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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-07/10/1958 APPEAL BOARD MEMBERS Roberf W. Gilrispie, Jr., Ch~jrrn~n Roberf Bergen Herberf Ro~enber9 Ch~r!e~ Gregon]s, ,Jr'. Serge Doyen, `jr. SOUTHDLD, L.I., N.Y. Telephone SO 5-2660 MINUTES Southold Town Board. of Appeals July lO, 1958 A regular meeting of the Southold Town Board of Appeals was held at 7:30 P. M. on Thursday, July 10, 1958. There were present: Messrs. Robert W. Gi!lispie, Jr., Chairman; Robert Bergen, Herbert Rosenberg, Charles Grigonis, Jr. and Serge Doyen, Jr. Also present: Mr. Howard M. Terry, Building Inspector. PUBLIC HtARING: Appeal No. 72, applicstion of Newton Robbins of New Suffolk, N.Y., to erect a directional sign on the south side of Cox Neck Road, opposite Breakwater Road, Mattituck, New York. Chairman opened the hearing by reading application, letter to applicsn~ advising of date of public hearing, legal notice with affidavit from the local newspaper attesting to its publication and letter from Mr. Stanley Sledjeski granting permission to Mr. Robbins to erect a sign on his property. Chairman asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak either for or against thetappeal. Mr. Robbins was present and st2tedthat the ddrectional sign was necessary in or~er to direct people to his fishing station which is located off the Main highway. Board unanimously granted permission to erect a 3' x 4t directional sign on the south side of Cox Neck Road, opposite Breakwater Road, Mattituck, N. Y., at least five feet from the property line and three feet above the ground level. Permit may be revoked for cause. Minutes of the June 26th meeting were read. On motion duly made by ~. Rosenberg, seconded by Mr. Grigon~s, and carried, minutes were approved as submitted. Southo]d Term Board of Appeals MIR~TES, Continued -2- July 10, 1958 P~L~C P~ARING: Appeal No. 73, application of the Peconic Outdoor Advertising Company, Arshamomaque~Southold, New York. This hearing was continued from meeting of June 26, 1958, for decision by the Board. ~v~0 Decision: Board unauimously agreed that the special exception to erect a commercial sign on the premises of Arthur Mehl, north side of ~in Road, Cutchogue, New York, be denied. By investigation and public hearing the Board determined the fo]lowing facts pertinent to the decision. Applicant does not make any claim that there is any undue hardship or that the hardship created is unique or that it would observe the spirit of the Ordinance and not change the character of the district. The applicant does not own this property where the sign would be located and has no financial interest in it. He has permission to locate his sign there provided he does uot violate the Ordinance. The situation is not unique in any sense of the word. The same restriction applies to everyone and the Board may not grant a benefit for the benefit of one property when all other properties are left with a restricted use. A sign at this point would very definitely not observe the spirit of the Ordinance and would change the character of the neighborhood involved because the Town has recently acquired 92 feet on the ~in Road with a depth of 295 feet in order to build a public street 50 feet wide by at least 295 feet long and negotiations are now going on to continue the depth in order to make a connection with an existing street. A new Post Office is being constructed. It will face this plaza and beginning on the Nain Road there will be a free public parking place. Immediately to the west is a Church and it is expected that the worshippers will use the parking lot daily~ This applicant proposed erecting a sign approximately 12~' x 6~', either attached or detached, directly facing the parking field - a sign advertisin~ various products or a restaurant. The space would be rented for short periods. This new plaza is an expensive undertaking and with a new post office building and modern parking facilities for the benefit of the people of Cutchogue. Section 408, paragraph (a) allows a sign to be erected in this district provdded it advertises only the business conducted on the premises. The comfort and convenience of the Town would be adversely affected. This location is peculiarly unsuited due to the uses of the adjoining premises. There had not been any change in the conditions which led to the adoption of Section 408 on April 8, 1958. The Board, after discussion, voted unanimously to have a supply of 500 stamped, name imprinted, envelopes ordered and ~.~. Terry was requested to see that this was taken care of. The next meeting of the Board to be held on Thursday, July 17th, at 7:30 P.M. ~eeting adjourned at 9 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Gra~c~ B. Meyer ' ~~ Secretary