HomeMy WebLinkAboutJurgen Riehle_114848137093Southold Zoning Update - Full Responses
Name: Jurgen Riehle
Respondent ID: 114848137093
Q1: General Feedback: Do you feel the proposed zoning updates reflect the
needs of your community?
Yes / I applaud the inclusion of parking areas in impervious surfaces for the purpose of lot
coverage. This was long overdue and I'm grateful that the board addressed this issue, which
affects many other aspects of desired zoning outcomes, including runoff and
flooding/environmental sustainability..
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?
For the Transitional District, it would make sense to give a maximum size for each structure
built on the lot to prevent the development of large, primarily commercial buildings with a
few residential trappings (dormer windows, etc.)
Q4: Housing & Affordability: Do the updates support the kind of housing you
believe Southold needs?
Yes
Q5: What—if anything—would make housing options better for you and your
neighbors?
No response
Q6: Natural Resources & Environmental Protection: Do these updates
adequately protect Southold’s natural resources, such as water, wildlife, and
woodlands?
Yes
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
Q9: If not, what do you think could be improved to preserve Southold’s unique
charm?
I would like to see more specific language as to what constitutes community/historic
character, not so much in terms of architectural style, but regarding sustainable and/or
historically appropriate materials.
Q10: Traffic, and Safety. Do the proposed zoning updates adequately address
concerns related to traffic congestion and pedestrian safety?
No
Q11: If not, what changes would you recommend to improve or prevent further
traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety in Southold?
Generally agree with the update, but would like to see a 25 mile speed limit throughout the
length of Greenport/GPT West Main Street, from the intersection with Front Street to the
intersection with 25/48 (aka North Road). The current permitted speed (35 mph) is unsafe
for a residential area.
Q12: Support for Agriculture: Do the zoning updates provide sufficient
protections for Southold’s farming industry and farmland preservation?
Yes
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?
Yes
Q15: If not, how could the zoning updates better support the local economy
and businesses?
No response
Q16: Additional Comments
No response
Q17: Demographic & Contact Info. Click this link to enter your email if you'd like
to receive updates on meetings and future drafts.
Jurgen Riehle / jurgen@rdany.com / Greenport West
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Both