East Hampton ARB grants three extensions of time, flags outstanding lighting and survey documentation

The East Hampton Architectural Review Board on July 9 granted extensions of time for two previously reviewed projects but emphasized that outstanding documentation must be provided before final sign-off.

For 6 Osborne Farm Lane in Wainscott (Suffolk County tax map 300-197-08-10), board members who inspected the site said the built conditions largely match what was approved in December 2022, except for substituted exterior lighting. Peter Bickford, speaking for the board, said path lights now being installed appear discrete and that most changes "look like exactly the renderings with the exception of really the electric lighting." The builder told the board he would supply cut sheets for the changed fixtures. The board granted an extension of time but asked for a landscape lighting plan, completion of temporary protective fencing where shown, and an as-built survey for the final certificate-of-occupancy inspection.

The board also approved an extension for a proposed mixed commercial-and-residential building at the head of 3 Mile Harbor Road that would replace the former Frankie's Fabulous Italiano. The applicant said difficulty in finding a first-floor retail tenant motivated the request. The Chair recommended approval "but be extremely cautious with any further extensions of time as this has gone on a very long time." The motion to grant the extension passed by voice vote.

In both cases the ARB recorded the extensions but did not grant final certificates of occupancy; staff and applicants were instructed to return with required cut sheets, updated surveys and confirmation that any fences or gates lie within recorded property lines before the board will clear final approvals.