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Home My WebLink AboutLetters in Support Twomey RM Latham SHEA , KELLEY, DUBIN & QUARTARARO, LLP Thomas A.Tworney, 1r. Nlartin 1), Finnegan (1945- 201a Partner Stephen B.Latharn ,Jahn F Shea, 111 631-727-2180.x-265 airistopher'D.Kelley David M. DLjbin e� Jay R Quart@raro t October 5, 2020 Peter M.Mott Janice L.Snead By Electronic Mail Bryan 0.Virr Cot * Kathryn Daii The Town Board of theTown of Southold Martin D.Rnnegan Reza Ebrahrrii P.O. Box 1179 ,Jeffrey W. Pagario a Karen A.Hoeg Southold, NY H 971-0959 Bernadotte E Tuthiill Craig H.Handler Re: Change of Zone Application for Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park Bryan J.Drago Premises: SoutheastN side of Winthrop Avenue, Fishers Island, Y Alexandra Halsey-Storch Katerina Grinko SCTM #1000-9-10-10 InXn>rraine P2celeo TewrenSe RLISSell Daniel R. Bernard t.& Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Town Board: Christina M, Noon A.Chadwick Briedis Please accept this correspondence for the record of the application by the OF COUNSEL Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation ("Walsh Park") for a Change of Zoning Lisa Ci are Kombrink classification for a portion of the above referenced property to Hamlet Density, Kevin M.Fox I<eIIy E Kinircris which is scheduled for a public hearing on October 6, 2020. To address the Pzitrida J.RUSSCM Jennifer P.Nigro concerns raised by certain Fishers Island residents and members ofthe Fort Wright Craig Gibson Neighborhood Association regarding the density of the proposed affordable housing ,Joan Morgan McGivern development and potential impacts to traffic and infrastructure, Walsh Park would NY&LA UAM� t LLJO�m rAXATION like to further amend its application to reduce the proposed density to four(4) 0 NY&NJ BARS dwelling units, each consisting ofnot niore than three bedrooms. Walsh Park NY,NJ&PA BARS NY,NJ&DC BARS concedes that, should the Town Board grant their application, the enactment of the A NX,NJ&FL,VANS change of zone will be conditioned upon the filing of a covenant restricting density Main office to that number of units in perpetuity that may only be occupied by year-round 33 West Second St. P.O. Box 9398 residents of Fishers Island. Riverhead, NY 11901 631.727.2180 Thank you for your consideration. suffo,lklaw.com Very tru Fours, Martin . Finnegan �'MD1 F/as cc: Bill Duffy, Town Attorney Patricia Moore, Esquire IWA Southold Town Board c/o Elizabeth Neville Southold Town Clerk PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 October 2, 2020 Dear Town Board Members, I am writing in support of the Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation's request to seek a zoning change for property currently owned by the school. I have been a year-round island resident since 1989 and a seasonal resident for the 30 plus years before that. With full disclosure I am currently a member of the Walsh Park board and I believe with my heart and soul in the organization's mission: to create and maintain affordable housing for year-round residents. The service industry forms the foundation of our year-round economy and it is the year- round residents that provide the crucial volunteer services that allow our community to thrive. Leave it to the current pandemic to reinforce just how fragile our current situation is. The school, the garbage district, landscapers, and contractors all are heavily reliant on folks that commute daily to work on the island. When we were asked to stay home this spring, we all gained a sense of how tenuous providing basic services might be if we were exclusively reliant on our current year-round population. The need to stabilize, or if possible, grow, the year-round population has been a serious island wide topic my entire adult life. Many initiatives by various island organizations have helped. Nonetheless, those of us willing to volunteer our time as firemen, EMTs and board members are exhausted and stretched to the breaking point. Partnerships between Walsh Park and the Ferry allowed for 6 new units to be added to our housing inventory and now we hope to continue that momentum with new stand- alone housing being proposed on the property currently owed by the school. I hope the Town Board will rule favorably on the zoning change request. Sincerely,, David Burnham Owner, Race Rock Garden Company Sea Stretcher Division Chief of FI Fire Department Walsh Park Board Member FI Waste Management Board Trustee, Union Chapel Island Community Board, FI Waste Management Representative I Town Board Town of Southold C/O Elizabeth A. Neville, Southold Town Clerk P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 To: Members of the Board Re.: Change of Zone Application from Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation September 30, 2020 Dear members of the Board, First, thank you for your service. It is challenging work to begin with, much less trying to conduct public business during a global pandemic. And thank you for the opportunity to comment on a possible zone change in the Fort Wright area on Fishers Island, NY. In the mid 1990s I served as chair of the Fishers Island Civic Association, predecessor to the current Island Community Board. A stakeholder committee of the Association was established to update the original Fishers Island Growth Plan and produced the 1994 Growth Plan Update. Although not all guidance offered in the document has come to fruition over the last 25+ years, what everyone felt to be the most critical piece of the plan back then is still a top priority of the island community today; boosting the year-round population and creating and maintaining a supply of attractive and affordable year round housing. The work of Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation has been critical to supporting the island’s year-round population. A proposed zone change is always unsettling, because it is a change and there is risk involved. But this particular conversation has been ongoing for years and the FI School District and WPBC have worked together to shepherd this concept that will support growth of the year-round population. Attractive year-round housing is still a need. Walsh Park is the island organization dedicated to addressing that need and has a solid track record as developers and neighbors, they have the resources to commit to an inclusive community engagement process going forward, good architects, engineers, etc…. The Fort Wright parcel is optimally located, in a neighborhood close to the ferry and the village. This is a good match to address a serious island need. Please approve the zone change and allow for the next steps on this pathway to creating additional year-round housing to be taken. Thank you, Leslie Goss Fishers Island, NY and Portland, OR Ralph and Lauryn Carbone 6227 Castle Road Fishers Island, NY 06390 Southold Town Board c/o Mrs. Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Clerk Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold, NY 11971-0959 September 27, 2020 Re: Change of Zone Application of Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation Premises: Southeast side of Winthrop Avenue at its intersection with Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island, N.Y. SCTM #: 1000-9-10-10 (the "Subject Property") Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Town Board, We are writing this letter advocating support for the above referenced change in zoning from R- 40 to Hamlet Density. This change is necessary so that housing may be provided to both current and potential full-time year-round islanders. In order to maintain a viable community on Fishers we need to attract families willing to make a life here. This is impossible without housing. Our aging full-time population will soon be unable to man the volunteer fire department and captain the Sea Stretcher, our means of transporting those suffering medical emergencies to the mainland for treatment. The Fishers Island community has been struggling with the aforementioned staffing issues for some time, and when potential candidate families are approached to live and work on Fishers, the subject of housing, especially affordable housing, is one of their primary concerns. The change we are supporting for this piece of property is for these families that will be invaluable members of the Fishers Island community. This change of zoning will guarantee the availability of affordable housing to future full-time island residents, whom will fill the many necessary functions that any living community requires for viability. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Ralph and Lauryn Carbone Two EAST EIGHTY-ExGl-11TH ST NEW YORKY NEW YORK 10128 u September 21, 2020 SEP 2 2020 Southold To Board Attn: Elizabeth A. Neville, Southold Town Clerk P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Members of the Boar : I wish to express my most enthusiastic support for Walsh Park's application for a change of zoning for land currently owned by the Fishers Island School District. The Fishers Island year round community is half of what it was in 1980 when my family came to the Island. The primary reason for people not wanting to live on the Island is the lack of affordable housing. Walsh Park is the only organization that is trying to help revive the local community. Without affordable housing the Fishers Island year round community will continue its severe decline. The Walsh Park Board and consultant architect have a proven track record of building attractive housing units that meet the desires oft e community. There is a waiting list for the its that Walsh Park has built. My family and I sincerely hope you will approve the change of zoning for the good of the Fishers Island community. Y"mirs trilly, JZ11 Nathan E. Saint-Amand, M.D, DONALD AND KELLEY YOUNG 11550 EAST MAiN ROAD,FISHERS I NY 06390 _ 713.81m mm g _ _.. BLAND, 6.8818 RECEIVED September 21,2020 S E P 2 5 2020 Southold Town Board c/o Mrs.Elizabeth A.Neville,Town Clerk Southold Town Hall Southold Town Clerk 53095 Main Road _-- Southold,NY 11971-0959 Re: Change of Zone Application of Fishers Island UFSDIWalsh Park Benevolent Corporation Premises:Southeast side of Winthrop Avenue at its intersection with Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island, N.Y. SCTM#: 1000-9-10-10(the"Subject Property") Members of the Town Board, We are writing to support the application of Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation("Walsh Park"). Donnie has served on the board of directors of Walsh Park for the last three years and we strongly support the mission to create more affordable housing for year-round residents on Fishers Island, especially for critical members of the community. As long-time summer residents and homeowners on the island,we know the magic of Fishers Island would not be capable without the year-round residents. These residents play a vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure on the island and are the heartbeat of our community. It is the duty of all involved at Fishers Island to ensure this community is given every opportunity to live comfortably and succeed. A large part of this is providing affordable housing to year-round residents. To that end,Walsh Park identified the land owned by the Fishers Island School as a great potential location to develop more affordable housing. While Walsh Park will continue to explore additional development sites,undeveloped land is scarce on Fishers Island and this is a uniquely ideal spot for year- round,residents given its proximity to the center of town and the ferry dock. We appreciate the various concemnas the community has voiced about the potential project. in fact, Kelley's parents live in this neighborhood and have shared their concerns about this project with us.. Working together,this will be an opportunity for the neighbors to improve the comintanity, For instance, some of the utilities in the area are already in need of an upgrade and Walsh Park has committed to making investments to address this geed„to the benefit of the neighborhood, in a similar fashion to its investments at the Ferry.Building agar trent project. We are confident that the le&titimate issues raised by the neighbors will be appropriately addressed in a collaborative manner through time planning and development process. 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Premises: Southeast side of Winthrop Avenue at its intersection with Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island, NY. SCTM # 1000-9-10-10 Dear Members of the Town Board: I have been a homeowner and a seasonal resident of Fishers Island since 1979. I have also been a member of the board of Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation (Walsh Park) for over 25 years. Walsh Park was founded in 1987 to address the decline in the population of Fishers Island by providing a supply of attractive and affordable housing to full time residents. Walsh Park now manages 36 properties. An estimated 25% of the Island population resides in Walsh Park properties. The vast majority of Walsh Park’s revenues are donations from members of the community who support its mission generously and enthusiastically. The 13 dedicated board members are volunteers who devote countless hours to carry out Walsh Park’s vital role on the Island. I am writing to respectfully encourage the Town Board to approve the subject zoning change. This will enable Walsh Park to continue its efforts acquire the subject property from the Fishers Island School and ultimately create additional housing for full time residents of the Island. The many reasons for building additional housing on the subject property have been thoroughly covered in the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation to the Town that the zoning change be approved. The reasons are very compelling. Walsh Park has the experience, resources and desire to undertake this project in the best interests of the Island. Walsh Park has a 30+ year history of developing attractive and affordable housing on Fishers Island. The recently completed Ferry Terminal building is an excellent example of Walsh Park’s capabilities, its commitment to historical preservation and its attentiviness to community interests. I am completely confident that Walsh Park will listen to all interested parties as it pursues this opportunity to create additional housing and will be particularly sensitive to the interests of those neighbors who will be most affected by the project. Walsh Park will do an excellent job. It is time for the community to rally behind Walsh Park and entrust it to deliver an end product that all can be proud of. Sincerely yours, S/Mark Gaumond Mark Gaumond 16121 E. Main Road/41 Fishers Island, NY 06390 Suzanne W.Parsons 124 The Gloaming Fishers Island,NY 06390 susleparsons@me.com Southold Town Board September 16,2020 c/o Mrs.Elizabeth A.Neville,Town Clerk Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold,NY H 971-0959 Re:Change of Zone Application of Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation Premises: Southeast side of Winthrop Avenue at its intersection with Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island,N.Y. SCTM#: 1000-9-10-10 Dear Mr.Scott Russell and Members of the Town Board, I am the head of the board of the Island Health Project on Fishers Island. Our main purpose is to raise money so we can afford to pay a full time,year-round doctor on island. Needless to say, with no hospital facility within reach,it is imperative we have a qualified doctor 365/24/7. Short of that we have the Fire Department EMTs. I am totally in favor of the zone change application so that Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation can purchase the land from the Fishers Island School for more year-round housing. When we needed to hire a year-round physician back in the mid 1990s,the Island Health Project had to buy the doctor a house to live in as no doctor could afford to buy a house here.The 8-10 Walsh Park houses were already occupied.There is a lack of affordable on island housing, -I always has been.Walsh Park was founded to create(build or buy)affordable housing for full time residents and they have done an admirable job over the years.This island would not survive without the people who live here and work for the utility company,telephone company, landscaping,school,library,waste management,highway and road management,grocery store, etc.They are also our volunteer firefighters,ambulance boat captains and EMTs. Where this school property is located is in the west end of the island,near all the island amenities.It is also in an area that already has had multi-family housing for many years and is in walking distance to the small town and the school.I am not aware of any other property available for such a project. Seasonal home buyers,over the past 10 years or so,have snapped up the year round houses that have gone on the market,adding to the reduction in our island population. We used to have a population of around 500 and now we are down to about 250+/-We cannot let this continue.We neecl more attorclawe nousing. we clo nave many people wno want to move to tne isianct out are unable. I urge you,Mr. Russell and the members of the Town Board,to vote in favor of the proposed zone change. With much appreciation for your time and consideration of this important request. Most sincerel Suzanne W.Parsons ! ! Tfqufncfs!24-!3131! ! ! Upxo!Cpbse!! Upxo!pg!Tpvuipme! 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We are not yearround residents of Fishers Island, but we are very longtime seasonal residents who cairry on generations of strong family interest in and support for the well-,being of the island community. Simply put,Walsh Park has Provided ai highly successful solution for the perplexing problem of aiffoiirdabile housing on Fishers in past years and has committed to continue to meet existing need. This zoniing change will benefit not only future Walsh Park clients, but the Fishers Island community at large. The Walsh Park formula to provide housing for working families to sustain the div,eirsity and quallity of life on a recognized long Island surnmer resort has worked so well that I can testify that as mayor ofi similar island community in Florida, I emulated many of its elements in our community Master Plarming. The results were,equally successful and we continue to rely on the Walsh Park approach to meet needs,of future growth. thank you , Walsh Park! We recognize that there is always appirehiension,about zoning change in one's neighborhood. Over our half-century plus of Fishers summers, we and our exten dleaf families 1�have owned and rented Properties at several:l loo tions, East End (Park)andl est Enid (Village). We think much, of the charm of the West Enid is the variability of choice in a relatively compact area. We have fivied next to a retail gift store in the village- never an unhappy moment,, We have rented across from the Ferry dock; we, have owned property contiguous,to the health clinic and nearby the softbiall field- all happytimes. The point is that we have had many wonderful neighbors because everyone who lives on, 'fishers unidrstandis it is a unique place populated with well intentioned residents, no matter their situation.There are no bad neighborhoods- and llikely never will be. The Winthrop/Pu uestrillan locale is a miixeid value residential area that presents good proximity to the scholol, the ferry,a lovely park and beach area and the village, We do not foresee how the zoning change to accommodate the Walsh Park program would have any adverse effect on the community infrastructure or close-by residents. On the contrary, it is,clearly a sensible location for the ipiroposed residential use and we believe would be of benefit to the Fish,eirs Island community writ large by enicouraiginig sound Population growth to increase vitality and enabling more on-island essential,skills. he Walsh Park Program is,a blessing, it needs Town support. Thank you for your consideration. Porter G M!ariel Robinson Goss 4, September 9, 2020 Southold Town Board c/o Mrs. Elizabeth A Neville, Town Clerk Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold, NY 11971-0959 Re. Change of Zone Application of Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation. Premises: Southeast side of Winthrop Avenue at its intersection with Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island, NY. SCTM # 1000-9-10-10 Dear Members of the Town Board: I have been a homeowner and a seasonal resident of Fishers Island since 1979. I have also been a member of the board of Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation (Walsh Park) for over 25 years. Walsh Park was founded in 1987 to address the decline in the population of Fishers Island by providing a supply of attractive and affordable housing to full time residents. Walsh Park now manages 36 properties. An estimated 25% of the Island population resides in Walsh Park properties. The vast majority of Walsh Park’s revenues are donations from members of the community who support its mission generously and enthusiastically. The 13 dedicated board members are volunteers who devote countless hours to carry out Walsh Park’s vital role on the Island. I am writing to respectfully encourage the Town Board to approve the subject zoning change. This will enable Walsh Park to continue its efforts acquire the subject property from the Fishers Island School and ultimately create additional housing for full time residents of the Island. The many reasons for building additional housing on the subject property have been thoroughly covered in the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation to the Town that the zoning change be approved. The reasons are very compelling. Walsh Park has the experience, resources and desire to undertake this project in the best interests of the Island. Walsh Park has a 30+ year history of developing attractive and affordable housing on Fishers Island. The recently completed Ferry Terminal building is an excellent example of Walsh Park’s capabilities, its commitment to historical preservation and its attentiviness to community interests. I am completely confident that Walsh Park will listen to all interested parties as it pursues this opportunity to create additional housing and will be particularly sensitive to the interests of those neighbors who will be most affected by the project. Walsh Park will do a superb job. It is time for the community to rally behind Walsh Park and entrust it to deliver an end product that all can be proud of. Sincerely yours, S/Mark Gaumond Mark Gaumond 16 Eugene St. Mill Valley, CA 94941 1106 Equestrian Avenue Fishers Island NY, 06390 September 8, 2020 Town Board Town of Southold C/O Elizabeth A. Neville,Southold Town Clerk P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re.: Change of Zone Application from Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation Members of the Town Board, Thank you for considering the zoning application of Walsh Park. We support this application wholeheartedly. I have been a seasonal resident of Fishers island my whole life, introducing my husband to the island, raising a family of seasonal residents. We purchased a house of our own on the island almost 40 years ago,where we are spending more and more time each year. Subsequently we bought the cottage next door with the intent to rent it out seasonally. Shortly after we bought it we were approached to rent it out to a family year round.That was about twenty years ago and that family remains in the cottage.They are the best neighbors for which anyone can ask! While we had been involved with Walsh Park when Frank Burr, Brad Burnham and others started it,that request to rent to a year round family really opened our eyes to the continuing shortage of affordable housing on the island. Walsh Park's the first houses helped at the time, but the need for affordable housing remains a problem for the viability of the year round population. We support Walsh Park's zoning application and effort to purchase the School land because we have had a front seat to the need for more affordable housing. We have watched the decline in year round population over the years and been involved with Walsh Park's efforts to increase the inventory of affordable year round housing. I bike past the school land in question several times a week on my way to visit family who live in that neighborhood. It is currently not open space to be enjoyed or used, but is rather overgrown. Allowing Walsh Park to change the zoning and put housing in that area would put that land to productive, attractive use, create more affordable housing on the island and provide funding for the School for needed renovations. As we understand from studying the history of that area, most of the lots on Winthrop Drive do not actually conform to the R-40 zoning, since many of the lots were in place before the zoning was set.As well,there were discussions back in the Land Use Working committee in the fall of 2013 about zoning inconsistencies and the use of the School property for affordable housing. We believe this project can provide many benefits to the island community and we are strong supporters. Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, Ellen D. Harvey and Tad G. Sperry Reynolds du Pont III 1048 Castle Rd. #63 Fishers Island NY 06390 Southold Town Board c/o Mrs. Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Clerk Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Rd Southold NY 11971-0959 September 8, 2020 Re: Change of Zone Application of Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation Premises: Southeast side of Winthrop Avenue at its intersection with Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island, N.Y. SCTM #: 1000-9-10-10 (the “Subject Property”) Dear Supervisor, I write to you today in support of the Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation’s request for a zoning change on Fishers Island so that they can build affordable housing for year-round residents. This is crucial to the long term viability of the island. This isn’t a for profit endeavor but one that invests in the year-round residents that, in large part, help the island survive. Here is a short list of why this project makes sense: - Need for housing. Over the decades, local housing has been acquired by seasonal residents, shrinking the pool of available houses -The location of the proposed development is near the center of town, school, ferry, Doctor, gas station and grocery store. -There are no alternative sites that are viable for a project such as this. - Precendent: Recently the Town Board granted the Fishers Island Utility Company a change of zone to HD. See Town Resolution 2019-224, dated March 12, 2019, enacting “A Local Law to amend the Zoning Map to change the zoning of the parcel known as SCTM #1000-6-6-20.8, from R-80 (Residential) to HD (Hamlet Density)”. The change was conditioned on restricting occupancy of multi-family units to fulltime year-round residents. Pursuant to the change, the Utility Company is currently building a two-family unit to house operations professionals who will be year-round residents. I hope the request for a zoning change is granted. It would benefit the entire community greatly, especially the year-round population. Sincerely, Reyn duPont Disjtupqifs!E/!Tbohfs! 346!Gbsobn!Spbe! Mblfwjmmf-!DU!!1714:! 971.546.3936! ! Tfqufncfs!9-!3131! ! ! Upxo!Cpbse! Upxo!pg!Tpvuipme! d0p!Fmj{bcfui!B/!Ofwjmmf-!Tpvuipme!Upxo!Dmfsl! Q/P/!Cpy!228:! Tpvuipme-!OZ!!22:89! ! SF;!!Dibohf!pg!\[pof!Bqqmjdbujpo!gspn!Xbmti!Qbsl!Cfofwpmfou!Dpsqpsbujpo! ! 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Dear Supervisor Russell and Members nfthe Town Board, |amwriting insupporo[the above application ooalong-time summer resident ofFishers Island and asCo- President ofthpVVa|shPerkBenevo[entCorpmratXon (VVPBC). ycurrently own ahome omthe east end ofFishers Island with my wife Ashley and our 4 children.While we live in Connecticut during the school year,we travel back and forth toFishers Island throughout the entire year. | have deep roots onFishers island asmymother Grace Edwards Burr was born and raised on the island and my family spent our summers at our home in the Fort Wright neighborhood. As one of WPBC leaders, I take personal pride with my connection to the island but even more so tothe neighborhood inquestion, I have personally assured the neighbors that Walsh Park can be trusted with this land to "do the right thing"and as a former resident, I plan on seeing see this project through to the end. Walsh Park has(and continues to be)an incredibly important charitable organization on Fishers Island. Currently WPBC houses almost 45%of the Fishers Island Fire Department(Fire, EMS,Sea Stretcher). Ontop ofthat, Z4%of the local Fishers Island school children live in Walsh Park housing. During this entire process,what I feel is being largely overlooked by the neighbors is the fact that this project is a Win-Win for the year-round population and for the Fishers Island School. Aside from the fact we will build more desperately needed affordable housing for year- roundreuidents,VVa|shParkwiUbahe|pingfundtheumbom|withmunhneededcashf|uwosthe9emberknnm |arge renovation project. While I understand change in any neighborhood(especially such a small community like Fishers Island)can be nerve-recking,the advantages brought to both the year-round population and Fishers Island School must borecognized. In closing, I strongly urge the board to approve this project as it is a key step forward as we at Walsh Park continue tuaddress the year-round population problem onFishers Island, Thank you for your hard work,time, and consideration. Sincerely, , Andrew E. Burr Co-President Walsh Pork Robert G. Warden 2945 Equestrian Avenue Fishers Island,NY 06390 (917) 656-8451 mobile wa.rdenusa@-gmail.com Southold Town Board c/o Mrs.Elizabeth A. Neville,Town Clerk Southold Town Hall 530951V Min Road Southold,NY 11971-0959 September 8, 2020 Re: Change of Zone Application of Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation Premises: Southeast side of Winthrop Avenue at its intersection with Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island, NY SCTM#: 1000-9-10-10 (the "Subject Property") Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Town Board: As an individual who currently lives within a two minute walk to the proposed building site,and sole proprietor of the only public restaurant and inn on the island (Pequot Bar and Restaurant LLC), I felt compelled to write a letter of strong support in reference to Walsh Park's changing of the zoning district classification from R-40 to Hamlet Density (HD)for a portion of the Subject Property. I am currently on the board of directors of several organizations on Fishers Island, including Island Health Project (IHP), Fishers Island Development Corporation (FIDCO), Fishers Island Water Works Corporation, and, as previously mentioned, owner of the Pequot Bar and Restaurant LLC. I am deeply invested in the community and the future of Fishers Island. Since I came to the island over 20 years ago,the number one issue we have faced, and will continue to face, is the need for more affordable housing for year-around residents. The proposed project by Walsh Park will continue to address this important need and,at the same time,provide funds to the Fishers Island School as they are preparing for a large renovation. There has been much discussion, including negative commentary and concerns, by neighbors who live nearby the proposed building site. Many of their concerns are thoughtful and appropriate and should be addressed by Walsh Park. Traffic, sewer, and water capacity, along with the fact it is one of the more densely populated areas of the Island, are some of the concerns. Based upon discussions I've had with Walsh Park's leadership, I am confident that Walsh Park will address these issues and concerns. I have also been assured that the building project will include a collaborative effort throughout the design and development process. Walsh Park recently developed six new apartments above the freight office nearby the ferry. I think the building and plantings look terrific, and I am confident that the finished product on the school property will be just as appealing and successful. Fishers Island requires more affordable housing in order to attract and retain year-round residents, we have limited options to accomplish this,and your support is appreciated. Regards, Robert G. Warden Ofe!Dbsmtpo!! 399!Fuusjdl!Bwfovf! Gjtifst!Jtmboe-!O/Z/!!174:1! ! Tpvuipme!Upxo!Cpbse! d0p!Nst/!Fmj{bcfui!B/!Ofwjmmf-!Upxo!Dmfsl! 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SCTM #1000-9-10-10 Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Town Board, Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation is a not for profit organization founded to strengthen the Fishers Island community by providing high quality affordable housing to bolster and maintain a skilled and diverse local work force. With years of proven success, the Walsh Park houses have become essential to maintaining a robust year round community on Fishers Island. In order to strengthen Fishers Island further, the Walsh Park housing must expand. Unfortunately, Fishers Island has limited, available, buildable real estate for this needed expansion. Therefore, I am writing to support Walsh Park’s application to change the zoning district classification from R-40 to Hamlet Density for the above property. The need for this development is immediate. The continued increase in property values due to purchases by seasonal home buyers is threatening to “price-out” the local community. This new affordable housing will be used to house essential workers that the Fishers Island community desperately needs, including potential EMTs, school teachers, ambulance boat captains, waste management operators, firefighters, food store employees, and several more. The proposed development land is currently vacant and for sale by the Fishers Island School. The best use of this land for the Fishers Island Community is to develop affordable housing on it, which is what Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation is proposing to do. The location of this land is ideal for multi-family affordable housing. It is in walking distance to the community center, ferry, airport, and the center of town, which includes the post office, fire station, grocery store, and doctor’s office. Traffic is non-existent on Fishers Island, and this will not change by adding this development. Fishers Island needs this development and more like it. Hopefully, the Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation will continue to look for new properties to create high quality affordable housing, as this will always be very important. Since property, especially vacant land, in a location as perfect as this, doesn’t come on the market on Fishers Island very often, it is imperative that Walsh Park’s proposal be approved. Best and Thank you, Mark E. Andrews ! ! ! ! ! Tfqufncfs!5-!3131! ! Qmboojoh!Cpbse! Upxo!Cpbse! 641:6!Nbjo!Spbe! Tpvuipme-!OZ!22:82! ! Sf;!Dibohf!pg!{pof!bqqmjdbujpo!gps!Gjtifst!Jtmboe!tvcnjuufe!cz!Xbmti!Qbsl!Cfofwpmfou! Bttpdjbujpo!)TDUN$!2111.:.21.21*! ! Efbs!Nfncfst!pg!uif!Qmboojoh!Cpbse!boe!Upxo!Cpbse;! ! J!bn!b!zfbs.spvoe!sftjefou!pg!Gjtifst!Jtmboe!boe!J!ibwf!mjwfe!ifsf!gps!46!zfbst/!Mfu!nf!tbz!uibu! J!bn!wfsz!nvdi!jo!gbwps!pg!uif!{pojoh!dibohf!gps!uif!qspqptfe!Xbmti!Qbsl!qvsdibtf!pg!mboe! gspn!uif!Gjtifst!Jtmboe!Tdippm!boe!gvuvsf!cvjmejoh!pg!bggpsebcmf!ipvtjoh/! ! 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Given the master plan developed for the east end of the island which limits increasing the number of buildable lots, demand for what little housing inventory that does exist far outstrips the supply, thereby driving prices up. Walsh Park Benevolent Association has been the lynchpin in expanding the inventory of affordable housing with the most recent example being the conversion of the second story of the freight operations building into six apartments. Their request for a change in zoning to allow for the construction of additional housing units fits its mission and would yield immeasurable benefit to the island. Walsh Park's plan is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood which provides existing utilities and services, and it would be an excellent use of the property and provide much needed financial support for the school. In its deliberations of this issue, I hope the Town Board will consider the important benefit this change of use will afford the island. Respectfully, Peter Chapman FW: [SPAM] - Change of Zone Application for Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park ("Parcel") Neville, Elizabeth Sent:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9:15 AM To:Norklun, Stacey fyi From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 9:15 AM To: Burke, John; Doherty, Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Jim Dinizio; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary; Tomaszewski, Michelle; Lanza, Heather; Michaelis, Jessica; Terry, Mark; Donald J. Wilcenski; Eisenstein, Mary; James H. Rich, III; Lanza, Heather; Martin H. Sidor; Pierce Rafferty Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Change of Zone Application for Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park ("Parcel") FYI From: HENRY FERGUSON [mailto:harryferg3@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 4:15 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Michaelis, Jessica Subject: [SPAM] - Change of Zone Application for Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park ("Parcel") This email is to strongly support the Application for a Change of Zone to permit six affordable housing units on the Parcel. Please provide copies of this email to Members of the Town Board and Planning Committee. While currently seasonal residents, I grew up on Fishers Island and have lived in the same house for about 71 years. My wife is co-owner of the house. Growing up there were perhaps 600 year- round residents, including all of the school teachers, everyone who worked for the Fishers Island Utility Company and most of those employed on the Island. Currently, there are perhaps 230 year- round residents. The sharp decrease in the population over the years led to the formation of Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation in the 1980s which has engaged in an on-going campaign to provide affordable year-round housing and to stabilize the year-round population to the greatest extent possible given its resources. . The shortage of affordable year-round housing recently led to the successful application by the Utility Company for an Hamlet Density zone to build two units for two employees and their families who would otherwise commute from Connecticut and not strengthen the fabric of the year-round community by participating in the Fire Department, Ambulance Squad and other community activities and boards. Every additional family will benefit the Island. There is a demand for affordable year-round housing but finding land for such development has been difficult. The Parcel is of reasonable size and and located in an area which is itself relatively densely developed. It appears that some of the concerns arose from the two units being constructed by the Utility Company which are large, but located elsewhere on the west end of the Island. They are in fact visible from our house but are not objectionable, particularly in light of the need for employee housing and the benefits new year-round residents will bring to the Island. We FW: [SPAM] - Change of Zone Application for Fishers Island UFSD/Wal... https://webmail.town.southold.ny.us/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note&id=... 1 of 2 3/18/2020, 9:25 AM have every confidence that Tod Williams and Billie Tsien Architects will design six affordable units whose scale and appearance will be in keeping with the development surrounding the Parcel. The importance to Fishers Island of more affordable housing for year-round families cannot be exaggerated. It will benefit all residents, both seasonal and year-round. Please approve the Application for the Change of Zone. Harry and Susie Ferguson 570 Mansion House Drive Fishers Island, NY 06390 FW: [SPAM] - Change of Zone Application for Fishers Island UFSD/Wal... https://webmail.town.southold.ny.us/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note&id=... 2 of 2 3/18/2020, 9:25 AM Ken Edwards PO Box 332 Fishers Island, NY 063 90 February 14, 2020 RE- Walsh Park Zoning Application Dear Southold Town Board, As a lifelong year-round Fishers Island resident, I am writing in Support of the proposed zone change for the school property on Whistler Avenue. Over 30 years ago, Frank Burr, Brad Burnham, Mark Andrews and others, saw the need for year-round affrdable housing and purchased 24 acres of land that was the start of much need project of Walsh Park. This zone change will enable Walsh Park to purchase the site from the school district. With so little property available on the island, Walsh Park will have this site for future use if needed. As a past Walsh Park Board member, I have great confidence in the Board that if the site should be needed that it will be done in good taste with the best interest of the neighbors and island. Sincei2"rly, , , Kenneth L. Edwards, Sr. JOHN W. METTLER III PO Box 816 Hobe Sound, FL 33475-0816 February 12, 2020 Southold Town Board RECEIVED c/o E.Neville Southold Town Hall ED 1 8 2020 53095M[ain Road Southold,NY 11971-6959 Southold Town Clerk Dear Members of the Town Board: I am writing to share my thoughts on the is Park organization's application for a change of zoning on land currently owned by the Fishers Island School District. I am a long time property owner and seasonal resident of Fishers Island. During my five plus decades on the island I have been a supporter of and actively involved in numerous organizations looking to sustain the viability and the character which makes Fishers such a special place. This included serving for any years on the former Civic Association board (the precursor to today's Island Community Board). During my time on the board (and as part of Long Term Planning Committee that it formed) I was convinced time and again of the importance of fostering and supporting our year round resident community as a foundational element of Fishers Island's future. One of the crucial elements of that was determined by the Committee and reinforced subsequently by the Yale study was a need to develop affordable higher density housing for our year round population. is Park has an almost 4 decade record of doing just this. It has demonstrated time and again that its Board and its donors have the island's best interest at heart and that its mission is l00% supportive of the needs of our island community. Most recently its work to refurbish the freight terminal into an attractive addition to the island has served as another example of the positive impact this organization is capable of having on Fishers. This project would enable is Park to continue to expand the crucially needed supply of year round housing while also having the added benefit of supporting the School District. The location in question is established and long ago was designed to be high density area (a portion of which is already HD zoned). It is in walking distance to the school and the ferry and it is contiguous to other multi-family structures that have been a part of the character and landscape of the island for generations. I am also aware of no other similarly attractive opportunities for such needed development on the island. While I acknowledge that some of the surrounding neighbors have voiced concerns, I would urge the Town to consider Walsh Park's track record and its already demonstrated willingness to embrace and integrate that feedback into its development plans. A great example of this is their inclusion of additional restrictions on density far below what the HD zoning would potentially allow into their revised application. In closing I am writing to share my wholehearted support for this project and the proposed zoning change. Fishers Island need this to support its community, its school and its future, and I can think of no better organization to entrust with this responsibility than Walsh Park. Sincerely, p w, �M w. Sohn W. Mettler III Past President Fishers Island Civic Association Norklun, Stacey From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 2:57 PM To: Doherty, Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon;Jim Dinizio; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary; Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Walsh Park Application for zoning change to the school land FYI Please see comments On Walsh Parkr0 ranBurr. Elizabeth A. Neville, MMC Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800,Ext. 228 Fax 631 7656145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Frank Burr [mailto:Frank_Burr@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 2:31 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Walsh Park Application for zoning change to the school land To whom it may concern: I wanted to express the importance for Walsh Park of Fishers Island to receive the zoning change with the Fishers Island School District in order to pave the way for much needed year round housing for Fishers Island residents. Currently, 60+ people live in Walsh Park homes—approximately 25% of the year-round population. 17+ residents serve on the Fishers Island Fire Department, are EMTs, and/or Sea Stretcher volunteers— nearly half the complement of these valuable services. Finally, 14+ residents attend the school which make up almost 40% of the year-round student body. Walsh Park has been around for over 30 years and their impact has been felt throughout the Island. The rising costs of real estate was just one of the major contributing factors to year- round residents leaving. Approving this zoning application will continue to compliment what Walsh Park has stood for over 30 years. I highly endorse this project. Best, Frank Burr ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Norklun, Stacey From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 2:52 PM To: Doherty, Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon;Jim Dinizio; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary; Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Walsh Park Fishers Island FYI Elizabeth A. Neville, MMC Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631 765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631 765-6145 Cell 631 466-6064 Please see comments on Walsh Park below from Nishan Vartanian -----Original Message----- From: NISHAN VARTANIAN [mai Ito:nishanv@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 2:26 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Walsh Park Fishers Island To whom it may concern, Just writing you in support of the Walsh Park project with the Fishers Island school. It is essential for the longevity of the island to make year around housing affordable and available to people and families that want to commit to the island community. With the benefit to the school, this project is a win win and will help secure the island for future. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Nishan Vartanian ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Norklu0, Stacey From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 2:17 PM To: Doherty, Jill; Doroski' Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosic\ Bob; Hagan' Damon;Jim Dinizio; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; SiUeck, K4ary; Tomaszewski' Michelle Cc: Nork|un' Stacey Subject: FW: Walsh Park application FYI See comments below from ExieHarvey, Fishers Island Elizabeth A. Neville, MM(" Southold Town Clerk, Registrar ofVital Statistics Records Management 0U]ccr� FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,l4Tll97l Tel. 63l 765-l800,Ezi228 Fax 63l765-6l45 Cell 63l 466-6064 From: ExieHarvey [mai Ito:exiehanxey0yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 1:41 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Walsh Park application I am a resident of Fishers Island on Winthrop Drive. I support the work of Walsh Park and recognize the need tooffer housing for people who would like tolive onFishers Island. As an educator for 20 years, I support the sale of the School property to Walsh Park, to provide funds tohelp with much needed improvements tothe School. | know the importance ofbeing able toattract good teachers and additional students. Walsh Park has done a good job with other housing, most recently the work on the Freight Building bythe Ferry dock. | believe that Walsh Park will work with the neighborhood to develop that which is most appropriate for the School property. Thankyou Alexander Harvey ll/ ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders orunexpected ccuuils. z Norklu0, Stacey From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 2:20 PM To: Doherty, Jill; Doroski' Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosic\ Bob; Hagan' Damon;Jim Dinizio; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; SiUeck, K4ary; Tomaszewski' Michelle Cc: Nork|un' Stacey Subject: FW: Fishers Island Zoning support letter FYI See comments below from Dixon Harvey Elizabeth A. Neville, MM(" Southold Town Clerk, Registrar ofVital Statistics Records Management 0U]ccr� FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,l4Tll97l Tel. 63l 765-l800,Ezi228 Fax 63l765-6l45 Cell 63l 466-6064 From: Dixon Hanxey [mai|to:dixongb|ackoakusa.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 2:07 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: ]anetHarvey Subject: Fishers Island Zoning support letter Dear Members ofthe Town Board, Please consider this email a letter of support for the proposed rezoning of the FI School District property toHamlet Density to enable the development of affordable multi family residential units for the year round Fishers Island workforce. We are strong supporters of the Walsh Park efforts and live seasonally on Reservoir Rd approximately Xmile away from the proposed development. Thankyou. Sincerely, Janet and Dixon Harvey Dixon Harvey Black Oak www.b|ackoakusa.com Black Oak Associates 1West Pennsylvania Avenue,Suite 975 Towson, Md 21204 z CAU "T'I N:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Norklun, Stacey From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2020 7:48 AM To: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Walsh Park COZ Attachments: Curtis and Harvey-SUPPORT LTR.pdf, FI Dev Corp-SUPPORT LTR.pdf, Siebens_SUPPORT LTR.pdf Stacey, Please place in LF. I think all of this letters should be in a separate folder:"Letters " From: Martin Finnegan [mailto:mfinnegan@suffolklaw.com] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2020 4:39 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: Anna Schweitzer Subject: Walsh Park COZ Hi Betty, I hope you are well. I am forwarding these letters to you for the record of this proceeding. I had dropped them off at your office a few weeks ago but they were never posted on Laserfiche. Somehow all the letters in opposition made it on there. We may be submitting a revised application in the near future. Thank you for your assistance. Best, Martin. ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Martin D. Finnegan,Esq. Twomey,Latham, Shea,Kelley,Dubin&Quartararo,LLP 33 West Second Street,P.O. Box 9398,Riverhead,NY 11901 T 631.727.2180 x 265 mfinnegan@suffolklaw.com I www.suffolklaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any dissemination,distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.If you have received this e-mail in error,please notify the sender and permanently delete the e-mail and any attachments immediately. You should not retain,copy or use this e-mail or any attachment for any purpose,or disclose all or any part of the contents to any other person.Thank you. 1 From: Lucinda Herrick <lucindajherrick@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,January 14, 2020 11:49 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Louisa Evans; Meredith Doyen Cc: edixonharvey@hotmail.com; ned.carlson@gmail.com; aburr@chiltoninc.com; Michaelis,Jessica; Rafferty Pierce; Lanza, Heather; Fuentes, Kim;Jane Ahrens;Ace Ahrens Subject: Change of Zone Petition submission re:Walsh Park/FI School Property A concerned Fishers Islander, I wholeheartedly support the letter,written by my neighbors, on January 10, 2020 sent to Scott Russell and the Town Board. Most of us care deeply for this small yet fragile community and we appreciate that growing the year-round population is key to the Island's future prosperity. However, no one can seriously believe that diminishing the quality of life enjoyed by residents in this neighborhood could be a benefit to the year round community. Isn't the purpose of zoning laws to protect homeowners and residents from just this kind of activity? I am grateful to the Walsh Park Board for their outstanding efforts supporting the Island and I am certain that they will discover other opportunities for their fine and critical work. Respectfully submitted, Lucinda Herrick 883 Ocean View Avenue i ----- 1 Fishers Island,NY 06390 i A N 1 20�'lel Thomas B. Siebens 2488 Montauk Ave,Box 255 Fishers Island,N.Y. 06390 Southold Town Board c/o Mrs. Elizabeth A. Neville,Town Clerk Southold Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold,NY 11971-0959 December 18,2019 Re: Change of Zone Application of Fishers Island UFSD/Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation Premises: Southeast side of Winthrop Avenue at its intersection with Equestrian Avenue, Fishers Island,N.Y. SCTM#: 1000-9-10-10(the"Subject Property") Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Town Board, I am writing in support of the above application requesting a change of zoning district classification from R40 to Hamlet Density(HD)for a portion of the Subject Property. The requested change would allow the applicant,Walsh Park,to build multi-family housing units on the Subject Property,housing that would be reserved exclusively for year-round island residents. This will not be a case of development for private profit but an investment in the long-term viability of the island community. - Housing need: The loss of year-round housing stock to seasonal home buyers continues to be a major contributor to the gradual depopulation of Fishers Island. This trend has reached the point where it threatens the sustainability of 24/7 emergency services,which are staffed by volunteer firemen,EMTs and ambulance boat captains who live on the island. The trend is also a looming challenge for other essential services,such as the ferries,airport,highway department,waste management,food store,school and building maintenance services,that need at least some employees to live on-island. - Resource efficiency of multi-family units: Multi-family units are the most resource efficient form of housing to build. They use scarce land more efficiently than single- family houses and are more cost-effective to build. - Location near amenities: The most desirable location for year-round housing on Fishers Island is at the west end,close to community amenities, including the school,fent', stores,gas stations,doctor's office, fire house,ambulance service,waste transfer station, post office,state trooper,year-round church,American legion,theater and museum. - Neighborhood density: The Subject Property is in the one area of Fishers Island that has had multi-family houses for decades,much of it originally built by the U.S. Army as part of Fort Wright. A multi-family development on the Subject Property would be consistent with that housing,particularly along Whistler Avenue,including a six-unit apartment building just to the south of the Subject Property as well as a number of two-unit houses 1 and a five-unit apartment building a bit farther west along Whistler. Less than a quarter mile away from the Subject Property,six apartments are being completed in the Freight Building of the Fishers Island Ferry District. Nearby residences are well separated from the Subject Property given their setbacks and the roads on three sides of the Subject Property. Occupant density is low given that a number of the nearby residences are used only on a seasonal basis. Traffic and parking_ Most housing in this area has off-street parking or parking along the north side of Whistler Avenue,which is wide enough to accommodate that parking plus one lane of traffic in either direction. Even at busy times of day such as the school runs or ferry arrivals,traffic jams are unknown. No alternative sites: Other than the Subject Property,no vacant properties are available on the west end of Fishers Island that are of sufficient size to accommodate multi-family units. No better alternative uses: Alternative uses for the Subject Property would not be of significant benefit to the community. Fishers Island does not need more open space and the Subject Property itself is close to large open space owned by the Town. The Subject Property is not worth preserving as public park. Continued R-40 zoning for part of the Subject Property will make it available only to development of single-family houses, most likely by seasonal residents with the means to do so. Precedent: Recently the Town Board granted the Fishers Island Utility Company a change of zone to HD. See Town Resolution 2019-224,dated March 12,2019,enacting "A Local Law to amend the Zoning Map to change the zoning of the parcel known as SCTM#1000-6-6-20.8,from R-80(Residential)to HD(Hamlet Density)". The change was conditioned on restricting occupancy of multi-family units to fulltime year-round residents. Pursuant to the change,the Utility Company is currently building a two-family unit to house essential operations professionals who will be year-round residents. In short,given that Walsh Park will be required to build its multi-family units in compliance with applicable laws, including building and health codes and HD use restrictions,as well as recommendations, if any,of the Town Planning Board,the interests of the entire Fishers Island community will be well-served by granting the requested change of zone. Sincerely yours, Thomas B. Siebens 2 Fishers Island Development Corporation Box 604 Fishers Island NY 06390 Amelia M. Gary 631-788-7251 Chris Finan President www.fidco.us Manager December 16, 2019 Town Board of the Town of Southold c/o Elizabeth A. Neville, Southold Town Clerk P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 To Whom It May Concern: Re.: Change of Zone Application from Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation, Fishers Island, NY(SCTM #1000-9-10-10) The Fishers Island Development Corporation has enjoyed a collaborative relationship with the Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation since it was founded. In our opinion,Walsh Park has a solid track record of thoughtfully identifying properties that meet its housing criteria, while tastefully considering the surrounding environment in its design development. FIDCO is supportive of Walsh Park as it explores the best options, aesthetically, financially and practically speaking, for the above-mentioned parcel of land. This potential transaction also has the unique added benefit for the Fishers Island School, in the form of unrestricted revenue for important improvements. Thank you for your consideration, Amelia Gary President cc: Martin D. Finnegan, Esq. i 1 1620 E. Highland Dr. Seattle, WA 98112 December 14, 2019 RECEIVED Town Board of the Town of Southold c/o Elizabeth A. Neville, Southold Town Clerk EC2 4 201 P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Southold Town Clerk i RE: Change of Zone Application for Fishers Island School/ Walsh Park property- SCTM#1000-9-10-10 Dear Members of the Southold Town Board, i 1 We write to you today,to express our strong support for the proposed change of zone of the Fishers Island School District property to Hamlet Density. This project would both support the Fishers Island School and provide the opportunity to develop much-needed affordable residential units for year-round residents of Fishers Island. For the past 22 years, we have resided seasonally on Reservoir Road, approximately% mile from the property proposed for change of zone. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, .. Charles Curtis ane Harvey Cc: Martin D. Finnegan mm- _ .., s 1620 E, Highland Dr. Seattle,WA 95112 December 14, 201'9 Town ward of the Town of Southold c/o Elizabeth A. Neville,Southold Town Clerk P.O.Box 117'9 Southold, NY 11971 RE;Change of Zoine Application for Fishers Island Schaal/Walsh Park property- SCTM#i1D00-9-10-10 Dear Members of the Southold Town Board, We write to you today„to express our strong support for the proposed change of zone of the Fishers island School District property to Hamlet Density. This project would both support the Fishers Island School and provide the opportunity to develop much-needed affordable residential units for year-round residents of Fishers Island. For the past 22 years,we have resided seasonally on Reservoir Road,approximately%mile from the property proposed for change of zone. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Charles Curtis ane Narver Martin D.Finn aln ,