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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Ruth D. Oliva.
Gerard P. Goehringer
James Dinizio, Jr. Chairman
Michael A. Simon
Leslie Kanes Weisman
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
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Southold, NY 11971-0959
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Southold, NY 11971
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MINUTES
ZBA REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS was held
at the South old Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971-0959, on Thursday,
March 29, 2007 commencing at 9:20 a.m.
Present were:
James Dinizio, Jr., Chairman/Member
Ruth D. Oliva, Member
Gerard P. Goehringer, Member (present till 5:35 p.m.)
Michael A. Simon, Member
Leslie Kanes Weisman, Member
Linda Kowalski, ZBA Administrative Secretary
Kieran Corcoran, Assistant Town Attorney (present 9:30-11 :00; 1 p.m. to end)
9:20 a.m. Chairman Dinizio called the meeting to order. The Board proceeded with the first item
on the Agenda as follows:
I. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW DETERMINATIONS (SEQRA): BOARD
RESOLUTION: Motion was made by Member Oliva, seconded by Member Goehringer, to
declare the following Declarations: Tvpe II Actions with no further steps regarding requests
setback, dimensional, lot waiver, accessory use requests:
William E. Lehmann and Alice Lehmann #5989
Gerald Lang #5998
Lynne Cardaci #6012
Stephen and Clara Wong #6014
Paul R. Cadmus #6016
Lee and Marie Beninati #6017
Nancy Boris #6007
Thomas Ryzuk #6009
Pericles Notias #6005
Joseph Gulmi and Susan Braver #5994
Vicki Haupt #6000
John and Patrice Keitt #6008
Robert Seeley #5912
Edward Fergus #5941
Mary Zupa #6010
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
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Meeting held March 29, 2007
Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Chairman Dinizio opened each hearing and read the Legai Notice for
the record concerning each application:
9:25 a.m. WILLIAM E. LEHMANN and ALICE LEHMANN #5989 (PH 1/25 Carryover for
discussion regarding details of possible C & Rs): Charles R. Cuddy, Esq. This is an
application requesting a Variance under Section 280-13A (1 00-31 A), based on the
Building Inspector's July 28, 2006 Notice of Disapproval for the reason that the proposed
garage is not a permitted use on this vacant property located at 725 Rabbit Lane, East
Marion; CTM 31-17-17. (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under
separate cover.) BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered
by Member Weisman, seconded by Member Goehringer, to close the hearing reserving
decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:35 a.m. GERALD LANG #5998 (Carryover PH from 2/22 for sign placement and
request for extension of time by Richard Burden). This is an application requesting: (a)
Reversal under Section 280-116-B, based on the Building Inspector's July 7, 2006 Notice
of Disapprovai, amended September 14, 2006, concerning a second-story deck built in
1973, at less than 75 feet from the top of the bulkhead, and/or a variance as an
alternative; and (b) Variance under Section 280-15-C concerning an as-built accessory
structure (playhouse) located at less than 35 feet from the front yard line. Location: 3480
Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck; CTM 122-4-21. (Please see transcript of written statements
prepared under separate coveL) BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony,
motion was offered by Member Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the
hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (5-0).
10:04 a.m. LYNNE CARDACI #6012. Request for a Variance under Section 280-124,
based on the Building Inspector's January 9, 2007 Notice of Disapproval concerning an
application for a building permit for a proposed addition to the existing dwelling at less
than 40 feet from the front lot line, at 80 Jernick Lane (at Oaklawn Avenue), Southold;
CTM 70-3-16. (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate
coveL) BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Member Oliva, seconded by Member Goehringer, to close the hearing reserving decision.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
10:12 a.m. STEPHEN and CLARA WONG #6014. Vicki Toth, Agent. Request for a
Variance under Section 280-15, based on the Building Inspector's January 25, 2007
Notice of Disapproval concerning an application for a building permit to locate an
accessory garage in a front yard rather than a rear yard. Location of Property: 1780
East Gillette Drive and (west) Gillette Drive, East Marion; CTM 38-3-23.1. (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate coveL) BOARD RESOLUTION:
After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Member Dinizio, seconded by Member
Oliva, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS with ZBA reading of Legal Notice for each application (continued):
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Meeting held March 29, 2007
Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
10:21 a.m. PAUL R. CADMUS #6016. Frank Uellendahl, Architect. Request for a
Variance under Section 280-124, based on the Building Inspector's January 26, 2007
Notice of Disapproval concerning an application for a building permit for a covered porch
addition, less than 40 feet from the front lot line, at 7005 Main Road, East Marion; CTM
31-1-3. (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate coveL)
BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Member Oliva,
seconded by Member Goehringer, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All. This Resoiution was duly adopted (5-0).
10:28 a.m. LEE and MARIE BENINATI #6017. Request for Variances under Sections
280-15 and 280-38C-1, based on the Building Inspector's January 4, 2007 Notice of
Disapproval, amended February 22, 2007 concerning an application for a building permit
for an accessory garage with storage loft: (a) in a yard other than the required rear yard,
(b) set back less than 25 feet from the property line, (c) height exceeding the code
limitation of 22 feet to the top of the ridge, and (d) dormer exceeding 40% of the roof
width. Location of Property: 3070 Peconic Lane and C.R. 48 (Middle Road or North
Road), Peconic; CTM 74-3-15. (Please see transcript of written statements prepared
under separate coveL) BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was
offered by Member Weisman, seconded by Member Goehringer, to adjourn the hearing
to April 26, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (5-0).
11 :05 a.m. SHORT BREAK: Motion was offered by Member Weisman, seconded by Member
Goehringer, to take a short recess. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (5-0).
11 :15 a.m. RECONVENED: Motion was offered by Member Dinizio (Chairman), seconded by
Member Oliva to reconvene the hearings. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was
duly adopted (5-0).
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS with ZBA reading of Legal Notice for each application (continued):
11:15 a.m. NANCY BORIS #6007. Request for a Variance under Section 280-124,
based on the Building Inspector's October 24, 2006 Notice of Disapproval concerning an
application for a building permit for an addition to the dwelling at less than 35 feet from
the front yard lot line and with lot coverage exceeding the code limitation of 20%.
Location: 335 Pierce Drive and private right-of-way, Cutchogue; CTM 136-1-8. (Please
see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) BOARD
RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Member Dinizio,
seconded by Member Oliva, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board:
Ayes: All. This Resolution was duiy adopted (5-0).
11 :27 a.m. THOMAS RYZUK #6009. Aggie of Archnitechnologies. Request for a
Variance under Section 280-124, based on the Building Inspector's January 19, 2007
Notice of Disapproval concerning a proposed new dwelling, after demolition of the
existing structure. The dwelling is proposed at less than 15 feet on a single side yard and
less than a total of 35 feet combined side yard setbacks, at 790 North Sea Drive,
Southold; CTM 54-5-14. (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under
separate coveL) BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered
by Member Oliva, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing reserving
decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS with ZBA reading of Legal Notice for each application (continued):
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Meeting held March 29, 2007
Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
11 :38 a.m. PERICLES NOTIAS #6005. Bill Goggins, Esq. Request for a Variance under
Section 100-30A.3 (280-18), based on the Building Inspector's March 30, 2005 Notice of
Disapproval concerning an as-built dwelling (ref. B.P. File Ref. 29700-Z) exceeding the
code limitation of 2-1/2 stories at 675 Summit Drive, Mattituck; CTM 106-1-47. (Piease
see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) BOARD
RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Member Goehringer,
seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing subject to receiving lot coverage
and building permit information from Building Departments file. Vote of the Board: Ayes:
All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
12:13 p.m. JOSEPH GULMI and SUSAN BRAVER #5994. Request for a Variance
under Zoning Code Section 280-105, based on the Building Inspector's December 11,
2006 Notice of Disapproval, and request for relief from Condition under ZBA No. 5340
concerning the setback location of an as-built pool (ref. B.P. #91932-Z), at less than 30
feet from the front lot line. Location: 250 Pine Tree Court, Cutchogue; CTM 98-1-7.11.
(Piease see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) BOARD
RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Member Weisman,
seconded by Member Oliva, to adjourn the hearing to April 26, 2007 at 11 a.m. Vote of
the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
12:30 p.m. RESOLUTION TO BREAK: 12:30 - 1 :00 p.m. Motion was made by Chairman
Dinizio, seconded by Member Goehringer, and duly carried, to recess until 1 P.M. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
1 :10 p.m. RESOLUTION TO RECONVENE: Motion was offered by Chairman Dinizio
(Chairman), seconded by Member Oliva to reconvene the hearings. Vote of the Board: Ayes:
All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS with ZBA reading of Legal Notice for each application (continued):
1:10 p.m. VICKI HAUPT #6000 (Carryover PH from 2/22). P. Conklin and M. Verity,
Building Dept. Nigel Williamson, Architect. This is an application requesting a Variance
based on the Building Inspector's December 18, 2006 Notice of Disapproval concerning
an application for a buiiding permit. The grounds cited in the Disapproval are: The
proposed construction is not permitted under Section 280-121. Except as provided
hereinafter nonconforming use of buildings or open land existing on the effective date of
this chapter or authorized by a building permit issued prior to, regardless of change of
title, possession or occupancy or right thereof, may be continued indefinitely, except that
such building or use: A) shall not be enlarged, altered, extended, reconstructed or
restored or placed on a different portion of the lot or land occupied by such use on the
effective date of this chapter, nor shall any external evidence of such use be increased by
any means whatsoever. The structure was erected in 1960 under a permit, and under
current zoning regulations, the structure is nonconforming. (The applicant states that the
structure is a seasonal, one-story structure with a bedroom and a bathroom, and is part
of single-family dwelling two-section construction noted in the July 22, 1960 Certificate of
Occupancy Z-792 and May 23, 1960 Building Permit No. 1090-Z.) Location of Property:
2200 Central Drive, Mattituck; CTM 106-1-25. (Please see transcript of written
statements prepared under separate cover.) BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving
testimony, motion was offered by Member Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman,
to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted (5-0).
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Meeting held March 29, 2007
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS with ZBA reading of Legal Notice for each application:
1 :45 p.m. JOHN and PATRICE KEITT #6008. D. Doty Esq. and T. Samuels, President.
Request for Variances under Sections 280-15, 280-116B, and 280-124, based on the
Building Inspector's January 11, 2007 Notice of Disapproval concerning an application for
a building permit for as-built shed, new porch construction after removal of a screen
porch, and new addition to dwelling. The reasons stated in the disapproval are: (a)
decking construction is shown with a zero setback from the bulkhead, (b) the as-built
screened porch is less than 75 feet from the bulkhead; (c) the rear yard setback is
proposed at less than 50 feet; (d) the as-built accessory shed does not meet the
required 5 ft. minimum setback under ZBA No. 3229. (Note: Variance relief is not
requested for the trellis structure.) Location of Property: 280 Basin Road, Southold;
CTM 81-1-19. (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate
cover.) BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Member Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing reserving
decision subject to receiving specs on pool and spa. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
2:30 p.m. ROBERT SEELEY #5912 (Carryover PH per applicant's request regarding PB
clarification of filed covenants; amended plan submitted during 11/22/06 for 72.66 ft. top
of bluff setback). Cathy Mesiano, agent and Eric Bressler, Esq. Request for a Variance
under Section 280-116 (100-239.4A based on the Building Inspector's April 12, 2006
Notice of Disapproval concerning a proposed accessory swimming pool structure in a
location at less than 100 feet from the top of the biuff adjacent to the Long Island Sound,
at 1250 Sound Drive, Greenport; Rockcove Estates Lot 4; CTM 33-3-19.4. (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate coveL) BOARD RESOLUTION:
After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Member Weisman, seconded by
Member, Oliva to adjourn the hearing without a date until applicant returns with Planning
Board determination. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
(5-0).
3:14 p.m. EDWARD FERGUS #5941 (Carryover PH). Bruce Anderson, Suffolk
Environmental Consulting. This is an application requesting a Variance under Section
280-18 (100-30A.3) based on the Building Inspector's May 31, 2006 Notice of
Disapproval concerning an application for a building permit to build a single-family
dwelling in a location less than the code-required 50 feet from the rear lot line, at 1854
North Bayview Road, Southold; CTM 70-12-39.3. (Please see transcript of written
statements prepared under separate coveL)
BOARD RESOLUTION: Having received testimony and with the applicant's agent
agreeing to waive the extension of time after April 19, 2007, and having received a
request by Mr. Bryce, civil engineer, expert testifying in behalf of the adjacent landowner
(Lane), for an extension allowing submission of written testimony before April 19, 2007,
the following action was taken: Motion was offered by Member Weisman, seconded by
Member Goehringer, to close the hearing except that an extension of time is granted for
written submission until April 19, 2007 by Mr. Boyce, Civil Engineer. Vote of the Board:
Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). Chairman Dinizio confirmed the
Board will reserve confirm the entire record closed after receiving the written
submissions, at which time the Board will either commence deliberations on April 19,
2007, or to carry the deliberations to the following meeting.
4:52 p.m. MARY ZUPA #6010. Patrick Henry, Esq. This is an Appeal for an
Interpretation or other action, based on the Building Department's December 21, 2006
return of a building permit application to construct a single-family dwelling at 580 Basin
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Road, Southold; CTM 81-1-16.7. (Please also see transcript of written statements
prepared under separate cover.)
BOARD RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, and it appearing that by ZBA
Determination #5266 adopted August 2, 2004, this Board granted the applicant an area
variance to construct a home as set forth therein, conditioned upon, among other things,
that no building permit be issued until the nonconforming marina use is removed or a
variance is granted to permit its continued use in conjunction with a residential use; and
It further appearing that the applicant is agreeable to apply for such variance,
Now, therefore, upon motion offered by Chairman Dinlzio, seconded by Member
Weisman, this hearing is adjourned to April 26, 2007, so that the applicant can
file an amended appeal to include the request for the variance described in ZBA
Determination # 5266, which application shall specifically show the portions of
the property affected by the marina use as well as the areas of the property that
are affected by easements that the Paradise Point Association has over the
subject property, as previously determined by the Courts.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Dinizio (Chairman), Oliva, Simon, and
Weisman. (Member Goehringer was absent during this Resolution.). This Resolution
was duly adopted (4-0).
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III. RESOLUTIONS/UPDATED REVIEWS/OTHER:
A. RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Motion was offered by Chairman Dinizio, seconded
by Member Oliva and duly carried to accept and authorize filing of Minutes prepared for
Meetings of 2/22/07, 2/8/07 and 3/8/07 with the Town Clerk's Office. Vote of the Board:
Ayes: Member Dlnizio (Chairman), Goehringer, Oliva, Simon and Weisman. This
Resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
B. Chairman Dinizio confirmed the scheduled Special Meeting for 6 P.M. Thursday,
April 19,2007, to be held at the Town Annex Building, NFB 20d Floor, Youngs Avenue,
South old, for the purpose of deliberations, decisions, resolutions, and work session.
C. The Chairman confirmed the scheduled Regular Meeting for 9:30 A.M. Thursday
April 26, 2007 at the Town Meeting Hall.
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There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time, Chairman Dinizio
declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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