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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-102.-2-24.1 OFFICE LOCATION: � � :• MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex P.O.Box 1179 54375 State Road Route 25 Southold, NY 11971 (cor.Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY Telephone: 631 765-1809 http://southoldtownny.gov <w ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Town of Southold RECE I V-E-D MEMO 4JAN 10 2023 TO: Planning Board gi.566`61 .i. i . . PVannir�g Board FROM: Leslie K. Weisman, ZBA Chairperson �.......__-.__ ..... DATE: January 10, 2023 SUBJECT: Request for Comments ZBA #7760SE — North Fork Discoveries, LLC The ZBA is reviewing the following application. Enclosed are copies of the ZBA application, and current map on file. Your review and comments are requested at this time. The file is available for review of additional documentation at your convenience for reference if needed. Applicant: North Fork Discoveries, LLC Tax # Zone District: 1000-102.-2-24.1 ZBA #: 7760SE Hearing Date: April 6, 2023 Code Section: Art XI Sec 280-13B(14) Date of Stamped Surve : Last dated May 2, 2022 Pre ares of Survey: Nathan Taft Corwin III, Land Surveyor Thank you. Encls. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTHOLD,NEW YORK Phone(631)765-1809 (631)765-9064 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION ApplicCo. Date Filed: TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS,SOUTHOLD,NEW YORK: Applicant(s), Jennifer LaMaina and Karyn Cooper of North Fork Discoveries �.. of Parcel Location: House No. 31095 Street Main Rd Hamlet Cutchogue Contact phone numbers: 631-630-3313 , 515-514-9341 SCTM 1000 Section 102 Block 2 Lot(s) 24.1 Lot Size Zone District B hereby apply to THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS for a SPECIAL EXCEPTION in accordance with the ZONING ORDINANCE,ARTICLE ,SECTION ,SUBSECTION for the following uses and purposes: childcare as shown on the attached survey/site plan drawn to scale.Site Plan review[ ]IS or[ ]IS NOT required. A. Ntgtement of Ownglh—ip apa I. st: 31095 Main Rd LLC is(are)the owner(s)of property known and referred to as 31095 Main Rd Cutcho ue NY 11935 (House No.,Street,Hamlet) identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000,Section 102 ,Block _ 2 „Lot 24.1 and shown on the attached deed. August 7, 2022 The above-described property was acquired by the owner on g B. The applicant alleges that the approval of this exception would be in harmony with the intent and purpose of said zoning ordinance and that the proposed use conforms to the standards prescribed therefore in said ordinance and would not be detrimental to property or persons in the neighborhood for the following reasons: C. The property which is subject of this application is zoned B and[X]is consistent with the use(s)described in the CO(attach copy),or [ ]is not consistent with the CO being furnished herewith for the following reason(s): [ ]is vacant land. COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) -w----- ss.: __.. STATE OF NEW YORK) (Signattza°e) Sworn to before me this 1� day of POVInIN02, 20 Notary t � la��___ Elia Kuperic) Mate of l�G 1f� Public, No,OIKUM1982 ediftd In N * . Commission ExpWo 1 2O '1 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTHOLD,NEW YORK Phone(631)765-1809 (631)765-9064 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION Application No. Date Filed: Page 2 General Standards,please answer the following as it pertains to yourproject: A. The use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable use of adjacent properties or of properties in adjacent use districts BECAUSE: The use which is described in more detail in the Description of Use,is of such a scope that it cannot resasonably be expected to prevent the orderly and reasonable use of adjacent properties.Minor contstruction is being proposed as 2nd forms of egress are mandated by OCFS for Iicensing.The use of the exisitng but vacant office will have a positive efefect on the economic stability of the of the neighborhood. B. The use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable use of permitted or legally established uses in the district wherein the requested use is located or of permitted or legally established uses in adjacent use districts BECAUSE: Please see response of A C. 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 location BECAUSE: Far from having adverse effects,the purpose of this application is to allow the continued operation of a childcare and early learning center,whose purpose is to fulfill a community need for childcare and early education options. Educational uses are inherently beneficial and entitled to a presumption that they will promote,rather than detract from,the general welfare of the community. D. The use will be in harmony with and promote the general purposes and intent of Chapter 280-142 BECAUSE Please see response of C E. The use will be compatible with its surroundings and with the character of the neighborhood and of the community in general, particularly with regard to visibility, scale and overall appearance BECAUSE: The use will be compatible with the character of the community in terms of visibility,scale,and overall appearance.The use is for an existing but currently vacant structure.The scale of the school,as described in the Description of Use,is minimal,as it will consist of 5 small classes, with a total of up to 50 children.The only"visible"portion of the use will consist of a small outdoor play area,which will be fenced to secure the safety of the children.(See floor plan) F. All proposed structures, equipment, and material shall be readily accessible for fire and police protection BECAUSE: No new structures are proposed.The applicants will work with the building department to ensure that all appropriate safety measures will be taken. G. The proposal shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 236,Stormwater Management BECAUSE: The use will not create any extraordinary waste that cannot be easily accommodated. Special Exception Application Project Narrative and Description of Use North Fork Discoveries, LLC Jennifer LaMaina Karyn Cooper Proposed location: 31095 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY 11935 North Fork Discoveries LLC, a branch of Bright and Early Discoveries which is a private childcare center that has been operating since 2016 ( at 608 Northville Turnpike in Riverhead). This childcare/early learning center offers a theme -based, comprehensive full day program for children ages 6 weeks- five years. We are fully licensed by the Office of Children and Family Services who regulates and monitors our program to ensure we are providing the safest and highest level of early childhood education to our students. North Fork Discoveries, a sister location of Bright and Early,will provide families of the North Fork community with childcare and early learning options that includes developmentally age appropriate exposure to literacy, social studies/world cultures, math, science, character development, movement and art enrichments, while preparing each child for the demands at the elementary level. Children will participate in lessons through play, socialization and informal teacher-directed lessons. North Fork Discoveries offers families a new option in childcare and preschool education. Not only does this school provide its students with a solid foundation that acts as a stepping stone in their elementary years, but it also is linked with the community, by offering programs which encourage investment and unity for all ages. The program is not based on the commercialization or franchising of early childhood education, but on shared concerns and values found unique to our community and state. North Fork Discoveries LLC is applying to use the existing office space, located at 31095 Main Road, Cutchogue, as a childcare/early learning center. The application only involves a change of use of existing space.The building that would house the childcare center is currently vacant office space. North Fork Discoveries will exist as an extension of Bright and Early Discoveries and the following is a description of the scope of the program, although the expectations are naturally subject to the actual needs of the community. Decri tion of Use of Site This school will occupy the entire building located at 31095 Main Road, Cutchogue. The professional floor plan for its usage of space is attached for your reference. A. First Floor -Reception area, which will include a parent information center and greeting area, children's coat and personal belongings cabbies, and the reception office. -A large room that will house two toddler classrooms that will be partitioned by furniture, and two separate infant rooms -Two lavatories that are both handicapped accessible - Kitchen (food preparation only), Snack room B. Second Floor -Preschool classroom which will house 3 and 4 year olds C. Outdoor Access -Two fenced in play areas, the area to the west of the building will be for infants and the area to the north will be for the toddler& preschool children D. Storage Within the building -There are several large closets available for storage. Extra storage is also available in the basement which can only be accessed through the "Bilco" doors on the west side of the building as well as the attic space on the 2nd floor. E. Exits The building has a total of three exits. There is one exit that is located in front of the building, facing the parking lot. The remaining two exits face the back of the building. One of these 2 exits is on the back NE side of the building and provides access to one of the fenced -in play areas. The other exit is also in the back of the building, and provides access to the second play area. These exits can also be used as emergency exits. Parking A parking area with a total of 14 spaces for staff and parents will be available directly outside of the building. The entire parking area is reserved for North Fork Discoveries, only. To ensure the utmost safe conditions for drop-off and pick-ups, the following procedures will be in effect all school year and for any extracurricular programs provided by North Fork Discoveries. -A flexible arrival and dismissal schedule will be in place to avoid a congested parking area. Children may arrive at the building as early as 7:00 am even though the students' academic day does not officially begin until 9:00 am. A staff member will be located outside in the parking area during all arrival times to assist children out of their vehicle and safely into the building. Communication between the outside staff member and another designated staff member inside of the building will take place with the use of walkie-talkies. Based on the school's experience at its current location (608 Northville Turnpike), the parking area is expected to be more than sufficient to accommodate the school's needs. A. Staffing: North Fork Discoveries is comprised of one director, one administrative assistant, five lead teachers and five teacher assistants. -Based on enrollment and classroom needs, staffing may be added to accommodate such needs and to maintain OCFS ratio regulations. B. North Fork Discoveries is prepared to accommodate a maximum of fifty children each day, Monday through Friday. The three & four year old class will comprise of no more than eighteen students. The toddler classrooms which each hold no more than twelve children, and the two infant rooms will be comprised of no more than 8 children each. C. Operating hours: North Fork Discoveries calendar will work around the Southold UFSD school calendar from September to June with some calendar day exceptions. The school also expects to offer summer programs and enrichment programs throughout the year No classes will be held on the weekends. Doors will open at 6:30am and children will be dismissed at various times throughout the day but no later than 7:00pm. Later hours may result in special programs and family events.