HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-03/08/1991 SPECAPPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
James Dinizio, Jn
Robert A. Villa
Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SCOTT L. HARRIS
Supervisor
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1991
A Regular Meeting was held by the Southold Town Board of
Appeals on FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1991, commencing at 7:00 o'clock
p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York.
Present were: Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman; Member
Serge J. Doyen, Member Charles Grigonis, Member James Dinizio,
Jr., and Member Robert A. Villa, consisting of all five
members. Also present was Board Secretary Linda Kowalski.
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and proceeded
with the first agenda item, as follows:
Appl. No. 4001. DELIBERATIONS/DECISION.
Upon application of PAUL AND KATHLEEN FORESTERI. Variance
to the Zoning Ordinance, Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3 and
Article XXIV, Section 100-244, for confirmation or recognition
of lot for the purposes of obtaining, in the future, a building
permit for a single-family dwelling in accordance with the
zoning code set-back regulations. This vacant parcel is
nonconforming as to lot area in this R-40 Zone District.
Location of Property: East Side of Paradise Shores Road,
located approximately 1250 feet from the north side of Bayview
Road, Southold, NY; County Tax Map Designation
1000-80-01-024.001.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 22, 1991; and
Page 2 - Appl. No. 4001
Matter of PAUL AND KATHLEEN FORESTERI
Decision Rendered March 8, 1991
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, Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning,
the surrounding areas; and
and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following Findings of Fact:
1. By this application, appellants are appealing to
seek: (a) a determination under the Zoning Code, determining
that the subject premises complies with the applicable lot area,
width and depth regulations of the zoning code as applies in
this zone district for a residence, and/or: (b) a Variance
under Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3, Article XXIV, Section
100-244, for approval of the lot area, width and depth which may
be necessary in this R-40 Zone District.
2. The premises in question is identified on the Suffolk
County Tax Maps as No. 1000-80-1-24.1 and is located along the
easterly side of Paradise Shore Road (identified as No. 1000-
80-1-20.1), Hamlet and Town of Southold.
3. It is noted for the record that :
(a) the subject lot was acquired by Paul and Kathleen
Foresteri by deed at Liber 9705 page 49 on December 24, 1984;
(b) a certification of the chain of title for this
parcel and all adjoining parcels since prior to 1957 has been
made a part of the record dated November 7, 1990 together with
copies of the prior deeds;
(c) the subject lot was the subject of a prior
decision of the Board of Appeals on September 14, 1967 under
Appeal No. 1137, which approved the set-off of the center 100
ft. wide parcel from the two remaining tracts {also previously
of the Axien Estate} during the period of the 12,500 sq. ft. lot
area requirement. This variance has not been withdrawn or
invalidated and is still in full force and effect.
4. The survey submitted under this application shows
90.94 ft. (lot width) frontage along Paradise Shores Road,
a depth of 136 feet, for a total lot area of approximately
12,370 sq. ft.
with
Page 3 - Appl. No. 4001
Matter of PAUL AND KATHLEEN FO~ESTERI
Decision Rendered March 8, 1991
5. It is the position of this board that sufficient proof
has been demonstrated showing clear intent for the past 23
years, or more, to continue the single-and-separate ownership of
the subject parcel.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by
Mr. Villa, it was
RESOLVED, that the parcel which is currently identified on
the Suffolk County Tax Maps as No. 1000-80-1-24.1 (or 24), now
or formerly of Paul J. and Kathleen'L. Foresteri, be and hereby
is CONFIRMED to be recognized for single-family dwelling use,
subject to all setback, bulk schedule and other zoning
requirements applicable under the zoning code, and County Health
Department and other agency approvals required at the time of
submission of an application for a building permit (with the
exception of lot size).
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Grigonis, Doyen,
Dinizio, Villa and Goehringer. This resolution was duly adopted.
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ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 3997.
Upon Application of MITCHELL A. MARKS. Variance to the
Zoning Ordinance, Article XXIII, Section 100-239.4A for approval
of accessory swimming pool, deck and fence construction with a
set-back at less than the required 100 feet from the top of the
bluff on along the Long Island Sound. Premises is zoned R-80
Residential and is located at 29829 Main Road, Orient, NY;
County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-14-2-1.6.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 22, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application;
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. This is an application for a Variance under Article
XXIII, Section 100-239.4A for approval of an accessory inground
swimmingpool with deck and fencing all as shown on the sketched
photocopy (which appears to be a part of a survey) submitted
under this application. The set-back at the closest point to the
top of the sound bluff for the deck around the pool appears to be
at 76+- feet (but not less than 75 feet). A new dwelling was
constructed under Permit No. 16851 issued March 22, 1988
(although the pool structure apparently was built by a contractor
for the landowner without a building permit for the same.) The
applicant indicates that the actual pool structure is situated
approximately 86 feet from the sound bluff at its closest point,
and was placed in a vertical position rather than horizontally.
2. Article XXIII, Section 100-239.4A of the Zoning Code
requires all buildings and structures located on lots upon which
there exists a bluff or bank landward of the shore or beach of
shall be set back not less than one hundred (100) feet from the
top of such bluff or bank.
top of the bluff at its closest point.
4. It is the position of this Board that in considering
this application:
(a) the relief, as noted below, is not substantial in
relation to similar structure existing within the irmmediate
area;
(b) the grant of the requested relief will not alter
the essential character of the neighborhood;
(c) the difficulties are uniquely related to the
property and are not personal in nature;
(d) the amount of relief requested 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 the above, the interests of justice
will be served by granting relief, as conditionally noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Villa, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT a variance for the location of an
accessory inground swimmingpool with decks and fence enclosure as
applied in the Matter of MITCHELL MARKS under Appl. No. 3997,
with the setbacks as more particularly described in para-
graph 1, supra, and SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That the pool structures remain unroofed;
2. That the pool and deck structure not be physicially
linked to the dwelling at any time (must be detached);
3. That the grade of the area within 100 feet of the bluff
not be altered (except that the storm basins may be placed to
deflect water runoff).
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Grigonis, Doyen,
Goehringer, Dinizio and Villa. This resolution was duly adopted.
Page 5 - Appl. No. 3997
Matter of MITCHELL MARKS
Decision Rendered March 8,
1991
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 4000.
Upon Application of SALVATORE AND JEANNE CATAPANO.
Variance for Approval of Access in accordance with New York Town
Law, Section 280-A over a private right-of-way beginning at a
point 514.73 feet from the southerly side of S.R. 25 (Main Road),
along the easterly side of South Harbor Road, and extending in an
easterly direction 431.56 feet to Lot #2 of the pending Minor
Subdivision of the applicants conditionally approved by the
Planning Board on March 26, 1990o County Tax Map Designations of
the subject Right-of-Way and Lot #2 are: 1000-69-6-9.3 and
part of 27.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 22, 1991 in
the Matter of the Application of SALVATORE AND JEANNE CATAPANO
under Appl. No. 4000; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all those who desired to be heard
were heard and their testimony recorded;
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application;
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. This is an Application for Approval of Access pursuant
to New York Town Law, Section 280A, over a private right-of-way
extending in an easterly direction 431.56 feet to proposed
subdivision Lot No. 2. The subject minor subdivision on June 4,
1990 received conditional sketch approval on the map dated
March 26, 1990.
2. The lot to which access is requested is presently
vacant. This application does not reflect a formal request for
access to any other lots in this vicinity, and this determination
is made on the basis of providing access for one additional (new)
dwelling.
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3. Applicant is proposing to widen the present 20-ft. width
to 25 feet in width and to pave the right-of-way with 3/4-inch
blue stone to a depth of 2-4 inches over the existing bank run
stone (concrete blend).
4. It is noted for the record that the applicant has fur-
nished proof of an easement and right-of-way agreement dated
November 20, 1990 concerning access over lands presently owned by
Michele Beinert.
In considering this application, the Board finds: (a) that
the relief requested is necessary; (b) the grant of the relief
requested will not cause a substantial effect or detriment to
adjoining properties; (c) the circumstances of this appeal are
unique to the property; (d) the practical difficulties are
sufficient; (e) there is no other method feasible for appellant
to pursue, other than a variance; (f) in view of the manner in
which the difficulties arose and in considering all the above
factors, the interests of justice will be served by granting a
conditional variance, as noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by
Mr. Goehringer, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT approval of access to the subject lot
known and referred to as proposed Lot #2 on the Minor Subdivision
Map of Salvatore and Jeanne Catapano, shown on the subdivision
map prepared by Roderick Van Tuyl, P.C. (File #2921-6), SUBJECT
TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That the entire length of the right-of-way be cleared to
a minimum width of 25 feet and clearance height of at least 14
feet;
2. That the entire length of the right-of-way be
continuously maintained, as proposed, with 3/4-inch blue stone to
a depth of 2-4 inches over the existing bank run stone (concrete
blend);
3. That the right-of-way be continuously maintained in good
condition (at all times).
4. Should there by any depressions that may occur in the
future and require drainage, all drainage of water must remain on
site (for proper drainage and containment, and if necessary in
leeching basins).
5. That the improvements required herein may be constructed
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at any time up until and before the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for either newly proposed dwelling structure.
Vote of the Board: Ayes Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
Doyen, Dinizio and Villa. This resolution was duly adopted.
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DELIBERATIONS/DECISION:
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeal No. 4004:
Application of DAVID J. VERITY. Variance to the Zoning
Ordinance, Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.4 for permission to
locate accessory (garage and shed) buildings in areas other than
the required rear yard. Location of Property: 1673 Right-of-
Way located off the easterly side of Rocky Point Road, East
Marion, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-31-02-010.002.
W~EREAS, a public hearing was held on February 22, 1991, at
which time all those who desired to be heard were heard, 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,
the surrounding areas; and
and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. The premises in question is located along the easterly
side of Rocky Point Road, East Marion, Town of Southold, and is
referred to as Lot 3 on the Minor subdivision Map for Kimon and
Woodene Retzos.
2. The subject premises contains a total lot area of
40,000 square feet and is improved with a 16.6 ft x 29 ft.
nonhabitable garage structure and unhabitable 8.2 ft. x 16.2 ft.
storage shed. At the present time, no dwelling exists on this
lot, although a previous building permit (#15834) was issued for
a new dwelling but has since expired.
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Appl. No. 4004
Matter of DAVID J. VERITY
Decision Rendered March 8,
1991
3. The accessory storage buildings, which are both the
subject of this appeal application, are located 7.1 feet and
35.3 feet respectively from the westerly property line, and more
particularly shown on the survey updated March 28, 1990 prepared
by Peconic Surveyors.
4. Article III-A, Section 100-30A.4 from the R-40
District provisions of the Zoning Code allows accessory
buildings to be located in the required rear yard area, but does
not provide for accessory buildings to be located in any other
yard area. This provision also did require accessory buildings
to be set back not less than 20 feet from any lot line at the
time of the filing of this application; however, this provision
was amended by Local Law #2-1991 (effective 3/2/91) requiring
not less than 10 feet from any lot line, for lots containing
from 40,000 to 79,999 sq. ft. in area.
5. It is the position of the board that the location
requested is not unreasonable and it that area which would
normally be deemed a rear yard if a new principal dwelling
structure were located as required by code (similar to that
applied for under Permit No. 15834Z, which has since expired).
Also, there is no alternative location to place the accessory
building in any other yard area at this time without a variance.
6. In considering this application, the Board finds and
determines:
(a) that the circumstances of this application are
uniquely related to the land and are not personal to the
landowner;
(b) that there is no other method feasible for
appellants to pursue other than a variance;
(c) that the area chosen for the accessory structure
is not unreasonably located;
(d) that the variance will not in turn cause a
substantial effect on the safety, health, welfare, comfort,
convenience and/or order of the Town;
(e) that in carefully considering the record and all
the above factors, the interests of justice will be served by
granting the variance, as applied and conditionally noted below.
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Appl. No. 4004
Matter of DAVID J. VERITY
Decision Rendered March 8,
1991
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Grigonis, seconded by
Mr. Doyen, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT a Variance in the Matter of the
Application of DAVID J. VERITY as applied under Appeal No. 4004
for the placement of the accessory buildings, as applied and
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That the accessory buildings remain in their present
position;
2. That the subject accessory buildings not be relocated
(except in the required rear yard), converted or increased in
size and as an accessory building not be used for habitable,
sleeping or business purposes;
3. That there be no plumbing and no electrical facilities;
4. That the accessory buildings be used for accessory
storage purposes only.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Grigonis, Dinizio and Villa, consisting of the entire board.
This resolution was duly adopted
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
~o~S DinizJo, ~r~
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Telephone (516) 765-1809
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BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SCOTt L. HARRIS
Supervisor
S.E.Q.R.A.
~IPE II ACTION DECLA1RATION
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
Ma'rch 8-,-199-1'
Appeal No. 4009
Project/Applicants: Alex H0mayuni and 0rs.
County Tax Map No. 1000-I35-2-22
Location of Project: 22195 S0undview Avenue, S0uth0]d, NY
Construction will exceed permitted lot coverage.
Building non-conforming and has non-conforming use
Relief Requested/Jurisdiction Before This Board in this Project:
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.
An EnviroD_mental Assessment (Mhort) Form has been submitted
with the subject aPPlication indicating that no significant
adverse environmental effects are likely to occur should be
project be implemented as planned.
It is determined that this Board's area of jurisdiction
concerning setback, area or lot-line variances determines this
application to fall under the established list of ~rpe II
Actions. Pursuant to Section 617.2jj, this Department is
excluded as an involved agency.
This determination shall not, however, affect any other
agency's interest as an involved agency under SEQRA 617.2jj.
For further information, please contact the Office of the
Board of Appeals, Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, N~f 11971 at
(516) 765-1809.
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
~anles Dinizio~ ~r.
oDert V]Jla
Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
S.E.Q.R.A.
March
TYPE II ACTION DECLARATION
8, 1991-
ScoTr L. HARRIS
Supervisor
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
Appeal No. 4008
Project/Applicants: Tony and Marie
County Tax Map No. 1000-21-2-13
Location of Project: 1035 Aquaview
Kostoulas
Avenue, East
Marion, NY
Relief Requested/Jurisdiction Before This Board in this Project:
Construct addition insufficient side yard and ]ess than 100 ft.
of bluff.
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.
An Environmental Assessment {Short) Form has been submitted
with the subject application indicating that no significant
adverse environmental effects are likely to occur should be
project be implemented as planned.
It is determined that this Board's area of jurisdiction
concerning setback, area or lot-line variances determines this
application to fall under the established list of Type II
Actions. Pursuant to Section 617.2jj, this Department is
excluded as an involved agency.
This determination shall not, however, affect any other
agency's interest as an involved agency under SEQRA 617.2jj.
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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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer. Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
~mes Dinizio. Jr.
obert Villa
Telephone (516) 765-1809
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BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
7March 8', 1-9911
S.E.Q.R.A.
TYPE II ACTION DECLARATION
SCOTF L. HARRIS
Supervisor
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
Appeal No. 4007
Project/Applicants:
County Tax Map No.
Location of Project:
John and Jacquelyn Garry
1000- 10608-48
1285 Breakwater Road, Mattituck,
NY
Relief Requested/Jurisdiction Before This Board in this Project:
Gazebo in front yard rather than required rear yard.
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.
An Environmental Assessment {Short) Form has been submitted
with the subject application indicating that no significant
adverse environmental effects are likely to occur should be
project be implemented as planned.
It is determined that this Board's area of jurisdiction
concerning setback, area or lot-line variances determines this
application to fall under the established list of Type II
Actions. Pursuant to Section 617.2jj, this Department is
excluded as an involved agency.
This determination shall not, however, affect any other
agency's interest as an involved agency under SEQRA 617.2jj.
For further information, please contact the Office of the
Board of Appeals, Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, NY 11971 at
(516) 765-1809.
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
Robert g. Villa
James Dinizio, Jr.
Telephone (516) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SCOTT L. HARRIS
Supervisor
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
S.E.,O..m.A.
TYPE II ACTION DECLARATION
March 8, 1991
Appeal No. 4013
Project/Applicants: Carmine
County Tax Map No. 1000-
Location of Project: S]enn
& Venusta Carnevale
78-2-7
Road, Southold, NY
Relief Requested/Jurisdiction Before This Board in this Project:
Action to confirm lot is exempt from lot area, width and depth
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 944-4 of the Town of Southold.
An Environmental Assessment (Short) Form has been submitted
with the subject application indicating that no significant
adverse environmental effects are likely to occur should be
project be implemented as planned.
It is determined that this Board's area of jurisdiction
concerning setback, area or lot-line variances determines this
application to fall under the established list of Type II
Actions. Pursuant to Section 617.2jj, this Department is
excluded as an involved agency.
This determination shall not, however, affect any other
agency's interest as an involved agency under SEQRA 617.2jj.
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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PUBLIC HEARING was held commencing at 7:30 p.m. in the Matter of
Appl. No. 3970 - McDONALD'S CORPORATION for the requested
Special Exception with drive-thru window service. Extensive
testimony was taken for approximately 3-1/2 hours, and recessed
for a continuation on April 5, 1991, commencing at 7:30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION OF HEARINGS CALENDAR FOR MARCH 22, 1991 to be held
at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York, by the
Board of Appeals on FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1991 commencing at 7:30
p.m.:
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
No. 4008 - Tony and Marie Kostoulas
No. 4006 - Eric and Mary Ann Alexander (recessed from 2/22)
No. 3988 - Antonio Vangi (recessed from 11/29/90)
No. 4013 - Carmine and Venusta Carnevale
No. 3998 - Henry and Mary Raynor
No. 4005 - Thomas Kelly and Nancy Iannicelli (continued
from 2/22/91)
No. 4007 - John F. Garry
No. 4009- Alex Homayuni, Charles Kapotes and Others.
No. 3981 - Phyllis Rayne Byer.
ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATIONS: On motion by Mr. Goehringer,
seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, to declare Type II Actions on each of the
following applications:
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
Appl.
No. 4009 - ALEX HOMAYUNI and C. KAPOTES
No. 4007 - JOHN F. GARRY
No. 4008
No. 4013 - CARMINE AND VENUSTA CARNEVALE
(Declaration forms shown on next four pages)
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Grigonis, Dinizio and Villa. This resolution was duly adopted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
seconded by Mr. Grigonis,
following Board Meetings:
Motion was made by Mr. Goehringer,
to APPROVE the Minutes of the
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES, continued:
January 11, 1991 Regular Meeting
February 1, 1991 Special Meeting.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Grigonis, Dinizio and villa. This resolution was duly adopted.
BOARD REVIEW: MATTER OF THE APPLICATION of CELLULAR
TELEPHONE CO. d/b/a METRO ONE (Special Exception application was
submitted on February 22, 1991 for review and processing).
The Board Members indicated that the use of the proposed
telecommunications systems in the LB zone as proposed by the
application does not appear to be the intent of the special
exception use provided for the AC and LB zones. The application
does not indicate whether the applicant is a public utility for
this area, whether the applicant is conducting this
telecommunications system as a business or other non-profit.
The Board also was brought up-to-date on recent in-office
communications concerning the need possibly for an
interpretation or variance on the height of the principal use
structure. The Board authorized and approved the following
response (dated March 4, 1991) to the attorney for the
applicant, as follows:
Dear Mr. Moore:
This letter will acknowledge review of your recent Special
Exception application left with our office on February 22, 1991.
It is our understanding that you do not wish to file the
Special Exception application if there is a need for a variance
concerning the height of the principal antenna building, which
is at approximately 104 feet above average ground level, and
that you are in the process of requesting a determination or
Notice of Disapproval from the Building Inspector, which has not
been furnished with the Special Exception documents.
Pursuant to Article XXVI, Section 100-262 of the zoning
code, we are returning your Special Exception application forms
requesting telecommunications building (antenna) and change of
principal use to permit telecommunications for the following
reasons:
a) Telecommunications is not a use permitted in the
Limited Business or Agricultural-Conservation Zone Districts
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BOARD REVIEW: MATTER OF THE APPLICATION of CELLULAR
TELEPHONE CO. d/b/a METRO ONE, continued:
(see Light-Industrial-Park/Planned Office Park LIO Zone District
regulations);
b) a written determination by way of a Notice of
Disapproval from the Building Inspector concerning conformance
or nonconformance with the zoning code has not been furnished as
required in the filing of applications to the Board of Appeals,
for either a Special Exception or Variance (please see
instructions sheet with ZBA form packet and Article XXVI,
Section 100-262A);
c) a Notice of Disclosure for the applicant-corporations
must be provided;
d) a Consent from the property owner authorizing the
applicant-corporation(s) to file the subject application must be
provided.
It was noted that the applicant may re-submit the appropriate
applications as he deems appropriate, and which is under proper
jurisdiction of this Board.
BOARD REVIEW: Application for Interpretation and Variance
Re: CLIFFSIDE/TIDEMARK. The Board Members indicated they have
reviewed this new application, and deems the application as
delivered incomplete. Motion was made by Mr. Dinizio, seconded
by Mr. Goehringer, to authorize and send the following response
to the applicant's attorney in this regard:
"Dear Mr. Haefeli:
This letter will confirm that the Board of Appeals has
reviewed your recent application and has deemed this
application, as delivered, incomplete for the following reasons:
1) Article XXVI, Section 100-7271 of the Zoning Code dictates
authority to the Board of Appeals for
...A. Appeals: to hear and decide appeals from and review
any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the
Building Inspector;
B. Variances: Where there are practical difficulties
or unnecessary hardship in the way of carrying out the strict
letter of these regulations, the Board of Appeals shall have the
power to vary or modify the application...
BOARD REVIEW: Application for Interpretation and Variance
Re: CLIFFSIDE/TIDEMARK.
... D. Interpretations: on appeal from an order, decision, or
determination of an administrative officer or on request of any
town officer, board or agency, to decide any of the following:
1) determine the meaning of any provision of the
(zoning code) this chapter or of any condition or requirement
specified or made under the provisions;
2) determine the exact location of any district
boundary shown on the Zoning Map...
Without an order, decision or determination of an administrative
officer based upon a different, new application to him for
consideration and the appropriate Article and Section of the
Zoning Code under which this ZBA application is being made, the
Board of Appeals is without authority.
2) The application rider, paragraph two, states that the
"Building Inspector has refused to permit the applicant to file
amended building plans showing kitchenettes .... " If the
building inspector has refused to permit you to file amended
building plans, then it is apparent that there has been no
determination by the building inspector in which you could base
this appeal.
3) It is also the Board's understanding that a building permit
has been issued and construction on this project is continuing.
Please note that the kitchenettes were not requested under the
previous Special Exception of the Board of Appeals, and the
building permit has been issued based upon this fact.
The application therefore must be returned at this time .... "
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Grigonis, Dinizio and Villa. This resolution was duly adopted.
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NEXT MEETINGS: The following meeting dates were confirmed
with the Board:
Friday, March 22, 1991
Friday, April 5, 1991
Tuesday, April 30, 1991
(instead of April 26)
There being no other business properly coming before this
board, and due to the lateness of the meeting, the meeting was
adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved - A~ril~ 5 ,~
Linda F. Kowalski
RECEIVED AND FILED BY
TIIE SOUTtt(LLD
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