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Southold public meetings in 2023

88 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 21, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning board to deliberate on 11 variance requests, including cell tower and marina

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting on December 21, 2023, starting with an executive session for attorney advice, followed by a work session to discuss future agenda items and extensions. The board will then deliberate and possibly vote on 11 variance requests, including a wireless cell tower at Budd's Pond Marina and several residential and commercial projects. No public testimony will be taken.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review four subdivision proposals, including 17-lot conservation project

The Southold Town Planning Board will consider extensions, amended final plats, and set hearings for four subdivision applications. Items include a conservation subdivision on Main Road in Orient, two lot-line adjustments on Fishers Island and East Marion, and a commercial resubdivision in Mattituck.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Tesla charging station, cell tower, and several subdivisions

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold a work session to review multiple pending applications, including a Tesla Super Charger station, a cell tower at Albertson Marine, and several subdivision and site plan proposals. Items range from completeness reviews to SEQRA review and amended approvals.

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Thu Dec 14, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold zoning committee to review transition district uses and 2024 schedule

The Southold Town Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting to review website edits and a survey, discuss permitted uses in transition zoning districts (including Limited Business and Residential Office), and set its 2024 meeting schedule. The meeting is part of a zoning update funded by the New York State Department of State.

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Wed Dec 13, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees to hold public hearings on various wetland and coastal permits

The Board of Trustees will conduct public hearings regarding several wetland and coastal erosion permit applications. The meeting also includes the approval of November minutes and a monthly report noting a $30,724.46 payment to the General Fund.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss property acquisitions in executive session

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee is holding a regular meeting on December 12, 2023. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, but the main business is an executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions where public discussion could affect property values. The committee will also follow up on stewardship issues at two farms.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear 10 variance requests, including self-storage project

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 10 variance requests, ranging from a large self-storage project on Horton Lane to residential additions and decks. The board will also review requests for extensions and de minimus approvals, and discuss future agenda items. The meeting begins with an executive session for attorney advice.

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Thu Nov 30, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold zoning committee plans website survey, community tours

The Southold Town Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates to its website, review survey questions, and plan community tours as part of the town's zoning update project. The committee will also set its next meeting date. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on outreach and scheduling rather than specific zoning decisions.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss acquisitions, Treiber Farms art walk

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, set the 2024 meeting schedule, and discuss land preservation matters. The agenda includes a stewardship item for Treiber Farms LLC regarding an artist residency and proposed art walk, and an executive session to discuss potential real property acquisitions where public discussion could affect property values. Public comments are not solicited without an appointment.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review gas station rebuild, Tesla chargers, cell tower

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold a work session to review three site plans: a proposed demolition and rebuild of a Mattituck gas station and convenience store, a new application for Tesla Supercharger stations in Southold, and a referral review for a cell tower at Albertson Marine. The board will consider these applications for completeness and referral review.

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Thu Nov 16, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to deliberate 9 variance requests for pools, homes, and sheds

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to deliberate and possibly decide on nine variance requests. The meeting includes an executive session for attorney advice and a work session to discuss future agenda items and extension requests. No public testimony will be taken.

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Wed Nov 15, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees hold public hearing on 20+ wetland and coastal erosion permits

The Southold Town Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on numerous applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, including amendments, transfers, and new permits for docks, dredging, and residential construction. The board will also consider administrative permits, approve minutes, and receive the October monthly report. Most items are routine permit actions, but the hearing provides an opportunity for public comment on each application.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss acquisitions, PDR program changes

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes accepting minutes, an update on PDR program changes, a stewardship matter regarding improper equipment storage on preserved land, and an executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions. Public comments are not solicited without an appointment.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission to review solar panel installations at two landmarks

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session and regular meeting to discuss code changes, pre-submission conferences, and public hearings. Two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness to install solar panels on registered landmark properties will be considered, one of which was adjourned from a previous meeting. The commission will also review old business items such as landmark incentives and a potential addition to the Historic Registry.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing on cell tower at Albertson Marine

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed cell tower at Albertson Marine, and will also consider several site plan and subdivision applications, including extensions and final plat determinations. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2023, with the next meeting set for December 4.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review 7 projects including subdivisions and commercial buildings

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold a work session to review several subdivision and site plan applications. Items include a standard subdivision on Fishers Island, a conservation subdivision in Orient, a commercial campus in Mattituck, and an agricultural storage building in Cutchogue. The board will also consider approvals and extensions for previously submitted plans.

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Thu Nov 2, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear 10 variance requests, including pool, subdivision, and building setbacks

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and deliberations on 10 variance requests, including swimming pools, lot subdivisions, and building setbacks. The board will also consider closing a hearing for a two-lot subdivision at 10020 and 9650 Sound Avenue in Mattituck. An executive session for attorney advice precedes the work session.

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Thu Oct 26, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission reviews landmark property alterations

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding proposed additions and solar installations at registered landmark properties. Members will also discuss landmark incentives, code revisions, and the potential addition of Shiloh Baptist Church to the Historic Registry.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Commission discusses sea level rise and transportation funding

The Southold Transportation Commission is meeting to discuss climate change impacts and sea level rise projections with a state guest. Members are also reviewing funding requests for bike racks, sidewalks, and potential studies for County Road #48.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to deliberate 14 variance requests and a special exception

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting on October 19, 2023, beginning with an executive session for attorney advice, followed by a work session to discuss future agenda items, extensions, and de minimus requests. The main portion involves deliberations and possible decisions on 14 variance requests and one special exception application, covering properties across Southold, Orient, Cutchogue, New Suffolk, Mattituck, Greenport, Laurel, and East Marion. No public testimony will be taken.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees to hold public hearings on wetland permits, set scallop season

The Southold Town Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to consider multiple wetland and coastal erosion permit applications, including amendments, extensions, transfers, and administrative permits. They will also vote on setting the 2023/2024 scallop season and approve the September minutes. The agenda includes a monthly report with a $16,191.70 check forwarded to the General Fund.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss PDR program changes and acquisitions

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program, including changes from a Code Committee meeting. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions where public disclosure could affect property values. No applications for uses or structures on preserved property, or stewardship items, are listed.

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Thu Oct 5, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears 14 variance requests, including cell tower at Budd's Pond Marina

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 14 variance and special exception requests, including a proposed wireless cell tower at Budd's Pond Marina (Albertsons Marina) on Main Road. The board will also deliberate on two tabled variance cases from September and consider several extension requests. An executive session for attorney advice precedes the work session.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss land acquisitions in executive session

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee is holding a regular meeting on October 3, 2023. The agenda includes accepting minutes from the previous meeting, an update on proposed Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) revisions, and an executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions where public disclosure could affect value. No public comments will be solicited, and no applications for uses on preserved property are listed.

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Thu Sep 21, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA to deliberate 13 variance and waiver requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session and deliberations on 13 requests for variances, interpretations, and waivers of merger, including several involving side-yard setbacks, nonconforming structures, and merged lots. The meeting includes an executive session for attorney advice and resolutions to authorize future hearings and approve extensions.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss PDR program changes and acquisitions

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Annex Executive Board Room. The agenda includes accepting minutes from September 5, continuing discussion on PDR Program changes, and entering executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions where publicity could affect value. No public comments will be solicited without an appointment, and no applications for uses on preserved property are listed.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees hold public hearing on 7 wetland and coastal erosion permits

The Southold Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on multiple applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, including amendments, new permits, and transfers. The board will also consider administrative permits, extensions, and a monthly financial report. Most items are routine permit actions, but the hearing includes significant construction projects near wetlands.

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Thu Sep 7, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA hears 12 variance requests, including Peconic Watersports marine facility

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 12 variance, interpretation, and merger-waiver requests, including a proposed marine sales and service facility by Peconic Watersports. The board will also deliberate on two special exception applications and consider resolutions for minutes and an extension. The agenda is primarily routine zoning matters with no major policy changes.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold Land Preservation Committee meets; may enter executive session on land acquisitions

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee holds its regular meeting on September 5, 2023. The agenda includes accepting minutes from prior meetings, discussing Chapter 70 amendments and PDR program changes, and potentially entering executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions where public disclosure could affect value. No public comments are solicited without an appointment, and no applications for uses on preserved property are listed.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee proposes changes to Town PDR program

The Committee discussed and agreed upon proposed updates to the Town Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program regarding future land uses. These recommendations focus on allowable activities on future development rights easements, including renewable energy and agricultural processing.

Thu Aug 24, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission reviews landmark property changes

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session and regular meeting to review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to registered landmark properties, including fences, additions, and pool cabanas. The meeting also includes an executive session for attorney advice, public hearings on two applications, and discussions on old business such as landmark incentives and code revisions.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold Land Preservation Committee meets Aug. 22, may enter executive session

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee holds its regular meeting on August 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Annex Executive Board Room. The agenda includes accepting July 25, 2023 minutes and discussing land preservation applications, with an expected executive session on proposed real property acquisitions where publicity could affect value. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee orders appraisal for development rights easement

The Land Preservation Committee approved commissioning an appraisal for Application Number 2023-3. The appraisal will determine the market value of a development rights easement on a property, excluding approximately 2.00 acres.

Thu Aug 17, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning board to deliberate 13 variance requests for homes in Southold

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session and then deliberate and possibly decide on 13 applications for variances, special exceptions, and a waiver of merger. The board will also discuss an executive session for attorney advice and consider resolutions to close hearings and approve minutes.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves extension for 135 Oak Place

The Zoning Board approved a one-year extension for Aleksander Myftarago at 135 Oak Place and approved the minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting. The board also authorized advertising for the September 7, 2023 meeting.

Wed Aug 16, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees hold public hearing on 20+ wetland and coastal erosion permit applications

The Southold Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to consider numerous applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, including bulkhead replacements, dock constructions, and home additions. The board will also vote on administrative permits, permit extensions, transfers, and amendments, and will approve minutes and a monthly report.

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✓ Decided: Southold Trustees schedule September meetings and approve prior minutes

The Board of Trustees approved the meeting minutes from June 14 and July 19, 2023. Several wetland and coastal erosion permit applications were postponed or withdrawn. The board also classified 19 applications as Type II Actions under SEQRA.

Mon Aug 7, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review subdivisions, site plans, and set next meeting

The Southold Town Planning Board will consider several subdivision and site plan applications, including extensions and determinations. Items include the Smyth Standard Subdivision, Gaines Gwathmey Family Resubdivision, Harold R. Reeve & Sons subdivision, Paradise & James Resubdivision, Boisseau Avenue Farm site plan, and Fishers Island Airport Hangar. The board will also set the date for the next regular meeting.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to decide on 4-lot subdivision at 1605 Wickham Ave, Mattituck

The board will review a conditional final plat for a 4-lot subdivision on a 5.1-acre split-zoned parcel at 1605 Wickham Avenue, Mattituck. They will also consider sketch plat completeness for a 3-lot subdivision at 4260 Main Road, Greenport, and extensions for previously approved agricultural storage and airport hangar projects. A site plan use determination for a project at 5670 West Mill Road, Mattituck, is scheduled for discussion.

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Thu Aug 3, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears 10 variance requests, considers auto shop case

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 10 applications for variances, waivers, and a special exception, covering setbacks, lot coverage, and nonconforming structures. The board will also deliberate on a tabled variance for a Mattituck home addition and consider closing a hearing on a Cutchogue auto body shop's legalization of as-built additions.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves July 20 special meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023, special meeting and scheduled its next regular meeting for September 7, 2023. The provided document is a meeting agenda and does not record the outcomes of the public hearings or deliberations listed.

Tue Jul 25, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss acquisitions in executive session

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 25, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Annex Executive Board Room. The agenda includes accepting minutes from June 13, reviewing a revised design for improvements at North Fork Flower Farm, and discussing concerns about property use at Further North Farm LLC. The committee is expected to enter executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions where public disclosure could affect value.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee approves equipment barn for North Fork Flower Farm

The Committee approved a revised design for an equipment storage barn on property subject to a Town Development Rights Easement. The board also reviewed complaints regarding soil excavation at Further North Farm LLC and found no current easement violations.

Thu Jul 20, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA to decide on 10 variance requests, including auto body shop legalization

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting with an executive session for attorney advice and a work session to discuss extensions and de minimis requests. The board will deliberate and possibly decide on 10 variance and special exception applications, including one to legalize as-built additions at an auto body repair business and several for swimming pools, dwellings, and accessory apartments. The meeting is not a public hearing, so no testimony will be taken.

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Wed Jul 19, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees to hold public hearings on 14 wetland and coastal erosion permit applications

The Southold Town Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on July 19, 2023, to consider multiple applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, as well as administrative permits and amendments. The agenda includes proposals for bulkhead replacements, pool constructions, dock modifications, and vegetation management. The board will also receive its monthly report and note upcoming meetings.

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✓ Decided: Board of Trustees approves multiple administrative permits

The Board of Trustees approved several administrative permits for bulkhead replacements, vegetation management, and a garage demolition. The Board also classified 14 applications as Type II Actions under SEQRA and scheduled future meetings and field inspections.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review nursery and watersports site plans

The Southold Planning Board will hold a work session to review two site plan applications: Ulster Nursery and Landscaping for an open-air nursery and storage yard in Mattituck, and Peconic Watersports for a marine sales and storage facility in Southold. The board will also discuss a Site Plan Use Determination for a property on Horton Lane and consider a Town Board request for comments on a zoning law regarding attic space. No public testimony will be taken at this work session.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Brown & Linnet subdivision into two lots

The Southold Town Planning Board will set the date for its next meeting and review a proposal to subdivide a 0.52-acre parcel into two lots in Greenport. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

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Thu Jul 6, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears 12 variance and special exception requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 12 applications for variances, special exceptions, and setback/dimensional waivers. Items include swimming pools, accessory apartments, dwelling reconstructions, and a commercial property legalization. The board will also discuss future agenda items and approve prior meeting minutes.

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Mon Jun 26, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review final site inspections for two approved projects

The Southold Town Planning Board will review final site inspections for a Main Road apartment conversion and a Dish Wireless cell tower colocation. They will also discuss a pending lot creation on Oregon Road and a large boat storage building proposal on Mill Road.

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Thu Jun 22, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission to review 5 landmark property changes, 2 public hearings

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission holds a work session and regular meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to registered landmark properties, including a generator, additions, a roof replacement, a fence, and an amendment. Two public hearings will address a deck addition and a hot tub. The commission will also discuss old business items like landmark incentives, code revisions, and a potential rescission.

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Thu Jun 15, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to deliberate 14 variance requests and a special exception

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session and then deliberate and possibly decide on 14 variance requests and one special exception application. The meeting begins with an executive session for attorney advice, followed by a work session to discuss future agenda items and extensions. No public testimony will be taken.

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Wed Jun 14, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees to hold public hearings on 17 wetland and coastal erosion permit applications

The Southold Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on June 14, 2023, to consider 17 applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, including amendments, transfers, and new permits. The board will also approve minutes, receive a monthly report, and issue administrative permits for fencing, septic replacement, and other minor work. All applications are classified as Type II actions under SEQRA, meaning no further environmental review is required.

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✓ Decided: Southold Trustees approve several administrative wetland permits

The Board of Trustees approved multiple administrative permits for fencing, debris removal, and septic system replacements. The board also classified 18 applications as Type II Actions under SEQRA and scheduled upcoming meetings and field inspections.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to review open space applications and discuss property acquisitions

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting to review and rank open space applications, discuss a stewardship concern about the Reinhardt property, and enter executive session to discuss proposed land acquisitions where public discussion could affect property values. The agenda includes only routine administrative items and no public hearings or new applications.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee recommends appraisal for Application 2023-3

The Committee recommended that the Town Board commission an appraisal for a development rights easement regarding Application Number 2023-3. The Committee also referred a property to Code Enforcement over potential Town Code violations involving storage containers and trailers.

Mon Jun 5, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to decide on several subdivision plats and a storage facility DEIS

The board will consider conditional final plat extensions for two standard subdivisions, a conditional final plat determination for a resubdivision, final plat determinations for two conservation subdivisions, and an extension of time for a standard subdivision. A public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a large boat storage facility on Mill Road is also held over.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review hotel, restaurant, and subdivision proposals

The Southold Town Planning Board will review several site plans and subdivision proposals, including a hotel with 44 units and a 74-seat restaurant on NYS Route 25, a dining addition at Peconic Landing, and a resubdivision on Smith Road. The board will also discuss a monthly report and a ZBA request for comments on a property on Main Road.

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Thu Jun 1, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning Board hears 13 variance and special exception requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 13 applications for variances and special exceptions, including requests to build near bluffs, modify lot lines, and establish a commercial recreation facility. The board will also discuss future agenda items and approve prior meeting minutes.

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Tue May 30, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee recommends appraisal for development rights easement

The Committee recommended that the Town commission an appraisal for Application Number 2023-2 to determine the market value of a development rights easement. The Committee also discussed and tabled revisions to internal guidelines for ranking open space land preservation applications.

Thu May 25, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission reviews landmark changes, hearings

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission holds a work session and regular meeting to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness at registered landmark properties, including a hot tub, deck, gutters, AC condenser, fence, and accessory building. The regular meeting includes public hearings on several of these applications, plus old business on incentives, code revisions, and a potential new landmark listing.

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Thu May 18, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning board to deliberate 15 variance and special exception requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session and deliberations on 15 applications for variances and special exceptions, plus an interpretation request from the Planning Board regarding sewer requirements for hotels. The meeting includes an executive session for attorney advice and resolutions to advertise future hearings and approve prior minutes.

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Wed May 17, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees to hear 12 wetland/coastal erosion permit applications

The Southold Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on 12 applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, including several for rock revetments along The Strand in East Marion. The board will also consider administrative permits, extensions, transfers, and amendments to existing permits, and will approve minutes and a monthly report.

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✓ Decided: Southold Trustees approve various administrative permits and wetland extensions

The Board of Trustees approved several administrative permits for residential improvements and granted multiple one-year extensions and transfers for existing wetland permits. The board also classified 22 applications as Type I actions under SEQRA, exempting them from further review.

Tue May 16, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold Land Preservation Committee to review application rankings, enter executive session

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting on May 16, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Annex Executive Board Room. The agenda includes accepting minutes from May 2, reviewing the ranking and prioritization of land preservation applications, and entering executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions where publicity could affect value. No public comments will be received without an appointment, and no applications for uses on preserved property or stewardship items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee reviews application ranking guidelines

The Committee reviewed internal guidelines used to prioritize and rank land preservation applications for the sale of development rights on farmland. The Committee noted these guidelines have not been adopted by the Town Board. The meeting included an executive session to discuss real property acquisitions.

Mon May 15, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Mattituck commercial campus resubdivision and site plan

The Southold Town Planning Board will review two applications for the Mattituck Commercial Campus: a resubdivision to transfer 9,722 sq. ft. between two parcels at 7255 Main Road, and a site plan for two commercial buildings totaling 11,700 sq. ft. at 7217 Main Road. The board will also discuss its monthly report and consider ZBA requests for comments on properties in Orient and Mattituck.

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Mon May 15, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board hears public comment on Strong's Storage DEIS

The Southold Town Planning Board is holding a public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Strong's Storage Buildings project, which would add two large boat storage buildings on Mill Road in Mattituck. The board will not make a decision tonight; it will gather comments and likely keep the hearing open to June 5. Written comments are accepted until at least July 10 and carry the same weight as verbal comments.

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Thu May 4, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA to hear 13 variance requests and a planning board referral

The Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 13 applications for area variances and special exceptions, mostly for setbacks and accessory apartments. The board will also deliberate on a special exception for an accessory apartment at 190 Pheasant Place, Greenport. Additionally, the Planning Board has requested an interpretation of sewer requirements for hotels in the General Business District.

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Tue May 2, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold Land Preservation Committee meets; may enter executive session on land buys

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee is holding its regular meeting on May 2, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Annex Executive Board Room. The agenda includes accepting April 4 meeting minutes, discussing Chapter 70 amendments on development rights sold land, and entering executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions where publicity could affect value. No public comments are solicited without an appointment, and no inquiries or stewardship items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee approves April meeting minutes

The Committee accepted the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting. Members discussed potential amendments to Chapter 70 regarding processing on land with sold development rights. The committee entered an executive session to discuss real property acquisitions.

Thu Apr 27, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission reviews 5 landmark property applications

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session and regular meeting to review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to registered landmark properties, including a hot tub, air conditioner, fence, accessory building, and porch addition. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for the porch addition and old business items such as landmark incentives, code revisions, and adding Shiloh Baptist Church to the historic registry.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to decide on horse farm building and two subdivisions

The Southold Town Planning Board will determine site plans for an agricultural horse farm and final plats for two subdivisions. The board will vote on Arrow Horse Farm's proposed 8,064 sq. ft. horse training building and related structures, as well as the Pederson standard subdivision and Jenkins conservation subdivision.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review four subdivision and site plan applications

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold a work session to review several applications, including a standard subdivision, a conservation subdivision, and two commercial site plans. The board will also discuss a Community Housing Plan Update.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023

Zoning Board

Zoning board to deliberate 14 variance and special exception requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session and deliberate on 14 applications for variances and special exceptions, including requests for accessory apartments, pool houses, and a nursery school. The meeting begins with an executive session for attorney advice, followed by a work session and possible decisions on the listed items. No public testimony will be taken.

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Wed Apr 19, 2023

Trustees

Trustees to hear wetland permits, dredging, and dock projects

The Southold Town Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on multiple wetland and coastal erosion permit applications, including maintenance dredging for Orient Point and Plum Island harbors, plus residential dock and shoreline projects. The board will also consider administrative permits, permit extensions, transfers, and amendments, and will vote on a SEQRA resolution classifying the hearing items as Type II actions.

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✓ Decided: Town Trustees approve several administrative permits and wetland extensions

The Board of Trustees approved multiple administrative permits for residential and commercial signage, patios, and decks. The board also granted several one-year wetland permit extensions and permit transfers. Additionally, 14 applications were classified as Type II Actions under SEQRA, requiring no further review.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review commercial conversion, subdivisions, and bond release

The Southold Town Planning Board will consider several site plan and subdivision applications, including a bond release for the Heritage at Cutchogue (Harvest Pointe) development, a determination on converting a commercial building into a restaurant and retail spaces at 245 Love Lane, and extensions for three subdivision approvals. The board will also set the date for its next meeting.

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Mon Apr 10, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review three agricultural storage buildings and a subdivision

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold a work session to review several applications, including three agricultural storage buildings and a standard subdivision. Items include a new 30x40 ft storage building on Oregon Road, an amended 40x100 ft storage building on Cox Lane, and an 8,064 sq ft horse facility on Oregon Road. The board will also discuss the March 2023 monthly report, a community housing plan update, and a national planning conference report.

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Thu Apr 6, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA hears 14 variance and special exception requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 14 requests for variances and special exceptions, covering swimming pools, accessory buildings, and a private school. The board will also deliberate on a tabled pool variance and consider a resolution to classify new applications as Type II actions under SEQR.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss property acquisitions and PDR requests

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a virtual regular meeting on April 4, 2023. The agenda includes accepting minutes, discussing amendments to Chapters 71 and 72, and reviewing requests for improvements on preserved properties. The committee is expected to enter executive session to discuss proposed land acquisitions where publicity could affect value.

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✓ Decided: LPC finds proposed 4,000 sq. ft. barn consistent with easement terms

The Land Preservation Committee determined that a proposed barn for equipment and hay storage at 8 Hands Farm is consistent with the recorded Town development rights easement. The committee also discussed proposed revisions to agricultural preservation codes and requested a written draft for review.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review bond release for 124-home Heritage at Cutchogue

The Southold Town Planning Board work session will review several site plans and subdivisions. Actions include a bond release for the approved Heritage at Cutchogue residential development, completeness reviews for two new agricultural storage buildings, and a conditional preliminary determination for The Orchards subdivision. The board will also comment on zoning requests from other town bodies.

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Thu Mar 23, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission to review landmark certificate requests

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session and regular meeting to discuss and decide on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to registered landmark properties in Orient, NY. The regular meeting will also cover old business items such as landmark incentives, code revisions, and adding members to the commission. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Thu Mar 16, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA to deliberate 13 variance requests, including pools, garages, and an accessory apartment

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting with an executive session for attorney advice, followed by a work session and deliberations on 13 variance and special exception requests. The board will consider applications for swimming pools, garages, additions, and an accessory apartment, all involving code setbacks or lot coverage issues. No public testimony will be taken.

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Wed Mar 15, 2023

Trustees

Southold Trustees hold public hearing on 15 wetland and coastal erosion permit applications

The Southold Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on 15 applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, plus several administrative permits, extensions, transfers, and amendments. The board will also approve February minutes and note a $6,653.04 check forwarded to the General Fund. Most items are routine permit requests for docks, pools, and landscaping in wetland areas.

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✓ Decided: Trustees approve several wetland permits and deny others for Silver Sands site

The Board approved multiple administrative and wetland permits for residential and commercial properties. Several applications for the Silver Sands Holdings I, LLC site were approved subject to new plans, while two applications for the same site were denied due to proposed freshwater wetland removal.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Strong's Storage boat buildings, subdivisions, and public hearing

The Southold Town Planning Board will set the next meeting date and review several site plans and subdivision applications. Key items include determining the adequacy of a draft environmental impact statement for Strong's Storage Buildings, making determinations on several subdivision plats, and holding a public hearing on the Paul's Lane & Leon Petroleum Resubdivision. A hearing on Arrow Horse Farm is held over.

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Mon Mar 13, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews hotel/restaurant conversion and conservation subdivision plans

The Southold Town Planning Board is holding a work session to review revised plans and status updates for several projects, including a hotel and restaurant conversion, a conservation subdivision, and standard subdivisions. They will also discuss the 2022 year-end report and monthly report, and provide comments on zoning map changes and a proposed moratorium on battery energy storage facilities.

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Tue Mar 7, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold Land Preservation Committee to discuss land acquisitions in executive session

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee is holding a regular virtual meeting. The agenda includes accepting minutes, an update on a special Town Board meeting about Chapter 70 amendments, and an executive session to discuss proposed land acquisitions where publicity could affect property values. No public comments are scheduled, and no applications for uses on preserved property are listed.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee approves January meeting minutes

The Land Preservation Committee met via Zoom to approve previous minutes and discuss proposed revisions to Chapter 70. The committee entered an executive session to discuss real property acquisition applications.

Thu Mar 2, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA hears 13 variance requests, including pools, garages, and lot changes

The Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 13 variance and special exception requests, mostly for swimming pools, garages, and lot adjustments. The board will also consider a resolution to classify several applications as Type II actions under SEQR, exempting them from environmental review, and will hold an executive session for attorney advice.

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Mon Feb 27, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews subdivision and large boat storage site plan

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss hiring a consultant for SEQRA and review several applications. Key items include a proposed subdivision in Greenport and a site plan for two large boat storage buildings in Mattituck. The board will also consider site plan use determinations and zoning board requests for comments.

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Thu Feb 23, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission to review solar panel, porch alteration requests

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission is holding a work session and regular meeting to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness at registered landmark properties, including a solar panel installation in Orient and porch alterations in Southold. The commission will also discuss old and new business items such as landmark incentives, code revisions, and adding members.

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Thu Feb 16, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA to deliberate on affordable housing conversion and multiple variance requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to deliberate and possibly decide on several variance and special exception requests, including a proposal to convert a dwelling into six affordable housing units. The meeting is not a public hearing; no testimony will be taken. The board will also consider resolutions to advertise upcoming hearings, approve minutes, and grant a one-year extension for a prior application.

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Wed Feb 15, 2023

Trustees

✓ Decided: Southold Trustees approve multiple wetland permits and administrative actions

The Board of Trustees approved several wetland and administrative permits for residential construction, docks, and landscaping. A request for a pool house at 1585 Long Creek Drive was denied, and applications for 1505 Birdseye Road and 400 Lakeside Drive were tabled.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to decide on mixed-use building, church, cell tower, subdivision

The Southold Town Planning Board will make determinations on several site plan applications, including a mixed-use building with retail and apartments, a church, and a wireless facility colocation, as well as a conditional preliminary plat for a clustered subdivision. The board will also set the date for its next meeting.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews church, farm buildings, and multiple lot resubdivisions

The Southold Town Planning Board is holding a work session to review several site plans, subdivisions, and resubdivisions. Actions include reviewing a certificate of occupancy for an approved agricultural storage building, determining a proposed church site plan, and checking new resubdivision applications for completeness. The board will also discuss monthly reports and zoning board requests.

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Thu Jan 26, 2023

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission to review solar panel and porch alteration requests

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 26, 2023, to discuss and decide on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to registered landmark properties, including solar panel installations and a porch alteration. The meeting also includes old business items such as code revisions and potential historic designations.

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Mon Jan 23, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews mixed-use Southold project with affordable housing

The Southold Town Planning Board is holding a work session to review several applications, including a mixed-use development with affordable housing, a wireless tower colocation, and a resubdivision. The board will also consider comments on zoning board requests and a proposed local law on affordable housing.

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Thu Jan 19, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA to adjourn battery storage hearings, decide on multiple variance requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting with an executive session for attorney advice and a work session. The board will consider adjourning three hearings related to a proposed battery energy storage facility on Oregon Road in Cutchogue to April 6, 2023. It will also deliberate and possibly decide on numerous variance requests for properties across the town, including setbacks, lot coverage, and lot size issues.

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Wed Jan 18, 2023

Trustees

✓ Decided: Trustees approve multiple wetland permits and administrative actions

The Board approved several administrative permits for as-built structures and new rock revetments. Multiple wetland permit applications were approved with specific conditions regarding barge access and non-turf buffers. Two applications were tabled pending revised plans for retaining walls and pool placement.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

Planning Board

Planning Board to review horse farm and marine facility site plans

The Southold Planning Board will hold public hearings on two site plan applications: an agricultural horse farm in Cutchogue and a marine sales/service facility in Southold. The board will also consider adopting a findings statement for a subdivision in Orient, accepting a performance bond for a subdivision in Cutchogue, and making a preliminary plat determination for another subdivision. The meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.

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Thu Jan 5, 2023

Zoning Board

ZBA hears 15 variance requests, including deck/apartment project on Main Road

The Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals holds its organizational meeting and a regular meeting with 15 public hearings on variance requests, mostly for setbacks, lot coverage, and non-conforming structures. The board will also review procedural guidelines, appoint a vice chair, and consider a resolution to amend a prior decision regarding septic conditions.

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