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Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson ,`O l0 53095 Main Road•P.O.Box 1179
Patricia Acampora Southold,NY 11971-0959
Robert Lehnert, Jr. cr, Office Location:
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Margaret Steinbugler C�U 54375 Main Road(at Youngs Avenue)
Southold,NY 11971
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Tel. (631) 765-1809
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY,APRIL 2, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS was held at
the Southold Town Hall Annex Lower Level, 54375 Main Road, Southold,New York 1197-1-0959, and
also accessible via Zoom Webinar Portal on Thursday,April 2,2026 commencing at 9:00 A.M.
Present were:
Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson Kim Fuentes, Board Assistant
Nicholas Planamento, Member Elizabeth Sakarellos, Senior Office Assistant
Robert Lehnert, Member Donna Westermann, Office Assistant
Patricia Acampora, Member Julie McGivney,Assistant Town Attorney
Margaret Steinbugler, Member
9:17 A.M. Chairperson Weisman called the meeting to order.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento,Acampora,Lehnert and Steinbugler. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Began at 9:17 A.M.
9:17 A.M.—A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler 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).
10:00 A.M. —A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to exit
the Executive Session. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento,Acampora,Lehnert
and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
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II. WORK SESSION:
1. Requests from Board Members for future agenda items.
2. Requests for extensions and de minimus approvals.
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3. The Board discussed public hearing adjournments for#8042-1460 The Strand, LLC and
#8035SE-615 Pike Street to May 7, 2026.
III. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY 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:
Michael Dealy -#8107
St. John's Episcopal Church—Fishers Island-#8095
Christopher and Alyssa Constant-#8090
Bill and Christina Livanos-#8094
Eloise Patterson/Corcoran EP 20yr FI QPRT-#8091
Caroline Schrank—8092SE
Samid Hussain-#8093
Braveporter,LLC/Joe Iavarone -#8048
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman,Planamento,Acampora,Lehnert and Steinbugler. This
resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
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 RELIEF IN PART/DENY IN PART WITH CONDITIONS:
Marianna AugustBMB Homes,Inc.#8068
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.
10:07 A.M.—MICHAEL DEALY-#8107—By William Walters, Representative. Request for a Variance
from Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building Inspector's December 17, 2025,AMENDED
February 19, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct an accessory
in-ground swimming pool; at: 1)more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage of 20%; located
at: 3080 Bayshore Road, Greenport. SCTM No. 1000-53-6-39. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript
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of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by
Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to CLOSE and RESERVE DECISION. Vote
of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
10:14 A.M. - ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH—FISHERS ISLAND-#8095—By Martin Finnegan,
Attorney. Request for Variances from Article III, Section 280-18 and the Building Inspector's November
7, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit for a lot line modification; at: 1)
proposed lot no. 14 having less than the code required minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet in area; 2)
proposed lot nos. 14 and 16.1 having less than the code required minimum lot depth of 175 feet; 3)
cottages(two) located on proposed lot nos. 14 and 16.1 less than the code required minimum side yard
setback of 15 feet; 4)existing cottage on proposed lot no. 16.1 constitutes a non-permitted second use; at:
806 Oriental Avenue, Fishers Island,NY. SCTM Nos. 1000-9-5-14 and 1000-9-5-16.1.
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After
receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to
CLOSE and RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
5-0 .
10:26 A.M. - CHRISTOPHER AND ALYSSA CONSTANT-#8090—By Martin Finnegan,Attorney;
Kate Samuels,Representative; Christopher Constant, Owner. Support from Tim Frost and Dave Kapell.
Request for Variances from Article XXZII, Section 280-124;Article XXXVI, Section 280-207;Article
XXXVI, Section 280-208; and the Building Inspector's October 2, 2025,Amended November 25, 2025
Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to demolish(per Southold Town definition)
and construct a new single family dwelling; at: 1) located less than the code required minimum
secondary front yard setback of 20 feet; 2) located less than the code required minimum rear yard setback
of 35 feet; 3)more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage of 20%; 4)gross floor area exceeding
permitted maximum square footage for lot containing up to 10,000 square feet in area; 5)the
construction exceeds the permitted sky plane as defined in Article I, Section 280-4 of the Town Code;
located at: 2655 Village Lane, Orient,NY. SCTM No. 1000-26-1-22. RESOLUTION: (Please see
transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was
offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE and RESERVE
DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
10:52 A.M. -BILL AND CHRISTINA LIVANOS -#8094—By Chuck Thomas, Representative. Request
for Variances from Article III, Section 280-15; and the Building Inspector's October 6, 2025 Notice of
Disapproval based on an application for a permit to demolish an existing dwelling and construct a new
single family dwelling and install an in-ground swimming pool; at: 1) swimming pool is located in other
than the code permitted rear yard; 2) existing shed is partially located in other than the code permitted
rear yard; located at: 1795 Summit Drive, Mattituck,NY. SCTM No. 1000-106-1-30.2.
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After
receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to
CLOSE and RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
(5-OZ
11:04 A.M. -ELOISE PATTERSON/CORCORAN EP 20YR FI OPRT-#8091 —By Abby
Boedigheimer,Representative. Request for a Variance from Article III, Section 280-15 and the Building
Inspector's October 21, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct an
accessory garage with attached storage,half bathroom and outdoor shower; at: 1) located in other than
the code permitted rear yard; located at: 45 Avenue B,Fishers Island,NY. SCTM No. 1000-6-2-10.
RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After
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receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to
ADJOURN HEARING to April 16,2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted(5-0).
11:18 A.M. - CAROLINE SCHRANK—8092SE—By John Cunniffe, Representative and Caroline
Schrank, Owner. Privacy concerns from Joseph Fischetti. Applicant requests a Special Exception under
Article III, Section 280-13B(13). The Applicant is owner of the subject property requesting authorization
to construct and establish an Accessory Apartment in a proposed(not built)accessory structure; at: 1865
Westphalia Road, Mattituck#1000-141-1-4. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written
statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by
Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to ADJOURN HEARING to May 7,2026. Vote
of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
12:04 P.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert for a Lunchtime
Recess. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
1:12 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 dull adopted(5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Continued:
1:12 P.M. - SAMID HUSSAIN-#8093—By Patricia Moore,Attorney and Samid Hussain, Owner.
Request for Variances from Article III, Section 280-15; and the Building Inspector's December 1, 2025
Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize an as-built hot-tub and a sauna
accessory to a single family dwelling; at: 1)both hot tub and sauna are located in other than the code
permitted rear yard; located at: 1415 North Parish Drive, (adj. to Southold Bay) Southold,NY. SCTM
No. 1000-71-1-14. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate
cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member
Acampora to CLOSE and RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was
duly adopted(5-0).
1:24 P.M. - BRAVEPORTER.LLC/JOE IAVARONE-#8048—(Adj. from December 4,2025)By
Patricia Moore,Attorney. Request for a Reversal of the Building Inspector's June 16, 2025 Notice of
Disapproval, or in the Alternative, a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-123A and the Building
Inspector's June 16, 2025,Amended October 6, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a
permit to legalize the "as built"demolition(as per Town code definition) and reconstruction of an
existing single family dwelling and to legalize the"as built" demolition(as per Town Code definition)
and reconstruction of an existing seasonal cottage (raenveAe to r-eun use) at: 1) cottage is a
nonconforming building containing a nonconforming use shall not be enlarged,reconstructed,
structurally altered or moved, unless such building is changed to a conforming use; 2) dwelling less than
the code required minimum side yard setback of 10 feet; 3) dwelling is less than the code required
minimum combined side yard setback of 25 feet; 4)more than the code permitted maximum lot coverage
of 20%; located at: 1425 Bay Avenue, (Adj.to Marion Lake)East Marion,NY. SCTM No. 1000-31-9-
7.3. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After
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receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Acampora to
CLOSE and RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
(5-01-
VI. RESOLUTIONS: 1:38 P.M.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Planamento to authorize advertising of hearings for the Regular Meeting to be held on
Thursday, May 7, 2026, which will commence at 9:00 A.M. for Work Session, and Regular Meeting
(Public Hearings)to begin at 10:00 A.M. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted(5-0).
RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Lehnert to approve minutes from the Special Meeting held on March 19, 2026. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman,seconded by Member
Steinbugler to Adjourn the public hearing of#8042, 1460 The Strand,LLC, SCTM No. 1000-30-
2-66, to May 7,2026). Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0).
RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman,seconded by Member
Planamento to Adjourn the public hearing of#8035SE, 615 Pike Street, SCTM No. 1000-140-2-
21, to May 7,2026). Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
RESOLUTION ADOPTED:A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Acampora to Grant a One Year Extension of 97751, Charles and Kavita Vansant, 1288
Smith Road,Peconic,NY. SCTM No. 1000-98-4-12, 13, & 14. To expire April 20, 2027. Vote of
the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly dopted 5-0Z
There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time,the Chairperson declared
the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 1:39 P.M.
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