HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-07/10/2006
KENNETH L. EDWARDS
MARTIN H. SIDOR
GEORGE D. SOLOMON
JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND
MAIliNG ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
JERILYN B. WOODHOUSE
Chair
OFFICE WCATION:
Town Hall Annex
54375 State Route 25
(cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY
Telephone: 631 765-1938
Fax: 631 765-3136
PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Monday, July 10, 2006
6:00 p.m.
Present were:
Jerilyn B. Woodhouse, Chairperson
Kenneth L. Edwards, Member
Martin H. Sidor, Member
George Solomon, Member
Joseph Townsend, Member
Mark Terry, Senior Environmental Planner
Bruno Semon, Senior Planner
Anthony Trezza, Senior Planner
Amy Ford, Senior Planner
Victor L'Eplattenier, Planner
Linda Randolph, Secretary
SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Chairperson Woodhouse: Good evening and welcome to the July 10th meeting of the
Southold Town Planning Board. For our first order of business, I'll entertain a motion to set
Monday, August 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. here at South old Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as
the time and the place for the next regular Planning Board Meeting.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: and before we begin with the Public Hearings, I just want to take
this moment to let you know that a very valued member of our department, Victor
L'Eplattenier, is here for the last time, he's going to move south. Victor has been an
invaluable member of South old Planning Board. He has worked tirelessly on this behalf. He
has been the consummate professional. He has handled himself with dignity, and he's done a
very thorough and professional job every step of the way. I've only known you, Victor, for two
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years, but you have certainly impressed me and I think all my predecessors who have worked
with you. So, I want to give you a round of applause and thank you for everything you're done.
You will definitely be missed. Anytime you want to come back and jump in, you're welcome.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6:00 p.m. - Old Orchard at CutchoQue: Proposal is to subdivide a 4.619-acre parcel into
four lots, where Lot 1 equals 75,675 s.f. Lot 2 equals 40,620 s.f., Lot 3 equals 40,082 s.f. and
Lot 4 equals 44,830 s.f. The property is located on the northwest corner of New Suffolk Road
and Cedars Road in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-109.-6-9.1
Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there anyone who would like to present this application to us or
speak on behalf of it? Is the applicant here or an attorney representing the applicant? Is there
anyone else who would like to address the Board on this application? When you come
forward, please state your name and address and kindly sign the form with your name so that
we have that for our public record.
Prudence Heston: I was interested in just talking to the Planning Board a little bit about this
subdivision which is taking place right within the heart of Cutchogue. Around this particular
subdivision there will be four national historic homes that are on the national historic home
register. I would ask that if we are going to be subdividing this property, that, as we are laying
this subdivision out, we would do it in a way that we protect the feeling of the area and make it
so that the homes that are going to be bordering along New Suffolk Road will line up with the
other homes and look nice there. And so that, I believe there is still a section, when I looked
at the plans that the Planning Board has together so far, there is still a section there, along
Field Road, that's a little bit uncleared. Exactly how that is going to, the size and shape of it,
exactly, but I would ask that we end up with a buffer along New Suffolk Road there, because
directly a little bit caddy-corner from one of those homes that's on the National Register. And
for any of the historic buildings, we are asked as members of the community, to maintain a
certain level of those homes in order to provide something nice for the community so that they
can enjoy that, and we would ask that as new buildings are going in, that those homes also be
protected in a way that would keep that historic feeling in place and a buffer right along New
Suffolk Road would be a big help there. I think it would also be important to do the same thing
for the lot that would be over next to the old house in Cutchogue. Those two in particular end
up right kind of up against those two historic properties. There is another little house right next
to the old house which has been there for a long time but, with this new property going in, it
would need to have a pretty strong buffer there also in order to make it continue to feel like a
museum. So, in general, I would be looking for the properties to be buffered in a way that
protects those old homes and also to make it so that the ones that go right along the street
would be done in a way that looks nice with the rest of the homes that area already there and
would end up looking like it's part of the community and something that's just dropped there.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you.
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Wayne Swiatocha: I actually own the little house in between the old house and where this
house is going to be built. I think what she said was very much what I wanted to say. I would
like to see it maintain the character of the neighborhood that's been there; my family has been
there for almost 200 years, so it kinda helped build the character of that area. A couple of
things that I'd like to address on it: I'm not sure looking at the plans where the right of way is
going to come off of Case's Lane to Lot #4. And my concern with that is right now there's a
storm drain that actually goes underneath my driveway that empties into Lot #4 that has been
used as a town storm drain for quite a number of years, probably going back to early '60's, late
1950's, and I am just not sure how that would be addressed as storm runoff. It's the storm
runoff from the village green. I know that there's a, I believe there's a state or county drain on
the village green and then there's a town drain which is actually like a corrugated pipe which
goes under my driveway and empties onto Lot #4. So, I would just kinda like to know maybe
how that's gonna be addressed?
Chairperson Woodhouse: This is the second speaker and two people have made comments
relative to your application. The first comment, I'll just repeat them briefly for you: were
concerning buffers, particularly on New Suffolk Avenue and a recognition that the subdivision
is in an area of historic properties and so the first speaker is requesting that whatever happens
on these lots that it maintains the character of the neighborhood; that visually, whatever
properties are there reflect the fact that there are four historic properties in the area and this is
an old, recognized historic neighborhood in the community. And the second question had to
do with:
Wayne Swiatocha: A couple of things: the idea of a buffer between the properties or in front
of the properties to keep it the kind of rustic look that it has now. I don't know how much
clearing will be done. I actually own the house next to Lot 4 and one of my other concerns is
that there's a town drain that runs under my driveway that drains the village green and it
empties into Lot 4, and I wasn't sure where the right of way is going to be and how any
development or building is going to affect the drainage from that Village Green.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Would either of you care to address the Board? If so you need to
address the microphone; please state your name for the record.
John Guido: Vice President of Manzi Homes. The drain issue was something that we
discussed while we were doing this map. From my understanding it was something that the
Town was going to take care of with all the work that was being done in that area. Because
we did try to come up with possibilities of working with that problem, and we were told kind of
not to worry about it, that the Town was going to handle it. So that's the last thing that I recall
about that drain.
Chairperson Woodhouse: And who told you that?
John Guido: That was through conversations with Mark and Anthony. I think last year at this
time there was a lot of work being done.
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Mark Terry: I do recall that we sent your application to the Town Engineer and at that time it
was that the drainage work in downtown Cutchogue was going to tie into this and take care of
that drainage issue. Whether or not it has come to frutition, I'd like to check out or have
Anthony check out so that we confirm with Jamie that we are not causing a flooding problem
to an adjacent property owner.
Wavne Swiatocha: Yeah, cuz I think the drainage that was done was mostly done along the
main road and they didn't come down Case's Lane at all where any of that drainage as far as I
know.
Chairperson Woodhouse: OK, so that is something that we will have to check on.
Wavne Swiatocha: And also, do you know where the right of way is going to be to Lot #4? Is
it going to be near my existing driveway, up the hill a little bit, or...?
John Guido: Well, did you look at the map?
Wavne Swiatocha: Yeah, I couldn't tell where the right of way. OK, so it's actually going to be
up towards the top of the hill, and it'll come down that hill, and the building is planned back
here probably where the old collapsed farm is? OK. And also, there are a lot of nice trees
along that driveway that I have there, and if that could be left, and also between the properties
that would be greatly appreciated. There's a lot of woods in that area.
John Guido: Whatever nice trees I leave there is only going to enhance the homes that I am
building.
Wavne Swiatocha: I think the biggest thing that I questioned was the thing with the drain
because there was quite a bit of water that runs through that drain under the driveway and
washes out. OK, thank you.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Did either of you want to address the Board on this application?
Usually we give you the opportunity to speak first.
John Guido: The historical issue, with the architecture and stuff like that, I mean, what's
entailed in making something like that work, is there a Board that reviews it, or........?
Chairperson Woodhouse: Well, we have if you wanted the guidance of a Board, we have both
the Historic Preservation Board and we have the Architectural Review Board, both of which
could provide you with some information. There might be some other residents here who
might have a suggestion that they could give you, but I think the sense that I heard from the
first speaker was that this is something that at least that speaker would like you to consider in
building these homes. That the design and the style is in the same kind of... No, it's not in the
Historic District, but they are historic houses. So, if you're willing to have that conversation
with some of the members of the community who are here, I think that would be a very
important first step, and there are resources the Town could make available to you.
John Guido: That's fine.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: OK. And maybe we'll hear from somebody else who might have
something to say about it. Thank you. Is there someone else who would like to speak on
behalf of this application? Yes? On this application? Yes?
Marv Lou Wickham: I would just like to say in tune with what the other people who have
spoken have said about the historic nature of the Village of Cutchogue. I think one of the best
ways we can keep that New Suffolk Road as it goes out to Route 25 with very nice homes on
both sides. And I'm sure that he plans to build nice homes. But if they could be kept in line
So that they're not right out to the street, but in line with the other homes there, they all now
come in a straight line. It would be very nice if these new homes could be in line. That would
be the first thing that I would ask, and the second thing, I think it would enhance the whole
project if the corner of New Suffolk Road and is it Cedar Lane? That corner there could be left
in trees or some sort of greenery and the house that's built would be in actually on Cedar
Lane, front onto Cedar Lane rather than New Suffolk Road, I think it would just make a much
more attractive look there.
Georqe Solomon: I think if you looked at the plans which I believe are outside, are they
hanging up outside?
Anthonv Trezza: Yes, they are.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Subdivision plans.
Georqe Solomon: The subdivision plans are hanging outside. You will see that Lots #3 & 4
proposed single family residences are in line with the 1,2,3,4, 5 existing homes that are there
on New Suffolk Road and where they are planning for the building of the residence in Lot #1 is
exactly what you are talking about.
Marv Lou Wickham: OK. I understood that there was some question as to whether that was
the final actual place where the building.....
Chairperson Woodhouse: Mr. Trezza?
Anthonv Trezza: You'll see in the resolution of approval, it does say in the resolution, the
preliminary; the building envelope on Lot #4, I believe it was the Cedars; Lot #1, I'm sorry. I
don't think the building envelope is correct on that. So, in my resolution, I put in that it lacks a
rear yard; it has two front yards and it has to have one rear yard. So, the building envelope
needs to be changed on the map, and I put in the resolution as a map change. Having said
that, after looking at it, I don't think the house would be changed that much and I think they
can still keep it relatively close to where they want it, which I think would address the concerns
that Ms. Wickham is stating.
Chairperson Woodhouse: OK. Thank you. Is there someone else who would like to address
the Board? Yes, sir?
Mark Rickabauqh: My wife Lynn is with me and we live directly across from Lot #2 & 3 in 521.
Our house we believe is historical; it has been designated by South old as such several times,
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but it seems to get lost. But it in fact was a house built in the 1600's. It was moved there and
joined in 1907 with another building. So, ours and several others that go toward the Main
Road we believe have a lot of history to them too, although they may not be as well known.
And we echo the same thing; we like to preserve the area, the area has grown well with trees
and vegetation that I think is getting better and better, and the shock of clearing I think would
not be so good. I would go along with the idea that's already been proposed, a buffer and
maintaining as much vegetation and trees as is possible, and doing everything to, if design
could be made so that the houses blended in well with the houses that are there, many of
them pretty old, I think that would be a very good thing. That's basically the comments. I think
we've certainly enjoyed the greenery across from us for a long time, but understand that
development will come at some point, and we would hope that it does blend in well and again
I'd emphasize the idea of maintaining vegetation and some kind of buffer zone along the way.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you.
Mark Terrv: Having said that, clearing limits in the Town of Southold when we permit to
subdivision are not into perpetuity. My question would be to Mr. Guido, would you be willing
on the Cedars Road, New Suffolk Road corner where you have a significant block of
vegetation, to label that a "non-disturbance buffer" into perpetuity and also include it in the
covenants & restrictions? As well as along the property boundary of Lot #3 to the adjacent
property of a thin strip of vegetation and label that a non-disturbance buffer and include that
into perpetuity in the covenants and restrictions?
John Guido: Yeah. I mean, I have to live by these clearing lines.
Mark Terrv: Well, once a house receives a CO, the people you sell it to do not. So, and to
preserve the character of that particular roadway, which I think is very scenic, if we could
somehow even place an additional layer of protection on that vegetation, I think that would be
prudent.
John Guido: Is there going to be a, in other words, a dimension given to that?
Mark Terrv: Propose it. Jeff. Just propose. I would, you've got so much vegetation on the
corner, if you could do 20 by whatever, or 30 by whatever, whatever you think would be
reasonable.
John Guido: Absolutely. I have no problem with that at all.
Anthony Trezza: You'll see in the resolution the few map changes that we needed and C&R
changes, and then we could add in this other stuff, too.
John Guido: That's fine.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Good. Helpful suggestions. Is there someone else who would like
to address us on this. Yes, ma'am?
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Beverly Weiss: My family lives in the house at the bottom of the hill on Case's Lane opposite
Wayne Swiatocha. My concern, and I believe the concern of other residents of Case's Lane,
is the location of the driveway for Lot #4. In fact, the gentleman said it's going to be at the top
of the hill; isn't that right adjacent to the golf course and don't you need a certain number of
feet away from that property and is that really an ideal location for a driveway entering and
exiting the public road?
Anthony Trezza: Mark, how much frontage, there isn't much frontage right on Case's Lane?
Mark Terrv: No, there... it looks like by the way the flag is, they're pretty limited to the
placement of the driveway. Your point on distance, what exactly were you trying to say as far
as the distance between the property boundaries?
Beverly Weiss: To have a driveway so close to the golf course there?
Mark Terrv: Oh, sure.
Beverly Weiss: And is that, right on the hill, where can the driveway be located that it's not
going to be a safety issue?
Mark Terrv: You mean as far as visibility with people driving down Case's Lane? Or the
driveway.....
Beverly Weiss: Shoulder, whatever.
Mark Terrv: We could look at that, Anthony, a little bit more as far as site distance and, I don't
know if you're talking about a hill on the actual property or a hill on Case's Lane.
Beverly Weiss: A hill on Case's Lane.
Chairperson Woodhouse: You could take a look at it again. I think there's very little
movement because there's only 76' there. So, you can't move the driveway one way or the
other and really affect any change. But, if you would take a look at it and see if there's
anything else you could recommend, that would be helpful.
Beverlv Weiss: OK.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Would anyone else like to address us? Please, come forward.
Janet Moore: I can't speak very loud. Where that driveway shows coming onto Case's Lane,
my driveway is right almost opposite it. In other words, with that driveway coming newly
entered Case's Lane, mine, Mr. Salta's and (inaudible name), there's four driveways in a short
space of area, plus the little hill there. And if you live there you notice that the children with
their bicycles and skates, they start off at the top and they zoom down there, and I think that it
could be an accident waiting to happen. I don't think there's enough consideration going into
the people who live on Case's Lane with that driveway. If it could be exited someplace else or
worked out some way, I don't know, but we're really concerned about that part.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: It doesn't appear that there could be another exit anywhere.
Janet Moore: Well, I don't know; there's a lot of property so I don't know how they could
maybe work it so....
Chairperson Woodhouse: Do you mean access to the road, and there's only 73' to the road.
The width of that parcel is 73' at that point on the road, it's like a narrow little piece.
Janet Moore: Which I think is kind of dangerous.
Chairperson Woodhouse: I understand what you're saying; we can't deny someone the right
to put a driveway there, but I do believe that Mr. Trezza and Mr. Terry have agreed that they
will go out and look at that parcel and see if there are any recommendations they could make
and talk with Mr. Guido about what could be done to minimize potential of children in the area.
Ms. Moore, would you mind putting your name on the form that's on there? Is there someone
else who would like to bring up some information about this or comment on this particular
application? I think your suggestions are very helpful, and I appreciate the fact that the
applicant and the audience seem to be willing to talk together on this and see if we can come
up with some recommendations that would make it the best possible use of the site in the
safest possible manner. So, thank you for coming and sharing your comments and thank you
for being receptive to them. Any other comments? OK, hearing none, I am going to entertain
a motion to close the hearing.
Joe Townsend: So moved.
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: I will ask you to please read this resolution; are we going to make,
are we making any changes to it?
Anthony Trezza: No, I don't think so because I think that..
Chairperson Woodhouse: There's enough.
Joe Townsend: It's preliminary.
Chairperson Woodhouse: OK. This is just the preliminary; it is not a final hearing, it's a
preliminary hearing, and your comments will be incorporated as we go through. This is what
the resolution calls for tonight:
Ken Edwards: I would like to offer the following resolution:
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WHEREAS, this proposal is to subdivide a 4.619-acre parcel into four lots, where Lot 1 equals
75,675 s.f. Lot 2 equals 40,620 s.f., Lot 3 equals 40,082 s.f. and Lot 4 equals 44,830 s.f.; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2005, the Planning Board granted conditional sketch approval
upon the map prepared by Jeffrey T. Butler, P.E. dated last revised October 14, 2005; and
WHEREAS, an application for preliminary plat approval was submitted to the Planning Board
on May 30, 2006 and included a revised map entitled Preliminary Subdivision Map of Old
Orchard at Cutchogue, prepared by Jeffery T. Butler, P.E. and James B Behrendt, L.S. dated
last revised May 24, 2006; and
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2006 the applicant submitted the LWRP Coastal Consistency Review
Form and the draft Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grant Preliminary Plat Approval
upon the map prepared by Jeffrey T. Butler, P.E. and James B. Behrendt, L.S. dated last
revised May 24, 2006, subject to the following conditions:
1) Submission of the application and fee for final plat approval.
2) Submission of the final subdivision map containing the following revisions:
a) The final map must contain the Health Department stamp of approval.
b) The title of the map shall read "Final Plat for the Standard Subdivision of Old
Orchard at Cutchogue."
c) Please remove the handwritten clearing information and replace it with proper
type-print.
d) Add the additional Covenants and Restrictions to the map as described below.
e) The building envelope on Lot 1 must be revised to include one rear yard setback
of 50' and one side yard setback with minimum of 15'.
3) The draft Covenants and Restrictions shall be revised as follows:
a) The lot clearing limit for Lot 1 as stated in the Covenants and Restrictions must
match the information shown on the survey.
b) "The location of principal residential structures must be within the building
envelopes shown for each lot on the approved map."
c) "Construction of residences on any or all of the lots on the approved map shall
include the use of gutters, leaders and subsurface drywells to retain surface
runoff. "
d) "Landscaping on any or all of the lots on the approved map shall consist of
native, disease-resistant and drought-tolerant plants."
e) "The residential application of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides is prohibited on
each lot shown on the approved map."
f) "Construction of residences on any or all of the lots on the approved map shall
include the use of low flow faucets and toilets. "
g) "Pervious driveways shall be required to serve each lot on the approved map."
4) Submission of the park and playground fee of $21 ,000.
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Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? And this preliminary plat approval is valid for six months
from the date of the resolution. So we will see you again, and thank you.
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6:05 p.m. - RWM Enterprises, Inc. a/kJa Colonial: This amended site plan proposes to
remove one of the five existing buildings and rearrange the 23 existing parking spaces on a
21,355 sq. ft. parcel in the B Zone located on the slw corner of the intersection of Route 25
and Locust Lane on the slslo Route 25 in Southold. SCTM# 1000-62-3-22.1
Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there someone here who would like to speak on behalf of this
application?
Bruno Semon: You said Cutchogue.
Chairperson Woodhouse: it's Southold.
Richard Lark: Good evening. First, I would like to hand out to the Chairperson the cross-
easement agreement which I have recorded and is required, and also the hopefully last two
remaining green cards which came back in today's mail from the mailing.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you.
Richard Lark: Basically, as you know, this is just to amend the previous site plan of the
Planning Board of September 19,1977, and the result of, because of we finally got approval
on June 15 of 2005 for the lot line change, where we transferred the approved property that
was approved by the Planning Board to basically to the Mullen Motors car dealership and
that's the reason for the cross-purchase, cross-driveway easement and cross-parking
easement that you have now there in writing. And, unless the Board has some questions, I
don't have anything too much more to say, it's pretty self-evident, everything pretty much is the
same there.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there anyone else who would like to address the Board on this
application? Hearing none, I will entertain a motion to close this hearing.
Georae Solomon: So moved.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Second. All in favor?
Ayes.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: The motion carries, and there are four resolutions. We will vote on
each one separately. Mr. Townsend?
Joe Townsend: WHEREAS, the amended site plan proposes to remove one of the five existing
buildings and rearrange the 23 existing parking spaces on a 21,355 sq. ft. parcel in the B Zone; and
WHEREAS, RWM Enterprise, is the owner of the property located on the slw corner of the
intersection of Route 25 and Locust Lane on the slslo Route 25 in Southold. SCTM# 1000-62-3-
22.2; and
WHEREAS, on September 19,1977, the Southold Town Planning Board approved a site plan for
five existing buildings and 23 parking spaces on a 21,355 sq. ft.; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2004, the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals granted a
Variance described under Appeal Number 5598 & 5599 as applied for; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2005, the New York State Department of Transportation reviewed an
application for a highway work permit and issued a permit under case number 10-05-193; and
WHEREAS, the agent, Richard F. Lark, Esq., submitted a formal amended site plan for approval
on February 8, 2006; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2006, the Suffolk County Department of Planning responded after a
review and determined this matter is for "local determination as there appears to be no
significant county-wide or inter-community impact(s)" and the Planning Board accepts this
pursuant to 239L & M General Municipal Law; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2006, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the associated
amended site plan materials and approved the application as submitted and the Southold Town
Planning Board accepted the approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 30,2006, the LWRP Coordinator reviewed the action for the Southold Town
Trustees and recommended that "the proposed action is generally consistent with the Policy
Standards and therefore is consistent with the LWRP; and
WHEREAS, on May 31,2006, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the amended site plan
materials and approved the proposed drainage with comments and the Planning Board
incorporates his recommendations in this site plan; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2006, the Southold Fire District reviewed and approved the amended
site plan with comments and the Planning Board accepts the comments for approval; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, performed a review and made
a determination that the proposed action is a Type II and not subject to review; and
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WHEREAS, on June 26, 2006, the Southold Town Building Inspector reviewed and certified the
amended site plan of the "Existing Uses"; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Chapter 58, Notice of Public
Hearing, has received affidavits that the applicant has complied with the notification provisions;
and
WHEREAS, the following items shall be required:
1. The owner agrees to be bound by all of the requirements of the cross easement agreement
dated February th, 2006 as approved by the Southold Town Planning Board.
2. The owner agrees to the Planning Board waiving the parking requirements to that limited
extent in consideration of the applicants' proposed landscaping and proposed installation of the
cross easement to the property on the west side as noted on the amended site plan. The
Planning Board reviewed the proposed amended site plan change as less intensified from the
existing 1977 approved site plan use with the maintenance of the exact number of parking
spaces.
3. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded so that the light source is not visible from adjacent
properties and roadways. Lighting fixtures shall focus and direct the light in such a manner as to
contain the light and glare within property boundaries. The lighting must meet town code
requirements.
4. All signs shall meet Southold Town Zoning Codes and shall be subject to the approval of
the Southold Town Building Inspector and signage recommendations of the Architectural Review
Committee approval dated March 1, 2006.
5. Landscape survivability guarantee, the applicant agrees to replace any of the landscape
which dies within three years of planting; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Southold Town Code 100-254 Part 1, the applicant agrees to
incorporate all the requirements, comments, and recommendations of each reviewing agency
as referenced above and as indicated on the site plan and corresponding attachments;
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Joe Townsend: and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to South old Town Code 100-254 Part
B Section 5, the Planning Board is granting approval for less than the required number of spaces
for the proposed use and the Planning Board shall have the right to review the parking
requirements in the future if a change of use or intensity of use is proposed at the site;
Georae Solomon: Second.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Joe Townsend: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has
reviewed the proposed action under the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program and has determined that the action is consistent provided that the best
management practices outlined in the May 30,2006 memo prepared by the LWRP
Coordinator;
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Joe Townsend: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant
approval on the Amended site plan prepared and certified by John T Metzger, Land Surveyor
dated January 11, 2006, and last revised June 8, 2006 including just one page labeled 10f 2 and
authorize the Chairperson to endorse the final amended site plan with the following conditions:
1. The applicant/agent/owner agrees to file and record within sixty (60) days the
executed Cross Easement Agreement dated February th, 2006 as approved by the
Southold Town Planning Board in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk. After filing
and recording the Cross Easement Agreement submit a copy to the Southold Town
Planning Department
2. The owner, agent and/or applicant shall comply with all conditions of the New York
State Department of Transportation conditionally approved Highway Work Permit
under case number 05-193 prior to, during and after construction on the site.
3. The amended site plan approval requires that all work proposed on the site plan shall
be completed within three (3) years from the date of this resolution.
4. Prior to the request for the Certificate of Occupancy, the owner or authorized agent
must request the said Building Inspector and the Planning Board to perform an on-site
inspection to find the site improvements are in conformity with the approved amended
site plan.
5. If the as-built site improvements vary from the approved site plan, the Planning Board
reserves the right to request a certified as-built amended site plan detailing all the
changes.
6. Any changes from the approved amended site plan shall require Planning Board
approval, and any such changes without Planning Board approval will be subject to
referral to the Town Attorney's Office for possible legal action.
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7. The Planning Board will issue a final amended site plan approval in the form of a letter
following a site inspection and at the time the site improvements are found to be in
conformance with the approved site plan.
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? This motion carries.
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Hearings Held Over From Previous Meetings:
Charnews, Daniel & Stephanie: This proposal is to subdivide a 23.4004 acre parcel into two
lots where Lot 1 equals 3 acres and Lot 2 equals 20.4004 acres. The property is located on
the wlslo Youngs Avenue and the elslo Horton Lane, approximately 375' south of CR 48 in
Southold. SCTM# 1000-63-1-25
Chairperson Woodhouse: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby
holds open the public hearing for the Charnews Subdivision.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries.
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Baxter, Mark: This proposal is to subdivide a 6.78g8-acre parcel into 2 lots where Lot 1
equals 4.4417 acres and Lot 2 equals 2.3841 acres. The property is located on the nlslo Main
Bayview Road, approximately 325' elo Smith Drive South, in Southold. SCTM#'s 1000-78.-7-
5.3 & 5.4
Mark Terrv: I would like to interject on this resolution, we talked with counsel and they
recommended that we close this hearing pending the admission of two letters we are waiting
on: that is the DEC reevaluation of the wetland line, and also the Suffolk County Department
of Health re-evaluation of the septic system permit.
Anthonv Trezza: Closing the hearing tonight, the hearing will be closed and you are reserving
your decision until you get
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Chairperson Woodhouse: Two letters. And the question from my colleague is: what does that
do to the timeframe? Is there any...
Anthonv Trezza: Sixty-two days.
Chairperson Woodhouse: and you believe that we will have that information within the sixty-
two days? All right. Would you like to speak on this application? I see you are.....
Charles Cuddv: I was anticipating that you might take the action to close the hearing, so I am
happy that you have. I don't necessarily agree that there is any more information needed by
the Board. As you know, in 2005 you had a Negative Declaration which I think set forth clearly
that the flooding question was before the Board at that time. All of the things that have been
raised have really been looked at repeatedly. And again, this is the sixth time this has been
on, so I am glad that it is closed, but I can't concede that we should have anything more in the
record at this point. But I thank you for closing it.
Chairperson Woodhouse: OK. I think the recommendation is that we wait for the final bits of
information to be in so we are totally complete with everything that we need. But on this one, I
will entertain a motion to close, or is there anyone else who would like to speak on behalf of
this application? I will entertain a motion to close this hearing.
WHEREAS, this proposal is to subdivide a 6.7898-acre parcel into 2 lots where Lot 1 equals
4.4417 acres and Lot 2 equals 2.3841 acres; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing for this application is hereby closed.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? This hearing is closed.
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CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS, STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS, RE-
SUBDIVISIONS (Lot Line Changes)
Final Determinations:
Ireland, Georae & Elisabeth: Proposal is for lot line change to transfer 38,598 s.f. from Block
15 Lot 8 (Lot 1) and a portion of Lot 11 to Block 15 Lot 9 (Lot 2) as shown on the Map of
Fishers Island Development Corp where, following the transfer, Lot 1 will equal 126,803 s.f.
and Lot 2 will equal 144,027 s.f. The property is located on the south side of East End Road
on Fishers Island. SCTM#1000-4-7-3.1
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Ken Edwards: WHEREAS, this proposal is for a lot line change transferring 38,598 s.f. from
Block 15 Lot 8 (Lot 1) and a portion of Lot 11 to Block 15 Lot 9 (Lot 2) as shown on the Map of
Fishers Island Development Corp where, following the transfer, Lot 1 will equal 126,803 s.f.
and Lot 2 will equal 144,027 s.f. and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2006 the Southold Town Planning Board granted conditional final
approval on the surveys prepared by Richard H. Strouse, L.S. dated September 18,2004 and
last revised October 10, 2005; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2006, the Fishers Island Development Corporation submitted their
comments pertaining to the subject application and indicated that they have no objections to
the project as proposed; and
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2006, the applicant submitted a copy of the recorded deed for the
subject properties; and
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2006, the applicant submitted an affidavit indicating that the accessory
structures, with the exception of the small storage shed, have been removed as required; be it
therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board finds that all of the conditions of
conditional final approval have been satisfied by the applicant;
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That resolution carries.
Ken Edwards: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant
Final Approval on the surveys prepared by Richard H. Strouse, L.S. dated September 18,
2004 and last revised October 10, 2005, and authorize the chair to endorse the maps.
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? Thank you.
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Latson/Krepp: This proposal is for a lot line change that will transfer 13,433 square feet from
Parcel 1 (1000-57-2-42.1) to Parcel 2 (1000-57-2-18) where, following the transfer, Parcel 1
equals 132,275 square feet and Parcel 2 equals 23,333 in the R-40 Zoning District. The
parcel is located on the south side of a private right-of-way off of Island View Lane in
Greenport. SCTM#'s 1000-57-2-18 & 42.1
Chairperson Woodhouse: WHEREAS, this proposal is for a lot line change that will transfer
13,433 square feet from Parcel 1 (1000-57-2-42.1) to Parcel 2 (1000-57-2-18) where, following
the transfer, Parcel 1 equals 132,275 square feet and Parcel 2 equals 23,333 in the R-40
Zoning District I; and
WHEREAS, an application for a lot line change was submitted on June 19, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the proposed lot line change will not result in an increase in density and will make
a pre-existing, non-conforming lot more conforming with respect to lot area; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State Environmental
Quality Review Act pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7, do an uncoordinated
review of this Unlisted Action. The Planning Board establishes itself as lead agency and, as
lead agency, makes a determination of non-significance and grants a Negative Declaration;
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: and be it further RESOLVED, that because there is no increase in
density and the proposed land transfer will increase the conformity of a non-conforming lot, the
Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the public hearing for this project;
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning
Board grant Final Approval on the survey prepared by Stanley J. Isaksen Jr., L.S. dated June
23, 2004 and authorize the Chairperson to endorse the maps.
Georae Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That resolution carries.
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Conditional Final Determinations:
Boocock. Estate of Glenn Winnett: This proposal is for a lot line change that will transfer
68,244 square feet from Lot 1 (1000-4-7-1) to Lot 2 (1000-4-7-2) where, following the transfer,
Lot 1 equals 82,729 square feet and Lot 2 equals 172,742 square feet, in the R-120 Zoning
District. The property is located on the south side of East End Road at Block Island Sound, on
Fishers Island. SCTM#'s 1000-4-7-1 & 2
Joe Townsend: WHEREAS, this proposal is for a lot line change that will transfer 68,244 s.f.
from Lot 1 (1000-4-7-1) to Lot 2 (1000-4-7-2) where, following the transfer, Lot 1 equals
82,729 s.f. and Lot 2 equals 172,742 s.f., in the R-120 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the resulting lot line change makes Lot 1 non-conforming with respect to the
minimum lot area requirement of 120,000 square feet in the R-120 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, although Lot 1 will become non-conforming, the parcel is subject to a
conservation easement and shall be perpetually protected from future development; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the necessary relief on May 11, 2006 (ZBA
File # 5868); be it therefore
RESOLVED, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State Environmental
Quality Review Act pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7, does an uncoordinated
review of this Unlisted Action. The Planning Board establishes itself as lead agency, and as
lead agency, makes a determination of non-significance and grants a Negative Declaration;
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? Motion carried.
Joe Townsend: and be it further RESOLVED, that because this proposal results in a decrease
in density by one residential lot, the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the public
hearing for this project;
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries.
Joe Townsend: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant
conditional final approval on the surveys prepared by Richard H. Strouse, L.S., dated October
14, 2005, subject to the following condition: The filing of new deeds with the Office of the
Suffolk County Clerk pertaining to the lot line change and, upon filing, submission of a copy to
this office.
GeorQe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries.
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CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS, STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS, RE-
SUBDIVISIONS (Lot Line Changes) - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
REVIEW ACT
Lead Agency Coordination:
Colonv Pond: This proposal is for a standard subdivision to subdivide a 13.540-acre parcel
into five lots where Lot 1 equals 35,567 sq.ft.; Lot 2 equals 336,916 sq.ft., inclusive of a 41 ,424
sq.ft. building envelope and 295,492 sq.ft. of subdivsion open space; Lot 3 equals 30,471
sq.ft.; Lot 4 equals 30,029 sq.ft.; and Lot 5 equals 29,358 sq.ft. in the R-80 Zoning District.
The property is located on the south side of Colony Road, approximately 470' east of Bayview
Avenue. SCTM#1000-52-5-60.3
Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposal is for a standard subdivision to subdivide a 13.540-
acre parcel into five lots where Lot 1 equals 35,567 sq.ft.; Lot 2 equals 336,916 sq.ft., inclusive
of a 41,424 sq.ft. building envelope and 295,492 sq.ft. of subdivsion open space; Lot 3 equals
30,471 sq.ft.; Lot 4 equals 30,029 sq.ft.; and Lot 5 equals 29,358 sq.ft. in the R-80 Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, an application for sketch approval was submitted on June 9, 2006; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board start the SEQR lead agency coordination
process for this unlisted action.
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
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Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries.
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Lead Agency Designation:
Savits. Barrv: This proposal is to subdivide a 12.454 acre parcel into three lots, where Lot 1
equals 1.23 acres, Lot 2 equals 1.034 acres and Lot 3 equals 10.19 acres, inclusive of a .73-
acre building envelope and 7.854 acres of subdivision open space. The property is located on
the east side of Sound View Avenue, approximately 932 feet north of Mill Road in Peconic.
SCTM#1000-68-4-16.1
Georqe Solomon: WHEREAS, this proposal is to subdivide a 12.454 acre parcel into three
lots, where Lot 1 equals 1.23 acres, Lot 2 equals 1.034 acres and Lot 3 equals 10.19 acres,
inclusive of a .73-acre building envelope and 7.854 acres of subdivision open space; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2006 the Southold Town Planning Board granted conditional sketch
approval upon map prepared by Stanley J. Isaksen, Jr. dated August 12,1999 and last
revised on November 3, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board initiated the SEQRA Coordination for this
application on April 11 , 2006; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State Environmental
Quality Review Act pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7, establishes itself as lead
agency for the unlisted action and, as lead agency, grants a Negative Declaration for the
proposed action.
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries.
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SITE PLANS
Set Hearings:
Sheren Medical Buildina: This new site plan is for the proposed construction of a 2,940 s.f.
one-story building for two medical offices that require 15 parking spaces (20 proposed) on a
vacant .49-acre parcel in the General Business Zone located on the sIsto Suffolk County Road
48, approximately 1,251' e/o Youngs Avenue in Southold. SCTM #1000-55-5-10
Ken Edwards: WHEREAS, this new site plan is for the proposed construction of a 2,940 s.f.
one-story building for two (2) medical offices that require 15 parking spaces (20 proposed) on
a vacant .49-acre parcel in the General Business Zone located on the sIsto Suffolk County
Road 48, approximately 1,251' e/o Youngs Avenue in Southold. SCTM #1000-55-5-10; be it
therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday, July 24,2006 at 6:05 p.m.
for a final public hearing on the maps dated April 26, 2006 and last revised July 7,2006.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? And that motion carries.
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SITE PLANS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
Type I Actions:
Gaia Holistic Circle: This proposed site plan is for a Holistic Center as follows; new transient
hotel/restaurant with 114 transient motel rooms: 87 rooms in 23 guest lodges in fourteen 3
unit and nine 5 unit clusters, and the remaining 27 guest rooms in the main spa building,
totaling 80,000 sq. ft., including a 185 seat organic restaurant in the main spa building (103
guest seats, 72 public seats and 10 bar seats), plus office and accessory uses including 27
personal service treatment suites; a 3,834 sq. ft. private restaurant annex with 45-99 seats; a
1,987 sq. ft. managers residence with a 687 sq. ft. deck, a 1,373 sq. ft. pool house, a 7,205
sq. ft. maintenance and utility building; a covered 758 sq. ft. deck; a pool and 16 boat slip
private marina; and 1,160 sq. ft. for three (3) gazebos on an 18. 7115-acre parcel in the M-II
Zone located approximately 3,278 ft. south of New York State Road 25 at the south east end
of Shipyard Lane known as 2835 Shipyard Lane in East Marion. SCTM# 1000-38-7-7.1.
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Joe Townsend: WHEREAS, this proposed site plan is for a Holistic Center as follows; new
transient hotellrestaurant with 114 transient motel rooms: 87 rooms in 23 guest lodges in fourteen
3 unit and nine 5 unit clusters, and the remaining 27 guest rooms in the main spa building, totaling
80,000 sq. ft., including a 185 seat organic restaurant in the main spa building (103 guest seats, 72
public seats and 10 bar seats), plus office and accessory uses including 27 personal service
treatment suites; a 3,834 sq. ft. private restaurant annex with 45-99 seats; a 1,987 sq. ft. managers
residence with a 687 sq. ft. deck, a 1,373 sq. ft. pool house, a 7,205 sq. ft. maintenance and utility
building; a covered 758 sq. ft. deck; a pool and 16 boat slip private marina; and 1,160 sq. ft. for
three (3) gazebos on 18.7115 acres parcel in the Mil Zone located approximately 3,278 ft. south of
New York State Road 25 at the south east end of Shipyard Lane known as 2835 Shipyard Lane in
East Marion. SCTM # 1000-38-7-7.1; and
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Part 617, Article 6 of the
Environmental Conservation Law acting under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, initiate
the SEQR lead agency coordination process for this Type I action pursuant to Part 617.4 (b) (6) (i).
Georae Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries.
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Uncoordinated Reviews:
East Marion FD Telecom: This site plan is for a proposed 120' cellular stealth flagpole-type
tower with Cingular equipment internally installed at heights of 107' & 117'. The pole illustrates
a USA flag at the top. The Fire Department antennae are externally located at heights of 120'
& under 96'; all on a 3.0583-acre split-zoned parcel in the R-40 & HB Zones located on the
nlslo NYS Route 25 approximately 494' wlo Stars Road in East Marion. SCTM# 1000-31-3-
11.31
Chairperson Woodhouse: WHEREAS, this site plan is for a proposed 120' cellular stealth
flagpole-type tower with Cingular equipment internally installed at heights of 107' & 117'. The
pole illustrates a USA flag at the top. The Fire Department antennae are externally located at
heights of 120' & under 96'; all on a 3.0583-acre split-zoned parcel in the R-40 & HB Zones
located on the nlslo NYS Route 25 approximately 494' wlo Stars Road in East Marion. SCTM#
1000-31-3-11.31; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Part 617, Article 6 of the
Environmental Conservation Law acting under the State Environmental Quality Review Act,
initiates the SEQR lead agency coordination process for this unlisted action.
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Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries.
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Determinations:
M&R DeveloDina: This site plan is for construction of a new 7,600 sq. ft. light industrial
building divided into eight (8) separate units with six (6) units equaling 1,000 sq. ft. of area
each, and two (2) units equaling 800 sq. ft. of area each, where site plan build out includes 24
parking spaces on a 40,000 sq. ft. vacant parcel in the LI Zone, located approximately 218' s/o
Corporate Drive on the w/s/o Commerce Drive in Cutchogue. SCTM# 1000-96-1-1.8
Chairperson Woodhouse: WHEREAS, this site plan is for construction of a new 7,600 sq. ft. light
industrial building divided into eight (8) separate units with six (6) units equaling 1,000 sq. ft. of area
each and two (2) units equaling 800 sq. ft. of area each, where site plan build out includes 24
parking spaces on a 40,000 sq. ft. vacant parcel in the LI Zone located approximately 218' s/o
Corporate Drive on the w/s/o Commerce Drive in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-96-1-1.8; and
WHEREAS, on June12, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board started the lead agency
coordination process on this Unlisted Action; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2006, the Suffolk County Department of Health responded the office
is processing an application under reference number C10-06-0005 and the application is
pending submittal of additional technical information; be it therefore
RESOLVED that, on July 10, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, performed a coordinated review of this Unlisted Action. The
Planning Board establishes itself as lead agency and, as lead agency, makes a determination
of non-significance and grants a Negative Declaration.
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries.
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Montauk Bus Service: This site plan proposes construction of a new 3,180 sq. ft bus
terminal building with site build out that includes 19 employee parking spaces and 16 bus
parking spaces on a vacant 1.083-acre parcel in the LI Zone located approximately 417' slo
Corporate Drive on the wlslo Commerce Drive known as 115 Commerce Drive in Cutchogue.
SCTM# 1000-96.-1-1.2
Chairperson Woodhouse: We have a question on the resolution; the question had to do with
the wording of this as a "terminal." And Mr. Townsend is requesting staff to please issue an
opinion as to whether that is a permitted use on this site.
Joe Townsend: It is a permitted use.
Chairperson Woodhouse: And your question?
JoeTownsend: On the application, I didn't get a chance to review a comment on a letter we
got from Suffolk County Planning Dept. on this questioning the terminal use at this location
and the fact that it's a terminal. Did you notice there was a qualifier?
Chairperson Woodhouse: Bruno handles that site plan application, he will be able to expand.
Bruno Semon: Joe, you wanted to know about Suffolk County's comments? Suffolk County
Planning already commented on this.
Joe Townsend: I saw that, that's why I wanted to mention it.
Bruno Semon: We were going to talk about it today, we just didn't have time to speak, so after
the meeting we can certainly reconvene and talk about that.
Chairperson Woodhouse: WHEREAS, this site plan proposes construction of a new 3,180
sq. ft. bus terminal building with site build out that includes 19 employee parking spaces and
16 bus parking spaces on a vacant 1.083-acre parcel in the LI Zone located approximately
417' slo Corporate Drive on the wlslo Commerce Drive known as 115 Commerce Drive in
Cutchogue. SCTM# 1000-96-1-1.2; and
WHEREAS, on June12, 2006, the South old Town Planning Board started the lead agency
coordination process on this Unlisted Action; and
WHEREAS, on June 29, 2006, the Suffolk County Department of Planning responded they
are "an interested agency and hence have no objection to the Town of Southold assuming
Lead Agency status" and provided comments for the Planning Board; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that on July 10, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act, performed a coordinated review of this Unlisted
Action. The Planning Board establishes itself as lead agency and, as lead agency, makes a
determination of non-significance and grants a Negative Declaration.
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Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Opposed? That motion carries. OK. And then, let me just make
sure. The final resolution is to adjourn.
Ken Edwards: You're having a special meeting?
Chairperson Woodhouse: Yes, we are going to. I will entertain a motion to adjourn and then
we will go back into our work session to finish up some business from the previous work
session. Before we do that, the question is: the special meeting on July 24th.
Ken Edwards: There has to be because I already read a resolution to that effect.
Chairperson Woodhouse: 00 you have any information that you want to add about that? Why
it's a special meeting?
Ken Edwards: Is it just the one hearing?
Anthonv Trezza: So far, it seems like that's it.
Chairperson Woodhouse: It's the same night we are having the hearing on COC, the housing
project in Mattituck. We have not adjourned. I will make that announcement here: it will be in
the newspaper, but there will be a special hearing on July 24th here at 6:00 p.m. So far there
are two issues on the agenda: the one that we mentioned earlier and also this is the public
hearin~ on COC, which is the housing project in Mattituck. So, both of those will take place on
the 24 of July. All right, I am going to entertain a motion to adjourn, oops, excuse me, yes,
sir? Please come forward and state your name.
Georqe Peter: I have a question. I am president of Gardiners Bay Estates Homeowners
Association. I don't have a copy of the agenda, but didn't you, like the next to last issue, just
make a decision on was regarding the holistic spa? What was the decision about? I couldn't
hear a word you were saying.
Chairperson Woodhouse: I'm so sorry. What we did, the decision was for us to start...
Georqe Peter: The acoustics on our end are terrible and those people there which I yelled at,
are even worse. So, we couldn't hear a word you were saying, I'm sorry.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Let me just explain: we are establishing ourselves as the lead
agency so that we can start officially the SEQR review on this project. Until we officially do
that, we can't begin to look at the environmental issues on that parcel.
Georqe Peter: So, your decision tonight was based on that.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: Our decision tonight was for us, the Planning Board, to begin and
take on the Lead Agency to start the SEQR process. That's it.
Georqe Peter: OK. Now, in the second half of this evening, will that be re-discussed, or is that
on next month's agenda, or down the road?
Chairperson Woodhouse: That's down the road. It's, there is...
Georqe Peter: So, the rest of this evening will not concern anything about the spa? That's
what we wanted to know.
Chairperson Woodhouse: We will not be discussing that issue at all. OK. Thank you for
asking.
Georqe Peter: Thank you very much.
Chairperson Woodhouse: You're welcome. Yes, ma'am.
Joan Eqan: Good evening, Joan Egan, East Marion. I don't quite understand why this was on
the agenda and now without any real explanation that you weren't really going to do anything.
It didn't make sense.
Chairperson Woodhouse: The way the Planning Board operates, and correct me if I'm wrong,
before we can do anything, we have to vote on getting started. So, in this particular case, we
voted to get started on the SEQR process, which is a long process, but we have to officially
name ourselves as the Lead Agency to do that.
Joan Eqan: So then we can ask the questions or give you any input on our thoughts about the
whole project?
Chairperson Woodhouse: Well, the only discussion tonight is on whether or not we are the
Lead Agency vs. somebody else. We are not at a point where we have enough information to
have a discussion with the public in terms of a hearing, but we are just going to now start
gathering the environmental information that we need.
Joan Eqan: Then it would be appropriate for me to send you what I know and what I feel
about the project. And that goes to you, Ms. Woodhouse?
Chairperson Woodhouse: Please. Yes.
Joan Eqan: And a copy to Mr. Sidor, and what about you, Joseph, would you like a copy also?
Chairperson Woodhouse: If you send it to my attention, everybody on the Board and the staff
would get that.
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Joan EQan: Everybody gets it. Good. This was not done properly. People should have
known what you were really going to do tonight. Naughty, naughty! We didn't know. We
came here and then nothing really happened. It wasn't explained properly. So, I don't know
whose fault it was, but.....
Chairperson Woodhouse: OK, so, you assumed, I could see that the public might have
assumed that we'd be doing more discussion of that particular application at this point.
Joan EQan: You'd better look very carefully and pray very hard because it's all wrong. Bye-
bye.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Did we vote to adjourn? We did. OK, we're going to move down to
that table and continue with the work session.
GeorQe Solomon: So moved.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: We are adjourned.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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