HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-05/07/1992APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
James Dinizio, Jr.
Robert A. Villa
Telephone (516) 765-1809
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
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1992
A Regular Meeting was held by the Southold Town Board of
Appeals on THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1992 at the Southold Town Hall,
53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Robert A. Villa, Member
Serge J. Doyen, Member
Linda Kowalski, Board Assistant
Absent was: Charles Grigonis, Jr., Member
(i11).
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
INFORMAL APPEARANCE: PINDAR WINERY. (No application on
file as this time). Dr. H. Damianos, owner of Pindar Winery
appeared before the Board Members with Reed Jarvis, Pindar
mainenance manager. A description of the 3200 sq. ft.
gazebo-type structure was given by Dr. Damianos, and said he did
not understand why a Special Exception would be needed from the
Board of Appeals (which has original jurisdiction for such
permits). (A verbatim portion of this part of the meeting was
prepared from tape -- see other information from the verbatim
transcript, if needed.) The discussion continued at some
length -- and was again continued later at the end of the
meeting, following the schedule of public hearings.
See verbatim transcripts of statements made during the hearings,
please see transcripts prepared under separate cover (a copy of
which is attached for reference, as needed, for convenience
purposes).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:40 p.m. Appl. No. 4102 - ROBERT AND ELEONORE CAHILL.
This is an Appeal of the April 22, 1992 Notice of Disapproval by
the Building Inspector for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance,
Article III-A, Section 100-30A.3 for permission to construct
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
deck addition with an insufficient front yard setback from the
easterly property line (along Cedar Lane, a private road).
Location of Property: 515 East Gillette Drive, East Marion;
County Tax Map District 1000, Section 38, Block 4, Lot 12; also
referred to as Lot 69 on the "Map of Marion Manor" filed with
the Suffolk County Clerk as Map No. 2038. The subject premises
is nonconforming as to lot area in this R-40 Zone District. Mr.
and Mrs. Cahill were both present. {Motion was made by Mr.
Goehringer, seconded by Mr. Villa, and duly carried, to conclude
the oral portion of the record, pending receipt of the distance
measured by Roderick VanTuyl, Land Surveyor, between the house
and the actual property line. {See verbatim transcripts
prepared under separate cover {a copy of which is attached for
reference, as needed, for convenience purposes}.
2. 7:55 p.m. Appl. No. 4098 - TONY AND MARIA KOSTOULAS. This
is an Appeal for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article
XXIII, Section 100-239.4 for approval of deck extension (at or
near ground level) and fence with an insufficient setback from
the L.I. Sound bluff line. Location of Property: 1035 Aquaview
Avenue, East Marion; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-21-2-13.
This property is nonconforming as to total lot area in this R-40
Zone District. Mr. and Mrs. Kostoulas were present at the
hearing. {See verbatim transcripts prepared under separate
cover (a copy of which is attached for reference, as needed, for
convenience purposes)}. Motion was made by Mr. Goehringer,
seconded by Mr. Doyen, and duly carried, to conclude the hearing
record, (pending receipt of the Town Trustees action).
3. 8:00 p.m. Appl. No. 4103 - WARREN AND ELLEN HUFE (FUTURE
SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC.). This is an Appeal for a Variance
to the Zoning Ordinance, Article VIII, Section 100-82 (and
Article XXIV, Section 100-242A) for permission to construct
addition which will increase the degree of nonconformance in the
northerly side yard setback. The setback from the northerly
property line is less than the required 20 feet. Location of
Property: 41155 C.R. 48 (and the westerly side of Kenny's
Road), Southold; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-59-7-33. This
property is nonconforming as to total lot area in this Limited-
Business (LB) Zone District. Robert T. Bayley, A.I.A.
Architect, was present at the hearing. {See verbatim
transcripts prepared under separate cover (a copy of which is
attached for reference, as needed, for convenience purposes)}.
Motion was made by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by Mr. Doyen, and
duly carried, to close (conclude) the record, pending
deliberations.
4. 8:05 p.m. Appl. No. 4100 - THOMAS J. McCARThY (Contract
Vendee) £Owners: Frank Majeski and Others,. This is an Appeal
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article IIIA, Section
100-30A.3 for approval of insufficient lot area, width and depth
of parcels proposed in this four-lot minor subdivision, each
with a preexisting dwelling. Location of Property: 1270 Fourth
Street and 305 King Street, New Suffolk; Parcel ID No.
1000-117-7-8. This property is zoned R-40. Thomas J.
McCarthy was present at the hearing. {See verbatim transcripts
prepared under separate cover (a copy of which is attached for
reference, as needed, for convenience purposes)}. Motion was
made by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by Mr. Doyen, and duly carried,
to recess the hearing, without a date for inspections of the
interior of the buildings by Board Members (as arranged
tenatively by the applicant for Saturday, May 16, 1992).
8:15 p.m. A recess was taken for approximately 10 minutes.
5. 8:27 p.m. Appl. No. 4037 - METRO/808 REALTY CORP.
(Continued from the April 2, 1992 hearing). Variance to the
Zoning Ordinance, Article IX, Section 100-92 and Article XXIV,
Section 100-241A, as disapproved by the Building Inspector, for
approval of a permanent rooflike structure (canopy) over
gasoline pump island. The principal use, gasoline sales with
accessory office and necessary inside storage incidental
thereto, is nonconforming in this Hamlet Business (HB) Zone
District. Location of Property: Corner of the Northerly Side
of Main Road (Route 25) and the Westerly Side of Depot Lane,
Cutchogue; County Parcel No. 1000-102-5-26. Allen M. Smith,
Esq. was present at the hearing. {See verbatim transcript
prepared under separate cover (a copy of which is attached for
reference, as needed)}. Motion was made by Mr. Goehringer,
seconded by Mr. Doyen, and duly carried, to close (conclude) the
record, pending deliberations.
6. 8:30 p.m. Appl. No. 4080 - GEORGE AND SUE TSAVARIS. This
is an Appeal for a Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article
XXIII, Section 100-239.4 for approval of location of accessory
satellite (antenn&) dish structure with a setback at approxi-
mately 36 feet from the bluff line. The requirement for all
structures under Section 100-239.4 is 100 feet from the Long
Island Sound bluff. Location of Property: 2170 The Strand
Way, East Marion; Pebble Beach Farms Filed Map No. 6266, Lot
111; Parcel ID No. 1000-30-2-53. The applicants were both
present at the hearing. Opposition from Dr. and Mrs. Kondak,
the adjoining property owners immediately to the east, was
received. {See verbatim transcript prepared under separate
cover (a copy of which is attached for reference, as needed)}.
Motion was made by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by Mr. Doyen, and
duly carried, to close (conclude) the record, pending receipt of
the information requested during the hearing {concerning
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
alternative locations able to receive these channels, re-angling
of the dish, etc.}
7. 9:00 p.m. Appl. No. 4091 EUGENE M. LACOLLA. Variance to
the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-31 A & B,
requesting permission to change use of a portion of the subject
premises, from residential to non-residential. Location of
Property: North Side of Main Road (State Route 25), at
Arshamomoque near Greenport, (abutting properties of Hollister's
Restaurant, Mill Creek Liquors, The Pottery Place, etc.);
County Tax Map Parcel Nos. 1000-56-4-24 & 19. Charles R. Cuddy,
Esq. appeared with the applicants. Opposition was received --
see verbatim transcript prepared under separate cover (a copy of
which is attached for reference, as needed)}. Motion was made
by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by Mr. Dinizio, and duly carried, to
recess the hearing - without a date. The hearing will be
re-advertised and was expected to be continued during the latter
June (second monthly) hearings calendar.
End of Hearings approximately 11:15 p.m.
DELIBERATIONS and DECISIONS. (Continued on next page)
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Ma~ter of DALCHET CORP. & OTHERS
Regular Meeting of May 7, 1992
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 4070.
Upon Application of DALCHET CORP., WILLIAM ORLOWSKI and
LORRAINE ORLOWSKI. Variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Article
III, Section 100-32, Bulk Schedule, for approval of: (a)
proposed Lot No. 3 containing less than 80,000 sq. ft. in this
R-80 Zone District {the remaining four lots will meet the 80,000
sq. ft. requirement}, and/or: (b) Article X~III, Section
100-181C(2) for approval of the total area of 9.04 acres for a
density of five proposed lots in this mixed R-80 and R-40 Zone
District. Location of Property: Westerly Side of Harbor Lane,
Cutchogue, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-097-6-17 and
1000-103-1-20.5 and 20.6, containing a total area of 9.04 acres.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 25, 1992, 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,
the surrounding areas; and
and
WHEREAS, the Board made the following Findings of Fact:
1. This is an application concerning a 9.04-acre parcel of
vacant land situated along the westerly side of Harbor Lane in
the Hamlet of Cutchogue, Town of Southold, and more particularly
identified on the Suffolk County Tax Maps as District 1000,
Section 97, Block 6, Lot 17 and Section 103, Block 1, Lot Nos.
20.5 and 20.6.
2. The subject 9.04 acre parcel is substantially located
in the R-80 Zone District, with the exception of a 20,300+- sq.
ft. area located in the R-40 Zone District.
3. For the record, the following is also noted:
(a) November 25, 1991 - An application was submitted
for consideration with maps as amended from the original plan
page 6 - Appl. No. 4070
Matter of DALCHET CORP. & OTHERS
Regular Meeting of May 7, 1992
prepared June 20, 1991 - the first3 ~evision dated October 23,
1991;
(b) December 6, 1991 - coordination to Pla~ ~ing Board
for comments on the current layout of the proposed subdivision;
(c) December 9, 1991, the October 23, 1991 map was
discussed before the Town Planning Board without resolution as
to which layout would be most acceptable.
(d) December 23, 1991 - receipt of Planning Board
response to our coordination letter concerning the maps filed;
P.B. correspondence was forwarded to the applicant's attorney
indicating that the P.B. required a clustered layout of four
lots to include Lot 91 of 54,000+- sq. ft., Lot 92 of 46,000+-
sq. ft., Lot ~3 of 70,000+- sq. ft., and Lot #4 of 207,000+- sq.
ft. and 15,500+- sq. ft. reserved for a 50-ft. future "tap
road" to land of Pung to the west.
(e) February 21, 1992 - five-lot cluster plan
submitted by the applicant with basically the same concept as a
four-lot layout, except that instead of a fourth parcel of
207,000+- sq. ft. as suggested by the Planning Board, two
parcels are proposed: #4 of 83,000 sq. ft. and #5 of 124,000
sq. ft. A copy of this plan was then transmitted to the
Planning Board for their update and review/comments.
(f) March 6, 1992 - Planning Board Office response
concerning the February 5, 1992 five-lot cluster layout
indicating that the P.B. is not in favor of the plan since it
includes a five-lot density instead of four-lot density, and did
not show land for drainage purposes.
(g) March 25, 1992 - P.B. received letter from
Engineering Department (James Richter, R.A.) indicating that
drainage rings could be installed in lieu of a recharge basin.
(h) March 25, 1992 Z.B.A. hearing held and
concluded, pending receipt of a final map showing building
envelope for proposed Lot #3 and with the same lot-line concept
as the first plan amended October 23, 1991 {instead of a cluster
layout}. Final map was lastly dated April 3, 1992 and conformed
to the ZBA's requirements.
4. The relief requested by the last map submission is for
an area of 6,096 sq. ft. for proposed Lot 93, for a percentage
of .0762 from the lot area requirement. The remaining four lots
will conform with the lot size requirements of the zoning code.
Page 7 - Appl. No. 4070
Matter of DALCHET CORP. & OTHERS
Regular Meeting of May 7, 1992
5. It is the position of this Board that the uniformity in
size rather than the suggested cluster layout is not
unreasonable and is preferred in considering the nature of the
surrounding areas.
6. In considering this application, the Board also finds
and determines:
(a) the relief as requested is not substantial in
relation to the code requirements;
(b) the practical difficulties claimed are sufficient
to warrant a grant of this variance;
(c) that the relief as granted will not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood -- the property is
surrounded on the east and to the north by nine
parcels substantially smaller than that proposed by this
application {ranging from 46,054 sq. ft. to as little as 12,768
sq. ft.}
(d) the difficulties cannot be obviated by some
method feasible to the appellants to pursue, other than a
variance a cluster concept is not more practical under the
present circumstances when considering the existing character of
this residential community and the layout of this 9.04 acre
tract of land;
(e) that the properties along the easterly side of
Harbor Lane to the east are located in different zone districts,
i.e. R-40 and R-80.
(f) that a denial of this variance would in turn
require a very large over-sized parcel of more than 150,000+-
sq. ft. in lot area at the southerly end - which will be an
unreasonable burden to the landowner, and would create
undersized parcels at the northerly end in an area where the
80,000 sq. ft. lots would provide a more open, rural environment
land.
(g) that the 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;
(h) that the relief requested will not cause an
adverse effect on available governmental facilities;
(i) that the relief is the minimum necessary to
afford relief;
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Matter of DALCHET CORP. & OTHERS
Regular Meeting of May 7, 1992
(j) 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 requested and further noted below.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Goehringer, seconded by
Mr. Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT a variance for proposed Lot #3 of 73,904
sq. ft. (or 58,400+- when excluding the possible future 50' x
310' "tap road" to land now of Pung), and frontage along the
westerly side of Harbor Lane of 50.0 feet, all as more
particularly shown on the sketch plan map prepared by Roderick
VanTuyl, PoC. referred to as "Harbor Park Homes" (for Dalchet
Corp.) lastly revised April 3, 1992.
Vote of the Board: Ayes:
Grigonis, Dinizio, and Villa.
adopted.
Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
This resolution was duly
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GERARD P. GOEHRINGER, CHAIRMAN
DELIBERATIONS and DECISION (continued on next page)
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
James Dinizio, Jr.
Robert A. Villa
Telephone (516) 765-1809
9 May 7, 1992 Reguta~ IH.~e~.ing
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Deliberations/Decision
Minutes continued
SCOq~r L. HARRIS
Supervisor
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Appl. No. 4088.
Application of MARGARET F. WEIDMANN. Special Exception
under the Zoning Ordinance, Article IIIA, Section
100-30A.2(B)(1) and Article III, Section 100-31B(14) for
permission to establish an "Accessory Apartment Use."
Location of Property: 3245 (easterly side) Wells Road, Peconic,
Town of Southold, NY; County Tax Map Parcel No. 1000-86-2-7.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 2, 1992, at
which time those 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, the Board made the following Findings of Fact:
1. By this application, appellant requests a Special
Exception to the Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-30,
Subsection B{14} for permission to establish a new "Accessory
Apartment" within the same footprint of the existing principal
(dwelling) structure, as more particularly shown on the sketched
plans submitted with the application.
2. The premises in question is located in the "R-40"
Low-Density Residential Zone District and contains 18,50~ sq.
ft., with frontage along the easterly side of Wells Road of
100.0 feet and along Richmond Creek of 110+- feet, all as shown
by a survey submitted for consideration amended October 25, 1985
(originally surveyed May 3, 1968 by Otto VanTuyl, L.S.).
3. The subject premises is improved with a single-family
dwelling structure with attached one-car garage. The setbacks
of .the dwelling footprint scale out to be: (a) 42 ft. from the
front ~roperty line, exclusive of stoop area; (b) 83+- feet
from'the ordinary highwater mark along Richmond Creek; (c) the
southerly and northerly sideyards at 19 feet and 17 feet,
respectively, for a total of 36 feet for both side yards.
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'Matter of M3~RG;~RET F. WEIDMAN
Appl. No. 4088 - Special Exception
4. The area to be occupied as an "Accessory Apartment" is
shown to be over the existing addition (which was constructed
under Build!ng Permit No. 14653) at the northerly end of the -
existing $~ ~cture. The applicant is requesting a livable floor
area for thc proposed accessory apartment at 1010 sq. ft. The
remaining floor area to be retained as the principal
single-family residence of the owner will be approximately 1975
sq. ft.
5. Article III, Section 100-30(B) permits the
establishment of such use, subject to conditions (a) through
(p). It is noted for the record that the principal dwelling use
(main structure and porch} was constructed under Building Permit
No. 3884Z issued May 14, 1968 and has been issued a Certificate
of Occupancy No. Z3166 dated August 14, 1968. Subsequently, a
building permit and Certificate of Occupancy were issued in 1986
for a 552 sq. ft. addition. It is the position of the Board
Members that the requirements have been met to show that a valid
Certificate of Occupancy was issued prior to January 1, 1984 for
a "single-family residence" (even though a portion of the
accessory apartment will be over the 1986 footprint of the
addition rather than entirely over the 1984 original footprint).
6. The zoning code also requires a total of four (4)
parking spaces: two parking spaces for the one-family principal
use and two parking spaces for the proposed Accessory
Apartment. (An available one-car garage would be permitted as
one parking space.)
7. In considering this Special Exception application:
(a) the Board has given consideration, among other things, to
subsections {a} through {p} as provided by Article XXVI, Section
100-264 of the Zoning Code; (b) the Board has determined that
the use requested will not prevent the orderly and reas0nable
use of adjacent properties or of properties in adjacent use
districts; (c) the Board has determined that the use will not
adversely affect the safety, welfare, comfort, convenience or
order of the town; (d) the use is in harmony with and will
promote the general purposes and intent of zoning.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Villa, seconded by
Mr. Doyen, it was
RESOLVED, that a Special Exception for an "Accessory
Apartment" as provided in Article III, Section 100-31(B){14} of
the Zoning Code, in the Matter of MARGARET F. WEIDMAN under
Appl. No. 4088, BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE
WITH SUBSECTIONS (a) through (p) thereof and as follows:
Page I1- May 7,, 1992
Matter ~]~ MARGARET F. WEIDMAN
Appl. No. 4088 Special Exception
i. The size of the accessory apartment shall not exceed 40
percent of the livable floor area of the existing dwelling unit,
(800 sq. ft. ) (According to the town's assessment records, the
livable floor area of the existing dwelling is presently 2,000
sq. ft.
2. There shall be no outside stairwells (only interior
stairs for entering or exiting the residence).
3. Building permit approvals are required before
commencing construction or alteration activities.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Dinizio, and Villa. (Absent was: Member Grigonis {ill}.
This resolution was duly adopted.
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APPEALS BOARD MEMBERS
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
Charles Grigonis, Jr.
Serge Doyen, Jr.
James Dinizio, .Ir.
Robert A. Villa
Telephone (516) 765-1809
Regular Meeting
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
ACTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Minutes
SCOWl' L. HARRIS
Supervisor
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-1823
Telephone (516) 765-1800
Appl. No. 4097:
Matter of JO~N G. AND MARIE ELENA BRIM. Variances to the
Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Section 100-33 for permission to
locate accessory tennis court with steps and retaining wall in
the side yard and partly in the front yard, and having an
insufficient setback from the front property line and the
freshwater wetlands, (which will include the removal of an
existing garage presently in the side yard). Location of
Property: Northerly side of Private Road off East End Avenue,
Fishers Island, Town of Southold; County Tax Map Parcel No.
1000-4-3-3; also referred to as FIDCO Block 18, Lots lA and lB
as combined, having a total land area of 3o56+- acres in this
R-120 Zone District.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 2, 1992, 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, 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-120 Zone
District at the East End of Fishers Island, fronting along the
north side of Private Road and frontage along Fishers Island
Sound.
2.. The subject premises is improved with a 4700+- sq. ft.
dwelling, accessory swimming pool, extensive garden and driveway
areas', and accessory garage structures, all as shown on the site
plan map prepared by Richard H. Strouse, L.E. for Chandler,
Palmer & King, L.S. on January 31, 1992. The subject premises
consists of a total lot area of 3.56+- acres (combined FIDCO lot
numbers lA and lB).
Page 13- Appl. No.~097
Decision Rendered May 7, 1992
Matter of JOHN AND ELENA BRIM
3. Submitted initially with the application for
consideration is the proposed location of a 60' by 120' tennis
court with a minimum distance: (a) from the easterly side lot
line at 15 feet, (b) from the southerly front property line at
not less than six (6') feet, and (c) from the wetlands as
flagged by the D.E.C. at 43 (or 44') feet. The tennis court
fence is proposed at a heiqht of ten feet from tennis court base
at grade.
4. Subsequently, at the public hearing, the attorney for
the applicant submitted an amended map (dated April 7, 1992) for
consideration as the preferred alternative), re-positioning the
tennis court closer to the east, with a minimum setback at the
northeast corner of the tennis court at 2-1/2 feet instead of 15
feet (and at 20 feet instead of 35+- feet at the southeasterly
corner of the tennis court). {See additional documentation
submitted to support the amended application, including the
affidavit of Oliver Cope (Architect) concerning existing 24"
cherry trees and oak trees at the location of the proposed
tennis court and ground elevations of the site.}
5. It is the position of this Board that the second
alternative to position to tennis court at 2-1/2 feet from the
property line at its closest point (at the northeast corner of
the tennis court) and 22 feet from the nearest wetlands as
flagged by the D.E.C. is substantial in relation to the
requirements and is not the minimum necessary to afford relief
under the circumstances.
6. Accordingly, it is the position of the Board that the
initial site plan map revised February 21, 1992 positioning the
tennis court at a distance 15 feet from the easterly property
line and at 43 (44') from the nearest wetlands as flagged by the
D.E.C. is not unreasonable in that:
(a) the circumstances are uniquely related to the
land and are not personal in nature to the landowner;
(b) the relief is the minimal necessary under the
circumstances;
(c) the relief as granted will not alter the
essential character of the neighborhood since it is not uncommon
to loca~e accessory uses of this nature in areas other than the
waterfront yard areas {which under our current zoning ordinance
is defined as the rear yard area};
(d) the relief requested will not, in turn, be
adverse to the safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience, or
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Decision Rendered May 7, 1992
Matter of JOHN .AND ELENA BRIM
order of the town, or be adverse to neighboring properties since
the nearest neighboring residence is more than 500 feet distant;
(e) the relief requested does not involve an increase
of dwelling unit density and therefore will not cause an effect
on available governmental facilities;
(f) the property is unique in that there is limited
"rear" yard area as defined in our zoning code due to the
character of this waterfront community and the layout of the
land and principal building.
Accordingly, on motion by Mr. Doyen, seconded by
Mr. Dinizio, it was
RESOLVED, to GRANT permission in the Matter of the
Application of JOHN ~dMARLA~.~-~AA. BRIM to locate a 60 ft. by
120 ft. tennis court with 10 ft. high fence around its perimeter
as shown on the site plan amended February 21, 1992 prepared by
Chandler, Palmer & King, L.S. and SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. That there be no lighting which would be adverse to
neighboring properties or traffic;
2. That screening to the edge of the easterly driveway
area be planted and maintained along the easterly section of the
proposed tennis court fence for a minimum height of six feet.
Such screening shall be ivy or similar vines, or evergreens 6 to
8 ft. apart. (Alternative screening may be substituted by the
ZBA Chairman, when requested in writing).
3. That the setbacks from the easterly property line shall
not be less than 15 feet (as shown on the initial site plan) and
not less than 40 to 43 feet to the nearest wetland edge {which
is shown to be flagged by the DEC}.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Messrs. Goehringer, Doyen,
Dinizio, and Villa. (Member Grigonis was absent.) This
resolution was duly adopted.
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GERARD P. GOEHRINGER,~.CHAIRMAN
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PINDAR WINERY: Further discussion by Dr. Damianos and the
Chairman concerning the need for a Special Exception. Re:
Letter from Pindar Winery concerning proposed use of a proposed
86 ft. by 35 ft. wide open, roofed building for wine tastings,
sittings, wine education groups, lectures, poetry readings..
Building will also in the future be proposed for harvest
festivals and not-for-profit charitable fund raisers.
Board to determine need, if any, for a Special Exception at this
time, or later when festivals are proposed, for extension of use
of this new building. (See verbatim transcript, a copy of which
is attached for reference).
It was noted that in the event a gazebo of this size is
constructed as an accessory building, that further approvals
(such as a Special Exception or Town Board permit) will become
necessary in the event a wine festival, concert, or other public
assembly activity is planned. Wine festivals, concerts, and
similar events are uses which do not fall under the accessory
use provisions of the code in this agricultural or residential
zone districts. Dr. Damianos indicated that he is agreeable to
obtaining whatever permits are necessary and said he needed an
area for guests to sit and at the same time enjoy the scenic
views of the vineyards. Dr. Damianos was also referred to the
Town Clerk for a permit under the public assembly law and to the
building inspector for other applicable regulations -- depending
on the actual use of the building proposed at the time of the
building permit application. The Chairman had no objection to
an accessory building strictly used for accessory, private use
purposes related to only Pindar Vineyards - the main use at the
premises. A follow-up letter to Dr. Damianos was to be prepared
and sent by the Chairman over the next day or so.
CONFIRMATION OF HEARINGS TO BE ADVERTISED FOR THURSDAY,
JUNE 4, 1992 (Other new applications are expected to be added
within the next seven days):
A. Appl. No. 4107 RENEE PELLETIER. Raised wooden
walkway extending into the front yard at 550 Fasbender Avenue,
Peconic.
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Bo Appl. No. 4108 - DANIEL AND PAMELA TUTHILLo Bed and
Breakfast at 32660 County Route 48, Peconic.
C. Appl. No. 4109 - MARGARET LEAHY. Deck addition to
existing front porch with reduced front yard setback at 1185
Wiggins Lane, East Marion.
D. Appl. No. 4101 - LUCIEN ARCAS (JOHN ROWAN). Deck
addition with an insufficient setback from the northerly
property line at 435 Soundview Avenue Extension, Southold.
E. Appl. NO. 4105 - JOHN J. FIORE. Variance to locate
accessory swimmingpool and fence encosure in an area other than
the required rear yard at 3100 Cedar Beach Road, Southold.
F. Appl. No. 3975 - Final Hearing: ARTHUR CARLSON.
(Interpretation requested concerning uses which may fall under
agricultural provisions of the code as may relate to
"aquaculture" or "seafood processing." Lower Road, Southold.)
G. Appl. No. 4112 - HENRY AND BETT~ HINTZE. Deck addition
less than 75 feet from bulkhead and small accessory shed in the
front yard. ROW off Pipes Neck Road, Greenport.
H. Appl. No. 4106 LAWRENCE P.
extension within 75 feet of bulkhead,
Mattituck.
AND MARILYN HIGGINS. Deck
at 830 Lupton Point Road,
I. POSSIBLE ADD-ON: Appl. No. 4068 - ELEANOR SIEVEENICH.
E/s Cox Neck Road, Mattituck; 1000-113-8-5. (Await
confirmation from Anthony Salvatore, Attorney for the applicant.)
OTHER COMMUNICATIONS/UPDATE:
Letter from William Lindsay concerning use of auto parts
business in an LB Zone District. Response necessary (drafted
response attached for board members). Mr. Lindsay was referred
to Zoning Board Chairman by Planning Board office. A response
to Mr. Lindsay was attached to Board Member agendaes and making
reference to the categories permitted in the Special Exception
use for assembly and manufcture of classic cars, and the fact
that the Limited Business zone district permits auto parts
wholesaling and warehousing, as well as motorcycle shop repairs
and services, and retail uses supplemental to the above
services. An update is necessary concerning the site plan
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status, as proposed, with Planning Board before a permit or
occupancy is to be issued.
Agenda Items to be continued at the May 18, 1992 Special
Meeting due to the lateness of this meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
L~nda F. Kowalski 5/,~/~L
/Gerard P. Goehri{~ger, ~~'
~ Approved - June3f, 1992