HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-01/25/1973 SOUTHOLD, L. I., N.Y. 119~1
Telephone 755-26t50
APPEAL BOARD
MEMBER
Robert XX/. Gillisple, Jr., Chairman
Robert Bergen
Char, les (-qrigonist Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
Fred Huls¢, Jr,
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARB OF APPEAL~
January 25, 1973
A regular meeting of the Southold Town Board of Appeals was
held at 7:30 P.M. (E.S.T.), Thursday, January 25, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York.
There were present: Messrs: Robert W. Gillispie, Jr., Chairman;
Robert ~ergen; Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Also present: Mr. Howard Terry, ~uilding Inspector
Absent: Messrs: Fred Hutse, Jr.; Serge Doyen, Jr.
PUB~LIC HEARING: Appeal No. 1707 - 7:30 P.M. (E.D.S.T.),
upon application.of Adolph Breitenbach, Jr., Main Road, Aquebogme,
N~w York, a/c John Loper, School House Lane, MattitUck, New York,
for a variance in accordance with the Zoning O~dinance, Article
III, Section 300 C-2, for permission to PUt a swimming pool and
fence in side yard area. Location of property: South side of
Pike Street, Mattttuck, N.Y., bounded and described as follows:
~or~h by. like Street; east by Hudson/Tuthii~; south by Browne/
~alavogem, west by Maple Avenue. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the application
fo~ a varianee, legal notice of hearing, affidavit attesting to
its publication in the e£ficial newspapers, and notice to the
applicant.
(The signature o~ the application of Adolph Breitenbach, Jr.
was verified by Mr. Neward Terry, Building !nspectien.)
Southold Town Board of Appeals
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January 25, 1973
THE CHAIRNAN: The sketch acco~anying the application
shows the location of the house to be at the corner of School
House Lane and Maple Avenue. The location of the pool would
be hl feet from Naple Avenue on a line parallel with the
setback of the main house from Maple Avenue. Because of cess-
pools the legal backyard is unavailable for the purpose of
locating the pool.
THE ¢_w~IRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application~
(There was no response.)
T~ CN~IRNAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this_application~
~Ther,e was no response.)
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
applicant requests permission to PUt a swimming peel and fence
in side yard area on premises located on the south side of
Pike ~treet, Mattituck, New YOrk. The Board finds that the pool
would be set back 41 feet from ~aple Avenue paralleling the
setback of 2he main house from Maple Avenue, and that the legal
backyard is unavailable for the purpose of locating a pool
because of cesspools. The Board agrees with the reasoning of
the applicant.
The Board.finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would, produce practical difficulties er unnecessary hardship;
the hardship created is unique amd would not be shared by all
properties alike in the immediate vicinity of this property and
in the same use district; and the variance will not change the
character of the neighborhood, and will observe the spirit of the
Ordinance.
On motion by M~. Bergen, seconded by ~. Gillispie, it was
EESOLVED AdOlph Breitenbach, Jr., Main Road, Aquebogue,
New Y~rk a/c~John Loper, School House Lane, Mattituck, New York,
be 'GRANTED permission to put a swimming pool and fence in side
yard area of premises located on the south side of Pike Street,
Mattituck, New York, as applied for.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gilltspie, Bergen, Grigonis.
~outhold TOWn Board of Appeals - 3 -
Jarmary 25, 1973
On motion by N~. Gillispie, seconded by ~i~. Bergen, it was
RE~OLVED to postpone the time of hearing on Appeal No. 1708,
Ethel E, Wortis, South Harbor Road, Southold, New York, until
applicant appears to speak for the application. (Original scheduled
time of hearing, 7:40 P.M. (E.$.T.).
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
A public hearing on Appeal No. 1711, 'Lawrence Baldwin, Peninsula
Road, Fishers Island, New York, was held at the Fishers Island Fire
House, Fishers Island, New York, at 12:45 P.M. (E.S-T.), January 23,
1973.
After investigation and inspection the Bea~d finds that
permission to set off building l~t with in-
em premises located west side Peninsula Road,
YOrk. The Beard finds that it is in general
application shOUld be granted in view of the
charact~ the development along the north side of Peninsula
Read, West Earbor and Da~bies Cove. The Board finds that applicant's
property is located at the head of West Ha~bor adjacent to a Town
ramp. ~he adjacent property to the north is swampland and there
are a d~zen or mo~e small plots at West Harbor facing west, some
of which a~e only 50 feet in width. Fishers Island Estate owns
land ac~oss from Peninsula Road, and part of the difficulty' has
been caused by applicantts accommodation to a request to relocate
Peninsula Read made by the TOWn. The road used to run along West
Harbor and frequently became flooded'. Applicant is asking permission
to set off'a lot so his daughter cam build a house on his property.
The property Will be divided into two lots with a line proceeding
from Peninsula Road and at right angles to Peninsula Road in a
northwe steely direction,
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance would
produce practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship; the hsmdship
created is unique and Would not be shsmed by all properties alike
in the immediate vtcimity of this property and in the same use
district; and the variance will net change the character of the
neighborhood, and will observe the spi~it of the Ordinance.
On motion by Fa. Grigonis, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
REEOLVED, Law~ence Baldwin, Peninsula Read, Fishers Island,
New York, be GRANTED permission to set off building lot with
insufficient area located west side Peninsula Road, Fishers Island,
as applied for, subject to the following condition:
~outhold TOWn Board of Appeals - 4 -
January 25, 1973
That the old residence and
be located at least 24 feet
line.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:-
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No.
application of Terry S. T~iades,
New York, a/c Istepan Ntnakyan a
variance in accordance with the
Section 301, for permission to $
width. Location of' property: no
Nattitack, Ninor SUbdivision #~
as followS: north by Long Island
applicant; south by ~oundview Av
applicant. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hca
for a variance, legal notice of
its pmblication in the official
applicar~.
TEE CNAIRM~N: The applicat
of Disapproval from the Building
meet the new 135 foot width requ
which was approved by the Planni
has I05 feet om ~omnd View Avenu
side and 490 feet on ~he other s
TEE CEAIRNAN: Is there any
for this application:
TERRY $. TRIADES: I made t
into a contract to purchase with
the new proposed dwelling
from the new (dividing)
~essrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
1709 - 7:50 P.E. (E.S.T.), upon
16~-01 32nd Avenue, Flushing,
~d Semun Bedikoglu, for a
~oning O~dinance, A~ticle III,
~tl lot with less than ~equtred
~th side of Sound View AVenue,
Lot #2, bounded and described
So~nd;- eamthby other land of
~nue; west by othe~ land of
ming by reading the application
moating, affidavit attesting to
~ewspapers, and notice to the
ion is accompanied by a Notice
Inspecto~ because it does not
irement. It is a minor subdivision
~g Board on May 13, 1971. LOt #2
with a depth of ~82 feet on one
ide; and lO1 feet on the Sound.
one present who wishes to speak
me application. I have entered
the express purpose of constructing
a one family dwelling on conditimn that it is a legal building plot.
Without approval of this Board I would be unable to buy this
property. Therefore, I respectfully request that you approve m~
application for a zoning variance.
~. Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
T~r~C
against this application?
(There was no response.)
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
applicant requests pe~alssio~ to sell lot with less than required
width on premises located on the north side of Sound View Avenue,
~eutheld TOWn Boa~d ef Appeals - 5 -
January 25, 1973
Mattituok, New York. The findings of the Board are that this
minor subdivision was created by the Planning Board on Nay 13,
1971, and the Boardts action merely recognizes the reduced
requirements in the original smbdivision when compared to the
present Ordinance. The Board agrees with the reasoning of the
applicant.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would produce practical difficulties or ur~necessa~y hardship; the
h~dship created is unique and would not be shared by all properties
alike in the immediate vicinity of this property and in the same
use district; and the variance will not change the character of
the ~etghborhood, and will observe the spirit of the Ordinance.
On m~tion by M~. Bergen, seconded by N~. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED Terry S. Triades, 164-01 32nd Avenue, Flushing, New
Y~rk, a/c Istepan ~ima~an and Semen Bedikoglu, be GRANTED
permission ~;o sell lot with less than required width. Location
of premises: north side of Sound View Avenue, Nattituck, New York,
as applied for.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
PUBLIC ~EAR!~G: Appeal No. 1710 - 8:00 P.M. (E.S.T.), upon
application of William Manning, 1507 South 7th Street, Aberdeen,
South Dakota, for a variance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
A~tfcle III, Section 301, for permission to divide property with
less than required a~ea amd frontage. Location of property: west
side of Beebe D~ive, Cutchogme, New York, bounded and described
as follows: north by J. Hatater and wife; east by Beebe Drive;
south by J. T. Beebe; west by Eugene's Creek. ~ee paid $15.00.
The Chairman ~oened the hearing by reading the application
for a variance, legal notice of hea~ing, affidavit attesting to
its publication in the official newspapers, and notice to t~
applicant.
T~ C~AIRMAN: The application is accompanied by a sketch
which shows the proposed division would result in one lot of
38,500 sq. ft- plus or minus, and 36,%00 sq. ft. pl~s or minns.
It would face on Beebe Drive and the creek. The sketch indicates
~hat lots across the street are generally smaller in area than
the two proposed new lots. Lets 33, 34, 35 a~d 36 are all 100' x
220' appreximate~v and'this is considerably smaller than the
p~oposed lots.
Eeuthold Town Board of Appeals - 6 -
January 25, 1973
T~ OHAIR~N: Is there any one present who wishes to speak
for this application?
WILLIAM WIOKHA~I, ESQ.: I prepared this application in behalf
of ~L~. Manning. I would like to have had him here but he is in
~outh Dakota. He is asking that he be allowed to have lots that
correspond with the development. I did file a sketch (zerex) of
pa~t of the development and would be glad to show you the full
development se that you can see that these lots do correspond.
Mr. Manniugts and Nm. Beebe~s lots were purchased before the map
was filed. All lots do oo~espond to approximately one half acre
and all lots except the odd shaped ones are 100 Feet in width.
THE CHAIRNAN: D~es anyone wish to speak against this
appltcat ion?
~L~. JOSEPH HATAIER: I live adjacent to this property to
the northJ ~y figures might be wrong but I believe these lots
come out at 33,650 sq. ft.
~R. WICK~ .AN~: It is 36,500 sq. ft. and 38,500 sq. ft.
MR. H~_TAIER: There is a good portion of this p~perty that
they can not use unless they intend to fill it because of the
marsh land. t dontt know whether they would be allowed to fill
it. If there were a request it w~mld have to go through the
T~Wn Board. Quite a few of the neighbors would have liked to
get here and asked me to make ap a petition to jsee ~hat the
neighbors think about it. They sue nearly 1005 opposed to
having less than one acre zoning. I would like to submit this
petition containing the names of ~4 people representing
practically the enti~e neighborhood.
TO ~he Seuthold TOWn Zoning Board of Appeals January 22, 1973
we, the undersigned, do oppose the g~anting of a variance im accord-
ance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 301, for
permission to divide the property known as the Manning Property,
located on the west side of Beebo Drive, Cutchogue.
John T. Beebe, 1750 Beebe Drive, Cutchogue
Edith E. Beebo, 1750 Beebo Drive, Cutchegue
Donald Cord, Beebe Drive, Cutchogue
Valerie Co~d, Beebe Drive, Cutehogue
Mr. and F/~s. Rebert Do~oski, Deerfoot Path, Cutchogue
James ~. ~itzpatrisk, Deer Poo~ Path, Cutchogue
Moma J. Fitzpatrick, Deer ~oot Path, Cutohogue
George A~ ~itzpatriek, Cutehogue
Mary Ellen~itzpatrick, Cutchogue
R. Jeffery Rehm, Deerfoot Path, Cutchogue
Luella J. Rehm, Deerf~ot Path, Cutchogue
Nm. and Mms. Matthew J. Nartin, 300 Deerfeot Path, Cutchogue
Lira R. Ballman, Beebe D~ive, Cutohogue
Roland W. Ballman, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Southold Town Board of Appeals - 7 - January 25, 1973
Petition cont'd:
Kim Ballman, Beebo Drive, Cutchog~e
Frederick A. Cantrell, Antler Lane, Cutchogue
Nancy Cantrell, Antler Lane, Cutchogue
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Edward Hataier, Platt Road, Orient, N. Y.
Mr. &Nfs. Ch~'istian Rasmussen, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Ch~istfan Ras~ssen, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Mr. and N~s. Schneider
Joseph G. Nataier, 1~00 Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Anna Hataier, l~00 Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
William T. Hlggins, 1~55 Beebo ~rive, Cutchogue
Nancy E. Htggins, 1455 Beebo Dr~ve, Cutchogme
Frank Ferreri, 1775 Beebo Drive, Cutchogme
Frances Ferrert, 1775 Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Naryann E. Ferre~i, 2135 Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Edward Buchak, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Felicia Buchak, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
N~.& Mrs. A. Barbizene, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue (spelling not
de c lpherab!e )
Lester Seaman, Beebo Drive, Custchogue
Ann B. Seaman, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Jobn F. Phillips, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Jane H. Phillips. Beebo Drive, CutchOgue
~. and N~s. Wesley J. Simehick, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
Chester Kaloski, Cutchogue, N. Y.
Genevieve Ealoski, Beebo Drive, Cutchogue
TEE ONAIR~AN:
this petition.
NR. NATAIER:
it.
We appreciate the work you have done to get
Some of the signers are very m~ch opposed
T~ CE&IRNAN: Does anyone else wish to speak?
MR. J0~I~BEEBE: I believe that the houses would be very
close together and that we would go back to the old way. I know
that there are other lots that can't be changed but this lot was
to be one complete lot without subdivision. When I built m~
house I took that into consideration and placed it so it would
not be close to any other house that would be built in the future.
F~RYANNFERRERI: I live across the street and so do my parents.
You would force them into the position where they would be one
driveway away from a neighbor. We doubt very much if it will be
a pa~ticula~ private interest. It might be more toward speculation.
I realize the law we~ld be em the side of the property owner and
builder'but we have evidence of bastardization of property on Moose
Trail... the homes that are going up under speculation of George
Ahlers on Moose Trail. I object te the character and quality o£
the construction.
Southeld TOWn Board of Appeals - 8 - January 25, 1973
THE CHAIRMAN: We have no control over the~sthetic concepts
of a home. That is not controlled here~ What we are concerned
with here is use of land. It is not determined by a popularity
contest. That could not affect our decision. Even though all
of these people are against the application, it can not affect
our decision because what we are involved with here is use of
property which would be superior to what is there. These lots
would be larger than some of the surrounding lots. We can not
give an adverse decision because some people are worried about
what may be built.
MRS. FERRERI: New you a~e calling for a variance to open
the door for further variances.
THE CHAIRNAN: ~ ~on't believe anyone has ever created a
Zoning Ordinance which fit every situation perfectly. When you
make lets bigger it doesn't always affect lets which are left
in su~oundtng areas. Ther~ is no way to enlarge some of the
lots. You can'~t take a plan and set it down on a com,~_~nity that
is 200 or 300 years old and make it fit.
TBE C[~IRNAN: Is there anyo~ else present who wishes to
speak for or against this application?
(There was no response. )
After investigation and lnspeetfon the Board finds that
applicant requests permission to divide property with less thau
required area and frontage on premises located on the west side
of Beebo Drive, Cutchogue, New York. The Board finds that the
proposed division would result in one lot of 38,500 sq. ft. ±,
and one lot of 36,%00 sq. ft.~, and that lots across the street
are generally smaller than the two proposed lots. Lots 33, 34, 35,
36 and 37 are all 100' x 220', approximately, which is considerably
smaller than the proposed lots. The Board agrees with the reasoning
of the applicant.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would produce practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship;
the hardship created is unique and would not be shared by all
properties alike in the immediate vicinity of this property
and in the same use district; and the variance will not change
the character of the neighborhood, and will observe the spirit of
the Ordinance.
On motion by Nr. Gillispie, seconded by ~. Bergen, it was
REEOLVED Wtlliam Manning, 1507 South 7th Street, Aberdeen,
~outh Dakota, be GRANTED permission to divide property with less
than required area and frontage on premises located on the west
side of Beebo D~fve, Cutchogue, New York, as applied for.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
Southold Town Board of Appeals
- 9 - January 25, 1973
PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal No. 84 - 8:10 P.M. (E.S.T.), upon
motion of Board of Appeals to reconvene hearing on Application
No. 84, George G. Wetmore, Island View Lane, Greenport, New
York, for a special exception in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance, Article III, Section 300, C-6, d and f, for permission
to maintain ground sign on premises located west side of Main Road,
GPeenport, bounded and described as follows: north by Albertson
Lane; east by Main Road; south and west by A. Cassidy and others.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the legal notice
to reconvene hearing on special exception, affidavits attesting
to its p~blicatlon in the two official newspapers of the Town,
and notice to the applicant.
The Chairman also read the original Application No. 84 dated
August 1~ 1958, and the Action of the Board dated August 28, 1958,
as follows:
SPECI~LEXOEPTION: By resolution of the Board it was
determined that the special exception be granted to
erect er relocate an existing advertising sign and the
permit te erect this sign is valid until revoked. This
sign m~st be at least 5 feet from a~y property line and
is to be moved 55 feet north of the p~esent location to
a site selected by the engimeering department of the grate
Eighway Department. Location: north side of Main Road,
opposite Kerwin Blvd., Arshamomaque, Greenport, N. Y.
THE OH~IRNAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
(There was no response.)
THE CN~IRNAN: Is there anyone lmmesent who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
MR. EOW~RD TERRY, Buildimg Inspector: The permit to erect
this sign was valid until revoked. Mr. Wetmvre has sold his
original home and built a mew home on Bay Shore Road. He is not
permitted to have a real estate office in it so he constructed
an office on Main Road. He wants to maintain two signs which No
one is permitted to do.
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
there has been a change in the facts surrounding the reasons for
granting this ~pecial Exception on Appeal No. 84 in 1958. The
applicant's present business office is located in OB" Light
Business District and is permitted one detached ground sign.
This sign is already in existence. The Board agrees that the
original detached ground sign which was granted in 1958 .must be
removed for applicant to conform with the regulations of the
Southold TOWn Zoning Ordinance.
~outhold Town Bosmd of Appeals
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January 25, 1973
The Board finds that the public convenA~nce and welfare and
Justice will not be served and the legally established or
permitted use of neighborhood property and adjoining use districts
will be permanently or substantially injured ~nd the spirit of
the Ordinance will not be observed.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by ~. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that the Action of the Board of Appeals on Appeal
NO. 84, dated August 28, 1958, be RESCINDED for the reasons
stated and, accordingly, the sign which was granted in 1958
shall be removed within a reasonable length of time.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
PUBLIC ~HE~.ING: Appeal No. 1708 - 8:15 P.M. (originally
scheduled for 7:40 P.M.), upon application of Ethel E. Wortis,
South Harbor Road, S~thold, New York, for a special exception
in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section
300, B-l, for permission to make two fami]~v dwelling out of
existing dwelling. Location of property: west side of South
Harbor Road, Seuthold, bounded and described as follows: north
by Stankewicz and Eerie.n; east by South Ha~bor Road and others;
south by Richmond Creek, west by Richmond Creek. l~ee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the application
for a special exception, legal notice of hearing, affidavit
attesting to its publication in the official newspaper, and notice
to the applicant.
THE CNAIRNAN: The application is accompanied by a topographic
m~p tmdicattng that the main house is a lom~ distance from So~th
Harbor Road, in fact, the access is about one half mile. The
main h~ase consists of a three story portion and a two story portion.
There a~e three other houses and some outbuildings shown on the
propert~V.
THE CEAIRNAN: Is there ar~v one p~esent who wishes to speak
for this application.
ETHEL E. WORTI~: (referring to map) This is m~ sister's
house and~this is m~ sister-in-law's house. On my part there is
a summer cottage and barns.
T~E CEAIRNAN: Y~r sha~e is 90 acres approximately?
MRS. WORTIS: Yes.
Southold Town Board of Appeals - 11 - January 2%, 1973
TEE CHAIRMAN: The Board agrees that thisis a reasonable
re quo st ·
TM C~IRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
applicant requests permissi!om to make two family dwelling out
of existing dwelli~ en premises located on the west si~ of
SOUth Harbor Road, S~thold, New York. The Board finds that
applicant is the owner e£ approximately 90 acres of land; the
access is about one half mile in length. The main house
consists of a .three story portion and a two story portion which
the applicant proposes to make into a two family dwelli~. The
Board a~ees with the reasoning of the applicant.
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare and
Justice will be served and the legally established or permitted
use of neighborhood property and adjoininguse districts Will
not be permanently or substantially injured and the spirit of
the Ordinance will be observed.
On motion by ~. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RE~O~VED Ethel E. Wortis, South Harbor Eoad, Southold, New
York be GR~NTNDpermission to make two family dwelling out cf
existing dwelling located on the west side of South HarborRoad,
SoUthold, New York, as applied for, subject to the following
conditions:
That access shall be over the present access as described
in the topographic map attached to the application.
That there shall always be two acres of property (80,000 sq. ft.)
surrounding the main house that is proposed to be made into
a duplex so that it shall not violate any of the provisions
of the Ordinance.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
P~BLiC HEARING: Appeal No. 1712 - 8:20 P.M. (E.S.T.), upon
application of JOseph Frohrzhoefer, ~in Road, Southold, New York,
for a variance in ace~dance with the Zoni~ Ordinance, A~ticle
VII, Section 701 and Bulk Schedule for permission to b~ild
addition to store with insufficient setback and side yard.
LOcation of property: south side of Mai~ Road, Southeld, NeW York,
bounded and described as follows: north by ~ain Road; east by
Southold 0il Co. and' others; south by C. Turner; west by D. Rothman.
Fee paid $1%.00.
Southold Town Board of ~kppeals - 12 -
January 25, 1973
The Chairman epenedthe hearing by reading the application
for a variance, legal notice of hearing, affidavit attesting to
its publication in the official newspapers, and notice to the
applicant.
T~ CHAIRMAN: The application is accompanied by a series
of blue prints, the last one ef which indicates the plot plan.
THE CNAIRNAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
ER. JOSEPH FROHNHOEFER: I am here to speak for it.
THE CHAIRNAN: Did you give any consideration to the parking
requirements?
MR. FROHNHOEFER: If we extended to %he rear we would eliminate
the present and future parking'facilities. The reason for the ex-
pansion is te be out on the l~ain Road with the other steres. People
don~t always see ~ur store.
T~ Ct~kIRNAN: What I meant was whether you had studiedthe
Bulk Schedule which requi~es 350 sq. ft. of parking for every
10G sq. ft. of sales space. It looks as though your addition is
somewhere around 4,000 sq. ft. The old building is 1765 sq.
Is there amy part of the old building that is used for sales on
the second floor?
MR. FROHNHOEt~ER: Just the Shade area which would probably
be discontinued.
THE CHAIRNAN: The total area would be 5765 sq. ft. That
would require 57 parking spaces if all ef the area were sales
area.
MR. FROHNH~: We would have some storage area.
THE 0HAIRNAN: There would be no area variance granted in
~outhold. The County have never permitted a variation for parking
as far as I know. Parking is a permanent problem, you can't use
public streets for parking, we would not want to vary the parking
requirements as set forth in the Bulk Schedule. You also have to
have entrances and exits.
NR. ~ROHNitOEFER: We do have additional parking to the east,
m~ own lamd.
THE CHAIRMAN: I think you will have to come up with a formula
which fits the Bulk Parking Schedule, adapt these plans, and consult
with the Building inspector.
Southold TOWn Board of Appeals
- 13 - January 25, 1973
MR. FROHNHOEFER: All of the new proposed area will be used
for sales and the rest of it will be for storage. There will be
office apace and storage. The main reason for putting an addition
on is to have show room space.
(The Board and i~r. Frohnhoefer studied and discussed the plan).
I~R. ROWED TERt~f, Building Inspector: From the entrance on
Young's Avenue he can pick up eight to ten spaces on his own
property. It doesntt show on the plot plan but it is contiguous
to it, the same ownership.
~R. FRONNNOEFER: Rothman's is set back 1 foot, the gas
station about 30 feet, and the drug store ia encroaching on TOW~
property.
TEE CE~IRNAN: If you take an average of all of these 5 feet
or 7 feet would not be too bad.
MR. FROHNHOEFER: The entire building will be steel and concrete
block. The plans have been sent to Albany and have been approved
by the State.
THE CHAIRMAN: We will have to have a new plot plan showing
how yen plan to handle this parking problem. If this store were
ever sold the parking has to go with it. This is s preliminary
discussion. The bulk schedule has to be correct.
MR. PROHNHOEFER: Do y~ have any questions about the design
of the building?
THE CHAIRI~N: '~e dontt have any restrictions but we do hope
it will be attractive. Check it over and bring us a new sketch
showing parking and side yards
Om motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
REEOLVED to postpome decision on Appeal No. 1712, Joseph
F~ohnhoefer, Maim Road, ~outhold, New York.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Eeswrs: Gfllispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
PUBLIC ~ING: Appeal No. 1713 - 8:30 P.M. (E.~.T.), upon
applXcatlon of Charles A. Gagen, Pine NeCk Road, Southold, New York,
for a varlamee in accordance withthe Zoning Ordinance, Article III,
~ection 301, for permission to set off lots with less~than required
areaand f~ontage. Location of property: south side of Clearview
Avenue, SOUthold, b~nded morthby Clearview Avenue; east by Gagen's
Lamdimg Road; south by Joh~Gagen; West by School. Fee paid $15,00.
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The Chai~mau opened the hearing by reading the application for a
variance, legal notice of hearing, affidavit attesting to its
publ~catiqn in the official newspapers, and notice to the
app!~cant~
The Chairman read Building Inspector's Notice of Disapproval
for the reason that lots do not have 40,000 sq. ft., or 135 foot
frontage.
The Ch~lrm~n also read letter from the Southold Town Planning
Board, sighed by ~. John Wic~bam, Chairman, addressed to the
Seuthold TOWn Boa~d of Appeals, dated November 30, 1972, as follows:
"The Planning Board has told F~. Gagen that he must submit
map of his property at Seuthold to the Board of Appeals
for a variance. These lots are slightly undersized but
we would favor approval of this on the part of the Appeals
Board because the original submission was for fo~r lots.
On July 18, 1972, we required the developer to reduce them
to three lots, which has been done."
THE CHAIR~N: Was this minor subdivision approved?
HOWARD TEREY, Building Inspector: Yes.
TEE CHAIR~N: The a~ea of the three lots is 33,200 sq. ft._+,
34,900 sq. ft._+ and 36,400 sq. ft.-+.
THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
RENESELA~R G. TERRT, ESQ.: I appear in behalf of Charles A.
Gagen. I might indicate that the notice did not properly describe
the ~roperty in that it should' have said "south by Goose Creek"
and ~west by Hassler". I think anyone who can not locate the
property should make further inquiries so I don't think it's a .
jurisdictional defect. The application speaks for itself. M~.
Gagen thomght he had to have four lots there because he had adjusted
to suit the ce nveniemee of the S~perintendent of Highways when
the public highway was put in. It has been of benefit to the Town
because community eo3~.eges have had some sort of ecological studies
on shellfish. He is more or less boxed in and it seems this wo~ld
be a proper situation for granting the variance.
TNE CHAIRNAN: What about the size of the lots across Clearview
&venue?
~R. RE~NSSELAE~R G. TERRY: They are abo~t 100 feet by 125 feet,
12,500 square feet.
THE CHAPMAN: So the proposed lots are two or three times the
size of those across the street.
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T~ C~itNAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this applicat ion?
(There was no response.)
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
applicant requests permission to set off lots with less than
required area and frontage. The findings of the Board are
that the majority of the lots in the area are smaller in size,
and that the proposed lots have Planning Board approval. The
Board agrees with the reasoning of the applicant.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would produce p~actical difficulties or unnecessary hardship;
the hardship created is unique and weald not be shared by all
properties alike in the immediate vicinity of this property
and in the same use dist~i~t; and the variance will not change
the character of the neighborhood, and will observe the spirit
of the Ordinance.
On motion by M~. Grigonls, seconded by 1~'. Bergen, it was
RES0LVEDCharles A. Gagen, Pine Neck Road, Southold, New
York, be GRANTED permission to set off lots with less than
required area ar~ frontage on premises located on the so~th side
of Ctearview Avenue, ~outhold, New York, as applied for.
Vote of the Board: A~es:- ~essrs: Gillfspie, Bergen, Grigonis.
PUBLIC NEAREG: Appeal No. 1706 - 8:[~0 P.M. (E.S.T.), upon
application cf Theodore and Jacqueline Bittner, Soundview Avenue,
Southold, New York, for a special exception in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 300, B-12, for
permission to amend his special exception to build an enclosed
riding and training ring in a building to be located north of the
present riding ring. Location of property: south side of Sound
View Avenue, Sou~hold; bomnded north by Sound View Avenue; east
by Booth & Lebroski; so~th .by County Road 27 (Middle Road); west
by S. Sepenoskl. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the application
for a special exception, legal notice of hearing, affidavit
attesting to its publication in the official newspaper, and
notice to the applicant.
THE C~: The application is accompanied by a sketch
which indicates the applicant proposes to build a new arena
80~ x 200" at a distance of approximately 300' from the road, and
about 30 ' further north than the existing riding ring.
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January 25, 1973
THE CHAiRNAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
for this application?
~R. ROBERT EOELLER: i would like to speak for %jme applica-
tion.
THE CHAIRMAN: Are you connected with the riding stable?
MR. MOELLER: I ride horses and I own horses. I have worked
with a youth Eroup and I am well aware of the facilities of the
Town, and I think this is something else they can take advantage
of. There was a great interest in horseback riding at $~athold
School last year but it fizzled out because of a lack of
facilities. I think this would provide an outlet for the kids
to follow through.
THE CHAIRMAN: How many horses are presently accommodated?
MISS BITTNER: Sixteen.
THE CHAIRi~N:
MIS~ BITTNER:
THE CHAIRNAN:
MISS BITTNER:
THE CHAIRMAN:
MILS BITTNER:
What,s the capacity?
Twenty. There are twenty horses in the summer.
How frequently are they in use?
They all go out.
What is the average length of time?
An ho~r. In the winter time the b~siness drops
down. When the wind blows itts so cold. I feel that with an in-
door ring I can keep it going.
MR. BERGEN: When you have twenty horses are they for renting
out or are some privately owned?
Miss Bittner: ~ome are privately owned and they' only go out
with the owner.
MRS. W~ARRE~ GEBHARDT: i have been encouraging Miss Bittner
to do this for some time. I feel it is good for the community.
I am a member of the Greenport Hospital Auxiliary' and the horse
show has turned over quite a bit of money to the hospital. We
have been fortunate to have good weather when the show has been
PUt on but if we did run into rainy weather the show would have to
be cancelled. The show is held over a Labor Day weekend and with
an indoor ring we would not ~ose a substantial sum of money for the
hospital. I am speaking for the Hospital Auxiliary. We handed
the hospital $1,200 last year.
THE CHAIRMAN: Miss Bittner, how many shows do you have?
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NZES BITT~ER: Just one for the hospital.
TEE CHAI~N: How many would you plan to put on?
MIS~ BITT~R: That ~ s something for the future.
THE CHAIR~N: We are concerned because of parking and
seating capacity.
MISS BITTNER: As far as parking is concerned, we have so
much acreage.
THE CHAIRMAN: You would have to pave it. I think you would
p~obably have to strip the loam off and PUt in bank run with sand
and gravel.
MISS BITTNER: It could not be a hard surface.
MR~ HOWARD TERRY, Building Inspector: It would have to be
firm enough to hold up cars.
MRS. GEBHARDT: When we have a horse show the people start
coming in the morning. There.must have been 800 or 900 people
coming and going all day at the last show.
TEE CHAER~N: Wv are not particularly in favor of shows
where you charge admission.
MISSBITTNER: Whenever there is a show it is a dedication
to the hospital, theheart fund, or something like that. People
really enjoy it. Every year I take a bus load of people to
Madison Square Garden for the horse show.
THE CHAIRI~N: What seating capacity would you expect to
install?
Miss Bittner: I hope to set up a lounge. Just for now,
I would put a ring in and PUt a wooden ring inside. Later I
would like to put a lounge in. The lounge would be behind glass
and on top there would be a grandstand. The building is going
to be 80 feet across so you have to build a fence inside so the
horses don~t run in to girders.
M~. MOELL~R: She means about 5 feet from the outside, 70
feet across the middle.
THE GNAIRF~N: If you added a grandstand would you add it to
the buitding~
MISS BITTNER: I have seen it done both ways.
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THE C~IR~: I have discussed with our Town Attorney the
question whether it is Agricultural use. In his opinion it is
Business use in an Agricultural area so this building would be
subject t° the same fees for that ty. pe of use, Which is $50.00
for the first lO,000 sq. ft. and 10~ a foot beyond that. I
argued that this was a permitted use. in 'an Agri.cUltural asea
(riding stable). Our attorney says mt is a BUszness use which
is permitted in a Residential area such as a gasoline service
station is permitted. This is his clearcut opinion so we are
guided by Counsel as far as fee is concerned.
You will have to determine and locate the parking field
to service the present operation and the proposed new ring and
it should be adequate.
MR. HOWARD TERE~, Building Inspector: It would be related
to the seating capacity of her bleachers in the future.
THE C~IRNAN: It has been stated that 800 or 900 people
have been there in one day se yen should be a little generous.
MIS~BITTNER: The grandstand would seat 75 people.
THE CHAIRMAN: A condition of granting this appeal would be
that you allow space for at least 20 ca~s. We would also require
that there be no admission charge at the entrance to the ring.
NISS BITTNER: This appeal is Just so i can continue my
business when it's raining. According to the American Horse
Show Organization they are not permitted to hold charity affairs
for profit.
TEE CHAIRF~N: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak
against this application?
(There was no response.)
After investigation and inspection the Board finds that
applicant requests permission to amend his special exception
to b~ild an enclosed riding and training ring in a building to
be located north of the present riding ring on premises located
on the southside of Soundview Avenue, Southold, New York. The
findings of the Board are that the indoor ring would be used
during the winter months and in rainy weather; the proposed
building will be 80~ x 200~ and will be located north of the
present open riding ring; the a~ea of the pr~nerty is over
90 acres. The Boa~d agrees with the reasoning of the applicant.
The Board finds that the public convenience and welfare and
J~stice will be served and the legally established or permitted use
of neighborhood property and adjoining use districts will not be
permanently or substantially injured and the spirit of the
Ordinance will be observed.
Southold Town Board of Appeals
- 19 - January 25, 1973
On motion by Nr. Gillispie, seconded by F~. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED The~ore and Jacqueline Bittner, Seundvtew Avenue,
$outhold, New York, be GRANTED permission to amend special
exception to build an emclosed riding and training ring, as
applied tier, on premises located on the south side of Soundview
Avenue, ~outhold, New York; subject to the following conditions:
That the location of this 80' x 200' masonry and syeel
building be at least 300 feet from the County' Road 27.
2. That this building be placed at le~ast 100 feet from the
westerly or easterly boundary of the property.
That there shall be no admission charged for entrance
into this building except in instances where the ring
is used for local charitable purposes.
That a parking lot be provided on the premises for at
least 20 cars, by' means of stripping topsoil off and
filling with bank run subject to approval of the
Building Inspector; and that access from the Main Road
be provided to the parking lot.
5. There shall be no seating provided unless applicant
amends application at a later date.
The opiniom of the Board is that this is not an
Agricultural building and should be subject to fee
schedule noted in Article XV, para. l0 (a), under
Hotels, l~otels, Business and Industrial buildings:
New Construction- $50.00 plus $.10 for each square
foot of floor a~ea over 10,000 square feet.
Vote oti the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
For the Record: Letter dated January 11, 1973 from M~.
Adolph Westerlund, Parade Chairman, Southold Fire Department,
received, requesting permission to PUt up pester advertising
third annual parade and tournament en July 7, 1973, rain date
July 8, 1973.
On motion by M~. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that Southold Fire Department be granted permission
to put up poster advertising Third Annual Parade and Tournament
to be held July 7, 1973, rain date July 8, 1973; the pester to
be removed within a week after ~he parade and tournament.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
~outhold TOWn ~oard of Appeals
- 20 - January 25, 1973
On motion by N~. Gillispie, seconded by Nm. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town
Board of Appeals will be held at 7:30 P.E., Thursday', February
15, 1973, at the Town Office, }iain Road, Southotd, New York.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: GilliSPie, Bergen, Grigonis.
On motion by Nr. Gilltspte, seconded by M~. Bergen, it was
RE~OLVED that the minutes of the Southotd TOWn Board of
Appeals~ dated Janmary 4, 1973, be approved as submitted, subject
to minor correctiom.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Glllispie, Bergen, Grigenis.
On motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by Nm. Glllispie, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 7:30
P.M. (E.S.T.), Thursday, February' 15, 1973, at the TOWn Office,
Main Road, Se~theld, New York, as the time and place of hearing
upon application of Village ~larine of Nattituck, Inc., Bay
Avenue, Mattituck, New York, for a special exception in accordance
with the Zoning Ordinance, Article VI, Section 600 C-3(c) and
Article XI, Section llO0 for permission to erect an additional
sign (third sign). Location of property: east side Bay Avenue,
Mattituck, bounded north by L. Hoder et al; east by' Private
Road; south by James Creek; west by Bay Avenue.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Glllispie, Bergen, Grlgonis.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by ~. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold TOWn Board of Appeals set 7:45 P.M.
(~.S.T.), Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the Town Office, Main
Road, Southeld, New York, as the time and place of hearing upon
application of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., 650 Stewart
Avenue, Garden City, New York, for a special exception in accordance
wi~h the Zoning Ordinance, Article VI, Section 600 C-3(a) for
permission to erect oversize ground sign. Location of property:
Southold TOWn Board of Appeals
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north side of Main Road, Matttt~ck, bounded north by Bethany
Cemetery; east by Betha~ Cemetery; south by Main Road; west
by' ArdprOp Inc. and Factory Avenue.
Vote of the Board: A~ves:- Messrs: Gfllispie,' Bergen, Grigonis.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr.'Gillispie, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 8:00
P~M. (E.!~.T.), Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the Town Office,
Main ROad, iS~thold, NewYork, as the time and place of hearing
upon application of George Bird, Luptons Point Road, Mattituck,
New York, for a special exception in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance, A~ticle III, Section 300 B-14 for permission to conduct
an auction sale on property of Vincent Bialeski. Location of
property: ~seuth side of Oregon Road, Mattit~mk, bounded north by
0regon Road; east by J. Zuhoski et al; south by L. Tuthill; west
by Elijahs Lane.
Vote of the Boa~d: Ayes:- Messrs: GillisPie, Bergen, Grigonis.
On motion by Mr. Gtllispie, seconded by ~. Grigonis, it was
REEOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 8:~5
PjM. (E,S.T.),Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the Town ~0ffice~
~tn Read, ~outhold, New York, as the time ahd place of hearing
uponapplication of George Bird, L~ptons Point Road, Mattituck,
New Y~rk~ for a special exception in accordance with the Zoning
0~dlnance, Article III, Section 300 B-14 for permission to conduct
an auction sale on property of Edward Charnews. Location of
property:' south Side of Main Road, Pe¢onic, bounded north by
~imRoad; east by P. Wenzel; so~th by Leslie Road; west by A.
Krupski and wife.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
motion bY Mr. Grigonis, seconded by Nm. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold ToWn Beard of Appeals set 8:15
P,M. (E,B.T.),~Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the Town Office,
Main Road, S~thold, New York, as the time and place of hearing
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upon application of ~dward Pelietteria, 1438-143 Street, Whitestone,
New York, for a variance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
A~tlcle III, Section 303 and Bulk Schedule, for permission to
redmce required setback of house. Location of property: Budd
Pond Road, Southold. Lot #16, ~iap of Willow Point, Southold,
New York.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Grtgonis, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set 8:30
P.M. (E.S.T.), Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the TOWn Office,
Maim Road, Se~thold, New York, as the time and place of hearing
upon application of Warren and Dolores Ritzer, 71 Nadel Drive,
Riverhead, New York, for a variance in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance, Article VII, Section 701 and Bulk Schedule for
permission to use existing building with insufficient setback
for business purposes. Location of property: north side of Main
Road, Laurel, bounded northby J. 0'Connell; east by J. OIComneI1;
south by Main Road; west by Mattituck Holding Corp.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by ~. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED that the ~outhold Town Board of Appeals set 8:4.%
P.M. (EJS.T.), Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the TOWn Office,
Main Road, ~outhold, New York, as the time and place of hearing
upon applieatto~ of Jack Driseoll, North Oakwood Drive, Laurel,
New York, for a variance in accordance with Town Law, Section
280A for approval of access. Location of property: Right of Way,
north Side of Henry's Lane, Peconic, bounded north by E. Axion;
east by private read,and Peceuic Shores Subdivision; south by
Garido amd others; west by Right of Way' and Waimey.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
On motio~ by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold TOWn Board of Appeals set 9:00
P.M. (E.S.T.), Thursday, ~ebz~ary 15, 1973, at the TOW~ Office,
Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time and place of hearing
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January 25, 1973
upon application of Stanley J. Waimey, Orchard Street, New Suffolk,
New York, for a variance in accordance with the Town Law, Section
280A, for approval of access. Location of property: north side
Henry ls Lane, Peconie, bounded north by Axion; east by Right of
Way and Driscell; south by Four Sails Realty Corp.; west by
C.P.F. Land Corp.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
On motion by Nr. Bergen,~ seconded by ~. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold TOWn Board of Appeals set 9:15
P.M. (E.S.T.), Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the Town Office,
Main ROad, Southold, New York, as the time and place of hearing
upon application of John Christie, 320 Front Street, Greenport,
New York, for a variance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article XII, ~ectio~ 1204 and Bulk SchedUle for permission to
add aud improve existing non-conforming buildings to make a total
of five dwelling units of existing non-conforming camp buildings.
Location of property: east side of Bray Avenue, Laurel; bounded
north by E. Klett; east by Wells Read; south by Wells Road;
west by Bray Avenue.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gil!ispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by M~. Bergen, it was
RE~OLVED that the Southe!d Town Board of Appeals set 9:30
P.M. (E.$.T.), Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the Town Office,
Main ROad, ~outhold, New York, as the time and place of hearing
upon application of George Kaytis, Main Road, Laurel, New York,
for a variance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article
III, ~ectiOn 301, for permission to set off lot with less than
minimum width. Location of property: east side of Robinson Road
(off Right of way); bounded north byB~yd; east by Peconic Bay;
south by Neefus; west by Right of Way and Neefus.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
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January 2%, 1973
On motion by ~. Grigonis, seconded by ~. Gillispie, it was
RESOLVED that the ~euthold TOWn Board ef Appeals set 9:~5
P.M. (~.$.T.), Thursday, February 15, 1973, at the TOWn Office,
Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time and place of hearing
upon application of XenophOn Damianos, Main Street, Stony Brook,
New York, for a variance fm accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article X, ~ection~1008; ArtiCle XII, Section 120~, for permissio~
to amend Board of Appeal decision on Appeal #1394, in regard to
layer and design of buildings for proposed renovation of
Greenport Homes. Location of property: s~th Side ef Main Road
(Route 25) and west side of Ninth Street, Greenpert, Map of
Greenport Homes.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen, Grigonis.
The Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
MarJorie ~icDermott, Secretary
Southo!d TOWn Boa~d of Appeals