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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
PUBLIC MEETING
MINUTES
October 16, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Present were: Donald Wilcenski, Chairman
James H. Rich III, Vice-Chairman
Pierce Rafferty, Mem-ber
Mia Jealous-Dank, Member
Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Mark Terry, Assistant Planning Director
-Brian Cummings, Planner
James Squicciarini, Deputy Town Attorney
Jessica Michaelis, Senior Office Assistant
Chairman Wilcenski: Good Evening and welcome to the Public Meeting for Monday,
October 16, 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
Chairman Wilcenski: The first order of business is to Monday, November 6, 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
James H. Rich III: I make a motion.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
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Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mia. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
APPROVAL EXTENSION:
Chairman Wilcenski: Purita Winery - This Site Plan is for the alteration and expansion
of existing buildings into a new winery totaling 6,304 sq.. ft. which includes 267 sq. ft. of
office, 347 sq. ft. of retail, 3,249 sq. ft. of tasting room, 671 sq. ft. of storage area, 1,770
sq. ft. of production area and stone terrace with 25 parking spaces on a 3.7431-acre
parcel in the A-C Zoning District. The property is located on the n/s/o Old North Road,
approximately 286 ft. w/o County Road 48, known as 19110 Old North Road, in
Southold. SCTM#1000-51-3-4.11
James H. Rich III: Mr. Vice-Chairman, I offer the following:
WHEREAS, this Site Plan is for the alteration and expansion of existing buildings into a
new winery totaling 6,304 sq. ft. which includes 267 sq.,ft. of office, 347 sq. ft. of retail,
3,249 sq. ft. of tasting room, 671 sq. ft. of storage area, 1,770 sq. ft. of production area
and stone terrace with 25 parking spaces on a 3.7431-acre parcel in the A-C Zone
located on the n/s/o Old North Road, approximately 286 ft. w/o County Road 48, known
as 19110 Old North Road, in Southold. SCTM#1000-51-3-4.11; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2008, the Planning Board granted Approval for a period of
three (3) years to the Site Plan entitled "Renovations and Additions to the Purita
Winery", prepared by Nancy L. Steelman, R.A., originally dated October 8, 2007 and
last revised March 7, 2008; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2011, the Site Plan Approval expired; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2015, the Planning Board sent the applicant a notice that Site
Plan Approval had expired and requesting a response in writing or the application would
be considered withdrawn; and
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WHEREAS, on May 22, 2015, Nancy Steelman, agent, submitted a letter requesting an
Extension of Site Plan Approval; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2015, the Planning Board determined the expired Site Plan was
in compliance with current rules and regulations and granted an extension to January
14, 2017 with two (2) conditions; and -
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2015, Nancy Steelman, agent, submitted sufficient
information and revised plans to satisfy the two (2) conditions listed in the approval
extension resolution; and
WHEREAS, on January 14, 2017, the Site Plan approval extension expired; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2017, Nancy Steelman, agent, submitted a letter requesting
an Extension of Site Plan Approval; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2017, the Planning Board determined the expired Site Plan
was in compliance with current rules and regulations and granted an extension of
approval to October 10, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2018, Nancy Steelman, agent, submitted a letter requesting
an Extension of Site Plan Approval; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2018, the Planning Board granted an extension of site
plan approval for eighteen (18) months until May 5, 2020; and
WHEREAS; on May 5, 2020, the site plan expired; and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2021, Abigail Wickham, authorized agent, submitted a site plan
approval extension request; and
WHEREAS on August 23, 2021, the Planning Board determined the expired Site Plan
was in compliance with current rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2021, the Planning Board granted an extension of site
plan approval for two (2) years until September 13, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2023, Ural Talgat, architect/agent, submitted a site plan
approval extension request; and
WHEREAS on October 16, 2023, the Planning Board determined the expired Site Plan
was in compliance with current rules and regulations; therefore be it
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RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants an Extension of Site Plan
Approval for eighteen (18) months from October 16, 2023 to April 13, 2025 on the
Site Plan entitled "Renovations and Additions to the Purita Winery", prepared by Nancy
L. Steelman, R.A., originally dated October 8, 2007 and last revised March 7, 2008.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SET HEARING & SEQRA CLASSIFICATION:
Chairman Wilcenski: Cell Tower at Albertson Marine —This proposed wireless
facility site plan is for a ±150' above grade level (a.g.1.) concealment pole, including
antennas, cables, and related equipment for two wireless carriers (Verizon and DISH)
and Southold Fire District's emergency communications, along with a ±2,450 sq. ft.
equipment compound on a ±0.95-acre parcel with a ±10,800 sq. ft. existing boat storage
warehouse, in the Marine II Zoning District. The property is located at 61405 NYS Route
25, Southold. SCTM#1000-56-3-15
Mia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, this proposed wireless facility site plan is for a ±150' above grade level
(a.g.l.) concealment pole, including antennas, cables, and related equipment for two
wireless carriers (Verizon and DISH) and Southold Fire District's emergency
communications, along with a ±2,450 sq. ft. equipment compound on a ±0.95-acre
parcel with a ±10,800 sq. ft. existing boat storage warehouse, in the Marine II Zoning
District, Southold; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, has determined that the proposed
action is an Unlisted action as it does not meet the criteria for a Type I or Type II action;
be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA as described above;
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James H. Rich III: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Jim. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Mia Jealous-Dank: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, November 6, 2023
at 6:01 p.m. for a Public Hearing regarding the Site Plans entitled "Site No: Albertson
Marine" prepared by Jeremy K. McKeon, N.Y.S. Licensed Professional Engineer, last
revised 6/15/23 (Sheet Z-02 last revised 8/30/23); and "DISH Wireless Site ID:
NYNYCO2239A" prepared by Jeremy K. McKeon, N.Y.S. Licensed Professional
Engineer, last revised 6/21/23 (Sheet A-1A last revised 8/31/23).
James H. Rich III: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Jim. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
SUBDIVISIONS
CONDITIONAL SKETCH PLAN DETERMINATION/SEQRA CLASSIFICATION:
Chairman Wilcenski: Apodiacos Standard Subdivision —This proposal is for a
Standard Subdivision of a 3.26-acre parcel into four lots, where Lot 1 is .92 acres and
contains an existing house, Lot 2 is .92 acres and Lot 3 is 1.22 acres. A fourth lot
includes an existing right-of-way easement across the property and equals .20 acres.
The property is located at 4260 Main Road, Green port.' SCTM#1000-35
James H. Rich III: Mr. Chair, I offer the following:
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2021, the applicant submitted a Standard Subdivision
Application for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
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WHEREAS, this is for a Standard Subdivision of a 3.26=acre parcel into four lots, where
Lot 1 is .92 acres and contains an existing house, Lot 2 is .92 acres and Lot 3 is 1.22
acres. A fourth lot includes an existing right-of-way easement across the property and
equals .20 acres.; and
WHEREAS, a map from 1986 in Town Records indicates that there is a 50' right of way
connecting Wiggins Lane across the parcel that still is effect; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2023, the applicant submitted a yield plan (mislabeled sketch
plan) that conforms to the bulk schedule of the R-40 Zoning District showing the 50-
wide right-of-way connecting Wiggins Lane and 3 proposed lots; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on August 7, 2023, the Planning Board found the
application to be complete; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined the proposed action to be Unlisted as it
does not fall within the Type I or Type II actions pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 617.5; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of Article V Sketch Plat have been met; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA as described above;
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mia. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
James H. Rich III: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Conditional
Sketch Plat Approval upon the map entitled "Sketch Plan of Asopicasis (misspelled)
Property" prepared by Kenneth M. Woychuck Land Surveying, dated February 1, 2020
and last revised April 1, 2023, with the following conditions:
1. Submit a complete Preliminary Plat Application with a Preliminary Plat containing
the following corrections and additions:
a. Show the locations of proposed concrete monuments to mark the new lot
corners.
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b. Change the name of the Preliminary Plat to the following:
"Apodiacos Standard Subdivision".
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mia. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
CONDITIONAL FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION EXTENSION
Chairman Wilcinski: Peconic Onwego Standard Subdivision —This Standard
Subdivision proposes to subdivide a 3.65-acre parcel into 2 lots. Lot 1 equals 2.73 acres
and Lot 2 equals 0.92 acres in the Limited Business and Residential Office Zoning
Districts. The property is located at 32900 County Road 48, Peconic. SCTM#1000-74-4-
14.3
Mia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, this Standard Subdivision proposes to subdivide a 3.65-acre parcel into 2
lots. Lot 1 equals 2.73 acres and lot 2 equals .92 acres in the Limited Business and
Residential Office Zoning Districts; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2022, the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants
Conditional Preliminary Plat Approval upon the map entitled "Standard Subdivision of
Peconic Onwego" prepared by Kenneth M' Woychuck Land Surveying dated February
16, 2020 and last revised June 6, 2022, with conditions; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2023, the approval expired; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2023 the applicant's agent requested an extension by
email; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby retroactively extends
Conditional Preliminary Plat Approval from September 11, 2023, to March 11, 2024.
James H. Rich III: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Jim. Any discussion?All in
favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION:
Chairman Wilcinski: Forbes & Cohen Resubdivision —This resubdivision proposes
to transfer 4,240 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-27-3-6.2 (Lot 1) to SCTM#1000-27-3-6.2 (Lot
2) in the R-80 Zoning District. Following the transfer Lot 1 will be decreased from
634,565 sq. ft. to 630,325 sq. ft. and remain conforming in the zoning district. Lot 2 will
be increased from 11,717 sq. ft. to 15,957 sq. ft. and become less nonconforming in the
zoning district. The property is located at 1455 & 1075 Narrow River Road, Orient.
SCTM#1000-27-3-5 & 6.2
James H. Rich III: Mr. Chairman, I offer the following:
WHEREAS, this proposed resubdivision will transfer 4,240 sq. ft. from Lot 1 to 2 in the
R-80 Zoning District. Following the transfer Lot 1 will be decreased from 634,565 sq. ft.
to 630,325 sq. ft. and remain conforming in the Zoning District. Lot 2 will be increased
from 11.717 sq. ft. to 15,957 sq. ft. and become less nonconforming in the Zoning
District, and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2022, the applicant submitted a resubdivision application
for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2023, at their Work Session, the Planning Board reviewed
the application and found it incomplete with the following items to be submitted
immediately:
1. ZBA decision (creating non-conforming lot sizes);
2. Certificate of Occupancy;
3. Proof of Lot Recognition;
4. Submission of draft deeds with new legal descriptions; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2013, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) requested
comments for consideration of a lot area variance as shown in ZBA Application #7782;
and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2023, the Planning Board responded to the ZBA's request for
comments supporting a variance for a non-conforming lot in the R-80 Zoning District;
and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2023, a grant of area variance was issued by the ZBA; and
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WHEREAS,, on July 24, 2023, at their Work Session, the Planning Board found the
resubdivision application complete and determined that!the proposed action meets all
the necessary requirements of Town Code §240-57 for a resubdivision application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions, the Southold Town
Planning Board shall have the authority to modify or waive, subject to appropriate
conditions, any provision of these subdivision regulation's, if in its judgment they are not
requisite in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare, except where
such authority would be contrary to other ordinances or state law; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that the following
provisions of the Southold Town Code §240 Subdivision of Land are not requisite in the
interest of the public health, safety and general welfare,,and therefore, are eligible for a
waiver:
a. Sketch Plat Review
b. Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP)
c. Yield Plan
d. Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan
e. Preliminary Plat Review
f. Preliminary and Final Public Hearings; and
WHEREAS, this application is EXEMPT from review by'the Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program as no new development potential will come as a result of this
resubdivision; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR,
Part 617.5(c)(16) the granting of individual lot line adjustments are listed as a Type II
Action; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is a Type II Action under SEQRA as described above; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted new deeds for the parcel boundaries and the
metes and bounds match the January 2023 survey, and,
WHEREAS the Southold Town Planning Board found that this Final Plat application is
ready for a determination outlined below pursuant to Town Code §240 Subdivision of
land; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the resubdivision Policy set by the Planning Board in February
2011, this application is eligible for a decision from the Planning Board prior to receiving
approval by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) as it meets the
following criterion set forth in that policy:
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• Where no new development potential will be created in the parcel to which the
land is transferred; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of
certain provisions, hereby waives the following provisions of subdivision:
a. Article V.- Sketch Plat Review;
b. §240-10 (A): Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP);
c. §240-10 (B):Yield Plan;
d. §240-10 (C): Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan;
e. Article VI: Preliminary Plat Review;
f. §240-19 (C-2): Preliminary and Final Public Hearings;
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mia. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
James H. Rich III: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants Final Plat Approval upon
the plan entitled, "Lot Line Modification for Clifford Cohen and Susan Forbes" dated and
last revised January 25, 2023, prepared by Kenneth Woychuck, Land Surveyor, with the
following conditions:
1. Submit copies of the recorded deeds within six months of this decision, or if more
time is needed, request an extension of the Final Plat Approval.
2. Property monuments for the new parcel boundaries shall be installed within six
months of the date of this approval. Notification of installation shall be made to
the Planning Department.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
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Motion carries.
Chairman Wilcenski: Can we get a motion for adornment?
James H. Rich III: I make a motion to adjourn.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Wilcenski: Motion made by Jim, seconded by Mia. 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`
� Jessica Michaelis
Transcribing Secretary
Donald Wilcermisi,..Chairman