HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-11/02/1994APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Serge Doyen. Jr.
James Dinizio, Jr.
Robert A Villa
Richard C. Wilton
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Southold Town Hall
53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1809
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1994
7:15 p.m. Work Session - File Reviews - No action was taken.
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - Call to Order by Chairman
A Reguiar Meeting was held by the Southold Town Board of
Appeals on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1994 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at
the Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman]Member
Serge J. Doyen, Jr., Member
James Dini~io, Jr., Member
Richard C. Wilton, Member
TJnda Kowalski, ZBA Clerk ~nd Secretary
Absent was: Robert A. Villa, Member.
I. The following matters were held for PUBLIC HEARINGS. Following
the public hearings are the findings and determinations rendered by the
Board of Appeals immediately after each hearing was concluded. Also
see verbatim transcripts for the hearings, Which have been prepared
under separate cover and filed simultaneously with this set of minutes.
7:32 p.m. Appl. No. 4275 - RENE MATOS. Request for a
Variance under Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.4 (ref. 100-33) for
permission to locate shed as an accessory building in the southerly side
yard area, rather than the required rear yard, at'premises k~own as
180 Carole ROad~ Southold, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-52-2-6.
The subject premises is a substandard parcel containing approximately
5,500 sq. ft. in total lot area. (Setback, when located in a yard area
other than a rear yard, shall be determined by the Beard of Apl~eals.)
Appearing in behalf of ~the applicant was Jennifer Gould, Esq.
7:40 p.m. Appl. No. 4276 - DALE AND STACEY WAGNER MOYER.
Request for a Variance under Article XXIV, Section 100-244B for
permission to build addition to existing dwelling with a reduction in
the northerly side yard setback to less than the required 15 ft. minimum
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at premises known as 650 Bay Avenue, Mattituck, N.Y.; County Tax
Map Parcel No. 1000-143-3-12. The subject premises is a substandard
parcel containing 24,768 sq. ft. total lot area. Mr. Moyer appeared in
behalf of hlg application.
7:43 p.m. Appl. No. 4277 - MICHAEL AND KATHLEEN RICHTER.
Request for a Variance under Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.4 for
permission to locate, as built, an accessory storage building with a
setback at less than the stipulated ten (10) ft. setback from the
northerly side property line, at premises known as 370 Old Orchard
Lane, East Marion; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-31-6-18.
(Setback, when located in a yard area other than a rear yard, shall
be determined by the Board of Appeals.) Anne Arnold, mother of Mrs.
Richter, appeared in behalf of the owners.
7:45 p.m. Appl. No. 4274 - MARY ANN GREFE. Request for a
Variance under Article III, Section 100-33 for permission to locate
accessory storage building, as built, in the side yard area, at premi.~es
known as 395 Tuthill Road, Southold, N.Y.; Lot #25 at Yennecott
Park; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-55-4-3. The subject premises
contains approximately 32, 700 sq. ft. in total lot area. (Setback,
when located in a yard area other than a rear yard, shall be determined
by the Board of Appeals. ) John Bertani, Builder, appeared in behalf of
the applicant.
7:50 p.m. Appl. No. 4279 - JOAN LATHAM (Owner). Request
for a Variance under Article IIIA, SectiOn 100-30A.3 for permission to
relocate an existing dwelling with addition in line with the existing
rear yard setback llne at 30 feet, which is nonconforming with the
present rear yard requirement of 35 feet. Thi.~ parcel is a corner lot
with two front yards, contains a total lot area of approximately 17,500
sq. ft., and is known as 50 Rogers Road, Southold, N.Y.; County Tax
Map Parcel No. 1000-66-2-18. Doug McGahan, Builder, appeared in
behalf of the applicant.
7:57 p.m. Appl. :No. 4278 - OWEN MORREL. Request for a
Variance under ArtiCle III, Section 100-33 for permi.~sion t~ Construct
accessory garage bllilding m an area other than the required rear
yard. This parcel contains five acres of lot area, known as 495 Paddock
Way, Wolf Pit Pond Estates Lot #11, Mattituck, N.Y.; County Tax Map
Parcel No. 1000-107-4-2.10. The subject premises is located in the
Agricmltural-Conservation (A-C) Zone District. The applicant appeared
and presented his application.
8: 05 p.m. Appl. No. 4280 - JOHN ti. MULHOLLAND. Request
for a Variance under Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3 for permission to
construct addition to dwelling with a setback at less than the required
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Southold Town Board of Appeals
ten (10) feet from the easterly side property line, at premi.~es known as
715 Island View I~aue, Greenport, N.Y.; County Tax Map Parcel No.
1000-57-2-24. The subject premises is a substandard lot containing
17,011 sc1. ft. total lot area. Peter Stoutenburgh, Builder, appeared in
behalf of the application.
8:10 8:35 p.m. Appl. No. 4281 KATHLEEN VARANO.
Request for Variance under Article XXIII, Section 100-235B, and Article
III, Section' 100-32 (Bulk Schedule) for insufficient area of lots, as
proposed and modified from prior Decision of the ZBA rendered May 2,
1985 under Appeal No. 3330, and request for a Variance to establi.~h
building envelopes for future construction since the setbacks shown do
not comply with the principal setback requirements for this 1{-80
Residential Zone District. Location of Property: 6600 Indian Neck
Road, Peconic, N.Y.; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-86-7-4.
Subject premises consists of 5.3+- acres in total area. Richard F.
Lark, appeared as attorney for the applicant-owner.
(end of hearings)
At the end of each of the above public hearings, the board rendered
decisions, all of which are noted below in the same order as above:
Appeal No.. 4275 - RENE MATOS
Appeal No. 4276 - DALE AND STACEY-WAGNER MOYER
Appeal No. 4277 - MICHAEL AND KATHLEEN RICHTER
Appeal No. 4274 - MARY ANN GREFE
Appeal No. 4279 - JOAN LATHAM
Appeal No. 4278 - OWEN MORREL
Appeal No. 4280 - JOHN H. MULHOLLAND
Appeal No. 4281 - KATHLEEN VARANO
(continued)
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Regular Meeting of November 2~ 1994
Southold Town Board of Appeals
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE OF ACTION: November 2, 1994 APPL. #4275.
APPLICANT: Rene Matos (Jennifer B. Gould, Esq.)
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 180 Carole Road, Southold, NY.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 52, BLOCK 2, LOT 6.
BASIS OF APPEAL:
dated 8/29/94.
rear yard."
Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building Inspector
"Accessory buildings shall be located in the required
PROVISIONS APPEALED FROM: Article III, Section 100-30A.4
RELIEF REQUESTED: 8' x 8' accessory shed in the southerly side yard
with a setback of 7'6" from the southerly property line (along land of
Smulcheski). The shed will be as close to the dwelling as possible and
will not protrude into either the front yard or the rear yard, as shown
on the sketch subm{tted with the application.
MOTION MADE BY: James Dinizio, Jr., Member
SECONDED BY: Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman-Member
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Granted side yard location of an 8' x 8'
accessory shed with a setback at seven (7) feet (or 7'6") from the
southerly property line. Shed shall not protrude into the front yard
area. REASONS/FINDINGS: Unusual size and dimensions of the land,
together with established nonconforming rear, bulkhead, and front yard
setbacks of preexisting dwelling structure, having existed for more than
35 years, lend to difficulties in conforming with a rear yard or front
yard location while meeting the principal setback provision of the
zoning code at Section 100-33C. No alternative is available.
VOTE OF THE BOARD:
Ayes: Serge J. Doyen, Member
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Richard A. Wilton, Member
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman-Member
Absent: Robert A. Villa (out-of-state).
This resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
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Regular Meeting of November 2, 1994
Southold Tewn Board of Appeals
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE OF ACTION: November 2, 1994 APPL. # 4276.
APPLICANTS: Dale and Stacey-Wagner Moyer
OWNERS (if different than applicant): N/A
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 650 Bay Avenue, Mattituck
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT .1000, SECTION 143, BLOCK 3, LOT 12
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building
Inspector dated 9/8]94.
GROUNDS OF DISAPPROVAL: "Proposed Construction will have
insufficient total sideyards."
PROVISIONS APPEALED FROM: Article XXIV, Section 100-244
RELIEF REQUESTED: 15 ft. x 20 ft. two-story addition to dwelling with
a setback at 12 feet from the northerly side property llne and moro than
the establi.ghed front yard setback as shown on sketch submitted with
the variance application. Three-ft. variance is requested for reduction
from the required 15 feet to not less than 12 feet.
MOTION MADE BY: Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman-Member
SECONDED BY: Richard A. Wilton, Member
ACTION]RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Granted setback at 12 ft. from the
northerly side yard fo~ a proposed 15' x 20 addition, maintoining the
same or greater front yard setback as shown on sketch submitted with
the variance application.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Serge J. Doyen, Member
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Richard A. Wilton, Member
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairm~n-Member
Absent: Robert A. Villa (out-of-state).
This resolution was duly adopted (4~0).
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Regular Meeting of ~ovember 2, 1994
Southold Town Board of Appeals
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE OF ACTION: November 2, 1994 APPL. NO. 4277
APPLICANTS/OWNERS: MICHAEL AND KATHLEEN RICHTER
AGENT: ANNE L. ARNOLD, 221 Fifth Avenue, Greenport 11944
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 370 Old Orchard Lane, East Marion
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 31, BLOCK 6, LOT
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building
Inspector dated August 25, 1994
GROUNDS OF DISAPPROVAL: "Proposed construction will have
insufficient side yard setback."
PROVISIONS APPEALED FROM: Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3
RELIEF REQUESTED: Construci 12 ft. x 40 ft. x 10 ft. accessory
storage building with a setback of 5+ feet from the side property line,
(setback established as built). Will require additional building permit
or modification to BP #22093 dated 5/31/94.
MOTION MADE BY: Richard A. Wilton, Member
SECONDED BY: James Dini~.io, Jr., Member
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: BE IT RESOLVED, to grant the relief
requested for a 12 ft. x 40 ft. x 10 ft. accessory storage building with
a setback of 5+ feet from the side property line, (setback established
as built) and located in the rear yard. Subject to compliance with sll
other zoning laws, ~nd will require additional bui]dlng permit or
modification to BP #22093 dated 5/31/94.
VOTE OF TIlE BOARD:
Ayes: Serge J. Doyen, Member
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Richard A. Wilton, Member
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman-Member
Absent: Robert A. Villa (out-of-state) .
This resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
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Regular Meeting of November 2, 1994
Southold Town Board of Appeals
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE OF ACTION: November 2, 1994 APPL. #4274.
APPLICANT: MARY ANN GREFE (John Bertani Builder, as agent)
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 395 Tuthit! Road
Southold, NY.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000 SECTION 55 BLOCK 4 LOT 3.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building
Inspector dated 9/13/94. "AcCessory buildings shah be located in the
requi~red rear .yard."
PROVISIONS APPEALED FROM: Art. III, Sec. 100-30A.4 (ref. 100-33)
RELIEF REQUESTED: 16'6" x 20' accessory storage (barn) building
located in the southerly side yard with a setback of at least three (3')
feet from the southerly side property !ine (along land referred to as
Lot 26). The shed is located near the pool and fence enclosure and will
not protrude into the front yard area, as more particularly shown on
survey dated 3/28/88 submitted with the application.
MOTION MADE BY: Serge J. Doyen, Jr., Member
SECONDED BY: James Dinizio, Jr., Member
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Granted side yard location of an 16'4"
x 20' accessory barn building for storage purposes, as exists n~r pool
~rea~ with a s'~tbaek at ithree feet from the southerly property line a~
shown on 3128/88 survey SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
(1) Be used for accessory storage purposes incidental to the owner's
residency in the main building; (2) Only utilities shall be electric,
as proposed.
REASONS/FINDINGS: House was built in 1970 with a 25 ft, rear yard
setback, which today is nonconforming. Size of property is also
nonconfOrming, although lot is known as Lot #25 on the Subdivision Map
of Yennecott Park. Rear yard area is very limited due to shape and
character of lot. These circum.~tances have e~ei.~ted for 24 years and
lend to difficulties in conforming with a rear yard location. No
alternative is available.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes:
Absent:
Serge J. Doyen, Member
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Richard A. Wilton, Member
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman-Member
Robert A. Villa (out-of-state).
This resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
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Application of JOAN LATH/~J~I
Decision Rendered November 2, 1994
Appeal No. 4279.
Application for JOAN LATHAM (Owner). Request for a Variance
under Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3 for permi.~sion to relocate au
existing dwelling with addition in line with the existing rear yard
setback line at 30 feet, which is nonconforming with the present rear
yard requirement of 35 feet. This parcel is a corner lot with two
front yards, contains a total lot area of approximately 17,500 sq.
ft., and is known as 50 Rogers Road, Southold, N.Y.; County Tax
Map Parcel No. 1000-66-2-18.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 2, 1994 and at
said hearing all those who desired to be heard were heard and their
testimony recorded (no opposition was received); 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
fan~iliar with the premises in question, the present use and zone
district, and the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Beard made the following findings of fact:
1. The premises in question:
(a) is a parcel of land referred to as Lots 18 and 19, as
combined for thi.g application with a total nonconforming lot area of
17,500+- square feet, as situated on the corner of the Orchard Street
and the westerly side of Roger's Road, Southold, Town of Southold;
(b) is shown by the June 21, 1994 survey prepared by
Roderick VanTuyl, P.C. with a two-story frame house set back 37 feet
from Rogers Road, 13+- feet from the southerly side property line,
and 32 ft. from the westerly (rear) property line when using the
scale provided at 40 feet to an inch;
(c) is located in the R-40 Zone District as adopted in the
Master Plan revisions dated January 9, 1989.
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Application of JOAN LATHAM
Decision Rendered Ndvember 2, 1994
2. By this application, appellant has requested permission to
re-locate the dwelling, with erdargement, all as shown on the. plan
dated 8-10-94, which depicts: (a) a front yard setback from Rogers
Road at 37'6~, (b) a side yard setback at 15'6" from the southerly
property line, (c) rear yard setback at 30 feet, a~t its closest
point for the new location {rather than 29 feet which was the
previously established location}.
3. Today's setback requirement, under Article XXIV, Section
100-244B requires a minimum rear yard setback at 35 feet for lots
containing less than 20,000 sq. ft. in lot area.
4. The amount of relief requested by this application is a
reduction of five (5) feet in the rear yard setback, for a 30 ft.
setback instead of 35.
5. In considering thi.g application, the Beard finds:
(a)
relocating the
requirements;
that the depth of the lot lends to the difficulties in
same dwelling structure within the code's
(b) that the relief requested will not have an adverse
effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the
neighborhood .or district;
(c) that the construction under consideration will not
cause or create an increase in any dwelling unit density pertaining to
this property or cause a substantial effect on available governmental
facilities;
(d) that there is no other alternative feasible for
appellants to pursue in relocating the existing dwelling;
(e) that the benefit to the applicant will not be
detrimental or cause any adverse effects to the health, safety and
welfare of the commtmity;
(f) that in considering all of the above factors, the
interests of justice will be served by granting the relief requested
and as conditionally noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Member Wilton, seconded by Member
Doyen, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the reHef requested for a 30 ft. rear yard
setback in the proposed reloca~onofthe existingdwelling as modified.
VOTE OF THE BOARD; AYes: Mr. Goehringer, Doyen, Dinizio & Wi{ton. (Mem-
ber Villa was absent - out-of-state). This resolution was duly adopted.
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Regular Meeting of November 2, 1994
Southold Town Board of Appeals
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 4278:
Application of OWEN MORREL. Request for a Variance under
Article III, Section 100-33 for permission to construct accessory
garage building in an area other than the required rear yard. This
parcel contains five acres of lot area, known as 495 Paddock Way, Wolf
Pit Pond Estates Lot #11, Mattituck, N.Y.; County Tax Map Parcel
No. 1000-107-4-2.10. The subject premises is located in the
Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) Zone District. {Setback of building
when located in an area other than a permitted yard must be
determined by the Board of Appeals.}
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held on
November 2, I994, and at said hearing ali persons 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, 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:
BASIS OF APPEAL
1. This is an appeal of a Notice of Disapproval issued by the
Building Inspector in which the applicant has applied for a building
permit for a detached accessory garage located in the northeasterly
yard area rather than in a required rear yard.
PROPERTY DATA
2. The premises in question is located in the A-C Agricultural-
Conservation Zone District and contains a total area of five acres.
3. The applicant's survey map, revised August 31, 1993,
prepared by Young & Young, shows an exis~ng new, two-story
single-family dwelling set back 183 feet from the northeasterly
property line (running along land referred to as Lot #10), 203 feet
from the northwesterly property line (running along land referred to
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Decision for OWEN MORRELL
Reguisr Meeting - November 2, 1994
as Lot #12), 212.4 feet along the southwesterly property line, and
154.8 feet from the southeasterly property line (along land of the
Mattituck Park District).
RELIEF REQUESTED
4. Proposed by this application is a 36 ft. by 36 ft. accessory
garage building, at the maximum height permitted by code. The
garage is proposed to be located 60 feet to the nearest property line,
and 100 or more feet for the remaining setbacks. The use of the
building will be strictly for the owners for garage and storage
purposes incidental and accessory to this residence.
LIMITATIONS
5. The limitations under this appeal are that the building tony
not be converted for gainful purposes (such as living area, rental for
non-owner storage, etc.), and may never be used as a separate use.
6. The proposed building must be in conformance with the
height requirements of the zoning code in effect at the time of
obtaining_ the building permit.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
7. It is the position of the Board in considering this
application that:
(a) the circumstances are uniquely related to the property
and there is no method feasible for appellant to pursue other than a
variance particularly since the property centaing more front and
side yard areas than rear yard (as defined by the zoning code);
(b) the relief is not substantial in relation to the
requirements and will be at a distance greater than normally
reqauired;
(c) the variance requested does not involve an increase of
dwelling unit or use density;
(d) the relief requested will not cause a substantial
effect on available governmental facilities since the structure is for
storage purposes incidental to the existing residence;
(e) the relief req.ues~ed is not unreasonable due to the
uniqueness of the property and the character of the surrounding
community;
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Decision for OWEN MORRELL
Regular Meeting - November 2, 1994
(f) the variance w/Il not in turn be adverse to the safety,
health, welfare, comfort, convenience, or order of the town, or be
adverse to neighboring properties.
Accordingly, on motion by Member Wilton, seconded by Member
Doyen, 'it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the location requested for the proposed
garage building, as noted in the above findinga, and SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That the garage building be located as described in the above
findings (as requested);
2. That the garage building shall not be converted or used as
habitable area for sleeping or guest purposes, and is limited to use
as a garage for parking of cars, storage and accessory studio/work
area of the owners-residents.
3. That the building must comply with the height restrictions of
the zoning code pertainiug to accessory buildings.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Dinizio, Wilton, Doyen, and
Goehringer. {Member Villa was absent (out-of-town)). This resolu-
tion was duly adopted.
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Regular Meeting ef November 2, 1994
Southold Town Board of Appeals
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE OF ACTION: November 2~ 1994 APPL. #4280.
APPLICANT: John H. Muiholland
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 725 Island View Lane, Greenport.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 57, BLOCK 2, LOT 24.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Buildin?
Inspector dated 10/5/94.
GROUNDS OF DISAPPROVAL BY BUILDING INSPECTOR: "Proposed
Construction will have insufficient side yard setback."
PROVISIONS APPEALED FROM: Article III, Section 100-30A.3
RELIEF REQUESTED: Garage addition at the nOrth/northeast end of
existing dwelling which will reduce the setback from the required 10
feet to 8 feet. The front yard setback from the front property line
must conform to the requirements of the zoning code at 35 feet +.
MOTION MADE BY: James Dinlzio, Jr., Member
SECONDED BY: Serge J. Doyen, Jr., Member
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: Granted side yard setback for
proposed garage addition which extends into the front'yard and partly
to the side yard,, provided the setback be not less than eight (8) feet
o.m the easterly side property llne, as shown on sketch submitied with
valqance, and addition conforms to all other setback requirementS:
REASONS/FINDII~GS: Unusual chnracter and shape of the l~nd,
location, and angle, of dwelling,' as has existed for more than 35 years,
lends to difficulties in conforming with the side yard setback provision
of the zoning code. Former approval was issued under Appl. No. 518
by the Southold Town Board of Trustees. Lot is noted as approved for
zoning purposes with a lot width of 75 feet under Appeal No. 329, as
amended December 1, 1960. Lot size of 17,011 conformed to zoning in
1957 (which required 12,500 sq. ft.).
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Serge J. Doyen, Member
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Richard A. Wilton, Member
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman-Member
Absent: Robert A. Villa (out-of-state).
Thig resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
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Regular Meeting of November 2, 1994
Southold Town Board of Appeals
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE OF ACTION: November 2, 1994 APPL. ~1281.
APPLICANTS: KATHLEEN VARANO and Others (Richard F. Lark, Esq.)
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 6600 Indian Neck Road
Peconic, NY.
COUNTY TAX MAP DISTRICT 1000 SECTION 86 BLOCK 7 LOT 4.
BASIS OF APPEAL: Notice of Disapproval issued by the Buildln~
Inspector dated 9/27/94. "Areas of accessways to rear lots c~n'~nt be
included in lot areas and , ..pPopoSed lots will have insufficient lot
area and building envelopes/setbackS which will not comply with required
setbacks for this district.
PROVISIONS APPEALED FROM: Article XXIII, Section 100-235B, Article
III, Section 100-32 (B~lk Schedule)
RELIEF REQUESTED: Proposed Lot 1: 75,300 sq. ft. lot area and front
yards .at 60 ft. from Indian Neck Road and 50 feet from private
right-of-way, 50 ft. rear yard, 20 ft. side yard; Lot 2: 80,000 sq ft.
lot area inclusive of ROW strip, setbacks at 50 front and 50 ft. rear;
sides 20 and 25; Lot 3: 81,000 sq. ft. lot area inclusive of ROW
strip, all as shown on survey amended August 31, 1994 prepared by
Roderick VanTuyl, P.C.
MOTION MADE BY: Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman-Member
SECONDED BY: James Dinlzio, Jr., Member
ACTION/RESOLUTION ADOPTED: noted
abOve. ~. Same condition as former gB~ resolution
"Lo-~-3 Shall be restricted to
sleeping, or liVing'quarters in may bo.
allowed by legislative action in amen~in~ ,,
REASONS/FINDINGS: Property rece]ve~ former variance approval'under
Appeal No. 3330 on May 2, 1985 and former Pl~nnlng Beard sketch
approval for 'similar lot size(s) with idifferent configuration.
Character, shape, narrow width, and topography of this 5.424
acre-parcel lend to uilusual circumstances and~ need for variances.
No alternative is available for lot sizes or alternative access.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes:
Absent:
Serge J. Doyen, Member
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Richard A. Wilton, Member
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman-Member
Robert A. Villa (out-of-state).
This resolution was duly adopted (4-0).
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Regular Meeting of November 2, 1994
Southold Town Board of Appeals
Communications from James F. Harmon, Jr. Re: Property of Robert
Alcus at Cedar Beach, Southold. The Board Members discussed Mr.
Harmon's concerns - all of which have been forwarded to the Building
Department by Mr. Harmon also. The Chairman and Board Members
agreed to send a letter to the Building Department as the enforcing
department of code nmtters particularly alerting them of the wetland
areas and restricted area for building as noted by Mr. Harmon.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Wilton, and duly carried, it was
RESOLVED, to approve the Minutes of the October 5, 1994
Meeting as submitted.
Vote: Ayes: All. (Member Villa was absent. ) This resolution
was duly adopted.
SETTING DATE OF NEXT REGULAR. MEETING AND PUBLIC
HEARINGS: On motion by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Wilton, and duly carried, it was
RESOLVED, to authorize and direct advertisement of the
following matters for public hearings to be held during a Regular
Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS at the Southold
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, NY 11971, on WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 7, 1994:
1. 7:35 p.m. AppL No.
Request for a Variance under Article III,
to locate an accessory garage building in the souther!y side
rather than the required rear yard, at premises known as 2890 Bridge
Lane, Cutchogue, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-85-2-22. The
subject premises is a substandard parcel in this A-C Agricultural
Conservation Zone District contsining approximately 41,585 SR. ft. in
total lot area. (Setback from property lines, when located in ~a yard
area other than a rear yard, shall be determined by the Beard of
Appeals. )
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2. 7:40 p.m. Appl. No. 4286 JOEL AND MARGARET LAUBER.
Request for a Special Exception under Article III, Section 100-31B(13)
for permission to establish Winery Use for the sale of wine produced
from grapes primarily grown on the existing Vineyard where the
proposed Winery is to be located, to wit: 45470 Main Road, Southold,
NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-75-6-9.7 and 9.6 (combined
total: 30 acres).
3. 7:45 p.m. Appl. No. 4283 - GAIL DESSIMOZ and MICHAEL RACZ.
Request for Variances under Article III, Section 100=32 and Section
100-33C, based upon the October 21, 1994 Notice of Disapproval issued
by the Building Inspector for permission to: (1) change lot lot
resulting in a reduction in the existing lot width on the westerly lot
from 208.14 feet to 125 feet (Code requirement is 175 feet in this R-80
Residential Zone District), and (2) ff the lot width reduction is
approved, to locate accessory pool in the new side yard area to the west
of the existing single-family dwelling. Location of Property: Private
right,of-way known as Hallock Lane and Private Road #10, which
extends off the north side of Sound Avenue, Mattituck, NY (over and
along lands of Charles Simmons and Edwards Harbes); County Tax Map
Parcels No. 1000-112-1-3 and 4.
4. 7:50 p.m. Appl. No. 4285 - ELBERT E. LUCE, JR. Request for a
Variance under Article III, Section 100-33, based uPOn the No'em-
ber 7, 1994 Notice of Disapproval issued by the Building Inspector for
permission to construct accessory storage building (shed) in an area
other than the required rear yard. Location of Property: Private
Right-of-way extending 332.51 feet off the easterly side of Youngs
Road, (House #944), Orient,~ NY; County Tax Map Parcel No.
1000-18-2-14. Subject premises contains a total lot area of 21,188 sq.
ft. and is located in an R-80 Residential Zone District.
5. 8:05 p.m. AppL No. 4257
FREDERICK KOEHLER, JR. This is an
Exception for approval of a new winery
farm buildings for the production and sale of wine--
primarily, grown on the existing Vineyard, and Winery
proposed at 44075 Main Road (State Route 25), Pecoui~, NY; CoUnty
Tax Map parcel No. 1000-75-1-20. The entire premises contains 50.8
acres located in the Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) Zone
District.
existing
~rrapes
6. 8:10 p.m. Appeal No. 4282 -CURT W. MEYHOEFER/JOHN and
DOREEN MAZZAFERRO. Request for a Variance under Article III,
Section 100-32 for approval of deck, as built, with a setback at less
than the required fifteen (15) ft. setback from the northerly side
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Southold Town Board of Appeals
property line, at promises known as 43475 Main Road, Pecouie, NY;
County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-75-1-18.1.
7. 8:20 p.m. Appl. No. 4287 - NORTH FORK BEACH CONDOMINIUM.
Request for a Variance under Article III, Section 100-33, based upon the
November 1, 1994 Notice of Disapproval of the Building Inspector, for
permission to locate an inground sw~mminoo~pool in an area other than the
requirod rear yard and whicl~ faces the south side of Soundview
Avenue. Property identified as: 52325 County Road No. 48, Southold,
NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-135.1-1-1 thru 43. The entire
premises contains 1.18 acros and is a corner lot. Zone District: R-40
Low-Density Residential.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: AYES: ALL.
absent. ) This rosointion was duly adopted.
(Member Villa was
II. DELIBERATIONS/DECISIONS:
A. From October 5, 1994:
Application of Thomas Fabb.
took the following action:
The Board deliberated and
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SoutholC Town Board of Appeals
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION
Appeal No. 4272:
Application of THOMAS FABB. Variance based upon the
August 31, 1994 Notice of Disapproval from the Building Inspector
wherein applicant applied for a building permit to replace more than
50% of e~i~ting dwelling, without an expansion, and which permit was
disapproved under Article XXIV, Section 100-243B of the Zoning Code
which does not permit enlargement, reconstruction, structural
alterations or movement unless the use of such building is changed to a
conforming use. The subject premises contains a total lot area of
1.2+- acres and contains the following nonconformities: more than one
single-family dwelling unit on substandard lot in this R-80 Residential
Zone District. Location of Property: 1925 Naugles Drive, Mattituck;
County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-99-4-22.
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held on Octo-
ber 5, 1994 in the Matter of the Application of THOMAS FABB under
Appeal No. 4272; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing ~ll 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
sur~)unding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board m~de the following findings of fact:
1. SITE LOCATION: -The parcel in question is located along the
easterly side of Naugles Road (near the north end), with a frontage of
120.56 feet and depth of 441.56+- feet, and is identified on the
Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 99, Block 4, Lot
22.
2. ZONING: The subject premises is located in the R-80
Residential Zone District, effective January 9, 1989, and is improved
with the following buildlngs:
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Application of THOMAS FABB
Decision Rendered November 2, 1994
a) 1-1/2 story (main) wood frame building;
b) 20.1 by 16.2 wood frame bungalow building;
c) 20.1 by 24.2 ft~ wood frame building;
d) 30' x 16.4 + variables wood frame building;
e) partial construction of the subject fire-damaged building
containing an area of approximately 390 sq. ft. {encompassing the
present footprint area of 12.3' x 12' plus 20' × 12'} as more
particuiarly shown on the survey prepared for F & F Management Co.
under this application.
3. EXISTING US]~: The use of thig property has over the years
been for a main single-family dwelling and accessory bungalow
buildlnga. The Town's assessment records show that the property was
assessed for five buildings since on or about January 9, 1962 (and
before): the main building h~s been used for single-family occupancy
and throe of the four romaining buildings (which incIudes the subject
bungalow) as single-family occupancy.
4. OWNERSHIP: The applicant heroin is one of the owners who
acquired the property on June 12, 1981.
5. BASIS OF APPEAL: By application to the Building Inspector
dated March 25, 1994, an apPlication for a permit to robuild an
existing bungalow building was filed and disapproved on the following
grounds: "...Article XXIV, Section i00-243-A, "A non-conforming
building containing a non-conforming use shall not be enlarged,
reconstructed or structurally altered or moved unless the use of such
building is changed to a conforming use."
6. [SSUES OF LAW:
not the
been
was :
to
and received.
or 'impermissibly changed. Testimony
thero was no iu'tenti0n by the °wne~
w. In fact, the owner applied for,
~.020Z on 4[f5/94 from the Town t~)
robuild and the building as existed prior to damage by
tiro. 'However, in proceeding with the roconstruction, it was necessary
to exceed the town's 50% limitation to compIete the building. Damage
by fire, together with the owners' actions to rebuild is not evidence
of intentional abandonment.
7. PERCENTAGE OF RELIEF: The amount of rolief requested by
thi.g application is to robuild the rera~ining 50% of the original size
of the bungalow with a nonconforming setback at 1+- ft. from the
property line.
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Application of THOMAS FABB
Decision Rendered Novembe{~ 2, 1994
8. In considering this application and viewing the site. and the
character of the area, the following are noted:
(a) the subject property is located in a residential
neighborhood, and is surrounded by single-family homes in a waterfront
community.. There are valid concerns from not only the Board Members
but also residents in the area that improper and excessive occupancy of
the main building must cease for aeathetic, safety, health, zoning, and
other related purposes;
(b) that the essential character of the neighborhood will
not be adversely altered by the construction of the building by 50%
provided the size is limited to the size as previously existed at not
greater than-400 sq. ft. and with the provision that ali buildings
cemply with the zoning cede for occupancy;
(c) that the relief as requested is not the minimum
necessary to afford relief to the applicants;
(d) the difficulties claimed in reconstructing to the
original size, which is 50% more than the present code limitation, are
uniquely related to the preexisting nonconformities of the land;
(e) that there is no alternative available which is feasible
for appellants to pursue;
(f) in considering all of the abox~e factors, the interests
of justice will be served by granting alternative relief, as
conditionally noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Member Doyen, seconded by
Member Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, that the application as
hereby is ' GRANTED ~
buildi.g permit for such
THOMAS FABB be and
to issue a
~wn
the
CONDITIONS -
a) the owner may be permitted to rebuil~ only with the
original building envelope size -- at not greater than 400 sq. ft. in
size as shown by _the survey submitted by applicant;
b) the location of the building, as reconstructed, shall be
placed with a setback at not closer than five (5) feet to the side
property line, rather than in the same nonconforming setback
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Application of THOMAS FABB
Decision Rendered November 2, 1994
particularly since no foundation existed on the former building when
habitable;
c) before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and before
occupancy of the building, the main building must conform to
single-family occupancy and removal of ali cooking and kitchen areas,
except that one kitchen may remain as exists on the main (first) floor;
d) before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for thlg
building, the building ingpector, or other appropriate enforcing
officer, shail inspect the buildings for proper occupancy, and note his
findings, in writing, in the application file before issuance of a
certificate of occupancy for any of the single-family buildings.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen, Dini~.io,
and Wilton. (Member Villa was absent out-of-state). This
resolution was duly adopted.
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III. Miscellaneous/Other:
A. A Reminder was given that the next Code Review Session
will be held on Monday, November 7, 1994 at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. to
discuss Mergers. Board Clerk Linda Kowalski agreed to attend (as
requested).
B. Communications was received from Tewn Clerk Judith T.
Terry regarding the upcoming Board Member appointment (beginning
January 1, 1995). The Board Members unanimously and strongly
recommended that Member Richard Wilton be reappointed to this
position. (See letter drafted to Town Clerk and Supervisor requesting
his reappointment for the reasons noted therein.)
C. SEQRA determination pertaining to property of WILLIAM
GASSER at the S/s of C.R. 48 and the E/s of Love Lane, Mattituck,
pertaining to 'pending applications under Appeals 4262, 4261 and 4260.
The Board Members confirmed their recent inspections at the site and
indicated that all their concerns were answered. It was noted, however,
that mitigation measures were necessary to be taken, and agreed to a
Negative Declaration with the mitigation measures incorporated therein.
On motion by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Dirdzio, it_ was
RESOLVED, to declare LEAD AGENCY status, and declare a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION with the following mitigation measures
incorporated therein, subject to the normal public comment period
established under the SEQRA rules:
1. Drainage pans and oil absorption blankets shall be placed
under all vehicles such as under the transmission and engine areas,
including active and well as inactive vehicles.
2. The owner is responsible for daily checks of the vehicles
and taking all measures necessary to prevent oil drippings, and maintain
good condition of the vehicles.
AYES: Messrs. Doyen, Goehringer, Dinizio and Wilton.
(Member Villa was absent. ) This resolution was duly adopted.
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Regular Meeting of November 2, 1994
APPEALSBOARDMEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Serge Doyen, Jr.
J~-es Dinizio, Jr.
Robert A. Villa
Richard C. Wilton
Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SEQRA UNLISTED ACTION DECI~TION
Appeal No. 4262 Project Name: William Gesser/American Arm0ured F0undeti0n
county Tax Map No. 1000-140-2-16
Location of Project: 640 Love Lene, Mattituck, NY
Relief Requested/Jurisdiction Before This Board in this Project:
0utside st0rs§e or display in s H8 70ne
This Notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the i~iementing
regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the N.Y.S. Environmental Quality
Review Act of the Environmental Conservation Law and I~cal Law ~44-4 of
the Town of Southotd.
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
An Environmental Assessment (Short) Form has been submitted with the
subject application indicating that no significant adverse environmental
effects are ilikely to occur should the project be implemented as planned,
and:
~/} this Board wishes to assume Lead Agency status and urges
coordinated written con~nents by your agency to be submitted with the next
20 days.
{~} this Board has taken jurisdiction as Lead Agency, has deemed
this Board of Appeals application to be an Unlisted SEQRAAction, and has
declared e Negative Declaration for the following reasons:
possible adverse affect of this project as filed, and/or
d. This application does not directly relate to new
on-site improvements.
a. An Environmental Assessment has been submitted and evaluated, and/or
b. An inspection of the property has been made, or
c. Sufficient information has been furnished in the record to evaluate any
construction or
{ } this Board refers lead agency status to your agency since the
Board of Appeals does not feel its scope of jurisdiction is as broad as
the Planning Board concerning site changes and elements under the site
plan reviews. The area of jurisdiction by the Board of Appeals is not
directly related to site improvements or new buildings. (However, if you
do not wish to assume lead agency status within 15 days of this letter, we
will assume you have waived same, and we will be required to proceed as
Lead Agency.)
For further information, please contact the Office of the Board of
Appeals, Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, NY 11971 at (516) 765-1809.
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Regular Meeting of November 2,
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
1994
Gerard R Goeh~nger, Chairman
Serge Doyen, Jr.
James Dinizio, Jr.
Robe~ A. Villa
Richard C. W~ton
Telephone ~16) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SEQRA UNLISTED ACTION DECI~LRATION
Appeal No. 4261 Project Name: William 8esser/Americas Arm0ured Foundation
County Tax Map No. 1000- 140-2-16
Location of Project: 640 [0Ye Lane. Mattituck, NY
Relief Requested/Jurisdiction Before This B~ard in this Project:
Fence height et approximately 7', does not conform to the required - ~
height of a fence in a HB Zone
This Notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing
regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the N.Y.S. EnviroD_mental Quality
Review Act of the Environmental Conservation Law and Local Law ~44-4 of
the Town of Southold.
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
An Environmental Assessment (Short) Form has been submitted with the
subject application indicating that no significant adverse environmental
effects are likely to occur should the project be i~lemented as planned,
and:
{ } this Board wishes to assume Lead Agency status and urqes
coordinated written comments by your agency to be submitted with the nex~
20 days.
{X } this Board has taken jurisdiction as Lead Agency, has deemed
this Board bf Appeals application to be an Unlisted SEQRAAction, and has
declared a Negative Declaration for the following reasons:
possible adverse affect of this project as filed, and/or
d. This application does not directly relate to new
on-site improvements.
a. An Environmental Assessment has been submitted and evaluated, and/or
b. An inspection of the property has been made, or
c. Sufficient infolqmation has been furnished in the record to evaluate any
construction or
{ } this Board refers lead agency status to your agency since the
Board of Appeals d~s not feel its scope of jurisdiction is as broad as
the Planning Board concerning site changes and elements under the site
plan reviews. The area of jurisdiction by the Board of Appeals is not
directly related to site improvements or new buildings. (However, if you
do no~ wish to assume lead agency status within 15 days of this letter, we
will assume you have waived same, and we will be required to proceed as
Lead Agency.)
For further information, please contact the Office of the Board
Appeals, Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, NY 11971 at (516) 765-1809~
mc
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Southold Town Board of Appeals
FILE UPDATE: Correspondence was received from Stephen L.
Ham, III, Attorney for John M. McGilllan requesting that Application No.
4159 be withdrawn without prejudice. The file was noted as being
"withdrawn without prejudice" at this time.
There being no other business properly coming before the Board
for action at this time, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,