Southold public meetings in 2025
53 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider final plat approval extensions for two subdivisions and the re-issuance of a final plat for one resubdivision. The board will also make a determination on a site plan for a wholesale materials yard.
- Final plat approval extension for Islands End Golf & Country Club and Turner Estate at 4675, 5243 & 5025 NYS Route 25, East Marion
- Final plat approval extension for The Orchards Standard Subdivision at 2595 Orchard Street, Orient
- Re-issue final plat approval for Vansant Resubdivision at 1135, 1265 & 1355 Smith Road, Peconic
- Site plan determination for Cox Lane Wholesale Yard at 7505 Cox Lane, Cutchogue
Planning Board
The Southold Planning Board will review three pending site‑plan applications: a wholesale yard at 7505 Cox Lane, an addition to the Oysterponds Historical Society Vail House at 1555 Village Lane, and an amendment for four EV chargers at the Southold gas station at 45450 CR 48. The board will also discuss the Town Board’s request for comments on draft Wireless Communication Facility Code revisions. This work session is not a public hearing and public testimony will not be taken.
- Review of Cox Lane Wholesale Yard site plan (5.9 acres, Light Industrial Zoning District, includes truck scale, 128 sq ft office booth, 160 sq ft storage container).
- Review of Oysterponds Historical Society Vail House addition (1,831 sq ft, historic artifact storage on ±1.42‑acre R‑40 Zoning District parcel).
- Review of Southold Gas Station & Convenience Store EV charger amendment (four Autel dual‑handle chargers on 1.46 acres in General Business (B) Zoning District).
- Discussion of Town Board request for Planning Board comments on draft Wireless Communication Facility Code revisions.
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review a proposed community housing overlay. The committee will also continue reviewing development standards.
- Review of proposed Community Housing Overlay
- Review of development standards
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Appeals will deliberate on several variance requests for home reconstructions, accessory structures, and lot line changes. The board will also consider closing three previously adjourned hearings and authorize advertising for the January 8, 2026, meeting.
- Lot line change and area/width/depth variances at 3850 and 4050 Alvahs Lane
- Lot coverage variance for home reconstruction at 245 Glenwood Road
- Legalization of 'as built' dwelling and cottage at 1425 Bay Avenue
- Front yard setback variance for home reconstruction at 3549 Clay Point Road
- Variance for a second story accessory apartment at 1450 East Mill Road
Trustees
The Southold Town Board of Trustees will consider several agenda items, including approval of the November 12, 2025 minutes and forwarding two checks ($29,137.20 and $26,932.68) to the Supervisor's Office for the General Fund. The board will adopt a SEQRA determination that a list of trust applications are Type II actions and therefore not subject to further SEQRA review. A series of administrative permits for property improvements (e.g., 15 Fourth Street, 2195 Alberston Lane, 5775 Nassau Point Road) will be reviewed. The meeting’s public hearing will focus on wetland and coastal‑erosion permits, notably a two‑story dwelling project at 3705 Duck Pond Road in Cutchogue.
- Approve minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting.
- Forward checks for $29,137.20 (October 2025) and $26,932.68 (November 2025) to the Supervisor's Office.
- Classify listed trust applications as SEQRA Type II actions, ending further SEQRA review.
- Review administrative permits for improvements at 15 Fourth St (New Suffolk), 2195 Alberston Ln (Greenport), and 5775 Nassau Point Rd (Cutchogue).
- Public hearing on wetland and coastal‑erosion permits, including a two‑story dwelling at 3705 Duck Pond Rd (Cutchogue).
The Trustees postponed a series of wetland permit requests listed on agenda pages six through ten. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during this meeting.
- Postponed Docko, Inc. wetland permit request (SCTM# 1000-7-4-3.1)
- Postponed Emily & Rafael Romcaster wetland permit request (SCTM# 1000-86-1-4.12)
- Postponed Patricia Moore, Esq. wetland permit request (SCTM# 1000-99-4-18)
- Postponed Cole Environmental Services wetland permit request (SCTM# 1000-107-8-44.1)
- Postponed Sam Fitzgerald wetland permit request (SCTM# 1000-10-9-13)
- Postponed Costello Marine Contracting Corp. wetland permit request (SCTM# 1000-104-10-5)
- Postponed Jeffrey Patanjo wetland permit request (SCTM# 1000-78-2-27)
- Postponed Islandwide Engineering & Land Surveying (Chula Vista Home) wetland permit request (SCTM# 1000-90-3-4)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee will meet to discuss applications for utilities and structures on preserved land. The body is expected to enter an executive session to discuss proposed real property acquisitions.
- 2340 Ackerly Pond LLC: Request to install utilities and construct a storage barn
- Vinbar Realty Corp: ZBA referral for converting a barn into an accessory apartment
- Polar Tree Farm LLC: Discussion of a potential easement violation
- Executive Session: Proposed acquisitions of real property
The committee accepted the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes, tabled the November 25, 2025 minutes, and cancelled the December 23, 2025 meeting. It approved a 2,100‑sq‑ft storage barn use as consistent with the development rights easement and confirmed a barn conversion does not violate easement restrictions. The committee entered executive session to discuss property acquisitions and directed staff to notify a landowner and prepare a legal memo. The meeting was adjourned.
- Accepted October 14, 2025 LPC minutes (4-0-1)
- Tabled acceptance of November 25, 2025 LPC minutes (no vote recorded)
- Cancelled the scheduled December 23, 2025 LPC meeting
- Approved 2,100‑sq‑ft storage barn use as not inconsistent with easement (5-0)
- Confirmed Vinbar Realty Corp barn conversion not on easement‑subject land (no vote recorded)
- Directed notification to Polar Tree Farm LLC and memo to Town Attorney (no vote recorded)
- Entered executive session to discuss real‑property acquisitions (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Planning Board
The Southold Town Planning Board will set the date for its next meeting in January and review several site plans, including a commercial building at 615 Pike Street and an agricultural barn at Ackerly Pond Lane.
- Set next meeting for January 12, 2026
- Review site plan for 615 Pike Street retail building
- Review site plan for Ackerly Pond Agricultural Barn
- Review site plan for 705 CR 48 Contractors Campus
- Review approval extension for WJF Farms Agricultural Storage Building
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a work session to review several site plan extensions and new applications. The board will also discuss draft code revisions for wireless communication facilities and a site plan use determination.
- Review for extension of The Enclaves Hotel, a 44-unit hotel and 74-seat restaurant at 56655 NYS Route 25
- Review for determination of Smyth Standard Subdivision to create 3 lots at 29330 Route 25
- Referral review for a 4,800 sq. ft. agricultural storage building at 27400 CR 48
- Completeness review for a 2,100 sq. ft. agricultural storage barn at 2430 Ackerly Pond Lane
- Review for extension of WJF Farms agricultural pole barn and storage shed at 12595 Oregon Road
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee will give a progress update and continue reviewing Southold's development standards. The meeting also includes other business and setting the date for the next meeting. No specific decisions or actions are listed in the agenda.
- Progress update from the Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee
- Continued review of development standards
- Other business
- Next meeting date scheduling
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee will meet to handle administrative tasks and review the 2026 meeting schedule. The committee expects to enter an executive session to discuss applications for the acquisition of real property.
- Acceptance of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes
- Committee Chair and Deputy Chair recommendations
- 2026 Meeting Schedule
- Executive session regarding proposed acquisitions of real property
The Land Preservation Committee unanimously accepted the October 28, 2025 minutes, appointed Sam McCullough as Chair and Anne Murray as Deputy Chair for 2026, and recommended a 50‑50 partnership with Suffolk County to purchase the parcel known as Project 2024-2. The committee entered and exited executive session, and adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
- Accepted October 28, 2025 LPC minutes (5-0)
- Designated Sam McCullough as Chairperson for 2026 (5-0)
- Designated Anne Murray as Deputy Chairperson for 2026 (5-0)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss real‑property acquisitions (5-0)
- Exited Executive Session (5-0)
- Recommended 50-50 partnership with Suffolk County to purchase Project 2024-2 (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Southold Zoning Update Advisory Committee will meet virtually on Nov. 24, 2025, to report on its progress. The subcommittee will continue reviewing the town's development standards. The agenda also includes a slot for other business and setting the date of the next meeting.
- Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee progress – continue review of development standards
- Other business
- Determine next meeting date
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an executive session for attorney advice, then a work session to discuss future agenda items and various requests. It will consider possible resolutions to close hearings and will deliberate on several variance and special exception applications for properties in Cutchogue, Mattituck, Southold, Orient, and East Marion. The board will also vote on resolutions to authorize advertising for the December 4 regular meeting, approve the November 6 minutes, and approve an amended determination for Randolph Polyn.
- Request for Special Exception for 705 County Road 48, Mattituck (two contractor business buildings).
- Variance request for Robert and Nancy Bertorello at 1800 Country Club Drive, Cutchogue (accessory garage and shed).
- Variance request for Thomas Smith at 3121 Oaklawn Avenue, Southold (single‑family dwelling, second‑story addition, pergola, outdoor shower, hot tub).
- Reversal request for Henry H. Bostic III at 5305 Narrow River Road, Orient (accessory garage with artist studio).
- Resolution to authorize advertising of hearings for the regular meeting on December 4, 2025.
Planning Board
The board will review the completeness of the site plan for a 1‑story, 4,742‑sq‑ft commercial building with four retail units at 615 Pike Street in Mattituck. It will also consider the Town Board’s request for Planning Board comments on draft revisions to the Wireless Communication Facility Code under SEQRA. Additionally, the board will discuss a Site Plan Use Determination amendment for W4JE Farms at 12595 Oregon Road, Cutchogue.
- Review for completeness of the 615 Pike Street retail units site plan (4,742 sq ft, 0.54 acre) in the Hamlet Business zoning district.
- Provide Planning Board comments on the draft Wireless Communication Facility Code revisions (SEQRA review).
- Consider the Site Plan Use Determination amendment for W4JE Farms, 12595 Oregon Road, Cutchogue.
Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review several applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, including residential construction and dock modifications. The meeting also includes requests for administrative permits for decks, bulkheads, and demolitions.
- Wetland Permit request for a two-story dwelling at End of The Gloaming Extension, Fishers Island
- Wetland Permit request for a 4'x147' dock at 500 Broadwaters Road, Cutchogue
- Administrative Permit to replace a 1,742 sq.ft. deck at 2250 North Sea Drive, Southold
- Administrative Permit to replace 60' of wooden bulkhead at 1175 Hill Road West, Southold
- Administrative Permit to demolish a two-story dwelling at 530 Broadwaters Road, Cutchogue
The Trustees postponed all wetland and coastal erosion permit applications listed on the agenda. They approved a motion to hold a field inspection on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM, with all trustees voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Postponed wetland and coastal erosion permit applications (numbers 1‑24)
- Approved field inspection for Dec 10 2025 at 8:00 AM (unanimous)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee will discuss progress on its work and continue reviewing the town’s development standards. The agenda also includes a slot for other business and a discussion of the date for the next meeting. No decisions are noted in the agenda.
- Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee progress – continue review of development standards
- Other business
- Set date for next meeting
Zoning Board
The Southold Zoning Board will adopt a resolution classifying several setback, waiver and accessory‑apartment applications as Type II actions, removing them from State Environmental Quality Review. It will also hold public hearings on a series of variance and special‑exception requests for residential and commercial projects. The meeting concludes with resolutions to set the next public‑hearing date and approve minutes from the October 16 special meeting.
- Resolution declaring listed applications (e.g., John M. Haslbauer, Peter Stein, Henry H. Bostic III) as Type II SEQRA actions
- Special Exception for 615 Pike Street, Mattituck – one‑story commercial building with four retail/takeout units and basement storage
- Variance request for 50 Osprey Nest Road, Greenport – addition exceeding permitted floor area
- Special Exception for 705 County Road 48, Mattituck – two buildings for contractor businesses
- Variance request for 3121 Oaklawn Avenue, Southold – accessory garage, pergola, outdoor shower and hot tub
Planning Board
The Southold Planning Board will set its next regular meeting for Dec. 8, 2025. It will consider several final plat determinations and resubdivision proposals affecting parcels on Main Road, Basin Road, Soundview Avenue, Oregon Road, and Main Bayview Road. A public hearing will be held on a 4,800‑sq ft agricultural storage building and 2,400‑sq ft asphalt area on an 8‑acre site at 27500 CR 48, Cutchogue. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Set next Planning Board meeting: Dec 8, 2025 at Southold Town Hall, Main Road
- Final plat determination for Woodhull Resubdivision (transfer ~9,722 sq ft on Main Road, Mattituck)
- Final plat determination extensions for Zupa & Paradise Point HOA Resubdivision (transfer 5,240 sq ft on Basin Road)
- Public hearing: Zuhoski Nursery Agricultural Storage – 4,800 sq ft building on 8 acres at 27500 CR 48, Cutchogue
- Approve Planning Board minutes from Jan 13 2025 through Sep 8 2025
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing site plan applications for two multi-family housing projects and one land resubdivision. The board will also discuss the draft October monthly report.
- Review of 10-unit multi-family building at 150 New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck
- Review of revised plans for five apartments at 645 North Street, Cutchogue
- Resubdivision of land at 7217 & 7255 NYS Route 25, Mattituck
- Discussion of the draft October monthly report
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee will meet to review applications for the acquisition of real property during an executive session. The committee will also address an easement violation remediation for Riverhead Construction Financing, LLC.
- Easement Violation Remediation: Riverhead Construction Financing, LLC (SCTM# 1000-108.-4-1.4)
- Executive Session: Proposed acquisitions of real property
- Acceptance of September 30, 2025 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
The Land Preservation Committee accepted the September 30, 2025 minutes (4‑0) and tabled the October 14, 2025 minutes. It approved the easement‑violation remediation plan for Riverhead Construction Financing, LLC (6‑0). After entering and exiting Executive Session (each 6‑0), the committee recommended that the Town extend a purchase offer for a development‑rights easement, subject to Town Board approval (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned (6‑0).
- Accepted September 30, 2025 LPC minutes (4-0)
- Tabled October 14, 2025 LPC minutes
- Approved Riverhead Construction Financing easement remediation plan (6-0)
- Entered Executive Session (6-0)
- Exited Executive Session (6-0)
- Recommended town extend purchase offer for easement acquisition (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Zoning Update Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review proposed zoning changes that could impact future community housing. The committee will also receive a progress report from its subcommittee, address any other business, and schedule the next meeting. No decisions are indicated; the agenda items are for discussion.
- Review changes in proposed zoning that affect future community housing
- Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee progress report
- Other business
- Set next meeting date
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Historic Preservation Commission will review an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add to a landmark single‑family dwelling at 2655 Village Lane. It will also consider a motion to approve the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. Additional discussion includes scheduling a proclamation for historic properties, editing the HPC Handbook – Part 1, and awarding a historic landmark plaque to Claudia Ramone at 130 Village Lane.
- Review application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 2655 Village Lane, Orient, NY
- Motion to approve meeting minutes from September 25, 2025
- Discuss scheduling a proclamation for historic properties and request Town Board approval
- Review edits to the Historic Preservation Commission Handbook – Part 1, Application Process
- Award historic landmark plaque and certificate to Claudia Ramone, 130 Village Lane
Planning Board
The Southold Town Planning Board will review site plans for a 4,742 sq. ft. retail building at 615 Pike Street and a contractor campus at 705 CR-48. The board will also discuss a deer fence for Elijah's Lane Estates and a proposed wetlands law amendment.
- Review Revised Plans for 615 Pike Street Retail Units
- Review for Determination for 705 CR-48 Contractor Campus
- Review process for deer fence at Elijah's Lane Estates Lot 4
- Town Board Request for Comment on Wetlands & Shorelines amendment
- Site Plan Use Determination for 2340 Ackerly Pond LLC
Zoning Board
The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an executive session for attorney advice, then a work session to hear member requests and discuss extensions, amendments, and de minimis requests. The board will consider a waiver of a merger petition for land at 2900 and 3000 Grand Avenue, Mattituck (SCTM Nos. 1000-107-2-5 and 1000-107-2-6). It will also review several variance and special‑exception applications for accessory structures and additions at various addresses. Resolutions include authorizing advertising for the November 6 regular meeting, approving October 2 minutes, and granting a third extension for a property on Oak Place.
- Waiver of merger petition for lots at 2900 & 3000 Grand Avenue, Mattituck (SCTM Nos. 1000-107-2-5 & 1000-107-2-6)
- Variance request for accessory artist studio at 38015 Route 25, Orient (SCTM No. 1000-15-2-15.7)
- Special exception to legalize accessory apartment at 855 Horton Avenue, Mattituck (SCTM No. 1000-141-1-24.1)
- Variance for in‑ground swimming pool exceeding 20% lot coverage at 130 Sunset Lane, Greenport (SCTM No. 1000-33-4-69)
- Variance for addition violating front yard setback at 373 Broadwaters Road, Cutchogue (SCTM No. 1000-104-12-6.3)
Trustees
The Board of Trustees will determine the dates for the upcoming scallop season and review numerous wetland and coastal erosion permit applications. The board is also processing administrative permits for residential and commercial property improvements.
- Proposed scallop harvesting season: November 3, 2025, through March 31, 2026
- General Fund payment of $18,113.11 forwarded to the Supervisor's Office
- Administrative permit for Strong's West Mill, LLC to replace 157 linear feet of steel bulkhead with composite at 5780 West Mill Road
- Wetland permit request for a 12’x32’ swimming pool and 16’x30’ raised deck at 380 Lupton Point Road
- Wetland permit request for a 16’x32’ in-ground swimming pool at Hobart Road, LLC
The Trustees announced postponements for the wetland and coastal erosion permit requests listed on the agenda (numbers 1‑32). No permits were approved, denied, or otherwise acted upon during this meeting. No vote tallies were recorded.
- Postponed wetland and coastal erosion permit applications (numbers 1‑32)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee will accept the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes and note the next meeting on October 28, 2025. The committee will enter Executive Session to consider proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity could substantially affect value. No other agenda items are listed for discussion.
- Acceptance of meeting minutes – September 30, 2025
- Next Land Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025
- Executive Session to discuss proposed real‑property acquisitions where publicity would affect value
- Open Session items related to actions from the Executive Session, if applicable
- No general preservation, inquiry, or stewardship items listed
The Land Preservation Committee tabled the September 30, 2025 minutes pending a quorum. It set the next meeting for October 28, 2025. Motions to enter executive session, exit executive session, and adjourn the meeting all carried unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.
- Table September 30, 2025 minutes (tabled until quorum)
- Set next LPC meeting for October 28, 2025
- Enter executive session (4-0)
- Exit executive session (4-0)
- Adjourn meeting (4-0)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to continue reviewing proposed zoning maps. The body will also discuss progress made by the Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee.
- Review of proposed zoning maps
- Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee progress report
Planning Board
The Southold Planning Board will set the date for its next regular meeting on November 3, 2025. It will review two subdivision applications: Evans Standard Subdivision (5.68 acres, two lots in the R-40 district) and The Orchards Standard Subdivision (13.3 acres, five lots in the R-80 district). The board will also consider site plan applications for Zuhoski Nursery Agricultural Storage and hold a public hearing on installing four electric vehicle charging stations at the Southold gas station and convenience store.
- Evans Standard Subdivision – 5.68‑acre parcel split into two lots (1.5 acres and 4.18 acres) in the R‑40 zoning district at 1050 Greton Court, Mattituck (SCTM#1000-107.-3-2)
- The Orchards Standard Subdivision – 13.3‑acre parcel divided into five lots in the R‑80 zoning district at 2595 Orchard Street, Orient (SCTM#1000-27.-1-3)
- Zuhoski Nursery Agricultural Storage – 4,800 sq ft storage building and 2,400 sq ft asphalt area on 8 acres in the A‑C zoning district at 27500 CR 48, Cutchogue (SCTM#1000-85.-1-4)
- Set hearing for Zuhoski Nursery Agricultural Storage site plan (SCTM#1000-85.-1-4)
- Southold Gas Station & Convenience Store EV Chargers – installation of four dual‑handle electric vehicle charging stations on 1.46 acres in the General Business (B) zoning district at 45450 CR 48, Southold (SCTM#1000-55.-5-2.2)
Planning Board
The Southold Town Planning Board will hold an executive session for advice from the Town Attorney, then consider three applications. It will review the completeness of a new 4,800‑sq‑ft agricultural storage building on 8.0 acres in the A‑C Zoning District at 27500 CR 48, Cutchogue. It will review revised plans for two 11,002.6‑sq‑ft contractor business buildings on 2.57 acres in the Limited Business Zoning District at 705 CR 48, Mattituck. Finally, it will review the completeness of a 75/75 Conservation Subdivision of 372.3 acres, creating 47 residential lots while preserving about 267 acres, across multiple parcels on County Route 48, Cutchogue.
- Review for completeness of Zuhoski Nursery Agricultural Storage – 4,800 sq ft building, 2,400 sq ft asphalt area on 8.0 acres, A‑C Zoning, 27500 CR 48, Cutchogue
- Review revised plans for 705 CR‑48 Contractor Campus – two 11,002.6 sq ft buildings on 2.57 acres, Limited Business Zoning, 10 contractor spaces, 705 CR 48, Mattituck
- Review for completeness of Colusa Conservation Subdivision – 372.3‑acre subdivision, 47 residential lots, 267 acres preserved, parcels on County Route 48, Cutchogue
- Executive session at 3:45 PM for advice from the Town Attorney
Zoning Board
The Southold Zoning Board will adopt a resolution classifying listed applications as Type II actions, removing them from state environmental review. It will also hear multiple variance and special‑exception requests for accessory structures, swimming pools, and building additions. The meeting concludes with resolutions for the next public‑hearing date and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Resolution declaring applications #8040, #8046, #8042, #8044, #8045, #8046, #8047 as Type II actions exempt from SEQR review
- QJSG Properties, LLC request (#8032) for variances to build an accessory artist studio at 38015 Route 25, Orient, NY
- Donald H. Laskey III request (#8040SE) for a special exception to legalize an accessory apartment at 855 Horton Avenue, Mattituck, NY
- Scott and Gerarda Boger request (#8058) for a variance to construct an in‑ground swimming pool at 130 Sunset Lane, Greenport, NY
- 705 CR 48, LLC / Ulster Farms, LLC request (#8009SE) for a special exception to build two contractor buildings at 705 County Road 48, Mattituck, NY
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee will meet to review the CPF Project Plan update process. The committee expects to enter an executive session to discuss applications for the acquisition of real property.
- CPF Project Plan Update overview
- Executive session regarding proposed real property acquisitions
The Land Preservation Committee approved the August 26 minutes (5‑0‑1). It entered and exited executive session (6‑0 each). It voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Board partner with Suffolk County on 50‑50 purchase offers for Project 2024‑1 and Project 2025‑4. The meeting was adjourned (6‑0).
- Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
- Entered executive session (6-0)
- Exited executive session (6-0)
- Recommended 50-50 town‑county purchase offer for Project 2024-1 (6-0)
- Recommended 50-50 town‑county purchase offer for Project 2025-4 (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Southold Historic Preservation Commission will award a historic landmark plaque and certificate to Claudia Ramone of 130 Village Lane, Orient. The commission will also approve the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss scheduling proclamations for historic properties and review edits to Part 1 of the HPC Handbook application process.
- Award Historic Landmark Plaque and Certificate to Claudia Ramone, 130 Village Lane, Orient
- Approve meeting minutes from July 24, 2025
- Discuss scheduling and Town Board approval for proclamations for historic properties
- Review edits to HPC Handbook – Part 1, Application Process
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved an amendment to the McCall Wine Production Facility, reducing its footprint from 17,100 sq ft to 7,237 sq ft. The board also received a pending site‑plan referral for North Shore Windows to convert second‑floor storage to offices. A site‑plan use determination for Mattituck Florist was discussed.
- McCall Wine Production Facility amendment approved – size reduced to 7,237 sq ft; location 22600 Route 25, Cutchogue
- North Shore Windows site‑plan referral – propose converting second‑floor storage to offices on 0.45‑acre parcel, 28970 Main Road, Cutchogue
- Site‑plan use determination (SPUD) discussion for Mattituck Florist, 95 Love Lane, Mattituck
Zoning Board
The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an executive session at 4:00 PM, followed by a work session beginning at 5:00 PM. During the work session the board will discuss future agenda items, extensions, and a series of variance requests for residential properties. The board will also vote on resolutions to approve the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and to grant one‑year extensions for two existing permits. No public testimony will be taken at this special meeting.
- VITO PLAIA #8030 – variance request for additions at 1020 Laurel Court, Laurel, NY
- QJSG PROPERTIES, LLC #8032 – variance request for an accessory artist studio at 38015 Route 25, Orient, NY
- ANTHONY J. AND JOANNE COLLETTA #8033 – variance request for additions at 1657 Meadow Beach Lane, Mattituck, NY
- CINCHSURE LLC #8039 – variance request to legalize “as built” pergola, shed and patio at 1025 Great Peconic Bay Blvd, Laurel, NY
- Resolution to grant a one‑year extension to #7668 at 550 Blue Marlin Drive, Greenport, NY
Trustees
The Southold Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on multiple wetland and coastal erosion permit applications, including a two‑story dwelling project at 3745 & 3705 Duck Pond Road in Cutchogue. The agenda also includes approval of the August 13, 2025 minutes, a $21,969.19 check forwarded to the General Fund, and several administrative permits and wetland permit transfers. Additional items are a mooring request for Little Creek and various maintenance permits.
- Approve Minutes of August 13, 2025.
- Transfer Wetland Permit #8501 to Andrew & Andrea Weisbach for 497 Ripplewater Lane, Southold.
- Administrative Permit for removal of wood decking and installation of 1,305 sq ft composite decking at 885 Pettys Drive, Orient.
- Wetland and Coastal Erosion Permit for a new two‑story home at 3745 & 3705 Duck Pond Road, Cutchogue.
- Mooring request by Peter Izzo for a 16‑foot outboard motorboat in Little Creek (public access).
The Southold Town Board of Trustees listed several wetland permit applications during the September 17, 2025 meeting. Applications from Docko, Inc., Jeffrey Patanjo, Thomas & Jennifer Smith, South Fork Environmental Consulting, Costello Marine Contracting, J.M.O. Environmental Consulting, North Fork Country Club, and others were noted. The board postponed consideration of these items and did not vote to approve or deny any of them.
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 16, 2025, to discuss potential applications for the acquisition of real property. The meeting will include an executive session to discuss these applications and an open session to consider any resulting actions.
- Acceptance of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of potential real property acquisitions
- Meeting to be held at Town Hall Annex, 54375 Route 25
- Public access via Zoom and telephone
- Next meeting scheduled for September 30, 2025
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The committee accepted the minutes from the July 15 and July 29, 2025 meetings. It approved the Peconic Land Trust’s request to install an irrigation well, system and repair a barn, finding it consistent with the easement terms. The committee entered and later exited executive session to discuss confidential real‑property acquisitions. The meeting was adjourned.
- Accepted July 15, 2025 LPC minutes (5-0-1)
- Accepted July 29, 2025 LPC minutes (5-0)
- Approved irrigation well, system and barn repairs for Peconic Land Trust (6-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss property acquisitions (6-0)
- Exited executive session (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Trustees
The Board postponed every wetland and coastal erosion permit application on the agenda, so none will be heard tonight. The Trustees unanimously approved a field inspection for September 10, 2025, the next regular meeting for September 17, 2025, and two work sessions on September 15 and 17, 2025. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11th meeting.
- Postponed all wetland permit applications (numbers 4, 12‑13, 14‑16, 17‑19, 20‑21) (unanimous)
- Approved next field inspection for September 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM (All AYES)
- Approved next trustee meeting for September 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM (All AYES)
- Approved work sessions for September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM and September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM (All AYES)
- Approved the minutes of the June 11th meeting (All AYES)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is holding a work session to review several pending applications. The board will discuss site plans for a new parish center and a winery, as well as a cell tower renewal and a trail amendment.
- RC Church of The Sacred Heart: Proposed 10,528-sq. ft. parish center at 14300 NYS Route 25, Mattituck
- Old Sound Winery: Proposed 4,800-sq. ft. winery and tasting room at 10020 & 9650 Old Sound Avenue, Mattituck
- Cell Tower at Laurel Stone: Request for renewal of Special Exception for a 110' wireless facility at 7055 Route 25, Mattituck
- Harvest Pointe Amended: Proposed removal of an approved nature trail at 75 Schoolhouse Lane, Cutchogue
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee tabled the acceptance of the July 15 minutes. It approved an 8‑foot deer fence installation on the easement at 1435 Albertson’s Lane with a 5‑0 vote. The committee entered and later exited executive session by motions that each passed 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.
- Tabled acceptance of July 15 minutes (no vote recorded)
- Approved 8‑foot deer fence installation at 1435 Albertson’s Lane (5‑0)
- Entered executive session (6‑0)
- Exited executive session (6‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (6‑0)
Trustees
The Trustees approved, by unanimous vote, administrative permits for items 1‑4 and 6, covering additions, garage conversion, fence relocation, HVAC installation, and bulkhead work. They denied item 5, a permit to install water, electric and sprinkler lines to a gazebo, citing negative environmental impact. The board also scheduled the next field inspection (Aug 6, 2025), trustee meeting (Aug 13, 2025), and work sessions (Aug 11 and Aug 13, 2025). A resolution classified several pending applications as Type II SEQRA actions, removing them from further SEQRA review.
- Approved administrative permits for items 1‑4 and 6 (unanimous)
- Denied administrative permit for water/electric lines to gazebo (item 5) (unanimous)
- Approved next field inspection for Aug 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM (unanimous)
- Approved next trustee meeting for Aug 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM (unanimous)
- Approved work sessions for Aug 11 and Aug 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM (unanimous)
- Resolved listed applications are Type II SEQRA actions, not subject to further SEQRA review (unanimous)
- Posted public notices on Town Clerk's bulletin board (procedural)
- Forwarded June 2025 monthly report check for $18,405.19 to Supervisor's Office (procedural)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It reviewed draft agriculture‑related definitions in the proposed zoning code but postponed further discussion. The committee entered executive session to discuss confidential property acquisitions (5‑0), then exited that session (5‑0) and adjourned the meeting (5‑0). No land‑preservation applications were approved or denied.
- Accepted July 1, 2025 LPC meeting minutes (5-0)
- Entered executive session on real‑property acquisitions (5-0)
- Exited executive session (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The committee approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes, scheduled the next meeting for July 15, 2025, entered and later exited an executive session to discuss real‑property acquisitions, and then adjourned. No land‑preservation applications were considered.
- Accepted June 17, 2025 LPC meeting minutes (vote 5-0-1)
- Set next LPC meeting for July 15, 2025
- Entered executive session to discuss proposed real‑property acquisitions (vote 7-0)
- Exited executive session (vote 7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (vote 7-0)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee accepted the May 20, 2025 minutes (5‑0) and the June 3, 2025 minutes (4‑0). It set the next meeting for July 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned (6‑0).
- Accepted May 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Accepted June 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Scheduled next LPC meeting for July 1, 2025
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Trustees
The Trustees unanimously approved administrative permits for two property improvements (items 4 and 5). They also approved the May 14 meeting minutes, set a field inspection for July 9, scheduled the next trustee meeting for July 16, and arranged work sessions for July 14 and July 16. A list of applications was classified as Type II SEQRA actions, and a $33,134.37 check was forwarded to the Supervisor's Office.
- Approved administrative permits for Watersedge Way and Soundview Ave projects (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Scheduled next field inspection for July 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM (unanimous)
- Scheduled next trustee meeting for July 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM (unanimous)
- Scheduled work sessions for July 14 and July 16, 2025 (unanimous)
- Classified listed applications as Type II SEQRA actions (unanimous)
- Forwarded $33,134.37 check to the Supervisor's Office for the General Fund
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee postponed acceptance of the May 20, 2025 minutes because a quorum was not present. The next meeting was scheduled for June 17, 2025. The Committee voted 4-0 to enter executive session to review proposed real‑property acquisitions, then voted 4-0 to exit executive session. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0 vote.
- Acceptance of May 20, 2025 minutes tabled (no quorum)
- Next LPC meeting set for June 17, 2025
- Motion to enter executive session carried 4-0
- Motion to exit executive session carried 4-0
- Motion to adjourn the meeting carried 4-0
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee accepted the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 5‑0). The committee entered executive session (5‑0) and exited it twice (each vote 4‑0). In open session, members voted 4‑0 to recommend that the Town Board extend a purchase offer for project 2024‑2, a mixed‑development‑rights easement and fee‑title acquisition.
- Accepted May 6, 2025 LPC minutes (5‑0)
- Entered executive session (5‑0)
- Exited executive session (first) (4‑0)
- Exited executive session (second) (4‑0)
- Recommended Town Board extend purchase offer for project 2024‑2 (4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (4‑0)
Trustees
The Trustees postponed wetland permit items 15‑22 and unanimously approved a series of administrative permits, some with conditions. They also set the next field inspection for June 3, 2025, the next regular meeting for June 11, 2025, and work sessions for June 9 and June 11, 2025. The April 16 minutes were approved and a $26,373.16 check was forwarded to the Supervisor’s Office. SEQRA review classified listed applications as Type II, ending further review.
- Postponed wetland permit items 15‑22 (no hearing) – unanimous
- Approved administrative permits for 1280 Corey Creek LLC and En‑Consultants (items 1 & 3) – unanimous
- Approved Jerry Cibulski shed permit with condition to move shed 20 ft from wetland line – unanimous
- Approved Jorgo Cikolla porch permit with condition to install gutters to drywells – unanimous
- Approved Matthew & Eileen Vitucci generator permit with condition to locate equipment landward – unanimous
- Approved one‑year extensions for U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (Orient Point) and Plum Island Animal Disease Center – unanimous
- Set next Trustee field inspection for June 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM – unanimous
- Set next Trustee meeting for June 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM and work sessions June 9 & 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM – unanimous
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee unanimously accepted the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 5‑0 to enter executive session to discuss proposed property acquisitions, then voted 5‑0 to exit that session. The committee set the next meeting for May 20, 2025 and adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted April 22, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss property acquisitions (5-0)
- Exited executive session (5-0)
- Scheduled next meeting for May 20, 2025
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee accepted three sets of prior meeting minutes with votes of 4‑0‑2 each. It then moved into executive session to discuss confidential property acquisition matters (vote 6‑0), exited that session (vote 6‑0), and adjourned the meeting (vote 6‑0). No new preservation applications or decisions were made.
- Accepted August 6, 2024 LPC minutes (4‑0‑2)
- Accepted March 25, 2025 LPC minutes (4‑0‑2)
- Accepted April 8, 2025 LPC minutes (4‑0‑2)
- Entered executive session to discuss real‑property acquisitions (6‑0)
- Exited executive session (6‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (6‑0)
Trustees
The Trustees unanimously approved a group of administrative permits, including drywell, shed, tree‑trimming, patio and pool‑patio projects, some with specific conditions. They also approved a series of wetland permit extensions and transfers for several property owners. The board scheduled the next field inspection, trustee meeting and work sessions, and adopted the March 19 minutes.
- Approved Administrative Permit for Steven B. & Deborah WICK drywell (unanimous)
- Approved Administrative Permit for Renatio Starcic 10' x 14' shed (unanimous)
- Approved Administrative Permit for Bennett property with condition to move deer fence 25 ft landward (unanimous)
- Approved Administrative Permit for Jeffrey & RE Strong patio, bringing it into consistency (unanimous)
- Approved Administrative Permit for North Fork Pool Care pool‑patio addition with 25‑ft vegetated buffer and trench drain (unanimous)
- Approved Administrative Permit for Robert & Leslee Laduca shed, bringing it into consistency (unanimous)
- Approved extensions and transfers for Costello Marine, Donna Ricco, AMP Architecture and Wyandanch Real Estate Corp. (unanimous)
- Scheduled next field inspection (May 6, 2025), next trustee meeting (May 14, 2025) and work sessions (May 12 & May 14, 2025) (unanimous)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The Land Preservation Committee approved a sign for AgriTurismo II after finding it consistent with easement terms. It then voted to recommend that the Town extend a purchase offer for a development‑rights easement, pending Town Board direction. The committee also entered and later exited an Executive Session to discuss property acquisitions and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved AgriTurismo II sign installation (4-0)
- Recommended extending purchase offer for development rights easement (4-0)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss property acquisitions (4-0)
- Exited Executive Session (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Other Town and Committee Meetings
The committee tabled acceptance of the August 6 2024 and February 11 2025 meeting minutes pending a quorum. A motion to enter executive session was carried 5‑0, and a motion to exit executive session was carried 4‑0. The committee then recommended that the Town Board commission an appraisal for Application 2025‑1 to determine market value of a development‑rights easement, and that motion passed 4‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.
- Tabled acceptance of August 6 2024 minutes (no quorum)
- Tabled acceptance of February 11 2025 minutes (no quorum)
- Motion to enter executive session carried 5‑0
- Motion to exit executive session carried 4‑0
- Recommendation to commission appraisal for Application 2025‑1 carried 4‑0
- Meeting adjourned carried 4‑0
Trustees
The Trustees scheduled a field inspection for April 9, 2025, set the next board meeting for April 16, 2025, and arranged work sessions for April 14 and April 16, 2025. They approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes and recorded a $6,424.27 check for the General Fund. The board classified several applications as Type II SEQRA actions and unanimously approved a group of administrative permits, as well as a group of wetland permit extensions and transfers.
- Approved field inspection for April 9, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved next board meeting for April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved work sessions for April 14 and April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Classified listed applications as Type II SEQRA actions (unanimous)
- Approved administrative permits for items 4, 6, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 (unanimous)
- Approved extensions/transfers for items 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 (unanimous)
- Recorded $6,424.27 check to Supervisor's Office for General Fund (unanimous)