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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-11/06/2025 BOARD MEMBERS ��0�SOUj�o Southold Town Hall Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson ,`O l0 53095 Main Road•P.O.Box 1179 Patricia Acampora Southold,NY 11971-0959 Robert Lehnert, Jr. y Office Location: Nicholas Planamento G,'�c► • �OQ Town Annex/First Floor Margaret Steinbugler C�U( 54375 Main Road(at Youngs Avenue) Southold,NY 11971 http://southoldtownny.gov ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS J�& : # ' TOWN OF SOUTHOLD .aol liblo 025 Tel. (631) 765-1809 sou 11 e , MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 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, and also accessible via Zoom Webinar Portal on Thursday, November 6, 2025 commencing at 9:00 A.M. Present were: Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson Elizabeth Sakarellos, Senior Office Assistant Nicholas Planamento, Vice Chair Donna Westermann, Office Assistant Patricia Acampora, Member Julie McGivney,Assistant Town Attorney Robert Lehnert, Member Margaret Steinbugler, Member 10:08 A.M. Chairperson Weisman called the meeting to order. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weiseman, Planamento,Acampora, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). *�X I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Began at 9:08 A.M. 9:08 A.M. —A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Acampora to enter into Executive Session in order to receive Attorney Advice. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento,Acampora, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). 10:08 A.M. —A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to exit the Executive Session. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento, Acampora, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted (5-0). Minutes of November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 2 II. WORK SESSION: 1. Requests from Board Members for future agenda items. 2. Requests for extensions and de minimus approvals. III. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEWS: New applications: A. RESOLUTION declaring applications that are setback/dimensional/lot waiver/accessory apartments/bed and breakfast requests as Type II Actions and not subject to environmental review pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) 6 NYCRR,part 617.5 (c) including the following: John M. Haslbauer and Kathleen E. Haslbauer,As Trustees #8049 Henry H. Bostic III and Ambriel Floyd Bostic #8055 Rowsom,Andrea Fagan Irrv. Trust #8050 Jaclyn Costantino and Andrew Charron #8052 Michael Liegey/Town Creek Real Estate, Inc. #8069 Sean McCoyd #8056 Robert and Nancy Bertorello #8057 Isaac Israel and Stephanie Israel #8051 Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento,Acampora, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted (5-0). B. SEQRA STATEMENT—615 PIKE STREET, LLC #80355E —The subject Action concerns a Special Exception to construct a Commercial Building with four (4) retail takeout units and basement storage, pursuant to Town Code 280-45B(9). The Declared Action and Determination of Significance shall be Determined by the Planning Board as Lead Agency. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman Planamento,Acampora, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted (5-0). C. 705 CR 48, LLC/ULSTER FARMS #80095E—The subject Action concerns a Special Exception to construct two (2) buildings for contractor business, pursuant to Town Code 280-41B(2). The Town of Southold Planning Board declared Lead Agency for the purposes of SEQR, and has made a determination of non-significance for the proposed action and grants a"Negative Declaration"under SEQRA. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento,Acampora, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted (5-0). Minutes of November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 3 IV. DELIBERATIONS/POSSIBLE DECISIONS/RESOLUTIONS: Agenda items and commenced deliberations on the following applications. The original determination of each of the following applications as decided are filed with the Southold Town Clerk: GRANT WITH CONDITIONS: Randolf J. Polyn/Andrea and Angelo Provvisiero #8044 Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento,Acampora, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted (5-0). V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: All testimony shall be limited to zoning issues properly before the Board. Each speaker is requested to speak for five minutes, and to submit testimony in writing when possible. 10:18 A.M. —JOHN M. HASLBAUER AND KATHLEEN E. HASLBAUER,AS TRUSTEES - #8049—By Martin Finnegan,Attorney. Request for a variance from Article XXXVI, Section 280-207 and the Building Inspector's May 22, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct additions and alterations to n existing single family dwelling; at 1) gross floor area exceeding permitted maximum square footage for lot containing up to 20,000 square feet in area; located at: 50 Osprey Nest Road, Greenport,NY. SCTM No. 1000-35-6-14. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Acampora to Adjourn the Public Hearing to February 5,2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). 10:33 A.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to take a Brief Recess. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This resolution was duly adopted (5-0). 10:35 A.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Acampora to Reconvene the public hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This resolution was duly adopted (5.OZ PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED: 10:36 A.M. —705 CR 48 LLC, ULSTER FARMS, LLC - #8009SE—(Adjourned from August 7, 2025 and September 4, 2025) By Paul Pawlowski, Owner. Ellen Talbot, Christopher Shashkin opposed. Request for special Exception pursuant to Article IX, Code Section 280-41B(2) of the Southold Town Code, and the Building Inspectors February 14, 2025 Notice of Disapproval,to Minutes of November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 4 allow and construct two (2) buildings to be used for contractor businesses; located at 705 County Road 48, Mattituck, NY. SCTM No. 1000-113-12-13. (RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Lehnert to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). 10:50 A.M. -THOMAS SMITH - #8011 —(Adjourned from May 1, 2025) By Thomas Smith, Owner. Jeff Patanjo, Engineer. Lucy Harris opposed. Supported by Renato Staarcic. Request for variances from Article III, Section 280-15;Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building Inspector's February 24, 2025,AMENDED March 4, 2025, March 13, 2025 and September 24, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize and"as built" demolition(as pr Town Code definition) and reconstruct a single family dwelling complying with FEMA regulations; and to construct a second story addition to an existing accessory garage; and to construct an accessory pergola, an outdoor shower, and an accessory hot tub: at 1) single family dwelling located less than the code required minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet; 2) more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage of 20%, 3) second story addition to the accessory garage located in other than the code permitted rear yard; 4) accessory pergola located in other than the code permitted rear yard; 5) outdoor shower located in other than the code permitted rear yard, 6) accessory hot tub located in other than the code permitted rear yard; located at 3121 Oaklawn Avenue (adj. to Jockey Creek) Southold, NY. SCTM No. 100-70-6-10. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). 11:21 A.M. —HENRY H. BOSTIC III AND AMBRIEL FLOYD BOSTIC - #8055 —By Martin Finnegan,Attorney. Abagail Wickham representing neighbor Denise Spatny opposed. Request for a Reversal of the Building Inspectors June 11, 2025 Notice of Disapproval, pursuant to Article III Section 280-13C and based upon an application for a permit to construct an accessory garage containing an artist studio; at: 1) the proposed use in the accessory building is not a permitted accessory use; located at: 5305 Narrow River Road, Orient, NY. SCTM No. 100-27- 2-2.3. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Lehnert to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). 11:55 A.M. —ROWSOM,ANDREA FAGAN IRRV. TRUST-#8050—By Joan Chambers, Representative. Request for a variance from Article III, Section 280-15 and the Building Inspector's July 10, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize an"as built" accessory in-ground swimming pool and an"as built" accessory shed with an attached deck; at: 1) both structures are located in an area other than the code required rear yard; located at: 825 Munn Lane, Orient, NY. SCTM No. 1000-17-2-7.1. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Planamento to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). Minutes of November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 5 12:03 P.M. —JACLYN COSTANTINO AND ANDREW CHARRON - #8052—By Andrew Charron, owner. Request for a variance from Article III, Section 280-15 and the Building Inspector's May 27, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct an accessory swimming pool; 1) located in other than the code permitted rear yard; located at: 155 Manor Road, East Marion,NY. SCTM No. 1000-38-4-5.1. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Planamento to Close Hearing subject to receipt of additional information. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). 12:24 P.M. —MICHAEL LIEGEY/TOWN CREEK REAL ESTATE, INC. - #8069—By Michael Liegey, owner. Request for a variance from Article III Section 280-15 and the Building Inspector's July 11, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize an"as built" accessory swimming pool; at: 1) located in other than the code permitted rear yard; located at: 480 Ackerly Pond Lane, Southold, NY. SCTYM No. 1000-69-3-13. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Lehnert to Close Hearing subject to receipt of additional information. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (4-0).(Vice Chair Planamento recused). 12:35 P.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to take a Lunch Break. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). 1:44 P.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to Reconvene the public hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0 . XX�C PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED: 1:44 P.M. —SEAN R. MC COYD - #8056—By Robert Herrmann, Representative, Sean McCoyd, Owner. Request for variances from Article III Section 280-15;Article XXIII Section 280-124; and the Building Inspector's June 27, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to demolish and existing dwelling and construct a single family dwelling and an accessory garage; at: 1) dwelling is located less than the code required minimum front yard setback of 35 feet; 2) accessory garage is located in other than the code permitted rear yard; located at: 3360 Minnehaha Blvd. (Adj. to Corey Creek), Southold, NY. SCTM No. 1000-87-3- 66.4. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). Minutes of November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 6 1:59 P.M. —ROBERT AND NANCY BERTORELLO - #8057—By James DeLucca, Representative. Opposed Scott Masterson,North Fork Country Club. Request for variances from Article III Section 280-15; and the Building Inspector's July 2, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application or permit to construct an accessory garage and to legalize an existing shed; at: 1) accessory garage is located in other than the code permitted rear yard; 2) accessory shed is located in other than the code permitted rear yard; located at: 1800 Country Club Drive, Cutchougue,NY. SCTM No. 1000-109-3-2.18. After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Planamento to Adjourn the Public Hearing to obtain response from LWRP Coordinator. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). 2:36 P.M. —ISAAC AND STEPHANIE ISRAEL- #8051 —By Anthony Portillo, Representative. Isaac Israel, Owner. Request for a variance from Article XXIII Section 280-124 and the Building Inspector's July 10, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to demolish(by Southold Town definition) an existing single family dwelling and construct a new single family dwelling; at: 1) less than the code required minimum rear yard setback of 50 feet; located at: 300 Private Road#4, (Diachun Road), Laurel, NY. SCTM No. 1000-127-8-17.4. After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to Close Hearing and Reserve Decision. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). 2:45 P.M. —615 PIKE STREET, LLC - #8035SE—By Anthony Portillo, Representative. Request for a Special Exception pursuant to Article X, Section 280-45B(9) of the Southold Town Code, and the Building Inspectors May 7, 2025 Notice of Disapproval, to construct a one-story commercial building with four (4) retail/takeout units and basement storge; located at 615 Pike Street, Mattituck,NY. SCTM No. 1000-140-2-21. After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weiseman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to Adjourn the Public Hearing to February 5, 2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5.0� VI. RESOLUTIONS: 2:56 P.M. a) RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to authorize advertising of hearings for the Regular Meeting to be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, which will commence at 9:00 A.M. for Work Session, and Regular Meeting to begin at 10:00 A.M. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). b) RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to approve minutes from the Special Meeting held on October 16, 2015. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). Minutes of November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 7 c) RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to Grant a Second One (1) year extension to #7046SE, 56655 Main Street LLC, (The Enclaves Hotel and Restaurant) 56655 Main Road, Southold,NY. SCTM No. 1000-6303015, to Expire December 2, 2026. Vote of the Board: Ay es: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0). There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time, the Chairperson declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 2:57 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Oona kesrmann Office Assistant Included by Reference: Filed ZBA Decision (1) 6egsfielKa es Weisman, Chairperson/ /Z f/2025 Approved for Filing and Adopted