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1470 Hobart Ave RECEIVED
Southold, N.Y. 11971
(516) 884-6263
FEB 15 2011
February 10, 2011
Southold Town Board Southold Town Clerk
53095 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, N.Y. 11971
Re: Battaglia property Hobart Road Southold, NY
Dear Members of the Town Board,
My family, the Riches, have lived on Hobart Ave since 1930. The property
currently owned by Joe Battaglia belonged to my father's uncle and was split into three
parcels. One of those parcels, now owned by Andrew Semon, belonged to my father's
cousin, and at one point my parents. My family continues to live in the third part of the
original property (1470 Hobart Road.)
The Riches have always enjoyed the peacefulness and country feeling of Hobart
Ave and Town Creek. Since the start of construction on the Battaglia property, we have
been distressed to see the tranquility of the neighborhood greatly disturbed.
It is my understanding that the original blueprints which were submitted to the
Board for the Battaglia home were of a modest design. What I have watched transpire has
been the building of what looks like a castle out of Disneyland. Driving and walking down
Hobart Ave, we have watched as the structure has continued to grow in both width and
height beyond anyone's wildest dreams!
It is my impression that Mr. Battaglia's theme has been "build now and address the
illegal ramifications later." This brazen attitude makes me and my neighbors fearful for
what will be built on the empty lot in question. Will another modest proposal be submitted
again only to be disregarded totally when the actual building occurs?
I have read my neighbors' letters of discontent. I am in agreement with them and
with Andrew Semons' legal request for the Board to consider modifications to be made on
the empty lot and dock under consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Ygprs Very Truly,
�Craig B. Rich