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BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006
A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS was
held at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971-0959, on
Thursday, April 27, 2006 commencing at 9:30 A.M.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman Pro Tem
James Dinizio, Member
Michael A. Simon, Member
Leslie Kanes Weisman, Member
Linda Kowalski, ZBA Confidential Secretary
Absent was: Ruth D. Oliva, Chairperson
9:42 A.M. Chairman Pro Tem Goehringer called the meeting to order with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The Board proceeded with the first item on the Agenda as follows: :
I. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REViEW DETERMINATIONS (SEQRA): BOARD
RESOLUTION: Motion was made by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman,
to declare the following Declarations: Type II Actions with no further steps regarding requests
setback, dimensional, lot waiver, accessory apartment, bed and breakfast requests:
ROSE HAJEK #5877
JOSEPH and DORIS MONACO #5864
RALPH and CAROLYN SINOPOLI #5876
HENRY GALIZIA #5871
CHERYL FELD and JON MARGOLIS #5875
JIM and SUSAN SWEENEY #5865
BIEL ASSOCIATES and GASTON CRIBLEZ #5855
JOHN CHAPMAN #5857
LORETTA CAMPBELL #5873
NICHOLAS and IRENE RALLIS #5861
JAY W. GUILD #5866
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DANIEL FISCHER #5833
JOHN and JACQUELINE BENDICK #5881
JOHN and DENISE BANER #5874
ESTATE OF GLENN E. BOOCOCK #5868
SHEILA R. KENNEDY, Contract Vendee (RAUCH PARTNERS LP, Owners)
#5870
NICHOLAS ALIANO #5846
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was
absent.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The following public hearings were held, with Chairman
Goehringer introducing each application, and Member reading of the Legal Notice as
published:
9:43 A~M. ROSE HAJEK #5877 by Aggie of Architecnologies. Request for a Variance
under Sections 100-242A 0Nalz Interpretation No. 5039) and 100-244, based on the
Building Inspector's Mamh 13, 2006 Notice of Disapproval concerning removal of the first
floor of the existing dwelling and reconstruction. The recent first-floor reconstruction was
found to be beyond the scope of the building permit requested and granted on August 9,
2005 (31715-Z) and variance requested and granted under Appeal No. 5757 concerning a
second-story addition over the existing first floor, at less than 40 feet from the front yard
line and less than 50 feet from the rear yard line. Location: 15305 New Suffolk Avenue
and Grathwohl Road, New Suffolk; CTM 117-6-15. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony,
motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to
adjourr)/recess to 1:20 p.m. today for contractor to attend. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent. See 1:46 P.M. update
when reconvened.
10:00 A.M. JOSEPH and DORIS MONACO #5864. Request for a Variance under Section
100-331 based on the Building Inspector's February 23, 2006 Notice of Disapproval stating
that the as-built fish pond is considered an accessory in-ground structure (pond) which
shall be located in a code-required rear yard. (The pond is located along the side of the
most eastern rear extension of the house.) Location of Property: 1300 Park Avenue,
Southoid; CTM 56-1-2.7. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written
statembnts prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered
by Ch,a!rman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing for two
weeks 'pending additional information discussed at hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
10:12 A.M. RALPH and CAROLYN SINOPOLI #5876. Request for a Variance under
Section'- 100-30A. 3, based on the Building Inspector's November 14, 2005 Notice of
Disapproval concerning a proposed addition with alterations, connecting the existing
dwelling and detached garage, resulting in a principal building area with a setback at less
than the code required 50 feet from the rear lot line, at 315 Park Avenue, Southold; CTM
56-1-212. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared
under Separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman
Goehri.nger, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote
of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was
absent.
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10:14 A.M. HENRY GALIZIA #5871. Request for a Variance under Section 100-244,
based on the Building Inspector's October 6, 2005 Notice of Disapproval, concerning
proposed additions to the existing dwelling with setbacks at less than 35 feet from the front
yard lot line, at 190 Gillette Drive, East Marion; CTM 38-2-2. BOARD RESOLUTION:
(Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Weisman, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONTINUED FROM III, above: The following public hearings
were held, with Chairman Goehringer introducing each application, and Member reading of
the Legal NotiCe as published:
10:18 A.M. CHERYL FELD and JON MARGOLIS #5875. Lisa Gluck, neighbor. Request
for a Variance under Section 100-33, based on the Building Inspector's March 10, 2006
Notice t~f Disapproval concerning a swimming pool proposed in a yard other than the code-
required rear yard, at 300 Birch Road, Southold; CTM 54-9-18.1. BOARD RESOLUTION:
(Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Welsman, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolu.tion was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
10:22 ,A.M. JIM and SUSAN SWEENEY #5865. Rob Lehnert, Blvd. Planning East.
RequeCt for a Variance under Section 100-239.4B, 100-242A 0Nalz Interpretation No.
5039) i~nd 100-244, based on the Building Inspector's December 29, 2005 Notice of
Disapp~'Oval, concerning proposed additions with alterations to the existing dwelling, at less
than 2~ feet on a single side yard and less than 35 feet total side yards, less than 35 feet
from the front lot line, and less than 75 feet from the bulkhead. Location of Property: 2950
Minneh~ha Boulevard, Southold; CTM 87-3-42. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see
transc~:il~t of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony,
motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the
hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
10:31 A.M. BIEL ASSOCIATES and GASTON CRIBLEZ #5855. Charles Cuddy, Esq., P.
Moore,!Esq., Mrs. Paul Breene. (Continued from 3/30 PH for alternative plan; alternative
received April 21~t). Request for a Variance under Section 100-244 ~
75 fcct' tc bu!khccd;, based on the Building Inspector's January 3, 2006 Notice of
Disapp[oval concerning a proposed dwelling at less than 35 feet from the front yard lot line,
at 1315'Water's Edge Way, Southold; CTM 88-5-68. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony,
motion was offered, by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Simon, to close the
hearing~ reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
11:05 ,~.M. JOHN CHAPMAN #5857. Ted Angel. Request for a Variance under Section
100-33~'" based on the Building Inspector's January 25, 2006 Notice of Disapproval
concerning a swimming pool proposed in a yard other than the required rear yard, at 2700
Arrowhead Lane, Southold; CTM 1000-98-2-20.1. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony,
motion :was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the
hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
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RESOLUTION (BREAK): Motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by,
Member Weisman, to take a short recess. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
11:25 A.M. RESOLUTION (RECONVENE): Motion was offered by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to reconvene the meeting. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONTINUED FROM III. above: The following public hearings
were held, with Chairman Goehringer introducing each application, and Member reading of
the Legal Notice as published:
11:25 ,~.M. LORETTA CAMPBELL #5873. Request for a Variance under Section 100-
244, I~ased on the Building Inspector's February 17, 2006 Notice of Disapproval
concermng proposed additions to the existing dwelling with: (a) building setbacks at less
than 1Ofeet on a single side yard, less than 25 feet of total side yard area, and less than
35 foot front yard, and (b) lot coverage exceeding the code limitation of 20 percent for total
building area. Location of Property: 1545 East Gillette Drive, East Marion; CTM 38-4-23.
BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under
separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
11:49 A.M. NICHOLAS and IRENE RALLIS #5861. J. Fitzgerald, Proper-T Permit Service.
Request for a Variance under Section 100-33, based on the Building Inspector's January
17, 2006 Notice of Disapproval concerning a proposed swimming pool in a yard other than
the code-required rear yard, at 305 Summit Drive, Mattituck; CTM 106-1-40. BOARD
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate
cover.) ~After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded
by Member Simon, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
II. DELIBERATioNS/DECISIONS:
The Board deliSerated on the following applications. The originals of each of the follOwing
applications were decided, with the original determinations filed with the Southold Town Clerk:
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS:
~ERIC ROULEAU and JAMES CARDWELL #5852
12:00 P.M. RESOLUTION (LUNCH): Motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Weisman, to recess for lunch. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolu~on was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
1:15 P.M. RESOLUTION (RECONVENE): Motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Weisman, to reconvene the meeting. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
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III. PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONTINUED FROM III, above: The following public hearings
were held, with Chairman Goehringer introducing each application, and Member reading of
the Legal Notice as published:
1:15 P.M. JAY W. GUILD #5866. Request for a Variance under Section 100-31A(2-C),
based on the Building Inspector's August 30, 2005 Notice of Disapproval, amended March
1,2006 concerning commercial agricultural greenhouses in a location at less than 75 feet
from the rear lot line, less than 20 feet on a single side yard, and exceeding the code
limitation of 20 percent lot coverage on this 6-acre parcel, at 34695 C.R. 48 (a/k/a Middle
Road or Nodh Road), Peoonic; CTM 68-4-19. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony,
motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the
hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
1:46 P.M. ROSE HAJEK #5877- RECONVENED from earlier - by Aggie of
Architecnologies, Frank Hajek, owner. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of
written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was
offered ,by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing
reserviffg decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
Member~Oliva was absent.
2:00 P..M. DANIEL FISCHER #5833. P. Moore, Esq. Request !or Area Variances under
Section~J 100-32 and 100-244, based on the Building Inspector s December 6, 2005 Notice
of Disal~proval, amended February 1, 2006, concerning a proposed land area of less than
40,000 :square feet in this proposed two-lot subdivision, and setback at less than 15 feet on
a side Yard for a proposed dwelling, at 38785 Main Road (Route 25), and Ryder Farm
Lane, O'rient; CTM 15-8-1.1. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written
statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered
by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing reserving
decisior~. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member
Oliva was absent.
2:21 P.M. JOHN and JACQUELINE BENDICK #5881. P. Moore, Esq. Request for a
VarianCe under Sections 100-242A (Walz Interpretation No. 5039) and 100-244, based on
the Buii~ing Inspector's March 3, 2006 Notice of Disapproval concerning proposed
additior1~ to the existing single-family dwelling, which increase the degree of the
noncon.f,0rmity when located at less than the code required 40 feet from the front yard lot
line. L(~¢ation: 860 Carrington Road, Cutchogue; CTM 111-6-11. BOARD RESOLUTION:
(Please;see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receivin~l testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Weism~n, to close the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolu!!0n was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
2:39 p.M. JOHN and DENISE BANER #5874. Request for Variances under Sections 100-
33 and ;J00-244, based on the Building Inspector's July 19, 2005 Notice of Disapproval
concerding a proposed dwelling at less than 40 feet from the front lot line, and accessory
garage !h a yard other than the required rear yard. Location: 2325 Greenway East, Orient;
CTM 15:1-7. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements
prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman, to close the hearing reserving
decision.. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member
Oliva was absent.
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2:43 P.M. ESTATE OF GLENN W. BOOCOCK #5868. S. Ham Esq. Request for Area
Variances under Section 100-32, based on the Building Inspector's February 26, 2006
Notice of Disapproval, amended March 7, 2006, concerning proposed re-division of land
with revised lot sizes, resulting in a nonconforming lot size for Lot 1 of less than 120,000
square feet (and conforming area for Lot 2). Location of Property: East End Road (at
Block Island Sound), Fishers Island; CTM 4-7-1 and 2. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please
see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving
testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman,
to clos~ the hearing reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
III. PUBLIC .HEARINGS, CONTINUED FROM III, above: The following public hearings
were held, with Chairman Goehringer introducing each apphcation, and Member reading of
the Legal Notice as published:
2:50 P.M. SHEILA R. KENNEDY, Contract Vendee (RAUCH PARTNERS LP, Owners)
#5870. S. Ham, Esq. Request for a Variance under Section 100-32, based on the Building
Inspector's February 22, 2006 Notice of Disapproval, concerning a proposed dwelling at
less th~n 60 feet from the front yard line facing a private right-of-way, less than 75 feet
from th~ code-required rear yard hne, premises located north of Equestrian Avenue,
F~shers Island at Hay Harbor; Lot #2, M~nor Subd~ws~on Map of Frances B. Rausch and
others, illed 8/11/94 as Map No. 9547; CTM 9-9-22.1. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please
see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving
testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Weisman,
to adjou('n hearing to May 25, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. per request of Walter Keenan for time to
attend f~om California. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
(4-0). ~ember Oliva was absent.
3:06 P.M. NICHOLAS ALIANO #5846 (Continued hearing from 3~30/06). Request for
Variances: (1) under Section 100-239.4A(1), based on the Building Inspector's January 5,
2006 N~tice of Disapproval, concerning a building permit 0~L31581Z) issued in error, for a
Iocation~set back less than the code required 100 feet from the top of the Long Island
Sound 15luff, and (2) based on the Building Inspector's January 13, 2006 Notice of
Disapp{pval, citing Section 100-244, for a reduced front yard setback for alternative relief
with the'applicant's suggested new dwelling size and location at less than the required 100
feet from the top of the bluff and less than the required 40 feet from the front yard lot line.
Location of Property: 3705 Duck Pond Road, Cutchogue; CTM 83-1-12. BOARD
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate
cover.) i;After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer seconded
by Member We~sman, to close to oral porbon and close on matter for written input. Vote of
the Boa"d: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
IV. RESOLUTIONS/UPDATED REVIEWS/OTHER:
A. Speq, ial Meeting May 11th at 6 P.M. Town Hall Annex (NFB Building), 2"~ floor
EXeCutive Board Room. Agenda will include possible Decisions/Resolutions (tabled
froth'April 27th pending reviews of hearing documentation).
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RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Motion was offered by Member Simon, seconded by
Member Dinizio and duly carried, to authorize advertising of new hearings for May 25,
2006 meeting concerning complete applications, commencing at 9:30 A.M. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Oliva was absent.
There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time, Chairman
Goehringer declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 P.M.
Gerard~GoeH.iinger, Chairrr~n f'
APpr~ed for Filing /
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Kowalski
$oulholcl Town Cled