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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-12/05/1983HENRY E. RAYNOR, Jr., Chairman JAMES WALL BENNETT ORLOWSKI, Jr. GEORGE RITCHIE LATHAM, Jr. WILLIAM F. MULLEN, Jr. Southold. N.Y. 11971 TELEPHONE 765- 1938 A regular meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board was held 7:30 p.m., Monday, December 5, 1983 at the Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York. Present were: Chairman Henry E. Raynor, Jr. Member William F. Mullen, Jr. Member George Ritchie Latham, Jr. Member Bennett Orlowski, Jr. Member James Wall Building Administrator Victor Lessard (arrived 8:05 p.m.) Ms. Mary Mooney-Getoff met with the Board to discuss future develop- ment of her property. Ms. Mooney-Getoff stated that because of finan- cial hardship She would like to propose a subdivision with less than the required 80,000 square foot lots. Mr. Raynor advised Ms. Mooney- Get-off that is she wished to pursue approval she could apply to the Town Board for relief from the bulk and parking schedule under Local Law No. 11 or seek approval for area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Secretary was instructed to send Ms. Mooney- Get-off a letter confirming this. Mr. Raynor announced that this would be the last evening Susan Long, Secretary, would be recording the minutes of the Planning?Board meetings as she had accepted a position of Secretary to the law firm of Esseks, Hefter, Cuddy & Angel. Mr. Raynor complimented her job performance and wished her well in her new position. pg. (2) ~J L~/5.~/83 Mr. Richard Gassner met with the Board for a presubmission conference to discuss construction of a fiberglass roof on an existing building for protection from whether when repairing boats. On motion made by Mr. Orlowski, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town'Planning Board approve the site plan "Richard Gassner" to construct a fiberglass roof, 12 feet by the width of the existing building, for the purpose of a shelter to re- pair boats, thus amending existing site plan. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski, Wall Mr. Joseph Shipman met with the Board for a presubmission conference to construct a commercial sign. Mr. Raynor advised Mr. Shipman to submit revised plans to the office showing his proposed building, any office space, parking area, ingress and egress and setbacks. Mr. Shipman was asked to stake the four corners of the proposed building for an inspection by the Board. Mr. Shipman stated this business would have three employees and no retail sales would be on the prop- erty as it would be a tree service business. Mr. Shipman stated the easement would not be obstructed in any way. On motion made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board refer the site plan "Joseph Shipman" to the Building Inspector's Office for certification subject to receipt of three copies of revised plans from the applicant. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski, Wall Elizabeth Diefendorf - The Board reviewed correspondence from the applicant and the proposed covenants and restrictions for this property. It was noted the property would be restricted to contain not more than four lots and no where in the restrictions does it mention the two lots that were approved. The applicant also proposed that no residential structure would be constructed near the wetlands in accor~ dance with Article 25 of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (requesting amendment to Planning Board condition of a 100 foot setback); the board questioned whether this would leave the board open to changes the DEC might have in the future regarding set- back requirement. It was the concensus of the Board to forward infor- mation to the Town Attorney and request his opinion. pg. (3) ~ 12/5/83 Linda Miller Faulkner The Board reviewed this application to re- separate merged lots and read correspondence from the applicant. It was the concensus of the Board to inspect the property prior to any action. R.M. Clempner - The Board reviewed this application to split off a piece of property for sale to the adjoin&ng property owner. It was noted that the applicant does not want to subdivide it if he would'nt be permitted to construct a garage on the portion he plans to retain. It was the concensus of the Board that Mr. Clempner meet with the Planning Board to discuss the matter further. Pipes Cove Corp. - Mr. David Kapell was,present. The Board reviewed the application requesting a set-off of property to merge with B. Conklin. Mr. Raynor asked Mr. Kapell to supply the Board with coven- ants and restrictions that this parcel will be transferred to B. Conklin as a non buildable lot, that. the right-of-way Will not be impaired to those to the south, and statement that this application for a set-off amends the filed subdivision in the Planning Board office files. Dr. T.E. Samuels - It was the concensus of the Board to make an inspection of this property prior to any action of the Board. Louis & Elizabeth Barnett - It was the concensus of the Board that the maps be revised by providing a key map on the survey and sub- mit to the office so that the Board can determine the exact location of the property in question. pg. (4) ~ 12/5/83 On motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board refer the sketch plan of James W. Dawson Cluster Proposal to the Southold Town Board for their approval regarding the location of this p~oposed cluster development, upon receipt of three copies of the sketch map and an accurate metes and bounds description of the property. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski, Wall The Board noted this proposal to be less than 20 acres and at such time as it is referred to the Town Board, this should be brought to their attention. The Board will inspect the property. Edward & Ruth Fornuff - The Board read correspondence from Joseph and Lillian Falleti requesting amendments to the specification for improving the right-of-way within this subdivision. At a previous meeting the Board gave approval to Mr. Joseph Cusumano for the issuance of a building permit subject to compliance with recommenda- tions one and two of Inspector Davis' report ~318. It was the con- census of the Board that Mr. Cusumano supply information as to whether the Falletti's are contractors for raod improvements, do they own the four lot subdivison, are they building the same house as in- dicated in Cusumano's letter. Orient Point Properties - Ms. Abigail Wickham met with the Board to discuss the status of this cluster proposal. It was noted that the Town Board approved the cluster development location. Mr. Raynor stated the County Planning Commission feels this is a third choice for the property. Ms. Wickham stated the hotel would be considered separate from the proposed cluster and would come to the Planninq Board for site plan approval at a later date. The Board will in- spect this property. Mr. Howard ~oung was present to answer any questions. Mr. Howard Young inquired if Settler's at Oysterponds would be set for a public hearing. Mr. Raynor advised Mr. Young that referrals had to be sent out before we could consider the application complete. pg. (5) .~j 12/5/83 Ms. Abigail Wickham, Esq. and Mr. Hanauer met with the Board to dis- cuss Hanauer/Bagley proposed two lot subdivision. Mr. Hanauer is the perspective buyer of the property. Ms. Wickham stated the pond on the property was artifically created by a farmer diking his farmland. Mr Hanauer would propose.~to maintain the water level by a system that would puncture the clay layers. Mr. Raynor advised Ms. Wickham, under law the Planning Board could not consider the unbuildable land in computing a buildable lot. It was estimated that the five acre parcel was covered by a three acre pond, thus having undersized lots. Ms. Wickham asked that the Board deny it so she could proceed with the Zoning Board of Appeals. On motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board deny the proposed two lot subdivision of Sue Hanauer & Joan Bagley, located at Southold, dated October 14, 1983, 100-31. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski, Wall On motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 9, 1984 at the Town Hall, Main Road, Southo~d, New York as the time and place for the next regular meeting of the Planning Board. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski, Wall On motion made by Mr. Orlowski, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set 7:30 p.m., Monday, January 9, 1984 at the Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York as the time and place to hold a public hearing on the question of the approval of the minor subdivision of Edward Zuhoski Estate, located at Cutchogue. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski, Wall On motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Baord approve the site plan "Prime Purveyor's Inc." for a warehouse to store dry goods and office space, subject to a one year review by the Planning Board. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski, Wall pg..(6) 12/5/83 Hellenic Snackbar - Mr. Victor Lessard, Building Administrator advised Mr. Raynor that the Town Board would like to meet with Mr. Raynor, him- self and Mr. Gerard Goehringer to discuss this property at the next meeting scheduled for December 13, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. Question was raised whether a noncomforming business could expand. Mr. Kapell was present and stated that the property was properly zoned for it. (B ~one) He requested that the Board forward it to the Building Department for certification. On motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board reserve action on the site plan "Hellenic Snack Bar" until such time as the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Building Department meet with the Town Board at their meeting scheduled for December 13, 1983. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski Mr. Raynor announced that public meetings will be held by the Planning Board and Raymond, Parish, Pine & Weiner, Inc. for discussion oH the Master Plan Update Preliminary Maps 7:30 p.m., December 21 and 22, 1983 at the Senior/Youth Center in Peconic. Grandview Estates - Mr. Victor Lessard reported to the Board that he had made an inspection of the roads and reported violation of the bluff area on this property. He stated the owner of the lot had sub- mitted an affidavit stating everything would be brought back to its natural state. Mr. Lessard stated the roads were in very poor con- dition and it Would be impossible for emergency vehicles to travel. The Planning Board will inspect the property and requested that Mr. Lessard accompany them when this is done. On motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board recommend that the Building Department place a stop work order on the subdivision of Grandview Estates at Orient, until such time as a joint meeting be- tween the developer, contractor, Building Department and Planning Board is held. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Latham, Mullen, Orlowski, Wall pg. (7) 12/5/83 Joseph Crenshaw - Mr. Raynor advised Mr. Victor Lessard that con- struction has taken place on this prQperty and asked if a building permit had been issued. Mr. Lessard stated that no building permit was issued and Mr. Crenshaw was doing it on his own. Joseph Lizewski - Mr. Raynor questioned the construction taking place on this property. Mr. Lessard stated there were problems meeting disability requirements and the owner was liable to reconstruct any errors past the point of breaking ground. Mr. Raynor stated that any policies should be uniform in all areas within Southold Town. Mr. Raynor asked Mr. Victor Lessard about changing the use within a building and utilizing a building for several functions from what was originally approved. Mr. Lessard stated an amendment to the site plan was necessary. Mr. Thomas Yasso did not appear for his presubmission conference scheduled for 8:30 p.m. It was the concensus of the Board to inspect the property prior to any action. Ms. Betty Schloss gave the Board a petition against the development of Cranberry Acres which was signed by local residents. She stated the property is in litigation as to the question of title and con- cern was expressed regarding water supply. Mr. Raynor asked that she supply the Board with any pertinent information in writing as to the questions and comments she made verbally. She said she would do so. Kathrine Farr Site Plan - Mr. Richard Lark, Esq. met with the Board. A review of Edward Hindermann's certification was made. It was agreed by the Planning Board that the following information and comments be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for their action and any action of their Board to be subject to the final approval of the Planning Board. ~ pg. (8) 12/5/83 1. No retail sales on the property. No sales of accessories, 2. Property to be a limited marina use with the main purpose of chartering service and marine brokerage. 3. There shall be no repairs on boats other than those owned by the business. 4. There shall be no hauling of boats on the site. 5. There shall be no more than five boats moored on the site at one time. 6. Boats to be Coast Guard approved and no sewerage to be pumped on the site. 7. Provision for seven parking spaces to be provided. 8. Specific size and location of the proposed building to be provided. 9. Suitable fencing for the area to be provided. 10. Ingress and Egress to be located within 30 feet of the southeast corner of the property and to be the sole ingress and egress on the property. 11. Provisions for drainage for the property to insure that any development of the property would not cause any runoff on to Manhansett Avenue. 12. No fuel storage to be permitted on the premises. Mr. Lark stated that he would draw up a list of all points discussed to forward to the Zoning Board of Appeals to be reviewed. 10G-112 It was the concensus of the Board to forward all information to the Zoning Board of Appeals. etc. Being no further business to come before the Board Mr. Orlowski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Wall and carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully sub~tted, Susan . Long,i ~e~re~ry' ~' Southold Town Planni~g. Bo~rd~.