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Builder says an as‑built pool sits 4 feet inside Bayview Drive setback; board weighs costly fix vs. screening
Summary
A Bayview Drive property owner asked the ZBA for a 4‑foot setback variance for an as‑built pool; the builder called the error a survey oversight and said remediation could cost six figures, while the board noted heavy screening and set the matter for written submissions and a July 2 decision.
At the May 21 meeting the Southampton Zoning Board considered an application to legalize an as‑built in‑ground pool at Bayview Drive that sits 66 feet from the road where a 70‑foot setback is required.
Architect Lisa Zalogo described the site and explained that the pool and pool house were built after a permit was issued; she said the team believed the pool had been staked further back but it remained four feet short of the required setback. Builder Rob Ferrara told the board the pool was constructed in June 2025 and described the matter as a "big mistake" tied to survey coordination; he estimated that redoing the pool location could cost $125,000–$150,000 plus sod and patio work.
A board member who visited the property reported the pool is well screened by fencing and vegetation and said it is unlikely to be detrimental to neighbors. The board asked the applicant to submit quotes and supporting documents that detail the cost of compliance. The board voted to close the hearing for receipt of written comments and scheduled a decision for July 2.
Next steps: applicant to provide cost estimates and written submissions; board to decide on July 2.
