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BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR.
Chairman
WILLIAM J. CREMERS
KENNETH L. EDWARDS
GEORGE RITCHIE LATHAM, JR.
RICHARD CAGGIANO
Town Hall, 53095 State Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone (631) 765-1938
Fax (631) 765-3136
PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
November 13, 2000
6:00 p.m.
Present were:
Bennett Orlowski, Jr., Chairman
Richard Caggiano
William J. Cremers
Kenneth L. Edwards
Craig Turner, Planner
Robed G. Kassner, Site Plan Reviewer
Carol Kalin, Secretary
Mr. Orlowski: Good evening. I'd like to call this meeting to order. The first order of
business is for the Board to set Monday, December 4, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and place for the next regular
Planning Board Meeting.
Mr. Latham: So move.
Mr. Ca.q.qiano: Second.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. All those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Site Plans:
Mr. Orlowski: 6:00 p.m.: Private Ferry Terminal/Robins Island - This proposed site
plan is for a 1,344 square foot private ferry terminal for garage and storage located on
the northeast corner of First and Jackson Streets in New Suffolk. SCTM#1000-117-8-18
&19
Does anyone here have any comments on this?
Kevin Law, Esq., Nixon Peabody, 990 Stewart Ave., Garden City: Good evening, i'm the
attorney for the applicant. Just some background for the Board and for anybody here
who is interested: As you recall, we originally met with Bob Kassner and Ed Forrester to
go over our plans to figure out what we wanted to call this building. We met with this
Planning Board on Valentine's Day this year in a Work Session to get some guidance
from the Board. We obtained a Special Exception Permit and a Side Area Variance from
the Board of Appeals in July and we obtained our Wetland Permits from the Town
Trustees in July as well.
Some background on the applicant: Mr. Louis Bacon, when he acquired Robins Island,
acquired two parcels on the mainland in New Suffolk which is bisected by the Town
Boat Ramp, the Town-owned property down in New Suffolk. The title to the property
was then transferred to a holding company, which is Robins Island Holdings, and
Belvedere Property Management is the entity that manages this property and that's who
the applicant is, in case you were wondering.
Since our Work Session, we've scaled back the plans a little bit, made the building
smaller. When we originally met with you, it was a 30 x 60 structure. We've scaled that
back to a 28 x 48. At the Zoning Board, some members of the community had come
down and expressed public concerns with our plans and at the second hearing - or the
second evening - the Zoning Board was able to address, what we believe, were most of
the concerns of the community. And so we've scaled back the building and what we're
looking to erect there now is another modification to our plan since our Work Session.
The ferry terminal building will still be used for all the marina-related uses associated
with Robins Island, for both people and for deliveries, but we are no longer proposingl to
construct office space on the second floor. It's just going to be dead storage - attic
space. It will be a garage building on the bottom floor with the dead storage above it.
We are going to - if you recall, right now we're in rented quarters across the street and
the people, the three or four individuals who work there now, we are going to put them
on Robins Island in the work shops that are currently there that we got approvals for
from the Zoning Board back in 1996 and we're going to, rather than have a staff person
at this building, there will be phone service and if somebody needs to bring either a
package or if they need to bring something over to the island, there will be a phone
there. They'll make arrangements with staff on the island and the boat will come and
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pick them up at the dock and then bring them over to the island. So the plan has
changed somewhat and this also helps us because it eliminates some of the other
issues that we have with the property because we're no longer proposing the office
space, we no longer have to deal with the Health Department.
Just some more basic information - we believe that our proposal is consistent with the
zoning and the other marine activities in the area. The Building Inspector suggested that
we call this a ferry terminal. I want to emphasize that it is a private ferry terminal just'
strictly for the private use of Robins Island. There won't be people ferrying back and
forth like you might typically associate with a ferry terminal. Since we are currently
conducting similar activities right across the street in rented quarters and since our
activities have really scaled back from what we were doing on the island in terms of the
construction that was going on there a couple of years ago, we don't think there will be
any significant impact to the community and there will be no additional impact than
what's currently going on there right now. I'm happy to address any questions the Board
may have.
Mr. Orlowski: O.K. Any other comments?
,Joe McKay, New Suffolk Civic Association: ! just wanted to say that, over the course of
the last six months or so, the Robins Island people have worked closely with Tom
Samuels, President of the Civic Association, and myself, liason from New Suffolk to
Robins Island, and we've addressed the community concerns and the concerns that we,
ourselves, had in a very positive way and this proposal as it now stands is very
satisfactory to us.
Mr. Orlowski: Very good. Anyone else? (No one else wished to speak.) O.K. Any
questions from the Board?
Hearing none, I'!1 entertain a motion to close the hearing.
Mr. Ca.~iano: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries. (The hearing was closed at 6:06 p.m.)
Does the board have any pleasure?
Mr. Edwards: Mr. Chairman, I'd like to entertain the following motion:
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WHEREAS, this proposed site plan, to be known as site plan for Private Ferry Terminal,
is for a 1,344 square foot private ferry building; and
WHEREAS, Belvedere Property Management, LLC is the owner of the property known
and designated as Private Ferry Terminal, First and Jackson Streets, New Suffolk,
SCTM#1000-117-8-19 & 20; and
WHEREAS, a formal application for the approval of this site plan was submitted on
March 31, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, (Article 8), Part 617, declared itself lead agency and issued a
Negative Declaration on May 22, 2000; and
WHEREAS, this site plan, last revised August 29, 2000, was certified by the Building
Inspector on October 20, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Committee has approved the elevation drawings
on June 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Board of Appeals granted a Special Exception for a
private ferry terminal on May 10, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Chapter 58, Notice of
Public Hearing, has received affidavits that the applicant has complied with the
notification provisions; and
WHEREAS, all the requirements of the Site Plan Regulations of the Town of Southok'J
have been met; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant final approval on the surveys
dated August 29, 2000 and authorize the Chairman to endorse the final surveys subject
to a one year review from the date of building permit.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
Mr. Law: Thank you very much.
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Mr. Orlowski: Thank you.
Mr. Orlowski: 6:05 p,m.: Martha Clara Vineyards - This proposed site plan is to
convert a 1,505 square foot existing barn to a tasting room and the construction of a
winery in Phase I, and an extension in Phase II for a total of 38,973 square feet of floor
area on 2.6 acres. The property is located on the northwest corner of Sound Avenue
and Bergen Avenue in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-120-2-2 and 3.1
Ira Haspel, Architect, 33 Anchor Way, Oak Beach, NY: Good evening, Mr. Chairman
and Members of the Board. I'd like to present the Affidavit of Posting and the mailings.
As you know, the project has gone through an evolution in the site plan. Modifications
were made. i will be happy to answer any questions that arise.
Mr. Orlowski: O.K. Any other comments? (There were none.) Any questions from the
Board? (There were no questions from the Board.)
I'll entertain a motion to close the hearing.
Mr. Ca.q.qiano: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries. (The hearing was closed at 6:11 p.m.)
Does the Board have any pleasure?
Mr. Ca.q.qiano: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
WHEREAS, this proposed site plan to be known as site plan for Martha Clara
Vineyards, is to convert an existing 1,505 square foot barn to a tasting room and the
construction of a 17,652 square foot winery in Phase I; and a 10, 200 square foot winery
extension in Phase II; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Entenmann is the owner of the property known and designated
as Martha Clara Vineyards, Sound and Bergen Avenues, Mattituck, SCTM#1000-120-2-
2 & 3.1; and
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WHEREAS, a formal application for the approval of this site plan was submitted on
March 29, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act, (Article 8), Part 617, declared itself lead agency and issued a
Negative Declaration on October 23, 2000; and
WHEREAS, this site plan, dated February 7, 2000 and last revised August 18, 2000,
was certified by the Building Inspector on October 4, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Chapter 58, Notice of
Public Hearing, has received affidavits that the applicant has complied with the
notification provisions; and
WHEREAS, all the requirements of the Site Plan Regulations of the Town of Southold
have been met; be it therefore
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board authorize the Chairman to endorse
the final survey, dated February 7, 2000 and last revised August 18, 2000, with Suffolk
County Department of Health Services approval stamp, subject to a one year review
from date of building permit.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
Mr. Haspel: Thank you.
MAJOR AND MINOR SUBDIVISIONS, LOT LINE CHANGES AND SET
OFF APPLICATIONS
Final Determinations:
Mr. Orlowski: Terry-Wysocki - This proposal is to set-off a 1.84 acre parcel from a
32.33 acre parcel, The remaining parcel is 30.49 acres on which the Town has
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purchased the development rights on 28.65 acres. The property is located on the north
side of Main Road in Orient. SCTM#1000-20-1-(3.2-3.4)
Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board authorize the Chairman to
endorse the final surveys dated September 5, 2000. Conditional final approval was
granted on October 23, 2000. All conditions have been fulfilled.
Mr. Ca.q.qiano: Second.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Odowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
Final Extensions:
Mr. Orlowski: Wildberry Fields - This major subdivision is for 10 lots on 22.3886 acres,
located on the south side of Sound View Avenue in Southold. SCTM#1000-51-3-12.2 &
12.4
Mr. Edwards: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following resolution:
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board grant two ninety (90) day
extensions of conditional final approval. Conditional final approval was granted on
December 13, 1999. The extensions will expire on March 13, 2001 unless all conditions
of approval have been fulfilled.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?.
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
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Sketch Determinations:
Mr. Orlowski: Reynold Blum at Southold - This proposal is to set off a 1.84 acre
parcel from a 63.99 acre parcel. The remaining parcel of 62.15 acres has had
development rights sold to Suffolk County. The property is located on the north side of
the intersection of Main Road (State Route 25) and Lower Road in Southold.
SCTM#1000-69-5-18.1 & 18.2
Mr. Ca,q,qiano: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
WHEREAS, the proposal is to set off a 1.84 acre parcel from a 63.99 acre parcel; and
WHEREAS, due to the fact that there is an existing house on the parcel to be set off
and the development rights have been sold on the remaining parcel, this proposal
creates no new impacts; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board grant conditional sketch
approval to the set-off map, dated September 15, 2000, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The A-C Zoning Designation should be listed on the map.
A title should be provided for the map. "Set-Off of Reynold Blum at
Southold" would be appropriate.
The sale of development rights to Suffolk County should be written in on
the larger lot.
4. The map should be signed by a licensed engineer.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?.
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
Mr. Ca.q.qiano:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under tihe
State Environmental Quality Review Act do an uncoordinated review of this unlisted
action. The Planning Board establishes itself as lead agency, and as lead agency,
makes a determination of non-significance and grants a Negative Declaration.
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Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
OTHER
Mr. Orlowski: Scott Kaufrnan - This minor subdivision is for three lots on 6.889 acres.
The property is located on the north side of Eugene's Road in Cutchogue.
SCTM#1000-97-3-20
Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, i'11 offer the following:
WHEREAS, public water mains have been extended down the length of Eugene's
Road; and
WHEREAS, a fire hydrant has been installed at the southeast corner of the intersection
of Eugene's Road and the access road for the Greenberger Minor Subdivision; be it
therefore
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board declares that the fire hydrant fulfills
the condition that a firewell be installed before building permits are issued.
Mr. Edwards: Second the motion.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
Mr. Orlowski: I have nothing left on my agenda. Unless somebody would like to put
something on the public record, I'll ask for a motion to adjourn and we'll go into a Work
Session.
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Mr. Edwards: So move.
Mr. Cremers:. Second.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. All those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carries.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Kalin, Secretary
Be~tt Orlo~ski,~'Jr., ~hairm'~n