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MEMBERS
GERARD P. GOEHRINGER, CHAIRMAN
CHARLES GRIGONIS, JR.
SERGE DOYEN, JR.
JOSEPH H. SAWlCKI
JAMES DINIZIO, JR.
Southold Town Board of Appeals
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 , 1989
A Regular Meeting was held by the Southold Town Board of
Appeals on THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1989 con~nencing at 7:30 o'clock
p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York.
Present were: Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman; Charles
Grigonis, Jr. and James Dinizio, Jr., constituting a quorum of
the Board. Board Members absent were: Serge J. Doyen, due to
poor flying conditions, and Joseph H. Sawicki (out-of-state).
Also present were: Board Secretary Linda F. Kowalski, and
approximately 35 persons in the audience at the beginning of the
meeting.
The Board proceeded with the following public hearings.
During each of the hearings, testimony was given and the hearing
was immediately concluded thereafter (except as noted in the
Matters of Joseph Hardy and Matter of Fishers Island Utility
Company, Inc.). The transcripts of all the hearings have been
prepared under separate cover and attached at the back of these
minutes for future reference.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
7:33 p.m. Appl. No. 3809. STEPHEN AND DONNA GRZESIK.
(See next page for Conditional Approval rendered at
this time.
Remaining Public Hearings are also continued (on Page 4).
Southold Town Board of Appeals -2- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
/ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeal No. 3809:
Application of STEPHEN AND DONNA GRZESIK for a Variance to
the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-31 for permission
to construct addition to dwelling with an insufficient rearyard
setback. Location of Property: 62215 North Road, Greenport,
NY; County Tax Map District 1000, Section 40, Block 1, Lot 3.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held and concluded on
December 8, 1988 in the Matter of the Application of STEPHEN AND
DONNA GRZESIK under Appeal No. 3809; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. The premises in question is located along the northerly
side of the North Road (C.R. 48), in the Hamlet of Greenport,
Town of $outhold, and is identified on the Suffolk County Tax
Maps as District 1000, Section 40, Block 1, Lot 3.
2. The subject premises is a described parcel of land
containing a total area of 8,375 sq. ft., average lot width of
67.63 feet, and lot depth of 125 feet, and is improved with a
single-family, one-story frame house and accessory garage
structure, as more particularly shown on the copy of survey
prepared by Roderick VanTuyl, P.C. dated February 6, 1987.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -3-
(Appl. No. 3809 GRZESIK decision,
January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
continued:)
3. By this application, appellants request a variance from
Article III, Section 100-31 for permission to construct six-foot
open deck extension, 30 feet wide, with an insufficient rearyard
setback at 30 31 feet (at its closest point).
5. Article III, Section 100-31, Bulk Schedule, of the
Zoning Code requires a minimum rearyard setback at 35 feet. The
dwelling as exists appears to be set back at 35-36 feet from the
rear property line.
6. The amount of relief requested by this application is
six feet (or slightly less), or 17% of the requirement.
7. In considering this application, the Board also finds
and determines:
(a) there is no other alternative available for
appellants to pursue other than a variance;
(b) the variance requested is uniquely related to the
property and will not alter the essential character of the
neighborhood;
(c) the variance requested is the minimal necessary
to afford relief and is not substantial in relation to the
requirement;
(d) the variance will not in turn be adverse to the
safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience or order of the
town, or be adverse to neighboring properties;
(e) in view of all of the above factors, the
Southold Town Board of Appeals -4-
(Appl. No. 3809 - GRZESIK decision,
January 12,
continued:)
1989 Regular
Meeting
interests of justice will be served by granting the relief, as
requested and conditionally noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the relief for a six-foot open deck
extension at the rear of existing dwelling structure, as applied
under Appeal No. 3809 in the Matter of the Application of
STEPHEN AND DONNA GRZESIK, provided there be no further rearyard
setback reductions.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
and Dinizio. (Absent was: Member Serge Doyen, due to poor
weather conditions, and Member Joseph H. Sawicki
lout-of-state}). This resolution was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -5- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
Hearings, continued:
7:43 p.m. Appl.
7:48 p.m. Appl.
7:52 p.m. Appl.
No. 3810 - ANTHONY AND ROSEMARY BOLLETINO.
No. 3817 - DORIS K. BROWN.
No. 3816 - WILLIAM AND THERESA PARK.
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeal No. 3816:
Upon application of WILLIAM AND THERESA PARK, JR. for a
Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-32
for approval of addition to accessory building with insufficient
setbacks from property lines. Location of Property: Westerly
Side of Bennett Lane and the South Side of Pine Neck Road,
Southold, NY; County Tax Map District 1000, Section 70, Block
9, Lot 1.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held and concluded on January
12, 1989 in the Matter of the Application of WILLIAM AND THERESA
PARK under Appeal No. 3816; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following Findings of Fact:
$outhold Town Board of Appeals -6- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
(App,.. NOfy3816 - PARK decision, continued:)
this application, appellant requests a Variance
under Article III, Section 100-32 for approval of shed
attachment to existing detached garage located in the rearyard
area with an insufficient setback from the easterly property
line at 2.5 feet as shown on the August 11, 1988 survey prepared
by Peconic Surveyors, P.C.
2. The premises in question is a 20,000+- square foot
parcel of land with 160.0 ft. frontage along the south side of
Pine Neck Road and 120.0 feet along the east side of Bennett
Lane in the Hamlet of Southold, Town of Southold, more
particularly identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as
District 1000, Section 70, Block 9, Lot 1.
3. The subject parcel is improved with a single-family,
one-story frame house and two small accessory structures, all as
shown on the above-mentioned survey.
4. The size of the attachment to the accessory garage
structure under consideration is approximately 6 ft. by 13 ft.
5. Article III, Section 100-32 of the Zoning Code provides
accessory buildings to be located only in the required rear yard
with a setback of not less than three feet from any property
line.
6. It is the position of this Board in considering this
application that:
(a) the circumstances are unique to the property and
are not personal in nature;
(b) the relief requested is not unreasonable and is
the minimal necessary;
(c) the relief requested will not alter the essential
character of the neighborhood;
(d) the amount of relief requested by this variance
is minimal, being a variance of six inches;
(e) there is no other method feasible for appellant
to pursue other than a variance;
Southold Town Board of Appeals -7- January 12, 1989 Regular Meeting
(Appeal No. 3816 PARK decision, continued:)
(f) the variance, if granted, will not in turn be adverse
to the safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience, or order
of the town, or be adverse to neighboring properties;
(g) the interests of justice will be served by granting
the variance.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Messrs. Grigonis and Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the relief requested under Appeal
No. 3816 in the Matter of WILLIAM AND THERESA PARK, JR. for
approval of accessory building in the rearyard area with a
setback at 2.5 feet from the easterly property line, to be used
accessory and incidental to the residential use of the premises
(for storage purposes).
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
and Dinizio. (Member Doyen was absent due to poor weather
conditions and Member Sawicki was out-of-state). This
resolution was duly adopted.
Hearings, continued:
7:55 p.m.
7:58 p.m.
8:27 p.m.
8:13 p.m.
8:35 p.m.
8:52 p.m.
Appl. No.
Appl. No.
App1. No.
Appl. No.
Appl. No.
Appl. No.
DELIBERATIONS/DECISION:
3820 - GUNTHER AND KAYLA STOTZKY.
3802 - HOWARD LUCAS/ALICE HUSSIE.
3912 - PETER AND JANICE STEIL.
3815 - ALFRED FALKOWSKI.
3814 - RYCK KOKE.
3806 - DORIS PRICE MOELLER FOSTER.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -8- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
~ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeal No. 3806:
/ Upon application of DORIS PRICE MOELLER FOSTER for a
Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-31,
Bulk Schedule, for approval of insufficient lot width (frontage)
of two proposed Parcel No. 1 in this pending Minor Subdivision.
Location of Property: West Side of Little Neck Road, Cutchogue,
NY; County Tax Map District 1000, Section 103, Block 9, Lot 13.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 12, 1989, in
the Matter of the Application of DORIS PRICE MOELLER FOSTER under
Appeal No. 3806; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. The premises in question is located in the Residential
and Agricultural Zoning District (A-80) and is identified on the
Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 103, Block 9,
Lot 13.
2. The subject premises as exists:
(a) contains a total lot area of 8.5+- acres;
Southold Town Board of Appeals -9- January 12,
(Appl. No. 3806 - FOSTER decision, continued:)
1989 Regular
Meeting
(b) has a total frontage (lot width) along the west
side of Little Neck Road of 670 feet;
(c) is waterfront, with frontage along Eugene's Creek;
(d) is improved with a single-family, two-story frame
dwelling and an accessory (storage) barn and accessory (storage)
shed, all as more particularly shown on the Map prepared by
Roderick VanTuyl, P.C. dated June 30, 1988, lastly amended
November 7, 1988.
3. The relief requested by this application is for frontage
of proposed Lot No. 1 of 125 feet. The remaining Lots No. 2 and
3 are shown with frontage of 175 feet or more, and the area of
each of the three proposed lots are proposed at a minimum of
80,000 square feet.
4. Article III, Section 100-31, Bulk Schedule, of the
Zoning Code requires a minimum lot width of 175 feet.
5. In viewing the immediate area of those lots fronting
along Little Neck Road, it is noted that there are lots of a
width similar, or less, than that requested herein.
6. In considering this application, the Board finds and
determines:
(a) that the burden of proof has been met;
(b that the relief requested is not substantial in
relation to the requirements, being a variance of approximately
28%, and meeting 72% of the 175 ft. minimum requirement;
(c) that the circumstances are uniquely related to the
premises;
(d) that the difficulties claimed are sufficient to
warrant a grant of the relief requested;
(e) that there will not be a substantial adverse
effect of increased dwelling density thus produced on available
governmental facilities by the if the variance were allowed, and
will not in effect establish a zone district at odds with all
other zone districts provided for in the Zoning Code (VanDusen v.
Jackson 35 A.D. 2d 58);
(f) the variance if granted will not in turn cause a
substantial effect on the safety, health, welfare, comfort,
convenience, order of the town;
Southold Town Board of Appeals -10- January 12,
(Appl. No. 3806 - FOSTER decision, continued:)
1989 Regular
Meeting
(g) in view of the manner in which the difficulty
arose and in consideration of all the above factors, the
interests of justice will be served by granting this application,
as applied and further noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, that the relief requested under Appeal No. 3806 in
the Matter of the Application of DORIS PRICE MOELLER FOSTER, BE
AND HEREBY IS APPROVED, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That the area of each lot proposed in this Minor
Subdivision pending before the Planning Board not be less than
the requirements of the zoning code, for a minimum of 80,000 sq.
ft. each {lot lines as required by the Planning Board};
2. That construction or buildings within three feet of the
lot lines must be removed or relocated.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis, and
Dinizio. Absent were: Member Doyen of Fishers Island, due to
poor flying conditions, and Member Sawicki {out-of-state}.
This resolution was duly adopted.
Hearings, continued:
9:02 p.m. Appl. No. 3747 and Appl. No. 3746 - JOSEPH AND
BETTY HARDY - Recess requested by Attorney R. Bruer.
9:04 p.m. Appl. No. 3801 - WILLIAM J. BAXTER, JR.
9:10 p.m. Appl. No. 3797 - FISHERS ISLAND UTILITY COMPANY,
INC. Verbal portion of hearing concluded and written portion of
hearing recessed for receipt of surveys per discussions at
hearing (see transcript of hearing of 1/12/89).
Southold Town Board of Appeals -11- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
/ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeal No. 3817:
Upon application of DORIS K. BROWN for a Variance to the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-32 for permission to
locate accessory building in the frontyard area. Location of
Property: Private Right-of-Way located off the north side of
Bergen Avenue, Mattituck, NY; County Tax Map District 1000,
Section 112, Block 1, Lot 17.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held and concluded on
January 12, 1989 in the Matter of the Application of DORIS K.
BROWN under Appeal No. 3917; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS~ the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following Findings of Fact:
Southold Town Board of Appeals -12- January 12,
(Appl. No. 3817 - BROWN decision, continued:)
1989 Regular
Meeting
1. By this application, appellants request a Variance
under Article III, Section 100-32 for permission to construct a
30 ft. by 40 ft. accessory barn/storage building in the
frontyard area, with a setback of not less than 25 feet to the
easterly property line and as more particularly shown by
sketched copy of a survey dated November 9, 1972 (of VanTuyl &
Son).
2. The premises in question is an 4.85-acre parcel of land
situated along the north side of a private right-of-wat which
extends off the north side of Bergen Avenue in the Hamlet of
Mattituck, Town of Southold, and more particularly identified on
the Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 112, Block
1, Lot 17.
3. The subject parcel is improved with a single-family,
one-story frame house, which is presently set back at
approximately 500 feet back from the southerly front property
line.
4. Article III, Section 100-32 of the Zoning Code provides
accessory buildings to be located only in the required rear
yard. For the record, it is noted that the rear yard area for
this parcel is designated at that area north of the existing
dwelling (facing Long Island Sound).
5. For the record, it is noted that the height of the
building to top of roof peak is proposed at 19 feet 10 inches.
Article III, Section 100-32 restricts the maximum height of
accessory buildings to 18 feet from average grade.
6. It is the position of this Board in considering this
application that:
(a) the circumstances are unique to the property and
are not personal in nature;
(b) the relief requested is not unreasonable and is
the minimal necessary;
(c) the relief requested will not alter the essential
character of the neighborhood;
(d) there is no other method feasible for appellant
to pursue other than a variance;
Southold Town Board of Appeals -13- January 12,
(Appl. No. 3817 - BROWN decision, continued:)
1989 Regular
Meeting
(e) the variance, if granted, will not in turn be adverse
to the safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience, or order
of the town, or be adverse to neighboring properties;
(f) the interests of justice will be served by granting
the variance.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the relief requested under Appeal
No. 3817 in the Matter of DORIS K0 BROWN for permission to
locate 30 ft. by 40 ft. accessory barn in the frontyard area,
be used incidental to the residential use of the premises,
provided that the total height of the structure not exceed 18
feet to the top of roof peak from average grade.
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Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
and Dinizio. (Absent were: Member Doyen due to poor flying
conditions, and Member Sawicki was out-of-state.) This
resolution was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -14- January 12, 1989 Regular Meeting
CACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeal No. 3912:
Upon application of PETER AND JANICE STEIL for a Variance
to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-32 for
permission to locate accessory swimmingpool in the frontyard
area. Location of Property: East End Road, Fishers Island,
NY; County Tax Map District 1000, Section 5, Block 2, Lot
7.4.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held and concluded on
January 12, 1989 in the Matter of the Application of PETER AND
JANICE STEIL under Appeal No. 3912; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following Findings of Fact:
Southold Town Board of Appeals -15- January 12,
(Appl. No. 3912 - STEIL decision, continued:)
1989 Regular
Meeting
1. By this application, appellants request a Variance
under Article III, Section 100-32 for permission to construct
inground swimmingpool with four-ft, high fence enclosure in the
frontyard area, centered immediately west of the existing
dwelling under construction and as more particularly shown by
architect's rendition with setbacks of 25 feet from the
proposed fence to the private road (along the westerly property
line), and a minimum of 41 feet from the proposed pool to the
westerly front property line.
2. The premises in question is an 1.8+-acre parcel of land
situated on Fishers Island, Town of Southold, and more
particularly identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as
District 1000, Section 5, Block 2, Lot 7.4.
3. The subject parcel is improved with a new single-family
house presently under construction (see Building Permit issued
November 13, 1987, #16623) with a setback of 75 feet at its
closest point from the wetland area.
4. Article III, Section 100-32 of the Zoning Code provides
accessory buildings to be located only in the required rear
yard. For the record, it is noted that the rear yard area is
that area near the wetlands and sloping topography (immediately
east of the new dwelling construction).
5. It is the position of this Board in considering this
application that:
(a) the circumstances are unique to the property and
are not personal in nature;
(b) the relief requested is not unreasonable and is
the minimal necessary;
(c) the relief requested will not alter the essential
character of the neighborhood;
(d) there is no other method feasible for appellant
to pursue other than a variance;
Southold Town Board of Appeals -16- January 12,
(Appl. No. 3912 - STEIL decision, continued:)
1989 Regular
Meeting
(e) the variance, if granted, will not in turn be adverse
to the safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience, or order
of the town, or be adverse to neighboring properties;
(f) the interests of justice will be served by granting
the variance.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the relief requested under Appeal
No. 3912 in the Matter of PETER AND JANICE STEIL for permission
to locate inground swimmingpool with fence enclosure as an
accessory use in the frontyard area, to be used incidental to
the residential use of the premises, provided that shrubbery be
placed around periphery of pool enclosure a minimum of five to
six feet high for proper screening from the right-of-way.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
and Dinizio. (Absent were: Member Doyen due to poor flying
conditions, ahd Member Sawicki was out-of-state.) This
resolution was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -17- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
JACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 3815:
Matter of ALFRED FALKOWSKI for a Variance to the Zoning
Ordinance, Article IX, Section 100-90 for permission to locate
new principal building in this "C-i" General Industrial Zone
District. Location of Property: 8595 Cox Lane and the
Southwest Corner of Oregon Road, Cutchogue, NY; County Tax Map
District 1000, Section 083, Block 3, Lot 4.6.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 12, 1989
under File No. 3815, filed December 20, 1988; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. By this application, applicants request a Variance to
the Zoning Ordinance, Article IX, Section 100-90, Bulk Schedule,
to locate new principal building with an insufficient frontyard
at 50 feet from the front property line along Cox Lane, as shown
on the plot plan prepared by Sambach Associates of October 4,
1988 (Job #2988).
2. The subject premises is located along the (south)west
side of Cox Lane in the Hamlet of Cutchogue, Town of Southold,
contains a total acre of 6.09 acres (265,599 sq. ft.) and is
situated in the C-1 General Industrial Zone District.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -18- January 12,
(Appl. No. 3815 - FALKOWSKI decision, continued:)
1989 Regular
Meeting
2. The property is vacant land and is also referred to as
Lot No. 3 as shown on the Map of Minor Subdivision (9450)
approved by the Southold Town Planning Board during 1987.
3. For the record it is noted that by letters dated
December 6 and 8, 1988, the Planning Board has coordinated its
comments under the pending site-plan review.
4. For the record, it is noted that on January 10, 1989,
the Southold Town Board adopted Local Law #1-1989 for a new
Master Plan; and the subject premises is shown to be zoned "LI"
(Light Industry). The setbacks for this new zone district are
to be 50 ft. minimum for the front yards, exclusive cf
landscaping buffers.
5. Article IX, Section 100-93 of the current Zoning Code
requires minimum front yard setbacks at 150 feet for this C-1
Heavy Industrial Zone District. The relief requested by this
variance is 100 feet less than the required 150 feet, which is
not substantial in relation to the new Master Plan requirement
adopted January 10, 1989 but which is substantial in relation to
the current zoning requirement.
6. It is the position of this Board in considering this
application that:
(a) the circumstances are unique to the property;
(b) the relief, as granted, is the minimal necessary
under the circumstances;
(c) the relief, as granted, will not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood;
(d) there is no other method for appellant to pursue,
other than a variance;
(e) the variance will not in turn be adverse to the
safety, health, weflare, comfort, convenience, or order of the
town, or be adverse to neighborhing properties.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Grigonis, it was
Southold Town Board of Appeals -19- January 12, 1989 Regular Meeting
(Appl. No. 3815 FA~KOWSKI decision, continued:)
RESOLVED, to GRANT alternative relief for the placement of
the newly proposed principal building under the Application of
ALFRED FALKOWSKI under File No. 3815 at not less than 60 feet
from the front property line along Cox Lane (50 feet plus a
10-foot buffer) AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
Should there be any outside storage, said items must be
properly enclosed and screened (other than vehicles).
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
and Dinizio. (Member Doyen was absent due to poor flying
conditions. Member Sawicki was absent {out-of-state}). This
resolution was duly adopted.
JDELIBERATIONS/DECISION: Appl. No. 3802:
Matter of HOWARD LUCAS/ALICE HUSSIE for a Special Exception
to the Zoning Ordinance, Article VII, Section 100-70B for
permission to establish car dealership (and sign) in this B-1
General Business Zone District. Location of Property: West
Side of Horton's Lane, Southold, NY; County Tax Map District
1000, Section 59, Block 3, Lot 32.1.
At a Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals held on
January 12, 1989, the following action was taken:
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 12, 1989,
under File No. 3802, filed November 14, 1988; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. By this application, applicant requests a Special
Exception pursuant to the requirements of Article VII, Section
100-70B for permission to establish car dealership, all as shown
on the Map prepared by John A. Gram~as & Assoc. revised
November 4, 1988, under consideration.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -20- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
(Appl. No. 3802 - LUCAS/HUSSIE decision, continued:)
2. The property in question:
(a) is located in the "B-i" General Business Zone
District and is shown on the pending Master Plan Maps to the "B"
General Business Zone District;
(b) is presently vacant land, containing an area of
181,945.5 square feet and lot width {frontage} along the west
side of Horton's Lane of 370.08 feet;
(c) is identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as
District 1000, Section 59, Block 3, part of Lot No. 32.1.
3. For the record it is noted that by letters received
January 12, 1989 and December 6, 1988, comments have been
received by the Southold Town Planning Board concerning its
jurisdiction under the site-plan review process of the zoning
code.
4. In reviewing the diagram for the sign, as proposed,
is noted that the sign does not meet the requirements of the
zoning code pertaining to ground signs as to heights,
dimensions, and total sign area, and accordingly is not
authorized by this Special Exception application for the
car-dealership use.
it
5. In considering this application, the Board has: (a)
considered items {a} through {1} of the zoning code; (b)
determined the use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable
use of adjacent properties or of properties in adjacent-use
districts; (c) determined the safety, health, welfare,
comfort, convenience, and order of the town will not be
adversely affected by the proposed use and its location; (d)
determined that the use is in harmony with and will promote the
general purposes and intent of zoning since this is a use
permitted by legislative action and will meet the requirements
of same under the zoning code, subject to actions by the
Planning Board.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Dinizio, seconded by
Mr. Goehringer, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT a Special Exception for the
Southold Town Board of Appeals -21- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
(Appl. No. 3802 - LUCAS/HUSSIE decision, continued:)
establishment of a new car dealership, as applied and referenced
above, in the Matter of the Application of HOWARD LUCAS under
File No. 3802, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
i. Minimum 75 ft. landscaped buffer along the front yard
area as required by the Planning Board under its site-plan
review process;
2. Minimum 20 ft. buffer within the northerly yard area
and southerly yard area, landscaping with minimum six-ft, high
screening, staggered (or the minimum required under the
site-plan regulations, whichever is greater);
3. Ail plantings (trees, shrubs, etc.) within buffer areas
must be continuously maintained and properly irrigated for good
growth;
4. Sign, as submitted, is denied.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer,
Grigonis and Dinizio. (Absent were: Member Sawicki
{out-of-state} and Member Doyen of Fishers Island {due to poor
flying conditions}). This resolution was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -22- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 3801:
Matter of WILLIAM BAXTER, JR. for a Special Exception to
the Zoning Ordinance, Article XIII, Section 100-80B(1) for
permission to utilize existing building and premises for
assembly and manufacture of classic cars in this "C-Light
Industrial" Zone District. Location of Property: North Side
of Main Road and the West Side of Elijah's Lane, Mattituck, NY;
County Tax Map District 1000, Section 108, Block 4, Lot 10.
At a Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals held on
January 12, 1989, the following action was taken:
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 12, 1989,
under File No. 3801, filed November 14, 1988; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. By this application, applicant requests a Special
Exception pursuant to the requirements of Article VIII, Section
100-80(B) for permission to assemble and manufacture classic
cars in the existing building, all as shown on the Map prepared
by Young & Young, L.S. revised October 12, 1988, under
consideration.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -23- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
(Appl. No. 3801 - BAXTER decision, continued:)
2. The property in question:
(a) is located in the "C-Light Industrial" Zone
District;
(b) will contain an area of 1.7748 acres (or 77,312
square feet), and more particularly referred to as proposed "Lot
No. 1" on the "Map of Alteration of Boundary Lines" and/or Minor
Subdivision;
(c) is improved with a 79.4 ft. by 119.9 ft.
one-story concrete-block building, set back 67.9 feet from the
easterly {front} property line along Elijah's Lane and 102.1
feet from the southerly {front} property line along the Main
Road, at its closest points.
(d) is identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as
District 1000, Section 108, Block 4, part of Lot No. 10.
3. For the record it is noted that communications have
been made a part of the record from Assistant Town Attorney
Robert H. Berntsson dated November 4, 1988, from william J.
Baxter dated November 2, 1988, from the Planning Board dated
December 6, 1988 and from wickham, Wickham & Bressler, P.C.
dated November 17, 1988.
4. It is also noted for the record that applications are
pending with the Southold Town Planning Board at this time not
only for site plan approval but also for an "Alteration of Lot
Lines in a three-lot Minor Subdivision." The parcel under
consideration by this Board for a Special Exception use is
referred to as Lot No. 1 on the pending Minor subdivision Map
proposal.
5. In considering this application, the Board has: (a)
considered items {a} through {1} of the zoning code; (b)
determined the use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable
use of adjacent properties or of properties in adjacent-use
districts; (c) determined the safety, health, welfare,
comfort, convenience, and order of the town will not be
adversely affected by the proposed use and its location; (d)
determined that the use is in harmony with and will promote the
general purposes and intent of zoning since this is a use
permitted by legislative action and will meet the requirements
of same under the zoning code, subject to actions by the
Planning Board.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by
Mr. Dinizio, it was
Southold Town Board of Appeals -24- January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
(Appl. No. 3801 - BAXTER decision, continued:)
RESOLVED, to GRANT a Special Exception as applied and
referenced above, in the Matter of the Application of
WILLIAM J. BAXTER, JR. under File No. 3801, SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. No outside storage (as regulated by Section 100-62 of
the Zoning Code);
2. Actions by the Southold Town Planning Board.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis and
Dinizio. (Absent were: Member Sawicki {out-of-state} and
Member Doyen of Fishers Island {due to poor flying
conditions}). This resolution was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -25-January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
~ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeal No. 3820:
Application of GUENTHER AND KAYLA STOTZKY for a Variance to
the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-31, for
permission to construct addition at rear of existing dwelling
with an insufficient rearyard setback. Location of Property:
East Side of Osprey Nest Road, Greenport, NY; County Tax Map
District 1000, Section 35, Block 6, Lot 33.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held and concluded on
January 12, 1989 in the Matter of the Application of GUENTHER
AND KAYLA STOTZKY under Appeal No. 3820; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. The premises in question is located along the easterly
side of Osprey Nest Road, in the Hamlet of Greenport, Town of
Southold, and is identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as
District 1000, Section 35, Block 6, Lot 33.
2. The subject premises is known as Lot #6 on the "Map of
Cleaves Point, Section 1" containing a total area of
approximately 12,600 sq. ft. and is improved with a
single-family dwelling, as more particularly shown on the copy
of survey (original prepared by Roderick VanTuyl, P.C. dated
June 13, 1973).
Southold Town Board of Appeals -26-January 12, 1989 Regular
Meeting
(Appl. No, 3820 STOTZSKY decision, continued:)
3. By this application, appellants request a variance from
Article III, Section 100-31, Bulk Schedule of the Zoning Code,
for permission to construct 13-foot extension at the rear of the
existing dwelling, and requesting a setback at 27+- feet.
4. Article III, Section 100-31, Bulk Schedule, of the
Zoning Code requires a minimum rearyard setback at 35 feet. The
dwelling as exists appears to be set back at approximately 40
feet from the rear property line (scale provided is inaccurate
and reduced).
5. The amount of relief requested by this application is
eight feet or 22% of the requirement.
6. In considering this application, the Board also finds
and determines:
(a) there is no other alternative available for
appellants to pursue other than a variance;
(b) the variance requested is uniquely related to the
property and will not alter the essential character of the
neighborhood;
(c) the variance requested is the minimal necessary
to afford relief and is not substantial in relation to the
requirement;
(d) the variance will not in turn be adverse to the
safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience or order of the
town, or be adverse to neighboring properties;
(e) in view of all of the above factors, the
interests of justice will be served by granting the relief,
requested and conditionally noted below.
as
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by
Mr. Goehringer, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the relief for a 13-foot extension at
the rear of existing dwelling structure, as applied under Appeal
No. 3820 in the Matter of the Application of GUENTHER AND KAYLA
STOTSKY, provided there be no further rearyard setback
reductions.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
and Dinizio. (Absent were: Member Serge Doyen, due to poor
weather conditions, and Member Joseph H. Sawicki
{out-of-state}). This resolution was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -27- January 12, 1989 Regular Meeting
ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATIONS: The Board declared the
following Environmental Declarations pursuant to Part 617 of the
implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the N.Y.S.
Environmental Quality Review Act of the Environmental
Conservation Law and Local Law 944-4 of the Town of Southold:
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(Continued
No. 3801 - WILLIAM J. BAXTER, JR.
No. 3810 - ANTHONY AND ROSEMARY BOLLETINO
No. 3817 - DORIS K. BROWN
No. 3815 - ALFRED FALKOWSKI
No. 3797 - FISHERS ISLAND UTILITY CO., INC.
No. 3806 - DORIS PRICE MOELLER FOSTER
No. 3809 - STEPHEN AND DONNA GRZESIK
No. 3746 - JOSEPH AND BETTY HARDY
No. 3747 - JOSEPH AND BETTY HARDY
No. 3814 - RYCK KOKE
No. 3802 - HOWARD LUCAS, SR./ALICE HUSSIE
No. 3816 - WILLIAM AND THERESA PARK
No. 3912 - PETER AND JANICE STEIL
No. 3820 - GUNTHER AND KAYLA STOTZKY
on next 14 pages)
Southold Town Board of Appeals -28- Jan. 12, 1989 Regular Meeting
(Environmental Declarations, Continued: )
S.E.Q.R.A.
NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance'
APPEAL N0.:3810
PROJECT NAME:
WILLIAM J. BAXTER, JR.
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing
regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the.N.Y.S. Environmental
Quality Review Act of the Environmental Conservation Law and Local
Law #44-4 of the Town of Southold.
This board determines the within project not to have a signifi-
cant adverse effect on the environment for the reasons indicated
below.
Plea'se take further notice that this declaration should not be
considered a determination made for any other department or agency
which may also have an application pending for the same or simil~4r
project.
TYPE OF ACTION: · [ ] Type II Ix] Unlisted [ ] Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Permissibn to utiliz~ existing building and
premises for assembly and manufacture of classic cars in this C-Llgh
· " o ' trict
Indus~IO~ ~ ~JECT: Town of Southold, County of, Suffolk, more
particularly known as:N/s Main Road and ~/s-Elijah3s IJane, Mattituck, NY
108-4-10
REASON (S) SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:
(1) An Environmental Assessment in the short form has been
submitted which indicates that no significant adverse effects to
the environment are likely to occur should this project be imple-
mented as planned;
(2) This is an appiication, concerning use 'of premises and is not
directly related to new construction.
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Southold Town Board of Appeals -£9- Jan. 12, 1989 Regular Meeting
(Environmental Declarations, Continued:)
S.E.QoR.A.
NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of Non-Significanc~
APPEAL NO.: 3810
PROJECT NAME: ANTHONY AND ROSEmaRY BOLLETINO
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing
regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the.N.Y.S. Environmental
Quality Review Act of the Environmental Conservation Law and Local
Law #44-4 of the Town of Southold.
This board determines the within project not to have a signifi-
cant adverse effect on the environment for the reasons indicated
below.
Please take further notice that this declaration should not be
considered a determination made for any other department or agency
which may also have an application pending for the same or similar
project.
TYPE OF ACTION: IX] Type II [ ] Unlisted [ ]
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Locate a~cessory tennis court, swimmingpool
and fence enclosures in the frontyard area.
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Town of Southold,
particularly known as:
23-1-14.6
County of, Suffolk, more
16705 Main Road, East Maripn, NY
REASON(S) SUPPORTING THIS DETER~INATION:
(1) An Environmental Assessment in the short form has been
submitted which indicates that no significant adverse effects to
the environment are likely to occur should this project be imple-
mented as planned;
(2) Separating the project in question from the waterfront or tidal
area /s other construction and/or a bulkhead in good condition.
(3) Information has been submitted by applicant or his agent indicating
that the project will not involve the disturbance of wetlands grasses or
areas subject to flooding which may be considered wetlands.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -30- Jan. 12, 1989 Regular Meeting
(Environmental Declarations, Continued:)
S.E.O..R.A.
NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of Non-Significanc~
APPEAL NO.: 3817
PROJECT NA~: DORIS K. BROWN
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing
regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the.N.Y.S. Environmental
Quality Review Act of the Environmental Conservation Law and Local
Law #44-4 of the Town of Southold.
This board determines the within project not to have a signifi-
cant adverse effect on the environment for the reasons indicated
below.
Please take further notice that this declaration should not be
considered a determination made for any other department or agency
which may also have an application pending for the same or similar
TYPE OF ACTION:
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:
the frontyard area.
· [X] Type II [ ] Unlisted [ ] Exempt
Permission to locate accessory bui. tding in
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Town of Southold, County of, Suffolk, more
particularly known as:Private ROW off the north sLde 6f Bergen Ave.,
Mattituck,.NY 112-1-17
REASON(S) SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:
(1) An Environmental Assessment in the short form has been
submitted which indicates that no significant adverse effects to
the environment are likely to occur should this project be imple-
men:ed as planned;
(2) Construction proposed is landward of existing structures.
(3) Information has been submitted by applicant or his agent in-
dicating'that the project will not involve the disturbance of wetlands grasses
or areas subject to flooding which may be considered wetlands.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -31- Jan. 12, 1989 Regular Pleeting
(Environmental Declarations, Continued:
S.E.O.R.A.
NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of Non-Significance'
APPEAL NO.: 3815
PROJECT NAS~E: ALFRED FALKOWSKI
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing
regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the.N.~.S. Environmental
Quality Review Act of the Environmental Conservation Law and Local
Law ~44-4 of the Town of $outhold.
This board determines the within project not to have a signifi-
cant adverse effect on the environment for the reasons indicated
below.
Please take further notice that this declaration should not be
Dnsidered a determination made for any other department or agency
which may also have an application pending for the same or similar
project.
TYPE OF ACTION: . IX] Type II [ ] Unlisted [ ] _Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: PermissiOn to locate'new principal'building
in this C-1 General Industrial Zone District with an insufficient frontyard
setba~CATION OF PROJECT: Town of Southold, County of. Suffolk, more
particularly known as: 8595 Cox. Lane an~ $/s Oregon Road, Cutchogue, NY
83-3-4.6
REASON(S) SUPPORTING THIS DETEIAMINATION:
(1) An Environmental Assessment in the short form has been
submitted which indicates that no significant adverse effects to
the environment are likely to occur should this project be imple-
mented as planned;
(2) The relief requested is a setback vari~nc~ as regulhted by
Section 617,13, 6 NYCRR, SEQRA
Southold Town Board of Appeals -32- Jan. 12, 1989 Regular Meeting
(Environmental Declarations, Continued: )
S.E.Q.R.A.
NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION
Notice of Determination of Non-Significanc~
APPEAL NO.: 3797
PROJECT NAME: FISHERS ISLAND UTILITY CO., IN~
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementinq
regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the.N.Y.S. Environmental
Quality Review Act of the Environmental Conservation Law and Local
Law #44-4 of the Town of Southold.
This board determines the within project not to have a signifi-
cant adverse effect on the environment for the reasons indicated
below.
lots
Please take further notice that this declaration should not be
considered a determination made for any other department or agency
which may also have an application pending for the same or similar
project.
TYPE OF ACTION: [X] Type II [ ] Unlisted [ ] Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Insufficient area and width (frontage) of two
in this pending division of land.
LOCATION OF PROJECT: Town of Southold, County of, Suffolk, more
particularly known as: Central Ave., Fishers Island, ~Y
6-6-20.4
REASON(S) SUPPORTING THIS DETERMINATION:
(1) An Environmental Assessment in the short form has been
~ubmitted which indicates that no significant adverse effects to
the environment are likely to occur should this project be imple-
mented as planned;
(2) This project do'es not create increased'density having been
developed previously.
(3) The relief requested is not directly related to new construction as
r2gulated by Section 617.13 for a lot-line or area variance.
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