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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
PUBLIC MEETING
MINUTES
June 3, 2024
5:00 P.M.
Present were: James H. Rich III, Chairman
Mia Jealous-Dank, Vice-Chairperson
Donald Wilcenski, Member
Brian Cummings, Senior Planner
Mara Cerezo, Planner
James Squicciarini, Deputy Town Attorney
Jessica Michaelis, Senior Office Assistant
Caitlin Westermann, Office Assistant
Chairman Rich: Good evening and welcome to the Public Meeting for Monday, June 3, 2024
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 NEXTEPLANNING`BOARD'.MEETING
Chairman Rich: The first order of business is to Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at
the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and place for the next regular
Planning Board Meeting.
Donald Wilcenski: So, moved.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
SEQRA CLASSIFICATION & SET HEARING
Chairman Rich: Hotel Moraine —This site plan is for the proposed expansion of an
existing hotel including construction of a 4,588 sq. ft. building with ten (10) hotel rooms,
and a 2,040 sq. ft. addition to an existing building with four (4) hotel rooms where there
exists a 21-unit hotel comprised of five (5) buildings totaling ±13,854 sq. ft. and
accessory improvements on a 3.21-acre parcel in the Resort Residential (RR) Zoning
District. The property is located at 62005 County Road 48, Greenport. SCTM#1000-40.-
1-1
Mia Jealous-Dank: Mr. Chairman,
WHEREAS, this site plan is for the proposed expansion of an existing hotel including
construction of a 4,588 sq. ft. building with ten (10) hotel rooms, and a 2,040 sq. ft.
addition to an existing building with four (4) hotel rooms where there exists a 21-unit
hotel comprised of five (5) buildings totaling ±13,854 sq. ft. and accessory
improvements on a 3.21-acre parcel in the Resort Residential (RR) Zoning District; 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 any of the thresholds of a Type I Action,
nor does it meet any of the criteria on the Type II list of actions; 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;
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
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None.
Motion carries.
Mia Jealous-Dank: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:03
p.m. for a Public Hearing on the site plan entitled "Hotel Moraine" prepared by Thomas
R. Pedrazzi, R.A., dated March 19, 2024.
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
DETERMINATION
Chairman Rich: Vines on Mill Winery —This site plan is for the proposed creation of a
5,200 sq. ft. winery with no retail tasting room on a ±1.94-acre parcel in the R-80 Zoning
District to be merged with adjacent farmland totaling 49.85-acres with development
rights held by Southold Town in the AC Zoning District. The property is located at 16505
Route 25, Mattituck. SCTM#1000-115.-2-2.3, 2.4 & 3.2
Donald Wilcenski:
WHEREAS, this application is for the proposed construction of a 5,200-sf. sq. ft. winery
with no retail tasting room on a ±1.94-acre parcel (SCTM#1000-115.-2-2.3) in the R-80
Zoning District to be merged with adjacent farmland (SCTM#1000-115.-2-2.4 & 3.2)
totaling 49.85-acres with development rights held by Southold Town in the AC Zoning
District, Southold; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2023, Elizabeth Baldwin, authorized agent, submitted a Site
Plan Application for review; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2023, Elizabeth Baldwin, authorized agent, submitted a
letter and deed of development rights to provide clarification on the development rights
intact area and intent to merge lots; and
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WHEREAS, on December 7, 2023, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the
proposed project, made design recommendations, and requested review of finish
materials which were not presented; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2023, the application was found to be incomplete as
noted in the letter of the same date; and
WHEREAS, on January 2, 2024, Glen Coben, applicant's architect, submitted corrected
plans for review and information missing from initial application; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2024, Anthony Pasca, applicant's architect, submitted a
request to the Southold Town Planning Board to support the issuance of a demolition
permit; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2024, the application was found to be incomplete as noted
in the email correspondence of the same date; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024 the Southold Town Planning Board did not object to
the issuance of a demolition permit in accordance with the submitted demolition plan;
and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board found the
application complete for review upon receipt of additional information; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c), determined that
the proposed action is a Type II Action as it falls within the description for 6 NYCRR,
§617.5(c)(3) agricultural farm management practices, including construction,
maintenance and repair of farm buildings and structures, and land use changes
consistent with generally accepted principles of farming. The action is for the
construction of wine production and fermentation facility, including agricultural
equipment storage and, therefore, not subject to review because the proposed
construction is for an agricultural site; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board, supported the
request for a waiver of the public hearing at their work session; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, Anthony Pasca, authorized agent, submitted revised
plans for review; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to
Southold Town Code §280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies
for their comments; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2024, the Southold Town Code Enforcement officer verified
that there were no open violations on the subject parcel; and
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WHEREAS, on February 15, 2024, the Suffolk County Planning Commission (SCPC)
reviewed the proposed project and considered it to be an act for local determination as
there appears to be no significant county-wide or inter-community impact(s); and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2024, the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee
determined the proposed improvements located on the Easement area were not related
to agricultural production and were inconsistent with the Easement's terms.
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2024, the Southold Town Fire Marshal reviewed and
requested additional information in order to assess fire protection, emergency egress,
and emergency access to the site; and
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2024, the Suffolk County Water Authority determined that the
proposed project would not appear to have any adverse impacts on SCWA's water
quality, however felt they had insufficient data to determine effect upon water supplies in
Pressure Zone 30; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2024, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program Coordinator reviewed the proposed project and determined the project to be
consistent with Southold Town LWRP policies; and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session on March 11, 2024 the Southold Town Planning Board
reviewed the proposed application and required revisions to the Site Plan to make it
comply with various applicable sections of the Town Code; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board sent a letter to the
applicant noting required revisions to the Site Plan with additional agency referrals still
pending; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2024 the Mattituck Fire District determined there was
adequate fire protection for the site; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2024, Glen Coben, Applicant's Architect, wrote to the Suffolk
County Water Authority with additional details on the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, the applicant submitted revised plans and lighting
specifications; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board distributed the
revised plans to the Southold Town Engineer and the Southold Town Fire Marshal for
their comments; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2024, the Southold Town Fire Marshal reviewed and requested
additional information in order to assess fire protection, emergency egress, and
emergency access to the site; and
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WHEREAS, on April 16, 2024 the Suffolk County Water Authority determined that the
proposed project should not affect SCWA's demand; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2024, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the proposed
project and determined revisions were required in order for the site plan to meet the
minimum requirements of Chapter 236 for Stormwater Management; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2024, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the proposed
project and determined that a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be
prepared and a State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit for
Construction Activity from the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC) must be obtained; and
WHEREAS, at their Work Session, held on May 6, 2024, the Southold Town Planning
Board reviewed the proposed Site Plan and determined that the remaining requirements
to be met were approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services,
SPDES Permit from NYSDEC, certification of compliance with Chapter 236 Stormwater
Management, and final review of the Southold Town Fire Marshal; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2024, Glen Coben, applicant's architect, submitted corrected
plans for review via email; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2024, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
(SCDHS) granted approval to Reference#C-24-0008 for"General Industrial, Storage,
and Single-Family Residence" @ 665 gallons per day; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2024, the Southold Town Fire Marshal reviewed and requested
additional information in order to assess fire protection, emergency egress, and
emergency access to the site; and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2024, Glen Coben, applicant's architect, submitted corrected
plans for review via email; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector reviewed and
certified the proposed winery as a permitted use in the R-80 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board determined that all
applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations, Article XXIV, §280 — Site Plan
Approval of the Town of Southold, have been met; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program;
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
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Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Donald Wilcenski: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Approval with
Conditions of the site plan entitled "Vines on Mill" prepared by Glen J. Coben,
Registered Architect, dated December 1, 2022 and last revised May 23, 2024, and
authorizes the Chairman to endorse the plans listed below after conditions "A" through
"D" are met:
A-000.00 TITLE SITE PLAN
A-001.00 SITE PLAN PROPOSED
A-111.00 FLOOR ROOF PLAN ELEVATIONS
A-112.00 PROPOSED WINERY OFFICE FLOOR PLAN
A-113.00 PHOTOMETRIC
SHEET 1 DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS PLAN (JOSEPH FISCHETTI, PE.)
SHEET 2 DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS PLAN (JOSEPH FISCHETTI, PE.)
SHEET 3 SANITARY SITE PLAN (JOSEPH FISCHETTI, PE.)
SHEET 4 SANITARY SITE PLAN (JOSEPH FISCHETTI, PE.)
SHEET 5 DRAINAGE DESIGN (JOSEPH FISCHETTI, PE.)
A. Obtain a SPDES Construction Permit from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and provide documentation that the
proposed project has obtained SPDES coverage prior to final approval of the site
plan.
B. Certification from the office of the Town Engineer for compliance with Chapter 236 of
the Town Code.
C. Fire access must be found to meet applicable fire code requirements by the
Southold Town Fire Marshal.
D. Submit at least five (5) revised site plans with original stamp, seal and signature of
the NYS licensed professional preparing the plan.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
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Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISIONS
SET HEARING & SEQRA CLASSIFICATION
Chairman Rich: Latham Resubdivision —This Resubdivision proposes to transfer 1.4
acres from SCTM#1000-18-2-16.2 to SCTM#1000-18-2-38.1 in the R-80 Zoning District.
Following the transfer, Lot 16.2 will be decreased from 3.2 acres to 1.8 acres and Lot
38.1 will be increased from 1.5 acres to 2.9 acres. The property is located at 1500 &
1010 Youngs Road, Orient. SCTM#1000-18.-2-38.1 & 16.20
Mia Jealous-Dank: Mr. Chairman,
WHEREAS, this Resubdivision proposes to transfer 1.4 acres from SCTM#1000-18-2-
16.20 to SCTM#1000-18-2-38.1 in the R-80 Zoning District. Following the transfer, Lot
16.20 will be decreased from 3.2 acres to 1.8 acres and Lot 38.1 will be increased from
1.5 acres to 2.9 acres; 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 a Type II Action under SEQRA according to 617.5(c)(16) "granting of individual
setback and lot line variances and adjustments"; and
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is a Type II Action under SEQRA as described above;
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
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Motion carries.
Mia Jealous-Dank: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, July 8, 2024 at 5:02
p.m. for a Public Hearing on plan entitled "Lot Line Modification Map, Patricia & Daniel
Latham" prepared by AJC Land Surveying PLLC, dated December 15, 2023.
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION
Chairman Rich: Hirsch & DHC Land Resubdivision —This Resubdivision proposes
to transfer a 35' strip of land consisting of 30,362.76 sq. ft. from Lot 1 to 2 in the R-80
Zoning District for a right of way access. Following the transfer Lot 1 (SCTM#1000-115-
10-1) will equal 620,542 sq. ft. and remain conforming in the R-80 Zoning District and
Lot 2 (SCTM#1000-115-10-2) will equal 74,995 sq. ft. and remain conforming in the R-
40 Zoning District. The property is located at 5028 &4180 New Suffolk Avenue,
Mattituck. SCTM#1000-115-10-1 & 2
Donald Wilcenski:
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2023, the applicant submitted a Resubdivision
application for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS this Resubdivision proposes to transfer a 35' strip of land consisting of
30,363 sq. ft. from Lot 1 to Lot 2 in the R-80 Zoning District for a right of way access.
Following the transfer, Lot 1 (SCTM#1000-115-10-1) will equal 620,542 sq. ft. and
remain conforming in the R-80 Zoning District and Lot 2 (SCTM 1000-115-10-2) will
equal 74,995 sq. ft. and remain conforming in the R-40 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on December 18, 2023, the Southold Town Planning
Board found the Resubdivision application complete; 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
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conditions, any provision of these subdivision regulations, 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 because this Resubdivision
does not create any additional residential building lots, and the amount of land being
transferred from one lot to the other is small, 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; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resubdivision policy set by the Planning Board on
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:
• Where.both lots are already developed;
• Where no new development potential will be created in the parcel to which the
land is transferred; 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, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, has determined that the proposed
action is a Type II Action under SEQRA according to 617.5(c)(16) "granting of individual
setback and lot line variances and adjustments;" and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024 and March 11, 2024 a Public Hearing was held on the
Final Plat; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board determines that the proposed action meets all the
necessary requirements of Town Code §240-57 for a Resubdivision application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Code §240-41, concrete monuments to mark the
property boundaries are required; therefore, be it
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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;
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Donald Wilcenski: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the requirement to
receive approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services prior to
approval of this Resubdivision by the Southold Town Planning Board;
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Donald Wilcenski: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants Final Plat Approval upon
the map entitled "Lot Line Modification for DHL Land LLC and Hirsch," prepared by
Kenneth Y. Woychuck Land Surveying, last revised August 28, 2023."
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
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Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Rich: 5:03 PM - Silver Sands Motel Restaurant—This Site Plan is for the
proposed conversion of an existing accessory storage building (boathouse) to a
freestanding restaurant with office and storage space for restaurant operations, and
conversion of an existing single-family dwelling to a commercial kitchen for the restaurant
to include 111 indoor/outdoor seats and 19 parking stalls on 2.1 acres in the Resort
Residential (RR) Zoning District. The property is located at 1135 Silvermere Road,
Greenport. SCTM#1000-47.-2-15
If anyone wishes to speak to the Planning Board on this, please step forward. Please
state and write your name.
Alexander Perros: Hi. My name is Alexander Perros, I'm the owner and proprietor of
Silver Sands. So just as an opening statement, as you know, we've been working
diligently with the Town for over two years on the redevelopment of this historic property
from 1957. Some of the buildings date back to even further than that to 1930's and then
we've been working, obviously, with the Planning Board and Zoning Board since then
end of last year. We are looking forward to continuing to completing this process with
both the ZBA and the Planning Board. Last month we had our Zoning Board Public
Hearing and feel the applications were positively received by all members of the Board
and we're eagerly awaiting their approval. We're also enheartened by the enormous
amount of public support that we've received which includes 100% of our neighbors
submitting positive letters of support as well as more than 150 letters from the
community. In terms of our Planning Board application, we're happy that the Board
correctly classified us as a Type II SEQRA action in the last meeting. We also believe
that we've successfully satisfied all of the parking requirements related to the proposed
application which, as you said, involves converting two existing buildings structures for a
restaurant use. I would like to note that our applications do not request any expansion of
existing structures or new construction of any kind. We are converting a boathouse
building that has been the home to the original bar from porkies and a small commercial
kitchen for the last forty years. We also took proactive measures to simplify the uses on
the property by eliminating the swimming pool and using it as a proposed parking and
emergency access and we submitted our demolition permit to the building department
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six weeks ago and they granted our permit last week. I'm here to answer any questions
and look forward to continuing to work with you.
Chairman Rich: Thank you. Does anybody from the public wish to address the
Planning Board on this project? Please state your name and write your name for the
record.
Brian Tuthill: My name is Brian Tuthill, owner/operator of Oysterponds Shellfish
company in Orient. We've been growing oysters in front of their motel for six years now
and I really feel they're like the perfect stewards of the property. Ever since they took it
over, they've made every decision possible to protect the wellbeing of what we have
going on out there. I think they have good intensions and believe their application
should move forward.
Chairman Rich: Thank you. Anyone else?
Doug Dwyer: I think a lot of us are confused on the parking that goes into the beach
parking, I think we're a little paranoid that the Town of Southold parking spaces could be
eliminated because there's no signs, there's one sign for one spot. You know, my
family's been out here since '79 there's always been signs there in that parking lot for
more than one parking spot and I think— and I'm not saying this has anything to do with
what they're doing because it is kind of far away— but if the number of parking spaces
per bar stool or seat or whatever, migrates and morphs out into the parking lot, taking
up the Southold space, that's what we're all confused on the block, we have no idea
where we park anymore. We used to be able to park up on that whole east side facing
the wetlands and those signs aren't there anymore so I think that's- we're all paranoid
about that.
Chairman Rich: I appreciate that comment, thank you. Anyone else?
Well, I do have a question for the applicant: there's a sign —a paper sign — attached to
your sign, it says "Private Beach." Is there an intent to that?
Alexander Perros: I'm sorry, where is this sign exactly?
Chairman Rich: Attached to your sign on Route 25, it says "Private Beach."
Alexander Perros: Attached to the Silver Sands sign on 25?
Chairman Rich: Yes.
Alexander Perros: Okay, we have the beach in front of the motel that is a certified
swimming area by the department of heath that we use for our guests, it has nothing to
do with the public beach.
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Chairman Rich: Does that sign serve to deter people from realizing it's a public beach,
your private sign?
Alexander Perros: Absolutely not. It has always been a private beach there; we've
never removed any signage in the parking lot or otherwise. We're simply denoting that
we are Silver Sands and there is a private beach for guests to enjoy. One thing I will
note, is that there are actually— since I've been aware of the property for the last ten
years — I've never seen a sign or publication from the Town of Southold indicating that's
a public beach so I support that it's a public beach, the neighbors come frequently,
we've never removed a single parking sign, the only signs that have been there
denoting beach parking are the five or six stalls facing the beach.
Chairman Rich: You have not removed a sign that says "Public Parking?"
Alexander Perros: Absolutely not.
Chairman Rich: Thank you. Anyone else?
Richie Steinmuller: My name is Richie Steinmuller, I live right behind or next to. I live
at 1175 Shore Drive; I live right behind the beach house that we're questioning. My
concern about the parking lots is: will they be marked off and who will mark them off so
that we know specifically how patrons will park in there. So that the beach people in the
public parking will know where to park as well as the guests and people who are going
to the restaurant. Will the Town be responsible for that, or...?
Chairman Rich: This is a hearing for you to give us information, I appreciate your
comment.
Richie Steinmuller: Then —that's another— room for discussion there then?
Chairman Rich: Yes.
Richie Steinmuller: Thank you.
Chairman Rich: Anyone else? Sir? Please state your name.
Lou Bonatti: 12 Silver Lane, Greenport. Just to reiterate what the gentleman said, I've
been a resident there since 1971. There's always been a sign on the eastern side of
that parking lot facing the wetland: "Parking by permit only" —that is gone. The `X'
amount of parking spaces that are facing the - Fox Cove are non-existent and when
there's a lot of people at the hotel, you do not have those spots anymore so I think that
needs to be addressed sometime in the future. J
Chairman Rich: Thank you for your comments, Sir. Please be sure to write your name.
Anyone else? Yes?
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Donald Wilcenski: I just have a quick comment, I think as the Planning Board, we
should get that information out to you. I think we should talk to either the Building
Department and/or the Highway -
Chairman Rich: Highway—yes, I actually had a discussion with the Highway
Superintendent about it..
Donald Wilcenski: Yes, and then take care of the sign so that everyone is on the same
page.
Chairman Rich: Anyone else wish to address the Planning Board on this?
Catherine Hearse: My name is Catherine Hearse. I live at 1195 Silvermere Road. What
I'd like to know, it's a question -
Chairman Rich: I'm sorry, please be sure to address the Board and speak into the
microphone.
Catherine Hearse: I'm sorry, I cant hear anything. Alex said that he's at 1135
Silvermere Road, right? You just said that?
Chairman Rich: Ma'am, you have to address us.
Catherine Hearse: I'm sorry, I think he said his address was 1135 Silvermere Road, I'm
just confused because they don't have any entrance on Silvermere Road. I was just
wondering why they use that address?
Chairman Rich: Okay, again, all comments will be part of the record and they will be
addressed as we move forward with this application. Thank you for your comment.
Does anyone else wish to address the Board on this application?
Richie Steinmuller: Okay, Richie Steinmuller, I live at 1175 Shore Drive, I'm directly
behind the said beach house. I would like to know how they came up with the seating
number, the occupancy code and if that's the— has that been justified by the Town as
far as safety goes? I don't know, because 111 seats, I think, that's almost 25 tables at 4
people a seat. I don't know if that has been added to your final decision on how many
tables can be fit into—
Chairman Rich: Again, we won't respond directly to your comments, we record them
and then we consider them in our evaluation.
Richie Steinmuller: Okay.
Chairman Rich: Anyone else?
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Donald Wilcenski: I make a motion to close the hearing.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Chairman Rich: Our last order of business is to approve the Planning Board minutes
from:
• May 6, 2024
Donald Wilcenski: So moved.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?-
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Rich: Can we get a motion for adornment?
Donald Wilcenski: So moved.
Mia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All'in favor?
Ayes.
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Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Allison Palmeri
Transcribing Secretary
James H. Rich III, Chairman