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APPEAL BOARD
MEMBERS
Robert ~/. (~illispi¢, Jr., ChaJrraan
Robcr~ BerBen
Chsrles (~re~oni% Jr.
Serse Doyen, .Jr.
Fred Hulse, Jr.
MINUTES
SOUTHOLD T(~WN BOARD OF APPEALS
September 30, 1965
A regular'meeting of the Southold Town Board of Appeals
was held at 7:30 P.M.,. Thursday, Beptember 30, 1965, at the
Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York.
There were ~resent: Messrs: Robert'W. Gillispie, Jr.,
Chairman; Robert Bergen, Fred Hulse, Jr.
Absent: Charles Grigonis, Jr., Serge Doyen~ Jr.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 802 - 7:30 P.M.(E.D.S.T), Upon
application of Lloyd Hamilton, Love Lane~ Mattituck, New York,
for a variance in accordance with the zoning Ordinance, Article
III, Section 303, and Article'X, Section 1000A~. for permission
to divide a lot with insufficient frontage. Location of
property: eastside BaileyBeach Road, Mattituck~ New York,
bounded north by B. Rochard, east by-Catullo, south by other
land of applicant, west by Bailey Beach Road. Fee pa~d $5.00
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading application
for a variance~ legal notice of hearing, affidavit-attesting
to its publication in the official newspaD~r~ and notice to
the applicant.
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MR. HUI~E: Is there a survey of the property attached
to the application?
THE CHAIRMAN: No, he will have a survey made if and
when the property changes hands.
Is there anyone present who wishes to speak in favor of
this application?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone presentwho wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN: I might state for the record~ that Mr. Bergen
and I were at this property this afternoon, and it appeared to
us that the division of the property could be made on the basis
of 75 feet by 150 feet without changing the character of the
neighborhood. We pursuadedMr. Hamilton to~g~to this
division, v~e old division that was suggested by Fir. Hamilton,
which was 50 feet by 150 feet, created a lot that was only
7,500 square feet. This is much less than the footage required
by the Zoning Ordinance. It was suggested to Mr. Hamilton that
he increase the size of the proposed division to 75 feet by
150 feet to give him 11,250 square feet, which is closer to
the mininum area required by the Zoning Ordinance. It was
further suggested to Mr. Hamilton that there would be several
conditions imposed on anyvariance for division of the property.
Mr. Hamilton appeared agreeable to these conditions.
MR. HULSE: How big is this whole piece of property?
THE CHAIRMAN: There has never been a survey made of this
property. It appears to us that a good deal more in depth
as you went from north to south. The area in the center is
used for children"s swings, sort of a park. According to
our observation and information, if this property was ever
divided up and sold, it might well be that the remaining
lots will be 75 feet on the highway~ or in width. This
division of the property will 'not change the character of
the district.
The Chairman: Are There any o~herquestions?
(There was no response.)
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After investigation and inspection, the Board finds that
Lloyd Hamilton wishes to divide property located on the east
side of Bailey Beach Road~ Mattituck. The applieant has
agreed to divide this property seventy five feet (75') by
one hundred-fifty feet (150'), instead of fifty feet (50') by
one hundred-fifty feet (150') as proposed in the application
to the Board of~Appeals. The division of seventy-five feet
(75') by one hundred-fifty feet (150') will give the
applicant 11,250 square feet.
In general, the Board is in agreement with the reasonisg
of the applicant as it is presented in the application to the
Board. The Board finds that this is a summer rental colony and
many adjoining~properties have less than 100® feet frontage.
The Board finds that this division of property will not change
the character of the neighborhood.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
will produce practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship; the
hardship created is unique and would not be shared by all
properties alike in the same use district; and the variance
does observe the spirit of the Ordinance and will not change
the character of the district.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen~ it was
RESOLVED that Lloyd Hamilton, Love Lane, Mattituck~ New
York~ be granted permission to divide a tot with insufficient
frontage on property located east side of Bailey Beach Road,
Mattituck, New York, subject to the following conditions:
1. If this proposed lot, to be divided seventy five feet
(75') by one hundred-fifty feet (150"), is actually sold as
a building lot~ that the front yard set back of any new
structure on this proposed lot shall conform with the established
setback of the cottage to the south of the proposed lot,
however, due to the steep rise from Bailey Beach Road, a
garage may be constructed at street level with a deck over the
garage to be used as a porch.
2. It is understoo~that the front wall facing Bailey
Beach Road (west wall) of the proposed house will conform
with the setback refered to a~ove.
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3. The ~Aroposed structure shall_be at least 10 feet from
the northerly property line, and at least 15 feet from the
southerly property line.
4. There will be no side yard variances granted for this
proposed lot.
5. The remaining land of Mr. Hamilton's shall not be used
to increase the number of summer cottages presently on the land.
6. If any additional land is added to this property, the
part so added shall be also subject-to all the conditions
s~ated for the property in question.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr. Hulse
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 803 - 8:00 P.M~(E.'D.S~T.), Upon
application of Rudolph Koubek, a/c'Arkay~ Inc., Great'River Road~
GreatRiver, New York, for a variance in front yard setback
to convert an existing building to a residence in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 304~ Location of
property: east side Kerwin Blvd.~ Peconic Bay EsSaYs, Greenport,
New York, bounded north by Pipes Neck'Creek, east by other land
of applicant, south byKerwin Blvd., west by Long Island Rail-
road. Fee paid $5.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading application
for a variance, legal notice of hearing~ affidavit.attesting
to its publication in the official newspaper, and notice to
the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN: The purposed of this application is to convert
an existing farm building~ which is approximately 15 feet, plus
or minus, from Kerwin Blvd., to a residence. It was denied by
the Building Inspector because it is not 35 feet from the
road.
At this time, is there anyone present who wishes to speak
in favor of this application?
MR. RUDOLPH KOUBEK: I am in favor'of the appl~tion.
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THE CHAIRMAN: What do you mean by the property has three
frontages?
MR2 KOUBEK: It goes down and curves there~ down to Bay
Shore Road. I have a survey here if you want to see it.
MR. HULSE: He bought the whole piece of property, he
bought the right-of-way which is considerable good size.
MR. KOUBEK: This is on the creek.
MR. HULSE: Do you own anye of the creek?
Fir. Koubek: I own up to the high water mark.
THE CHA~ This is a 1937 survey. Now, where is
the building on this property?
MR. ~ULSE: The building is right here. (indicating place on
survey)
THE CHAIRMAN: Have you had a division of this property
made for subdivision p~poses2
MR. KOUBEK: No, this is the way we bought it, I understand
that this is a filed map as 50 foot lots. Mr. Van Tuyl gave me
this surveys I just had~h made.
MR. BERGEN: You are not going to subdivide the rest of the
land?
MR. KOUBEK: No~ not yet.
THE CHA~: How big is the ~arn?
MR. KOUBEK: thirty feet by fourt~yfeet.
THE CHAIRMAN: You would have alot of difficulty moving
it back?
MR. HULSE: Thatw~uld be impossible.
THE CHAIRMAN: Are you going to live in it, or do you plan
to resell it?
Mr. Koubek: No, we are going to live in it.
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THE CHAIRMAN: One thing we don~t want to become involved
in is, if you develope this you will have front lots and back
lots.
MR. KOUBEK: I don~t intend to do that. I intend to put
a house right in here some day. ~pointing to survey)
~HE CHAIRMAN: There are no other houses on this side
of Kerwin Blvd?
MR. HULSE: Dugan is the first house on that side.
THE CHAIRMAN: This building won't set the front yard
setback.
Is there anyone present who wishes to speak in opposition
to this application?
(There was no response,)
THE CHAIRMAN: Anyone else WiSh to ask any questions
regarding this appl~ation?
(There was no response.)
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
the applicant wishes to convert an old farm building into a
one family dwelling. This building is located approximately
15 feet from the road, which is less than the setback required by
the YZonin9 Ordinance. The building was built prior to the
Zoning Ordinance. The Board finds that it is not feasible
to move the building back on the lot because a very deep
storage cellar exist underneath it. The conversion of this
old farm building, will enhance the character of the neighborhood~
and will not depreciate the neighborhood in any~y. The
insufficient setback of this building will not set the setback
from the road oflany future structures on the east side of
Kerwin Blvd.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
will produce practical difficulties or unnecessaryhardship;
the hardship created is unique and would not be shared by all
properties alike in the immediate vicinity of this property and
in the same use district; and the variance does observe the spirit
of the Ordinance and will not change the character of the district.
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On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Hulse, it was
RESOLV~ that Rudolph Koubek, a/c Arkays, Inc., GreatRiver
Road, Great River, New Yorkt be granted permission to convert
an existing farm building to a residence with insufficient set
back on property located east side Kerwin Blvd.~ Peconic Bay
Estates~ Greenport, New ¥ork, subject to the following
condition:
1. That the location of this proposed residence shall not
be used to vary any other provisions of the present zoning
Ordinance of the Town of~Southold. It may not be used as an
a~gument to ~ary any other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
of Southold Town.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:-bir. Gillispie~ Mr. Bergen, Mr. Hulse.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 804 - 8:15 P.M. CE.D.$.T.)~ Upon
application of Joseph J. Frohnhoefer~ 2644 Grand Avenue, Baldwin
New York~ for a special exception in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance, Article III, Section 300~ Subsection (5a~, to
converta one-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling. Location
of property: west side ¥oungs Avenue, Southold, New York, bounded
north by E. Purcell, east-by Youngs Avenue, south by M. Baker,
west by other land of the appl~ant. Fee paid $5.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading application
for a special exception, legal notice or'hearing, affidavit
attesting to itss~D2olication in the official newspaper~ and
notice to the applicant.
THE CHAIRFam~: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
in favor of this application?
(There was no response. )
THE CHAIRMAN: Is Mr. Frohnhoefer here?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN: Ia there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
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THE CHAIRMAN: Are there any questions fromany members of
the Board?
MR. HULSE: I would like to know the interior make-up of the
house and the size.
THE CHA]/kMAN: You do not have to fill out a building permit
application with this type of appeal.
On motion by Mr. Hulse, seconded by bit. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that the hearing upon application of Joseph J.
Frohnhoefer, 2644 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, New York, be delayed
until the end of the meeting until Mr. Howard TerrF, Building
Inspector~could be present and provide additional information
about the house in question/
Vote of the Board$ Ayes: Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr. Hulse.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 805 - 8:30 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Upon
application of Harold Feinberg, D/S/A Southampton Produce
Distributers, Sound Ave., Mattituck, New Yor~ for a special
exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, ArticleX~
Section 1007, Subsection (e), to expand a nonconforming use by
adding a new potato storage building. Location of property:
south side Sound Avenue~ Mattituck, New York, bounded north
bySound Avenue, east by Unkelbach, south by Unkelbach, and west
by Prins. Fee paid $5.00.
The Chairman opened the hearingby reading application
for a special exception, legal notice ofhearing, affidavit
attesting to its publication in the official newspaper, and
notice to the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
in favor of this application.
Mr. Feinberg appeared in favor.
THE'CHAIRMAN: The building is located~here (indicating map),
We were up there today. It looks cent~&lly located. It is
more than 100 feet to the west.
MR. FEINBERG: Everything is going to be east of that shed
door.
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THE CHAIRMAN: The building is at least 30 feet from this?
(indicating map)
MR. FEINBERG: More than that. on the south and a mininum of
30 feet on the front.
THE CHAIRMAN: The trucks could back up here (indicating map)
and drive right through.
MR. RNILSE: The trucks wQuldn~t be backing out onto the
h ighway.
THE-~PL%IRMAN: There is alot of room on this piece of
property:
Is there anyone else who wishes to speak in favor of
this application?
(There was no r~sponse.)
THE CHAIRMASI: A couple of.-questions I would like to ask.
Is the purpose of this building to store o~d potatoes?
MR. FEINBERG: Yes~ sir.
THE CHAIRMAN: Do you have other~ storage space available?
MR.' FEINBERG: I have storage on Mr. Wickham~s land~ for
20,000 bushels. Fir. Woodhull has%he contract.
THE CHAIRMAN: Where else do you have storage?
MR. FEINBERG: We have two bins on Reeve~s Storage. I don~t
know how lsng we will have that.
THE CHAIRMAN: What is ~he record for years past of potatoes
sold out of storage?
MR. FEINBERG: Fifty to sixty thousand bushels.
THE CHAIRMAN: That is considerably short of the storage
that,s available. The proposed storage building i~to be 60'
by 100~. This would put you in a more desirable condition
if you could store a good p~rtion of your crop. The estimated
crop is 100,000 bushels. You have storage for 20,000 plus
42~000 that will give you storage for 62,000 bushels. You
say you will get storage for another 20,000bushels?
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MR. FEINBERG: We may be able to get'another barn.
THE CHAIRMAN: Under your. present condition, you may
store 3/4 of your crop?
MR. FEINBERG: Ifws don't lose any of the storage.
THE CHAIRMAN: Are there any other questions for Mr. Feinberg?
(There was no response. )
THE~CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
the applicant wishes to construct a farm storage building for
additional st~age of.his potatoe crop. This building ~ to
be sixty feet .(60') by one h_~ndred feet (t~0'). The Board
finds that the applicant also buys and grades potatoes for
other farmers, thus the additional storage building being a
necessity. This building is to be constructed on non-conforming
business property, already used as a potatoe grading station,
therefore, this addition will not change the character of the
district or depreciate the area. The Board also finds that
most of the storage building will be located below ground
level.
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare
and justice will be served and the legally-established or
permitted use of neighborhood ~roperty and adjoining use
distr~icts will not be permanently or substantially injured
and the spirit of the Ordinance will be observed.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen~
it was
Sound
RESOLVED that the SQuthampton Produce Distributers,
Avenue~. Mattituck~ New York, be granted permission to construct
a new potatoe storage building on property located south sade
Sound Avenue, Mattituckz New York, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The entrance to the proposed building shall be at least
20 feet south of a line established by extending the southerly
line of the present building. ( south of the large tree on the
east side of the building.)
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2. The proposed building shall be at-least 30 feet from
the easterly property line.
3. The proposed building shall be at least 50 feet from
the southerly property line.
4. The proposed building shall be at least 50 feet from
the westerly propmrty line.
5. The proposed building shall be located at least 20 feet
behind the existing building.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Mr. Gillispie~ M~o Bergen, Mr. Hulse.
wee
Mr. Joseph Polashock appeared before the Board for an
informal discussion. He proposed to construct a private
detached garage with insufficient distance from the property
line. The proposed garage was to be a two car garage 22'
by 20 feet to be located on his property on Third Street at
NeWS~ffolk. The Board advised Mr. Polashock to fill out
a formal application and they would hear it at their next
meeting.
Mr. Basil D~'emo appeared before the Board to discuss the
possibility of getting permission for off-premises signs for
his real estate business. The Board advised Mr. D~emo that
they do not grant directional signs or advertising signs for
real estate businesses.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by M_r. Bergen~ it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 7:30 P.M.,
CE, D.S.T.), Thursday, October 14~ 1965, at the Town Office, Main
Road, Southold, New York, as time and place of hearing upon
application of Joseph Polashock, Third Street, New Suffolk, New
York, for a variance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance~
Article III, Sectbn 309, for permission to erect a private
detached garage with insufficient distance from the lot line.
Loc~tion of property: east side Third Street~ New Suffolk, New
York,.bounded north by Smolenski, east by Prezioso, south by
W. Ketcham E~%a.te, west by Third Street.
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'Vote of t~e Board: Ay~s:-Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr. Hulse.
On motion by Mr. Bergent seoonded by Mr. Hulse, it was
RESOLV~ that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 7:45
(E.D.S.T.),~ Thursday, October 14~ 1965, at the Town Office,
Main Road, Southold, New York, as time and place of hearing upon
application ofIr~ing C. Latham, Main Road,-Orient, New York,
for a special exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article IV, Section 408, Article VII~ Section 703A, forpermission
to erec~a sign with insufficient setback. Location of property:
north side. Main R~ad, Orient, New York, bounded north byLong
Island Sound, east by J. Fitzsimmons, south by Main Road, west
by Greenway.RealtyCorp.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen, Mr. Hulse,.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 804 - Upon application of Joseph
J. Frohnhoefer, 2644 Grand Avenue, Baldwint New York, for a
special exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article
III~ Section 300~ Subsection (5a)~ to c~nvert a one-family dwelling
to a two-family dwelling. Location of property: west side Youngs
Avenue, Southold, New York, bounded north byE. Purcell, east by
Youngs Avenue, south by M. Baker, west by other land of the
applicant. Fee paid.S5.00.
THE CHAIRMAN: I have already read the application and
the legal notice. Howard, do you know anything about this
house~
(Mr. Howard Terry~ Building I~u~pector, advised .the Board
that the interiormake-up~ dimensions~ and construction of the
house in question are suitable for a two familydwelling.)
THE-CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
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After investigation and inspection the Board finds
that the.applicant wi~hes to convert an existing building into
a two family ~welling. TheBoard finds that two-thirds cf this
property is in a business district. The other one-third of
the property is in a residential district. The building was
built prior to the z~oning regulations. The Board finds that
this conversion will improve the .building. The Board further
finds that this conversion will not change the character of the
neighborhood, in view of the fact that a ~t~ree family
residence exist on the property to the south of the property
in question.
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare
and justice will be served and the legally established or
permitted use of neighborhood property and adjoining~use
districts will not be permanently or substantially,,injured
and the spirit of the Ordinance will be observed.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie~ seconded by Mr. Bergen~ it was
RESOLVED-that the Joseph J. Frohnhoefer~ 2644 Grand,Avenue
Baldwin~ New YOrk, be granted permission to convert a one-family
dwelling into a two-family dwelling on property located west
side Youngs Avenue~ Southold, New Yor~,~subject to the following
condition:
1. That the outside dimensions of~thisstructure shall not
be altered.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Mr. Gillispie, Mr. Bergen,'Mr. Hulse.
On Motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconddd by Mr. Bergen~ it was
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of'the Southold Town Board of
Appeals dated September 16, 1965, be approved as submitted.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Mr. Gillispie~ Mr. Bergen, Mr. Hulseo
MpP OV£D eeting adjourned at lO:OO
Respectfully submitted~
Barbara C. Dittmann, Secretary
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