HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-04/06/2000APPEALS =BOARD MEMBERS
Geragd~P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Lora S. Collins
George Horning
Southold Town Hail
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
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BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2000
REGULAR MEETING
A Special Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS was held at the Southold
Town Hall (Conference Room), 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971, on Thursday, April 6, 2000,
commencing at 6:15 p.m.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Lydia A. Tortora, Member
George Horning, Member (left 8:27 pm.)
Lora S. Collins, Member.
Also present was: Linda Kowalski, Clerk of the Board.
6:15 p.m. Chairman Gerard P. Goehringer called the meeting to order.
I. RESOLUTION - SEQRA determinations: The Board proceeded with Agenda Item I: Motion was made by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, to declare the following SEQRA determinations:
A) Type 11 Actions [exempt):
Appl. No. 4793 - T. Taylor
AppI. No. 4802 - R. Mohr
Appl~. No. 4801 - N. Weber
AppL No. 4795 - C. Brienza
Appl. No. 4797 - J. Xikis
AppI. No. 4800 - J. Green
Appl. No. 4794 - M. Lampl
Appl. No. 4803 - J. Meskouris
Appl.r No. 4807 - C. Meskouris
App!.r No. 4804 - A. Gaddis
App~.~ No. 4799 - R. Bramson
Appl. No. 4808 - M. and P. Moore
B) Unlisted Action with Declaration of No Adverse Effect on the Environment:
Appl. No. 4798 - J. and L. Kowalski.
Vote of the Board: AYES: Members Goehringer (Chairman), Dinizio, Tortora, Collins, and Horning.
il. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Board proceeded with the following public hearings. Please refer to the
written transcript of testimony prepared separately and filed with the Town Clerk for permanent
recordkeeping:
6:17 - 6:38 p.m. Appl. No. 4798 - JOHN and UNDA KOWALSKI. ZBA Secretary, Linda Kowalski, recused
herself and left the room during this hearing. This is an application for a Special Exception to establish
Accessory Bed and Breakfast use in conjunction with owners' residence as provided under Article III,
Section 100-30B(14) of the Zoning Code. Location of Property: 930 Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck, NY; County
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Tax Map Parcel 1000-114-12-13.7. Charles Cuddy, Esq. and applicant, John Kowalski, both appeared and
spoke in behalf of this request. Opposing the application was a neighbor, Roberta Kalous of 1205 Ole
Jule Lane, Mattituck. After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded
by Member Collins, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the hearing, pending deliberations. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
6:38 - 6:44 p.m. Appl. No. 4793 - THOMAS TAYLOR. This is a request for Variances under Article XXIV, Section
100-244S and Article Ill-A, Section 100-30A.4, based upon the building Department's February 7, 2000 Notice of
Disapproval and a building permit application to locate Ia) a proposed addition to dwelling with reduction in
the existing nonconforming side yards, and (b) to locate northerly portion of garage partly in a side yard, at
2755 Westphalia Road, Mattituck; 1000-114-10-20. After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman
Goehringer, secoi~ded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the hearing, pending
deliberations. This Resolution was duly adOpted (5-0).
6:44 - 6:52 p.m. Appl. No. 4780 - LAWRENCE and JOSEPHINE PEARLSTEIN. Continuation from March 2, 2000.
(Request to approve shed location at 2225 North Sea Dr, Southold; 1000-54-4-23.) Mr. Pearlstein spoke briefly.
Also speaking was Mrs. Lampeas representing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chihlas, residents of property
across the street. After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Gcehringer, seconded by
Member Tortora, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the headng, pending deliberations. This Resolution was
duly adopted (5-0).
6:52 - 7:08 p.m. Appl. No. 4802 - ROBERT AND AND_REA_ MOHR. This is a request for a Variance under Article,~--%,
III, Sections 100-31A and 100-3~-~'e-~ upon the ~ng Department's February 29, 2000 Notice of(
Disapproval and an application for a building permit to construct a storage building related to applicant-~.
owners' proposed agricultural use of the property. Location: 630 Wabasso Street, Southold; Parcel 1000-78-3-
64. Zone District: R-40 Low-Density Residential Mr. and Mrs. Mohr appeared in behalf of their application.
Board Members told the applicants that their request fell under the "use variance standards" of law, which
must be addressed. Speaking against the project were: Mr..Waiter Wencheli, Mrs. Albro, Catherine LoFrese,
neighbors. (Please see written transcript for statements.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carded, to RECESS the hearing to a date of
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000, to allow time for the applicants to :submit the information requested. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duty adopted (5-0);
7:08 AppI. No. 4801 - NANCY WEBER. This is a request for a Variance under Article XXlll, Section '100-239.4A,
based upon the Building Department's March 2, 2000 Notice' of Disapproval and an application for a building
permit to locate a proposed pool at less than 100 feet from the top (or crest) of the bluff at 160 The Strand,
Pebble Beach Lot No. 137, East Marion, NY; Parcel 1000-21-5-7. Mrs. Jill Doherty spoke in behalf of the
applicant, who was not able to attend. Opposing the project Was Dr. R. Trowbridge. After receiving testimony,
motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, to RECESS the hearing to a date of
MAY 4. 2000. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Ail. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
8:19 p.m. Appl. No. 4795 - CHARLES BRIENZA. This is a request for a Variance under Article XXIII, Section
100-239.4A(1), based upon the Building Department's January 20, 2000 Notice of Disapproval and an
application for a building permit to locate a new single-familydwelling at less than 100 feet from the bank (or
bluff) of the Long Island Sound. Location of Property: Lot 5 on the Map of Lands End, also known as 1240
Latham Lane, Orient; 1000-t5-9-1.5. Appearing in behalf:of the applicant were Robert Brown, R.A. and
assistant Amy Martin, both with Fairweather-Brown, ArchiteCts. After receiving testimony, motion was offered
by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the hearing,
pending deliberations. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). (Member Horning was absent during the
Resolution.)
(Member Horning was excused at approximately 8:27 p.m. )
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8:29 p.m. Appk No. 4797 -JOHN. XlKIS. This is a request for a Variance under Article IIIIA, Section 100-30A(13)
and Article XXIil, Section 100-239(A)(2), based upon the Building Department's two Notices of Disapproval
dated January 24, 2000 and an application for a building permit to locate a proposed deck addition to dwelling
which will exceed the 20% lot coverage limitation of the Code and located at less than 100 feet from the top of
the bluff or bank of theLong Island Sound. Location of Property: 55585 County Road 48 (a/Wa North Road),
Greenport; 1000-44-1-13. Appearing in behalf of the applicant was their contractor, Clement Charnews. After
receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly
carried, to close (conclude) the hearing, pending deliberations. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
(Member Horning was absent.)
8:31 p.m. Appl. No. 4800 - JEFFREY GREEN. This is a request for a Variance under Article XXIII, Section 100-
239.4B, based upon the. Building Department's March 2, 2000 Notice of Disapproval and an application for a
building permit to locate deck at less than 75 feet from the existing bulkhead at 480 Williamsburg Drive,
Southold; 1000-78-5-10.. Appearing in behalf of the applicant was their contractor, Michael Liegy. Speaking
with concerns and objections were Mr. Spitzenburg. After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the hearing, pending
deliberations. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). (Member Horning was absent during this hearing.)
8:50 - 8:53 p.m. Appl. No. 4794 - MARK LAMPL. This is a request for a Variance under Article XXIII, Section
t00~239,4A(1), based upon the Building Department's January 25, 2000 Notice of Disapproval and an
application fora building permit to ocate ~ proposed swimming pool at less than the existing 66+- ft.
n~cOnforming setback from the bluff of the I~on~ Island Sound. (Section 100-239.4A of the Zoning Code
provides for a minimum setback landward of existing principal dwelling, or a minimum of 100 feet from thetop
of the bluff:) Location of Property: Lot 127 on the Map of Pebble Beach; also known as 910 The Strand Way,
East Marion; 1000-30-2-81. Appearing in behalf of the applicant was J. Kevin McLaughlin, Esq. After
receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly
carried, to Close [conclude) the hearing~ pending deliberations. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted (4-0). (Member Horning was absent during this hearing.)
8:53 p.m. COMBINED HEARINGS. JAMES MESKOURIS~ CHRIS MESKOURIS & ors. Speaking in behalf o! the
applicants was Mrs. Chris Rivera:
Appl. No. 4803 - This is a request for Relief from Condition No. 2 of Appl. No. 3951 and Appl. No. 3957 to
allow a proposed roof with canopy structure over existing deck. The prior Conditions relating to the
existing deck~ were based on Variances under Article XXIIli sectidn 100-239.4A(1) and Article XXlV,
Section 100-244, for a reduced setback from the top of the sound bluff and for lot coverage exceeding
20%. The Building Department's 1/25100 Notice of Disapproval~ amended March 8, 2000 for 1300 Sound
Beach Drive, Mattituck; 1000-106-1-37.
Appl. No. 4807- This is a request for Relief from Condition No. 2 of Appl. No. 3951 and Appl. No. 3957 to
allow a proposed roof with~canopy structure over existing deck. The prior Conditions relating to the
existing, de~k':were based on Variances under Article XXIII, Section 100-~39.4A(1) and Art. XXIV, Section
100-244, for a reduced setback from the top of the sound bluff and for lot coverage exceeding 20%. The
Building Department's '1/25100 Notice of Disapproval regarding property at 1350 Sound Beach Drive,
Mattituck; '1000-106-t-36.
After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly
carried, to.Close (conclude)the hearing, pending deliberations. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted (4~0). (Member Horning was absent during this hearing.)
9:05 - 9:48 p.m..Appl. No. 4804 - ASTRID GADDIS. Applicant requests Variances under Article XXIII, Section
100-239.4B 'and Article XXIV, Section 10Q-242A, based upon the Building Inspector's February 29, 2000 Notice
of Disapproval and an application for a building permit to locate proposed dwelling addition. The proposed
addition will be less than 75 feet from the bulkhead and will have side yards at less than the existing 14'9"
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nonconformity. Location of Property: 7020 Great Peconic Bay Boulevard, Laurel; Parcel No. 1000-126-11-6.
Speaking in behalf of the applicant was Jeffrey Butler, Architect. Speaking against the application and
representing adjoining landowners were: Abigail Wickham, Esq. representing Ms. Shannon, and Patricia
Moore, Esq. representing Mr. and Mrs. Katz. After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Dinizio, and duly carried, to RECESS the hearing to MAY 4, 2000 for a
continuation. The applicant was asked to furnish the map as amended showing the 13+-ff. setback, offered by
applicant as amended. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Goehringer, Dinizio, Tortora, Collins. This
Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). (Member Horning was absent during this hearing.)
9:48 p.m. Appl. No. 4796 - RON AND SUSAN MELAMUD. This is a request for a Variance under Article III,
Section 100-33, based upon the Building Department's February 11, 2000 Notice of Disapproval and an
application for a building permit to locate an accessory in-ground swimming pool and deck in an area other
than the required rear yard. Location of Property: 18603 Main Road (S.R. 25), East Marion; Parcel 1000-17-5-
3.2. Speaking in support of the application were the owners' attorney, Patricia C. Moore, and Susan Melamud.
Mr. Melamud was also present. After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the hearing, pending deliberations. Vote of
the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). (Member Horning was absent during this
hearing.)
10:28 p.m. Appl. No. 4799 - RUTHANN BRAMSON. This is a request for a Variance under Article XXIII, Section
100-239.4B, based on the Building Department's February 29, 2000 Notice of Disapproval and an application for
a building permit to locate a proposed addition to existing dwelling. The proposed addition will be less than 75
feet from the bulkhead. Location of Property: 12402 Main Road, East Marion; Parcel 1000-31-14-4.5. Speaking
in behalf of the property owner was their attorney, Anthony B. Tohill. After receiving testimony, motion was
offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the
hearing, pending deliberations. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
(Member Horning was absent during this hearing.)
10:48 p.m. Appl. No. 4808 - PETERAND MAUREEN MOORE. Applicants are requesting Variances under Article
III-A~ Section i00-30A.3 for ~ard setbacks, "as b~ilt" for a new foundation [B.P. #
26382 issued 319100). Location of Property: 2155 Anchor Lane at Harbor Lights Estates, Southold; County
Parcel 1000-79-437. Apearing in behalf of the contraet vendees was their Builder, Michael Pisacano. Speaking
against the application was
Mr. Jesse Wolf, property owner to the west. After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the hearing, pending
deliberations. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). (Member Horning was
absent during this hearing.)
End of Hearings.
The Chairman confirmed that the deliberations and decisions on the above matters would be
carried over to the date of the Special Meeting. There being no other business properly coming before
the Board at this time, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
a Kowalski, Clerk
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