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Home My WebLink AboutZBA-05/07/2026 BOARD MEMBERS ��rjF 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. Office Location: Nicholas Planamento G,'�c► • �OQ Town Annex/First Floor Margaret Steinbugler �'�U 54375 Main Road(at Youngs Avenue) ' Southold,NY 11971 http://southoldtownny.gov ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Tel. (631) 765-1809 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 79 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 11971-0959, and also accessible via Zoom Webinar Portal on Thursday, May 7, 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 9:09 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 9:09 A.M. 9:09 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). 10:03 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). II. WORK SESSION: 1. Requests from Board Members for future agenda items. Minutes of May 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 2 2. Requests for extensions and de minimus approvals. 3. The Board discussed public hearing adjournments for#8035SE, 615 Pike Street to June 4, 2026. 4. The Board discussed public hearing adjournment for#8042, 1460 The Strand Public Hearing Without a Date, and for #8084, Joseph Romano to Adjourn Public Hearing to November 5, 2026. III. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEWS: New applications: A. RESOLUTION declaring applications that are setback/dimensional/lot waiver/accessory apartmentsibed 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: Soundview Sunsets, LLC #8097 Jane Weiland# 8100 Veradeana Properties, LLC#8099 Gaillard CS Revoc Trust, C/O Christopher Gaillard#8101 Mattituck Plaza, LLC #8098 Narrow River Properties, LLC #8102SE Pristine Projects, LLC -#8096 Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento,Acampora, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted(5-0). IV. POSSIBLE RESOLUTIONS TO CLOSE/ADJOURN THE FOLLOWING HEARING: CAROLINE SCHRANK—8092SE—(Adjourned from April 2, 2026) Applicant requests a Special Exception under Article II1, 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 41000-141-1-4. 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 CLOSE HEARING and RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5- 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. Minutes of May 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 3 10:13 A.M. - SOUNDVIEW SUNSETS, LLC #8097—By Nicholas Mazzaferro, Representative. Request for Variances from Article IV, Section 280-18 and the Building Inspector's November 5, 2026,Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct additions to a single- family dwelling (per Building Permit#50152 for interior alterations with amendment to include additional work) at: 1) less than the code required minimum front yard setback of 50 feet, 2) less than the code required side yard setback of 15 feet; located at: 20210 Soundview Avenue, Southold, NY. SCTM No. 1000-51-3-13.2. 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 HEARING and RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). 10:23 A.M. - JANE WEILAND # 8100 -By Krista Jones, Representative; Jane Weiland and Edward Weiland, Owners. Request for Variances from Article III, Section 280-15;Article XXII, Section 280-116A(1); and the Building Inspector's January 14, 2026,AMENDED January 27, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on.an application for a permit to construct an accessory in-ground swimming pool at: 1) located in other than the permitted rear yard, 2) less than the code required 100 feet from top of the bluff; located at: 6485 Nassau Point Road, (Adj. to Little Peconic Bay) Cutchogue,NY. SCTM No. 1000-1.11-13-11. 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 Subject to Receipt of Additional Information. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). 10:41 A.M. —VERADEANA PROPERTIES, LLC#8099—By Martin Finnegan,Attorney, and Margaret Ann Neimetz, Owner. Opposition from Maureen O'Connell and Lynn Normandia Request for a Waiver of Merger petition under Article II, Section 280-10A, to unmerge land identified as SCTM No. 1000-59-6-23 which has merged with SCTM No. 1000-59-6-22, based on the Building Inspector's November 21, 2025,Notice of Disapproval; which states that a non- conforming lot shall merge with an adjacent conforming or non-conforming lot held in common ownership with the first lot at any time after July 1, 1983.An adjacent lot is one which abuts with the parcel in common course of fifty (50) feet or more in distance.Nonconforming lots shall merge until the total size conforms to the current bulk schedule requirements; located at 9425 & 9555 Soundview Avenue, Southold,NY. SCTM Nos.1000-59-6-22 and 1000-59-6-23. 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 the Public Hearing to May 21,2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). 11:28 A.M. -PETER STEIN AND ALLISON KRONICK STEIN#8053 —(REOPENED and AMENDED the public hearing on January 22, 2026.) By Martin Finnegan,Attorney. Request for Variances from Article XXII, Section 280-116A(1);Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building Inspector's June 20, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to demolish and reconstruct a new single family dwelling; at: 1) swimming pool located-in other than the permitted rear yard; 2) less than the code required 100 feet from.the top of the bluff; located at: 63417 County Road 48, (Adj. to the Long Island Sound) Greenport,NY. SCTM No. 1000-40-1-18. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a-motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Minutes of May 7,2026 Regular Meeting Page 4 Acampora to ADJOURN the Public Hearing to May 21,2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly dopted (5-0). 11:44 A.M. - GAILLARD CS REVOC TRUST, c/o CHRISTOPHER GAILLARD #8101 —By Sam Fitzgerald, Representative. Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building Inspector's November 21, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct additions and alterations to an existing seasonal dwelling and convert the cottage into a year-round single-family dwelling; at: 1) less than the code required minimum front yard setback of 40 feet; located at: 556 Bell Hill Avenue, Fishers Island,NY. SCTM No. 1000-9.-3-4. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento to CLOSE HEARING and RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). 11:56 A.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento for a Lunchtime Recess. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This resolution was duly adopted(5-0). 1:06 P.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Lehnert to Reconvene the Public Hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This resolution was duly adopted(5-0). PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONTINUED: 1:06 P.M. - MATTITUCK PLAZA, LLC#8098—By William Goggins,Attorney. Support from Jamie Wilsberg and Patricia Moore. Opposition from Mary Eisenstein. Request for a Use Variance under Article XI, Section 280-48A(2)d and the Building Inspector's July 11, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application to construct alterations to an existing storefront; at 1) buildings containing a drive-through or drive-up window are prohibited; located at: 10095 Main Road, Mattituck,NY. SCTM# 1000-142-1-26. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony,a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to CLOSE HEARING and RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). 1:54 P.M.—NARROW RIVER PROPERTIES, LLC #8102SE—By Patricia Moore,Attorney. 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 an accessory structure on a residential lot without a principal single family dwelling; at: 28410 Main Street, Orient,NY. SCTM#1000-19-1-1.5. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to CLOSE Subject to Receipt of Additional Information. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(5-0). Minutes of May 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 5 2:20 P.M. - 1460 THE STRAND,LLC, DEMETRIOS AND VASILLIA ZIOZA, MEMBERS -#8042 See resolution below. 2:21 P.M. —PRISTINE PROJECTS, LLC -#8096—By George Georgiadis, Owner. Opposition from Joella Radich, Timothy Staron, and Robin Klotz. Request for Variances from Article III, Section 280-18 and the Building Inspector's November 18, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to subdivide two (2)merged lots; at: 1) Proposed parcel No. 1 (63-1-4) at less than the code required lot size of 40,000 sq. ft.; 2) Proposed parcel No. 1 (63-1-4) having less, than the permitted lot width of 150 linear feet; 3) Proposed parcel No. 1 having less than the permitted lot depth of 175 linear feet; 4) Proposed Lot 2 (63-1-5) at less than the code required lot size of 40,000 sq. ft.; 5) Proposed parcel 2 having less than the permitted lot width of 150 feet, 6) Proposed parcel 2 having less than the permitted lot depth of 175 feet; located at: 205 & 155 Sunnyside Road, Southold,NY. SCTM Nos. 1000-63-1-4 & 1000-63-1-5. 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 ADJOURN the Public Hearing to May 21,2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0 . VI. RESOLUTIONS: 3:12 P.M. 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, June 4, 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 Steinbugler to approve minutes from the Special Meeting held on April 16, 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 Grant a One Year Extension of#7609,Bay Beach,LLC, 1055 Bay Home Road, Southold, SCTM No. 1000-56-5-35, to Expire April 21, 2027. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted 5-0Z RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to Adjourn the public hearing of#8042,1460 The Strand,LLC,Without A Date, SCTM No. 1000-30-2-66. 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 Adjourn the public hearing of#8084, Joseph and Ashley Romano, 70 Arshamomague, Southold, NY. SCTM No. 1000-56-2-19, to November 5, 2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was dul.�pted 5 Minutes of May 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 6 There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time, the Chairperson declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 P.M. Res e tfull sub it d, K m E. Fuentes �/�/2026 Board Assistant RECEIVED Incl y Reference: Fil d ZBA Decision(0) It M Y 2 7 2026 es ie Kand Weisman, Chairperson Southold Town Clerk `/2026 Approved for Filing and Adopted l�