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LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MEMORANDUM
To: James H. Rich 111, Chair
Town of Southold Planning Board
From: Mark Terry,AICP, Assistant Town Planner Director
LWRP Coordinator
Date: October 28, 2024
Re: SMB Apartments
Location: 56025 Route 25, Southold,NY
SCTM#: 1000-63-3-26 Zoning Districts—HB
This proposed site plan is for the proposed construction of a 24'x 220'building divided into 6 single family
dwellings,no less than 850 sq. ft. each, on a conforming 68,901 sq. ft. lot in the HB Zoning District. Construct a
24 ft x 220 ft building divided into six(6)single family dwellings,no less than 850 sq ft each on a conforming
68,901 sq ft lot in the HB District; proposed building length is 220 ft. Proposal is for three(3)affordable housing
units and three(3)are market rate units.
The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold
Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program(LWRP)Policy Standards. Based upon the
information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, the proposed
action is CONSISTENT with the LWRP, provided that the recommendations below are considered/required in
the site plan approval.
Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character,preserves
open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes
adverse effects of development.
The application requires a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals to construct a 24 ft x 220 ft long building
where 125 ft is allowed. A variance was granted in 2023. The building will be divided into six(6) single-family
dwellings, no less than 850 sq ft each. Three (3) affordable housing units and three (3) market-rate units are
proposed. The parcel has been historically cleared and improved with a mixed use commercial building. In the
1960s the parcel was fanned.
The property is zoned Hamlet Business (HB). The purpose of the Hamlet Business (HB)District is to provide for
business development in the hamlet central business areas, including retail, office and service uses, public and
semipublic uses, as well as hotel and motel and multifamily residential development that will support and enhance
the retail development and provide a focus for the hamlet area
The proposed multifamily development supports the purpose of the HB zoning district.
Pedestrian infrastructure is adequate in front of the parcel, with a concrete sidewalk throughout the Southold
Hamlet Center.
Policy 2.2. Protect and preserve archaeological resources
The parcel or structure is not identified as an area designated as sensitive for archeological sites on the NY State
Historic Preservation Office(SHPO) archaeological site inventory(The NYS Cultural Resource Information
System (CRIS)). The parcel is located within the Archeological Buffer Area. This layer represents buffer areas
around recorded archaeological resources.Locations within these areas may not be archaeologically sensitive,and
locations outside these areas may be archaeologically sensitive.
Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. I
The proposed building is located behind the existing commercial structure, will not be visible from NYS Route
25, and will not conflict with the surrounding character.
E. Preserve existing vegetation and establish new indigenous vegetation to enhance scenic quality:
It is recommended that the vegetation occurring along the property boundaries be preserved as
landscaped buffers.
Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold.
Two I/A Hydroaction Sanitary Systems are proposed to reduce the total nitrogen in the effluent. The systems will
protect groundwater quality. The plans state that"automatic irrigation system or drip irrigation shall be provided
for all proposed plantings and landscaped areas".
Stormwater generated will be retained on-site pursuant to Chapter 236 Stormwater Management of the Southold
Town Code.
Suffolk County has developed and is implementing a plan to reduce the impacts of fertilizer on ground and
surface water. The Suffolk County Legislature established a goal of reducing fertilization in residential areas by
10 to 25 percent, regardless of lot size and landscaped area, and passed Local Law 41-2007 in 2007 to reduce
nitrogen pollution by reducing the use of fertilizer throughout the County(SCDHS).
The following is recommended:
a. Require the use of native, drought-tolerant plants in landscaping.
b. Require only the use of organic fertilizers where the water-soluble nitrogen is no more than 20% of
the total nitrogen in the mixture.
c. Require a maximum of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1000 square feet in any one application, with a
cumulative application of no more than 2 lbs. per 1,000 square feet per year.
d. Prohibit the application of fertilizer products containing nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium between
November 111 and April lst
e. Prohibit the use of phosphorous containing lawn fertilizer unless establishing a new lawn or soil test
shows that the lawn does not have enough phosphorus. Fertilizer labels have three bold numbers. The
number in the middle is the percentage of phosphorus in the product, e.g. 22-0-15. Use of products
with 0.67 in the middle or lower is not restricted. Products with a number higher than 0.67 may only
be used if a new lawn is being established or a soil test indicates it is necessary.
Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination
regarding the consistency of the proposed action.
Cc: Mara Cerezo, Planner