HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG-04/09/2024 WS April 9, 2024 Town Board Work Session Agenda
IV-1 9:00 Jack Gibbons re: Global Warming and Climate Change Presentation
IV-2 9:30 Jessica Casey, NYS DEC Environmental Analyst, Kristin Martinez, NYS
DEC Environmental Program Specialist and Colleen Bradley, NYS DOH
Water Specialist re: Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2)
IV-3 10:00 Jim Bunchuck, Solid Waste Coordinator and Nick Krupski, Provisional
Solid Waste Coordinator re: Discussion of Grinder and Quarterly Report
IV-4 10:15 Town Board Break (15 minutes)
IV-5 10:30 Councilwoman Doherty, Town Clerk Denis Noncarrow, Planning
Director Heather Lanza, Land Preservation Executive Assistant Lillian
McCullough re: General Discussion of Sanitary Flow Credits
IV-6 11:00 Councilwoman Anne Smith and Lillian McCullough, Land Preservation
Executive Assistant re: Updating the CPF Stewardship Management
Plan
IV-7 11:15 Mark Terry, Assistant Planning Director re: Water Quality Protection
and Restoration Program (WQPRP): Project Title Implement the
Southold Town Comprehensive Plan to Conserve and Protect Water
Quality
IV-8 11:30 Councilwoman Doherty, HPC Member Anne Surchin and HPC
Coordinator Kim Fuentes re: Proposed Amendments to Chapter 170-
Landmark Preservation
IV-9 Councilwoman Anne Smith re: Transportation Commission Update-
Location and Installation of Bike Racks
IV-10 Councilwoman Anne Smith re: Update on Committee Survey and
Handbook: Requesting Feedback on Handbook and Committee Member
Selection Process
IV-11 Deputy Town Attorney James Squicciarini re: Draft of Proposed Hotel
Moratorium
IV-12 12:30 Town Board Lunch Break
Global Warming and Climate Change
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Understanding the Problem
and the
Solutions
Introduction
Presentation Objectives
1.The threat is real.
2.The window to act is rapidly closing.
3.The actions of the 194 signatories to the
Paris Accord are insufficient.
4.Every level of government must act.
Coping with Climate Change
Only 3 Actions Available
1.Adaptation = dealing with the consequences.
2.Mitigation = Cutting emissions.
3.Geoengineering = Carbon capture and
sequestration.
2023 WMO State of the Climate Report
"A new report from the World Meteorological
Organization (WMO) shows that records were once
again broken, and in some cases smashed, for
greenhouse gas levels, surface temperatures, ocean
heat and acidification, sea level rise, Antarctic sea
ice cover and glacier retreat.
Heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires and rapidly
intensifying tropical cyclones caused misery and
mayhem, upending every-day life for millions and
inflicting many billions of dollars in economic losses,
according to the WMO State of the Global Climate
2023 report."
2023 State of the Climate Report, BioScience
"As scientists, we are increasingly being asked to tell
the public the truth about the crises we face in
simple and direct terms... The truth is that we are
shocked by the ferocity of the extreme weather
events in 2023. We are afraid of the uncharted
territory that we have now entered."
Records Set in 2023
1. Highest land surface temperature ever recorded by a
large margin (2.100 C / 3.780 F) above 1850 — 1900
average.
2. Highest sea surface temperature ever recorded by large
margin (1.101 C / 1.980 F) above 1850 — 1900 average.
3. Greatest increase in CO2 emissions ever recorded (38.6
gigatons).
4. Highest increase in annual atmospheric concentration of
CO2 ever recorded (3.36 ppm).
5. Highest annual average atmospheric CO2 ever recorded
(421 ppm).
6. Lowest Antarctic sea ice winter maximum ever recorded.
7. Record number of billion dollar weather disasters in U.S.
8. 2023 first year that every day exceeded 10 C above 1850
— 1900 average.
9.Ten warmest years on record all occurred during the last
decade.
Exhibit 1
The Causal Relationships
The following statements are established facts:
1. Human activities, including burning fossil fuels,
industrial processes, cement production,
agriculture, and land use changes cause...
2. T CO2 Emissions, which Cause...
3. T Global Warming, which Causes...
4. T Melting Polar Ice Sheets, which Cause...
5. T Sea Levels to Rise
Statements above are confirmed by theory,
experimentation and observation.
Exhibit 2
CO2& Global Warming
(Graphic courtesy of Columbia University Climate School).
Thermodynamic Equilibrium: Energy In = Energy Out.
Greenhouse Effect: Earth radiates to space in infrared
wavelengths, which are absorbed by GHG molecules
holding heat in.
Exhibit 3
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, 800,000 Years
Global atmospheric CO2 concentration
Atmospheric carbon dioxide(CO,)concentration is measured in parts per million(ppm)Long-term trends in CO,
concentrations can be measured at high resolution using p—erved air samples from ice cores
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Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations:
1900 = 291 ppm
1980 = 332 ppm
1999 = 370 ppm
2023 = 421 ppm
Exhibit 4
Atmospheric CO2 and CO2 Emissions
Global atmospheric carton dioxide compared to annual emissions(1751.2022)
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year
(Graphic courtesy of NOAA).
Observational confirmation of link
between CO2 emissions and atmospheric
levels of CO2.
CH4 + 202 = CO2 + 21-12O
2022 = M emissions = 37.15*gigatons.
2023 = CO2 emissions = 38.6*gigatons.
* = New record for CO2 emissions
Exhibit 5
Global Temperature and Atmospheric CO2
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(Graphic courtesy of Climate Central with data from NOAA).
Observational confirmation linking CO2
and global warming.
CO2 emissions primarily come from
fossil fuel combustion for energy,
transport, and industrial processes.
Exhibit 6
Reliability of Temperature Change Data
Global average temperature change
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HadCRUT(1850-)
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Japan Met JRA-55(1958-)
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(Graphic courtesy of Berkeley Earth).
Different organizations using different
methodology = Same Result.
Conclusion: Data are valid and reliable.
Exhibit 7
Global Warming Projections
2100 WARMING PROJECTIONS
Emissions and expected warming based on pledges and current policies =tq
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(Graphic courtesy of Climate Action Tracker)
Current government policies and actions
will lead to warming of 2.70 C / 4.860 F by
2100.
Increase in emissions over projected
values will cause additional warming.
Sea level rise by 2100 = 2 to 7 feet
depending on future emissions.
Global warming and sea level rise
continue until net zero emissions.
Exhibit 8
Climate Models Are Accurate
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(Graphics courtesy of NASA Global Climate Change).
"Hindsight reconstructions" confirm
climate models accurately predicted
global warming temperatures.
Conclusion: Climate models and
projections are accurate.
Exhibit 9
Equilibrium Carbon Sensitivity
Equilibrium Climate Sensitivity (ECS) _
How much warming if CO2doubles from
280 ppm to 560 ppm.
Selected Historical Estimates of Equilibrium Carbon
Sensitivity:
1908 Svante Arrhenius ECS = 4C
1938 Guy Callendar ECS = 2C
1956 Gilbert Plass ECS = 3.6C
1967 S. Manabe & R. Wetherald ECS = 2.3C
1979 U.S. National Research Council ECS = 2C — 3.5C
1982 Exxon Internal Memo ECS = 1.3C — 3.1C
2021 IPCC AR6 ECS = 2.5C — 4C
2022 Hausfather, et al. ECS = 2.5C — 4C
2022 Alber and 011inger ECS = 2.8C
Graph from Exxon Internal Report 1982
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Emissions matter! Future global
warming depends entirely on emissions
& atmospheric concentration of GHGs.
Exhibit 12
Annual Mean Growth Rate: Atmospheric CO2
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Increase in atmospheric CO2 from 2022
to 2023 = record increase (3.36 ppn).
Exhibit 13
Global Warming Stops at Net Zero CO2 Emissions
Global warming is expected to stop once CO2 emissions reach net-zero
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At net zero emissions, global warming
stops. Without net zero, warming
continues indefinitely..
Exhibit 14
Effectiveness of Global Government (IPCC) Action
Trends In Atmospheric CO. vs Global Temperature Change 9C
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Despite international agreements, GHG
emissions continue to increase.
Exhibit 15
NOAA Sea Level Rise Data
(NOAA 2022 Sea Level Rise Technical Report)
e Next 30 Years. Sea level rise for the
East oas , 10 — 14 ices = SLR over
last 100 years.
Sea level Rise 2100. 2-3 feet of sea level
rise along a U.S. coastline is
expected.
Emissions Matter! Failing to curb re
emissions could cause a total of 3. - 7
feet by 2100.
Exhibit 16
Contributors to Sea level Rise
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Melting polar ice caps pose greatest
threat to sea level rise.
Factors causing East Coast SLR:
1 . Thermal expansion
2. belting ice sheets
3. Land subsidence
4. Slowing A1OC
Exhibit 17
Arctic Amplification: Compounding the Problem
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The Arctic is warning at least twice as
fast as the rest of the planet.
If Greenland Ice Sheet entirely melts, sea
levels will rise about 7 meters = 23 feet
(NASA).
Exhibit 18
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Both Greenland and West Antarctica ice
sheets have destabilized and are in
danger of collapse.
Combined sea revel rise from both could
be 10 to 40 feet (or more) over time.
Exhibit 19
Sea Surface Temperatures Set Record
Daily Sea Surface Temperatures
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(Graphic courtesy of Copernicus Climate Change Service via New York
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Oceans warming causes thermal expansion of
the oceans = sea levels rise.
2023 and 2024 = record ocean warming by large
margin.
Exhibit 20
Climate Feedbacks = Losing Control
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Feedbacks already observed: Ice-albedo effect,
permafrost melt, desertification/aridification and
water vapor feedback.
Methane clathrates (hydrates)?
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Exhibit 22
Global Climate Tipping Points
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(Graphic courtesy of Nature).
Tipping points associated with East Coast sea
level rise include:
• Greenland Ice Sheet: Threshold < 20 C
• West Antarctic Ice Sheet: Threshold < 2° C
• Permafrost Melting: Threshold < 20 C
• Arctic Sea Ice: Threshold = < 2° C
• Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
(AMOC): Threshold > 40 C
Exhibit 23
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N.H. refers to Northern Hemisphere.
Expect more warming records and heat-related
extreme weather events.
Exhibit 24
The Cost of Climate Change
A Record Number of Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters
Hit the U.S.in 2023
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(Graphic courtesy of Climate Central via Yale Environment 360).
Costs will continue to rise.
Opportunity costs = loss of monies that could
have been spent elsewhere.
Exhibit 25
U.S. GHG Emissions by Sector: The Solution
Agriculture
11%
tiff
(Graphic courtesy of EPA).
Renewable electricity is easiest route to
significant emissions cuts (59% reduction).
Records Set in 2023
1. Highest land surface temperature ever recorded by a
large margin (2.100 C / 3.780 F) above 1850 — 1900
average.
2. Highest sea surface temperature ever recorded by large
margin (1.101 C / 1.980 F) above 1850 — 1900 average.
3. Greatest increase in CO2 emissions ever recorded (38.6
gigatons).
4. Highest increase in annual atmospheric concentration of
CO2 ever recorded (3.36 ppm).
5. Highest annual average atmospheric CO2 ever recorded
(421 ppm).
6. Lowest Antarctic sea ice winter maximum ever recorded.
7. Record number of billion dollar weather disasters in U.S.
8. 2023 first year that every day exceeded 1°C above 1850
— 1900 average.
9. Ten warmest years on record all occurred during the last
decade.
Conclusions
1 . Emissions matter! If emissions of GHGs
continue to increase, global warming increases.
2.Current government action = continued
warming, indefinitely.
3. Net zero emissions = warming stops.
4. Local municipalities, school districts,
businesses, park districts, volunteer fire
departments, can make a difference.
5.Coordinated effort to reduce emissions slows
warming.
6.Cutting emissions saves municipalities money.
Climate Action Plan Checklist
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF NE YORK STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
625 Broadway Empire State Plaza,Corning Tower
Albany,New York 12203-1010 Albany,New York 12237
www.dec.ny.gov www.health.ny.gov
Dear Assistant Director of Planning Mark Terry,
Congratulations! Your community has been selected to work with a technical assistance
provider to aid in the development and implementation of a Drinking Water Source
Protection Program (DWSP2). As you may recall, the Drinking Water Source Protection
Program is a state-run voluntary program created to assist municipalities with
proactively protecting their drinking water sources.
State sponsored technical assistance providers use the State's "A Framework for
Creating a Drinking Water Source Protection Program Plan"in developing community
drinking water source water protection plans.
To accept the State's offer of working with a technical assistance provider, read the
Roles and Responsibilities of Participating Municipalities, the State, and the Technical
Assistance Providers below, fill out the form and return to the State at
source. ater eca_ . ov by 2/23/2024.
Upon receipt of a completed roles and responsibilities form, a technical assistance
provider will contact you to begin your work on a Drinking Water Source Protection
Plan. In the meantime, if you have questions about the Drinking Water Source
Protection Program, the Framework or working with a technical assistance provider,
please contact the New York State Drinking Water Source Protection Program team at
source.Water de n ,r ov.
We look forward to working with you!
Carol Lamb-Lafay, Director Kristine Wheeler, Director
Division of Water Bureau of Water Supply Protection
New York State Department of Environmental New York State Department of Health
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Roles and Responsibilities of Participating Municipalities, the
State, and the Technical Assistance Providers
Please read the document in its entirety and sign and return the form at the end
to confirm your interest in participating.
Your community is being offered the opportunity to partner with the State to participate
in the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). This document provides
background about DWSP2 and the roles and responsibilities of the technical assistance
providers and participating municipalities. We are excited to be working with
communities across the state to proactively protect vital drinking water sources.
Program Overview
New York State has launched the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2)
to assist municipalities with proactively protecting their drinking water sources. The goal
of the program is to help municipalities develop a DWSP2 Plan for their source(s) of
drinking water and launch into impleM',entation: Technical assistance providers (TA
provider) are available to help municipalities through every step of the plan development
process and initial implementation at no cost to the municipality for the TA provider
services. TA providers will assist communities transitioning to implementation for six
months to a year after plan completion. Following this initial implementation assistance,
the community will be responsible for carrying implementation efforts forward.
The State has released a document that will be used as a guide to help communities
and their TA provider develop a DWSP2 Plan, "A Frameworkfor Creating a Drinking
Water Source PlIp ec ion 'ro ra/71 Tarr". The Framework includes an easy-to-
follow summary touching on key components of a protection plan, and a resource kit
with more detailed information to help the TA providers and the communities
accomplish each component.
Community Commitments and Contribution
This is a voluntary program, and there will be no out-of-pocket costs to participating
municipalities for developing their DWSP2 Plan. However, municipalities are expected
to commit staff, resources (e.g., local data and source information, conference rooms)
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and time to the process. The TA provider will work with the municipality to execute each
step in the DWSP2 Framework, and the municipality will be very involved in the process
and make the final decisions about implementation activities.
The municipality, with initial assistance from the TA provider, will be responsible for
implementation after plan completion. Like plan development, the municipality is
expected to commit staff time, conference rooms, and local data to this effort. To
facilitate success with implementation, the municipality will utilize the implementation
components of their plan and the DWSP2 Framework to assign team member roles,
form essential partnerships, set milestones to track progress, and garner community
support for moving implementation forward.
Technical Assistance Providers
Selected communities will work with a TA provider to develop and begin implementation
of their DWSP2 Plan. The TA provider will follow the DWSP2 Framework to help
communities develop protection plans tailored to their source water and community
needs. TA providers will utilize their expertise, information included in the
DWSP2 Framework and provided to them by the community, geographic information
systems and more to provide the community with a DWSP2 Plan. After the plan is
developed, the community will be transitioned to implementation. Six months to a year
of implementation assistance following plan completion will be provided.
TA providers will return feedback on the plan development and implementation
processes to help the State improve the program going forward.
Anticipated Activities for Community and TA Providers
It is expected that working with a TA provider to develop and begin implementation of a
DWSP2 Plan will take 18 months. However, the timeframe is adaptable to allow
communities to continue meeting other priorities. Within the first 12-18 months, the
following are anticipated activities that the community should be ready to engage in.
First Year
The TA provider will help the municipality create a local stakeholder group to engage in
initial and regular (e.g., monthly) meetings throughout the program. The municipality will
be responsible for notifying their constituents about participation in the program. Below
is an example of the meeting schedule to complete the main DWSP2 phases.
Stakeholder Meeting 1: Month 1
Stakeholder group will listen to DWSP2 introductory presentation given by the TA
provider.
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Stakeholder group and TA provider will determine goals and a vision statement
that help guide source water efforts specific to your community.
Stakeholder Meeting 2: Month 2
Stakeholder group and TA provider will use a combination of available data and
local knowledge to identify potential contaminant sources around your drinking
water source.
Stakeholder Meeting 3: Months 3 — 5
Stakeholder group and TA provider will use a combination of available data and
local knowledge to update and complete source water maps.
Stakeholder Meeting 4: Months 6 — 8
Stakeholder group and TA provider will identify current and future source water
protection methods, specific to your community's needs.
Stakeholder Meeting 5: Months 9 — 10
• Stakeholder group and TA provider will create an implementation timeline —
including a step-by-step process, cost analysis, and identification of potential
funding sources —to guide implementation of protection and management
methods.
Stakeholder Meeting 6: Months 11 — 12
Stakeholder group and TA provider will compile the report, designate members to
the plan management team, and submit the final plan for review to the state
DWSP2 team.
Second Year
The TA provider will offer guidance to the municipality as they start implementing their
DWSP2 Plan. A plan management team at the local level will be created and will be
responsible for ensuring the DWSP2 Plan is completed and implemented. The
municipality will be responsible for committing staff to this team. The plan management
team may seek funding to support implementation activities identified in the
plan. Following initial implementation assistance by the TA provider, the municipality will
be responsible for carrying implementation efforts forward. Below is an example of a
meeting schedule for initial implementation of the DWSP2 plan.
Plan Management Team Meeting 1: Month 12 — 13
Plan management team and TP, provider will orient the community to the plan
and review the Implementation Timeline at an initial kick-off meeting.
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Plan management team and TA provider will determine the priority
Protection/Management Method to implement and gather relevant information for
next steps.
Plan Management Team Meeting 2: Month 14
Plan management team and TA provider will form essential partnerships to
implement priority Protection/Management Method. TA provider will assist as
needed.
S Plan management team and TA provider will design community engagement
strategies to support implementation actions.
Plan Management Team Meeting 3: Months 15 -17
Plan management team and TA provider will finalize costs for priority
Protection/Management Method and identify potential funding sources.
Plan Management Team Meeting 4: Month 18
Plan management team and TA provider will identify next steps to carry out
priority Protection/Management Method and future implementation efforts.
If grant proposal is needed, plan management team and TA provider will
coordinate with partners to prepare and submit grant proposals for priority
Protection/Management Method.
Plan Management Team Meeting 5+: Months 19 and On
• Plan management team will continue to implement identified
Protection/Management Methods utilizing the identified steps, cost analysis, and
funding sources from the DWSP2 plan.
® Plan management team will keep your municipality's implementation methods
moving forward, provide updates to your stakeholder group, and monitor
outcomes.
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Opting Out of the Program
The State is looking to work with municipalities who are committed to the program.
However, the State recognizes that there may be extenuating circumstances that cause
a municipality to need to opt-out of the DWSP2. In these rare instances, the municipality
will be required to notify the State in writing of its decision to end their participation in
the program. Within 30 days of the date of the notification, the municipality will be
required to set up a meeting for all municipal staff that participated in the program to
discuss with the State and the consultant the need to opt-out.
Acceptance of Technical Assistance and Updated Contact Info
Please provide acknowledgement, acceptance and commitment to the roles,
responsibilities and local resources required as outlined above by completing the
information below.
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Communityabove bo accepts the technical assistance being offered by the State..
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Community above hereby acknowledges, accepts, and commits to the Roles
and Responsibilities set forth above.
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COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
EDWARD P.ROMAINE
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
SARAH LANSDALE
COMMISSIONER
ELISA PICCA
CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
March 18, 2024
Mark Terry
Southold Town Board
54375 State Route 25
Southold, NY 11971
Subject: WQPRP Review Committee 2024 Considerations
Project Title: Implement the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan to Conserve and Protect Water
Quality
Dear Mr. Terry:
Your application for funding for the Implement the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan to
Conserve and Protect Water Quality project submitted to the Water Quality Protection and
Restoration Program (WQPRP) during 2023 shall be considered by the WQPRP Review
Committee in 2024 at your discretion.
You may choose from the following options:
• have the application reviewed as previously submitted during 2023;
• re-submit a revised/updated application for 2024; or
• withdraw your application from consideration for the 2024 WQPRP funding cycle.
Please respond to this letter in writing to WQPRP at: Mgper sufioftoun n , gy indicating how
you would like to proceed and include your revised/updated application, if applicable, by June 1 st
2024. If a response is not received by June 1st, 2024, your application will be considered
withdrawn.
Should you have any questions please contact WQPRP at: w r sufl�oil�oourat n o . Thank
you for your interest in and support for the Water Quality Protection and Restoration Program.
Sincerely,
Sarah Lansdale
Commissioner
Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning
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PROPOSAL FOR CODE CHANGES TO CHAPTER 170 LANDMARK PRESERVATION
1. Change relevant sections below that address De Mimimis—(3)changes.
a. Section 170-3. Definition
DE MINIMIS
In hind minhuali , invasive applications that at the discretion of the Commission mff
be granted a Certificate of Appro,priateness outright without the need for a Public
hearing.
b. Section 170-7(B)
For All Applications That Are Not De Minims The Historic Preservation Commission
shall hold a public hearing within 60 days after receipt of an application completed in
accordance with this section. At the hearing, all interested persons shall be provided the
opportunity to present their views.Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least
once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town, i.e., the Town's official newspaper, at
least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing. At the hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission may take testimony and entertain the submission of written evidence from any
person.
c. Section 17 -7 I
The Historic Preservation Commission shall act to approve, deny or approve with conditions
the application for a certificate of appropriateness within 60 calendar days after the
conclusion of the hearing, provided said hearing,is required except where such time shall
be extended by mutual agreement of the Historic Preservation Commission and the applicant.
Such determination shall be in writing and accompanied by findings, which findings shall
seek to balance, to the extent practicable,the objectives of the applicant with broader issues
that may be associated with the value of the historic site or landmark to the community's
heritage. Within seven days following the determination, the applicant shall be sent by
registered mail either a certificate of appropriateness or a denial and a copy thereof shall be
provided to the Building Department of the Town.
2. Section t 70-13. Penalties for Offenses
"Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be violation of the Town Code and
shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed 000. Each week's continuing
violation shall constitute a separate violation. The Town Attorney is authorized and
directed to cooperate with the Code Enforcement Officer to institute any and all actions and
proceedings necessary to enforce this chapter. Any civil remedy shall be in addition to and
not in lieu of any criminal prosecution or penalty."
POSSIBLE RESOLUTION FOR THE LIST OF LANDMARKED PROPERTIES.
Section 170- . l esi nation of historic landmarks.
List Updated 10/27/2023
The HPC Coordinator will conduct a mailing (certified/return receipt)to all owners of
properties oti the list. With property owner input, this will identify properties that are
Historic Landmarks and those the status is to be determined.
Upon completion of the mailings and of the updated list,the HPC will request that the
Town Board adopt the completed updated Historic Landmark list.
NOTE: Two references to code sections were incorrect, they are Bold and Underlined to
show the correct,code section. Errors are located in the Historic Definition and 170-10.
§ 170-1 Title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Historic Landmarks Preservation Law of Southold
Town."
§ 170-2 Purpose.
A. Within the Town of Southold there exist landmarks of special historic significance, which by reason of
their history, antiquity, uniqueness, architecture and/or character contribute to a strong sense of identity
within their communities and provide tangible linkages to the Town's historic, architectural and cultural
heritage.
B. The Town of Southold believes it important to afford proper recognition to these historic landmarks and
to protect them from incompatible alterations or demolition and maintain them for the continuing
recognition, use and enjoyment of current and future residents and visitors of the Town. In doing so, it is
also expressly the intent of the Town of Southold not to affect, abridge, limit or change in any way the
uses permitted by the zoning regulations as applicable to such properties.
C. By the enactment of this chapter, it is the Town's intention to meet these objectives and those set forth
by the Town in its comprehensive planning documents and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,
by:
(1) Emphasizing as a statement of local policy that the conservation, protection, enhancement and
preservation of such historic landmarks is necessary to promote the cultural, economic, educational and
general welfare of the Town's residents;
(2) Encouraging the identification and recognition of historic resources which represent distinctive elements
of historic, architectural and cultural heritage; and
(3) Providing for the careful, thoughtful and informed evaluation of any proposed demolition or removal or
alteration of the facade of any historic landmark affected by this chapter;
(4) Promoting heritage tourism; and
(5) Maintaining visual compatibility with the historic character of neighboring properties in public view.
§ 170-3 Definitions.
A. Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases in this chapter shall be interpreted as to give them
the same meanings they have in common usage and as to apply this chapter consistent with its statement
of purpose.
B. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADAPTIVE REUSE
A process that adapts buildings for new uses while retaining their historic features.
ALTERATION
Any act, process or work that significantly changes the exterior appearance or exterior architectural
features of a landmark, including the renovation, restoration, reconstruction, obstruction, addition to or
removal of any part of such a landmark.
DEMOLITION
The destruction, razing, disassembly or collapse of a landmark, or the engagement in acts that will
necessarily cause such effect.
DE MINIMIS
In kind minimally invasive applications,that at the discretion of the Commission may be granted
a.Certificate of Appropriateness outright without the need for a Public Hearing.
FACADE
The elevations/faces of a landmark visible from a public street.
HISTORIC
Those landmarks designated as such pursuant to § 170-4-05 of this Chapter.
REMOVAL
Any relocation of a landmark on its site or to another site.
§ 170-4 Historic Preservation Commission; membership; terms; powers and duties.
A. There is hereby created a commission to be known as the "Town of Southold Historic Preservation
Commission." The Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of no fewer than five members and
no greater than seven members, to be appointed by the Town Board,to the extent available in the
community, as follows:
(1) At least one member shall be an architect experienced in working with historic buildings;
(2) At least one member shall have demonstrated significant interest in and commitment to the field of
historic preservation; and
(3) All members shall have a known interest in historic preservation and architectural development within
the Town of Southold.
B. Members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall serve for terms of four years with the exception
of the initial term of one of the members which shall be for one year, two which shall be for two years,
and two which shall be for three years.
C. There shall be a Secretary to the Commission who shall be responsible for the keeping of meeting
minutes, publication of meeting minutes, posting of public notices and any other relevant duties.
D. The Chair,the Vice Chair and the Secretary of the Commission shall be elected by and from the
members of the Commission annually at the first regular meeting of the calendar year, except for the
first organizational meeting convened after this chapter is enacted.
E. The powers of the Commission shall include:
(1) Employment of staff and professional consultants as necessary to carry out the duties of the
Commission, within the limits of appropriations of the Town Board;
(2) Promulgation of rules and regulations as necessary for the conduct of its business;
(3) Conduct of surveys of significant historic, architectural, and cultural landmarks and historic districts
within the Town;
(4) Designation and recommendation of identified landmarks or resources as historic landmarks;
(5) Recommend acceptance to the Town Board of the donation of facade easements and development
.rights, and the making of recommendations to the Town Board concerning the acquisition of facade
easements or other interests of real property as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
i
(6) Increasing public awareness of the value of historic, cultural, and architectural preservation by
developing and participating in public education programs;
(7) Making recommendations to Town government concerning the utilization of state, federal or private
funds to promote the preservation of landmarks and historic districts within the Town;
(8) Recommending acquisition of a landmark by the Town Board where its preservation is essential to the
purposes of this chapter and where private preservation is not feasible; and
(9) Approval or disapproval of applications for certificates of appropriateness of demolition, alteration or
economic hardship pursuant to this chapter.
F. The Commission shall meet at least monthly, but meetings may be held at any time on the written
request of any two of the Commission members or on the call of the Chair.
G. A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of three of the Commission's members, but not
less than a majority of the full authorized membership may grant or deny a certificate of
appropriateness.
H. All members shall attend and complete relevant training programs as the Town Board may require.
I. The Commission shall publish and update as needed A Guide to Historic Preservation in Southold
Town.
§ 170-5 Designation of historic landmarks.
A. Recommendation of landmarks; notice; hearing.
(1) Upon application of the property owner, the Historic Preservation Commission shall have the authority
to recommend that the Town Board designate individual landmarks as "historic" and thereby subject to
the provisions of this chapter, if such landmarks:
(a) Qualify for inclusion on the State or National Registers of Historic Places; or
(b) Possess significant character or historic, aesthetic or archaeological interest or value as part of the
cultural, architectural, economic or social heritage of the community or Town, i.e.,those included on the
Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities List(SPLIA); or
(c) Are the site of an historic event or are identified with historic personages; or
(d) Possess a unique location or physical characteristic, thereby representing an established and familiar
visual feature of the community or Town.
(e) Owners of landmarks that meet the qualifications for designation under any of the above Subsection
A(1)(a)through (d)may apply to have their properties granted landmark status and to be covered by this
chapter. Those properties currently on the SPLIA list are automatically considered eligible, and may
formally request designation.
(2) The Town Clerk shall send notice pursuant to Chapter 55,Notice of Public Hearings, of the Town Code
of any such proposed designation to the owner of record of the property proposed for designation,
describing the property proposed and announcing a public hearing by the Town Board to consider the
designation. Once the Town Board has issued notice of a proposed designation, no demolition or
building permits shall be issued with regard to the property until the Town Board has made its decision
on the proposed designation.
(3) The Town Board shall hold a public hearing prior to taking action on any proposed designation. The
Historic Preservation Commission, owners and any interested parties may present any relevant
testimony or documentary evidence at the hearing, all of which will become part of the record. The
record may also contain staff reports, public comments, and other evidence offered outside of the
hearing.
B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the landmarks located within the Town of Southold listed, as of the
effective date of this chapter, on the Southold Town Designated Landmarks Roster, the state or national
registers of historic places, or listed as "contributing buildings or sites" in a state or national register
historic district or national landmark district, are hereby designated as "historic" for the purposes of this
chapter. A listing of such landmarks is annexed hereto and made a part of this chapter.
C. Recognition. All owners of designated and approved landmarks in the Town will be awarded a special
certificate of recognition and/or a plaque to acknowledge their property as an official Southold Town
landmark.
§ 170-6 Certificate of appropriateness for alteration, demolition or new construction.
A. No person shall carry out any of the following activities without first obtaining a certificate of
appropriateness specifically permitting such activity from the Town of Southold Historic Preservation
Commission:
(1) The demolition or removal of landmarks designated as "historic" pursuant to § 170-5 of this chapter; or
(2) The alteration of the facade of landmarks designated as "historic" pursuant to § 170-5 of this chapter.
B. No demolition or building permit shall be issued for such activities without such certificate of
appropriateness. The certificate of appropriateness required by this chapter shall be in addition to and
not in lieu of any building permit that may be required by any other chapter of the Town Code of the
Town of Southold.
§ 170-7 Application for certificate of appropriateness.
A. In all cases where a certificate of appropriateness is required by the Historic Preservation Commission,
an applicant shall provide the Historic Preservation Commission with the following information on the
prescribed form:
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant; location, Tax Map number, and photographs of
each side of the landmark; and a brief description of the landmark indicating (approximate) date of
construction, name of architect(if known), historic and/or architectural and archaeological significance
and a description of its setting, including related grounds, accessory buildings and structures and
property boundaries, the nature of the work proposed, and elevation drawings, if available;
(2) History of the recent (i.e., past 10 years) use, occupancy and ownership of the property;
(3) Name, address and telephone number of the individual, contractor, or corporation performing the work;
(4) Application fee receipt; and
(5) Any information required by the Historic Preservation Commission to make a determination on an
application.
B. For All Applications That Are Not lie Minixnis The Historic Preservation Commission shall hold a
public hearing within 60 days after receipt of an application completed in accordance with this section.
At the hearing, all interested persons shall be provided the opportunity to present their views. Notice of
the public hearing shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town,
i.e.,the Town's official newspaper, at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing. At the
hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission may take testimony and entertain the submission of
written evidence from any person.
C. Action on application.
(1) The Historic Preservation Commission shall act to approve, deny or approve with conditions the
application for a certificate of appropriateness within 60 calendar days after the conclusion of the
hearing, provided said hearing is required, except where such time shall be extended by mutual
agreement of the Historic Preservation Commission and the applicant. Such determination shall be in
writing and accompanied by findings, which findings shall seek to balance, to the extent practicable, the
objectives of the applicant with broader issues that may be associated with the value of the historic site
or landmark to the community's heritage. Within seven days following the determination, the applicant
shall be sent by registered mail either a certificate of appropriateness or a denial and a copy thereof shall
be provided to the Building Department of the Town.
(2) In the case of the granting of a certificate of appropriateness, the Historic Preservation Commission
shall be empowered to impose reasonable conditions upon the applicant to ensure that the activity is
conducted in a manner which is consistent with the spirit and intent of this chapter.
(3) A denial of the application shall be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for the denial. In
the case of denial, the Historic Preservation Commission shall be required to make recommendations to
the applicant concerning reuse or restoration of the landmark. The Historic Preservation Commission
may also notify a governmental agency with the authority to acquire the property and prevent its
demolition through exercise of its power of eminent domain.
§ 170-8 Criteria for approval of alteration of facades of historic landmarks.
A. The Historic Preservation Commission, in reviewing an application for the alteration of the facades of
landmarks designated as "historic" pursuant to § 170-5 of this chapter, shall not consider changes to
interior spaces. In addition to the factors enumerated in § 170-9A, the Commission shall consider the
following criteria:
(1) Whether the proposed alteration is consistent with principles of adaptive reuse, whereby the principal
historic features of the landmark are maintained while permitting the use of the landmark for new uses
other than its original use;
(2) The similarity in design, architecture and appearance of the proposed alteration with the historic design,
architecture and appearance;
(3) The necessity for complying with the applicable building codes or other federal or state regulations;
(4) The necessity of such alteration to allow for a use of the property permitted by the Town Code in the
applicable zoning district; and
(5) The public interest in preserving the historic features of the landmark and its relation to the historic
character of the community and Town.
§ 170-9 Criteria for approval of demolition or removal of historic landmarks.
A. In passing upon an application for certificate of appropriateness of demolition or removal, the Historic
Preservation Commission decision shall consider whether:
(1) The landmark is of such architectural or historic interest that its demolition or removal would be to the
detriment of the public interest;
(2) Retention of the landmark in its current form or location is important to the Town's history or character;
(3) The landmark is of such old and unusual or uncommon design,texture and material that it could not be
reproduced or be reproduced only with great difficulty;
(4) Retention of the landmark would help preserve and protect an historic place or area of historic interest in
the Town; and
(5) Retention of the landmark will promote the general welfare by maintaining and increasing real estate
values and encourage interest in American and local history and architecture.
B. If the Historic Preservation Commission determines that an application for certificate of appropriateness
of demolition or removal should be denied,the applicant may apply for relief on the ground that the
determination results in a hardship in accordance with the procedures in § 170-10.
§ 170-10 Hardship criteria for approval of demolition, removal or alteration of historic landmarks.
A. If the Historic Preservation Commission denies an application for the demolition, removal or alteration
of a landmark designated as "historic" pursuant to § '� 1� 70-5 of this chapter, the applicant may
request approval from the Town Board on the grounds that the prohibition on such demolition or
removal will subject the applicant to undue hardship. In evaluating whether such prohibition will subject
the applicant to undue hardship, the Town Board shall consider the following criteria:
(1) Whether the owner is capable of earning a reasonable return on investment without such demolition,
removal or alteration;
(2) Whether the landmark can be altered, restored,renovated or adapted for any other use pursuant to a
certificate of appropriateness under this chapter, either by the owner or a subsequent purchaser, which
would enable a reasonable return;
(3) Whether removal or alteration is necessary or appropriate to preserve the landmark;
(4) Whether the claimed hardship has been self-created by waste, neglect, or failure to maintain the
landmark; and
(5) The public interest in preserving the landmark and its relation to the historic character of the community
and Town.
B. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the demolition, removal or alteration of any structure
which has been determined by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be dangerous
or unsafe.
§ 170-11 Appeals.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Historic Preservation Commission relating to an application under
this chapter may, within 30 days of the decision, file a written application with the Town Board for review of
the decision. Reviews shall be conducted based on the same record that was before the Commission and
using the criteria set forth in this chapter.
§ 170-12 Enforcement.
All activities conducted and work performed pursuant to a certificate of appropriateness issued by the
Historic Preservation Commission under this chapter shall conform to the specific requirements of the
certificate of appropriateness. It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to inspect periodically any
such activities or work to ensure compliance. In the event it is determined that such activities or work is not
being conducted or performed in accordance with the certificate of appropriateness, the Code Enforcement
Officer shall issue a stop-work order and all affected activities and work shall immediately cease. No further
affected activities or work shall be undertaken while the stop-work order is in effect.
§ 170-13 Penalties for offenses.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be violation of the Town Code and shall be punishable
by a fine not to exceed $4-,000 5,000.00. Each week's continuing violation shall constitute a separate
violation. The Town Attorney is authorized and directed to cooperate with the Code Enforcement Officer to
institute any and all actions and proceedings necessary to enforce this chapter. Any civil remedy shall be in
addition to and not in lieu of any criminal prosecution or penalty.
§ 170-14 Fees.
An applicant may be charged a fee by the Historic Preservation Commission for the cost of processing and
reviewing an application for a certificate of appropriateness, including reasonable costs incurred for its
private consultants, and for the actual cost of preparation and publication of each public notice of hearing
with respect to any application. All such fees shall be in accordance with a fee schedule established and
periodically reviewed by the Town Board.
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'Town of Southold Committee Survey
Return the completed form no later than May 3, 2024 to
Councilwoman Anne Smith anne.smith@town.southq1d.ny.us
and contact her should you have any questions.
Committee Name
Chairperson(s)
Committee Meeting Practices
Meetings: Weekly Bi-weekly L-1 Monthly
Other(explain):
Day of week (check 1) F] MonF] TuesF] WedF] Thursl:]:' Fri
Time Meeting Starts: am/pm Est. Duration of meeting:
Location of Meeting(usuall
Zoom used each time: Yes 11 No
Is the meeting video/audio recorded: Yes 0 No
Administrative Staff
Name:
Dept:
Contact info: Phone: Email:
If No Admin Staff:
How are tasks assigned such as booking meeting rooms, agendas, meeting notices,
etc.?
Who is accountable for booking meeting rooms, agendas, meeting notices, etc.?
Administrative Tasks: Prep & Operations. Please indicate who, when or how tasks
are completed.
Public meeting notice to Town Clerk
When
• Reserve room for meeting
• Reserve "Zoom room"
• Reserve equipment
• Post meeting details to Town Website
• Create agenda
• Record member attendance
• Responsible for Zoom operation
• Take minutes
• Orderly meeting flow
How is your chairperson chosen? Is it an annual appointment?
Do you think there should be an attendance/participation criteria to remain on a
committee? If so, what do you suggest for your committee?
Process-improvement Notes & Comments:
DRAFT
March 28, 2024
Town of Southold
Community Member Volunteer
Committee, Commission, Council, Task Force and Work
Group Handbook and Guidelines
DRAFT Handbook for Southold Town Committees 0
Table of Contents
1. Preamble and Purpose (Take from Comp Plan)
2. Background on each Committee, Commission, Council, Task-Force, Work
Group
3. Application Process
4. Participation Process
5. Public Engagement Expectations
6. Goals and Reporting
f 7. Budget Guidelines
8. Working with Town Board Liaisons and Department Staff
DRAFT Handbook for Southold Town Committees 1
Introduction: Participation In Southold Town Committees Commissions
Councils Task-Forces and Work Groups
The following is from the 2020 Southold Town adopted Comprehensive Plan
introduction as it relates to committees and advising the Town Board. One of the
main purposes of our groups is to guide, advise, engage the public and support
the priorities set by the Town Board. This is not always a goal driven process, it
may come from real time issues, creative ideas from the public and if new
resources such as grant funds are made available need collaborative
implementation. Each group is established via town code or resolution where a
more detailed purpose for participation in local government is established and
describes the scope for the group.
The Town Board is responsible for implementing the goals and ensuring
they are accomplished. The Town Board will direct the priorities for which
goals are to be pursued and will decide whether to provide funding or staff
to help accomplish any one goal. To organize the implementation of the
plan, the goals must be prioritized. The Town Board will decide the method
by which it will prioritize the goals and pursue implementation.
To keep this document alive, there is a "Responsible Party" Identified for
many of the goals and some individual objectives. The role of the
Responsible Party is to bring the goals or objective to the attention of the
Town Board, promote awareness that it exists, and gauge the interest of
the Town Board in pursuing it. This could involve working with the Town
Board on prioritizing the goals as time goes by and circumstances change.
Where the Responsible party is a Town committee, the goals can serve as
guidance for the activities of the committee. The Town Board may re-assign
Responsible Parties during the implementation phase.
DRAFT Handbook for Southold Town Committees 2
Directory of Southold Town Committees Commission Councils Taskforces and
Work Groups
Directory of Community Member Groups: Insert a chart here with direct links to
related Chapters in the Comp Plan, Town Website Page related to the Group, and
Town Code or Resolution forming the Group, and Current Liaison, Chair(s) and
Members with dates of terms.
Application Process
1. Please attend at least one meeting of the committee you would like to join.
Let the chairperson or liaison (?) know you are going to attend so you can
ask questions and learn about the committee at the meeting. It is
important to note that an assurance of being able to attend most meetings
and do the work for the committee outside of the meetings is important for
the committee to function well. Be sure you will be able to participate as
much as possible. Please note: even if you are not officially on a committee
all meetings are open to the public.
2. Next, submit a letter of interest including your background or resume for
consideration to the Southold Town Clerk's Office (email should go here).
3. If your application will not be considered at this time due to the volume,
background needed, or for stakeholder representation needed, etc. you will
receive an email or letter letting you know.
4. Your application is under consideration you will be invited to participate in
an interview with a few of the Town Board members.
5. The Southold Town Clerk's Office will reach out by email or letter to let you
know about the decision made by the Town Board.
DRAFT Handbook for Southold Town Committees 4
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICH OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold,Suffolk County,New York,on the day of ,2024,a Local Law entitled,
""A Local I.,aw to lingpEe an Interim or Temporary Sus erasion on the Review, rova.l
and/or Issuance of all Permits for or Relating to New(' nstruction of resorts Motels or
Motels"and
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will
hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at the Southold Town Hall,53095 Main Road,
Southold,New York,on the day of ,2024 at 4:30 p.m.at which time all interested
persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.
The proposed Local Law entitled,"A Local Law to Impose an Interim or'fem orar®
Sus vnsion on the Review,A) proval andlor Issuance of all Permits for or Relating to New
Construction of Resorts ;Hotels or Motels"reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2024
A Local Law entitled,"A Local Law to Impose an Interim or Temporary rare Suspension oil the
Review A t royal and/or Issuance of all Permits for or Relating to New-ConstrRetio-11 of
Resorts hotels or Motels".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold,as follows:
SECTION 1. TITLE.
This local law shall be known as and may be cited as the"Interim Development Law for
New Construction of Resorts,Hotels or Motels in the Town of Southold."
SECTION 2. AUTHORITY.
This local law is enacted pursuant to the Town of Southold's authority to enact local laws
under the New York State Constitution, Article IX, and the Laws of the State of New York
including but not limited to Section 10 of the Statue of Local Governments, granting towns the
power to adopt,amend and repeal zoning regulations in the exercise of its functions,powers and
duties.
SECTION 3.PURPOSE AND INTENT,
A. PURPOSE:MORATORIUM
This local law is hereby enacted to preserve the status quo in the Town of Southold on a
temporary basis while the Town conducts studies to review and consider amendments to those
parts of the Town of Southold's zoning legislation and comprehensive plan pertaining to resorts,
hotels and motels in the Town. For this purpose,the Town of Southold will gather information,
make recommendations,and further review the Town's plan for new resorts,hotels or motels in
the Town.This process is intended to lead to the creation and adoption of necessary amendments
to the Town's zoning legislation,comprehensive plan,and other applicable Town laws.
B. INTENT,.
The Town Board finds and determines that the Town is under considerable pressure for
the development of new resorts, hotels and motels. The Town is an attractive location for new
resorts, hotels and motels, because of the variety of community attractions located within and
close to the Town.Over the past several years the Town has had six new hotels proposed.One is
currently under construction,one is at the beginning of the site plan process, and four are in the
concept phase. There are two expansions at the beginning of the site plan process—one for an
increase in the number of rooms,and one for an addition of a restaurant.
The Town Board further finds and determines that unless reasonable interim measures are
implcinemed, significant resort, hotel or motel development may occur, and that development.
may undermine the implementation of appropriate planning measures needed to protect the
public interest rmd welfare and goals of the Town, It is the intent of the I"own Board to protect
public health,safely and general welfare by enacting this,local law for a reasonable period.The
Town is undertaking a comprehensive sturdy to develop solutions and to implement necessary
amendments to the land use and zoning regulations to acconiplssh such goals.
It is the further intention of the Town Board to protect the public interest by preventing a
race of diligence between property owners, developers and the Town which could prejudice the
integrity and objectives of the proposed changes or result in a land use pattern that might be
inconsistent with the intent of the recommendations of the Town resulting from such study. The
Town's existing procedures and laws should have the practical effect of ensuring that new
development and redevelopment are in accordance with the Town's planning objectives. The
practical reality,however, is that some of the land use regulations and procedures may not have
this effect.The Town Board finds it necessary to impose a moratorium on accepting,processing
and granting approvals or permits for resorts, hotels or motels, as hereafter provided. An
integrated strategy that takes into account the Town's available resources is needed. This
moratorium will enable the Town to focus on crafting and implementing a strategy that actually
achieves its planning objectives.
The Town is currently in the process of a comprehensive zoning update project, and has
hired a zoning consultant to assist with this effort. The timeline for this project has been
reaffirmed as being completed by March 29,2025.The review of resorts,hotels and motels will
be included in this project.This is the rationale for the 12-month moratorium.
SECTION 4.SCOPE OF THE REGULATIONS.
During the effective period of this law, neither the Planning Board, Zoning Board of
Appeals, Town Board, Town Building Department, or any member, employee, agent or
independent contractor of any of the foregoing Town bodies, shall accept for filing, accept for
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Town Code,including but not limited to documents relating to:
1.concept,preliminary or final approval of a subdivision plat,
2.site plan approvals,
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4.conditional use permits,
5.use or area variances,
6.changes in zoning districts,or
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kegardless of the fact that an application has been submitted prior to the effective date of
this local law. The statutory and locally enacted time periods for processing and making
decisions on all aspects of the foregoing are suspended and stayed while this local law is in
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This Local Law Shall not apply:
1. To any person or entity who/which has,prior to the effective date of this Local Law,
obtained all permits required for such a resort, hotel, motel and, relying upon such
permission,has undertaken significant development of same.
2. To any application by a municipal corporation or special district or fire district.
SECTION 6.VARIANCE FROM THIS MORATORIUM.
Any person or entity suffering unnecessary hardship as that term is used and construed in
Town Law section 267-b(2)(b),by reason of the enactment and continuance of this moratorium
may apply to the Town Board for a variance excepting the proposed use from the temporary
moratorium and allowing issuance of a permit all in accordance with the provisions of the
Southold Town Code.
SECTION 7. CONFLICT WITH STATE STATUTES AND AUTHORITY TO SUPERSEDE.
To the extent that any provisions of this local law are in conflict with or are construed as
inconsistent with provisions of New York State Town Law, this local law supersedes, amends
and takes precedence over New York State Town Law pursuant to the Town's municipal home
rule powers,pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law§ 10 and§22,to supersede any inconsistent
authority.
SECTION 8,.SEVERABILITY,
If any clause,sentence,paragraph, section or part of this Local Law shall be adjudicated
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,the judgment shall not impair or invalidate
the remainder of this Local Law,
SECTION 9.EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Until twelve(12)months from the effective date of this Local law,after which this Local
law shall lapse and be without ffirther force and effect and subject to any other Local Law
adopted by the Town Board during the twelve(12)month period.