HomeMy WebLinkAboutBarbara Butterworth_114885616575Southold Zoning Update - Full Responses
Name: Barbara Butterworth
Respondent ID: 114885616575
Q1: General Feedback: Do you feel the proposed zoning updates reflect the
needs of your community?
Yes / This is a yes, but... It looks like there is no addition to the business areas from the
current code. I am wondering if that is too limiting especially to provide opportunities for
new businesses. Restaurants: People often like to eat out because of the ambiance.
Limiting restaurants to hamlet centers makes some sense but there may be other good
places for restaurants especially if there are limitations on noise, music and size.
Q2: Land Use & Zoning: Do these updates make sense for how you want to see
land used in Southold?
Yes
Q3: Which zoning rules or land-use changes—if any—don’t work for you?
Including hardscaping in lot coverage is a good idea but seems like exceptions have to be
made for very small lots in more densely populated areas.
Q4: Housing & Affordability: Do the updates support the kind of housing you
believe Southold needs?
No
Q5: What—if anything—would make housing options better for you and your
neighbors?
I believe strongly that we need more affordable housing but this code is still to limiting.
Some suggestions: Change year long lease to shorter periods like 9 months (think teachers).
More flexibility in lease period. Size of ADU: allow for up to 50% of habitable space, so, for
example, a family could have an apartment on one floor of the house while they live on
another floor. Generally should increase the allowed size of non-attached ADUs - at least
1000 feet. 289-44.A4vi: what if there are one or an odd number of units. Need to be clear
that ADU's are the priority. Not clear about outside door on ADU within a home. There
needs to be an exterior door. Not clear if person has to be on the Town's affordable housing
list or if just eligible is sufficient. Language varies in document. I support "elibible for:"
280-36 CHO: take out the word convenient, as can be used to be too limiting. Everyone
virtually has cars now, so don't need to be that near public transportation. This becomes an
excuse for not allowing community housing. Broaden the possibility of where community
housing can be located, need to make available more than just land in halo zones and land
with existing buildings. The challenge is also creating opportunties for starter homes for
young families. Not sure how this can be supported in the zoning code.
Q6: Natural Resources & Environmental Protection: Do these updates
adequately protect Southold’s natural resources, such as water, wildlife, and
woodlands?
No response
Q7: If not, what else would you like to see in the zoning code for environmental
conservation?
No response
Q8: Community Character & Historic Preservation: Do these zoning updates
help retain the character of the Southold you know and love?
No response
Q9: If not, what do you think could be improved to preserve Southold’s unique
charm?
No response
Q10: Traffic, and Safety. Do the proposed zoning updates adequately address
concerns related to traffic congestion and pedestrian safety?
No response
Q11: If not, what changes would you recommend to improve or prevent further
traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety in Southold?
No response
Q12: Support for Agriculture: Do the zoning updates provide sufficient
protections for Southold’s farming industry and farmland preservation?
No response
Q13: If not, what changes would you suggest to further support agriculture and
prevent the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses?
No response
Q14: Economic Development: Will the proposed zoning changes foster
sustainable economic development while balancing environmental and
community concerns?
No response
Q15: If not, how could the zoning updates better support the local economy
and businesses?
No response
Q16: Additional Comments
Haven't had a chance to review many of the other sections, hence the lack of comment.
Q17: Demographic & Contact Info. Click this link to enter your email if you'd like
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Barbara Butterworth / buttergillb@mac.com / Cutchogue
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