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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-03/18/1985Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 The Planning Board held a regular meeting on March 18, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall,Main Road, Southold. Present were: chairman Bennett Orlowski, Jr. Member William F. Mullen, Jr. Member G. Ritchie Latham, Jr. Member Richard Ward Member Ken Edwards 7:30 p.m. Public hearing on the question of approval of the minor subdivision of the Charles Simon Estate located at Wells Road, Peconic, 4 lots on 39.5 acres. Mr. Orlowski: I will dispense with the reading on the metes and bounds We have proof of publication from the Long Island Traveler Watchman signed by Pat Wood and notorized by Barbara Forbes, proof of publication in the Suffolk Times signed by Anna Lekkas and notorized by Ann Abate. Correspondence from the Suffolk County Planning Commission, correspondence from the Department of Health Services, filing fee, and everything else in in order. At this time, I wil ~sk if there are any objections to this minor subdivision? Hearing None, is there any endorsements of this minor subdivision? Mr. Richard Mead: The Simon Family endorses this proposal. MR. Orlowski: Does any one have some ~nformation neither pro nor con but of interest to the Board? Hearing None, questions from the Board, Mr. Mullen (none); Mr. Edwards (none): Mr. Ward, (none); Mr. Latham (none). Okay, there being no further questions, I will declare this hearing closed and thank you for coming down. Dominick Varano- The Board reviewed this proposal for 3 lots on 5.4 acres located at Indian Neck Road, Peconic. Ken Edwards made a field inspection of the property. The Board was to makr recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals since one lot had insufficient area. On a motion made by Mr. Mutlen, seconded by Mr. Ward it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals that the application of Dominick Varano be approved as the Board noted that there would not be a substantial reduction to the zoning ordinance. vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Ward, Latham, Edwards Page 2 3/18/85 On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr.Ward, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board recommend that the proposed storage building for returnable bottles be-located in the rear of the existing 7-11 building as previously recommended on July 9, 1984. This site plan is located at Cutchoque. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards It was also requested that the chain-link fence and guard rail on the easterly side of the building be removed and replaced with a gate in order to open the access for emergency vehicles, provide access for the proposed storage building, and eliminate the existing violation to the site plan. On a motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Mullen 'it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set April t, 1985 at the Southold Town Hall as the time and place for the next regular planning Board meeting. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Mr. James Bitses was present for a discussion on his subdivision for 4 lots on 11.6 acres to be known as "Old Town Park" located at South~ld~ Mr. Bitses said that approxmlate±y 4 months ago some neighbors alleged that there was a right-of-way across the property which was not indicated on the map of "Old Town Park." It was noted that at that time, The Board requested that Mr. Bitses research the property and discuss this situation with the neighbors who were making the claim. It was also noted that the Board held this application in abeyance until this could be worked since they could not act on a plan that omitted a deeded right - of- way. Mr. Bitses indicated that in order to proceed with the application he would re-submit maps showing the right-of-way as a possible right~of-way under contention. He noted that even with the right-of-way there would still be 2 acres for each lot proposed. Mr. Bitses did not want the placement of the right-of-way on the map to be considered an admission since he felt that the right-of-way had been abandoned, however, he would compromise in order to expedite the processing of the application. The Board was agreeable to having Mr. Bitses submit a new plan and they will make a field inspection of the property. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded byMr. Ward it was RESOLVED that the Southold TOwn Planning Board set April 1, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the Southold Twon Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and place for a public hearing on the question of approval of the minor subdivision of Andrew Lettieri located at East Marion, 2 lots on 14+ acres. Vote of the Board: Ayes: ©rlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Page 3 3/18/85 On a motion made by Mr. Ward, seconede by ~k~. Latham it was RESOLVED that t.he Southold Town Planning Board approve the set- off of Louise Wilson Estate located at Mattituck, mapped June 15, 1984 subject to the review of the Suffolk County Planning commission, and the conditions of the Board of Appeals approval. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Ward it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board grant a 90-day extension on the filing of final maps for the major subdivision of Harbor View located at Mattituck. Vote of the Board': Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen,Latham, Ward, Edwards The following new proposals were set for a field inspection; 1. Stephen Weinrib-set-off for two lots on 3.879 acres at Lighthouse Road, Southold. 2. Markiewicz Estates-41ots on 11 acres at Mill Lane, Mattituck 3. Louise O. Day- 2 lots on 13 acres at Indian NeckRoad, Peconic 4. John ~d Catherine Simicick- 4 lots on 11 acres at Cox Neck Road, Mattituck. 5. Margaret and Helen Conway-lot line changes at Horton's Lane, Southold Mr. Nichalos Aliano was present for a presubmission conference to discuss the site plan of Beachcomber Enterprises, to construct apartments behind the existing motel at Duck Pond Road, Cutchogue. Mr. Ward questioned the grades and noted that the buildings and parking are across varying slopes. Mr. WARd said that in one building one side of the building would be at the 50' elevation and one would be at the 20' elevation. Mr. Ward requested the grading plan. Mr. Edwards quextioned the area that was zoned M1. Mr. Aliano said that his parcel_is 50' from McBride Farm. Mr. Aliano explained that the apartments would be year round, garden apartments and would not be condominiums at this time. Mr. Aliano said a ball park price for the apartments would be ~700 per month. Mr. Ataino was not willing to covenant that the apartments would not be condominiums in the future, but he might be able to covenant that for a certain timeperiod they would not be converted. Mr. Aliano explained that the hotel presentely on the site is a seperate enterprise. It was the consensus of theBoard to conduct a field inspection and then give Mr. Aliano their recommendations for a site plan. Mr. Peter Stoutanburg was present for a presubmission conference Page 4 3/18/85 for the site plan of Williston BeVerage (Thomas Yasso, principal) for the ~onstruction of a storage for refrigeration, located, at MattitucI· On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board refer the site plan of Williston Beverage for the construction of an addition ~or~efrigeration storage to the Building Department for certification. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Ann Saba-Ken Edwards made a field inspection of this proposal for a se~-off located at Stillw&ter Avenue, Cutchogue. He noted that it is in conformance with the surrounding area. On a motion made by Mr. Edwards, ~conded by Mr. Latham it was RESOLVED that ~e Southold Town Planning Board recommend t o the Zoning Board of Appeals that the application of Ann Saba located at Cutchogue be approved since it is in conformance with the surrounding area. Vote of the BOard: Ayes: Ortowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On amotion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Mullen it was RESOLVED 'that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the prliminary maps for the major subdivision of Richard J. Cron located at Laurel, 6 lots on 13.894 acres, maps dated as &asr amended December 4, 1984. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Edwards it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Boardrefer the major subdivision of Richard J. Cron at Laurel to the Town Board prusuant to Section 106-38 E(3) of the Southold Town Code in order for the Town Board to determine the amount of money to be deposited with the Town in lieu of land for ~park and playground. Vote ~ the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen,Latham, Ward, Edwards Page 5 3/18/85 On a motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded byMr.Mullen it wa~. RESOLVED that whereas, a formal application for the approval of a subdivision plat entitled "Alexander Enterprises" located at Laurel was submitted to the Planning-Board on August 6, 1984 and, filing fee was paid on August 6, i984 in the amount of $100, WHEREAS, .a~pubtic hearing was held on said subdivision application and plat at the Town Hall, Southotd, New York, on March 4, 1985 8:00 p.m., and WHEREAS, the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Southol~ have been met by said subdivision plat and application, NOW, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the application o~ Saland and San Andres "Alexander Ent'~or approval of said subdivision plat prepared by Young. and Young , last dated July 6, 1984 , be approved and the chairman be authorized to endorse approval on said subdivision plat su~'ject to the following condition-: i. Filing of the covenants and restrictions as to no further subdivision in perpetuity with the Suffolk County Clerk. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, ........ ~ ~u~,~nam, Ward, Edwards ~ar~ery D. BUrns- The Board reviewed this proposal for 3 lots on 5.9 acres, located at Middle Road, Southold. It was noted that the Suffolk County Planning Commission had denied the proposal since they felt that the parcel in the back was landlocked, and the noise from the railroad would be bothersome. The Board noted that there was a 25' right-of-way to the rear lot and any prospective purchaser of the lot would see the railroad tracks, also the train does not run that frequently in this area. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Ward it was RESOLVED THAT the Southold ~own Planning Board override the Suffolk County Planning Commission's resolution of disapproval regarding the minor subdivisionof M. Dickinson Burns located at Southold. Votes of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen,L&tham, Ward, Edwards O~n a motion made byMr.Latham, seconded by Mr. Mullen it was RESOLVED that whereas, a f~al application f~ the approual Of a subdivision 'plat entitled M. Dickinson Bur~s Southold was submitted to the Planning. Board on Deceraber~3,_i1983 and, filing fee of $75.00 was paid, and Page 6 3/18/85 WHEREAS, ~ public hearing was held on said subdivision application and plat at the Town Hall, Southotd, New York, on March 4, 1985 at 7:45 p.m., and WHEREAS, ~he requirements of the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Southo~d have been met by said subdivision, plat and application, NOW, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the application of M. Dickinson B~r~___ for approval of said subdivision plat prepared by Rod Van Tuyl,Iast amendment dated October 18,1984 , be approved and the chairman be authorized to endorse approval on said subdivision pla~ Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, La,ham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board recommend to the Town Board that the letter of credit for Hi~hpoint at East Ma~ion, ~ection II b~ reduced to $163,000 as recommended W.Davis ~dRay Dean ~Superintende~t ~f Highways. by John vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwa~ds~ On a motion made b~ RESOLVED that the so lead agenc~ with reg Act for %he set-off Vote of the Boa On a motion made by ~. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham it was ~thold Town Planning Board declare itsel~ ~rd to the State Environmental Quallity Review of Charles Gillispie located at East Marion. Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards ~r. Latham, seconded byM r. Mullen it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town P~anning Board approve the set-off of Charles S. Gillispie located at East Marion for 2 lots on 6.5 acres, plans dated as last amended February 19, 1985 subject to the review of the Suffolk County Planning Commission. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Page 7 3/18/85 On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Ward it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the lot line chanqe for Joseph H. Sawicki to move the rear lot- ~iRe of lots on Joseph and ~onstance Sawicki at North Road, Southold twenty-two (22) feet south. Vote of the Board: O 'lowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwardx Dr. Joseph Lizewski was pre~ent for a presubmission conference to discuss the site plan fo~ contstruction of two private racquete ball cou~ts located at Main~Road, Cutchogue, application is also before the Board of ApDeals. Mr. Lizewski stated that the plan shows 20 parking spaces, however, he could put in more if necessary. He also explained the way t~e building is designed, you will have to go down one-story to pla~ on the racquetball courts. Only 8 people could play at one ~ime, four people to a court. Dr. Lizewski said that the landscaping and parking would be done and the parking will be gra%~el and whatever was called for. The Boar~ questioned if the remain. M~. Lizewski said the well~ however, it will the consensus of the Board to any aCtion or recommenda Alfred Bouffard was present discuss ~is site plan for c¢ manufacturing of aerospace that he had previously had This application is also be are requesting the Planning said there were three buildJ building will take the plac~ has begui manufact~ be no us~ 12 peopl~ field in~ Mattituc) of Appea2 to clear the tank~ .ring was for machi~ of chemicals. Mr. · It was the ¢ons~ pection of the pre~ prior to any acti( S. On a motion made by Mr. Mul existing barn structure woudld .hat this building currently housed ~e moved in the future. It was o conduct a field ~nspection prior ion to the Board of Appeals. for a presubmisslon conference to ~nsturction of a building for the ,roducts. Mr. Bouffard explained .he parcel re'zoned C-Industrial. ore the Board of Appeals and they Board's recommendation. Mr. Bouffard .ngs on the site and this proposed of two of them. He stated he away. He explained that his ing and subassemblies, there would Bouffard employes approximately nsus of the Board to conduct a ~sis located at Westphalia Avenue, ,n or recommendation to the Board en, seconded by Mr. Edwards it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board refer the site paln of "The Cove" located at Southold, for the constructi~of 33 condominium units to the Building Department for certification plans dated September 13, 1984 and February 1, 1985. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Page 8 3/18/85 John Sin Suffolk. the subd of landl road, th, the set-~ on ~state- The Board reviewed the correspondence form the ~ounty Planning Commission. The County resolved to disapprove [vision map. It was noted that their reasons ~re: creation )cked parcels since they do not have access on a public ~ lots are less than the required two-acre zoning, and )ff was not referred to the County for their review. The Boar~ also ~ad correspondence from the attorney for the applicant. The attorney noted that the right-of-way wodld be 25' in width and improved to the specifications of Re Town, the lots are under the two-acre zoning because they received relief from the Town Board and the set-off was approved by the Planning Board be a previous application. It was also noted that any further subdivision of the parcel would be considered a major subdivision. On a motion made byM r. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board override the Soffolk ~ounty Planning Commission's resoluti~of disapproval regardin~ the minor subdivision of the ~hn Simon Estate located at Peconic. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwrads Daniel Shelly-The Board reviewed the correspondence from the Suffolk ~ounty Planning Commiission. The County resolved to disapprove the subdivssion map since the parcels created were landlocked, that is they didI not have frontage on an existing public or proposed road. Th~ Board read correspondence from the applicant's attorney indicating that this did have frontage on the right-of-way which was improved accordnng to the Town'~ requirements. It was noted that th~ Board had made an inspection of the right-of-way and f~tha~it was an excellent one. Ona motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by M~. Mullen it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board override~ the Suffolk COunty Planning Commission' resolution regarding the minor subdivssion of Daniel Shelley located at Cutchogue. Vote of the Board: AyeS: OR.lowski, Mulle~., Latham, Ward, Edwards Antone Mileska-The Board reviewed the correspondence from the Suffolk County Planning Commission. The County resolved to disapprove the subdivision m~p since the lots created were less thah the two-acre minimdm requirement and the County felt that the Planning Board should review these subdivisions. It was noted that the Planning Board did review this subdivision and sent their recommendations 'to~th'e Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board approved a variance for the one-acre zoning. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham it was Page 9 3/18/85 RESOLVED that the Southotd Town Planning Board override the ~solu~ip~of ~ ~uffolk County Plannin~ Commission regarding ne se~-~ri of Antone Mileska, located at Mattituc~. Vo~e of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Richard and Donnalee Relye~- The Board reviewed the correspondence from the Suffolk County Planning Commission. The County resolved tc disapprove the subddvision map since there creation of a landlocked parcel which did not have frontage on an existing public or proposed road, the county also indicated that all the existing buildings were not shown on the survey. The Board also read correspondence from the applicant indicating why the Board should override the County~ It was note~hat the layout was at the suggestion of the Planning Board~ in order to provide a right-of-way for fut~e dedication to the Town and the Board had inspected ~he property so they were familar with the existing buildings. Ona motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Mullen it was RESOLVED THAT the Southold Town P~n~ng Board override the Suffolk_~ount¥ Planning Commiss~n"~ resolution of disapproval regarding the minor subdivision of Richard and Donnatee Relyea located at Laurel. ~o%e of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, L~tham, Ward, Edwards Mr. Garre~t Strang and Mr. Herbert Mendel were present to discuss Mr. Mande~% proposal for the construction of two attached two- family residences at Rocky Point road, East Marion. Mr. Strang stated that they were before the Board to obtain the Bcard's feeling on this proposal prior to pursuring a zone change. It was noted that the property currently lies in a C1 zone, general industrial. Mr. Strang said that the applicant would change the zone to ~" which he felt would be better for the community than the C 1 zone which permitted heavy uses. The site p~an indictted 8 units in two buildings. Mr. Strang pointed out that the applicant owns adjoining parcels which would be merged to this parcel to obtain more squrre footage. It was noted that the applicant might apply for a use variance instead of a change of zone. Mr. Mandel stated that the tanks that were on the property have been removed. The units would be rental and would be 1000 sq. ~t. 2 bedroom apartments with a garage and a driveway to service each garage. The rental wou~d be year round. Mr. Mandel said that the price would be targeted for the medium bracke~ estimating aproximately $500-$800 per month for each unit. Mr. Strang said that they would be required to put in a sanitary system, however, if the Village of Greenport water and sewer comes into the area, they will contract with them. Mr. ~an~el said it was not his intention to convert into a condominium or co-op and he would consider putting a covenants and restrictions on the unit that they would not be converted, Page 10 3/18/85 Mr. Latham suggeSted that Mr. Mandel put his business proposal (which was the subject of a previous change of zone from At¢ B~ on the Main Road in East Marion) ~ be relocated to this area instead of the apartment units. Mr. Strang stated that in the C zone that use would need a special except~¢.n too. It was the consensus of the Board to make a field inspection prior to any reconm/endations. On a motionmade by Mr.Latham, seconded by Mr. Mullen it was RE~OLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the lot- line change for Robert Demarest located at Orient to increase the lot by 30,500 square feet, map dated June 29, 1984 and amended February 20, 1985. Vote of the Board: Ayes.: Orlcwski, Multen,Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr.Edwards, seconded by Mr. Latham it was RESOLVED t~t the Southold Town Planning Board approve the lot- line change for the Estate of Cora Demarest located at Orient, map dated June 29, 1984 and amended February 20, 1985. Vote of the Board Ayes: Orlowski, Mulle~, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr.Latham it was RESOLVED that~. the Southold Town Planning Board approve the lot-line change for Harrison M. Demarest~ Jr.~ lo©ated at Orient, map dated June 29, 1984 and amended February 20, 1985. Vote of the Board; Ayes: Orlowski, Mulle~, Latham, WArd, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Mullen it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the lot- line change for Louis Demarest to increase the lot be 69,700 square feet, located at Orient, amap dated June 29, 1984 and amended F~bruary 20, 1985. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Mullen it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board accept the report of Inspector John W. Davis regarddng the pavement width within the subdivision of Go]den view E~ates _located at Laurel. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Page 11 3/18/84 On a motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr.Latham it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planing Board set Monday, April 1,41985 at 7:45 p.m. as the public hearing to consider the amendments to the Subdivision Regulations regarding Plannin Board fees. g Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen , Latham, Ward, Edwardx Mr. Cuddy appeared before the Board and questioned when the public hearing Would be held on Simicich subdivision. The Board stated that article 6 approval h~d to be obtained prior to the public hearing. Mr. Cuddl~ queationed the action taken on the ~.~Cut-Ct~©.~e 7-11 store and the ~pplication for a storage building. T~e Board stated -- that the~request that the building'/J~e-put in the rea~r, however, it would~e up to the decision of the Board of Appeals regarding the variance. Lonq Pond - Town Engineer, Larry Tuthill, was present and presented the Board with an updated bond estimate on this subdivision. Being no further business to come ~.~before the Board on a motion made by M~. Latham,. seconded by Mr. Ward and carried the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. nnett Orl~ski, Jr. ~irman RECEIVED AND FH.RD BY T~E SOUTHOLD TOWN CLE~K RSspectful ly~ submitted, Diane M. Schultze, S~eretary Southold Town Planning Beerd