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SOUTHnLD, L. I., N. Y.
Telephone SO 5-26c~O
APPEAL BOARD
MEMBERS
RoBert W. Gillispi¢, Jr., Ch,~rm~n
Robelt Bergen
Herbert Rosenberg
Ch,~rles Gre$onis,
Ser~e Doyen,
MINUTES
SOUTHOT.I~ TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS
May 11, 1961
A regular meeting of the Southold Town Board of Appeals was
held 7~30 P.M., Thursday, May 11, 1961 at the Town Clerk Office,
Main Road, Southold, New York.
There were present~
Chairman, Robert Bergen,
Jr.
Messrso Robert W. Gillispie, Jr.,
Herbert Rosenberg and Charles Grigonis,
Absents Mr. Serge Doyen, Jr.
PUBLIC FR.%RING~ Appeal No. 360 - 7~30 P.M. (E.D.S.T.),
upon application of Frederick E. Gordon, Fifth Street, Greenport,
New York, a/c Louis Wagner, Bay View Drive, East Marion, New York,
for a variance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article
III, Section 304, for permission to reduce front yard setback.
Location of property~ north side Bay View Drive, East Marion,
New York, Lot 39 and part of 40, Section 2, Gardiner~ Bay Estates.
Fee paid $15.00.
The Chaizman opened the hearing by reading notice of dis-
approval issued by the Building Inspector, application for a
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variance, legal notice of hearing and affidavit attesting to
its publication in the official newspaper.
THE CHAIRMAN= Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application~
MR. FREDERICK E. GORDON, Fifth Street, Greenport, New York=
I would like to possibly help it along if I could by showing you
the sketch. The lot to the west which was mentioned also belongs
to Rev. Wagner~ The lot to the east is very low and faces Orchard
Lane and if anyone did build they would without a doubt face the
house to Orchard Lane rather than Bay View Road.
THE CHAIRMAN: What is on the other side ~ Bay View Drive?
MR. GO~ON: There are several k muses there.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone else present who wishes to
speak for this application?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN~ Mr. Gordon, what is the width of the roads
in Gardiner's Bay Estates?
MR. GORDON: I believe 30 f~
THE CHAIRMAN: The people in Gardiner's Bay Estates wish
these roads to be private to discourage speeders and so forth,
so I guess Mr. Wagner knows what he is getting into with respect
to the Ordinance.
MR. GORDON, That is right. I also might state that if
anyone in Gardiner's Bay wishes to build or add on they must
submit their plans to the Gardiner's Bay Assoc!ation for their
approval.
THE CHAIRMAN~ What are other setbacks in the area?
MR. GORDON: They are all irregular. Others are less than
26 ft. which Rev. Wagner is requesting.
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application
The Board finds that strict/of the Ordinance would produce
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship because the home
is so constructed that without the addition in the front the
complete layout of the house would not be suitable for a year-
around home. The hardship created is unique and would not be
shared by all properties alike in the immediate viuinity of this
property and in the same use district because this home is the
only building on this street and the owner owns the land to the
west on which no future construction is planned. The variance
does observe the spirit of the Ordinance and would not change the
character of the district because in the entire subdivision of
Gardiner's Bay Estates there is no definite setbacks on any of
the present construction; therefore
On motion of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVR~ that Frederick E. Gordon, Fifth Street, Greenport,
New York, a/c Louis Wagner, Bay View Drive, East Marion, New York,
be granted permission to reduce front yard setback to no less than
2 6 ft. on Bay View Road, East Marion, New York, Lots 39 and part
of 40, Section 2, Gardiner's Bay Estates.'
Vote of the Board~ Ayes:~ Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grlgonis.
PUBLIC ~R~RING: Appeal No. 357 - 7:45 P.M. ~E.D.S.T.),
upon application of Claudio Giovanelll and Frederick L. Schultze,
d/b/a "G & S" Service Station, Route 25, Greenport, New York,
for permission to extend the time limit for securing building
permit. Location of property: south side Route 25, Greenport,
New York, bounded north by Main Road, east by Robert Brown, south
by Railroad, and west by E. E. JohnSon. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chailman opened the hearing by reading application for
permissive use, legal notice of hearing and affidavit attesting
to its publication in the official newspaper.
T~E CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
LEFFERTS P. EDSON, ESQ., Southold, New York: The reason
for the applicants not having applied during the permitted time
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is that they had taken over an additional gas station during
the year and as that acquisition had take~ some of their cash
set aside for the new project, they were held up in starting
this new gas station and public garage.
T~E CHAIP~AN~ Is there anyone else present who wishes to
speak for this application?
(There was no response.)
~ CHAIRMAN= Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response. )
THE CHAIRMAN~ I do not believe the main purpose of the Board
was that the structure was to be erected within a certain time, but
that a blank check was not given so the applicants could sell the
property for speculation, and so forth. What would the extension
of time be that they would need?
MR. EDSON~ I would presume an additional year.
THECHAIRMAN~ Are there any other questions ?
(There was no response.)
The Board of Appeals finds that applicants failed to secure
building pex.Lit within time limit which was set in special ex-
ception granted March 10, 1960 under Appeal No. 257, due to the
fact they were unable to complete procedures necessary prior to
filing application for a building permit for the erection of a
gasoline service station and public garage. They are now ready
to begin constructi~.
The Board further finds that the use will not prevent the
orderly and reasonable use of adjacent properties or of properties
in adjacent use districts; that the use will not prevent the
orderly and reasonable use of permitted or legally established
uses in the district wherein the proposed use is to be located
or of pe~.~itted or legally established uses in adjacent use dis-
tricts; that the safety, the health, the welfare, the comfort,
the conven~nce or the order of the TOWn will not be adversely
affected by the proposed use and its location; and the use will
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be in harmony with and promote the general purposes and intent
of the Ordinance, therefore
On motion of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED that the time limit for securing building permit by
Claudio GloFanelli and Frederick Schultze, d/b/a "G & S" Service
Station, Route 25, Greenpo~t, for the erection of a publ~garage
and gasoline service station at ~oute 25, Greenport, be extended
for one year from the original expiration date of March 10, 1961,
making the new termination date for filing application for a
building permit March 10, 1962.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
PUBLIC FR~RING: Appeal No. 361 - 8:00 P.M. (E.D.S.T.),
upon application of Robert Ketcham, Jr., Bay Lake Park, East
Marion, New York, a/c Coronet Restaurant, Greenport, New York,
for a special exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article III, Section g0, Subsection 11, for permission to erect
and maintain directional sign on the property of A. W. Fismer
Estate, south side Main Road, east of Bay Home Road, Southold,
New York. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading application for
a special exception, legal notice of hearing and affidavit
attestin~ to its publication in the official newspaper.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
ROBERT KETCHAM, JR., Bay Lake Park, East Marion, New York:
There isn't anything to add. The wording on the sign is all
necessary. Without any of it the sign would be worthless. Charcoal
Broil is sort of a trade mark of the Coronet.
T~E CHAIRMAN: The sign you are requesting would be in the
natureof an advertising sign rather than directional in~rmation
for the traveling public.
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~ CHAIRM;~N~ Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
MR. BERGEN: Mr. Ketcham, do you own these signs and then
rent them out?
MR. KETCHAMz No, I just apply for the permit, put them up
and then the customer pays me for the signs.
THE C~AIRMAN~ Do you own any of these signs you erect?
MR. KETCHAM~ No, I just sell them after I put them up. I
do not rent any signs out.
T~E C~AIRMAN~ With reference to the wording on the sign, the
time 5~30 A.M. could be allowed because that is unusual and would
be important to the traveling public. However, the only other
wording that would be allowed would be~ the location in Greenport,
Coronet Restaurant, and open 5z30 A.M.
MR. KETCHAM~ I do not know if he would still take the sign
if he has to eliminate charcoal broil, he feels that is most
important in supplying the public.
THE CHA~RMAN~ In May 1958 we startedgranting directional
signs for restaurants, motels and hotels and not one has been
granted anything that is not directional.
Wou~ you like us to continue this hearing until next week
so you can speak to the Coronet Restaurant again?
MR. KETCHAM~ Yes, I would.
On motion of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that hearing upon application of Robert Ketcham, Jr.
a/c Coronet Restaurant, Appeal No. 361, be continued until May
18, 1961.
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Vote of the Board~ Ayes~- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
On moti~ of Mr. Glllispie, seconded by Mr. Rosenberg, it
was
RESOLVED that the Board of Appeals forward a letter to the
Southold Town Board requesting the return to Mr. Lefferts P.
Edson, the $15.00 fee for application for a special exception
No. 358 dated April 14, 1961 made on behalf of Claudio Giovanelli
and Frederick L. Schultze, d/b/a "G & S" Service Station. On
April 24, 1961 Appeal No. 358~s withdrawn by Mr. Edson prior to
its presentation to the Bc~rd of Appeal-.
Vote of the Board~ Ayes=- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
PUBLIC HEARING~ Appeal No. 362 - 8~15 P.M. (E.D.S.T.),
upon application of Arnold and Mary Mitchell, Inc., Route 25,
Orient, New York, for a special exception in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance, Article IV, Section 408, for permission
to erect and maintain directional sign on the property of Gus
A. Straussner, corner of North Road and Sound Avenue, Greenport,
New York. fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading application for
a special exception, legal notice of hearing, affidavit attesting
to its publication in the official newspaper, and letter of
permission from the property owner Gus Straussner.
THE CHAIP~4AN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
MR. ARNOLD MITC~J~L, Orient, New York~ I have nothing
further to add besides what I have on the application.
TBE CHA/RMAN~ I took a picture of the area where you
wish to erect your sign, and there are three billboards, another
sign for the Townsend Manor Inn, one for Rhodos Pavilion, and
one for the Lions Club.
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MR. MITC~T.?.: My sign will be in back of all of those
signs.
THE CHAIRMAN~ 90~ of the informstion you have in the
proposed sign is considered advertising and would not be
pe~a, itted. You are only permitted Orient point Inn, Restaurant,
Hotel, and the number of miles and a directional arrow if you
desire it. Such words as Seaview rooms, cocktail lounge, special
luncheon are out. They are not in the way of directional for
the traveling public.
MR. MITCHELL: Could I have on the water?
THE CHAIRMAN: I believe that would be permitted.
(At this point Mr. Mitchell made a sketch of what he
would have on the proposed sign and present it to the Board.
The wording to be: On the water, Orient Point Inn, Restaurant,
Hotel, with an arrow.)
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare and
justice will be served and the legally established or permitted
use of the neighborhood property will not be substantially or
permanently injured and the spirit of the Ordinance will be
observed, therefore
On motion of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVR~ that Arnold and Mary Mitchell, Inc., Route 25,
Orient, New 'fork, be granted permission to erect a directional
sign on the property of Gus A. Straussner, corner of North Road
and Sound Avenue, Greenport, New York. Sign size shall not
exceed 50 sq. ft. in area and exterior dimensions shall be no
greater than 6 ft. 6 in. by 12 ft. 6 in., and shall be located
at least 5 ft. from Route 25 and approximately 102 ft. from
Sound Avenue, and 4 ft. above the ground level, upper edge no
higher than 15~. 6 in. from the ground level. The wording
on this sign shall be: "On the Water, Orient Point Inn,
Restaurant, Hotel," with a directional arrow. Number of miles
maybe indicated.
This sign is subject to the same regulations and control which
affect non-conforming signs.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
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PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 363 - 8230 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), upon
application of Frederick C. Bernhardt, Bernhardt's Shore Motel,'
Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, for a special exception in accord-
ance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 300, Subsection
11, for permission to erect and maintain directional sign on the
property of John P. Krupski, southwest corner of Depot Lane and
Route 27A, Cutchogue, ~ew York. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading application for
a special exception, legal notice of hearing, affidavit attesting
to its publication in the official newspaper and letter of per-
mission from the property owner.
THE CHAXRMAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
(There was no response.)
T~ CBAIRMAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application? ·
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN~ I understand that most of the signs Mr.
Bernhardt is applying for are foxmer sign locations of the Duck
Point Motel which he has purchased.
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare and
justice will be served and the legally established or permitted
use of the neighborhood property will not be substantially or
permanently injured and the spirit of the Ordinance will be
observed, therefore
On motion of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Rosenberg, it
was
RESOLVED that Frederick C. Bernhardt, Bernhardt's Shore
Motel, Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, be granted permission
to erect and maintain directional sign on the property of John
P. Krupski, Depot Lane and Route 27A, Cutchogue. Sign size
shall not exceed 50 sq. ft. in area and exterior dimensions
shall be no greater than 6 ft. 6 in. by 12 ft. 6 in. in length,
shall be located at least 25 ft. from Depot Lane and at least
5 ft. from the property lineon the south side Middle Road, and
shall be at least 4 ft. above the ground level and upper edge
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of sign no higher than 15 ft. 6 in. from the ground level. Word-
lng: "Bernhardt's Shore Motel and Restaurant, Turn Left Here."
This sign is subject to' the same regulations and controls
which affect non-conforming signs.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Mr. Glllispie, Mr. Bergen,
Mr. Rosenberg, and Mr. Grlgonis.
PUBLIC ~RING: Appeal No. 364 - 8~35 P.M. (E.D.S.T.),
upon applicati~n of Frederick C. Bernhardt, Bernhardt's Shore
Motel, Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, for aspecial exception
in accordance with the ~.ouing Ordinance, Article III, Section
300, Subsection 11, for permission to erect and maintain directional
sign on the property of John P. Krupski, northwest corner of Oregon
Road and Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chai~an opened the hearing by reading application for
a special exception, legal notice of hearing, affidavit attesting
to its publication in the officialnewspaper and letter of permission
from the property owner.
THE CHAIRMAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
THE C~/RMAN~ As stated in the previous hearing this sign
and the following ones are former sign locations held by the Duck
Point Motel which Mr. Bernhardt has purchased.
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare and
justice will be served and the legally established or permitted
use of the neighborhood property will not be substantially or
per~nently injured and the spirit of the Ordinance will be
observed, therefore
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On motion of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that Frederick C. Bernhardt, a/c Bernhardt's Shore
Motel, Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, be granted permission to
erect directional sign on the property of John P. Krupski, Oregon
Road and Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York. Sign size shall not
exceed 50 sq. ft. in area and exterior dimensions shall be no
greater than 6 ft. 6 in. by 12 ft. 6 in. in length, shall be
located at the northwest corner of intersection of Oregon Road
and Depot Lane and Duck Point Road, 8 ft. from the property line.
This is a test well location. This sign shall be at least 4 ft.
above the ground level and upper edge no higher than 15 ft. 6 in.
from the ground level. This is an arrow sign with the words:
"Bernhardt's ~tel."
This sign is subject to the same regulations and controls
which affect non-conforming signs.
Vote of the Boards /~es~- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
PUBLIC HEARING~ Appeal No. 365 - 8240 P.M. ~.D.S.T.),
upon application of Frederick C. Bernhardt, a/c Bernhardt's
~hore Motel, Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, for a special
exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III,
Section 300, Subsection 11, for permission to ~ect and maintain
directional sign on the property of John C. Tuthill, southeast
corner Elijah Lane and Route 27A, Mattituck, New York. Fee paid
$1 .oo.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading application for
a special exception, legal notice of hearing, affidavit attesting
to its publication in the official newspaper, and letter of per-
mission from the property owner.
THE CHAIRMANz Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
(There was no response.)
Tw~ CHAIRMAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
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(There was no response.)
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare and
justice will be served and the legally established or permitted
use of theneighborhood property will not be substantially or
pe~-manently injured and the spirit of the Ordinance will be
observed, therefore
On motion.of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it
was
RESOLVED that Frederick C. Bernhardt, a/c Bernhardt's Shore
Motel, Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, be granted permission to
erect and maintain directional sign on the property of John C.
Tuthill, Route 27A, and Elijah Lane, Mattituck. Sign shall be
no greater than 50 sq. ft. in area and exterior dimensions mhall
not exceed 6 ft. 6 in. in height by 12 ft. 6 in. in length, and
shall be located at least 3 5 ft. from Elijah Lane and at least
5 ft. from the property line on Middle Road, and shall~.~be at
least 4 ft. above the ground level and upper edge no higher than
15 ft. 6 in. from the ground level. Wording~ "Bernhardt's Shore
Motel and Restaurant, Next Left Turn."
This sign is subject to the same regulations and controls
which affect non-conforming signs.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Mr. Glllispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 366 - 8:45 P.M. (E.D.S.T.),
upon application of Frederick C. Bernhardt, Bernhardt's Shore
Motel, Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, for a special exception
in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section
300, Subsection 11, for pexmission to erect and maintain direct-
ional sign on the property of J. Henry Wolf, south side Route
25, opposite Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairm__an opened the hearing by reading application for
a special exception, legal notice of hearing, affidavit attest-
ing to its publication in the official newspaper and letter of
pmrmission from the property owner.
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THE CHAIRMAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
(There was no response.)
T~E CHAIRMAN: Is tt~re anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare and
justice will be served and the legally established or permitted
use of the neighborhood property~lll not be substantially or
permanently injured and the spirit of the Ordinance will be
observed, therefore XX
On motion of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Rosenberg, it
was
RESOLVED that Frederick C. Bernhardt, a/c Bernhardt's Shore
Motel, Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, be granted permission to
erect and maintain directional sign on the property of J. Henry
Wolf, Main Road at Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York. Sign shal~
not exceed 50.sq. ft. in area and e~terior d~mensions shall be
no greater than 6 ft. 6 in. in height by 12 ft. 6 in. in length,
and shall be located at least 5 ft. from the easterly property
line and at least 3 ft. south of the "Our Lady of Ostrabrama"
sign. Sign shall be at least 4 ft. from the ground level and upper
edge no higher than 15 ft. 6 in. from the ground level. Wording:
"Bernhardt's Shore Motel and Restaurant, Turn Left."
This sign is subject to the same regulations and controls
which affect non-conforming signs.
Vote of the Boards Ayes~- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
Mr. Walter Grabie next spoke to the Board in connection
with the public hearing to be held at 9:00 P.M. this date on
his appeal for a special exception. Mr. Grabie stated that he
had decided to put the sign where it belonged and if he would
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still be permitted to do that if he is denied permission to put
the sign closer to the property line than 5 ft. The Chairman
advised that if he is denied permission he will still be able
to erect a sign complying with the requirements of the Ordinance.
The Chairman then asked Mr. Grabie if he still wished the Board
to proceed with the hearing and he said yes.
PUBLIC ~R~-~ING, Appeal No. 367 - 9,00 P.M. (E.D.S.T.),
upon application of Walter Grabie, Main Road, Mattituck, New
York, for a spec ial exception in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance, Article IV,'Sectlon 408, for pe~lssion to locate
sign with reduced setback. Location of property, (property
of Silkworth) Grabie Appliance Store, south side Main Road,
Mattituck, New York. Fee paid $15.00.
The chairman opened the hearing by reading application for
a special exception, legal notice of hearing and affidavit attest-
ingto its publication in the official newspaper.
THE CHA/RMAN, Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
MR. ~ALTER ~ABIE, Mattituck, New York~ I have never seen
anyone walk the full length of the sidewalk, so I don't think
it would be in anyones way. If I put it where the Ordinance
requires it would stick out where cars and trucks drive in and
ou~ and cause a hazard and cut down the size of the parking
field.
THE CHAIRMAN, The main objections to locating the sign
closer than 5 ft. are~ 1. The affect that the location of the
sign will have upon undue increase of vehicular traffic con-
gestion. The affect it would have on people trying to come in
and go out of the parking lot. The affect it would have on
vi~ibility of people traveling east from the city. 2. Mr.
Anderson of the State Highway Department has specifically asked
that on co~ners things be placed back 25 ft. This is not a
corner but it is a very sharp curve and it is at a dangerous
intersection.
MR, GRABIE, I can understand that. I do not want anything
that would not be permitted anyone else. I will put the sign
in the right place according to the Ordinance.
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After repeated visits by members of the Board, the con--
tention that a permitted sign five ft. from the property line
would not be visible from certain approaches is not borne out.
The applicant's premises have 13 show windows, approximately
444 sq. ft. and is plainly visible from any direction. All
of his windows are well illuminated and at present have the
customary signs. He is permitted a large wall sign and a
large detached sign and may place the detached sign five ft.
from his property line. He claims that a 5 ft. setback would
render his detached sign valueless as it could not be seen
from certain approaches. ~his is not borne out, in fact his
windows are more clearly visible than any detached sign.
As a result of these investigations the Board determined
that there was ~o reason why a sign should be placed closer
than permitted all others, where ample space was provided.
By pexmitting such erection substantial injustice would be
done other property owners and the public convenience and
welfare and justice would not be served and the legally
established or permitted use of the neighborhood property
would be substantially or permanently injured and the spirit
of the Ordinance would not be observed, therefore
On motion of Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Rosenberg,
it was
RESOLV~ that Walter C. Grabie be denied permission to
locate sign with reduced setback on his property (leased from
Sllkworth), south side Main Road, Mattituck, New York.
This action does not in any way interfere with the appli-
cant's right to erect and maintain a wall sign and a detached
sign in accora~nce with the provisions of the Building Zone
Ordinance.
Vote of the Board~ Ayes~- Mr. Glllispie, Mr. Bergen,
Mr. Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
The minutes of the meeting of May ~, 1961, on motion of
Mr. Glllispie, seconded by Mr. Rosenberg, were approved as
submitted.
Vote of the Board~ Ayes=- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
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Vote of the Board= Ayes:- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
On motion of Mr. Rosenberg, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, the
Board of Appeals set 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 25, 1961, Town
Clerk Office, Main Road, Southold, New York, as time and place
~r the hearing upon application of Millard A. Northridge, Circle
Drive, Box 217, Jamesport, New York, for a special exception in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article X, Section 1007,
Subsection (b), for permission to change type of use. Location
of property~ south side Route 25, Laurel, New York, Lot No. 2
in subdivision of G. I. Tuthill, bounded north by State Route
25, east by Sophie Kander, south by Katherine B. T~thill, and
west by John N. Venteau.
Vote of the~ Board~ Ayes=- Mr. Gillsipie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mro Grigonis.
On motion of Mr. Grigonis, seconded by Mr. Bergen, the
Board of Appeals set 7:45 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, May 25,
1961, Town Clerk Office, Main Road, Southold, New York, as
time and place for hearing upon application of I. M. Young &
Company, Osborne Avenue, and Route 58, Riverhead, New York, for
a sl~ecial exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article X, Section 1007, Subsection (e), for permission to re-
build an existing non-conforming building located on the east
side Depot Lane, Cutchogue, New York, bounded north by Antone
Chituk, east by Andrew Sybulski, south by Railroad and west by
Depot Lane.
Vote of the Board, Ayesz- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr.
Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
It was further RESOLVED that legal notice of hearing be
published in the official newspaper on May 19, 1961.
Vote of the' Boards Ayes:- Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen,
Mr. Rosenberg, and Mr. Grigonis.
The Board also received application for temporary access by
Stanley J.&Evel~F~' Poliwoda, Bay View Road, Southold, to a lot in
proposed subdivision to be known as Peconic Bay Oaks, Indian Neck,
Peconic. It was determined that this application should be returned
to the build/ng department for temporary access inasmuch as this
map is in the process of being filed.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -17-
May 11, 1961
Mrs. Helen Reiter from "The Barge", Southold, New York,
appeared before the Board with reference to directional and
advertising signs. She would like to erect a directional sign
(arrow) above the Koke Bros. "Oldsmobile" sign on,he north side
of Main Road opl~site the west entrance to the old State Road,
near,he Barge." She also wished to re-erect and relocate a
for~er panel sign on the waterfront of her business lot so that
it would be visible to boats entering Mill Creek channel from
the Bay. The third sign would be on "The Barge" itself, either
above the "Clam Bar" sign on the northerly end, or a sign on
the ridge of the roof. The Board members stated that they would
like to look at the area and the building before setting up the
applications for hearings.
The next meeting of the Southold Town Board of Appeals will
be held 7~30 P.M., Thursda~May 18, 1961 at the Town Clerk Office,
Main Road, Southold, New York.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Judith T. Boken, Secretary