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Home My WebLink AboutPB-03/22/2010PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS MARTIN H. SIDOR Chair WILLIAM J. CREMERS KENNETH L. EDWARDS JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND DONALD J. WILCENSKI PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES March 22, 2010 4:15 p.m. Present were: Martin H. Sidor, Chair William J. Cremers, Member Joseph L. Townsend, Member Donald J. Wilcenski, Member Mark Terry, Principal Planner Tamara Sadoo, Planner Carol Kalin, Secretary 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 SITE PLANS Final Determinations: CarucciI Casmo - This site plan is proposing to construct an agricultural storage building 2,100 sq. ft. in size for storage of farm equipment and packing vegetables on 12.8 acres in the A-C Zoning District. The lot is improved with a residential structure and seven greenhouses. The property is located at 11780 CR 48 in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-108-2- 5.1 Joseph Townsend: WHEREAS1 this site plan is proposing to construct an agricultural storage building 2,100 sq. ft. in size for storage of farm equipment and packing vegetables on 12.8 acres in the A-C Zoning District. The lot is improved with a residential structure and seven existing greenhouses where Greenhouse #1 is 25'x96'; Greenhouse #2 is 21'x96'; Greenhouse #3 is 21'x96'; Greenhouse #4 is 30'x96'; Greenhouse #5 is 30'x96'; Greenhouse #6 is 24'x48' and Greenhouse #7 is 12'x96'; and WHEREAS, the applicant submitted an application for site plan review on January 22, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board accepted the application for formal review at their February 16, 2010 Work Session; and Southold Town Planning Board Page Two March 22, 2010 WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) (6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c) (3) has determined that the proposed action is a Type II Action as it falls within the following description for (6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c) (3) "agricultural farm management practices, including construction.., of farm buildings and structures..." and not subject to review under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2010, the Southold Town Architectural Review Committee reviewed and determined that the proposed agricultural storage building was not acceptable and recommended landscaped screening of the proposed structure on all sides that face a public road; and WHEREAS, on February 26, 2010, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the above- referenced application and has determined the project to provide adequate drainage as designed by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service on behalf of the applicant; and WHEREAS, on February 26, 2010, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments; and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2010, the Town of Southold LWRP Coordinator reviewed the above-referenced project and has recommended that the proposed project is consistent with Southold Town LWRP policies; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2010, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector reviewed and certified the proposed site plan as a permitted use in the A-C Zoning Districts; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2010, the Planning Board discussed the Architectural Review Committee's comments and the Planning Board found the building's appearance acceptable as proposed and did not accept the recommendation of the ARC; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2010, the Mattituck Fire District determined there was adequate fire protection and emergency access for the site; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-131 H of the Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive the public hearing requirement for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has found that the public hearing for this application may be waived for the following reasons: this site is an already active farm operation, the location and topography of the additions and new building are such that it will conform with other structures on the property which are already actively being used for agricultural purposes; the proposed storage barn will be 391' from the nearest public right-of-way (CR 48) and will be 377' from the property line to the west, and the farm operation is surrounded to ,the north, south and east by active agricultural operations; and Southold Town Planning Board Page Three March 22, 2010 WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-133 C of the Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in §280- 133 for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture as long as they are not necessary to further the objectives set forth in Town Code §280-129 to maintain public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-133 C, the Planning Board has found that requiring the entire set of site plan application requirements for this site is not necessary for the following reasons: the application is for an agricultural use and part of an active farm operation, and the parcel is large in size relative to the proposed and existing structures (the proposed structure together with the existing structures will cover 2.25% of the farm area). Therefore, the Planning Board will require only the following site plan application items: §280-133 A. (1)and (2), B. (1)(a- f), B. 3(a) and B. 4(a) and (i); and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code · §280-131 B (5), has the discretion to vary or waive the parking requirements for site plan applications where doing so would not have a detrimental effect on the public health, safety or general welfare, and will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and provision of the Site Plan Requirements chapter of the Town Code. The Planning Board has found that this application is eligible for a waiver of parking requirements because there is no need to provide for parking; the barn is being used for the storage of farm equipment and packing vegetables where space for the parking of farm vehicles is ample and there will be no public access to the barn; and WHEREAS, all applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations Article XXIV, §280: Site Plan Approval of the Town of Southold have been met; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that the proposed action is consistent under the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; William Cremers: Second the motion. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: Motion carries. Joseph Townsend: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waive the public hearing requirement, the parking requirement, and certain site plan requirements as noted above; William Cremers: Second the motion. Southold Town Planning Board Page Four March 22, 2010 Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: That motion carries. Joseph Townsend: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant Approval to the site plan entitled: "Agricultural Storage Barn for Casmo Caruccr' prepared by Roderick Van Tuyl, originally dated October 25, 1982 and last revised by Casmo Carucci, owner/applicant, on February 1, 2010, and authorize the Chairman to endorse the site plan. Donald Wilcenski: Second. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: The motion carries. Lieb Vines, LLC - This site plan is proposing to construct an agricultural storage building 5,040 sq. ft. in size for storage of farm equipment related to growing grape vines and harvesting grapes on 13.7 acres with Development Rights sold in the A-C Zoning District. There is one other existing storage building on site, s/o Oregon Road and approximately 250' e/o Cox Lane, a.k.a. 13050 Oregon Road in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-83-3-2.2 Donald Wilcenski: WHEREAS, this site plan is proposing to construct a 5,040 sq. ft. agricultural storage building measuring 105' x 48' for storage of farm equipment related to growing grape vines and harvesting grapes on 13.7 acres with Development Rights sold in the A-C Zoning District. There is one other existing storage building on site which is 48.3'xl 15.2', s/o Oregon Road and approximately 250' e/o Cox Lane and 540' s/e of the proposed new building; and WHEREAS, the applicant submitted an application for site plan review on February 8, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board accepted the application for formal review at their February 16, 2010 Work Session; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) (6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c) (3) has determined that the proposed action is a Type II Action as it falls within the following description for (6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c) (3) "agricultural farm management practices, including construction...of farm buildings and structures...' and not subject to review under SEQRA; and Southold Town Planning Board Page Five March 22, 2010 WHEREAS, on February 18, 2010, the Southold Town Architectural Review Committee reviewed and determined that the proposed agricultural storage building was acceptable; and WHEREAS, on February 26, 2010, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments; and WHEREAS, on February 26, 2010, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the above- referenced application and has determined the project to provide adequate drainage and the proposed drainage meets the minimum requirements of Chapter 236 for Storm Water Management; and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2010, the Town of Southold LWRP Coordinator reviewed the above- referenced project and has recommended that the proposed project is consistent with Southold Town LWRP policies; and WHEREAS, on March 8 2010 the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector reviewed and certified the proposed site plan as a permitted use in the A-C/R-80 Zoning Districts; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2010, the Cutchogue Fire District requested that provisions be made for emergency vehicle access to the proposed barn and requested that the read be able to support a Class A engine (minimum 70,000 pounds) and determined that water supply in the area was adequate for the site; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2010, the applicant made a note on the site plan map indicating that an RCA base will be placed upon the farm road that would support a Class A fire engine; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-131 H of the Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive the public hearing requirement for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has found that the public hearing for this application may be waived for the following reasons: this site is an already active farm operation, the location and topography of the additions and new building are such that it will conform with other structures on the property which are already actively being used for agricultural purposes; the adjacent parcels to the n/e and south are active agricultural operations and the residential lot immediately adjacent to the proposed agricultural storage building to the west is a heavily-wooded lot, and the proposed structure is over 170' from the residential structure on the adjacent lot; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-133 C of the Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in §280- 133 for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture as long as they are not necessary to further the objectives set forth in Town Code §280-129 to maintain public health, safety, and welfare; and Southold Town Planning Board Page Six March 22, 2010 WHEREAS, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-133 C, the Planning Board has found that requiring the entire set of site plan application requirements for this site is not necessary for the following reasons: the application is for an agricultural use and part of an active farm operation, and the parcel is large in size relative to the proposed and existing structures (the structures cover only 1.89% of the farm area); therefore, the Planning Board will require only the following site plan application items: §280-133 A. (1) and (2), B. (1)(a-f), B. 3(a) and B. 4(a) and (i); and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-131 B (5), has the discretion to vary or waive the parking requirements for site plan applications where doing so would not have a detrimental effect on the public health, safety or general welfare, and will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and provision of the Site Plan Requirements chapter of the Town Code. The Planning Board has found that this applica, tion is eligible for a waiver of parking requirements because there is no need to provide for parking - the barn is being used to house only related to growing grape vines and harvesting grapes where space for the parking of farm vehicles is ample, and there will be no public access to the barn; and WHEREAS, all applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations Article XXIV, §280 - Site Plan Approval of the Town of Southold have been met; be it therefore Donald Wilcenski: RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waive the public hearing requirement, the parking requirements, and site plan application requirements as noted above; William Cremers: Second the motion. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: The motion carries. Donald Wilcenski: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; William Cremers: Second the motion. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: The motion carries. Southold Town Planning Board Page Seven March 22, 2010 Donald Wilcenski: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant Approval to the site plan entitled: "Lieb Vines, LLC" prepared by Nathan Taft Corwin, III, Land Surveyor, on October 1, 1999 and last revised on October 9, 2009, and authorize the Chairman to endorse the site plan. William Cremers: Second the motion. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: The motion carries. Steele, David - This site plan is proposing to construct an agricultural storage building, 5,640 sq. ft. in size, for the storage of farm equipment, baling hay and straw and storing baled hay and straw on 19.6 acres in the A-C Zoning District. The property is located at 107 Elijah's Lane in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-108-2-7 William Cremers: WHEREAS, this site plan is proposing the construction of a 5,670 sq. ft. agricultural storage building measuring 54' x 14' x 105' for the storage of farm equipment, baling hay and straw and storing baled hay and straw on 19.6 acres in the A-C Zoning District. There are six existing farm buildings on site measuring 8' x 12', 24' x 30', 30' x 35', 26' x 18', 30' x 61' and 70' x 44'; and WHEREAS, the applicant submitted an application for site plan review on February 8, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board accepted the application for formal review at their February 16, 2010 Work Session; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) (6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c) (3) has determined that the proposed action is a Type II Action as it falls within the following description for (6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c) (3) "agricultural farm management practice{, including construction...of farm buildings and structures..." and not subject to review under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, on February 18, 2010, the Southold Town Architectural Review Committee reviewed and determined that the proposed agricultural storage building was acceptable; and WHEREAS, on February 26, 2010, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments; and Southold Town Planning Board Page Eight March 22, 2010 WHEREAS, on February 26, 2010, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the above- referenced application and has determined the project to provide adequate drainage, and the proposed drainage meets the minimum requirements of Chapter 236 for Storm Water Management; and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2010, the Town of Southold LWRP Coordinator reviewed the above-referenced project and has recommended the proposed project to be consistent with Southold Town LWRP policies; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2010, the Mattituck Fire District determined there was adequate fire protection and emergency access for the site; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2010, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector reviewed and certified the proposed site plan as a permitted use in the A-C Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-131 H of the Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive the public hearing requirement for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has found that the public hearing for this application may be waived for the following reasons: this site is an already active farm operation; the location of the new building is such that it will conform with other structures on the property which are already actively being used for agricultural purposes; the adjacent parcels are active agricultural operations, and the proposed storage barn will be 250' from the property line to the east; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-133 C of the Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in §280- 133 for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture as long as they are not necessary to further the objectives set forth in Town Code §280-129 to maintain public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-133 C, the Planning Board has found that requiring the entire set of site plan application requirements for this site is not necessary for the following reasons: the application is for an agricultural use and part of an active farm operation and the parcel is large in size relative to the proposed and existing structures (the structure will cover .67% of the farm area). Therefore, the Planning Board will require only the following site plan application items: §280-133 A. (1) and (2), B. (1)(a-f), B. 3(a) and B. 4(a) and (i); and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-131 B (5), has the discretion to vary or waive the parking requirements for site plan applications where doing so would not have a detrimental effect on the public health, safety or general welfare, and will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and provision of the Site Plan Requirements chapter of the Town Code. The Planning Board has found that this application is eligible for a waiver of parking requirements because Southold Town Planning Board Page Nine March 22, 2010 there is no need to provide for parking; the barn is being used for the storage of farm equipment, baling hay and straw and storing baled hay and straw, where space for the parking of farm vehicles is ample, and there will be no public access to the barn; and WHEREAS, all applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations Article XXIV, §280 - Site Plan Approval of the Town of Southold have been met; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waive the public hearing requirement, the parking requirements, and site plan application requirements as noted above; Donald Wilcenski: Second. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: Motion carries. William Cremers: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; Joseph Townsend: Second. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: Motion carries. William Cremers: and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant Approval to the site plan entitled: "David Steele Agricultural Storage Building" prepared by Roderick Van Tuyl on September 2, 1996 and last revised on February 8, 2010 by the owner, David Steele, and authorize the Chairman to endorse the site plan. Donald Wilcenski: Second. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: That motion carries. Southold Town Planning Board Page Ten March 22, 2010 Martin Sidor: We need a motion for adjournment. Joe Townsend: So moved. Donald Wilcenski: Second. Martin Sidor: Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Martin Sidor: Motion carries. This meeting is ended. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was ADJOURNED at 4:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Martin H. Sldor, Chairperson RECE)VED 20]O