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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
PUBLIC MEETING
MINUTES
August 7, 2023 =
5:00 p.m.
Present were: James H. Rich III, Vice-Chairman
Pierce Rafferty, Member
Mia Jealous=Dank, Member
Martin Sidor, Member
Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Mark Terry, Assistant Planning Director
Brian Cummings, Planner
Benjamin Johnson, Assistant Town Attorney
Jessica Michaelis, Senior Office Assistant
Caitlin Westermann, Office Assistant
Vice-Chairman Rich: Good Evening and welcome to the Public Meeting for Monday, August
7, 2023 for the Southold Town Planning Board. This meeting is public. The Planning Board
may add or remove applications from the Agenda upon its discretion, without further notice.
Applications may not be heard in the order they appear on this agenda.
.SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Vice-Chairman Rich: The first order of business is to Monday, September 11, 2023 at
6:00 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and place for the
next regular Planning Board Meeting.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISIONS
CONDITIONAL SKETCH PLAT DETERMINATION EXTENSION:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Smyth Standard Subdivision —This standard subdivision
proposes to subdivide a 3.68-acre improved parcel into 3 lots; where lot 1 equals 1.01
acres, lot 2 equals 1.46 acres and lot_ 3 equals 1.21 acres in the R-40 Zoning District.
SCTM#1000-102-6-23.1
Perce Rafferty: Mr. Vice-Chairman, I offer the following:
WHEREAS, this standard subdivision proposes to subdivide a 3.68-acre improved
parcel into 3 lots; where lot 1 equals 1.01 acres, lot 2 equals 1.46 acres and lot 3 equals
1.21 acres in the R-40 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2022, the Southold Town Planning Board granted a
Conditional Sketch Plat Approval upon the map entitled, "Clustered Standard
Subdivision for John and Margaret Smyth", prepared by Kenneth M. Woychuck Land
Surveying, dated February 17, 2020 and last revised May 4, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Conditional Sketch Plat Approval expired on January 12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2023, the applicant requested more time to submit the
Preliminary Plat application due to requirements from the Zoning Board of Appeals
related to the conditions of the variance relief received; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Conditional Sketch Plan Approval is hereby extended to November 9,
2023.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
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Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION EXTENSION:
Vice-Chairman Rich: The Gaines Gwathmey Family Resubdivision —This
resubdivision proposes to transfer 6,941 square feet from Lot 1 to 2 and transfer 6,941
square feet from Lot 2 to 1 in the R-120 zoning district. The amount of area to be
transferred between the lot is even. Following the transfer Lot 1 will equal 29,335 sq. ft.
and Lot 2: 64,712 sq. ft. The property is located at 173 Pheasant Drive & 22617 East
Main Road, Fishers Island. SCTM#1000-5-2-2 & 3
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2023 the Southold Town Planning Board granted Final Plat
Approval upon the map entitled "Gaines Gwathmey Family 2012 Trust et al. Lot Line
Change," prepared by Richard Strouse, PE, dated January 27, 2021, and last revised
September 30, 2021; and
WHEREAS,-on June 12, 2023, the final plat approval expired; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2023, the applicant requested more time to complete the filing
of the new deeds; therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board grants an extension of the Final
Plat approval to December 9, 2023.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
CONDITIONAL FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION:
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Vice-Chairman Rich: Harold R. Reeve & Sons, Inc. —This proposal is for a Standard
Subdivision of a 5.1-acre split-zoned parcel into 4 lots where Lots 1-3 equal 1 acre each
in the R-40 Zoning District and Lot 4 equals 1.9 acres located in the LB Zoning District.
The property is located at 1605 Wickham Avenue, on the n/s/o County Road 48,
approximately 190' w/o Wickham Avenue, in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-140-1-6
Mia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, this proposal is for a Standard Subdivision of a 5.1-acre split-zoned parcel
into 4 lots where Lots 1-3 equal 1 acre each in the R-40 Zoning District and Lot 4 equals
1.8 acres located in both the R-40 and LB Zoning Districts; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2014 the Southold Town Planning Board granted
Conditional Sketch Plan Approval upon the map prepared by Howard W. Young, Land
Surveyor, entitled "Subdivision Map of Harold R. Reeve and Sons, Inc.", dated October
25, 2013 and last revised January 23, 2014 with conditions; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2015 the applicant submitted a Preliminary Plat application;
and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2015 the Southold Town Planning Board classified the
proposed action as Unlisted under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2015 a public hearing was held on the Preliminary Plat; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2015 the LWRP Coordinator provided comment on the
subdivision and recommended that the action be found consistent with LWRP policies;
and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2018 the Southold Town Planning Board declared itself
Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of this Unlisted Action; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018 the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, issued a Negative
Declaration for the action; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2018 a Letter of Water Availability from the Suffolk
County Water Authority was submitted; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2019 the Southold Town Board approved "A Local Law to
amend the Zoning Map to change the zoning of the parcel known as SCTM #1000-140-
01-6, from B (General Business) & R-40 to LB (Limited Business) & R-40" changing the
zone on proposed Lot 4, subject to the applicant filing with the County Clerk covenants
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and restrictions prohibiting hotel and restaurant uses on the LB zoned property and
limiting lot coverage to 15%; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, the Town of Southold Highway Superintendent approved
the proposed road name of"Creek View Lane"; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2019, the Southold Town Planning Board determined that this
proposed action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program; and
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2019, the Southold Town Planning Board granted Conditional
Preliminary Plat Approval; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2019 a Final Plat Application was submitted; and
WHEREAS, on January 2, 2020 a Covenant and Restriction was filed with the Office of
the Suffolk County Clerk meeting the Town Board condition for the Zone Change on
proposed Lot 4; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2020 the Final Plat Application was found to be complete;
and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2020 a public hearing was held and closed on the Final
Plat; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on September 28, 2020, the Southold Town Planning
Board reviewed the proposed conditions of a conditional final plat decision; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2020 the Southold Town Planning Board extended the timeframe
to render a decision on the Final Plat to October 5, 2020 at the request of the applicant;
and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board subsequently extended the timeframe
to render a decision on the Final Plat several times from October 5, 2020 to June 5,
2024, again at the request of the applicant; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2023, the Southold Town Planning Board received written
notification that the landowner and applicant had changed to a new owner/applicant;
and
WHEREAS the Southold Town Planning Board found that this Final Plat application is
ready for a conditional determination outlined below pursuant to Town Code §240
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Subdivision of land and additional conditions may be necessary for final approval;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Conditional Final
Plat Approval upon the map prepared by Howard W. Young, Land Surveyor, entitled
"Subdivision Map of Harold R. Reeve and Sons, Inc." Final Plat, dated August 28, 2019
and the Final Road and Drainage Plan, pages 1-3, dated August 28, 2019 with the
following conditions:
1. Approval by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) will be
required prior to Final Plat Approval, and must include the use of
innovative/alternative wastewater treatment systems (I/AOWTS) for Lots 1, 2, 3
and Lot 4 when developed with residential or commercial use, as permitted under
SCDHS' Article 19.
2. Amend the Final Plat as follows:
a. Remove the "common boat dock" language in the note referring to Lot 3
easement.
b. Add a notation "No Structures" at the end of the "pedestrian ways" on Lots
2 & 3.
3. Once the Final Plat is amended and approved by the Southold Town Planning
Board for SCDHS submission, submit 12 paper copies and 4 mylars with SCDHS
stamp approval.
4. Submit six copies of the Final Road & Drainage Plan for review and approval by
the Town Engineer, and satisfy the requirements mandated through §240-21
Technical requirements, including the following:
a. Show the depth to groundwater in the Private Road Section. The bottom
of the leaching pools must achieve a 2' separation distance to
groundwater. Shallow pools may be required.
Note that after review by the Town Engineer, there may be further
corrections required to ensure the plans meet the code and are consistent
with the SWPPP and Performance Bond Estimate.
5. Submit a Tidal Wetlands Permit, as required by the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation.
6. Attain coverage from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC) under the Phase 11 State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES)
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Program. The Developer must submit their DEC Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Program (SWPPP) and Notice of Intent (NOI) submission directly to the
Department of Environmental Conservation for their review and approval. A copy
of the SWPPP must also be submitted to the Town Engineering Department to
aid in the evaluation and final approval of the Performance Bond Estimate.
7. Update the Performance Bond Estimate submitted in 2020 to reflect 2023 values.
The bond estimate amounts must be consistent with the Final Road and
Drainage Plans and the SWPPP.
8. Submit the Performance Bond.
9. Submit a Park & Playground fee of$21,000, pursuant to §240-53 G of the
Southold Town Code.
10.Submit an Administration Fee in the amount of$8,000 or 6% of the performance
bond estimate, whichever is greater, pursuant to Southold Town Code §240-37
Administration fee.
11.File the covenants and restrictions after review and approval of the covenants by
the Southold Town Planning Board. Once approved by the Southold Town
Planning Board, the applicant will be instructed to file the documents with the
Office of the Suffolk County Clerk and return a file copy to the Planning
Department.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Paradise & James Resubdivision —This resubdivision
proposes to transfer 5,183 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-81-1-24.3 to SCTM#1000-81-3-1.4.
The land being transferred is unbuildable and will not convey any new development
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potential. The property is located at 5000 & 5300 Paradise Point Road, Southold.
SCTM#1000-81-3-1.4 & 81-1-24.3
Pierce Rafferty: Mr. Vice-Chairman, I'd like to offer the following:
WHEREAS, in October 2022, the applicant submitted a Resubdivision application for
review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS this Resubdivision proposes to transfer 5,183 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-81-1-
24.3 to SCTM#1000-81-3-1.4. The land being transferred is unbuildable and will not
convey any new development potential; and
WHEREAS, that the Southold Town Planning Board granted a Conditional Final Plat
Approval upon the map entitled "Proposed Lot Line Change for Elyse James and John
Sinning, ET AL," prepared by Kenneth Woychuck Land Surveying, PLLC, dated August
30, 2017, and last revised October 12, 2022 with the following conditions:
1. Install concrete monuments at each new property corner.
2. Notify the Planning Board when the monuments have been installed so that an
inspection can be made; and
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted a letter on July 13, 2023, indicating the property
boundary monuments have been installed; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Planning Board hereby issues final approval to the map
entitled "Proposed Lot Line Change for Elyse James and John Sinning, ET AL,"
prepared by Kenneth Woychuck Land Surveying, PLLC, dated August 30, 2017, and
last revised October 12, 2022, and authorizes the Chairman to endorse the map.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
SITE PLAN DETERMINATION EXTENSIONS:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Boisseau Avenue Farm —This site plan application is-for the
proposed construction of a 1-story-2,520 sq. ft. building for agricultural storage, two 96'
x 30' greenhouses, a gravel access road and parking area located on ±16 acres in the
R-80 Zoning District. The property is located at 850 Maier Place, Southold.
SCTM#1000-55-6-37.1
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, this agricultural site plan is for the proposed construction of a 1-story 2,520
sq. ft. building for agricultural storage and no basement, two (2) 96' x 30' greenhouses,
a gravel access road located on ±16 acres of farmland in the R-80 Zoning District,
Southold; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2021, the Planning Board,granted approval to the site plan
application described above; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2023, Eleftherios Kougentakis, owner, submitted a request for
Extension of Site Plan Approval; and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session held on August 7, 2023, the Planning Board reviewed
the application and determined that the expired Site Plan was in compliance with
current rules and regulations and granted an extension; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants an Extension of Approval
with Conditions, listed below, of six (6) months from August 7, 2023 to February 9, 2024
of the site plan entitled "Boisseau Avenue Farm" prepared by Charles W. Southard
dated March 10, 2021 and last revised July 23, 2021.
Conditions of approval (ongoing)
1. Access to the farm and future retai[area from Boisseau Avenue shall be from the
access road as shown on the approved site plan. Temporary access over the
existing driveway to the south is permitted until the new access driveway is
constructed. Any additional formal access points to Boisseau Avenue must be
approved by the Planning Board prior to installation;
2. All exterior lighting on the property shall comply with the approved site plan and
the provisions of Chapter 172 of the Town Code.,Any future exterior light fixtures
not shown on the approved site plan must be reviewed for compliance and
approved by the Planning Board prior to installation.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
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Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Fishers Island Airport Hangar—This Site Plan is for the
proposed construction of a 4,200 sq. ft. aircraft hangar and ±13,830 sq. ft. of paved
access and tarmac area at an existing airport on 192 acres in the R-400 Zoning District.
The property is located on Whistler Avenue, Fishers Island. SCTM#1000-12-1-18
Mia Jealous-Dank: r
WHEREAS, this Site Plan is for the proposed construction of a 4,200 sq. ft. aircraft
hangar and ±13,830 sq. ft. of paved access and tarmac area at an existing airport on
192 acres in the R-400 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2021, the Southold Town Planning Board granted approval
to the site plan application described above; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2023, Jimmy Ski, owner, submitted a request for Extension of
Site Plan Approval; and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session held on August 7, 2023, the Southold Town Planning
Board reviewed the application and determined that the expired Site Plan was in
compliance with current rules and regulations and granted an extension; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants an Extension of Approval of
six (6) months from August 7, 2023 to February 9, 2024 of the site plan entitled "Fishers
Island Airways" prepared by Richard H. Strouse dated November 4, 2020.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
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None.
Motion carries.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Can we get a motion for adornment?
Mia Jealous-Dank: I make a motion to adjourn.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
H. Jessica Michaelis
Transcribing Secretary
James H. Rich III, Vice-Chairman