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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSouthold Zoning Update Forum Input East Marion 2025_6_7Saturday, June 7, 2025 34 attendees Topic Feedback from Attendees Code Enforcement People need to file complaints – may need more code enforcers Code Enforcement Noise code enforcement is needed. Code Enforcement Enforce Short-term rental rules Code Enforcement How do we get people to pay more taxes for more code enforcement? Community Character Limit Outdoor lighting – Dark Skies – YES Community Character Noise – no amplified music outside; permit required for events like weddings, bar mitzvahs Community Character Outdoor lighting – improve enforcement of existing dark sky codes Community Character Dark skies – Upped emphasis Community Character Dark sky lighting enforcement Community Character Architectural review to ensure consistency with neighborhood character Community Character Allow for diversity in building styles Community Character Stricter Air BnB regulations Development Standards Residential Concerns about proposed setbacks affecting smaller lots (≤ ½ acre) Economic Development 1600 Bay Ave → Remain RR/RL Economic Development Balance of activity that maintains rural character of town Economic Development Provide services that residents need as more remote workers mean more services Economic Development Limit home business in residential areas that affect community character Farms We love farms! Farms Farm worker housing – why no basement? Farms How is agritainment being addressed? Farms Better definition of viable farm – local sourcing of food Farms How is greenhouse farming defined? Farms Remove requirement to vet a potential farm owner – too restrictive and subjective General Make codes more understandable Housing Affordability Seasonal rental for workers, not just year-round minimum Housing Affordability HMU-1 apartment building – what limits are put on it to preserve community character Housing Affordability Want to be able to have AHU on my lot Housing Affordability Make criteria for getting affordable housing realistic – teachers, firefighters, librarians Housing Affordability Accessory housing should not be limited to family Housing Affordability Caretaker dwelling – should be allowed in residential zone Housing Affordability Simplify permit process for accessory use apartments Housing Affordability Big concern – who decides market rate? Housing Affordability Questions on ADU? 2 stories? Setbacks? Eliminate 25% lot rule. Eliminate 1BR rule. Housing Affordability CP meets goals Housing Affordability Clarify what affordable housing means: how many people can inhabit, work in Southold, funding for AH for Southold residents Maps Extend HALO to end of Bay Ave Maps Hellenic restaurant - zoning needs to keep this a conforming use Southold Town Zoning Update Forum - East Marion Hamlet Focus Maps HALO zone designation would significantly alter neighborhood - shrink the HALO zone Natural Resources Concern about lot coverage restriction Natural Resources Tree cut down restrictions – achieve balance Natural Resources No trees planted under power lines Natural Resources How does water & sewer expansion affect density? Natural Resources GreenPort has run-off filter/basins at road-end beaches – can we require that? Natural Resources Can we require new parking spaces be water-permeable? Natural Resources Can we incentivize not using toxic lawn chemicals & fertilizers and re-wilding? Natural Resources Concerns about water quality (e.g., self-contained septic systems for new construction) Natural Resources Education on impacts is needed to change the mindset towards better preservation of natural resources such as water. Natural Resources New regulations for new development (lawn size, no pools) Natural Resources Trees very important Natural Resources What is the impact on natural resources from the increase in density from Affordable Housing and seasonal rentals Natural Resources Irrigation systems should require a permit to ensure water conservation Natural Resources Implement smaller waste processing system to generate water to be reused commercially