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KENNETH L. EDWARDS
MARTIN H. SIDOR
GEORGE D. SOLOMON
JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND
MAIUNG 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, August 13, 2007
6:00 p.m.
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Present were: Jerilyn B. Woodhouse, Chair
Kenneth L. Edwards, Member
Martin H. Sidor, Member
George D. Solomon, Member
Mark Terry, Principal Planner
Bruno Semon, Sr. Site Plan Reviewer
Anthony Trezza, Senior Planner
Amy Thiel, Senior Planner
Carol Kalin, Secretary
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SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Chairperson Woodhouse: Good evening, and welcome to the August 13th meeting of
the Southold Town Planning Board. For our first order of business, I will entertain a
motion to set Monday, September 10th, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall,
Main Road, Southold, as the time and place for the next regularly scheduled Planning
Board Meeting.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you. Tonight we have a number of public hearings.
There will be opportunities for the public to address the Board. If you'd like to speak,
please step to either of the two microphones, state your name before you begin
speaking and please write it on the piece of paper so that we can have your name
accurately in our records. Can everybody hear?
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hearings Held Over From Previous Meetings:
6:00 p.m. - Cleaves Point Manor - This proposal is to subdivide a 4.04-acre parcel into
four (4) lots where Lot 1 equals 44,004 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 44,004 sq. ft., Lot 3 equals
44,004 sq. ft. and Lot 4 equals 44,004 sq. ft. in the R-40 Zoning District. The property is
located on the wlslo Shipyard Lane, approximately 173' slo Gus Drive, in East Marion.
SCTM#1 000-38-7-9
Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there someone who would like to speak on behalf of this
application?
Michael Kontokosta: I am a principal of KACE Development LLC, the entity sponsoring
the subdivision. As this is the final public hearing; I am hear simply to address any
concerns that may arise and let everybody know that I am here for that purpose.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you. Is there anyone else who would like to address
the Board?
Linda Goldsmith: I am not sure if I should be asking a question at this point. I did have
a concern regarding the subdivision. Should I ask the gentleman or should I ask the
Board?
Chairperson Woodhouse: You can state it and Mr. Kontokosta can answer it.
Linda Goldsmith: It is a very well-planned subdivision; I think it looks nice. I have no
objection to houses being there. I am just wondering if the buffer behind the four homes
on the west side (it abuts property owned by Summit Estates Association) will be left in
place: the trees and things like that.
Michael Kontokosta: My understanding is that the property to the west is actually the
open space component of Summit Estates. You could confirm that for me, Anthony, I
don't know.
Anthonv Trezza: I think there's even a road that leads to the...
Linda Goldsmith: Yes, but on the, there's the road then a green belt area and then
there's another road, which is a private road, on the public part, well not public, but on
the part of that road that leads to the open space component on the east side of the
road, there are trees and bushes and buffers which are on the property in question and
I'm wondering if they're going to be left in place to provide a natural buffer between the
houses and that way to get down towards the beach.
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Anthonv Trezza: What I can tell you is that the property, the four lots, are going to be
subject to clearing restrictions, and I forgot what the percentage is. They will be limited
on the clearing they can actually do on the property. I don't believe that on the rear of
the property, which is what we are talking about here, that there was necessarily a
buffer established. I think in this particular case what we were dealing with was just the
clearing restrictions on the property.
Linda Goldsmith: I had a second question. The open space back there which is a
picnic area and some docks which are maintained by Summit Estate Association, they
are the property of Summit Estates, is that correct? That is not for public use.
Anthonv Trezza: Correct.
Linda Goldsmith: Thank you. That was my question, and I will talk to you when this is
over, if you have a moment I will speak with you.
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 the hearing.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Ken, would you please read the resolution?
Ken Edwards: I would like to offer the following resolution:
WHEREAS, this proposal is to subdivide a 4.04-acre parcel into four (4) lots where Lot
1 equals 44,004 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 44,004 sq. ft., Lot 3 equals 44,004 sq. ft. and Lot 4
equals 44,004 sq. ft. in the R-40 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board initiated the SEQRA lead agency
coordination on November 10, 2005 and issued a Negative Declaration, pursuant to
SEQRA, on December 11, 2005; and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2005, the Southold Town Planning Board granted
conditional sketch approval upon the map prepared by John T. Metzger, L.S., dated
May 21,2005 and last revised July 29,2005; and
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WHEREAS, on May 8, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board granted preliminary
plat approval upon the map prepared by John T. Metzger, L.S., dated May 21,2005 and
last revised March 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS, on May 7,2007, the applicant submitted the application and fee for final
plat approval, including five (5) mylars and eight (8) paper prints of the final plat
prepared by John T. Metzger, L.S., dated May 21,2005 and last revised February 14,
2007, each containing the Health Department stamp of approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 7,2007, the applicant submitted copies of the final Draft
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions and the Phase I Archaeological Survey; and
WHEREAS, the Phase I Archaeological Survey identifies what appears to be a pet
burial and recommends the County Coroner/Forensic Office, the Town of Southold and
the New York State Historic Preservation Office be contacted in the event human
remains are encountered during the course of construction; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby requires that the County
Coroner/Forensic Office, the Town of Southold Planning Board and the New York State
Historic Preservation Office be notified in the event human remains are encountered
during the course of construction;
Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Ken Edwards: and be it further RESOLVED, that the South old Town Planning Board
hereby grants Conditional Final Plat Approval on the map prepared by John T.
Metzger, L.S., dated May 21,2005 and last revised February 14, 2007, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Submission of a copy of the recorded Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions.
2. Submission of the Park and Playground Fee in the amount of $21 ,000.
Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: That motion carries. For those of you who are questioning
that resolution, which is a little bit unusual, we don't usually have one that requires
notification of the Coroner, but the Phase I Archaeological Study identified what
appeared to be some pet bones.
6:05 p.m. - Ore!:!on Landin!:! I - This proposal is to amend the filed Declaration of
Covenants & Restrictions that were recorded on June 13, 2005 (Liber 12392, Page 124)
in connection with the approved Conservation Subdivision of Oregon Landing I. The
proposed amendment will allow a common beach access over Lot 2. The property is
located nlo Oregon Road, 625' wlo Bridge Lane, Cutchogue, in the A-C and R-80
Zoning Districts. SCTM#1000-83-2-9.1
Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there anyone who would like to address the Board on this
application?
Pat Moore: Good evening. I am here on behalf of Mr. Hume, who is the owner of one
of the lots, Muse & Hume, who is the owner of another lot, and Mr. Guido is here on
behalf of that Manzi Trust. All four of the property owners in this Conservation
Subdivision would ask the Board to relocate the access so it falls between parcels and
protects the development of the property. If anybody has any questions, we will be
happy to answer them.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you. Is there anyone else who would like to address
the Board on this application? Hearing none, I will entertain a motion to close the
hearing.
Georqe Solomon: So moved.
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposal is to amend the filed Declaration of Covenants
and Restrictions that were recorded on June 13,2005 (Liber 12392, Page 124) in
connection with the Conservation Subdivision of Oregon Landing I; the proposed
amendment will allow a common beach access over Lot 2; and
WHEREAS, this proposal is also to amend the filed Cross Easement that was recorded
on June 13,2005 (Liber 12392, Page 123) in connection with the Conservation
Subdivision of Oregon Landing I; the proposed amendment will allow a common beach
access over Lot 2; and
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WHEREAS, this proposal will also require the filing of an amended subdivision map
which shows the new location of the beach access; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board discussed these proposed
modifications at their Work Session on June 18, 2007 and agreed that said changes to
the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions requires a public hearing and approval by
majority plus one of the Members of the Board; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2007 the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (6 NYCRR), Part 617.5 c (3), made a determination
that the proposed action is a Type II and not subject to review; and
WHEREAS, on August 2,2007, the applicant submitted copies of the draft amended
Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions and Cross Easement, which were forwarded
to the Planning Board and the Town Attorney for review; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Conditional Final
Approval to the amended Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions and Cross
Easement, subject to the following conditions:
1. Submission of the Amended Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions and Cross
Easement containing all of the revisions as required by the Planning Board and the
Town Attorney. Upon approval, the documents must be filed in the Office of the County
Clerk and copies of same submitted to this office.
2. Submission of the revised subdivision map showing the new location of the common
beach access.
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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6:10 p.m. - Peconic Landina Cafe Addition - This amended site plan is for the
proposed construction of a 1,650 sq. ft. addition to the existing Community Center Cafe
area, new outdoor terrace and 17 land-banked parking spaces at the Community Center
on a 145.01 acre parcel in the HD, R-80 Zone(s) located on the nlslo NYS Route 25,
1,121' elo Sound Road, in Greenport. SCTM#1000-35-1-25
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Chairperson Woodhouse: I see we have someone who would like to address the
Board.
Bruce Anderson: Good evening. I'm Suffolk Environmental Consultant for the
applicant. It is, as you say, a 1,650 square foot addition; it's an addition to a cafe and
includes a terrace area. We provided you with a land-based parking area that would
provide for 17 spaces although the cafe expansion as proposed here involves no
increase in occupancy. It was something offered to you to bring it into compliance. We
also provided you with a landscape plan; you see it will be suitably landscaped, as is the
existing community. And so, it should work very nicely with what's there. It's really a
separate shed-type addition, it will fit right in with the building. We provide you with the
appropriate drainage so it will comply with your Town's drainage law, which is to control
run-off and so forth. That's already integrated into the plans. The plans are posted in
the back, and you'll see the site plan and building additions done by McGraw Architects,
and you will find the landscape plan that we did. The addition is just simply a cafe
extension just to make for a nicer experience for the residents there, also including a
studio, two offices which are badly needed. There would also be a tasting room built
within the existing shell of the building. The whole idea of doing this is, the folks of
Peconic Landing used to always strive to make it a little bit nicer for the residents. They
are always going to be looking to do things to upgrade it, and that's why Peconic
Landing has really become the industry's standard for this type of development. With
me today is the Executive Director, Bob Siren, and I understand there are a number of
residents who are also here. If you have any questions, I am certainly here to answer
them.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you. 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.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Georae Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Georae Solomon: WHEREAS, this amended site plan is for the proposed construction
of a 1,650 sq. ft. addition to the existing Community Center Cafe area, new outdoor
terrace and 17 land-banked parking spaces at the Community Center on a 145.01-acre
parcel in the HD, R-80 Zones located on the nlslo NYS Route 25, 1,121' elo Sound
Road, in Greenport. SCTM#1000-35-1-25; and
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WHEREAS, Peconic Landing is the owner of the property located on the n/s/o NYS
Route 25, 1,121' e/o Sound Road, in Greenport; and
WHEREAS, on December 5,2000, the Southold Town Planning Board approved a site
plan with 118 single-family detached cottages and 132 apartments units, a 24-unit
assisted living center and a 32-bed skilled facility with supporting amenities along with
other site improvements and authorized the Chairperson to sign the map on December
4,2000; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2003, the South old Town Planning Board approved an
amended site plan for a new 25-car parking lot near the Community Center; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2007, the agent, Bruce A. Anderson of Suffolk Environmental
Consulting, Inc., working for the applicant, Peconic Landing, submitted an amended site
plan application for approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 21,2007, the Southold Town Planning Board held a Work Session
and accepted the application and requested additional information to be submitted from
the agent, Suffolk Environmental Consulting, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, on May 24,2007, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the
associated site plan materials and approved the plans for expansion as submitted and
the Southold Town Planning Board accepted these comments for approval; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2007, the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation responded after review that, if the proposed project is located within 300'
of the tidal wetlands boundary, a Tidal Wetlands Permit is required and the South old
Town Planning Board accepts this as a condition of approval; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2007, the Southold Town Building Department issued a Notice
of Disapproval indicating that the proposed construction requires site plan approval from
the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on June 25,2007, the Southold Town Building Inspector reviewed and
certified the site plan with "the proposed use is permitted in this HD District" and the
Southold Town Planning Board accepts this for approval; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2007, the Suffolk County Department of Planning responded,
after review, and determined that 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 239 L & M General Municipal Law and the Southold Town
Planning Board accepts this for approval; and
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WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007, William J. Lohn of Suffolk Environmental Consulting, Inc.,
submitted information by letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
has assigned Reference Number C-1 0-07 -006 for the approval of the proposed
construction and the Southold Town Planning Board accepts this for conditional
approval; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (6 NYCRR), Part 617.5 c (7), made a
determination that the proposed action was a Type II and not subject to review; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board set the final public
hearing for August 13, 2007 at 6:10 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2007, the Greenport Fire Department responded, after review
of the site plan, with approval of the proposed construction "assuming that all
corresponding Local and State Fire Code Requirements have been met and/or
exceeded" and the Southold Town Planning Board accepts this response for conditional
approval; and
WHEREAS, on July 25,2007, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the site plan
material and responded with the following recommendations:
. "The proposed addition is approximately 1,580 sq. ft. in area. Drainage calculations
have been provided and are considered satisfactory.
. This project also required the re-Iocation of an existing septic tank. This item should
be reviewed & approved and/or coordinated by the Building Department.
. At this time, this proposed addition appears to meet the requirements of Town Code"
and the Planning Board agreed with these recommendations; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2007, Mark Terry, the LWRP Coordinator, issued
recommendations in a letter, after review of the site plan materials, that the proposed
action "is CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and, therefore, is CONSISTENT with
the LWRP" and the South old Town Planning Board accepts this recommendation for
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Chapter 55, Notice of
Public Hearing, has received affidavits that the applicant has complied with the
notification provisions; and
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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 Southold 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; therefore, be it
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 with the Policy Standards as noted in the
July 30, 2007 report prepared by the LWRP Coordinator;
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Georae Solomon: and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to South old 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;
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Georae Solomon: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning
Board grant approval on the site plan set S1-S2 with the architectural plan set A1-A2
prepared by Ashley McGraw Architect Services, P.C., and certified by Dominic LaPierre,
Architect, dated May 11, 2007, and the Re-vegetation Plan prepared by Suffolk
Environmental Consulting Services, dated May 4,2007, and authorize the Chairperson
to endorse the site plan with the following conditions:
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1. 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 South old Town Planning
Department within thirty (30) days of receipt. If applicant/agent/owner fails to
adhere to this requirement, this approval shall become null and void.
2. If necessary, the owner, agent and/or applicant shall receive approval from the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation if the proposed
project is located within 300' of the tidal wetlands boundary 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 NYS DEC approval must be submitted to the Southold Town Planning
Department within thirty (30) days of receipt. If applicant/agent/owner fails to
adhere to this requirement, this approval shall become null and void.
3. 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 (NYS DEC) for the approved
construction. A copy of the NYS DEC SPDES Permit must be submitted to the
Southold Town Planning Department within thirty (30) days of receipt.
4. The owner, agent and/or applicant agrees to build out the site and install all
handicap parking stalls, access aisles and signage in compliance with New York
State Code and ADA requirements.
5. The owner, agent and/or applicant understands and agrees that the Southold
Town Building Department will review the approved proposed build out under a
building permit application and that all construction must meet or exceed the
required codes and this site plan approval is subject to change to conform to any
requirement of Local & State Regulations as applied during the building permit
review.
6. 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.
7. 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 inspection to find the site improvements are in
conformity with the approved site plan.
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8. Prior to the request for an on-site inspection, the applicant/agent/owner must
submit a copy of all required approvals from any necessary agencies to the
Southold Town Planning Department.
9. Upon inspection, 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The owner, agent and/or applicant must provide and ensure all necessary safety
precautions are implemented before, during and upon completion of any construction at
the site for anyone on the site as may be required by all authorities having jurisdiction.
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: And that carries. Thank you. I am going to read a letter into
the minutes. This is the letter addressed actually to Anthony Trezza, and this is on the
Cleaves Point project: "Dear Mr. Trezza: I would like to use this opportunity to express
my utmost concern and opposition to the proposed subdivision for the following reasons:
1. Deforestation: a subdivision and potential development of this wooded site
threatens further deforestation of East Marion. The deforestation process
represents soil erosion and causes the loss of wind natural barrier. We are
facing a serious and critical deforestation problem. There are serious
problems for any community, especially for coastal communities such as East
Marion. Under these conditions, East Marion will turn into a land of clustered
homes and some sporadic trees just here and there.
2. Wildlife. Deforestation and limited available spaces due to further
subdivisions and subsequent development will deny a habitat for the
indigenous wildlife: for example, foxes, deer and raccoons. Denying a natural
habitat not only is endangering the wild animals but drivers alike; and our
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roadways are shamefully decorated by carcasses of auto-killed animals.
Besides the fact that the natural balance is completely destructed in our area
already.
3. Lack of Drover research and lack of documentation. The applicant does
not offer any comprehensive study that could fully explain the impact on
the natural environment and quality of life for all residents. There is no
published documentation that would justify this proposal of the subdivision
of this site.
4. Orinkina water. Water pressure availability is challenged in this area, and
there are no provisions made so far to remedy this problem. On the
contrary to the concerns, more demands are put on the water system with
the subdivision proposal.
5. Increase of demands on services. There are no provisions made to
consider the impact on services such as garbage disposal facility, road
maintenance, emergency services nor school system.
6. Traffic. There are no provisions and no plans made as of now that would
address the issue of increased traffic on Shipyard Lane and Routes 48
and 25. The outcome of it is a prospect of more traffic lights and of traffic
gridlock due to the traffic to and fro, the Long Island Sound Ferry, and
additional traffic coming in from Shipyard Lane. This increase of traffic
bottlenecked in East Marion will create a backup traffic that will affect
travel on Routes 48 and 25 from Southold to Orient.
7. Lack of traffic safetv features. Shipyard Lane is a narrow street, and the
already increased traffic is putting additional requirements for the road
safety. For example: there is need for "No Parking" street signs to prevent
the narrow street from becoming even narrower because of parked
automobiles. Speed bumps can even further improve safety as a
deterrent for careless driving. Although needed, there are no
considerations for these improvements so common for suburbia. And yet
a subdivision and more construction proposals are heading for our
community.
8. Prooosed and unresolved oroiects. The proposed huge Oki-Oo (Gaia
Holistic) project has not been resolved, and the community of Shipyard
Lane is already subjected to an additional proposal for a subdivision and
potential construction development. Before any such things can be
undertaken, it is absolutely essential to plan beforehand the actual impact
on the wildlife and the quality of life in our community.
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9. Loss of aualitv of life. Although there are no provisions or considerations
made to preserve spaces and tree-natural environments, Shipyard Lane,
like the rest of East Marion, is becoming a community of clustered homes,
heavy traffic and subject to noise pollution, while more subdivisions and
construction demands are placed on the residents' shoulders.
10. CONCLUSION: Since there are no such considerations undertaken, then
one can conclude that a superficially filled-out application is acceptable for
this straightforward approval. Let it be on the record that I am opposing to
any subdivision of Lot #1000-38-7-9 for the reasons stated above.
Vel}' truly,
John Kent"
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6:15 p.m. - Peconic Landina/Brecknock Hall - This amended site plan is for the
proposed renovation of an existing two-story building where 1,565 sq. ft. is public space,
1,400 sq. ft. is office space, plus misc. space and one (1) two-bedroom apartment on
the second floor on a 136.6 acre parcel known as Peconic Landing in the R-80 Zone
located on the nlslo NYS Route 25, 1,121' elo Sound Road, in Greenport.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there anyone who would like to address the Board on this
application?
Alice Hussev: I am President of the Brecknock Hall Foundation. I am very pleased we
have gotten this far; it's been a two-year journey since the Town Board allowed us to
even consider renovating Brecknock Hall to be available to the public. Now that we are
here, you have already mentioned what we are going to do with the public space and
the office space and one apartment. I thank you very much for your consideration and I
hope that your decision is favorable to us. Thank you.
Chairperson Woodhouse: You would want to note that we do have one letter received
from your adjoining neighbor. He didn't ask that it be read into the record, but he did
ask that you consider the fact that any traffic lights or headlights don't shine into his
home, and that the landscaping, he feels, should be sufficient to buffer that. But there is
a copy of the letter.
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Alice Hussev: Right. I was handed this just a little minute ago. Yes, the neighbor
should be assured that all of the parking is going to be hundreds of feet away from his
house. It's directly behind the Brecknock Hall building. Also, if any extra parking has to
happen, it's going to be across the road; so there's no opportunity for headlights or
noise or anything to disturb him.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you. Is there anyone else who would like to address
this Board on this application? Hearing none, I will entertain a motion to close this
hearing.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Ken Edwards: I will offer the following resolution: WHEREAS, this amended site plan is
for the proposed renovation of an existing two-story building where 1,565 sq. ft. is public
space, 1,400 sq. ft. is office space, plus misc. space and one (1) two-bedroom
apartment on the second floor on a 136.6 acre parcel known as Peconic Landing in the
R-80 zone located on the n/s/o NYS Route 25, 1,121' e/o Sound Road, in Greenport.
SCTM #1000-35-1-25; and
WHEREAS, Peconic Landing is the owner of the property located on the n/s/o NYS
Route 25,1,121' e/o Sound Road, in Greenport; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2000, the Southold Town Planning Board approved a site
plan with 118 single-family detached cottages and 132 apartments units, a 24-unit
assisted living center and a 32-bed skilled facility with supporting amenities along with
other site improvements and authorized the Chairperson to sign the map on December
4,2000; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2003, the Southold Town Planning Board approved an
amended site plan for a new 25 car parking lot near the Community Center; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2006, the Southold Town Building Department issued a notice
of disapproval indicating that the proposed construction requires Special Exception
approval and site plan approval from the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on September 21,2006, the agent, Alice J. Hussie, working for the
applicant, Peconic Landing, submitted an amended site plan application for approval;
and
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WHEREAS, on October 2, 2006, the Southold Town Planning Board held a Work
Session and accepted the application and requested application revisions from the
agent, Alice J. Hussie; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2006, the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed
an application in compliance with Town Code Section 280-22 B (4) for Special
Exception and granted approval under Appeal Number 5949 with conditions and the
South old Town Planning Board accepts this for conditional approval; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2006, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the
associated site plan materials and requested additional information before approving
and the Southold Town Planning Board accepted these comments for consideration;
and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2006, the Planning Department Staff notified the agent,
Alice J. Hussie, by letter that additional application materials are required to process the
application; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2006, the New York State Department of Transportation
responded with comments after receipt of the site plan materials that "a Highway Work
Permit will not be required" "as long as all work is progressed outside the State Highway
ROWand the State Highway ROW is not used to perform any work" and the Southold
Town Planning Board accepts this for conditional approval; and
WHEREAS, on October 23,2006, Mark Terry, the LWRP Coordinator, issued
recommendations in a letter, after review of the site plan materials, that the proposed
action "is generally CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and, therefore, is
CONSISTENT with the LWRP provided the following Best Management Practices are
required to further the policies of the LWRP" as follows:
POLICY STANDARDS
Policv 2: Preserve historic resources of the Town of Southold.
2.1 Maximize preservation and retention of historic resources.
B. Provide for compatible use or reuse of the historic resource, while limiting and
minimizing inappropriate alterations to the resource.
The proposed public/office space and residential apartment are compatible re-uses of
the structure provided that the historic character of the parcel is preserved bv
minimizinq the size and number of parkinq areas and the existinq veqetation is retained
in the desiqn of the proposed improvements.
Policv 3: Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the
Town of Southold.
E. Preserve existing vegetation and establish new indigenous vegetation to
enhance scenic quality:
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1. Preserve existing vegetation which contributes to the scenic quality of the
landscape.
2. Allow for selective clearing of vegetation to provide public views without
impairing values associated with the affected vegetation.
3. Restore historic or important designed landscapes to preserve intended or
designed aesthetic values.
4. Restore or add indigenous vegetative cover that presents a natural appearance.
To further this policv it is recommended that all trees Qreater than 6" in diameter
measured 3' above the trunk be retained on-site. All improvements includinq parkinq
areas should be desiqned to incorporate or avoid trees that meet this criterion.
Policv 5: Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold.
5.5 Protect and conserve the quality and quantity of potable water.
To further this policy and protect ground water quality it is recommended that the
Planning Board require the following Best Management Practice for the newly
constructed parking areas:
1. Minimize parkinq surface areas to the qreatest extent practical.
2. Require all new parkinq areas be constructed with pervious materials (stone)
and/or qrass pavers "and the Southold Town Planning Board accepts the
recommendations for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2006, the Suffolk County Department of Planning
responded, after review, and determined that 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 239 L & M General Municipal Law and the
Southold Town Planning Board accepts this for approval; and
WHEREAS, on January 4,2007, Donald W Smith, P.E., for the applicant, submitted a
revised site plan and information by letter for review and the South old Town Planning
Board accepts this information for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on January 5,2007, the Architectural Review Committee re-visited the new
associated site plan materials and requested additional items be incorporated into the
site plan and the Southold Town Planning Board accepted these comments for
consideration; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2007, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the site plan
materials and responded with comments and the Southold Town Planning Board
accepts the comments for approval and will require that the site plan be revised with
respect to the comments; and
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WHEREAS, on February 6,2007, the Southold Town Building Inspector reviewed and
certified the site plan with "apartment, offices and public meeting space are permitted
uses by Special Exception in the R-80 District" and the Southold Town Planning Board
accepts this for approval; and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (6 NYCRR), Part 617.5 c (2), made a
determination that the proposed action was a Type II and not subject to review; and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2007, the Planning Department Staff notified the agent,
Alice J. Hussie, by letter that additional application materials are required to process the
application; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2007, Donald W Smith, P.E., for the applicant, submitted a
revised site plan and information by letter for review and the Southold Town Planning
Board accepts this information for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2007, Donald W Smith, P.E., for the applicant, submitted a
revised plan and architectural plans of the handicap ramp for review and the Southold
Town Planning
Board accepts this information for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on June 21,2007, the Architectural Review Committee re-visited the new
site plan materials, architectural plan of the handicap ramp and tabled the application
with a request for items and changes to the submission and the Southold Town
Planning Board accepted these comments for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on July 23,2007, Donald W Smith, P.E., for the applicant, submitted a
letter indicating the following:
. "Ramp railing revised from horizontal rails to a simple porch railing with small
square spindles at about 9" spacing. A 3' hedge of Hicks Yew is planned
parallel to the ramp.
. Period lighting fixtures are in place on the front and rear porches.
· Parking area lighting will be provided by the same fixtures serving the facility
at Peconic Landing.
· Yew hedge will be used to screen the air conditioning units and electrical
transformers at the rear of the hall and the South old Town Planning Board
accepts the changes as submitted for approval"; and
WHEREAS, on July 24,2007, the Southold Town Planning Board set the final public
hearing for August 13, 2007 at 6:15 p.m.; and
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WHEREAS, on July 24,2007, the Greenport Fire Department responded, after review
of the site plan, with approval of the proposed construction "assuming that all
corresponding Local and State Fire Code Requirements have been met and/or
exceeded" and the Southold Town Planning Board accepts this response for conditional
approval; and
WHEREAS, on July 25,2007, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the sketch site
plan prepared by the office of Donald W. Smith, PE, and dated May 15, 2007, and
responded with the following comments:
· "This Site Plan has been revised to satisfactorily address all of the items listed in
my last report. At this time, this proposed site plan amendments meet the
minimum requirements of Town Code" and the Southold Town Planning Board
accepts the comments for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Southold 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. The owner, agent and/or applicant shall comply with all requirements noted in
the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions "made and dated the 6th day of
October, 2000 by Peconic Landing at Southold, Inc.
2. 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.
3. All signs shall meet Southold Town Zoning Codes and shall be subject to
approval of the Southold Town Building Inspector.
4. 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 furthermore consistent with the Policy Standards as
noted in the October 23, 2006 report prepared by the LWRP Coordinator;
Georqe Solomon: Second.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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;
Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Ken Edwards: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board
grant approval on the site plan "A", dated December 27,2004 and last revised
September 20,2006, & site plan "B", dated December 20,2006 and last revised May
15,2007; both site plans were prepared by Donald W. Smith, P.E., with the architectural
plan set that includes A-1, A-4 & A-5, prepared and certified by Martha V. Smith,
Architect, dated May 16, 2006 and last revised
March 20, 2007, and authorize the Chairperson to endorse the site plan with the
following conditions:
1. 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 applicant/agent/owner fails to adhere
to this requirement, this approval shall become null and void.
2. The owner, agent and/or applicant shall meet all requirements of the Southold Town
Zoning Board of Appeals approval granted under Appeal Number 5949. If
applicant/agent/owner fails to adhere to this requirement, this approval shall become
null and void.
3. The owner, agent and/or applicant shall agree to apply to the New York State
Department of Transportation agency for approval if any work is progressed within
the State Highway ROW or the State Highway ROW is utilized as may be required
by this agency. If applicant/agent/owner fails to adhere to this requirement, this
approval shall become null and void.
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4. 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.
5. The owner, agent and/or applicant agrees to build out the site and install all
handicap parking stalls, access aisles and signage in compliance with New York
State Code and ADA requirements.
6. The owner, agent and/or applicant understands and agrees that the Southold Town
Building Department will review the approved proposed build out under a building
permit application and that all construction must meet or exceed the required codes
and this site plan approval is subject to change to conform to any requirement of
Local & State Regulations as applied during the building permit review.
7. 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.
8. 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 inspection to find the site improvements are in conformity with the
approved site plan.
9. Prior to the request for an on-site inspection, the applicant/agent/owner must submit
a copy of all required approvals from any necessary agencies to the Southold Town
Planning Department.
10. Upon inspection, 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.
11.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.
12. 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.
13. The owner, agent and/or applicant must provide and ensure all necessary safety
precautions are implemented before, during and upon completion of any construction at the
site for anyone on the site as may be required by all authorities having jurisdiction.
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Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you.
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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 wlslo Youngs Avenue and the elslo Horton Lane,
approximately 375' south of CR 48, in Southold. SCTM#1000-63-1-25
Martin Sidor: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby holds
open the public hearing for the Charnews Subdivision.
Georae Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you.
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CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS, STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS, RE-
SUBDIVISIONS (Lot Line Changes)
Setting of Preliminary Hearings:
Wexler. Allen & Ellen - This proposal for a standard subdivision is to subdivide a
3.832-acre parcel into two lots where Lot 1 equals 1.916 acres and Lot 2 equals 1.916
acres in the A-C Zoning District. The property is located on the slslo North Bayview
Road, approximately 415 ft. wlo Paradise Point Road, in Southold. SCTM#1000-79-8-
18.1
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Georqe Solomon: WHEREAS, this proposal is to subdivide a 3.832-acre parcel into two
lots where Lot 1 equals 1.916 acres and Lot 2 equals 1.916 acres in the A-C Zoning
District.; and
WHEREAS, an application for sketch approval was submitted on September 21, 2006,
including the sketch plan prepared by Joseph A. Ingegno, L.S., dated September 12,
2001 and last revised on September 11, 2006; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board granted sketch
approval upon the map prepared by Joseph A. Ingegno, L.S., dated September 12,
2001 and last revised on September 11, 2006; and
WHEREAS, on March 12,2007, the South old Town Planning Board issued a Negative
Declaration pursuant to SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2007, the applicant submitted copies of the draft Declaration
of Covenants and Restrictions for review by the Town Attorney and Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on March 30, 2007 an application and fee for preliminary plat approval was
submitted, including the preliminary plat prepared by Joseph A. Ingegno, L.S., dated
September 12, 2001 and last revised on March 6, 2007; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday, September 10, 2007
at 6:00 p.m. for a preliminary public hearing on the preliminary plat prepared by Joseph
A. Ingegno, L.S., dated September 12, 2001 and last revised on March 6, 2007.
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: That motion carries.
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Conditional Sketch Determinations:
Onufrak, Peter - This proposal is for a standard subdivision of a 7.0415-acre parcel into
two lots where Lot 1 equals 1.3366 acres and Lot 2 equals 5.7049 acres, inclusive of a
1.3365-acre building envelope and 4.3684 acres of subdivision Open Space that will be
permanently preserved by a Conservation Easement. The property is located on the nle
corner of CR 48 and Mary's Road in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-114-5-1
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WHEREAS, this proposal is for a standard subdivision of a 7.0415-acre parcel into two
lots where Lot 1 equals 1.3366 acres and Lot 2 equals 5.7049 acres, inclusive of a
1.3365-acre building envelope and 4.3684 acres of subdivision Open Space that will be
permanently preserved by a Conservation Easement; and
WHEREAS, an application for sketch approval was submitted on November 9, 2006,
including the sketch plan prepared by John T. Metzger, L.S., dated November 2, 2006;
and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2007, at the request of the Southold Town Trustees,
Planning Staff requested that the NYS DEC flag the wetlands located on and adjacent
to the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on May 21,2007, the freshwater wetlands were delineated by Robert
Marsh of the NYS DEC; and
WHEREAS, on July 3,2007, the applicant submitted a revised sketch plan prepared by
John T. Metzger, L.S., dated last revised May 21,2007, which shows the extent of
wetlands as delineated by the NYS DEC; and
WHEREAS, on July 3,2007, Planning Staff referred the revised map to the Town
Trustees for a verification of the wetlands line; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2007, the Planning Board received correspondence from the
Town Trustees indicating that the revised survey accurately reflects the wetlands
boundaries as delineated by the NYS DEC; and
WHEREAS, on August 2,2007, the applicant submitted a revised sketch plan prepared
by John T. Metzger, L.S., dated June 29, 2006 and last revised on August 1, 2007,
showing compliance with the cluster subdivision requirements pursuant to Article XI
Cluster Development, of the Southold Town Code; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board start the SEQRA lead agency
coordination process for this Unlisted Action;
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town
Planning Board hereby grant Conditional Sketch Approval upon the map prepared by
John T. Metzger, L.S., dated June 29, 2006 and last revised on August 1, 2007, subject
to the following conditions:
1. Submission of the application and fee for preliminary plat approval. The preliminary
map shall contain all of the technical requirements pursuant to Section 240-17 of the
Southold Town Code, in addition to the following changes:
a. The title of the map shall read "Standard Subdivision for the Property of Peter
and Gloria Onufrak."
b. Lot 2 must be shown to be attached to the Open Space parcel. Revise
calculations accordingly.
c. Show the 100' setback from all wetlands.
d. Label the area between the edge of wetlands and the 100' setback as a "non-
disturbance buffer."
e. Show building envelopes for each lot.
f. Specify the permissible amount of clearing for Lot 1, pursuant to the Section 240-
49C of the Town Code. And show the location of said clearing limit on the map.
2. Submission of Draft Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions containing the
following clauses:
a. Future residents of the lots on the approved subdivision map are advised that the
lots are subject to the noise, dust and odors normally associated with agricultural
activities pursuant to Article XXII, Farmland Bill of Rights, of the South old Town
Code.
b. No further subdivision of any of the lots on the approved subdivision map in
perpetuity.
c. No changes to any of the lot lines without Planning Board approval.
d. All stormwater run-off resulting from the development of any or all of the lots on
the subdivision map shall be retained on site and shall be the responsibility of
each property owner.
e. Prior to any construction activity on Lot 1 ,the project will require a General
Permit for the stormwater run-off from construction activity (GP-02-01)
administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
under Phase II State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
f. Specify the clearing limits for Lot 1 and refer to the appropriate section of the
Town Code.
g. No clearing, grading or ground disturbance shall be permitted within 100' of the
freshwater wetlands.
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h. No stormwater run-off resulting from the development and improvement of any of
the lots shown on the approved map shall be discharged into the wetlands in any
manner.
i. All utilities serving the lots shall be located underground.
3. Submission of a Letter of Water Availability from the Suffolk County Water Authority.
4. Submission of a permit or letter of non-jurisdiction from the Town Trustees and the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
5. Review by the Town of Southold LWRP Coordinator.
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: That motion carries.
CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS, STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS, RE-
SUBDIVISIONS (Lot Line Changes) - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY REVIEW ACT
Lead Agency Coordination:
Jacobv Familv Limited Partnership - This proposal is for a conservation subdivision
of a 10.454-acre parcel into two lots where Lot 1 equals 45,004 sq. ft., and is currently
improved with a single-family residence, and Lot 2 equals 407,985 sq. ft., inclusive of a
45,238 sq. ft. residential development area and 362,747 sq. ft. of land to be preserved
through a Deed of Development Rights Sale to the County of Suffolk. The property is
located at the terminus of Kirkup Lane, south of Sound Avenue, in Mattituck.
SCTM#1000-125-1-5.1
Ken Edwards: WHEREAS, this proposal is for a Conservation Subdivision of a 10.454-
acre parcel into two lots where Lot 1 equals 45,004 sq. ft. and is currently improved with
a single-family residence, and Lot 2 equals 407,985 sq. ft., inclusive of a 45,238 sq. ft.
residential development area and 362,747 sq. ft. of land to be preserved through a
Deed of Development Rights Sale to the County of Suffolk; and
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WHEREAS, an application for sketch approval was submitted on July 20,2007,
including the sketch plan prepared by Nathan Taft Corwin III, L.S., dated September
May 2,2007; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board reviewed this application at their Work
Session on July 30, 2007; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board start the SEQRA lead agency
coordination process for this Unlisted Action.
Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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Adipietro, Robert - This proposed standard subdivision is to subdivide a 2.038-acre
parcel into three lots, where Lot 1 equals 20,229 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 29,817 sq. ft. and
Lot 3 equals 29,291 sq. ft., in the HB Zoning District. The property is located on the
e/s/o Peconic Lane, approximately 333 ft. s/o County Road 48, in Peconic.
SCTM#1 000-74-3-16
Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposed standard subdivision is to subdivide a 2.038-
acre parcel into three lots, where Lot 1 equals 20,229 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 29,817 sq. ft.
and Lot 3 equals 29,291 sq. ft., in the HB Zoning District.; and
WHEREAS, an application for sketch approval was submitted on February 28,2007,
including the sketch plan prepared by John T. Metzger, L.S., dated June 24, 2005 and
last revised on April 16, 2007; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board started the
SEQRA lead agency coordination process for this Unlisted Action; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2007 the Southold Town Planning Board granted
conditional sketch approval upon the map prepared by John T. Metzger, L.S., dated
June 24, 2005 and last revised on May 8, 2007; 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.
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Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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Briarcliff Sod, Inc. - This proposal is for a conservation subdivision of a 24.97-acre
parcel into three lots where Lot 1 equals 1.71 acres, Lot 2 equals 1.71 acres and Lot 3
equals 21.55 acres upon which the Development Rights to 21.22 acres have been sold
to the County of Suffolk. The property is located on sIsto NYS Route 25 and the north
side of Leslie's Road, approximately 1,500 feet e/o Bay Avenue, in Peconic.
SCTM#1000-85-3-12.1, 12.2 & 97-10-1
Georqe Solomon: WHEREAS, this proposal is for a conservation subdivision of a
24.97-acre parcel into three lots where Lot 1 equals 1.71 acres, Lot 2 equals 1.71 acres
and Lot 3 equals 21.55 acres upon which the Development Rights to 21.22 acres have
been sold to the County of Suffolk.; and
WHEREAS, an application for sketch approval was submitted on June 21,2007,
including the sketch plan prepared John C. Ehlers, L.S., dated May 23,1997 and last
revised on April 16, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board reviewed a concept plan for this parcel
at their Work Session on May 7, 2007; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board start the SEQRA lead agency
coordination process for this Unlisted Action.
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: That motion carries.
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SITE PLANS
Final Determinations:
Guild Greenhouses - This site plan is for a new 34,992 sq. ft. greenhouse and a new
2,376 sq. ft. greenhouse addition connecting the new greenhouse to an existing
greenhouse of 34,992 sq. ft. all on a 6.0002-acre parcel in the A-C Zone located 2,646'
e/o Mill Road on the n/s/o County Road 48 in Peconic. SCTM#1000-68-4-19
Chairperson Woodhouse: WHEREAS, this site plan is for a new 34,992 sq. ft.
greenhouse and a new 2,376 sq. ft. greenhouse addition connecting the new
greenhouse to an existing greenhouse of 34,992 sq. ft. all on a 6.0002-acre parcel in
the A-C Zone located 2,646' e/o Mill Road on the n/s/o County Road 48 in Peconic.
SCTM#1 000-68-4-19; and
WHEREAS, Jay W. Guild is the owner of the property located approximately 2,646' e/o
Mill Road, on the n/s/o County Road 48, in Peconic; and
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2005, the Building Department issued a Notice of
Disapproval stating: "The proposed greenhouse will require approval from the Southold
Town Planning Board"; and
WHEREAS, on September 6,2005, the applicant/owner, Jay W. Guild, submitted a new
formal site plan application for approval; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2005, the Southold Town Planning Board held a Work
Session and accepted the incomplete application; and
WHEREAS, on November 28, 2005 and February 28, 2006, the Planning Department
issued letters to the applicant stating that the site plan application is on hold pending the
receipt of additional information and a revised site plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2006, the Architectural Review Committee reviewed the
associated site plan materials and approved the application and the Planning Board
accepts this recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2006, the Building Department issued an amended Notice of
Disapproval indicating variances would be required from the Zoning Board of Appeals in
addition to "approval from the Southold Town Planning Board"; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2006, the Planning Board responded to the April 3, 2006 memo
from the ZBA stating the application is still pending the receipt of revised plans; and
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WHEREAS, on May 8, 2006, the Planning Board issued an additional letter to the
applicant stating that the application is still on hold pending the receipt of a revised site
plan requiring the necessary site plan elements/information; and
WHEREAS, on May 11,2006, the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals, under
Appeal #5866, issued the following decision:
GRANT the variances for the side yard setbacks, as applied for.
DENY, the variances for the rear yard setback and lot coverage as applied for, and
GRANT Alternative Relief for a maximum lot coverage of 30 percent, subject to the
following:
1. That no additional structures on the subject parcel be built in the future that would
cause this lot coverage to be exceeded;
2. That a maximum 75 ft. rear yard setback be maintained;
3. That the applicant follow current recommendations and technologies to minimize
leaching of nutrients and pesticides from plant containers under the Suffolk County
Agriculture Stewardship Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension's Best
Management Practices; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2006, Suffolk County Department of Public Works responded,
after review, stating: "We have reviewed this development and find that improvements
within the County right-of-way in the vicinity of this site are not required. Therefore, a
permit from this Department is not necessary"; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2006, the Planning Department issued a letter to the applicant
stating that the application is still on hold pending the receipt of a revised site plan
incorporating the requirements of the ZBA Decision (#5866) and necessary site plan
elements/information; and
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2006, the Planning Department issued another letter to the
applicant requesting, in writing, a status of the site plan application and referencing the
previously issued letters requesting information; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2006, the applicant submitted a copy of a letter to the
Town from the State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets regarding ZBA
Decision #5866; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2006, the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
granted the "variances as applied for, as shown on the survey up-dated November 22,
2006 prepared by Joseph Ingegno, Surveyor, and that the applicant follow current
recommendations and technologies to minimize leaching of nutrients and pesticides
from plant containers under the Suffolk County Agriculture Stewardship Program and
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Cornell Cooperative Extension's Best Management Practices" under ZBA rehearing
#5866; and
WHEREAS, on January 8,2007, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (6 NYCRR), Part 617.5 c (3), made a
determination that the proposed action was a Type II and not subject to review; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2007, Allan Connell of the Natural Resources Conservation
Service responded after review with two (2) roof run-off management options to "collect
and dispose of the run-off to prevent flooding and reduce or eliminate any potential
impact on groundwater" and the Planning Board accepted these options and required
the applicant to incorporate one of these options into the revised site plan in a letter to
the applicant dated April 16, 2007; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2007, the applicant submitted hand-drawn revised plans with
an attached note detailing drainage and the Planning Board accepted this revised plan
and referred it to the necessary agencies for comments; and
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2007, the Southold Town Board of Trustees responded that the
proposed construction is "out of the Wetland Jurisdiction under Chapter 275 of the Town
Wetland Code and Chapter 111 of the Town Code. Therefore, in accordance with the
current Wetlands Code (Chapter 275) and the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (Chapter
111), no permit is required"; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2007, the Suffolk County Department of Planning responded,
after 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 June 13, 2007, the Southold Town Engineer responded, after review,
with four comments and the Planning Board accepted these comments and required
that they be incorporated into the revised site plan, specifically, the following comments
regarding drainage:
· Proposed drainage designs have been taken from a report prepared by the U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service. This report indicated
two alternates for the collection and disposal of run-off generated by the proposed
development. From the notes on the drawing, it would appear that the second
option was selected by the property owner. This option would include the
construction of a drip trench along the northerly edge of each greenhouse that would
be 4' deep and 3' wide at the top. This trench would then be filled with #2 stone to
stabilize the trench from erosion. The greenhouse gutter system would then be
installed with downspouts that would outlet directly into the trench.
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· This proposed drainage design recommend by the Conservation Service is
considered satisfactory. The survey/site plan should be revised accordingly. All
gravel drain locations should be shown and greenhouse downspout locations should
be noted. The perimeter of the existing trench drain along the northerly property line
should be adequately shown to confirm the existing drainage capacity; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2007, the Southold Fire District responded, after review of the
site plan, and determined there is adequate fire protection; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2007, the Planning Department issued a letter to the applicant
detailing the remaining site plan items to be included in the site plan, including drainage,
and requested that copies of the final site plan, prepared and certified by a design
professional, be submitted and the applicant submitted the necessary copies on July 17,
2007; and
WHEREAS, on July 23,2007, the Planning Board, pursuant to Town Code 9280-131 H,
determined that the proposed use is agricultural and considered waiving the public
hearing requirement; and
WHEREAS, on July 25,2007, the South old Town Engineer responded, after review of
the revised site plan, stating that the revised site plan is satisfactory; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2007, the Southold Town Building Inspector reviewed and
responded ''The proposed use Greenhouse is a permitted use in this A-C district and is
so certified" with a reference to the ZBA appeal #5866; 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. As per the Landscape Survivability Guarantee, the applicant agrees to replace any
of the landscaping which dies within three (3) years of planting.
3. The owner, agent and/or applicant agrees to build out the site and install all
handicap parking stalls, access aisles and signage in compliance with New York
State Code and ADA requirements.
4. All signs shall meet South old Town Zoning Codes and shall be subject to approval of
the Southold Town Building Inspector; be it therefore
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RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Town Code ~280-131
H, waives the public hearing requirement as the proposed use is "strictly related to
agriculture;"
Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: 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 as outlined in the August 13, 2007 memo prepared by the LWRP
Coordinator;
Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: 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;
Ken Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town
Planning Board grant approval on the "Site Plan for Jay Guild" prepared by Nathan Taft
Corwin III, dated August 23,1996 and last revised July 10, 2007, and construction
drawings 2,3, 4A, 4B & 5A prepared by Donald M. Dam of Westbrook Greenhouse
Systems Limited, dated September 14, 2005, and authorize the Chairperson to endorse
the site plans with the following conditions:
1. If necessary, the owner, agent and/or applicant must obtain approval from the
Suffolk County Department of Health Services for the approved construction prior to
issuance of a Building Permit. If an approval is necessary, the owner, agent and/or
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applicant must 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 the review of 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 (NYS DEC) for the approved construction. A copy of
the NYS DEC SPDES Permit must be submitted to the Southold Town Planning
Department within thirty (30) days of receipt.
3. The owner, agent and/or applicant agrees that adequate parking must be provided
pursuant to Town Code 280-78 which states that a greenhouse use must provide, "1
space per employee, plus 3 spaces, or 1 space per 200 square feet of sales and/or
display area, whichever is greater."
4. The owner, agent and/or applicant understands and agrees that the Southold Town
Building Department will review the approved proposed build out under a building
permit application and that all construction must meet or exceed the required codes
and this site plan approval is subject to change to conform to any requirement of
Local & State Regulations as applied during the building permit review.
5. 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.
6. 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 inspection to find the site improvements are in conformity with the
approved amended site plan.
7. Prior to the request for an on-site inspection, the applicant/agent/owner 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.
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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.
Georqe Solomon: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you.
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SITE PLANS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
Unlisted Actions:
SparklinQ Pointe. LLC - This site plan is for an alteration of an existing building into a
new winery totaling 11,541 sq. ft. which includes 813 sq. ft. of office, 837 sq. ft. of retail,
4,170 sq. ft. of tasting room, 3,306 sq. ft. of storage area and 2,415 sq, ft. of production
area with 41 parking spaces on a 12.088-acre parcel in the A-C Zone located on the
slslo County Road 48, approximately 1,699 ft. west of Tucker Lane, known as 39750
County Road 48, in Southold. SCTM#1000-59-10-1
Ken Edwards: I will offer the following: WHEREAS, this site plan is for an alteration of an
existing building into a new winery totaling 11,541 sq. ft. which includes 813 sq. ft. of office,
837 sq. ft. of retail, 4,170 sq. ft. of tasting room, 3,306 sq. ft. of storage area and 2,415 sq. ft. of
production area on a 12.088-acre parcel in the A-C Zone located on the south side of County
Road 48, approximately 1,699 ft. west of Tucker Lane, known as 39750 County Road 48, in
Southold. SCTM#1 000-59-1 0-1 ; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Rosicki is the owner of the property located approximately 546'
wlo of Maple Avenue in Southold; and
WHEREAS, on March 17,2004, the Southold Town Building Department issued a
Notice of Disapproval indicating that the proposed construction requires a variance from
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the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals and approval from the South old Town
Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2004, the agent, Stephen D. Mudd, working for the applicant,
Thomas P. Rosicki, submitted a site plan application for approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2004, the Southold Town Planning Board held a Work Session
and accepted the application and requested application revisions from the agent,
Stephen D. Mudd; and
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2004, the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed an
application in compliance with Town Code Section 100-31 A (4) for an area variance
and granted approval under Appeal Number 5520 with a condition as follows:
· "that the existing trees and shrubs, be maintained at a minimum average
height of 4' as a landscape buffer, as exists, between the building and CR 48"
and the Southold Town Planning Board accepts this for conditional approval;
and
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2007, the agent of this application changed and Nancy
Steelman of Samuels and Steelman working for the applicant, Thomas and Cynthia
Rosicki, submitted a revised site plan application for approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 21,2007, the Southold Town Planning Board held a Work Session
and accepted the revised application and requested application revisions from the
agent, Nancy Steelman; and
WHEREAS, on August 9,2007, the agent Nancy Steelman of Samuels and Steelman
working for the applicant, Thomas and Cynthia Rosicki, submitted a revised site plan
application for approval; therefore, be it
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.
Georqe Solomon: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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OTHER - Seoping
The HeritaQe at Cutchoaue - This proposed residential site plan application is for the
development of a Planned 55+ Active Adult Community consisting of 139 detached and
attached dwellings of approximately 2,000 sq. ft. each; an 8,840 sq. ft. clubhouse; a
1,160 sq. ft. swimming pool; two 3,200 sq. ft. tennis courts; a 2,400 sq. ft. maintenance
garage; a gazebo; a gatehouse; 322 parking spaces, of which 278 are associated with
the individual dwelling units and 44 are associated with the clubhouse and recreational
facility; 197,043 sq. ft. of man made ponds to serve as natural drainage basins/irrigation
systems; 1,162,022 square feet (27.676 acres) of landscaping; and various other site
improvements including road pavement, patio and sidewalk improvements, on a vacant
46.17 -acre parcel in the Hamlet Density (HD) Zoning District located on the n/w corner
of Griffing Street and School House Lane, approximately 1,079 feet n/o the Main Road,
in Cutchogue. SCTM#1 000-1 02-1-33.3
Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposed residential site plan application is for the
development of a Planned 55+ Active Adult Community consisting of 139 detached and
attached dwellings of approximately 2,000 sq. ft. each; an 8,840 sq. ft. clubhouse; a
1,160 sq. ft. swimming pool; two 3,200 sq. ft. tennis courts; a 2,400 sq. ft. maintenance
garage; a gazebo; a gatehouse; 322 parking spaces, of which 278 are associated with
the individual dwelling units and 44 are associated with the clubhouse and recreational
facility; 197,043 sq. ft. of man-made ponds to serve as natural drainage basins/irrigation
systems; 1,162,022 square feet (27.676 acres) of landscaping; and various other site
improvements including road pavement, patio and sidewalk improvements, on a vacant
46. 17-acre parcel in the Hamlet Density (HD) Zoning District located on the northwest
corner of Griffing Street and School House Lane, approximately 1,079 feet north of Main
Road, in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-102-1-33.3; and
WHEREAS, on December 11,2006, 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 the SEQR lead agency coordination
process for this Type I Action; and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board assumed lead agency
for this Type I Action pursuant to Part 617.4 (b)(5)(ii); and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2007, the Southold Town Planning Board adopted a Positive
Declaration for the proposed action; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 617.13 of the 6NYCC Part 617 State Environmental
Quality Review Act, the applicant/agent will be financially responsible for costs incurred
for the review and posting of the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements for
the Town of Southold; and
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WHEREAS, on July 30,2007, the agent, Charles Cuddy, Esq., submitted a draft scope
to the Planning Board at their work session; and
WHEREAS, on August 6,2007, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Article
617.8, Scoping, scheduled public participation on August 20,2007 in a Scoping Session
beginning at 5:00 p.m. and will allow for comments received in the Planning Department
by September 4, 2007; be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Article 617.8 Scoping,
will review all information and prepare a Final Scope for distribution as the Lead
Agency.
Georqe Solomon: Second the motion.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Motion carries.
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APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Chairperson Woodhouse: I will entertain a motion to approve the minutes listed below:
.:. July 10, 2006
.:. August 14, 2006
.:. September 11 , 2006
.:. November 6, 2006 Special Meeting
.:. November 13, 2006
.:. December 11, 2006
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: That resolution carries.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there anyone else who would like to address the Board on
any issue? Hearing none, I will entertain a motion to adjourn.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Georqe Solomon: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: We are adjourned. I would like to publicly acknowledge for
the record that Ken Edwards, last week at our trip to Fishers Island, was commended
for his 50 years of service to the Fire Department of Fishers Island. That's a
tremendous achievement, and we all congratulate you, Ken.
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There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned
(no time given).
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