HomeMy WebLinkAboutTim_114852513709Southold Zoning Update - Full Responses
Name: Tim
Respondent ID: 114852513709
Q1: General Feedback: Do you feel the proposed zoning updates reflect the
needs of your community?
Yes / Land preservation and drinking water were important when the plan was comprised
and remain vital.
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?
Other than periodic re-review to address needs they should remain materially inch.
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?
Migration to Southhold will likely remain modest; the economic expansion will likely result
in limited new family arrivals.
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?
B/a
Q8: Community Character & Historic Preservation: Do these zoning updates
help retain the character of the Southold you know and love?
Yes
Q9: If not, what do you think could be improved to preserve Southold’s unique
charm?
They seem adequately protective and the interaction with historical offices and associations
is great. There might be opportunities to learn more about local history by working AP
history students but those projects have a number of interdependencies.
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?
Seasonal traffic along commercial-rural corridors continues to grow. Congestion exceeds
resources at peak times of year, summer weekends and autumn through holiday season
events and pop-up sales. Rt48 needs turning lanes to allow westbound drivers to turn south
without backing up traffic. This would be a beautiful cycling venue if it wasn’t deemed
unsafe.
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?
These look well thought out. Preserving agriculture and retaining a flourishing rural
ambience.
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?
I think it’s hard to know what kinds of industries will take root but alliances with the
business communities, as well as local colleges, is will help inform policy.
Q16: Additional Comments
I want to be clear that I’m a visitor / tourist. I hope my opinion is still desired.
Q17: Demographic & Contact Info. Click this link to enter your email if you'd like
to receive updates on meetings and future drafts.
Tim / timrossiemail@gmail.com / N/a
Q18: Are YOU responding as a:
Tourist/visitor