HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA-06/04/2026 BOARD MEMBERS ��OF so yo 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. cn Office Location:
Nicholas Planamento • �OQ Town Annex/First Floor
Margaret Steinbugler C�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, JUNE 49 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,June 4,2026 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
9:12 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 9:12 A.M.
9:12 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)..
10:05 A.M.—A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Planamento 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.
2. The Board discussed requests for extensions, amended decision and de minimus approvals.
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III. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 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:
Kimberly and Steven Bruni#8103 and#8104
Blue Marlin Realty,LLC -#8105
Louis Hug Irrevocable Trust/Thomas Hug#8106
Scott Kaufman-#8108
Angela Levas#8109
Nicole and Stephen O'Grady#8035SE
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Planamento,Acampora,Lehnert and Steinbugler. This
resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
IV, DELIBERATIONS/POSSIBLE DECISIONS/RESOLUTIONS:
GRANT RELIEF AS AMENDED WITH CONDITIONS:
Peter Stein and Allison Kronick Stein#8053
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Member Weisman (Chairperson), Lehnert, Planamento,Acampora, and
Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0)
RELIEF DENIED:
Pristine Projects,LLC -#8096
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Member Weisman(Chairperson), Lehnert, Planamento,Acampora, 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. - KIMBERLY AND STEVEN BRUNI #8103 — By Anthony Pasca, Attorney. Request a
Reversal of the Building Inspector's October 27, 2025 Notice of Disapproval, pursuant to Article Il,
Section 280-10 which states:a nonconforming lot(SCTM No. 1000-68-3-8.3)shall merge with an adjacent
conforming or nonconforming lot(SCTM No. 1000-68-3-8.4)which has been 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 for a
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common course of fifty feet or more in distance. Nonconforming lots shall merge until the total lot size
conforms to the current bulk schedule requirements; located at: 970 Salt Marsh Lane,Peconic,NY. SCTM
No. 1000-68-3-8.3 and 1000-68-3-8.4 AND
10:07 A.M. - KIMBERLYAND STEVEN BRUNI#8104—By Anthony Pasca,Attorney. Request for a
Waiver of Merger petition under Article Il, Section 280-10A, to unmerge land identified as SCTM No.
1000-68-3-8.3 which has merged with SCTM No. 1000-68-3-8.4, based on the Building Inspector's
October 27, 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 and that non-conforming lots shall merge until the total lot size conforms to the current bulk
schedule requirements; located at: 970 Salt Marsh Lane, Peconic,NY. SCTM No. 1000-68-3-8.3 and
1000-68-3-8.4. 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 ADJOURN Public Hearing to June 18,2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
11:12 A.M.—BLUE MARLIN REALTY, LLC -#8105—By Martin Finnegan,Attorney. Request for
Variances from Article XXIII, Section 280-124;Article XXXVI, Section 280-207A(1)(C); and the
Building Inspector's December 8, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to
demolish and construct a new single-family dwelling; at: 1) less than the code required side yard setback
of 15 feet;, 2) less than the code required minimum combined side yard setback of 35 feet, 3) gross floor
area exceeding permitted maximum square footage for lot containing up to 20,000 square feet in area;
located at: 450 Blue Marlin Drive, (adj. to Shelter Island Sound) Greenport,NY. SCTM No. 1000-57-1-
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
ADJOURN Public Hearing to June 18,2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (5-0).
11:29 A.M.—LOUIS HUG IRREVOCABLE TRUST/THOMAS HUG#8106—By Anthony Portillo,
Representative. Request for a Variance from Article 111, Section 280-13A(6)(d) and the Building
Inspector's February 13, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on an application to construct an accessory
apartment within a single-family dwelling at 1) more than the allowable 25%of the habitable space of
the entire residence; located at: 2100 Pike St. Mattituck,NY. SCTM No. 1000-140-3-22.
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 HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly adopted 5-0).
11:38 A.M.—SCOTT KAUFMAN-#8108—By Stephen Kiely,Attorney. Request for a Reversal of the
Building Inspector's September 24, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to
amend the construction of the accessory structure for personal, conditioned use as an art workshop and
studio, and antique storage with half bath; at: 1)the proposed intent, as designed, does not constitute a
permitted accessory use; located at: 2050 Dignans Rd. Cutchogue,NY. (Adj. to Long Island Sound)
SCTM No. 1000-83-2-7.3. 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 (5-0).
12:16 A.M.—ANGELA LEVAS# 8109—By Frederick Weber, Representative and Angela Levas, Owner.
Request for a Variance from Article XXII, Section 280-116A(1) and the Building Inspector's December
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31, 2025 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize an as built in-ground
swimming pool at: 1) less than the code required 100 feet from the top of the bluff; located at: 5335 The
Long Way(adj. to Long Island Sound)East Marion,NY. SCTM No. 1000-21-5-13. 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).
12:28 P.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).
1:20 P.M. Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by Member Steinbugler to Reconvene
the Public Hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This resolution was duly adopted(5-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS: CONTINUED:
1:28 P.M.—NICOLE AND STEPHEN O'GRADY# 8123 —By Eligio Lopez, Representative. Request
for a Variance from Article III, Section 280-15 and the Building Inspector's April 13, 2026 Notice of
Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize an as built shed accessory to an existing
single-family dwelling; at: 1) located in an area other than the code required rear yard; located at 315 Old
Salt Road, Mattituck,NY. SCTM No. 1000-144-5-20. 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).
1:32 P.M. - 615 PIKE STREET,LLC -#8035SE—(Adjourned from May 7, 2026) By Anthony Portillo,
Representative. Opposition from Mary Eisenstein. Request for a Special Exception pursuant to Article
X, Section 280 -45B(9) of the Southold Town Code, and the Building Inspectors May 7, 2025,Amended
May 22, 2026 Notice of Disapproval to construct a commercial building with three (3) retail units,two of
which are take-out retail, a second story accessory apartment and basement storage; located at 615 Pike
Street, Mattituck,NY. SCTM No.1000-140-2-21. 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 the PUBLIC HEARING subject
to receipt of additional information. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted
(5-OZ
1:54 P.M.—VERADEANA PROPERTIES, LLC#8099—By Martin Finnegan,Attorney and Margaret
Ann Neimetz, Owner. (Adjourned from May 21, 2026) 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 9555 & 9425 Soundview Ave.,NY. SCTM Nos.1000-59-6-23 and 1000-59-6-22.
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 Lehnert to
CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution
was duly dopted (5-0).
VI. RESOLUTIONS: 2:20 P.M.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Chairperson Weisman, seconded by
Member Lehnert to authorize advertising of hearings for the Regular Meeting to be held on
Thursday, July 2, 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 May 21, 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 Grant a One Year extension of Condition No.2 of#8017,Beverly Papapietro(Dean
Snow), 42 Cedar Drive, Southold, NY. SCTM No. 1000-78-9-8. 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 Amend #8025 Deborah Pittornino to remove Condition No. 4, 68530 Main Road,
Greenport,NY. SCTM No. 1000-53-2-1. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly
adopted (5-0).
There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time,the Chairperson declared
the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 2:21 P.M.
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