HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-11/17/2008PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
JERILYN B. WOODHOUSE
Chair
KENNETH L. EDWARDS
MARTIN H. SIDOR
GEORGE D. SOLOMON
JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND
PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
OFFICE LOCATION:
Town Hall Annex
54375 State Route 25
(cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY
Telephone: 631 765-1938
Fax: 631 765-3136
Present were:
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
Monday, November 17, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Jerilyn B. Woodhouse, Chairperson
George D. Solomon, Member
Kenneth L Edwards, Member
Martin H. Sidor, Member
Joseph L Townsend, Member
Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Mark Terry, Principal Planner
Kristy Winser, Senior Planner
Tamara Sadoo, Planner
Carol Kalin, Secretary
SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Chairperson Woodhouse: Good evening, and welcome to the November 17th Meeting
of the Southold Town Planning Board. For our first order of business, I will entertain the
motion to set Monday, December 8, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. here at Town Hall as the time
and place for the next regular Planning Board Meeting.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairperson Woodhouse: Tonight we have two public hearings scheduled. There is an
opportunity for the public to address the Board. There are two podiums to come up to.
We ask if you want to address the Board that you do so, and print your name legibly on
the paper that's provided so that we have a good record of who you are when you
speak to us.
6:00 p.m. - Onufrak, Peter & Gloria - This proposal is for a standard subdivision of a
7.0415-acre parcel into two lots where Lot 1 equals 1.3366 acres and Lot 2 equals
5.7049 acres, inclusive of a 1.3365-acre building envelope and 4.3684 acres of
subdivision Open Space that will be permanently preserved by Covenants and
Restrictions. The property is located on the n/elc/o CR 48 and Mary's Road in Mattituck.
SCTM#1000-114-5-1
Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there anyone here who would like to speak on behalf of
this application.
Gall Wickham: Good evening. I represent the Onufraks. They are also here if you
have any questions regarding this application. I think in terms of the Planning Board
aspect, we have been through it quite thoroughly, defined the open space and the
parameters of that usage, defined a 75' buffer area, and recently clarified the
restrictions on that area as well. We have had an application pending at the Health
Department from the inception and expected it would be cleared up by now. All of the
criteria have been met with the exception of filing of Standard Covenants. The Health
Department requires that any mortgagees or any persons or companies holding a
mortgage on the property consent and they are usually fairly pro forma. However, in
this day and age, with what's going on in the mortgage industry, we have encountered
an unanticipated delay. The mortgage was held by Lehman Bros. We wrote to them,
it's been now transferred over to Citigroup. We have written to them numerous times
trying to get in touch with their legal department because they don't seem to have a
phone number. But we are in communication with them and attempting to get just a
very simple consent to the Health Department Covenant so that we can go through the
pro forma of signing the final Covenants with the Health Department in getting the
notations on the map and getting them to you for signature.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you. Is there anyone else who wants to address the
Board on this application? I will entertain a motion to close the hearing.
Ken Edwards: So moved.
Joe Townsend: Second.
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Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse:
That motion carries.
6:05 p.m. - Hudson Ci~ Savings Bank Plaza - This site plan is for the proposed
construction of two buildings totaling 13,227 sq. ft., where one proposed two-story
building is 9,500 sq. ft. of office space and the other proposed one-story building is
3,241 sq. ft. for a bank use with 65 proposed parking spaces on a 1.931 acre split-
zoned parcel in the General Business and Residential-40 Zoning Districts located
approximately 509' e/o Bay Avenue, on the s/s/o NYS Road 25 in Mattituck. New
SCTM#1000-122-3-17.1 (formerly known as SCTM#1000-122-3-1.2, 2, 5.1 & 17)
Chairperson Woodhouse: Is there anyone who would like to address the Board on this
application?
Daniel Mooney: I live in East Marion and I work in Mattituck and I represent the
applicant. It's great to finally be here at a public hearing. As you may know, the Zoning
Board of Appeals granted variances for this project on October 30, 2007, and this Board
approved the SEQRA on October 21 of 2008. Based upon those two occurrences, we
now have applications we are working on with the Health Department. When we'd gone
over the proposal with them, generally we had to have (inaudible) on the existing
cesspool before they could be demolished. That was done by H2M a week ago
tomorrow and we should have the results by next week and then we can proceed to the
Health Department to get our final approvals with them. With respect to the DOT, we
have discussed the project with them and we met on site I think with some of your staff
as well. Originally we had planned for a one-story office building and DOT asked us to
move the driveway so that it would be directly opposite to Pacific Street, and we've
done that. So, they're basically on board with us; we do not have the final approvals
from the Health Department or from the DOT. We do have the variances that we
requested from the Zoning Board of Appeals and a Negative Declaration from this
Board (inaudible) SEQRA. I believe previously we showed you the site plan which
Chairperson Woodhouse: We did look at that tonight. We have looked at all of that
information.
Joe Townsend: Actually, for the public you might want to turn that around.
Chairperson Woodhouse: You need to speak into the microphone.
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Daniel Mooney: The plan basically has 65 parking places, 3 of which are land banked
in the rear next to the residential parcel. We had previously agreed and the Zoning
Board of Appeals granted the variance that we would erect a six foot stockade fence
along the residential parcel on the n/s/o John's Road which is owned by Stephanie
Ruggles and Mr. Beasley. The length of that fence will be determined by the owners of
that property: they are not sure how far if they want it to go all the way to John's Road or
just part of the way, but we've agreed to put that up as well. The parking area on the
residential parcel will be blue stone and not paved, except for the two handicapped
spots on that parcel to the west. They will be paved just to allow ingress and egress.
We have a lighting plan which I believe conforms to the specs that we have with the
Planning Board and all the (inaudible) under the lights should go over the property line
and in fact if you look, most of the lights are at least 40' with two exceptions which are
25' from the residential properties. The rest are 45' or 50' from John's Road itself on the
lighting plan. We are agreeable to the Planning Board setting the parameters for the
time the lights would go on and off in the evening with the exception of (inaudible) which
NYS law requires that it be on from dawn to dusk. As you may recall, we moved the
drive-through and the ATM from the south side of the original bank building to the east
side so that it would not impact at all on the residential area if at all possible. The
planting scheme provides that we will keep most of the larger trees along John's Road
and some on the easterly side of the project next to the residential area. We have
agreed to place some 542 trees and shrubs around the parcel on the planting schedule,
so that should be sufficient. Previously we had shown you, and I resubmit them again,
artistic renderings of the two buildings which are not exact because we changed the
office building. If you may recall, at one time it was a 10,000 sq. ft. building; we reduced
it to 9,500 sq. ft. in order to have medical offices to be able to be used as you needed
(inaudible) septic system. We also have the elevations of the building which we had
submitted to you previously, and if you wish we can submit them again at this public
hearing if anybody has any questions with respect to them. The office building changed
a little bit because the size has changed (inaudible) how it was before.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you. Is there anyone else who would like to address
the Board on this application?
Stephanie Beasley: I am not quite sure exactly what to say; it seems you're very far
along in this project here, but I'm not quite sure why you want the drive-through building
of the bank to sit right next to the residential property instead of maybe flip-flopping
them so that the office building is the one that's next to the residential property. I know
you're far along in this, but instead of having cars waiting in line along our property with
the cars running, I don't know, it just seems that it might be a good idea, maybe not.
Also, the plan out there doesn't have the correct name, it has the previous owner as
Lucas and that's not been corrected, it's Beasley: both Kevin and Stephanie. As long
as everything progresses like you said with the lighting and shrubs. It breaks my heart
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for this to be in my back yard. He's doing the best he can for what it is, and I do
appreciate that. But I just, I don't like it. I know if anyone else was living in my house
that they might feel the same way. That's all. Thank you.
Chairperson Woodhouse: Thank you for sharing your comments with us. Is there
anyone else who would like to address the Board? I'm going to entertain a motion to
close the hearing at this time.
Joe Townsend: So moved.
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: The motion carries.
CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS, STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS, RE-
SUBDIVISIONS (Lot Line Changes)
Setting of Final Hearings:
Scott, John - This is a standard subdivision proposing 3 lots on a 6.5539-acre parcel
with a 3 lot yield in the R-80 Zone. Proposed Lot 1 would be 80,000 sq. ft. (this
excludes 52 sq. ft. of wetlands); Proposed Lot 2 would be 80,010 sq. ft. (this excludes
26,235 sq. ft. of wetlands) and Proposed Lot 3 would be 82,932 sq. ft. (this excludes
16,314 sq. ft. of wetlands). The property is located on the e/s/o Wells Road and the
s/s/o Main Road, e/o Peconic Lane in Peconic. SCTM#1000-75-6-3
Ken Edwards: I will offer the following resolution: WHEREAS, this proposal is to
subdivide a 6.5539-acre parcel into three lots where Lot 1 equals 80,000 sq. ft., Lot 2
equals 80,010 sq. ft. and Lot 3 equals 82,932 sq. ft. in the R-80 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, an application for sketch approval was submitted on January 6, 2006,
including the sketch plan prepared by Howard W. Young, L.S., dated June 1, 2005 and
last revised December 11,2005 and the Existing Resources and Site Analysis Plan
prepared by Howard Young, L.S., dated April 13, 2005 and last revised on December
11, 2005; and
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WHEREAS, on September 11,2006 the Southold Town Planning Board granted
conditional sketch approval upon the map prepared by Howard W. Young, L.S., dated
June 1, 2005 and last revised December 11, 2005; and
WHEREAS, June 10, 2008 the Southold Town Planning Board granted Conditional
Preliminary Plat Approval upon the map prepared by Howard Young, L.S., dated June
1, 2005 and last revised on September 10, 2007; and
WHEREAS, all conditions have been met; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday, December 8, 2008
at 6:00 p.m. for a final public hearing on the Final Plat prepared by Howard W. Young,
L.S., dated June 1,2005 and last revised September 10, 2007.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: That motion carries.
Setting of Preliminary Hearings:
Adipietro, Robert - This application is for a standard subdivision of a 2.038-acre parcel
into three lots where Lot I equals 20,229 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 29,817 sq. ft. and Lot 3
equals 29,291 sq. ft. in the HB Zoning District. The property is located on the e/s/o
Peconic Lane approx. 333 ft. s/o County Road 48 in Peconic. SCTM#1000-74-3-16
Joe Townsend: RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday,
December 8, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. for a preliminary public hearing at the Southold Town
Hall on the plat prepared by Peconic Surveyors, P.C. dated September 8, 2007, and
last revised July 8, 2008.
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: And that motion carries. Thank you.
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Sketch Determinations:
Zuckerber.q, Lloyd - This proposal is for an 80/60 clustered conservation subdivision
on 32.83 acres of land where Lot 1 equals 65,562 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 77,694 sq. ft., and
Lot 3 equals 29.5416 acres, and is proposed to be preserved through a sale of
Development Rights to the Town of Southold. The property is located on the s/w corner
of Wells Road and State Route 25 in Peconic. SCTM#1000-86-1-10.9
Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposal is for an 80/60 clustered conservation
subdivision on 32.83 acres of land; Lot 1 equals 65,562 sq. ft., Lot 2 equals 77,694 sq.
ft., and Lot 3 equals 29.5416 acres and is proposed to be preserved through a Sale of
Development Rights to the Town of Southold; and
WHEREAS, an application for sketch approval was submitted on October 1, 2008,
including the sketch plan prepared by Howard W. Young, L.S., dated August 1 2008;
and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2008, the Southold Town Planning Board recommended
that a common access driveway for residential Lots 1 and 2 from Wells Road be located
along the southern border of the parcel adjacent to an existing driveway from a
neighboring residential lot to the south, so as to comply with §240-45(C) and (D); and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board further recommended that a buffer be
created via a berm with landscaping or solely with landscaping along the southern side
of the common access driveway and the northern boundary of residential Lots 1 and 2
bordering the farm field so as to minimize wind, dust, noise and possible run-off from
the farm, as well as to maintain the existing trees along the eastern boundary of
residential Lots 1 and 2 on Wells Road in compliance with §240-49(I) and when those
existing trees naturally expire, they shall be replaced with street trees and/or
landscaping as required by Southold Town Code; and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2008, the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the
State Environmental Quality Review Act pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7,
determined that this is an Unlisted Action requiring an uncoordinated review; be it
therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7,
based upon an uncoordinated review of this Unlisted Action, establish itself as lead
agency and, as lead agency, make a determination of non-significance and grant a
Negative Declaration;
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Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: That motion carries.
Martin Sidor: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has
reviewed the proposed action under the policies of the Town of Southold Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program and determined that the action is consistent as
outlined in the November 12, 2008 memo prepared by the LWRP Coordinator;
Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: The motion carries unanimously.
Martin Sidor: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board
hereby grant sketch approval on the map prepared by Howard W. Young, L.S. dated
August 1, 2008.
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: The motion carries.
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CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS, STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS, RE-
SUBDIVISIONS (Lot Line Changes) - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY REVIEW ACT
Lead Agency Coordination:
Torell, Arthur- This lot line change will reduce Parcel 1 (SCTM#1000-33-2-10) by
2,430 sq. ft. in order to create as far a setback as possible for the proposed dwelling
from the wetlands. Parcel 1 existing area size is 21,458 sq. ft., and after the lot line
modification it will be 19,028 sq. ft. Parcel 2 (SCTM#1000-33-2-11) will increase in size
after the lot line modification from 24,756 sq. ft. to 27,186 sq. ft. These parcels are
located in the R-40 Zone. The property is located on Westwood Lane, 300 feet n/o
Homestead Way in Greenport.
Ken Edwards: I will offer the following resolution: WHEREAS, this lot line change will
reduce Parcel 1 (SCTM#1000-33-2-10) by 2,430 sq. ft. in order to create as far a
setback as possible for the proposed dwelling from the wetlands; Parcel 1 existing area
size is 21,458 sq. ft., and after the lot line modification, it will be 19,028 sq. ft.; Parcel 2
(SCTM#1000-33-2-11) will increase in size after the lot line modification from 24,756 sq.
ft. to 27,186 sq. ft. These pamels are located in the R-40 Zone; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2008, the Town of Southold Zoning Board of Appeals granted
a variance for the proposed action on the survey prepared by Peconic Surveyors, dated
April 30, 2008, subject to the following conditions:
1. The use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers is prohibited.
2. The establishment of a 25' non-disturbance, vegetated buffer from the
wetland line, landward on SCTM# 33.-2-11; and
WHEREAS, an application and fee for sketch approval was submitted to the Planning
Board on September 25, 2008; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Part 617, Article 6 of
the Environmental Conservation Law acting under the State Environmental Quality
Review Act, initiate the SEQR lead agency coordination process for this Unlisted Action,
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: And that motion carries.
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CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS, STANDARD SUBDIVISIONS, RE-
SUBDIVISIONS (Lot Line Changes)
Final Extensions:
Hellenic Restaurant - This amended site plan is for an addition to the existing
restaurant of 250 seats on 1.519-acre parcel in the LB Zone located approximately 532'
w/o Shipyard Lane on the n/s/o NYS Road 25 in East Marion. SCTM#1000-35-2-14
Chairperson Woodhouse: WHEREAS, the applicant proposed an amended site plan for
an addition to the existing restaurant to 250 seats on a 1.519 acre parcel in the LB Zone
located on the n/s/o State Road 25, approximately 532' w/o Shipyard Lane in East
Marion. SCTM# 1000-35-2-14; and
WHEREAS, Hellenic Land, LLC, is the owner of the property; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2005, the Southold Town Planning Board granted final
approval on the site plan prepared by Young and Young, dated October 12, 2004, and
last revised September 6, 2005 and authorized the Chairperson to endorse the final site
plans subject to a one year review from the date of issuance of the building permit; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2008, the applicant requested, in writing, an extension of
the final approval granted on September 12, 2005; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants a six-month
extension retro-active from September 12, 2008 to March 12, 2009 of the final
approval on the site plan prepared by Young and Young, dated October 12, 2004, and
last revised September 6, 2005.
Joe Townsend: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: That motion carries.
Chairperson Woodhouse: If no other business, I will entertain a motion to adjourn.
Joe Townsend: So moved.
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Ken Edwards: Second.
Chairperson Woodhouse: All in favor?
Ayes.
Chairperson Woodhouse: We are adjourned. Thank you very much.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was adjourned
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