HomeMy WebLinkAboutRespondent_114882987760Southold Zoning Update - Full Responses
Respondent ID: 114882987760
Q1: General Feedback: Do you feel the proposed zoning updates reflect the
needs of your community?
No / Tax payers buy development rights on preserved land through Southold Town.The
new code introduces commercial processing on preserved land, including canning and
bottling the produce. That is done in a building for processing. Second building is for storing
product.It could be the use of freezers, etc. The third structure is for retail. Question: Since
this is commercial, do they pay taxes? Definition of “ local” needs to be included. Local
meaning “ in Southold” What happened to the scenic view sheds communities wanted in
the comprehensive plan? We have “ boutique “ farms with residents surrounding the. Hard
to manage.
Q2: Land Use & Zoning: Do these updates make sense for how you want to see
land used in Southold?
No
Q3: Which zoning rules or land-use changes—if any—don’t work for you?
Bouncy houses and skating rinks, etc. are not farm related. Needs to be removed from code.
MUST HAVE PAID ST employees monitor farms for compliance.
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?
Garden apartments. Housing in center of town . Walkability. Buses rerouted to include new
affordable apartments.
Q6: Natural Resources & Environmental Protection: Do these updates
adequately protect Southold’s natural resources, such as water, wildlife, and
woodlands?
No
Q7: If not, what else would you like to see in the zoning code for environmental
conservation?
Purchase more open space Carve out areas for possible purchase.
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?
Limit hotels. Roads too crowded.
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?
Need to control lights at intersections to adjust to weekend travel. Route 58 needs to install
a fence in the median. Then traffic will not have to stop in both directions for school bus
pickups, etc.
Q12: Support for Agriculture: Do the zoning updates provide sufficient
protections for Southold’s farming industry and farmland preservation?
No
Q13: If not, what changes would you suggest to further support agriculture and
prevent the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses?
Land Preservation Committee has 5 farmers and only 2 no farmers. Very unbalanced group
with farmers pushing agendas . Committee Chair and the LPC paid employee are related
which gives chairperson greater control. Agricultural Committee has all farmers. Land
Preservation Committee has 5 out of 7 farmers. Unbalanced. Agratourism is taking over
farmers. Then it becomes family fun places and not farming.
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
Hire code enforcers for Land Preservation . Easements-may be violated.
Q17: Demographic & Contact Info. Click this link to enter your email if you'd like
to receive updates on meetings and future drafts.
Dellen@gmail.com
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Resident