HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-02/07/1996 ~t~ Southold Town Hall
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman ~ 53095 Main Road
Serge Doyen, Jr. ~_~ RO. Box 1179
James Dinizio, Jr. '~s,~ Southold, New York 11971
Robert A. Villa Fax (516) 765-1823
Lydia A. Tortora Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1996
7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Informal work session and review of pending files.
No formal action was taken during this time.
7:30 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS
was held at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York
11971, on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1996 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Serge J. Doyen, Jr., Member
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Robert A. Villa, Member
Lydia A. Tortora, Member
Linda Kowalski, Board Assistant
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Agenda Item I): The legal notice and portions of the
application for were aloud for each of the following applications at the
times identified below:
7:36 p.m. Appl. ~4356 - MARTIN and CHRISTINE KOSMYNKA. This is a
request based upon the December 6, 1995 Notice of' Disapproval issued by
the Building Inspector, in which applicant was denied a building permit to
construct an accessory garage building in the required front yard at less
than 35 feet at 1985 Pine Tree Road, Cutchogue; Parcel ~1000-98-1-11.2.
This parcel consists of a size Under 20,000 sq. ft., and the principal front
yard setback is shown under Article XXIV, Section 100-244B. (This is a
carryover from 1/10/96 to consider alternative locations.) (After receiving
testimony, the hearing was recessed further until March 6, 1996 for
preparation~ by Mr. Kosmynka of an alternative plan which was not as yet
prepared. ) Also appearing was Dr. Thomas Cottral opposing the application
as filed.
7:44 p.m. Appl. ~4358 ROBERT E. GREEN. This is an appeal based
upon the November 21, 1995 Notice of Disapproval from the Building
Inspector in which a20plicant applied for a building permit for the "existing
deck" and was denied under Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3 of the Zoning
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Code due to insufficient side yard setback and insufficient totat side yards
at less than the required 35 feet. Subject premises contains a 38,900+-
square feet in lot area located in the R-40 Low-Density Residential Zone.
Location of Property: 790 North Sea Drive, Southold, NY; Parcel ID
#1000-54-5-14. Patricia Moore appeared as attorney for the applicants.
After receiving testimony, the hearing was concluded. See deliberations for
action taken later. Also speaking was Mr. Fisehetti (spelling?).
7:58 p.m. Appl. ~4360 - PAT J. IAVARONE. This is a request, based
upon the January 18, 1996 Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building
Inspector, in which applicant was denied a building permit to construct a
porch addition at less than the required minimum 15 ft. side yard, Article
XXIV, Section 100-244B of the Zoning Code. Location of Property: 996
West Road, Cutchogue, NY; Parcel ID #1000-110-7-3. This parcel consists
of nonconforming lot area of 34,000+- sq. ft. Following the hearing, the
Board took the following action:
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Appl. No. 4360 ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICANT: PAT J. IAVARONE DATE OF ACTION: February 7, 1996
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 995 West Rood, Cutchogue.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 110, BLOCK 7, LOT 3.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building Inspector
dated January 18, 1996 due to "Insufficient side yard on the east side .... "
(Code requires minimum of 15 ft. for this 34,000+- sq. ft. parcel size.)
PROVISIONS APPEALED FROM: Article XXIV~ Section 100-244.
RELIEF REQUESTED: Twelve (12) ft. proposed porch extending from most
easterly
side]edge of existing two-story dwelling, leaving a setback at 12'4" instead of
the required 15 feet. Dwelling is presently shown to be 24'4" from the
foundation wall of the existing dwelling on survey dated January 5, 1996.
REASONS/FINDINGS: Variance is not substantial, being a variance of 2.5+-
feet from the requirement. Difficulty is due to the location of the dwelling
at an "off center" point on the properly and due to the layout of the rooms in
the dwelling. The addition is proposed as a single-story porch as shown on
plan prepared 9.95 by Peter T. Podlas, A.I.A. on file with the Building
Department and viewed in considering this request.
MOTION MADE BY: James Dinizio, Jr. SECONDED BY: Robert A. Villa
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: The motion was offered, seconded, and
adopted, was for APPROVAL as applied and with the condition that the porch
remain as an unheated porch as pr0posed, without a window enclosure,
although a screened enclosure is permitted if needed.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Serge J. Doyen, James Dinizio Jr., Robert A.
Villa, Lydia A. Tortora, and Gerard P. Goehringer, constituting the entire
board. This resolution was unanimously adopted.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
8:05 - 8:11p.m. Appl. ~4361 - ESTATE OF MARY ANNA MUIR/SUSAN PARK
UTZ.
This is a request, based upon the January 24, 1996 Notice of Disapproval
issued by the Building Inspector, in which applicant was denied a building
permit to construct a single-family dwelling at less than the required
rearyard setback of 35 feet, Article XXIV, Section 100-244B of the Zoning
Code. This parcel consists of a nonconforming lot area of 12,318 sq. ft.
and is located at 295 Youngs Road, Orient, NY; Parcel ID #1000-18-1-12.
Mrs. Susan Utz appeared in behalf of the application. Following testimony,
the hearing was concluded. See deliberations and action taken later this
evening for approval.
8:1] 8:25 p.m. Appl. #4359 EDWARD E. WILLIAMS. This is an
application based upon the December 27, 1995 Notice of Disapproval issued
by the Building Inspector, wherein applicant has applied for a building
permit to construct a single-family dwelling and was denied due to
insufficient front yard setback from an abutting right-of-way/property tine,
Article XXIV, Section 100-244B. This parcel contains a total lot area of
54,887 sq. ft. located in an R-80 Residential Zone District, at 16315 Main
Road, East Marion, NY; Parcel ID ~1000-23-1-12.1. Patricia Moore appeared
as attorney with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams.
8:25 - 8:35 p.m. - Appl. No. 4362 - LEWIS B. SHANKS. This is a request
for the grant of a waiver as provided by Article II, Section 100-26 in this
merger of land as determined in the January 22, 1996 Notice of Disapproval
issued by the Building Inspector, concerning a vacant parcel of land of
11,250 sq. ft., which land has been held in common ownership with adjacent
land during a period of time commencing July 1, 1983. The subject land is
referred to as Lot 77 on the Map of Founders Estates, and the land adjacent
thereto is referred to as Lot 76 also containing less than 20,000 sq. ft. in
area. Street Address: 450 and 350 Old Shipyard Road, Southold, NY;
County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-64-2-47 (and Parcel 1000-64-2-48
~ransferred by deed on 6/7/90 from Shanks to Chiaramonte). Zone
District: R-40 Residential. Speaking for the applicants was Jennifer
Gould, Esq. Following testimony, the hearing was concluded. See
deliberations and action taken later.
8:35 to 8:45 - shor~ break and meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. as agreed.
8:45 - 10:12 p.m. - Continued Hearing (continuation from January 1996):
Appl. No. 4354 - LOUIS MOORE BACON (ROBINS ISLAND). This is an
application based upon two Notices of Disapproval, the grounds for which
read as follows:
E.1 Family Vacation Home will exceed principal building
height limitation of 35 ft. as stated in the Bulk Schedule
for the R-400 Zone.
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E.1 Family Vacation Home as a principal one-family use;
Building C. 7 Caretaker Cottage for yearround use and
occupancy ) and Buildings B. 1 Lane Lodge, C4 ( C4.1 ) ~
Agricultural Compound, E. 4 Garage with staff or guest
quarters each as an accessory: One Family Dwelling not to
exceed one (1) dwelling on each lot under Permitted uses in
an R-400 Zone. Action required by the Zoning Board of
Appeals. All buildings which will contain living quarters
as an accessory with an extension of the principal one-family
dwelling use and/or which exceed 18 ft. height limitation as
an accessory are being considered for variances under Article
III, Section 100-33A.
A.2 Boat House, B.1 Lane Lodge, Bi./ Garage, B.2 MacKay
Cottage, C. 1 Recreation Building, E. 4 Garage with staff
quarters, Bi. 2 Mechanical Services Building and B2.1 MacKay
Garage will exceed 18 ' height limitation as accessory
buildings, Article III, Section 100-33A.
(Approvals required by the Zoning Board of Appeals before
building permits may be granted. )
Location of Property: Robins Island, near North Race of Great Peconic Bay,
Town of Southold, NY; Parcel ID No. 1000-134-3-5 of 434+- acres.
Speaking in behalf of the applicant were Kevin S. Law, Esq., James
Thompson Architect. Also speaking in favor were Joan Robbins, resident of
New Suffolk. Addressing concerns was Joseph Fenton, Esq. See verbatim
transcript of hearing for full statements. Following testimony, motion was
made by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Dinizio, and duly
carried, to conclude the oral (hearing) testimony, and allowing written
comments to be submitted before February 24, 1996, at which date the entire
record will automatically be sealed and closed in order to commence
deliberations. (At the time of preparing this set of minutes, no additional
written communications was forwarded or delivered to our office.) This
resolution was duly adopted.
The Application of Louis Moore Bacon was the last hearing of the evening.
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RESOLUTION (Agenda Item II) under NYS Environmental Quality Review
Act on the following:
A. RESOLUTION: Motion was offered by Member Tortora, seconded
by Member Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to adopt the following Negative Declaration in the Matter of
the Application of LOUIS MOORE BACON (Robins Island): (eontinued on
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TYPE I ACTION
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Deter~nination of Non-Significance
Date of this Action: February ?, 1996
LEAD AGENCY: Southold Town Board of Appeals
ADDRESS: Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971-1179
This Notice is issued pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the
implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 ( State Environmental
Quality Review Act), of the Environmental Conservation Law, and pursuant
to Chapter 44 of the Code of the Town of Southold.
The Board of Appeals, as lead agency, has determined that the
proposed action described below will not have (any) significant adverse
impacts on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will
not be prepared.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Application No. 4354 filed for proposed height
variances and other variances related to occupancy of
subordinate buildings on Robins Island which contains 435+-
acres, situate near the waters of North Race, l~econic Bay, off
New Suffolk, in the Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, New
York. County Tax Map ID No. 1000-134-3-5, more particularly
described in the Robins Island Proposed Plan Schematic
Diagram and other related documents submitted for
consideration under the subject application.
SEQR TYPE: Type I - ProperTy is within a Critical Environmental Area.
REASONS FOR DETERMINATION:
1. Initial Coordination. A coordinatedx review commenced November 16,
1995 with all involved agencies and furnishing copies of the full Long
Environmental Assessment Form, the application, maps, and related docu-
mentation. No objections were submitted by any involved agency. Written
agency responses indicated that other permit procedures have not as yet
been completed, (NYS Department of Environmental Conservation), and the
Southotd Town Trustees confirmed its completed reviews under the Chapter
32 (Docks) and Chapter 97 (Wetlands), and conditional permits in effect.
a) By resolution of December 6, 1995, the designation of the
Southold Town Board of Appeals as the agreed-upon Lead Agency was
confirmed with an effective date of December 15, 1995.
b) The Robins Island Proposed Plan, as set forth in the project
Description of Attachment "A" with the applicant's full environmental
assessment form, was reviewed in its entirety, although only certain areas
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of applications were required to be filed under the jurisdiction of the
Board of Appeals, and that not all the applications that the applicant may
eventually be required to submit to other involved agencies have yet been
submitted.
c) If viewed independently, most of the activities contained in the
Proposed Plan were Type II Activities, not requiring further SEQRA review,
as they largely ~involve maintenance and repairs of existing structures, the
replacement of facilities, construction of a single-family home and the
construction of agricultural buildings and accessory structures. However
the applicant and the Lead Agency found it proper to view the Proposed
Plan in its entirety so that it could be understood and evaluated.
2. Type of Project. This project was confirmed by Board of Appeals'
Resolution adopted December 6, 1995 as a Type I Action (CEA), with an
effective date of December 15, 1995.
3. Review of Long EAF Part I and Attachment A. The Long EAF Part I
and Attachment A submitted by the applicant have been fully reviewed and
evaluated.
4. Preparation of Long EAF Part II. The LEAF Part II checklist has been
completed.
5. Field Inspection. An inspection of Robins Island and elements of the
Proposed Plan was attended by members of the Board of Appeals, Town
Board, Planning Board and Senior Planner, and Town Attorney.
6. Request for Additional Information. A list of additional comments and
relevant areas of concern, in response to questions submitted through the
Board Chairman, regarding the project and variance application, was
provided.
7. Review of Applicant's Responses and Additional Information. The
applicant's additiona] informatio~ and responses to the additional questions
and comments were reviewed for adequacy, and evaluated by the Board.
Reviews of all information continued unti] February 7, 1996.
8. Full Record. After review and analysis of all documentation in the
Board of Appeals' record, including but not limited to general testimony and
reports from consultants, received au the December 6, 1995 hearing, January
10, t996 hearing, and February 7, 1996 hearing, the record was found to be
complete. After careful consideration and reasoned elaboration, it was
determined that the Proposed Plan will not result in any significant adverse
impacts on the environment.
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9. Other. This project is not located in an Agricultural District~ as
provided under Section 305 of Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets
Law, subdivision (4).
10. Additional Findings. Additionally, all the criteria contained in
Sections 617.7e and 617.11 has been evaluated and ahalyzed by the Lead
Agency (Board), and the Board hereby determines the following:
a) The proposed forest and wetlands management will have numerous
benefits including: limitation of access to forest management areas,
limitation of access to coastal areas, restoration of south pond and
adjacent areas, removal of invasive forest species, re-establishment of
forest understory, and establishment of grassed areas using grass seeds
harvested from other parts of the island.
b) The proposed plan will effectively protect and maintain the
ecological resources and aquifer recharge zone, ensuring high quality
potable water supply for the island's inhabitants.
c) The proposed development of ponds (approximately three acres,
more or less) on the northern portion of the island will have positive
benefits including: fire protection, habitat creation, drinking water for
wildlife and aesthetics.
d) Top soil and subsoil associated with proposed excavation
activities are to be reclaimed for landscaping and roadbeds.
e) Clearing of existing vegetation (other than that related to
forest and wetlands management) will be limited to approximately five acres
of the 435 acre island.
~ f) Proposed impervious surfaces will be limited to approximately- two
acres of the island.
g) Requested occupancy and height variances will not result in an
adverse impact in terms of environmental and planning considerations, parti-
cularly in view of the [ow overall intensity of use of the island as a whole.
h) Visual changes from perspectives along the north and south forks
and Peconic Bay are limited to the proposed boathouse and Family Vacation
Home buildings,, which are not expected to be significant due to the low
intensity of use, setbacks, consistency with traditional residential and
maritime use, of the island, architectural design, existing natural contours
above mean sea level, natural forest areas and proposed new tree planting
areas.
i) Applicant will be conforming to appropriate standards under the
Suffolk County Sanitary Code with respect to potable water supply, sanitary,
disposal and storage of hazardous materials.
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j) Proposed erosion and stormwater control measures have been
shown to be adequate.
k) Sufficient setbacks have been provided between the top of the
bluff and the proposed buildings, to ensure longevity and provide adequate
slope maintenance.
l) Building permit plans will be submitted for specified uses, and
further review- for conformance with the above performance standards and
those described in the Full EAF Attachments A and B can occur at that time.
m) The ZBA and/or other Town, County and State agencies have the
ability to review other actions pertaining to Robins Island not currently
proposed but which may be contemplated in the future. This application
addresses the comprehensive planning of the use of Robins Island in a
non-segmented comprehensive approach to aid in the protection of the
island's unique environmental resources and surrounding waterfront areas.
n) The proposed accessory helipad also provides emergency access
To the property.
o) In considering and evaluating the proposed electric and other
utility elements, no additional information Iwas found to be necessary as
proposed for the residential and agricultur~l uses of the land under this
Plan.
p) There will be no substantial adverse change in existing air
quality, ground or surface water quality or quantity, and traffic or noise
levels with the implementation of the Plan as proposed;
q) There will be no substantial increase in solid waste production
or in the potential for erosion, flooding, leaching or drainage problems
under this Plan.
r) The Plan avoids impacts to significant habitat areas, to
threatened or endangered species of animals or plants, and to the natural
and cultural resources of the property.
s) The plan does not remove or destroy large quantities of
vegetation and in fact leaves more than 90% of the property largely in a
natUral state.
t) The Plan is eonsistent with the Town's goals of protecting large
quantities of open space as set forth in the Southold Town Code and the
Southold Town Master Plan.
u) The Plan does not threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the
local community nor does it adversely impaet the neighborhood character.
v) The proposed uses envisioned in the Plan are consistent with
the history and use of the property as a private, non-commercial shooting
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preserve with a residential, agricultural and forestry component and thus
the Plan does nor present a substantial change in the use, or intensity of
use, of the property.
DETERMINATION
Based on the above information and analysis, the following support-
ing documentation, including but not limited to the Long Environmental
Assessment Form (LEAF), Attachment 'A' to the LEAF dated November 1,
1995, Attachment 'B' to the LEAF dated February 2, 1996, comments received
from the public and-the other involved agencies, and the responses of the
applicant's agents and consultants, the site inspection held on December 2,
1995, Town hearings, the Board of Appeals concludes that the proposed Plan
will nor result in significant adverse environmental impacts.
For Further Information, Contact the following Agency:
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Address: 53095 Main Road, P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Phone No.: (516) 765-1809
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Doyen, Dinizio, Tortora, Villa,
and Goehringer. This resolution was duly adopted.
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Agenda Item II-B. TYPE II DECLARATIONS. Ail other applications
regarding setbacks and waivers under 100-26 regarding residential
properties was confirmed as Type [I Actions, without further procedure
under SEQRA. The Secretary confirmed thai Notice of Type II Action has
been made a part of the files by the ZBA staff immediately after filing the
applications with the Town Clerk's Office.
Agenda Item III. Other/Updates/Miscellaneous: Resolution. On
motion by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to authorize advertisement of new applications (noted as
follows and filed by 2/15) which are deemed complete by Chairman and Board
Secretary for the Wednesday, March 6, 1996 hearings calendar and Regular
Meeting:
7:30 p.m. Appl. #4353 (A & B) - ESTATE OF LORETTA SENKO. The
applicant has filed two applications based upon the December 11, 1995 Notice
of Disapproval issued by the Building Inspector, in which applicant was
denied a building permit to construct a one-family dwelling on vacant land
for the reason that lot is nonconforming in lot size and has been held in
common ownership since July 1, 1983:
Application A: An area variance is requested under Section 100-25
(and 100-24) based upon a claim of practical difficulties in the
event a waiver is not granted under Section 100-26. The subject lot
is shown to be adjoining another lot in common ownership improved
with a single-family dwelling on a ]5,857 sq. ft. (See proposed
Set-Off map dated Nov. 13, 1995, amended Feb. 12, 1996.) Subject
parcels identified as County Tax Map Parcels No. 1000-104-4-10 and
11 at Sterling Road, Nassau Farms, Cutchogue, NY.
Application B: A waiver is requested under Section 100-26 for the
lot as created by deed dated 2/21/58 at Liber 4432 page 170, and
further deed dated 9/24/90 at Liber 11155 page 543, for parcel
containing 20,297 sq. ft. in area and 100.0 ft. along the south side
of Sterling Road, at Nassau Farms, Cutchogue~ identified as County
Tax Map #1000-104-4-10.
7:45 p.m. Amended Appl. No. 3649 - CHRISTOPHER CONNORS. This is an
application for a variance based upon a disapproval issued by the Building
Inspector dated 2/8/96 for a building permit to construct single-family
dwelling with an insufficient front yard setback, Article IIIA, Section
100-30A.3, and subject to obtaining approval from the Southold Town
Trustees and other appropriate agencies, concerning premises known as 350
West Drive, Southold, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-59-5-29.3.
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7:.55 p.m. Appl. No. 4364 - BRUNO A. KAWECKI. This is an application
for a variance based upon a disapproval issued under Article IIIA, Section
100-30A.4 (100-33) by the Building Inspector dated 2/14/96 for a building
permit to construct one-story accessory garage in a side yard au premises
known as 605 Knollwood Lane, Mattituck, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No.
1000-107-6-8. (Location in a rear yard with a 15-ft. setback is required. )
8:00 p.m. Appl. No. 4365 - JOSEPH A. POTTGEN. This is an application
for a variance based upon a disapproval issued under Article XXIII, Section
100-239.4B by the Building Inspector dated 2/8/96 for a building permit to
construct a rear deck addition within 75 feet of existing bulkhead.
Location of Property 550 Blue Marlin Drive, Southold; County Tax Map
Parcel No. 1000-57-1-27.
8:10 p.m. Appl. No. 4366 - THERESA KILDUFF. This is an application for
a Waiver under Section 100-26 of the Zoning Code, based~ upon a disapproval
issued under Section 100-30A.2 and 100-3IA(I) dated 2/15/96 for a building
permit to construct a single-family dwelling on the grounds that this is one
lot (and only one dwelling is permitted per lot). Property referred so as
Lot G on the "Map of Lots of Raymond T. Graham" shown on survey dated
March 27, 1957, and containing 20,000 sq. ft. in area is shown to be in
common ownership with Lot B, also containing 20,000 square feet. Also
referred to as part of Lot Nos. 56-59 on the "Map of Nassau Farms, County
File ~1179. County Tax Map Parcel ID No. 1000-~04-2-3 (shown for 30+
years on separate assessment property cards as 98-1-22 and 104-2-3).
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Doyen,~ Dinizio, Villa, Tortora,
and Goehringer. This resolution was duly adopted.
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DELIBERATIONS / FINDINGS as follows:
Appl. No. 4358 ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICANT: ROBERT E. GREEN DATE OF ACTION: February 7, 1996
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 790 North Sea Drive, Southold.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 54, BLOCK 5, LOT 14.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building Inspector
dated Nov. 21, 1995. "Deck addition "as built" ...does not have sufficient side
lot setbacks. Requirements are minimum of 15 ft. on one side with total
combination of 35 feet ....
PROVISIONS APPEAI.F.D FROM: Article IIIA, Sections 100-30A. 3.
RELIEF REQUESTED: Variables between a 14.25 side yard set]~ack at the
northeast corner, and as close as a 5 ft. setback from easterly side property
line, for deck areas, built without building permit, and a portioll with a
building permit, wlxich shows deck variables extelldiug from the edge of the
dwelling wall from 5' to 8'3" at its closest points, respectively, as shown on
sketch prepared 01-25-96 by East End Drafting & Design Drawing No. 431-SP-1.
REASONS/FINDINGS: None for approval. It was noted that the deck addition
could have been planned without a variance had appropriate permits been
obtained for the areas under this variance. The motion for this action was
agreeable with the placement of a Condition that the owner must apply for a
variance before replacement or rebuilding of the deck areas within 15 feet of
the property line for the reasons that the difficulties claimed were
self-created.
MOTION MADE BY: G. Goehringer SECONDED BY: S. Doyen a~d J. Dinizio Jr.
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Granted with the condition that rel~iaeement
or reconstruction of the deck areas within 15 feet of the side propert~ li~.
will require a new variance application before activities are commenced for
re-consideration by the Board of Al~peals in this self-created difficulty.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Serge J. Doyen, James Dinizio Jr., Robert A.
Villa, Lydia A. Tortora, and Gerard P. Goehri~ger, consisting of the entire
Board. This resolution was unanimously adopted.
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APPL. #4359 ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
APPLICANT: EDWARD E. WILLIAMS DATE OF ACTION: February. 7~ 1996
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 16215 Route 25, East Marion.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 23, BLOCK 1, LOT 12.1,
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building Inspector
12/27/95. Insufficient front yard from right-of-way. Lot is a corner lot."
PROVISIONS APPEALED FROM: Article XXIV, Sections 100-244A & B.
RELIEF REQUESTED: Map as amended the date of the hearing, with a front
setback proposed at 35 feet instead of the required 60 feet, from the
applicant's westerly property line which is located within the boundaries of a
traveled private right-of-way (the edge of the right-of-way is shown by the
surveyor to be 7.5 feet inside the boundaries of this parcel. The remaining
yards are shown to be in conformity with the Code at 90 (rear yard) feet, 20
(side yard) feet, and 312+- feet (front yard) from the proposed house to the
southerly property line along the M~qin Road.
REASONS/FINDINGS: Official Town records show that a front yard interpreta-
tion of yards fronting private rights-of-way have continued with this
interpretation for more than 25 years, which designates some lots to be corner
lots, and others with one front yard (being on a private right-of-way rather
than a town road). (No change in this procedure was offered at this time.)
The Board of Appeals has recognized the need for relief when a private
right-of-way is shown on a map, having considered many different scenarios -
depending on the neighborhood and configuration of the lots. This vacant
parcel, a corner lot, has frontage along the north side of the Main Road and
the easterly side of a private vehicular right-of-way. A dwelling is being
proposed with setbacks ~pproximately 312 feet from the Main Read, 90 feet from
the northerly property li~e, 20 feet from the easterly (side) property line,
and 35 feet from the westerly (front) property line. The west-east width of
the house, including attached two-ear garage, is shown to be 70 feet, and the
north-south depth at 41'3'". Due to the nature of this long, narrow lot, motion
was offered by Member Dinizio as follows.
MOTION MADE BY: James. Dinizio Jr. SECONDED BY: Gerard P. Goehringer
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Approved front yard setback from the
]private right-of-way: as applied and more particularly shown on the survey
amended Feb. 1, 1996, prepared by Roderiek VanTuyl, P.C.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Serge J. Doyen, James Dinizio, Jr., Robert A.
Villa, Lydia A. Tor~ora, Gerard P. Goehringer. This resolution was
unanimously adopted.
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Regular Meeting of February 7, 1996
Southold Town Board of Appeals
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE OF ACTION: February 7, 1996 APPL. #4361.
APPLICANT: SUSAN PARK UTZ/MARY ANNA MUIR (Estate of).
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 295 Youngs Road, Orient.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT i000, SECTION 18, BLOCK 1, LOT 12.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Bl~ildin? Inspector
dated January 24, 1996, which states grounds of "Insufficient rear yard
setback" and Article XXIV, Section 100-244B.
RELIEF REQUESTED: Rear yard setback proposed at 21 feet instead of the
required 35 feet for a proposed new dwelling location on this corner lot having
frontage along three streets or rights-of-way. The subject parcel consists of
an area of 19.,318 sq. ft. All other yard areas are proposed to conform with
code.
MOTION MADE BY: Gerard P. Goehringer SECONDED BY Lydia Tortora.
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Granted rear yard setback at 21 feet as
applied and with the condition that there be no further principal building
setback reductions in the rear yard unless a new var{ante application is
submitted for consideration. (This rule would not apply to accessory
buildings. )
REASONS/FINDINGS: The only yard area available (other than a front yard)
for a setback reduction is this remaining rear yard which faces north. The
subject property technically does not have "side yards," as defined by the
zoning code, and a front yard area is not recommended for reduction in most
cases. The house as proposed is minimal in size, and the request as submitted
is not unreasonable under the present circumstances.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Serge J. Doyen, Robert A. Villa, Lydia A.
Tortora, and Gerard P. Goehringer. This resolution was unanimously adopted.
ZBA:lk
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Regular Meeting of February 7, 1996
Southold Town Board of Appeals
Appl. No. 4362 ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE OF ACTION: February 7, 1996 APPLICANT: LEWIS B. SHANKS
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 450 Old Shipyard Rood (Lane), Southold.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 64, BLOCK 2, LOT 047.
GROUNDS OF REQUEST/REFERRAL: Building Inspector Notice of Disapproval
issued January 22, 1996 stating "Under Article II, Section 100-25A Merger,
proposed construction is on a non-conforming lot that has been held in common
ownership with an adjacent non-conforming lot sometime after July 1, 1983 .... "
TYPE OF REQUEST: Waiver under Article II, Section 100-26.
REASONS FOR GRANT OF WAIVER:
1. Subject lot created 10/1/56 by deed at Liber 4209 p. 163 (preexisting)
2. Original lot lines - the exact lot lines shown ill the original 1956 deed
(separate descriptions for each deed).
3. Town issued single tax bills for each parcel since lot creation.
4. Zoning adopted by Town 4/23/57 (lot merger law did not go into effect
until about 1983 f(~r the Town's zoning matters).
5. In 1976 - County established County Parcels from separate deeds.
6. Husband left his (one-hag) share to his wife - transfer 12/1/77. Title
for both lots, in name of wife (instead of husband and wife), and remains
in single deed 'description' for each lot, separately.
7. County Health Department approval issued 5/1/95.
8. Lots are both shown as #77-subject lot, and #76-adjoining lot on
preestablished map of Founders Landing (filed with the County prior to
1957). Subdivision Map hns County Health Department approval.
9. Neighborhood consists of lots similar in size.
10. The land will not require a change or alteration in contours or~ slopes, or
substantial filling of land.
11. The density created by this lot waiver will not cause a significant
increase since it has been intended as shown by the history of deed
conveyances and history of the residential lots in the area.
12. A majority of the lots in this development have been built upon.
13. Vacant land certificate of occupancy issued August 9, 1989 was requested
with an intent to build at a future date.
MOTION MADE BY James Dinizio, Jr. SECONDED BY Serge Doyen
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Waiver granted as applied.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Serge J. Doyen
James Dinizio, Jr.
Lydia A. Tortora
Gerard P. Goehringer
Nay: Robert A. Villa (size is less than 20,000 sf. )
This resohition was unanimously adopted (4-1).
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Southold Town Board of Appeals
Association of Towns February 1996: Member Doyen deferred his
preference to attend NYC for the Association of Towns this year to our new
board member, Lydia Tortora. Member Tortora agreed to attend one or two
days, with one overnight stay.
Agenda Item III-K. Written confirmation was noted to be received and
placed in the file in the Matter of the Application of Peter D. Pizzarrelli
(former condition of 12/16/91), as requested by the Board of Appeals. The
update/status letter confirmed the same occupancy by Mr. Pizzarrelli's
mother-in-law.
Agenda Item III-B. Committee on Plnnniug-Zoning Matters was
confirmed to be held tomorrow at Thursday, February 8, 1996 at 3:30 p.m.
Member Diuizio and Chairman Goehringer indicated that the meetings have been
requested to be moved till after 6 p.m. (as the schedule was formerly when
first initiated) in order that ZBA members may attend.
There being no other business properly coming before the Board, the
Chairmau declared the meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
l~hda Kowalski, Secretary/Manager
Office of the Board of Appeals
BY