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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD RECE,vED
OCT 2 2
PUBLIC MEETING SOUthold Town Clerk
MINUTES
February 10, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Present were: James H. Rich III, Chairman
Amelia Jealous-Dank, Vice-Chairperson
Martin Sidor, Member
Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Brian Cummings, Senior Planner
Mara Cerezo, Planner
James Squicciarini, Deputy Town Attorney
Caitlin Westerman, Office Assistant
Chairman Rich: Good evening and welcome to the Public Meeting for Monday, February 10,
2025 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 Rich: The first order of business is to Board to set Monday, March 10, 2025
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
Amelia Jealous-Dank: So, moved.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISION. APPLICATIONS
SEQRA CLASSIFICATION
Chairman Rich: Old Town Farm Standard Subdivision —This proposal'is for the
standard subdivision of a 17.46-acre parcel into 5 lots, where Lot 1 is .83 acres, Lot 2 is
.80 acres, Lot 3 is .81 acres inclusive of a .11-acre flag, Lot 4 is 1.03 acres inclusive of a
.20-acre flag and Lot 5 is 13.68 acres and includes a 3.05-acre development area,
10.25 acres of open space and .38 acres of wetlands in the R-40 Zoning District. The
property is located at 2355 Main Bayview Road, Southold. SCTM#1000-78.-1-10.23
Amelia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2024 the applicant submitted a Subdivision Application for
review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this proposal is for the standard subdivision of a 17.46-acre parcel into 5 .
lots, where Lot 1 is .83 acres, Lot 2 is .80 acres, Lot 3 is .81 acres inclusive of a .11-
acre flag, Lot 4 is 1.03 acres inclusive of a .20-acre flag and Lot 5 is 13.68 acres and
includes a 3.05-acre development area, 10.25 acres of open space and .38 acres of
wetlands in the R-40 Zoning District.; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2024, at their Public Meeting the Southold Town Planning
Board granted Conditional Sketch Plat Approval for this application; and .
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2024, at their Public Meeting the Planning Board
determined the proposed action to be an Unlisted action pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 617.5; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, at their Public Meeting the Planning Board
determined the proposed action is located within an Agricultural Exemption District and
will convert 4 acres from agricultural to residential use; therefore, it is a Type I action
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 617.5; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act §617.5, re-classifies the proposed action as Type I.
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Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SET HEARING
Chairman Rich: Evans Standard Subdivision —This proposal is for the standard
subdivision of a 5.68-acre parcel into 2 lots, where Lot 1 is 1.5 acres, and Lot 2 is 4.18
acres in the R-40 Zoning District. SCTM#1000-107.-3-2
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, this proposal is for the standard subdivision of a 5.68-acre parcel into 2
lots, where Lot 1 is 1.5 acres, and Lot 2 is 4.18 acres in the R-40 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2024 the applicant submitted a Preliminary Plat Subdivision
Application for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and .
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2024, at their Public Meeting the Southold Town Planning
Board granted Conditional Sketch Plat Approval for this application, and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2024, at their Public Meeting the Planning Board
determined the proposed action to be an Unlisted action pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 617.5; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2025, at their Work Session the Southold Town Planning
Board found the Preliminary Plat application complete and determined that the
application is ready for a public hearing; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, March 10, 2025 at
5:03 p.m. for a Public Hearing regarding the Resubdivision entitled "Evans Standard
Subdivision Preliminary Plat," prepared by Young Associates dated March 20, 2024,
and last revised September 10, 2024.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
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Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION EXTENSION
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
Amelia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, this Resubdivision proposes to transfer 31,914 sq. ft. from SCTM#1 000-
74.-4-5 (Parcel 1) to SCTM#1000-74.-4-7.1(Parcel 2). Parcel 1 will decrease in area
from 2.7 acres to 1.9 acres and be zoned Limited Business (LB), and Parcel 2 will
increase in area from 0.8 acres to 1.5 acres and be split zoned General Business (B)
and LB zone; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board granted 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."
requiring that;
1. New deeds must be filed within 62 days or such approval shall expire and be null
and void. Submit proof of recording and a copy of the recorded deeds to the
Southold Town Planning Department; and
2. The installation of property boundary monuments to mark the new property
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Final Plat Approval expired on February 3, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025 the applicant's agent wrote an email to the Planning
Board requesting a 90-day extension to complete the requirements of Final Plat
Approval; therefore be it
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RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board extends the Final Plat Approval for
this application to May 4, 2025.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
CONDITIONAL FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION
Chairman Rich: Narrow River, Armstrong_ & Rivera Resubdivision —This proposed
Resubdivision reconfigures two single and separate parcels created by subdivision in
1989 transferring 1.07 acres from SCTM#1000-58.-1-2.1(Lot 1) to SCTM#1000-58.-1-
2.2 (Lot 2). Following the transfer Lot 1 would equal 1.83 acres, and Lot 2 would equal
7.21 acres in'the R-80 Zoning District. The property is located at 5615 Soundview
Avenue, Peconic. SCTM#1000-58.-1-2.1 & 2.2
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2024, the applicant submitted a Resubdivision application
for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this proposes resubdivision reconfigures two single and separate parcels
created by subdivision in 1989 transferring 1.07 acres from SCTM#1 000.-58-1-2.1(Lot
1) to SCTM#1000-58-1-2.2 (Lot 2). Following the transfer Lot 1 would equal 1.83 acres,
and Lot 2 would equal 7.21 acres in the R-80 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on November 4, 2024, the Southold Town Planning
Board found the Resubdivision application complete; and
WHEREAS, On November 5, 2024 the Southold Town Planning Board approved the
waiver of certain provisions of the Southold Town Code §240 Subdivision of Land
pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions;
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;
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e. Article VI: Preliminary Plat Review;
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2024 a Public Hearing was held and closed on the Final
Plat with no comment; 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; be it therefore
RESOLVED, 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;
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, 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;"
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
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Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants Conditional Final Plat
Approval upon the map entitled "Subdivision Jeremy Armstrong, Lot Line Modification"
prepared by Young Associates, last revised September 3, 2024, with the following
conditions:
1. Submit a copy of Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS)
approval.
2. Set the property boundary marker monuments to mark the new corners of each
property; once set, please provide verification to the Planning Department.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Rich: Brown & Linnet Standard Subdivision —This proposal is for the
standard subdivision of a 0.52-acre parcel into two 0.26-acre lots in the R-40 Zoning
District. Lot 1 will contain the existing two-family dwelling, and Lot 2 will contain the
existing single-family dwelling. The Zoning Board of Appeals has granted approval of
the non-conforming lot areas in Appeal #7674. The property is located at 465 Brown
Street & 711 Linet Street, Greenport. SCTM#1000-48-3-20.1
Amelia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2022, the applicant submitted a Standard Subdivision
Application for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this Standard Subdivision proposes to subdivide a 0.52-acre parcel into two
0.26-acre lots in the R-40 Zoning District. Lot 1 will contain the existing two-family
dwelling, and Lot 2 will contain the existing single-family dwelling; and
WHEREAS, the subdivision required substantial area variances; and
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WHEREAS, on September 15, 2022, the ZBA granted the area variances in their file
#7674; and
WHEREAS, in their comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) regarding the area
variances, the Planning Board found that the situation is unique in that the dwelling units
already exist and were previously granted variances by the Zoning Board to exist
legally, and the effect of these variances would not significantly change the density in
the neighborhood. An additional consideration was that the location of the two buildings
on the property were such that two regularly-shaped lots with each building being
generally well-located within the lots was possible;therefore the Planning Board
supported the variances; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on February 27, 2023, the Planning Board found the
Preliminary Plat 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, on July 11, 2023 the Southold Town Planning Board granted Conditional
Sketch Plan Approval upon the map entitled "Subdivision Sketch at Brown & Linnett"
prepared by Kenneth M. Woychuck Land Surveying, dated September 18, 2021 and
last revised February 7, 2022"; and
WHEREAS, all conditions of Conditional Sketch Plat Approval have been met; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2023, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
issued an Approval of Constructed Works and sewer connection approval for "465
Brown" existing single-family structure on the parcel; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2023, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program (LWRP) Coordinator reviewed this application, and has recommended the
proposed project be found consistent with the policies of the Southold Town LWRP; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024, the Southold Town Planning Board performed an
uncoordinated review of this action and issued a Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024, a public hearing was held and closed, 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 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
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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 subdivision does
not create any additional new development at this time, and therefore are eligible for a
waiver:
a. Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP);
b. Yield Plan;
c. Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan;
d. Highway Specifications; and
WHERAS, on April 8, 2024 the Southold Town Planning Board found that this proposed
action is Consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program with the following best management practices required
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2024 the Southold Planning Board granted Conditional
Preliminary Plat Approval and determined that the action is Consistent with the policies
of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2024 according to 240-53 G. Park and recreation of the
Southold Town Code the Southold Town Planning Board found that a fee will not be
required; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2024 the applicant submitted a Final Plat Application and paid
the $1,400 tree fee and $4,000 administration fee; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board waives the public hearing on the Final
Plat pursuant to Southold Town Code §240 Subdivision of Land due to that the
Preliminary and Final plat being in substantial agreement with each other; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants Conditional Final Approval
on the map entitled "Brown & Linnett Standard Subdivision" prepared by Kenneth M.
Woychuck Land Surveying, dated September 18, 2021 and last revised August 5, 2023
with the following conditions.
1. Submit 12 paper copies and 5 mylars of the Final Plat with an approval stamp
from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.
2. Set the property boundary marker monuments; once set, please provide
verification to the Planning Department.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
'SITEPLAN APPLICATIONS ,
SEQRA CLASSIFICATION & SET HEARING
Chairman Rich: Summit Ridge Energy Commercial Solar—This proposed Site Plan
is to construct a commercial-scale 3-megawatt solar energy facility consisting of 7,900
solar panels, 2 inverters and 2 transformers on ±20 acres, located on the cap of the
Southold Town landfill, and adjacent to the Southold Town Transfer Station in the Light
Industrial Zoning District, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-96.-1-17.5
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, this proposed Site Plan is to construct a commercial-scale 3 megawatt
solar energy facility consisting of 7,900 solar panels, 2 inverters and 2 transformers on
±20 acres, located on the cap of the Southold Town landfill, and adjacent to the
Southold Town Transfer Station in the Light Industrial Zoning District, Cutchogue; and
WHEREAS, 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 following description for 6 NYCRR, Part
617.5(c)(14) "installation of solar energy arrays where such installation involves 25
acres or less of physical alteration on the following sites: (i) closed landfill; be it
therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is a Type II Action under SEQRA as described above;
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
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Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, March 10, 2025 at
5:04 p.m. for a Public Hearing regarding the Site Plan entitled "Southold Landfill Solar
Project" prepared by Steven D. Meersma, P.E. dated January 2025.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
DETERMINATION
Chairman Rich: 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
Amelia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2024, Alexander Perros, owner, submitted site plans,
information and materials for a Site Plan review; and
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2024, the Planning Board found the application incomplete
for review, requiring the submission of corrected site plans and additional necessary
information for review; and
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WHEREAS, on February 7, 2024, Alexander Perros, owner, submitted radius plans as
required, for Site Plan review; and
WHEREAS, on March 5, 2024, Alexander Perros, owner, submitted information and
materials for Site Plan review; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2024, Alexander Perros, owner, submitted revised site plans
for Site Plan review; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2024, the Planning Board accepted the site plan application
as complete for review; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 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 following description for 6
NYCRR, Part 617.5(c)(18) "reuse of a residential or commercial structure, or of a
structure containing mixed residential and commercial uses, where the residential or
commercial use is a permitted use under the applicable zoning law or ordinance,
including permitted by special-use permit, and the action does not meet or exceed any
of the thresholds in section 617.4 of this Part"; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 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 May 28, 2024, Southold Town Code Enforcement submitted
correspondence that the applicant was in court addressing violations that are also being
accounted for in the site plan process and is therefore, okay to proceed; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2024, the Southold Town Fire Marshal determined certain
revisions were required to provide adequate fire protection and emergency access for
the site; and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2024, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the proposed
application and determined revisions were required in order for the site plan to meet the
minimum requirements of Chapter 236 for Storm Water Management; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024 the Planning Board held a Public Hearing for the proposed
action; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2024, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
(SCDHS) provided correspondence to the Planning Board stating that a commercial
waste water permit and a Food Protection Services permit are required for the.proposed
actions on site; and
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WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program Coordinator reviewed the proposed project and determined the project to be
inconsistent with. Southold Town LWRP policies with recommendations to the Planning
Board; and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session on July 22, 2024, the Planning Board reviewed the
proposed application and required corrections to the Site Plan and additional
information necessary, for the Site Plan to comply with various applicable sections of
the Town Code as detailed in the Work Session Staff Report; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2024, Nick Mazzaferro, P.E., submitted analysis regarding the
capacity of the emergency access road for review; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2024, the Greenport Fire District determined certain
revisions were required to provide adequate fire protection for the site, consistent with
the Southold Town Fire Marshal; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2024, Alexander Perros, owner, submitted exterior lighting
cut sheet specifications and photometric information for review; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2024, Nick Mazzaferro, P.E., submitted water usage
details for review; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2024, Alexander Perros, owner, submitted revised site
plans and information as required for Site Plan review; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024, Alexander Perros, owner, submitted revised
photometric details for review; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2024, the Planning Board issued comments to the Zoning
Board of Appeals regarding files #SE7914, 7893SE and 7894; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2024,-the ZBA granted Special Exceptions SE7914 and
7893SE for the proposed Detached Kitchen & Restaurant subject to sixteen (16)
Conditions; and, granted Area Variance#7894 subject to four (4) conditions; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board reviewed the
application to the policies of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and
found that with the reduction in proposed seats for the restaurant, along with limitations
imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the requirement to use water
conservation methods, native drought tolerant vegetation in landscaping, and best
management practices for fertilizer application to further policy 5, this action is
consistent with the LWRP; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that with the exception
of the items listed as conditions below, all applicable requirements of the Site Plan
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Regulations, Article XXIV, §280 — Site Plan Approval of the Town of Southold were 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 as noted above;
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Conditional
Approval regarding the Site Plan entitled "Silver Sands Holdings" prepared by Howard
W. Young, L.S. dated February 22, 2024 and last revised September 5, 2024, with the
following conditions:
Conditions to be met prior to final site plan approval:
1. Final Site Plan Approval Required for.Operation of the Proposed
Restaurant
The proposed restaurant and detached kitchen (subject of this application) shall not
commence operation or open to the public until the conditions are met and the site
plan is approved by the Planning Board and endorsed by the Planning Board
Chairman.
2. Maximum Seating and Parking Limitations
In accordance with the total available parking stalls (50), the proposed restaurant is
limited to a maximum seating capacity of 61 including inside and outside seats. Due
to the environmentally sensitive nature of the subject property and its proximity to
adjacent riparian parcels, the creation of additional parking areas to accommodate
more seats is prohibited.
3. Submission of Necessary Approvals from SCDHS
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Submit all required approvals from the Suffolk County Department of Health
Services (SCDHS), including the stamped, sealed, and signed approval by the
SCDHS reviewer. These plans must reflect a maximum seating capacity of 61 and
be substantially consistent with the proposed site plan.
4. Revised Site Plan Submission
Nine (9) prints of the revised site plan, stamped, sealed, and signed by a New York
State licensed professional, shall be submitted. Additional sheets of the site plan
may be required to ensure all information is clearly and comprehensively displayed.
The revised site plan must include the following revisions, to the satisfaction of the
Planning Board:
a) A revised site plan and floor plan that reflect the maximum seating capacity of 61.
b) Stormwater management details in compliance with Chapter 236:
i) Test hole location and data, including depth to groundwater.
ii) Provide details for how the stormwater run-off from the proposed restaurant
buildings will be channeled into the storm drain provided for the buildings.
c) Emergency access details, as required:
i) Provide proof/verification that both the detached kitchen building and
restaurant building will each be provided with sprinkler,suppression systems.
If these buildings do not provide these suppression systems, a 20' wide load-
bearing driveway from Silvermere Road will be required.
ii) Provide additional "No Parking" signs in the area of the proposed emergency
vehicle turnaround.
iii) Provide the overall occupancy capacity for the restaurant and outdoor area.
The requirement is to provide the net overall occupancy on the grounds,
including indoor and outdoor areas in addition to proposed seats.
d) Incorporate all Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) conditions, as per ZBA file
numbers 7894, 7914SE, and 7893SE.
e) Architectural plans, specifying roof fixtures associated with all kitchen, bath and
mechanical exhaust fans venting on the east side of the building or the eastern
side of the roof—as specified by the ZBA.
f) Removal of the depicted swimming area and float lines.
g) Location and details of the covered walkway between the restaurant and
detached kitchen, as required by SCDHS food services, consistent with any
SCDHS-approved plans.
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h) Designation of all parking spaces on the site plan, including parking bumpers.
i) A compliant Photometric Plan, in accordance with Chapter 172.
The current plan contains numerous foot-candle values that exceed 5.Ofc and
there are lighting fixtures designated as "up-lighting" which are not compliant with
Town code.
5. The "Motel Parking" signage located along the east side of the motel fencing must
be removed. If the stockade fencing in this area is not currently located on the
property line, the applicant must ensure that the property line is clearly marked. This
delineation may be coordinated with the Town for potential improvements.
6. Approval of revised plans by the Town Engineer to verify consistency with Chapter
236 Stormwater Management regulations.
Ongoing Conditions:
7. No outdoor music is permitted on the premises.
8. Parking Restrictions and Oversized Vehicle Regulations
Parking is only permitted in areas designated as parking spaces by the Planning
Board on the approved site plan. No busses or limousines are permitted on the
entire premises, other than shuttle service provided by Silver Sands business
operation for overnight guests staying at the motel and bungalows.
When the approved parking areas are at full capacity, no vehicles may drop off
patrons until a parking space becomes available. Vehicles are prohibited from
parking, standing, waiting in driveways, except when actively dropping off or picking
up patrons.
9. Enforcement of Parking Spaces
All vehicles for motel guests, employees and patrons on-site must park in the
designated parking spaces approved under Town Code Section 280-78H. Non-
compliance will result in enforcement actions.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
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None.
Motion carries.
PUBLIC HEARINGS .
Chairman Rich: The next order of business is the public hearing. We have two public
hearings scheduled and I'd like to say "Thank you" to everyone for coming tonight and
explain how this process will work to ensure everything runs smoothly. Although the
published agenda listed the site plan hearing first, we will actually begin with the
resubdivision hearing, this is because the resubdivision must occur before the site plan
can proceed. During the first public hearing we will focus only on the proposed lot
change, which would maintain an existing house as a separate lot and merge the
remining land into a larger farm parcel. Please limit your comments to the resubdivision
during this portion of the meeting. Once we adjourn this hearing, we will move onto the
second public hearing, which focuses on the proposed winery. Due to the ongoing
SEQRA review, we will adjourn and keep both hearings open for a future date. Thank
you for your understanding and cooperation.
Chairman Rich: 5:04 PM - North Fork Project 2 & 3 Resubdivision —This proposed
Resubdivision involves 13.65 acres and will transfer 162,158 sq. ft. of land from Parcel
1 to Parcel 2. Following the transfer Parcel 1 (SCTM#1 000-122-2-8.1) will equal 46,025
sq. ft. and remain conforming in the R-40 Zoning District and Parcel 2 (SCTM#1000-
122-2-24.4) will equal 548,558.02 sq. ft. and remain conforming in the R-80 Zoning
District. The property is located at 10020 Old Sound Avenue, Mattituck. SCTM#10007
122-2-8.1 & 24.4
Anyone wishing to address the Planning Board on this application, please step to the
podium, write your name and state it aloud for the record please. Martin is here on
behalf of the applicant and will begin with an introduction.
Martin Finnegan: Good evening, Martin Finnegan 13250 Main Road, Mattituck for the
applicants. I am joined here this evening by Anthony Martinetti and his wife, Angela,
who are the owners of the property. The subject parcels are located on Old Sound
Avenue in Mattituck, just north of the Long Island Rail Road and east of a large track of
preserved land. They are collectively 13.65 acres, the existing parcel 1 is about 4.78
acres, parcel 2 is 8.87 acres. The smaller of the two parcels is currently improved with a
single-family residence and various accessory structures, the larger parcel is
substantially planted in grapes and other crops is improved with an old blacksmiths
barn. The resubdivision or lot line modification application is to reconfigure the lots and
to create a smaller parcel 1 that would be about 1.06 acres and encompass the existing
residential improvements there, the balance of the 12.59 acres would become a larger
parcel 2, with sufficient acreage to accommodate a proposed winery and a farmhouse
on the established vineyard and agricultural lands. I didn't realize we were going to
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separate these so I have other stuff to say but I will hold off on that until we do the site
plan part of that and just— if there's any questions, my clients and I are here to answer
any questions the Board may have. That's it for now, thank you.
Chairman Rich: Thank you. Anyone wishing to address the Southold Town Planning
Board on this resubdivision? Anyone? Do we have anyone on zoom? Seeing none, I will
now ask for a motion to adjourn and old this hearing open at least until March 10tn
Amelia Jealous-Dank: I make a motion to adjourn the hearing and hold it open until
March 10, 2025.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Rich: 5:02 PM - Old Sound Winery & Farmhouse —This Site.Plan
proposes a 4,800 sq. ft. winery with a tasting room and basement storage, preserving
an existing greenhouse and barn/potting shed, and repurposing�a historic blacksmith
shop for storage. The plan includes 29 parking stalls, pedestrian access to the winery, a
building envelope for a future farmhouse, and designated areas for agricultural
plantings. After Resubdivision, the 12.59-acre parcel spans R-40 (±0.74 acres) and R-
80 (±11.85 acres) zoning in Mattituck SCTM#1000-122.-2-8.1 & 24.4
Martin Finnegan: Good evening again, Martin Finnegan, 13250 Main Road, Mattituck
for the applicants. For the record, I will say again that I am joined this evening by the
property owners Anthony Martinetti and his wife, Agnela. I'm also joined by Chris Dwyer
from LKMA who is the project engineer for the site planning. I know Jim described the
properties but I'd like to go through it again for the record of this hearing that we have
basically, should the lot line modification application or resubdivision application be
granted, we're site planning what is left of that 12.59-acre parcel, which would be parcel
two. And the site plan application is for the establishment of a winery on that parcel, just
to speak briefly about Old Sound Vineyard, the vineyard currently farms merlot, and
cabernet frac grapes that were planted in 2006, when it was Grammercy vineyard. After
three years of ground preparation, blocks of gamay and albarino were planted this past
year. The vineyard layout and the related agricultural production are detailed on the site
plan. In 2022, Old Sounds first vintage produced 480 cases of wine, the following year
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they produced 540 cases of wine and they continue to produce wine today. The
applicants are proposing a 4,800 square foot winery tasting room facility on two levels.
The main level will have an 1,800 square foot area devoted to the wine tasting with 681
square feet of the first level used for processing and wine storage, the lower level —
which would be the same square footage, 2,100 square feet—will essentially be a
storage area for wine. The wine area is proposed to take access off of Old Sound
Avenue, over a gravel driveway, the proposed parking areas and pedestrian walkways
are also detailed on the site plan. The applicants intend to manage the vineyard and
tasting room operations themselves, they hope to produce and sell all of their wines at
the proposed winery if approved. I note that we did receive letters in support from
contiguous neighbors, those that are the closest to this property abuts the cottages
development, I've seen many, many homeowners in there, but three of them that are
just right on the top there offered letters in support. I'm not aware of any letters in
opposition, so that is essentially it. And as I said, Anthony and Angela are here to
address any questions the Board may have, Chris Dwyer is also here as well to address
any questions.
Chairman Rich: Thank you, Martin.
Mark Terry: I have a question: which neighbors -
Heather Lanza: Sir, you'll have to step to a microphone and state your name for the
record. (laughter)
Mark Terry: Mark Terry, Assistant Town Planning Director, I have a question: which
neighbors gave you letters of approval or letters of support.
Martin Finnegan: I can answer that, Mark. The letters were submitted, for the record,
the neighbors are -
Mark Terry: Would you point them out on the screen?
Anthony Marnetti: I can do that— if you'd like. I'm Anthony Marnetti and the— labeled
in "M" is where the existing chicken barn was when the Demchucks owned the property
for most of I guess the twentieth century. I've spoken to everyone on The Cottages and
the three closest, Jay and Tara Haas, who live right here, Juanita who loves right here
and Matt and his wife, they are the most contiguous here. I could not get in touch with
this person who lives here, with as many times. as we've stopped by. We've felt that
they were the most three— most important. We've spoken to all the other neighbors in
the area and have gotten very positive feedback that we are looking to continue farming
this. As a vineyard, we live in this house which is the most continuous house to the
proposed tasting room and we live there full-time with our 1-year-old son, just to give
some, I guess color to what we're planning on doing here. And the neighbors that
border Rob Ross and Daniella here, are both very happy that this will be remaining,
they have not provided a letter, but if needed, we could get them. I felt these three were
the most important over here.
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Chairman Rich: Thank you.
Martin Finnegan: I'll double check with the office tomorrow, if the records going to
remain open, I'll just double check these letters, I thought we submitted them but we'll
get them in. This meeting will be adjourned and left open?
Chairman Rich: Yes, it will. Yes, it will.
Anyone else wishing to address the Planning Board on the Old Sound Winery and
Farmhouse? Do we have anybody on Zoom?
Heather Lanza: Ms. Jiminez, you're able to talk.
Kristin Jiminez: Hi, can you hear me?
Chairman Rich: Yes, state your name for the record please?
Kristin Jiminez: My name is Kristin Jiminez. So, I live at 9280 Old Sound Avenue and I
got a letter about this proposed change so I just wanted to express some of my
concerns. I did write a letter but I guess I didn't meet the cutoff or whatever so I just
wanted to poll some concerns.
Chairman Rich: Ms. Jiminez, the hearing will be held open until March loth, so you can
still make your comments, but you could also submit a letter if you would like to.
Kristin Jiminez: Okay, I already emailed the email that was provided with the stuff, if
that's enough then that was already done.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Please reiterate your concerns while you're on with us, please?
Kristin Jiminez: Sure, I just would like to ask if the winery is permitted to go through in
this residential neighborhood with so many kids in it, what actions are going to be taken
to mitigate this already bad traffic situation that we have on this road? Presumably this
is going to bring some more traffic, presumably, it's going to bring some drinking to that
traffic and I'm already concerned about speeding on this road and increased traffic so
something like this as opposed to just being a vineyard and a private residence is
inevitably going to bring in more traffic. So, has any considerations been done as to how
we don't have major accidents in front of my house? That's one concern, another
concern would be the noise level. Usually, wineries in this town hold events and those
events are noisy, people in this neighborhood are already subject to several venues that
have noise in the busy season so I would not like to see a dueling banjos scenario that
we are constantly just battered with noise on the weekends. So that s a concern of mine
also. And lastly, we specifically at 9280 Old Sound have been dealing with. construction
for the past decade. I've lived here for seventeen years, on the west side, we had
renovations and as soon as those were done, across the street they made a whole
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house and as soon as those were done, next door on the east side, they've been
renovating for three years, so I'm hesitant to sign us up for more renovations noise and
then have it be a permanent noise and more activity level in our quiet neighborhood. So,
I understand that they have bene positive feedback from neighbors but there are also
concerns from neighbors in the neighborhood. So, the specifics of my concerns can ne
noted in the email I sent this morning.
Chairman Rich: Did you send your email to the Planning Board?
Kristin Jiminez: I sent my email to iessicam(D-southoldtownny.gov as specified in the
packet.
Chairman Rich: Perfect, then she will forward it to us and that will be part of the record
as will your comments. I think as we move forward, your comments will be addressed.
Thank you for your comments.
Kristin Jiminez: I appreciate that. Thank you.
Chairman Rich: Anyone else?
Mara Cerezo: We have another hand up.
Chris Chaski: Perfect. I was just wondering if there will be large events or even small
events there such as weddings and other types of parties or if the vineyard would
otherwise be closed.
Heather Lanza: What are your concerns about that?
Chris Chaski: I'm just wondering if its going to be an event venue or if it's just going to
be a small winery, similar to let's say Croteaux, which is, more or less, — as far as I
know— not used for events.
Chairman Rich: Chris, this is Chairman Rich, I'm going to ask— Martin, do you want to
answer that?
Martin Finegan: The operational plans for the winery are generally to be seasonal and
primarily on the weekend times for the sale of wine and tasting. I don't know— at this
point—whether there could be, obviously there's special events that are allowed to
happen under the code, if the rules are followed but I cant say that they are never, ever
going to have an event on the property, but I don't think the business model that is
proposed for this is something that is designed to promote it as an event space or
anything, it's a very small building, it's a small property and the goal of the site planning
is to have a winery and tasting facility to make and sell wine.
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Chris Chaski: Okay, so when you say "seasonal" does that mean it would ne not open
all year round? Again, we'll use Croteaux as an example, which closes around
Thanksgiving.
Chairman Rich: We'll let the owner make a couple of comments here.
Anthony Marnetti: Hi, this is once again Anthony Martinetti. The goal of our tasting
room is to sell all the wine that we make. Speaking to the neighbors directly, I'd like to
say that our goal is to cover our mortgage and keep the land agricultural because its
where we live. I can't say that we will never have any events, but I can give you my
word that these events will not be large, we do not have an excess of wine to-produce.
We, right now, are making 480 cases, each year, maybe it'll be a little bit more, but that
is 1/100 the of the size of other vineyards that are having these large events. We do not
have room for parking for people, we do not want tour busses, we will not have them.
This is not the type of operation we are looking to run, if that helps. I hope it does.
That's about all I can tell you about our business model. The interior space that we have
filed with the building department— if we are able to build a building, even if we could
afford to— it only has 40 seats, this is not a Pindar, it is not a Duck Walk. If you know or
are familiar with the Old Field or what McCall used to be, before they built the big barn —
that is much more in line with what we are applying to do.
Chairman Rich: Thank you.
Chris Chaski: Okay, thank you very much for your time. I appreciate it.
Chairman Rich: Thanks, Chris. Anyone else on Zoom or in the audience?
Heather Lanza: Mary, go ahead and unmute yourself.
Mary Eisenstein: I did, thank you. Good evening, my question is: how many acres are
going to be planted with grapes?
Chairman Rich: I'm going to let the owner answer that, Mary.
Anthony Marnetti: There,are currently eight acres planted with grapes, when we
bought it, there was five. We have planted in April of 2024, three more acres of grapes,
which you can see — I can't read the blocks — but the eastern most block, along the
cottages, I can't read that letter, that is where we have planted and almost two acres of
grapes down there this past year. After we're having the land for two years, that is fully
irrigated block and I think it's letter "I" where we've planted another .75 acres of grapes.
At the top, below where the tasting room is, that—the plan right now is-future fruit
trees and vegetables which would be servicing the restaurants I own, like the Old Mill
down the road.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: So the total acreage would be - ?
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Anthony Marnetti: Eight acres of grapes currently planted and I think there's about one
acre left with all of the cutouts, because we have travel ways and pathways between the
blocks for tractors. We've just about used every single space that we could on the
property.
Chairman Rich: So, eight to nine is about the max and then the rest is an orchard?
Anthony Marnetti: Yes, we've got an orchard with four fruit trees which gave us about
400 pounds of apples each year and we're making cider with those with Trieber Farms.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Thank you.
Chairman Rich: Thank you.
Mary Eisenstein: As a follow-up question: so, it's 8.9 acres of grapes and the tasting
room then, the intention, I heard what Martin had to say, but the tasting room then, the
intention of the tasting room is to do what? Given the fact that they're twenty-nine
parking spaces that is being asked for, so what is the intention of the tasting room?
Martin Finegan: As we stated before, Mary, the intention is to make wine, offer it for
tasting to patrons and sell wine that is produced on the property.
Mary Eisenstein: So, just to connect the two —what kind of events then, would be the
intention to hold there considering the want for twenty-nine parking spaces and the
tasting room and applying for events?
Martin Finegan: I can't really answer that right now. I don't know what kind of events
may or may not occur in the future. Site plan contemplates twenty-one parking spaces
for the actual uses that are there and there are some additional seven or eight parking —
one handicap and then 7 land bank spots, so that's the total which is — really the
majority of the parking is for the tasting room use itself, the winery use.
Mary Eisenstein: Just as a thought to the Board: the zoning here is — and I understand
there are some people in the community that didn't receive letters and this has come as
a surprise and — its about the zoning. So, the zoning here is R-40 and R-80, which are
both residential. What's being introduced here is a commercial aspect to a zoning of R-
40 and R-80 and the individuals who are residential in this area, I think, are not aware of
the fact that you can have this commercial aspect introduced to a residential area. So,
I'm recommending that there needs to be some education around that.
Chairman Rich: Okay, thank you. Mary, any other comments?
Mary Eisenstein: No, thank you very much.
Chairman Rich: Thanks.
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Anyone else?
Mark Terry: Mark Terry, Assistant Town Planning Director. So, I'd like to know the
person who designed this. This is a residential lot with a residential structure on it,
correct? Yes? You have an access drive on their boarder and then a parking lot right
behind them and I just wanted to have the Board take note of that and if there's a better
design in the future, obviously it should be considered, because this lot here is really
being impacted as you have patrons and customers come in and park there. It's not that
far back, but if your parking lot is here and your access road is right against the property
line, I think they're going to be impacted to the point where their quality of life would
suffer. I just want to make that point to the Board, it's a design issue, design process as
you get into it.
Chairman Rich: Well, in the past we have changed parking directions to reduce
headlights and things like that. This is a preliminary hearing on this. Anyone else?
Please step up, state and write your name, Sir.
Ronald Mazzaferro: My name is Ronald Mazzaferro and I live at 9450 on Sound
Avenue, which is right on the edge,of where the parking lot is going to be. And I'd just
like to let you know that I think it's a good idea to have the vineyard there and, you
know, keep the wine tasting reasonable] can't see any problems with it at all. That's all
I had to say.
Chairman Rich: Thank you very much, Mr. Mazzaferro. No hands? No? Okay.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: I move that we adjourn this application until March 10, 2025.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Again, we will be accepting comments as well as having a hearing
open until March loth
Martin Finegan: I just want to clarify; the record will remain open or there will be
another hearing on March 1 oth? Are we just keeping the record open for SEQRA
Determination and comments?
Heather Lanza: The hearing will be open until March 1 oth because we have to do
SEQRA.
Martin Finegan: Okay, so are we having to appear again on March 10th?
Chairman Rich: Yes.
Martin Finegan: Okay, thank you.
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Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
-APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD :MIN`UTES
Chairman Rich: Our last order of business is to approve the Planning Board minutes
from:
• January 6,.2025
Martin Sidor: So moved.
Amelia Jealous Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in .
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Rich: This concludes the business of our meeting tonight. Can I get a motion
for adjournment?
Amelia Jealous-Dank: So moved.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. 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,
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. Allison Palmeri l
Transcribing Secretary
James H. Rich III, Chairman