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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
PUBLIC MEETING
July 8, 2002
6:00 P.M.
Present were: Bennett Orlowski, Jr., Chairman
Richard Caggiano
William J. Cremers
Kenneth L. Edwards
Martin H. Sidor
Mark Terry, Sr. Environmental Planner
Scott Hughes, Sr. Environmental Planner
Victor L'Eplattenier, Senior Planner
Carol Kalin, Secretary
SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Chairman Orlowski: Good evening. I'd like to call this meeting to order. The first order of
business is for the Board to set Monday, August 12, 2002 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.
Mr. Cremers: So moved.
Mr. Edwards: Second.
Mr. Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All those in
favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Mr. Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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At this time, I would like to welcome Martin Sidor, our newest Planning Board Member.
Martin, we all wish you luck and if anybody has any questions they want to ask the
Board, give him a call.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Orlowski: 6:00 p.m. - Niamonitakis - This proposed set-off is to set off a
1.253 acre lot from an 18.756 acre parcel; the proposed lot line change between M.
Niamonitakis and R. Ross is to subtract 2.524 acres from the 18.756 acre parcel and to
merge it with an existing 0.688 acre lot, resulting in one 3.212 acre lot and the
remaining area which is part of the set-off application. SCTM#1000-31-6-28.1 & 29
I will ask if there are any comments or questions on this set-off application.
George Peter: Would you define set-off quickly, please?
Chairman Orlowski: It is a s�bdivision; it sets off, in this case -
George Peters: Back to-1 r. Niamonitakis or to Ross?
Chairman Orlowski: Can you give your name?
George Peter: George Peter, I am a resident of Gardiner's Bay Estates.
Patricia Moore, Esq.: This is a large oversized lot, which is - we have an existing
property owner. Mrs. Ross. Mrs. Ross is going to be getting additional acreage to make
her lot larger. Then, what is being done on this larger piece, is the creation of one lot.
Right now, you could put one house on this entire property. So, there is a recognition
that you could put one house on the larger acreage. One lot - a set-off- is a one lot
subdivision. It is turning one into two. They are creating one additional lot, which is the
acreage of 1.25, which will be one house. Then, the remaining parcel allows for a house
to be built in the reserved area and north of the - adjacent to it - obtaining its own
access from the Main Road, over a right-of-way. This is the road. Correct? The
remaining parcel is actually being - the Development Rights of it are being sold to.the
County and there will be no further subdivision or development of this parcel because
under the County Sale of Development Rights, agricultural or other permitted use by the
Development Rights Sale -
George Peters: You talking about all of this and that?
Ms. Moore: Correct.
George Peters: Except for that.
Ms. Moore: Correct.
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Mr. Peters: O.K. So, the maximum 2 houses right there.
Ms. Moore: Correct. That's right.
Mr. Peters: Thank you.
Ms. Moore: Also, for clarification, there is an access. Mrs. Ross -the Ross property
actually has access over a right-of-way to Cedar Lane. That right-of-way is, by deed, a
certain dimension but, by use, it kind of meanders outside of that dimension.
A right-of-way - correction of that right-of-way- is being done as well which is going to
be locating the right-of-way on paper within the area of the right-of-way that is used so
that the County doesn't have a double right-of-way- a width of a right-of-way that is fifty-
five or so feet. It is actually being placed within the area of the right-of-way and it will be
by deed. So, that is a corrective measure that Mrs. Ross — Mrs. Ross is here, right
there.
Mrs. Ross: Actually, the right-of-way on the deed is not actually the right-of-way that has
been used.
Patricia Moore, Esg.: Correct. That is what I have been saying. We are working those
details out but, essentially, there will be one access for the Ross', continuing the access
for the Ross property. I'll step down for the next question and I will try to answer.
Chairman Orlowski: All questions have to be addressed to the Board. It is not a debate.
O.K. Any other questions?
Joan Egan: Good afternoon, everybody. And, Mrs. Moore, how are you, darling? I don't
quite understand any clarification on what now Suffolk County is going to be taking over.
They ain't getting any of our land, that's for sure.
Chairman Orlowski: Can we have your name for the record please?
Joan Egan: Yes, Joan Egan, President of Gardiner's Bay Estates since 1964.
Patricia Moore, Esq.: May I answer?
Joan Egan: Yes, you can - carefully.
Ms. Moore: Very briefly, the County only buys the Development Rights of property that
is under contract and is owned by the property owner. They do a title search before they
agree on a contract and they will only buy what we actually own and Gardiner's Bay has
nothing - there is no purchasing of any of Gardiner's Bay property.
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Joan Egan: Clarification -why does the Suffolk County have to be involved in this at all
other than they have to make a road from the property? They are not going to go over
any of our- none of their trucks will go over any of Cedar Lane. Is that what you are
telling me?
Patricia Moore, Esg.: What I am saying is that the County Development Rights Program
is a program where they buy up the Development Rights. In other words, instead of the
number of lots that could be developed on this piece, the County offers the farmer or the
property owner the Sale of the Development Rights which is what a house would be
worth to put on here, leaving behind the property so that the underlying owner, or the
farmer- or whoever is the ultimate owner of this property- can continue to use the
property as an agricultural use.
Joan Egan: Now, why would Suffolk County need to get involved in this - they are going
to build their own road fifty feet wide?
Ms. Moore: It has nothing to do with the County.
Chairman Orlowski: No. /
Joan Egan: How are they going to get access to their property-from the Main Road
and their property. So, they would have to have a road.
Ms. Moore: O.K. I can try, If you want. (simultaneous discussion) I can explain it another
time. Go ahead. You try.
Chairman Orlowski: Address the Board, please.
.Joan Egan: I don't understand. It is very important because I think they have to go over
our roads and we have to repair them; we have to clean them out from all the snow and
repair them. Don't tell me that Suffolk County can't get involved. Suffolk County is
buying up too much property that belongs to private property.
Chairman Orlowski: Does anybody else have any comments?
Larry Madison: Larry Madison, Gardiner's Bay Estates. Just real quick - I think
everybody can hear me. I came in one minute late. It's only going to be one, one and a
quarter acre lot besides an addition to Ross' property?
Chairman Orlowski: Could you address the Board, please?
Larry Madison: I'm sorry.
Chairman Orlowski: This is not a question and answer. Yes.
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Patricia Moore, Esq.: It is one additional lot in addition to a house that could be built on
the larger eighteen-acre remaining parcel. And that is it. The Ross' land remains but it is
larger.
Larry Madison: And that parcel is just north of Ross on the east side? I never saw the
plans. And a road going in - a fifty-foot road?
Ms. Moore: Yes, a fifty foot - no (simultaneous discussion) - a twenty-five foot right-of-
way.
Larry Madison: That's all you need is a twenty-five foot right-of-way? That's all. Thank
you.
Mary Ann Dzenkowski: Hi, my name is Mary Ann Dzenkowski. I live on Old Orchard
Lane. According to these plans, these houses are going to be built facing my property -
facing east - going this road, down, like this. I don't understand why they couldn't put the
houses on the other side, facing Cedar Lane. You already have two houses on Cedar
and they would have access to the water and everything. They going to put them on
a new road, as you can see in the plans. It is going to be a tw�nty-five foot road? How
are they going to get their water and, not only that, but I real)[y am not crazy about
having a house facing my yard. There is only going to be two houses on that street. To
me, it just doesn't make sense. Do you see what I am talking about?
Chairman Orlowski: O.K. Any other comments? Any other comments on Niamonitakis?
O.K. No other comments, any questions from the Board?
Barbara Caldaleni(sp.?): I have a comment. I am Barbara Caldaleni, President of
Gardiner's Bay Estates.
Chairman Orlowski: Please step up to the microphone. We have to get it on tape.
Barbara Caldaleni: Mrs. Dzenkowski just said that she doesn't see why the houses
can't be built on the other road. When we were dealing with them, these people who
own the land now- going back two or three years ago - and they asked for access onto
Cedar or else other roads of ours that are in the association, we said we did not want
any of their houses or driveways to access our road. That is my only comment.
Chairman Orlowski: Any more questions?
Joan Egan: Yes, there is I believe, there is a moratorium - correct me if I am wrong -
also on water, for Suffolk water, in existence - is that correct?
Unidentified Speaker: Yes.
Joan Egan: I also believe there is a moratorium on any building, right now, any changes
in the land - is that correct?
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Chairman Orlowski: No.
Joan Egan: It is not - you're sure of that?
Chairman Orlowski: Yes.
Joan Egan: You have that in black and white?
Chairman Orlowski: Yes, I do. It is not in black and white at all yet.
Joan Egan: It is not? But the moratorium, as far as I know, is on for Suffolk County.
Now, I go out every morning. I go to mass every morning. I can give any of you a ride if
you need it. Now, I see the new owner's trucks going on Cedar Lane. When are they
going to have this access? They are using our roads now which is wrong - W R O N G.
When will that be corrected? They are already using our roads without paying us
anything and we own those roads. We own what is it, Barbara, twelve or eighteen
inches on either side? Barbara?
Barbara Caldaleni: Unpaved/
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Mrs. Egan: Yes.
Barbara Caldaleni: Well, it varies with each, you know. I think our roads up there on
Cedar are thirty feet.
Joan Egan: No, I mean what we own if anybody has go over those roads at our
permission. We have twelve inches on either side of Cedar Lane, all the way out to the
North Road and is that correct?
Barbara Caldaleni: No, that is not correct.
Joan Egan: Yes, it is. Now, when are they going to stop using our road?
Unidentified Speaker: Who?
Mrs. Egan: The new owner who has already started to do things there. That's who I am
talking about. They are using our road.
Chairman Orlowski: I can't get into that because it is a road and it is there. We haven't
stopped people from using roads and, if it is a private road, then somebody else will
have to stop them.
Joan Egan: Oh, it's a private road. It says right there— Gardiner's Bay Estates Only. It is
a very important issue. It's an issue that we have to - we have a road committee; we
have a clean up from snow. Yes, they are using our roads and this is important. When
will they have their own access to the North Road? You're their lawyer. You should
know that.
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Patricia Moore, Esq.: I am not going to engage in a debate.
Chairman Orlowski: No, address the Board. They have the right to use the road for
access. I mean -
Joan Egan: No, they don't. They have a right to use the road but not the right to go over
what we own which was deeded to us from 1928 on. No, they don't and I don't want to
have to call Southold Police Department and have them tag them for going over private
property, do I? The answer to that is yes or no. So, what are we going to do about this?
Maybe we should have a moratorium on all of this planning until it has been reviewed
properly by a good lawyer.
Chairman Orlowski: OK. Getting back to this - any other comments or questions?
Mr. Edwards: Yes, you have several.
Chris Konan(sp.?): I am Chris Konan, Paul Kielo's(sp.?) son. Just a clarification - with
the two plots - or the two pieces of land -that are being built on, does that preserve the
rest of the farm then? Is that indefinitely?
Chairman Orlowski: Forever.
Chris Konan: Forever. Whether agriculturally they do something on it or it is just left as a
field?
Patricia Moore, Esq.: Well, the purchase of the Development Rights assures that it will
not be used for any other purpose other than whatever the statute allows under the
Purchase of the Development Rights Program which is under the Ag. and Markets Law
Agricultural Use. So, that's -
Chris Konan: Thank you. That clarifies it. Thank you.
Connie Konan: I am Connie Konan. I am on the Board also of Gardiner's Bay Estates
and I would like to know- these homes that are being built, regardless of the site -
where are they going to access their water?
Chairman Orlowski: Could be wells. They still have the right to drive their own wells.
Connie Konan: Absolutely. But we paid collectively as an association to have pipes run
in our development and I want to make sure that nobody is assuming that they are
going to be able to tap into our pipes.
Ms. Moore: Mr. Chairman, I think what she is asking is our access for water is through
the Main Road, which is through the right-of-way. I believe that is where the access is.
Connie Konan: And that's assuming that the homes are where you are proposing - up
on the north -
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Ms. Moore: If the Planning Board approves this subdivision, this is where the homes will
be placed.
Connie Konan: Fine. And if the homes are places here -
Ms. Moore: Here - where?
Unidentified Speaker: On the west side.
Patricia Moore, Esw No, they are not. The proposal is to place the homes on the
northeasterly side of the property.
Connie Konan: Then their water will be from the main or from their own wells?
Ms. Moore: Correct.
Connie Konan: Not anything to do with what the association has already paid for. I just
wanted that clarified.
Chairman Orlowski: Any other comments?
Mary Ann Dzenkowski: I am not sure - excuse me, just one more thing about the water
issue. If those houses are put on those two lots, how can they access the Main Road for
the water supply?
Chairman Orlowski: I'm not sure. They are showing a Suffolk County easement here for
Suffolk County Water to put in a two-inch water supply line.
Mary Ann Dzenkowski: But, how is it going to go up?
Chairman Orlowski: Up the right-of-way.
Patricia Moore, Esq.: Because the County is buying the Development Rights, you have
to reserve the area that is not being sold which is the right-of-way area. So, on the map,
it is very - it has to be really specifically identified where the right-of-way is. If you come
over, I will show you. It is along the east northeasterly side of the property. They are
creating — (simultaneous discussion)
Chairman Orlowski: (Chairman called for order with gavel.) Excuse me. Any other
comments?
Joan Egan: I would like to see this tabled for at least another six weeks so we can all
review it. I don't think anything should be granted at this point.
Rosa Ross: May I address the hearing, please? I am Rosa Ross and I live on Cedar
Lane, right in the middle of those fields and I think that this debate of what's going to
happen to the property has been going on for a long time and, under the circumstances
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that we could not afford to buy it all and leave it farmland, this is the best solution
...(inaudible) to sell the property. The present buyer of what is going to remain farmland
forevermore is intending simply to plant a field of lavender so, rather than having
vegetables right now, we are going to be surrounded with sweet smelling lavender and,
although there are two lots that he is allowed to build on, it is my understanding that he
does not intend to build at all. He has a house in Southold and he simply wants to plant
lavender. So, I think, from our point of view, that is a very satisfactory solution even
though a house is going to be smack dab in front of us someday - maybe not even in
my lifetime. So, I would think that, having looked at a lot of plans and talked to a lot of-
you know, tried to even acquire all of the property and not being able to do it, the ideal
situation would be for Gardiner's Bay to acquire the property but that, unfortunately,
hasn't happened either so I think that, in real terms, this is really a great solution for all
of us. It is not really going to change the traffic on Cedar Lane. It's not going to change
the agricultural look of the field. I think that I would be pretty sorry not to have
vegetables but lavender would be a good alternative. O.K. That's all I wanted to say.
And we are not going to build on our lot. I believe that we will not do anything here.
Marian Sumner: Hello, Marian Sumner from Peconic Land Trust."'I just wanted to say
that we are pleased with this plan. As you know, when we first mll(et Mr. Niamonitakis, he
wanted to develop the entire parcel. So, we are really pleased,*,Q another farm was
able to be saved.
Chairman Orlowski: Anyone else?
Joan Egan: When will you make a decision on this?
Chairman Orlowski: Well, I will ask the Board what they would like to do, but did
anybody have any more comments or questions? (There were none.) Any comments
from the Board? (There were no comments from the Board.)
Hearing no further comments, I will make a motion to close the hearing.
Mr. Caggiano: So moved.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries. (The hearing was closed at 6:24
P.M-)
I would just like to say that this is a conservation subdivision; this is not a full-blown
subdivision. It's eighteen plus acres. It could have been a lot of building lots; it is not.
The Board always supports conservation subdivisions because of, basically, the density
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we are getting here. The density is going to be eight or nine acres. That's pretty good.
We did look at layout of the property and the lots and this is the best way to lay it out
and preserve what we thought would be the best farmland. We worked diligently with
the applicant to accomplish this. We try to do this all the time throughout the Town to
work on these conservation subdivisions because they come out much better and it just
helps the overall density in the whole town. So, that is my opinion. What is the pleasure
of the Board?
Mr. Caggiano: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
WHEREAS, this proposed set-off is to set off a 1.253 acre lot from a 18.756 acre parcel;
and
WHEREAS, this proposed lot line change between M. Niamonitakis and R. Ross is to
subtract 2.524 acres from the 18.756 acre parcel and to merge it with an existing 0.688
acre lot, resulting in one 3.212 acre lot and the remaining area which is part of the set-
off application; and
WHEREAS, the Development eights will be purchased by the County on approximately
12.9 acres of the 18.756 acre lot; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has received approval from the Suffolk County Department of
Health; be it therefore
RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board grant conditional final approval on
the surveys, dated March 29, 2002, received by the Planning Board on June 19, 2002,
subject to the following conditions. The conditions must be met within six (6) months of
the resolution:
1. The submittal of a New York State Department of Transportation Curb Cut
Permit for the common driveway on Main Road.
2. The graphical representation of the Lot Line as outlined in The Planning
Board's October 16, 2001 letter must be shown on the map.
3. The language to "not separate the area in perpetuity" for the Lot 1 area not
subject to Development Right purchase must be noted on the map and
Covenants & Restrictions as outlined in The Planning Board's October 16,
2001 letter.
4. The submittal of the $5,000.00 Park and Playground Fee.
5. The submittal of (2) mylar maps and (5) paper copies with Suffolk County
Department of Health Services approval.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
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Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: Premium Wine Group - This amended site plan is for a 3,945
square foot open roof addition to the Production Building. The property is located at the
intersection of Cox Neck Lane and County Route 48 in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-121-6-1
I'll ask if there are any comments on this amended site plan? Hearing none, any
questions from the Board? Hearing no further questions, I'll entertain a motion to close
the hearing.
Mr. Caggiano: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries. (The hearing was closed at 6:28
P.M.)
Does the Board have any pleasure?
Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
WHEREAS, Premium Wine Holding LLC is the owner of the property known and
designated as Premium Wine Group, located at 35 Cox Neck Road in Mattituck; and
WHEREAS, this amended site plan is for an open roof addition; and
WHEREAS, this amended site plan was certified by the Building Department on July 5,
2002; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has reviewed the drainage calculations and the
Planning Board has accepted his recommendation for approval; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, on June 24, 2002, determined that this
action is classified as Type II and not subject to review under the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (Article 8), Part 617; and
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WHEREAS, a final public hearing was closed on the Premium Wine Group application
at the Town Hall, Southold, New York on July 8, 2002; and
WHEREAS, all the requirements of the Site Plan Regulations of the Town of Southold
have been met; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant final approval on the
surveys, dated October 6, 1999 and last revised June 12, 2002, and authorize the
Chairman to endorse the final surveys subject to a one year review from date of building
permit.
Mr. Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: Osprey Dominion - This amended site plan is for a new 8,000
square foot farm building for equipment storage. The property is located at 44075 Main
Road in Peconic. SCTM#1000-75-1-20.2
Are there any comments on this amended site plan? The Building Department did not
certify this plan here today so we will be holding this hearing open. Any other
comments? (There were no comments.) Does the Board have any questions? (The
Board had no questions.) I will entertain a motion to hold this hearing open.
Mr. Edwards: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
Hearings Held Over From Previous Meetings:
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Chairman Orlowski: Ann Marie Goerler Revocable Living Trust - This proposal is for
both a set-off and a lot line change. The proposed set-off is to set off an 80,000 sq. ft.
parcel from an approximately 38.7 acre parcel on which the Development Rights have
been purchased by the Town of Southold on 36.39501 acres. The proposed lot line
change is to subtract 21,597 sq. ft. from the 38.7 acre parcel and to add it to an
adjacent 1.641 acre parcel. The parcels are located on the southwest corner of Cox's
Lane & the LIRR Property in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-96-3-3.1 & 4.1
Again, we are missing some items from the applicant. We will be holding this hearing
open. Does anyone have any comments while the hearing is open? Hearing none, I will
entertain a motion to hold this hearing open.
Mr. Edwards: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Robert Schreiber- This minor subdivision is for 4 lots on 47.4 acres. Development
Rights will be sold on 32.27 acres. The property is located on the north side of Oregon
Road, west of Alvah's Lane in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-95-1-4
This, too, will be held open because we have not gotten everything from the applicant.
This is a conservation subdivision. We have a few things missing so, therefore, we
cannot do anything on this tonight. O.K?
Marian Sumner, Peconic Land Trust: No problem with the moratorium?
Chairman Orlowski: No, it is a conservation subdivision so it will be exempt - it should
be exempt. We are not proposing a moratorium — adopting it—we're proposing it. Any
comments while it's open? If not, I will entertain a motion to hold this hearing open.
Mr. Edwards: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
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Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: Nextel Communications - This proposed site plan amendment is
to affix a new wireless antenna to an existing monopole and install a related equipment
shelter on 1.05 acres of property located on the north side of CR 48, 750'west of Cox's
Lane in Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-96-1-19.1
This, too, is missing some items while we are waiting for the applicant. We will hold this
hearing open. If anybody would like to make a comment while it is open, they may do so
now. If not, I will entertain a motion to hold the hearing open.
Mr. Edwards: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made nd seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: Island Health Project, Inc. - This proposed lot line change is to
merge a 10,890 sq. ft. parcel, SCTM#1000-9-2-6.2, with a 12,565 sq. ft. parcel,
8CTM#1000-9-2-8, creating a 23,455 sq. ft. parcel. The properties are located at the
north corner of Oriental Avenue and Crescent Avenue on Fishers Island.
This, too, is waiting for something. We are going to hold this open. I will entertain a
motion to hold this hearing open.
Mr. Edwards: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Sidor.
Kenneth Edwards: I abstain for reasons previously stated.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: Baxter Sound Estates - This proposed minor subdivision is for 2
lots on 4.65 acres. The property is located on Oregon Road, west of Bridge Lane in
Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-72-2-2.1
This, too, is missing a couple items and we will be holding this hearing open. If anyone
would like to make a comment now while the hearing is open, they may do so.
Abigail Wickham, Esq.: In speaking to Mark Terry regarding the questions that were
raised about soil conditions and bluff stability, I believe you have in your file a letter from
Samuels and Steelman which addresses that and includes a soil test on Lot 1 which is
the easterly lot - the soil test data. I also have for the Board, and would like to submit to
you, some additional information which I, unfortunately, did not have until late this
afternoon but I believe it may help address whatever concerns there may be. One is a
copy of the original subdivision map that you have in your file from several years ago
which shows the test hole data on Lot One which was taken further south than the
Samuels and Steelman data which shows the same type of test hole information - sand
apid gravel down to fifteen feet, coarse sand and dense gravel down to seventeen feet,
nd then goes on to show groundwater at sixty-two feet. So, that illustrates a very deep
depth of sand, gravel and stable material. I also have two maps which show test hole
data on property immediately to the east. Again, one of these is a map you would have
in your file. It was a Baxter property subdivision done in the eighties which shows test
hole data of sandy top soil loam, sandy clay, and gravel down to seventeen feet on two
lots which are immediately to the east of our property, located right here. This is the
property we are now on. If those would answer any concerns that were raised at the last
hearing as to the fact that there is, what appears to be, a consistency of soil and not the
boulders and other items that have appeared further west that were addressed by the
Gallaghers.
Chairman Orlowski: Gail, you know, unfortunately, it just came in and none of the Board
has had a chance to review it.
Abigail Wickham, Esw I understand. I did not know until this afternoon that you needed
that information. I also understand that there was a request by the Gallaghers' engineer
to look this over because he wanted more time to submit a report and, I would like to
say, I don't see why a report could not have been submitted by him. Is that the item that
you were waiting for?
Chairman Orlowski: No. I think we were waiting for your report, which did come in about
four o'clock, and none of the Board Members have seen it. So, I can't put them on that
kind of a spot. We will have to review it at a Work Session.
Abigail Wickham, Esq.: Is there anything else that you are waiting for?
Mr. Cremers: Not waiting for but I have a question. I just looked at the picture very
quickly. It shows a four-foot fence going all the way down to the high water mark. Is that
what is being proposed?
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Abigail Wickham, Esq.: On which map?
Mr. Cremers: On the one we just got today. If you would like to look at the letter- it says
four foot and shows it going all the way down.
Abigail Wickham, Esq.: If I could ask Mr. Samuels - that was on his map.
Tom Samuels: No, if there is a fence, it would just be to here to enclose the pool. I know
that does point to that. It would just be to enclose this pool, no other fences. Nothing .
within a hundred feet of the line, as per the Trustees.
Mr. Cremers: The only other question I have is -the pool in the - I think it is considered
the front yard on the bluff parcel. I am not sure because we just received the letter. I
didn't look at it. He may need a variance for the pool in the front yard.
Tom Samuels: Not on a waterfront parcel, though.
Mr. Cremers: I think there is a definition that, on a waterfront parcel, the water side is
the front yard. And, if that is the front yard, you can't have a pool in the front yard.
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Tom Samuels: On a waterfront parcel, you are allowed to have a pool in either the front
or rear yard.
Mr. Cremers: I have not reviewed the Code.
Tom Samuels: It had been a variance matter in the past and the Town Board changed
our Code to allow a pool on the water side.
Mr. Cremers: We will look at it.
Tom Samuels: And it is a hundred feet back even though it was really-the Trustees
gave us a Letter of Non jurisdiction because we are one hundred feet back from the
coastal erosion line and we are out of the DEC's jurisdiction.
Abigail Wickham, Esq.: Those are both very good questions. I would like to comment
that those are both issues as to the building permit, I think, once the subdivision is
granted and, certainly, those questions have to be answered. I really don't think the
Planning Board need take its time on whether the applicant on a particular lot is doing it
right. I would hope that we could get beyond that unless they do, obviously, have to
address it and request it. And you are absolutely right about the fence. That is not on
our subdivision map and it is not intended to be part of the subdivision. Anything else
that -
Chairman Orlowski: Getting back, that's all we are waiting for is to review the
information that came in but it came in so late today.
Abigail Wickham, Esq.: I understand that. O.K. Thank you very much.
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Chairman Orlowski: Any other comments or questions?
Kathy Gallagher Stuber: I just want to know if you are going to guarantee that we are
not going to have a blow out like Duck Pond. Can you make a guarantee that if we go
ahead with this subdivision, and these huge houses are built there, that we're not going
to blow out in the middle?
Chairman Orlowski: We can't guarantee that.
Kathy Gallagher Stuber: Well, you know, it's a question. The SEQRA report that I saw
only addressed a small bluff and hardly any of the questions were even answered and
we asked for the soil testing to be a little late. You said that you ...(inaudible) it to the
next meeting, which was August 12th, so that we could get the testing done and I hope
that's what you're planning to do.
Chairman Orlowski: Well, they have supplied the soil test and we are going to review
that and -
Kathy Gallagher Stuber: Well, we have our soil test and, since we Jrin the middle like
the creme in the oreo cracker, you should know that we are going,tet, you know, like
Duck Pond. We don't want to have a deep crevice there. We have already lost 50 some
odd feet since we moved our house back ...(inaudible)
Chairman Orlowski: Any information -while this hearing is open, you can submit any
information including your soil test. That would be fine. They submitted theirs today. We
have not reviewed it. O.K.?
Kathy Gallagher Stuber: O.K.
Abigail Wickham, Esq.: Mr. Orlowski, I would like to request if it is possible to consider
conditional final, subject to your review of conditional items. When is your next meeting -
August?
Mr. Edwards: August 12tn
Chairman Orlowski: I am not going to get a majority on that. As a matter of fact, I don't
think I have any vote on that. We are going to hold the hearing open. I will entertain a
motion to hold the hearing open.
Mr. Edwards: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
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Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: Grace's Place - This proposed site plan is to construct a 7,000 sq.
ft. nursery school facility on a 4.6 acre parcel. The property is located on CR 48 in
Peconic. SCTM#1000-74-4-4.7 & 4.8
This, too, will be held open because it has not been certified. So, we are going to have
to hold this hearing open. If there are any comments, I would like you to keep them to
the site plan. We have heard many, many comments last month. I think we have heard
them all. There were all kinds of reasons. If there is anything pertaining directly to the
site plan I will entertain it.
John Skabry: Chairman Orlowski, Board Members: Thank you very much for giving me ti
this opportunity to speak to you this evening. My name is John Skabry and I live on
Henry's Lane. My property is thirty-two years directly across from this property -within
eyesight of it. There are just a couple of documents that I want to let you have for the
record and then I would like to speak on them and they all pertain to the site plan itself.
Number One - and probably moWiiinportant to all of us - is that these applicants have
applied for a nursery school - keep in mind and these documents will uphold that - a
commercial operation. It is not a daycare center. It is a social services center which is
not permitted in a residential area. ...(inaudible) There is no need for this to be built.
...(inaudible) preparing food there which means that their sewage and water use is
going to be much greater than is written ...(inaudible)) that this is not the appropriate
place for it. Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to speak to you tonight.
Thank you.
Chairman Orlowski: Anyone else like to make a comment? And I would like to keep it to
the site plan. I know, John, you had a lot of comments there but there were, you know-
the one about the Health Department and that will be taken care of by the Health
Department- none of them actually pertained to the site plan approval which is all we
can do. We have to look at this as conforming and allowed use and all we are looking at
is the site plan elements - this board is. I mean, you know, it was granted at the
variances at the ZBA and creates a whole different piece of property and that's the way
we have to look at it.
Gary Rempel: Good evening, my name is Gary Rempel. I know last month several
issues were brought to you - several concerns. Hopefully, some of them are being
investigated and, hopefully, some of them are being addressed. One of the issues I
would like to refer back to is the Zoning Code 100-101 which is no gasoline service or
repair shops or similar businesses will be located within 300' from a church, public
school, library, hospital, orphanage or rest home. That's obvious that this Code tries to
deal with the safety, the health and the welfare of our children. I took the time to look
through what is called the Fire Protection Handbook. It is, basically, the Bible of fire
prevention. It is a two thousand page handbook that deals with every issue and one of
the issues that they deal with (I am just going to read a small excerpt from it) is reaching
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high-risk groups, pre-school children. Children, ages five and younger, and adults, ages
sixty-five and older, have the highest fire death rates in the United States. Pre-school
children have a fire death rate of forty-four fire deaths per million or more than twice the
national average. Children, ages five and younger, are also less able than older children
to control their environments. They are more dependent on adults and less likely to
have received or understand information about fire safety. In a Federal Emergency
Management Agency, they funded an investigation to see how children respond to
disasters. The Children's Television Workshop found that young children, ages three to
four, depend on adults to help interpret their world. Now, what will we have at Grace's
Place? We're going to have children that are six weeks old to five years old? Many of
them don't even speak English. You won't even be.able to communicate with them.
The property next to Grace's Place was recently purchased -the six acres. The Land
Preservation - they purchased it-the Development Rights. I have a question —well, one
of the reasons they purchased it was for its scenic beauty-the open vistas. Well, now
that they have purchased it, Grace's Place site plan originally called for an entrance -
they are flag lots, basically, they have a shared entrance. So, now, my question is are
they going to take tar and pave over that recently preserved land? I mean, you spent
ove''four hundred thousand dollars.
O airman Orlowski: I think there will be an agreement to take out that single entrance
and they will access it from the front of their property.
Gary Rempel: My other question would be are they going to add a curb cut which is
even adding more danger to an area that you already have Henry's Lane coming
through; you already have the traffic of the gas station which elevated it even to a high
level by putting a curb cut which would even propose more danger than you have right
now?
Chairman Orlowski: There is one curb cut there and our Traffic Report said everything
was O.K.
Gary Rempel: Well, I know there are several existing mechanisms that demonstrate
why Grace's Place shouldn't be built whether it is the Town Law, State Statutes,
Southold Town Code or perhaps even your own conscience. Grace's Place should not
be built. Thank you.
Chairman Orlowski: Unfortunately, my conscience can think anything it wants but we do
have a Code Book that we have to go by and people have the use of their land and this
use with their variance is conforming and, right now, what is holding it up is certification
from the Building Department. I am not exactly sure what the Building Department is
looking for but I guess the applicant is working with them so we cannot go on with this
until we get that. We will hold this hearing open until we get that and that is the best this
Board can do right now. I will entertain a motion to - unless there are any other
comments - to hold this hearing open.
Mr. Edwards: So move.
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Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. ,Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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MAJOR AND MINOR SUBDIVISIONS, LOT LINE CHANGES AND SET
OFF APPLICATIONS
Final Determinations:
Chairman Orlowski: Raymond J. Akscin - This proposed minor subdivision is for 4 lots
on 9.77 acres located on the north side of Main Bayview Road in Southold.
SCTM#1000-88-2-17
What's the Boards pleasure?
Mr. Edwards: Mr. Chairman, I'll entertain the following motion:
WHEREAS, Raymond J. Akscin is the owner of the property known and designated as
SCTM#1000-88-2-17 on Bayview Road, Southold; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to subdivide a 9.77 acre parcel into 4 lots where Lot
1 is equal to 3.32 acres; Lot 2 is equal to 2.16 acres; Lot 3 is equal to 2.07 acres and
Lot 4 is equal to 2.22 acres; and
WHEREAS, on December 19,1999 the Planning Board granted conditional sketch plan
approval on the map, dated November 27, 1999; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met all the conditions outlined in the sketch plan
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Suffolk County Water Authority issued a letter of water availability for
Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4;.and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, (Article 8), Part 617, performed a review of this unlisted action, made a
determination of non-significance and granted a Negative Declaration on January 24,
2000; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2002, the Southold Town Board approved the Letter of Credit
No. 020522 in the amount of$35,200.00 dated May 22, 2002; and
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WHEREAS, the applicant has paid the Park and Playground Fee in the amount of
$15,000.00 and an Administrative Fee in the amount of$2,112.00; and
WHEREAS, all conditions of conditional final approval and the requirements of the
Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Southold have been met; BE IT THEREFORE
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grant final approval on the maps,
dated June 13, 2001, and the Road and Drainage Plan, dated March 4, 2002, and
authorize the Chairman to endorse the maps.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Setting of Final Hearings:
Chairman Orlowski: Paradise Isles - This proposed minor subdivision is for 4 lots on
30.619 acres located on the north side of Island View Lane, 234.18 feet west of
Bayshore Road and on the south side of August Lane in Greenport. SCTM#1000-53-6-
46.2 and 57-2-1.1
Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday, August 12,
2002, at 6:00 p.m. for a final public hearing on the maps, dated December 16, 1997,
and last revised on May 14, 2002.
Mr. Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
Chairman Orlowski: John J. Koroleski - This proposal is to set off a 1.988 acre parcel
from an existing 69.964 acre parcel. The Town of Southold has purchased the
Development Rights on 63.976 acres of the 69.964 acre parcel. The property is located
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on the north side of Sound Avenue in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-112-1-9.1;120-2-4 and
120-6-1
Mr. Edwards: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday, August 12,
2002, at 6:10 p.m. for a final public hearing on the maps, dated March 25, 1996 and
last revised November 11, 1999.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
Chairman Orlowski: Perino, Joseph - This proposed major subdivision is for 7 lots on
20.8211 acres. The property is located on the south side of Main Road, 150' west of
Sigsbee Road in Mattituck. SCTM#1000-122-7-9.
Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday, August 12,
2002, at 6:05 p.m. for a final public hearing on the maps, dated April 14, 1997, and last
revised on April 23, 2002.
Mr. Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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MAJOR AND MINOR SUBDIVISIONS, LOT LINE CHANGES, SET-OFF
APPLICATIONS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
Lead Agency Coordination:
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Chairman Orlowski: BCB Realty.Holding Corp. - This proposed minor subdivision is
for 4 lots on 14.174 acres. The property is located on the north side of Main Bayview
Road, +600' east of Midland Parkway in Southold. SCTM#1000-88-2-15
Mr. Caggiano: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
WHEREAS, this subdivision is for 4 lots on 14.174 acres located on the north side of
Main Bayview Road, ± 600' east of Midland Parkway in Southold; and
WHEREAS, prior to issuing any approvals for any proposed subdivision located on the
Hog Neck Peninsula, the Planning Board is requiring that a SEQR determination be
issued; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Part 617, Article
6 of the Environmental Conservation Law acting under the State Environmental Quality
Review Act, initiate the SEQR coordination process for this unlisted action.
Mr. Cra-mers: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: Doroski Family Ltd. Partnership - This proposed minor
subdivision is for 4 lots on 40.56 acres in Southold. The parcel is located south of
Sound View Avenue, 170' west of Hope Lane. The Town of Southold purchased the
Development Rights on 33.16 acres. SCTM#1000-69-1-9
Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
WHEREAS, this subdivision is for 4 lots on 40.56 acres located south of Sound View
Avenue, ± 170' west of Hope Lane, Southold; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has purchased Development Rights on 33.16 acres;
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Part 617, Article
6 of the Environmental Conservation Law acting under the State Environmental Quality
Review Act, initiate the SEAR coordination process for this unlisted action.
Mr. Caggiano: Second the motion.
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Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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SITE PLANS - STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
Determinations:
Chairman Orlowski: Hellenic Hotel & Restaurant - This proposed site plan is for the
demolition of existing cabins and construction of 12 duplex hotel units. SCTM#1000-35-
2-14 & 15.1
Mr. Edwards: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, establishes itself as lead agency, and as lead
agency, makes a determination of non-significance and grants a Negative Declaration.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: Breezy Sound Corp. - This proposed site plan is for a 68-unit
motel complex. The property is located on CR 48 in Greenport. SCTM#1000-45-1-2.1
Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board, acting under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, establishes itself as lead agency, and as lead
agency, makes a determination of non-significance and grants a Negative Declaration.
Mr. Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
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Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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OTHER
Chairman Orlowski: Hogs Neck Peninsula - SEQR Draft Scope Meeting
Mr. Caggiano: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following resolution:
WHEREAS, that the Planning Board finds that a Generic Environmental Impact
Statement (GEIS) is appropriate and intends to issue the appropriate
determination to require such document for the Hog Neck peninsula, considering
the current pending applications which are expected to result in cumulative and
generic impacts, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board set Thursday, August 15, 1002 at 3:00
p.m. to conduct the Scoping Session for the Draft Generic Environmental Impact
Statement for the Hog's Neck Peninsula at the Town of Southolc+%i own Hall.
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
Mr. Caggiano:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board authorizes the Secretary to the
Board to file this notice with the following parties:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Stony Brook
Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Riverhead
Town of Southold Trustees
Ms. Betsey Dickerson, Applicant
Patricia Moore, Esq., Applicant Agent
Abigail Wickham, Esq., Applicant Agent
Richard Lark, Esq., Applicant Agent
Cathy Mesiano, Expeditor, Applicant Agent
Mr. Cremers: Second the motion.
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Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chairman Orlowski: John Milazzo - SEQR Draft Scope Meeting
Mr. Cremers: Mr. Chairman, I'll offer the following:
WHEREAS, this proposal is to subdivide a 12.54 acre parcel into 3 single family lots;
and
WHEREAS, prior to issuing any approvals for the proposed subdivision, the Planning
Board is requiring that the concept be subject to SEQRA review; and
WHEREAS the Planning Board ado odthe Environme
ntal Assessment Review Report
for Milazzo at Greenport, dated April 11, 2002, prepared by Nelson Pope and Voorhis,
LLC; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Part 617, Article 6 of the
Environmental Conservation Law acting under the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, established itself as lead agency, and as lead agency has determined that the
proposed action may have a significant impact on the environment and adopted a
Positive Declaration for the proposed action; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board set Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. to
conduct the Scoping Session for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the
proposed Minor Subdivision of John and Rose Milazzo at the Town of Southold Town
Hall.
Mr. Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
Mr. Cremers:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board authorizes the Secretary to the
Board to file this notice with the following parties noted below:
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Joshua T. Horton, Supervisor Southold Town Board
Greg Yakaboski, Town Attorney Board of Trustees
Building Department Southold Conservation Advisory Committee
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
NYS Dept. of Transportation John Milazzo, Applicant
NYS DEC - Stony Brook Sharon Gustafson, MTA-LIRR
Suffolk County Water Authority Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services
Suffolk County Dept. of Public Works
Mr. Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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Chair. an Orlowski: Proposed Local Law on Moratorium
The Town Board has requested of this Board a type of report which we can send over to
them and I think we'll do a small resolution supporting it. Since we proposed it, I guess
it's a good idea to support it.
Mr. Cremers: I'll offer the following:
WHEREAS the Southold Town Planning Board has recommended to the Town Board
that a Moratorium be adopted on the processing, review and approval of major and
minor subdivisions, special use permits and site plans with dwelling units, and
WHEREAS the purpose of the Moratorium is to develop a sustainable growth strategy
through the careful consideration and implementation of specific elements of the Town's
comprehensive plan, otherwise known as the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program;
such elements to include but not be limited to: the best techniques for protecting its
environmental resources; the land preservation recommendations of the Blue Ribbon
Commission; the development of a sound strategy for maintaining a stable supply of
affordable housing; the definition of the hamlet areas, the protection of the Town's sole
source aquifer;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board votes to support
the proposed Moratorium.
Mr. Edwards: Second the motion.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. Any questions on the motion? All
those in favor?
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Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
I have nothing left on this agenda. If anybody would like to put anything on the record,
you may stand up and do so. We're going to adjourn and go into a Work Session.
Would you like to put something on the record?
Patricia Moore, Esq.: Just a very brief statement on the record. I thank you for putting
the hearing for Paradise Isles on for a Public Hearing. We truly appreciate it. I hope that
you will convey to the Town Board that the moratorium should not bring into the
moratorium process this type of subdivision. It's very distressful to the families that are
involved here. Half of them are local people; the other half want to be local people.
There are people who are involved in agriculture with respect to this property. They
have been, unfortunately, caught in every moratorium that's been proposed and, while
everybody can agree that the moratoriums did not intend — both the water moratorium —
the moratorium that Suffolk County Water Authority imposed when they acquired the
system from Greenport— nonetheless, it has always delayed this process and the
reason that I requested that the hearing be earlier than the August date, was the
impending moratorium. So, I would hope you would pass on that this parcel be exempt
and I know that there is some discussion over minors and which will be exempt and
which will not. I hope that you will keep this one in mind because otherwise you're going
to have a very upset group of people and the bottom line is that even if up-zoning
occurred, you could end up with two additional lots here because you have seven acre
lots — assuming that the up-zoning occurs. So, I hope that you will keep this project in
mind.
Chairman Orlowski: I think we could assume that since it's four lots on thirty acres, it
might fit under the conservation subdivision. We probably will support it since it's been
around for such a long time. I'm only speaking for myself at this minute. Four lots on
thirty acres isn't bad.
Patricia Moore, Esq.: No, it's not and it's frustrating to them.
Chairman Orlowski: Yes. O.K.
Patricia Moore, Esg.: Thank you.
Mr. Cremers: Or you may have to write a letter saying it's a hardship or something also
because that's supposed to be exempt, I think, too — right, hardship?
Ms. Moore: Well, they haven't yet prepared the law. It's very difficult for me to go to the
Town Board and ask for an exemption. And, even Cathy Mesiano — certainly, Bill would
recuse himself from voting on any kind of decision but, again, you're putting people that
have already spent an awful lot of money— I mean, it's like seeing the end of the
process being yanked away from you. So, rather than put them through the burden of
asking for relief, keep in mind the relief mechanism right from the beginning because,
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again, you keep putting the burden on them to ask why this project shouldn't be
included in the moratorium. It worked with water. We thank you for your support on the
moratorium for water as well as their continued behavior with respect to water
connections. You've been very supportive and sometimes it feels like you're not on their
side. I just want them to know that it's a process that, unfortunately, they keep being
thrown into a process — caught into the trap because of timing and it's usually within just
a month difference between being in the trap and outside the trap and that's why the
frustration that, certainly, I had and I expressed to Mark and why I begged the Board to
please schedule in for the July hearing and, for some reason, it didn't get on. It's
frustrating.
Chairman Orlowski: We'll try to support that in any way we can. Please don't be mad at
US.
Ms. Moore: It's not me; it's going to be the four families — screaming and yelling at the
next moratorium meeting.
Chairman Orlowski: We have such a list like that that those people don't scars: us or
bother us.
Ms. Moore: You don't want to be blamed for—
Chairman Orlowski: That's right. We are, but—
Ms. Moore: You are but, you know.
Chairman Orlowski: You tell them it's not true. Anything else?
Ms. Moore: That's it.
Chairman Orlowski: I'll entertain a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Caggiano: So move.
Mr. Cremers: Second.
Chairman Orlowski: Motion made and seconded. All those in favor?
Ayes: Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Caggiano, Mr. Cremers, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Sidor.
Chairman Orlowski: Opposed? The motion carries.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
C aele)l)a- -
Carol Kalin
Barbara Rudder
Bennett Orlows i, Jr., Chairm