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Home My WebLink AboutZBA-09/03/2026 BOARD MEMBERS *OF S�UTyo Southold Town Hall Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson ,`O l0 53095 Main Road•P.O.Box 1179 Patricia Acampora Southold,NY 11971-0959 Robert Lehnert, Jr. va Office Location: Nicholas Planamento • �OQ Town Annex/First Floor Margaret Steinbugler C�U 54375 Main Road(at Youngs Avenue) Southold,NY 11971 http://southoldtownny.gov ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Tel. (631)765-1809 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 A Regular Meeting of the SOUTHOLD TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS was held at the Southold Town Hall Annex Lower Level, 54375 Main Road, Southold,New York 11971-0959, and also accessible via Zoom Webinar Portal on Thursday, September 3,2026 commencing at 9:00 A.M. Present were: Leslie Kanes Weisman, Chairperson Elizabeth Sakarellos, Board Assistant Robert Lehnert Member Donna Westermann, Office Assistant Margaret Steinbugler, MemberNice Chair Edward Dowling, Office Assistant Julie McGivney,Assistant Town Attorney 9:18 A.M. Member Steinbugler called the meeting to order. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Lehnert, and Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted(3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Began at 9:19 A.M. 9:19 A.M. —A Motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to enter into Executive Session in order to receive Attorney Advice. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman Lehnert and Steinbugler. This Resolution was duly adopted (3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). 9:52 A.M. —A Motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to exit the Executive Session. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted(3-0). (Members Acampora and Planmento absent). X�C 7fC II. WORK SESSION: 1. Requests from Board Members for future agenda items. 2. No requests for extensions or de minimus approvals were discussed. Minutes of September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 2 III. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEWS: New applications: A. RESOLUTION declaring applications that are setback/dimensional/lot waiver/accessory apartments/bed and breakfast requests as Type II Actions and not subject to environmental review pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review(SEQR) 6 NYCRR,part 617.5 (c) including the following: 1875 Jackson, LLC #8110 Ronald and Marie Dobert#8125 Martin and Ilana Finnegan/Dylan and Mary Hahn#8126 K2J4E6, LLC #8127 Cheryl Prochilo#8128 John and Wendy Colbert#8129 Freda Gift Trust#8131 Angeal Geras#8132SE Vote of the Board: Ayes: Members Weisman, Lehnert and Steinbugler. This resolution was duly adopted(3-0).(Members Acampora and Planamento absent). IV. DELIBERATIONS/POSSIBLE DECISIONS/RESOLUTIONS: GRANT RELIEF AS AMENDED WITH CONDITIONS: Pressler, Glen and Angela#8115 UPHOLD NOTICE OF DISAPPROVAL: Kimberly and Steven Bruni#8103 DENIED: Kimberly and Steven Bruni#8104 Vote of the Board: Ayes: Member Weisman(Chairperson), Lehnert, and Steinbugler. This Resolution was duladopted(3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). Minutes of September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 3 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: All testimony shall be limited to zoning issues properly before the Board. Each speaker is requested to speak for five minutes, and to submit testimony in writing when possible. 10:09 A.M. —RONALD S. DOBERT#8125—By Jacqueline Hubbard,Attorney, Marie Ellen Dobert, Owner. Request for a Variance from Article III Section 280-14 and the Building Inspector's February 20, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit legalize an"as built" roofed over carport to an existing single family dwelling; at 1) less than the code required minimum side yard setback of 20 feet; located at1350 Ole Jule Lane,NY, (Adj. to James Creek) Mattituck,NY SCTM No. 1000-122-4-1. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). 10:17A.M. =MARTIN FINNEGAN AND DYLAN HAHN#8126—By Martin Finnegan, Owner/Attorney. Request for Variances from Article IV, Section 280-18,Article VIII Section 280- 39, and the Building Inspector's March 16, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit for a lot line change; at 1proposed Lot 1 (lot 19.1)having less than the permitted lot area of 40,000 sq. ft., 2)proposed Lot 2 (lot 27)having less than the permitted lot area of 40,000 sq. ft., 3) Lot 2 (lot 27)having less than lot width of 150 ft; located at 14065 Main Road and 1710 Pike Street, Mattituck,NY. SCTM Nos. 100-140-3-27 &1000-140-3-19. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESEVER DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was dull adopted (3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). 10:27 A.M. —K2J4E6, LLC #8127 - By Robert Herrmann, Representative. Request for Variances from Article XXII, Section 280-116A(1) and the Building Inspector's Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct additions and alterations to an existing single family dwelling and to legalize an "as built" accessory deck; at: 1) additions and alterations located less than the code required 100 feet from the top of the bluff, 2) "as built" accessory deck located seaward of the top of the bluff, located at 9202 Bridge Lane, (adj. to Long Island Sound) Cutchogue, NY SCTM No. 1000-73-2-3.1. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(3-O�Members Acampora and Planamento absent). 10:52 A.M. — CHERYL PROCHILO #8128 — By Brooke Epperson, Representative. Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-122A and the Building Inspector's March 16, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to legalize an "as built" addition to an existing garage; at: 1) garage locate in other than the code permitted rear yard; located at: 4714 Peconic Bay Blvd, Laurel, NY. SCTM No. 1000-128-4-16.1. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE Minutes of September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 4 DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). 10:57 A.M. —JOHN J. COLBERT#8129—By Brooke Epperson, Representative. Request for Variances from Article XXIII, Section 280-124,Article XXXVI, Section 280-207A(1)(d) and the Building Inspector's Notice of Disapproval dated April, 7, 2026,Amended April 28, 2026 based on an application to construct additions and alterations to an existing single family dwelling; located at: 1)less than the code required minimum side yard setback of 20 feet, 2) gross floor area exceeding permitted maximum square footage of lot containing 40,000 square feet in area; located at: 2155 Long Creek Drive, (adj. to Long Creek) Southold,NY. SCTM No. 1000-55-7-7. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). 11:10 A.M. —FREDA GIFT TRUST 48131 —By Brooke Epperson, Representative. Request for a Variance from Article III Section 280-14 and the Building Inspector's April 21, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct additions and alterations to an existing single-family dwelling at: 1) less than the code required minimum rear yard setback of 75 feet; located at: 7715 Indian Neck Lane, (adj. to Richmond Creek)Peconic,NY SCTM No. 1000-86-6- 26.2. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving testimony, a motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ay_ es. All. This Resolution was duly adopted (3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent 11:11 A.M. —ANGELA GERAS #8132SE—By Hideaki Ariizumi and Glynnis Berry, Representatives. Applicant requests a Special Exception under Article III, Section 280-13B(13). The applicant is the owner of the subject property and requesting authorization to construct and establish an Accessory Apartment in an Accessory Structure; at: 460 Marion Lane, East Marion,NY SCTM No. 1000-31.-8-1.2. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving, testimony, a motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes. All. This Resolution was duly adopted(3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). 11:25 A.M. — 1875 JACKSON, LLC#8110—By Zackery Nicholson, Representative, David Noonan, Owner. Request for a Variance from Article XXIII, Section 280-124 and the Building Inspector's February 12, 2026 Notice of Disapproval based on an application for a permit to construct a raised patio addition to a single-family dwelling (in conjunction with BP 450030); at: 1) less that the code required minimum front yard setback of 35 feet; located at: 1875 Jackson Street, New Suffolk, NY SCTM No. 1000-117-9-14. RESOLUTION: (Please see transcript of written statements prepared under separate cover). After receiving, testimony, a motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to CLOSE HEARING AND RESERVE DECISION. Vote of the Board: Ayes. All. This Resolution was duly adopted (3-0). Members Acampora and Planamento absent). Minutes of September 3,2026 Regular Meeting Page 5 VI. RESOLUTIONS: 11:34 A.M. RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to authorize advertising of hearings for the Regular Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026,which will commence at 9:00 A.M. for Work Session, and Regular Meeting (Public Hearings)to begin at 10:00 A.M. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to approve minutes from the Special Meeting held on August 20, 2026. Vote of the Board: Ayes: All. This Resolution was duly adopted (3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). RESOLUTION ADOPTED: A Motion was offered by Member Steinbugler, seconded by Member Lehnert to reopen the hearing for ZBA File No. 8122,Yingzhen Li, to consider a redesign and reduced Gross Floor Area plans. Vote of the Board: AyeslUnanimous: All. This Resolution was duly adopted(3-0). (Members Acampora and Planamento absent). There being no other business properly coming before the Board at this time, Member Steinbugler declared the meeting adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 A.M. Respectfully submitted, onn*stermann / /2026 � �7 Office Assistant j ed b Reference: Filed ZBA Decision(3) lie Kanes eisman, diairperson / -)/2026 Approved for Filing and Adopted RECEIVED + k - 4 SEP 2 2 2026 �S0WUtho)11d7nT=nClerk