HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-06/07/1991APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
~ Serge Doyen, Jr.
.lames Dinizio, Jr.
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
REGULAR MEETING
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1991
A Regular Meeting was held by the Southold Town Board of
Appeals on FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1991 commencing at 7:00 p.m. and held
at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York
11971.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Serge Doyen, Jr., Member
Charles Grigonis, Jr., Member
Robert A. Villa, Member
Linda F. Kowalski, Board Secretary
Absent was: James Dinizio Jr., Member.
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and reviewed
the following files, updated as follows:
I. UPDATES/MISCELLANEOUS:
A. McDONALD'S APPLICATION - Await original map submission
from McDonald's representatives since its May 23, 1991
submission of fax copy for Sketch Plan Proposal 92 (not received
as of 12:00 noon today).
B. HARDY APPLICATION - Board to calendar for public
hearings for next Regulra Meeting both on Variance application
and Special Exception application based upon record filed.
S/s Main Road, Mattituck.
C. CHOLOWSKY APPLICATION - SEQRA is pending; documentation
is awaited from applicant's attorney.
D. HOMAYUNI & KAPOTES - E/s Clark Road and S/s Soundview
Avenue, Southold. Await Health Department action before
$outhold Town Board of Appeals-2- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
returning to hearings calendar on recent application for
two-family renovations.
E. HANAUER & BAGLEY APPLICATION. Scoping Session is
expected to be held under SEQRA soon by the Planning Board as
lead agency. (Await finalization of SEQRA before calendaring
for hearing and Planning Board proceeding with SEQRA
coordination due to recent filing with ZBA by applicant, as
required.)
II. The following PUBLIC HEARINGS were held (and copies of
verbatim transcripts of each hearing are prepared under separate
cover and also filed with the Town Clerk's Office for reference
purposes):
7:30 p.m. Appl. No. 4028 - RICHARD OLIVERI. Request for
variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-32
for permission to locate new principal dwelling structure with
insufficient rear and side yard setbacks. Zone District: R-80.
Location of Property: Westerly Side of Crescent Avenue, Fishers
Island, NY; County Tax Map District 1000, Section 6, Block 6,
Lot 20.5. (The hearing was opened and postponed as requested by
the applicant's attorney until the July hearings calendar.)
7:35 p.m. Appl. No. 4026 JAMES AND PATRICIA BOYLE. Request
for variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article XXIV, Section
100-242A for permission to enlarge existing nonconforming
accessory building, located partly in the side yard and front
yard areas on this corner lot. Zone District: Agricultural
Conservation (A-C). Location of Property: 10205 North Bayview
Road and the Easterly Side of a Private Road, Southold, NY;
County Tax Map No. 1000-79-5-20.5. (Mr. and Mrs. Boyle were
present. There was no opposition during the hearing.) (See
decision rendered later in the evening.)
7:40 p.m. Appl. No. 4025 - ESTATE OF JENNIS HARRIS by Robert
Taylor. Request for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article
XIV, Section 100-142, 100-141, 100-241A, for permission to
enlarge existing nonconforming dwelling in this Light Industrial
(LI) Zone District with a proposed addition having insufficient
side and front yard setbacks. Location of Property: 21755
County Road 48, Cutchogue, NY; County Tax Map No. 1000-
96-1-18.1. Peter Stoutenburgh appeared on behalf of the
applicant. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor were also present.
No opposition was received during the hearing. (See decision
rendered later in the evening.)
7:46 p.m. Appl. No. 4027 - HALSEY A. STAPLES. Request for
variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article XXVIII, Section
100-281A(7) for permission to construct new principal dwelling
structure upon premises which is nonconforming and has not been
held in single and separate ownership as exists since April 9,
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Meeting
1957. Lot is nonconforming, having a total lot area of 33,668
sq. ft. and 25 ft. frontage (width) along Middleton Road in the
Hamlet of Greenport, Town of Southold, NY; County Tax Map No.
1000-41-2-12.1. Mr. Staples was present. No opposition was
received during the hearing.
7:55 p.m. Appl. No. 4024 - RONALD STRITZLER, M.D. Request for
variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-33
for permission to locate accessory tennis court structure in an
area other than the required rear yard. Zone District: R-80.
Location of Property: 3055 Soundview Avenue, Mattituck, NY;
County Tax Map No. 1000-94-1-14. Dr. Stritzler had previously
sent a letter indicating he would be unable to attend. Board
Members said they had questions and would like someone to be
present to represent the applicant. The hearing was postponed
until the July hearings calendar.
7:57 p.m. Appl. No. 4029 - CHARLES AND ANGELA KYRIAKOUDES.
Request for variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article XXIII,
Section 100-239.4B for permission to locate portion of inground
pool with fence enclosure and portion of decking which will be
located within 75 feet from the existing bulkhead, and with a
distance shown at 75 feet from the rip-rap which is between the
bulkhead and the mean highwater mark of Southold Bay. Or, an
Interpretation as to which structural point the 75 ft. setback
requirement shall be from (particularly where more than one
structure exists.) Zone District: R-40. Location of
Property: 1425 Kimberly Lane, Southold, NY; County Tax Map No.
1000-70-13-20.9. Michael Michel appeared in behalf of the
applicants. No opposition was received during the hearing.
(See decision rendered later in the evening.)
8:05 p.m. Appl. Nos. 4011V and 4010SE - Requests by JOSEPH AND
LINDA FISCHETTI concerning property known as 235 Oaklawn Avenue,
Southold, NY; County Tax Map No. 1000-61-3-3 for: (1) a
Special Exception to the Zoning Ordinance as authorized by the
Board of Appeals under Article VII, Section 100-71, and, (2)
if necessary, a variance to establish professional and business
office use on this 11,656 sq. ft. nonconforming parcel. Zone
District: Residential-Office (RO). Mr. Fischetti appeared in
behalf of the applicants. No opposition was received during the
hearing.
8:12 p.m. Appl. No. 4022 - CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANY d/b/a
METRO ONE. Continued hearing in the request for Special
Exception approval under Article VIII, Section 100-8lB(i), and
Article III, Section 100-31B(6) for an unmanned tele-
communications building (existing concrete block building) and
construction of a 104-ft. high monopole radio tower with antenna
for transmitting and receiving radio signals to provide cellular
telephone services. Location of Property: 415 Elijah's Lane,
Mattituck, NY; also shown on Planning Board Map of May 15,
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Meeting
1990, Map No. 8937; Parcel ID #1000-108-4-11.1 (part of 11).
Attorney Allen Smith spoke in behalf of the applicants. William
D. Moore, Esq. was also present as attorney for the applicants.
(No opposition was received during this final phase of the
hearing process.) The hearing was concluded as to verbal
testimony, however, it was agreed that the hearing record will
remain open for questions and answers between the Board and the
applicant.
8:25 p.m. Appl. No. 4031 - ESTATE OF CHARLES MORGAN. Variance
to approve location of accessory garage structure in the front
yard area, as exixsts, with a setback at less than that
conditioned by prior ZBA Appl. No. 576 rendered June 20, 1963.
Location of Property: 930 Jackson Street, New Suffolk, NY;
County Tax Map Parcel #1000-117-10-6. Joseph Fenlon, Esq.
appeared as attorney for the Estate. Also present was Raymond
Radigan. No opposition was received during the hearing. See
decision rendered later in the evening.
(END OF HEARINGS)
HEARINGS CALENDAR FOR FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1991: On motion by
Mr. Goehringer, seconded by Mr. Doyen, it was
RESOLVED, to calendar and authorize advertising of the
following matters for public hearings to be held on JULY 12,
1991 commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main
Road, Southold, New York:
Appl. No. 4034 - ANTHONY MERCORELLA - Variance from
height requirement to allow modification of building
plans for second level storage, etc. in accessory
garage. (Prior ZBA conditions)
Appl. No. 4033 - RANDI LACALAMITA. Requests approval
of construction of carport in front yard area at
W/s Henry's Lane, Peconic.
Appl. No. 4032 - PETER BLANK by John Wagner, Esq.
Requests setback variances and interpretation or
variance as to 280-A. (See data on history of Peter's
Neck Road, Orient over which this parcel is accessible.)
Appl. No. 3958 - JOSEPH HARDY - Variance for secondary
dwelling in separate building labeled "cottage."
Subject to receiving square footage of each and every
dwelling unit by advertising deadline. Subject
premises is nonconforming as to lot area and width,
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with conforming and nonconforming uses.
Appl. No. 3959 - SE - JOSEPH HARDY. Special Exception
request for accessory apartment over existing
residence in this Hamlet Business District. Subject
premises is nonconforming as to lot area and width,
with conforming and nonconforming uses.
Appl. No. - RICHARD ZEISLER by Robert Bailey,
Architect. Garage in front yard. Jackson's Landing
Road, Mattituck.
Appl. No. - ELLEN BRAUNSTEIN by Norman Reilly, Jr.
Corner lot at Peconic Bay Boulevard and Wendy Drive,
Laurel.
H. Appl. No. 4028 - RICHARD OLIVERI. (Recessed from
June 7, 1991 calendar as requested by attorney.)
I. Appl. No. 4024 - RONALD STRITZLER, M.D. (Recessed
from June 7, 1991 calendar as requested by ZBA.)
J, K. L. (The next three appeals, of a minor nature but in
complete form, which may be filed by the advertising deadline,
at the discretion of the Chairman and/or Secretary.)
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Grigonis and Villa. (Member Dinizio was absent.) This
resolution was duly adopted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Mr. Goehringer,
seconded by Mr. Grigonis, and duly carried, to
APPROVE the Minutes of the May 23, 1991 Special Meeting.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Grigonis and Villa. (Member Dinizio was absent.) This
resolution was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -6- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appeal No. 3998:
Upon application of HENRY AND MARY RAYNOR (Current Owner:
Estate of Albert Mastropaolo). Variances requested: (1) for
approval of access as required by New York Town Law, Section 280A
over a private right-of-way extending off the north side of
Peconic Bay Boulevard, Laurel, to premises identified as County
Tax Map 1000-126-04-1,2,5; and (2) to the Zoning Ordinance,
Article IIIA, Section 100-30A.3, requesting relief under the bulk
area requirements of the proposed northerly parcel of 30,162 sq.
ft. and the proposed southerly parcel of 27,062 sq. ft. The
subject land is located in the R-40 Zone District, and is also
shown on the "Map of A.L. Downs" as Lots No. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 30. Containing a total combined area of 1.43+- acres.
WHEREAS, public hearings were held on January 11, 1991,
March 22, 1991 and April 30, 1991, and at said hearings all those
who desired to be heard were heard and their testimony recorded;
and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. The premises in question is located in the "R-40 Low
Density Residential" Zone District and is identified on the
Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 126, Block 4,
Lot Nos. 1, 2, 5.
2. The subject premises as exists is vacant, contains a lot
area, inclusive of upland and wetland areas, totaling 57,224
square feet, and is situated along a private right-of-way
extending off the north side of Peconic Bay Boulevard as shown on
the maps prepared by Peconic Surveyors, furnished on April 19,
1991.
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3. By this application, appellants request Variances from
the Zoning Code for approval: (a) proposed northerly parcel
{ZBA Ref. Parcel A} of 30,162 sq. ft. and lot depth of 179.42
feet, and (b) proposed southeasterly parcel {ZBA Ref. Parcel B}
of 27,062 sq. ft. and lot depth of 228.30 feet. Also requested
is approval of access pursuant to New York Town Law, Section
280-A over the private right-of-way extending from the north side
of Peconic Bay Boulevard to both lots.
4. Column ii of the Bulk Schedule for the R-40 Zone
District provides for a minimum lot area requirement of 40,000
sq. ft. for each parcel and 250 lot depth for each parcel.
5. Board Members have viewed and are familiar with lots
nearby along the westerly and southerly boundaries of the subject
land. The subject land is bordered on the north and the east by
Horton's Creek.
6. Article XXII, Section 100-239 of the Zoning Code
provides that "...for the purpose of computing density...no land
under water, unless filled pursuant to law, shall be included in
computing the minimum lot area .... " The applicants have
furnished the square footage of land area which is wetlands as
flagged (by the DEC and/or Town Trustees); however, the actual
high water mark has not been provided to show which portions of
this land are under water or which areas have been filled.
7. In considering this application, the Board finds and
determines:
(a) that it is the burden of the landowner to prove
that the area restrictions as applied to his land imposes
"significant economic injury"; and the burden of proof has not
been substantiated; {Matter of Cowan v. Kern, 41 N.Y. 2d 591
(1977); Matter of Fulling v. Palumbo, 21 N.Y. 2d 30}; although
it is known that the premises consists of several lots on a 1929
Map of "A.L. Downs" filed in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office,
no proof has been submitted to show good-faith intentions by the
landowner to separate these lots during the past 35 years of
zoning in the Town of Southold;
(b that the relief requested is substantial in
relation to the requirements, being a variance of 25 percent, and
more of the requirements;
(c) that the lots as laid out on the 1929 Map of A.L.
Downs not only have not been exempted under the Town's zoning
requirements but also is understood to lack necessary approvals
from the County Health Department under Article 6;
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(d) the subject premises as exists of 57,224 sq. ft.
is not over-sized when compared to the minimum requirement in
this R-40 Zone District (of 40,000 sq. ft.);
(e) that the difficulties claimed are not sufficient
to warrant a grant of the relief requested;
(f) the land is sloping and is environmentally
sensitive with more than 450 ft. frontage along the water's edge
of Horton Creek, which adversely creates more run-off other
pollutants into the creek;
(g) there will be a change in the character of the
immediate area in this zoning district and a grant of the
variances requested will in effect establish a zone district at
odds with all other zone districts provided for in the Zoning
Code (VanDusen v. Jackson 35 A.D. 2d 58);
(h) the variance if granted will in turn cause a
substantial effect on the safety, health, welfare, comfort,
convenience, order of the town;
(i) in view of the manner in which the difficulty
arose and in consideration of all the above factors, the
interests of justice will be served by denying the applica-
tion as requested.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Villa, seconded by
Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, that the relief as to lot area and depth,
requested under Appeal No. 3998 the Matter of the Application of
HENRY AND MARY RAYNOR, BE AND HEREBY IS DENIED for the reasons
stated above.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Doyen, Villa and
Grigonis. Nay: Chairman Goehringer (due to the preexisting
nature of the subdivision mad and character of the area, which
consists of lots of the same or smaller size as that proposed).
(Absent was: Member Dinizio.) This resolution was duly adopted
by 3-1.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -9- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
Re: Appl. No. 3998 - Estate of Albert Mastropaoloa (Raynor)
Chairman Goehringer recommended the following specifications
concerning the 280-A Access Request to the subject premises:
That the entire right-of-way, from the northerly side of Peconic
Bay Boulevard, and along the first 25 feet of each of the
subject lot(s), be: ~
1) Improved to a minimum width of 10 feet as follows:
Minimum depth of 2" to 4" of packed three-quarter-inch
stone blend (with loam mixture), to be applied to the ground
surface and shaped, or excavated to permit the application of
same to the minimum depth (after reasonable packing).
2) Entire access road maintain a full clearance of all brush,
plantings or other obstruction to 16 feet in width within the
right-of-way.
3) Entire access road be maintained at all times in good
condition.
4) This approval is limited to the subject lot(s) of the
applicant herein and shall not include approval under 280-A for
any other lots or dwellings, the landowners of which will be
required to apply by separate application and subject to the
standards at the time of filing and decision thereon.
The Board may determine acceptance of the above specifications
at a later date, if requested by the Executor/Executrix of the
Estate, or future landowner of this lot.
-Southold Town Board of Appeals-10- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
ACTION OF THE BOARD
Appl. No. 4029.
Upon application of CHARLES AND ANGELA KYRIAKOUDES. Request
for Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article XXIII, Section
100-239.4B for permission to locate portion of inground pool with
fence enclosure and portion of decking and other construction
within 75 feet from the existing bulkhead, and with a distance
shown at 75 feet from the rip-rap which is between the bulkhead
and the mean highwater mark of Southold Bay. Or, an
Interpretation as to which structural point the 75 ft. setback
requirement shall be from (particularly where more than one
structure exists.) Zone District: R-40. Location of Property:
1425 Kimberly Lane, Southold, NY; County Tax Map No. 1000-
70-13-20.9.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 7, 1991, 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, 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, appellant seeks a variance under
Article XXIII, Section 100-239.4B for that area of construction
located less than 75 feet from the existing bulkhead, which
includes a portion of the inground pool construction, portion of
the decking and fence areas, and whirlpool spa structure, all as
shown on Project Plan #9013 revised April 29, 1991, prepared by
Michel & Associates.
2. The premises in question is identified on the Suffolk
County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 70, Block 13, Lot 20.9
and contains a total lot area of 41,596 sq. ft.
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3. The dwelling under construction (by Building Permit
#19005) is shown to be in conformity with all setback provisions
of the zoning code, exclusive of the accessory pool and whirlpool
structures, which are shown to be 65 feet from the bulkhead at
its closest points.
4. Article XXIII, Section 100-239.4B of the Zoning Code
requires all buildings and structures located on lots upon which
a bulkhead, concrete wall, rip-rap or similar structure exists
and which is adjacent to tidal water bodies other than the Long
Island Sound to be set back not less than seventy-five (75) feet
from the bulkhead.
5. An interpretation has been requested as part of the
review of this project concerning the actual measurement for the
purposes of determining sufficient setback from the structure
closest to the highwater mark, such as exists with both a rip-rap
and bulkhead at close but different boundaries. It is the
interpretation of this Board that distances shall continue to be
measured (as was done in the past under the previous zoning code
regulations where applicable), from the bulkhead structure when
there is more than one structure landward of the high or low
water marks. In this case, the rip-rap structure is at and below
the high water mark, and the bulkhead is above the high water
mark (landward of the rip-rap).
6. In considering this application, the Board finds:
(a) the relief requested is not substantial in
relation to the code requirements and the percentage of actual
building construction is minimal;
(b) the relief requested is the minimum necessary to
afford relief;
(c) the applicant has furnished proof of conditional
approvals from the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental
Conservation, the Southold Town Trustees and the Town Building
Department.
(d) the relief as requested will not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood;
(e) the practical difficulties imposed are uniquely
related to the property and are not personal;
(f) the grant of the relief as requested will not in
turn be adverse to the safety, health, welfare, comfort,
convenience or order of the town, or be adverse to the
neighboring properties;
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(g) in view of all the above, the interests of
will be served by granting the relief as requested and
conditionally noted below.
justice
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT a variance in the Matter of the
Application of CHARLES AND ANGELA KRYIAKOUDES under Appl. No.
4029 for permission to construct open deck, inground pool and
whirlpool structure as applied and more particularly shown on the
plans prepared by Michel & Associates, as revised April 29, 1991
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That during construction, straw (hay) bales be placed
along the periphery of the entire construction, three feet from
structure, to prevent drainage or run-off into the bay areas;
2. That all conditions under the N.Y.S. Department of
Environmental Conservation be complied with;
3. That there be no other construction or other land
alterations within 65 feet of the bulkhead, with the exception of
live plantings or possible future retainers authorized by the
Town Trustees.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis.
Doyen and Villa. (Member Dinizio was absent. This resolution
was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -13-June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
Appl. No. 4012.
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Upon Application of WILLIAM AND VIOLA DELUCA. Variances
to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-32 for
approval of insufficient lot area, depth and width of two
parcels in this proposed division of land located along the west
side of Luthers (Breakwater Road, Mattituck; County Tax Map
No. 1000-99-2-18.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 30, 1991, and
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, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. This is an application concerning a 2.468-acre parcel
situated in the R-80 Residence District, located along the
westerly side of Luther's Road in the Hamlet of Mattituck, Town
of Southold, and more particularly identified on the Suffolk
County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 99, Block 2, Lot 18.
2. The subject premises is presently improved with a
single-family dwelling situated approximately 102 feet from the
front property line along Luther's Road, approximately 23 feet
from the proposed division line to the south, and 79+_ feet from
the northerly (side) property line.
3. By this variance application, appellants are requesting
(a) for proposed Lot #1, with the dwelling structure,
an area of 53,758 sq. ft., lot depth of 342.83 feet and lot
width of 156+- feet; and
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Matter of WILLIAM F. AND VIOLA L. DeLUCA
Decision Rendered June 7, 1991
(b) for proposed Lot #2, an area of 53,768 sq. ft.,
lot depth of 337.17 feet and lot width of 142+- feet, all as
shown on the set-off map prepared by Roderick VanTuyl, P.C.
surveyed July 16, 1987.
4. Column iii of the Bulk Schedule, and Article III,
Section 100-32C of the zoning code regulations (as amended
January 9, 1989) requires a minimum lot area of 80,000 square
feet per lot and minimum width of 175 feet.
5. The percentages of relief sought by this application
are as follows:
(a) proposed northerly lot, 32% {26,242 sq. ft.)in
area and 10.5% (19 feet)in lot width ;
(b) proposed southerly lot, 32% {26,142 sq. ft.)in
area and 33' lot width ;
6. In considering this application, the Board also finds
and determines:
(a) the relief as granted is not substantial in
relation to lots existing in the vicinity on this same block;
(b) the practical difficulties claimed are sufficient
to warrant a grant of this variance;
(c) there will be no substantial change in the
character of the neighborhood and a precedent would not be set
for the following reasons:
(1)
to the west is the Major Subdivision of
Captain Kidd's Estates which consists of
lots substantially smaller than the subject
proposal and which may not be further
divided;
(2)
the property to the north is a large tract
of land owned and operated as the ."Mattituck
Park District," which land is not suitable
for residential development or subdivision
since: a) it has been a public entity
providing beach and park facilities to
Mattituck residents, and b) the
topography of the land is sloping with bluff
areas subjected to erosion problems, and
sensitive beach and other environmentally
sensitive areas;
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Matter of WILLIAM & VIOLA DeLUCA
Decision Rendered June 7, 1991
(d) the difficulties cannot be obviated by some
method feasible to the appellant to pursue, other than a
variance;
(e) that the property to the south consists of an
area of approximately 61,000 sq. ft. which is not suitable for
further subdivision or other increased dwelling density under
the bulk schedule restrictions;
(f) that the properties to the east are located in
different zone districts, i.e. R-40 and M-II, and the grant of
this variance for the appellants is not and will not set a
precedent for other zone districts (across the street or within
other blocks) which may be near this block;
(g) that water is available to homes in this
residential area for hook-up through the Suffolk County Water
Authority;
(h) that 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 the
variance, as conditionally noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT the relief as requested (and noted in
paragraph ~3, supra), as applied in the Matter of the
Application of WILLIAM AND VIOLA DeLUCA under Appl. No. 4012.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Grigonis and Villa. (Member Dinizio was absent.) This
resolution was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -16- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 4026:
Matter of JAMES AND PATRICIA BOYLE. Variance to the Zoning
Ordinance, Article XXIV, Section 100-242A for permission to
enlarge existing nonconforming accessory structure, located
partly in the side yard and front yard areas on this corner
lot. Zone District: Agricultural Conservation (A-C). Location
of Property: 10205 North Bayview Road and the Easterly Side of
a Private Road, Southold, NY; County Tax Map No. 1000-79-5-20.5.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 7, 1991, and at
said hearing all those who desired to be heard were heard and
their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. The premises in question is a corner lot with frontages
along the northerly side of Main Bayview Road and the easterly
side of a private road (referred to as Shellfisher Road) in the
Hamlet and Town of Southold.
2. The subject premises is identified on the Suffolk
County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 79, Block 05, Lot
20.5, consists of an area of 41,300 square feet, and is
improved with a 1-1/2 story frame dwelling and accessory
swimming pool and carport structures as shown on the September
8, 1986 survey prepared by Peconic Surveyors, P.C.
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3. The carport/garage structure as exists is shown on the
1986 survey to be situated approximately 31 feet from the front
property line along North Bayview Road amd 62 feet from the
easterly property line.
4. For the record, the following information is noted:
(a) Article III-A, Section 100-30A.4, and Article III,
Section 100-33, provide that accessory buildings be placed only
in the required rear yard;
(b) Article XXIV, Section 100-242A provides that
enlargement of a nonconforming building with a conforming use
may not be increased as to th~ degree of nonconformance.
5. The garage structure is proposed to be converted from a
carport to a 24' x 24' accessory garage building with gable roof
at a total height of 17 feet from average grade and will be used
for storage purposes incidential and accessory only to the
residential use of the principal building. The expansion, which
increases the nonconformity in the front yard area, is
approximately four feet around the periphery of the entire
existing garage/carport structure. The setback from the front
property line along North Bayview Road will be reduced from the
existing 31+- feet to not less than 25 feet.
6. It is the position of the Board in considering this
application that:
(a) the circumstances are uniquely related to the
land and buildings and are not personal in nature;
(b) the relief is not substantial;
(c) the relief as granted will not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood;
(d) the relief requested in not unreasonable;
(e) the variance will not in turn be adverse to the
safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience, or order of the
town, or be adverse to neighboring properties.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Villa, seconded by
Mr. Goehringer, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT a Variance for permission to convert
existing carport/garage structure located partly in the side
yard and front yard areas to an enclosed garage by the four-foot
expansion of building footprint, leaving a reduced front yard
Southold Town Board of Appeals -18- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
setback from the north side of North Bayview Road at not less
than 25 feet, as applied and SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. That the accessory garage structure be used strictly
for storage and garage purposes, strictly accessory and
necessarily incidental to the main residential use of the
premises, and shall not be converted into residential or
habitable quarters;
2. That the garage structure not exceed 24 feet x 27.2
(28) feet in size, as applied;
3. That no interior plumbing facilities shall be installed;
4. That electric facilities may be installed;
5. That the garage structure not exceed i7 feet in height
with a gable roof construction, as applied and filed for
consideration under this appeal.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
Doyen and Villa. (Member Dinizio was absent.) This resolution
was duly adopted.
$outhold Town Board of Appeals -19-June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
HEARINGS CALENDAR FOR JULY 12, 1991: On motion by
Mr. Goehringer, seconded by Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, to authorize and direct advertisement of the
following matters for public hearings to be held during a Regulr
Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS at the Southold
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, NY 11971, on FRIDAY,
JULY 12, 1991, commencing at the times specified below:
7:30 p.m. Appl. No. 4033 - RANDI LACALAMITA. Request for
variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-33
for approval of carport in the front yard area with reduced
setbacks from the front and side property lines. Location of
Property: 1395 Henry's Lane, Peconic, NY; County Tax Map
No. 1000-74-01-10.
7:35 p.m. Appl. No. 4028 RICHARD OLIVERI. Request for
variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-32
for permission to locate new principal dwelling structure with
insufficient rear yard and side yard setbacks. Zone District:
R-80. Location of Property: Westerly Side of Crescent Avenue,
Fishers Island, NY; County Tax Map No. 1000-006-06-20.5,
containing 2+ acres.
7:45 p.m. Appl. No. 4036 - ELLEN BRAUNSTEIN. Request for
variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article IIIA, Section
100-30.A3 to construct addition to dwelling with a reduced rear
yard setback on this corner lot. Lot area is nonconforming in
this R-40 Zone District. Location of Property: Corner of Wendy
Drive and Peconic Bay Boulevard, Laurel, NY; County Tax Map No.
1000-128-5-7. Also referred to as Lot "A" on the Map of
Rollingwood Estates.
7:50 p.m. Appl. No. 4032 - MARY AND PETER BLANK. ApDeal: (a)
under Article II, Section 100-23, Article III, Section 100-32
and Bulk Schedule, Column "v," requesting approvals of the
reduced lot area and depth of Parcels 1 and 2, which
nonconformities remain in private ownership following
appropriation of the total balance of land after acquisition by
the N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation, and
requesting approval of the proposed building area for placement
of principal dwelling structure with related accessory
building(s), having insufficient setbacks in the front yard,
rear yard and lot coverage in excess of the five (5%) percent
limit, and (b) under New York Town Law, Section 280-a,
interpreting non-jurisdiction or otherwise determining access
approval. Location of Property: Along Peter's Neck Road,
extending approximately 2900 feet south of King Street, Hamlet
of Orient, Town of Southold, NY; County Tax Map Parcel Nos.
1000-32-1-part of 2 and 4; also Lot 3 (ROW).
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8:00 p.m. Appl. No. 4034 ANTHONY AND MARIA MERCORELLA.
Request for variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III,
Section 100-33 for permission to amend previous variance
application and decision rendered July 11, 1990 under Appl.
No. 3944 in order to locate two-car garage building, with
partial enlargement for a second floor with windows, and other
structural modifications as shown on a new construction plan
(including plumbing facilities for a half bath), in an area
other than the required rear yard. Location of Property: 2260
Peconic Bay Boulevard, Laurel, NY; also known as Lot 19 on the
Map of Edgemere Park; County Tax Map No. 1000-145-4-4.
8:05 p.m. Appl. No. 4035 - MR. AND MRS. EUGENE CROASDALE.
Request for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article IIIA,
Section 100-30A.3 to permit addition to dwelling with
insufficient front and side yard setbacks. Premises is
nonconforming as to lot area and width; the subject dwelling as
exists is nonconforming as to the front and total side yard
setbacks in this R-40 Zone District. Location of Property:
595 North Parish Drive, Southold, NY; County Tax Map
No. 1000-71-1-6, containing 28,250 sq. ft. in total area.
8:10 p.m. Appl. No. 4024 - RONALD STRITZLER, M.D. Request
for variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section
100-33 for permission to locate accessory tennis court structure
in an area other than the required rear yard on this 4.9+- acre
parcel. Location of Property: 3055 Soundview Avenue,
Mattituck, NY; County Tax Map No. 1000-94-1-14. (Recessed from
June 7, 1991)
8:15 p.m. Appl. No. 4038 - JOHN AND RICHARD ZEISLER. Request
for variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article IIIA, Section
100-30A.4 (100-33) for permission to locate accessory two-car
garage structure in an area other than the required rear yard at
700 Jackson's Landing Road, Mattituck, NY; Lot area is
nonconforming in this R-40 Zone District; Map of Jackson's
Landing, Lot #7, filed in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office as
Map #5280; also identified as County Tax Map #1000-113-4-9.
VOTE OF THE BOARD: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Grigonis, and Villa. (Member Dinizio was absent.) This
resolution was duly adopted.
.Southold Town Board of Appeals-21- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
ACTION OF THE BOARD
Application of the ESTATE OF JENNIS HARRIS. Variance to the
Zoning Ordinance, Article XXIV, Sections 100-142, 100-141,
100-241A, for permission to enlarge existing nonconforming
dwelling in this Light Industrial (LI) Zone District with a
proposed addition having insufficient side and front yard
setbacks. Location of Property: 21755 County Road 48,
Cutchogue, NY; County Tax Map District 1000, Section 96, Block
01, Lot 018.1.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 7, 1991, and 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, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. By this application, appellant is proposing an addition
along the westerly side of an existing dwelling structure which
will reduce the setback from the westerly side property line by
approximately 22 feet, leaving a setback at not less than 20
feet. The setback from the southerly front property line will be
maintained at or more distant than the established nonconforming
front yard setback of 22 feet, as more particularly shown on the
sketch submitted with the subject application.
2. The premises in question is referred to as Lot #1 of this
Minor Subdivision map, which has received area variances for its
nonconforming size in this zone district by the Board of Appeals
under prior Appeal No. 3840 rendered June 29, 1989.
3. The subject parcel is unique in size, character and
location, and has a total lot area of 24,502 sq. ft. with frontage
of 100.00 along the County Highway. To the north and west are
premises owned by the Town of Southold (landfill) and to the east
is an existing single dwelling also located in this industrially
zoned area.
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4. Article XXIV, Section 100-241A of the Zoning Code provides
that enlargement of a nonconforming building with a conforming use
may not be increased as to the degree of nonconformance.
5. Article XXIV, Section 100-141 does not list dwelling use
as a permitted use in this zone, and therefore the dwelling, under
the new Master Plan amendments adopted January 10, 1989, is a
legal nonconforming use. Section 100-142, Bulk Schedule of the
Zoning Code requires more stringent setbacks in this zone for a
principal building, and the setbacks for the existing principal
dwelling are nonconforming as to front yard and side yards.
6. It is the position of this Board that in considering this
application that:
(a) there is no alternative available for appellants to
pursue except by variance;
(b) the relief, as requested, is not substantial in
relation to the existing structure and those generally existing in
the neighborhood;
(c) the difficulties imposed are uniquely related to
the property and are not personal in nature;
(d) the grant of the variance will not adversely effect
the essential character of the neighborhood, or be adverse to the
safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience or order of the town
and neighboring properties;
(e) in view of all the above, the interests of justice
will be served by granting the relief, as requested and further
noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Grigonis, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT a variance for the construction of a
22' x 23' deep addition to the existing dwelling with a setback at
not less than 20 feet from the westerly side property line, as
applied under Appl. No. 4025, provided the addition be an
incidental use to the principal residence.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
Doyen, and Villa. (Member Dinizio was absent.) This resolution
was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals-23- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
ACTION OF THE BOAI{D OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 4031:
Matter of ESTATE OF CHARLES W. MORGAN. Variance to the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-33 (100-30A.4) for
approval of the location of an existing accessory garage
structure in the front yard area, with a setback at less than
that conditioned by prior ZBA decision rendered June 20, 1963
under Appeal #576. Location of Property: 930 Jackson Street,
New Suffolk, NY; Parcel ID 91000-117-10-6.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 6, 1991, and at
said hearing all those who desired to be heard were heard and
their testimony recorded; and
WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered all testimony
and documentation submitted concerning this application; and
WHEREAS, the Board Members have personally viewed and are
familiar with the premises in question, its present zoning, and
the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following findings of fact:
1. The premises in question is located along the south
side of Jackson Street in the Hamlet of New Suffolk, Town of
Southold, which premises is more particularly identified on the
Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000, Section 117, Block 10,
Lot 6.
2. The subject premises consists of an area of 2.137 acres
and is improved with a 1-1/2 story frame dwelling and the
subject accessory garage, shown on the survey prepared by
Roderick VanTuyl, P.C. prepared for Robert T. and Judith M.
Goldman as surveyed April 26, 1991, to be approximately 130 feet
from the front property line.
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3. The garage structure is of a size 19 ft. by 39 ft., is
one-story in height, and is shown to be situated nine feet from
the easterly side property line.
4. For the record, the following information is noted:
(a) Article III-A, Section 100-30A.4, and Article III,
Section 100-33, provide that accessory buildings be placed only
in the required rear yard;
(b) Under Appeal #576 rendered June 20, 1963, the
subject accessory garage structure was permitted to be located
with a 150-foot setback, (although the relief requested at that
time was 200 feet) from the front property line along Jackson
Street.
5. It is the position of the Board in considering this
application that:
(a) the circumstances are uniquely related to the
land and are not personal in nature;
(b) the relief is not substantial;
(c) the relief as granted will not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood, since the garage has
extensive screening which has been established for over 27 years;
(d) the relief requested in not unreasonable;
(e) the variance will not in turn be adverse to the
safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience, or order of the
town, or be adverse to neighboring properties.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Villa, it was
RESOLVED, to AMEND the prior decision of this Board under
Appeal No. 576 (dated June 20, 1963), for the location of the
accessory garage structure, as exists approximately 130 feet
from the front property line along Jackson Street, and that the
use of the garage structure shall continue to be accessory and
incidental to the main residential use of the premises, and
shall not be converted into residential or habitable quarters.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Grigonis,
Doyen and Villa. (Member Dinizio was absent.) This resolution
was duly adopted.
Southold Town Board of Appeals -25- June 7, 1991 Regular Meeting
At this point in time, the Chairman declared the meeting
adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda F. Kowalski, Secretary
outhold Town Board of Appeals
~pproved - Gerard P. ~oehri~er~/~ Chairman
RECEIVED AND FIL~,~ BY
DATE I~~t~' t'iOUR ~ ;19 ~r~/]
Town Clerk. 'c'w~ o! ~cu,ac ~
APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
James Dinizio, Jr.
Robert A. Villa
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TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
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Southold, New York 11971
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Special Meeting of the
Board of Appeals calendared for FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1991 has been
canceled and will be re-calendared in the near future.
Should you have any questions, please contact our office.
Thank you.
Dated: June 13, 1991.
BY ORDER OF THE SOUTHOLD.
TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS
GERARD P. GOEHRINGER
CHAIRMAN