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Home My WebLink AboutPB-02/10/1997PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS RICHARD G. WARD GEORGE RITCHIE LATHAM, JR. BENNETT ORLOWSKI, JR. WILLIAM J. CREMERS KENNETH L. EDWARDS Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 1197~ Fax (516) 765-3136 ! Telephone (516) 765-1938 PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MINUTES February I0, 1997 Present were: Absent: Bennett Orlowski, Jr., Chairman Richard G Ward O. Ritchie Latham Kenneth Edwards William Cremers Valerie Scopaz, Town Planner Melissa Spiro, Planner Robert G. Kassner, Site Plan Reviewer Martha Jones, Secretary Mr. Orlowski: Good evening. I'd like to call this meeting to order. The first order of business, Board to set Monday, March 10, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. at Southold Town Hall, Main Rd., Southold, as the time and place for the next regular Planning Board meeting. Mr. Cremers: So moved. · Mr. Ward: Second. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? So carried. Hearings Held Over From Previous Meetings: Mr. Orlowski: Estate of Andrew Cassidy - Section I - This major subdivision is for 3 lots on 58 acres. Lot #I is a non-buildable wetland area of 23.24 acres; Lot #2 is a 32.98 acre area on which the development rights have been sold and lot #3 is an 80,000 square foot residential lot. The parcel is located on the south side of Albertson's Lane in 0reenport. Section I is for 2 $outhold Town Planning Board 2 February '10, '1997 lots; a 23.24 acre non-buildable wetland lot and a 34.8238 acre lot of which the development rights have been sold on 32.98 acres. SCTM# 1000-52-5- 59.6. Mr. Ward: Mr. Chairman, 'd like to offer the following resolution. Be it resolved that the Southold Town Planning Board hold the hearing open pending receipt of the final maps with Health Department approval. Mr, Cremers: Second. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlows,~i, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carried. MAJOR AND MINOR SUBDIVISIONS, LOT LINE CHANGES AND SET OFF APPUCATIONS Final Extensions: Mr. Orlowskh 0eor,qe Bambrick - This ;)roposed lot line change is to subtract 7,096 square feet from a 23,700 square foot parcel ana add it to a 7,000 square foot parcel. SCTM# '1000-59-5-7 & 8. Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I make the following resolution. Be it resolved that the $outhold Town Planning Board grant a one year extension of conditional final approval from March 30, 1997 to March 30, '1998. Mr. Ward: Second Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carried. Southold Town Planning Board February 10, 1997 Preliminary Extensions: Mr. Orlowski: Summit Estates - Sec 2 & 3 - Sections 2 & 3 of this major subdivision are for 25 lots on 23 acres located on the southwest corner of Main Rd. (NYS RT. 25) and Shipyard Lane in East Marion. SCTM# 1000-35-8- 5.3. Mr. Ward: Mr. Chairman, 'd like to offer the follow~ng resolution. WHEREAS, the Planning Board granted conditional preliminary approva to the above mentioned subdivision on July 9, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board noted in granting the conditional approval that the final submission was to be made within six months of the date of preliminary approva or the approval would expire; and WHEREAS, as per your letter dated January 30, 1997, you have been unable to obtain a valid water contract with the Village of Greenport during the specified time period due to the Greenpor~ Village's moratorium; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed your request and decided to allow for one additional six month extension of preliminary approval; be it therefore RESOLVED that the Planning Board grant a six month extension of preliminary approval from January 9, 1997 to July 9, '1997. Mr, Cremers: Second Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carried. Review of Reports: Suffolk County Planning Commission Mr. Orlowski: Perino, Connelly and Nastasi - This major subdivision is for 7 lots on 20.8211 acres located on the south side of Main Road in Mattituck. SCTM# 1000-122-7-9. Southold Town Planning Board 4 February 10, 1997 Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following resolution. Be it resolved to override the January 9, 1997 Suffolk County Planning Commission report for the following reasons (numbers correspond to the numbers in report): The Planning Board is not requiring that the cul-de-sac be relocated. The Planning Board is not in favor of creating a four-way intersection at this location. The Planning Board has required a sevenw-five (75) foot building setback along Main Road. The existing trees within this area are to remain and supplemental landscaping may be added. T. he Planning Board has decided that it is not necessary to increase the length of the cul-de-sac and that the access shown to Lot #7 is sufficient. The Planning Board is not requiring that a short radius curve be designed at the intersection of the cul-de-sac with Main Road at this time. A curb cut permit from the NYSDOT is required. The SCPC comment will be referred to the NYSDOT for review. The Planning Board has required the filing of a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the site and in particular, for the Agricultural Reserve Easement Area located on Lot Number 7 The following restriction shall be added to the Declaration: That the lots may be subject to the noise and dust normally associated with agricultural activities. In addition, the Planning Board will be requiring deed restrictions for Lot Number 7 in regard to the Agricultural Reserve Easement Area Mr. Latham: Second Mr. Orlowskh Motion made and seconded Any questions on the motion? All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowskh Opposed? Motion carried. Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, 'd like to also add, be it further resolved to adopt the Engineering Inspector's report dated January 30, 1997 with the following comments in regard to item number 4: SoLrchold Town Planning Board 5 February 10, 1997 Street trees will not be required unless the existing trees along the east side of the proposed road are cleared. As per condition number 1 of the Planning Board's October 21, 1996 conditional sketch approval, the existing vegetation on the west side of the proposed road is to remain to allow for a buffer area between the pavement area and the parcel to the west. One (I) street light will be required at the intersection of the proposed road with Rt. 25. Mr. Latham: Second the motion. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carried MAJOR AND MINOR SUBDIVISIONS. LOT UNE CHANGES. SET OFF APPLICATIONS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT Determinations: Mr. Orlowskh Elsie Parkin - This proposal is to set off a 27,387 square foot parcel from an existing 64,911 square foot parcel located on Skunk Lane in Cutchogue SCTM# 1000-104-4-27. Mr. Latham: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer this. Be it resolved that the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, assumes lead agency, and as lead agency makes a determination of non- significance, and grants a Negative Declaration. Mr. Cremers: Second. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr, Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed?. Motion carried. Southold Town Planning Board 6 February 10,1997 SITE PLANS Waivers: Mr, Orlowski: Cod Lan,q - This site plan waiver is for a proposed retail furniture store located in an existing building on Rt. 25 in Cutchogue, SCTM# 1000-102-6-18.1. Mr1 Ward: Mr. Chairman, I'd like to offer the following resolution. WHEREAS, this property has an approved site plan dated March 27, '1979; and WHEREAS William Smith is the owner of the property known and designated as SCTM# 1000-102-6-18.1, located on Rt. 25 in Cutchogue; and WHEREAS, William Smith has given his approval to Cori Lang to lease the easterly building on his property for a retail furniture store; and WHEREAS, a furniture store is a permitted use in this Hamlet Business (HB) zone; and WHEREAS, Town Code Bulk Schedule requires 20,000 square feet of property per use; and WHEREAS the subject property is f1.08 acres and has had four pre-existing, conforming uses: restaurant, real estate office and two residences; and WHEREAS the proposed change from a residence to a furniture store will not exceed the four pre-existing uses on this property; and WHEREAS, the furniture store would require five parking spaces; and WHEREAS, an examination has been made of all uses and the existing parking was determined to be adequate for all uses; and WHEREAS, the ground floor will be used for furniture sales and the second floor for storage; and WHEREAS, the specific items of merchandise to be sold are referenced in a letter dated January 28, 1997 and signed by Mr. Cori Lang; and WHEREAS this waiver is granted with the condition that if the above is not met, this waiver can De revoked at any time; be it therefore Southold Town Planning Board 7 February 10, 1997 RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant a waiver of an amendment to the site plan. Mr. Latham: Second the motion. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Ortowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, rvlr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carried Mr. Orlowski: Harry Giosasi - This waiver is for a 20x30 foot deck on an existing restaurant property. SCTM# 1000-61-2-8. Mr. Edwards: Mr. Chairman, I'd like to entertain the following motion. WHEREAS, this property has an approved site plan dated July 15, 1991; and WHEREAS, this requested waiver is for a 20 x 30 foot deck at the rear of the store; and WHEREAS, an application must be made to the Building Department for a building permit that meets NFPR-58 regulations as to the fire code and the deck must be handicapped accessible; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant a waiver of an amended site plan Mr. Cremers: Second. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carried. Extensions: Mr. Orlowski: Mattituck Hills Winery - This site plan is for a 4,000 square foot Southold Town Planning Board 8 February 10, 1997 This addition was originally approved on July addition to an existing winery. 19, 1990, but never built SCTM# 1000-121-I-p/o I. Mr. Ward: Mr. Chairman, I'd like to offer the following resolution. Whereas, Joseph Macari is the owner of the property known and designated as Mattituck Hills Winery, Sound Ave. and Bergen Ave., Mattituck; and Whereas, this site plan was approved by the Planning Board on July 19, 1990; and Whereas, the property owner is still implementing aspects of the approved plan, in accordance with that plan; and Whereas, the Board finds that this plan is still in compliance with the Zoning Code; be it therefore Resolved, that the Planning Board extends it's site plan approval for a period of five years to expire on July 19, 1998. Mr. Cremers: Second. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded Any questions on the motion? All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowsld: Opposed? Motion carded APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Mr. Orlowski: Board to approve the January 13, 1997 minutes. Mr. Cremers: So moved. Mr. Latham: Second. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr, Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Southold Town Planning Board 9 February 10, 1997 Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carried. That's the end of the agenda. If anyone here would like to make any comments on the minutes to this meeting, they can do so now. If not, we will adjourn and go into a work session. Mr. Ward: I make a motion to adjourn. Mr. Cremers: Second. Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. All those in favor? Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Ward, Mr. Latham, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Cremers. Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:42 Bennett drlDws~(i~ Respectfully submitted, Martha A. Jones Secretary