaeed by John T. Metzger, Surveyor. The sur~rey shows frontage
along Minnehaha Boulevard of 100 feet, frontage along Owalssa Avenue of
105.04 feet, and frontage along Coroy Creek of 119.53 feet. The
premises is impreved with a single-family dwelling (built about 1965)
with garage addition (built in 1988) and two accessory boJldlnge. The
exi.~tlng setbae.~.~ of the dwelling are presently shown at 28 ft. mlnimnm
from Corey Creek (bnlkhead), and at 8.1 feet from the southerly front
preperty llne along Owai.~sa Avenue. The total lot coverage of existing
buildings is confirmed by applicant as follows:
House (ground floor area)
Accessory Building ("boathouse")
Detached Shed
Total Existing
BASIS OF APPEAL: Four Building
noted below:
1725 sq. ft.
384 sq. ft.
137 sq. ft.
125 sq. ft.
2369 sq. ft.
Inspector Actions of Disapproval
a) dated November 10, 1997 which reads as follows:
"...the proposed deck addition of apprexlmately 1000 sq. ft.
will exceed the allowable lot coverage of 2210 sq. ft. The existing
dwelling covers 2369 sq. ft. already exceeding the allowable
coverage by approx. 160 sq. ft. Note: ZBA Appl. #3784 11/16/88.
Therefore the total square footage would exceed the allowable
covering ~n an R40 Zone by appre~imately 1160 sq. ft. pursoant to
Article IIIA 100-30A.3...";'
b) dated November 17, 1997 which reads as follows:
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Appl. No. 4532 - Duane Pascale
Property ID: 1000-87-3-8
"...1. The proposed deck addition will encroach on the allowable
75' setback requirement to a bulkhead adjacent to tidal water
bodies, pursuant to Article XXIII, 100-239.4B, 2. the proposed
deck addition encroaches on the allowable front yard setback of a
non-eonformlng lot of under 20,000 sq. ft. in an R40 Zone.
The location of the enereachment is on the south side of the parcel
on Owalssa Avenue pursuant to Article XXIV, Section 100-244B...";
c) dated December 15, 1997, which reads as follows, and noted by
the Building Inspector as a revision to (a) above as foliows:
"...exceed the allowable coverage in an R40 Zone by approximately
206 sq. ft .... Thi.~ di.~appreval is based on the most recent
survey dated September 4th (sic), 1997 .... " Note: di.~approval was
corrected to show survey was dated December 4, 1997;
d) dated January 5, 1998 which reads as follows, and noted by the
Building Inspector as revised:
"...the proposed deck addition will exceed the allowable lot
coverage of 2401 sq. ft. The existing dwelling cevers 2369 sq.
ft. The proposed deck addition is 1000 sq. ft. Therefore, the
total square footage would exceed the allowable coverage in an R40
Zone by approximately 968 sq. ft. pursuant to Article IIIA, Section
100-30A.3. Note: This disapproval is based on the most recent
survey with a revised date of December 4, 1997 .... "
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REQUESTED BY APPLICANT: To construct
new deck addition at the rear of dwelling. Relief sought was offered by
applicant as follows:
a) ORIGINAL RELIEF SOUGHT: 1000 sq. ft. deck with a total lot
coverage of 3,279 sf after allowing for removal of the "boathouse,"
and a minimum setback from the bulkhead of nine feet;
b) SECOND PLAN/R~.r.IEF SOUGHT: total lot coverage of 2948 sq.
ft. with removal the "boathouse" structure; and proposed setback
from the bulkhead shown at a minimum of 17'2" at its closest point;
e) THIRD ALTERNATIVE PLAN SOUGHT BY APPLICANT: total lot
coverage of 2904 sq. ft. and proposed setback to the bulkhead at a
minimum of 17'2" feet and 17 feet from the south/east corner of the
proposed deck to the current southerly property llne (along
Owalssa Avenue).
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION~ DESCRIBED BELOW:
(1) The granting of the area variance as originally applied for will
produce an undesirable change in character of neighborhood or a
detriment to nearby properties because, relative to the neighborhood,
the let coverage of 29.7% wouid be excessively large and the setbacks
from bl~Ikhead and Owaissa Avenue would be exceasively sm~ll.
Page ,~ of 4 , February ~6, 1998
Appl. No. 4532 - Duane Pascale
Property ID: 1000-87-3-8
(2) The area var4~nce, as applied for, is substantial.
(3) Because the benefit of an outdoor deck sought by the applicant
cannot be achieved by some method, feasible for applicant to pursue,
other than An area variance, due to the size of the property, the
present con.~truction, and today's code requirements, the Board has
considered alternatives to the relief originally sought, including the
alternatives presented by the applicant. The Board has determined to
deny the roliaf originally sought by the applicant 2nd grant alternative
relief (noted below).
(4) The Board finds thi.~ action is the minimum necessary and adequate
and at the s~me time preserves and protects the character of the
neighborhood, and the health, safety, welfare of the comm,,nlty.
(5) The variance will not have an adverse effect or impact on the
physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
RESOLUTION/ACTION: On motion by Member Dinizio, seconded by
Chairman Goehringer, it was
RESOLVED, to DENY the application as applied for, and to GRANT
ALTERNATIVE RELIEF FOR A DECK, OPEN TO THE SKY, TO BE
DESlGNED BY THE APPLICANT, AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. LOT COVERAGE: The total lot coverage, including principal
building (house) plus proposed deck addition, ~and accessory buildings,
shall not exceed 24 percent of the total lot area of 11,053 sq. ft. which
is 2653 square fcct. (Thi.~ is based on the total lot area which
excludes the land claimed by the applicant on the right-of-way known as
Ow~i.~sa Avenue. ) Thi.~ 24% lot coverage limitation wotdd allow options to
be decided by the application with respect to'design provided it meets
the fo]lowing additional conditions.
2. FRONT YARD: The southeasterly cerner of the new deck
construction shat!-be no closer than 17'2" to the southeasterly (front)
property llne (excluding the right-of-way area on Owalssa Avenue).
3. REAR YARD: The rear yard setbacks:
a) at the north/east corner of the deck addition shall be
no closer tban 28-feet to the in.~ide of the bulkhoad at its closest
point; and
b) at the center portion of the deck shall be no closer
than 20 feet to the inside of the bulkhead at its closest point; and
e) at the south/east corner of the deck shall be no closer
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Appl. No. 4532 - Duane Pascale
Property ID: 1000-87-3-8
than 21'3" to the inside of the bulkhead at its closest point.
4. DECK CONSTRUCTION: The deck shall remain open to the sky.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER, DINIZIO,
COLLINS, and HORNING. NAY: MEMBER TORTO]L~---4Thi.~ Resolution
was duly adopted (4 1)
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AS400/Actions.all/87-3-8
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 FEBRUARY 26, 1998
Appl. #4541 - RUTH LEONARD PARCEL: 1000-78-7-38 as one lot
Adjoining Lot is identified as 1000-78-7-39
STREET & LOCALITY: 755 and 795 Case Drive, Southold.
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: February 26, 1998
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION]FACTS: The application and photocopy
of survey prepared by Otto VanTuyl, surveyor, dated June 20, 1963
indicates the following property facts with regard to the subject
property (pending building permit application with the Building
Department):
a) the subject Lot 38 is shown 75 feet wide along Cedar Lane
and 265 feet in depth, which dimensions fo]low the original perimeter
as per deed establishing the lot lines at the time of its creation,
evidenced by January 26, 1954 Deed at Liber 3660 page 90 dated and
Deed dated May 1974 at Liber 7641 page 473;
b) the subject lot contains 19,875+- sq. ft. in area and is
unimproved, vacant Iand.
REQUEST BY APPLICANT: Request for Grant of a Waiver as
provided by Section 100-26 for Lot identified on the County Tax
Maps as District 1000, Section 78, Block 7, Lot 38, which dimensions
are confirmed by deed dated January 26, 1954. The adjoining lot
(1000-78-7-39) was created by Deed at Liber 2885 page 195 dated
October 9, 1948, consists of 19,875+- sq. ft. and lot width of 75
feet, and is improved with an existing single-family dwelling
(constructed in about 1965).
BASIS OF APPEAL: Building Inspector's Action of Disapproval dated
January 7, 1998, which reads as follows:
"Both parcels being located in an R40 Zone: Tax Map #1000-
78-07-38 and 1000-78-07-39 are merged. These parcels do not
meet with the exceptions as specified under Article Il
100-25C... See attached determination by Town Attorney .... "
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Parcel ID I000-78-7-38 (and 39)
ZBA Meeting of February 26, 1998
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION, DESCRIBED
1. Merger of lots #38 and #39 occurred upon the death of the
applicant's (Ruth Leonard f/k/a Peck) husband on March 26, 1996.
Prior to that and for a period of 22 years, the lots were maintained
in separate ownership. Since 1974, vacant lot #38 has been o~rned
by Ruth Leonard, and the improved lot #39 was owned by Ruth
Leonard and Alexander Peck as joint tenants with right of
survivorship. Upon Mr. Peck's death in 1996, his ownership
interest in lot #39 automatically passed to his wife, Ruth Leonard,
and the two lots merged pursuant to section 100-25 of the town code.
2. .by way of attorney, applicant submitted a review of the
approximate sizes of 16 lots on Cedar Drive, which incorrectly
calculated the two individual lot sizes of the applicant's merged
39,750 sq. ft. lot, and excluded lots #30.1 and #29, which also have
street frontage on Cedar Drive.
3. Accordingly, the Board finds that there are presently 17 lots on
Cedar Drive. Nine lots #29, #30.1, #36, #42, #41.5, #40, #41, #5,
and merged Lots #38 and #39, are larger than the two 19,875 sq. ft.
lots that would be created by grant of a waiver of merger. One lot,
#37, is identical in size (19,875 sq. ft.). Seven lots, #1, #2, #3,
#6, #7, #8, and #35 are smaller than 19,875 sq. ft.
4. The neighborhood is developed. Of the 17 lots, all are improved
with single-family residences, except lot #5 which is vacant. Lot
sizes range from 10,800 sq. ft. to 53,000 sq. ft. on Cedar Drive.
RESOLUTION/ACTION:
Member Dinizio, it was
On motion by Member Tortora, seconded by
RESOLVED, to GRANT the Waiver in accordance with the application
for the following reasons:
1. The two lots were carefully maintained as separate entities for
22 years, and merger occurred inadvertently by death of the
applicant's husband in 1996.
2. The waiver will not result in a significant increase in the
density of the neighborhood because with the exception of one
vacant lot, all of the remaining lots on Cedar Drive are improved
with single-family dwellings.
3. The waiver would recognize a lot that is consistent with and
exceeds the size of 47 percent of the lots on Cedar Drive.
4. The waiver would recognize the original lot lines created by deed.
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Parcel ID 1000-78-7-38 (and 39)
ZBA Meeting of February 26, 1998
5. The natural details and character of the contours and slopes of
the lot will not be significantly changed or altered in any manner,
nor will there be a substantial filling of land affecting nearby
environmental or flood areas.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: Members Goehringer, Dinizio,
Tortora, Collins and Homing. This on wa ly opt .
~ . · I~GER, ~AIRMAN
AS400 /Actions. all/78-7-38 ~
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Homing
BOARD OF APPEAI,S
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
ADOPTED AT REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1998
Appl. No. 4535 - WILLIAM AND PAT MOORE, CONTRACT VENDEES
PARCEL ID: 1000-70-2-8
STREET & LOCALITY: 51020 Main Road, Southold
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: February 26, 1998
REQUEST MADE BY APPLICANT: This is a request made by the
applicants as contract vendees for a Special Exception to establish
principal (primary) use of 877 sq. ft. of professional office floor
area as shown on Plans dated February 4, 1998 prepared by Chorno
Associates, Architects, Planners, Quakertown, PA.
FINDINGS (PROPERTY DESCRIPTION):
DESCRIPTION: This property is located in an RO Residential-Office
Zone District, being situate on the easterly side of Main Road (a/k/a
State Route 25), Southold. It contains a total lot area of
40,000 sq. ft. and is improved with a principal dwelling and
accessory garage (ref. photocopy of survey prepared by Roderick
VanTuyl, P.C. dated May 1984) submitted for consideration and made
a part of the file. The February 4, 1998 Plan shows a total of
seven parking spaces and two spaces in the accessory garage, for a
total of nine parking spaces. A request is presently before the
Planning Board regarding a possible waiver of the site plan
requirements for this project, pending the outcome of the within ZBA
determination.
BASIS OF APPLICATION (CODE PROVISION): Chapter 100
"Zoning," under Article VII, Section 100-71B(2) which provides for
principal professional office use by Special Exception issued by the
Board of Appeals.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION~ DESCRIBED BELOW:
1. Professional off. ices and business offices are permitted in this
R/O Residential dffiee District under Section 100-71B(2) of the Town
Zoning Code, subject to special exception authorization of the Zoning
Board of Appeais, and subject to the requirements imposed by such
zoning ordinance to assure that the proposed use is in harmony with
the zoning ordinance and will not adversely affect the neighborhood
if such requirements are met.
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Appl. No. 4535: 1000-70-2-8 (Moore)
Southold Town Board of Appeals
2. 100-71B provides that not more than one use shall be allowed for
each forty thousand (40,000) square feet of lot area. the principal
use for professional and business offices with accessory storage are
the only principal use proposed for the lot. The use. and 40,000 sq.
ft. lot size comply with the provisions of 100-7lB.
3'. The Board has considered the General Standards set forth under
Section 1010-263 and finds that:
A) The use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable use of
adjacent properties in the adjacent R/O District, or in the R-40 to
the east.
B) The use will not prevent 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) The safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience, and the
order of the town will not be adversely affected by the proposed use
and its location;
D) The use will be in harmony with and promote the general
purposes and intent of the code;
E) The use is compatible with its surroundings and with the
character of the neighborhood and of the community in general,
particularly with regarding to visibility, scale and overall
appearance.
F) The structures, equipment and material will be accessible
for emergency protection.
4. The Board has reviewed other matters to be considered under
Section 100-264 and finds that no adverse conditions will result from
this authorization.
RESOLUTIONIACTION: On motion by Member Tortora, seconded by
Member Horning, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the use requested in this Special
Exception application SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The 15-ft. driveway shall be designed and maintained to
provide access and egress to Route 25 (Main Road) to prevent
vehicles from backing out onto the Main Road.
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Southold Town Board of Appeals
2. Site plan review, waiver or other authorization required by
the Southold Town Planning Board.
VOTE OF THE BOARD:. AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER, DINIZIO,
adopted (5-0).
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Regular Meeting - February 26, 1998
Southold Town Board of Appeals
The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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