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Home My WebLink AboutPB-11/03/2025 OFFICE LOCATION: �QF SO(/jy MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex h�� Ol0 P.O.Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 Southold, NY 11971 (cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY y � Telephone: 631 765-1938 G pQ www.southoldtownny.gov co UNT`I, PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD PUBLIC MEETING r l \ 6 20'� MINUTES ` Jai November 3, 2025 5:00 P.M. r Present were: James H. Rich III, Chairman Amelia Jealous-Dank, Vice-Chairperson Donald Wilcenski, Member Martin Sidor, Member Pierce Rafferty, Member Heather Lanza, Town Planning Director Brian Cummings, Senior Planner James Squicciarini, Deputy Town Attorney Caitlin Westermann, Office Assistant Chairman Rich: Good evening and welcome to the Public Meeting for Monday, November 3, 2025 for the Southold Town Planning Board. This meeting is public. The Planning Board may add or remove applications from the agenda upon its discretion, without further notice. Applications may not be heard in the order they appear on this agenda. _SETTING .OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING Chairman Rich: The first order of business is to Board to set Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and place for the next regular Planning Board Meeting Amelia Jealous-Dank: So, moved. Donald Wilcenski: Second. Southold Town Planning Board' Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page 2 Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION Chairman Rich: Evans Woodhull Resubdivision —This resubdivision proposes to transfer ± 9,722 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-122.-6-35.7 to SCTM#1000-122.-6-35.5 resulting in the decrease of SCTM#1000-122.-6-35.7 from ± 80,664 sq. ft. to ± 70,744 sq. ft. and the increase of SCTM#1000-122.-6-35.5 from ± 22,331 sq. ft. to ± 32,053 sq. ft. in the,General Business Zoning District. The property is located at 7217 & 7255 Main Road, Mattituck. SCTM#1000-122-6-35.7 & 35.5 Amelia Jealous-Dank: WHEREAS, on February 23, 2023, the applicant submitted a Resubdivision application for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and WHEREAS, this proposed resubdivision application is to transfer ± 9,722 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-122.-6-35.7 to SCTM#1000-122.-6-35.5 resulting in the decrease of SCTM#1000-122.-6-35.7 from ± 80,664 sq. ft. to ± 70,744 sq. ft. and the increase of SCTM#1000-122.-6-35.5 from ± 22,331 sq. ft. to ± 32,053 sq. ft. in the General Business Zoning District; and WHEREAS, at their work session on December 18, 2023, the Southold Town Planning Board found the Resubdivision application complete; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions, the Southold Town Planning Board shall have the authority to modify or waive, subject to appropriate conditions, any provision of these subdivision regulations, if in its judgment they are not requisite in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare, except where such authority would be contrary to other ordinances or state law; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that the following provisions of the Southold Town Code §240 Subdivision of Land are not requisite in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare because this Resubdivision Southold Town Planninq Board Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page 3 does not create any additional residential building lots, and the amount of land being transferred from one lot to the other is small, and therefore are eligible for a waiver: a. Sketch Plat Review; b. Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP); c. Yield Plan; d. Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan; e. Preliminary Plat Review; f. Public Hearing on Preliminary and Final Plats; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resubdivision policy set by the Planning Board on February 2011, this application is eligible for a decision from the Planning Board prior to receiving approval by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) as it meets the following criterion set forth in that policy: • Where no new development potential will be created in the parcel to which the land is transferred; and WHEREAS, this application is EXEMPT from review by the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program as no new development potential will come as a result of this Resubdivision; and WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, has determined that the proposed action is a Type II Action under SEQRA according to 617.5(c)(16) "granting of individual setback and lot line variances and adjustments;" therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions, hereby waives the following provisions of subdivision: a. Article V: Sketch Plat Review; b. §240-10 (A): Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP); c. §240-10 (B): Yield Plan; d. §240-10 (C): Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan; e. Article VI: Preliminary Plat Review & Public Hearing; f. Article VII: Public Hearing on Preliminary and Final Plats; Donald Wilcenski: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? Southold Town Planning Board Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page 4 None. Motion carries. Amelia Jealous-Dank: And be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the requirement to receive approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services prior to approval of this Resubdivision by the Southold Town Planning Board; Donald Wilcenski: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. Amelia Jealous-Dank: And be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants Final Plat Approval upon the map entitled 7217 Main Road Lot Line Modification", prepared by Robert A. Steele, P.E. dated October 25, 2022 and last revised November 6, 2023. Donald Wilcenski: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION EXTENSIONS Chairman Rich: Zupa & Paradise Point HOA Resubdivision —This Resubdivision proposes to transfer 5,240 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-81.-1-16.7, the residential parcel, to SCTM#1000-81.-3-29, the road parcel, in order to provide one contiguous common access to the docks owned by the Paradise Point Association. As a result of this re- Southold Town Planning Board Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page 5 subdivision, SCTM#1000-81.-1-16.7 will decrease from 75,533 sq. ft. to 70,293 sq. ft., and SCTM#1000-81.-3-29 will increase from 20,512 sq. ft. to 25,752 sq. ft. The Zoning Board of Appeal approved of the undersized lot area in variance File: 7186. The properties are located on Basin Road, +/- 500 ft. west of Paradise Point Road, in the R- 80 Zoning District, Southold. SCTM#1000-81.-3-29 & 81.-1-16.7 Donald Wilcenski: WHEREAS, this resubdivision proposes to transfer 5,240 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-81.- 1-16.7, the residential parcel, to SCTM#1000-81.-3-29, the road parcel, in order to provide one contiguous common access to the docks owned by the Paradise Point Association. As a result of this resubdivision, SCTM#1000-81.-1-16.7 will decrease from 75,533 sq. ft. to 70,293 sq. ft., and SCTM#1000-81.-3-29 will increase from 20,512 sq. ft. to 25,752 sq. ft. in the R-80 Zoning District. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the undersized lot area in variance File: 7186, and WHEREAS, the Conditional Final Plat Approval upon the map entitled "Modification Plat, Paradise Point Association, Inc.", prepared by Young and Young, dated February 21, 2018, last revised July 9, 2019, expired on April 6, 2025, and the applicant is requesting more time to complete the conditions; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board retroactively grants an extension of the Conditional Final Plat Approval for this application from April 6, 2025 to April 6, 2026. Martin Sidor: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. Chairman Rich: Narrow River, Armstrong & Rivera Resubdivision —This proposed Resubdivision reconfigures two single and separate parcels created by subdivision in 1989 transferring 1.07 acres from SCTM#1000-58.-1-2.1(Lot 1) to SCTM#1000-58.-1- 2.2 (Lot 2). Following the transfer Lot 1 would equal 1.83 acres, and Lot 2 would equal 7.21 acres in the R-80 Zoning District. The property is located at 5615 Soundview Avenue, Peconic. SCTM#1000-58.-1-2.1 & 2.2 Southold Town Planning Board Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page 6 Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposed resubdivision reconfigures two single and separate parcels created by subdivision in 1989 transferring 1.07 acres from SCTM#1000-58.-1-2.1(Lot 1) to SCTM#1000-58.-1-2.2 (Lot 2). Following the transfer Lot 1 would equal 1.83 acres, and Lot 2 would equal 7.21 acres in the R-80 Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the Conditional Final Plat Approval upon the map entitled "Subdivision Jeremy Armstrong, Lot Line Modification" prepared by Young Associates, last revised September 3, 2024, expired on August 11, 2025 and the applicant is requesting more time to complete the conditions; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board retroactively grants an extension of the Conditional Final Plat Approval for this application from August 11, 2025 to August 11, 2026. Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion?All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. Chairman Rich: Argyropoulos Resubdivision —This proposal is to merge SCTM#1000-59.-9-6, formerly a paper street, with SCTM#1000-59.-9-5, a 2.05-acre lot with an existing house, to create a single 2.47-acre parcel in the R-80 Zoning District. The properly is located at 7986 Soundview Avenue, Southold. SCTM#1000-59.-9-5 & 6 Amelia Jealous-Dank: WHEREAS, this resubdivision proposes to merge SCTM#1000-59.-9-6, formerly a paper street, with SCTM#1000-59.-9-5, a 2.05-acre lot with an existing house, to create a single 2.47-acre parcel in the R-80 Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the Final Plat Approval upon the map entitled "Philip Argyropoulos," prepared by Kenneth Y. Woychuck Land Surveying dated November 9, 2021 and last revised August 20, 2023 expired on September 13, 2025, and the applicant is requesting an extension; therefore be it Southold Town Planning Board Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page 7 RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board retroactively grants an extension of the Final Plat Approval for this application from September 13, 2025 to September 13, 2026. Donald Wilcenski: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. Chairman Rich: McBride Standard Subdivision —This proposal is for the standard subdivision of two parcels equaling 30.82 acres into three lots, where Lot 1 equals 1.83 acres. Lot 2 equals 1.01 acres, and Lot 3 equals 27.98 acres with a 4.271-acre reserve area and 23.755 acres of development rights sold land. Proposed Lot 2 is a Resubdivision of existing parcel SCTM#1000-83-2-15 to reconfigure the lot lines to avoid encroachment on existing agricultural buildings. Both parcels are located within the Agricultural Conservation Zoning District. The property is located at 10625 & 10725 Oregon Road, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-83.-2-15, 16.1 & 16.2 Donald Wilcenski: WHEREAS, this proposal is for the Standard Subdivision of two parcels equaling 30.82 acres into three lots, where Lot 1 equals 1.83 acres. Lot 2 equals 1.01 acres, and Lot 3 equals 27.98 acres with a 4.271-acre reserve area and 23.755 acres of development rights sold land. Proposed Lot 2 is a resubdivision of existing parcel SCTM#1000-83-2- 15 to reconfigure the lot lines to avoid encroachment on existing agricultural buildings. Both parcels are located within the Agricultural Conservation Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the Conditional Preliminary Plat Approval of the map entitled "Preliminary Subdivision Map of McBride Family Farm" prepared by Nathan Taft Corwin III, Land Surveyor, dated August 22, 2018, and last revised February 5, 2025 expires on November 6, 2025, and the applicant is requesting more time to complete the conditions and submit a Final Plat.Application; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants an extension of the Preliminary Plat Approval for this application from November 6, 2025 to November 6, 2026. Martin Sidor: Second. Southold Town Planning Board Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page:8 Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. Chairman Rich: Old Town Farm Standard Subdivision —This proposal is for the standard subdivision of a 17.46-acre parcel into 5 lots, where Lot 1 is 0.83 acres, Lot 2 is 0.80 acres, Lot 3 is 0.81 acres inclusive of a 0.11-acre flag, Lot 4 is 1.03 acres inclusive of a 0.20-acre flag and Lot 5 is 13.68 acres and includes a 3.05-acre development area, 10.25 acres of open space and 0.38 acres of wetlands in the R-40 Zoning District. The property is located at 2355 Main Bayview Road, Southold. SCTM#1000-78.-1-10.23 Martin Sidor: WHEREAS, this proposal is for the Standard Subdivision of a 17.46-acre parcel into 5 lots, where Lot 1 is 0.83 acres, Lot 2 is 0.80 acres, Lot 3 is .81 acres inclusive of a 0.11- acre flag, Lot 4 is 1.03 acres inclusive of a 0.20-acre flag and Lot 5 is 13.68 acres and includes a 3.05-acre development area, 10.25 acres of open space and 0.38 acres of wetlands in the R-40 Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the Conditional Preliminary Plat Approval of the map entitled "Preliminary Plat of The Old Town Farm LLC Clustered Standard Subdivision," prepared by Kenneth Woychuk Land Surveying, PLLC, dated December 23, 2023, and last revised December 5, 2024 expires on November 6, 2025, and the applicant is requesting more time to complete the conditions and submit a Final Plat Application; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants an extension of the Preliminary Plat Approval for this application from November 6, 2025 to November 6, 2026. J Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion?All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? Southold Town Planning Board Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page 9 None. Motion carries. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Rich: 5:01 p.m. -Zuhoski Nursery Agricultural Storage —This agricultural site plan is for the proposed construction of a 4,800 sq. ft. agricultural storage building (no basement) and 2,400 sq. ft. asphalt area, located on 8.0 acres in the A-C Zoning District. The property is located at 27500 CR 48, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-85.-1-3 Anyone wishing to address the Planning Board, please step forward and state your name, sign your name for the record. Caitlin Westerman: For the record, the sign posting and certified mailings were done correctly. Patricia Moore: Thank you, Patricia Moore, on behalf of Ian Zuhoski, who is here and he is the principal of Zuhoski Nursery and additional entities that are here on this property are Costal Plantings and this parcel includes, it's eight-acres, which includes certain acreage of nursery stock. This proposed building is a dry building for the storage of equipment associated with the landscaping and plant nursery operation and to do mechanical repairs for their equipment so it's to maintain existing equipment that they have. It is an agricultural site plan in part because the property also is supported by the Costal Nursery's business, which is, in total, 190 acres. 120 acres of it are on either side of North Road, its 60 acres on the north and 60 acres on the south side, all of that land is nursery stock. Also, Zuhoski farms, which has been on Oregon Road, the family has reacquired some acreage that they've had since the 1920's. So, all of the acreage, the agricultural acreage is maintained, the equipment will be maintained in this building for all of the—the equipment that's necessary throughout all of these particular farming operations. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them, but as you pointed out, this is an agricultural Site Plan and it is a storage building. So... unless there's somebody on Zoom? Caitlin Westerman: Is there anyone on Zoom that would like to comment on this project? (none) Patricia Moore: Thank you. We would ask if the Board would consider the application at the next meeting so that he can proceed with a Building Permit application. Thank you. Amelia Jealous-Dank: I make a motion to close this hearing. Southold Town Planning Board Public Meetinq — November 3, 2025 — Page 10 Donald Wilcenski: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Chairman Rich: Our last order of business is to approve the Planning Board minutes from: • January 13, 2025 • February 10, 2025 • May 5, 2025 • June 2, 2025 • June 23, 2025 (special meeting) • July 14,2025 • July 28,2025 (special meeting) • August 11, 2025 • September 8, 2025 Donald Wilcenski: So moved. Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. Chairman Rich: This concludes the business of our meeting tonight. Can I get a motion for adjournment? Southold Town`Planning Board Public Meeting — November 3, 2025 — Page 11 Amelia Jealous-Dank: So, moved. Donald Wilcenski: Second. Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor? Ayes. Opposed? None. Motion carries. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Allison Palmeri Transcribing Secretary James H. Rich III; Chairman