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ZBA approves administrative items, grants shed variance and confirms minor modifications in work session
Summary
At its Feb. 3 work session the ZBA approved an administrative processing for Seacrest at Amagansett, issued a written approval legalizing a nonconforming shed for Dennis and Deborah Gates, accepted a minor modification for Bendigo Beach LLC, cleared a certificate of occupancy item for Desena, approved draft minutes and a Goldman Trust resolution, and adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
After public hearings, the East Hampton Zoning Board of Appeals moved through its work session and several post‑hearing decisions on Feb. 3.
Seacrest at Amagansett — Administrative review: Planning staff advised the zoning board that the second phase of Seacrest’s project (a 3,647 sq ft clubhouse) lies mostly in a previously disturbed area and will serve resort guests only. By motion, the board allowed the project to proceed administratively without a full hearing.
Dennis & Deborah Gates — Shed variance approved: The board issued a written post‑hearing decision granting variances to legalize a 144 sq ft shed located 0.8 ft from the side lot line and 1.4 ft from the rear lot line. Members cited unique circumstances — the sale of development rights to the town surrounding the shed and adjacent agricultural land — and concluded the variances would not harm neighbors or the environment. The chair expressly approved the application "in its entirety." No objection was recorded.
Bendigo Beach LLC — Minor modification: The board accepted a modification to a 2025 determination that raises a house 10 inches to accommodate utilities; staff said the revised height remains compliant with maximum height rules.
Desena (certificate of occupancy): Planning staff reported that an updated as‑built survey corrected a previous lot‑coverage and dock dimension discrepancy; the recorded revegetation to establish a 50‑foot wetland buffer was confirmed and staff indicated the CEO letter could be issued.
Minutes and resolution: The board approved draft minutes of Jan. 27 and approved a resolution for Goldman Trust (51 East Lake Drive) related to invasive species removal and driveway reconfiguration. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Seacrest (administrative review) — approved (motion); Gates (shed variance) — approved (decision recorded); Bendigo Beach modification — accepted; Desena CO items — cleared for CEO issuance; Minutes (Jan. 27) — approved; Goldman Trust resolution — approved; Adjournment — motion carried.
