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Regular Meeting Minutes
TOWN HALLANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Attendees: Commissioner Mammina(Chairperson),Commissioner Wexler, Commissioner Surchin,
Commissioner de Conciliis, and Commissioner Sardar-Afkhami.
Also Present: Kim Fuentes, Coordinator
3:10 P.M. A Motion was offered to open the meeting. Vote of the Commission: Ayes: Commissioners
Mammina,Wexler, Surchin, de Conciliis,and Sardar-Afkhami.(This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0).
WORK SESSION: 3:10 P.M.
Review Applications:
a) 3:14 P.M. -HUGH AND LEAH MCBRIDE - 1180 Navy Street, Orient (Representative Meryl
Kramer)—for a Certificate of Appropriateness under Section 170-7(b) of the Southold Town Code
at a registered landmark property concerning the installation of a generator and of screening
surrounding a generator upon the subject property; located at 1180 Navy Street, Orient. SCTM
No. 1000-25-4-4. (JW)
• Applicant's representative,Meryl Kramer,Architect,appeared to describe the proposed generator
installation which will be screened by a fence and landscaping.
• During the Regular Meeting,the Commission will vote to grant a de minimus approval.
b) 3:50 P.M. -2440 VILLAGE LANE,LLC -P.J. DESCHENES—AMEND the Certificate of
Appropriateness under Section 170-7(b).of the Southold Town Code at a registered landmark
property concerning the partial demolition(attached garage), alterations and additions to a single
family dwelling; located at 2440 Village Lane, Orient. SCTM No. 1000-26-1-17.1.
• The applicant's representatives,Peter Marren,Architect, and Wayde Bennett of Even Keel Home
Services, appeared to describe and explain the reason for the demolition of the garage portion of the
dwelling,which was not the approved scope of work.
• The Commission and the applicant reviewed the current photographs with the approved
architectural plans and found some discrepancies. Deviations in details were perceived by the
Commission Members.
• The Commission requested that the applicant amend the plans to reflect the demolition of the
garage and return to the work session scheduled for February 26, 2026.
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January 15, 2026
REGULAR MEETING: Called to Order: 3:57 PM
Commissioner Mammina, seconded by Commissioner Ahmad made a motion to Close the Work Session and
Open the Regular Meeting.Vote of the Commission: Ayes: Commissioners Mammina, Wexler, Surchin, de
Conciliis, and Sardar-Afkhami. (This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0).
Pledge of Allegiance
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:A Motion was made to approve the prior meeting minutes of December 11,
2025 by Commissioner Mammina,seconded by Commissioner Surchin. Vote of the Commission: Ayes:
Commissioners Mammina,Wexler, Surchin, de Conciliis,and Sardar-Afkhami. (This Resolution was duly
adopted 5-0).
HUGH AND LEAH MCBRIDE - 1180 Navy Street, Orient(Representative Meryl Kramer)
✓ The Commission has determined that pursuant to Chapter 170-4(E)(2)of the Southold Town Code,the
Commission has the authority to determine that some proposals do not rise to the level of requiring a
public hearing,as the proposal is de minimis in nature; and
✓ The Commission has determined that the subject application for the Certificate.of Appropriateness is de
minimis in nature and therefore does not require a Public Hearing.
RESOLUTION#01.15.2026.2
The Commission approves the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness,subject to approvals by all
involved agencies.
Vote of the Commission: Ayes: Commissioners Mammina,Wexler,Surchin,and Sardar-Afkhami.(This
Resolution was duly adopted 4-0). (Commissioners Woodhouse and Ketcham Absent,Commissioner
deConciliis Recused)
PUBLIC HEARING: (1)
4:10 P.M.-ASIP HOUSE—RICHARD B. SACHS—8255 Bridge Lane—(Representative: Daniel Butler)for
a Certificate of Appropriateness under Section 170-7(b)of the Southold Town Code at a registered landmark
property concerning the installation of a sauna,;fencing and entry gates surrounding the in-ground swimming
pool upon the subject property; located at 8255 Bridge Lane, Cutchogue,NY. SCTM No. 1000-84-1-4.6.
• The applicant's representative, Daniel Butler, presented photographs and described,window detail,the
new front fence measuring four(4)feet in height and a second pool fence. The gate along the road will
be at least six(6)feet back from the property line and the sauna will be the size of a shed.
• The applicant, Richard B. Sachs,was also present.
RESOLUTIONS #01.15.2026.1:
A Motion was made by Commissioner Mammina and seconded by Commissioner Surchin to Close the
Public Hearing.
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January 15, 2026
A Motion was made by Commissioner Mammina,seconded by Commissioner de Conciliis to approve the
request of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the improvements for aforementioned improvements,
conditioned upon approvals by all involved agencies.
Vote of the Commission: Ayes: Commissioners Mammina,Wexler,Surchin,and Sardar-Afkhami. (This
Resolution was duly adopted 4-0). (Commissioners Woodhouse and Ketcham Absent,Commissioner
deConciliis Recused)
4:15 P.M.-2440 VILLAGE LANE,LLC-P.J.DESCHENES—fora Certificate of Appropriateness under
Section 170-7(b)of the Southold Town Code at a'registered landmark property concerning the installation of
roof mounted solar panels upon a single family dwelling; located at 2440 Village Lane,Orient. SCTM No.
1000-26-1-17.1. (ASA)
The applicant's representatives failed to follow instructions and procedures to prepare for a Public
Hearing. The Public Hearing is rescheduled for February 26,2026.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Hardcopies of Part 1 of the Commission Handbook was distributed to all members.
Meeting Adiourned: 4:27 P.M.
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Mammina,seconded Surchin. Vote of the
Commission: Ayes: Commissioners Mammina,Wexler, Surchin, de Conciliis, and Sardar-Afkhami. (This
Resolution was duly adopted 7-0).
Next HPC work session and regular meeting,with Zoom access, scheduled for February 26,2026 in the Annex
Building, Second Floor Conference Room at 3:00 PM.
PLEASE NOTE.2026 Meetings:January 15,February 26,March 26,April 23,May 28,2026,June 25,
2026 All meetings of the Commission will begin at 3:00 PM
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