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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProposed Hotel Moratorium Correspondence North Fork Environmental Council 12700 Main 799 Road �II PO Box North Vi' " k Mattituck, NY 11952 � n " al COLIncil hone: 631.298.8880 Fax: 631.298.46 49 IBM= Web: www.NFECl.org May 28, 2025 Town Of Southold Supervisor Krupski and Town Board Members Re: Requested Exemption from Hotel Moratorium Dear Supervisor, Krupski and Town Board Members: The North Fork Environmental Council does not support the application of the developer of the proposed hotel complex in Mattituck for an exemption to the town's current hotel/motel moratorium. Considering that Southold Town is currently undergoing a crucial, long overdue zoning update, it would be un- wise for the town to grant such a waiver, especially considering the size and scope of the project and the potential cumulative effect on the town traffic and infrastructure. We urge you to reject this application and complete the Zoning update before additional hotels or motels are built. Sincerely, Mark Haubner President North Fork Environmental Council Norklun, Stacey From: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:40 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Request for Mattituck Hotel Waiver Please print out for this Public Hearing tonight. Thankyou Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk. Town of Southold, New York www.southoldtownny.go de..ni.s.Lf ..gov de..nisrr.@s........ . ...�g.y.t 631-765-1800 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. From: Chris Shashkin [mailto:cs2046@nyu.eduj Sent:Wednesday, May 28, 2025 11:37 AM To: Evans, Louisa <Iouisae@town.southold.ny.us>; Mealy, Brian <brian.mealy@town.southold.ny.us>; Krupski, Al <alk@town.southold.ny.us>; Doherty,Jill <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>; Doroski, Greg <greg.doroski@town.southold.ny.us>; Smith, Anne<anne.smith@town.southold.ny.us> Cc: Noncarrow, Denis<denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: Request for Mattituck Hotel Waiver Good morning, Unfortunately, I will not be able to participate in person this afternoon at the public hearing and may not be able to join via Zoom, so I would like to add the following comments for the record . (These comments are on my own behalf. ) I wish to reiterate and reaffirm some of the comments made at the initial hearing, that 1 a) The Town of Southold has embarked on changing the code and despite the claims of the attorneys for the Hotel that they will follow new changes, their application should be allowed to proceed only once the code is in place. It will be an extraordinary waste of limited Town resources to allow the application to start, only to have revisions submitted once the new code takes effect. This would also apply to extending the moratorium for another 12 months. b) The statement that the property owner contributes to the character of Mattituck, when their current flagship property is a virtual heat island with next to no vegetation, rings hollow. c) The owner also has plans to construct 2 warehouses adjacent to the Capital One Bank branch on Main Road . Since they already have vacant property at the former Capital One HQ building, why not use that for a warehouse? In fact, they could even move Renee's to the Capital One HQ site and have all of their retail operations at one location, rather than building a warehouse within the HALO of Mattituck hamlet. d) I question how they will fill the rooms during the winter months. Will the rooms be rented to other municipalities, such as New York City, to deal with overcrowding at shelters? e) While not every guest may egress from an event at the same time, regardless, when an event ends, the volume of cars entering our roads which have hardly been widened 2 since Colonial times will contribute to the traffic nightmare on our roads. f) Will the hotel, should it be built, have a limit as to the number of weddings like is set for The Enclaves? g) While many of the population of Greater New York think of beaches when they hear the North Fork, as we all know, public beaches for non-resident use are next to non- existent in Southold Town, with the exception of County parks. If constructed, will hotel guests assume they have access to the beaches of the Mattituck Park District, which are for the exclusive use of property owners and long-term renters? Assuming of the 81 rooms, half of the guests wish to use the beaches. With children, that could potentially mean over 100 people wanting to use the beach on any given Summer day. Our beaches are not equipped to handle such a large volume. In closing, I do not support that the applicant be given a waiver. I thank you in advance for your time. Christopher Shashkin Mattituck ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 3 RECEIVED 1 7 2024 Southold Town Clerk As the current Town Board Members, you have pledged to support the Southold residents who elected you, safeguarding them from those agents of change who threaten our North Fork way of life. All the CPF funds spent to preserve open spaces will not neutralize the blight of the views of hotels lining Main Road. Recently, it seems that developers catering to tourists have been favored over local residents. Granted, local businesses and our economy profit from tourist dollars, but this benefit does not extend to the rest of us who must contend with the increased stress of traffic and other disrupions to our daily living. Tourists have a right to share what we cherish, but not the right to dominate. Truly, the needs of the entire local community outweigh the needs of individual property owners/developers. It's about investment: developers want us to believe that they are contributing to the betterment and economy of Southold, but ultimately, they are investing in themselves and personal profits at the expense of the rest of us. Resident Southolders invest day in and day out in our community through taxes, community activities, civic involvement, patronizing local businesses, and personally enriching our town and helping it flourish on many levels. I am not anti-tourist as I recognize their valuable contributions to our local economy. I am not anti-developer for this cannot be a stagnant Southold. I am pointing out that progress has been out of balance for some time now and needs to be addressed and amended before what we cherish is gone forever. To that end, a total moratorium on new applications would be best, while a careful assessment of current hotel and big house density is conducted, highlighting their impact on our water, environment, and traffic, and also allowing the ZBA to update the laws balancing present local development with future preservation of the qualities that distinguish us as the North Fork. Thank you for your consideration. Catherine Harper, 2600 New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck COUNTY OF SUFFOLK a EDWARD P. ROMAINE SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING SARAR LANSDALE COMMISSIONER ELISA PICCA CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER June 12, 2024 Town of Southold 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Attn: Supervisor Al Krupski Re: Town of Southold Zoning Action: 12 Month Moratorium New Resorts, Hotels or Motels Municipal File No./Public Hearing Date: 2024-394 S.C.T.M.No.: N/A S.C.P.C. File No.: ZSR-24-31 Dear Supervisor Krupski: The Suffolk Planning Commission at its regular meeting on June 5, 2024, reviewed the referral from the Town of Southold entitled, "Twelve (12) month Moratorium New Resorts,Hotels or Motels" referred to it pursuant to Section A14-14 thru A14-25, Article XIV of the Suffolk County Administrative Code. The attached Resolution signifies action taken by the Commission relative to this application. Very Truly Yours, By Christine DeSalvo Joseph E. Sanzano, Planning Director JES/cd Division of Planning and Environment cc: Denis Noncarrow, Town Clerk, Town of Southold Heather Lanza, Planning Director, Town of Southold H.LEE DENNISON BLDG a 100 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY,2"d FI a P.O.BOX 6100 a HAUPPAUGE,NY 11788-0099 N (631)863-5191 File No. SD-24-02 Resolution No. ZSR-24-31 of the Suffolk County Planning Commission Pursuant to Sections A14-14 to thru A14-25 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections A14-14 thru A14-25 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code, a referral was received on April 26, 2024 at the offices of the Suffolk County Planning Commission with respect to the application of"Town of Southold 12 Month Moratorium on New Resorts, Hotels, or Motels" located in the Town of Southold WHEREAS, said referral was considered by the Suffolk County Planning Commission at its meeting on June 5, 2024, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, pursuant to Section A14-16 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code and Section 239- m 6 of the General Municipal Law, the referring municipality within thirty (30) days after final action, shall file a report with the Suffolk County Planning Commission, and if said action is contrary to this recommendation, set forth the reasons for such contrary action, Be it further RESOLVED, that the Suffolk County Planning Commission Approves the local law by the Town of Southold enacting a moratorium on the review, approval and/or Issuance of all permits for or relating to new development of resorts, hotels or motels, with the following condition: 1. The requested twelve (12) month moratorium shall be limited to an initial duration of six (6) months. The Town shall return to the Suffolk County Planning Commission at the half way point of three (3) months (i.e., September 2024) to report on progress of their comprehensive zoning update, and again at the conclusion of the six (6) month period (i.e., January 2025)to note if additional time for the moratorium is warranted. Reason: From one perspective, a moratorium is the most extreme land use action that a municipality can take, as it suspends completely the rights of owners to use their property per current allowable regulations for a certain timeframe. The Town has noted that they are in the process of a comprehensive zoning update that should be complete by March 2025. The Commission believes it is important that the Town update the Commission on its progress within the first three (3) months, and after the six (6) months to discuss the need for an extension, so that the Town can end this moratorium at the appropriate time that allows suitable development to continue. DATE: 6/5/24 ZSR-24-31 File No.: SD-24-02 12 Month Moratorium on New Resorts, Hotels, or Motels Town of Southold COMMISSION ACTIONS OF APPROVED RESOLUTION AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT BALDWIN, STEPHAANTE—At _.. t Large X CASEY, JENNIFER -Town of Huntington X CONDZELLA, JOHN —Town of Riverhead X DAVID —Town of East Hampton on X NN, JOkK-Town of Smithtown X FLYNN, DANIEL—Town of....._. ...._ .. ... ..... _.. _... _ Southampton X LLE, ELIZABET ... lter GA H —Town of She Island X GERSHOWITZ. e KEVIN G.-At Large � X KAUFMA _.. AN, HAEL - Villages under 5,000 X KITT, E RROL— ... g......... ..... ......... _ At Large X LEWIS _ ..... ._ LASCHECA, Town of Babylon X _MCCARTHY,.THOMA..... .....S -Town of So.. _ .. .�.. . ......_ _ .._ uthold X TIMOTHY—Town of. � . MCCARTHY, TIM Islip _ X PERRY, LISA—Villages Over 5,00..._ ....._ . �. _... ..... ..._ .� m0 X VANDENBURG, MICHAEL-Town of Brookhaven Motion: Commissioner Thomas McCarthy Present: 11 Seconded: Commissioner Kaufman Absent: 4 Voted: 11 Abstentions: 0 DECISION: Approved Date: 6/5/24 JEAN SCHWEIBISH 200 Walnut Place* Mattituck, NY 11952 631-655-5034 h '0 rruffl,,coln June 10, 2024 VIA EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL Town of Southold RO. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Attn: Supervisor Al Krupski and Town Board members Re: Hotel, Motel and Resort Development Moratoria Hearing Please read into the record Dear Supervisor and Town Board Members: I am writing to express my appreciation for the ongoing efforts to review and update our Town's zoning code, particularly as it relates to the goals set forth in the updated Comprehensive Plan.This proactive approach will sharpen the tools needed to preserve what makes the North Fork unique and prevent it from succumbing to the same fate as the overdeveloped South Fork. It does concern me, however, that you are limiting the proposed moratorium to only hotel, motel, and resort development. While I understand the reasoning behind this decision, it appears to overlook the broader issue at hand. Individual applications, no matter how seemingly benign, are -contributing to the gradual erosion of the identity of each of our communities within the Town. The moratorium as proposed fails to consider speculative residential subdivisions, Hamptons-sized residences, and renovations that ignore the appropriateness of location,. This for me spell's a death by 1,000 cuts of the North Fork as we've known it. A more inclusive enactment is appropriate in the face of the ever-increasing appetites of developers and private individuals. Expanding the moratorium to encompass all new development applications until the zoning code update is complete would better ensure that future development aligns with the values and vision outlined in the Comprehensive Plan, 11, urge the Planning Department, in collaboration with the zoning consultants and the Town's Zoning Update Advisory Committee,to reevaluate and devise a broader moratoria plan the Board's consideration and the public's approval. Let's get this right and save what's left! Sincerely, He'at'�r Lanza, Planning Director(via email only) 'y ANW414 ,.am Grou � )��" May 5, 2024 East En Chairwoman Jennifer Casey & Members of the Suffolk County Planning Commission Suffolk County Department of Economic Development & Planning H. Lee Dennison Building - 2nd Floor Robert S.DeLuca PRESIDENT 100 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, New York 11788 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Re: Town of Southold Proposed Moratorium: Hotels/Motels & Resorts Katherine Leahy Birch CHAIR Dear Chairwoman Casey and Members of the Planning Commission, William Ryall VICE CHAIR On behalf of Group for the East End, please accept the following comments related to the Town of Southold's 12-month proposed moratorium on the Susan Abdalla issuance and approval of the new development of resorts, hotels or motels. Kimberly Allan Group for the East End strongly supports the temporary suspension and Lou Bevilacqua respectfully asks the Planning Commission to issue approval. W.Marco Birch Kristen Briner For the record, Group for the East End, founded in 1972, is a not-for-profit Andrew Goldstein environmental advocacy and education organization. We represent the Stuart Goode community conservation and planning interests of several thousand member Nestor Gounaris households, businesses, and organizations across the five towns of Eastern John F.Shea Long Island. Kimberly Smith Spacek Marisa van Bokhorst Rational for a Moratorium Mary Walker Donna Winston In September of 2020, after a decade of dedicated municipal and community engagement, Southold Town unanimously adopted its current Comprehensive Plan, which sets a long-awaited and ambitious course for future of planning, P.O.Box 1792 conservation, development, and human services. The plan also sets the Southold, NY 11971 important overarching goals of protecting the Town's rural and historic P.O.Box 569 character, as well as the fragile natural environment that supports our local Bridgehampton,NY 11932 economy and exceptional quality of life. 631.765.6450 GroupfortheEastEnd.org The Town is now diligently underway in the examination of the zoning code to ensure that the code is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan so that it can be implemented to achieve the community's vision for the Town's future, with a target date for completion in March 2025. The Town of Southold has documented significant development pressure in the form of newly proposed hotels/motels and resorts. If approved prior to the adoption of the underway zoning code amendments, these proposal will likely undermine the zoning code update process and negatively impact the environment and community character that the comprehensive plan so clearly set out to protect. Conclusion In an effort to protect the integrity of the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Town's active zoning code evaluation and implementation strategy we strongly urge the Suffolk County Planning Commission to approve the Town's request for a temporary moratorium. We appreciate your time and consideration of our request. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience should you have any comments or questions. I can be reached at bdeluca@eastendenvironment.org. Sincerely, Robert S. DeLuca, President Norklun, Stacey From: Mudd, Jennifer Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 9:10 AM To: DeChance, Paul; Doherty, Jill; Doroski, Greg; Evans, Louisa;Johnson, Benjamin; Krupski, Al; McGivney, Julie; Mealy, Brian; Norklun, Stacey; Rudder, Lynda; Smith, Anne; Squicciarini, James; Standish, Lauren; Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Noncarrow, Denis; Born, Sabrina Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Development Please see correspondence below regarding the Moratorium. Thank you, Jew Jennifer M. Mudd Sub-Registrar and Deputy Town Clerk Account Clerk Southold Town Clerk's Office 53095 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Phone: 631-765-1800 ext. 1274 Fax: 631-765-6145 From:Tomaszewski, Michelle<michellet@town.southold.ny.us> Sent:Thursday, April 25, 2024 8:15 AM To: Noncarrow, Denis<denisn@southoldtownny.gov>; Rudder, Lynda <lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us>; Born, Sabrina <sabrina.born @town.southold.ny.us>; Mudd,Jennifer<jennifer.mudd@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Development Good morning, Catching up on emails and see this one came in just to me, I'm not sure if you received it? Thank you, ",ic4d& Michelle L. Tomaszewski Secretarial Assistant to the Town Board Town of Southold Supervisor's Office 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Phone: 631-765-1889 Fax: 631-765-1823 r..Il f,11 t�c)SOca.tholdtownny ov From: racc2oon <rccaaaan( aalecaarrr> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 9:32 PM 1 To:Tomaszewski, Michelle<rrrich Il t( t n scOLathP..ld:n.Y:L.as> Subject: [SPAM] - Development Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, I am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. I urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future Sent frorn my Ve.rizon,SamsUng Galaxy smartphone. Noami Morey 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2:55 PM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Moratorium Proposal comment HI! Not sure If this went thought. it was in Spam Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk. Town of Southold, New York www.southoldtownny.gov denisn@southoldtownny.gov 631-765-1800 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. -----Original Message----- From: Lucy Cutler [mailto:lucindacutler@icloud.com] Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 7:55 PM To: Noncarrow, Denis<denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: [SPAM] - Moratorium Proposal comment Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, As longtime Southold residents, we are writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. Inappropriate development has already damaged our community's character, natural environment, infrastructure, and created dangerous traffic conditions. Now is the time to put this critical moratorium in place to save what is left. Please don't wait. Thank you. Sincerely, Lucinda and Garrett Cutler 784 Bailie Beach Road Mattituck, NY 11952 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:01 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: broad moratorium, please! ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: Megan Barron <meganbarron2018@gmail.com> Date:Apr 23, 2024 10:53 AM Subject: broad moratorium, please! To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, I respectfully urge you to implement the broader development moratorium. As one speaker pointed out at a recent hearing, a broad moratorium means no business is singled out unfairly, thus solidifying your legal foundation. While I am extremely concerned about marina/hotel development, there are also so many other threats to our town character and its natural resources; updating the code is crucial. We residents are putting our trust in you. Please do not allow the intimidation factor from those whose sole interest is profit to sway you in your quest to do right by Southold Town. Thank you so much, Megan Barron 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:00 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: We support the proposed moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From:Anne Sherwood Pundyk<annesherwoodpundyk@gmail.com> Date:Apr 23, 2024 10:53 AM Subject:We support the proposed moratorium To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc:Jeff Pundyk<jpundyk@gmail.com> Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, I am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. I urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Sincerely, Anne and Jeff Pundyk 1185 West Mill Road, Mattituck, NY 11952 (917) 612-1863 Anne Sherwood Pundyk annesherwoodpundyk.com @anne.sherwood.pundyk Artsy SoIMo 11-..AKiKi li'oin: "Beauty Out of Bounds," East End Arts, 133 East Main Street and 11 West Main Street, Riverhead, NY, March 23 - May 5, 2024 View work in "Beauty Out of Bounds." 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Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Norklun, Stacey From: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:42 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: ---------- Forwarded message---------- From:Warren S Curry<steve.curry@nyu.edu> Date:Apr 23, 2024 10:31 AM Subject: To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, 1 am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. 1 urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Sincerely, Steve Curry 645 Bayview Ave, Southold, NY 11971 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:39 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Support for Development Moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: eisenstat@aol.com Date:Apr 23, 2024 9:34 AM Subject: Support for Development Moratorium To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Doris Brautigan <dbrautigan@mac.com> Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, As an architect with over 32 years in the public sector, I am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update, expected to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. Such a pause will allow for a clear path forward for such developments in alignment with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan once the Zoning Update is complete. Should the Town enact a moratorium, it should clearly identify the types of applications and entitlements that would not be considered during the moratorium period. In addition, the Local Law enacting the moratorium should include a clearly stated exceptions and/or variance section that specifies the procedure and enumerates the findings required for granting such a request. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community's character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. I urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Should you desire any additional input, I may be contacted by e-mail. Sincerely, Robert Eisenstat, FAIR 1305 3rd Street New Suffolk, NY. 11956 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:21 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: FW: [SPAM] - Development ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: "Standish, Lauren" <Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us> Date:Apr 23, 2024 8:18 AM Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Development To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov>,"Rudder, Lynda" <lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us>,"Born, Sabrina" <sabrina.born @town.southold.ny.us>,"Doherty,Jill" <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>,"Doroski, Greg" <greg.doroski@town.southold.ny.us>,"Krupski, Al" <alk@town.southold.ny.us>,"Evans, Louisa" <louisae@town.southold.ny.us>,"Mealy, Brian" <brian.mealy@town.southold.ny.us>,"Smith, Anne" <anne.smith@town.southold.ny.us> Cc: Lauren M.Standish Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor Town of Southold 53095 Route 25 PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 (631)765-1889 -----Original Message----- From: racc2oon<racc2oon@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 22,2024 9:32 PM To: Standish, Lauren<Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: [SPAM] -Development Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, I am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025.This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions,special exception permit applications,zone change requests,and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. I urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone Noami Morey ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Norklun, Stacey From: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 8:06 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Moratorium Support ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: Bill Takos<basilios.takos@gmail.com> Date:Apr 23, 2024 8:01 AM Subject: Moratorium Support To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, 1 am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. 1 urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Sincerely, Basilios and Marianne Takos 11710 Soundview Avenue Southold, NY 11971 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 7:17 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Fw: Moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: Iea2150@aol.com Date:Apr 23, 2024 7:09 AM Subject: Fw: Moratorium To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Iea2150@aol.com <Iea2150@aol.com> To: deniss@southoldtownny.gov<deniss@southoldtownny.gov> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 07:07:43 AM EDT Subject: Moratorium Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, 1 am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. 1 urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Sincerely, Angelina & John McKenna i Norklun, Stacey From: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:46 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Development Moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: Doris Brautigan <dbrautigan@icloud.com> Date:Apr 23, 2024 3:35 AM Subject: Development Moratorium To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Rob<eisenstat@aol.com> Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, 1 am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community's character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. 1 urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Sincerely, Doris Brautigan 1305 3rd Street New Suffolk, NY. 11956 Doris Brautigan 917-318-9492 Website https://www.dorisbrautiganart.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brownstonemod/ i 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:45 AM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: for Work Board Meeting 4/23 ---------- Forwarded message---------- From:Joseph McKay<swimmerjoe@mac.com> Date:Apr 22, 2024 8:38 PM Subject:for Work Board Meeting 4/23 To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, 1 am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. 1 urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Sincerely, Joe Mc Kay 94 Thompson Blvd. Greenport, NY 11944 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 8:00 PM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Expand Moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: sharon <dragondazy@gmail.com> Date:Apr 22, 2024 7:58 PM Subject: Expand Moratorium To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, I am writing in DESPERATE support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025.This moratorium should be carefully defined to STOP ALL DE `ELOPIIENII'from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, use variances, and anything else that may have been inadvertently left out. The ineluctable threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment,water,air, noise,infrastructure,aesthetics, peace of mind,traffic,safety, uniqueness,habitat, etc. Our very way of life is on the chopping block. I IMPLORE you to put this CRUCIAL moratorium in place to protect Southold now and in the future. What we do today will define this town for hundreds of years into the future. THIS MATTERS MORE THAN WE CAN KNOW. Sincerely, Sharon Kelly 230 1st St Cutchogue NY. 11935 Youtube@Dharmacats230 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 7:21 PM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Development Moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From:Jessica Alfonsi <alfonsimom@aol.com> Date:Apr 22, 2024 6:39 PM Subject: Development Moratorium To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Please I ask the Town Board and Supervisor Krupski to please impose a moratorium on further development of the North Fork. I have seen in recent years how overdevelopment and large homes have changed the landscape of my beautiful community.The house next door to me looks like a hospital.And let's not mention the homes made out of shipping containers.This is not the Hamptons. Please don't let development become out of hand.This is a very special place-let's all work to keep it that way. Many Thanks, Jessica Beebe-Alfonsi Southold, NY ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Norklun, Stacey From: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 7:20 PM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: Candida Harper<harpercandida@gmail.com> Date:Apr 22, 2024 6:32 PM Subject: Moratorium To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, I am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. Our chance to avoid overdevelopment depends on your action. If it is allowed to develop unchecked, our way of life and the future of our community are at risk. I urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Sincerely, Candida Harper 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 7:20 PM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From:Veronica Kaliski <v2kay@aol.com> Date:Apr 22, 2024 6:18 PM Subject: Moratorium To: "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, 1 am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic. Our very way of life is at risk. 1 urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Sincerely, Veronica Kaliski 2345 Bayview Ave SOuthold, New York 11971 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: Noncarrow, Denis Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 5:25 PM To: Born, Sabrina; Mudd, Jennifer; Norklun, Stacey Subject: Fwd: Support for the Development Moratorium ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: Rachel Bosworth <rachel@rachelbosworth.com> Date:Apr 22, 2024 5:07 PM Subject: Support for the Development Moratorium To: "Krupski, Al" <alk@town.southold.ny.us>,"Evans, Louisa" <louisae@town.southold.ny.us>,"Doherty,Jill" <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>,"Doroski, Greg" <greg.doroski@town.southold.ny.us>,"Mealy, Brian" <brian.mealy@town.southold.ny.us>,"Smith, Anne" <anne.smith@town.southold.ny.us>,"Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: "Lanza, Heather" <heather.lanza@town.southold.ny.us> Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, I hope this note finds you well. I am writing in support of a broader development moratorium as the Town of Southold works on the zoning update to be completed by 2025. This moratorium should be carefully defined so as to limit development pressure from new resorts, hotels, and motels, as well as new commercial development, major subdivisions, special exception permit applications, zone change requests, and use variances. The looming threat of overdevelopment in the Town of Southold impacts the future of our community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and traffic.To be very honest, it terrifies me. I grew up on the North Fork and am fortunate to still be able to live here. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for people I grew up with. Friends are struggling to stay here, and some have even been forced to leave because housing has become prohibitively expensive. Developers will continue to prioritize their needs- money-over the needs of the community in which they build. Taking time to finish the zoning updates before allowing new development projects to be presented can only benefit us. I urge you to put this critical moratorium in place to protect Southold's future. Thank you so much for your time and consideration on the issue, and the work you do for the community. Sincerely, Rachel Bosworth Main Bayview Road,Southold ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i NORTH ROAD HOTEL LLC 62005 Route 48 Greenport,New York 11944 (914) 582-7861 VIA EMAIL April 15, 2024 Town Board, Town of Southold c/o Denis Noncarrow Town Clerk 53095 Route 25 Southold,New York 11971 _....... RE: Proposed Hotel Moratorium Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town of Southold Town Board: The undersigned requests that this letter be incorporated into the public record concerning proposed Local Law to Impose an Interim or Temporary Suspension on the Review, Approval and/or Issuance of all Permits for or Relating to Resorts, Hotels or Motels (the "Proposed Moratorium"). For background, me, my wife Kristen and our children maintain a residence in Orient, and own and operate (through North Road Hotel LLC)the small business known as Hotel Moraine, a family-owned and family-focused resort motel located at 62005 Route 48, Greenport, New York 11944 (the "Property"), as well as other small, agricultural businesses in the Town of Southold(the "Town"). Please let this letter serve to request that the Town Board: (i) take a harder look at and reconsider adoption of the Proposed Moratorium, and the basis thereof given the data and facts set forth herein; (ii) to the extent the Town Board is prepared to proceed with adoption of the Proposed Moratorium, please consider expanding the exclusions to include: a. applications by existing resort hotels and motels located within the Town's Resort Residential (RR) District and the Hamlet of Greenport that have public sewer and water service; or, in the alternative b. the undersigned's Pending Applications (as hereinafter defined) to expand Hotel Moraine, a hotel use that has existed for over 60 years at the Property and has public water and public sewer service; or, in the alternative (iii) to the extent the foregoing is not acceptable to the Town Board, grant a variance post haste in order to allow the undersigned to proceed with the Pending Applications and such other permits and/or approvals required thereunder. 1 A Hard Look A moratorium is an unnecessary action by the Town Board given that: • the Town is not facing an imminent increase in development pressure for this particular use; • the Town's boards and departments have exhibited over the years that the requisite hard look is taken for each and every application submitted; • focus should be on preserving and developing single- and multi-family housing in order to ease the housing crisis on the North Fork; and • the Town's Resort Residential (RR) District' is unlikely to be substantively modified as part of the Town's rezoning. Anecdotal data, including that included herewith, should be analyzed in considering whether such a moratorium is warranted. This data will show that a moratorium on hotels and motels is inconsistent with the foregoing and, in fact, serves to increase pressure on housing. Supply &Demand,Hotels,Motels and Short-term Rentals Focus should be paid to increasing hotel/motel density where public sewer and water are available, and enforcing short term rental laws.As of April 14,2024,the number of rentals listed on AirBNB in the Town of Southold totals 210 and in Greenport totals 170, for a total of 380 listings,many of which are private residences and do not have applicable permits.Furthermore,the Town has issued —1,095 rental permits since inception of the permit program,approximately 75%of which continue to be renewed. Consider that the number of hotel/motel rooms in the Town of Southold totals —2932 and in the Village of Greenport totals —142, for a total of—435 rooms. Notably, the total number of hotel/motel rooms in the Town's RR District totals only 198. Compare these figures to the thousands of day trippers who visit the North Fork during the high seasons. It is evident that a moratorium on hotels/motels will not achieve the intended purpose of the Proposed Moratorium. It is worth noting that, in season, most hotels and motels require a 2-3 night minimum, reducing turnover and traffic, and are otherwise highly regulated by the Town, Suffolk County Comptroller (i.e., pay a 5.5% hotel motel tax — an increase of 2.5% as of June 1, 2023) and Suffolk County Department of Health Services (i.e., food service permits, temporary residence permits, pool permits, sanitary and water permits, as applicable, and related inspections), among other agencies (i.e.,NYS State Liquor Authority,NYS Agriculture & Markets, etc. and related inspections). Anecdotal Data-Analysis of Town's Comprehensive Plan and Town Uses The Town's Comprehensive Plan contemplates development of hotels and motels within the Town's RR District and only a few lots located therein remain available for hotel/motel use. According to the Town's Comprehensive Plan,only 83 acres out of a total of approximately 33,350 1 See Zoning Diagnostic Report,Town of Southold,NY,dated September 20,2023,prepared by ZoneCo,which states at Consistency Matrix: Zoning District Articles,Appendix B,that"[t]his district is only mapped on approximately 83 acres and appears to achieve the desired purposes for certain unique waterfront development patterns in the Town" (emphasis added). 2 These figures represent hotel/motel rooms located within and outside the Town's RR District, including Eastern Long Island Kampground's 19 cottages,and do not include bed and breakfasts,The Enclaves(44 units),the Pending Applications(for 14 additional units)and other proposed projects that have yet to file any formal applications to the Town. 2 acres of land in the Town of Southold is zoned RR3 (i.e., 0.25%) and far fewer acres have been issued a special exception permit for hotel/motel uses and/or are used as a hotel/motel (i.e., —18.081 acres). Even fewer have access to and use of public sewer and water(i.e., —11.211 acres), as most such properties are not within or proximate to a Village of Greenport Sewer District.4 The RR District located along the Long Island Sound and within the Hamlet of Greenport starts with the Property and continues West to SCTM #1000-44.-2-17 (a cottage located to the West of the Sound View Motel/Halyard Restaurant),and includes the following lots(shown in red in Figure 1 below). Notably, most of these lots are either already developed or have restricted development due to other factors (i.e., wetlands, size, proximity to the bluff, etc.). SCTM# Acre#f.,e 1000-40.-1-1 (Hotel Moraine; public sewer) 3.25 1000-45.-1-2.2 (Cliffside; public sewer) 7.05 1000-45.-1-3 (single-family residence) 4.37 1000-45.-1-4 (vacant) 3.48 1000-44.-2-25 (condominiums) 3.58 1000-44.-2-23 (Sound View—20 units) 1.84 1000-44.-2-22 (Sound View—35 units) 2.83 1000-44.-2-21 0.14 1000-44.-2-20 0.47 1000-44.-2-19 0.21 1000-44.-2-18 0.25 u a � Figure 1. See Southold Town Comprehensive Plan,Figure 3.12. 3 Distributed, generally, across the Town's Hamlets as follows according to the Town's Comprehensive Plan: Cutchogue(-15 acres),East Marion(-4 acres),Greenport(-38 acres),New Suffolk(—1 acre),Peconic(-4 acres)and Southold(-22 acres).Noticeably absent from this schedule in the Comprehensive Plan are the residential lots located north of Orient Yacht Club in Orient(see Town of Southold Interactive Map; SCTM# 1000-24.-2-26.4 and.5). 4 These figures exclude Eastern Long Island Kampground's 23.52 acres. 3 Other lots located in an RR District in the Hamlet of Greenport include the following lots (shown in red in Figure 2 below). This RR District includes Eastern Long Island Kampground, Silver Sands, a large lot that is almost entirely comprised of a salt marsh, and several other lots that are either already developed or have restricted development due to other factors (i.e., wetlands, size, etc.). SCTM 9 Acreage 1000-49.-1-25.8 (condominiums) 1.02 1000-40.-3-5 (Eastern Long Island Kampground) 23.52 1000-45.-6-8 (marshland) 17.77 1000-47.-2-8 0.18 1000-47.-2-9 0.22 1000-47.2.10 0.07 1000-47.-2-11 (Silver Sands—21 units) 0.91 1000-47.-2-12 0.56 1000-47.2-13 0.50 1000-47.-2-14 1.65 1000-47.-2-15 2.16 1000-35.-8-3.2 (industrial) 0.41 1000-38.-9-1.2 (medium density residential) 0.96 1000-38.-7-12 1.76 1000-38.-7-13 (condominiums) 5.10 1000-38.-7-14 (condominiums) 3.75 1000-38.-7-15 (condominiums) 8.76 4 �. s �a? � a �rmxvry �,„ � ��dro'�a,Y/.`�;n�p?xkxG,'�,3!1.x „r" . +," ,py tea.. rt, ,'✓%^4 w r„�ey wJ4ry d4w.pA'� ��.Y iw A� att W w Greenport � � ' �f yV2gt � �� e.nury r�i ell 10 r ti Green portViltage � C, Legend Zoning Districts ma— NiiiiiA— rd �twt�ro� '.7ar>�Prot�Yed6ar.fkarftprr�rR' (^�,ferrn7Busiress �Itlx;�Crx7dvsasarrtlrl�"�wx�uraYh1i�ve k'�r� ��i7��1�i,k°dk:.�, a.�a�X�'k9V"°r� adNd,ersd'p+ Rarreff lo d'&w8ftAM07 ` '�� (������1 dr'KHwdTr7�ratiaa�s ��xtna�'�PID O�'KY"R'I�:MRr�.I@ p�pu�maa�Ik�d�✓lWF4W'o OxU0.".Rmux�ANU"IXFuraaa Ca%;'Sbl�'pq$,ud Figure 2. See Southold Town Comprehensive Plan,Figure 3.12. In addition, an analysis of other lots in the Town of Southold located within an RR District reveals that many such properties are already developed (such as for condominiums and a union training center),have restricted development due to other factors(i.e.,wetlands,size,etc.),or were recently rezoned to an RR District and are otherwise the subject of preliminary alternative re-development activities. SCTM# Acrea e 1000-31.-6-17.2 (former Blue Inn, having 30 units) 1.37 (East Marion) 1000-31.-8-25 (single-family cottages) 1.48 (East Marion) 1000-38.-7-7.1 (former oyster factory; rezoned) 18.49 (East Marion) 1000-38.-7-13 (condominiums) 5.10 (East Marion) 1000-38.-7-14 (condominiums) 3.75 (East Marion) 1000-38.-7-15 (condominiums) 8.76 (East Marion) 1000-117.-6-32.1 0.42 (New Suffolk) 1000-117.-6-32.2 0.47 (New Suffolk) 1000-24.-2-26.5 (OYC) 0.14 (Orient) 1000-24.-2-27 (OYC) 0.19 (Orient) 1000-66.-3-15 (Beixedon) 27.08 (Southold) 5 1000-135.-3-1 (single family residence) 1.27 (Southold) 1000-51.-5-4 (condominiums) 2.20 (Southold) 1000-87.5.-26 (condominiums) 7.16 (Southold) 1000-83.-2-17.3 (IBEW union training) 16.87 (Cutchogue) Achieving the Purpose of the Resort Residential(RR)District As set forth in Section 280-34 of the Town of Southold Zoning Code (the "Zoning Code"), "[t]he purpose of the Resort Residential (RR) District is to provide opportunity for resort development in waterfront areas or other appropriate areas where, because of the availability of water and/or sewers, more intense development may occur consistent with the density and character of surrounding lands" (emphasis added). ZoneCo, the Town's Zoning Consultant, states in the Town's Zoning Diagnostic Report, dated September 20,2023,that"[t]his district is only mapped on approximately 83 acres and appears to achieve the desired purposes for certain unique waterfront development patterns in the Town" (emphasis added). The expanded use of an existing resort hotel and/or motel, such as Hotel Moraine, is entirely consistent with and encouraged by the purpose of the RR District, as set forth in Sections 280-34 and-35 of the Zoning Code. Most importantly, given the foregoing, it is unlikely that the RR District will be modified during the Town's rezoning effort. History of Property The Sunset Motel operated at the Property as a resort motel use for over sixty (60) years prior to being redeveloped into Hotel Moraine in 2022-2023. The proposed expansion is possible based upon the Property being located within the Town's RR District, being located within a Village of Greenport Sewer District (VSD-01), having had public water service and having made a public sewer service connection between the Property and the Village of Greenport in 2023,5 and is consistent with the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan dated February 2020 and the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program adopted November 30, 2004. This redevelopment project commenced in 2022. Great care was taken by the undersigned to (i) identify and acquire a site for redevelopment that was historically used for resort motel purposes (i.e.,an infill project) and already located within an RR District, (ii)identify and acquire a site that is served or has access to public water and sewer, (iii)select and execute a design that paid homage to the area's rich agricultural history and character, and (iv) embark on a sustainable redevelopment project. 5 Section 280-35(B)(4)(b)(2)of the Zoning Code provides that the maximum number of guest units shall be one(1) per 4,000 square feet of land with public water and sewer. Based upon the Property having 144,622 square feet of land, the permitted number of guest units is 35, as more particularly set forth in the Pending Applications and that certain Notice of Disapproval,dated January 24,2024, issued by the Town's Building Department. 6 Highlights include the 2022-2023 retirement of a 1960s era septic system and installation of a new sewer pump station connected to the Village of Greenport public sewer, installation of adequate storm drainage systems, removal of an aging heating oil UST, installation of extensive native plantings and landscape buffers (consisting of thousands of new plantings) and other mitigating factors, a building design and burial of all utility lines to open and preserve viewsheds,installation of dark sky exterior light fixtures, upgrading all improvements to current building and energy codes and incorporation of other sustainable elements, including courtesy bicycles, EV chargers and complimentary water filling stations. The crowning achievement of the project was the retirement of the 1960s era septic system on the bluff of the Long Island Sound and construction of a new,sewer pump station connected to the public sewage treatment system owned and operated by the Village of Greenport. The above-referenced work required issuance of a number of permits and approvals, including building permits by the Town of Southold Building Department, a Wetland Permit and administrative amendment thereto by the Town Trustees, a variance and de minimus amendment thereto by the ZBA, a Letter of Non-Jurisdiction from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and various permits and licenses by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. This work was completed in 2023 and culminated in the issuance of certificates of occupancy and operating permits, allowing the Property to re-open as Hotel Moraine in June 2023. Pending Applications The undersigned is seeking (i) a Special Exception Permit from the Town of Southold Zoning Board of Appeals(the"ZBA")pursuant to Section 280-35(B)(4)of the Zoning Code, (ii) Site Plan Approval from the Town of Southold Planning Board (the "Planning Board") and (iii) such other permits and approvals required to expand the improvements at the Property, currently comprised of twenty-one (21) resort motel units and accessory uses and improvements, as more particularly described herein, to include: • a resort motel building (10 units); and • an addition to an existing resort motel building (4 additional units) The Pending Applications are currently scheduled to be heard by the Planning Board at its May 6, 2024 work session and by the ZBA at its August 2024 public hearing. As a small business owner and operator, please provide the relief requested herein so that we can proceed with the Pending Applications. All rights otherwise reserved. Very truly yours, Daniel J. Pennessi, Esq., President 7 Norklu0, Stacey From: Noncarrow' Denis Sent: Tuesday, April 16' 2024 1010AK4 To: Nork|un' Stacey Subject: FVV Proposed Hotel Moratorium H| Stacey VVe should have a file on this subject it looks like. Thankyou Denis Noncorrow Southold Town Clerk. Town of Southold, New York 631-765-1800 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended renipient(s). Unauthorized interneptiun, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. From: Mary Bess Phillips [mai|to:mbphi||ips@8reenportvi||a8e.or8] Sent:Tuesday,April 16, ZUZ41U:17AM To: Noncarrow4 Denis<denisn@southo|dtovvnny.8ovx Cc: Krupski, A| <a|k@tovvn.southo|d.ny.usx; Evans, Louisa <|ouisae@tovvn.southo|d.ny.usx; Doherty,Jill "ji||.doherty@tovvn.southo|d.ny.usx; Doroski, Gre8<8re8.doroski@tovvn.southo|d.ny.usx; Mealy, Brian <brian.mea|y@tovvn.southo|d.ny.usx; Smith, Anne<anne.smith@tovvn.southo|d.ny.usx; Stype,John "johnst@southo|dtovvnny.8ovx Subject: Proposed Hotel Moratorium Good morning, Supervisor Nzupski and Southold Town Board members. { acucurrently the Chairperson for the Village o[Greeuport Code Committee. Starting with your first discussions o[updating your zoning code { have been observing the process and discussion currently iu place with this project. /\strong interest ouony part, is the goals o[this review being the uses allowed iu the Zoning Districts. This includes the land uses surrounding the entrances to the Village o[Greeuport along with the working waterfronts under the umbrella term of commercial fishing industry. For the businesses working our local, state, and federal waters eighty percent of the operation is on the water. The balance o[twenty percent o[their operations must be land based. { oneudoued to Heather Lanza at the Transportation Commission yesterday iureviewing the informative vvebpage for this project, { found farming and farmland important,water quality to improve fish and shellfish,but the bayoneu, aquaculture, and fishing fleets, uo matter their size vessel are not strongly protected iu your zones Marine l ,Mll and QQ current uses. 1 I am reading on your agenda for this morning the discussion of a Hotel Moratorium. For full disclosure, our commercial fishing family business is completely dependent on the water and land-based infrastructure. If you should move forward with this action, please include your M1,M11 and RR zoning districts. Thank you for reading my thoughts and observations. Mary Bess Phillips Deputy Mayor/Trustee Village of Greenport 236 Third Street Greenport, NY 11944 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 North Fork EnvironrnentM Council 1 700 Maim Road PCB Box 799 North Fork 4 a Mattituck, NY 11952 Environmefi-tal Council Phone: 631.298.8880 t Fax: 631.29 .4649 Web: www.NFECl.org March 14, 2024 Supervisor Al Krupski Councilwoman Jill Doherty Councilman Gregory Doroski Justice Louisa Evans Councilman Brian Mealy Councilwoman Anne Smith Town of Southold Dear Supervisor Krupski and Members of the Town Board, I am writing to you on behalf of the North Fork Environmental Council, a fifty-year-old local grassroots environmental organization. Fourteen years ago the town decided to embark on a comprehensive plan. It was finally adopted in September of 2020. During those years, the town experienced an unprecedented surge in development, the loss of affordable housing and a huge increase in tourism and traf- fic. To its credit, the town board has hired a zoning consultant, convened a zoning advisory com- mittee and is currently holding meetings with residents to align its outdated zoning code with the comprehensive plan. But that will not be enough. While the zoning meetings go on, lots are being clear cut, builders are breaking ground and developers are buying up farmland. With zoning under review, it's the perfect time for a town-wide building moratorium; to take a pause and consider, as the East End Beacon put it, "what this place would look like if every- thing that could be built here under the current zoning was actually built" here. We appreciated your discussion this morning of a moratorium on hotels, but the NFEC feels that a limited moratorium will not be enough to Save What's Left of Southold. We believe that a 12-month carefully considered moratorium on all commercial development and subdivisions, excluding single-family homes that do not need further approval, including trustee permits, is vital. With a moratorium in place, the town board, planners and the public will have time they need to fully focus on the zoning effort. It will give us some breathing room to carefully evaluate what we want this place to look like ten years from now. Without a moratorium, we face pages of plans from more developers who care little for our fragile environment or our fishing and farming heritage. We know that all of you, as public servants, care deeply about Southold. Please consider put- ting a 12-month moratorium in place and act before we are faced with another Enclaves dis- aster. Sincerely, Mark Haubner, President The NFEC is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization which works to increase public awareness of key issues,educate the public and public officials about important environmental and quality of life issues,and works to make sure that the public's voice is heard as we try to protect and preserve the land,waters,air,wildlife and way of life on the North Fork. No goods or services were received in connection with your donation.Please retain this acknowledgment for your tax records.