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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-07/08/1985 P � D Z T LD U1 Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 The Southold Town Planning Board held a regular meeting on July 8, 1985 at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold. Present were: Chairman Bennett Orlowski, Jr. Member. William F. Mulllen, Jr. Member G. Ritchie Latham, Jr. Member Richard G. Ward Member Kenneth Edwards Town Planner David Emilita Executive Administrator Victor Lessard 7: 30 p.m. Public .hearing on the question of approval of the major subdivision of Richard J.-Cron located at Aldrich Lane, .Laurel, 6 lots on 13. 894 acres. Mr. Orlowski: I will call -this public hearing to order. This. is -, a public hearing on the question of approval -of the final maps .of the major subdivison of Richard J. Cron located at Aldrich Lane, Laurel. 6 lots on 13. 894 acres. I will dispense with the reading of the. metes and bounds if there is any problem with that, please let me know. We have proof of publication in the Long Island Traveler Watchman signed by Pat Wood and notorized by Barbara Forbes, and we have proof . of publication .in the SuffolkTimes signed by Anna Lekkas and notorized by Anne Abate. We have correspondence from Suffolk County Planning, correspondence from Suffolk County Department of Health Services, filing fee and everything else appears to be in order. At this time, I will ask if there is any objection to this subdivision? Hearing none, are there any endorsements of this major subdivision? Mr. Richard Cron: Yes, if it pleases the Board, I would move at this time that the final map be approved. by the Board and the Chairman authorized to sign his signature to the appropriate number of maps, filed with. the Board on the ground that there has been compliance with the requirements of the Board, subject to a park payment fee of $5350 which will be going out this week to the Town Board and a copy of the covering letter to the Planning Board. Mr. Orlowski: Very good. Any other endorsements of this major subdivision? Hearing none. Is there anyone neither pro nor con but with some information to the Board that may be of interest. Page 2 7/8/85 Mr. Orlowski: Hearing none. Questions from the Board, Mr. Mullen, none; Mr. Latham, none; Mr. Ward, none; Mr. Edwards, none; Mr. Emilita, none. Okay, if there are no further questions, I will declare this hearing closed and thank you for coming down. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded byMr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set July 22, 1985 at the Southold Town Hall at 7 :.30 p.m. as the time and place for the next regular Planning Board meeting. Vote of the Board: Aye: Orowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham, it ws RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the minutes of the meeting of June 3 , 1985. Vote of the Board; Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded byMr. .Mullen, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the minutes of the meeting- of June 20, 1985. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards The following new proposals were set for a field inspection: Lighthouse Associates-4 lots on 11. 705 acres at Old North Road, and Lighthouse Road, Southold. Thomas Canavan-cluster subdivision of 42 lots on 49. 6 acres, between Main Road, and Wells Road, Peconic, (formerly known as "Richmond Creek Farms. " Creative Ventures-3 lots on 8. 351 acres at Main Road,Cutchogue. It was noted that there was considerable wetlands on Parcel No. 3. Salvatore Rizzo- lot line change at Soundview Avenue, Southold. Southoport Development-The Board reviewed this proposalfor a change of zone from C to M-1 located at the westerly side of Sage Boulevard, Greenport, presently known as Young' s Marina. This parcel contains 12. 451. acres. Page 3 7/8/85 Southport development cont. The consultant, Wilbur Klatsky, was present for the Board' s review. Mr. Ward stated that the Board would like this proposal to parallel the marine business zone as proposed in the Master Plan and requested covenants and restrictions. Mr. Klatsky stated that he was in agreement with this and requested that the Board move forward in that basic criteria. . Mr. Ward noted that the zone which is being requested is a wider scope of zone in that it allows housing which the marine busines zone does not. Mr. Klatsky stated that they would prepare any type of negative covenant that was requested. Also, the proposed zone allows for hotels which is the subject of the application. The Board requested that the applicants accompany them when a field inspection is made. The Town Planner questioned the Long Environmental Assessment Form which is filed. He noted that there were some discrepancies in the numbers of wetlands, and no indication as to the method of sewage treatment and water supply. Mr. Emilita stated that this plays a part on the filing of Part II and III of the Form, and although the Town Board should be addressing this as the lead agency, he brought this to the Board' s attention. Mr. Klatsky stated that they are in the process of preparing a draft environmental impact statement on the assumption that the Town Board will be requesting this The Board also requested a disclosure statement for the principals of Southport Development. The Town Planner also noted that there was a question as to the abutters of the property and whether a notice was correctly mailed. 7: 45 p.m. Public hearing on the question of approval of the minor subdivison of John and Catherine Simicich located at Mattituck. Mr. Orlowski: I would like to call this hearing to order. This public hearing is for the minor subdivision of John and Catherine Simicich for 4 lots on 11. 356 acres located at Mattituck. I will dispense with the reading of the metes and bounds. If there is any question or problem with that, please let me know. (none) We have proof of publication in the Suffolk Times signed by Anna Lekkas and notorized by Ann Abate, we have proof of publica tion in the Long Island Traveler Watchman signed by Pat Wood and notorized by Barbara Forbes. We have correspondence from Suffolk County Planning, and everything else appears to be in order. Filing fee is here. I will now ask if there are any objections to this? Hearing none. Are there any endorsements of this subdivision? Mr. Charles Cuddy: I am Charles Cuddy, I appear for the applicant, to of course, make an endorsement on their behalf. I would just point out that all the formalities, as the Chairman has stated, have been complied with. We have 4 lots on ll+ acres and we ask that the Board give their approval. I will be here to answer any questions. Mr. Orlowski: Okay, any other endorsements. of this subdivision? Page 4 7/8/85 Mr. Orlowski: Hearing none. Is there anyone out there neither pro nor con but with input from the Board regarding this subdivision? Hearing none. Any questions from the Board? Mr. Mullen? none; Mr.Latham? none; Mr. Ward ? none; Mr.Edwards? Mr. Edwards: Yes , just a quick question? What is the width of Lot No. 2? That is the one on Cox Neck Road. Mr. Orlowski: 153 ' You go by the set-backline and they have enough width. Mr. Lessard: Do you figure you can get 175 ' out of that? Mr. Orlowski: What would you call the front yard? Mr.Lessard: Where the road is, but the right-of-way is there too. You would have to go 60 ' back from the right-of-way. Well, you would just go back until you have 1751 . Mr. Orlowski: Any other questions, Mr. Emilita? No. Okay, being no further questions, I will declare this hearing closed and thank you all for coming. Mary Leyland- Mr. Charles Cuddy was present to discuss the set-off of Mary Leyland located t Fishers Island. Mr. Cuddy presented additional maps to show the overall piece of property. Mr.Cuddy explained that George Leyland owned the property to the East. The parcel to be set-off is actually used as a road and the Leylands wish to retain this so they have some control over the property. to the North which was sold subject to the Board' s aproval of set-off. Mr. Cuddy explained that the only purpose for the set-off was so that the Leylands could still own the road. Mr. Edwards was conscerned that the people would still have the right-of-way over. the road. Mr. Cuddy stated that they would still have the right-of-way is was just a question as to who would own the underlying fee. Mr. Cuddy noted that they have owned for years and they just wish to retain it. Mr. Cuddy indicated that the remaining area to .the North would be sold. The chairman requested that Ken Edwards inspect the site and make a report for the Board at the next regular meeting. James and Mary Tyler-Mr. Henry E. Raynor was present, as agent, to discuss this site plan for the construction of an auto repair shop at Main Road, Laurel. ' Mr. Raynor explained that this property is zoned B1 and is approximately 30 , 000 square feet. Mr Raynor indicated that the building will take up 7% of the property..and 85% of the property would be either grassed or parking. The ingress and egress would be 40 ' double wide. Mr. Raynor stated that an application was pending with the Health department for the necessary approvals from that agency. The on-site parking is for 21 spaces, which is in excess Page 5 7/8/85 James and Mary Tyler cont: of the requirements. Mr. Raynor stated that all drainage will be on thesite and the set-backs were all in conformance with the requirements. Mr. Raynor stated that if the Board was in agreement with the layout, they would procede with the Department of Transportation for a curb cut permit. It was noted that this was the last lot of the subdivision of. mattituck Holding Company, and the easement of the subdivision was retained on this site plan. Mr. Raynor requested that the Board make a field inspection. Mr. Orlowski questioned if the property would be filled. Mr. Raynor stated that the property would be re-graded and the drainage will be retained onsite so that it does not drain onto the Main Road. Mr. Orlowski stated that there may be a problem with what the property was filled with, and if there was any brush in the property, it may be a problem with the parking area. Mr. Raynor stated that was the reason that .crushed stone was proposed for the parking area. The Board requested contours on the site plan and existing and proposed spot grades . It was the consensus of the Board to conduct a field inspection prior to any further action. Mr. Mullen questioned if there would be any retail sales and Mr. Raynor stated that the business would be strictly physical repairs on the site. The Board also questioned if there were to be any underground gasoline storage tanks and Mr. Raynor indicated that there were none proposed at this time. Alice Hussie-The Board reviewed this site plan for construction of a racquet ball and tennis court facility at Horton' s Lane, Southold. This application was also pending before the Board of Appeals for a special exception. The Board has not made a field inspection and it was .the consensus of the Board to do so prior to any recommendation to the Board of Appeals. The Planning Board . also requested renderings and elevations of the proposed building. Community Christian Fellowship-The Board reviewed this site plan for construction of a church at Old Middle Road and County Route 48, Mattituck. This application was pending before the Board of Appeals for a special exception, as it is in the A-residential/ agricultural zone. The Board noted that following any action on the special exception, the application would still have to come before the Planning Board for a site plan approval. The Board commented that the parking as currently proposed would need buffering as it is in withn 15 ' of the property line. It was the consensus of the Board to recommend that the parking area be moved 15 ' from the property line. On a motion made by Mr.Mullen, seconded by Mr. Ward, the following action was taken: NEGATIVE DECLARATION Page 6 7/8/85 NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to the Article 8 of the Environemtnal Conservation Law State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6NYCRR Part617, Section 617 . 10 and Chapter '44 of the Code of the Town of Soutohld, notice is hereby given that Southold Town Planning Board as lead agency for the action described below has determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION The minor subdivision of Elsa R. Kruse is for 4 lots on 9 acres, located off Grand Avenue, Mattituck. Tax Map NO. 1000-=107-1-10 . , The project has been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment for the following reasons: An environmental assessment has been submitted which indicated that no significant adverse effects to the environment were likely to occur should the project be implemented as planned. Becuase there has been no correspondence from the Department of Environmental Conservation it isassumed that there is no comments or objections from that agency. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has no objection to our designation of lead agency, they have received an application and it is incomplete. The department is awaiting final maps to be submitted for approval. Individual sewage disposal systems can be utlitized. Although the testwell results meet HEalth Department standards, the quality is marginal, with high nitrates and trace carbofuan contamination. A test well will be required on each lot prior to construction. . The project will meet all the requirements of the Code of the Town of Southold Subdivision of Land Regulations. Further information can be obtained by contacting Diane M. Schultze, Secretary, Southold Town Planning Board, Main Road, Southold, NY 11971. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Joseph Crenshaw-The Board reviewed this site planfor construction of a mason' s building at Main Road, Mattituck. Mr. Crenshaw and his attorney Janet Geassa were present for the Board' s review. It was noted that the site plan was lacking some site plan elements . The Board requested the following site plan elements : landscaping, contours, indication of the type of "dust-free" surface to be in the parking area, drainage, outside lighting, parking stalls, and ingress/egress. The Board requested that Mr.Crenshaw indicate if he does not need drainage and why. Page 8 7/8/85 to action by the Board. On a motion made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board request the following information of the site plan for Peconic Bay Vineyards prior to further action: 1. Exterior lighting 2. Landscaping 3. Elimination of the parking on the easterly side of the site, as well as, the parking surface indicated on the plan. 4. Key map 5. Contours Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Abstained: Orlowski Thomas Conway and Margaret Conway-The Board reviewed the applications for lot-line changes to increase the acreage of the house lots. The Board questioned why the applicants had not proposed to increase their lots to be conforming since there appeared to be alot of acreage on thesite. It was the consensus of the Board to address the question to the applicants and ask that they consider adding more acreage to the house lots at this time. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set July 22, 1985 at 7 : 30 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold as the time and place for a public hearing on the question of approval of the final maps for the major subdivision of Long Pond Estates, Section I, at Southold. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards It wasnoted that this was a re-hearing on the advise of the Town Attorney, since this application was approved previously with conditions. The conditions were not complied with, therefore, the final approval expired and a new application for final was submitted for the Board' s action. Mr. Henry Raynor, representing Long Pond Estates owners, was present. Mr. Raynor stated that they agreeable to constructing a temporary turnaround until the road for Long Pond Estates, Section II was constructed. They typical turnaround would be for emergency vehicles, and was a recommendation of John W. Davis, Inspector, in report No. 457. Mr. Raynor indicated that they .would be proceding with Section II .shortly after completion of Section I. Page 7 7/8/85 On a motion made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it was RESOLVED that the Southold .Town Planning Board refer the site plan of Joseph Crenshaw for a mason' s building located at Main Road, Mattituck to the building department for certification, subject to receipt of revised plans indicating all the site plan elements. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the set-off of Helen Conway located at Chestnut Road, Southold, plans dated November 28 , 1984 for two-lots (106-13) . Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski,Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards It was noted that this received a conditional approval from the Board of Appeals for the undersized lot. On a motion made by Mr. Ward, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the sketch map for the minor subdivision of Eugene and Juliana Davison, located at Sound Avenue, Laurel for 4 lots on 12. 9372 acres. Map dated as last revised october 22, 1984. Vote of the Board; Ayes : Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards It was noted that this received approval from the Board of Appeals for the insufficient lot area . On a motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board grant a 30-day extension on the filing of a final environmental impact statement for the major subdivision of Nicholas Schick located at Orient, to enable the applicant to respond to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Peconic Bay Vineyards-The Chairman abstained from any discussion regarding this site plan. Mr. Mullen read the certification of July 3 , from the Building Department. The Board of Appeals has approved a conditional use variance. It was noted that the site plan was lacking some site plan elements which were needed prior m Page 9 7/8/85 Discussion was introduced by Mr. Mullen regarding affordable housing. Mr. Mullen was disturbed because a group' for affordable housing in Southold indicated that they were opposed to modular and pre-fab homes. Mr. Mullen stated that these types of homes are acceptable as affordable homes and are accepted by the Building Department and the banks. Mr. Lessard indicated he was in agreement with this. Being no further business to come before the Board, on a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham, and carried the meeting was adjourned at 8: 47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, VA - --� Diane M Schultze, Secretary Southold Town Planning Board Sennett Orlowski, Jr. , Ctlairman RECEIVED AND FILED BY THE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK DATE i o/ate/�5 HOUR )4: Town Clerk, Town of So old