Montauk public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Architectural Review Board
The board approved five applications for historical landmarks and commercial changes. One agricultural overlay application was approved despite two opposing votes. Several other applications were administratively postponed or deemed incomplete.
- Approved historical landmark application for Brad Schiff & Jen Roff (unanimous)
- Approved historical landmark application for Corinne Herndon (4-1)
- Approved commercial change for Oceanside Owners LLC (unanimous)
- Approved commercial change for Pete’s Garden Center (unanimous)
- Approved application for NG EH Tanks & Equipment Bldg. (unanimous)
- Approved agricultural overlay for Wainscott Farm View LLC (3-2)
- Administratively postponed applications for Great Oak Way EH LLC, Juan Guaman, and Cori Rose Manson
- Deemed applications for Vue 49, LLC, James & Marybeth Lamond, and Matthew Cantor incomplete
Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee voted to recommend that the Town Board not renew the Maidstone Gun Club lease and close the facility. The committee also agreed to send a letter to the Board regarding airport operation recommendations. November meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved November meeting minutes
- Voted 5-2 (2 abstentions) to recommend the Town Board not renew the Gun Club lease and close the facility
- Agreed to send a letter to the Town Board outlining airport operation recommendations
- Approved 95 Beach Lane (ARB action)
- Tabled 90 Beach Lane (ARB action)
- Tabled Sayres Path driveway application (ARB action)
- Tabled 65 Beach Lane new construction (ARB action)
Architectural Review Board
The Board approved applications for the Nassau Council of Girl Scouts and residential projects at Fort Pond Blvd and 1st Street. It also issued Certificates of Occupancy for two properties. Several other applications were deemed incomplete.
- Approved Nassau Council of Girl Scouts application (All in favor)
- Approved Michael Marra application at 55 Fort Pond Blvd (All in favor)
- Approved Dean Brodsky application at 277 1st Street (All in favor)
- Approved modification to Jan 26, 2022 resolution and application for Tony & Claire Florence (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Michael Marra at 55 Fort Pond Blvd (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Dean Brodsky at 277 1st Street (All in favor)
- Deemed applications for Springs Library, NG EH Tanks & Equipment Bldg, Center Cuts, Ron Franklin, and OMH, LLC incomplete
- Administratively postponed Andrew Walshe application
East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee reviewed upcoming Town Board discussions on invasive species and accessory apartment legislation. Members discussed the status of the Community Housing Fund transfer tax and local historical projects at the Farm Museum.
- Scheduled next meeting for Feb. 6, 2023
- Noted transfer tax for Community Housing Fund begins April 1, 2023
- Proposed increasing accessory apartment square footage from 600 sf to 800 or 900 sf
- Limited homeownership project at 395 Pantigo Road to 10% of lot area for gross sf
- Established Litter Action Committee to manage 'Adopt-a-Highway' program
Architectural Review Board
The Board approved applications for a commercial change, a business sign, and a deer fence. Three Certificates of Occupancy were issued, while three other applications were deemed incomplete and one was administratively postponed.
- Approved commercial change for Amagansett Dunes Unit 223 (All in favor)
- Approved business sign for Burner Law Group, PC (All in favor)
- Approved Bistrian Farmland Deer Fence application (All in favor)
- Deemed application for Ellen & Jeffrey Cohen incomplete
- Administratively postponed application for Virginia Goett DeSimone
- Deemed applications for Henry Beard and 170 Sayre’s Path LLC incomplete
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Pollena & Bill Forsman (All in favor)
- Approved Certificates of Occupancy for Andrew Broeren & Birgit Klein and Peconic Land Trust (All in favor)
Planning Board
The Board approved the conversion of a shed into a personal artist studio in Amagansett and modified a prior subdivision approval for 9 Oyster Shores Road. A building permit for 266 Accabonac Rd was approved pending road improvement requirements.
- Approved conversion of pre-existing shed to personal artist studio at 17 Bayview Avenue (7-0)
- Approved modified subdivision map for 9 Oyster Shores Road (7-0)
- Approved building permit for 266 Accabonac Rd subject to $16,500 road improvement undertaking
- Scheduled public hearing for Pete’s Garden Center and Service commercial site plan for Dec 7, 2022 (7-0)
- Assumed lead agency status for Kathleen Dodge minor subdivision
- Assumed lead agency status for 350 Pantigo Road minor subdivision
- Closed public hearing for 351 Pantigo minor subdivision
- Closed public hearing for East Hampton Historical Farm Museum storage building site plan
Architectural Review Board
The Board approved several business sign and commercial change applications, as well as four Certificates of Occupancy. Other applications were deemed incomplete, postponed, or administratively withdrawn.
- Approved commercial change for Ocean Colony & Tennis Club (All in favor)
- Approved business sign for Erica Broberg Smith Architect (All in favor)
- Approved business sign for Black Mountain Capital (All in favor)
- Approved agricultural overlay application for Pamela Mahoney (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Montauk Beach House LLC (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Amagansett Square LLC (Resolution July 29, 2022) (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Mark & Linda Sussman (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Wainscott Pastures LLC (All in favor)
Planning Board
The Board approved a site plan and special permit for American Tower Corp. to replace a 60-foot monopole with a 185-foot tower. A public hearing was also scheduled for a preliminary subdivision application by Glen Valley Associates, Ltd.
- Approved site plan and special permit for 185-foot wireless tower at 103 Flaggy Hole Road (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Dec. 7, 2022, regarding Glen Valley Associates, Ltd preliminary subdivision (7-0)
- Determined Daniel Forkin artist studio application is complete and ready for approval
- Determined Pete’s Garden Center site plan application is complete and ready for public hearing
- Determined National Grid East Hampton tank and equipment building site plan application is complete and ready for public hearing
Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the open session.
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes
East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee voted to send a letter to the Town Board requesting building code changes for rain sensors on new sprinkler systems. Other items discussed included upcoming town board laws on invasive species, composting, and traffic patterns.
- Voted to send letter to Town Board requesting rain sensors for new construction sprinkler systems
Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee approved the October meeting minutes and discussed public safety and lease concerns regarding the Maidstone Gun Club. Members will research gun club best practices and draft a recommendation letter to the Town Board. Discussion regarding the airport was tabled until December.
- Approved October minutes
- Tabled airport discussion until December
- Decided to draft a letter of recommendation to the Town Board regarding the Maidstone Gun Club
Architectural Review Board
The Board approved five Certificates of Occupancy and three project applications. Four applications were deemed incomplete, and one project is pending a report of comments.
- Approved M&T Bank application (All in favor)
- Approved Ocean Dunes application (All in favor)
- Approved Kara Rakowski fence/wall/gate/berm application (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Driftwood Apt. Corp – Unit #56 (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Harbor Ridge Condominiums (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for 188 Springs Fireplace LLC (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for James & Susan Ratner (All in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Occupancy for Robin Clementi (4-1)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a map revision and a one-year time extension for a lot line modification. The board also scheduled public hearings for a minor subdivision and a museum storage building.
- Approved modification to revision dates on lot line modification map for 38 Maple Lane & 23 Spring Close Highway (7-0)
- Approved one-year time extension for Long and Edwards lot line modification (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for 351 Pantigo minor subdivision for Nov 16, 2022 (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for East Hampton Historical Farm Museum storage building site plan for Nov 16, 2022 (7-0)
- Recommended Town approval for Urban Renewal Map modification at 17 South Flagg Street
- Recommended Town approval for Urban Renewal Map modification at 238 Springs Fireplace Road
- Recommended Town acquisition of property at 238 Springs Fireplace Road
Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to discuss rules of conduct for members and non-members. The agenda includes updates on local lighting, mail delivery, the Amagansett School, and the fire department.
- Amagansett Lighting Sub Committee update
- Discussion of Rules of Conduct for members and non-members
- Amagansett Residents Mail Delivery update
- Amagansett School update
- Planning/Zoning and ARB Board report on properties of interest
Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee
The Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee reviewed a proposed 0.5% real property transfer tax for a Community Housing Fund. Members discussed sea level rise projections for 2100 and upcoming school district votes on a new bus and masonry work. The body also received updates on local pollinator gardens and LED street light installations.
- Proposed Community Housing Fund: 0.5% transfer tax on real property over $400,000
- School budget propositions: $59,000 for a new school bus and reserve expenditures for masonry work
- ZBA applications: 369 Cranberry Hole Road (house relocation) and 117 Bayview (geo cubes)
- ZBA denials: 16 Dolphin Drive, 301 Marine Blvd, and 30 Indian Wells
- Infrastructure: 729 upgraded LED street light locations
Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee
The Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee discussed a vision for new lanterns and LED lighting from Brents store to Gansett Meadows. Members also explored the potential creation of a district to fund burying electrical lines on Main Street.
- Proposed lighting plan for Main St. and parking lot including solar and LED options
- NYS intersection improvements at Route 114 and Stephan Hands Path
- Environmental impact study regarding airport PPR rules and regulations
- ZBA hearing for 60 Sea Breeze and denied application for 425 Cranberry Hole Road
- Proposal to create a district to fund burying electrical lines on Main Street
Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee reviewed a proposal to subdivide 70 acres into 50 commercial/industrial units and discussed its environmental and traffic impacts. Members also addressed safety and aesthetic concerns regarding street lighting for Main Street and local parking lots.
- Proposal to subdivide 70 acres into 50 commercially industrial zoned units
- Wainscott Hamlet Study alternative use proposal
- Town contract with NY Power Authority for LED streetlight installation
- New outdoor dining legislation permitting up to 100 percent outdoor seating
- Proposed excavation at 60 Seabreeze Lane