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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCutchogue .,-~-'~?'"" . - -- ~.,, ~ - -- OwnerseAssociati°n~'Inc' "'J~,~-' Birch Lanw, Cutchogue.,,New york n935 February 23, 1984 $outhold Town Board Gentlemen: We the members of the Birch Hills Property owners' Asaociation, Cutchogue, would like to go on record as strenuOuSly opposing the airport and the conference center/ resort complex proposed by the preliminary Town Master plan. There is no proof of the necessity for the proposed facilities and we believe that their construction would not be in keeping with the stated philosophy of the planning board to maintain and protect the agricultural and low density character of Southold Town. We will be dil'igent in our efforts to preserve the unique character of our community- Respectfully yours, The Birch Hill property Owners' Association Cutchogue, New York RECEIVED FE~ 2 7 ~4 ,,;' CUTCHOGUE-NEW SUFFOLK HISTORICAL COUNCIL Cutchogue Long Island New York 11935 Mr. Paul Stoutenburgh- Councilman Southold Town Hall Southold, N.Y. 11971 Dear Sir: March 15, 1984 __TOWN OF SOUTHOLD The Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical 0ouncil is deeply concerned because the Town's master plan fails to acknowledge the existence of Fort Corchaug and the need to preserve this historical site. Fort Corchsug, an archeological site of an Indian Village, was entered in the National Register of Historic Places on January 18, 1974. In 1976, noting the site's importance and hoping to save this area, Suffolk County hoped to acquire 50 to 60 acres of land including and surrounding this site for a county park. However, funds were unavailable. If we are to preserve this historical resource, we feel that at least six acres of land that surrounds and includes this site must be set aside and not developed. At the present time we do not have the funds to buy .'~is land and prevent the encroachment on this site. We do need your help as well as all the members of the Town Board to prevent the destruction of this site. Please help us to preserve this site o~ Indian history. Thank you. Yours tr~, President JUDITH T. TERRY TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAl. STATISTICS OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 728 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1801 November 21, 1985 Thomas Thompson Fine Care Landscape, Inc. 2890 Bridge Lane Cutchogue, New York 11935 Dear Thomas: In response to your letter of November 6, 1985 relative to the land currently owned by Isidore Krupski on Cox Lane, Cutchogue and the proposed zoning for this parcel, the Town Board held a map review of the proposed updated zoning map on November 15, 1985, at which time this parcel was discussed. It was the decision of the Town Board to leave this area in the proposed "Agricultural Conservation" district. However, it should be pointed out that their decision is by no means final at this point in time. There will be hamlet meetings conducted after the first of the year, followed by public hearings relative to the final adoption of the map and zoning ordinance. These dates will be announced well in advance in the local newspapers. Very truly yours, Judith T. Terry $outhold Town Clerk cc: Planning Board JUDITH T. TERRY TOWN CLERK REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS OFFICE OF THE TO~ CLERK TO~ OF SO.HOLD Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 728 $outhold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1801 REMINDER The Town Board, at your November 7, 1985 Work Session, said you would discuss the question of the zoning classification on the south side of Cox Lane, north of County Route 48--per your discussion with Thomas Thompson--at your meeting with the Planning Board on November 15--- FINE CARE LANDSCAPE, INC. 2890 Bridge Lane Cutchogue, NY 11935 November 6, 1985 Southold Town Board Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Dear Board Members: I plan to purchase a 2 acre parcel of land with 175'~ad frontage on the north side of County Road 48 approximately 1000' ~ of Cox Lane in Cutchogue. The land is currently owned by Mr. Isodore Krupski and is zoned Agricultural. The purchase is contingent upon the Town granting a zone change from Agricultural to Limited Business. Therefore, I am requesting that the Board grant a ~aiver on the zone change moratorium so that I may procede to obtain that change. If the change is granted, I would operate my landscape maintenance business from that site. I would erect a storage building of approximately 1500 square feet to house my equipment. Eventually I might add a greenhouse for the growing of flowers and house plants for the whole- sale trade. I have previously contacted the Building Department and was advised by them that in their opinion my intended use of the land fell within the definition of "Agricultural" zoning. However, when I approached the Planning Board, they had some doubts and suggested I put my request before your Board. To support my request I would like to suggest the parcel in question is not particularly conducive to residential use. It is on a heavily traveled highway. The north end of the property abuts the Mattituck Gun Club. The Town disposal area is only a short distance to the west and Plantings by the Sea, a landscape maintenance business, is to the southwest. I wish to thank you for considering my request and look forward to your favorable action.  Z/~urs truly'''~ / Thomas Thompson Frank EcBride 159 Oregon Road Cutchogue, NY 11935 January 29, 1986 Town of Southold Eain Road Southold, NY 11971 ATTN: Er. Supervisor Frank Eurphy Regarding the New Easter Plan Dear Sir: Ny name is Frank EcBride and I own 2 parcels of land adjoining the town disposal area. The first parcel is 16½ acres on the west side of the disoosal area and is presently Boned Cl. I understand in the future it will be zoned agricultural conservation. If this happens it will devalue my property. I am sure no one would adjoining a disposal area. site for business. consider building a house However, they may buy an Industrial The second piece I own is north of the disposal area is 26 acres zoned Cl. I would request that this property also be left C1 as it would be value less, if zoned, Agricultural Conservation. Would you olease bring this to the attention of the Town Board snd have them consider my request. If they are sny questions, please contact me. Yours truly, F~/!/s z CUTCHOGUE-NEW SUFFOLK HISTORICAL COUNCIL Cutchogue, Long Island, New York 11935 February 3~ 1956 Southold Town Planning Board Southold, Attn: Bennett Orlowski Jr. The CUTCHOGUE-NEW SUFFOLK HISTORICAL COUNCIL Board of Trustees has passed the following resolution: Whereas, We consider the Historical heritage of Southold Town to be worthy of preservation; and Whereas, the Southold Town Planning Board is in the process of updating the Southold Town Master Plan; and Whereas, Southold Town has within its geographical boundaries FORT CORCHAUG located on the upland west of Down's Creek; and Whereas this fort is located on property designated as Resolved, That FORT CORCHAUG be designated on the Southold Town Master Plan and that steps be taken to prevent accidental or purposeful destruction of this landmark. Resolved, That this resolution be presented to the town authorities and to urge upon them prompt action in the matter. William Peters Trustee Cutchogue-N~Sa~f~f-~-~i stor cc: F.J Murphy, Supervisor FEB 71986 159 Oregon Road Cutchogue, New York 11935 February 4, 1986 Town Board of the Town of Southold Main Road Southold, New York 11971 ATT: Francis J. Murphy Dear Members of the Town Board: I am writing this letter to clarify my previous letter written to you on January 29, 1986. As you are aware I own the following parcels of land which are near the Southold Town disposal area, commonly called the dump: A 16.49 acre vacant parcel known on the Suffolk County Tax Map as Dist. 1000, Sec. 96, Blk. 1, Lot 2 which borders the dump on its westerly boundary. A 26.70 acre vacant parcel known on the Suffolk County Tax Map as Dist. 1000, Sec. 83, Blk. 3, Lot 6.1 which borders the dump on portions of its northerly boundaries. A .36 acre parcel containing a potato storage barn on the southerly side of Oregon Road, known as Suffolk County Tax Map Dist. 1000, Sec. 83, Blk. 3, Lot 5.2. The above properties for many years have been zoned as C-1 Industrial District. Contrary to popular belief this was not done by accident. Many years ago when the Town decided to expand the disposal area, rather than go through an expensive condemnation process they negotiated with the surrounding farmers including myself, my father, and Leander Glover to purchase the necessary land for the expansion. In those days the Town did not have alot of money and although myself and the surrounding farmers were against the expansion of the dump site because it would devaluate the remaining land which we owned. However, I did agree to sell the Town the land they needed at a low price. In exchange the Town in recognition of the devaluation of our surrounding property agreed to zone this for an Industrial Use to make up for the devaluation. Although in those days Industrial Use was not of great value, it was felt it would be in the future. It was argued by the Town Board at the time that even though it was not a good idea to locate residences next to the town dump, an industrial storage yard, warehouses and the like would make a compatible use to the dump and would also serve as a buffer area for future residences to be built in this neighborhood. You must keep in mind it was well known at the -2- time that the immediate use of the property surrounding the dump was that of farming and would not change because all of the sellers were active farmers. This land has remained in agricultural use to this day. It should be noted that I not only farm the above mentioned parcels but also several of the neighboring parcels which you are considering changing the zone. My family has been in the farming business for three generations so I know a little bit about it. It certainly is no secret that farming as we know it has a very limited life on Long Island. So my request to you is not from merely a personal economic point of view but also from a future planning perspective. Can any one of you as members of the Town Board either personally or in your responsibility as a Town Board member serioudly entertain the thought of having any decent residences surround the dump. There is no question that as a residential home site the land has a very low value and as industrial property it has a very high value. It also has a high value if the Town wants to condemn it has a buffer area around the dump. I have owned the above-mentioned land for a long period of time and I think it is highly unfair if the Town in the current rezoning process decides to devalue the property by creating this so called "Agricultural Conservation District" on my properties. Rather the property should be left as an industrial use unless, of course, the Town would like to purchase or condemn it now as I understand the going price is between $20,000.00 and $30,000.00 an acre. Yes, this is a high value considering that it was worth 1/100th of the price at the time we sold to the Town. I do not believe I should be made to suffer because I have kept the land in an agricultural use and have not developed it as an industrial park or other industrial uses. Therefore, I would appreciate if you would review the history, nature and location of this property and see if you do not agree with me and leave it as an industrial use for the future expansion of our town. Very truly yours, Francis J. McBride .I FEB I I 1986 Box 709 Main Road Cutchogue. I'Iew York 11935 February 16, 1986 Hon. Francis Murphy Supervisor Town Of Southol~ Box South61d~ New York 11971 Dear Mr. Murphy and Members of the Town Board: In reference to the proposed Town Of Southold lCmster Plan, I would ask that you please review the district classification given to my property on the South side of 5~in Road, Cu~chogue, New York. The most recent ~ster Plan revision has this area . labeled Residential Office "R0". I believe that this area should more correctly be zoned Limited Business "LB" or General Business "B-I". According to the definations in the Town of Southold Zoning Synopsis "the purpose of the Limited Business (LB) District is to provide an opportunity to accomodate limited business activity along highway corridors, but in areas outside the hamlet central business areas that is consistant with the rural and historic cAaracter of surrounding areas and uses." The purpose of the General Business (B-i) District "is to provide for retail and wholesale commercial development outside of the hamlet central business areas, generally along major highways." The Residential Office (RO) District on the other hand "is to provide a transition area between business areas and low density residential development along major roads which will provide opportunity for limited nonresidential uses in-essentially residential areas." Presently this area is characterized by "C" Zone Industrial at Brauns Seafood to my immediate West boundary, B-1 Business across the street in the shopping plaza including a bank, retail garden center, and seven retail stores, the New York Telephone Company Central Office, two more retail B-1 business shops, three gas stations, and a professional .office complex. Ail in all there are better than twenty businesses located within the immediate vacinity. Residential use is extreemly limited in this corridor. The R0 Zoning would more correctly be possitioned West of Stillwater Ave, or East of Cox Lane, and subsequently zoning the South side of Main Road (Route 25) Business from Brauns Seafood to Harbor Lane. This would be more in line with areas present surrounding use and lend itself to the Master Plans intended goals. Sincerely, ..' Reynold F. Blum April 4, ? I986 1986 Southold Town Planning Board Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Dear Members of the Town Planning Board: I am writing this letter in an effort to clarify the confusing situation surrounding the proposed zoning of my business property located at the corner of Main and Eugene's Road, Cutchogue, New York. I have been under the impression that both portions of my property east of the Abatelli Real Estate office is zoned "A" Residential and the property behind my gas station and the Abatelli Real Estate office is zoned B-1 Business. Originally the proposed Master Plan update showed portions of this property as General Business. However, the scale and the detail of the map is somewhat confusing. In any event I understand this has been changed and is proposed to zone all of my property as "A" Residential. This comes as a shock to me because this gas station has been in existence for at least 40 years at this location and I have personally operated it for 15 years. In no way can my property as well as the Abatelli Real Estate property be considered a residential use. As you all know this is a very business intersection and the property across the street owned by the Burt Lewis Real Estate and Kaelin's gas station are also zoned Business and are a Business use. In matter of fact I have plans to expand my service station and believe the property to the east of the Abatelli Real Estate should also be zoned B-1 Business District so it can be properly expanded to allow for suitable ingress and egress to the rear portions of my property. I would appreciate it very much if you would review this situation so you can clarify this matter concerning all of my business property in this area and hopefully common sense will dictate and rezoning will be accomplished by you and the Town Board asa business district area which in reality it is. Very trul~ yours, Allen W. Ovsianik THE INCORPORATED LONG ISLAND CHAPTER P. O. ~BOX 2/18, E~U~TtC~D, N. ¥. llg'/l ~ March 28, 1986 Southold Town Planning Board Southold, New York Attn: Mr. Bennett Orlowski Jr. The Incorporated Long Island Chapter, Hew York State Archaeological Association (Southold Indian Museum) Board of Trustees has passed the following resolution: Whereas, we consider the Historical heritage of 8outhold Town to be worthy of preservatipn; and Whereas, the $outhold Town Planning Board is in the process of updating the Southold Town Master Plan; and Whereas, Southold Town has within its geographical boundaries FORT CORC}LAUG lobated on the upland west of Down's Creek; and Whereas, this fort is located on property designated as Resolved, that FORT CORCHAUC be designated on the Southold Town Master Plan and that steps be taken to prevent accidental or purposeful destruction of this landmark. Resolved, That this resolution be presented to the Town authorities and to urge upon them prompt action in this matter. Sincerely, Walter L. Smith President cc: F.J. Huz~phy, Supervisor~, Long MAR 3 1 1986 Town of Southold Code Cornrni tree Southold, N'Y' Pl~rch 21, i98~ ['ear Members of the Hargrave Vineyard North Fork Long IsLand New York Cabemet Sauvignon ~r.-~n~lng commercial zonilr~l to v~.neries based on their volume of production. I would not like to speak on the merits_ (,f any particular application; b,,t ,.,,o-id like to addre~_s the general q-estion raised concerning the applicability and ~,)rk~bility of the current regulations. The existing town code permits "wineries for the production and retail sale of wine produced from 9rapes primarii? gro~n on the vineyard on which such ~inery is located." This code establishes two important tests~ n~mel~: 1) the wine rnust be produced from "grapes' 2) the. grapes must b,e prirnaril~ 9rc..m in the winer,~'s vineyard There is no distinction in Town Code between "wineries" or "farm wineries." Furthermore, Town Code sets no volume limitation on the amount wineries can produce. There is no conflict with existing code by permitting wineries producing more ~ha~ 50~G00 gallons to remain on agricultural zoned land. In fact, we have re!led on this. Because there is no volume limitation to what ~ ~inery can produce, there is room for normal and healthy growth ~ ~..;mii ms sufficient allo~ance For the purchase of neighborin9 grapes from vineyards without wineries. IookJn9 at the matter of the type of state license, neither a 'h,,:iner~" nor a "farm winery" requires a "commefciel zone" under blew York Alconoiic Beverage Control Law. -;'he ABC Law makes no effort to impose zoning upon towns. Nineties need only comply with town zonin9. There is no more strict a test for a "winery" then for a "farm wirier? as far a zoning is concerned. My own w~ner~ is ~mple proof of this point. F;hen ~,e fiFst began winery ope~a~ion~ in ~75 and for years after we held an unlimited "winer~" license. Should you decide to 9r~nt a commercial bused on ~pe of state license held, please consider Long Island Vine~mrds~ Inc. 9randfeth~ed i~ ~s ,~eli. i',hd~ a SLA " ' - '" ' Island Vineyards, Inc. - Alvah's Lane, Cutchogue, N.Y. 11935 Bonded Winery No. 637 516 - ~34. 5158 As. far ms the operation of a winer,,.J is concerned, there is one prirr, ary effect that ~ould'corr, e from changin9 a zone fron'~ Agricultural to Cornrnerci~l, namely t,:, allow that winer? ~o totally escape from the origin of 9rmpe requirements, set by lc, cai zoning. As ; have said to your con,mi tree on a prior occasion a few ~ears ago, I personall? belieue the local regulations regmrding wineries are workable mhd pot the f'uture growth of the wine communit~ on sure footing. Throughout the world, localities hmve seen the need to determine permissmble origin of 9rapes for their wineries. I~ is a umlid concern. The existing wirier? code of the Town of Southold ~dre~ses that contel'r, prudently. Si'ncerely, Alex Hargrave, Pres. Long Island Vine,yards, Inc. Secretary, Town Board RECEIVED DEC I. 8 1986 JOSEPH J. LIZEWSKI, D. D. S. DEPOT L~NE C:UTCHOGUE, N. ¥. 11935 T~,.~,..o.~'--~,~_~90 December 16, 1986 Judith T. Terry Southold Town Clerk Town of Southold Main Road Southold New York 11971 Dear Ms. Terry: On the 23rd of March 1982 the Town Board changed my property on Rt 25 and Depot Lane from "A" Residential to "B" Light Business. This change enabled me to invest my future in CutchoEue. The new zoning of R-40 for this property under the Master Plan is totally unacceptable. The devaluing of my property and building after it was built must be an oversight. I can't believe that this town. after giving me the incentive to build my complex by giving me "B" Light Business, believes I will sit still as they attempt to take away the value of what I have built. I expect my property to maintain its value, with the new Master Plan R-40 does not compare with "B" Light Business. I would like to go on record as opposing the Master Plans attempt to devalue my property. Yours truly, Joseph J. File: Petitions & Complaints "L" - Gen. Master Pla n,~ Planning Board DR. JOSEPH J. LIZEWSKI 320 DEPOT LANE CUTCHOGUE, N.Y. II935 P 281 532 165 Judith T. Terry Southold Town Clerk Town of Southold Main Road Southold, New York 11971 ADJACENT TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT CHARLES R. CUDDY Attorney at Law 180 Old Country Road (Route 58) Post Office Box 1547 Riverhead, New York 11901 RECEIVED TELEPHONE 869 - 8200 AREA CODE 516 DEC 2 6 1986 December 23rd, 1986 Town Board Town of Southold Main Road Southold, NY 11971 Re: Lizewski - Premises, Main Road, Cutchogue Dear Town Board Members: I represent Joseph and Judie Lizewski ~ho own property on the northeast corner of Depot Road and Main Road (Route 25) in Cutchogue, New York. That property had been zoned B-1 (light business). The proposed zoning map shows the property as R-40. Dr. & Mrs. Lizewski strenuously object to this change of zone. In reliance upon this existing zoning, Dr. Lizewski has spent many thousands of dollars improving upon and building upon his property for business use. He does not want to be in the position where his business use becomes non-conforming. I earnestly request that you revise the zoning designation for the Lizewski property to show it as light business on the proposed zoning map and that you confirm that this has been done. Very truly yours, Charles R. Cuddy~/J CRC:cz REr.,~iV2D FF.S i 7 Lawrence T.Waitz D~ RP~I 4595 Skunk Lane Cutchogue,N.Y.11935 Feb.12,1987 Southold Town Board Southold, N.Y. Dear Board ~iembers: At the Southold Town Board hearing, Feb.ll,1987 I planned to make a short statement but I deferred to more pertinant speakers. However, i would like to make my ideas known to the Board. I was the Southold Town Historian for five years in the early 1900's. During that time I became interested in Fort Corchogue located onthe Baxter property, formerly the Downs farm, adjourning the Downs Creek in ~ew Suffolk. At that time I became~involved with the local attempt to make Fort Corchogue a New York State Historic Site. I visited the site several times with members of the Cutchogue-Yew Suffolk Historical Council and Dr. Ralph Solecki of Columbia University. He had conducted an archaeological survey of the area and. had written a treatis on it. Fort Corchogue was one of four Indian forts or palisaded villages that had existed on Eastern Long Island in 1640. Its location and that of the fort at L. ontauk are the only ones whose exact location are known today. It was visited by Dutch explorers two decades before the settlement of Southold. Fort Shantok constructed by the ~ohican-Pequot Indians closely resembles Fort Corc~ogue. It lies twelve miles North of Yew london in Connecticut and has been restored by the State of Connecticut recently, it is in a lovely area on the banks of theThames =iver, The simulated palisades have been restored, an Indian graveyard exists nearby and parking and piamic areas surround it for the enjoyment of the people of Connecticut. The preservation of Fort Corchogue and a small area surrounding it would be an important addition to the historic heritage of Southold. The area is beautiful along Downs Creek with many old oak trees that have been here for hundreds of years. If this unique and priceless area is developed perhaps the owner could be persuaded to at least set aside a few acres for all to enjoy and to remember as part of the early history of the re~ion. I am not certain at this time if they would be allowed to build on it as it is a Yew York State Historic Site an~ possibly is a United States Historic Site as well. At any rate they could not build on it until Yew Vork State does an archaeological survey. ~.~incerely,