Irene Caulfield has decided to sell her house in the Shores. She wants to let the residents of our community know before she gives it to a realtor.
You may contact her at 631 287 4396 or 516 835 7703. No realtors please!
mysouthamptonshores.com
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Monday, May 6, 2019
Response from the Levin's
In
response to Mr. Liman’s letter, we would like to share the remarks we
made at yesterday’s zoning board hearing so the community has the full
story. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach
out to us directly at mariana.loose@gmail.com.
I
am here today as our family owns the property at 116 Turtle Cove in
Southampton Shores and we are in the process of building our home.
Our
family has been a part of the Shores community for nearly five years,
up until recently owning a house on Warfield Way, the part of the
community south of Noyak Road.
When
we first moved into the Shores with our two young girls, we quickly
realized what residents have known for decades, that it is different
here. Unlike many other areas out east, there is a more tranquil, down
to earth atmosphere, which is what makes living in this community so
special. This neighborhood, this community, matched the very core of
our values.
We
loved our first home in the community but we had concerns for the
safety of our daughters crossing Noyak Road to enjoy the community
beach. We decided that for our peace of mind, we would look for an
opportunity to move to the north side of the Shores if it was
possible. So, we started our search.
Eventually
we learned that the Malenos were contemplating selling their vacant lot
at 116 Turtle Cove. We met with them and ultimately decided to purchase
the property. We made the decision for two reasons, the location and
equally importantly, it came with an approved survey, architectural
plans and the required permits to build a home.
When
we first reviewed the Malenos’ approved survey with the plans, we saw
that it called for a large retaining wall around the septic system. We
were disappointed. We knew that this retaining wall would be extremely
expensive to build and would make our already tight budget for the
project even tighter. Over the course of several months, we spoke with
everyone we could to determine if there were any alternatives to the
retaining wall. It was the last thing we wanted to spend our hard
earned money on. Our outreach included 5 builders, several septic
experts, and the same surveyor who performed the work for the
Malenos. In each instance we were told that we had no choice but to
build the retaining wall as depicted in the Malenos’ approved survey. It
had to be built according to those plans in order to safeguard the
ground water and wetlands. With no other option presented to us, we
obtained our building permit andbroke ground on our home.
It
was with great disappointment and sorrow that we are here today. Never
did we expect to be before you trying to explain what we are doing and
why we are doing it. Especially when it was explained to us that there
was no other alternative.
The
nightmare that has ensued since being served with papers in December
2018 by our neighbors, the Limans, has been stressful to say the least.
We are building our home exactly as instructed by the regulatory bodies
and in accordance with our building permit. Yet, we have to defend
ourselves for following the rules and building a home that protects the
environment.
The
Limans could have objected to the retaining wall when the Malenos’
plans and survey were approved in 2015. The Limans also could have
objected to the retaining wall in a timely manner after we obtained our
building permit in August 2018 and before we spent tens of thousands of
dollars on our septic system and retaining wall. However, they did
neither, and the retaining wall around our septic system has been fully
constructed and our house has been built based on the elevations of the
retaining wall. If innovation, which moves so quickly, now provides for
other options, or regulations are now interpreted differently, it is
unfair to ask us to make changes after the work has been done, passed
inspection and been fully paid for. Our house has been built based on
what was mandated when the regulatory approvals and building permit were
obtained. To require us to make changes at this stage would be a
tremendous hardship on our family as it would be to any other family
sitting here today. If the town is going to change its policy for this
type of structure, it should be done so prospectively.
I
am truly saddened that my family and Ihave been portrayed by certain
members of the community as outsiders who have chosen for personal
reasons to build the retaining wall. This could not be further from the
truth. We were told by numerous experts that there were no other
alternatives at the time and that the retaining wall was a regulatory
requirement for us to build our home. If given the option back then, we
would have gladly built our home without the retaining wall.
I
implore you to consider the difficult position we’ve been put in and
treat us fairly. All we want, and have ever wanted, is to build a home
for our family in the community we have chosen to put down roots.
I would like to thank you for your time and consideration.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Letter re Meeting on May 2
April 23, 2019
Dear Southampton Shores Neighbors,
On April 9, the Southampton Town Board shot down a proposed amendment to
the town code that would have allowed septic retaining walls to be built without a
permit from the building inspector.
As a result of this decision, the six-foot high concrete retaining walls (pictured below)
that Marc Levin and Mariana Loose (116 Turtle Cove Drive) constructed facing Turtle
Cove Drive, and directly on our shared property line, remain non-compliant. The law
at the time construction began, and today, states that such walls should be no
greater than 4 feet in height and set back a minimum of 5 feet from the street and, on
the side yard, set back far enough to landscape.
To date, our neighborly efforts, verbally and in writing, to offer a settlement to help
the Levins comply with a re-design have been unsuccessful.
On May 2, there will be a 7pm public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals at
Southampton Town Hall, 16 Hampton Road, concerning the appropriate height
and location of the Levins’ walls. I would urge residents of Southampton Shores
who care about maintaining the bucolic character of our community to attend the
meeting and voice their concerns.
Sincerely,
Lewis Liman
Dear Southampton Shores Neighbors,
On April 9, the Southampton Town Board shot down a proposed amendment to
the town code that would have allowed septic retaining walls to be built without a
permit from the building inspector.
As a result of this decision, the six-foot high concrete retaining walls (pictured below)
that Marc Levin and Mariana Loose (116 Turtle Cove Drive) constructed facing Turtle
Cove Drive, and directly on our shared property line, remain non-compliant. The law
at the time construction began, and today, states that such walls should be no
greater than 4 feet in height and set back a minimum of 5 feet from the street and, on
the side yard, set back far enough to landscape.
To date, our neighborly efforts, verbally and in writing, to offer a settlement to help
the Levins comply with a re-design have been unsuccessful.
On May 2, there will be a 7pm public hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals at
Southampton Town Hall, 16 Hampton Road, concerning the appropriate height
and location of the Levins’ walls. I would urge residents of Southampton Shores
who care about maintaining the bucolic character of our community to attend the
meeting and voice their concerns.
Sincerely,
Lewis Liman
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
House for Sale 33 West Beach Drive
Dear Southampton Shores family -
Our
wonderful parents purchased our house - 33 West Beach Drive - almost 60
years ago and our family has enjoyed being a part of this amazing, one
of a kind community ever since. However, the time has come for us to
part with our home and we've decided to offer it for private sale to the
community first.
I
wouldn't know where to start in describing the best features of the
property. The amazing beach, the short walk to the bay right in our
back yard, the beauty of Turtle Cove just across the street, the most
amazing sunsets known to man, etc., etc.
We
are asking $2.5 million. Ideally, we would love to have use of the
house for this summer. Please call me with any questions or comments.
Blessings,
Chris Greiner
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
A letter from the Levin's
Dear Neighbors -
We are writing in response to Mr. Garvey's open letter.
We are writing in response to Mr. Garvey's open letter.
The
house we are building at 116 Turtle Cove will be approximately 4,000
square feet when completed, which is comparable to many other homes in
the neighborhood. The retaining wall was mandated by the Suffolk County
Health Department to protect and preserve the environment. We have
always intended to landscape around the retaining wall at the
appropriate time in our construction to make it fit with the beauty
of Southampton Shores, a community our family has been a part of for
nearly 5 years, having previously owned on Warfield Way.
We encourage anyone with concerns to contact us directly at mariana.loose@gmail.com.
Best,
Mariana and Marc
Best,
Mariana and Marc
Saturday, January 12, 2019
A letter from Don Garvey
This was sent to me by Don Garvey.
Dear Neighbor,
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As you may know there is currently a house under construction at 116
Turtle Cove Drive (the old Seaman property.) In my opinion, this house
does not conform to the rest of the community by any criteria.
On January 3, 2019, I made my views known at a public meeting of the
Zoning Board of Appeals and on January 8th, in a formal complaint to
the Building Dept. -- copy attached. If you agree with me, I would urge
you to contact the Town of Southampton/Dept. of Land Management ASAP.
Please feel free to use any of the information noted in my verbal remarks and written complaint.
Cordially,
Don Garvey
Town of Southampton
Dept. of Land Management
Building and Zoning Division
116 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Obituary~Bob Anderson, Past President
Robert
L.
Anderson
Born: August 17, 1938
Passed: November 11, 2017
Funeral Home:
Fred Hunter Memorial Services - Hollywood, Florida
In lieu of flowers, a donation in tribute can be made online or by mail in Robert's memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation-Help Speed a Parkinson's Cure.
Online donations:
https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php
Mail in donations:
https://www.michaeljfox.org/files/MJFF_Donation_Form_Interactive.pdf
Funeral
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