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PI:ANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
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MEETING
MINUTES
December 8, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Present were: James H. Rich III, Chairman
Amelia Jealous-Dank, Vice-Chairperson
Martin Sidor, Member
Pierce Rafferty, Member
Heather Lanza, Town Planning Director
Brian Cummings, Senior Planner
James Squicciarini, Deputy Town Attorney
Allison Palmeri, Part-Time Office Assistant
Chairman Rich: Good evening and welcome to the Public Meeting for Monday, December 8,.
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, January 12,
2026 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.
Martin Sidor: Second.
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Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISION:APPLICATIONS
CONDITIONAL FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION
Chairman Rich: Smyth Standard Subdivision - This standard subdivision proposes to
subdivide a 3.68-acre improved parcel into 3 dots; where lot 1 equals 1 acre, lot 2 equals
1.46 acres and lot 3 equals 1.21 acres in the R-40 zoning district. The property is
located at 29330 Route 25, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-102.-6-23.1
Amelia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, this standard subdivision proposes to subdivide a 3.68-acre improved
parcel into 3 lots; where Lot 1 equals 1 acre, Lot 2 equals 1.46 acres and Lot 3 equals
1.21 acres in the R-40 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 2022, the Southold Town Planning Board granted a Conditional
Sketch Plat Approval upon the map entitled, "Clustered Standard Subdivision for John
and Margaret Smyth", prepared by Kenneth M. Woychuck Land Surveying, dated
February 17, 2020 and last revised May 4, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2023 the Southold Zoning Board of Appeals issued a
determination (7737) with conditions that required the barn's preservation into perpetuity
and that a principal dwelling be constructed on Lot 3 within 6 years to render the barn
as a conforming accessory structure, or a merger of Lots 2 and 3 will be required to
bring the barn in conformance; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Zoning Board of Appeals determination also requires that the
barn receive Landmark status from the Southold Historic Preservation Commission. The
applicant has indicated the barn is now Landmarked; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2024 the applicant submitted a Preliminary Plat Subdivision
Application for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
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WHEREAS, in a letter dated February 11, 2025, the Suffolk County Planning
Commission stated that this action is a matter for local determination; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2025 the Southold Town Planning Board issued a Negative
Declaration under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2025 the public hearing was held and closed with no public
comments heard; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §240-53
of the Southold Town Code- Reservation of park land on subdivisions plats containing
residential units, made a finding that the proposed subdivision has the potential to
increase the population and subsequently increase the demand for public recreation
opportunities, but that a suitable park cannot be properly located on this site, and that
the applicant must pay a fee in lieu thereof, pursuant to 240-53 G of the Southold Town;
and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board found the action
consistent with the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board granted Conditional
Preliminary Plat Approval on the plat entitled "Preliminary Subdivision Map of Smyth
John and Margaret Smyth," prepared by Young Associates, dated March 20, 2024, and
last revised September 10, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board reviewed the Final
Plat Application and found it complete, and, pursuant to §240-43 agreed to waive the
Final Plat public hearing and to make a determination on the application because the
Final Plat is in substantial agreement with the Preliminary Plat; be it therefore
RESOLVED, the Southold Town Planning Board grants Conditional Final Plat Approval
on the plat entitled "Smyth Standard Subdivision Final Plat," prepared by Kenneth M.
Woychuk Licensed Surveyor, dated February 17, 2020, missing a last revised date, and
dated as received by the Southold Town Planning Board on June 20, 2025 with the
following conditions:
1. Revise the Final Plat to include the last revised date.
2. Fulfill ZBA Conditions in ZBA File 7737
a. The applicant shall remove the car port and arbor from proposed lot 3 to
conforming locations on proposed lot 2 which contains the legal
principal use (dwelling).
b. The applicant shall move the "as built" coop to a code conforming setback
on proposed lot 2 containing the dwelling.
c. The applicant shall submit an updated survey/subdivision map showing
the removal or re-location of the coop, arbor and car port in code
conforming locations.
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d. The applicant shall apply to have the barn landmarked with the Town of
Southold Historic Preservation Commission.
e. The barn may not be demolished. ,
f. The applicant shall file a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions as
approved by the Town of Southold Town Attorney on the newly created
parcels that states the following:
i. The accessory barn as a historic structure must be maintained in
perpetuity and may not be demolished.
ii. The owner and all future owners of proposed lot 3 are responsible
for maintaining the barn in serviceable condition including repair of
leaks and maintenance of roofing, framing and siding.
iii. A principal dwelling must be constructed on proposed lot 3
containing the historic barn within 6 years from the date of this
decision or the subdivided lots (proposed lots 2 and 3) shall be
merged into one lot in conformance with the Town Code containing
the "as built" dwelling and "as built" accessory barn thereby
restoring the "as built" historic barn to its current code conforming
status as an accessory to a principal use.
g. The applicant must obtain subdivision approval from the Town of Southold
Planning Board.
3. File the Planning Board covenants and restrictions with the Office of the Suffolk
County Clerk after the final draft has been reviewed and approved by the
Planning Board.
a. An initial draft will be provided by the Planning Department, including but
not limited to the following:
• Include a requirement to get DOT approval of new curb cut for Lot
1.
• 20' buffers as shown on the map.
b. Provide a legal description for the draft covenants and restrictions.
4. Submit the Park and Playground Fee of$14,000.
5. Submit the Administration Fee of$6,000.
6. Submit 12 paper copies and 4 mylars of the Final Plat with the approval stamp of
the SCDHS.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
I
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None.
Motion carries.
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS
SEQRA CLASSIFICATIONS/SET HEARINGS
Chairman Rich: Ackerly Pond Agricultural Barn - This agricultural site plan is for the
proposed construction of a 70' x 30' (2,100 sq. ft.) agricultural storage barn (no
basement) located on 15.9 acres with Development Rights held by Southold Town in
the AC zoning district, Southold. The property is located at 2430 Ackerly Pond Lane,
Southold. SCTM#1000-69.-3-9.3
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, this agricultural site plan is for the proposed construction of a 70' x 30'
(2,100sf) agricultural storage barn (no basement) located on 15.9 acres with
Development Rights held by Southold Town in the AC zoning district, Southold; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c), determined that the proposed
action is a Type II Action as it falls within the following description for 6 NYCRR, Part
617.5(c)(4) "agricultural farm management practices, including construction,
maintenance and repair of farm buildings and structures, and land use changes
consistent with generally accepted principles of farming"; be it therefore .
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that.this proposed
action is a Type II Action under SEQRA as described above;
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by,Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, January 12, 2026 at
5:01 p.m. for a Public Hearing regarding the Site Plan entitled "2340 Ackerly Pond LLC"
prepared by Nathan Taft Corwin III, L.S. dated April 1, 2025 and last revised November
11, 2025.
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: 615 Pike Street Retail - This proposed site plan is for the construction
of a 1 Y-story 4,742 sq. ft. commercial building with 4 retail units, basement storage and
associated parking on 0.54 acres in the Hamlet Business Zoning,District. The property
is located at 615 Pike Street, Mattituck. SCTM#1000-140.-2-21
Amelia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, this proposed site plan is for the construction of a 1 Y2 story 4,590 sq. ft.
commercial building with 4 retail units, basement storage and associated parking on
0.54acres in the Hamlet Business zoning district, Mattituck; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c), determined that the proposed
action is an Unlisted action as it does not meet any definition on the Type II list and
does not rise to a Type I classification; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA as described above;
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
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None.
Motion carries.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, February 9, 2026 at
5:01 p.m. for a Public Hearing regarding the Site Plan entitled "615 Pike St. LLC
Commercial Building" prepared by Anthony M. Portillo, R.A. dated November 7, 2025.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
DETERMINATIONS
Chairman Rich: Zuhoski Nursery Agricultural Storage Building - 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
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, 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.; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2025, Ian Zuhoski, owner, submitted an Agricultural Site
Plan Application for review; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board accepted the
agricultural application as complete for review; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5 (c), determined that
the proposed action is a Type II Action as it falls within the following description for 6
NYCRR, Part 617.5(c)(4) "agricultural farm management practices, including
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construction, maintenance and repair of farm buildings and structures, and land use
changes consistent with generally accepted principles of farming"; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board recognizes Southold Town Code Article
XXI Farmland Bill of Rights and §280-97 Right to Farm protected farm practices; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §280-133 C of the
Southold Town Code, has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in §280-
133 for those applications involving uses strictly related to agriculture as long as they
are not necessary to further the objectives set forth in Town Code §280-129 to maintain
public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Southold Town Code §280-133(C) and as detailed in work
session staff report on October 6, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board agreed to
waive certain application requirements of§ 280-133 for this application which involves
uses strictly related to agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 B (5), has the discretion to.vary or waive the parking requirements for Site
Plan Applications where doing so would not have a detrimental effect on the public
health, safety or general welfare, and will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and
provision of the Site Plan Requirements chapter of the Town Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has found that this application is eligible for a waiver of
parking requirements because there is no need to provide for parking as the application
is for an agricultural use, is for employee use only, and the parcel is large in size relative
to the proposed structure; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2025, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131(C), distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments;
and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2025, the Southold Town Fire Marshal determined that
there is adequate emergency access and fire protection for the proposed building; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2025, the Southold Town Code Enforcement officer verified
that there were no open violations on the subject parcel; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2025, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program Coordinator reviewed the proposed project and determined the project to be
consistent with Southold Town LWRP policies; and
WHEREAS, on November 3, 2025, the Public Hearing was held and closed; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, the Cutchogue Fire District determined there was
adequate fire protection for the site; and
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WHEREAS, on December 8, 2025, Thomas C. Wolpert, of Young & Young Associates,
submitted five (5) prints of the proposed site plan as required; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board determined that
all applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations, Article XXIV, §280 — Site Plan
Approval of the Town of Southold, have been met; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2025, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector
reviewed and certified the proposed Agricultural Storage Building as a permitted use in
the Agricultural Conservation (AC) Zoning District; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the requirement for
certain Site Plan Application requirements for this agricultural site plan as noted above;
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the parking
requirements for this agricultural site plan as noted above;
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program;
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Mia. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Approval of the Site
Plan entitled "Zuhoski Nursery, LLC" prepared by Howard W. Young, L.S. dated August
5, 2025 and last revised December 4, 2025.
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: 705 CR 48 Contractors Campus - This site plan application proposes
two new buildings, each measuring 11,002.6 square feet, on a 2.57-acre parcel in the
Limited Business Zoning District. Each building will be.divided into 5 contractor business
spaces, for a total of 10 contractor business spaces. The property is located at 705 CR
48, Mattituck. SCTM#1000-113,12-13
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Amelia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, this Site Plan application proposes the construction of two new 11,002.6-
square-foot buildings, each divided into five contractor business spaces for a total of ten
spaces, on a 2.57-acre parcel in the Limited Business Zoning District in Mattituck; and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, submitted a
Site Plan Application for review; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals must review the proposed
project for a special exception use pursuant to § 280-41(B)(2); and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board found the .
application incomplete; and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, submitted application
materials; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, and Marc Pilotta,
PE from Key Civil Engineering, submitted additional materials; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, and Marc Pilotta,
PE from Key Civil Engineering, submitted additional materials; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board found the application
complete for review; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, at their public meeting, the Southold Town Planning
Board, pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part
617, classified the proposed action as an Unlisted Action as it does not meet any of the
thresholds of a Type I Action, nor does it meet any of the criteria on the Type II list of
actions; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, at their public meeting, the Southold Town Planning Board
set the Public Hearing for July 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, submitted renderings;
and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, submitted revised
renderings; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2025, the Planning Board, pursuant to Southold Town Code
§280-131 C, distributed the application to the required agencies for their comments; and
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WHEREAS, on May 16, 2025, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works reviewed
the proposed application and said a Highway Work Permit is required; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2025, the Southold Town Code Enforcement officer verified
that there were no open violations on the subject parcel; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services found
the application incomplete pending submission of the SEQRA Determination; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, and Marc Pilotta, PE
from Key Civil Engineering, submitted revised plans; and
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2025, the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program (LWRP) Coordinator reviewed the proposed project and recommended the
project to be found consistent with Southold Town LWRP; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2025, the Southold Town Engineer reviewed the proposed
application and determined the applicant must prepare a Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and obtain a State Pollution Discharge Elimination System
Permit (SPDES) from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(NYSDEC); and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency
pursuant to SEQRA, made a determination of non-significance for the proposed action
and granted a Negative Declaration after a coordinated review; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2025, the Planning Board held and closed the public hearing for
the proposed action; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, and Marc Pilotta, PE
from Key Civil Engineering, submitted revised plans; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2025, the Mattituck Fire District determined that there was
adequate fire protection for the site; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2025, the Southold Town Architectural Review Committee
held a regular meeting to review the project; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, submitted a truck
maneuvering plan; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on August 7, 2025 and
adjourned the hearing subject to Planning Board comments; and
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WHEREAS, on August 21, 2025, the Southold Town Fire Marshal reviewed and
determined that there was adequate fire protection, emergency egress, and emergency
access to the site; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2025, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) provided
comments to be incorporated into the proposed site design; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, acting as the authorized agent,
submitted the NYSDEC Letter of Authorization for the SPDES Notice of Intent (NOI)
along with the full electronic NOI filing; and
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2025, Marc Pilotta, PE, of Key Civil Engineering, provided a
letter containing an analysis of existing conditions, traffic impacts, parking adequacy,
and intersection safety and operations for the proposed development; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, and Marc
Pilotta, PE from Key Civil Engineering, submitted revised plans; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2025, the Suffolk County Water Authority reviewed the
proposed project and determined there is sufficient water capacity for the proposed use;
and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on September 4, 2025
and adjourned the hearing subject to Planning Board comments; and
WHEREAS, at their work session on September 8, 2025, the Planning Board reviewed
the proposed application, along with comments from referral agencies, and required
revisions to the site plan to make it comply with various applicable sections of the Town
Code; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, and Marc
Pilotta, PE from Key Civil Engineering, submitted revised plans for the Planning Board
to review; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2025, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services
issued wastewater approval for construction, reference # C-25-0053; and
WHEREAS, during its work session held on September 8, 2025, the Planning Board
reviewed the revised plans submitted for the proposed application and identified minor
corrections to be made; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2025, Ronald Kuoppala, authorized agent, and Marc
Pilotta, PE from Key Civil Engineering, submitted a revised site plan, floor plans, and
elevations for the Planning Board to review; and
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WHEREAS, on October 20, 2025, the.Southold Town Planning Board determined that
all applicable requirements of the Site Plan Regulations, Article XXIV, §280 — Site Plan
Approval of the Town of Southold, have been met; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals held and closed the public hearing on
November 6, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
granted Special Exception #8009SE; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2025, the Southold Town Chief Building Inspector
reviewed and certified the proposed use is permitted as a special exception by the
Board of Appeals in the Limited Business (LB) Zoning District; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby finds the application
consistent with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program;
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants Approval with
Conditions of the site plan entitled "Proposed Contractor's Business Buildings"
prepared by Marc Pilotta, Licensed Professional Engineer, dated January 27, 2025 and
last revised October 10, 2025, and authorizes the Chairman to endorse the plans listed
below:
C-1: SITE PLAN
C-2: GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN
C-3: UTILITY &SANITARY PLAN
C-4: SANITARY DETAILS
C-5: LANDSCAPE PLAN
C-6: LANDSCAPE DETAILS
C-7: SITE LIGHTING PLAN
C-8: SOIL EROSION &SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
C-9: SOIL EROSION &SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS
C-10: DETAIL SHEET
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C-11: SCDPW HIGHWAY DETAILS
C-12: ACOUSTIC FENCE SPECIFICATIONS
C-13: TRUCK RUN PLAN
A-1: FLOOR PLANS&ELEVATIONS (Prepared by Ronald Kuoppala, Registered Architect, dated
11/18/24, last revised: 9/10/25)
Conditions of Approval:
1. Deliveries and Operations: All deliveries, contractor activity, and service
operations shall occur entirely on-site. Use of the public right-of-way for loading,
parking, staging, standing, or any business-related activity is strictly prohibited.
2. Outdoor Storage: Outdoor storage of materials or equipment is prohibited.
Parking of legally registered trailers, and the storage of materials or equipment
on legally registered trucks and trailers, is permitted.
3. Indoor Operations: All business-related activities shall be conducted indoors.
4. Public Access & Retail Uses: Retail sales and access by the general public are
prohibited.
5. Number of Contractor Bays: The number of contractor bays is limited to a
maximum of ten (10), as proposed. Any increase in the number of bays or units
shall require return to the Planning Board for review and approval, including
evaluation of potential impacts on traffic, parking, and on-site circulation.
6. Screening and Landscaping: Following installation, the Planning Board may
require supplemental plantings, as deemed necessary, to ensure that the buffer
achieves and maintains effective screening.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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APPROVAL EXTENSIONS
Chairman Rich: WJF Farms Agricultural Storage Building - This approved site plan
is for the proposed construction of a 60' x 100' (6,000 sq. ft.) agricultural pole barn,
including employee bathrooms, an office and storage with a 19-space parking lot, and a
60' x 40' (2400 sq. ft.) agricultural storage shed on 11.6 acres in the AC Zoning District.
The property is located at 12595 Oregon Road, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-83.-2-12.7
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, this site plan is for the proposed construction of a 60' x 100' (6,000 sq. ft.)
agricultural pole barn, including employee bathrooms, an office and storage with a 19-
space parking lot, and a 60' x 40' (2,400 sq. ft.) agricultural storage barn on 11.6 acres
with Development Rights held by Suffolk County in the AC Zoning District, Cutchogue;
and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2022, the Planning Board granted approval with conditions, to
the Site Plan entitled "WJF Farms, LLC" prepared by James J. Deerkoski, P.E., dated
April 8, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2023, the Planning Board supported the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for the 2,400 sq. ft. agricultural storage building and
noted that there were ongoing site plan conditions that remain in full effect with regard
to Suffolk County Farmland Committee restrictions and elements of site plan approval.
The 6,000 sq. ft. building and associated improvements have not been completed and
require a final site inspection when completed; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2023, the agricultural site plan approval expired; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, the Planning Board granted an Extension of Site
Plan Approval for two (2) years from December 18, 2023 — December 18, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2025, the applicant submitted a letter requesting an
extension of Site Plan Approval for eight (8) months, with provided reasoning detailed in
the December 8, 2025 staff report; and
WHEREAS, at a Work Session held on December 8, 2025, the Planning Board
reviewed the application and determined that the Site Plan remains in compliance with
current rules and regulations and granted an extension of one year; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby grants an Extension of
Approval for one (1) year, from December 18, 2025 to December 18, 2026, for the site
plan entitled "WJF Farms, LLC", prepared by James J. Deerkoski, P.E., dated April 8,
2022.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
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Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin; 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?
Amelia Jealous-Dank: So, moved.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. 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
H. �., Transcribing Secretary
James H. Rich III, Chairman