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Crossroads Vineyards LLC
Soloviev Investors, LLC
9 West 57th Street
New York, New York
July 18, 2025
Via Electronic Mail
Heather Lanza, AICP, Town Planning Director
Town Hall Annex
54375 Route 25
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Proposed Zoning Code (“Proposed Code”) and Map Changes -31320 Main Road,
Cutchogue, NY
Suffolk County Tax Numbers: 1000-103-1-19.12(“Parcel 1”); 1000-103-1-19.3
(“Parcel 2”) and 1000-97-6-15 (“Parcel 3” and collectively with Parcel 1 and Parcel
2, the “Parcels”)
Dear Ms. Lanza:
I am writing on behalf of Soloviev Investors, LLC and Crossroads Vineyards LLC (the
“Owners”) of the above referenced Parcels to offer comment on the proposed change of zoning
classification of the Parcels from the existing General Business (“B”) to Corridor Business
(“CB”). For the reasons set forth below, the Owners respectfully request the Town Board’s
reconsideration of this change, or in the alternative, a revision of the proposed permitted uses in
the CB zoning district to permit restaurants and retail sales.
Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 are comprised of over fifty acres of land located on Main Road in
Cutchogue across from the King Kullen Shopping Center and just west of Braun’s Seafood Co.
The northernmost ten (10) acres of the Parcels spanning west to east along Route 25 are currently
B zoned with the southern acreage lying in the R-80 zoning district. Under the existing zoning
code, the “B” zone permits the most expansive zoning uses, including, but not limited to, retail
stores of up to 8,000 total square feet, restaurants, bakeshops, art galleries, wineries and
convenience stores. The Proposed Code proposes rezoning Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 to Corridor
Business (“CB”) zoning. The proposed CB zoning does not permit the retail and restaurant uses
permitted under General Business zoning.
The Owners envision developing the Parcels into a walkable pedestrian-friendly village
with integrated hotel, retail and restaurant uses in a manner that is consistent with the character
of the Cutchogue Hamlet. The proposed retail and restaurant uses would be driven by demand
from onsite hotel patrons as well as local residents. These uses would enhance commercial
activity, economic development and create stable long-term job opportunities for Town
Ms. Heather Lanza
Town of Southold Planning Director
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residents. The existing “B” zoning encourages and permits the envisioned uses. There is no
clear justification for eliminating these uses on these Parcels that essentially lie within the
Cutchogue Hamlet Center.
The Cutchogue King Kullen Shopping is located across the street from the Parcels. The
Proposed Zoning applies Hamlet Mixed Use II (“HMU-II”) zoning to the Cutchogue King
Kullen Shopping Center, where restaurant and retail uses are permitted. If the Town Board is not
inclined to permit restaurants and retail in the CB Zoning District, we respectfully request that
the HMU-II zoning be applied to the Parcels to create uniformity of uses within the Hamlet.
The Owners and theiraffiliates are deeply invested in the long-term sustainability of the
Townof Southold. They aim to be good neighbors and partners to the local community. The
Owners are focused on thoughtful conservation and supporting the local farming community.
The Ownersurge the Town Board to consider our proposed revision thatrestaurant and
retail uses be permitted in the CB zoning district or, in the alternative, thatthe Parcelsbe rezoned
to HMU-II to be consistent with the proposed zoning across the street.
Should you have any questions or require any further information, please feel free to call
meat (917) 838-7077 or email me at msullivan@solovievgroup.com with any questions.
Very truly yours,
Meghan Sullivan
cc: Supervisor Albert Krupski
Martin D. Finnegan, Esquire