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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025
A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS was held at
the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New York 11971-0959, and also accessible via
Zoom Webinar Portal on Thursday, July 10,2025 commencing at 9:00 A.M.
Present were:
Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson Kim Fuentes, Board Assistant
Nicholas Planamento,Member Elizabeth Sakarellos, Senior Office Assistant
Patricia Acampora, Member Julie McGivney,Assistant Town Attorney
Robert Lehnert, Member
Margaret Steinbugler, Member
9:06 A.M. Chairperson Weisman called the meeting to order.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman (Chairperson), Planamento, Lehnert,Acampora, and
Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Began at 9:06 A.M.
9:06 A.M. -A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to enter
into Executive Session in order to receive Attorney Advice. Vote of the Board: Vote of the Board:
Aves: Members Weisman(Chairperson), Planamento, Lehnert, Acampora, and Steinbugler. This
Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
10:08 A.M. -Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to exit the
Executive Session. Vote of the Board: Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman (Chairperson),
Planamento,Lehnert, Acampora, and Steinbugler. Adopted(5-0).
H. WORK SESSION:
1. Requests from Board Members for future agenda items.
2. Requests for extensions and de minimus approvals.
3. The Board was reminded that the July 24,2025 Special Meeting will be conducted in the First
Floor Bank Room.
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4. Zoning Board of Appeal's August 21, 2025 Special Meeting will begin at 4:00 PM (Executive
Session begins at 3:00.PM).
5. Application of Figliozzi PJ Family Trust#8020 has been withdrawn by applicant.
6. Application Gil Ben-Ami#8012 has been withdrawn by applicant.
III. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEWS;
New Applications:
RESOLUTION declaring applications that are setback/dimensional/lot waiver/accessory
apartment/bed and breakfast requests as Type II Actions and not subject to environmental review
pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review(SEQR) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c) including the
following:
Davecollco, LLC, David Bofill, Member#8018
Richard and Susan Meyerholz#8019
Tamar Mebonia#8024
Roland Grant/Grant RM Revoc. Trust#8021
Gary and Mary Napolitano#8022
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman(Chairperson),Planamento, Lehnert, Acampora, and
Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-OZ
IV. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE/ADJOURN THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS
10:16 A.M.-DANIEL MARRA/9450 MAIN BAYVIEW,LLC#7992—(Adjourned from June 18,2025)
Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building Inspector's November 22,
2024 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct a new single family
dwelling; at; 1) located less than the code required minimum front yard setback of 50 feet; located at:
9450 Main Bayview Road, Southold, NY. SCTM No. 1000-87-5-22. RESOLUTION: A motion was
offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to CLOSE HEARING And
RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted. (5-0).
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: All testimony shall be limited to zoning issues properly before the Board.
Each speaker is requested to speak for five minutes, and to submit testimony in writing when possible.
10:16 A.M. -PINO LICUL AND IRENA LICUL, TRUSTEES,REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST#8008
By Patricia Moore, Attorney, John Bracco, Representative, and Pino Licul, Owner. Opposition from
Peter Zamfodis. (Adj. from May 15,2025)Request for Variances from Article XXIII, Section 280-124;
Article XXXVI, Section 207A(b) and the Building Inspector's February 4, 2025,Notice of Disapproval
based on an application for a permit to demolish an existing dwelling and an existing shed,and construct
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a new two story single family dwelling; at 1) building height greater than the maximum permitted of 25
feet; 2) more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage of 20%; 3) gross floor area exceeding
permitted maximum square footage for lot containing up to 10,000 square feet in area; located at: 725
North Sea Drive, Southold, NY. SCTM No. 1000-54-4-9. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of
written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by
Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to CLOSE HEARING subject to receipt of
additional information — Calculation of reduced lot coverage. Vote of the Board: Ayes:All. This
Resolution was duly adopted. 5-0).
11:08 A.M.-DAVECOLLCO,LLC,DAVID BOFILL,MEMBER#8018—By Patricia Moore,Attorney,
and David Bofill, Owner. Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building
Inspector's April 11, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize
additions and alterations to an existing single family dwelling; at; 1)less than the code required minimum
side yard setback of 10 feet; located at: 7185 Peconic Bay Blvd, Laurel, NY. SCTM No. 1000-126-10-
12.1. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler
to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted. (5-0).
11:15 A.M. - RICHARD AND SUSAN MEYERHOLZ #8019 —By Anthony Portillo, Representative.
Comments from Patricia Moore. Request for Variances from Article XXIII, Section 280-124; Article
XXXVI, Section 280-207; and the Building Inspector's April 8, 2025, Amended April 28, 2025,Notice
of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct additions and alterations to an existing
single family dwelling; at; 1) less than the code required minimum front yard setback of 35 feet; 2) less
than the code required minimum side yard setback of 10 feet; 3) less than the code required minimum
combined side yard setback of 25 feet; 4)more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage of 20%;
5) gross floor area exceeding permitted maximum square footage for lot containing up to 10,000 square
feet in area; located at: 4245 Bay Shore Road, (Adj. to Shelter Island Sound) Greenport,NY. SCTM No.
1000-53-6-23. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate
cover.) After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member
Planamento to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted. (5-0).
11:47 A.M. —TAMAR MEBONIA 48024—By Patricia Moore, Attorney and Tamar Mebonia, Owner.
Request for Variances from Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building Inspector's May'6, 2025,
Amended May 13, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize an "as
built" deck addition to an existing single family dwelling; at; 1) less than the code required minimum
secondary front yard setback of 20 feet; 2)more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage of 20%;
located at: 53750 County Road 48, Southold,NY. SCTM No. 1000-52-2-17. RESOLUTION: (Please
see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, a motion
was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to Close Hearing and Reserve
Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted. (5-0).
12:01 P.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to take a
Brief Break. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0Z
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12:06 P.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to Reconvene
the public hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
12:06 P.M. - FIGLIOZZI PJ FAMILY TRUST/PETER FIGLIOZZI #8020 — The applicant has
withdrawn his application.
12:06 P.M. - ROLAND GRANT/GRANT RM REVOC TRUST #8021 — By Nicholas Mazzaferro,
Representative and Roland Grant, Owner. Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-123;
and the Building Inspector's May 9, 2025,Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to
construct a new foundation and covered front porch to an existing single family dwelling at; 1) a
nonconforming building containing a nonconforming use (second dwelling on a single lot) shall not be
enlarged, reconstructed, structurally altered or moved, unless such building is changed to a conforming
use;located at: 800 Horton Lane, Southold,NY. SCTM No. 1000-63-1-9. RESOLUTION: (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, a motion was
offered by Chairperson Weisman,. seconded by Member Lehnert to Close Hearing and Reserve
Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted. 5-0).
12:20 P.M. -GARY AND MARY NAPOLITANO#8022—By Robert Brown,Representative, and Gary
and Mary Napolitano, Owners. By Request for a Variance from Article XXXVI, Section 280-207 and
the Building Inspector's May 5, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to
construct additions and alterations to an existing single family dwelling; at; 1)gross floor area exceeding
permitted maximum square footage for lot containing up to 20,000 square feet in area; located at: 1250
Blue Marlin Drive, (Adj. to the Peconic Bay) Greenport, NY. SCTM No. 1000-57-1-34.
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Acampora to
Adjourn the hearing to the Special Meeting of July 24, 2025. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted. (4-0)Member Planamento Recused).
12:45 P.M. - CHRISTOPHER AND SOFIJA SHASHKIN #7999 — By Zachery Nicholson,
Representative (Adj. from June 5, 2025) Request for Variances from Article XXIII, Section 280-124;
Article XXXVI, Section 280-207; Article XXXVI, Section 280-208 and the Building Inspector's
November 15, 2024 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct additions
and alterations to an existing single family dwelling; at 1) less than the code required minimum front
yard setback of 35 feet; 2)less than the code required minimum side yard setback of 10 feet; 3)less than
the code required minimum combined side yard of 25 feet; 4) more than the code permitted maximum
lot coverage of 20%;; located at: 1105 Captain Kidd Drive, Mattituck,NY. SCTM No. 1000-106-5-12.
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento
to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted. (5-0).
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VI. RESOLUTIONS: At 12:53 P.M.
a) RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Planamento to authorize advertising of hearings for the Regular Meeting to be held on
Thursday, August 7, 2025, which will commence at 9:00 A.M. for Work Session and Regular-
Meeting to begin at 10:00 A.M. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Member Weisman(Chairperson
Lehnert,Planamento,Acampora and Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0)
b) RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Lehnert,to approve minutes from the Special Meeting held June 18, 2025. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: Member Weisman(Chairperson), Lehnert,Planamento,Acampora and
Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0)
c) RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Acampora,to Grant a One Year Extension to#7497, Claudia King Ramone, 130
Village Lane, Orient,NY. SCTM No. 1000-18-5-6,to Expire June 17, 2026. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: Member Weisman(Chairperson), Lehnert, Planamento,Acampora and
Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0)
d) RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Steinbugler to Grant a One Year Extension to#7624, Glen Norton, 396 Alpine
Avenue,#356 Fishers Island,NY. SCTM No. 1000-9-5-17, to Expire May 19, 2026. Vote of
the Board: Ayes: Member Weisman(Chairperson), Lehnert, Planamento, Acampora and
Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0)
e)
There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time,the Chairperson declared
the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 P. M.
Respectfully su, itt d,
Kim E. Fuentes *7 /�j�2025
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Board Assistant
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Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson• /2025 j JVL
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Approved for Filing and Adopted /
Southold Town Clerk
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