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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-07/27/1987 L~D S ¥ Southold, N.Y 11971 (516) 765-1938 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES July 27, 1987 The Southold Town Planning Board~%held a regular meeting on Monday, July 27,1987 at 7:30p.m. at the Southo!d Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, NY 11971. P~esent were: Chairman Bennett Orlowski, Jr. Member William F. Mullen, Jr. Member G. Ritchie Latham, Jr. Member Kenneth Edwards Member Richard G. Ward TOwn Planner.Valerie~Scopaz Planning Consultant James Bryer Secretary Diane M. S~hultze Executive Administrator, Victor Lessard (8:15) 7:30 p.m. P~blic Hearing on the question of approval of the final maps for the major subdivision~of Papadopoulos and Maragos located at Kenney~s Road, Southold for five lots on 14 acres, SCTM ~ 1000-56-3-17 Mr. Orlowski: I would like to open this::mee~i~g with the public hearing on in the question of the final maps of the major subdivision of Papadopoulos and Maragos ~ocated at Kenney's Road, Southold. This is 5 lots on 14 ~acres. We have proof o~ publication in the Suffolk Times sig~ed by Gerry Paglia~o~and notorized by Mary Deegnan and we have proof<~Qf publication in the Long Island Travelsr Watchm~nn signed by Pat Wood and notorized by Barbara Forbes. At this time e~rything is in order for final hearing and I will ask if there are any objections to this major subdivision? Hearing none. Are there any endorsements of this major subdivision? Mr. Bruer: Yes, Rudolph Bruer, on behalf of the a~plicant. I would just like to state that since early 1985 that we started here, I think all the arguments have been proponed and I would request that the Board consider those and please grant the application. Planning Board Page 22 ~/27/8~7 Mr. Orlowski: Okay, Mr. Bruer: If there any questions, I would be happ~ to go on with it but I think we really answered it over the years. Mr. Orlowski: Okay, any other endorsements of this subdivision? Hearing none. ~s there anyone out there neither pro nor con but with information pertaining to this subdivision which may be of interest to the Board? Hearing none. A~y questions from the Board? Mr. Mull~n, none; Mr. Latham, none; Mr. Edwards, none; Mr. Ward, none; Ms. Scopaz, none. Okay, being no further questions I will deca~eathis hearing closed and thank you for coming. SCTM # 1000-40~3-6 * * * * * * * * Mr. Orlowski: Okay, 7:45 p.m. Public hearing on the question of approval of the minor subdivision for Richard C. and Anita ~. Wilton located at Queen Street, Greenport for 2 lots on 1.8 acres with a variance form the Baord of Appeals. W~ have proof of publication in the Suffolk Times, signed by Gerry Pagliaro and notoriz~d~y Mary Deegnan. We have proof of p~blicationiin~%he LOng Island Trav~&er watchman signed by Pat Woods and notorized by Barbara Fobbes. At this time everything is in order for a final public hearing on this minor subdivision add I will ask if there a~ any objections to this minor subdivison? Hearing none. A~e thereaany endorsements of this minor subdivision? Mr. Wilton: I am Richard Wilton and I would be happy to answer any questions anyone may have. Mr. Orlowski: I assume that you are in favor. Mr. Wilton: Yes, I am. Mr. Orlowski: ~s there anyone cout there neither pro nor con!bht with information pertaining to this subdivision which would be of interest to the Board? Hearing non~. Questions from the Board, Mr Mullen, none; Mr. La,ham, none; Mr. Edwards, non e; Mr. Ward, ~one; Ms. Scopaz, none. No questions no further comments, I will declare this hearing closed and thank you for coming. On a mo%ion~sde by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the minutes for therregular meeting of July 16, 1987. Vote of the Board: A~es: Orlowski, Mutlen, Latham, Edwards, Ward Planning Board Page 3 7/27/87 Irwin Thompson lot line change - SCTM ~ 1000-63-3-8 - Mr. Gar~ett Strang, architect, was present. Mr. Strang explained to the Board that this p~oposal has received a variance from the Board of Appeals for the insufficient side yard which would be a result of the lot line change. See appeal 93629. On a motion made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the lot line change for Irwin&$ondra~Thom~n~ SCTM~1000~63-3-8, located at Main Road, survey dated April 20, 1987 to merge 3004.5 square feet from other land of Thompson, said 3004.5 square,feet not to be considered a separate building lot, subject to: 1. A minimum 50 ft. side yard distanc~ between the existing and ne~ building and any further ~roposed buildings (s) on the vacant parcel to the east, SCTM ~ 1000-63-3-9. Vote of the Board: Ayes: O~lowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded my Mr. Edwards, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board accept and request compliance with the report of David Emilita, Planning Consultant, of Szepatowski Associates, with r~qard to the Draft Ehvironmental Impact Statement submitted for the ma~or subdivision of Richmond Creek Farms, SCTM # 1000-86-1-9, said report from Mr. Emilita dated July 8~ 1987. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mutlen, Latham, War~ Edwards D~aniel Jacoby - SCTM ~ 1000-121~t-p/o 5 - The Board set this new prgposal for 4 lots~on 10 acres located at Laurel Lake, Laurel for a field inspection. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. La,ham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town planning Board override the resolution of the Suffolk County Planning Commission with regard to the minor subdivision of Winds Way Building Corp., located at Linden Avenue, Cutchogue, SCTM~ 1000-116-1~8, pursuant-cto the request of the attorney for the applicant due to the fact that the maps have been amended to indicate a flag lot which the County favors. Vote of the Board: Ayes: O~lowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Planning Board Page 4 7/27/87 Francis F. Adams - Mr. Thomas McVann, e~q. was present for the Board's review of this lot line change proposal located at Fishers Island (East End) SCTM # 1000-3~3~3. Mr. Edwards explained to the Board that in DeCember 1986, the Board had granted a change to the lot line and now the applicant was requesting a secohd lot line cha~ge. Mr. Edwards stated that in the December approval, the layout straightened out the lot and each lot was in conformance with the proposed three-acre zoning for this area of the island. Mr. Edwards stated that the current proposal would leave one lot being just over two acres. Mr. Edwards stated that he had conducted a second inspection, and he was not in favor of granting this proposal. Mr. McVann stated that he had written~ the Board a lengthy letter with regard to the reasons behind this request and stated that it does comply with the current zoning, and requires no variances what so ever. Mr. McVann stated that the first applicant was done to "create" three lots for the purpose of utilizing the ~hree homesites that were there under the Olmstead Plan. Mr. McVann stated that the first application did not have lot lines wi~h any idea~.~ o~ ~h~e ~he homes woud be pt&ced~because no architectural work had been done, and no application had been made to any other agency such as the D~partment of Environmental Coservation (DEC). M~. McVann stated that to have the applicant re-draw the lot lines would be onerous when they now h~ve a map with all of the other approvals. Mr. McVann stated that the first map which the Board approved did not satisfy the requirements of the DEC, and many of the other agencies involved. Mr. Edwards q~eStioned what Mr. O'Brisn pl&ns to do wi~h~lot No. 3. Mr. McVann stated that Mr. O'Brien has no particular plans for Lot No. 3, however, there is an existing pond on Lot No.3. Mr. McVann stated that they had been to the DEC to obtain approval to construct~.on Lot No. 3 and the building ~r~a is very Circumscribed because of the freshwater wetlands. ~Mr. McVann stated that he felt thattthe lot lines would be an arbitrary because they would~v ha~e_no more than two houses on six acres, which would be the effect of three acres lots. Mr. Edwards questioned if Mr. O~Brisn would consider giving lot No. 3 as Qpen space. Mr. McVann stated that he would have to discuss this matter with Mr. O'Brien, howe~er, he has been told by the DEC that he has approval to buildaalthough the envelope is somewhat circumscribed. Mk. McVann stated that they building department had also reviewed this matter and stated no ~bjection for the lot with the main house and cottage house, and a ~uilding permit~had been obtained for both lots with the map proposed. Mr. McVann stated that the building d~partment was aware that it was pending before the Board. Mr. Edwards recommended holding any action until it is researched with the Building Department with regard to the buildng permits issued. Mr. Ward sta~ed that he would also,like a response fromtthe applicant with regard to lot no. 3. Mr. Orlowski questioned if they had anything in writing from the DEC with regard to the permit on the lots. Mr. McVann stated that he had submitted~all of that 2information, and he presented the Planning Board Pge 5 7/27/87 Adams, cont. map which the DEC had endorsed which was a photocopy. Ms. Scopaz stated that th~ DEC permit is only for lot No. 1. Mr. McVann stated that he had received two building permits and there was a mortgage from the bank on them on which the applicant was paying interest. Mr. Edwards stated that he ls~not infavor of this, but would hold it over for further!~ research. This proposal will be held over until the next regular Planni~g~Board meeting. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED 'that the Southold Town Planning Board forward correspondence to the Building Department questioning the building permits sai~.~ to be issued on the Francis ~. Adams property located at Fish,rs Island~ SCTM # 1000-3-3-3.2 Vote of the Board: Aye: Orlowski, ~ullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a mo~ion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOVLED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the lot line change for Olof Nelson located at Fish~rs Island, (EaSt End) SCTM ~ 1000-10-5-1~to merge .28 acres from land of Fishers Island Development Corp., (FIDCO) to land of Olof Nelson and said .28~acres not to be considered a separate building lot; subject to: 1. Receipt of a copy of the contract from FIDQO to Nets~n~ith regard to this land transaction. 2. Receipt of three20riginal surveys dated January 24, 19~9 titled "Plan of property to be conveyed to Olof Nelson" for the Chairman's endorsement. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold T~n Planning Board approve the lot line change fo~Raymond B. Gary located at F~shers Island, (East End) SCTM ~ 1000-4-5-1.7 ~nd 2.2 to merge .19 acres from land of Fi~s Island Development Corp., (FIDCO) to land of Raymond B. Garry said ~9 acres not ~o be considered a separate building lot; ~ubject to~ 1. R~ceipt of three 9riginal ~u~ueys dated October 14, 1986 titled~Fishers Island Development Corp. to Raym0nd B. Gary~for the Chairman's endorsement2 Vote of~th~Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen,Latham, Wa~d, Edwards Planning Board Page 6 7/27/87 The Fields at Mattituck e~-(Maunsbach/Le~ds)- The Board reviewed this subdivision - Phase 1 - for 3 lots~_~on ~0 acres at Bergen A~enue, Mattituck, SCTM # 1000-113-2~1. Town Planner Scopaz stated that she had reviewed this proposal with~he<~agent and recommended that the Board grant approval to ~hase..~ I. She stated that in Phase 2, the road will be extended to property of Cooper with a temporary cul-de-sac and th~ lots a~ong Bergen Avenue are off the road to create a buffer along Bergen Avenue. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the sketch map for Phase I of the major subdivision for Maunsbach and Leeds to be know~ as The Fields at~Mattituck for 3 lots on 60 acres, SCTM ~ 1000-113-2~1; survey dated as amended June 27, 1987. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Edwards Abstained: Ward Plum Gut Propsr~ies, et. al. - The Board reviewed this proposal for 4 lots on 15.6 acres at Main Road, orient, SCTM # 1000-18-3-9.1. Town Planner Scopaz stated that she had spoken with the applicant's agent and it was agreed that the 50' strip of land abutting Main Road would not be used for~ingress and egress, only the right-of-way would be used for that purpose. The right-of-way will also be extended an additional 80' so that i~at some point in the future~.~here~is~additional access, Mr. Ward stated that he ~ould like to see building envelopes on the lots as well. On a motion made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it was REsoLVeD that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the sketch map for the minor subdivision of Plum Gut Properties, et. al.., SCTM ~ 1000-18-3-9.1, for 4 lots on 15.6 acres at Main Road, O~ient, survey dated December 18, 1985; subject to : 1. Exte~Qing..~the ~ight~6f=way~80!~to<the~property line. 2. No access over the 50' strip abutting Main Road. All access to the lots will be over the right-of-way. 3. Buildi~g~envelopes to be indicated once,he lots. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Planning Board Page 7 7/27/87 ~rshamomque~Island - The Board r~viewed this proposal located at Southold, SCTM # 1000-52-7-1 formerly Philip and Sharyn Ofria~ now owned by Shal~tte. Mr. Rudolph H. Bruer, Esq. was present as attorney for the new owners. Mr. Bruer had submitted correspondence for~ the file requesting an extension on the conditional final approval. This would be the third extension. Mr. Bruer stated~that an extension was requested in order to complete the conditions of the final approval. TOwn Planner Scopaz stated that she had reviewed this matter and discussed it with the Town A~torney. Ms. Scopaz stated that the Board is constrained in its ability to resp6nd to the request for an extension because the Board has already granted two 90-day extensions on the conditional final approval. Ms. Scopaz sta~d that the Town Attorney had informed her that the Board can ont~ extend conditional final approval for a total of two ninety day periods. Ms. Scopaz stated ~h~t under State Law, Section 276 Snbsection 4 and 5, Board can not grant a third extension ona~s conditional final approval. Ms. Scopaz stated~hat the owner will have to now submit a new final application which would be proeessed as the prior one. The proposal previously submitted is not effectively invalid. Ms. Scopaz stated that if ~he Board is in favor of the o~d layout which had received conditional approval then they can recommend to the applicant that the new application be the same as the previous one. Mr. John W. Davis had submitte~ a repgrtron the right-of-way improvements and Ms. Scgpaz stated that the Board could accept and request compliance with this report at the time of the new application. ~r. B~er stated that his clients purchased the property from Mr. and Mrs. Ofrias by way cf three deeds; however, Mr. Bruer stated that ~he ScLallete's ~nderstand %hat the~ only had one parcel of property even though there were three deeds since it was not a~approved subdivision. Mr. Bruer stated tha~ his clients were contemplating if they even wanted to maintain the subdivision but he felt that it would not be wise to give up a subdivision which has been pending for some time. Mr. Bruer stated that he understood that it was the Board's policy to require that ~he road be improved prior tocgranting the subdivision, however, Mr. Bruer stated that he wo~d ask the Board to waive this requirement with very specific restrictions on what cou~dLbe done with the property. For example, covenant and restrict on record that the property could not be subdivided or sold as parcels without having the road~installed, because he knew that the B~&rd was concerned with having p~oblems with developers selling the 10ts and not putting i'~ithe roads as promised~ Mr. Bruer stated ~hat he was concerned that his clients would not have enough time to make a decision with re~ard to this. Mr. O~!owski stated that if covenants and restrictions were prgpgsed the Board would have to have th~maahd review them with the Town attorney.~ Mr. Ward stated that there is also the problem of access over someone else's property to get into the subdivision. Mr. Bruer stated that he was aware of this and felt that the 28~-a access granted by the Board of Appeals for the one house should be good even though they are proposing three lots. Mr. B~uer stated Planning Board Page 8 7/27/87 this would be addressed. Ms~ Scopaz questioned if Mr. B~uer's client would be adverse to_posting a letter of credit or a bond if the Boar finds that the Covenants and restrictions are a problem or cannot be accepted legally. Mr. Bruer stated that while he did not think his clients would be adverse to this he would rather no~ if he could tie it up another way. Mr. Mullen suggested that Mr. Bruer look in to the surety situation. Mr. Bruer stated that he would look into this matter with regard to the extension and discuss same with the T~wn Attorney, Frank Yakaboski.. Mr. Brue~ noted that the subdivision had received all the other necessary approvals. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold T'own Planning Board approve the site plan for "The Cove" located at Main Bayview Road, SouthQld, SCTM ~ 1000-87-5-20, for construction of 33 condominium units, sit eplan dated as revised January 13, 1987 subject to: 1. Completion of the drainage review by Engineering consultants, Sidney Bowne and Son and satisfactory compli&nce with same by the developer. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was RESOE~ED that2~the South61d Town Planning Board authorize the Chairman to re-endorse the site plan for Gardiner's Bay Condominium located at Gre~nport. (T~is plan was previously approved and endorsed and is nnder construction, howeVer, the County Clerk's office would not accept the map for filing sin~e the dated endorsement was out dated.) Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Ward, sec0nd~d by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board ~et Monday., AUgUSt 10, 1987, at 7:30 p.m. at the Southold Twon Hall Main Road, Southold, as the time and place for a public hearing on the~2~ m~aps for the major subdivision to be known as "Cedarfiel~s" located at Greenport; 84 lots on 26.4 a~res in the affordable housing district, SCTM 1000-48-5-!. Vote of the Board: Ayes: OrloWski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Planning Board Page 9 7/27/87 Thorton Smith - The Board reviewed this sketch map for 35 lots on 81 acres including a parcel to be conveyed to John Simicich and parcel to be conveyed from Simicich to Smith, SCT~ ~ 1000-121-1-1 , p/o 9. Mr. Niel Smith, Mr. Charles Cuddy, esq. representing John and Catherine Simicich, Mr. and Mrs. John and Catherine Simicich, and Howard Young, surveyor were present. It was noted that Mr. Simicich had agreed that on the parcel he was to acquire from Mr. Smith that he would have only two residential structures. Mr. Orlowski went through the procedures with the applicants. He stated that since there were three applications made, one for Simicich and two for Smith (set-off and Ma~or), the Board would proceed with the set off for Smith, the minor subdivision for Simicih and then the ma~or subdivision for Smith. It was agreed that the covenants and restrictions onthe parcel to be acquired by Simicich would be submitted as part of the set off for Smith since thi~ was the parcel affected. ~. On a motion2made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it was RESOLVED that the Southold T~wn Planning Board approve the sketch map for the major subdivision of Thorton Smith, for 35 lots~on 81 acres located at Sound AVenue, Mattituck SCTM ~ 1000-121el-1 p~o 19 including parcel to be conveyed to Simicich and parcel to be acquired from Simicich. Vote of the Board: Aye: Orl~wski, Mullen~.~Latham, Ward, Edwards The Board questioned Executive Administrator, ~ictor Lessard, with regard to the Building permits stated to be issued on the~property of the Adams lot line change proposal at Fishers Island, (see page 4,). Mr. Lessard stated that he will research this matter and if building permits were issued, he will void them and send the Planning Board a copy. Mr. Edwards commended the Planning Board on their recent trip to Fishers Island and the help there were with regard to a proposal which needed to be reviewed since it was started without a si~e plan. The Board discussed with Executive ~dministra~or, Victor Lessard, the ¢onst~ction of additions and renovations to a gas station at Mattituck which was being done without a site plan to the Board. Mr~L~ssard stated that these additions were being made to conform to a State Code, however, he had advised the owners with regard to a site ~lan and conforming with oth~r~requests and if something was not done he would close the operation down until there was compliance. PlanKing Board Page 10 7/27/87 There was also Board discussion with regard to the Mobil Gas Station recently constructed at Peconic on Route 48. The Boar~.was concerned because there~rwas no compliance with shielding the lights and they were selling food, beer, hoisery, and other items in the~mini mart" which the Board had not approved as part of the site plan. The Chairman stated that any additions, even a canopy which would be constructed over the pumps should come before the Planning Board as a site plan. Mr. Lessard stated that this was a requirement of state law and it had to be complied with, Ms. Scopaz stated that when peQple make applications to construct a canopy they should be informed that they will need a site pl&n before the Planning Board. Mr. Kenneth Edwards brought the Board.~up to date on the affordable housing project at Fishers Island. He stated that the Civic Association has purchased property and proceeding. The Chairman stated that the PLanning Board will make every efforttto work with the Civic Association in their goal for affordable housing. K~os Site Plan - It was noted that the site plan is not in compliance with what was appro~ed~b~ the Board. The Building Department stated that there were~no certificates of occupancy issued for this proposal and ~he Planning Board had not made an inspection to date. T~e Chairman abstained from any discussion ~ith regard to this matter since he is related to the applicants. The Chairman introduced discussion with regard to addressing the code provision ~for cul-de-sac length. He stated that it is presently requirers, that the cul-de-sac not exceed 800'. Mr. Orlowski stated that something must be revised shortly since there are many lots in the Town which will have poor development layout if this is not revised. It was also discussed that the engineering firm~ Sidney Bow~s, and Son wou~d be forwarding a recommendation for specificationsaon access roads within minor subdivisions. It was felt that the minor subdivsion roads should be similiar to major subdivision roads with underground utilities. The Board will proceed on%this upon receipt of the memorandum form Sidney Bowne and Son. Planning Board Page 11 7/27/87 Being no further business to come before the Board, on a motion made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Latham, and _carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Respectfully s~bm~itted, // /// // // ~,ane M. S~hultze, Secretary ~~~~/~~/Southold Town Planning Board ~'Be~n~e~t Oflo~ki, Jr. , C~irman RECEIVED AND ~ BY THE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK DATE