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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-08/12/1985 P D un D S Y Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 The Southold Town Planning Board held a regular meeting on August 12, 1985 at 7: 30 p.m. in the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold. Present were: Chairman Bennett Orlowski, Jr. Member Kenneth Edwards Member G. Ritchie Latham, Jr. Member William F. Mullen, Jr. Member Richard Ward Executive Administrator Victor Lessard (8: 10). Town Planner David Emilita (8: 10) 7: 30 p.m. Mr. Garrett Strang was present for a presubmission conference to discuss the site plan of Sterling Idea Ventures, located at Main Road, Mattituck, for construction of professional offices. Mr. Strang presented three renderings of the proposed buildings. Mr. Strang explained that the concept is for three individual buildings with parking provided for each building. Mr.Strang also stated that there will be 25% landscaped area as required by the Ordinance, and to his, knowledge, everything was conforming to the zoning. Mr. Strang stated that to the East is a residence and to the West of the site is the Starlight Auto Body and Kreiger Well Drillers, the site is currently vacant. Mr. Ward questioned the small car parking which is not indicated in the ordinance. Mr.Strang indicated that he put this on the site plan for the Board' s consideration. Mr. Strang .stated that the parking met the criteria for parking, however, he felt that not everyone is driving large cars and it was felt that the small car parking would be a good concept. Mr. Mullen questioned the occupancy of the buildngs and Mr. Strang stated that it would be striclty professional buildings. All three of the buildings would contain 10, 000 square feet, and the buildings will be divided between the tenants so there is no indication of how large each office will be. The Board was in favor of the layout and it was the consensus of the Board to make a field inspection prior to any further action or recommendations. 1 Page 2 8/12/85 Presubmission conference for Ruth Enterprises- Mr. Clifford Cornell and Mr. Joseph Cornell were present a for this presubmission conference to discuss the site plan known as Ruth Enterprises, located at North Road, Southold. The Board noted that this application is pending .., .before the Board of Appeals for variances on lot size, side yards, and parking spaces. Mr. Cornell explained that they were proposing three offices, one for EECO electrical and the two for others.' Mr. .Cornell also explained that the mobile home and all the other buildings currently on the .site will be eliminated. . The Board questioned the number of people working out of the office and Mr. Cornell indicated. that there would be two, a boss and the clerk. The Board also questioned the amount of storage area versus office and retail area. Mr. Cornell stated that there would be about 3, 000 square feet of storage area. The Board requested a layout of the building indicating the square footage of office' and retail area versus storage area. The Board explained that for parking, one space is needed for each 100 square feet of office or retail area, therefore, if there is not sufficient area for parking, the square footages could be cut down. Mr. Cliff Cornell explained that the other- offices would. be rented out and there may be some retail. 'It was the consensus of the Board toconduct a field inspection and await - the floor plans prior to any further action or recommendations. - Mr. Roy Schoenhaar was present for a presubmission conference to discuss the site plan to be known as "Coach Stoppe Addition" for construction of an addition to be used as a tanning salon. This proposal is located at Main Road, Mattituck. Mr. Schoenhaar submitted to the Board a brochure explaining how the tanning machines work and the concept of a tanning salon .. Mr. Schoenhaar explained that the salon would be a separate business from the existing bar and deli; and there would be no entrance to either business from the new addition. Mr. Schoenhaar also stated that there would be a maximum of two people at a time in the salon and they would schedule appointments for clients. The Board questioned the operating hours of the business and Mr.. Schoenhaar stated that they would be open during the day from -approximately 10-7, there would be professionaly trained operators and each tanning session would be 20 minutes. Mr. Schoenhaar submitted elevations of the proposed building addition. It was also noted that the garage to the rear will be. removed for parking, and there were 8 additional parking spaces. There will be only one employee since everything is computer operated. It was noted that the building is 1, 000 square feet and will square off with the existing building. The operation will be year round and open six days a week. It was the consensus of the Board to conduct a field inspection prior to any further recommendations or action. a% Page 3 8/12/85 On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Plannning Board approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1985. Vote of the Board: -Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen., Latham, Edwards, Ward On a motion made by Mr. Edwards,, seconded by Mr. ' Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday, August 26, 1985 at 7: 30 p.m. at the.. Southold Town Hall as the time and place for the next regular Planning Board meeting. Vote of the Board: Ayes:. Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Edwards, Ward On a motion mdde�:by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr.Mullen, it was RESOLVED that. the Southold Town Planning Board set August 26 , 1985 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall as the time and place - for a public hearing on the question of approval of the minor subdivision of Barbara D. Schriever located .at Orient. ' Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Edwards, Ward On a motion made by. Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it was RESOLVED that':whereas , a-. formal application ..for the approval of a subdivision plat entitled "Long Pond Estates, Section I" located at Southold was submitted to the ' Planning Board on October 24, 1975 and, filing fee of $360 was paid on December 9,. 1975, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on said subdivision :application and plat at the Town Hall, Southold, New York, on July 29 , 1985 at 7: 30 p.m. ,, tore-hear this subdivision, due to the time lapse, WHEREAS, the -requirements of the Subdivision Regulations .of the Town of Southold have been met by said subdivision plat and application, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application of Long Pond Estates, Section I for approval of said subdivission plat prepared by Rod Van Tuyl and last dated July 1985, be approved and the chairman be authorized to endorse approval on said subdivision plat subject to the following conditions within six J Page 4 8/12/85 Long Pond Estates, Section I • Cont. months from the date of this resolution: 1. Receipt and acceptance by the Town Board of a letter of credit or performance bondin the approved amount of $350, 000. 2. Receipt of a signed contract by the Mayor of the Village of Greenport and the applicant for the water approval. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Edwards, Ward Abigail Wickham was present to discuss the site plan of the North Fork Bancorporation, Dave Mastandino was also present for this presubmission conference. Mrs. Wickham stated that the North Fork Bank was intending to use this building, formerly the Bohack shopping center., for the offices, heads of the loan departments, the accounting department, the computer and customer services, operations department and supplies. Mrs. Wickham stated the only customers who would be going there would be the larger loan customers who would want to talk to the major officers. Mrs. Wickham presented a copy of the,:.;deed. Although this area is zoned for business including retail shopping centers the deed prohibits this since the seller also owns a shopping center next to this one, A and P, and did not want any direct competition. The deed prohibits any use as a retail store for the next 50 years. Ms. Wickham indicated that the North Fork Bank Corporate offices will use most of the downstairs area and a small area .upstairs. The remainder of the building will be rented out as office space in accordance with the covenants and they will be generally professional. With regard to parking, Mrs. Wickham,. .explained that the actual office space of the bank was computed at approximately 26, 000 square feet. The parking provided for .256 parking spaces which includes 7 handicapped. The original site plan, formerly the shopping center, allowed for the expansion of the building to the west, and there are no immediate plans for this, however, it may be considered in the future. Mrs. Wickham also stated that there is a large wooded are to the rear of the. building which .could be used for parking if needed. Mrs. Wickham aslo stated that the parking area would be resurfaced and the landscaping would be maximized to enhance the site. Mr. Ward stated that he was in favor of the site plan and requested a landscape plan to supplement that. It was noted that there is not a landscape plan, however, one will be drawn up. Mr. Orlowski questioned a water system. Mrs. Wickham stated that there was a well on the site, the architect also stated that there is currently a 12 " well which is designed to handle the fire protection. There is a holding tank and the building would be installed with a sprinkler system. It was the consensus of, the Board to make a field inspection of the premises prior to any further review or action. Page 5 8/12/85 Peconic Bay Vineyards -The Chairman, Bennett Orlowski, abstained from any discussion and action on this site plan. The plan is for construction of an addition to be used as a winery, located at Main Road, Cutchogue. The plan has received a special exception from the Board of Appeals and has been certified by the Building Department. Mr. Mullen reviewed the file, and it was noted that the drainage and landscaping as requested was not submitted. Mr.Lessard indcated that since there was no parking within 15 ' of the side yard no landscaping was required.. Mr. Mullen noted thisand stated that everything was in order except for the drainage. It was requested that the Secretary send a follow-up letter to the applicant, Mr. Rey Blum, requesting that he show drainage or drainage calculations if it is determined that no drainage is required. Joseph Wanat - The Board reviewed correspondence from the Suffolk County Planning Commission regarding this set-off located at Mattituck. The County Planning Commission has resolved to disapprove the set-off. The Board also reviewed correspondence from the attorney for the applicant requesting that the Board override the County' s disapproval. The Board noted that the attorney mentioned previous set-offs in his correspondence. The Board questioned this since it has been their procedure that only one set-off is allowed on a parcel of land. Mr. Daniel Ross, attorney, was present and explained to the Board that he should to the other lots as parcels and he was incorrect to indicate that they had been set-off previously. It was the consensus of the Board to research the history of the parcels to determine if they had been previously set-off. This matter will be scheduled for the next meeting. Martin Bergman - It was the consensus of the Board to hold this over since they have not conducted a field inspection of the premises. This proposal is for a set-off on 4. 1 acres at Mattituck. Leyland Fraser Estate - The Board reviewed this proposal for a lot-line change located at Nassau Point. Mr. Mullen reported that there have been problems in the past with right-of=ways in Nassau Point that do not appear on the surveys. Mr. Mullen had obtained a survey of the Point and noted that it does not show a right-of-way through'.the Fraser property. It was noted that the applicant intends to square off two existing lots and merge them as one. It was also noted that this proposal was before the Board of Appeals since it would be leaving and undersized : lot. Page 5 8/12/85 On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Ward, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the lot-line change of the Estate of Leyland Fraser to convey 6,196 square feet to Lot No. 125 and 9, 300 square feet to Lot No. 128. Lots No. 126 and 127 will remain as one lot. Lot Nos. refer to the file dmap of Nassau Point, 1922, as shown on the Howard Young survey dated July 3, 1985. This approval is subject to the approval of the Board of Appeals. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards William and Helen Coster - The Chairman abstained from any discussion regarding this site plan. This proposal is for construction of a funeral home located at Harbor Lane and Main Road, Cutchogue. Mr.and Mrs. Coster were present with their attorney , Richard Lark: Mr. Coster presented correspondence from the Department of Transportation regarding a curb cut, and he indicated that he had complied with their request. Mr. Coster reviewed the site plan with the Board noting all of the site plan elements, which had been requested, were on the plan. The elements included on the plan were drainage, leaching pools, planting schedule with the size, type, and quantity of the plantings; as well as first floor elevations. Also included were test hole and key map and existing grades. The Board had no questions and noted compliance with all requirements. On a motion :made:',by Mr.Ward, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve the site plan for William and Helen Coster for the construction of a funeral home located at Main Road and Harbor Lane, Cutchogue; subject to a one-year review. ,. Plan from Rod Van Tuyl dated, as last amended July 29 , 1985 and supplemental plan of Steve Tsontakis dated July 8, 1985. This application received a special exception from the Board of Appeals and . was certified by the Building Department.. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mullen, . Latham, Ward, Edwards Abstained: Orlowski Genevieve Richards - The Board reviewed this site plan for construction of' a storage building located at Main Road, Southold. It was noted this proposal had received approval from the Board of Appeals with conditions. This plan also received certification from the .Building Department. The Board noted that some site plan elements have been omitted, and it was the consensus of the Board to request that all these elements be included on the site plan prior to action. Page 6 8/12/85 The following new proposals were set for field inspections:' 1. Antone Gri onis, Jr. - set-off of 80, 000 square feet from 11. 49 acres at Rail Road (Youngs) Avenue and a private right- of-way at Southold. 2. Manor Hill Vineyards - set-off of 2 acres from 117. 4945 acres at County Route 48, Mat tuck., 3. Walter and Marilyn Gatz - 4 lots on 24. 5 acres at Sound Avenue, Mattituck. Due to the size of the lots, the Board requested covenants and restrictions as to no further subdivision in perpetuity. 4. Joseph Gazza - 2 lots on 4. 9 acres at East Marion off a right- of-way. 5. Lettieri and Grundbesitzer - 3 lots on 4 acres off a right-of-way at East Marion. 6. Bernice Lettieri - 2 lots on 4 acres off a right-of-way at East Marion. 7. Andrew Lettieri - 3 lots on 10. 67 acres at East Marion off a right-of-way. ***It was noted that parcels 4-7 were contiguous and the Board requested that a road built to town specifications be part of the requirements for these subdivisions. 8. Philip G. Horton - set-off of 34, 100 square feet from 3 . 7 acres at Main Road, Peconic, part of premises in B zone and part in A zone. 9. North Road Associates - 4 lots on 16. 8 acres at Orient, off a right-of-way. * * * * Old Towne Park - Mr. Bitses was present to discuss this skecth map for 4 lots on 10. 9 acres off Main Bayview Road, Southold. Mr. Bitses pindicated that Mr. Van Tuyl had presented a subdivision including a right-of-way which was under contention. The survey shows four lots with two acres each. Mr. Orlowski stated that the Planning Board has no jurisdiction over the ownership of the right-of-way or whether one exists. This is . a matter between the property owners and Mr. Bitses. It was the consensu of the Board to conduct a field inspection of the premises. The Board also requested surveys indicating the wetlands. Mr. Bitses stated that the surveys don ' t depict the wetlands only the mean high water mark. The .Board requested that Mr. VanTuyl indicated the wetlands on the map. It was noted that in 1962 this property was dredged and the dredged spoils were place on the premises. * * * * Page 7 . 8/12/85 Community Christian Fellowship The Board reviewed this site plan for construction of a church at County Route 48 , Mattituck. The Board noted that an amended map had been received, however, several site plan elements were still missing. The following site plan elements were needed on the survey: parking grades, drainage plan, landscape plan, spot elevations, key map and contours. On .a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Ward it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board refer the site plan for Community Christian Fellowship for construction of a church located at County Route 48, Mattituck to the building department for certification subject to the following: Receipt of plans indicating the following site plan elements: parking grades, drainage plan, .landscape plan spot elevations, key map and contours. Vote of the Board:Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Salvatore Rizzo - This application was held over since the Planning Board was not in receipt of the amended surveys as requested. This proposal is for a lot-line change located at Soundview Avenue, Southold. On a motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Ward it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board approve and request compliance with John W. Davis ' report NO. 463 regarding the required improvements within the minor subdivision of Raeburn and Murphy, located at Cutchogue. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen,Latham, Ward, Edwards The Chairman noted that this subdivision did not have a signed map in. the file and it had been split into four lots in a Court action. : . On a motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconed by Mr. Ward the following action was taken: NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law State Environmental Quality Review Act and '6NYCRR Part 617, Section - 617 . 10 and Chapter 44 of the Code of the Town of Southold, 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. Page 8 8/12/85 DESCRIPTION OF ACTION The minor subdivision of. Robert Melrose is proposed for 3 lots in a "B" zone on 3 .547 acres , located at Main Road and Albertson Lane Southold. Tax Map No. 1000-52-5-58 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 response from the Department of Environmental Conservation within the alotted time, it is assumed that there are no comments or objections from that agency. The Suffolk County Department- of Health Services has no objection to our designation of lead agency, they are in agreement with our initial determination and there is no record of an application to the department. The proposed project appears to conform to Suffolk County Article 6 in regard to lot seize. A subdivision application for Health Department approval is required. 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-. Schuft-ze,; Secretary, Southold Town Planning Board, Main Road, Southold, New York '' 11971 Vote of the Board: Ayes: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards On a motion made by Mr. . Latham, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board refer the site plan of Robert Celic for the construction of an addition on the existing building at Marlene Lane, Mattituck for use ! as office or retail space to the Building Department for certification, subject to receipt of surveys indicating asphalt in the parking area. Vote of the Board: Ayes : Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards r , Page 9 8/12/85 Creative Ventures - This proposal for 3 lots on 8. 351 acres will be held over until a field inspection can be made. This proposal is located at Cutchogue. It was noted that the surveys indicate the upland area. On a motion made by Mr. Edwards, seconded by Mr. Mullen, it' was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board set Monday' Augsut 26, 1985 at 7 : 45 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, as the time and place for a public hearing on the question of approval of the minor "subdivision of Robert and Aldona Norkus for 4 lots on 4. 1 acres, located at Southold. Vote of the Board: Aye: Orlowski, Mullen, Latham, Ward, Edwards Kay Facatselis - It was the consensus of the Board to set this propsal for a lot line change for a field inspection. This proposal is located with the subdivision of Captain Kidd Estates located at Mattituck. Ken Edwards thanked the Chairman for attending the Town Board meeting at Fishers Island. 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 9 : 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, D ane M. Schultze, Secretary Southold Town Planning Board ennett Orlowski, Jr. Chairman ZEC'EIVED AND FILED BY THE SOUTHOLD TOWN CUEZ' DATE %�y��4 HOUR to Il Clerk, Town of Southold