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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-05/26/1959 �oc�vFFOCk��G . o T Southold Town Planning Board SOUTHOLD, L. I., N. Y. PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS John Wickham, Chairman Harold R. Reeve Henry Moisa Alfred Grebe Archibald Young M I N U T E S Southold Town Planning Board May 269 1959 A regular meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board was held 7:30 P.M. , Tuesday9 May 26, 1959 at the Town Clerks Office, Main Road9 Southold, New York. There were present: Messrs. John Wickham, Chair- man, Henry Moisa, Alfred Grebe9 and Archibald Young . Absent: Mr. Harold R. lcebeve9 Sr. Also Present: Mr. Howard M. Terry, Building Inspector, Otto Van Tuyl, Consulting Engineer, and Harold Price, Superintendent Town Highways. In the matter of the petition of F. Rogers 1K,6tcham, Shore Road, Halesite, Mr. Bruce MacDonald, Setauket, Agent for Mr. Ketcham9 appeared before the Board. Mr. MacDonald was advised that members of the Board had visited the property and are familiar with it and would like to have a general idea of what the future plans are. Mr. MacDonald stated that there are 17 acres- in the parcel and the proposal is to develop the water front as a boat yard with motel units and cottages on the bluff. The Board advised that it is felt the entire parcel is too large to be completely zoned "B" Business and would be only willing to consider that portion that would be used as the boat yard itself. After -much discussion and consideration Southold Toim Planning Board -2- May 26, 1959 the Planning Board advised Mr. MacDonald that before they would consider the matter further they would like to see blue prints or a detailed sketch covering the exact plans for the area desired. It is possible that a strip beginning at a point 200 feet from Mill Road down,approximately 200 feet in depth would be the solution. Mr. MacDonald stated that he would consult with Mr. Ketcham and endeavor to have such plan by the next Planning Board meeting in June. Mr. Ralph Reed, member of the Southold Realy Corporation, Cedar Beach, Southold, appeared before the Planning Board with a revised preliminary plan for the development of property at Cedar Beach. After considerable discussion Mr. Reed advised he would think seriously about. applying for a subdivision in the near future and complete his plans for the proposed sub- division. The Planning Board visited the property of Hilton Epp, a proposed subidivision to be known as Hilton Heights, before the opening of this meeting. After considerable discussion pertaining to their visit, on motion of Mr. Moisa, seconded by Mr. Grebe and unanimously carried, it was RESOLVED that a letter be forwared to Mr. Epp suggesting that he realign Hilton Road so that it is nearly st aight on the westerly end. Mr. Van Tuyl, who spoke for Mr. ipp at the last Planning Board meeting, stated that he would contact Mr. Epp in the same respect. The minutes of the Southold Town P1em ning Board meeting of May 11, 1959, on motion of Mr. Grebe, seconded by Mr. Young and unanimously carried, were approved as read. A brief discussion was held relative to identification cards for the Planning Board. Mr. Howard Terry produced the identification case but stated the cards had not .been received as yet. A communication from the Suffolk County Planning Board dated May 18, 1959, was received and read. This letter acknowledged receipt of the Planning Board of Southold Townts letter of May 13th with relation to Fishers Island. It was - requested that if there is a map, survey or outline in existence pertaining to this particular piece of property that the Suffolk County Planning Board be advised. Mr. Grebe stated that he has maps available on Fishers Island and will forward same to the Southold Town Planning Board for transmittal to the County. A letter to this effect was forwarded to the County. A notice was received from the Southold Town Board,effective Southold Town Planning Board -3- May 269 1959 May 281 .1959 indicating that at Public Hearing by the Town Board on May 5, 1?59 the petition of Thomas and Oscar Molin was granted for a change of zone from "A" Residential and Agricultural to "M" Multiple Residence. A letter from the Suffolk County Department of Health, Philip J. Rafle, M.D. , Commissioner of Health' by H. W. Davids , P.E. , Director of Enviromental Sanitation, was received and read. This letter had reference to development of marsh and meadow lands. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Grebe, seconded by Mr. Young, and unanimously carried that the Planning Board write Mr. Davids inviting a qualified member of his organization to be present at the next meeting of the Planning Board to discuss the particular problems in- volved in water supply, sewage disposal, etc. on filled land as referred to in his letter. Correspondence from M. E. Goul, District Engineer, Department of Public Works, was received and read. This letter had reference to the Planning Board 's letter of April 29, 1959 inquiring as to current planning concerning Middle Road, Route 27A (County) . It was advised that they do not have plans or proposals for the improvement of this route, or the construction of an expressway throught this area. It was stated that Mr. Goul shall make every effort to provide the Planning Board with information concerning any planning as rapidly as possible. A communication was received from Edwards, Froehlich and McDonough, attorneys for Woodhollow Properties, Inc. acknowledging receipt of the Planning Board's letter of Apri116, 19590' Their letter stated that it is felt the Planning Board's requirements to set up access to the water is unreasonable. They also stated with reference to the question of the permit, that it is their understanding that this was, or is to be, taken care of by the surveyor. (Mr. Van Tuyl stated that he is at the present time obtaining forms and information in this regard, and stated Mr. Uhl will be in this area in the near future to discuss Section P• ) After a lengthy discussion it was decided that a letter should be forwarded to Mr. Robert Taslr_r, Town Attorney, with a copy of the letter from Woodhollowts attorneys , stating that we are in receipt of this letter questinning the right of the Planning Board to withhold approval of subdivisions and in particular the Planning Board 's insistence that subdivisions meet the requirements of the Town Board with regard to access to salt water. The petition of Robert H. Preston and LaGrant Chapman, both of Greenport, was received petitioning for a change of Southold Town Planning Board -4- May 26, 1959 zone from "A" Residential and Agricultural to "B" Business district certain real property situated near Greenport, in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the westerly line of Manhanset Avenue, 585.06 feet southerly along said line from Champlin Place; and run- ning South 21 degrees 18 minutes 10 seconds West 526.0 feet; thence South 33 degrees 04 minutes 10 seconds East 153.78 feet; thence South 40 degrees 18 minutes West 75.9 feet, to the boundary line of the incorporated Village of Greenport; thence along said loundary line, north 54 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds west 230 feet, more or less, to ordinary high water mark of Sterling Basin; thence northeasterly along said high water mark, about 850 feet, more or less , to the westerly line of Manhanset Avenue; thence southerly along said westerly lire of Manhanset Avenue , 300 feet, more or less, to the point or place of beginning ; it is hereby RESOLVED that the Planning Board recommend to the Town Board this change from "All Residential and Agricultural to "B" Business District property described on map of Otto W. Van Tuyl & Son dated May 21, 1957 and revised to March 12, 1959• The Planning Board is familiar with the area and feel that it is necessary that the water front property of the Town be developed in this manner. The matter of the petition of Dante A. Lorti, 70 Grand Avenue, Engelwood, New Jersey, petitioning for a change of zorje from "A" Residential and Agricultural to "B" Business, district certain real property situated at New Suffolk and bounded north by land of R. Walty, east by Second Street, south by Main Street and west by land of Lech manski. It was decided that a letter should be forwarded to the petitioner stating that the petition has 'been presented to the Town Board and they feel that before considering the application they wish to know the feelings of the adjoining property owners relative to rezoning the balance of the block from I'A" Agricultural and Residential to "B" Business. The matter of amendments to the Building Zore Ordinance was ordered held over to the next PlanningBoard meeting, await- ing word from the Town Attorney and the Town Board. Mr. Wickham advised the members of' the Board that Judge Ralph Tuthill had suggested Jack Roae as a possible replacement for Mr: Harold R. Reeve, Sr. whose resignation becomes effective June 1, 1959. After considerable discussion it was the opinion of the Board that a letter should be forwarded to Judge Tuthill stating that the Town Planning Board feels Mr. Rose is entirely qualified to fill the post vacated by Mr. Reeve, and would be happy to havehim as a member of the Planning Board Southold Town Planning Board -5- May 26, 1959 The next meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board will be held at 7:30 P.M. , Monday, June 8, 1959 at the Town Clerk's Office, Main Road, Southold, New York. Meeting adj oruned at 10:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Judith T. Boken Secretary )John Wickham Chairman