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APPEALS'B OARD MEMBERS
'Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Serge Doyen
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Maureen C. Ostermann
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1809
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board of Appeals was
held on WEDNESDAY~ MARCH 19~ 1997 commencing at 6:45 p.m. at
the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Serge Doyen, Jr., Member
James Dinizio, Jr. Member
Lydia A. Tortora, Member
Linda F. Kowalski, Board Secretary
(New Member Maureen Ostermann was appointed Last Night 3/18
was absent. )
Also in attendance were: Councilwomen Ruth Oliva and Alice Hussie,
and approximately 90-100 persons in the audience.
Chairman Goehringer called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. and
welcomed everyone. The first order of business is noted as Agenda
Item I (Public Hearing):
6:47 p.m. Appl. No. 4446SE BELL-ATLANTIC-.NYNEX, as
Tenant (MARK AND MARYBESS PHILLIPS, Owners). Location of
Property: A certain portion of farmland identified as 24850 Main
Road, Orient, NY; Zone District: R-80 Residential and
Agricultural; County Parcel #1000-18-6-5 which contains a total
acreage of 10.5+- acres. Applicant, as future Tenant, is
requesting:
a) a Variance under Article III, Section 100-31, Bulk
Schedule, pertaining to a proposed wireless cellular telephone
facility tower over a height of the required 35 ft. for a principal
use, or over 18 ft. if the same is requested as an accessory, use
(main use at this property is known to be agriculture); and
b) a Special Exception under Article III, Section 100-31B(6)
for permission to construct 12 ft; x 40 ft. unmanned modular
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Southold Town Board of Appeals
March 19, 1997 ZBA Meeting
equipment shelter communications facility, and use of a single,
wireless tower for public utility communications (cellular telephone
transmission).
Extensive testimony was again received. Appearing in behalf of
the applicants were Howard Pachman and Matthew Pachman,
Attorneys with the Law Firm Pachman & Pachman, and others.
Opposing were 23 nearby residents from Orient, most of who spoke.
(See list of names on the sign-up sheet made a part of the file.)
Also see written transcript of verbatim testimony prepared under
separate cover and also made a part of the file. At the end of the
tonight's discussions, motion was made by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Doyen, to RECESS (continue) the hearing until
the last bearing on THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1997.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES:
and Tortora. NAY: Member Dinizio.
adopted (3-1).
Members Goehringer, Doyen
This resolution was duly
NEW FILES: Daly and Walker. The Chairman indicated they
will be reviewed this weekend. The following RESOLUTION was then
ADOPTED:
On motion by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Dini~.io, it was
RESOLVED, to ADVERTISE the following matters for public
hearings to be held APRIL 10, 1997: Matthew Daly, Peter Walker,
C. Talbot, L. Surer, Kourkemoulis, G. Sacks.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: All (4-0). This resolution was
duly ADOPTED.
ASNESS. RESOLUTION to ADVERTISE for 4/24.
On motion by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Tortora, and duly carried, it was
RESOLVED, to confirm the Applications of BARRY ASNESS,
RAYMOND FEDYNAK, and NYNEX, for the April 24, 1997 Regular
Meeting.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes (4-0). This resolution was duly
ADOPTED.
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March 19, 1997 ZBA Meeting
AGENDA ITEM #III-C. RESOLUTION ADOPTED: On motion by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Dinizio, and duly
carried, it was
RESOLVED, to confirm the list of new dates of Regular Meetings
for the remaining Caiendar Year 1997 as follows:
PLACE: in the Meeting HaH (also known as court room).
TIME: 6:45 p.m.
THURS, MARCH 13, 1997 - Regular Meeting with Hearings
WED., MARCH 19, 1997 - Speciai Meeting with Hearing(s)
THURS., APRIL 10
THURS., APRIL 24
WED., MAY 7
MON., MAY 19 (due to conflict with other dept. meetings)
THURS., JUNE 5
THURS., JUNE 19
THURS., JULY 10
THURS. , JULY 24
THURS., AUGUST 14
THURS., AUGUST 28
THURS., SEPTEMBER 11
THURS., SEPTEMBER 25
THURS., OCTOBER 9
THURS., OCTOBER 23
THURS, NOVEMBER 13
(Thanksgiving is 27th)
THURS., DECEMBER 11
(Christmas is THURS., DEC 25).
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES:
duIy ADOPTED.
All (4-0).
This resohition was
AGENDA ITEM III-D: Chairman Goehringer confirmed April 2nd
at 7 p.m. as the next evening work session to discuss procedures
with board members.
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March 19, 1997 ZBA Meeting
BRIEF DISCUSSION: Board Member Assignments. Questions
were answered by Chairman.
LEGAL CONSULTATION: The Chairman confirmed a time of 5
p.m. on April 3, 1997 for consultation with the Town Attorney under
attorney-client privileges.
AGENDA ITEM V: The Chairman confirmed
session for March 26, 1997 at 7 p.m. and
representative. Member J. Dinizio agreed to attend.
Code Committee
asked for a
DELIBERATIONS/DECISIONS:
following Applications:
Attached are copies relative to the
Appl. #4401 - David DeFriest
Appl. #4455 - John Harrison
Appl. #4462 - Vivien and Peter Soo
Appl. #4453 - Edward Halpert.
Paga SLMinu~s March 19,
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
· Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Serge Doyen
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
'~97 - ZBA
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southotd Town Hail
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, blew York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765:1809
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
ADOPTED AT REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 1997
Appl. #4401-DAVID DEFRIEST (Tenant); PARCEL ]000-45-3-2
PROPERTY: 73265 Main Road, Greenport, Town of Southold, NY
DATES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) July 24, 1996; 2) October 17,
1996; 3) Nov. 14, 1996, 4) Feb. 6, 1997; 5) Feb. 25, 1997.
FINDINGS OF FACT
RELIEF REQUESTED: (1) The applicant has applied for permission
to "conduct auto rental business" hi conjunction ~Adth other rental
uses and occupancies at the premises; (2) Applicant is requesting
approval for use of the "frame building with canopy" as an office for
the rental of automobiles, and (3) Applicant is requesting use of the
pavement area near the front canopy as the "outdoor display and
advertisement of automobiles for rent."
DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATION TO BUILDING INSPECTOR: By
building permit application dated May 21, 1996, applicant, as tenant
(under a written lease dated March 14, 1996); applied to the
building inspector for permission to change existing use of premises
from mixed use "office/residence" to an intended use as an "auto
rental business." An Action disapproving the May 21, 1996 building
permit application was issued on June 3, 1996 by the Building
Inspector.
ACTION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR: By Notice of Disapproval
dated June 3, 1996, the Building Inspector disapproved the
applicant's request, and returned the same, on the request for a
npermit to open ... conduct auto rental business" on a .portion of
premises identified as 73265 Main Road, Greenport, New York. The
grounds for the disapproval are written as follows:
"...Under Article VIII, Section 100-8lA, proposed automobile
rentals is not a permitted use in the Limited (LB) Business
District. Action required by the Zoning Board of Appeals or
the Town Board. Action also required by Planning Board .... "
CODE PROVISION APPEALED: Under the Limited Business Zone Use
Provisions of the Code, Article VIII, Section 100-8lA, provides for
the following as permitted uses:
... A. Permitted uses.
(1) Any permitted use as set forth in and regulated
Page 6 - Appl. #4401
1000-45-3-2 (DeFriest Use Varim~ce)
Meeting held March 19, 1997
by Sec. 100-3lA of the Agricultural-Conservation.
(100-31A of A-C includes one-family dwellings,
agricultUral operations.~ buildings and structures
owned by towns, school districts, park districts,
fire district.
(2)
(3)
The
(a)
fotldwing uses...
Retail business ..- limited to the
following .... (1) Antique, art and craft shops
and galleries, (2) custom workshops and
machine shops, (3) wholesale or retail sale
...and display of garden materials and
plants..., (4) Libraries or museums,
(b) Professional and business offices,
(c) Funeral homes,
(d) Restaurants, except drive-ins,
(e) Personal service stores and shops, including
barbershops, beauty parlors, professional
studios and travel agencies,
(f) Repair shops for household, business or
personal appliances, including cabinet shops,
carpenter shops, electrical Shops, plumbing
shops, furniture repair shops and bicycle and
motorcycle shops, landscaping and other
service businesses.
(g} Wholesale and warehousing,
(h) Retail uses supplemental to the service
business establishment,
(i) Wineries,
Bed and Breakfast uses.
PROPERTY FACTS:
Property is located in an LB Limited Business Zone District. The lot
is situated on the northerly side of State Route 25 (a/k/a Main
Road) 147.43 ft. road frontage. The lot consists of an area of five
acres and is improved with the following buildings and uses (also,
see map drawing date-stamped March 4, 1997 for consideration):
a) The site contains 5.12 acres with 147.43 ft. frontage
along the Main Road, State Route 25, Greenport.
b) The site is improved with a concrete block building of
a size 40 ft. wide by 60 ft. deed, a frame building with canopy, and
a small 11.4 ft. wide by 21.4 ft. accessory building i~ the rear yard.
c) An area exists, for outdoor display of six to eight
automobiles which are to be [eased or rented by applicant, situate
within the front yard area, at the f~ont of the frame building.
Page 7~ - Appl. #4401'~
1000-45-3-2 (DeFriest Use Variance)
Meeting held March 19, 1997
NOTABLE TESTIMONY RECEIVED AT HEARING AND CONSIDERED
BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS:
The record includes the following information:
A) During 1979, ownership of the premises was
transferred from "Cataldo" to "Moritz."
B) Prior to June t, 1979, the premises was used as a
service station (cement block building) and accessory repair shop as
evidenced by the Certificate of Occupancy issued June 1, 1979 under
#Z9543 to Fred Cataldo and others.
C) For two years, or more, years after June 1, 1979, the
status of the uses a~ the property changed as noted below:
1) In 1981, the property was rented, and a
prospective tenant applied for a Special Exception to use portion of
premises as an automobile repair shop. That applicant, for reasons
unknown, did no~ open his business; however, the frame building
with canopy (subject building) was used as a dwelling
(ref: 2/4/1983 variance issued to Joseph Gnozzo, contract vendees
for use of the premises for dwelling occupancy.) In April 1983, J.
Gnozzo purchased the entire 5.12 acres.
2) Applicant states that in 1988 the cement block
building was used as a "glass business" selling replacement glass for
alt types of items and vehicles, and installing glass in vekicles.
3) Applicant also states that in 1995, Chesterfield
Associates, contractors rebuilding the East Marion Causeway, leased
a portion of the property for their office center, and stored their
equipment and related items in the "cement block building."
4) Presently, the frame building is still used for
single-family dwelling occupancy.-
5) a) Presently, the cement block building is used
by tenant/third party, for storage of cars. No service business is
established at the premises (services such as oil changes and the
like). The tenant has two buildings, one in Coram and and the
other in Middle Island, from which facilities cars are brought to
Greenport at this site for storage area.
b) Also, the record has been updated to show a
flagging by the Town of wetlands 40 to 60 ft. north of present
(third party) storage area.
D) Applicant states that a lawn mower repair business
operated at a portion of the premises, but no proof was submitted to
show the dates. In reading the code, lawn mower repair business
Page 8- Appl. #4401
1000-45-3-2 (DeFriest Use Variance)
Meeting held March 19, 1997
use is not a prohibited use since it could fall under the Section
100-81A-(f) which provides for "repair shops for household,
business or personal appliances, including cabinet shops, carpenter
shops, electrical shops, plumbing shops, furniture repair shops and'
bicycle a~d motorcycle shops, landscaping and other service
businesses ·
E) The property has been recently used for rental and
display of used automobiles, and this use was added to the site
without site. plan approval and without a certificate of occupancy as
an automobile rental business, which has prompted these requests.
USE VARIANCE STANDARDS: In considering the relief
requested, the majority of the Board Members present find and
determine as follows:
a) The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the
property cannot realize a reasonable rate of re. turn, because
although he presented testimony that a reasonable re~urn would be
$$,233 net or $15,450 gross, he failed to present testimony showing
that the property cannot realize that rate of return if rented with
uses that are permitted by the Southold Town Zoning Code in the LB
zone. Based upon the evidence, the Zo~i~ Board concludes that
the wood frame house/office can be rented at $750.00 per month,
plus $500 per month for car repair in the masonry building, for an
amount of $15,480 per year, which is a reasonable rate of return.
'o) The applicant has claimed a hardship based upon
the topography and upland area of the property, but has failed to
establish that the hardship related to this parcel is unique since
many contiguous and adjacent parcels have the same' ~opography, and
the upland is calculated at one-half (1/2) acre, which can
accommodate uses permitted in that zone;
c) The applicant claims a hardship in that he has
rented this property to a car-rental business, but the Zoning Board
finds that this hardship was self-created, since review of the zoning
code prior to rental would have revealed that car rental is not an
allowed use in this zone.
ON MOTION BY CHAIRMAN GOEHRINGER, SECONDED BY
MEMBER DINIZIO, it was
RESOLVED, to DENY this application for the reasons noted
above.
Vote of the Board: AYES: Members Doyen, Goehringer,
D~zio, and Tor~ora. This resolution was unanimously adopted by
Page 9 - Appl. #440i~_.
1000-45-3-2 (DeFriest Use Variance)
Meeting held March 19, 1997
all the members present (4-0). (Member Ostermann appointed
3/19/97 was absent.)
~OEHRIN~ER, BHAII~M. hN
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,/' APPROVED .
As an alternative, applicant may apply for 8 change of zone.
Actions. zb/453-2
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Request of John Ha~r~rison
Decision Rendered March 19,
1997
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
ADOPTED AT REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 1997
Appl. No. 4455 - JOHN HARRISON.
PARCEL: 1000-70-5-36 (and 70-5-37 as remaining lot)
STREET & LOCALITY: 1227 Pine Neck Road, Southold, NY
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: March 13, 1997
FINDINGS OF FACT:
RELIEF REQUESTED BY APPLICANT: Approval of Waiver under
Section 100-26 of the Zoning Code for nonconforming lot identified as
1000-70-5-36, and as a separate lot and unmerged as of
1000-70-5-37. Applicant has confirmed that lot 1000-70-5-35 contains
a minimum of 40,000 sq. ft. and is therefore not the subject of this
waiver application.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This property is located in an R-40
Residential Zone District, situate along the northerly side of Pine
Neck Road. The lot referred to as 1000-70-5-36 contains a total lot
area of 22,466 sq. ft. and is improved with a one-story,
single-family dwelling and accessory garage. The remaining lot
portion (37) contains 15,311 sq. ft. and is vacant land (all as more
particularly shown on July 19, 1994 survey map submitted for
consideration and made a part of the file).
BASIS OF APPEAL: Building Inspector's Action of Disapproval dated
November 14, 1996, which reads as follows: "under Article II,
Section 100-24A.(1) the lots in question SCTM $1000-70-5, Lots 35,
36 and 37 were created by deed prior to April 9, 1957, and under
Section 100-25 the lots in question are nonconforming (for size being
located in an R-40 Zone), and have merged because they have been
held-in common ownership at some time after July l, 1983."
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION, DESCRIBED BELOW:
* Each of the two lots were created by deed dated September 23,
1941 as to lot 37, and deed dated September 11, 1953 as to lot 36.
* The requested waiver is confirmed to be the same original
boundary lines as that shown in the original deeds.
* County Maps were relied upon in 1976 for lot sizes, based upon
deed descriptions filed with Suffolk County prior to that time,
showing parcels separately.
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Request of JOHN HAR:/{ISON
Decision Rendered March 19, 1997
* Lot 36 is improved with a single-family dwelling and a minimum of
850 sq. ft. of livable floor area.
1. The waiver will not result in a significant increase in the
density of the neighborhood because there are at least eight (8)
impro4ed lots in the immediate vicinity of the subject parcel which
conform to The same size and square footage.
2. The waiver would recognize a lot that is consistent with the size
of lots in this neighborhood.
3. The waiver wilt avoid economic hardship for the reasons testified
by applicants and their attorney at the hearing, which reasons are
hereby reiterated as if re-written in its entirety.
4. The natural details and character of the contours and slopes of
the lot will not be sigufificantly changed or altered in any manner,
and there wilt not be a substantial filling of land affecting nearby
environmental or flood areas because the subject lot is level ground.
RESOLUTION/ACTION: On motion by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member D~nizio, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT this requested Waiver, for the reasons noted
above.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: Members Doyen, Goehringer,
Dinizio, and Tortora. This resolution ~vas unanimously adopted (4-0).
GERAI~D P. GOEHRINGER, C,~AtRMAN
Approved for Filing 3/19/97f
Actions. zb / 70-5.37
~pEe 12 - Mi. hutes March 19' !997 - ZBA
ALS BOARD M3EMBERS . .-
· Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Serg5 Doyen
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOU~7I-IOLD
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1 t79
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (5t6) 765- t 809
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
ADOPTED AT REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 1997
Appl. No. 4462 - VIVIEN and PETER SOO; PARCEL 1000-90-3-9.
STREET & LOCALITY: 265 Cedar Point Drive, East, Southold, NY
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: February 6, 1997
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REQUESTED BY APPLICANT: AREA VARIANCE: To construct
one-family dwelling with setbacks and building area as shown
November 17, 1996 amended survey map, and highlighted
ms received with transmittal letter March 6, 1996, furnished by
zgerald in support of this application. Closest setbacks to
onr property line are shown on an angle to be 16 ft. from the
of attached garage (also, ref: design of house plan), and
."t. from the opposite end of the dwelling. The rear yard
k meets the 35 ft. minimum rear yard requirement, The side
yards also meet the minimum code requirements of 10 ft. and 15 ft.
(more than 15 ft. is shown).
BASIS OF APPEAL: January 15, 1997 Building Inspector's Action of
Disapproval, which reads as follows: under Article XXIV, Section
100-~4, "proposed construction will' have insufficient front yard
setback."
CODE REQUIREMENT in front yard is 35 ft. (Note: There is no
average of established front yard setbacks within 300 feet on the
same block, same side of the street to use as an alternative at this
time).
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This property is located in an R-40
Residential Zone District, being situate on the northerly side of
Cedar Point Drive East with 142.42 ft. road frontage, and 94.32 ft.
frontage along ordinary highwater mark of Stillwater Lake. It
contains a total lot area of 15,576 sq. ft. and is unimproved vacant
land (as more particularly shown on November 7, 1996 Amended
survey map submitted for Consideration and made a part of the file
January 29, 1997).
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Re: 1000-90-3-9 (Soo)
Southold Town Board of Appeals
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION~ DESCRIBED BEI,OW:
(1) The gmanting of the area variance will not produce an
undesirable change in character of neighborhood ora detriment to
nearby properties because
(2) the benefit sought by the applicant cannot be achieved by some
method, feasible for applicant to pursue, other than an area variance
because of the substandard size of the property, its configuration,
and the limited building area between the house and the ordinary
high water mark.
(3) the requested area variance is substantial in relation to the
code requirements because of the size of the property.
(4) the proposed variance will not have an adverse effect or impact
on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or
district because the building envelope is restricted to a specified
area distant from the ordinary highwater mark, and precautions will
be taken such as retention of water from gutters, drainage basins,
buffers, etc. (ref: Town Trustees permit).
(5) the situation has not been self-created because there have been
multiple agency approvals which restrict the building envelope.
RESOLUTION ! ACTION: On motion by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Tortora , it was
RESOLVED, to DENY the relief requested, and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, to GtLkNT ALTERNATIVE RELIEF as noted below:
1. Closest front yard setback shall be a minimum 20 feet.
2. Compliance with all environmental agency permits and conditions.
3. Hay bales shall be placed to protect the area between the
construction activities and the land adjacent to the highwater mark.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: Members Goehringer, Doyen, Dinizio,
and Tortora. This resolution was unanimously adooted bv~ll the
members present (4-0). .
..GERARD P. GOEHRINGER, CH~N
×/~ Appreved for Fil~ug 3/t9/97
Actions. zb / 90-3.9
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APPEALS BOARD .MEMBERS ~ .
Gerard R Goehringer, Chairman
Serge Doyen
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southotd Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1809
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
ADOPTED AT REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 1997
Appl. No. 4453 - EDWARD HALPERT PARCEL ID: 1000-66-1-31
STREET & LOCALITY: 2125 Town Harbor Lane, Southold, NY
DATES OF PUBLIC HEARING: February 6, 1997 and March 13, 1997
FINDINGS OF FACT
REIJEF REQUESTED BY APPLICANT: To increase by 378 sq. ft.
over existing living area in accessory building, and rearrange use of
floor area for a total square footage for living area of 858 sq. ft.,
within existing footprint of building and continue use as a guest
unit with kitchen facility.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This property is located in an R-40
Residential Zone District, being situate at the end of Town Harbor
Lane, along the east side. It contains a total tot area of 1.45+-
acres and is improved with the following: (a) one-story
single-family dwelling with screened-in porch, all situated at the
northerly one-half of the premises; (b) accessory garage building
located in the rear yard, (c) accessory beach cabana building,
(d) brick barbecue, steps to the beach and bulkhead along the
southerly side property line forward of the memn high water mark
(all as more particularly shown on map-dated 12/16/96 submitted for
consideration, and amended and made a parr of the file under date
of February 24, 1997).
BASIS OF APPEAL: November 18, 1996 Building Inspector's Action
of Disapproval, which reads as follows: "...under Article XXIV,
Section 100-241A & C, buildings containing non-conforming uses
(pree~]atiug, accessory garage with guest room & bath)
cannot be enlarged, altered or enlarged - under Article III, Section
100-30A.2 same as Article III, Section 100-31A(1) - the permitted use
cannot exceed one, one-family dwelling on each lot. Proposed
construction is a non-conforming building (rear yard set back)
containing a non-conforming use. Property construction shows a
living area of 1200 more or less square feet conforming in size to a
one-family dwelling unit .... ".
(Ref: map drawing submitted for consideration February 24, 1997).
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Re: 1000-66-1-31 (Halpert)
Southold Town Board of Appeals
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION:
* Existing living area has received a Pre-C.O. $Z-20606 issued
March 23, 1992, which was clarified by Building Inspector Gary Fish
by letter stamped March 5, 1997.
* The use of this building as a living unit has been shown to be
directly family-related and incidental to the main residence of this
family in the main building, and not as a separate use or a separate
rental.
* The use of this building has been shown to be continuously used
in a seasonal manner, or periodically during the season from April
through October, by non-paying family members only.
* With respect to the existing footprint of this building, the
applicant has agreed to alter the floor area and re-locate the living
unit with kitchen from the second floor area, to the first floor
areas. The upper area of this building will be modified with an
open ceiling rather than a second story as shown on the plan
submitted and considered at the March 13, 1997 hearing. The new
proposed extended area is very limited as conditioned by the board's
resolution noted below.
* The use of this accessory building is confirmed to be a
continuation of the same use (pursuant to 100-241C) as evidenced by
the Pre-Certificate of Occupancy ~Z-20606, clarified by the Building
Inspector's letter date-stamped March 5, 1997, and evidenced in the
testimony received by applicant and his agent.
BOARD RESOLUTION/ACTION:
On motion by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Dinizio, it
was
RE~SOLVED, to DENY the relief as requested for an increase of living
floor area from 378 sq. ft. to 858. sq. ft. of total living area,
however, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to GRANT ALTERNATIVE
RELIEF noted below:
1. Total floor area of living unit in this accessory building,
including the newly extended area where the shed is presently
located, shall not exceed the size of 780 square feet.
2. The occupancy shall be only by a non-paying family member or
guest of the resident-family of the premises, and shall be seasonal,
from April through October.
3. Use of the building shall be limited to non-paying family members
or the main dwelling's resident-family guest(s).
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Re: 1000-66,1-31 (Halpert)
Southold Town Board of Appeals
4. The accessory building shall not be rented or leased as a
separate ~hnit, and shall continue to remain accessory and incidental
to the main building.
5. No further expansion of living area shah be permitted.
6. This decision is conditioned on the removal of the second-story
kitchen ~nd sleeping quarters (living unit) and moved to the first
story of tkis seasonal unit.
7. The right to inspect this seasonal unit as to the above
conditions shall be reserved to the ZBA Chairperson and one other
ZBA member, prior to the issuance of a new Certificate of Occupancy
by the Southold Town Building Inspector for this building,
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: Members Goehringer~ Doyen~ Dinizio,
and Tortora. This resolution was unanimously adopted by all the
/GERARD P. GOEHRIN~ER, /
/'" CHAIRMAN
Approved for filing 3/19/97
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Southold Town Board of Appeals
March 19, 1997 ZBA Meeting
There being no other business matters properly coming before
the Board at this time, the Chairman declared the meeting
adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
//~/ ~Kowaiski
RECEIVED AND FILED BY
THE SOUTHOLD TOtVN CLERK
DATE ~/~ ~/¢~ I~IOUR o~ la o P~