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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-06/11/2007 KENNETH L. EDWARDS MARTIN H. SIDOR GEORGE D. SOLOMON JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND 132- MAIUNG ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 OFFICE LOCATION: Town Hall Annex 54375 State Route 25 (cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS JERILYN B. WOODHOUSE Chair Telephone: 631 765-1938 Fax: 631 765-3136 PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES Monda~June11,2007 6:00 p.m. RECEIVi:D ~~ 1:~Df#l J~.'! 2 ~ 2008 ~Cl.r;"jl.., ~1!i'~i(j~d T0\<,~~ (';ark Present were: Joseph Townsend, Acting Chair Kenneth L. Edwards, Member Martin H. Sidor, Member Mark Terry, Principal Planner Anthony Trezza, Senior Planner Amy Thiel, Senior Planner Carol Kalin, Secretary SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING Joe Townsend: I'd like to open the meeting by explaining that our Chairman, Jeri Woodhouse, had an illness in her family and could not be here. George Solomon also had another commitment, so you are going to have to deal with me fumbling through this agenda. I'd like to open the meeting also by asking for a motion to set Monday, July 9th, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and place for the next regular Planning Board Meeting. Ken Edwards: So moved. Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All in favor? Ayes. ***************************************************** 133 Southold Town Planning Board Page Two June 11, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS 6:00 p.m. - North Fork Self Storaae Amendment - This amended site plan is for the proposed construction of a 40,050 sq. ft. two-story storage building with basement where the basement is 13,350 sq. ft. and the remaining building is 26,700 sq. ft. and replaces two one- story buildings totaling 11,200 sq. ft. which were previously approved on March 13, 2006, all on a 3.06-acre parcel in the LI Zone located approximately 370' elo Depot Lane on the nlslo County Road 48, known as 50 Commerce Drive, in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-96-1-1.4 Joe Townsend: Is there anybody who would like to speak in favor of the proposed amended site plan? Is there anybody who wants to speak in opposition to the proposed amended site plan? Anybody want to speak at all? Hearing none, I will entertain a motion to close the hearing. Ken Edwards: So moved. Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Ken Edwards: WHEREAS, on March 13, 2006, the Planning Board approved a site plan for a mini self-storage facility with 5 buildings of 37,925 square feet; and WHEREAS, on March 6, 2007, the Planning Board issued a site plan satisfaction letter for 2 of the 5 buildings, a 5,425 square foot building and a 6,900 square foot building, as shown on the site plan approved on March 13, 2006; and WHEREAS, on May 7, 2007, the Planning Board issued a site plan satisfaction letter for a third 14,400 square foot building as shown on the site plan approved on March 13, 2006; and WHEREAS, the agent, Martin Kosmynka, submitted a formal amended site plan for approval on March 8, 2007; and WHEREAS, this amended site plan is for the proposed construction of a 40,050 sq. ft. two-story storage building where the basement is 13,350 sq. ft. and the remaining building is 26,700 sq. ft. and replaces two one-story buildings totaling 11,200 sq. ft. which were previously approved on March 13, 2006, all on a 3.06-acre parcel in the LI Zone located approximately 370' elo Depot Lane on the nlslo County Road 48, known as 50 Commerce Drive, in Cutchogue. SCTM#1 000-96-1-1.4; and I~'+ Southold Town Planning Board Page Three June 11, 2007 WHEREAS, North Fork Self Storage LLC is the owner of the property located on the n/s/o County Road 48, approximately 370' e/o Depot Lane, known as 50 Commerce Drive, in Cutchogue; and WHEREAS, on March 22, 2007, Suffolk County Department of Public Works responded after review and attached a copy of their previous correspondence, dated January 17, 2006, stating a permit was not necessary; and WHEREAS, on March 22, 2007, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the architectural drawings and made recommendations and the Planning Board accepted these recommendations at their Work Session on April 16, 2007; and WHEREAS, on April 9, 2007, the South old Town Planning Board, acting under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (6 NYCRR), Part 617.5 c, initiated the SEQR lead agency coordination process for this Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, on April 11 ,2007, the Suffolk County Department of Planning responded after review stating, "The staff has examined the proposed action entitled "North Fork Self Storage" bearing the stamped date of March 16, 2006. Comparing this action with the one that was previously referred to the Commission, the staff did not find any substantial difference between the town actions. It is the policy of the Commission not to review any action that it has previously considered unless there remains substantial differences" and the Planning Board accepts this response; and WHEREAS, on April 11 ,2007, Suffolk County Department of Health Services responded after review stating that an application has not been received to date and encouraging the following land use measures: 1. Maximum use of native species for landscaping purposes. 2. Minimal use of fertilizer-dependant turf and landscaping. 3. Employment of stormwater runoff control measures necessary to maintain runoff on-site; and WHEREAS, on April 30, 2007, Suffolk County Department of Health Services responded to the Planning Board's SEQRA coordination, dated April 10, 2007, stating the application, reference #C10- 05-0010, was issued final approval on October 27,2006; and WHEREAS, on May 2,2007, the Cutchogue Fire District responded after review stating "the area is adequately protected and will not require any additional water or vehicle access for the site" and the Planning Board accepts this recommendation; and WHEREAS, on May 7,2007, the Southold Town Building Inspector reviewed and responded "The proposed use Public Warehousing is a permitted use in this LI District and is so certified"; and \'35 Southold Town Planning Board Page Four June 11, 2007 WHEREAS, on May 14, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.7, performed a coordinated review of this Unlisted Action. The Planning Board established itself as lead agency, and as lead agency, made a determination of non-significance and granted a Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2007, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the site plan materials and replied stating the adjusted drainage calculations are satisfactory and building heights and separations should be reviewed by the Building Department and the Planning Board accepts these comments; and WHEREAS, the South old Town Planning Board, pursuant to Chapter 55, 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. 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. 2. All signs shall meet South old Town Zoning Codes and shall be subject to approval of the Southold Town Building Inspector. 3. As per the Landscape Survivability Guarantee, the applicant agrees to replace any of the landscaping which dies within three (3) years of planting; be it therefore 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 as outlined in the April 18, 2007 memo prepared by the LWRP Coordinator; Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: Opposed? So moved. 1~0 South old Town Planning Board Page Five June 11, 2007 Ken Edwards: and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to Southold Town Code 280-131 Part I, 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; Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: Opposed? So moved. Ken Edwards: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant approval on the site plan sheet prepared and certified by Kenneth H. Beckman, L.S., dated December 2001 and last revised June 7,2007, Architectural Drawings A-1, A-2 and A-3 prepared and certified by David A. DiGiovanni of DiGiovanni & Associates, dated May 30,2007, and authorize the Chairperson to endorse the site plans with the following conditions: 1. If necessary, the owner, agent and/or applicant shall receive approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services for the approved construction and submit such approval to the Southold Town Planning Department for review. If such approval varies from this approved site plan, the Planning Board reserves the right to review a new site plan application. A copy of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services approved plan must be submitted to the Southold Town Planning Department within thirty (30) days of receipt. If the applicant/agent/owner fails to adhere to this requirement, this approval shall become null and void. 2. If necessary, the applicant/agent/owner must obtain a Phase II State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for the approved construction. A copy of the NYSDEC SPDES Permit must be submitted to the Southold Town Planning Department within thirty (30) days of receipt. 3. The owner, agent and/or applicant must ensure all necessary safety precautions have been provided for during any construction at the site for anyone utilizing the storage facility. 4. The 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. 5. Prior to the request for the Certificate of Occupancy, the owner or authorized agent must request, in writing, the said Building Inspector and the Planning Board to perform an on-site 13l Southold Town Planning Board Page Six June 11, 2007 inspection to find the site improvements are in conformity with the approved amended site plan. 6. As per the letter from the Planning Board, dated May 7,2007, final site plan satisfaction for this amended site plan will not be issued until the final asphalt base for the entire site has been completed and an inspection has taken place. 7. Prior to the request for an on-site inspection, the applicanUagenUowner must submit a copy of all required approvals from any necessary agencies to the Southold Town Planning Department. 8. If the as-built site improvements vary from the approved site plan, the Planning Board reserves the right to request a certified as-built site plan detailing all the changes. 9. Any changes from the approved 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. 10. The Planning Board will issue a final 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. Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: Opposed? So moved. ******************************************* 6:05 p.m. - Verity. Michael J. - This proposal is for a standard subdivision of a 5.54-acre parcel into five (5) lots where Lot 1 equals 21,454 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 21,593 sq. ft., Lot 3 equals 25,081 sq. ft. exclusive of the flag strip, Lot 4 equals 20,477 sq. ft. exclusive of the flag strip, and Lot 5 equals 146,285 sq. ft. inclusive of 71 ,581 sq. ft. of clustered open space. The property is located in the R-40 Zoning District on the nlslo Main Road and the wlslo Sound Road in Greenport. SCTM#1000-35-1-4 /3 ~ Southold Town Planning Board Page Seven June 11, 2007 Joe Townsend: Does anybody here want to speak in favor of the proposed subdivision? Anyone want to speak in opposition to the proposed subdivision? Anyone here want to speak regarding this matter in any way? Hearing nothing, I will ask for resolution to close the hearing. Martin Sidor: So moved. Ken Edwards: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposal is to subdivide a 5.54-acre parcel into five (5) lots, where Lot 1 equals 21,454 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 21,593 sq. ft., Lot 3 equals 25,081 sq. ft. exclusive of the flag strip, Lot 4 equals 20,477 sq. ft., exclusive of the flag strip, and Lot 5 equals 146,285 sq. ft., inclusive of 71 ,581 sq. ft. of clustered open space; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board issued a Negative Declaration for the project and granted conditional sketch approval upon the map prepared by David H. Fox, L.S., dated October 18, 2005 and last revised on May 15, 2006; and WHEREAS, on January 23, 2007, the applicant submitted one (1) copy of the subdivision map containing the Health Department stamp of approval; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board granted preliminary plat approval upon the map prepared by David H. Fox, L.S., dated October 18, 2005 and last revised on August 23, 2006; and WHEREAS, on April 2, 2007, the applicant submitted the application and fee for final plat approval, including copies of the final plat, prepared by David H. Fox, L.S., dated March 5, 2007 and last revised on April 25, 2007; and WHEREAS, on April 2, 2007, the applicant submitted copies of the final Draft Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions and the Common Driveway Easement for the Planning Board's review; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board reviewed the final application submission at their Work Session on May 14, 2007; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the South old Town Planning Board hereby grants conditional final approval on the map prepared by David H. Fox, L.S., dated March 5, 2007 and last revised on April 25, 2007, subject to the following conditions: 1'S9 Southold Town Planning Board Page Eight June 11, 2007 1. Submission of five (5) mylars and eight (8) paper prints of the final plat, each containing the Health Department stamp of approval. 2. Submission of the executed Agricultural and Open Space Easement that will be filed simultaneously with the subdivision map. 3. Submission of the recorded Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions. 4. Submission of the recorded Common Driveway Easement for each common driveway shown on the final map. 5. Submission of the Park and Playground Fee in the amount of $28,000 ($7,000 for each new residential lot created). Ken Edwards: Second the motion. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: So moved. ***************************************************************** Hearings Held Over From Previous Meetings: Charnews. Daniel & Stephanie - This proposal is for a standard subdivision of 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 w/s/o Youngs Avenue and the e/s/o Horton Lane, approximately 375' south of CR 48, in Southold. SCTM#1000-63-1-25 Ken Edwards: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby holds open the public hearing for the Charnews Subdivision. Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: Opposed? So moved. ***************************************************************** \ If-o Southold Town Planning Board Page Nine June 11, 2007 CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS, STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS, RE- SUBDIVISIONS (Lot Line Changes) Final Determinations: Ward, Richard & Susan - This proposal is to reconfigure the lot lines and reduce the width of the right-of-way on the subdivision map of Vito W. Amari where, following the lot line change, Lot 1 equals 48,519 square feet, Lot 2 equals 42,262 square feet and the right-of-way is reduced to a 20'-wide common driveway. The property is located in the A-C Zoning District on the slslo Old North Road, approximately 1,380 feet wlo North Road, in Southold. SCTM#1000- 55-2-5.2 & 5.3 Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposal is to reconfigure the lot lines and reduce the width of the right-of-way on the subdivision map of Vito W. Amari where, following the lot line changes, Lot 1 equals 48,519 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 42,262 sq. ft. and the right-of-way is reduced to a 20'- wide common driveway to provide access to Lots 2 & 3; and WHEREAS, on June 3, 2005, the applicant submitted an application for a Re-Subdivision (Lot Line Change), including a survey prepared by John C. Ehlers, L.S., dated August 3,2005 and last revised on November 1, 2005; and WHEREAS, the resulting lot line changes make both lots non-conforming with respect to lot area and lot width and the existing structure non-conforming with respect to the side yard setback; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals granted the necessary relief on August 29, 2006 (ZBA File # 5867); and WHEREAS, as a condition of approval, the Zoning Board of Appeals is requiring that the barn that currently exists on Lot 2 shall remain at the present location until such time that a residence is established, at which time the barn must be made to conform to the Code; and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board granted conditional final approval on the surveys prepared by John C. Ehlers, L.S., dated August 3,2005 and last revised on November 1, 2005; and WHEREAS, on April 1 0, 2007, the applicant submitted certified copies of the deeds and a Common Driveway Agreement executed by the owners of Lots 2 and 3, all of which were filed with the Office of the County Clerk on March 26, 2007; and WHEREAS, on April 11 ,2007, the applicant submitted the final map, prepared by John C. Ehlers, L.S., dated August 3, 2005 and last revised on March 16,2006; and IY-\ Southold Town Planning Board Page Ten June 11, 2007 WHEREAS, on June 11,2007, the applicant submitted copies of the recorded Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grant final approval on the surveys prepared by John C. Ehlers, L.S., dated August 3, 2005 and last revised on March 16, 2006, and authorize the Chairperson to endorse the maps. Ken Edwards: Second the motion. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. ***************************************************************** Parker/ShiUo - This proposed lot line change will transfer 4,183 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-6-5-7 (Parcel 1 ) to SCTM#1 000-6-5-12.4 (Parcel 2) where, following the lot line change, Parcel 1 will equal 2.3 acres and Parcel 2 will equal .68 acre in the R-80 Zoning District. The property is located at the terminus of Sappho Road, north of Central Avenue, on Fishers Island. Ken Edwards: WHEREAS, this proposal is for a lot line change that will transfer 4,183 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-6-5-7 (Parcel 1 ) to SCTM#1 000-6-5-12.4 (Parcel 2) where, following the lot line change, Parcel 1 will equal 2.3 acres and Parcel 2 will equal .68 acre in the R-80 Zoning District; and WHEREAS, an application for a re-subdivision was submitted to the Southold Town Planning Board on December 15, 2006, including the map prepared by CME Associates Engineering, Land Surveying & Architecture, PLLC, dated August 2, 2006; and WHEREAS, the resulting lot line does not create or increase any nonconformities; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board granted conditional final approval on the map prepared by CME Associates Engineering, Land Surveying & Architecture, PLLC, dated August 2, 2006; and WHEREAS, on May 24,2007, the applicant submitted copies of the new deeds that reflect the lot line change; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grant final approval on the map prepared by CME Associates Engineering, Land Surveying & Architecture, PLLC dated August 2, 2006, and authorize the Chairperson to endorse the maps. I Y-2- Southold Town Planning Board Page Eleven June 11, 2007 Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: Opposed? So moved. ***************************************************************** OTHER Peconic Recvclina & Transfer - This proposed site plan is for new construction of a building that includes 32,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 2,210 sq. ft. of office space for recycling center use on a 154,601 sq. ft. parcel in the LID Zone located approximately 1,083' n/o Corporate Road on the n/e/s/o Commerce Drive in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-95-2-7 Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, the applicant proposes a site plan for new construction of a building that includes 32,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 2,210 sq. ft. of office space for recycling center use on a 154,601 sq. ft. parcel in the LID Zone located approximately 1,083' n/o Corporate Road on the n/e/s/o Commerce Drive in Cutchogue, SCTM# 1000-95-2-7; and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2006, a formal site plan application was submitted for approval; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Part 617, Article 6 of the Environmental Conservation Law, acting under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, initiated a coordinated review under an Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, on October 16, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Part 617, Article 6 of the Environmental Conservation Law, acting under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, established itself as lead agency; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2007, Abigail A. Wickham, the attorney for the applicant, submitted a letter asking that the Southold Town Planning Board "hold this application in abeyance pending the proceedings on Lot 6" (SCTM#1000-95-2-5) and the Planning Board accepted this request; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board will not issue a determination of significance under SEQRA at this time and will hold the application in abeyance until the applicant withdraws the application or requests that the Planning Board proceed with the review of the application. 1~3 South old Town Planning Board Page Twelve June 11, 2007 Ken Edwards: Second the motion. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: Opposed? Approved. ***************************************************************** APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Joe Townsend: The last item on the agenda is to ask for the approval of minutes of June 12, 2006 and October 16, 2006. Ken Edwards: So moved. Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: Opposed? Approved. Does anyone want to bring anything before the Planning Board at this point? Hearing nothing I will ask for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ken Edwards: So moved. Martin Sidor: Second. Joe Townsend: All those in favor? Ayes. Joe Townsend: Meeting adjourned. ***************************************************** Southold Town Planning Board lY-4- Page Thirteen June 11,2007 There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. ~{~ Linda Randolph, Transcribing Secretary RECEIVED .~ / :.,z D jJll{ .jAIl 2 1 2008 Lir,. 0'" ~,_.,.";, Ii ", ~~( ,_{~"_I'.;f.. Souiiwld Tv;.r. Cbik