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Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson O�� TyOI 53095 Main Road•P.O. Box 1179
Patricia Acampora h O Southold,NY 11971-0959
Eric Dantes Office Location:
Robert Lehnert, Jr. N Town Annex/First Floor
Nicholas Planamento 0 �Q 54375 Main Road(at Youngs Avenue)
COMM Southold,NY 11971
http://southoldtownny.gov
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Tel. (631) 765-1809
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS was held at
the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New York 11971-0959, and also accessible via
Zoom Webinar Portal on Thursday, July 6, 2023 commencing at 9:00 A.M.
Present were:
Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson Kim Fuentes, Board Assistant
Nicholas Planamento, Vice Chair Elizabeth Sakarellos, Office Assistant
Patricia Acampora, Member Donna Westermann, Office Assistant
Robert Lehnert, Member Julie McGivney, Assistant Town Attorney
Eric Dantes, Member Benjamin Johnson, Assistant Town Attorney
9:02 A.M. Chairperson Weisman called the meeting to order.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman(Chairperson) Planamento Acampora Dantesand
Lehnert. This Resolution was duly dopted (5-01)
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Began at 9:05 A.M.
9:03 A.M. -A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to enter
into Executive Session in order to receive Attorney Advice. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members
Weisman (Chairperson) Acampora and Lehnert. This Resolution was dull adopted (3-0).
9:50 A.M. -Motion was offered by Member Weisman (Chairperson), seconded by Member Lehnert
to exit the Executive Session. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman(Chairperson), Dantes,
Planamento, Acampora and Lehnert. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0
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Il. WORK SESSION: Began at 10:16 AM.
1) Requests from Board Members for future agenda items.
III. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEWS,
New Applications:
A. RESOLUTION declaring applications that are setback/dimensional/lot waiver/accessory
apartment/bed and breakfast requests as Type II Actions and not subject to environmental review
pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review(SEQR) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c) including the
following:
Veronica Gonzalez#7767
Nancy Burke#7792SE
Kenneth and Elizabeth McCulloch#7799
Patrick Carey#7794
220 Navy St. Trust, Colin Cowley#7796
Matthew and Jill Perry#7798
Katie and Jonathan Vigdorchik#7802
1280 Corey Creek, LLC #7774
RQA Properties, LLC #7800—
Constance Levy#7801
James Burleigh Morton and Carol DeGraff Morton(Morton JB Living Trust) #7803
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS: All testimony shall be limited to zoning issues properly before the Board.
Each speaker is requested to speak for five minutes, and to submit testimony in writing when possible.
10:17 A.M. - VERONICA GONZALEZ#7767—(Adjourned from April 6, 2023) By Bill
Altintoprak, Representative. Request for a Variance from Article III, Section 280-15; and the
Building Inspector's January 20, 2023 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to
construct an accessory in-ground swimming pool; at 1) located in other than the code permitted rear
yard; located at: 285 Oyster Ponds Lane, Orient,NY. SCTM No. 1000-25-1-7. RESOLUTION:
(Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving
testimony, motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to
ADJOURN WITHOUT A DATE. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
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10:22 A.M. -NANCY BURKE#77925E—By Joan Chambers, Representative. Shari Nerreau in
support. Applicant requests a Special Exception under Article III, Section 280-13B(13). The
Applicant is owner of subject property requesting authorization to establish an Accessory Apartment
in an existing accessory structure; located at: 625 Woods Lane, Peconic,NY. SCTM#1000-86-6-7.
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to
CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted(5-0)
10:32 A.M. - KENNETH AND ELIZABETH MCCULLOCH#7799—By Robert Herrmann,
Representative and Kenneth McCulloch, Owner. Opposition by Alison Boyd Savage and Catharine
Stimpson. Request for Variances from Article III, Section 280-15; Article XXIII, Section 280-124;
and the Building Inspector's February 17, 2023,Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a
permit to demolish(as per Town Code Definition) an existing dwelling and reconstruct a single
family dwelling, and construct an accessory in-ground swimming pool, at; 1)pool located in other
than the code required rear yard; 2) construction located less than the code required minimum front
yard setback of 40 feet; located at 1605 Parish Drive (Adj. to Southold Bay), Southold,NY. SCTM
No. 1000-71-1-15. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under
separate cover.) After receiving testimony,motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded
by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes:
All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0)
11:10 A.M. -PATRICK CAREY#7794—By Jake LaChapelle, Representative and Michael Carver,
Family Member. Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building
Inspector's January 20, 2023, Amended March 16, 2023 Notice of Disapproval based on an
application for a permit to demolish an existing garage, construct a porch addition, and build a new
garage at; 1)more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage of 20%; located at 1930 Sigsbee
Road, Mattituck,NY. SCTM No. 1000-144-1-14. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written
statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE
DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0)
11:14 A.M. - 220 NAVY ST. TRUST, COLIN COWLEY#7796—By Anthony Portillo and Peter
Marren, Representatives. Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-124; and the
Building Inspector's March 10, 2023,Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to
demolish an existing dwelling and construct a new single family dwelling, 1) located less than the
code required minimum front yard setback of 35 feet; located at 220 Navy Street, Orient,NY. SCTM
No. 1000-26-1-25. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under
separate cover.) After receiving testimony,motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded
by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes:
All. This Resolution was duly adopted ,5-0)
11:29 P.M. - MATTHEW AND JILL PERRY#7798—By Jake DiCioccio, Representative. Request
for Variances from Article III, Section 280-15; Article XXIII, Section 280-124; and the Building
Inspector's January 18, 2023,Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct
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an accessory in-ground swimming pool, at; 1) located in other than the code required rear yard; 2)
more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage of 20%; located at 3200 Camp Mineola Road,
Mattituck,NY. SCTM No. 1000-123-5-36.2. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written
statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE
DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0)
11:39 A.M. -KATIE AND JONATHAN VIGDORCHIK#7802—By Jennifer DelVaglio,
Representative, and Jonathan Vigdorchik, Owner. Request for Variances from Article III, Section
280-15; Article XXII, Section 280-116A(1); and the Building Inspector's February 23, 2023,
Amended March 27, 223 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct an
accessory swimming pool; 1) located in other than the code permitted rear yard; 2) located less than
the code required 100 feet from the top of the bluff; located at: 17975 Soundview Avenue, Southold,
NY. SCTM No. 1000-51-1-7. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared
under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman,
seconded by Member Planamento to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0)
11:45 A.M. - 1280 COREY CREEK, LLC.#7774 - (Adjourned from May 4, 2023) By Martin
Finnegan, Attorney. Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-124; and the Building
Inspector's November 18, 2022, Amended January 23, 2023 Notice of Disapproval based on an
application for a permit to demolish an existing single family dwelling and construct a new two story
single family dwelling at; 1) located less than the code required minimum front yard setback of 40
feet; located at: 1280 Corey Creek Lane, (adj. to Corey Creek) Southold,NY. SCTM No. 1000-78-4-
17. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.)
After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member
Planamento to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0)
11:54 A.M. Motion was offered by:Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Dantes to break for
lunch. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
1:02 P.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Acampora to
reconvene the public hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS—CONTINUED:
1:03 P.M. - RQA PROPERTIES, LLC #7800—By Michael Kimack, Representative, and Richard
Bozsnyak, Owner. Request for Variances from Article XXIII, Section 280-123A and the Building
Inspector's March 15, 2023 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize
several "as built" additions and accessory structures at an existing auto body repair business 1) A
nonconforming building containing a nonconforming use shall not be enlarged, or structurally altered
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or moved, unless the use of such building is changed to a conforming use; 2) "as built" improvements
results in increase in floor area greater than prior alternative relief that was previously granted in
ZBA File No. 5759 dated December 27, 2005; located at: 29950 Main Road, Cutchogue,NY. SCTM
No. 1000-102-3-1. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under
separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded
by Member Lehnert to ADJOURN HEARING TO THE SPECIAL MEETING of July 20, 2023.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0)
1:42 P.M. - CONSTANCE LEVY#7801 —By Michael Kimack, Representative. Request for
Variances from Article III, Section 280-15; Article XXII, Section 280-116A(1); and the Building
Inspector's April 11, 2023 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct
additions and alterations to existing single family dwelling; at 1) addition located less than the code
required 100 feet from the top of the bluff; 2) swimming pool located in other than the code permitted
rear yard; located at: 405 Soundview Avenue, Mattituck,NY. SCTM No. 1000-94-1-2.
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony,motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to
CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted(5-0)
1:20 P.M. - JAMES BURLEIGH MORTON AND CAROL DEGRAFF MORTON (MORTON JB
LIVING TRUST) #7803 —By Adam Voloskik, Representative. Request for a Variance from Article
XXIII, Section 280-124; and the Building Inspector's March 27, 2023 Notice of Disapproval based
on an application for a permit to construct additions and alterations to an existing single family
dwelling; at 1) located less than the code required minimum front yard setback of 40 feet; located at:
495 North Sea Drive, Orient,NY. SCTM No. 1000-15-6-3. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of'
written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Dantes to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE
DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0)
V. RESOLUTIONS:
A. RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Lehnert to set the Regular Meeting with Public Hearings to be held on Thursday,
August 3, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
(5-0)
B. RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Lehnert to approve Minutes from Special Meeting held on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
C. RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Acampora to Grant a One Year Extension to Kendall Todd, #7373, 670 Bayview
Drive, East Marion, SCTM No. 1000-37-5-3. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted (5-0).
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There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time, the Chairperson
declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 P.M. .
Respect 1 sub i tted
Kim E. Fuentes '-7 /2023
Board Assistant
Included by Reference: Filed ZBA Decisions (0)
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Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson 7/ /2023
Approved for Filing Resolution Adopted
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