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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
i," Southold Town Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, Jr. P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora I . Southold, New York 11971 l
Lora S.Collins RECEIVE~AlN~5iiJfuElOOdiY .
George Horning THE SO~~'tIa I
BOARD OFAPPEALS DATE 11~ '3 91 HOUR 3 ',.so,..,~
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES Town Clerk, Town of Southold
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1999 I
SPECIAL MEETING
A Special Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS was held at the
Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971, on TUESDAY. JULY L
1999 commencing at 6:25 p.m.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Lydia A. Tortora, Member
Lora S. Collins, Member
George Horning, Member
Linda Kowalski, ZBA Secretary.
6:25 p.m. Chairman Goehringer called the meeting to order.
1. SEORA REVIEWS: Mattituck Library P.B. Coordination Letter: Board Members briefly
discussed the recent Special Exception application. submitted for review by the Mattituck
Library. It was noted that the hearing would be calendared for the August 18, 1999
meeting, pending receipt of a possible Notice of Disapproval and variance documentation for
a side yard reduction. Reviews are still pending.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS (none).
6:32 p.m.
III. DELIBERATIONS/DECISIONS: The Board deliberated and rendered decisions for the
following applications (copies of the originals filed with the Town Clerk's Office are attached
as though fully incorporated into this set of Minutes):
Appl. No. 4687 - PRISCILLA STEELE. Lot waiver approved.
Appl. No. 4696- GEORGE AND EILEEN MCGOUGH, Approved with condition.
Appl. No. 4697 - FRED MILNER. Denial and Grant of Alt. Relief.
Appl. No. 4703 - MIKE MORRISON. Approved with condition.
Appl. No. 4707 - NANCY WELLIN. Lot waiver approved.
Appl. No. 4704 - JAMES HUNTER. Approved.
Appl. No. 4705 - RAYMOND MITCHELL. Denial and Grant of Alt. Relief.
Appl. No. 4706 - RICHARD BRIGGMANN. Approved as applied.
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Appl. No. 4709 - THOMAS LOSEE. Approved with conditiohs.
Appl. No. 4711 - CURTIS DAVIDS. Approved.
Appl.No. 4712 - HENRY AND LINDA KOZEN. Approved.
IV.
A. RESOLUTION TO REOPEN Appl. No. 4674 - LIEB CELLARS. Letter from A.
Wickham, Esq. requesting that the. Board consider a request for em Interpretation and adopt
a Resolution during the Moratorium. ApplicationisJor building width along a street in an LB
Zone. The Board Mel1'1bers discussed Ms. Wickham's request at length. It was agreed that
the Members would discuss questions regarding authority under the moratorium with the
Town Attorney, and the following Resolution was adopted:
On motion by Member Tortora, seconded by Member Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to authorize advertisement of the following request before the
Board:
7:40 p.m. Appl. No. 4708 - LIEB CELLARS. This is a request for an Interpretation
under Artide VIII, Section 100-83C which states: A project shall. be divided into
separate structures so that no single structure shall have more than sixty (60) linear
feet of frontage on one (1) street. Applicant proposes to construct a winery on this
corner lot with two road frontages (at intersection with Middle Road a/k/a C.R. 48)
and requests the Board to interpret whether or not the proposed winery building is
required to have sixty (60) linear feet of frontage on one (1) street or on two road
frontages, as determined by the Building Department's May 7, 1999 Notice of
Disapproval. Site Address: 35 Cox Neck Lane, Mattituck; Parcel 1000-121-6-1.
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VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYE;S: Goehringer, Dinizio, Tortora, and Collins. (Member Horning
was absent at this time.) This Resolution was duly adopted
(4-0)).
B. Code Committee Session regarding greenhouses held 6/30 was confirmed.
C. Inspections - 20 sites.
D. Discussion regarding incomplete submissions at deadline for advertisement. It
was agreed that applications that were pending receipt of a filing fee or initial submissions
would be carried over, without advertising for the current hearing calendar.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION was not held.
VI. RESOLUTION. Chairman Goehringer added the following RESOLUTION in the Matter of
Appl. No. 4686 - A. Paliouras, as follows:
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS,y
Southold Town Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, Jr. P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora Southold, New York 11971
Lara S. Collins ZBA Fax (516) 765"9064
George Horning Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DEUB(;RATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OFJULY 1,1999
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Appl.No. 4706 - RICHARD BRIGGMANN
PROPERTY LOCATION: 272 Breakwater Road, Mattituck 1000-113-3-7.4
DATE'OF PUBliC HEARING: June 24, 1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicant's property consists ofa total lot area of 57,914.40 sq. ft.
with 25 ft. frontage along a private right-of-way which extends off the easterly side of Luthers Road in
Mattituck. The dimensiOns of the property are approximately 177 by 328 ft. The property is improved with
a single"family,twocstory frame dwelling, "as built" foundation for the addition, and an accessory above
ground pool with fence enclosure. '
BASIS OF APPliCATION:suilding Inspector's April 27, 1999 Notice of Disapproval citing Article III, Section
100-30A.3 with respect to the requirements of the Bulk Scl1edule, for an insufficient rear yard of the "as
built" foundation at less than the code requirement'of 50 feet.
(No other variance relief is noted in this Notice of Disapproval.)
AREA VARIANCE REliEF REOUESTED: Applicant requests a Variance for approval of an "as built" foundation
for a proposed addition to the existing dwelling. The dimensions of the "as built" foundation are shown on
the April 1, 1999 survey prepared by Kenneth M. Woychuk, L.S. at 25' X 25.2' and the setback is 46.5 feet
from the rear property line at its closest point. '
ADDmONAL INFORMATION:
On March 16, ~999Building Permit #25602-Z was issued for new additions, and the record shows that a
survey was not required with the building permit application at the time.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION. DESCRIBED BELOW: Based on the testimony and record before the Board
and personal inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
1.' Grant ofthe area variance will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood
or a detriment to nearby properties because the relief is for a 3.5 ft. section at the north end of the
proposed addition, which is minimal.
2. The benefit sought by applicant cannot be achieved by some method, feasible for appellant to pursue,
I other than an area variance because a major portion (94%) of the foundation conforms to the required rear
yard setback.
3. The requested area variance is not substantial because 94% or more of the proposed addition will
conform to the setback requirement '
4. . There is no evidence that grant of the variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physiCal or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
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environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
5. The difficulty has not been self-created.
In considering this application, the BOard deems this action to be the minimum necessaryandadeqlJate to
enable, the applicants to enjoy the benefit of a new addition, while preserving and Ptotecting thech(lracter of
the neighborhood and the health, safety, welfare of the community.
RESOLUTION/ACTION: On motion by Mernber Dilli;zio, seconded by Member Horning, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the variance, as applied for.
VOTE OF THE BOARD:. AYES: Goehringer, Dinizio, Tortora, Horning, Collins. ThiS Resolution V;'as duly
ADOPTED by unanimous (5-0) vote Qf the Board.
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-\ PPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Southold Town Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, Jr. P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora Southold, New York 11971
Lara S. Collins ZBAFax (516) 765-9064
Georg~ Horning Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
.. FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OF JULY 1,1999 .
Appl. No. 4711 ' CURTIS DAVIDS 1000-33-2-48
STREET & LOCALITY: 215 Green Hill Lane, Eastern Shores Lot 123, Greenport
DATE9F PUBliC HEARING: June 24; 1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicant's property consists of 19,500+- sq. ft. in area with 150 ft.
frontage along the westerly side of Green Hill Lane. The lot is known as Lot 123 on the Map of, Eastern
Shores and is improved with a single-family dwelling situated 54 feet from the front property line and 38 feet
from the rear property line.
BASIS OF APPliCATION: Building Inspector's May 24, 1999 Notice of Disapproval, stating that the 35,foot
rear yard setback required under Code Section 100-244 will be violated by applicant's proposed deck with c\
28 ft. setback from the rear property line.
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REQUESTED: Applicant requests a Variance for alO ft. extension of the existing
deck addition. The extended part of the deck is 10 ft. by 20 ft., leaving a 28 ft. rear yard setback at its
closest point.
(This May 24, 1999 Notice contains no other reasons for disapproval requiring a variance.)
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION. DESCRIBED BELOW: On the basis of testimony presented and personal
inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
1) Applicant's house has a small rear porch 10 feet deep that applicant wishes to expand to a deck 20 feet
deep. The. house has a front yard setback of 54 feet, which is substantially greater than the Code requires
(35 feet). Consequently, the rear yard is relatively shallow and a rear yard setback variance is needed for a
deck of reasonable size.
2) Grant of a variance authorizing construction of an open deck will not produce an undesirable change in
the character of the neighborhood or detriment to nearby properties because the deck will be consistent with
neighborhood character and will be well shielded fromthe neighbors.
3) There are no factors present to suggest that grant of the relief set forth below will have an adverse
effect or impact on physical or environmental conditions.
4) The grpnt of the relief set forth below is the minimum necessary and adequate to enable the applicants
to enjoy the benefit of a new deck while preserving and protecting the character of the neighborhood and
the hea.lth,safety, welfare of the community.
RESOLUTION/ACTION: On motion by Member Collins, seconded by Chairman Goehringer, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the variance, as applied for, subject to the CONDmON that the deck shall remain
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VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: Goehringer, Dinizio, Tortora, Horning, Collins. This Resolution was duly
AOOPTEDby una~imous(5.0) vote of the Board.
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
SouthdldTown Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, Ir. P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora Southold, New York 11971
Lora S. Collins ZBA Fax.(516) 765-9064
. Ge9rge HOlJling Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DEliBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION .
MEETING OF JULY 1,1999
Appl. No. 4704-JAMES AND LORI HUNTER
PROPI;RTY LOCATION: 11227 Soundview Avenue, Southold 1000-54-6-2.6
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: June 24, 1999 .
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERlY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicants' property consists of a total lot area of 45,389.57 sq. ft.
The property is located along a private right-of-way which extends 443 ft. from the south 'side of Sound View
Avenue at Southold and is improved with a 1-1/2 story frame house with attached garage and wood dec~
and accessory frame 12.2' by 16.2' storage shed located 47.5' from the westerly front property line and 55'
from the easterly property line. The September 24, 1997 J. Ingegno survey also shows a 23.9' by 30 '
foundation located 42 ft. from the westerly property line and 15' from the easterly property line. The "as .
built" 20'by 40' inground swimming pool is shown to be partly in the rear yard located 23+- feet from the
easterly property line.
BASIS OF APPLICATION: Building Inspector's April 22, 1999. Notice of Disapproval citing Article III, Section
100-33 of the Zoning Code with respect to its location partly in a side yard (and partly in the rear yard). (No
other variance relief is noted in this Notice of Disapproval.)
AREA VARIANCE REliEF Rr::QUESTED: Applicant requests a Variance for approval of an "as ~uilt" location of
an inground Swimming pool located near the southeasterly corner of a wooden deck addition of the dwelling.
The location is shown to be partly in aside yard and partly in a rear yard.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION. DESCRIBED BELOW: Based on the testimony and record before the Board,
and personal inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
1. Grant. of the area variance. will not.produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood
or a detriment to nearby properties because the inground swimming pOol is located on a well landScaped
wooded tot approximately 94 ft. from the private right-of way and 33 ft. from the nearest (rear yard)
property line. It will not be visible from either the right-of way or nearby properties.
2. Tile benefit sought byapplicant.cannot be achieved by some method, feasible for applicantto pursue,
other than an area variance because the applicant's property is a large irregularc$haped triangle with a
limited rear yard area to locate the swimming pool.
3. 11Je requested area variance is not substantial because only half of the swimming pool will be located in
the side yard. The remaining half of the pool will be located in the conforming rear yard area.
4. The difficulty has been self-created.
5. The proposed vilriancei will not ~ve an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighQorhood or district because the lot is large and the pool location is well boffered
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from' nearby' properties.
In considering this application, the BOard finds that the relief requested is the minimum necessary and
adequate for the applicants to enjoy the b€;r~fit ~f a. new inground swimming pool, and that grant of such
relief will preserve and protect the character of the neighborhood and the health, safety, welfare of the
community.
RESOLUTION/ACTION: On motion by Memb~rTortora, seconded by Member Horning, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the variance, as applied for.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: GOEHRINqISR, This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS '".... '>.;lj
Southold Town Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, Jr. P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora Southold, New York 11971
Lara S.Collins ZBAFax(516) 765-9064
George Horning Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OF JULY 1, 1999
App!. No. 4712 - HENRY.and LINDA KOZEN
Property Location: 1520 Donna Drive at intersection with Theresa Drive,
Mattituck; 1000-115-15-14; >Lot#33, Map of Deep Hole Creek Estates
DATE OF PUBliC HEARING: June 24,1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicants' property consists ofa total lot area of 24,300+- sq. ft.
with. three street frontages: 170.94 ft. along Theresa Drive, 246.54+- feet along Theresa Drive and 200 ft.
along Donna Drive, Mattituck. The. property is improved with a one-family, one-story frame dwelling
situated 75+- ft. from Theresa Drive and 42 ft. from Donna Drive at its closest points. The property is a
corner lot with three front yards, with the remaining yard on the north side of the house as the rear yard.
BASIS OF APPLICATION: Building Inspector's May 6, 1999 Notice of Disapproval citing Article III, Section
100-33 with regard to the location of a storage building in a front yard, and Article XXIII, Section 100-231
with regard to proposed fence height above four feet in a front yard area. (No other variance relief is noted
in this Notice of Disapproval.) .
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REQUESTED: Applicant requests a Variance to locate (a) a 12' x 12' accessory
storage shed to be located at 15+- (applicant's notation states 4' within fence line); (b) new fence
enclosure with gates at a maximum height of 6 ft.
REASONS FOR.BOARD ACTION. DESCRIBED BELOW: Based on the testimony and record before the Board,
and personal inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
1. Grant of the area variance will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood
or a detriment to nearby properties for the reason that applicant's very small rear yard is the neighbor's side
yard.
2. The .benefit sought by applicant cannot be achieved by some method, feasible for appellant to pursue,
other than an area variance because the code does not proVide for a feasible rear yard area after
designating three yard areas as front yards.
3. The requested area variance is not substantial.
4. There is no evidence that grant of the variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
l;!nvironmental conditions in the neighborhood or district.
5. The difficulty has not been self-c;reated and is due to conflicting provisions in the Town Code (creation of
three front yards).
In considering this application, the BOard deems this action to be the minimum necessary and adequate to
enable the applicants to enjoy the benefit of a new accessory storage shed and fence enclosure for their
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pets, while preserving and protecting the character of the neighborhood and the health, safety, welfare of
the community.
RESOLUTION I ACTION: On motion by Member Dinizio, seconded by Member Tortora, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the, variances, ~sapplied fqr.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS.,,,-v
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GerardP, Goehringer, Chairman ;g;. . .... ..~~ 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, Jr. o . n P.O. Box 1179
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Lydia A. Tortora ~. ;;. Southold, New York 11971
Lara S. Collins ~ eo "~:f ZBA Fax (.516) 765-9064
George Horning ~O.f + i-~~ Telephone (516)765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DEUBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OF JULY 1,1999
Appl. No. 4709 - THOMAS LOSEE
STREET & LOCALITY~ 7425 Nassau Point Road, Cutchogue 1000-118-4-2
DATE OF PUBUC HEARING: June 24, 1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicant's property consists of a total lot area of 39043 sq. ft. With
101.05 ft. frontage along the easterly side of Nassau Point Road and lot depth of 403.S8 ft. (and 387.51 ft.
var.). The property is improved with a single-family dwelling with the "as built" deck and accessory stairs to
the bulkhead and LiWe Peconic Bay beach.
BASIS OF APPliCATION: Building Inspector's May 4,1999 Notice of Disapproval citing Article XXIII, Section
l00-230.4B of the Zoning Code in applicant's request for a building permit for an "as built" deck addition
with an insuffident setback from the bulkhead. (No other variance relief is noted in this Notice of
Disappr~val.)
AREA VARIANCE REliEF REOUESTED: Applicant requests a Variance for approval of an "as built" setback
location of an open deck addition at the rear of the existing dwelling. The March 23, 1999 survey map
prepared by Lothar K. Reissig, L.S. shows a setback at 61+- feet from the bulkhead at its closest point. The
deck is 17.3 ft. by 25.5 ft. wide plus a small deck connecting the same to the house. The deck area appears
to be about 7 inches above average gra(le (ground). .
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION, DESCRIBED BELOW:. Based on the testimony and record before the Board,
and personal inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
1. Grant of the area variance will not produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood
or a detriment to nearby properties because the 357 sq. ft. area of the deck which requires a variance is not
obtrusive, elevated only 12+- inches above grade and causes no obstruction of view from neighboring
properties. The deck is open to the sky, rather than a fully enclosed addition.
2. The benefit sought by applicant cannot be achieved by some method, feasible for appellant to pursue,
other than an area variance because the dwelling in its present location was built more than 28 years ago.
A deck conforming to the 75 ft. code requirement would be too small to be satisfactorily utilized, and if the
deck were relocated to the front of the house, there would be no benefit of waterviews.
3. The requested area variance is not substantial and represents a 18.6 percent reduction from the code's
75 ft. setback requirement.
4. There is no evidence that grant of the variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district Such a deck improvement would cause no
disturbance to the bluff or bulkhead and is'situated on stable ground.
5. The difficulty has not been self-created.
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In considering this application, the BOard deems this action to be the minimum necessary and adequate to
enable the applicants to enjoy the benefit of a newd(;!ck, while preserving and protecting the character of
the neighborhood and the health, safety, welfare of the 'community.
RESOLUTION/ ACTION: On motion by Member Dinizio, seconded by C:hairO'lan ~oehringer,it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the variance, as applied for, subject to the FOLLOWING CONDmON:.
The deck shall not be enlaraed or exoanded ciosertoward the bulkhead. nor imoroved by a roof.
VOTE OF THE "BOARD: AYES: GOEHRINGER,DINIZIQ, TORTORA, . HORNING, COLLINS; THIS
RESOLIJTIOl"WAS")I)LY;~BY UNANIMO": (;"':""'" Of ~~
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Lora S. Collins \" ~Q ~<:::,~ t':;' ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
George Horning ~~.~j}' Telephone (516) 765-1809
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BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OF JULY 1, 1999
Appl. No. 4696 - GEORGE AND EILEEN MCGOUGH
STREIT & LOCALl1Y: 4065 Orchard Street, Orient. 1000-27-2'2.7
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: June 24, 1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicants' property is vacant land consisting of 5 acres
with 386 ft. frontage along Orchard Street and an average lot depth of 565+- sq. ft.
BASIS OF APPLICATION: Building Inspector's February 26, 1999 Notice of Disapproval dting
Artide III, Section 100- 33 of the Zoning Code for the reason that the proposed accessory garage
would be placed in an area other than the required rear yard.
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REOUESTED: Applicants request a Variance to locate a proposed 14 ft.
by 42 ft. accessory garage building in a yard area (approximately 300 feet from the front property
line). By letter from their agent dated April 14, 1999, applicants stated that the originally
proposed second floor of the garage has been entirely deleted; applicants' agent testified that the
building is to be 15 feet high and without a bath. Thus, applicants are not appealing the Building
Inspector's additional Notice of Disapproval dated February 26, 1999, which stated that the garage
would be considered a second dwelling because its second floor proposed a bath and finisl1ed
space.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION. DESCRIBED BELOW: On the basis of testimony presented,
material submitted and personal inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
(1) Applicants are in the process of building a single-family home on a 5-acre lot. The
house is set back the required minimum 75 feet from the northeast and northwest property lines.
According to testimony, this location was selected so as to maximize the distance from neighbors
and the road, This results in a front yard setback of approximately 400 feet from Orchard Street.
(2) According to testimony, the proposed garage location in front of the house was
selected to enable applicants (a) to have a sheltered south-facing area where a lawn can be
developed, and (b) to install south-facing photovoltaic cells on the garage roof. Although the rear
yard could accommodate a garage, applicants have developed an overall site concept that puts the
garage In the front yard, and this requires a variance.
(3) The parcel is suffiCiently large, and the house and proposed garage are located
suffidently far from Orchard Street and neighboring houses, that applicants' intended configuration
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of the buildings -- With. the gar~ge in front of the house -- wiH not produce an undesirable change
in the character of the neighborhood or detriment to nearby properties.
(4) There are no factors present tosuggest that grant of the relief set forth below wiH
have an adverse effect or imp"ct onphysieaI or environmental conditions.
(5) The grant of the relief set forth below is the minimum action necessary and adequate
to enable applicant to construct a house an<j.garagE;! in the desired configuration while preseIVin9
and protecting the character of the neighborhood and the health, safety and welfare of the
community.
RESOLUTION/ACfION: On motion by MernberCollins, setondedby MemberTortorar it Was
RESOLVED, to GRANTtI1e variance, "sappliedfc>r, to.locate garage in the propOSed front yard
area which, in accordance with testirrlOny presented regarding applicants' revised plans, shall be
one-story in height with storage abOve and shall. have no bathroom. .
VOTE OF THE BO~RD: . AYES: GOEHRINGER, DINIZI ;rORA, COLUNS) AND HORNING.
This Resolu~lon was duly adopted (5-0).
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Southold Town Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, Jr. P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora Southold, New York 11971
Lara S. Collins ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
George Horning Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
.. MEETING OF JULY 1,1999
Appl. No. 4697 - FRED MILNER
PR.OPER.T:yLOCATION:8,?OBray Ave, Laurel 1000-126-1-15
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: June 24, 1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCFUPIION: The applicant's property consists Of a total lot area of 7,500 sq.
ft. with 50 ft. frontage along the west side of Bray Avenue and lot depth of 150 feet, at Laurel.
BASIS OF APPL]CATlO~:Buildinglns~or's April 6, 1999 Notice of Disapproval Citing Article
XXIV, Se(j:ion100-244 Of the Zoning Code with respect to "as built" deck additions and swimming
pool: (b) proposed lot coverage in excess of 20% code limitation; (b) minimum side yard at less
than 10feet OlilOf'leside; (3) total side yards at less than 25 for bpthsides; (4) minimum rear
yard at less than 35 feet. (No other. variance relief is noted in this NotiiceofDisapproval.)
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF;REOUESTED:Applicant requests Variances authorizing "as built" deck
addition~andabove,grOlJnd swimming pool with deck in present locations and withlQt coverage in
excess<i>f code limitations.: The pool is 16' in diameter. The side deck extends 6 ft. intothe side
yard with a 5 feet setback at its closest point.
ADDITIONALINFORIVIATION:
Building Permit #191377Z was issued May 17, 1991 for 325+- sq. ft. open deck addition and
second floor to existing dwelling.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION. DESCRIBED BELOW: On the basis of testimony presented and
material submitted and personal inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
(1) Building Permits were issued in 1986 (#15186Z) and 1991 (#19877Z) for additions to
the house. After completion of the work authorized by these Permits, the. lot coverage was 1416
sq. ft. or 18.9%, including a 92 sq. ft. 'shed. . In approximately 1991, the following were
constructed withputiaBuilding Per01it: . (1) deck attached to rear Of house. (200 sq. ft.); (2) deck
connecting first dec~ to deck adjacent to pool (152 sq. ft.); (3) deck adjacent to pool (70 sq. ft.);
(4) above-grOun(! poql(200 sq. ft.) connected to the house by the three levels of open deck. The
Board accepts .applicant's statement that deck (2) is at grade; thus, lot coverage after the 1991
additions is 1886 sq. (t.or 25.1% (vs. 2038 sq. ft. or 27.2% induding deck (2).
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(2) Because the pool and. adjacent deck (3 above) are connected to the house by other
decks, the setback requirementsappliqbl~ to thesestru~uresare those for side and rear yards.
The northerly side setback' from the pool and rear setback from deck (3) are less than the required
minimums.
(3) The neighborhood is characterized by small lots and is densely built. . rhere~uested
variance for 25.1% lot coverage, compared with 20% allowable, is verysubstantial,and grantof
the variance would authorize an excessive degree. of lot coverage. to the detriment of the
neighborhood. Having in mind thaUt is inthe i.nterestof the neighborhood to avoid creating a
greater sense of crowded ness, the l30ard concludes that grant of the relief setforth below will not
produCeqn,uncj~irable~hafl~e in tbe. character. of the, neighporhoqdor. cjetrimentto nearby
propertie$ ~l!se thea010unt .ofexcess lot coverage is limited.
(4) Ifthe pool and adjacent deck (3)are rernoveq, lotcoy~rag~ Will.ber~duc~dfroIl11886
sq.Jt.or25,1% to 1616 sq. ft. or21.5%, i3nd the ~orthsideandrear yard~etl:>ad<swillsatisfY the
required minimums.so that no variances Vl(i11 be f'leededfor them; . . . .
(~) "Tbere are.no}aq:ors present to. suggestth~tgrantof the reliefset forth below will
have an adverse effect or impact on. physical or environmental conditions,.!
(6) Thewantofthe relief set forth below is ~heminimOn1 actionflecessaryanda~equate
to enat;>leapplicqQtto erlj9Y the benefits 'of deck areas at ~e rearofhis~ouse while preserving
and protecting the character of tne neiQhborh()Odand thehealth,<safetyandwelfareof the
community.
RESoUJT10N/ACfION: On Motion by Member Collins, seconded by Membe{ Horning,,it was
RESOLVED,
(1)tpGR.f\NT the requested varii]nceauthorizing a setback of 5 feet from the southerly
side property line ,for the deck attached to the rear of the house;
(2) toDENYtheqther relief requested; and
(3) toGRP;NT ALTERNATIVELY variances authorizing
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(a)acombinedSidevard setback of 16.1 f~t (5 feet on thgsoOth andl1.1Jeet on
the noM) and .
(b) total lot coverage of 1616sg.1't. or 21.5%, not cou(1ting deck (2) which
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measures 152 sq. ft.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: A YES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGER, TORTORA, HORNING, COLLINS. NAY:
MEMBER DINIZIO. This Resolution was duly ADOPTED (4-1).
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//GERARD P. GOEHRINGE
CHAIRMAN
AfriALS BOARD MEMBERS. (t:LXr~~~, .
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~.~C 53095 Main Road
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman ~I" ~'"
James Dinizio, Jr. ,~,. 5 ~ ~,' P,O. Box 1179
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Lydia A. Tortora ~.~ !>t ' Southold. New York 11971
Lora S, Collins ,~. ~J ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
George Horning ~QJ + ~~~p Telephone (516) 765-1809
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BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OF JULY 1, 1999
Appl. No. 4705 - RAYMOND MITCHEL
STREET & LOCALITY: 1875 Hiawathas Path, Southold 1000-78-3-60
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: June 24, 1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERlY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicant's property consists of a total lot area of 21,000+-
sq. with 140 ft. frontage along the west side of Hiawathas Path, and average lot depth of
approximately 150 feet, 'at Laughing Waters, Southold. The property is improved with a single-
family, one-story frame dwelling and accessory frame garage.
BASIS OF APPLICATION: Building Inspector's January 5, 1999 Notice of Disapproval citing Article
XXIV, Section 100-244 of the Zoning Code with respect to a front yard setback at less that the
Code requirement of 35 ft. and less than the existing nonconforming setback of 23.3 ft. at its
closest point. (This Notice contains no other reasons for disapprovals requiring a variance.)
AREA VARIANCE RELIEF REOUESTED: Applicant requests a Variance to locate a roofed front
porch addition as part of renovations to their house, such porch to be 8 feet deep with its front
edge located 15.3 feet from the front property line at its closest point.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION. DESCRIBED BELOW: On the basis of testimony presented,
material submitted and personal inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
(1) A survey by Barrett, Bonacci, Hyman and Van Weele, P.c. dated December 16, 1992
shows the house to be set back 23.3 feet from the front property line at the closest point.
Because the lot contains over 20,000 sq. ft., a setback of 40 feet from the front property line is
required under Code Section 100-244.
(2) Neighboring houses appear to have front yard setbacks appreciably greater than that
of applicant's house.
(3) Applicant has determined the desired look of the renovations, and drawings have been
prepared showing a covered front porch as integral to the design.
(4) Applicant's renovation plans.include widening the front facade by filling in the
southwest comer of the house, adding a second floor, and adding an 8-foot-deep covered porch.
Although applicant's house is already much closer to the front property line than the Code allows,
the proposed expansion can be accomplished within the existing setback, except for the porch;
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appliCant must obtain afront yard setbackvariancein orderto add a porch of any depth. The
proposed renovations will substantially increase the bulk of the house when viewecifrornthe
street. The Board condydes that the requested reduction of the already nonconforming setback,
in the context of renovations that .makethe hoy?ewic\erand taller( .is inconsistent with
neighborhoodcharaeterand a detrimenttqneapbypropertjes. The Board has therefore decided to
grant alternative relief.
(5) Tnere are. no factors present to suggest. that grant of .the. relief set forth below will
have an adverse effect or impclcton physicalorer;lVirpnrnentalconc\itions.
.. (6) The grant of the relief set forth below is the mini.m.umac;t:ionnecessary and adequate
to enable applicanttp enjpythebenefits of theproPOsed,rel1()yatio~~while pre?l='Ying and
proteding the character of the neighborhoocl and the health( safety' and \'Iielfareofthe community'.
RESO'tUTION/ACTION: On motion by Chairman Goehtinger( seconded by Member Tortora( itwas
RI;$OLVED,to DENY the va tia nce applied for and to G~~TALTEP.Nf\TIVELY avarIa~ce
authotizing a front yard setback of no less than 19 feetfro.m the front property line at the closest
point.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: i .. This Resolution
was duly adopted (5~O).
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS<u,
SOl1thold Town Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, Jr. P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora Southold, New York 11971
Lara S.. Collins ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
George Horning Telephone (516)765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FIN.DINGS, DEUBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OF JULY 1,1999
Appl.NO.4703 - MIKE MORRISON 1000-102-3-7
STREET & LOCALITY: 55 P(;q~ash Avenue, Cutchogue
DATEqF PUBUC HEARING: June 24,1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicant's property consists of a totallot.area of 16,143 sq. with
99.8~ ft.. frontage qlong th~ Main Road and 153.90 ft. along Fleet's Neck Road (q/kja Pequash Avenue) at
Cutchogue. The property is improved with a single-family 2-1/2 story frame house with deck and 1-1/.2
story barn/garage.
BASIS OF APpucATION: Building Inspector'S April 20, 1999 Notice ofDisapproval citing Article IIIA, Section I
100-30A.4 of the Zoning Code with respect toa location of a proposed swimming pool inoneofthe lot's two
front yards. The code requires a rear yard location with a minimum rear setback of three feet.
AREA VARIANCE REliEF REOUESTED: Applicant requests a Variance to locate a proposed 14 ft. by 28 ft. in-
ground swimming pool with fence enclosure to be located in the southwest yard area. No raised decking or
raised patio area is proposed. The setback of the pool construction is proposed at approximately 18 fe~t
from the south front property line at its closest point. No raised deck or patio areas are proposed in this
application.
ADDmONAL INFORMATION' AND EVIDENCE: Along the front property line of Fleet's' Neck Road, on
applicant's property, are a continuous row of hedoes which screens vard areas from view.
REASONS FOR BOARD ACTION. DESCRIBED BELOW: Based on the testimony and record before the Board,
and personql inspection, the Board makes the following findings:
1. Grant of the. area variance as applied will not prOduce an undesirable change in the character of the
neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties because the proposed location of accessory pool is at least
80 feet from the intersection of Main Road (Route 25) and Fleet's Neck Road (alk/a Pequash Avenue).
Although the proposed pool would be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the westerly property line (along
Fleet's Neck Road), the pool will be screened from this road by privet hedges existing along the boundary.
2. The benefit sought by applicant cannot be achieved by some method, feasible for appellant to pursue,
other than an area variance because there are septic systems and large mature trees existing in the rear
yard that prevent the location fora pool there.
3. The request~variance is not substantial because applicant's need for a variance is created by the fact
that the propertyhqs frontage along two roads (two front yards), and applicant's request conforms to code
requirements wiijl regard to setback from Main Road (State R.oute 25).
4. There is no evidence that grant of the variance will have an adverse effector impact on the physical.9r
environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district
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5. The difficulty has not been self-creqted.
In considering this application, the Board deems this action to be the minimum necessary and adequate to
enable the applicants to enjoy the benefit of a new swimming pool, while preserving and protecting the
charaq:er of the neighborhood and the health, safety, welfare of the communIty.
RESOLUTION(ACTION: On motion by Member Dinizio, seconded by Lora Collins, it was
RESQL VED, to (;RANT t~e.variance, ,as applied for, subject to the following CONDmON:
Screenin~Qyer. 4. ft. . height along the westerly front. yard area, is required ancl shall~ mi;lintained,
except for the first 30 feet from the intersection which is restricted to a code height limitation of 30
inches.
VOTE OF THE80ARD: 'AYES: DINIZIO, TORTORA, COLliNS, HO
Resolution,wasdu1yadopted (4-:l.). .
GERARD, P. ,OJ:~RINGER'l
For FiIlng about 7/7199 ' ',..
APEALS BOARD MEMBERS. --c:;:._zV~'"""'>-- .
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Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman QI"- ~"- 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio, JL ~g> :-<:: P,O. Box 1179
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Lydia A. Torlora !>'I " Soulhold, New York 11971
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Lora S. Collins .~Q'; + '\.~l/ ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
George Horning Telephone (516) 765-1809
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BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OF JULY 1, 1999
App!. No. 4687 - PRISCILLA STEELE 1000-114-6-5 (adjoins Lot 3)
STREET & LOCAlIlY: 275 Village Lane, Mattituck.
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: May 20, 1999 and June 24, 1999
ANDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The above-referenced property is located on the westerly side of
Village Lane in Mattituck. A survey dated November 21,1999 shows this lot with 121.07 ft. frontage
along the easterly side of Village Lane and an average lot depth of 177 feet. The lot area is
approximately 21,635 sq. ft. and the barn shown on the 1977 survey has since been removed.
The remaining lot (3) is approximately 3f4 of an acre with 100+- ft. frontage along the northerly side
of the Main Road in Mattituck. The easterly property runs 431 ft., the northerly line 45 ft., and the
westerly line 447 ft. The land enjoys a slight rise from Main Road to the existing house location.
The balance of the rear yard is level with mature trees and specimen plantings. There is a driveway
from the Main Road to the existing two-car garage. The house is a two-story dwelling with
preexisting two-family use.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Building Inspector's March 22, 1999 Notice of Disapproval which reads as
follows: "Under Article II, Section 100-25A a non-conforming lot shall merge with an adjacent non-
conforming lot which has been held in common ownership at any time since July 1, 1983. The
above referenced lot is one half (.5) acre. The adjacent lot, (Tax Map #1000-114-06-03) has an
area of seven-tenths (.7) Acre and has been decreed to have the same ownership since May 3,
1996. The lots have been merged. Section 100-25C(4) Exceptions. This lot is on the maps
described in former Section 100-12 but has not been in single-and-separate ownership since
January 1, 1997. Under Article II, Section 100-25E. Effect of Merger. No building permit will be
issued by the Town until this section has been complied with."
RELIEF REOUESTED BY APPLICANT: Applicant Priscilla Tandy Steele requests a waiver pursuant to
Section 100-26 of the Code for the lot identified as SCTM 1000-114-6-5 (275 Village Lane,
Mattituck). The lot contains approximately 0.5 acre according to the Building Inspector Notice of
Disapproval dated March 22, 1999; this measurement is confirmed by a survey by R. Van Tuyl dated
November 22, 1977. The adjacent lot, with which the subject lot is merged, is identified as SCTM
1000-114-6-3, fadng on Main Road; It contains approximately 0.7 acre and is improved with a
single-family home.
ADDmONAL INFORMATION:
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A letter of value from Thomas J. Uhlinge~,realestate broker, has been submitted providing an
overall. market value of $43,000 fortheva<;:?irtloton Village Lane. A letter of value was also
slJl.>mitt~ft-001 Thomas J. Uhlinger, rea!;estat~broker, providing a fair market value of.$239,OOO for
this house lot. .
REASONS FOR BOARD AC1l0N:On the basis of testimony presented and personal inspection, the
Board makes the following findings:
1. The applicant bou~ht, th~subj~ct lot in. November 1977. In November 1979, she acquired sole
ownership of theadjacenfimprovedlotfrom hermbther, with whom she had shared ownership.
Applicant now wishes to place the 'subject . lot in joint ownership with. her daughter, in
contemplation of her daughter possibly puilding a home on the lot in the future.
2. EvIdence was presented ingi<;:?lting that in 1983fat the time of the upzoning inthet()wn of
Southold, the applicant and her attorney wereawareofthe possibilityofm~rger aSa result of
the upzonIng and that they took tl1estep of obtaining a vacant land COin hopes of avoiding
such a merger.
3. the subject lot is treated physically as a separate pro~rty and not as part of the, acljacent
improved lot. Merged, the lot is of nO value to applicant. .
4. WaIver of the merger will not result in a significant increase in the densityoftl1e neighborhood
because it will result in, at most, the construction of one single-family home.
5. The nearby I.bts on Village Lane are Similar in size to the slJbjectlot, so that waiver will recognize
a lot thaUsconsistent with properties illthe neighborhood. Waiver wiH recognizethe.lot lines
set forth in the deed conveying thelotfrornBaxtertoSteelein1977.
6. Ifmerger is not waived, applicant's da~ghter can build a house in SoutholdTown :()nlyifshe, or
applicant,. purchases a building lot; waiver of merger will avoid this econOmic burden.
7. The sl1bj~isgenef'qIlYflaVandfuture coostructionon it should requirenosignifkant change in
. the. natural details, character, and contours. of the laneb
RESOLUTION/ACTION: Accordingly,.on motion byMem~r: Collins, secondedbll Mern~r Horning, it
was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the waiver requested.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes:
was dllly adopted (5-0).
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS .~~
Southold Town Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman .~ ....~ 53095 Main Road
&:::. . ~
James Dinizio, Ir. ~ ..... ~N P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora ~ . ~ Southold, New York 11971
Lara$. Collins 4;." .~ ZBA Fax (516) 765-9064
. George Horning . ~Q.( .>i-~~ Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OFSOUTHOLD
FINDINGS, DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATION
MEETING OF JULY 1, 1999
Appl. No. 4707- NANCY WELLIN
STREET & LOCALITY: 200 Brower Road (a/k/a 1145 Grand Avenue), Ma.ttituck 1000-107-8- 37
(adj. 1000"107-8-8)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: June 24, 1999
FINDINGS OF FACT
PROPERTY FACTS/DESCRIPTION: The applicant's property is vacant comer lot and consists of a
total lot area of 33,75.0 sq. ft. with 15.0 ft. frontage along the north. side of Brower Road and 225
ft. frontage along the west side of Grand Avenue, Mattituck. Adjoining this lot to the west is a 125
ft. by 150 ft. lot acquired inthe name of the applicant, Nancy Wellin, from the:Suffolk County
National BankOctober 7,1998 at Liber 11931 cp 800.
BASIS OF APPUCATION;.Building Inspector's April 29, 1999 Notice of Disapproval disapproving an
application fora building. permit under Article II, Section 100-25A of the Zoning Code, for the
reason that: ~'Pursuani to Article II, Section 10.o-25A, a non-conforming lot shall merge with an
adjacent conforming or inon-conforming lot whiCh has been . held in.. common. ownerShip with the
first lot at any timeaMr July 1, 1983. It has been determined thatthe subject lot has merged
pursuant to above sectibn with lot at SCTM #1.000-1.07-8-32. (No other section of the Code or
variance relief is noted ih this Notice of Disapproval.). .
RELIEF REOUESTED: "Applicant requests a Lot Waiver under Article II, Section 1.0.0-26 regarding
1145 GrandAvenue,M~ituck.
INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE:
1. Lot 37 is a vaCCJnt parcel consisting of approximately 33,75.0 sq. ft. located on the northwest
corner of Grandi Avenue and Brower Road. The adjoining lot, #32 is a vacant lot consisting of
18,750 sq. ft; locate(J on the corner of Brower Road and Mayflower Road.
\ 2. Both lots are located in an R-4.o (4.0,.0.0.0 sq. ft. minimum) zoning district. However, with the
exception of the lot immediately to the north of Lot 37, most of the lots between Grand
Avenue and Mayflower Road are nonconforming in size and average approximately 15,000 sq.
ft.
3. The combined area .of both lots as merged is 52,5.00 sq. ft.
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4, If waiver of merger is granted, Lot 37 would be approximately twice as large as the average lot
size in the area, and Lot 32 would be similar in size to other lots in the immediate
neighborhood.
5. The April 13, 1999 search prepared by Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company certifies
that:
a) Lot 37 was created by deed May 14, 1952 together with other land at Liber 3352 page 363.
b) The north and south sections of Lot 37 were conveyed by deed on January 8, 1954 and
January 10, 1961, respectively, from Mason to Mary Anna Smith.
c) Lot 37 was conveyed November 13, 1998 from the Suffolk County National Bank as
Executor of the Estate of Maryann Smith deceased, to Nancy Lee Wellin.
REASONS FOR BOARD AmON: After consideration of the entire record, testimony at the public
hearing and other evidence, the Board finds the following facts to be true and relevant:
1) The waiver will not result in a significant increase in the density of the neighborhood because
the potential addition of a single-family on one lot could not create a significant increase in
neighborhood density.
2) The waiver will recognize a lot that is consistent with the size of lots in the neighborhood.
Most of the lots in the area are improved with Single-family residences on lots similar in size,
and / or smaller than the two lots that would be recognized by this waiver of merger.
3) No adverse environmental conditions are antidpated that would require change or alterations
in contours or slopes. Nor will substantial filling be required because the land is flat and not
located within an environmentally sensitive wetland zone.
Accordingly, on motion by Member Tortora, seconded by Member Collins, it was
RESOLVED, to approve the Lot Waiver, as applied for.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: MEMBERS GOEHRINGE INIZIO, TORTORA, COLUNS, AND
HORNING. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0
GERARD P. GOE N
For Filing about 7/6/99
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special Meeting of July 1, 1999
Southold Town Board of Appeals
Motion 'Was madE!. by CllairmanGoehringer, s~conded by Member Tortora, and duly
carried, confirming thatthe June 7,1999 Resolution is hereby NULL and VOID in its
entirety, until after the moratorium (whiCh was adopted on September 8,1998 for a
9-month period and extended by Local Law NO.5 adopted June 8, 1999 Meeting for a
90-day periocHromthe date of filing with the N.Y.s. Secretary of State);
VOTE OF THEaoA~D: Aye~:Goehringer, TOrtora,CollIns, and Horning.
(Member Dinizio abstained.) This Resolution was dulyadopted( 4-0).
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Member Horning left at approximately 8:25 p.m.
REOUEST FOR POSSIBLE REFUND: A request was submitted by Patricia Moore, Esq.,
attorney for the new owner (Shady Lady at Greenport). A ZBA staff report was prepared
indicating the time and expenditures during 1998 for Appl.No. 4589 - Richard Sledjeski,
owner The staff report also indicated that the application was voluntarily filed by the
attorney - after the office staff suggested that Mrs. Moore send a letter asking whether or
not an applIcatiQn was necessary. Mrs. Moore decided to ask the ZBA to file and to fully
process the application instead of sending a letter. Mrs. Moore said Ed Forrester, head of
the Building Department told her it was his opinion that Interpretations and/or Special
Exceptions were in the province of the ZBA. The property is Zoned LB Limited Business. It
was determined that no ref\.md was due. A determination was rendered by the Board
August 13, 1998 and filed with the Town Clerk for permanent recordkeeping.
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There being no other business at this time, the Chairman declared the meeting
adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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l> cia Kowa.~ 7/;+/'1(
Board Secretary
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