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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-02/23/1971 " e 1 Southold 'Town Planning Board. SOUTHOLD, L. I., N. Y. 11971 PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS John Wickham, Chairman Henry Molsa Alfred Grebe Henry Raynor Frank Coyle M I N U T E S SOUTHOLD TOWN PLANNING BOARD February 23, 1971 A regular meeting .of the Southold Town Planning Board was held at 7: 30 P.M. , Tuesday, February 23, 1971, at the Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York. There were present: Messrs: John Wickham, Chairman; Henry Moisa, Vice-Chairman; Henry Raynor; Frank Coyle present at. 7:40 P.M. Absent: Mr. Alfred Grebe, due to unfavorable weather conditions. Also present: Howard Terry, Building Inspector Mr. J. Abott Muir appeared before the Planning Board in reference to the Master Plan Map. He questioned why the in- dustrial zoning on his property and the property of Ike Edwards, located at east side of Rocky Point Road, East Marion, had been deleted from the Master Plan Map. Mr. Muir was 'under the im- pression that his property had been reverted back to "A" Resi- dential and Agricultural. The Chairman explained that the Master Plan Map is only a guide line for the future, not a Southold Town Plar, zg Board -2- February 23, 1971 zoning map. The Chairman stated that the Planning Board doesn ' t think that the present zoning, in the Town in general, is neces- sarily the best that can be done, however, they have no intention of lifting his zone. As far as the Planning Board is concerned there is no problem. The Chairman stated that for the present time, the Planning Board, the Town Board, and the County all have the same feeling, but in the future, possibly 10 to 20 years from now, it may be questionable whether or not this property should be zoned industrial. Mr. Muir asked if the property would now be considered as a non-conforming use. The Chairman told him that the property is on the zoning map as industrial, it is not a non- conforming use, and as long as he continues to use if for industri- al property.; it shall remain as such. THE CHAIRMAN: I will now call the meeting to order and open the hearing by reading the legal notice of hearing for the plat of property under question for approval: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law, a public hearing will be held by the Southold Town Planning Board at the Town Office, Main Road, Southold, New York, in said Town on the 23rd day of February, 1971, at 7: 30 obc.lock in the evening of said day on the question of approval of the following plat: 1. Plat of property owned by Peconic Homes, Inc. at Mattituck, entitled Eastward Manor, consisting of a parcel of land of 8. 33 .acres, situated at Mattituck, in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, and bounded and des- cribed as follows: BEGINNING at a monument at the intersection of the southerly line of Main Road and the easterly line of land of J. & S. Saland, said monument being the follow- ing three (3) courses and distances as measured along the southerly line of Main Road from the intersection of the easterly end of a curve connecting the easterly line of Cardinal Drive with the said southerly line of Main Road: (1) N. 880 08 ' 20" E. for a distance of 398. 67 ' (2) N. 890 03 'E. for a distance of 571. 32 ' (3) S. 870 39' 20" E. for a distance of 161. 30' to said point of beginning. Thence from said point of beginning, S. 87' 39' 20" E. still along the southerly line of Main Road for a Southold Town Plar zg Board -3- February 23, 1971 distance of 255.82 ' to the westerly line of land of Billard Estate; thence S. 40 52 ' 40" W. along said westerly line of land of Billard Estate for a distance of 187. 67 ' to the southerly line of land of Billard Estate; thence S. 840 53 ' 20" E. along said southerly line of land of Billard Estate for a distance of 94. 64' to the westerly line of land. now or formerly of Sidor; thence S. 50 06 ' 40" W. along said westerly line of land now or formerly of Sidor for a distance: of 628. 13 ' to the northerly line of said land now or form- erly of Sidor; thence N. 890 28 ' 40" W. along said northerly line of land now or formerly of Sidor for a distance . of 191. 42 ' to the northeasterly corner of subdivision "Mattituck Estates, Inc. " ; thence N. 870 26 ' 30" W. along the northerly line of said subdivision, "Mattituck Estates, Inc. " for a distance of 288. 74 ' to the easterly line of land of Filla; thence northerly, westerly and again northerly the following three (3) courses and distance along the land of Filla: (1) N. 20 50' 00" E. for a distance of 565. 37 ' (2) N. 86' 18 ' 10" W. for a distance of 71. 33 ' (3) N. 30 26 ' 10" E. for a distance of 57. 54' to the southerly line of land of J. & S. Saland; thence S. 870 39' 20" E. along said southerly line of land of J. & S. Saland for a distance of 233. 73 ' to the easterly line of land of J. & S. Saland; thence N. 20 20' 40" E. along said easterly line of land of J. & S. Saland for a distance of 200. 00' to the monument at the point or place of beginning. The Chairman read the affidavits attesting to its publication in the Long Island Traveler-Mattituck Watchman and the Suffolk Weekly Times. The Chairman inspected the file on this subdivision and read the following correspondence contained therein: Letter received from the Superintendent of Highways, dated October 13, 1970, approving the road lay-out. Bond Estimate prepared by Lawrence Tuthill, in the amount of --$9, 000. , dated November 23 , 1971. Notice received from the Suffolk County Planning Commission advising,us that this subdivision does not come within their jurisdiction at this time, dated December 30, 1970. Southold Town Plar.:. ag Board -4- February 23, 1971 Certification of approval received from the Health Dept. , dated February 1, 1971. Notice to developer of amount of subdivision fee. Planning Board recommendation to the Town Board for accept- ance of bond in the amount of $9, 000. , dated November 24, 1970. THE CHAIRMAN: Upon inspecting this file, I find it complete in all respects. Is there anyone present who wishes to speak in opposition to this subdivision? (There was no response. ) THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone present who wishes to speak in favor of this subdivision? DAVID HORTON & JOHN MIESNER: Yes, we are the developers, and we request that you approve this subdivision. THE CHAIRMAN: Are you prepared to post bond or make some arrangements. DAVID HORTON: Yes, we are. We also have a contract from Paul Corrazini, by which we would like to reduce the amount of the bond. THE CHAIRMAN: This is acceptable to us, we will send a recommendation to the Town Board for a reduction in the amount .of the bond. However, you understand that if we approve this subdivision tonight, it will be approved subject to the post- ing of the bond? DAVID HORTON: Yes, we understand that. Is it necessary that we present the restrictions for the deeds tonight? THE CHAIRMAN: No it is not. - What are you going to do with the water from the turn-around? DAVID HORTON: The last we heard, the Mattituck Fire Dept. is not going to go down there. THE CHAIRMAN: So what are your plans now? DAVID HORTON: We have 2 catch basins on the turn-around now, if it is acceptable to you, we will make a natural drainage area immediately south of it. Southold Town Planning Board -5- February 23, 1971 THE CHAIRMAN: Yes, this would be acceptable to us, however, we will require that you send us a letter stating that you will grade it and seed it, and guarantee to establish the seeding. DAVID HORTON: -.Yes, we will present you with such a letter. THE CHAIRMAN: Is there anyone else present who wishes to be heard on this subdivision? (There was no respohse. ) THE CHAIRMAN: Hearing none, I will .declare this hearing closed at this time, decision will be made by the Board later in the evening. Mrs. Ann Rudin presented the Planning Board with a preliminary plan for the division of her property located at S/E corner of Vanston Road and Carrington Road, -Nassau Point, Cutchogue, New York. This property was formerly owned by Mrs. Posner and it is a non-conforming "M" Multiple Residence District use. The Board was also presented with a plan for the division of the property, left at the office by H.E. Bishop, P.E. Mrs. Rudin disavowed any knowledge of this plan and upon inspecting it, said that she did not wish to divide the property in that manner. The plan which Mrs. Rudin brought in was done by Van Tuyl, it showed 8 lots. The Chairman informed her that the plan was unacceptable to the Board as 5 lots is the maximum number of lots that they will accept in a minor subdivision. The Board advised her to have the map revised, and informed hbr':that_:.a11- lots must have at least 100 ft. on the road and the map must show all adjacent property owners.. Mrs. Rudin is to have map revised and present it at the next meeting of the Planning Board. Mr. Joseph Zevits presented the Planning Board with a preliminary sketch for the division of his property located at east end of Sunset Lane (Pvt. Road off W/S of Main Bayview Road) , Southold, New York. Mr. Zevits explained that he has 2 parcels of land, both in separate deeds, he wishes to divide both of them in half so that he will have four (4) lots. The two lots fronting on the Bay will have 20, 000 sq. ft. of area, the two northerly lots will have 15, 000 sq. ft. of area. All of the lots in this area are of similar size. The Chairman advised him to fill out minor subdivision applications and have map revised showing accurate dimensions to scale, and Southold Town Planning Board -6- February 23, 1971 all adjacent property owners and roads. Dominic Aurichio, Attorney a/c Irving & George Newman, presented the Planning Board with a revised plan for the proposed subdivision "Petty' s Bight Estates, " located at north side of Route 25, Orient, N.Y. The map showed 18 lots, each containing at least 40, 000 sq. ft. of area, total area of land is a little over 18 acres. Mr. Aurichio stated that the water and sewer tests have been taken and the results are excellent. The roads in this subdivison are to be privately owned and maintained and turned over to a property owners association. The Chairman informed him that the Town Board requires a 50 ft. turn-around at the end of all connecting roads, This area must be marked as "reserved for possible future dedication to the Town of Southold. " The Chairman stated that as soon as the road is continued, the area within the turn-around will immediately revert back to the property owner. The Chairman penciled in turn-arounds at the end of each . connecting road and advised Mr. Aurichio to have map revised as such. Mr. Aurichio also to present Board with a copy of the kight-of-way provision. The Board informed him that the road lay-out must be approved by the Superintendent of Highways. This particlUlar subdivision must also be sent to the County Planning Commission for their approval, and a permit must be obtained from the State for connection to the State Highway. The Planning Board was presented with a letterof intent received from the Southold Park District. The Southold Park District advised us that they plan to purchase about 200±- feet of the 011ie Overton property. The Chairman advised Mr. Nickles once again, that the Planning Board will not accept a minor subdivision map showing over 5 lots, and suggested that it may be better if they convey the property to the Park District first. : then apply for a minor subdivision on the remaining property. Richard Lark, Attorney, presented the Planning Board with preliminary plans for three (3) proposed minor subdivisions on property of Elsie M:.Gr.athw.ohl and the Estate of George F. Grathwohl, New Suffolk, New York. The first plan showed two lots on the south Southold Town Planning Board -7 February 23, 1971 side of Tuthill Road, containing 35, 000± sq. ft. of area, and 29, 000± sq. ft. of area, property in the name of George F. Grathwohl Estate. The second plan showed four lots on north side of George Road and west side of° New Suffolk Avenue, property in the name of Elsie M. Grathwohl. The third plan showed 4 lots on the south side of George Road and east side of Fred Street, property in the name of Elsie M. Grathwohl. The Board discussed several revisions of lot lines of these plans and advised Mr. Lark to have maps drawn up as such. Richard Lark, Attorney, presented the Planning Board with the approved minor subdivision map of George F. Clary, property located at N/S Sterling Road, W/S Horton Road, and S/S Lilac Lane, Nassau Point, Cutchogue, N.Y. Mr. Lark informed the Board that the land owner immediately to the west, on the S/S of Lilac Lane, Robert Reib, wishes to divide his property in half. The area of his property is . 906 acres and he has 216.80 feet on Lilac Lane. The Chairman stated that the Planning Board would not approve of the division of this property, but if Mr. Reib is willing to acquire additional land from his adjacent property owner to the west, D.D. Kruse, the Planning Board might consider it. Richard Lark, Attorney, and Alden Young, P.E. presented the Planning Board with a revised plan for the proposed subdivision of Louis F. Simeone and Joseph T. Macari, property located at north side of Bergen Avenue, Mattituck, N.Y. 'The developers have purchased an additional 36 acres of land to the north, from A.W. Renander, Jr. This plan is to be filed in Sections I & II. The revised plan showed 116 lots, each containing a minimum of 40, 000 sq. ft. of area and having 130 feet of road frontage. Mr. Lark asked the Board's opinion of varying the road frontage on the lots; no lot to have less than 115 ft. , the' Board agreed to this. Mr. Young stated that the topographical levels are geo- graphical only, they are not accurate. The re-charge basin is located between lots 16 & 17. The Board informed them that all connecting roads must have 50ft. turn-arounds at the end. Mr. Lark stated that the drainage area located between lots 83, 84, & 85 will be covented against building upon. The Chairman in- formed Mr. Lark that the road leading into the. park and play ground area must be 50ft. in width. Mr. Lark stated that they do not wish to turn that road over to the Town, they want to Southold Town Plan ig Board -8— February 23, 1971 keep it private. The Chairman explained that it still must be a 50 ft. road. Larry Tuthill suggested creating a 50ft. road on the north-west corner of the subdivision for ingress and egress to the park and play ground area. He also suggested that the property lines on lot #' s 32 , 33, & 34 be extended to the foot of the cliff, in case they ever have to bulkhead. In regard to the Town Board requirement for a 50ft. road leading into the park and play ground area, the Board suggested that Mr. Lark speak to .the highway committee of the Town Board and request them to waiver the requirement for a 50ft. road to be reserved for possible future dedication to the Town. The Board cautioned Mr. Lark that Section II of this subdivision must be filed with- in three years, and also that the Health Dept. may change their regulations by that time. The Board suggested that they take this map to the Superintendent of Highways for his approval and recommendations. Edward Latham appeared before the Planning Board in regard to the Master Plan Map. Mr. Latham said. that he thought there were too many wetlands on the Master Plan Map for Orient, and that there are too many restrictions on wetlands. The Chairman : informed him that there are no restrictions on wetlands, what so ever. The Chairman explained the benefits of the scenic easement contracts to him and informed him that they are not mandatory, they are strictly the option of the land owner. The Chairman advised him that if- the Town did not show the wetlands on the Master Plan Map, thereby expressing an interest in them, the County or the State would come . in and confiscate them by condemnation. Mr. Latham thanked the Chairman and the Board for explaining the purpose of the wetlands on the Master Plan Map and stated that the Board has given him a better under- standing of the Master Plan Map in general. Howard Terry advised the Planning Board that letters, on date of February 12th, were sent to the L. I. Traveler-Mattituck Watchman, the Suffolk Weekly Times, and the News-Review, request- ing that they give some publicity to the "Information Meeting;' which is to be held on March 4th, in their papers in the next two weeks. Southold Town Plan ,ig Board -.9- February 23, 1971 Letters sent to the Nassau-Suffolk Blueprinting. Company, on date of February 12, 1971, and subsequent letter of February 23, 1971, advising them to make copies of the Master Plan Map, were . . read and placed on file. Copy of letter which Robert. W. Gillispie, Jr. gent to Supervisor Martocchia, on date of February 11, 1971, in re- ference to wetlands preservation and flood plain zoning, was read and placed on file. Letter received from the Greenport Village Planning Board ,.in reference to their annexation. The Village Planning. Board apoligized to the Town Planning. Board for any misstatements made in their minutes of January 23, 1971 concerning the Town Planning Board. Notice received from the Nassau-Suffolk Civil Engineers, Inc. , together with a copy of a recent Suffolk County Supreme Court decision, prohibiting the. Suffolk County Clerk from accepting subdivision. maps which are not signed, sealed, and certified by a licensed land surveyor. Said. notice and decision were placed on file. Howard Terry advised the Planning Board that the 90 day time period on the approval of the final map for "Laurelwood Estates" will expire shortly and Martin Weglicki has not yet posted .a bond. The Planning Board was advised that- Harvest Homes, Section II, had been turned down by the Health Dept. "Information'Meeting on Master Plan" to be held at .7: 30 P.M. , Thursday, March 4, 1971, at the Southold High School. Application for use of auditorium has been approved, and notice of meeting has been sent to the papers. Southold Town Plan - - tg. Board -10•- February 23, 1971 On motion by Mr. Raynor, seconded by Mr. Wickham, it was RESOLVED: WHEREAS: Peconic Homes, Inc. at Mattituck, New Suffolk Avenue, New Suffolk, New York, has petitioned the Southold Town Planning Board for final approval of their sub- division "Eastward Manor, " located at south side of Main Road, Mattituck, New York, and WHEREAS: The Superintendent of Highways has approved the lay-out of the roads, and the Planning Board accepts his report, and WHEREAS: The Southold, Town Board will accept a bond in the amount of $9, 000. for 'the roads and other improvements in this subdivision, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Southold Town Planning Board grant final approval to the subdivision known as "Eastward Manor, " subject to the following conditions: 1. Receipt of notice from the Southold Town Board. that they have received and accepted a bond for this subdivision. 2. Receipt of letter from the developers, stating that they will grade, seed, and guarantee to establish the seeding on the drainage area. This motion shall include authorization for the Chairman to sign the final maps upon receipt of the above. Vote of. the Board: Ayes: - Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle. On motion..by Mr. Wickham, seconded .by Mr. Moisa, it was RESOLVED that the Southold Town Planning Board recommend to the Southold Town- Board, a reduction in the amount of per- formance bond, from $9ri000. to $5, 610. , to be required for the proposed subdivision "Eastward Manor" , located at south side of Main Road, Mattituck, New York, owned and developed by Peconic Homes, . Inc. at Mattituck. Copy of contract,. between the developers and Paul Corazzini, in the amount of $3, 390. , and recommendation for reduction from Town' Engineer, Lawrence Tuthill, also to be forwarded to the Towh Board. Southold Town Plani g Board -11- February 23, 1971 Vote of the Board: Ayes: - Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle. On motion by Mr. Moisa, seconded by Mr. Coyle, it was. RESOLVED that the minutes of the Southold Town Planning Board, dated February 1, 1971, be approved with minor corrections. Vote of the Board: Ayes: - Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle. On motion by Mr. Wickham, seconded by Mr. Moisa, it was RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board be held at 7: 30 P.M. , Tuesday, March 16, 1971, at the Town Office, Main- Road, Southold, . New York. Vote of the Board: Ayes: - Messrs: Wickham, Moisa, Raynor, Coyle. The meeting was adjourned at 10: 50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Betty ev 11e, Secretary Southold Town Planning Board J hn Wickham, Chairman