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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-06/02/1980 P � D Z T D Ln r„ S Y Southold, N.Y. 11971 HENRY E. RAYNOR, Jr., Chairman TELEPHONE FREDERICK E. GORDON 765---1938 JAMES WALL BENNETT ORLOWSKI, Jr. GEORGE RITCHIE LATHAM, Jr. A regular meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board was held at 7:30 p.m. , Monday, June 2, 1980 at the"-'Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York. Present were: Chairman Henry E. Raynor, Jr. Vice-Chairman Frederick E. Gordon Member James Wall Member Bennett Orlowski, Jr. Member G. Ritchie Latham, Jr. Millicent Gossner,, League of Women Voters Mike Stahl, Suffolk Times 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing on the question of the approval of the minor subdivision of property of Ruth Cooke and Claire Emerson located at Southold. Richard Lark, Esq. , appeared. Mr. Raynor read the legal notice of hearing and presented proof of publication in the Long Island Traveler-Watchman. Mr. Raynor: This is a minor and the final hearing. It is a two lot subdivision. There is correspondence in the file. To date we have not received the Suffolk County Planning Commission recommendations and any action we may take would be subject to . their consideration. We have forwarded the requested documents to them. There is a resolution for a public hearing.:. There is correspondence from the applicant' s attorney, letters out to the various agencies in regard to the State Environmental Quality Review Act saying the project is unlisted and asking for a response time by March 29, .1980. There is a copy of the application in duplicate with a metes- and bounds description. As there are no ` public highways, there is nothing from the .Superintendent of Highways. As is the policy of this board, is there anyone who would like to speak in opposition to the subdivision. Hearing none, is there anyone present this evening that would like to speak in favor .of the proposed subdivision. Mr. Lark: I have nothing more to add except to ask that the board approve it as it has been presented. It is my understanding Planning Board -2- Jun :, 1980 if the board does approve it it will be subject to a condition that the two women will sign a covenant on the property to the north. Mr. Raynor: Would you supply us with a copy of the proposed covenant. Mr. Lark: Yes. Mr. Raynor: We want to make sure it is in conformity with the town requirement. We have sent this out to the county but to _ date we haven't received the recommendations back so it will be subject to consideration of them. Is there anyone else that would like to speak opposed to this minor subdivision. Is there anyone present this evening that has any information the board should be aware of. Mr. Latham, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Wall, Mr. Orlowski, do you have anything. (All answered in the negative. ) There being no further questions we will declare the hearing closed. Shipyard Lane project. Richard .Lark, Esq. , and Manny Kontokosta appeared. The board received the inspection report from John W. Davis, Planning Board Inspector, this morning and has not had time to review same. Therefore, Mr. Raynor requested an extension of time to have an opportunity to review the recommendations and make comments. Another field trip will be made with the inspector. Mr. Kontokosta requested that he be notified of the time and date so that he may attend also. Mr. Lark agreed to a thirty day extension with an additional thirty day extension, if necessary. Walter Gatz. Richard Lark, Esq. , appeared. Mr. Lark presented two copies of the map dated March 28, 1980. One will be sent to Mr. Davis, Planning Board Inspector, for his comments and recommendations as to conformity with his prior recommendations. 7:45 p.m. Public Hearing on the question of the approval of the minor subdivision of property of Fishers Island Development Corporation #184 (Fox Avenue business property) . Richard Lark, Esq. , appeared. Mr. Raynor read the legal notice of hearing and presented proof of publication in the Long Island Traveler- Watchman. Mr. Raynor: In the file we have a resolution for lead agency. There is no reason for road construction to the Board of Appeals. This was referred to this board from them. We have the application along with a check. As if the procedure of this board, we will ask if there is anyone present this evening that would like to speak in opposition to the proposed development. Hearing none, is there anyone present who would like to speak in favor. Planning Board -3- Jun, !, 1980 Mr. Lark: You have what is now the amended plan which is my understanding complies with the existing zoning ordinance. The board had a prior proposal when it was to be a smaller lot. What is to be done there Is construct a 32 x 35 foot building and remove the old building where the existing upholstery shop is. The lot lines have been drawn with the existing to:�ography and in addition taking into consideration the gun emplacement. What you have in front of you is what the final proposal is. Mr.RRaynor: He is going to be in later for a site plan. Mr. Lark: This is just to ask for approval of a one lot minor. Mr. Raynor.: Is there anyone else present that would like to speak in favor of this proposed one lot minor. Hearing none, to date we haven't gotten the county recommendations back on this. It has to go to the Suffolk County Planning Commission. It also has to go through the SEQRA process. Do you have any further questions on it, Jim? Mr. Wall: No. Basically, the area lends itself to what they are going to do down there. There is no doubt about it, the gun emplacements are a mess. Mr. Raynor: Does anyone else have any comments one way or another regarding this subdivision. Mr. Gordon, Mr. Orlowski, Mr.LLatham? (all negative) We will declare the hearing closed. 8:00 p.m. Public Hearing on the question of approval of the minor subdivision of property of which -.Reynold F. Blum is the contract vendee from Luglio and others located at Cutchogue. Lewis Edson appearedoand Bennett Orlowski, Sr. Mr. Raynor called the hearing to order. Mr. Gordon made a motion that if there was no objection that the reading of the description be dispensed with because of its length. There was no objection. Mr. Wall seconded the motion and it was carried. Mr. Orlowski abstained from any action regarding this subdivision because of his father' s interest in the property. Mr. Raynor presented proof of publication in the Long Island Traveler- Watchman. The following letter from the Suffolk County Planning Department was read into the minutes. Dear Mr. Raynor: The Suffolk County Planning Commission at its regular meeting on May 7, 1980, reviewed the proposed subdivision plat entitled, "Minor 'Subdivision - Reynold F. Blum" , referred to it pursuant to Section 1333 of the Suffolk _County Charter. After due study and deliberation it resolved to approve said'map subject to the following four conditions deemed necessary to help preserve the traffic safety and carrying capacity of Main State Road in the event that construction takes place along the road: Planning Board -4- Jun :, 1980 1. No lot shall be subdivided in the future without the review and approval of both the Town Planning Board and the Suffolk County Planning Commission. 2. Adequate drainage structures shall be provided on-site to contain all the stormwater runoff resulting from the development and improvement of the site to insure that this runoff does not flow out into the state road. 3. A turnaround provision shall be provided on Lots 1 and 3 so that vehicles leaving these lots will not have to back out into the traffic stream on the state road. 4. Points of access shall be restricted to no more than two per cent for Lots 1 and 3 and shall be designed to facilitate proper and efficient entry and exiting of vehicles. /s/ Charles G. Lind, Chief Planner Mr. Raynor.: There is the legal notice of public hearing and a notice of disclosure from Mr. Orlowski as his family has been involved with this property, receipt of the fee paid, copy of the applicant' s application, short environmental assessment form, resolution setting the public hearing, the SEQRA had until May 9th to object, resolution of the Planning Board of lead agency, correspondence with regard to roads, drainage and grading. As there are no new roads proposed, there is nothing from the Supt. of Highways. As is the procedure, we will ask if there is anyone that would like to speak in opposition to this subdivision of which Blum is contract vendee of Luglio and others. Hearing none, is there anyone that would like to speak in favor of this proposed subdivision. Hearing none, is there anyone present with any information for the board with regard to this subdivision that should come before this board at this time that the board may or may not have knowledge of. Do you have anything, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Latham, Mr. Wall. (all negative) There being no further questions, we will declare this hearing closed and thank you all for coming. On motion made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Wall, it was RESOLVED that whereas, a formal application for the approval of a subdivision plat, entitled Minor Subdivision of Reynold F. Blum was submitted to the Planning Board on April 1, 1980, and an application fee of $30 was paid on April 1, 1980, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the said subdivision application and Plat at the Town Hall in Southold, New York, on June 2, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. , and WHEREAS, the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Southold have been met by said subdivision plat and application, Planning Board -5- Jun, ?, 1980 Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the application of Reynold F. Blum for approval of said subdivision plat prepared by Roderick Van Tuyl, P. C. and dated March 27, 1980 and amended April 4, 1980 be approved subject to the following modifications and that the Chairman of the Planning Board be authorized to endorse approval on said subdivision Plat upon compliance by the applicant with such modifications as listed below. Modification of said Plat to show the following conditions of the Suffolk County Planning Commission: 1: No lot shall be subdivided in the future without the review and approval of both the Town Planning Board and the Suffolk County Planning .Commission. 2. Adequate drainage structures shall be provided on-site to contain all the stormwater runoff resulting from the development and improvement of the site to insure that this runoff does not flow out into the state road. 3. A turnaround provision shall be provided on .Lots 1 and 3 so that vehicles leaving these lots will not have to back out into the traffic stream on the state road. 4. Points of access shall be restricted to no more than two per lot'.for Lots 1 and 3 and shall be designed to facilitate proper and efficient entry -and exiting of vehicles. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Latham Abstain: Orlowski The following declaration was introduced by Mr. Latham and seconded by Mr. Wall: 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. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION The minor subdivision of Reynold F. Blum is a three lot of 55.3 acres, more or less, intended to be utilized for grape farming located at Cutchogue in the Town of Southold. 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. Planning Board -6- Jun ?, 1980 Because there has been no response in the allotted time from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation it is assumed that there is no objection nor comments by that agency. Because there has been no response in the allotted time from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services it is assumed that there is no objection nor comments by that agency. The project will meet all requirements of the Code of the Town of Southold Subdivision of Land Regulations. Further information can be obtained by contacting Ms. Muriel Tolman, Secretary, Southold. Town Planning Board, Main Road, Southold, New York 11971. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Latham Abstain: Orlowski The following declaration was introduced by Mr. Gordon and seconded by Mr. Wall: 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. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION The minor subdivision of Ruth Emerson Cooke and Claire G. Emerson is a two lot residential subdivision of 2.79 acres with residences presently erected thereon located at Southold in the Town of Southold. 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. Because- there has been no response in the allotted time from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation it is assumed that there is no objection nor comments by that agency. Because there has been no response in the allotted time from the Suffolk County Department of -Health Services it is assumed that there is no objection nor comments by that agency. Planning Board _ -7- Jun' F?, 1980- The project will meet all requirements of the Code of the Town of Southold Subdivision of Land Regulations. Further information can be obtained by contacting Ms. Muriel Tolman, Secretary, Southold Town Planning Board, Main -Road, Southold, New York 11971. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Latham, seconded by Mr. Gordon, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board declare itself lead agency for the subdivision of property of Lloyd Terry located at Orient. This project is unlisted and an initial determination of non-significance has been made. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED to approve sketch map dated October 1979 with additions March 1980 of minor subdivision plan of property conveyed to Robert W. Brooks located at Fishers Island. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board declare itself lead agency for the subdivision of property conveyed to Robert W. Brooks located at Fishers Island. This project is unlisted and an initial determination of non-significance has been made. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by, Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED to approve site plan dated April 17, 1980 or cluster subdivision of Richmond Shores at Peconic as certified by Building . Inspector ,George H. Fisher May 14, 1980. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED that whereas, a formal application for the approval of a subdivision plat, entitled Minor Subdivision of Fishers Planning Board -8- Jun. ?, 1980 Island Development Corporation #185 was submitted to the Planning Board on January 10, 1980, and an application fee of $40 was paid on January 10, 1980, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the said subdivision application and Plat at the Town Hall in Southold, New York, on May 5, 1980 at 8:15 p.m. , and 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 Fishers Island Development Corporation #185 for approval of said subdivision plat prepared by Chandler, Palmer & King dated November 30, 1979 be approved subject to the following modification- and that the chairman of the Planning Board be authorized to endorse approval on said subdivision Plat upon compliance by the applicant with such modification. Modification of the plat to show the lot line between Lots 1 and 2 being equidistant between the two buildings and at right angles to Greenwood Road. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Wall, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board recommend to the Southold Town Board release of the passbook in the amount of $2,600 of Charles Rand for the subdivision Brionn loid-b -the-Sea as Planning Board Inspector John W. Davis has submitted Report 133 indicating that all required. improvements have been completed. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Orlowski, seconded by Mr. Gordon, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board request from the Southold Town .Board a resolution classifying the property of Thornton Smith located at Mattituck as being developed in the cluster concept. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham A letter has been received from Gary Olsen, attorney for James Dean, requesting a modification. The board requests that Mr. Olsen clarify the modification he is seeking. Planning Board -9- Jun , 1980 8:30 p.m. Public Hearing on the question of the approval of the subdivision to be known as BaVview Woods located at Southold. Howard Young and Joseph Shipule appeared. Mr. Gordon made a motion that due to the fact the metes and bounds have been reviewed that the reading of the description of the property be dispensed with. There being no objection, Mr. Orlowski seconded the motion and it was carried. Mr. Raynor presented proof of publication in the Long Island Traveler-Watchman. Mr. Raynor: This subdivision is outside the County jurisdiction so there are no specific recommendations from them. It is beyond 500 feet. This has been reviewed by the Southold Fire Commissioners. We have the recommendations of the Supt. of Highways and the Town Engineer. We have a resolution concerning the screenings and other engineering elements and we have correspondence from the surveyor to this board. We have the application in duplicate from the applicant and the metes and bounds description and more correspondence going back through. The filing fee has been paid by Mr. Shipule. On review of this, this application does not fall under the State Environmental Quality Review Act requirements because it was started before SEQRA was enacted. Is there anyone present that would like to speak in opposition to the proposed subdivision entitled Bayview Woods at Southold. Hearing none, is there anyone present that would like to speak in favor of this proposed subdivision. Mr. Shipule: I am in favor of it because I am director of the corporation and responsible for its development. Mr. Raynor: Is there anyone else present that would like to speak in favor of the proposed subdivision. Is there anyone present with any information that the board should be aware of at this time. Mr. Gordon, Mr. Orlowski, Mr. Wall, Mr. Latham. (all negative) I have reviewed the maps and find they are in compliance with the last inspector' s report. There being no other business, we will declare this hearing closed. On motion made by Mr. Orlowski, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board direct the Town Engineer, Lawrence M. Tuthill, to prepare a bond estimate for the roads and improvements in the subdivision to be known as Bayview Woods. Vote of the. Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham Richmond Creek Farms. Pat Nesc.i, attorney for the developer, appeared. He indicated that Mr. Van Tuyl will show the open space of 4.8 acres as park and recreation area. Mr. Raynor stated the density had been calculated and the number of lots is proper. Planning Board -10- Jun !, 1980 On motion made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED to approve the sketch plan of subdivision to be known as Richmond Creek Farms dated July 14, 1978 and amended May 14, 1980, subject to open space being designated as park and playground (4.8 acres on southeast corner) . The maps will be sent to the Supt. of Highways Raymond Dean, Town Engineer Lawrence Tuthill and Planning Board Inspector John W. Davis for comments and recommendations on roads and drainage. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham Charles P. Simmons minor subdivision. Attorney Pilzer represented the developer. The Planning Board will be meeting on June 16th with Dr. Lee Koppelman of the Suffolk County Planning Commission and he will be consulted with regard to this subdivision. There is a possibility that the Planning Board would designate this area for an extension of Aldrich Lane, said road. to be built to town specifications. Because of the unique location and if it is determined that a north-south artery is necessary it will have to be built. Mr. Pilzer mildly objected to the financial burden being placed entirely on Mr. Simmons. He also indicated the cost would have to be looked into; he felt such a road would be out of keeping with the rural nature of the area; if the road is made a requirement he feels there will be an objection lodged. Harbor Lights Section IV. Messrs. Latham, Gordon and Orlowski will make a field inspection of this property to be presented at the meeting of June 30th. Macari. Supt. of Highways Dean was to contact Town Attorney Tasker regarding his opinion on whether curbing and fencing could be waived for the natural recharge area. The board would like Mr. Dean to report in writing on this. Forquer minor subdivision. A letter from Richard Cron, Esq. was read in which Mr. Cron requests that this matter be treated as a, hardship as it is the setting off of a parcel of property with a residence and barn already erected. Mr. Cron is to be advised to submit the request with maps in proper form and the matter will be handled as quickly as possible. A copy of Mr. Cron' s letter will be forwarded to Mr. Tasker with a cover letter stating that the board feels adamantly that some type of mechanism should be granted for relief in this situation and for him to delineate what procedure we can use. a Planning Board __ -11- JuY 2, 1980 On motion made by Mr.._ Latham, seconded by Mr. ,Wall, it was RESOLVED to table any further action on the minor subdivision of McNulty until such time as the board has an opportunity to meet with the town attorney. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowsk, Latham On motion made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that as a result of the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals in 1975, the Planning Board is forced to give approval to the sketch map of the property of StanleV A. Chase located at Mattituck. The Board is not in agreement with this poorly planned subdivision. Vote of the Board: A_-yes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Orlowski, seconded by Mr. Latham, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board declare itself lead agency for the subdivision of property of StanleV 'A. Chase located at Mattituck. This project is unlisted and an initial determination of non-significance has been made. Vote of. the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, Orlowski, Latham On motion made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, it was RESOLVED to set 8:00 p.m. , Monday, June 309 1980, at the Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time and place for a public hearing on the question of the approval of the minor subdivision of property of Stanley A. Chase located at Mattituck. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Raynor, Gordon, Wall, 'Orlowski, Latham It appears that the property is owned presently by a corporation and, if so, a disclosure statement is in order. Peter Kujawski minor subdivision. Maps were distributed to the board and the subdivision will be reviewed at the next meeting. East-West road. Mr. Orlowski and the board reviewed the proposed east-west road as delineated by Mr. Van Tuyl. The road should be redirected south of Birch Hills Mr.Gordon made a motion, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 5, 1980. Planning Board -12- Jur ?, 1980 Mr. Orlowski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried to approve the minutes of the meetings of March 10, 1980; March 24, 1980; April 7, 1980; and April 21, 1980. Mr. Orlowski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wall and carried to authorize the chairman to explore the possibility of the Planning Board securing the services of their own attorney. Sterling Forest. The report of .Mr. Davis, Planning Board Inspector, will be sent to Mr. Reese for clarification of the drainage plan. There being no further business to come before the board, Mr. Orlowski made a motion, seconded by Mr. Latham and carried to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 4� Murie -Tolman, Secretary Henry E. aynor, Jr. , hairma