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Southold public meetings in 2025

118 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review subdivision extensions and wholesale yard site plan

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.

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Mon Dec 22, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review wholesale yard site plan on Cox Lane

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.

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Mon Dec 22, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee to review community housing overlay

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review a proposed community housing overlay. The committee will also continue reviewing development standards.

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Thu Dec 18, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider variances for residential projects and lot line changes

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.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025

Trustees

Public hearing on wetland & coastal erosion permits, e.g., 3705 Duck Pond Rd project

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.

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✓ Decided: Board postpones multiple wetland permit applications

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.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to review property acquisitions and land use requests

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved barn use, entered executive session, cancelled Dec. 23 meeting

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.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to set next meeting and review site plans

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.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review hotel extension and agricultural site plans

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.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee reviews development standards

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.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss real property acquisitions

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 50-50 partnership with Suffolk County to buy Project 2024-2

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.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Advisory Subcommittee will review development standards

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.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Zoning Board

Board will consider multiple variance and special exception requests for residential properties.

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.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review a proposed 4‑unit retail building at 615 Pike Street.

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.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Trustees

Southold Board of Trustees to hold public hearings on wetland and coastal permits

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.

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✓ Decided: Board scheduled a field inspection for Dec. 10, 2025

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.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee will continue reviewing development standards

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.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Zoning Board

Board declares multiple development requests Type II, exempt from SEQRA review

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.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Planning Board

Public hearing on proposed 4,800‑sq ft agricultural storage at 27500 CR 48

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.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews multi-family housing and land resubdivision

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.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss property acquisitions and easement violation

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends town extend purchase offer for easement acquisition

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).

Thu Oct 23, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Review of Certificate of Appropriateness for 2655 Village Lane

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.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Discussion of proposed zoning changes affecting future community housing

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.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews site plans for retail and contractor facilities

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.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Zoning Board

Board to consider waiver to unmerge two lots on Grand Avenue in Mattituck

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.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025

Trustees

Southold Trustees to set 2025/2026 scallop harvesting season

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.

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✓ Decided: Board postpones all wetland and coastal erosion permit applications

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.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Committee will hold Executive Session to discuss proposed land acquisitions

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee entered/exited executive session and adjourned unanimously

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.

Thu Oct 9, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee to review proposed zoning maps

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.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Planning Board

Public hearing on EV charger installation at Southold gas station

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.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews large Colusa Conservation Subdivision proposal

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.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Zoning Board

Board to declare several applications Type II, exempting them from SEQR review

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.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss property acquisitions

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.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends 50‑50 town‑county purchase offers for two land parcels

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).

Thu Sep 25, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Landmark plaque awarded to Claudia Ramone at 130 Village Lane

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.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Planning Board

McCall Wine Production Facility amendment approved, reducing size

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.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Zoning Board

Board will consider multiple residential variance requests and grant extensions

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.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025

Trustees

Public hearing on wetland and coastal erosion permits for a new home at Duck Pond Road

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.

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✓ Decided: Board postponed multiple wetland permit requests

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.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold Land Preservation Committee meets to discuss potential property acquisitions

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.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review EV chargers and historic site expansion

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a site plan for the Oysterponds Historical Society and commercial alterations in Cutchogue. The board will also consider an application for electric vehicle charging stations at a Southold gas station.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review two new contractor buildings and EV charger installation

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold a work session to review pending site plan applications, including a contractor campus with two 11,002.6 sq ft buildings and an amended gas station plan adding four EV charging stations. The board may also discuss three site plan use determinations for storage building conversions and an addition.

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Fri Sep 5, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold zoning advisory committee reviews proposed zoning maps

The Southold Town Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to continue reviewing proposed zoning maps and hear progress updates from its subcommittees. The meeting is part of the town's zoning update process, funded by the New York State Department of State.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review residential variances and accessory structure requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several requests for variances regarding building setbacks, lot coverage, and floor area for single-family homes. The board will also hold public hearings on requests for an artist studio, a two-story garage, and the legalization of existing sheds and patios.

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Fri Aug 29, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Town reviews proposed zoning maps and subcommittee progress

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee will continue reviewing proposed zoning maps and hear updates from its subcommittee. The meeting is virtual-only and open to the public.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold Land Preservation Committee to discuss property acquisitions in closed session

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting to accept minutes from prior sessions and discuss potential real property acquisitions in executive session. Public comments are not solicited, and the committee will enter closed session to discuss applications where publicity could affect property values.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved irrigation well, system and barn repairs on Peconic Land Trust property

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.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to decide on seven property-variance requests

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals holds a special meeting to deliberate and possibly decide seven pending requests for zoning variances. The board will also discuss future agenda items and hold an executive session for attorney advice. No public hearing or testimony is scheduled.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025

Trustees

Trustees classify 18 projects as minor under state environmental rules

The Southold Town Board held a public hearing to review 18 applications under state environmental rules. The board classified 18 projects as Type II Actions under SEQRA, meaning they require no further state environmental review. The board also took up administrative permit requests for deck, fence, tree work, and retaining wall repairs, and considered wetland permit amendments and transfers.

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✓ Decided: Trustees postpone all wetland permit items and set future meeting dates

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.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review parish center and agricultural building plans

The Planning Board will determine site plans for a parish center and an agricultural storage building. The board will also consider several subdivision and resubdivision applications and an amended site plan for a walking trail.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews parish center and winery site plans

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.

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Fri Aug 8, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee to review proposed zoning maps

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review proposed zoning maps. The committee will also discuss progress made by the Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee.

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Thu Jul 31, 2025

Trustees

Trustees to conduct site inspections for Fishers Island permit applications

The Southold Town Board of Trustees will perform site inspections for six proposed wetland and coastal erosion hazard area permit applications on Fishers Island. No public hearings have been scheduled for these applications at this time.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to review zoning code and deer fencing request

The Land Preservation Committee will continue its review of agriculture-related definitions and use regulations in the proposed zoning code. The body will also consider a request to install deer fencing on preserved land in Greenport.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 8‑foot deer fence at 1435 Albertson’s Lane (5‑0)

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.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews subdivision and site plan applications

The Planning Board is holding a work session and special meeting to review several site plans and subdivisions for completeness. The board will also consider bond estimates and set hearing dates for new projects.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to decide on variances for residential and church projects

The Zoning Board of Appeals will deliberate on several requests for variances and special exceptions. The meeting includes a work session and a possible resolution to close a hearing for a residential project in Greenport.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Commission reviews siding and window alterations at 220 Skippers Lane

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review a property application. The body will also discuss historic property proclamations and edits to the HPC Handbook.

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Fri Jul 18, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee to review subcommittee progress

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss progress made by the Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee. The meeting also includes time for other business and scheduling the next session.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

Trustees

Southold Trustees to hold public hearings on wetland and coastal permits

The Board of Town Trustees will review several applications for administrative permits, wetland permits, and coastal erosion permits. The meeting includes public hearings for residential construction and modifications in Cutchogue, Mattituck, Greenport, and Fishers Island.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved five administrative permits and denied one

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.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

✓ Decided: Committee accepted prior minutes and entered executive session (5‑0 votes)

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.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review contractor campus and hotel extension

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a new contractor campus in Mattituck. The board is also considering approval extensions for a hotel project and two land subdivisions.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review hotel extension and several site plan applications

The Planning Board will hold a work session to review various site plan applications and resubdivisions. The board is also discussing site plan use determinations for EV chargers and a summer camp.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review multiple residential variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for residential construction, additions, and legalizations. The board will also decide on closing a hearing for a new dwelling and grant two one-year extensions.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to review agriculture zoning definitions

The Land Preservation Committee will continue its review of agriculture-related definitions and use regulations within the proposed zoning code. The committee also plans to enter an executive session to discuss real property acquisition applications.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee accepted minutes and set July 15 meeting

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.

Fri Jun 27, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee to review subcommittee progress

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss progress made by the Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee. The meeting also includes time for other business and scheduling the next meeting date.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission to review three landmark property applications

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will also discuss proclamations for historic properties and the HPC Handbook application process.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Southold Town Board to review transportation, housing rates, and seasonal permits

The Town Board is discussing transportation concerns on State Road 25, community housing rental and sales rates, and equipment for the composter program. The board is also deciding on several special event permits and seasonal staff appointments.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews parish center and restaurant proposals

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for a new parish center in Mattituck and a restaurant conversion in Greenport. The board will also address a plat determination extension for a property merger in Southold.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review restaurant conversion at Silver Sands Motel

The Planning Board will conduct a work session to review revised plans for a restaurant conversion and a final site inspection for a marine facility. The board will also discuss zoning amendments and provide comments for upcoming hearings.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to decide on multiple residential variances and lot changes

The Zoning Board of Appeals will deliberate on several requests for variances regarding setbacks, lot coverage, and square footage for residential projects. The board will also consider extensions for existing variances and discuss future agenda items.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to review zoning definitions and property requests

The Land Preservation Committee will review agriculture-related definitions and use regulations for the proposed zoning code. The committee will also consider a request regarding employee apartments on a preserved property.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and scheduled next meeting

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).

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Trustees

Southold Trustees to hold public hearings on wetland and coastal permits

The Board of Town Trustees will review several applications for administrative permits and hold public hearings for wetland and coastal erosion permits. The meeting includes the approval of May 2025 minutes and a monthly report noting a $33,134.37 transfer to the General Fund.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two administrative permits for Watersedge Way and Soundview Ave projects

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.

Fri Jun 6, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee to review subcommittee progress

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss progress made by the Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee. The meeting also includes time for other business and scheduling the next meeting date.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Zoning Board

Southold Zoning Board to review multiple residential variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for residential construction, including new dwellings, additions, and lot line changes. The board will also determine if several new applications are exempt from environmental review.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to review employee apartment request

The Land Preservation Committee will meet to discuss applications for the acquisition of real property. The committee is also reviewing a request regarding the construction of employee apartments on preserved property.

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✓ Decided: Committee voted 4-0 to enter executive session to discuss property acquisitions

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.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review wholesale yard and subdivision applications

The Southold Town Planning Board will hold public hearings for a new wholesale material yard and a property resubdivision. The board will also determine the status of a site plan for interior alterations at the NOFO Center and two other resubdivisions.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews subdivision proposals in Mattituck

The Planning Board is holding a work session to review the completeness of two land subdivision applications in Mattituck. The board will also discuss a ZBA request for comments regarding Flowers & Flores Farm LLC.

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Thu May 22, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee to review preliminary findings

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a Preliminary Findings & Recommendations Report. The body will also review progress from the Zoning Update Advisory Subcommittee.

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Thu May 22, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission reviews two fence applications for landmark properties

The Southold Historic Preservation Commission holds a work session and regular meeting to review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for fence and gate installations at registered landmark properties. The meeting also includes discussions on potential historical status awards, a proclamation for the High House, and updates to the HPC handbook.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss real property acquisitions

The Land Preservation Committee will meet to review administrative items and discuss potential land acquisitions. A portion of the meeting will be held in Executive Session to discuss property applications where publicity could affect land value.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommended extending purchase offer for project 2024‑2 easement

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.

Thu May 15, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board reviews 8 variance requests and sets June 5 hearing schedule

The Southold Zoning Board will hold a special meeting to deliberate and possibly decide on eight pending variance requests for residential projects, including setback and lot coverage relief. The board will also discuss future agenda items and receive updates. No public testimony will be taken. A resolution schedules the next regular meeting for June 5 with a 9 AM work session and 10 AM public hearings.

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Wed May 14, 2025

Trustees

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

The Board of Town Trustees will conduct public hearings for various wetland and coastal erosion permit applications. The meeting includes reviews of administrative permits for residential projects and permit transfers.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple administrative permits and set upcoming meeting dates

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.

Tue May 6, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss property acquisitions in executive session

The Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting that is largely procedural, with the main action being an executive session to discuss proposed acquisitions of real property where public disclosure would affect value. No other applications or stewardship items are on the agenda. The public may attend the open portion via Zoom or phone, but cannot attend the executive session.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and authorized executive session

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.

Mon May 5, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review multiple subdivision and site plan applications

The Planning Board will determine preliminary and final plats for several residential subdivisions. The board will also consider site plans for a wholesale yard and a contractor campus, and hold a public hearing for an agricultural storage building.

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Mon May 5, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews Cox Lane wholesale yard site plan and other applications

The Southold Planning Board holds a work session to review several pending applications, including a site plan for a wholesale business on Cox Lane, an extension for the Peconic Landing project, a resubdivision on Old Sound Avenue, and a standard subdivision on Route 25. The board also discusses the April draft monthly report. No public testimony is taken at this work session.

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Thu May 1, 2025

Zoning Board

Southold Zoning Board to review multiple residential variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for several property owners seeking variances for new construction, accessory structures, and legalizing existing buildings. The board will also determine if certain applications are exempt from environmental review.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee reviews public draft of proposed zoning

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee will discuss the Public Review Draft of proposed zoning, along with subcommittee tasks and an outreach plan. The plan includes a Zoning Resource Center at Town Hall Annex and presentations to other town committees. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a working meeting to refine the draft and schedule public forums.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Public hearing on Vail House alterations; Shiloh Church landmark application discussed

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting. The work session includes a discussion on adding Shiloh Baptist Church to the Town’s Registry of Historic Landmarks and reviewing an amendment to a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations at 1820 Lower Road. The regular meeting features a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for additions and alterations to the Oysterponds Historical Society's Vail House at 1555 Village Lane, Orient.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss easement violation, subdivision review, and acquisitions

The Land Preservation Committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, follow up on an easement violation at 26160 Main Road in Orient (Ezair, f/k/a Latham Farms), and review a conservation subdivision lot design submitted by Tuthill Oysterponds Holding Company. The committee will then enter executive session to discuss proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity would substantially affect their value.

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✓ Decided: Committee entered executive session (6‑0) and adjourned with no new actions

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.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board advances 5-lot subdivision on Main Bayview Road to preliminary plat review

The Planning Board will review four applications: two new resubdivisions for completeness, and two standard subdivisions for conditional preliminary plat determination. The board will also discuss site plan use determinations for two properties and provide comments on a hotel moratorium waiver request. This is a work session, not a public hearing, and no public testimony will be taken.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider motel expansion and residential variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals will deliberate on several variance requests for residential construction and swimming pools. The board will also consider a special exception and variance for a motel expansion in Greenport. This is a special meeting and not a public hearing.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

Trustees

Southold Trustees to hold public hearings on wetland and coastal permits

The Board of Town Trustees will conduct public hearings for several wetland and coastal erosion permit applications. The board will also review administrative permits and amendments for various residential properties and projects.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple administrative permits and wetland permit extensions

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.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to review barn construction and subdivision design

The Land Preservation Committee will meet to discuss specific land use requests and potential property acquisitions. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss real property acquisitions where public disclosure could affect value.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends extending purchase offer for development rights easement

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.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Planning Board

Final plat decision on 84-acre conservation subdivision in Cutchogue

The Southold Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on April 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. Key actions include a final plat determination for the 84.72-acre Bing Conservation Subdivision on Oregon Road, a conditional preliminary plat for the Evans Standard Subdivision on Greton Court, and setting a public hearing for the NFVS Agricultural Building. The board will also carry over hearings on a 3-MW solar facility on the town landfill and a winery site plan in Mattituck. Three public hearings are scheduled for standard and conservation subdivisions on Route 25 and Oregon Road.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Planning Board

Board to review 84-acre conservation subdivision with development rights sale

The Southold Planning Board will hold a work session to review three applications: a standard subdivision in Mattituck, a winery site plan in Mattituck, and a conservation subdivision in Cutchogue. The board will also discuss a monthly report and a site plan use determination for farm labor housing. This is a work session, not a public hearing, so public testimony is not solicited.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review motel expansion and residential variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several residential variance requests for setbacks and lot coverage. The board will also consider a special exception and variance for the North Road Hotel, LLC to build a new 10-unit motel building and a 4-unit addition.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Public hearing on amendments to landmark property at 150 Baywater Avenue, Southold

The Historic Preservation Commission holds a work session and regular meeting. They will review a certificate of appropriateness application for additions to the Vail House in Orient and hold a public hearing on amendments to a landmark property at 150 Baywater Avenue. Old and new business include discussing potential awards and the HPC handbook. The Shiloh Baptist Church discussion is postponed to April 24.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Zoning Update Advisory Committee plans code reorganization

The Zoning Update Advisory Committee will meet to begin organizing a new zoning code. The agenda covers code organization overview, committee operations planning, and subcommittee formation. This is an organizational meeting with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

✓ Decided: Committee recommended appraisal for development rights easement (4‑0)

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.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review site plan for 10-unit contractor campus in Mattituck

The Planning Board will hold a work session to review three site plan applications: a parish center in Mattituck, a contractor campus with 10 business spaces, and an agricultural storage barn in Cutchogue. The board will also discuss two local laws: a proposed 12-month extension of the moratorium on Battery Energy Storage System facilities and proposed amendments to zoning regulations for accessory apartments.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider variances for residential projects and pools

The Zoning Board of Appeals will deliberate on several variance requests for residential construction, including new dwellings, swimming pools, and deck legalizations. The meeting includes a work session and an executive session for attorney advice.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

Trustees

Public hearing on 9 wetland and coastal erosion permit applications

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on nine applications for wetland and coastal erosion permits, including retaining walls, bluff stairs, dredging, and building additions. They will also vote on resolutions classifying 19 applications as Type II actions under SEQRA, consider administrative permits for tree removal, fences, generators, and septic systems, and approve the February 2025 minutes. A check for $6,424.27 was forwarded to the General Fund.

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✓ Decided: Board set upcoming meetings and approved multiple permits and extensions

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.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to discuss property acquisitions in closed session

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting, primarily entering executive session to discuss proposed acquisitions of real property where public disclosure could affect value. The open session includes approval of prior minutes and possible actions stemming from executive session discussions.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing on 3-MW solar farm at town landfill

The Southold Planning Board will hold public hearings on a 3-megawatt solar energy facility on the town landfill, as well as on two standard subdivisions. The board also will consider SEQRA determinations, preliminary and final plat approvals, and site plan items including a winery and farm project. Several subdivision and site plan approvals are up for extension.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Planning Board

Work session reviews 5-unit apartment, winery, subdivisions, and extensions

The Southold Planning Board holds a work session to review several pending applications, including a five-apartment building, a contractor's yard, a winery with tasting room, two standard subdivisions, and an extension request for an approved farm site. The meeting is not a public hearing; no testimony will be taken. Actions include referral reviews, completeness checks, and SEQRA assessments.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025

Zoning Board

Public hearings on 8 variance requests; possible decisions on 3 adjourned cases

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings for eight new variance applications, including projects on Fishers Island and in several Southold hamlets. The board may also close hearings and make decisions on three previously adjourned cases involving properties on Old Orchard Road, Gagens Landing Road, and Bay Shore Road. Additionally, the board will review several setback, lot coverage, and use variances, and consider extension requests.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Commission considers adding Shiloh Baptist Church to Historic Landmarks Registry

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review landmark applications and policy. The body is discussing the addition of a church to the town registry and reviewing certificates of appropriateness for residential properties.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review North Street Apartments site plan for 5 units in Cutchogue

The Southold Planning Board holds a work session to review several pending applications, including site plans, subdivisions, and conservation subdivisions. No public testimony will be taken. Actions include referral review, preliminary and final plat completeness, road design, and landscape plan review. The board also discusses a draft monthly report and a request for comments on a local law regarding zoning lot recognition.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to decide on residential variances and construction permits

The Zoning Board of Appeals will deliberate on several variance requests for residential additions, pools, and new dwellings. The board may also close or reopen specific hearings and discuss future agenda items.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

Trustees

Board holds public hearings on wetland permits, including dredging and bulkhead replacements

The Southold Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on numerous wetland and coastal erosion permit applications, including dredging at Founders Landing Boat Yard, bulkhead replacements, and new construction. They will also consider administrative permits for deck additions and extensions of existing wetland permits. A monthly report indicates $51,533.59 was forwarded to the General Fund.

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✓ Decided: Trustees approve 11 wetland permits, postpone 9 applications

The Southold Board of Trustees approved 11 wetland and administrative permits, including several dock, bulkhead, and pool projects, and postponed 9 applications to a future date. All votes were unanimous. The board also approved the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes and scheduled future meetings and field inspections.

Tue Feb 11, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to review deer fencing and property acquisitions

The Land Preservation Committee will meet to discuss applications for the use of preserved land and potential real property acquisitions. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss property values and a public session for resulting actions.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves deer fencing on preserved property

The Land Preservation Committee approved a request from the Peconic Land Trust to install an 8-foot deer fence and 20-foot-wide gate on a preserved property, determining it consistent with the easement. The committee also recommended the Town Board commission an appraisal for a conservation easement application (2024-5). Minutes from January 28, 2025 were accepted as amended, while August 6, 2024 minutes were tabled. The meeting included an executive session for legal advice and property acquisition discussions.

Mon Feb 10, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review 3-MW solar farm on town landfill cap

The Southold Planning Board will hold a public meeting on February 10, 2025, to consider several subdivision and site plan applications. Key items include a SEQRA determination and public hearing for a 3-megawatt commercial solar facility on the town landfill, a site plan for converting a boathouse into a restaurant at Silver Sands Motel, and a public hearing for a winery expansion. The board will also act on subdivision proposals and set the next meeting date.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review solar facility and residential subdivisions

The Planning Board will hold a work session to review several site plans and subdivision proposals. The board is discussing residential developments, a commercial solar project, and land transfers.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025

Zoning Board

Southold Zoning Board to review multiple residential variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for eight residential projects seeking variances for setbacks, lot coverage, and building height. The board will also deliberate on pending decisions for properties in Mattituck.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Committee to review agricultural use definitions and discuss land acquisitions in closed session

The Southold Land Preservation Committee will accept past meeting minutes, review draft definitions for agricultural uses (continued from Jan 14), and consider a barn renovation on preserved land at the James E. Cross Trust. The committee will then enter executive session to discuss proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity would affect value, with possible actions taken afterward in open session.

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✓ Decided: Committee refers unpermitted barn renovation to Building Department

The Land Preservation Committee reviewed a barn renovation on preserved property that was done without a permit and appeared to contain apartments. They instructed staff to send a letter to the landowner directing them to submit a structure/use application and reminding them of the agricultural use restriction. The committee also discussed draft definitions for agricultural uses and tabled approval of August 2024 minutes due to lack of quorum.

Mon Jan 27, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews plan for 111-seat restaurant in former boathouse

The Southold Planning Board will hold a work session to review several pending applications. They will examine a revised site plan for converting a boathouse into a restaurant with 111 seats and 19 parking spaces at Silver Sands Motel on Silvermere Road. They will also review a request for a certificate of occupancy for the approved Purita Winery expansion, a SEQRA determination for a new parish center for RC Church of The Sacred Heart, and a preliminary plat for a two-lot subdivision on Greton Court. Additionally, they will discuss a site plan use determination for a greenhouse on Leslie Road.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Historic Preservation Commission to review landmark property alterations

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a work session and regular meeting to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will also discuss adding Shiloh Baptist Church to the Registry of Historic Landmarks.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to decide on nine variance requests at special meeting

The Southold Zoning Board of Appeals holds a special meeting with an executive session for attorney advice and a work session. The board may close two hearings and deliberate on nine variance requests, involving properties in Mattituck, East Marion, Peconic, Cutchogue, Greenport, and Orient. Items include setbacks from bluffs, lot coverage, and accessory apartments. Routine resolutions will authorize advertising for future hearings and approve minutes.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025

Trustees

Public hearing on 8 wetland permit applications plus administrative permits

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on eight wetland and coastal erosion permit applications, including proposals for docks, bulkheads, and dwelling additions. They will also consider several administrative permits for retaining walls, bulkheads, and driveway installations, as well as transfers of existing permits. The meeting includes approval of December minutes and a report of $53,513.70 transferred to the General Fund.

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✓ Decided: Trustees approve multiple wetland permits, deny several transfers

The Southold Board of Trustees approved several wetland and coastal erosion permits, including for bluff stairs, bulkhead replacements, and dock constructions, often with conditions like non-turf buffers. They denied several permit transfers and amendments due to violations or environmental concerns. The board also scheduled future meetings and inspections.

Tue Jan 14, 2025

Other Town and Committee Meetings

Land Preservation Committee to enter executive session on potential land acquisitions

The Southold Town Land Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting on January 14, 2025. The agenda includes accepting meeting minutes, reviewing the 2024 year-end report, and continuing discussion on draft definitions for agricultural uses. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity would affect value. No public comments will be solicited without an appointment.

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✓ Decided: Land Preservation Committee reviews easements, recommends farm winery rules

The Land Preservation Committee met and discussed several easement compliance issues, recommending actions such as sending letters to landowners about barn conversion and shed replacement. They also reviewed draft definitions for agricultural uses, recommending a 10-acre minimum for farm wineries/cideries/distilleries. No formal decisions were made; minutes from prior meetings were tabled due to lack of quorum.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

Planning Board

Public hearing set for 5-apartment building on North Street in Cutchogue

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a proposed five-unit apartment building at 645 North Street and a parish center at 14300 NYS Route 25. The board also reviews several subdivision applications, including a conservation subdivision that would sell development rights to Suffolk County.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews site plans and subdivisions in Mattituck, Cutchogue, and Orient

The Planning Board is holding a work session to review several land-use applications. The board will discuss site plan extensions, a parish center's environmental determination, and two property subdivisions.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025

Zoning Board

ZBA to deliberate Silver Sands interpretation, hear nine variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will open with an executive session for attorney advice, then hold its organizational meeting to re-adopt procedural guidelines, a code of conduct, and open meetings law guidelines, and appoint a vice chair for 2025. Following a work session, the board will deliberate two tabled items: Silver Sands Holdings' request for an interpretation of a Certificate of Occupancy limiting diner/bar use to motel guests, and Pote Videt/MDC Trust's request for variances related to a bluff setback. Nine public hearings are scheduled for variance and special exception applications, including proposals for an accessory apartment, legalization of as-built alterations, and lot line modifications.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review winery site plan and parcel mergers

The Planning Board will determine a resubdivision to merge two parcels into one 4.76-acre lot. The board will also set a hearing and classify the environmental impact for a proposed winery and farmhouse project. Additionally, a bond reduction request for a 27-lot subdivision will be considered.

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