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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-55.-2-18.1JAMES A. SCHOND TOWN ATTORNEY ROBERT H. BERNTSSON ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY OFFICE OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1939 [:AX NO. (516) 765-1823 INTER-OFFICE MEMO FROM THE TOWN ATTORNEYS OFFICE TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Town Board and Planning Board James A, Schondebare. Town Attorney April 26. 1989 Sterling Idea Ventures. Article 78 against Southold Town Planning Board Attached is the Article 78 of Sterling Idea Ventures against the Southold Town Planning Board. Please review the same as we will have to admit to each paragraph contained therein. JUDITH T. TERRY TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1 179 Southold, New York 1 1971 FAX (516) 765-1823 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1801 TO: FROM: RE: DATE: JAMES A. $CHONDEBARE, TOWN ATTORNEY JUDITH T. TERRY, SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK STERLING IDEA VENTURES, ARTICLE 78 AGAINST SOUTHOLD TOWN PLANNING BOARD APRIL 21, 1989 Transmitted herewith, please find Article 78 of Sterling Idea Ventures against the Southold Town Planning Board. Please advise to whom copies should be distributed. Court, $~LK County Full title of action In the Matter of the Application of ~T~/NG IDEA VENTtrRES, Petitioner, For a Judgment Pursu&nt to Articte 78 of the CPLR, -against- Plaintiff(s) Petitioner(s) against PLANNING BOARD OF THE TfX~ OF SOUTHOLD, [] Request for preliminary conference [] Note of issue and/or certificate of readiness [] Notice of motion (return date ...................................................... ) Relief sought ................................................................................. [] .............................................................. :, (Clerk will enter return date ............................................ [ ........... ) Relief sought Tort [] Motor vehicle [] Medical malpractice [] Dental malpractice [] Seaman [] Airline [] Other tort, including but not limited to personal injury, property damage, slander or libel (specify): .: ................................. Index No. Date Purchased. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL INTERVENTION For Clerk Only Date of assignment [] Issue joined (date ....................................................... ) (check if applicable) [] Bill of particulars served (check if applicable) In the City of New York only: [] The City of New York is a party to tfiis action. Defendant(s) [] The Transit Authority (or MABSTOA) is a party to this action. Respondent(s J! NATURE OF JUDICIAL INTERVENTION (check) [] Other ex partc application [] Notice of petition (return date ...~'~t~:_.~t...~}~ ..................... ) Relief sought .~-...~.~g~'~...~.~ Art. 78 of [] Notice of medical malpractice action [] Notice of dental malpractice action [] Statement of net worth [] Writ of habeas corpus [] Other (specif.v): .................................................................. i ....................... ..................................................... !EC =tV D2' .......................... NATURE OF ACTION OR PROCEEDING (check' ~/~D~c:~----ff<:)~,/~ - Special Proceedings ' ...~'!~'~ .~ 1,,~;gsg. ' [] Condemnation ff/~oU(hol~"~.., r,l.,,~--~_ FI- Foreclosure [] Incompetency or conservatorship ~)ther special proceeding, including but not limited to: [] Article 75 (arbitration) [] Article 77 (express trusts) J~ Article 78 [] Other (specify): ............................................................................................ OTHER ACTION [] Matrimonial (contested) [] Contract F1 Matrimonial (uncontested) [] Other (specify)': ............................................................................................... Instructions: ~ttach rider sheets if necessary to provide required information. If any party ~s appeanng pro se (without an attorney) the required information concerning such parly is to be entered in the space provided for attarneys. Attorney(s) for plaintiff(s)/petitioner(s) Name WI~KHAM, WICK~AM & BRESSLER, P.C. Address Main P~ad - P.O. Box 1424 Mattituck, New York 11952 Phon~ 516-298-8353 Attornev(s) fordefendant(s)/respondent(s) Name Southold T~wnAttorney Southold Town Hall Address Southold, NeQ York 11971 Phone 516-765-1800 Name of insurance carriers (if applicable and available) RELATED'CASES (if none, write "NONE" below) Title Index # Nature of relationship i affirm under penalty of perjury that, to my knowledge, other than as noted above, there are and have been no related actions or proceedings, nor has a request for judical intervention previously been filed in this action or proceeding. WICKHAM, WICKHAM & BRESSLER, P.C. ^uomcy(s) ~'or Petitioner Office & P.O. Address Main Road - P.O. Box 1424 Mattituck, New York 11952 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK In the Matter of the Application of STERLING IDEA VENTURES, Petitioner, For a Judgment Pursuant to Article 78 of the CPLR, -against- PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, ReSpondent. INDEX NO. NOTICE OF PETITION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that upon the petition of STERLING IDEA VENTURES, verified April 21, 1989, and the exhibits annexed thereto, an application will be made at a Special Term, Part II of this Court at the Courthouse, Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, New York on the 19th day of May, 1989 at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, for a judgment pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules granting to the petitioner the following relief: vacating and annulling the decision of the Planning Board of the Town of Southold dated March 2.2, 1989 as arbitrary and capricious and an abuse of discretion, compelling the Planning Board of the Town of Southold to approve the site plan of petitioner, and granting · petitioner such other'and further relief as is just and proper. Petitioner designate~ Suffolk County as the place of trial. Dated: TO: Mattituck, NY April 21, 1989 WICKHAM, WICKHAM & BRESSLER, Attorneys for Petitioner Main Road, P.O. Box 1424 Mattituck, New York 11952 (516) 298-8353 PLANNING BOARD OF SOUTHOLD TOWN 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 (516) 765-1938 17/sterling SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK In the Matter of the Application of STERLING IDEA VENTURES, Petitioner, For a Judgment Pursuant to Article 78 of the CPLR, -against- PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, ReSpondent. INDEX NO. VERIFIED PETITION Petitioner, STERLING IDEA VENTURES, by its attorneys, WICKHAM, WICK/~AM & BRESSLER, P.C., respectfully show to this Court and allege: 1. Petitioner, Sterling Idea Ventures, is a New York Partnership with principal place of business at Main Road, Mattituck, New York and the owner of the premises described herein. 2. Respondent Planning Board of the Town of Southold is a planning board organized and existing by virtue of Section 271 of the New York State Town Law. 3. In or about June, 1987 petitioners applied to Respondent for site plan approval for construction of retail office space on petitioner's premises at C.R. 48, Southold, New York, more particularly descrlbed as SCTM # 1000-55-2-18.1. 4. The application has been pending before the Respondent since on or about June, 1987 with no final approval given. 5. On March 22, 1989 Respondent by letter determined that certain conditions be satisfied prior to final approval of the site plan. A copy of this letter is annexed as Exhibit A. 6. The provisions set forth in the determination of March 22, 1989 are arbitrary and capricious and an abuse of discretion in that: a) the letter requires that petitioner's site plan must now be reviewed under and measured by the requirements contained in the Southold Town Zoning Code as amended on February 1, 1989; b) Petitioner's property consists of approximately 0.63 acres of property that was zoned B-1 under the Zoning Code which existed at the time of the application in June, 1987 and continued through January, 1989; c) Petitioner diligently pursued its application before Respondent and complied with every reasonable and legal request of Respondent in attempting to obtain site plan approval; d) Petitioner has incurred substantial expenses in connection with the application to date consisting of taxes, architectural fees, and other expenses in excess of $ 5,000.00; e) On or about June 26, 1987, Petitioner submitted a prepared site plan to Respondent for its property above described, together with other, required documentation; f) Thereafter and'between June 26, 1987 and August 7, 1987, Respondent advised Petitioner that it desired certain changes to be made to the proposed site plan. Implementation of those changes necessarily required an application to the Southold Town Board of Appeals for a variance for required rear yard setback. A copy of letter dated August 7, 1987 from Petitioner's representative Garrett A. Strang, setting forth Respondent's requirements, is annexed as Exhibit B; g) On or about August 26, 1987, Petitioner submitted a revised site plan, meeting all of Respondent's requirements outlined in the August 7, 1987 letter. A copy of the August 26, 1987 letter of transmittal is annexed as Exhibit C. The result of this revision was to reduce Petitioner's net retail sales area by 300 square feet; h) On or about October 13, Petitioner, by letter, Copy annexed as certain other changes to the site plan, 1987, Respondent advised Exhibit D, required including a one-way loop around the proposed building. Moreover, it advised Petitioner that no new site plan application could be considered unless and until the existing site plan for the property was withdrawn. Both such requirements were arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable and the conditioning of a new site plan application on withdrawal of an existing site plan is illegal. i) On or about October 15, 1987, Petitioner's responded to the letter of October 13, 1987, by letter dated October 15, 1987, from Garrett A. Strang. Petitioner properly pointed out to Respondent that. a one-way loop in the rear of the property would either reduce the landscaped area to less than 25% or require removal of a front yard buffer required by Respondent. As such, Respondent's request was arbitrary and capricious. Petitioner also advised that it wanted the instant application treated as an amendment to its existing site plan so that it would not loose its prior approval. Petitioner's prior site plan was approved prior to the time periods at issue herein. j) On November 25, 1987, Respondent advised Petitioner by letter, copy annexed as Exhibit E, that it would proceed with Petitioner's application upon receipt of an application fee and withdrawal of the prior approved site plan. Such latter condition was arbitrary and capricious and in violation of the law. k) On or about December 2, 1987, Petitioner advised Respondent that it would not withdraw its approved site plan until it received approval of the pending application. Copy of letter of Garrett Strang of December 2, 1987, annexed hereto as Exhibit G. 1) On or about December 17, 1987, Petitioner paid to Respondent the sum of $ 100.00 representing payment in full of Respondent's fees. A copy of the check of Garrett Strang is annexed hereto as Exhibit H. m) By February 4, 1988, Respondent had taken no further action on the application and as a result Petitioner contacted the Southold Town Attorney by letter to attempt to get the matter moving. ~opy of letter of Garrett Strang of February 4, 1988 is annexed hereto as ~xhibit I. n) On February 4,-1988, Petitioner requested by letter an appointment with Respondent to attempt to get the project moving. Copy of letter of Garrett Strang dated February 4, 1988 annexed hereto as Exhibit J. o) Respondent failed to respond to the letter of February 4, 1988 and on February 29, 1988, Petitioner again wrote to Respondent requesting a response. Copy of letter of Garrett Strang dated February 29, 1988 annexed hereto as Exhibit K. p) On or about March 7, 1988, Respondent advised Petitioner that it would contact the Town Attorney for input regarding its requirement that the prior site plan be withdrawn before consideration of the new site plan would proceed. This was confirmed by letter of March 14, 1988 from Garrett Strang to Respondent, copy annexed hereto as Exhibit L. q) By letter of April 4, 1988, Respondent advised Petitioners that it no longer required withdrawal of the prior site plan as a condition to consideration of the current application. Copy of letter of April 4, 1988 annexed hereto as Exhibit M. By virtue of its arbitrary and illegal position the Respondent created a five month delay in processing Petitioner's application. r) At a meeting of April 7, 1988 Respondent advised Petitioner that it was requiring circulation for trucks behind the building and would send a letter to Petitioner on how to proceed. No such letter was sent. s) On or about May 11, 1988, Petitioner filed with Respondent an amended site plan which met the Respondent's requirements with respect to rear circulation, westerly placement of curb cut, and movement of loading zone. Copy of letter o{ transmittal of May 11, 1988 annexed as Exhibit N. t) On or about May 18, 1988, Respondent returned to Petitioner a site plan with its proposed revision. Copy of transmittal letter annexed as Exhibit O. u) On or about May 23, 1988, Petitioner delivered to Respondent a revised site plan meeting ~.ach and every requirement of Respondent as set forth in the May 18, 1988 revision request. Copy of transmittal letter of May 23, 1988 annexed as Exhibit P. v) On or about June 6, 1988, Respondent advised Petitioner by letter that after the Board of Appeals determination the Planning Board would require elevations and a drainage plan and determine the type of outdoor lighting. Copy of letter annexed as Exhibit Q. w) Thereafter, Petitioner diligently made application to the Board of Appeals on or about June 22, 1988, for a rear- yard variance due to the Respondents requirement of building placement. But for this requirement of Respondent no rear year variance would have been required. The zoning ordinance at the time required a 35 foot rear yard set-back, but the Planning Board was arbitrary and capricious in requiring a 25 foot setback, and same resulted in additional delay to Petitioner of a month and a half. x) On July 22, 1988, Petitioner was advised that the Board of Appeals granted the application. annexed as Exhibit R. y) On or about August 10, 1988, Copy of decision Petitioner delivered to Respondent a site plan which complied with all of Respondents requests. Copy of letter of Garrett Strang of August 10, 1988 annexed as Exhibit S. z) On or about September 19, 1988 Respondent advised Petitioner by letter that it required further changes to the site plan : deletion of the word "retail" from the plan, amendment of the lighting plan previously approved by Respondent, and location of a dumpster, copy of letter as Exhibit T. aa) On or about September 27, 1988 Petitioner filed an amended site plan aqain complying with all of Respondents requirements, except noting that no deletion of the word "retail" was required since the necessary parking was present. The parking requirement at the time was one parking space for each 100 square feet of sale area. Since total sales area did not exceed 2900 square feet, the 29 spaces as shown were adequate. Copy of transmittal letter annexed as Exhibit U. bb) On or about October 7, 1988 Respondent advised Petitioner that it was requiring yet further amendments to the site plan: a chain of dimensions in both directions and an interior floor plan. Copy of letter annexed as Exhibit V. cc) On or about October 25, 1988, Petitioner aqain delivered an amended site plan to Respondent complying with all of Respondents requirements, except for a floor plan which was not a proper request for site plan approval and, in any event, had not been yet determined, as tenants had not been procured. Copy of letter of Garrett Strang dated October 25, 1988, annexed as Exhibit W. dd) Respondent failed to approve the site plan or respond to Petitioner until on or about December 20, 1988 another period of almost two months when it advised Petitioner that it would not proceed in the absence of a floor plan drawn to scale. Such a requirement was arbitrary and capricious and illegal. Copy of letter of transmittal annexed as Exhibit X. Copy of Applicable zoning ordinance Sections 100-130-131, and 134 annexed as Exhibit Y. ee) The history of this application amply demonstrates that Petitioner proceeded diligently in attempting to procure site approval, that it submitted at least three site plans which met every legal request of the Respondent, that Respondent acted knowingly with intent to hinder and delay and did hinder and delay Petitioner by imposing illegal conditions in connection with the application (withdrawal of the prior plan/floor plan) and by asking for "one more thing" each time petitioner appeared before it. ff) The letter of March 22, 1988 and the new zoning ordinance require landscaping of 35% of the property. By Respondents own demand, the landscaped area is now less than 25%. The letter of March 22 and the new zoning ordinance require a 25 foot landscaping strip across the front of the property. By Respondents own demand the landscaped strip in front of the property is five feet. gg) If Petitioner is required to proceed under th~ new zoning ordinance it will have wasted approximately two years of time, over $ 5,000.00 in direct expense, and will be required to obtain substantial variances due to the size and shape of the parcel and the new zoning regulations. Copy of old and new zoning ordinance bulk schedule annexed as Exhibit Z. The size of any permitted building will, in all probability, be substantially smaller to accommodate the foregoing. hh) There was before the enactment of the new zoning ordinance a proper site plan before Respondent on numerous occasions. The final site plan of October 25, 1988 met all of the Respondents legitimate requirements. 7. The respondent should be compelled to approve the site plan of petitioner as last submitted on October 25, 1988 since the plan complied with all applicable requirements at the time and the respondent has willfully and unreasonably withheld its approval of same has delayed and hindered Petitioners intentionally throughout the process, resulting in unnecessary delays of almost 1 year, and but for such withholding, delay and hindrance of Respondent Petitioner would have obtained a building permit and commenced construction and made significant improvements prior to the amendment to the zoning ordinance in January, 1989, all as more particularly described in Paragraph 6 above. 8. Petitioners have no other adequate remedy at law available for the relief sought and no prior application for the relief sought herein has been-made. WHEREFORE, petitioners respectfully request that a judgment be entered pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules in favor of petitioner and against respondent vacating and annulling the determination of Respondent contained in the letter of March 22, 1989, as arbitrary and capricious and an abuse of discretion, compelling the Planning Board of the Town of Southold should approve the site plan of petitioner, and with such other and further relief as is just and proper. Dated: Mattituck, NY April 21, 1989 WICKHAM, WICKHAM & BRESSLER, Attorneys for Petitioner Main Road - P.O. Box 1424 Mattituck, New York 11952 (516) 298-8353 PoCo · Town Hall. 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold. New York 11971 TELEPHONE PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD March 22, 1989 Garrett Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 RE: Proposed site plan for Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM ~1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: The Planning Board was required to review all pending site plans under the new zoning code which was adopted on February 1, 1989. The above-referenced plan must be revised to bring it into compliance. 1. Sign information including size and location must be provided pursuant to Section 100-101C (2) and (3). 2. The bulk schedule requirement for the General Business Zone~requires that 35% of the site be landscaped. a. Section 100-212. B, requires a 25' deep landscaping strip starting at the front property line and a 5' landscaping strip across the front of the building. 3. Parking must be shown as per the new code; indicate on floor plan how interior space is to be used. Upon receipt of revised ~ite plans the Planning Board will proceed with your application. VS/jt · .,,~..~,,.'~y trulgyT~ /~ ~ /~ _/~ ,'" --'-~ ; /, '~ ./ / / ...' BENNETT ORLOWSKI,JR. CHAIRMAN GARR~TT A. STRANG August 7, 1987 Mr. Bennett Orlows~i, Chairman Southold Town Planning Department Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Sterling Idea Ventures, Horth Road, Southold Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: As of the outcome of my meeting with Valerie Scopaz, your office, it is my understanding that the Board Suggesting the following amendments to the above cation: of is appli- 1. Provide an offstreet loading area; 2. Provide an eight foot (8') minimum greenbelt be- tween, the southerly property line and the southernmost edge of the parking area; 3. Enlarge the east and west greenbelt between prop- erty lines and driveways and area parking to a minimum. of six feet (6') in width; 4. Relocation of the building to within (20') of the rear property line. I am sure that the Board is aware that this tion necessitates the need for a variance. my understanding that cation. twenty feet recommenda- It is also the Board will support this appli- I anticipate that the Board will address this matter at the first meeting to be scheduled after the meeting of August ]0th. For the record this application was made on June 26th. Very truly yours, C^S/b Garrett A. Strang, R.A. GARRETT A. STRANG A~CHITECT August 26, 1987 r~r. Bennett Or]owski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, ~ew York ]197] Re: P'roposed Retail Complex, North Road Southold Dear Mr. Orlowski and .~embers of the Board: Enclosed are six (6) copies of revised Site Plan in con- nection with the above referenced project. Please note the fo]lowing revisions: 1. Provision of one (1) off-street loading area; 2. Provision of eight foot (8') greenbelt between southerly property line and parkin& area; 3. Provision of five foot (5') greenbelt a]ong esst and west property lines, in lieu of three feet (3') pre- viously provided; 4. Relocation of building further to the north, so as to provide for additional landscaping on the south side of the site. I am of the understan.ding this plan will be reviewed at your Septenlber 14th meeting, at which time I will be present to answer any question~ from the Board. Very truly yours, GAS/b Garrett A. Strang, R. A. Encs. Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 October 13, 1987 Garrett Strang P.O. ~ox 1412 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Sketch Plan for Sterling Idea Ventures N/s County Rd. 48, 419.83'E/o Young's or Railroad Ave., Sout SCTM# 1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: With regard to the second revision of the above - named sketch; it is suggested that when the site plan application is made that the loading area be shown in the rear of the building. Also, the curb should be moved to the westerly edge of the property to avoid potential conflicts with C.F. Van Duzers two curb cuts immediately adjacent to the easterly property line. Finally, the proposed siting of the building is not conducive to good vehicular circulation on-site; particularly with regard to the one lane ingress/egress to the parking spaces to the rear of the building. A one-way loop around the back of the building would be better. Your client should be aware that there is an approved site plan for this property. It must be withdrawn before we can accept a new site plan application. Very truly yours, BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. CHAIRMAN SOUTHOLD TOWN PLANNING BOARD GARRETT A. STRANG OCt ol)~?r 1;, 19.7 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southo]d, Ne~/ York ]1971 Re: Application of Stet]in0 ldca Ventures North Road, Southold Dear Mr. Orlow~ki and ~.embern of the Board: I am in receipt o£ your letter of Octo:~cr 13th, to reply as follows: and wish ih_ siting of the Ouilding Is a direct result of a meet- lng with Ms. Scol}~z, as outlined in [ny letter to you of A'JgUS[. 7th. The I',uildin.] ha:~ been shifted as far Lo the nort~ as practical, Lo allow for an 0' planting buffer along thc roadside property linc, also requested Dy ;ls. Scopaz. Thi~ will necessitate a variance, which was also called Lo yuur attention. To provide & one-way 1,)ap around the rear u£ thc build- lng, as you now suggest, will havo two ramifications: ]. Rcducti()n (~£ the l~ndsca|)ed area to less than 2~% or in the -]ternF, tiv,~, thc .re]ocaLion ,)F the building fiurther to the ~outh, would eliminate the ~' planting buffe~, 7(,u c~icin3[Iy requested; 2. Hl~min.]tion of Lhe four (4) parkinq strolls on I_he north sJdc c,f the [)rope['ty; lna~much ,In the four parking stalls doD[cLod :)n the north aic~ of the nropurty arc, intended for uge by ten- ants and/or egployees, (as opposed t,) custome[ parking), for ]onU t.~rm parkinq durin3 bu~ina~'~ hc, ul-:~, [ do not sue how Lhis D~osenLs poor vehicula~ circu]~Lion. Tho loading area (desJ,]na%cd parkinq stall), was also provided at thc request of ~,s. Scopaz. Fhc location onw which I fec] will conflict the ]ea~t wiLh usual t~affic flow. Please bea~ in ~5[nd that'the proposed com- plex is .~mall and would Dc usea infrcqucntly, as most deliveries wculd be via small van-type vehicles. Mr. Ber~nett Orlowski P~O~ Two October 15, 1987 Furthermore, if you absolutely require a loadinq area in th~ rear, it wi].[ necessitate the !ess oF parking; and the need for the circulation loop, which will have the problems previously '['he c~rb cut as shown (~djaccnt Van Duzc~'s) is more compatible to the sitc for providin{~ ad."quate [qlrking, oiven the tral)ezoidal configu~,~tio~ of the pre)perth.. I feel the~e w~ll be little, if a~v, cc~nflict with traffic flow with V~n Duzer's and thc su~ject sit~, inasmuch as the business uses differ. I am well aware of thc fact thaL al~ appr,~vcd site plan exists for this pro)]ertl,. ;~f intention i~ to make this submission ,~n amendment, rathcr than ~ new a.')pl[cat~o;], since the pro[~oscd use i"- the same. I rusl)ectfully request a pr,~m[ot resp¢,n~:e to the above, since the matteu has been peadino since June and ml, cli- ent would like to proceed with his plans. t would be h;~pp,/ to meet with the [~oard ,st any time to review and an.'~wer any questions. ¥cry truly yours, (;AS/b ~;arrett A. Str~ng, E.A. cc: Sturlino Idcu Venture_,; Southold. N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 November 25, I987 Garret Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Sketch plan for Sterling Idea Ventures N/s County Rd. 48, 419.83' E/o Railroad (Youngs) Avenue, Southold SCTM# 1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: This office will proceed with the above-named sketch plan upon receipt of an application fee and a letter requesting the withdrawal of the currently approved site plan. Sincerely, /. Valerie Scopa~ Town Planner cc: Planning Board Robert Celic GARRETT A. STRAN(~ ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD. p O BOX SOUTHOLD. NEW YORK 11~71 Hn. Valerio Sc')~az, Planninq Town of Southold Ma i n Road $ouLhold, Nt:w York 11971 Re: Application of Sterlin¢ S C'['M ~ 1000-55-2-]8. I Tdo8 VentuEes D,;ar tis· Scopnz: I am in receipt r~f your letter of November 25th in con- neet!on with the 0!)ov(3 apolicatiol. t-i.v client will be har~py to withdraw his currunt nile p],]rl upon r'ec0ipt of anprova] oF the mite. ,nlan, which in f)en(t~n{! ',~ofore the I~odr(J, at the t)roi;ellt t~ne. Ben t re,la rd.~3. ,,_ry truly yours, GASh Gar['ctt A. StL%mq, i:.A. cc: SLur] in,'] idc;] Vonttlr'cr; GARRETT A. STRANG L.~ SOUTHOLO. NY n97i THE NORTH FORK m:O2~kO79~2~: 3431 OARRETT A. STF~ANG ARCHITECT February 4, 1988 Jay Schondebare, Esq. Town of Southold Hain Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Robert Celic, SCTM #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Jay: On June 26, 1987 an application was made to the PlanninQ Board to amend a site plan for the above referenced property. On August 7th, I was directed by the Town Planner to make certain changes to the application, which [ assumed were at the direction of the ~oard. These changes would also require my client to file for a variance. On August 26th, a revised site plan was submitted with the rcquested changes. It wm~ not until October 13th that I received a letter from Mr. Orlow~k ~ ~ugge~tiD~ further modifications tO the site plan and requestinQ that the existing site plan approval be withdrawn, prior to the Board's acceptance of thc new site ~]an applica- .tion. ' I responded on October 15th, addressing some of the ad- ditional modifications and clarifying to the Board that our intention was only to amend the existing site plan. Obviously, an amendment would supersede the previous plan, upon which.the approval exists. On November 25th, ! received a letter from Planning in- dicating that they would p~oceed on the "Sketch Plan" upon rece~Dt of the application fee and a formal letter requesting withdrawal of the existing, approved site plan. . On December 2nd, I forwarded the -fee and indicated that my client would withdraw the current site plan, in con- junction with approval of pending application. ¥ -7-- /C~ARF~ETT A. STRANG ~ A~CH{TECT Jay Schondebare, Page Two February 4, 1988 Esq. Approximately one week ago, I called to make an appoint- ment with Hs. Scopaz to review the status apDrovaI pro-' cess and was informed that the Board now refuses to re- view the site plan further until such time as the existing approval is withdrawn. It makes no sense for my client to withdraw an existing site plan approval, without written approval of the pending application, as there is no assurance that the Board will approve the pending site plan. I respectfully request that the Board be directed to proceed with the review of the site plan, since their imposed modifications will necessitate our making appli- cation for a variance, which will take more time. Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation. -'Very truly yours, .b/ Garrett A. Strang, R.A. cc: R. Celic GARIRETT A. STRANG A~CHITECT February 4~ 1988 ~r. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterlin0 Idea Ventures North Road, Southold, SCTtl #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: I am herewith requesting an appointment to meet with discuss the above pending site plan on February 8th. Please call my office to confirm same. Thank you. .Very truly yours, b/ Garrett A. cc: J. Schondebare Sterling Idea Ventures Strang, R.A. . .,.,.,~x A, S,/'- ,..7-- GARRETT A. STRANG February 29, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board ~ain Road Southold, New Yo~k 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures North Road, Southold, SC'¥M ~1000-55-2-18.1 Dear ~r. Orlowski and Hembers of the Board: On February 4th, I requested a conference with the Board in Connection with the above application, and as of this date, have not heard from you. I herewith respectfully request Same at the earliest date. I look forward to hearing from you. Very truly yours, CASh Enc. Garrett A. Strang, R.A. cc: J. Schondebare Sterling Idea Ventures GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 April 4, 1988 Garrett A. Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 RE: Proposed Site Plan Application for Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM # 1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: At its last work session, the Planning Board agreed to accept a site plan application for the above named site without requiring the withdrawal of the existing site plan. jt Very truly yours, B~N~ET~ O~LOWSKi, j~.~ CHAIRMAN GARRETT A. STRANG May 11, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Town Planning Department Main Road Southold, New York ]]971 Re: Sterling Idea Ventures, North Road, £outhold Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: Enclosed are six (6) copies of a revised site plan for the above, as per the most recent information and marked up print received from your office. ' ~ respectfully request that this be reviewed and ac- cepted, at your earliest convenience, so that I can make application for the necessary variance. Due to the na- ture of this application, a final site plan inclusive of drainage calculations, will be submitted after a vari- ance is granted. Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation. Very truly yours, GASb Garrett A. Strang, R.A Encs. · Idea Ventures cc: Sterlino $outhold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 May 18, 1988 Garrett A. Strang Main Road P.O. Box 1412 Southold, N.Y. 11971 RE: Sterling Idea Ventures 1000-55-2-1 Dear Mr. Strang: Enclosed please find a copy of the above mentioned site plan with revisions. Please contact our office if you have any questions. Very truly yours, BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. CHAIRMAN GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT R,?: SterlJnfl Idea Ventures, North ]:o,~d, Goutholc'. ['.ear Hr. Orlo%;ski and Members o~ thc Enc]ozed are six (~) ct~pic,~ or o rcvi.'~3C =itc n]aq for the above, ,3m ~eY thc most rec,'~nt infiorm~tion a::d m.~rk~d up p~int rece i v.3d from ~'our offico anR datct! Mat, kqaJn I res,~ec't['ullv reouest thz~t thia >,, rc. vic,,/ed ,ar, d ,3c'cq~)te,f, ~f your (?sKI Jent- conv~nJE, nce, ~o th,~t I c~n m.]ke ~pDljcatJon For the neccr:nt~ry v.nriance. ~r prev~- Jnc]L'SJve r~r drainage celculatiom., wi]] he au{,mitted ~fter a varimnce ';'h~,nk vc'J for CASh G~rcett .\ · ;:tt'~r, rl, P.A . cc: Sterlinc Idea Venturcs Southold. N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 June 6, 2988 Garrett A. Strang Main Road P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 RE: Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM# 1000-55-2-1 Dear Mr. Strang; As stated in your conversation with Melissa Spiro on June 6, 1988, the status of the above mentioned site plan is as follows. Elevations and a drainage plan will be submitted to the Planning Board after the Board of Appeals has made a determination on the application before them. The height of the poles for the lights will be a maximum of 18 feet. The type of light to be used will be decided after the ZBA has made a determination on the application before them. If there are any problems or questions concerning this, please do not hesitate to call this office. Very truly yours, BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. // ~,l CHAIRMAN Id To B d t App ou o wn oar o MAIN I~OAD- STATE ROAD 25 SOUTHOLD, L.I., N.Y. 11' TELEPHONE (516) 7~ APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS GERARD P. GOEHRINGER, CHAIRMAN CHARLES GRIGONIS, JR. SERGE DOYEN. JR. ROBERT J. DOUGLASS JOSEPH H. SAWlCKI ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Upon Application of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES for a Variance to the Zoning ordinance, Article VII, Section 100-71, Bulk schedule, for approval of insufficient rearyard setback from the northerly property line for proposed principal building, at premises known as 46025 C.R. 48, Southold, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-55-2-18.1. B-1 General Business Zone District. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 14, 1988, in the Matter of the Application of STERLING IDEA VENTURES under Appl. No. 3749; and WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard were heard and their testimony recorded; WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony and documentation submitted concerning this application; WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and the surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, the Board'made the following findings of fact: 1. This is an Application for a Variance from the Provisions of Article VII, Section 100-71 for permission to locate new principal building with a rearyard setback at 25 feet as recommended by the Southold Town Planning Board under its pending site-plan review. 2. The premises is referred to as 46025 C.R. 48, located in the Hamlet of Southold, Town of Southold, and is identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 55, Block 2, Lot 18.1. 3. The subject premises contains a total area of 27,305 sq. ft. with 185.61 ft. frontage along the County Road, is located in the "B-l" General Business Zone District, and is presently vacant land. 4. The principal building is proposed as sho~n on the May 28, 1987 Site Plan Map, prepared by Garrett A. Strang, R.A., ~ - Appl. 3749 .er of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES ~cision Rendered July 14, 1988 with the following setbacks: (a) closest setback from the westerly property line at 26 feet; (b) closest setback from the easterly property line at 26 feet; (c) closest setback from the front property line at 77 feet; (d} closest rearyard setback at 25 feet, under consideration herein. 5. Article VII, Section 100-71, Bulk Schedule, of the Zoning Code requires a minimu~ rearyard setback at 35 feet. The amount of relief requested is 10 feet. 6. In viewing the area, the following information is noted for the record: (a) the existing principal building immediately. adjoining this parcel on the west side has a setback of approxi- mately 42 feet from the front property line; (b) the existing principal building nearest thisparcel on the east side has a setback of approximately 75 feet from the front property line; (c) the premises adjoining this parcel to the north which would be the parcel most likely to be affected by this variance is a drainage sump maintained by the County of Suffolk. 6. It is also the understanding of this Board that expansion of the County Road (extending from Horton's Lane in Southold to Main Street in Greenport) to a uniform pavement width of 46 feet is proposed under Project No. 5145, and the best interests of the traveling public would be served by the grant of a reduction in the rearyard in order to provide additional open frontyard areas. 7. In considering this appeal, the Board also finds and determines: (a) the relief requested is the minimal ~ecessary; (b) there is no other method feasible for appellan~ to pursue; (c) the project will not be adverse to the character of the neighborhood; (d) the difficulties claimed are unique to the property and are not personal in nature; · (e) the project is within the spirit and intent of zoning; (f) the practical difficulties are sufficient; (g) in view of the manner in whiOh the difficulties arose .and in considering the above factors, the interests of justice Will be served by granting the application as applied. jAppl. No. ~49 of STERLING ~AS VENTURES Rendered J~y 14, 1988 ' Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by Mr. Sawicki, it was RESOLVED, to GRANT a Variance under Appeal No. 3749 as applied in the Matter of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES for a reduc- tion in the rearyard to a minimum of 25 feet for the newly proposed principal building. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis, Douglass and Sawicki. (Member Doyen was absent.) This resolution was duly adopted. lk F~'~GERARD P. GOEH~IN~ CHAIRMAN ~ GARRE~T A. STRANG ARCHITECT klAtN ROAD. P 0 BOX SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 1197i o August ]0, 1988 Hr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Eoard Nain Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling North Road, Southo]d Dear Mr. Orlowski and r{embers Idol Ventures, of the Board: Enclosed are six (6) copies of a finalized site plan for the above referenced project. In ~iddition I have included a photocop./ of the exterior light- ing fixtures proposed to be used. ' [ would like to call your attention to the fact that drainaqe calculations wero base(] on two inch (2") raiilfal] containment, 0ivcn the nature o£ thc project. As pQinted out in recent applications I have pending before'your bo,ltd, I believe a 2" de- sign criteria is more than f~dequate in this area. I am in receipt of the decision of the Zoning Hoard of Appeals dated 3u]y ]4, 1988 qrantinq the quested variance and ti~{~refore ask th;it yr~ur Board take the necessary nction on this aDp]Jcat ion at the earliest possible opportunity. If '/gu have.any questions, or if additional infor- mation Js required, please contact my {,trice. truly ¥otlrs, Garret A. Strano, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 T£LEPHONE PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD September 19, 1988 Garrett Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 RE: Proposed site plan for Sterling Idea Ventures N/S CR 48; 419.83' E/O Railroad (Young's) Ave. SCTM #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: The Planning Board reviewed the revised site plan dated August 12, 1988 and requests the following changes: Because parking is based on office use (1 space for every 150 square feet of office area), the word "retail" should be deleted from the plan. 'The lighting could be reduced to fewer and lower lantern type.lights. It was also noted that the east driveway scales at 17' not the 20 feet shown. Further the location of the dumpster is~ot shown. Upon receipt of these revisions, the Planning Board will forward these plans to the Building Department for certification. Very. truly yours, BENNETT · ORLOWSKI , JR. CHAIRMAN jt GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD. p O. BOX SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK :Ir. Bennett Orlow~ki, '-'t,airm",h Southold ]'own ~l~anin~ 3oaLod ~,la i n Roud. Southold, New York 11971 Re: SC'J'H #1000-55-2-18. I Dear ,'Ir. Orlowski alld .Ic. mi-,e~rs of tho i am in receipt of your letLer el Ju~t'.mI'cr " [ - 19th and have closed six (6) revised copi~, ,,f. th~ site ~)lan and would lik~ both of,. lc( and/of ret;, i [ u ;~ . YOU h,lve req~l,e:~ted - delete the word .ut.7~i fro~, the -.Pg]lc.~ti,m, sil}cc it is "r~ ]" that wc your opinion that tile Far~.ino i:] ~' '' '-&'-~'"lll~&cc for office use. The l)arkinq' rc',lui~'~d ;or rot3[1 :]~c i~ i,asc(I orl -ql),gco per ]00 sq. I't. (.,t- Zj](,:; ffc,l.. 'i']l~ ~ictudl :;ales arc, a of the entire buildi,lq (exctu::ive of toilet room~;, nervice areas, and access ~t,]ir3 Lo thc ha:~c, meat) ia 'a,J93 ;;q. ft., as showll on revi:icd ~:itc plain. 'l'~.2rcl'~;~,;, thc 29 3paces provided will adequut: ~, ;crvi,.e either retail o? office use. I aave cnclof:o<] [)h~tl~cuDic~; ,)I . ~ ,u:.,. tit~mtc :xccrior lighting fixture of the ~YDc ',,ou Jc"~utgL{:{t, with ~, qot3t{Un site plan that thc:no l'ixturu$; !<' m,mnLcd ~,t 12' ~n lieu of 15' . ilcwcver, tho IItm;nll{;f Of i'ixturo~: must [.2r.1,]il1 tho SaCIO ill order t() provide ,]dertuaL,~ il Bennett Or ] ow.~k i, Septemba~ 27, 1986 t;ith renpect to ti~e ,!Jscrepanc% of the scal,:d dimension of 17' vs. the noted dimension of 20', construction will follow thc notcd dimension.~ ~.ilc,,.~n on the drawin¢. The ]oc&tion of the dum!)nter is now del)ictod ¢,n the d~0wing, behind the building, ;,cces:%[~,le fFo~ thu s.3Fvice drivew~]¥. I trust this ~ - ~- ' Ve r'¥' tEu ]'! (~\.,/b [;~%rl'utL .\ . l;trsng, il.,% l:nc. - Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 $outhold, New York I 1971 TELEPHONE (516) 76.5-1938 PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD October 7, 1988 Gar~ett Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 RE: Proposed retail office structure for Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: The dated as comments. Planning Board reviewed the recently received maps amended September 27, 1988 and had the following As per the discrepancy of the scaled dimension of 17' verses the noted dimension of 20', the Planning Board would like to see a chain of diminsions is both directions shown on the map for this area. The Board also requests that a floor plan be submitted for the record. Ver.~ ~u-ly yours, .... . ; ;~ ~ ~-~-',~'.I"..; .J /- ,,'/ / ~ '..,.. , .~¢~'.~ (i .'" ~-.'-~ .~" ' ~" B~NE~ ORLOWSKI ,JR. '~' CHAI~ jt GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAiN ROAD, p. O. BOX 14h~ SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK I',qar t!r. O~]c)~l:j and ,4'?nh~r~; of th~ :'o,~rd- Town HaH, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) ';65-1938 Garrett A. Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Mr. Strang: PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD December RE: 20, 1988 Sterling Idea Ventures Retail/Office Complex SCTM #1000-55-2-18.1 The Planning Board has reviewed your letter of October 25, 1988. It repeats its October 7th request for a drawn floor plan, to scale, to accompany the site plan. Upon receipt of six copies of same, the Board will proceed with this application. ~ Verw-t-~uly yours, BE~E~ ORLOWSKI,JR. CHAI~ VS/jt § 100-125 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-130 (3) The zone district classification of such property. (4) A detailed statement of the relief sought by the petitioner. (5) The provisions of the zoning law applicable to the relle~ sought by the petitioner. (6) A statement that within five (5) days such petition will be filed in the Southold Town Clerk's office. Main Road, Southold, New York, and may then be examined during regular office hours. (7) A statament that a public hearing with respect to such petition must be held by the Board of Appeals of the Town of Southeld before the relief sought can he granted; that the person to whom the notice is ad- dressed, or his representative, has the right to appear and he heard at such hearing; and that a notice of such hearing w/ii he published in the official town newspaper not less than five (5) days prior to such public hearing. B. In lieu of complying with the provisions of this section, written verified waivers of notice executed by the persons entitled to receive such notice may he filed with the Town Clerk at the time of filing the petition. C. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall not affect the validity of any action taken by the Board of Appeals. ARTICLE XIII Site Plan Approval § I00-130. General requirement. In ail cases where this chapter requ/res approval of site development plans by the Plannin~ ,~ard, no buCding permit shall be i~sued by the Building Inspector except upon authoriza. t/on of and in conformity with the plans approved by the Planning Board. § 101)-131 ZONING § 100-132 § 100-131. Objectives. In considering and acting upon site development plans, the Planning- Board shall take into consideration the public health, safety and welfare, the comfort and convenience of the public in general and the residents of the immediate neighborhood in particular, and may prescribe appropriate conditions and safegnards as may be required in order that the result of its action may, to the maximum extent possible, further the expressed intent of this chapter and the accomplishment of the following objectives in particular: A. Traffic access. AIl proposed traffic aecessways are adequate but not excessive in number; adequate in width, grade. alignment and visibility: not located too near street comers or other places of public assembly; and other similar safety considerations. B. Circulation and parking. Adequate off-street parking and loading' spaces are provided to prevent the parking' in public streets of vehicles of any persons connected with or visiting the use, and that the interior circulation system is adequate to provide safe accessibility to all required off-street parking lots. C. Landscaping and screening. All playground, parking and service areas are reasonably screened at all seasons of the year from the view of adjacent residential lots and streets, and that the general landscaping of the site is in character with that generally prevailing' in the neighborhood. Existing trees over eight (8) inches in diameter measured three (3) feet above the base of the trunk shall be retained to the maximum extent possible. D. Architectural features. The architectural features of proposed buildings and signs are in character with that generally prevailing in the neighborhood. [Added 5-31-88 by LL. No. 16-1988] §- 100-132. Effect of approva~l. A. No building permit shall be issued for any structure covered by this Article Until ah approved site development plan or § 100-133 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-134 modification in design or operation would be necessary for conformance. A copy of the report of such consultant shall be furnished to the Planning Board, Building Inspector and applicant. Amendments to a site development plan shall be acted upon in the same manner as the approval of the original plan. The Planning Board may require that site plan approval be periodically reviewed. § 100-134. Site development plan elements. 'The applicant shall cause a site development, map to be prepared by a civil engineer, a surveyor, land planner, architect or other competent person. Site development plan elements shaft include those listed below which are appropriate to the proposed development or use as indicated by the Planning Board in the presubmission conference: A. Legal data. (1) Lot, block and section number, if any, of the property, taken from the latest tax records. (2) Name and address of the owner of record. (3) Name and address of the person, firm or organization preparing the map. (4) Date, North point and written and graphic scale. (5) Sufficient description or information to precisely define the boundaries of the proper~y. All distances shall be in feet and tenths of a foot. Ail angles shall be given to the nearest, ten (10) seconds or closer. The-' error of closure shall not exceed one (1) in ten thousand (10,000). (6)' The locations, names and ~xisting widths of adjacent streets and curhiines. (7) The location and owners of all adjoining lands, as shown on the latest tax records. 10060 § 100.134 SOUTHOLD CODE § 100-136 (3) The location, direction, power and time of use of any proposed outdoor lighting or public address systems. (4) The location of and plans for any outdoor signs. (5) The location and arrangement of proposed means of access and egress, including sidewalks, driveways or other paved areas; profiles indicating grading and cross sections showing width of roadway, location and width of sidewalks and location and size of water- and sewer lines. (6) Any proposed grading, screening and other land. scaping, including types and locations of proposed street trees. (7) The location of all proposed waterlines, valves and hydrants and of all sewer lines or alternate means of water supply and sewage disposal and treatment. (8) An outline of any proposed deed restrictions or covenants. 19) Any contemplated public improvements on or ad- joining the property. (I0) If the site development plan indicates oniy a first stage, a supplementary plan shall indicate ultimata development. E. Any other information deemed by the Planning Board necessary to determine conformity of the site plan with the intent and regulations of this chapter. § 100-135. Fees. [Amended 11-15-83 by L.L. No. 13-1983; 1-8-85 by L.L. No. 1-1985] Ail applications to the Planning Board for approval of site devel- opment plans shall be accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.). § 100-136. Cluster developmeut. [Added 5-29-73; ameuded 2-1-83 by L.L. No. 2-1983] The Planning Board may, in the exercise of its discretion, require cluster developments for one-faraily dwellings in an A 10062 z- ~a- ss Lan scape area {percen(age) 35 25 35 25 20 .15 2S ZONING Light General LIabt General 25 2~ See Ar~. See Artt- 8e~ Arfl. flee Arti- cle VI cie VI~ cie VIII cie IX 8-25.83 STATIC. OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF ss.: I, the undersigned, an attorney admitted to practice in the courts of New York State, 3 [] c*n*~tio, certify that the within ~ eV^.om~v has been compared by me with the original and found to be a true and complete copy. ~[~] ^.or.,v', state that I am the attorney(s) of record for in the within action; I have read the foregoing and know the contents thereof; the same is true to my own knowledge, except as to the matters therein stated to be alleged on information and belief, and as to those matters I believe it to be true. The reason this verification is made by me and not by The grounds of my belief as to all matters not stated upon my own knowledge are as follows: I affirm that the foregoing statements are true, under the penalties of perjury. Dated: STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF I, ~B.-.-"~ being sworn, say: I am a. ~ o1~ b'~l.:[.r~ Tal~a ~Ze. nblre8/ ,.d~v~o.a, in the within action; I have read the foregoing POFc5.~:..~.co. ~ l:)o,l:].,a.~ono.~ l.~...o~jlt / and know the contents thereof; the same is true to my own knowledge, except as to ¢o,0or,to the matters therein stated to be alleged on information and belief, and as to those matters I believe it to be true. Verificationthe of a corporation and a party in the within action; I have read the foregoing and know the contents thereof; and the same is true to my own knowledge, except as to the matters therein stated to be alleged upon information and belief, and as to those matters I believe it to be true. This verification is made by me because the above party is a corporation and I am an officer thereof. The grounds of my belief as to all matters not stated upon my own knowledge are as follows: E"IC~ ~OJ~,THA. BRESSLER Public. State of New Sworn to before me on .z~pr..Ll 21, STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF I, of age and reside at On 19 No. 52-4622371 Qualified in Suffolk County ~/ Commission Expires May 31, 19 -//- being sworn, say: ! am not a party to thc action, am over 18 years I served the within by depositing a true copy thereof in a post-paid wrapper, in an official depository under the exclusive care and custody of the U.S. Postal Service within New York State, addressed to each of the following persons at the last known address set forth after each name: by delivering a true copy thereof personally to each person named below at the address indicated. I knew each person served to be the person mentioned and described in said papers as aparty therein: Sworn to before me on 19 ~;i~:-P[ease take notice that th~ within is a (certified) lrue copy of a duty entered in the office of the clerk of the within named court on 19 ?~'CKHAM, WICKHAM & BRE$SLER, P.C. f tt~sfor Office and Post Office Address [0 Attorney(s) for Index No. 89-7714 Year 1929 ~JP-P~-~ CCURT OF '~:q STATE OF In the ~atter o.f the A.r{~licatic. n of ST~RL~;G ~ Petitiener, Sir>Please take notice that an order .}f which the within is a true copy will be presented for settlement to the Hon. 'meOhe judges of the within on at M. Dated, Yours, etc., WICKHAM, WICKHAM & BRESSLER, P.C. named Court, at 19 %homey(s) for WICKHAM, WICKHAM R, BRESSLER. P.C. Attorneys for ~et~%i(~l~r Office and Post Office Address, Telephone MAIN ROAD. P.O. BOX 1424 To Attorney(s) for Service of a copy of the within Dated, is hereby admitted. Attorney(s) for . Town Hall. 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1938 PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD March 22, 1989 Garrett Strang P.O. Box 1412 $outhold, NY 11971 RE: Proposed site plan for Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM 91000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: The Planning Board was required to review all pending site plans under the new zoning code which was adopted on February 1, 1989. The above-referenced plan must be revised to bring it into compliance. 1. Sign information including size and location must be provided pursuant to Section 100-101C (2) and (3). 2. The bulk schedule requirement for the General Business Zone~.requires that 35% of the site be landscaped. a. Section 100-212. B, requires a 25' deep landscaping strip starting at the front property line and a 5' landscaping strip across the front of the building. 3. Parking must be shown as per the new code; indicate on floor plan how interior space is to be used. Upon receipt of revised site plans the Planning Board w~ll proceed with your application. VS/jt ~ truly you~s~ BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. ...' CHAIRMAN GARRETT A. STRAN(3 ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD, P. O, BOX 1412 SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 Fo~ruarv 6~ ]98!) qr. ?e~:nett Oylowski, Chairman SolHth~2d, ~[3W York ]1972 PLANNIN6 BO.ARD with Feoard to the above referenced matter, It is my un- ¢]uNstand~nq thc 3card wi]] ~eview the .harking ~equire- mentc for this ano]ication. Pxs dJscuE:s~d, the present parkJno FequiremenE, under the recent]y i~dorlte{] ma~ter elan and zoning code amendments, nan4ate~ one nnrkinq spncc for each 200 r~q. ft. of oros~; h:nilding are~. %cco~<]inqlv, this april ication wcd]<] ro- ounce ~ tota] <>~ 22 ~plceg ~o acconmodate the d,22,{ sq. ft. hn]lding anco. Y<'u wJ]] note, 29 spaces hev~ ~)~c ~ ncovide4 as show~ on the Site Plan. In liqht nf the above, I respectfully request that th{} lk>drd .//a ] ve the prevJou~ request o!~n. In addition, t acknow]edqe the ;cards commenl:: c]uctiop I~ ~:N~ num~ er of p}rkinq '~paces to ho provided. [F thc roqui~er] Darkir? is reduced to 22 space~, c not r~aJn of 1,~00 es. ~t. <)f londscaned area v/i ] ] he had. ~o ti~].:; -~nnlJcatJon can TF ,/ou ha,/,, 0ny questions, qarrett ~ n(7, R.;\ · .q t r ~ . Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765~1938 Garrett A. Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Mr. Strang: PLANN~G BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD December 20, 1988 RE: Sterling Idea Ventures Retail/Office Complex SCTM ~1000-55-2-18.1 The Planning Board has reviewed your letter of October 25, 1988. It repeats its October 7th request for a drawn floor plan, to scale, to accompany the site plan. Upon receipt of six copies of same, the Board will proceed with this application. Very,~e~uly yours, BENNETT ORLOWSKI,JR. CHAIRMAN VS/jt GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT OCT 7. 6 1988 SOUI'HOLD TOWN PLANNING BOARD MAIN ROAD, P 0 BOX 1412 $OUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 October 25, 1988 ~lr. }]ennett Orlowski, Chairman i'own of Southold, Planning Board ~lain F, oad Southold, New York 11971 R(;: SCTH #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Nr. Orlowski and Hembers of the Board: Ir] response to your letter of October 7, 1988 I am en- cl¢)sing herewith six (6) copies of the site plan revised to show the chain of dimensions ]n both the north/south and east/west directions. Uith regard to your request for a floor plan, there has been no final floor plan developed since there have been no prospective tenants at this time. For the record, the building is envisioned to be divided into fifteen (15') foot wide bays, with a toilet, basement stair, and c]oset area located at the north end of each bay. %t the time application is made for building permit, we will be more than happy to provide m copy of the draw- in{Is to your Board for your records. I trust you will act expeditiously in granting fiqalrap- proval in the above matter. If you have any questions, nlease call. Very truly yours, GAS/B Garrett A. Strang, R.A. Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1938 PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD October 7, 1988 Garrett Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 RE: Proposed retail office- structure for Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM 91000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: The Planning Board reviewed the recently received maps dated as amended September 27, 1988 and had the following comments. As per the discrepancy of the scaled dimension of 17' verses the noted dimension of 20', the Planning Board would like to see a chain of diminsions is both directions shown on the map for this area. The Board also requests that a floor plan be submitted for the record. ly yours, CHAIRMAN jt (3ARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAiN ROAD, P. O. BOX 1412 SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK H971 September 27, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Town Planning Board Main Road Southold, ~ew York 11971 Re: SC'I'M #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear flr. Orlowski and ;1embers of the Board: I am in receipt or your letter of September 19th and have en- closed six (6) revised copies of the site plan and would like to respond to both issues referred to as fol].ows: From the onset, this project has been cossidered suitable for both office and/or retail use. You have requested that we delete the word "retail" from the application, sinne it is your opinion that the parking is only adequate for office use. The parking required fop retail use is based on one space per 100 sq. ft. of sales area. The actual sales area of the entire building (exclusive of toilet rooms, service areas, and access stairs to the basement) is 2,893 sq. ft., ~s shown on revised site plan. Therefore, the 29 spaces provided will adequately service either retail or office use. I i~ave enclosed photocopies of a substitute exterior lighting fixture of the type you requested, with a notation on the site plan that these fixtures be mounted at 12' in lieu of 15' However, the number of fixtures must remain the same Jn order to provide adequate illumination. ~!r. Bennett Or]ows~ki, Page 'FWO September 27, 1988 Chairman N/th respect to the discrepancy of the scaled dimension of 17' vs. the noted dimension of 20', construction will follow thc Doted dimensions shown on the drawing. The location of the dumpster is now depicted on the drawing, behind the building, accessible from the service driveway. I trust this answers any of your questions. (R S / b [:nc. Very yours, ~ ~~i. S t~--~---r<a n-~-, }i .,\. Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 965-1938 PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD September 19, 1988 Garrett Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 RE: Proposed site plan for Sterling Idea Ventures N/S CR 48; 419.83' E/O Railroad (Young's) Ave. SCTM %1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: The Planning Board reviewed the revised site plan dated August 12, 1988 and requests the following changes: 1. Because parking is based on office use (1 space for every 150 square feet of office area), the word "retail" should be deleted from the plan. The lighting could be reduced to fewer and lower lantern type lights. It was also noted that the east driveway scales at 17' not the 20 feet shown. Further the location of the dumpster is not shown. Upon receipt of these revisions, the Planning Board will forward these plans to the Building Department for certification. jt GARRETT A. STRANG aRCHITECT MAiN ROAD, P. O. BOX 141Z SOUTROLD, NEW YORK 11971 August 10, 1988 Hr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures, North Road, Southold Dear Hr. Orlowski and Hembers of the Board:. Enclosed are six (6) copies of a finalized site plan for the above referenced project. In addition I have included a photocopy of the exterior light- lng fixtures proposed to be used. I would like to call your attention to the fact that drainage calculations were based on two inch (2") rainfall containment, given the nature of the project. As pointed out in recent applications I have pending before your board, I believe a 2" de- sign criteria is more than adequate in this area. I am in receipt of the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals dated July 14, 1988 granting the re- quested variance and therefore ask that your Board take the necessary action o~1 this application at the earliest possible opportunity. If you have any questions, or if additional infor- mation is required, please contact my office. Very truly yours, GAS/B Garrett A. Strang, R.A. GAIRRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD, P. O, BOX 14la SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK ll971 August 10, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board ~4ain Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application Of Sterling Idea Ventures, North Road, Southold Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board:. Enclosed are six (6) copies of a finalized site plan for the above referenced project. In addition I have included a photocopy of the exterior light- ing fixtures proposed to be used. I would like to call your attention to the fact that drainage calculations were based on two inch (2") rainfall containment, given the nature of the project. As pointed out in recent applications I have pending before your board, I believe a 2" de- sign criteria is more than adequate in this area. I am in receipt of the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals dated July 14, 1988 granting the re- quested variance and therefore ask that your Board take the necessary action on this application at the earliest possible opportunity. If you have any questions, or if additional infor- mation is required, please contact my office. Very truly yours, GAS/B Garrett A. Strang, R.A. Southold Town Board of A Is ppea APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS GERARD P. GOEHRINGER, CHAIRMAN CHARLES GRIGONIS, JR. SERGE DOYEN, JR. ROBERT J. DOUGLASS JOSEPH H, SAWICKI ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Upon Application of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article VII, Section 100-71, Bulk Schedule, for approval of insufficient rearyard setback from the northerly property line for proposed principal building, at premises known as 46025 C.R. 48, Southold, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-55-2-18.1. B-1 General Business Zone District. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 14, 1988, in the Matter of the Application of STERLING IDEA VENTURES under Appl. No. 3749; and WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard were heard and their testimony recorded; WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony and documentation submitted concerning this application; WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and the surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact: 1. This is an Application for a Variance from the Provisions of Article VII, Section 100-71 for permission to locate new principal building with a rearyard setback at 25 feet as recommended by the Southold Town Planning Board under its pending site-plan review. 2. The premises is referred to as 46025 C.R. 48, located in the Hamlet of Southold, Town of Southold, and is identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 55, Block 2, Lot 18.1. 3. The subject premises contains a total area of 27,305 sq. ft. with 185.61 ft. frontage along the County Road, is located in the "B-i" General Business Zone District, and is presently vacant land. 4. The principal building is proposed as shown on the May 28, 1987 Site Plan Map, prepared by Garrett A. Strang, R.A., Page 2 Appl. No. 3749 Matter of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES Decision Rendered July 14, 1988 with the following setbacks: (a) closest setback from the westerly property line at 26 feet; (b) closest setback from the easterly property line at 26 feet; (c) closest setback from the front property line at 77 feet; (d) closest rearyard setback at 25 feet, under consideration herein. 5. Article VII, Zoning Code requires The amount of relief Section 100-71, Bulk Schedule, of the a minimum rearyard setback at 35 feet. requested is 10 feet. 6. In viewing the area, the following information is noted for the record: (a) the existing principal building immediately adjoining this parcel on the west side has a setback of approxi- mately 42 feet from the front property line; (b) the existing principal building nearest thisparcel on the east side has a setback of approximately 75 feet from the front property line; (c) the premises adjoining this parcel to the north which would be the parcel most likely to be affected by this variance is a drainage sump maintained by the County of Suffolk. 6. It is also the understanding of this Board that expansion of the County Road (extending from Horton's Lane in Southold to Main Street in Greenport) to a uniform pavement width of 46 feet is proposed under Project No. 5145, and the best interests of the traveling public would be served by the grant of a reduction in the rearyard in order to provide additional open frontyard areas. 7. In considering this appeal, the Board also finds and determines: (a) the relief requested is the minimal necessary; (b) there is no other method feasible for appellant to pursue; (c) the project will not be adverse to the character of the neighborhood; (d) the difficulties claimed are unique to the property and are not personal in nature; (e) the project is within the spirit and intent of zoning; (f) the practical difficulties are sufficient; (g) in view of the manner in which the difficulties arose and in considering the above factors, the interests of justice will be served by granting the application as applied. ! Page 3- Appl. No. 3749 ~ Matter of STERLING IDEAS V~ES Decision Rendered July 14, 1988 Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by Mr. Sawicki, it was RESOLVED, to GRANT a Variance under Appeal No. 3749 as applied in the Matter of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES for a reduc- tion in the rearyard to a minimum of 25 feet for the newly proposed principal building. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis, Douglass and Sawicki. (Member Doyen was absent.) This resolution was duly adopted. lk GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD, p, O. BOX 1412 SOUTHOLO, NEW YORK 11971 516-765-5455 May 11, 1988 ~r. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Town Planning Department Main Road $outhold, New York 1197] Re: Sterlin~ Idea Ventures, North Road, Southold Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: Enclosed are six (6) copies of a revised site plan for the above, as per the most recent information and marked up print received from your office. I respectfully request that this be reviewed and ac- cepted, at your earliest convenience, so that I can make application for the necessary variance. Due to the na- ture of this application, a final site plan inclusive of drainage calculations, will be submitted after a vari- ance is granted. Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation. GASh Encs. Very truly yours, Garrett A. Strang, R.A. cc: Sterling Idea Ventures Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 June 6, 2988 Garrett A. Strang Main Road P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Mr. Strang; RE: Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM# 1000-55-2-1 As stated in your conversation with Melissa Spiro on June 6, 1988, the status of the above mentioned site plan is as follows. Elevations and a drainage plan will be submitted to the Planning Board after the Board of Appeals has made a determination on the application before them. The height of the poles for the lights will be a maximum of 18 feet. The type of light to be used will be decided after the ZBA has made a determination on the application before them. If there are any problems or questions concerning this, please do not hesitate to call this office. Very truly yours, BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. // ~ff CHAIRMAN GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT RECEIVED B~' - -- Hay 23, 1988 MAIN ROAD, P. O. BOX 141~ SOUTHOLD, NEW YORk 11971 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Town Planning Department Hain Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Sterling Idea Ventures, North Road, Southold Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: Enclosed are six (6) copies of a revised site plan for the above, as per the most recent information and marked up print received from your office and dated Hay 18,1988. Again I respectfully request that this be reviewed and accepted, at your earliest convenience, so that I can make application for the necessary variance. As previ- ously noted in my letter of May llth, a final site plan inclusive of drainage calculations, will be submitted after a variance is granted. Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation. Very truly yours, GASb Garrett A. Strang, R.A. Encs. cc: Sterling Idea Ventures TO ~' D Southold, N.Y. 11971 (616) 765-1938 May 18, 1988 Garrett A. Strang Main Road P.O. Box 1412 Southold, N.Y. 11971 RE: Sterling Idea Ventures 1000-55-2-1 Dear Mr. Strang: Enclosed please find a copy of the above mentioned site plan with revisions. Please contact our office if you have any questions. Very truly yours, BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. CHAIRMAN 8outhold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 April 4, 1988 Garrett A. Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 RE: Proposed Site Plan Application for Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM # 1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: At its last work session, the Planning Board agreed to accept a site plan application for the above named site without requiring the withdrawal of the existing site plan. Very truly yours, BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. ~S CHAIRMAN jt GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD. P. O. BOX 1412 SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 March 14, 1988 Mr. BEnnett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures Dear Mr. Orlowski: At the conclusion of the Planning Board meeting of March 7th, you indicated that your office would contact the Town Attorney for his input with regard to proceeding on the above appication, without the need to withdraw the existing approval. I would like to take this time to remind you that the changes your Board requested to the site plan, will ne- cessitate a variance and that if existing approvals are withdrawn and the variance not granted, my client will be left with nothing. As per the outcome of a telephone conversation with your office earlier today, I was advised that Ms. Scopaz has not addressed this issue with the Town Attorney. I would appreciate your help in expediting this matter. Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation. Very truly yours/ GAS/B ~Garrett A. Strang, R.A. MEMORANDUM To: Bennett Orlowski,Jr. Chairman Members of the Planning Board From: Valerie Scopaz, Town Planner RE: Sterling Idea site plan w/s of C.R. 48;E/o Shoreline Auto Body and Youngs Avenue, Southold SCTM # 1000-55-2-18.1 The attached memorandum from the Assistant ~Town Attorney includes a recommendation that the Planning Board set up a meeting with the applicant's representative, Garrett Strang. I .suggest that this meeting be held at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board. In order to be consistent, the Planning Board may wish to adopt a resolution stating that NEW site plan applications will not be accepted until the existing site plan is withdrawn. JAMES A. SCHONDEBARE ROBERT H. BERNTSSON A$SISTANT TOWN ATYORNEY TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: OFFICE OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Valerie Scopaz, Southold Town Planning Board Robert H. Berntsson, Assistant Town Attorney February 29, 1988 APPLICATION OF ROBERT CELIC Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1939 A question was raised as to whether the Planning Board could require an applicant for site plan approval to withdraw a previously approved site plan before considering a new site plan for the same parcel. Section 274-a of the Town Law allows a town board by local law to authorize the planning board to review and ~prove, approve with modifications or disapprove site plans. That section continues that after such authorization a planning board may adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary tO' exercise the powers so granted. The Southold Town Board gave this authorization to the Planning Board under the Zoning Ordinance, Article XIII. The Planning Board may adopt such rules and regulations it deems -necessary to exercise its powers. The Planning Board should adopt such rules and regulations it deems necessary with regard to previously approved site plans and the consideration of proposed site plans for the same parcel. Once such rules or regulations are adopted they can be uniformly carried ou~. '' I spoke with Garrett Strang today (2/26/88) and advised him that the Board had taken the position it will not review a site plan on a parcel with an existing approved site plan. He has requested a meeting with the Planning Department. to discuss where to go at this point.· Please con~act him ~o set up a meeting. RHB:cms GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT February 4, 1988 ROAD. P. O. BOX 1412 $OUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 516 -765-5455 Jay Schondebare, Esq. Town of Southold Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Robert Celic, SCTM ~1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Jay: On June 26, 1987 an application was made to the. Planning Board to amend a site plan for the above referenced property. On August. 7th, I was directed by the Town Planner to make certain changes tc the applica.tion, which I assumed were at the direction of the Board. These changes woul~ also require my client to file for a variance. On August 26th, a revised site plan was submitted with the requested changes. It was not until October 13th that I received a letter from Hr. Orlowski, suggesting further modifications to the site plan and requesting that the existing site plan approval be withdrawn, prior to the B6ard's acceptance of the new site plan applica- tion. I responded on October 15th, addressing some of t~e ad- ditional modifications and clarifying to the Board that our intention was,only to amend the existinc site plan. Obviously, an amendment would supersede the previous plan, upon which the approval exists. On ~ovember 25t~, I received a letter from Plannin~ in- dicating that they would proceed on the "Sketch Plan" upon receio~ of the application fee and a formal letter requesting withdrawal o'~ the existing, approved site plan. On DecemDo~ 2nd., I forwarded the fee and indicated that m'? client wou~d w~thdraw the curren.5 site ol~n, in con- junction'w~th approval.of peQding a~p~icatioh. Jay Schondebare, Esq. Page Two February 4, 1988 Approximately one week ago, I called to make an appoint- ment with Ms. Scopaz to review the status approval pro- cess and was informed that the Board now refuses to re- view the site plan further until such time as the existing approval is withdrawn. It makes no sense for my client to withdraw-an existing site plan approval, without writtgn approval of the pending application, as there is no assurance that the Board will approve the D.ending site plan. I respectfully request that the Board be directed to proceed with the review of the site plan, since their imposed modifications will necessitate our making appli- cation for a variance, which will take more time. Thank you for your courtesy~ and cooperation. Very truly yours, . b/ cc: R. Celic Garrett A. Stran¢3, R.A. GARRETT A. STRANG ARC;HIT[CT SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 February 4, 1988 Hr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman' - Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures North Road, Southold, SCTM ~1000-55-2-18.1 Dear '-Ir. Orlowski and ~".Iembers of the Board: I am herewith requesting an appointment to meet %{ith discuss the above Pending site plan on February 8th. Please call my office to confirm same. Very truly yours, Thank you. to b/ CC: Garrett A. S.t~anq, J. $chondebare Sterlinc Idea Vent0res GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD, P, 0 E~OX ~412 SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK H971 516-7~5-5455 February 29, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, [~ew York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures s ...... 1,ooo- _1 North Road, Southold, mmv, Dear Mr. Orlowski and Membero of the Board: On February 4th, I requested a conference with the Board in connection with the above application, and as of this date, have not heard from you. I herewith respectfully request same at the earliest date. I look forward to hearinq from you. Very truly yours, Eno. CC: J. [;chondebare Ster]in~ Idea -Garrett A. Strang, R.A. Ventures (3ARRETT A. STRAN(3 ARCHITECT MAiN ROAD, P, O. BOX 1412 SOUTHOLD. NEW YORK 1197l February 4, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planninq Board Main Road Southold, New York 1197] Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures North Road, Southold, SCTM ~1000-55-2-]8.1 Dear -lt. Orlowski and '!embers of the Board: I am herewith requestin~ an appointment to meet w~th discuss the above pending site plan on February Oth. P]ease call Thank you. fay office to confirm same. Very trulv yours, to b/ Garrett A. Strang, R.A. cc: J. Schondebare Sterlinc Idea Ventures JAMES A. SCHONDEBARE ROBERT H. BERNTSSON ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: OFFICE OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Valerie Scopaz, Southold Town Planning Board Robert H. Berntsson, Assistant Town Attorney February 29, 1988 APPLICATION OF ROBERT CELIC Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1939 A question was raised as to whether the Planning Board could require an applicant for site plan approval to withdraw a previously approved site plan before considering a new site plan for the same parcel. Section 274-a of the Town Law allows a town board by local law to authorize the planning board to review and ~prove, approve with modifications or disapprove site plans. That section continues that after such authorization a planning board may adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to' exercise the powers so granted. The Southold Town Board gave this authorization to the Planning Board under the Zoning Ordinance, Article XIII. The Planning Board may adopt such rules and regulations it deems -necessary to exercise its powers. The Planning Board should adopt such rules and regulations it deems necessary with regard to previously approved site plans and the consideration of proposed site plans for the same parcel. Once such rules or regulations are adopted they can be uniformly carried ouE. I spoke with Garrett Strang today (2/26/88) and advised him that the Board had taken the position it will not review a site plan on a parcel with an existing approved site plan. He has requested a meeting with the .Planning Department. to discuss where to go at this point. Please contact him to set up a meeting. RHB:cms GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT February 4, 1988 MAIN ROAD. P. O. BOX 141E EOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 Jay Schondebare, Esq. Town of Southold Maim Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Robert Celic, SCTH #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Jay: On June 26, 1987 an application was made to the~ Planning Board to amend a site plan for the above referenced property. On August 7th, I was directed by the Town Planner to make certain changes to the applica-Lion, which I assumed were at t~e direction of the Board. These changes would also require my client to file for a variance. On August 26th, a revised site plan was submitted with the requested changes. It was not until October 13th that I received a letter from Mr. Orlowski, suggesting further modifications to the site plan and requesting that the existing site plan approval be withdrawn, prior to thc B6ard's acceptance of the new site plan applica- tion. I responded om October 15th, addressing some of t~e ad- ditional modifications and clarifying to the Board that our intention was:only to amend the existinc site plan. Obviously, an amendment would supersede the previous plan, upon which the approval exists. On ~:ovember 25t~, I received a letter from Planninq in- dicating that they would D~oceed on t~e "Sketch Plan" upon recciDt of the application fee and a formal lettbr requesting withdrawal o! the existing, approved site plan. On Decembor 2nd, I forwarded thc fee an~ indicated that my clicnt wouid withdraw the current site plan, in con- junction w}~h appr6val.of pending a~p~icatioh. Jay Schondebare, Page Two February 4, 1988 Esq. Approximately one week ago, I called to make an appoint- ment with Ms. Scopaz to review the status approval pro- cess and was informed that the Board now refuses to re- view the site plan further until such time as the existing approval is withdrawn. It makes no sense for my client to withdraw-an existing site plan approval, without writtpn approval of the pendin~ application, as there is no assurance that the Board will approve the ~ending site plan. I respectfully request that the Board be directed to proceed with the review of the site plan, since their imposed modifications will necessitate our making appli- cation for a variance, which will take more time. Thank you for your courtesy, and cooperation. Very truly yours, . b/ Garrett A. Stranc3, R.A. cc: R. Celic GARRETT A. STRANG &lAIN ROAD, P. O. BOX 141~ SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11~71 February 4, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman- - Southold PlanDing Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterlin{] Idea Ventures North Road, Southold, SCTM #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear ~r. Orlowski and ~'.lembers of the Board: I am herewith requestinQ an aDpointment to meet with discuss the above pending site plan on February 8th. · Please call my office to confirm same. Thank you. Very truly yours, to b/ Garrett A. cc: J- $chondebare Sterlinc Idea Ventores GARRETT A. STRAN(3 ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD, P. O. BOX 1412 SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK 119TI February 29, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board ~ain Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures North Road, Southold, SCTM #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: On February 4th, I requested a conference with the Board in connection with the above application, and as of this date, have not heard from you. I herewith respectfully request same at the earliest date. I look forward to hearing from you. Very truly yours, GASb f~arrett A. Strang, R.A. Eric. // cc: J. Schondebare Sterling Idea Ventures C~ARRETT A. STRANO ARCHITECT HAIN ROAD, P. O. BOX 141~ $OUTHOLD, NEW YORK 11971 February 4, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures North Road, Southold, SCTM ~1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Orlowski and ~embers of the Board: I am herewith requesting an appointment to meet with discuss the above pending site plan on February 8th. Please call my office to confirm same. Thank you. Very truly yours, to b/ Garrett A. cc: J. Schondebare Sterling Idea Ventures Strang, R,ao GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD, P. O, BOX J412 SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK ~1971 December 2, 1987 Ms. Valerie Scopaz, Planning Board Town of Southold Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures SCTM ~1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Ms. Scopaz: I am in receipt of your letter of November 25th in con- nection with the above application. My client will be happy to withdraw his current site plan upon receipt of approval of the site plan, which is pending before the Board, at the present time. Best regards. GASh cc: Sterling Very truly trang, Idea Ventures Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 November 25, 1987 Garret Strang P.O. Box 1412 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Mr.-Strang: Re: Sketch plan for Sterling Idea Ventures N/s County Rd. 48, 419.83' E/o Railroad (Youngs) Avenue, Southold SCTM# 1000-55-2-18.1 This office will proceed with the above-named sketch plan upon receipt of an application fee and a letter requesting the withdrawal of the currently approved site plan. Sincerely, . alerie Scopaz Town Planner cc: Planning Board Robert Celic OARRETT A. STRANd3 ARChiTECT RECEIVED BY SOUTJ-JJ]LO 'JO~J~ FL~i~i;iJ,'~G BgA,~[~ FEB - 5 1988 DAlE MAiN ROAD, P. O. BOX 14i2 SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK H971 February 4, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Hain Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures North Road, Southold, SCTM #1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: I am herewith requesting an appointment to meet with discuss the above pending site plan on February 8th. my office to confirm same. Please call Thank you. b/ CC: J. Schondebare Very truly yours, ~rang Sterling Idea Ventures , R.A. to GARRI=TT A. STRANG ARCHITECT October 15, 1957 ~CE[VED EY OCT ! 1987 MAIN ROAD. P. O. BOX 1412 SOUTHOLD. NEW YORK 1 1971 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Application of Sterling Idea Ventures North Road, Southold Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: I am in receipt of your letter of October 13th, and wish to reply as follows: The siting of the building is a direct result of a meet- ing with Ms. Scopaz, as outlined in my letter to you of A~]gust 7th. The building has been shifted as far to the north as practical, to allow for an 8' planting buffer along the roadside property line, also requested by Scopaz. This will necessitate a variance, which was also called to your attention. To provide a one-way loop around the rear of the build- lng, as you now suggest, will have two r~mlflcatlons. 1. Reduction of the landscaped area to less than 25% or in the alternative, the relocation of the building further to the south, would eliminate the 8' planting buffer, you originally requested; 2. Elimination of the four (4) parking stalls on the north side of the property; Inasmuch os the four parking stalls depicted on the north side of the property are intended for use by ten- ants and/or employees, (as opposed to customer parking), for long term parking during business hours, I dc) not see how this presents poor vehicular circulation. The loading area (designated parking stall), was also provided at the request of Ms. Scopaz. The location is one which I feel will conflict the least with usual traffic flow. Please bear in mind that the proposed com- plex is small and would be used infrequently, as most deliveries would be via small van-type vehicles. Mr. Bennett Orlowski Page Two October 15, 1987 Furthermore, if you absolutely require a loading area in the rear, it will necessitate the loss of parking; and the need for the circulation loop, which will have the problems previously mentioned. The curb cut as shown (adjacent Van Duzer's) is more compatible to the site for providing adequate parking, given the trapezoidal configuration of the property. I feel there will be little, if any, conflict with traffic flow with Van Duzer's and the subject site, inasmuch as the business uses differ. I am well aware of the fact that an approved sitc plan exists for this property. My intention is to make this submission an amendment, rather than a new application, since the proposed use is the same. I respectfully request a prompt response to the above, since the matter has been pending since June and my cli- ent would like to proceed with his plans. I would be happy to meet with the Board at any time to review and answer any questions. Very truly yours, GAS/b cc: Sterling Idea ~rett A. Strang, R.A. ven'tures Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 October 13, 1987 Garrett Strang P.O. BOx 1412 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Sketch Plan for Sterling Idea Ventures N/s County Rd. 48, 419.83'E/o Young's or Railroad Ave., South SCTM# 1000-55-2-18.1 Dear Mr. Strang: With regard to the second revision of the above - named sketch;it is suggested that when the site plan application is made that the loading area be shown in the rear of the building. Also, the curb should be moved to the westerly edge of the property to avoid potential conflicts with C.F. Van Duzers two curb cu~s immediately adjacent to ~he easterly property line. Finally, the proposed siting of the building is not conducive to good vehicular circulation on-site; particularly with regard to the one lane ingress/egress to the parking spaces to the rear of the building. A one-way loop around the back of the building would be better. Your client should be aware that there is an approved site plan for this property. It must be withdrawn before we can accept a new site plan application. Very truly yours, BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. CHAIRMAN SOUTHOLD TOWN PLANNING BOARD GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT MAIN ROAD, P. O. BOX 1412 SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK ll971 August 26, 1987 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Planning Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Proposed Retail Complex, North Road Southold Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: Enclosed are six (6) copies of revised Site Plan in con- nection with the above referenced project. Please note the following revisions: 1. Provision of one (1) off-street loading area; 2. Provision of eight foot (8') greenbelt between southerly property line and parking area; 3. Provision of five foot (5') greenbelt along east and west property lines, in lieu of three feet (3') pre- viously provided; 4. Relocation of building further to the north, so as to provide for additional landscaping on th~ south side of the site. I am of the understanding this plan will be reviewed at your September 14th meeting, at which time I will be present to answer any questions from the Board. GAS/b Encs. Very truly~ %;ours, ~rrett A. Strang, RECEIVED BY SOUTHOLD IOWH PLAHHING BOARD AUG 2? 1987 DATE GARREtT A. STRANG $OUTHOLD, NEW YORK 1 1971 August 7, 1987 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Town Planning Department Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Sterling Idea Ventures, North Road, Southold Dear Mr. Orlowski and Members of the Board: As of the outcome of my meeting with Valerie Scopaz, of your office, it is my understanding that the Board is suggesting the following amendments to the above appli- cation: 1. Provide an offstreet loading area; 2. Provide an eight foot (8') minimum greenbelt be- tween the southerly property line and the southernmost edge of the parking area; 3. Enlarge the east and west greenbelt between prop- erty lines and driveways and area parking to a minimum of six feet (6') in width; 4. Relocation of the building to within twenty feet (20') of the rear property line. I am sure that the Board is aware that this recommenda- tion necessitates the need for a variance. It is also my understanding that the Board will support this appli- cation. I anticipate that the Board will address this matter at the first meeting to be scheduled after the meeting of August 10th. For the record this application was made on June 26th. Very truly yours, GAS/b . .ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - PART · Garrett A. Strang ~ R.A. ~,. Sterling Idea Ventures C/O ~r. Rober~ Celic . P.O.Box 786 (~.~.; Southold, New York, 11971 .......... -~ ..... Ma~tituckr N.Y. 1195'2 _ 516-298-8000 : ... ~ ~.'.. . .. . · , . % · .;;... ~" A. S[TZ ~C~T:~'I '"~ ~"'~" "", ': ?'I ~ ...... ': ~ ' 3. - ~mJK. ~a.O~c~ .... ~' · ....... .: . · ?.. ~ ,Ve~dcw or ~rusfllan~ 0.6 3 a~-s ~Cr~s ' - · :4. 15 :r ~ac2r Sur~3ca Unvt~cac~ · 7. 8. g. 10. 11. 1Z. 13. ee Apl)roxi~ate percentage of proposed pro;Jec~ sice wt~ slopes: 0-10: _q 00 ,'.; 10-15: _ ~S p~ect ~ ~uouS ~. or contain I butldtn~ or site 1~sted afl t~e National RegisCer of HIstoric places~ Yes X ~ . ~ h~t~n~ Qr ffsh~ng op~K~l~tes presan~1~ ~t5t ~n the proJec~ area? , .~es ~ "~ ~es p~jec~ s~tl cofl~l~ ~Y sp~ls Qf plan~ er animal life ~at ~s Identified u t~reqqened, ' ~eafleere~. - Yes ~ ,~, ic~tflg~ to - [dlflC~fY each Ipectes '- ' Are CSere iffy mlque or ~ugl land ~ on tho p~decC stta? (I.e. cliffs, dunes, o~er g~logtc~l fo~Ctons- ,~es ~, ~. '(hscr~be ~es' ~he pres~t's~te offee or tnclu~ s~fltc v~s or v~s~s ~n ~ ~ i~fl: Yes X,~ "' ' ' ' i. ~ of strm and Aa~ Of etver ~ ~htch It Is tr~but~ ~/~ 1S. La~s, P~5, ~ecland a~as Ninth or ~n:~guouS ~ pro3ect a~a: .-~/A ........ a. H~ ,,.~'h. Size (In acres) ~ 1~. ~at Is the ~atnant lan~ use ~d z~lng classtftcEt~on vlth~n a 1/4 mile radt~ of single f~tly ~s4dentt~l, R-~) and ~e scale of developm~ (e.g. ~ storg). ~os~Ress ~ ~-~ O~e I. Physic1 diceflS~ofls ud s~le of p~ect {fll~ lA dtr~nslons as app~pr~te) -. To~l ~ttg~us ac~ag ~ed b~ pK~tct sponsor 0. lores. · ..... p~ect ac~age ~ r~ilA undevelop~ 0 ,.. ,' · .' Length of p~Jec:, In mtle~:, (If app~p~taCe) age ; ~velo~d at.age fl~er of off-st~t parking spaces ex~sttng ~ ' '"'"" ~xt~ vehtcu1~zr tr~ps generated per hour 30 .(upon c~plet~on of p~ect) If ~stdent~&1: K~er an~ t~pe e~ housing butldtng squar~ Xntt~al UIti~te Ca~..~rc~al IAdusCrJal Total height of,tallest prQposed st~Jcture - Nefclh.~ornood<i :y.;legtona ! r~c~mated implol~ment Nei~hborho.od _ 8 '24' feet. , · .... :, ,,,. · 8. 9. 10. 11. 6.. if' s'iog~e phase pre,|ect: If mulctoph&a~d project:: How much natural m3tarial (I.e. rock, e3rth, etc.} Will be re~ov~.d f'rom the site - tons I , 300cubfc ~ar ~ tony 4c~s of vegetation (trees, shahs, g~und covers) w~11 be re~ved fr'o~ site - O~ 63acres. ~111 any ~Cure fores( Cover 100 ~ears old) or oC~er locally-important vegetation be re~ved by this pro~ecc? Yes X Are ~ere any plus ~or ~-vageCaCton to replace ChaC re~oved during const~ct~on? ~ ~ Yes 'Ho ~ttclpated parted of const~cCton T ~nths, (Including d~l · . Total n~er of ~hasas anticipated ' No. '. - . - b. ~ClctpaCed date o~ ~nce~nC phase 1 ~nth year (Including G ~roxtmate co~laCton date ~tnal phase e~nth Year. d. ~s p~se 1 ftnancta11~ dependent on subsequent p~as~s? .- Yes N!11 bias:tog oc~ar during constractton? . Ye~ X No ' ". .~. ~er of Jobs ~nerated: ~ng const~ctton 0 ~ altec p~ect ts complete ~ N~er of ~obs ei(mtnated by thcs ~roJect ....~ . . · ~ill pro, eot requt~ ~tocatt~ of ~y p~ects or factlft~es? Yes ~' Ho. If 7es, explatn: 12. a. ~s surface er subsurface l~qutd waste dls;osal involved? ,, × Yes Ko. b. If 2es. Indicate type of waste (se~age, ~ndusCrial, etc.) S~wage c. ~f Surface disposal n~t~eof stream into which effluent will be discharged .. 13. Vi11 surface area of existing lakes~ponds, screens, bays or ocher surface wa:ar~a~s be increased or decreased b~ proposal? _ Yes No. 14. Is p~ojecC or any portion of project located in the 100 year flood plain? × Yes 15. a. Ooes pro~ect lnYol~e disposal of ~oTid waste? × Yes b. If Yes, wtli an ex~s:~ng seltd waste disposal factlit¥ be used? × Yes No .~ ... d. Ulll ~g ~as:as not gQ 1nCo i savage disposal S~Stem or tote a san~ta~ landf~117 ~Yes 16. HIll project use herbicides or pesticides? ~es X No 17, ~111 pro~ect ~u:tnely p~duce odors' (~ ~han one hour per day)? Yes ~X No ~.. 18, ~fll p~ject produc~ operating no~se ~ceedfng th~ fecal ~btence noise levels~ - Ye~ ~No 19. Vi11P~jecc result In an Increase in aner~use? X Yes No. ~f~es, fndfcate t~pe(s} Electricity( Fuel oil or Gas 20. Zf wa~er supply Is f~m wells indicate pumping c~pactty . gals/minute. N/A 21. Total anticipated ~atar usage ;es day ---.90 gals/day. ~. Zoning: a. ~ha: Is dcmtnant':oning classification of s~t~?_ B-~ Business b. Current s;eclffc toning c]~if~c3CJon of st:e ~ Same c. [s prcpos~d use c:ns~szenC with pre~anc zaning~ - Yes if no, In~icac~ desire~ zontn~ 25. Approvals: a. [$ any Federal per. it required? Yes × ,~o b. ODes pn~ect Involve State or Feder3] funding or ftnancing? C. Lo'al ,md Regional approvals: City, To~n, V~11age 6Dora Cf. ty. ?oMn, Village Planning goard City, Town. Zoning Board ..... CI~ty, County He&ICh Oepar~'~nt Other loc31 ~gencJis QC~er regJon4] agencies .' , State ~ncJes .. ~dera) C. ZflFOR,'ATZG~Ua. DETA~L~ Approval Re~ui red (Yes, ,'lo) (Type) ... Yes ×' No Submittal Approval (Date) (OaCe) , ~ ,,~ce Flan ,' · -Speds '".' · Attach any, addtttona! lnfo~atton.e$ ray b~.' needed co clarify your project. Xf chore a~ or ~y be any ~e~ to mitigate Or a~id ~~ 'Garment ~. '~trang ~NT~aG: .... Owner- Sterling Idea Vensur~s Southold Town Board of Appeals MAIN ROAD- ~TATE RI-lAD 25 ~r'IUTH[3LD, L.I., N,Y. 119'71 TELEPHONE (5'16) 765-1809 APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS GERARD P. GOEHRINGER, CHAIRMAN CHARLES GRIGONIS, JR. SERGE DOYEN, JR. ROBERT J. DOUGLASS JOSEPH H. SAWICKI ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Upon Application of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article VII, Section 100-71, Bulk Schedule, for approval of insufficient rearyard setback from the northerly property line for proposed principal building, at premises known as 46025 C.R. 48, Southold, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-55-2-18.1. B-1 General Business Zone District. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 14, 1988, in the Matter of the Application of STERLING IDEA VENTURES under Appl, No. 3749; and WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard were heard and their testimony recorded; WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony and documentation submitted concerning this application; WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and the surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact: 1. This is an Application for a Variance from the Provisions of Article VII, Section 100-71 for permission to locate new principal building with a rearyard setback at 25 feet as recommended by the Southold Town Planning Board under its pending site-plan review. 2. The premises is referred to as 46025 C.R. 48, located in the Hamlet of Southold, Town of Southold, and is identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 55, Block 2, Lot 18.1. 3. The subject premises contains a total area of 27,305 sq. ft. with 185.61 ft. frontage along the County Road, is located in the "B-i" General Business Zone District, and is presently vacant land. 4. The principal building is proposed as shown on the May 28, 1987 Site Plan Map, prepared by Garrett A. Strang, R.A., "Pag~ 2 - Appl. No. 3749 Matter of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES Decision Rendered July 14~ 1988 with the following setbacks: (a) closest setback from the westerly property line at 26 feet; (b) closest setback from the easterly property line at 26 feet; (c) closest setback from the front property line at 77 feet; (d) closest rearyard setback at 25 feet, under consideration herein. 5. Article VII, Section 100-71, Bulk Schedule, of the Zoning Code requires a minimum rearyard setback at 35 feet. The amount of relief requested is 10 feet. 6. In viewing the area, the following information is noted for the record: (a) the existing principal building immediately adjoining this parcel on the west side has a setback of approxi- mately 42 feet from the front property line; (b) the existing principal building nearest thisparcel on the east side has a setback of approximately 75 feet from the front property line; (c) the premises adjoining this parcel to the north which would be the parcel most likely to be affected by this variance is a drainage sump maintained by the County of Suffolk. 6. It is also the understanding of this Board that expansion of the County Road (extending from Horton's Lane in Southold to Main Street in Greenport) to a uniform pavement width of 46 feet is proposed under Project No. 5145, and the best interests of the traveling public would be served by the grant of a reduction in the rearyard in order to provide additional open frontyard areas. 7. In considering this appeal, the Board also finds and determines: (a) (b) pursue; the relief requested is the minimal necessary; there is no other method feasible for appellant to (c) the project will not be adverse to the character of the neighborhood; (d) the difficulties claimed are unique to the property and are not personal in nature; (e) the project is within the spirit and intent of zoning; (f) the practical difficulties are sufficient; (g) in view of the manner in which the difficulties arose and in considering the above factors, the interests of justice will be served by granting the application as applied. 'Page. 3 - Appl. No. 3749 ~atter of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES Decision Rendered July 14, 1988 Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by Mr. Sawicki, it was RESOLVED, to GRANT a Variance under Appeal No. 3749 as applied in the Matter of STERLING IDEAS VENTURES for a reduc- tion in the rearyard to a minimum of 25 feet for the newly proposed principal building. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis, Douglass and Sawicki. (Member Doyen was absent. This resolution was duly adopted. lk OARRETT A. STRANO ARCHITECT NIAIN ROAD. P. O. BOX SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK February 6, 1989 Ur. Bennett Ortowski, Chairman Town of Southold, Planning Board ,~ain Road Southold, New York 11971 L p,.~NI~ ~OARD · Dear ~r. Orlowski and ,lembe~s of the Doard: Pursuant to our conversation at today's Board meeting, with retard to the above referenced matter, It is my un- derstanding the Board will review the park~nq require- ments for this apn].ication. ~s discussed, the present parking requirement, under the recently adopted master plan and zoning code amendments, mandates one parki.pg space for each 200 sO. ft. of gro~n building area. Accordingly, this ap~]ication v;culd re- quire a total of 22 spaces to accommodate the 4,224 an. ft. building area. You will mote, 2~. ~p~ces have !).~e~ provided as shown on the Site Plan. In light of the above, I respectfully request that the Board waive .the previous' requent for a building floor ~. In addition, I ackno~led(~e the ~oard~ comment with regard to substituting ]an~sc3ped arela for a re- duction In the number of parking ~paces to be provided. ~ thc requir~d~narkinq is reduced to 22 spaces, a net qai~ of 1~400 90. ft. of landscaped area wi]] !'e bad~ look forward to recei'.;]nq the [%oards recommendations an~lication can !,~ ~]nalized ~nd b~oucht to a Tf Vou have an':/ quest;on~ lo3 call Garrett 5. o_rang, ~.... cc:: Sterling Idea V(?ntures GARRETT A. STRANG ARCHITECT blAIN ROAD. P. O. BOX ~412 50UTHOLD. NEW YORK IIg71 September 27, 1988 Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Southold Town Planning Board ~.~ain Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: SCT~] ~1000-55-2-18.1 Dear ~r. Orlowski and ~embers of the Board: I am in receipt of your letter of Septomber 19th and have en- close(] six (6) revised copies of the site plan and would like to respond to both issues referred to as fol].o%;s: From the onset, this project has been considered suitable for both office and/or retail use. You have requested that we delete the word "retail" from the application, since it is your ()pinion that the parking is only adequate for office use. The parking required for retail use is based on one space per 100 sq. ft. of sales area. The actual sales area of the enti~e building (exclusive of toilet rooms, service areas, and access stairs to the basement) is 2,893 sq. ft., as shown on revised site plan. Therefore, tile 29 spaces provided ~ill adequately service either retail or office use. I have enclosed photocopies of a substitute exterior lighting fixture of the type you requested, with a not.~tion on the site plan that these fixtures be mounted at 12' in lieu of 15'. He,rover, the number of fixtures must rer~ain the same in order to provide adequate illumination. Mr. Bennett Orlowski, Chairman Page Two September 27, 1988 ~;ith respect to the discrepancy of the scaled dimension of 17' vs. the noted dimension of 20', construction will follow the noted dimensions shown on the drawing. The location of the dumpster is now depicted on the drawing, behind the building, accessible from the service driveway. I trust this answers any of your questions. ~\S/b Ve r~/~y yours, /b~rrett A. Strang, }'.A. ~9 ,I RECEIVED BY DATE MAP OE, Pf'2OPE[;?.TY ' ' ~UI2VEYED '"'T'-~" lNG" ..... ":% '"'~ ~--!2L .- 'DEA VcNtUF2r: A"F TO%-x/N,, OF SOUTHQLD, klm 8UI LDTKi~ " ~HOLILD~I,~ 4,'~F' POAO ~ 120DE~21CI~ /L)8 7~ ¢ N iI' Ilia 6.8 - 7~&'-'S4SS ,1' ..,/' BTRANCt arGh~tect Main Road RQ. Box 1412 Southold N.Y. 11971 516 - 765. 5455 /000 -SS -.Z_ -/Z~, / ".OT TO BE USED FOR :'NOT TO BE. ,USED FOR :,,;, C 0 N. STRUCT I0 ,- , ....... , ..... ~ ~A~/~ ;. _ -:- :* ,: ~Alter~tlon of thfs Document except ~rchitect and Engineer's Sd by 2n Architect .~r Licensed Profes; Sig, ature o'nly good for initial use sionai,'Englnee~,isilrega?', . drawing. Change~, alterations or r~- Section 7209, Subdigisfon 2, ' visioas to o(r~-us~ol d[~wfngs N, Y. State Education Law. out Architect or Engineer's Approval voids Seal and Signature on same, /000 -.55 -X.'- /8. / , A. llrTRANtt Main Road FO. Box 1412 Southold N.Y. 11971 516- 765 - 5455 ,C ~ 48, po ~m '"~ A\AT~'-tTU[k , /~ "/ 1175'% TT A.: .r~hite:cC !~11~ Road ~lO' B~X 1412 S({uthold N.Y. 516:- 7165 -: 5455 - ) 3 :[ ii!: Ii iI CUIZI~, ~IDE'W&LKA.m~JHOULDE'IZ CONt~T~UCT!ON GARRETT A. STRANI~ architect Main Road P.O. Box 1412 Southold N.Y, 11971 516- 765 - 5455 k I I I ;1 +& /000 55 ?- /E~,/ RECEIVED BY SOI]IltOLD TO~I P~KI~G_BO~B AUG g7 1981 DATE GARRETT A. STRANG archit ~,:ct Main Road P.O. Box 1412 Sou[hold N.Y. 11971 516 - 765 .- '=~ %r iI /E GARRETT A. STRANG architect Main Road P.O. BOX 1412 Southold NmY. 11971 r¥ !1, h CUR6, ~IOEWALK~,,o ,~HOULOE'IZ COIg,~'T~.IJ~ION GARRETT ,A; STRANG architect Main Road P.O. Box 1412 $outhold N,Y. 11971 516 - 765 - 5455 I~' iCTZ61988 I,~L~