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SOUTHOLD, L. I., N.Y. 119'71
TeJephone 765-g660
APPEAL BOARD
MEMBERS
Robert W. Gilllsple, Jr., Chairman
Robert Bergen
Charles (3rigonjs, Jr.
Serge. Doyen, Jr.
F~ed Hulse, Jr.
MINUTES
Southold Town Board of Appeals
November 14, 1974
A regular meeting of the Southold Town Board of Appeals was
held at 7:30 P.M. (E.S.T.) , Thursday, November 14, 1974, at the
Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York.
There were present: Messrs: Robert W. Gillispie, Jr.,
Chairman; Robert Bergen; Charles Grigonis, Jr.; Fred Hulse, Jr.;
Serge Doyen, Jr.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 1963 - 7:30 P.M. (E.S.T.), upon
application of Harvey Bagshaw, Deep Hole Drive, Mattituck, New
York for a variance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article VII, Section 100-70 B (4) and Bulk Schedule for permission
to construct Body Shop on property with insufficient side line.
Location of property: N/S Main Road, Laurel (Dis~. 11), New York,
bounded on the north by J. O'Connell; east by A. Goodale; south
by Main Road; west by J. O'Connell. Fee paid $15.00.
~The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the application
for a variance, legal notice of hearing, affidavits attesting
to its publication in the official newspapers, and notice to the
applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN: .A previous appeal has been made. This prior
appeal was for a special exception. What was denied was per-
mission to construct a body shop. Is Mr. Bagshaw here?
MR. HARVEY BAGSHAW: Yes.
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November 14, 1974
THE CHAIRMAN: I have made some changes here in the
application. There were some omissions. Permission to
construct Body Shop was what was denied. Is that right?"
PHILIP J. O'FRIAS, JR., ESQ.: More accurately it was
sideline restrictions. When the applicant was here on the
original application he was unaware of the degree of angles
at Which the sidelines met Main Road. Attached to the present
application there is a sketch.
THE CHAIRMAN: If we added the words "reduced sideyards"
would that be alright?
MR. OFRIAS: That would be better.
THE CHAIRMAN: Article VII, is that correct? Do you agree
with that Mr. Bagshaw? (The sideyard clearances under question).
MR. BAGSHAW: Yes.
THE CHAIRMAN: Permission to do this was granted on a pre-
vious application dated August 1, 1974 at which time it was
stated that the plot is rectangular in shape, diagonally at
right angles to the Main Road. That was what the Board had
to consider at the last hearing. We are now being asked to
angle the building slightly on the lot in order to keep the
front of the building parallel to the Main Road. This requires
a reduction in sideyard. It does not change the size of the pro-
posed building.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
MR. HARVEY BAGSHAW: As you can see on the map it is not
the entiressize of the building that would be that amount of
feet off the property line. It would be the southeast corner,
5 feet from the property line; and the northwest corner,
15 feet from the property line. You can see by the way the
lines are angled on the highway, the rest of the building gets
~rther away. As we go north on the east side and south on
the west side it gets further away. It would be two corners
that would be close to the other people's property. I don't
think it would look very nice if it were on an angle.
THE CHAIRMAN: I think we discussed before whether you
could change the shape of the building.
MR. BAGSHAW: Everything on the building is standard size.
The trusses are standard size. We would run into a lot more
labor and so forth, and the Building Department would require
another set of plans.
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MR. OFRIAS: It would involve considerable expense and
probably be much less efficient.
THE CHAIRMAN: Does anyone else wish to speak for this
application? I think we understand your problem.., the lot
angles at a considerable angle to the road.
MR. OFRIAS: The property to the west is a number of
acres in size.
THE CHAIRMAN: Does anyone else wish to speak for this
application?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to
speak against this application?
MR. ANDREW GOODALE: I appear in opposition to this
application on behalf of myself and my wife. I make no waiver of
any prior right of notice that occurred in the prior hearing.
I had no knowledge affecting Application No. 1933 of August 1st.
I would say, the first question I would like to respectfully ask
this Chairman and the Board has to do with layout for this
particular building. I have deduced so far that it is a pre-
fabricated steel building, 60' x 60', in which functions are
going to be carried out. On that basis it would appear that
this building is going to be set on a lot on a plan that is
already formulated without making allowance for the layout in
the building. I believe it is standard practice to have some
engineering studies conducted whereby methods of egress and
access and exit are formulated; and various operations that
take in the dismantling of cars. repairs that are necessary,
the lifts, so there is a chain type of operation. I hear
nothing in the description of the building where spray booths
are located and whether bulk requirements for offstreet parking
have been met in terms of the squake footage of the building.
With that preliminary statement, I would like to draw the
attention of the Board to the prior hearing, as I have gathered
from the Minutes and as I have put them together, the situation
was that the special exception was granted and also reduction
of sideyards. They were reduced to 35 feet, a one-third re-
duction. No mention was made of parking spaces. I did notice
that there were certain restrictions which were primarily taken
from the Building Code, Section 170 B.4 which restricted that
the building shall be no closer than 25 feet to the easterly
lot line and 10 feet to the westerly line. It was proposed
that "no motor vehicle sales, used car lots, gasoline or
repair shops or similar businesses are to be located within
three hundred feet of a residence d~strict" . The Main Road
at that place is possibly 125 feet ko 130 feet from residences
and directly across is a District which is improved with
residences.
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MR. GOODALE (cont'd): I would also submit that there is
Residential-Agricultural District directly north of the
railroad track, in back of Fogarty Appliances, which I believe
is in the ownership of O'Connell; so that we repeat and cite
that this is not an Industrial area. It is a Business area.
This would create an Industrial atmosphere. In regard to
the approval of the special exception, I would offer a comment
that in the event that there are violations, that do accrue,
I know of no Ordinance that can effectively police these
things, mainly as to the number of cars parked. Who is the
present owner? The last information I had was that it was
Russ Tuthill. I assume he is already under contract to sell,
or contract to buy, or contract vendee. It was cited that
"I am the owner"... I did note it was stated "I am the owner"
The next point is with Application (No. 2), which is the
subject application, and that is that a special exception
would further reduce the already reduced sideyards from 35 feet
which I understand has b~en previously approved t0 20 feet
which would cut down any access, primarily on the east with
which I am concerned, in being built 5 feet from the property
line. If we have hazards and response of fire equipment
~oming in it would pose problems. The application alleges that
the hardship is unique and the sideyards are reduced to a total
of 20 feet, 15 feet on the west and 5 feet on the east, due to
the necessity of orienting the building facade parallel to the
road. In any event, the building will be within 300 feet of
adjoining residential districts. Whether any study was made
as to what type of building should be put on here has yet to
be explored. The reduction in the prior Application No.
1933 approved the special exception subject to certain re-
strictions that by implication permitted facilities such as
a service station to operate oil and gas functions and, if I
read that correctly, it basically creates an auto body shop
and service station combined. I can form no conclusions. The
Body Shop is subject to restrictions. It permits, by implication,
that these things can be carried on. What area will be left
for front yard requirement or rear yard requirement?
To pursue the concept that the hardship is unique, I believe
that the hardship is created by the applicant himself, and a
reduction in the sideyards is not warranted. There should be a
complete study of the layout, plans for location of various
facilities, particularly spray booths which use a highly in-
flammable and explosive mixture; the fact that there will be
noxious fumes, the fact that this will occur in close proximity
to residences and other business interests that exist nearby.
This Board should consider that this potential hazard will
exist in order that properties are no~ devalued.
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MR. GOODALE (cont'd): This is non-conforming use by
special exception and it should be placed in an Industrial
area. If this were a boat yard for the sale of boats they
could not get into a Business area by special exception. It
would have to be Industrial. This is not Industrial property
as alleged in the application. We find by looking at the map
that this is not so. Directly to the north on the opposite
side of the railroad tracks it is zoned Residential and Agricul-
tural. It would be to the extreme northeast and to the east
of the subject property. It is registered in the name of Liso &
O'Connell. Also, there is a residential parcel on the north
side, somewhere near the subject property, that is zoned Light
Business. It has a "For Sale" sign on it and it is approximately
1,000 feet east of the subject property. The gas station across
the street is a conforming use existing before the Zoning Ordi-
nance, whereas to introduce a special exception subject to re-
structions puts a non-conforming use on property. I would say
it would not observe the spirit of the Ordinance.
I note that four employees are scheduled for the operation.
This would mean, a plant of this size, that it is some kind of
enterprise where a great deal of traffic would be generated in
the area to sustain this type of operation, to the detriment
of the surrounding area. This is under the Zoning Ordinance as
a Garage and includes Body Shop, not a Body Shop by definition.
I would ask that this Board consider the definition. It implies
that there is a repair function, there is an area of dismantled
cars, an interchange of bodies, and from my observation, probably
a great deal of "hot rod" work. Garages don't have spray booths,
inflammable sprays, and they don't store "junk" cars. I think
it is known to us the way insurance companies view a car that
is a total wreck. It becomes subject to cannibalism for parts.
Some of these operations lea~ to vandalism and theft° I don't
think it should be in this type of area. There would be a
general noise problem. There must of necessity be an air
hammer or a body straightener which must be involved with the
bodies of these cars, and which would lead to the type of
operation that is not compatible to the adjoining residential
area. I don't know whether this plot is of sufficient size.
I think a Body Shop should no t be located on it. There must
be an industrial area in the Town that is more suited to this
type of business. I am informed that there are industrial
properties in the area on the North Road. I would ask that
this Board consider all these factors before you make any
precipitous decision to place an installation of this kind in
this neighborhood. We have some people present here tonight
who live in this agricultural area.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone else present who wishes to
speak for this application?
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MR. MARTY TEKIEN:
a residential section.
front of my window.
I live across the Main Road. That's
I would not want to see any junks in
MR. DANIEL FOGARTY: I have Fogarty's Appliance and
Service Center to the west of this proposed area. I have a
lease on that now which is good for two years from now; six
and a half acres to his north and west. I have been endeavoring
to make a Major Appliance and Home Improvement area out of this
thing. We want to keep the area "up". I have been doing a
considerable amount of landscaping. I would like to register
my objections to this use of the property, and the way it comes
up to my area because I want to landscape.
MR. PETER WARREN: I have the gas station. I wish to
speak against this because the property, itself, is way under-
sized for this type of operation even in the Ordinance that
gives requirements. It sets the size of land required. It's
almost unbelievable, taking that land and using it for that
building. Also, I have, and I thinkkthe people in the area
will agree, taken care of that corner compared to what it has
been, and I think my property has been an improvement. I can
not understand how the Board will grant a variance on a piece
of property which is so undersized, especially a piece that
is coming into the town of Mattituck along the Main Road. There
is an Industrial Park in Cutchogue. I do think if someone wants
to have a Body Shop they could pick ~p a piece of property in
an industrial area. Let them start a business over there, it
is zoned for it, the requirements are there, and I do think it
would be best for the Town to keep it in an industrial area
like that.
THE CHAIRMAN: Would anyone care to reply to some of the
statements that have been made against this application?
PHILIP J. OFRIAS, JR., ESQ.: I believe that perhaps some
of the people here are missing the question of what we are con-
cerned ~ith here tonight. It is not whether he can have a Body
Shop there. He can have a Body Shop there. It is whether or not
he ~an have a reduced side yard requirement so he can construct
a building perpendicular to the road which would be more in
conformity with the buildings of Mr. Goodale and Mr. Fogarty.
Most of what has been said is not relevant. This application
concerns the reduction of sideyard requirements. The fact
that there is residential area on the north side of the
railroad tracks, and the interior layout of the building, is
not relevant. It is not a pre-fab building and is not steel.
It is brick construction and quite attractive. I don't think
you could find anything wrong with the building.
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MR. OFRIAS (cont'd): In so far as junkkcars being
stored, all of the aspects of the Ordinance have to be complied
with. Cars Will not be stored outside w~ich is another reason
we want to keep the building perpendicular to the road. We
are concerned with nothing but side yard requirements.
THE CHAIRMAN: I think you are correct in that this
special exception use was granted to the applicant. I think
we should go into some of the points that Mr. Goodale raised.
We are basically concerned with the side yards. The question
of whether it is corporate ownership or individual ownership
might be of interest but I don't think this Board is required
to consider it. Actually, I believe Mr. Bagshaw owns ~he
·and and operation. Have you bought it yet?
MR. BAGSHAW: It is all pending on the action of this
Board.
THE CHAIRMAN: How would you describe the operation? Are
you going to have a paint shop?
MR. BAGSHAW: Yes, that conforms to Building Department
codes. We had mentioned that because of the plans which are
already drawn up to reduce it to a smaller size would be an
economic hardship. The difference in cost between 50' x 50' and
60' x 50' is not really that much.
THE CHAIRMAN: How about 40' x 80' or 40' x 70'?
(There was a discussion as to whether a square building is
more economical to build).
THE CHAIRMAN: This is a use that is permitted by special
exception.
MR. BAGSHAW: The property is 18,000 sq. ft. and the
building is 3,600 sq. ft. There are no car entrances to this
building from the highway. A gentleman here is afraid of
putting junk cars in front. There would be no cars in front
except for a small parking area. I think the Town wanted
four offstreet parking places. At the back, on the north side,
it would be larger.
THE CHAIRMAN: How Would you take a vehicle into this
building?
MR. BAGSHAW: On the north side. I have nothing on the
south side. There are no entrances on the highway side at all.
It would be more like a professional building.
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THE CHAIRMAN: You would landscape. Are there any other
questions you can think of?
MR. BAGSHAW: The Inspection Agency of the Building Depart-
ment would take care of that.
MR. GOODALE: I make this point. The previous special
exception granted approval and stipulated 300 feet to adjacent
residence district.
THE CHAIRMAN: I don't think it put a restriction of 300
feet.
MR. GOODALE: This was from the Zoning Ordinance itself.
I quote here: "No motor vehicle sales, used car lots, gasoline
service or repair shops or similar businesses are to be located
within three hundred (300) feet of a church, public school,
library, hospital, orphanage, or a rest home nor within 300
feet of any residence district".
THE CHAIRMAN: I think one of the things that interested
the Board is that there is a gas station and I believe there
are home occupations across the street. I would suggest we
reserve decision on this and we will consider each of Mr. Goodale's
objections and will take this up at the next meeting which will
be three weeks from now.
MR. OFRIAS: I would object to the Board considering all of
the objections as many are not relevant to side yards.
THE CHAIRMAN: I think the 300 foot requirement was inadvert-
ently included. This was a series of recommendations that was
incorporated in the Ordinance and whenever we have an application
for a gas station we include all of these things because so
many become related one to another. You might open a gas station
at some time and this would all be in there.
MR. GOODALE: This Board is not bound by a previous special
exception and so can make any adjudication that is consistent
with the Zoning Code or policy.
MR. FOGARTY: If the building is squared off closer to the
area I occupy, which way would these paint vapors go? Will
that make the area much less valuabl~eto me.
THE CHAIRMAN: That is a question that can only be answered
by the wind.
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MR. BAGSHAW: Last July I was in contact with the people
who own the lot to the north and to the west and they had non
objections to my putting a Body Shop there.
THE CHAIRMAN: Do you plan to take general auto body
work?
MR. BAGSHAW: Yes, not mechanical repair at all.
THE CHAIRMAN: I think a point was made about frame
straightening.
MR. BAGSHAW: The tools will all be used within the con-
fines of the building.
THE CHAIRMAN: Any noise would be confined to the building?
MR. BAGSHAW: Yes.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is it brick construction?
MN. BAGSHAW: It has a brick facade on the front.
THE CHAIRMAN: Are there any other questions?
(There was no response.)
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that decision on Appeal No. 1963 be postponed
until 7:30 P.M., December 5, 1974.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 1964 - 7:45 P.M. (E.S.T.), upon
applicstion of Thomas A. Duffey, T.A.D. Auto Sales, Main Road,
Cutchogue, New York for a special exception in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance, Article VII, Section 100-70 B.4 for per-
mission to conduct a used car sales business, and a special
exception Go erect a second sign. Location of property:
Main Road, Cutchogue, New York, bounded on the North by Main
Road; east by Marratooka Lane; south by J. Brooks & R. Polhemus;
west by Sunset Avenue. Fee paid $15.00.
THE CHAIRMAN: We have found that the notification of
your application was improper. The description applies to
Mattituck and not to Cutchogue. We will have to postpone
your hearing until 8:00 P.M., December 5, 1974.
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MR. THOMAS DUFFEY: I came down and spoke to Mr. Terry and
gave him a survey. He said to come tonight. Mr. Aliano held
this open for me. I have a lease and if you would grant this
to me tonight I would put a check in the mail to him. I am
not taking the whole thing. I am just taking 100 feet and
35 feet back from the road for my used cars. There is an
overhead door on the east side. I can just get enough
room inside. There will just be a display of used cars.
There will not be any work done there at all.
THE CHAIRMAN: I don't believe we can conduct a hearing
here tonight because of the incorrect notification.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Grigonis,
it was
RESOLVED that the hearing on Appeal No. 1964 shall be
postponed to 8:00 P.M., December 5, 1974, at the Town Office,
Main Road, Southold, New York.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen,
Hulse, Grigonis, Doyen.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 1965 7:55 P.M. (E.S.T.)
upon aPPiication of Steven Born, Leeward Drive, Southold,
New York for a variance in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-34 and 100-35 for
permission to install decorative entrance wall with light-
lng in front yard area of lo-s on new Private Road. Location
of property: Oregon View Estates, Cutchogue, N. Y., bounded
on the north by lands of applicant; east by lands of applicant;
south by Middle Road (CR 27); west by land of applicant. Fee
paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the applica-
tion for a variance, legal notice of hearing, affidavits
attesting to its publication in the official newspapers,
and notice to the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to
speak for this application?
GARY F. OLSEN, ESQ.: I am an attorney with offices at
Main Road, Mattituck, New York. I represent the owner of
the property, Louis Hodor. I did not prepare this application.
The basic position of my client is that he hired a local
contractor to install the pillars ~n the two entrances to
Oregon View Estates which has gone through public hearings.
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GARY OLSEN, ESQ. (cont'd): I have a copy of the subdivision
map here. The pillars in question are on the west main en-
trance of the subdivision. You will see that there is a
long, narrow piece of property separating the east and west
entrances. I have some photographs for your file that show
the structures that have already been built. As you can see,
they are extremely attractive. What my client plans on doing
is to put the name of Oregon View Estates on both entrances.
THE CHAIRMAN: I believe you have to have this Board's
p~rmission to do so.
MR. OLSEN: Apparently the contractor was unaware that
permission was necessary. They were built at some expense
because they are well done. There are numerous subdivisions
that have identifying entrances, perhaps not built out of
stone, but located at the same position on entrances. Also,
I think the main issue is whether or not these entrances
obstruct vision. I think these clearly do not obstruct
vision for cars coming in or out or cars on County Road 27.
I did not have a chance to measure it but as far as
setback is concerned it looks as if it is within the 30 feet
distance required. There is only westbound traffic on the
County Road. I was told that each block is 8" high. The
middle section is about 40" and the pillars on the side have
6 blocks. These things are already up and Town officials
have been back and forth. They had been up for almost a month
before we had any idea that there was a problem with them. I
don't think it serves any purpose to have the owners of the
property take it down.
MR. ROBERT BERGEN: The view will be obstructed if you
are in one of those new cars where you sit so low.., sports
cars and County cars.
THE CHAIRMAN: We have measured it.
MR. OLSEN: This picture indicates that they are set back
a considerable distance from the Middle Road. This is looking
eastbound which is the only direction traffic comes from.
Vision could not possibly be obstructed.
THE CHAIRMAN: We have sat there in the road which is
being prepared and it does obstruct your vision, which was
the original purpose of this 30", 30' radius. I think the
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~oard would be remiss in creating a precedent for other sub-
divisions. It appears to us that he will have to take three
blocks off the piers and two off the wall.
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
applicant requests permission to install decorative entrance
walls with lighting in front yard area of lots on new Private
Road, Oregon View Estates, Cutchogue, New York. The findings
of the Board are that structures have already been installed
at the westerly entrance and it is the opinion of the Board
that to leave the walls and piers at their present height
would be a hazard to traffic as they obstruct the view.
It will be necessary for applicant to take three blocks off
the piers and two blocks off the wall to meet the required
height of 30" above ground level. The Board also finds that
applicant plans to install similar entrance walls with piers
at the easterly entrance. The same restrictions will prevail
for these structures.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would not produce practical difficulties or unnecessary hard-
ship; the hardship created is not unique and would be shared
by all properties alike in the immediate vicinity of this
property and in the sa~e use district; and the variance will
change the character of the neighborhood, and will not observe
the spirit of the Ordinance.
- On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Doyen, it was
RESOLVED, Steven Born, Leeward Drive, Southold, New York,
be DENIED permission to maintain walls and piers constructed
at westerly entrance of Oregon View Estates, Cutchogue-at
their present height. The Board stipulates that applicant
reduce the height of these structures to 30" above ground
level , and that this be done by reducing the pillars by
three blocks, and the walls by two blocks.
It is further RESOLVED that the Board GRANT permission
to applicant to erect structures at the easterly entranceway
similar to the ones at the westerly entrance, at the same
distance to the lot lines, and no higher than 30" above
ground level.
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November 14, 1974
It is further RESOLVED that applicant be permitted to
place the name OREGON VIEW ESTATES on all four of these
structures subject to the requirements of the Sign Division
of the Building Department as to size of sign and size of
lettering.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 1966 - 8:-10 P.M. (E.S.T.),
upon application of Robert L. Hyatt a/c Joseph Cornacchia,
Skunk Lane (Bay Avenue), Cutchogue, New York for a variance
in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section
100-30 C (3) & 100-32 C for permission to construct accessory
building (private garage) in front yard area. Location of
property: N/S SkunkkLane (Bay Avenue) & Peconic Bay, Cutchogue,
New York, bounded on the north by Joseph Cornacchia, Jr.;
east of Peconic Bay; south by Skunk Lane (Bay Avenue); west
by Joseph Cornacchia, Jr. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the application
for a variance, legal notice of hearing, affidavits attesting
to its publication in the official newspapers, and notice to
the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN: The application is accompanied by a sketch.
Is there anyone present who wishes to speak for this application?
MR. ROBERT L. HYATT: I think you are familiar with the
type of roof on the building. It will be conducive to a
nice appearance because of the hedge which runs along the far
area. It is a very nice piece of property and I think the
type of construction will look well. The roof would tend to
he low. It would be made of vertical rough pine or cedar which
is what the house is built with. I don'.t think anyone could
object because there is no one to object except people in cars
on the other side of the big hedge.
THE CHAIRMAN: Have you seen this flooded?
MR. HYATT: Honestly, I have not seen it but in a hurricane
the entire highway would be flooded. The building, itself,
would have a concrete block foundation and floor. If a foot
of water came up there would be no damage to the garage, there
might be to the house.
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After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
applicant requests permission to construct accessory building
(private garage) in front yard area on the north side of Skunk
Lane (Bay Avenue) & Peconic Bay, Cutchogue. The findings of
the Board are that the land on the east is in a flood area
and on the north a similar situation exists. The Board
finds because of these factors that the proposed location
is probably the most desirable. The Board agrees with the
reasoning of the applicant.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would produce practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship;
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 will not
change the character of the neighborhood, and will observe
the spirit of the Ordinance.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, Robert L. Hyatt a/c Joseph Cornacchia, Skunk~k
Lane (Bay Avenue) Cutchogue, New York, be GRANTED permission
to construct accessory building (private garage) in front
yard area on the north side of Skunk Lane (Bay Avenue), as
applied for, subject to the following condition:
That the garage be placed 10 feet from the property
line on Skunk Lane (Bay Avenue).
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 1967 8:25 P~M..(E.S.T.)
upon application of Walter G. Kapp, Esq, a/c Louise O. Day,
360 West 22nd Street, New York City, for a variance in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section
100-30 & Bulk Schedule for permission to set off lot and
buildings with insufficient area and width. Location of
property: W/S Peconic Lane - N/S Long,Island Railroad,
Peconic, New york, bounded on th~ no~ by other land of
applicant; east by Peconic Lane; south by A. Blaschack &
Long Island Railroad; west by other land of applicant. Fee
paid $15.00.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -15- November 14, 1974
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the application
for a variance, legal notice of hearing, affidavits attesting
to its publication in the official newspapers, and notice to
the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to
speak for this application? ~
WALTER GEORGE KAPP, ESQ.: This is what we are trying to
do. (referring to map) Mrs. Day owns all this property in
here. Frances was Mrs. Day's sister. She sold her place to
McGlynn.
THE CHAIRMAN: (referring to map) There are two houses,
here and here.
MR. KAPP: This is her old homestead. This is a little
house. Mr. Blaschack is interested in buying this property.
On this lot here there is an antique shop. It covers
almost the whole lot. Actually, Blaschack is interested in
buying the land behind but she can't sell him just that. If
we can get approval to setrthis lot off, we can file a minor
subdivision. That is the reason we included 10 feet, it was
to get 150 foot frontage. It's big enough for the area.
To give us the area this will go with this lot. It's well
over 40,000 sq. ft.
THE CHAIRMAN: So, you would have four lots.
MR. KAPP: I talked to one of the Planning Board members,
informally. Their idea was to divide it into four lots. The
only way we can do it is with a variance. We can't ask until
we get a variance. We have to get permission from the County
for curb cuts too.
THE CHAIRMAN: We are being asked to set this lot off.
MR. KAPP: This, according to Van Tuyl, is about 24,000
sq. ft.
THE CHAIRMAN: I think the request is entirely reasonable
as far as this Board is concerned. The part that we are
leaving, you will go to the Planning Board about.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to
speak against this application?
(There was no response.)
So~thold Town Board of Appeals -16-
NoVember 14, 1974
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
applicant requests permission to set off lot and buildings
with insufficient area and width on the west side of Peconic
Lane, north side of Long Island Railroad, Peconic, New York.
The findings of the Board are that the lot to be created is
considerably larger than most properties in the general area.
The Board agrees with the reasoning of the applicant.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would produce practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship;
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 will not change
the character of the neighborhood; and will observe the spirit
of the Ordinance.
On motion by Mr. Hulse, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, Walter G. Kapp, Esq. a/c Louise O. Day, 360
West 22~ Street, New York City, N. Y., be GRANTED permission
to set off lot and buildings with insufficient area and width
on the west side of Peconic Lane, north side of Long Island
Railroad, Peconic, New York, as applied for.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen
Hulse, Grigonis, Doyen. '
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 1968 - 8:40 P.M. (E.S.T.)
upon application of Cynthia Kaminsky, WoOdcliff Drive, RFD 1,
Box 133j Mattituck, New York for a variance in accordance
with the Zoning Ordinance, Article VII, Section 100-71 and
Bulk Schedule for permission to construct building on premises
with insufficien~ setbacks. Location of property: Mill Road,
Mattituck, New York, bounded on the north by Mill Road;
east by Mo Phillips; south by M. Phillips; west by Mattituck
Creek (Inlet). Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the application
for a variance, legal notice of hearing, affidavits attesting
to its publication in the official newspapers, and notice to
the applicant.
The Chairman read letter received from Mar]orie D. Phillips,
dated October 24, 1974, and notarized, as follows:
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"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please be advised that I have no objection to the building
construction permit applied for by Cynthia Kaminsky on her
property adjoining my property on Mill Road, Mattituck, New
York with a reduced side yard setback on the southeast corner
of the building."
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to
speak for this application?
MRS. CYNTHIA KAMINSKY: I think the application is fairly
explanatory. The lot is not square, it is an odd shape. The
size of the building would over-run the required side yard in
the back corner. ~
MR. ROBERT BERGEN:~ That would be the southeast corner.
MRS. KAMINSKY': There is about 5 feet or 6 feet involved
in that back corner. I forgot to bring a survey in.
THE CHAIRMAN: How big is the building going to be?
MRS. KAMINSKY: 40' x 56'
THE CHAIrmAN: The only difficulty is in the southeast
corner in the back. How close would it be?
MRS. KAMINSKY: I believe it is supposed to be 15 feet in,
and it's 9 feet. The front corner clears it.
THE CHAIRMAN: When you come to the southwest corner
toward the creek, do you have 15 feet?
MRS. KAMINSKY: That would be back of the building. We
have sufficient setback there. It will be a storage building.
My husband is a commercial fisherman who will be storing nets,
cartons, etc.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
(It was noted that the Phillips property surrounds the
Kaminsky property. They are the only neighbors adjoining the
property).
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After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
applicant requests permission to construct building on
premises with insufficient setback on th9 southeast corner.
The Board finds that this is an odd shaped Niece of property
and is smaller than other B-1 properties in the vicinity.
The Board agrees with the reasoning of the applicant.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would produce practical difficulties or ulnnecessary hardship;
the hardship created is unique and would ~ot be shared by all
p~operties alike in the immediate vicinity of this property
and in the same use district; and the var!lance will not change
the character of the neighborhood; and wi!ll observe the spirit
of the Ordinance.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, Cynthia Kaminsky, Woodcliff Drive, RFD 1, Box
133, Mattituck, New York, be GRANTED permission to construct
building on premises with insufficient setback on the southeast
corner, subject to applicant locating building approximately
9 feet from the building line, as applied for.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 1969 - 8:50 P.Mo (E.S.T.)
upon application of Craig A. Richter a/c Nickalas Casamisina,
10 Island View, Greenport, New York for a variance in accord-
ance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-31
and Bulk and Parking Schedule for permission to construct
addition to existing dwelling resulting in reduction in side
yard. Location of property: 10 Island View Lane, Greenport,
New York, bounded on the north by G, Zelenski; east by Creek
(Fanning Point); south by C. Krepp; west by R.O.W. Ext. of
Island View Lane. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearinq by reading the application
for a variance, legal notice of hea~ing, affidavits attesting
to its publication in the official newspapers, and notice to
the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN: The application is accompanied by a sketch
indicating that the applicant proposes a 12' x 20' addition on
the westerly side of the present structure on a narrow lot
which was created before the Zoning Ordinance.
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THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to
speak for this application?
MR. CRAIG RICHTER: I think it explains itself pretty
well. I don't think it would cause any eyesore to the
surrounding properties. It is a necessity for the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN: It's pretty low ground.
MR. RICHTER: (Referring to sketch) It goes out to that
creek in that area. What I have on the survey is a jog.
THE CHAIRMAN: It looks as if there is a jog in that
hedge.
MR. RICHTER: An existing porch is on the front. That
leaves us 8 feet from the property line.
THE CHAIRMAN: Does anyone else wish to speak for this
application?
MR. HOWARD TERRY, Building Inspector: Ail these lots
were laid out years ago. They are narrow.
MR. ROBERT BERGEN: It will have about 750 sq. ft.
MR. TERRY: That will still be short of the maximum.
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
applicant requests permission to construct addition to
existing dwelling resulting in reduction of side yard at
10 Island View Lane, Greenport. The findings of the Board
are that these lots were created many years ago prior to
zoning, and the lot is irregular in shape and area. The
Board agrees with the reasoning of the applicant.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would produce practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship;
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 will not
change the character of the neighborhood, and will observe
the spirit of the Ordinance.
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On motion by Mr. Hulse, seconded by Mr'. Grigonls, it was
RESOLVED, Craig A. Richter a/c Nickalas Casamisina, 10
Island View, Greenport, New York be GRANTED permission to
construct addition to existing dwelling resulting in reduction
in side yard at 10 Island View Lane, Greenport, as applied
for, subject to the following condition:
That applicant place the addition no closer than 7 feet
to the property line from the northwesterly corner of
the addition.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
Mr. Louis Komorek came in for a discussion with the
Board regarding public use of the restaurant and bar at the
Island's End Golf and Country Club. He said that by special
exception only stockholders and golfers are supposed to be
able to use the restaurant and bar. They would like to
obtain permission to open it to the public so that people
coming in from the street could use the restaurant and bar.
The Chairman told Mr. Komorek that the Board of Appeals
would not have the authority to do this as they would be
creating a new zone. He suggested that Island's End might
be able to get a change of zone for part of the property.
The Chairman said that he thought they would have to go to
the Town Board because, in effect, if the Appeals Board acted
on it they would be creating something that is not permitted
in a residential area. Mr. Komarek pointed out that there is
a restaurant on each end of the golf course. Mr. Terry said
that Brown's Snack Bar is Business and Skipper's is an ex-
tension of non-conforming use by the Appeals Board.
The Chairman said he would not advise making the whole
thing Business, only the restaurant. He suggested they make
a study as to how many people walk in off the street. Mr.
Komorek said they would like to find some way of advertising
so people will know that they can come in. He said that a
lot of golfers go to Porky's. The Chairman said the proper
procedure would be to go to the Town Board, probably to have
an informal discussion first.
Southold Town Board sof Appeals -21- November 14, 1974
Mr. James Kavanagh, owner of Crescent Beach Motel, and
Mr. Rudolph Bruer, his attorney, came in for approval of
Appeal No. 1920 for permission to set off existing motel
units as separate dwellings or lots. A hearing was held and
recessed on June 13, 1974. A pzevious hearing for permanent
condominiums~ Appeal No. 1819, was held on August 9, 1973,
and approved subject to site plan approval of the Planning
Board:
The following Resolution was passed by the Planning Board
at a regular meeting held October 7, 1974.
"RESOLVED that the following be required on the site plan
of Crescent Beach:
The Covenants and Restrictions prohibit development of
the open space in perpetuity for other than recreational
purposes.
The lot upon which the house stands which will be retained
by Mr. Kavanagh shall be ~0,000 sq. ft.
The Planning Board will then approve the map and submit it
to the Board of Appeals."
In a letter dated November 7, 1974 the PlanNing Board
secretary stated that Mr. Rudolph Bruer has presented the
Planning Board with the Covenants and Restrictions as
requeste~ and you will note on the map thaH Mr~ Kavanagh has
designated an area of 40,000 sq. ft. for his homestead.
THE CHAIRMAN: Do you have anything to add that is not in
these files? We spent an hour with Bob Tasker talking about
your problem. The proposal under consideration is to do
something that can't be done. I don't know how this Board can
act to help you. It looks like a blanket variance. A blanket
variance, in effect, changes the zone. The Board of Appeals
acts on individual situations. The proposal is to create 21
separate parcels plus the owner's 40,000 square feet. We
don't think there is any way this canbbe done except by
condominiums. The Planning Board can't approve a subdivision
map for private residences which are less than 40,000 sq. ft.
This Board can't act on a blanket variance. I think the action
we took originally was to permit the creation of condominiums.
MR. BRUER: It's impossible with respect to buildings that
are there.
THE CHAIRMAN: We even discussed whether it could be done
by combining each unit into a single house.
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MR. BRUHE: I think we meet minimum requirements for
multiple residence. They are multiple units with a common
area. I think there has been a precedent set by this Board
within the last eighteen months for this type of action,
specifically in connection with the developers, George Penny
and Stan Waimey. It was two and a half acres on Westphalia
Road which was allowed to be divided. We have Multiple Zone
there and we want to create it into permanent use. This has
been approved by the Planning Board.
MR. HOWARD TERRY: It is zoned "Multiple" now. What they
are looking for is to change transient to permanent. It is
something that is existing° The other one you acted on was
Hamilton which is single occupancy. This is double.~ This is
what causes the bind/~ Hamilton was in a residential zone.
MRo BRUER: I think this is a better use.
~. TERRY: They would be changing from transient to
permanent.
THE CHAIRMAN: Now, Counsel feels there is no way that this
could be operable except by filing a subdivision map. I would
suggest that you see Mr. Tasker.
MR. BRUER: The other idea would be to incorporate and I
don't think that's in the best interests of the Town. We
have been coming in here over two years regarding this matter.
I spent six months before the Planning Board at the direction
of this Board. The condominium aspect is not practical from
a financial consideration because this is an existing situation.
This is not something that has been created. I don't know if
the six months spent before the Planning Board was necessary.
We are here for a change of the Certificate of Occupancy.
THE CHAIRMAN: It would be change of use to permanent
occupancy as opposed to transient occupancy and for seasonal
use.
MR. BRUER: That's all in the Covenants and Restrictions.
The only difference is the technical use of the word
"condominiums" and the requirements of the Attorney General's
office with respect to specifications. They want to know the
type of every nail. We don't even know where the cesspools are.
THE CHAIRMAN: If this went to the County Health Department
you would have to create sewage disposal.
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MR. JAMES KAVANAGH: I am restricting this to Senior
Citizens. There is a cesspool for every four units. There
are plenty of cesspools and I have never had any trouble with
them.
MR. BRUER: We are talking about a new situation. This is
an existing situation. I think if Mr. Kavanagh took this to
court he would be successful. Based upon what has occurred for
the past two years and then you turn around and say we are
barking up the wrong tree. A public hearing was held. I
would like to refer the Board to what was recommended on
August 9, 1973.
The Chairman read the following action:
"THEREFORE IT WAS RESOLVED, James P. Kavanagh, Main Road,
East Marion, New York, be GRANTED permission to convert existing
motel, known as Crescent Beach Motel, to permanent condominiums.
Location of property: south side of Main Road, East Marion, New
York. Granted as applied for, subject to the following conditions:
Subject to Site Plan approval of the Planning Board,
including location of tennis courts, new access road,
adequate parking under present Ordinance, and other
common facilities.
Subject to setting off the residence of the applicant
on a 40,000 sq. ft. plot in such a way that the bulk
regulations of the Ordinance will be met.
There shall be no enlargement of the outside dimensions
of any of the proposed condominium units. (20 units).
Occupancy shall be seasonal, limited to the period
from April 1 to November 1.
Se
Ail of the land area between the buildings shall be
common land subject to control and maintenance by a
properly constituted Property Owners Association.
6. Access shall be as set forth in the site plan as
approved by the Southold Town Planning Board°"
MR. BRUER: If I am not mistaken, "subject to" has been
complied with.
THE CHAIRMAN: The way I understood Mr. Tasker today is
that it might be illegal for the Planning Board to approve it.
I think you should see Mr. Tasker. I went to see hi~mto see
what action the Board should take in response to the letter
from the Planning Board.
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MR. BRUER: We got site plan approval. The map that was
before the Board at that time did not set off 40,000 sq. ft.
A new map was drawn g~ving them the 40,000 sqo ft. Is it not
a fact that you have already acted?
THE CHAIRMAN: Yes. But, it was based on counsel's advice
at that time.
MR. BRUER: You said the words "blanket variance". It's
the Board that acts, not Mr. Tasker.
THE CHAIRMAN: We take the advice of the Town Attorney.
There is nothing personal in this. We went down to see if
our Board could act on what the Planning Board recommended.
MR. BRUER: We are really coming in for a change in the
Certificate of Occupancy. We have to come here for a change of
use.
MR. TERRY: That Bulk Schedule covers the whole thing.
MR. KAVANAGH: If the Board of Appeals can't give me an
answer, who can?
MR. BRUER: For the record, the Board has okayed subject to
several conditions which we have met.
THE CHAIRMAN: Counsel has said that it is illegal to act
on this.
MR. TERRY: The only change of site plan which the Planning
Board had to act on is the 40,000 sq. ft. It is an existing fact.
That's what is required by the Ordinance. It has existing
buildings and roadways.
THE CHAIRMAN: There ought to be a way out of it in your
favor. He is thinking in terms of 40,000 sq. ft. under the
present Ordinance.
MR. BRUER: That is correct if you are thinking of vacant
laneo This has multiple use. Someone is off on the wrong road.
The Board has already acted on this and until proven otherwise,
the Board has acted correctly. He is saying that a legislative
body has acted improperly.
THE CHAIRMAN: We are not a legislative body. We're called
quasi-judicial.
MR. BRUER: I don't think anyone objected at the time of
the hearing. I will be glad to talk to Mr. Tasker. We can not
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November 14, 1974
waive the fact that the Board has already acted and we have
comPlied with their requirements. I think the Building
Inspector would be required to issue the required C.O.'s.
MR. BRUER: I agree that certain metes and bounds have
to be put in. I will try to work this out with Mr. Tasker.
THE CHAIRMAN: I have made the statement that the Board
can't grant.the applicant a variance. The Board has acted
without changing the zone.
MR. HOWARD TERRY: You can have private residences in
any zone.
MR. BRUER: Multiple residence an ticipates private use
and private residences. The multiple zone is not for commercial
~ uses, it's for private residences.
MR. TERRY: M zone is intended for apartment use. In ~,1
you have a commercial use as well.
MR. TERRY: I think you are dealing with an existing fact
here. The only thing the Planning Board was asked to do was
to set off Mr. Kavanagh's building on 40,000 sq. ft. and
that is legal.
THE CHAIRMAN: I am perfectly willing to admit that we
made a mistake if you can get Mr. Tasker to admit bhat he made
a mistake. He says, now, that the only way this can be handled
is with condominiums.
MR. BRUER: BUt it,s too late now.
MR. KAVANAGH: I would like to be able to pull myself out.
I believe that in 25 years that place can be lovely, better
than it is today. There are not many places where that will
happen. I have been offered a chance to sell out and get out
but I don't want to get out. That open space can be maintained
until long after I'm gone. Some guy can come in and everything
can go down the drain. I want it to be a nice place.
MR. BRUER: I don't know what the answer is here?
THE CHAIRMAN: I can only suggest that you both talk to
Mr. Tasker.
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November 14, 1974
Mr. Boris Shaskin came in for an informal discussion with.
the Board on Appeal No. 1960. He said there is a garage on
Zena Road and Central Avenue 3 feet away from the curbside.
It's 1 foot away from the house. It's a corner lot too.
The name is Chalomdides. (Mr. Terry said that the court said
he could keep it. He applied for a .permit so long after he
built it that the court said he could keep it. This is a
100' x 120' piece of property.)
Mr. Bergen said that Mr. Shaskin has plenty of room on
the east side of the house on which to put the garage.
The Chairman said that he doesn't know any way the Board can
act favorably based on the average setback, 300 feet each
way, the difference from the front yard to the street. The
average is established by the line on your side of the street.
If this garage can be incorporated with pour house and it does
not decrease the front yard setback, it might be a solution.
Mr. Shaskin said that the contractor found the cesspools with
a divining rod. I am limited to a 100 foot area. Mr. Shaskin
asked "how about carports?" The Chairman said that that would
be the same thing. Mr. Shaskin also complained about another
neighbor who parks his car and boat on the driveway and limits
the view. He said that he is retiring and would like to have a
garage. If it's attached he would not have 15 feet. The
Chairman said that a variance on that would be much more
readily attainable. Mr. Shaskin said it would block off his
windows. He also said that he did not want the garage on the
other side because he would have to walk all around to get his
car, particularly in bad weather. The Chairman said that the
Board could not consider it.
The Board discussed Appeal No. 1954, Reginald Hudson a/c
Brody & Others, for permission to construct docks and storage
buildings on premises with insufficient width and area located
on the east side of Gull Pond Lane, Greenport. The Chairman
read letter from the Planning Board, dated November 7, 1974,
as follows:
"In regard to the letter from the secretary of the Board
of Appeals dated October 4, 1974 re. the above captioned matter,
the Planning Board does not look favorably on any development
of this property.
We have discussed this with the Board of Health and they
feel that since this is fill pumped in over very heavy bog,
%here is no possibility of getting good water or any sewage
disposal and even boat storage buildings would presumably ha~e
to have some sanitary facilities. Also, boat storage buildings
(commercial) should only be in a "C" District."
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November 14, 1974
Mr. Terry said that these are for private boats. There are
four or five lots. They are asking that a ma~ncan maintain
his boat there. The Chairman said that "we can only act on
one lot at a time" Mr. Terry said that you can't put any
kind of structure on the land. Mr. Hulse said that you would
probably have to bulkhead close to the shore.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. HUlse, it was
RESOLVED that applicant bring in separate applications,
not over four lots, with metes and bounds descriptions.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, ~oyen.
The following letter was written to Gary Flanner Olsen,
Esq. Re: Mattituck Telephone Building
"Dear Mr. Olsen:
In response to your request and after a discussion with
Mr. Terry, we concur that no variance is needed for the use
you propose, namely, single business occupancy. The total
parking, as outlined on the plan by Young & Young, dated
October 18, 1974, appears to be adequate.
Mr. Terry informs us that under our current Ordinance
he would issue a Certificate of Occupancy as a pre-existing,
non-conforming, business building.
Our files covering past applications for variance for
a higher use (two or three businesses in the same building)
of this property shall now be closed.
s/s R. W. Gillispie, Jr.
Chairman
The Chairman directed the secretary to write a letter to
Mr. Helmut Hass asking that he send the Board a current survey
showing all buildings and types of businesses on his property.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Southold Town Board of
Appeals dated October 17, 1974 be approved as submitted
subject to minor correction.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
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November 14, 1974
10 Sign Renewals were reviewed and approved.
On motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by Mr. Hulse, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold
Town Board of Appeals will be held at 7:30 P.M., Thursday,
December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road, Southold,
New York.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen,
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Hulse, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 8:00
P.M. (E.S.T.), December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of Thomas A. Duffey, T.A.D. Auto Sales, Main Road,
Cutchogue, New York for a special exception in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance, Article VII, Section 100-70 B.4 (a)
for permission to conduct a ~sed car sales business, (b) to
erect a second sign. Location of property: Main Road, Cutchogue,
New York, bounded on the north by Main Road; east by Pequash
Avenue; south by M. Barteau; west by Fleet Estate.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Gillispie, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 8:15
P.M. (E.S.T.), December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of Walt Whitman Federal Savings &-Loan Association,
Main Road & Bay Avenue, Mattituck, New York, for a special
exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article VI,
Section 100-60 C (3) (b) for permission to erect sidewall sign.
Location of property: Main Road & Bay Avenue, Mattituck, New
York, bounded on the north by Main Road; east by Bay Avenue;
south by E. & H. Wilsberg; west by J. McCarthy.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
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On motion by Mr. Hulse, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 8:30
P.M. (E.S.T.) December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of William Heins, Main Road, Orient, New York for
a special exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article III, Section 100-30 B.1 for permission to convert
existing one family dwelling to two family dwelling. Location
of property: S/S Oregon Road & Elijah's Lane, Mattituck,
bounded on the north by Oregon Roadl east by Elijah's Lane;
south by F. Deerkoski; west by M. Sidor, Jr.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen,
Hulse, Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by Mr. Gillispie, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 8:45
P.M. (E.S.T.) December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of James A. Davis, Harbor Lights Drive, Southold,
New York for a special exception in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance; Article VII, Section 100-70 B.4 for permission
(a) to operate a used car business, (b) to erect sign. Location
of property: S/S Main Road, Greenport, New York, bounded on the
north by Main Road (Rte. 25); east by Robert Brown; south by
Robert Brown; west by A. Campbell.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Doyen, seconded by Mr. Hulse, oit was
RESOLVED that the Southold T own Board of Appeals set 9:00
P.M. (E.S.T.) December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of Helmut Hass, North Road, Peconic, New York, for
a special exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article III, Section 100-30 B. C1 for permission to use existing
house as two family dwelling. Location of property: S/S North
Road, Peconic, New York, bounded on the north by Middle Road
(CR 27); east by Hingle & Suffolk County; south by Long Island
Railroad; west by K. Case.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
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On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Doyen, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 9:15
P.M. (E.S.T.) December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of ~loria & Edward J. Praetz, 53750 North Road,
Southold, New York for a variance in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-34 and Bulk
Schedule for permission to construct addition to dwelling with
reduced setback. Location of property: North Road (CR 27)
and Beverly Road, Southold, New York, bounded on the north by
North Road (CR 27); east by D. Brady; south by R.O.W. Meissnest;
west by Private Road - Beverly Road.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Gillispie, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board sof Appeals set 9:30
P.M. (E.S.T.) December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of George Ahlers Builder, Inc. a/c A. & R. Usatch,
Nassau Point, New York for a variance in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-30 and Article III,
Section 100-32 for permission to locate accessory building (garage)
in front yard area. Location of property: Lot Nos. 184 and 185,
Map of Nassau Point No. 156, N/S Broadwater Road, Cutchogue.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr.. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. HUlse, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 9:45
P.M. (E.S.T~) December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of James O. and Joan A. Maxwell, 51 Village Lane,
HaUppauge, New York for a variance in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-30 and Bulk Schedule
for permission to construct dwelling with insufficient sideyards.
Location of property: S/S Fleetwood Road, Cutchogue, New York,
bounded on the north by FleetWood Road; east by A. Weiss & Ors;
south by M. Dalton; west by M. Driver~
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Hulse,
Grigonis, Doyen.
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On motion by I~r. Hulse, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 10:00
P.M. (E.S.T.) December 5, 1974, at the Town Office, Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place of hearing upon
application of Joseph Cherepowich & wife, Main Road, East
Marion, New York for a variance in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-30 and Bulk Schedule
for permission to set off lot with insufficient area. Location
of property: Main Road & Shipyard Lane, East Marion, New York,
bounded on the north by Main Road (Rte 25); east by other land
of applicant; south by J. Rhode; west by Shipyard Lane.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen,
Hulse, Grigonis, Doyen.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
~ ~P~ovE~} Marjor'~ie McDermott, Secretary
Robert W. Gillispie~ Jr., Chairman