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Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman 53095 Main Road
James Dinizio,Jr. y P.O. Box 1179
Lydia A. Tortora • Southold, New York 11971
Lora S. Collins y,�O a�! ZBA Fax(631)765-9064
George Horning Telephone (631) 765-1809
BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF APPEALS was held at
the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971, on Thursday, June 8,
2000 commencing at 6:38 p.m.
Present were:
Gerard P. Goehringer, Chairman
James Dinizio, Jr., Member
Lydia A. Tortora, Member
George Horning, Member
Lora S. Collins, Member
Linda Kowalski, Secretary to ZBA
6:38 p.m. Chairman Gerard P. Goehringer called the meeting to order.
AGENDA ITEM I: The Board proceeded with the first item on the Agenda as follows:
SEQRA REVIEWS/DETERMINATIONS: Motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Tortora, to ADOPT the following RESOLUTION:
BE IT RESOLVED, to declare the following designations of Type II and Unlisted
projects, and to declare No Adverse Effect on the Environment for the following:
Unlisted Action Category:
Appl. No. 4823 - L. and M. Beninati. Accessory B & B.
Type II Category:
Appl. No. 4820 - D. Principi (setback).
Appl. No. 4821 - E. Romagnoli (lot coverage and setback)
Appl. No. 4825 - S. Testa (setbacks).
Appl. No. 4826 -W. Penny III (building width)
Appl. No. 4827 - V. Mangiamele (waiver to unmerge lot)
Appl. No. 4828 - R. D'Urso & ors. (waiver to unmerge lot)
Appl. No. 4829 - Dr. A. and W. Peluso. Garage Addition (Setback).
Appl. No. 4830 - B. Hess (setback)
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Appl. No. 4831 - D. and J. Dey (yard location)
Appl. No. 4832 - J. Sleckman (setback).
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Goehringer, Dinizio, Tortora, Horning, Collins. This Resolution was
duly ADOPTED by unanimous (5-0) vote of the Board.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS:. The Chairman introduced each application and proceeded with public
hearings. Transcripts of the statements and discussions for the following hearings have been
prepared by Lucia Farrell under separate cover.
6:39 p.m. Appl. No. 4820 - DOLORES PRINCIPI. This is an application under Article
XXIX, Section 100-239.4A and submitted pursuant to Conditions set forth under ZBA Appeal No.
4225. Appeal No. 4225 was denied on May 4, 1994, with an exception for temporary placement
of the existing cottage without expansion or enlargement for a limited period of up to five years in
a location less than 100 feet from the Long Island Sound bluff. Applicant is requesting approval
by the Board of Appeals for issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy as exists in its present
location. Location of Property: Lot No. 2, Map of Blue Horizons, 4660 Blue Horizons Bluffs,
Peconic; Parcel 1000-74-01-35.52. Mrs. Dolores Principal and her son, Richard Joseph Principi,
Jr. both spoke in behalf of their application. Board Members asked for up-to-date information, an
updated survey and other information that would show the condition of the bluff and changes
during the past 6+- years. The Chairman indicated he is waiting for recommendations from the
Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District Office. The applicants asked for a
postponement to the September meeting in order to provide the requested updates. (Please see
written transcript of hearing prepared separately.) RESOLUTION: Motion was offered by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Horning, and duly carried, to RECESS the hearing
for a continuation at the Board's September (14`h) Regular Meeting. This Resolution was duly
adopted (5-0).
7:10 p.m. Appl. No. 4823 - LEE AND MARIE BENINATI. This is a request for a Special
Exception under Article III, Section 100-31 B(14) for renting of rooms in the owner-occupied
dwelling for lodging and serving of breakfast to casual and transient roomers. The proposed Bed
and Breakfast is an accessory use incidental and subordinate to the principal use by the owner-
residents of the dwelling. Location of Property: 3070 Peconic Lane, Peconic, NY; Parcel 1000-
74-3-15. Mr. and Mrs. Beninati spoke in behalf of their application. (There were no objections
offered by anyone in the audience. Please refer to verbatim transcript prepared separately.)
RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, the Chairman offered a motion to close the hearing,
seconded by Member Horning, and carried unanimously. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
7:13 p.m. Appl. No. 4829 - DR. ANTHONY and WILHELMINA PELUSO. This is a request
for a Variance under Article XXIV, Section 100-244B based on the Building Inspector's April 21,
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
2000 Notice of Disapproval for the reason that the proposed garage addition will not meet the
code requirement for a ten (10) ft. side yard setback. Location of Property: 185 Inlet Drive,
Greenport; Parcel 1000-43-4-37. Dr. Anthony Peluso spoke in behalf of this application. After
discussions, Board Members asked Dr. Peluso if he would accept alternative relief in the event
that a vote would not pass for approval, and Dr. Peluso wanted time to consider before answering
the question. RESOLUTION: Motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by
Member Collins, to RECESS the hearing as requested by Dr. Peluso for a continuation on July 6,
2000. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Goehringer, Dinizio, Tortora, Homing, Collins. This Resolution
was duly ADOPTED (5-0).
7:34 p.m. Chairman Jerry Goehringer recused himself and left the room while the hearing
was held. Chairman Pro Tern Jim Dinizio chaired the meeting at this time.
7:34 p.m. Appl. No. 4828 - ROBERT D'URSO and RICHARD OVERHULS (Owners), and
MICHAEL DELUCA (Contract Vendee). This is a request for a Lot Waiver as provided under
Article II, Section 100-26 to unmerge Lot 1000-106-6-35 from 1000-106-6-34. On May 8, 2000 a
Notice of Disapproval was issued stating that Lot 34 merged with adjacent lot 35 pursuant to
Section 100-25A of the Zoning Code. Location of Property: 1645 Bayview Avenue, Part of Lots
H & I on the Map of Shores Acres Mattituck, NY. Gary Flanner Olsen, Esq. appeared for the
applicants and requested a recess for the reason that the owner of the lot merged with his client's
property was not given notice by their office. RESOLUTION: Motion was offered by Chairman
Pro Tern Dinizio, seconded by Member Horning, and duly carried, to RECESS the hearing for a
continuation on JULY 6, 2000 as requested by applicants' attorney. This Resolution was duly
adopted (4-0). Chairman Goehringer was absent.
7:40 p.m. Chairman Goehringer returned to the meeting at this time, and Chairman the
remainder of the meeting.
7:40 p.m. Appl. No. 4825 - STEPHEN TESTA. This is a request for a Variance under
Article XXIV, Section 100-242A based on the Building Inspector's May 2, 2000 Notice of
Disapproval for the reason that the proposed addition to dwelling will increase the degree of side
yard nonconformance. The existing side yard is nonconforming at 13.7 feet on one side, and the
code requirement is 20 ft. minimum. The existing side yards combined are nonconforming at 21.3
feet, and the code requirement for both sides combined is 35 feet. Location of Property: 545
Reeve Avenue, Mattituck; Parcel 1000-114-9-9. Catherine Mesiano spoke in behalf of the Testa
application. (Please see verbatim transcript for discussions.) (There were no objections offered
by anyone in the audience.) RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Tortora, to close the hearing. Vote of the Board:
Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
7:45 p.m. Appl. No. 4827 - VINCENT MANGIAMELE. This is a request for a Lot Waiver
under Section 100-26 of the Zoning Code to unmerge Lot 1000-126-7-3 from Lot 1000-126-7-31.
Applicant's request to build on Lot 3 was disapproved on January 25, 2000 under Section 100-
25A for the reason that Lots 3 and 31 have been held in common ownership. Location of
Property: Bray Avenue and Sixth Street, Mattituck. Gary Flanner Olsen, Esq. spoke in behalf of
the applicant. (There were no objections offered by anyone in the audience.) RESOLUTION:
After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Collins, and duly carried, to close the hearing. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
7:54 p.m. Appl. No. 4831 - DOUGLAS AND JANE DEY. This is a request for a Variance
under Article III, Section 100-33 based on the Building Inspector's May 12, 2000 Notice of
Disapproval for the reason that the proposed accessory in-ground pool and pool house are
located within front yard on Ship's Drive frontage instead of the required rear yard. Location of
Property: 4745 North Bayview Road, Southold, NY; Parcel 1000-79-3-24.1. Mr. and Mrs. Dey
spoke regarding their application. (There were no objections offered by anyone in the audience.)
RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer,
seconded by Member Tortora, to close the hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This
Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
7:56 p.m. Appl. No. 4826 - WILLIAM A. PENNY III. This is a request for a Variance under
Article X, Section 100-103C based on the Building Inspector's January 6, 2000 Notice of
Disapproval for the reason that the proposed new storage building in this B-General Business
Zone District will have more than sixty (60) linear ft. of frontage on one street. Location of
Property: 45450 C.R. 48, Southold; Parcel 1000-55-5-2.2. Mr. Penny spoke in behalf of his
application and submitted an elevation map for the record. (There were no objections offered by
anyone in the audience.) RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, motion was offered by
Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, to RECESS the hearing for a continuation
on JULY 6, 2000. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
8:16 p.m. Appl. No. 4832 - JAMES SLECKMAN. This is a request for a Variance under
Article XXIV, Section 100-244B based on the Building Inspector's May 11, 2000 Notice of
Disapproval which states that the as-built deck addition does not conform to the required front
yard setback of 35 ft. minimum. Location of Property: 375 Oak Drive, Southold; Parcel 1000-77-
2-12. J. Kevin McLaughlin, Esq. spoke in behalf of the applicant. (There were no objections
offered by persons in the audience.) At this time the Board deliberations and granted the applied
as applied for. (See attached official findings and determination/resolution, the original of which
was filed with the Office of the Town Clerk.)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS, continued:
8:25 p.m. Continued hearing: A & S SOUTHOLD OIL CORP. (with E.M. & T. Inc.).
Property Location: 49670 Main Road, Southold; 1000-70-7-4. Architect Garrett Strang spoke in
behalf of the applicant. After further discussions, the Board indicated that it is requesting Planning
Board comments since their department's reviews of Mr. Strang's June 6, 2000 letter and map
information prior to the next ZBA public hearing (July 6, 2000). Opposing the code-authorized
convenience store use, lighting and increased hours of business operations was Victor Trunce,
immediate neighbor in the residence across Bayview Road. RESOLUTION: After receiving
testimony, a motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, to
RECESS the hearing for a continuation to be held JULY 6, 2000. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:00 p.m. Appl. No. 4821 - ELAINE ROMAGNOLI. This is a request for a Variance under
Article XXIV, Section 100-242A based on the Building Inspector's May 9, 2000 Notice of
Disapproval which states that the addition to dwelling has an existing nonconforming lot coverage
and an increase in the nonconformance or degree of nonconformance is being created. Location
of Property: 1230 First Street, New Suffolk; Parcel 1000-117-7-29. Patricia Moore, attorney,
appeared in behalf of Mrs. Romagnoli. (There were no objections offered by persons in the
audience.) RESOLUTION: After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Chairman
Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, to CLOSE the hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All.
This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:22 p.m. Appl. No. 4830 - BENNETT HESS. This is a request for a Variance under Article
XXIV, Section 100-244B based on the Building Inspector's May 9, 2000 Notice of Disapproval
which states that the proposed dwelling construction will not have a front yard setback of
35 feet on North Oakwood frontage. Location of Property: Comer of Peconic Bay Boulevard and
North Oakwood Road, Laurel; Parcel 1000-145-1-5. Denis Dugan, A.I.A. spoke in behalf of the
applicant. (There were no objections offered by persons in the audience.) After receiving
testimony, a motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member Collins, to
CLOSE the hearing. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (5-0).
9:28 p.m. (Continued hearing from May 4, 2000): Appl. No. 4818 - CHRIS MESKOURIS &
ORS. Property Location: 675 Summit Drive, Mattituck, NY; Parcel 1000-106-1-47. Chris Rivera
spoke in behalf of the applicants. Opposing the application were Vivian Koch by Patricia Moore,
who indicated an Interpretation Appeal will be forthcoming with respect to definitions (setbacks
from a right-of-way). Chairman Goehringer offered a motion, seconded by Member Dinizio, to
POLL the Board about closing the hearing based on the owner's application requesting variance
relief. Members Dinizio, Tortora, Collins and Horning chose not to close the hearing.
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RESOLUTION: A motion was then offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Dinizio, and duly carried, to_RECESS the hearing to July 6, 2000. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All (5).
End of hearings.
III. DELIBERATIONS/DECISIONS:
A. Carryover from previous meeting:
Denial with Alternative Relief: Appl. No. 4804-A. Gaddis
Approval with Conditions: Appl. No. 4816- V. Daley
B. Carryovers from tonight's hearing calendar.
Approvals:
Appl. No. 4830 - B. Hess
Appl. No. 4827 -V. Mangiamele
Appl. No. 4831 - D. and J. Dey
Appl. No. 4825 - S. Testa
Appl. No. 4821 - E. Romagnoli
Approval with Conditions:
Appl. No. 4823 - L. and M. Beninati
IV. RESOLUTIONS/UPDATES/OTHER:
A. RESOLUTION: Motion was offered by Chairman Goehringer, seconded by Member
Collins, and duly carried, to authorize advertising of the following new applications to be held
Thurs., July 6, 2000:
6:30 p.m. Appl. No. 4829 - Dr. ANTHONY PELUSO. Proposed garage addition
with insufficient side yard setback at 185 Inlet Drive, Greenport.
6:35 p.m. Appl. No. 4835 - WILLIAM F. and GLORIA BERTODATTI, Contract
Vendees (Limpet Corp.). This is a request for a Variance under Article XXIV,
Section 100-244B, based on the Building Department's May 12, 2000 Notice of
Disapproval. The reason that the application for a building permit for a one-family
dwelling was disapproved is that the proposed structure is located at 20 feet with a
cantilever and 18 feet in the rear, and the Code requires a minimum rear yard of 35
feet on this 11,107+- sq. ft. lot. Location of Property: 1510 East Gillette Drive, East
Marion; Parcel1000-38-3-25.
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IV. RESOLUTIONS/UPDATES/OTHER, CONTINUED:
6:40 p.m. Appl. No. 4838 - EDWARD SIDOR. This is a request for a Variance
under Article III, Section 100-33 based on the Building Department's June 9, 2000
Notice of Disapproval. The reason that applicant's request for a building permit was
disapproved is that the subject lot has two front yards, and the proposed accessory
structure is located within the front yard on the eastern side of the lot. Location of
Property: 200 Conklin Road, Mattituck, NY; Parcel 1000-139-4-12.2.
6:50 p.m. Appl. No. 4837 - HARRY CASITY and MARIA MISTHOS. This is a
request for a Variance Article XXIII, Section 100-239.4(1) based on the Building
Department's May 2, 2000 Notice of Disapproval. The reason stated for the
disapproval is that the accessory in-ground swimming pool and hot tub are
proposed at less than 100 feet from the top of the bluff or bank of the Long Island
Sound. Location of Property: 1900 Hyatt Road, Southold; Parcel 1000-50-1-3.
Charles Cuddy, Esq.
7:00 p.m. Appl. No. 4833 - JOHN AND HELEN BERDINKA. This is a request for a
Variance based on the Building Department's March 28, 2000 Notice of
Disapproval. The reason stated for the disapproval is that under Article III-A,
Section 100-30A.4, the Bulk Schedule requires a minimum lot size of 40,000 sq. ft.
in this R-40 Residential Zone District and that the proposed lot line change creates
a lot with a greater degree of non-conformity. Location of Property: 1260 and 1330
Factory Avenue, Mattituck; Parcel Nos. 1000-142-1-7 &8. Daniel C. Ross, Esq.
7:10 p.m. Appl. No. 4828 - ROBERT D'URSO and RICHARD OVERHULS
(Owners), and MICHAEL DELUCA (Contract Vendee). This is a request for a Lot
Waiver as provided under Article ll, Section 100-26 to unmerge Lot 1000-106-6-35
from 1000-106-6-34. On May 8, 2000 a Notice of Disapproval was issued stating
that Lot 34 merged with adjacent lot 35 pursuant to Section 100-25A of the Zoning
Code. Location of Property: 1645 Bayview Avenue, Part of Lots H & I on the Map
of Shores Acres Mattituck, NY. Gary Flanner Olsen, Esq.
7:30 p.m. Appl. No. 4826 - WILLIAM PENNY III. (Continued from June 8, 2000
hearing calendar). Proposed building greater than 60 ft. wide along C.R. 48,
Southold; 1000-55-5-2.2. T. McCarthy.
7:35 p.m. Appl. No. 4813 - A & S SOUTHOLD OIL CORP./E.M.T. INC. (Continued
from prior hearing calendars). Proposed canopy with request for variance on front
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(Resolution to Calendar July 6, 200 Hearings, continued:)
yard setback and addition to building with insufficient rear yard setback at 49610
Main Rd. (and Bayview Rd.), Southold; 1000-70-7-4. Garrett Strang, R.A.
7:40 p.m. Appl. No. 4836 - VIVIAN KOCH. This is a request for an Interpretation of
the Zoning Code, Section 100-13, regarding the setback(s) referred to in the
Building Department's May 9, 2000 Notice of Disapproval, amended June 9, 2000.
The June 9, 2000 Amended Notice of Disapproval reads as follows: Proposed
(dwelling) construction on non-conforming lot not permitted pursuant to Article XXIV,
Section 100-244B which requires a minimum front yard setback of 40 feet, subject
lot has right-of-way across property on easterly boundary creating front yard on that
frontage. Setback on that frontage proposed at 12-1/2+- feet from boundary of right-
of-way, 20 feet from property line. Location of Property: 675 Summit Drive,
Mattituck; Parcel 1000-106-1-47. Patricia C. Moore, Esq.
7:50 p.m. Appl. No. 4818 - C. MESKOURIS. This is a request for a Variance based
on a June 9, 2000 Amended Notice of Disapproval which reads as follows:
Proposed (dwelling) construction on non-conforming lot not permitted pursuant to
Article XXIV, Section 100-244B which requires a minimum front yard setback of 40
feet, subject lot has right-of-way across property on easterly boundary creating front
yard on that frontage. Setback on that frontage proposed at 12-1/2+- feet from
boundary of right-of-way, 20 feet from property line. Location of Property: 675
Summit Drive, Mattituck; Parcel 1000-106-1-47. C. Rivera, CDR Consultants.
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 Chairman
declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Approved - Gerard . Goe ringer, C irman
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