HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-09/20/1973 Sout old Town Board of Appeals
SOUTHOLD, L. I., N.Y. 119~71
Telephone 765-~6~50
APPEAL BOARD
MEMBER
Robert W. Gillispie, Jr,, Chairman
Robert Bergen
Charles Gd~oni~., Jr.
Serse Doyen, Jr.
Fre~ Hul~e, Jr.
SOU~HOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS
September 20, 1973
A regular meeting of the Southold Tow~ Board of Appeals
was held at 7130 P.M., Thursday, September 20, 1973, a~ the
Town Office, ~ain Road, Southold, New York.
There were present~ Messrsl Robert W. Gillispie, Jr.,
Ohairma~l Robert Bergent' Oharles Grigonis, Jr.l Serge
Doyen, Jr.
Also presentl Mr. Howard Terry, Building Inspector.
Absen~l Mr. Fred Hulse, Jr.
TNE
at the
The P-l~ma~Boar~ postponed decisions
of Arthur J. Bujnowski and Brian Lynch
September 2%th at which time these
variance be reviewed. As ~tr. Bujnowski is
present $onigh~ I would like $o ask a few questions for
further clarification, and Mr. Bujbowski is also welcome
to attend the meeting at ~he Supervisor's office.
THE CHAIRMAN, How many airplanes will be flying off
the strip?
MR. ARTHUR BUJNOWSKI, There would be one airplane
leaving and re%urging %0 the strip.
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THEOHAIRMANs Would your friends, who are interested in
antique airplanes, drop in on you?
MR. BUJNOWSKIs No. I explained the situation to the
group and they understand as they are all mature people.
I told them that one man landing on my strip could spoil
this thing. Nobody knows where I am. If one other airplane
came in here people would see it and change the whole com-
plexion of the thing. I hope that the Town will per'it me
to pursue this interest. My closest neighbors don't object.
THE CHAIRMAN8 We are net going to m~ke a decision
tonight. HoW many people, Serge, land on Fishers Island?
MR. SERGE DOYEN: A helicopter drops in occasionally.
There is no regular pad. Somebody might land on his friend's
front lawn. Off and on ~seaplane lands in the harbor. There
might be nonefor months ~nd a dozen in a week.
THE CHAIRMAN: How mar~v private planes are there?
MR. DOYEN: Certainly not more than one or two but in
the summer there, might be a half dozen that belong to the
people on the Island. They might have a company pl~.~e
waiting for them. An airplane is not something you leave
around. They just come and go.
THE CHAIRMAN:. Did you say you have two sene who fly?
addressing Mr. Buonowski).
MR. BUJNOWSKI: ~?y sons are not eld enough to fly.
THE CHAIRMAN: The meeting at the Supervisor's office
is not a hearing~ it is just to develop information.
0n motion By Mr. Gillispie, seconded by ~r. Grigonis,
it was
RESOLVED that decision of the Appeals Board on Appeal
No. 1821, Arthur J. Bujnowski, Be postponed for further
information.
Vote of the Boards Ayes:- Messrs~ Gillispie, Bergen,
6rigomis, Doyen.
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On motion by Hr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that decision of the Appeals Board be postponed
on application of Evelyn Swisky, Bayview Road, $outhold, New
York, until the Appeals Board receives a letter of recommenda-
tion from the Planning Beard.
Vote of the Board, Ayes~- Messrs~ Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis, Doyen.
PUBLIC HEARING, Appeal No. 1820 - ?155 P.M. (E.S.T,),
upon application of William Grefe, New Suffolk Avenue, New
Suffolk, New. York, ~or a special exception in accordance
with the Z~nimg Ordinance, Article IX, Section 900 as refers
to Article VIII, Section 800 B-4, 3 and Article IX Section
900-8 for permission to operate building contractor yard
and to manufacture amd stere concrete products. Location of
propertyl W/S Cox Lane, Outchogue, bounded north by L. B.
Glover, Jr.~ east by Cox Lamed south by B. Harris! west by
L. Glover, Jr.
THE CHAI~N: This decision was postponed because of
an incorrect legal notice.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the legal
not}ce of h armng, appligatlen for a special exception,
affxdavits attesting to mrs publication in the official
newspapers, and notice to the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes
to speak for the applcAnt?
topso gravel, trucks and bulldozers, and
amount of precasts, It is zoned "C-l"
which ms a p rmmtted use for this type.of thing. He is
under COntract te purchase one acre which was at one time
in single and separate ownership. I believe that would
be in keeping with the use intended by the Town and would
not be detrimental to the area.
THE CHAIRMANt What is the area of the plot under
application?
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MR. OLSEN~ An acre, 195 feet on ~ox La.ne and 225 feet
deep. It is being purchased from Eastern Suffolk Oooperative,
THE CHAIR~ANs How much land is there?
MR. OLSEN~ I believe there is a remaining 2.9 acres.
THE CHAIRMAN, Have you checked the Ordinance as to
what portion of these activities fall into the "C-l" category.
N~R. OLBEN, I believe they all would.
THE CHAIRMAN: A Building Contractor's yard is in
Light Industry. Storage but not manufacture of concrete
products would be in Light Industrial but if he were going
tommanufacture it would require 200,000 sq, ft. It seems
to me that if this were granted, it would have to be limited
to uses that normally fall into a building contractor's
yard because the Bulk requirement for Light Industrial is
$0,000 sq, ft.
MR. OLSEN~ What would be permitted?
THE OHAIRMAN~ If it were granted you would be limited
to the ~0,000 sq. ft. plot which you have. We have run into
this difficulty before. You still need a variance.
MR. OLSEN, Could he maintain an office there, store
products and~.equipment, sand and gravel?
THE CHAIRMAN,' Manufacturing would not be allowed ~uder
this Ordinance. Cement block, Redi-mix, or blo~k manu~acturlng
fall in the Heavy Industrial category.
HR. WILLIA~ GREFE~ We plan on manufacturing pre-fab
septic tanks, Catch basins, but no cememt blocks,
THE OHAIRMAN~ You are not going to manufacture cement.
MR. GREFE~ No.
THE OHAIB~ In Light Industrial you are permitted
assembling, converting, etc.
MR. 0LSEN~ (addressing Mr, Grefe) Are you going to use
coal for fuel?
MR. GREFE, No.
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September 20, 1973
THE CHAIRNANs Setback requirements would have te be
followed.
MR. HOWARD TERRY, Building Inspectors You have am
established setback.already established there by adjoining
bmildi~s ~ithin 3~0 feet-of his property.. T~ ~verage
setback still applies to this, Some of the a ~oxning
buildings are practically on the property line.
THE CHAIRMA~Ns Is there anyone present who wishes
speak against this application?
(There was no response.)
THE CPLAIRMAN~ ~hat is the Z~ne on the surrounding
property?
MR. OLSEN, I believe it is
THE CHAIRMAN~ Except across the street, is that
correct?
MR. OLSENs Yes,
THE CHAIRMAN~ Arc'there any questions?
(There was no response.)
THE CHAIRM~ANs I would like %o postpone this decision
and take a little .more time to study it. This decision
will be made prior to the next meeting, some time in the
next week or two.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded By NLr. Doyen,
it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals
postpone'decision on Appeal No. 1820, William Grefe, New
Suffolk AVenue, New Suffolk, New York.
Vote of the Beard~ Ayes~- Messrs, Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis, Doyen.
PUBLIC HEARING, Appeal No. 1830 - 7,55 P.M. (E.S.T.),
upon application of John F. Keating, Soundview Avenue,
teuthold, New York, for a va_~iance in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 3~2 for permission
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On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, John F. Keating, So~-~dview Avenue, Seuthold,
New York, be GP~TED permission to erect an accessory building
in front yard area of property Iccated on the north side of
Soundview Avenue, Southold, as applied for.
Vote of the Boards Ayesl- Messrss Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigenis, Doyen.
PUBLIO NEAR~JIG, Appeal No. 1832 - 8s05 P.M. (E.$.T.),
upon.application of Andre Pappas, 15 Pleasantview Drive,
Bayv~lle, New York, and Nines SavvidelS, 25-10 Hoyt Avenue,
Astoria, New'York, for a variance in accordance with the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 301 and Bulk
Schedule for permission to divide property into two lots.
Location of property, Let #8?, Capt. Kidd Estates, Inlet
Drive and summit Drive, ~attituck, New York. Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the application
for a variance, leg.al notice of.hearing, affidavits attesting
to its publication ~n the officmal newspapers, and notice to
the applicant.
THE CHAIRMAN,. The survey of Young & Young indiCates
that the property ~s on the west side of Inlet Drive and
that it has approximately 250 feet en Inlet Drive. The
depth at thei~orth end is less than that at the south end.
There is a curve in the read on the north end of the property.
The lot at the southerly end of the property would be 12,285
sq. ft. Basically, the property is 250 feet by 100 feet.
It is not evenly divided. Also accompanying the application
is a tax map indicating this lot and its relationship te
the other lets in the vicinity.
THE CHAIRMANI Is there anyone p~esent who wiahes to
speak for this application?
~ILLIA~ WICKEAM, ESQ,,. We den oS ask for anequalsub-
division sothat each lot would have the same area. The
proposed.line marks a break in the contour. The southerly
portion is relatively flat. From the house, northward,
there is a terrace. At the end of this terrace the ground
goes down quite rapidly. Therefore, the southerly part
can't take advantage of the nox~therly par~ because it can't
be seen. Even if you put in shrubs it would be ne advantage
because you would have to go down to the end of the terrace.
That was the reasonfor the bre~k ~here rather than in the
center. If we had markedthat in the center we would have
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an area which could not be used by the southerly part.
THE CHAIRMAN, I think you should explain why the property
should be usedat all. It appears that across the street
there is a larger property.
MR. WICK~ The northerly part is umuseable. We can't
take advantage of it as it is. If you sit on the terrace you
don't see the lot. It breaks cfr tee sharply. If it went
the other way it would be alright. It just is not useable.
THE OHAIRNANs The point I am making is that it should
net be used because we have an Ordinance requiring $0,000 sq. ft.
The point I ~ getting at is that the hardship would net be
u~uique as it happens to everyone else in the Town of Seuthold.
MR. WICEHAMs It's an economic thing. They can't take
advantage of it physically or aesthetically.
THE CHAIR, s What we have,been guided Dy is the
su~=~=ounding location. If the majority of the surrounding
lots are larger than the lots you propose ~o divide, generally
we don't.divi~e them. It leeks to me as if ~his lot is more
er less ~den~i~al'to the eno te the west. The only really
small lot is No. 88 and that's alongside several on Inlet
Drive which womld be about the $~me size as your proposed
division. Nos. 76, 77, 99 and 150 are small lo~s. Lots
88, 89, and 90 are relatively small.
MR. WICKHAMs 101 and 102 are the Water Works.
THE GHAIR~ANs Is ~here plenty of water there?
MR. WICEHAM~ They are supplying this development and
Sunset K~olls.
THE CHAIRMAN~ We have tried to evolve a formula for
what is legally psrmissible, a guide that the County and
State use concerning the neighborhood. The adjoining let
owned by E. Gre¢o is similar in size. There are at least
two lots directly to the west that are about the same size
as the Pappas property. Directly across the street there
are three lots wmth One house.
THE CHAIRNAN~ Does anyone else wish to speak for this
application?
(There was no response.)
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THE CHAIRMAN: This apparently was one lot in Captain Kidd
E~tates.
~IR. WICKHAM~ Yes, it sold as one lot.
THE OHAIRM~N~ Is there anyone present who wishes to
speak against this application?
MR. A. H. ZAEKER, I have the property directly across
the street, Lots 74, ?5 and ?6. It seems this is a request
to put two houses on ome lot and I don't think that's right
because there are two owners.
MR. WIOKHAM~ It's owned by Mr. Pappas and a couple
in joint ownership.
MR. ZAEKER, That's why I oppose it because I think
it would be a small piece of property to put another
house on considering it,s a corner piece of property.
It would have to be set back 35 feet om each side of the
road. If they should get a variance, they would be
requesting more variances, and also to put a garage en
it, so~ I don't think it's a geed idea.
MR. J. E. CAIJ~N~ I have Lot 91. The lot I own
is the same size as the applicant's, When urchased
this proper~y frem Mr. Kaplan it stated in Deed that
there ~as on~y ?me house to be built en one lot. I feel
that if permission were granted to put that house on the
northern end cf the' lot it would be a serious hazard to
the pumpi~ station. This well serves 1~O families.
Mr. Ea~ord was denied because of contamination of the
jell. The northerly end of applicant's lot is $1~ost
xmmediatelYadjacent to Lot 101 which is the Water Works.
THE CHAIRMAN~ Captain Kidd Estates own 101 and 102.
Separate individuals own 98, 99, 100 and 103. De they all
have houses on them?
MR. OALLAHAN~ Let~ 97, 98, 99, 100 and 105 all have
houses en them. Lot 102 doesn'$ have a house. .I'also
feel I have considerable momey invested in my property,
Let 91~ om Central Drive, en top of the hill. I disagree
with the applicant's attorney that this is a steep grade
here (referring to map). The previousowner terraced $his
with ties. There is serious erosion. If you split this
up you will have more troUble with erosion. You would
mlso have'trouble with a car coming cut of a driveway.
This is almost a speedway.
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THEOHAIRMAN~ You stated that according to your
Deed you s~e restricted to one house.
Nd{. CALLAHANI Yes. A neighbor wanted to put tw°
houses up ~nd he was net allowed to do it.
THE CHAIRMANI
Deed?
Mr, wio~B~_~, have you looked at 2he
MR. WICKtIAM: I recall no restrictions in the Title
report. Plans and specifications had to be approved.
MR, ZAEKER, There are lots further down on Summit
Road and they-stretch from one street to the other, and
they have in their Deed that they have permission to
divide the lots. They are bigger than this,
MRS. HELEN ~fEEVNIK~ I am em Central Drive md
opposite to Mr. Callahan. Directly opposite is Tsontos
and Stepper. They run almost as long as Mr. Oallahan's
lot does. If this variance were granted, there would
be nothing to stop people from having houses on all the
lots. It would be another Levittowm.
THE.~HAIRMAN, Does your Deed restrict to one house?
MRS. ~EEVNIK~ I don't remember. As far as this
gentleman claiming that this land is un a sharp incline,
I knew the previous owner for years and she did grade
and terrace it. Today it is a jungle. These people
have never Iived in it as owners. I don't say they don't
intend to live in the house but they may still rent it
out as speculation. They build these houses and rent
them. They have summer rentals by the dozen. This is
the reason I object to breaking up the lots.
MR. ALFRED J. KIRBY~ I am on Captain Kidd Drive.
I would con~i~ what Mr. Oallahan said that 'in the Deed
it does say you can't put more than one structure o~ the
proper~y without specific permission.
THE CHAIRMAN~ Are there any other questions?
(there was no response.)
M~R. WICKHAM~ I listened very intently. I fail to
see where a~y of these people would be affected in any
way whatsoever. Certainly the statement that the ~ater
Company would be affected is erroneous. I think that if
the Water Company objected they would be here.
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As far as erosion is concerned, I think that is our
problem. I thi~k building a house can control erosion
as well as ar~h~.
As far as restrictions are concerned, I think that's
our problem toe.
The contour of the property suggests a matural split.
Although the previous owner may have done some grading
and put in some shrubbery, I think our problem is
different, and we would like to take advantage of the
property.
NRS. ANNE TSONTOS: As far as erosion is concerned,
we have a lot right next te us which is still sliding
over~into our backyard.
NR. CALLAHAN, I understand that when you put your
new Zoning OrdSnanoe in all previous ~tet plans were
exempt. This is net one of the omes that were. I think
it should come mnder the new Zoning Ordinance.
THECHAIRNANt I would have to agree with you except
in situa~ionswhere surreund~ properties are smaller
lots. It:se~ms to me that thms is too small a plot
s~.read~ se that to divide thi~ property would create a
sxtuation that would not terminate w~th this plot. We
would be te the deterioration ef all the
plotslhere, ~ of the plots are larger.
After investigation inspection the Board finds
property
CaPtain Kidd Estates, Inlet
Drive, findings ef the Boar~ are that
the l~t is much smaller than the ' by the
and ~ create a
open up further reqmests for division
s. The Board does not feel that this
hards ~p ~s unique as xt ~s shared by a~.i residents ef
the Town of S~uthold. Many of the ~ets.in the immediate area
are larger th~ the lot under applmoatmen.
The Board finds that strict application of the Ordinance
would ~etproduce practical difficulties or unnecessary
hardShip~the hardshi? created is net unique and would be
shared by all properties alike in the immediate vicinity
cf this property and i~ the same use distric~ and the
vart~ce will change the character, of the neighborhood,
and will met observe the spirit cf the
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0nmotion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. DOyen, it was
RESOLVED' Andre Pappas, 15 Pleassa~tview Drive, Bayville,
New York, andNinOs Savvides, 25,10 Hoyt Avenue, Astoria,
New York, be DENIED permission to divide property into two
lots, Lot #8?' Capt. Kidd Estates, Inlet Drive mhd Summit
Drive, Mattituck, as applied for.
Vote of the Boards
Grigonis, Doyen.
Ayes,' Messrs, Gillispie, Bergen,
PUBLIC HEARING, Appeal No.-I833 - 8,15 P.M. (E.S.T.),
upon application of Albert M. Garbade, Jr., Indian Neck
Lane, Peconic, New York, for a variance in accordance
with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 301, and
Bulk SchedUle for permission to build a new dwelling with
reduced rear yard. Location of propertyl Lots # 21 and
22, Map of ArrowheadCove, W/S Arrowhead Lane, Peconic,
New York.
The Chairman opened the hearingby reading the
application fora variance, legal notice of hearing,
affidavits attestLng to its publication in the official
newspapers, and notice to the applicant.
THE CHAIR~ANI The application is accompanied by a
surveye
THE CHAI~.M~.N, Is there anyone present who wishes
to speak for this application?
MR. ALBERT M. GARBADE~ The lot is over an acre in
size and due to the unique shape of it between Arrowhead
Lane and the lot line it is approximately 145 feet. As
I understand it you have to have 150 feet frontage, Ny
house is 54' deep so I could not build a house there,
plus I would be facing the woods. I would like to look
out over that meadow and across the water. I would
keep my 50 feet from the lane.
MR. ROBERT BERGEN, Would it help you if you went
40 feet from the lane?
MR. GARBADE, I would like to have as much seclusion
as possible.
THE CHAIRMAN, I think Mr. Bergen thought it would
give you a little more rear yard. We saw where your stakes
were. iThere is no question you have a hardship. From
our point of view we would prefer that you move it 10'
closer to the road.
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MR. GARBADE, It would help me, I would have a
little mere height.
THE CHAIRMA~ Is there anyone present who wishes
speak against this application?
(There was no response.)
After investigation and inspection the Board finds
that applicant requests permission to build a new
dwelling with reduced rear yard, Lots # 21 and 22, Map
of Arrowhead Cove, w/s Arrowhead Lace, Peconic, New York.
The findings of the Board are that because of the u~ique
shape ef the plot the applicant has a hardship. The
Board agrees with the reasoning of the applicant subject
to restrictions.
The Board finds that strict application of the
Ordinancewould produce practical difficulties or un-
necessary hardshipl 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 Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Grigenis,
it was
REt0L~, Alber~ M. Garbade, Jr., L~dian Neck Lane,
Pecenic, New York, be GRANTED permission to build a new
dwelling with reduced rear yard en Lots # 21 and 22,
Map ef Arrowhead Cove, W/S Arrowhead Lane, Peconic, New
York, as applied for, subject te the following restrictions,
That the house shall be no closer than 26 feet
to the westerly line of the proper~y and no closer
than 39 feet to Arrowhead Lane at any pointl and
that the house be located, otherwise, as shown
en the sketch.
Vote of the Board~ Ayes,- Messrs, Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis, Doyen.
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PUBLIC HEARING, Appeal Ne. 1834 - 8,25 P.M. (E.S.T.),
upon application of Dominick Zito, proprietor of $ou~hold
Inn, ~in Read, Southold, New York, for a special exception
in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article VI,
Section 600 B.~3 for permission to erect and maintain more
than one ground sign. Location of property~ N/$ Main Road,
Seuthold, New York bounded north by L. Barnett; east by
L. Barnett; south by Main Read; west by F. Thompson. Fee
paid $15.o0.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the
application for a special exceptionl legal notice of
hearingt affidavits attesting to its publication in
the official newspapers, and notice to the applicant.
THE OHAIRMAN~ Do you swear that this is your
signature? The reason I am giving the Oath is that
this testimony might be used elsewhere.
MR. DOMINICK ZITO, I de.
THE CHAIRMAN, Is there amyone present who wishes
to speak for this application?
MR. DOMINICK ZIT0, i thimk I covered everything in
the application.
THE CHAIRMAN~ I believe that you are asking for,
in this application, a sandwich sign but when we
investigated we also saw credit card signs and SOUTHOLD
INN on the sides of the awning.
MR. ZITO,, You can't see that until you are right
up to it.
THE CHAIRMAN: Hew long ago did you install the
canopy, that is regarded as a sign. Did you get per-
mission for that?
MR. ZITO~ No.
THE CHAIRMANi What business is conducted on the
premises?
MR. ZITO~ A restaurant, and we have rooms. We
have six rooms on the second floor.
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THE CHAIRMAN~ Each of those is a separate room?
~R. ZITO, Single and double rooms.
THE OHAIRMAN~ How about the third floor?
MR. ZITOs That's where we live.
THE CHAIRMAN I Do you have a bar?
MR. ZITOI We have a little lounge downstairs and
a restaurant.
THE CHAIRMAN, Do you use the rooms all summer?
MR. ZITOs Yes.
THE CHAIRMAN~ When did you buy the property?
MR. ZITO, In 1968.
THE CHAIRNAN~ How long have you been renting
these rooms?
MR. ZITO~ Fer five years.
THE CHAIRMAN~ You have nc off-premises signs, which
you could have.
~R. ZITO~ No. That was omr choice.
NR. ROBERT BERGEN, Don't you th~-~k~?it would look
better if you.had the courtesy sigms inside rather than
hanging lop-sided on the outside?
MR. ZITO: Yes, but it's like a gasoline station has
signs. It's for tourists to see and for people passing
by to see that we do honor these credit cards. There are
a lot of places that have half their hardware on the street.
THE OHAIRN~tN~ You are permitted one standing sign,
6'6" x 12'6" so you would be able to incorporate the various
miscellaneous signs on that one sign. You are not permitted
an additional sign, and we have never done it in the Town
of Southeld. The information that you have on the sign~
"Seafood - L~ncheon - Dinner - L. I. Duck" will have to
be incorporated in the main sign. Nor can we have an
awning sign such as you have there. The Ordinance says
one standiD4~ sign and wall sign. If you feel you are being
passed by, obtain permission to erect a sign at a distance
from your establishment. Anyone who saw this sign at the
last minute might cause an accident.
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THE CHAIRMANi Is there anyone present who wishes to
speaw against this application?
(There was ne response.)
TItE CHAIRMA~N~ We are not enforcing agents. It was
this Board that pioneered something in zoniD~ which related
to business establishments, such as restaurants, ledging,
placesof amusement, to permit them to have off-premises
directional signs. We agreed with the reasoning of ~arina
owners, people who own restaurants and motels, that they
need additional signs but not en their own property.
After investigation amd inspection the Board finds
that applicant requests permission te erect and maintain
more than one ground sign on the north side of Main Road,
Southold, New York. The findings of the Board are that
applicant is permitted one standing sign and erie wall
sign. The additional signs he new has are the awning
sign, credit card sigms, and the sandwich sign requested
in the application. It was suggested to the applicant
that he get permission, after all his additional Signs
are removed, for s~ cfr-premises directional sign.
The Board finds that the public convenience and
welfare and justice will not be served and the legally
established er permitted use of neighborhood property
and adjoining use districts will be permanently or
substantially i~jured and the spirit of the Ordinance
will net be observed.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen,
was
RESOLVED, Dominick Zi%c, proprietor of $outhold Inn,
Main Road, Southold, New York, be DENIED permission to
erect and maintain more than one ground sign on preper~y
located om the north side of Main Road, Southold, New
York. Further requirements of the Board of Appeals are
as fcllows~
That applicant is directed t? eliminate.additional
sSgn~ (awning. sign, credit card smgns, Sandwxch smgn)
within one (1) week. The Building Iuspector will enforce
the removal ef signs. The Board of Appeals is net an
enforcing agent.
Vote cf the Beard~ Ayes~- Mess~s~ Gillispie, Bergen,
Origcnis, Doyen.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -17- September 20, 1973
PUBLIC HEARING, Appeal No. 1836 - 8,35 P.M. (E.$.T.),
upon application of Sigmend SaA~owski, 8~-12 W$odhaven
Boulevard, Woodhaven, N~w York for a variance mn accordance
with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 301 and
Bulk Schedule of Building Zone Ordinance for permission to
reduce frontage ef let. Location ef propertys Lot # 196,
Nap ef Nassau Point, 01d Cove Road, Cutehogue, New York.
Fee paid $15.00.
The Chairman opened the hearing by reading the
application for a variance, legal notice ef hearing,
affidavits attesting te its publication in the official
newspapers, and notice te the applicant.
THE CHAIRNANs The application is accompanied by
a sketch and a survey. The sketch indicates that Lot
# 197, land ef Sar~ewski, has 121.20 feet en 01d Cove
Road, ??.25 on the rear line, and is 2?4 feet deep on
the northerly boundary, and 213 feet on the southerly
bounda~'~
THE CHAIRNAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes
speak for this application?
MR, SIGNOND SARNOWSKI~ I I respect-
;hat in is
the width or the f~?ntage eX one i
the ~ot. I propose to build enLOt #197, Lot
196 is parcel, which I own. Lo~ 196
is 1~1 se if I added 20 to'
west. The
is so be~
house we want,
for this is~hat Lot 197
;ed for mn of the
Lot 19 towards Lot
preference is 197 because
;er Tiew. The house we propose to build
is feet We. can't buildon 197 with the
present dimensions because our.setback proposes ?~ feet.
~s you see, the lines run in pie-shaped form se as we
go in a westerly direction we diminish. We propose a
setback of ?5 feet~ that gives us about 25 feet to allow
for side line setbacks. I went down there today with
my wife and measured it. We feel the ideal setback would
be 75 feet. That would be our preference. Aesthetically,
we weuld like the garage doors facing south instead of the
read. I would like to come down the driveway frentwards
so I would need a bit of space for a turnaround. I am a
Seuthold Town Board of Appeals -18- September 20, 1973
retired New York City lawyer. We have lived at Nassau
Point for about twenty years prier to five years ago
at which time I sold my house.
THE CHAIrmAN: Only a lawyer would have three lots
adjoinir~ each other.
MR. SARNOWSKII We have three married sons and I
knew for a fact that one or two of them might eventually
want to build there. My one boy is with a company that
is going to Build in Aquebogue.
THE CHAIRMAN, Is this subdivision one of the e~cepted
ones.
NR. HOWARD TERRY, Building Inspector, Yes, it's on
the approved list.
MR. SARNOWSKI: I studied whether there is anything
in my Deed to keep me from going ahead with my plans
assumi~ that the application were granted. The only
prohibition is that we can't Build two dwellings om erie
parcel. I was Secretary ef the Association ef Nassau
Point for ten years. I suggested we buy the original
Nassau Club.property. On some of the lets in Nassau
Point you wlll find two dwellings on a 300 foot lot.
We bought the corporation for $150.0O. I have known the
local people here for fo~t~ odd
THE CHAtP~NI When we first looked at this as we
drove by and around it, we thought that probably you were
going to jog this (referring to map) (Mr. Sarnewski
discussed the map with the Board).
THE OHAIRMAN~ Is there anyone present who wishes
te speak against this application?
MARGARET HARRIS: Does this still allow two or three
buildable lets for the youngsters?
THE CHAIRMAN: This is the center lot that he is
talking about building a house on. He owns all three
lots and each is a separate parcel. What he wants to
de is to enlarge this which would tend te equalize the
size of all three lets. It would also accommodate a
78 foot house.
Southold Tow~ Board of Appeals -19- September 20, 1973
THE CHAIRMAN~ Are there any other questions?
A~ter investigation and inspection the Board finds
that applicant requests permission to reduce frontage ef
let, Let #196, Nap of Nassam Point, Old Cove Road,
Cmtchogue, New York. The findings of the Board are that
applicant owns three adjoining lots amd proposes to
build a Cape Cod house on the center let, which is Lot
# 197, and in order to ae¢otmnodatethe house is providing
himself with an additional pie-shaped area, which is
0 at the westerly lime a~d :ks 20 feet at the easterly line
of Let #196 en Old CoveRc~i. The additional pie-shaped
area will be added te .#197 cud taken from#196. This
will tend to equalize the size'of the three lets owned
by Mr. Sarnowski and excepted umder the Ordinance.
The Board finds that strict application of the
Ordinamce would .produce practical difficulties or um~ecessary
hardship; the hardship creased is umi~ue a~d would not be
shared by all properties alike in the immediate vioimity
of this property and in the s~me use district~ amd the
variance will not ehamge tM~ character ef the neighborhood,
and will observe the spirit ef the Ordinance.
0n motion by Mr. Grig~is, seconded by Mr. Bergen,
it was
RESOLVED, Sigmond Sarnowski, 89-12 Woodhaven Boulevard,
Woodha~en, New Y~rk~ be GR~TED permission te reduce
frontage of Let #196, Map ef Nassau Pemnt, Old Cove~Road,
Cutchogme, New York, as applied for.
Vote of the Board, Ayes~- Nessrs~ Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis~ Doyen.
Fe~ ($) Sign Renewals were reviewed amd approved
as submitted,
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Bergen,
it was
RESOLVED tha~ the minutes of ~he Southold Town Board
of Appeals dated Augusti30, 1~73, Be approved as submitted,
subject to mi~or correction.
Vote of the Beard~ Ayes~- Messrs~ Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigomis, Doyen.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -20- September 20, 1973
O~motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Grigonis,
it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the ~euthold
Towm Beard ef Appeals will be held at 7:30 P.M., Thmrsday,
October 11, 1973, at the Town Office, ~ain Read, Southold,
New York.
Veto of ~he Board: Ayes:- Nessrs: Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigomis, Doyen.
0m motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Grigenis,
it was
RESOLVED that the Seuthold Town Board ef Appeals
authorize the Chairman te sign the Annual Estimate
Smbmitted by the Beard ef Appeals for the fisenl year
beginning Janmary l, 1974 as follows,
EXPENDITURES
Secretarial Asslistanee
S~atienery, fermprinting, po~tage. .~...
Advertising & Legal Notices,...............
Telephone.... .............................. . .... ..... ....
Travel expense divided as fellows,
1. Estimated expense for three members ef Bear~
t~ attend Association of Towns meeting in
New York in February ..... .. ...... ........$500.00
2. Estimated expense of Mr. Deyem, Board member
from Fishers Island for attendamee of Board
meetings in Somthold..,.....
3. Est,.mated travel expense of ~A;'~'~' 600.00
Fishers Island ................ .... ....... ~
(Mrs. ~¢Dermott) ........... ..... $6,500.00
800.00
100.00
3,500.00
300.00
1,350.00
REMUNERATION of BO~_~ of Appeals
Four (4) members at $2,600. ...... .. ..... $!0,~0.00
Ohairmamat $3,500 ..... .. ..... . ...... ... 3,500.00 $13,900.00
Estimated expense Legal Counsel-
(defense four cases)
TOTAL ESTINATED EXPENSE OF THE B~ARD OF APPEALS
TOTALESTINATED INCOMEFROMAPPEAL APPLICATIONS
TOTAL ANNUAL F~TINATE .... . ..... . ......................
$30,~50.00
3,000,.00
$27,450.00
DATED: September 21, 1973
Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis, Doyen.
Southold Towa Board of Appeals -21- September 20, 1973
On motion by Nr. Gillispie, seconded by,Lt. Bergen,
it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set
8,00 P.M.~ (E~D.S.T.), Thursday, October 11, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time
and place of hearing upon application of Lucille Mesback,
Rose Hill, North Carolina, for a variamce in accordance
with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 301
and Bulk Schedule for permission to divide and set off
lots with existing buildings with less than required
width and area. Location of property, south side Main
Road, East Marion, bounded north by Maim Road, Humes &
othersl east by William Park & others~ south by
Gardiner~ Bayl west by Parker.
Vote of the Board, Ayesl- Messrs, Gillispie, Bergem,
Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Grigonis,
it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set
8,15 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, October 11, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time
and place of hearing upon application of Eugene Mazzaferre,
215 Oak Street, Greenp~rt, New York, for a variance in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III,
Section 301 amd Bulk Schedule for permission to build
new one f~mily dwellings with insufficient setbacks.
Location of property, Lot # 2, Greenport Drivein Park,
Brown and Ninth Streets, Greenport, New York.
Vote of ~he Board, Ayes:-
G~igoni~, ~oy n.
On mctio~ by Mr. Grigo~i~, sec~r~ded by ~. D~yen,
!~ wa~
8~25 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, October ll, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Road, SOuthold, New York, as the time
amd place ef hearing upon application of Clarice Blackburn,
New SUffolk Avenue, Cutchogue, New York, for a variance
in accordance with the Town Law, Section 28GA for approv~l
of access. Location of proper~y, private right of way off
Southold Town Board of Appeals -22- September 20, 1973
south side of New Suffolk Avenue, Cutchogue, bounded
north by New Suffolk Avenue~ east by Cases south by
Peconic Bay~ wes~ by Lockwood.
Vote of the Board, Ayes~- Messrs: Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Doyen, seconded by Mr. Bergen,
it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set
8,40 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, October 11, 1973, at
the Town Office, ~ain Road, Southolg, N~w Y~rk, as the
time and place of hearing upon applmcatlon of Kenneth
Ket~ham, ~ain Road, East Marion, Ne~ York, for a
varxance in accordance with the Zonxng Ordinance,
Article III, Section 300C-4a for permission to s~me an9
work on private boat over 30' in length in an "A" Distract.
Location of property, north side Main Road, East Marion,
hounded north by Schrader & Wallaces east by Prestons
south hy Main Roads wes~ by ~. Boken & right of way.
Vote of the Board~ Ayes~- Messrs, Gillispie, Bergen,
~rtgonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Grigenis,
it was
RESOLED that the SouShold. Town Board of Appeals set
8,50 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), upon application of Robert Kolyer,
208 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, New York for a variance
in accordance wi~h the Zoning Ordimance, Article III,
Section 301 ~nd Bulk Schedule for permission to divide
pr?perry into two lots with less than required width.
~catiom of proper~y~ south side Bayview Road, Southeld,
bounded north by Bayview Road~ east by La Rocca, Marini,
Blakeman& others; south by Oorey Creek, Gozzelas west
by Schroeder, Darnell.
Vote of the Board~ Ayes~- Messrs~ Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis, Doyen.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -23- September 20, 1973
On motion by Mr. Doyen, seconded by Mr. Gillispie,
it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set
9~00 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, October 11, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York, am the time
amd place of hearing upon application of Armond Bartes, Jr.,
Private Road, East Mariom, New York for a variance in
accordance with the Town Law, Section 280A for approval
of access. Location of propertys north side Main Road,
East Marion on right of way bommded east By F. Cowa~ amd
others west by R. Longs bemnded north by De Nicelal
east by right of ways south by I. C. Lathaml west by
George Cock and others.
Vote of the Board~ Ayes~- Messrss Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Bergen, seconded by Mr. Doyen,
it was
RESOLVED that the Southeld Towm Board of Appeals se~
9~10 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thmrsday, October 11, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York, am the time
and place of hearing upon application of Donald A.
Stephenson, Main Road, Orient, New York for a special
exception in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article III, Section 300B-1 for permission to alter
existi~ bmildimg to a 2 (two) family occupancy. Location
of property~ off north side Main Road, Orient, om right
ef way bounded east by Scolielo, west by Burnhams
bounded north by Long Island Soumds east by Terry and
Lomass south by right ef way! west by Stephenson Beach
Inc. and old Main Road.
Vote of the Board, Ayes,- Messrs~ Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigonis, Doyen.
On motion by Mr. Gillispie, seconded by Mr. Grigenis,
it was
Southeld Town Board of Appeals -2~- September 20, 1973
RESOLVED tha2 the Southold Town Board of Appeals set
9820 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, October 11, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time
and place of hearing u_pon application of Freddie Lawson,
Sound Avenue, Mattituck, New York, for a variance in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section
301 and Bulk Schedule for permission to .set off let With
less than required area. Location of propertyl Oak Place
and Walnut Avenue, Mattituok, bounded north by Ruthinewskii
south by the Long Island Railroadw west by Oak Place.
Vote of the Boardl Ayes~- Messrs8 Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigcnis, Doyen.
On motion by ~r. Grigonis, seconded by~r. Doyen,
it was
RESOLVED that the Sou%hold Tow~ Board of Appeals set
9,30 P.M, (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, October 11, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Road. Southeld, New York, as the time
and place of hearing upon application of William Serrell,
Dogwood Lane, Gardiner's Bay Estates, East Marion, New
York for a variance in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance,
Article III, Section 301 and Bulk Schedule for permission
to build an addition with reduced side yard. Location
of property, Lots # 95 and 96, Gardiner's Bay Estates,
Dogwood L,_~e, East Marion, New York.
Vote of the Board~ Ayes~- Messrs~ Gillispie, Bergen,
~rigcnis, Doyen.
On mo~ion by Mr. Doyen, seconded by Mr. Bergen, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Board of Appeals set
9,~0 P.M. (E.D.S.T.), Thursday, October 11, 1973, at the
Town Office, Main Read, $outhold, New York, as the time
and place ef hearing upon application of John Dinizio,
62~ Main Street, Greenport, New York for a variance in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, Article III,
SoUthold Town Board of Appeals -2%-
September 20, 1973
Section 301 amd Bulk Schedule for permission to set off
lot with less th~u required area. Location ef property~
south side of Brown Street, Greenpor~, bo~uded north by
Brown Street~ east by A. Dinizio~ south by Tully a~d
Braun~ west by Pipes Cove Corporation.
Vote ef the Boardl Ayes~- Messrsl Gillispie, Bergen,
Grigenis, DOyen.
The Meeting was adjourned at 10~00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
~arjer~e McDermott, Secretary
Southold Town Board of Appe_~_!s
Robert w. Gillis'p~'e, ar., Chairma~