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PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS *0 SO P.O.Southold, x 1179
11971
JAMES H.RICH III �Q l�
Chairman
OFFICE LOCATION:
MIAJEALOUS-DANK cn Town Hall Annex
PIERCE RAFFERTY G a0 54375 State Route 25
MARTIN H.SIDOR �� (cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
DONALD J.wILCENSIU wont v,��' Southold, NY
Telephone: 631 765-1938
www.southoldtownny.gov
PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
PUBLIC MEETING
MINUTES
August 10, 2026
5:00 P.M.
Present were: James H. Rich III, Chairman
Amelia Jealous-Dank, Vice=Chairperson
Donald Wilcenski, Member
Martin Sidor, Member
Pierce Rafferty, Member
Brian Cummings, Senior Planner
Mara Cerezo, Planner
Julia Mei Hanzl, Planning Aide
Jessica Michaelis, Secretary to the Planning Board
Chairman Rich: Good evening and welcome to the Public Meeting for Monday, August 10,
2026 for the Southold Town Planning Board. This meeting is public. The Planning Board may
add or remove applications from the agenda upon its discretion, without further notice.
Applications may not be heard in the order they appear on this agenda.
SETTING OF THE NEXT PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Chairman Rich: The first order of business is for the Board to set Monday, September
14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, as the time and
place for the next regular Planning Board Meeting
Amelia Jealous-Dank: So, moved.
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Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS'
SEQRA CLASSIFICATION/SET HEARING
Chairman Rich: DHC Land LLC Ag Building —This site plan application proposes the
development of an agricultural site plan consisting of a farm stand, agricultural
production building, agriculture & aquaculture processing and production pole barn, and
farmhouse within a ±2.2-acre reserve area on a ±14.2-acre parcel with 12 acres of
development rights held by the Town of Southold, located within the R-80 Zoning
District. The property is located at 4180 New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck. SCTM#1000-
115.-10-1.1
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, this site plan application proposes the development of an agricultural site
plan consisting of a farm stand, agricultural production building, agriculture &
aquaculture processing and production pole barn, and farmhouse within a ±2.2-acre
reserve area on a ±14.2-acre parcel with 12 acres of development rights held by the
Town of Southold, located within the R-80 Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA), has determined the proposed as a Type II Action as it
falls within the following description for 6 NYCRR, Part 617.5(c)(4) agricultural farm
management practices, including construction, maintenance and repair of farm buildings
and structures, and land use changes consistent with generally accepted principles of
farming; and be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that this proposed
action is a Type II Action under SEQRA as described above;
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
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Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board sets Monday, September 14, 2026
at 5:04 p.m. for a Public Hearing on the site plan entitled "DHC Land LLC" prepared by
Anthony M. Portillo, R.A., dated July 6, 2026.
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
CONDITIONAL SKETCH PLAT DETERMINATION
Chairman Rich: Clay Point Standard Subdivision — This proposal is for the Standard
Subdivision of an .8.81-acre property into two lots where Lot 1 is 1.80 acres to include
existing FIDCO equipment and material storage and where Lot 2 is 7.01 acres of open
space to be conveyed to the Henry L. Ferguson Museum for conservation in the R-120
Zoning District. This parcel is located west of the intersection of East Main Road and
Clay Point Road, Fishers Island. SCTM#1000-3.-5-5.3
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Donald Wilcenski:
WHEREAS, this proposal is for a clustered two-lot standard subdivision of 8.81 acres,
where Lot 1 is 1.8 acres and Lot 2 is 7.01 acres of open space in the R-120 Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 2026, Karen Hoeg, authorized agent, submitted a Sketch Plan
application and fee; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, Karen Hoeg, authorized agent, submitted additional
Sketch Plan application materials for review; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2026, at their work session, the Planning Board found the
application complete, with required items that could be submitted during the Preliminary
Plat application review stage; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions, the Planning Board has
the ability to waive certain provisions of the subdivision code, if they are not requisite in
the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2026, at their work session, the Planning Board found that the
requirement to submit an existing resources site analysis plan (ERSAP) and the primary
and secondary conservation area map could be waived because the subject parcel
contains no wetlands or other environmentally sensitive areas, and thus can be
analyzed without the need for an ERSAP or a conservation area map; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2026, at their work session, the Planning Board reviewed this
application to Town Code Chapter 240 and found it to be ready for a determination;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions, the Southold Town
Planning Board hereby waives the following subdivision requirements;
1. Existing resources site analysis plan (ERSAP), and
2. Primary and secondary conservation area map;
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
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Motion carries.
Donald Wilcenski: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants a Conditional Sketch
Plat Approval on the map entitled "Fishers Island Development Corporation" prepared
by Craig P. Bigger, Licensed Land Surveyor, dated February 19, 2026, with the
following conditions:
1. Submit a Preliminary Plat with the following edits to the Sketch Plan:
a. Change the Title: Clay Point Standard Subdivision. Preliminary Plat
b. Correct/Remove errant metes and bounds that are shown on the Sketch Plan
and not associated with existing or proposed lot boundaries.
c. Show the locations of proposed concrete monuments to mark the proposed
lot corners.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
And just a note that this is a vote of 4-0 as Pierce has recused himself from this project.
CONDITIONAL FINAL PLAT DETERMINATION EXTENSION/ FINAL PLAT
DETERMINATION
Chairman Rich: 3850 Alvahs & Cutchogue Vineyard Resubdivision —This
proposed Resubdivision application is to transfer ±6,639 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-102.-
4-3.4 to SCTM#1000-102.-4-10 resulting in the decrease of SCTM#1000-102.-4-3.4
from ± 24,888 sq. ft. to ±18,249 sq. ft. and the increase of SCTM#1000-102.4-10 from ±
162,675sq. ft. to ±169,314 sq. ft. in the A-C Zoning District. The property is located at
3850 &4050 Alvahs Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#1000-102.-4-3.4 & 10
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Amelia Jealous-Dank:
WHEREAS, this proposed Resubdivision application is to transfer ± 6,639 sq. ft. from
SCTM#1000-102.4-3.4 to SCTM#1000-102.4-10 resulting in the decrease of
SCTM#1000-102.4-3.4 from ± 24,888 sq. ft. to ± 18,249 sq. ft. and the increase of
SCTM#1000-102.4-10 from ± 162,675sq. ft. to ± 169,314 sq. ft. in the A-C Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2026 the Southold Town Planning Board granted
Conditional Final Plat Approval on the plat entitled "Kensington Real Estate Holdings,
LLC Lot Line Modification" prepared by Howard W. Young, licensed land surveyor dated
April 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2026, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) granted an area
variance for the non-conforming lot size of Proposed Lot 1 per ZBA File #8059 which
satisfies Condition #1; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2026, the applicant submitted six copies of the Final Plat with
the required revisions which satisfies Condition #2; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2026, the applicant stated that the property monuments had .
been installed and submitted Draft Deeds for review. The submission of these materials
which satisfy Conditions #3 and #4; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2026 the applicant requested an extension of approval as the
Conditional Final Plat Approval expired; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board determines that the proposed action meets all the
necessary requirements of Town Code §240-57 for a Resubdivision application; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Code §240-41, concrete monuments to mark the
property boundaries are required; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the requirement to
receive approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services prior to
approval of this Resubdivision by the Southold Town Planning Board;
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
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None.
Motion carries.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: And be it further
RESOLVED, the Southold Town Planning Board grants a six-month extension of
Conditional Final Plat Approval on the plat entitled "Kensington Real-Estate Holdings,
LLC Lot Line Modification" prepared by Howard W. Young, licensed land surveyor dated
April 15, 2025;
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants Final Plat Approval upon
the map entitled "Kensington Real Estate Holdings, LLC Lot Line Modification" prepared
by Howard W. Young, licensed land surveyor dated April 15, 2025 and last revised
March 24, 2026.
Martin Sidor: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Martin. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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Chairman Rich: Saint John's Episcopal Resubdivision — This proposed
Resubdivision application is to transfer ± 9,886 sq. ft. from SCTM#1000-9.-5-14 to
SCTM#1000-9.-5-16.1 resulting in the decrease of SCTM#1000-9.-5-14 from ± 41,132
sq. ft. to ± 31,246 sq. ft. and the increase of SCTM#1000-9.-5-16.1 from ± 54,457sq. ft.
to ± 64,343 sq. ft. in the R-40 Zoning District. The property is located at 664 & 806
Oriental Avenue, Fishers Island. SCTM#1000-9.-5-14 & 16.1
Martin Sidor:
WHEREAS, on December 23, 2025, the applicant submitted a Resubdivision
application for review by the Southold Town Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this proposed resubdivision application is to transfer ± 9,886 sq. ft. from
SCTM#1000-9.-5-14 to SCTM#1000-9.-5-16.1 resulting in the decrease of SCTM#1000-
9.-5-14 from ± 41,132 sq. ft. to ± 31,246 sq. ft. and the increase of SCTM#1000-9.-5-
16.1 from ± 54,457sq. ft. to ± 64,343 sq. ft. in the R-40 Zoning District, Fishers Island;
and
WHEREAS, at their work session-on May 18, 2026, the Southold Town Planning Board
found the Resubdivision application complete; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of certain provisions, the Southold Town
Planning Board shall have the authority to modify or waive, subject to appropriate
conditions, any provision of these subdivision regulations, if in its judgment they are not
requisite in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare, except where
such authority would be contrary to other ordinances or state. law; and
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board has determined that the following
provisions of the Southold Town Code §240 Subdivision of Land are not requisite in the
interest of the public health, safety and general welfare because this Resubdivision
does not create any additional residential building lots, and the amount of land being
transferred from one lot to the other is small, and therefore are eligible for a waiver:
a. Sketch Plat Review;
b. Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP);
c.. Yield Plan;
d. Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan;
e. Preliminary Plat Review;
f. Public Hearing on Preliminary and Final Plats; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resubdivision policy set by the Planning Board on
February 2011, this application is eligible for a decision from the Planning Board prior to
receiving approval by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) as it
meets the following criterion set forth in that policy:
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• Where both lots are already developed;
• Where no new development potential will be created in the parcel to which the
land is transferred; and
WHEREAS, this application is EXEMPT from review by the Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program as no new development potential will.come as a result of this
Resubdivision; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2026, a Public Hearing was held and closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board determines that the proposed action meets all the
necessary requirements of Town Code §240-57 for a Resubdivision application;
therefore, be it
WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 611, has determined that the proposed
action is a Type II Action under SEQRA according to 617.5(c)(16) "granting of individual
setback and lot line variances and adjustments;" therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §240-56 Waivers of
certain provisions, hereby waives the following provisions of subdivision:
a. Article V. Sketch Plat Review;
b. §240-10 (A): Existing Resources Site Analysis Plan (ERSAP);
c. §240-10 (8): Yield Plan;
d. §240-10 (C): Primary & Secondary Conservation Area Plan;
e. Article VI: Preliminary Plat Review & Public Hearing;
f. Article VII: Public Hearing on Preliminary and Final Plats;
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
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Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board hereby waives the requirement to
receive approval from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services prior to
approval of this Resubdivision by the Southold Town Planning Board;
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Martin Sidor: And be it further
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board grants Final Plat Approval upon
the map entitled "Lot Line Modification for Saint John's Episcopal Church Fishers
Island," prepared by Craig P. Bigger, Licensed Land Surveyor, dated August 1, 2025.
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Martin, seconded by Don. Any discussion?All in
favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
APPROVAL OF PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
Chairman Rich: Our last order of business is to approve the Planning Board minutes
from:
• July 13, 2026
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Amelia Jealous-Dank: So, moved.
Donald Wilcenski: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Mia, seconded by Don. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
Chairman Rich: This concludes the business of our meeting tonight. Can I get a motion
for adjournment?
Donald Wilcenski: So, moved.
Amelia Jealous-Dank: Second.
Chairman Rich: Motion made by Don, seconded by Mia. Any discussion? All in favor?
Ayes.
Opposed?
None.
Motion carries.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Allison Palmeri
Transcribing Secretary
James H. Rich III, Chairman