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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-11/05/1970-EXECSouthold Town Planning Board SDUTHE]LD, L. I., N. Y. 11971 PLANNING BOARD M EM BERS John Wickham, (~halrman Henry Molsa Alfred Grebe Henry Raynot. Frank Coyle MINUTES SOUTHOLD TOWN PLANNING BOARD November 5, 1970 An executive meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board was held at 7:30 P.M. Thursday~ November 5, 1970, at the Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York. There were present: Messrs: John Wickham, Chairman; Henry Moisa, Vice-Chairman; Henry Raynor; Frank Coyle; Alfred~Girebe. Also present: Raymond Dean, Superintendent of Highways; Lawrence Tuthill P.E. ; Howard Terry, Building Inspector. Raymond Dean, Superintendent of Highways met with the Planning Board to discuss the procedure of handling the inspection of the construction of new roads in subdivisions. It was suggested that the.roads be put into the hands of the Planning Board, who will consult the Superintendent of Highways only for approval of lay- out and in the last stages of construction for final approval. A lengthly discussion was held, several suggestions were made, but no action was taken. Members of the Planning Board and Raymond Southold Town Planting Board -2- -- ~ovember 5, 1970 Dean to meet with the Town Board later this evening for further discussion. Chairman John Wickham received telephone call from Robert Tasker, Town Attorney advising the Planning Board not to adopt the Master Plan this evening, as originally ~lanned. Mr. Taskez feels that the Town Board should adopt the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance before the Planning Board adopts the Master Plan, to prevent any problems f~marising. On motion by Mr. Wickham, seconded by Mr. Raynor, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Southold Town Planning Board dated October 26, 1970 be approved with corrections. Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle, Grebe. Discussion was held on the Overton Estate, located at south side ~f Terry Lane, east of Founders Landing, Southold, New York. Several inquiries have been made about the possible development of this property for multiple residence, business, or commercial purposes. Also the park district would like to purchase a piece of it each year to enlarge their property. The entire estate contains about 4 acres, there is approxi- mately 600-800 ft. of r~ad frontage, and it is approximately 160-180 ft. deep.~ After much discussion the Planning Board decided that this prop- erty should not be used for anything but residential purposes, or should be taken over by the park district. On motion by Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Raynor, it was RESOLVED thatthe Southold Town Planning Board recommend the use of the Overton Estate, located at south side of Terry Lane, east of Founders Landing, Southold, New York, for purchase by the Park District, or for residential purposes only. Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle, Grebe. A subsequent review of the preliminary subdivision map of ~Leeward Acres", located at south side of Bayview Road and east side of Jacob's Lane, South01d, New York was held by the Planning Board. Originally they had 2 interior access roads, now they have Southold Town Planting Board ~ ~ ~ ~3~ November 5, 1970 only one and the lots are narrow and deep. Larry Tuthill feels that the pond should be left natural, it should n~t be diked as suggested by the Planning Board. A lengthly discussion was held on this preliminary subdivision map. On September 29, 1970, the Planning Board granted preliminary approval to this subdivision map, subject to the approval of the road lay-out by the Supt. of Highways. Letter is now contained in file from Ray Dean, approving the lay-out of the road. Board of Health approval has been received also. A bond estimate was ordered, which Larry Tuthill presented to the Board in the amount of $58,000. It was suggested that a letter be sent to the developer of this subdivision advising him that a subsequent review of the preliminary map of his subdivision indicates the following: 1. The park and playground area does not contain 3 acres as stated by the developer. 2. The lots are too long (deep) for the width according to the Specifications. 3. The block is too long. It is 1500', 1200' is the maximum which is considered a super-block. All three of thes~ conditions will have to be corrected. On motion by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Grebe, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board authorize Chairman John Wickham to w~ite a letter to the developer of "Leeward Acres", advising him that the above conditions must be corrected. Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle, Grebe. Letter received by Robert Tasker from Dawn Estates Builders Corp., dated October 19, 1970, inreference to their subdivision "Cleaves Point, Sec. III". Letter also received by Robert Tasker from the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland in reference to performance bond for this subdivision. The developer claims that he has completed the roads and was unaware of any specific spec- ifications by which they were to be completed by. Letter of October 22nd which Howard Terry sent to Robert Tasker was read. -Request for extension of time on performance bond for the subdivision "Willow Point" was received from Bleecker Construction Co., together with receipt of notice of renewed bond coverage until May 6, 1971. On motion by Mr. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Raynor, it was Southold Town Planting Board -4- ~'ovember 5, 1970 RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board grant an extension of time on the performance bond for the subdivision "Willow Point" until May 6, 1971, the expiration date on the renewal receipt. Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle, Grebe. Letter received from the International Fidelity Insurance Company by Robert Tasker, requesting him to send them an itemized breakdown of the improvements that have not been comPleted as of this date in the subdivision "Corey Creek Estates." An extension of the bond was applied for in April 1970, it was granted .subject to receipt of renewal of bond coverage, which was never presented, the bond is now in default. It was suggested that the Chairman write a letter to Eugene Francolini, Attorney for South Eo~k Development Corp. advising him that the bond is in default because they did not present receipt of renewed bond coverage. On motion by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Moisa, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board authorize Chairman John Wickham to write a letter to Eugene Francolini, Attorney for South Fork Development Corp., advising him that the extension was granted subject to receipt of renewed bond coverage, which was not presented and therefore the bond is now in default. Vote of the Board: Ayes:- Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle, Grebe. On motion by Mr. Wickham, seconded bY Mr~ Grebe, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board recommend to the Southold Town ~azd that the files of Charles Abrahams, Construction Inspector, be transferred to the Planning Board office. Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle, Grebe. Letter was received from the League of women Voters urging the adoption of the Development Plan and recommending that we hold further public information meetings on it. Southold Town Plant-Ag Board -5- '~'%vember 5, 1970 Second letter was received from Jean Schneider in reference to preserving farm land. Letter placed on file to be answered by the Chairman. Howard Terry advised the Board that he sent an inquiry to Fishers Island to Perry Edwards, Serge Doyen, Jr.', & Alfred Grebe (in reference to minor subdivision of John & Margaret Guest) requesting them to inquire what plans the land owners in the "North Hill" area on both sides of the private road "Crescent Avenue" (off Fox Ave.) as to development and what they propose to do about fixing up the private road to make it adequate access for emergency vehicles as required under Section 280A Town Law. Discussion was had about the method of holding meetings and it was generally agreed that there should be no decisions made the same night as the meeting on any major projects. Motion was made by Henry Raynor but was lost for lack of a second. However, the members favor such a policy. The Chairman read letter received from the Suffolk County Planning Commission in reference to Levon Properties 500ft. buffer strip on the westerly SOuthold Town line which they propose to zone industrial. They informed us that the County Attorney says that a public hearing is not necessary and further indicated after discussion with Mr. Munzel Riverhead Town Attorney that a resolution was being formulated to be presented to Supervisor Zaloga and the town board for the purpose of reclassifying this Industrial strip to Agricultural District classification in accordance with the decision rendered by the Suffolk County Planning Commission on July 1, 1969. Received copy of letter which the Suffolk County Board of Health sent to David S. Henkel, President of Fishers Island Development Corp. in regard to correcting the sewerage system. Received copy of letter which Mrs. Howard Bachrach, a member of the Southold-Peconic Civic Association sent to Mr. William Pollert, President of the Association, expressing her resentment of the opinions voiced by him at the Master Plan meeting as representing theeentire membership ~f the Association. Southold Town Plan~'~g Board -6- "~vember 5, 1970 On motion by F~r. Coyle, seconded by Mr. Grebe, it was RESOLVED that an executive meeting of the ~outhold Town Planning Board will be held at 7:30 P.M., Monday, November 9, 1970, at the Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York. Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle, Grebe. On motion by Mr. Wickham, seconded by Mr. Moisa, it was RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board will be held at 7:30 P.M., Monday, November 23, 1970, at the Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York. Vote of the Board: Ayes:-Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle, Grebe. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. at the Town Office, at which time the members of the Planning Board went to the Supervisor's Office at Greenport to meet with the Town Board. Respectfully submitted, Betty Neville, Secretary Southold Town Planning Board ~ohn Wickham, Chairman