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October 15, 2018 Southold Town Clerk
6:00 p.m.
Present were: James H. Rich III, Vice-Chairman
Martin Sidor, Member
Pierce Rafferty, Member
Mary Eisenstein, Member
Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Mark Terry, Assistant Planning Director
Brian Cummings, Planner
Erica Bufkins, Planner Trainee
Jessica Michaelis, Office Assistant
William Duffy, Town Attorney
SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Vice-Chairman Rich: Good afternoon and welcome to the October 15, 2018 Planning
Board meeting. The first order of business is for the Board to set Monday, November 5,
2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and
place for the next regular Planning Board Meeting.
Martin Sidor: So moved.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
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None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISIONS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
(SEQRA)
SEQRA Type Classifications/Set Preliminary Plat Hearing:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Mangieri Resubdivision —This resubdivision proposes to
transfer 9.56 acres from SCTM#1000-125.-3-2.3 to SCTM#1000-125.-3-18 in the AC
Zoning District, Laurel. Lot 2.3 will decrease from 11.57 acres to 2.01 acres (proposed
Lot 1). Lot 18 will increase from 0.44 acres to 10 acres (proposed Lot 2). The property
is located at 2050 Route 25, Laurel. SCTM#1000-125-3-2.3 & 18
Pierce Rafferty:
WHEREAS, this Resubdivision proposes to transfer 9.73 acres from SCTM#1000-125.-
3-2.3 to SCTM#1000-125.-3-18 in the AC Zoning District, Laurel. Lot 2.3 will decrease
from 11.57 acres to 1.84 acres (proposed Lot 1). Lot 18 will increase from 0.44 acres to
10.17 acres (proposed Lot 2); and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2017, the Planning Board responded to the Zoning Board
of Appeals request for comment to unmerge this parcel to create Tax Lots 2.3 & 18.
The ZBA granted a waiver of merger on the application in File #7019; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2018, the applicant submitted a Resubdivision application for
review by the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2018, the Planning Board determined they would consider the
application complete upon submission of a map inclusive of the required revisions; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2018, the applicant submitted a revised plan, which
rendered the Resubdivision application complete; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, has determined that the proposed
action is an Unlisted Action as it does not meet any of the thresholds of a Type I Action,
nor does it meet any of the criteria on the Type II list of actions; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA as described above.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All
in favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Pierce Rafferty: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, November 5, 2018
at 6:01 p.m. for a Public Hearing upon the map entitled "Resubdivision for Gian
Mangieri", prepared by David L Saskas, Land Surveyor, dated November 18, 2004, last
revised October 2, 2018.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SEQRA Determinations:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Harold R. Reeve & Sons, Inc. —This proposal is for a Standard
Subdivision of a 5.1 acre split-zoned parcel into 4 lots where Lots 1-3 equal 1 acre in
the R-40 Zoning District and Lot 4 equals 1.8 acres located in both the R-40 and B
Zoning Districts. This proposal includes a Change of Zone Application where the zoning
on Lot 4 is proposed to change from the R-40 and B Zoning Districts to the LB Zoning
District. The property is located at 1605 Wickham Avenue, on the n/s/o County Road
48, approximately 190' w/o Wickham Avenue, in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-140-1-6
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, this proposal is for a Standard Subdivision of a 5.1 acre split-zoned parcel
into 4 lots where Lots 1-3 equal 1 acre in the R-40 Zoning District and Lot 4 equals 1.8
acres located in both the R-40 and B Zoning Districts. This proposal includes a Change
of Zone Application where the zoning on Lot 4 is proposed to change from the R-40 and
B Zoning Districts to the LB Zoning District; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that this proposed action is an Unlisted
Action under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, pursuant 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7 of the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the Planning Board coordinated with all involved and
interested agencies; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2018 the Southold Town Planning Board declared itself
as Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of this Unlisted Action; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency pursuant to
SEQRA, hereby makes a determination of non-significance for the proposed action and
grants a Negative Declaration.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Pierce Rafferty: Aye
Martin Sidor: Aye
Vice-Chairman Rich: Aye
Vice-Chairman Rich: Opposed?
Mary Eisenstein: Aye. And, Mr. Vice-Chair, if I could just explain. The reason that I am
saying "No" this evening to the SEQRA Negative Declaration resolution has to do with
the rezoning portion of this application. At the bottom of page 8 on the Negative
Declaration, it talks about— and it's hypothetical - but that under the LB Zoning, a
potential restaurant that could seat 520 people could possibly go into that property with
the LB Zoning. So I believe that there are too many unknowns with that LB Zoning
parcel and hence, the reason I am saying "No" this evening.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Mary, Thank you. So it will be recorded that the vote is three to
one to accept that resolution.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion carries.
SUBDIVISIONS
Final Plat Determinations:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Chloem, Patterson and Tuccio Resubdivision —This
resubdivision proposes to transfer 0.46 acres, from SCTM#1000-56.4-24 to
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SCTM#1000-56.4-22. Lot 24 will decrease from 27.84 acres to 27.38 acres and Lot 22
will increase from 1.06 acres to 1.53 acres in the MII Zoning District, Southold. See ZBA
file 7166 for the area variance to provide relief of the non-conforming lot size.
SCTM#1000-56-4-22 & 24
Martin Sidor: I make a motion to table this resolution.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Final Plat Extensions:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Ovsianik, Allen —This proposed Resubdivision transfers 0.4
acres from SCTM#1000-97-2-16.5 to SCTM#1000-97-2-15. Lot 15 will increase in size
from 0.3 acres to 0.7 acres and Lot 16.5 will decrease from 1.5 acres to 1.1 acres
located in the R-80 and B Zones. The Property is located at 225 Eugenes Rd.,
Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-97-2-15 & 16.5.
Mary Eisenstein:
WHEREAS, this resubdivision proposes to transfer approximately 0.4 acres from
SCTM#1000-97-2-16.5 to SCTM#1000-97-2-15. The reason for this resubdivision is to
rectify an existing building, Eastern Tire, built and currently located over a property
boundary. The existing building was issued a Certificate of Occupancy on July 6, 1988.
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2018, that the Southold Town Planning Board granted a
Conditional Final Approval upon the application, set to expire October 9, 2018, with the
following conditions:
1. Install concrete monuments at the two southern corners of the new property
line to satisfy the requirements of§240-21 Technical Requirements and
§161-3 Final plans,
2. Plant the 10' x 150' vegetated buffer with 2 staggered rows of Norway spruce
at least 6' tall and planted 10' on center, or provide a performance guarantee
in an amount equal to the cost to provide this planting;
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3. File covenants and restrictions, as approved by the Planning Board, with the
Office of the Suffolk County Clerk, and provide proof of filing to this office;
4. All conditions above must be met, and a Final Approval resolution completed
by the Planning Board at a subsequent Planning Board public meetingrp for
to the deeds being filed;
5. Include the following notations on the Final map:
• Additional improvements to the property, including additional parking
beyond that existing at the time of this approval, and/or building additions,
require site plan approval by the Planning Board;
• Maintain the buffers as shown;
• Liber and page of filed covenants and restrictions.
WHEREAS on October 4, 2018, the applicant requested a 180-day extension of the
Conditional Final Approval in order to complete the remaining conditions; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2018, at their work session, the Planning Board agreed to
grant an extension of the Conditional Final Approval granted April 10, 2018, from
October 9, 2018 to April 9, 2019; be therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants a 180-day extension of the
Conditional Final Approval upon the map entitled "Boundary Line Alteration prepared
for Allen Ovsianik", dated July 19, 2010, prepared by John C. Ehlers, Land Surveyor,
last revised November 30, 2017, from October 9, 2018 to April 9, 2019.
Pierce Rafferty: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mary, seconded by Pierce. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
BOND DETERMINATIONS
Bond Release:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Cutchogue Business Center- This proposal is a Standard
Subdivision of a 6.10 acre parcel into five lots where Lot 1 equals 1.29 acres, Lot 2
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equals 0.92 acres, Lot 3 equals 1.47 acres, Lot 4 equals 0.92 acres, and Lot 5 equals
1.06 acres, located in the Light Industrial Zoning District. The property is located at
12820 Oregon Road, on the corner of Cox Lane & Oregon Road, Cutchogue.
SCTM#1000-83-3-4.6
Martin Sidor: Let the record show I am recusing myself from this application as I have
business with the land owner.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Member Sidor has recused himself.
Pierce Rafferty:
WHEREAS, this Approved Standard Subdivision of a 6.10 acre parcel into five lots
where Lot 1 equals 1.29 acres, Lot 2 equals 0.92 acres, Lot 3 equals 1.47 acres, Lot 4
equals 0.92 acres, and Lot 5 equals 1.06 acres, located in the LI Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2015, the Southold Town Planning Board accepted the
Performance Bond secured by Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland,
Performance Bond Number 09180383, for Cutchogue Business Center (F&S, LLC) in
the amount of$189,825.00; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2015, the Southold Town Board accepted the Security
Payment in the sum of$189,825.00; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2018, the Planning Board, at a public meeting, approved a
reduction in the bond from the amount of$189,825.00 to $96,512.50; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold Stormwater Coordinator inspected the site and
recommends a release of the bond, be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby recommends to the
Southold Town Board the release of the Cutchogue Business Center performance
guarantee (bond).
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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SITE PLANS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
SEQRA Type Classifications/ Park & Playground Findings/ LWRP Consistency/Set
Hearings:
Vice-Chairman Rich: Vineyard View—This proposed Residential Site Plan is for 50
multiple dwelling units in seven buildings. All units are proposed to be offered for rent at
rates set by the federal government for affordability for the next 50 years. The plan
includes 14 one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units, a
2,649 sq. ft. community center, 104 parking spaces; and various other associated site
improvements, on a vacant 17.19-acre parcel of which 10 acres will be preserved as
open space (6.3 acres upland and 3.7 acres wetlands), in the Hamlet Density (HD)
Zoning District located on the s/s of County Road 48 ±1,600' n/e/o Chapel Lane, .
Greenport. SCTM#1000-40-3-1.
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, this proposed Residential Site Plan is for 50 multiple dwelling units in
seven buildings. All units are proposed to be offered for rent at rates set by the federal
government for affordability for the next 50 years. The plan includes 14 one-bedroom
units, 22 two-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom units, a 2,649 sq. ft. community
center, 104 parking spaces; and various other associated site improvements, on a
vacant 17.19-acre parcel of which 10 acres will be preserved as open space (6.3 acres
upland and 3.7 acres wetlands), in the Hamlet Density (HD) Zoning District located on
the s/s of County Road 48 ±1,600' n/e/o Chapel Lane, Greenport; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2018 the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, determined that the
proposed action is an Unlisted Action as it does not meet any of the thresholds of a
Type I Action, nor does it meet any of the criteria on the Type II list of actions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board performed a coordinated review of this Unlisted Action
pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7 of the State Environmental Quality
Review Act; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby declares Lead Agency
status for the SEQRA review of this Unlisted Action.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
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None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency pursuant to
SEQRA, hereby makes a determination of non-significance for the proposed action and
grants a Conditioned Negative Declaration.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, hereby finds that while the
proposed residential site plan presents a proper case for requiring a park, a suitable
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park cannot be properly located on the property, and a fee of$343,000.00 is required in
lieu thereof.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SITE PLANS
Determinations:
Vice-Chairman Rich: 870 Love Lane Professional Office and Apartment—This
proposed site plan is for the conversion of an existing two-story single family dwelling to
a 1,296 sq. ft. Professional office on the first floor and 830 sq. ft. apartment on the
second floor with nine parking stalls on 0.7 acres in the Residential Office (RO) zoning
district, Mattituck. The property is located at 870 Love Lane. SCTM#1000-140-2-17
Pierce Rafferty:
WHEREAS, this proposed Site Plan is for the conversion of an existing two-story single
family dwelling to a 1,296 sq. ft. professional office on the first floor and 830 sq. ft.
apartment on the second floor with nine parking stalls on 0.7 acres in the Residential
Office (RO) Zoning District, Mattituck; and
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2017, Donald Feiler, authorized agent, submitted a Site Plan
Application for review; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2017, the Planning Board accepted the application as
complete for review; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2017, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, determined that
the proposed action is an Unlisted Action as it does not meet any of the thresholds of a
Type I Action, nor does it meet any of the criteria on the Type 11 list of actions; and
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WHEREAS, on October 9, 2017, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 C., distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments;
and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2017, the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) issued a
letter of water availability for the subject site that expires October 10, 2019;
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from review by the Suffolk County Planning
Commission (SCPC); and
'WHEREAS, on October 16, 2017, a Public Hearing was held and closed; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2017, the Mattituck Fire District determined there was
adequate fire protection for the site; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2017, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program Coordinator reviewed the proposed project and determined the
project to be consistent with Southold Town LWRP policies with recommendations to
the Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2017, the Southold Town Fire Inspector reviewed and
determined that there was adequate fire protection and emergency access for the site;
and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2017, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the
proposed application and determined the site plan met the minimum requirements of
Chapter 236 for Storm Water Management; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2017; the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
(ZBA) granted the variances as requested pursuant to ZBA files #7096SE and 7097;
and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2017, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
approved the proposed action as submitted; and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session on December 18, 2017, the Planning Board reviewed
the proposed application and required revisions to the Site Plan and additional
information; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency
pursuant to SEQRA, made a determination of non-significance for the proposed action
and granted a Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2018, Donald Feiler, authorized agent, submitted revised
Site Plans and additional information; approval from the Suffolk County Department of
Health Services remained outstanding; and
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WHEREAS, on August 15, 2018, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
(SCDHS) granted approval to the application under their reference# C10-17-0014 for
"Mixed Uses" (Professional Office and Apartment) @ 307GPD; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2018, the Southold Town Planning Board determined
that all applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations, Article XXIV, §280 — Site
Plan Approval of the Town of Southold were met; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2018, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector
reviewed and certified the proposed Professional Office and Apartment as permitted
uses in the Residential Office (RO) Zoning District pursuant to ZBA files #7096SE &
7097; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Pierce Rafferty: Aye.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Aye.
Martin Sidor: Aye.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Opposed?
Mary Eisenstein: I'm casting a negative vote based on the requirement for a sidewalk.
I believe it's congruent with the comprehensive plan with a new site plan application to
require the applicant to put the sidewalk in now and not wait until the properties further
south do it because it fits, overall, with creating walkable, pedestrian-friendly hamlets.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board approves the Site Plan with one
(1) condition, on the site plan entitled "Proposed Office &Apartment at the Racanelli
Building" prepared by Donald G. Feiler, Registered Architect, dated August 30, 2017
and last revised January 19, 2018.
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Condition
Prior to the Chairman endorsing the site plan, the applicant shall file Covenants
and Restrictions (C&R's) with the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk and provide a
receipt of the filing to the Planning Board. The C&R's are for the purpose of
addressing the placement of a sidewalk on the subject parcel to accommodate
safe pedestrian access to the commercial center of Love Lane; and
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Pierce Rafferty: Aye.
Martin Sidor: Aye.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Aye.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Opposed?
Mary Eisenstein: Opposed, based on what I just said.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion carries.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Vice-Chairman Rich: 6:01 p.m. — Gonzalez Standard Subdivision —This proposal is
for a standard subdivision of a 4.29 acre parcel into two lots where Lot 1 is 2.07 acres
and Lot 2 is 2.22 acres, with a 25' flag over Lot 1 to provide access to Lot 2, located in
the R-80 Zoning District. The property is located at 2050 Platt Road, in Orient.
SCTM#1000-27-1-9
Vice-Chairman Rich: At this point if anyone would like to address the Board regarding
Gonzalez Standard Subdivision, please step to one of the podiums, state your name,
write your name for the record and address your comments to the Board.
Charles Cuddy: Charles Cuddy, I have an office at 445 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead
NY, I represent the applicants, and they are both here with me tonight: Eve McSweeney
and Veronica Gonzalez. These two lots are completely in accordance with the town
code, they meet every aspect of it, they are flag lots, you've asked them to be flag lots
and that's what they are. The health department has reviewed this and they found the
water adequate. We've just had a SEQRA Resolution last month; we've sent that to the
health department so they can now stamp our maps so that can be approved by the
health department. We also have applicants that are willing to and have indicated
they're going to use a new type of septic system, the IA septic system, that's the
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Innovative Alternative system. These applicants also have indicated that they're willing
to use the R-40 district for lot coverage so that the coverage of this site will not be
extensive. I think they've met all the requirements of the Board and I ask the Board to
approve the application.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you. Does anyone wish to address the board on this
application? State your name and sign.
Steve Martocello: My name is Steve Martocello. I live at 190 Jackson Landing in
Mattituck and sometimes out in Miller Place. I'm basically out on the 13 acres sitting
right behind the Gonzalez's and even though during the normal process I think they
would've picked it up but we have a well, they're working with the county health
departments to layout the water system here. So I got a well sifting about 10 feet off
their property, so I just want to make sure that as they up their drawing and continue to
progress that they note that well and make sure they carry that 150 foot limitation from
it. So my concern is that, you know, you can do a survey today but somebody puts
something in tomorrow and you continue with the old survey. So as long as they pick
that up, I think we'll be okay. That's all I've got.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you. Anyone else?
Martin Crane: Hi, my name's Martin Crane. We just moved in next door to 1750 Platt
Road. I just wanted to note that I think that the correspondence for this hearing was
sent to the previous address, Jane Smith, so we were only notified by the sign on the
front yard. I just kind of had some concern looking at the plans that, there'll be a
driveway on the side of our yard and I was only able to see this this afternoon seeing
the notification but I just wanted to see if there was any way of possibly moving the flag
to the opposite side but having not had any time to learn about any of this, I'm kind of
caught off guard.
Vice-Chairman Rich: We were notified that some notifications that had not
successfully taken place so we are going to hold this open for comments, or that's the
intent at this point.
Martin Crane: Okay.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Anyone else wish to address the Planning Board on this
application? Anyone? Okay.
Pierce Rafferty: I move that the hearing be held open because of the improper
notifications, until the next hearing.
Martin Sidor: I second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All
in favor?
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Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Vice-Chairman Rich: So that motion will hold this meeting open for comments until
next month's public meeting.
Vice-Chairman Rich: 6:02 p.m. — First Universalist Church —This proposed site plan
is for the construction of a one story 6,816 sq. ft. place of worship and 32 parking stalls.
There is an existing parish house and single family dwelling to remain, all on 1.2 acres
in the Residential Office (RO) Zoning District. The property is located at 51970 Route
25, Southold. SCTM#1000-63-6-6.1 & 6.2.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Anyone wishing to address the Planning board on this
application, please step forward, sign and state your name.
Martin Sidor: Hearing and seeing none, I make a motion to close the hearing.
Mary Eisenstein: I second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Vice-Chairman Rich: 6:03 p.m. —Jakubiuk Agricultural Building —This site plan is
for the proposed construction of a 1-story 12,000 sq. ft. building for agricultural storage,
and no basement located on ±22.5 acres of farmland with Development Rights held by
the Town of Southold in the AC Zoning District. The property is located at 5455 Youngs
Avenue, Southold. SCTM#1000-55-1-8.3
Vice-Chairman Rich: Anyone wishing to address the Planning Board on this
application, please step forward, state and sign your name.
Victor Prusinowski: Yes, members of the Board, my name is Vic Pursnowski, 8533
Elton Street, Riverhead. I'm here representing the applicant and I just want to verify that
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everything that was said is what the application is. We did go to the Agricultural
Preservation Committee of Southold because its restricted property and they approved
the construction of the barn. We appeared before the Architectural Review Board and
they approved the elevation, pending me giving the colors - which I have - of the
building. It's consistent with the easements that are on the property and it's going to be
used only as an accessory to his equipment and the materials he needs to grow his
landscape for his landscaping business. I'm here to answer any questions, this is where
I sign?
Vice-Chairman Rich: Yes, please. Thank you. Anyone wish to address the planning
board on this agricultural barn?
Allison Latham: Good evening, I am Allison Latham. I live at 1755 Old North Road. I
have lived in this town my whole life; I've lived in my neighborhood for 20 years. My
house is immediately adjacent to about 50 acres of farm that has been actively farmed
by John Sep until he passed away and his family still owns that property. I reviewed the
Planning Board file in preparation for the hearing and I just noticed some odd things in
the file. One is that the site plan and the documents that were submitted all speak to a
12,000 square foot building but the building specifications that were included in the file
indicate a 60 by 120 foot building so that's 7,200 square feet so that just seemed to be
a little odd to me that the specifications, they don't seem to match the application. Also,
the key map, actually, on the site plan, doesn't actually match the lot in that it doesn't
accurately reflect the parcel does meet the Old North Road between the property of
Johnson and the property of Burns. The site plan also refers to SCTM#1000-55.-1-8.1
as part of parcel 1. 1 don't really understand why, I think it's a little bit misleading.
understand that this parcel was originally a part of the original Dickerson farm, but when
the development rights were sold in 1992 the Dickerson's carved out that 1.8 acre
parcel and in 1998, it was sold to Mr. Burns and now he, I guess owns it in a trust, the
trust owns it. So I don't really, I understand it was originally part of the farm parcel but it
was carved out over 20 years ago. Also, the LWRP states that the proposed building is
to be used to house equipment and materials germane to growing landscaping stock.
Their currently is no landscape stock there, there's about 9 acres of grape vines and I'm
curious as to whether the grape vines are going to stay or if they'll be torn out and
replaced with landscaping stock. But other forms say different things; the Short
Environmental Assessment Form says that it will be a dry storage building to house
accessory equipment and materials germane to agricultural production. I understand
that landscape stock is agricultural production, but then there's another—the site plan
application says that it's just an accessory building germane to operation. I just basically
want to make sure that this, I would like the town to make sure that this property,
obviously, continues to be used in agricultural production in accordance with the deed
of development rights. I am concerned because I know that the applicant also owns a
landscaping business. He has a P.O. Box in Mattituck, a street address in the town of
Riverhead, which supposedly is where the business is run, that's a residence and it just
sort of reminded me, in the way, of the Ackerman application that was before you all. I
want to make sure that it's not going to be his landscaping trucks with the trailers going
in and out of this building. I also think that the building is extremely large, it's extremely
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large as far as my neighborhood. Again, I live next door to Sep's farm, and he had
barns that I don't think probably total 4,000 square feet. The Krupski barns across the
street on Young's Avenue, on a parcel that I think the Peconic Land Trust owns, those
barns are 2,600 square feet and 1,400 square feet. These are parcels that are actively
farmed and have been. The Bhavana Berries farm which is over on Horton's, that's
around the corner from me, that's being actively farmed and their barn is 2,200 square
feet. I looked and looked and I couldn't find another farm that required that size of a
barn. I know that there's a farm in Cutchogue that has approximately 60 acres planted
of landscaping stock and they have a barn that is 4,000 square feet, that is a quarter of
what they are asking for here. So I just think that would drastically, drastically change
the character of the neighborhood, I understand that agriculture is agriculture and you
need a place to house some equipment but I want to make sure that it's not
landscaping business equipment and that it's used properly and that it keeps with the
neighborhood. I'm not sure what else he plans on storing there. I want to make sure
that it's not things that could affect the groundwater and I don't know what sort of
lighting is proposed. I basically just have a bunch of questions that I think should be
asked of the applicant before moving forward with this.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Thank you, your comments are being recorded and we will try to
answer them. Anybody else?
Victor Prusinowski: Vic Prusinowski, 8533 Elton Street, Riverhead. I'd like to back up
and answer some of the questions. That section of the farm is being leased to a
vineyard, I think it's a year-to-year lease to grow the grapes there and, for the time
being, for the near future, the grapes are going to be continued to be grown there. The
document that controls the property, I was on the Suffolk County Farm Land
Preservation Committee for 15 years, appointed by Peter F. Cohalan, I'm very familiar
with this program, you're Southold program is almost identical, with some different
changes to it, so the Covenants and Restrictions that are on the property- and we
discussed this with the Agricultural Committee and the owner of the property was there
with the landscaping business so they had that discussion but the controlling
documents or the controlling documents of this property so there absolutely never be
any type of retail operation at all, the only thing that this property can be used for is the
growing of products for his business. And that's what it can be used for—that's it. There
cannot be any retail or distribution to retail business, it's wholesale, you pick up the
thing to take it to his Jamesport location. He has another spot on Manor Lane, which is
where he has another small warehouse in Riverhead. So, as far what the property and
the size of the building is something that he wants to, I don't see where that's germaine
to the public hearing that we're here tonight because it's an agricultural building that's
allowed on this building which is approved by the Agricultural Committee. Unless there's
something in the Town Code with lot coverage, he's requesting for a 12,000 square foot
building. Is there a restriction in the Town of Southold? I mean, most Site Plans you
have lot coverage.
Vice-Chairman Rich: No, there's no restriction but we would like to see that the
information is correct.
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Victor Prusinowski: Yeah, I mean the size of the plan. It is a 12,000 square foot
building that's on the survey so maybe there was an error in the application, I'll double
check it. So whatever else you want me to provide, more information, we'll do that
Vice-Chairman Rich: This is a public hearing, we still may have questions to ask you.
Victor Prusinowski: Okay, sure.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Anyone else wish to address the planning board on this
application?
Mary Eisenstein: I'd like to make a motion to close the hearing.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mary, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries
APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Vice-Chairman Rich: We need a motion to approve the board minutes from:
• September 10, 2018
Martin Sidor: So moved.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries
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Vice-Chairman Rich: We need a motion for adjournment.
Pierce Rafferty: So moved.
Mary Eisenstein: Second.
Vice-Chairman Rich: Motion made by Pierce, seconded by Mary. Any discussion? All
in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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