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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY,AUGUST 22, 2002
A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS was
held at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971-0959, on
Thursday,August 22, 2002 commencing at 6:30 P.M.
Present were:
-..Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman/Member
Lydia A. Tortora, Member (8:45 p.m. to end)
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George Horning, Member
Ruth D. Oliva, Member
Vincent Orlando, Member
Linda Kowalski, ZBA Confidential Secretary
6:34 P.M. Chairman Goehringer called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board proceeded with the first item on the Agenda as follows:
I. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW DETERMINATIONS (SEQRA): BOARD
RESOLUTION': Motion was made by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Orlando, to
declare the following Declarations: Type II Actions with no further steps regarding requests
setback, dimensional, lot waiver, accessory apartment,bed and breakfast requests:
?THOMAS and KAREN HELINSKI#5153
JOHN and ELLEN KNOUD#5152
:,HARRY and SANDRA HURLBURT#5159
CHESTER and MARY BERRY#5154
DAVID THOMPSON#5162
DOUGLAS DEFEIS#5143
RONALD WINKLER, ELLIOTT STONE,GAIL DOROSKI#5148
MICHAEL BRAVERMAN and MARK STEFURAK#5157
JOSEPH FERRARA#5151
OELIZABETH MACNISH and MARK MACNISH#5172 and#5161
PETER H. and CAROL A. MILLER#5176
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Regular Meeting held August 22, 2002
Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
Unlisted Declarations with Negative Effect on the Environment: -
T. and A. LAOUDIS#5150
Others'..pending site plan review or other agency reviews:
SEQRA Determination by PB (received 7/12) Re: Appl.#4942—Breezy Sound
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was
absent.
II. PUBLIC-:HEARINGS: The following public hearings were held, with Chairman
Goehringer introducing each application, and Member reading of the Legal Notice as
published:
6:35 p.m. Appl. No. 5153 —THOMAS AND KAREN HELINSKI. This is a request for
a Variance under Section 100-33, based on the Building Department's March 8, 2002
Notices of Disapproval, for accessory garage proposed in a front yard location, in part,
on this corner lot with two front yards. Location of Property: 60 Apple Court,
Southold Villages Lot 15, Southold; Parcel 70.-1-6.8. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please
see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving
testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Orlando,
to close,the hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
6:45 p:'m. Appl. No. 5152 — JOHN AND ELLEN KNOUD. This is a request for a
Variance under Section 100-242A and 100-244, based on the April 18, 2002 Notice of
Disapproval, for a proposed addition to dwelling at less than 50 feet from the rear lot
line. Location of Property: 7675 Bay Avenue, Cutchogue; Parcel 10.4-26. BOARD
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate
cover.);; After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Oliva, to close the hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the Board:
Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
6:52 p.m. Appl. No. 5159—HARRY AND SANDRA HURLBURT by S. Ham, Esq. This
is a request for Variances under Section 100-242A and 100-244, based on the Building
Department's May 6, 2002 Notice of Disapproval for proposed additions and
alterations to the existing nonconforming single-family dwelling, for the reason that
the now construction will not meet the code's minimum 75 ft. rear yard setback.
Locations of Property: East End Road, Fishers Island, bounded north by Walker, east
by Sorenson, west by Spofford; County Parcel No. 3-2-10. BOARD RESOLUTION:
(Please,i.see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by
Member Orlando, to close the hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes:
All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
6:56 pm. Appl. No. 5154 — CHESTER AND MARY BERRY. This is a request for a
Variance under Section 100-33, based on the Building Department's April 22, 2002
Notice of Disapproval, for the location of an existing above ground swimming pool/hot
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Regular Meeting held August 22, 2002
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tub construction located as-built, partly in a side yard. Location of Property: 3460
Westphalia Road, Mattituck; Parcel 114. -1-10. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving
testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Orlando,
to close'the hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
7:02 p.i* Appl. No. 5162—DAVID THOMPSON by Jeff Butler. This is a request for a
Variance under Section 100-30A.3 and Bulk Schedule, based on the April 4, 2002
Notice of Disapproval, for a mezzanine height, determined by the Building Department
to be greater than 2 Y2 stories code limitation. Location of Property: 1400 Soundview
Avenue, Orient; Parcel 15.-3-22. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of
written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion
was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Horning, to close the
hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
7:19 pain. Appl. No. 5143 —DOUGLAS DEFEIS by Douglas and Lydia Defeis. This is
a request for Variances under Sections 100-239.4B and 100-244B, based on the
Building Department's April 3, 2002 (2001) Notice of Disapproval to locate new
dwelling construction at less than 75 feet from the bulkhead. Location of Property:
1165 Cedar Point Drive West, Cedar Beach Lot 135, Southold; Parcel 90.-1-3. BOARD
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate
cover.)d' After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Orlando, to close the hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the
Board:`' Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was
absent:}
7:35 pain. Appl. No. 5148—RONALD WINKLER, ELLIOTT STONE, GAIL DOROSKI
by Jennifer Gould, Esq. This is a request for a Waiver under Section 100-26 to
unmerge a vacant lot referred to as Parcel 67-4-20.5 of 7,320 sq. ft., from a merged
parcel``of 18,895 sq. ft. referred to as No. 67-4-20.4 and 20.3 (combined as one). This
property is located in Peconic Shores. Location of Property: 110 Second Avenue and
Butris`Avenue, Peconic; Parcel Nos. 67-4-20.5, 20.3 and 20.4. BOARD RESOLUTION:
(Please'see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by
Member Oliva, to close the hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
8:15 p. h. Appl. No. 5157—MICHAEL BRAVERMAN AND MARK STEFURAK by Jim
Fitzgerald. This is a request for a Variance under Sections 100-242A and 100-244,
based on the Building Department's April 4, 2002 Notice of Disapproval, for proposed
additions/alterations at less than 35 feet from the rear lot line. Location of Property:
2755 Cedar Beach Road, Southold; Parcel 91.-1-1. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please
see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving
testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Oliva, to
close t4e hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted(4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
8:18 p.'n. Appl. No. 5151—JOSEPH FERRARA by P. Moore, Esq. This is a request for
a Variance under Section 100-62, based on the Building Department's March 13, 2002
Notice bf Disapproval concerning alterations to an existing single-family dwelling in
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Regular Meeting held August 22, 2002
Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
the RP,,,Zone District. The reason the building permit application was disapproved is
that tl'e Building Department determined the as-built construction does not conform
to the:;-:code limitation of 2% stories. Location of Property: 2170 Maple Lane,
Greenport; Parcel 38.-8-1. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written
statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was
offered''.by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Orlando, to close the hearing,
reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
(4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
8:45 p.m. RESOLUTION(BREAK): Motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Oliva, to take a short recess. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
8:50 p;h. RESOLUTION (RECONVENE): Motion was offered by Member Oliva,
seconded by Chairman Goehringer, to reconvene the meeting. Vote of the Board:
Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0). Member Tortora was absent.
8:50 p.m. Member Tortora arrived.
PUBLIC HEARINGS. CONTINUED FROM II. above: The following public hearings were
held, with Chairman Goehringer introducing each application, and Member reading of the
Legal Notice as,published:
8:51 p!m. ELIZABETH MACNISH AND MARK MACNISH by G. Strang, R.A. and
Mrs. Aficnish. Location of Property: 35995 Main Road, Cutchogue; Parcel 97.4-21.
Appl. No. 5172 —This is a request for Variances under Sections 100-242A and
1100-24413, based on the Building Department's December 17, 2001 (June 7,
L2002) Notice of Disapproval for proposed additions/alterations, proposed at less
,than 10 feet on a single side yard, less than 25 feet for total combined side
;;yards, and front setback at less than 35 feet. The dwelling is existing with
.-nonconforming front yard setback.
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"Appl. No. 5161—This is a request for a Special Exception under Section
`400-3113 to establish an Accessory Bed and Breakfast Use with three guest
rooms, for up to six(6)transient guests, in the owner's existing residence.
BOAR4 RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under
separab cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Orlando, to close the hearing, reserving decision
pending receipt of information on front yard setback. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:13 p.m. Appl. No. 5176—PETER H. AND CAROL A. MILLER. This is a request for
a Variance under Section 100-244B, based on the June 6, 2002 Notice of Disapproval,
for proposed additions and alterations to the dwelling. The front yard is proposed at
less than 40 feet; the existing setback is nonconforming at 6.5+/-feet. Location of
Property: 10575 Main Road, East Marion; Parcel 31.-4-16.5. BOARD RESOLUTION:
(Please .see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After
receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by
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Regular Meeting+;held August 22, 2002
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Member Horning, to close the hearing, reserving decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes:
All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:24 p.m. Appl. No. 5150—T.AND A. LAOUDIS by P. Moore, Esq., Mr. Mendlebaum,
opposition. This is a request for a variance under Section 100-231, based on the April
20, 2002 Amended Notice of Disapproval, for two stone wall entry gates at a height
above the code limitation of four feet, when located in the front yard. Location: 635
Kimberly Lane, Southold; Parcel 70.-13-20.4. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover.) After receiving
testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Orlando,
to recess the hearing to September 5, 2002. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:45 p.in. RESOLUTION(BREAK): Motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Oliva, to take a short recess. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:50 p.m. RESOLUTION (RECONVENE): Motion was offered by Member Oliva,
seconded by Chairman Goehringer, to reconvene the meeting. Vote of the Board:
Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:50 p. n. Appl. No. 5084 — 640 CHURCH ST LLC by Tom McCarthy, McCarthy
Management and G. Chituk; Rev. Fulford, Pastor, Regina Seltzer, Esq., representing
residents and others, opposition. This is a request for Variances under Section 100-
235A.1 '100-143A and 100-142, and New York Town Law Section 280-a, based on the
Building Department's January 10, 2002 Notice of Disapproval, concerning a new
building proposed in the Light-Industrial Zone District: (1) with a building frontage
(width),-,greater than 60 ft. long, (2) at less than 70 feet from the rear lot line, (3) for a
determination of minimum specifications for safe access by fire and emergency vehicles
to this lot without frontage on a town street; and (4) with a setback of less that 100 feet
from the right-of-way. Property Location: 640 Church Lane, Cutchogue; Parcel 96.-1-
11.1. BOARD RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared
under separate cover.) After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Orlando, to recess the hearing to October 3, 2002.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
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III. DELIBERATIONSIDECISIONS: The Board deliberated on the following applications.
The originals oPeach of the following applications were decided, with the original
determinations=filed with the Southold Town Clerk:
RESOL"•UTION ADOPTED: Appl. No.5099—MATTITUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Motion4as offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Horning and duly
carried f to withdraw application without Prejudice, in accordance with applicants
request;.Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
?% ROBERT and MARYANN SKLOBICKI#5155.
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Regular Meeting.;held August 22, 2002
Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
IV. RESOLUTIONS/UPDATED REVIEWS/OTHER:
A. Chairman Goehringer confirmed the next Special Meeting 6:00 PM to be
held on Thursday, September 5, 2002, Town Hall Annex, NFB Second
Floor Executive Board Room.
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seconded by Member Oliva, and duly carried, to confirm inspections and
hearings on new applications for September 19, 2002 at 6:15 p.m. Vote of
the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
:C. RESOLUTION ADOPTED re: BREEZY SOUND SHORES: Motion was
offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, and duly
' carried to advertise and calendar for October 19, 2002, Public Hearing
subject to Town Board or Town Attorney responding to Moratorium
question. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
(5-0).
There ;being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time,
Chairman GoAringer declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 11:50
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Linda Kowalski
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