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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
SOUTHOLD COMPREHENSIVE IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGY
Town of Southold
Suffolk County, New York
Town Board of the Town of Southold (SEQRA Lead Agency)
Supervisor, Hon. Joshua Horton
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman Craig Richter
Councilman William D. Moore
Councilman Thomas Wickham
Councilman John M. Romanelli
Prepared by:
Town .Board of the
Town of Southold
Town Hall
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Contact: Hon. Joshua Horton, Supervisor
(631) '765- 1889
Town Clerk: Elizabeth Neville
(631) 765-1800
Moratorium Planning Team
Greg Yakaboski, Esq., Town Attorney
Valerie Scopaz, AICP, Town Planner
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Charles J. Voorhis, CEP, AICP, Consultant
Patrick Cleary, AICP, PP Consultant
Lisa Kombrink, Esq. Consulting Attomey
James Gesualdi, Esq., AICP, Consulting Attorney
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Town of Southold Comprehensive
Implementation Strategy Support Staff
John Sepenoski, Data Processing/GIS
Mark Terry, Sr. Environmental Planner
Scott Hughes, Sr. Environmental Planner
Carol Kalin, Planning Board Secretary
Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC
Nelson & Pope, Engineers & Surveyors
572 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747
Contact: Charles J. Voorhis, CEP, AICP
(631) 427-5665
Town of Southold Supporting Departments
Scott Russell, Sole Assessor
Michael Verrity, Building Department
James Richter, Town Engineer
James McMahon, Community Dev. & Parks
James; Bunchuek, Solid Waste/Landfill
Cleary Consulting
529 Asharoken Avenue
Northport, NY 11768
Contact: Patrick Cleary. AICP, PP
(631) 754-3085
May 2003
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.17. Scenic By-Ways Overlay Development Controls
NYS Route 25 and CR 48 were designated "Scenic By-Ways" by the state in 2002. DesignatinE
Routes 25 & 48 as scenic by-ways is the lo~ical first steo in oreservin~, the visual inte_mStv of the
important public corridors in the Towq. Designation alone, however, does nothing to assure that
the visual and aesthetic characteristics of the corridors are in fact, permanently preserved. It has
been recommended that a series of specific development controls be adopted that shape the use,
nature and characteristics of the Town's designated scenic by-ways. Specific recommendations
include the following:
· Reviewing all zoning controls in all districts fronting on the scenic by-ways. If necessary,
adjustments should be made to assure consistency in allowable setbacks, height, bulk and
density provisions. Consistency also can be achieved via the adoption of an overlay of
modified zoning provisions, e.g., a by-ways corridor management district.
· Develop standards and guidelines that address building siting and architecture, viewsheds,
open space, tree preservation and other landscaping.
,, Develop standards that reduce the number of required curb cuts and encourage shared use of
driveways, where appropriate.
· Require off-street parking areas to be located behind buildings.
· Explore expanding the role of the Architectural Review Board (ARB).
· Designate all actions within a scenic by-way as Type I actions under SEQRA.
· Implement a roadway beautification or "adopt-a-road" program, whereby civic-minded
citizens and businesses can help protect the scenic corridor.
· Coordinate agency reviews to assure compliance with scenic by-way goals
1.3.3 Education/Enforcement Mechanisms
18. Agricultural District Review/Education
It is a policy of the Town of Southold that agricultural land and the business of farming shall be '
preserved and encouraged to the maximum extent. To that end, the Town supports the
establishment of Agricultural Districts, and the inclusion of farmland within such districts, as
provided for under Article 25AA of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law. Land
within an Agricultural District qualifies for preferential land assessments, which is a method to
assist in the preservation of agriculture within the Town.
This implementation tool should be highlighted by greater promotion of the benefits of inclusion
in Agricultural Districts through more interaction and education with large landowners. This
will encourage farmers not currently included within an Agricultural District, to sign up for this
progrmn.
19. Create General Guidance Documents
Guidance documents are useful as public education and information tools to assist with land use,
environmental protection and best management practices. They can be specific enough to assist
property owners and contractors in daily decisions about land use, and land management
practices. Guidance Documents are needed in the following areas:
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25. Enforcement
Enforcement of regulations signals a Town's commitment to reaching its goals. Effective
enforcement requires personnel, financial resources and commitment. While aggressive
enforcement can improve conformance with the Town code (thereby facilitating public purposes
and goals) it cannot be achieved in the absence of an enforceable code.
The Town's enforcement program requires a thorough programmatic evaluation and re-
prioritization of objectives by the Building Department, Fire Marshal, Director of Code
Enforcement, Bay Constable, Police Department and Town Attomey's Office. Where necessary,
the code must be revised to eliminate inconsistencies. The cost of enhanced enforcement
vigilance can then be evaluated by the Town Board, Planning Board and Trustees to determine
how best to implement this recommendation.
1.3.4 Capital Improvements/Expenditures
26. Improve Waterfront Access
The Town of Southold is characterized and geographically defined by its coastal location;
bounded by the Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay. A number of waterfront recreational
facilities and access opportunities do exist; however, given the significance of the waterfront to
the furore of the community, more could be done to improve and enhance public access.
The Town is poised to finalize its LWRP, a primary element of which is the improvement of
public access. The LWRP calls for exploring new waterfront use and access opportunities, such
as~
· Bird watching posts
· Trails
· Improved beach access (via road ends, etc.)
· Interpretive centers
· Sheltered kayak access points
· Creation of a public marina
A significant component in improving public access to the waterfront is to utilize the
opportunities available under the Community Preservation Project Plan (CPPP) to secure the
right of direct public access.
27. Administer Parks of Town-Wide Significance
Currently, there are 4 Park Districts located within the Town:
· Mattimck
· Cutchogue-New Suffolk
· Southold
East Marion-Orient
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34. Create a Parks and Recreation Department
The creation of a Parks & Recreation Department to manage Town-o~vned properties (not park
districts) was reconunended in past planning studies. While worthy on serious consideration, it is
recommended that this tool be more fully evaluated and considered in the Park Management
Plan.
35. Scenic By-Ways Management Program
Pursuant to the Scenic Southold Corridor Management Plan, the Town designated Routes 25 aq0
48 as "Scenic-By-Ways." This designation alone will not serve to protect the unique qualities of
these corridors. Implementing a Scenic By-Ways Management Program is necessary to assure
the permanent, long-term protection of the corridors. This tool which represents a more holistic
management approach, can be considered in conjunction with No. 17 above, which provides
measures more oriented toward development controls and codified standards Elements of a
management plan would include:
· "Adopt-A-Road" program
· Beautification programs
· Improved signage
o Directional/safety
o Informational
o Advertising
o Municipal
· Coordinate scenic by-way management with CPPP acquisitions
· Utilize acquisitions, easements, covenants and restrictions, PDIL TDR, rezonings, etc.
outside of the CPPP program.
· Creation of a scenic overlay district
· Development of design guidelines for new construction
· Incentive programs
· Architectural reviews
· Modification to existing zoning
· Transportation management
o Traffic calming "
o Improvements to Routes 25 & 48
o Manage traffic
· Tourism
· Sustaining the management plan
o Partnerships (public-private)
o Regional relationships
o Scenic By-Ways committee
36. Trail Inventory/Trail Committee/Bikeways
Past plmming studies have identified the value and significance of a Town-wide trail system.
This system can serve as a valuable recreational resource while simultaneously providing a
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critical link in a Transportation Management Plan, linking the ham[ets together without
necessitating the continued reliance on passenger vehicles. The Transportation Commission of
the Town recognizes and is seeking to promote and enhance trail resources in the Town;
however, adequate resources and conunitment must be provided to allow a commission or
cotnmittee to complete an effective trail and bikeway enhancement program.
Implementing this recommendation as a planning tool requires first designating resoumes to an
appropriate body to oversee this task, such as the Transportation Commission, or a new trail
committee. Second, a thorough inventory would be conducted, and all existing and potential
trails., trail heads, vehicle access points, rest areas and support facilities would be mapped on the
Town's GIS system. The third step would be to develop appropriate design criteria and
standards for the construction of new trails and support facilities where and when needed.
37. Inventory and Manage Cultural Resources
The Town's rich historic heritage is reflected in the designation of historic sites, landmarks and
districts, including two National Historic Districts, in Orient and Southold. Important
archaeological sites and landmark trees are also an element of this heritage. These resources
have been identified and imported into the Town's GIS system. However, this inventory should
be updated regularly, to maintain the currency of this program. The Town should consider
adoption of stronger historic landmarks legislation to protect these resources from neglect and
demolition by providing incentives and appropriate controls where practical. Finally, education
and assistance should play a role in ensuring that historic districts and landmarks are appreciated
and managed in a manner that will preserve the Town's cultural heritage.
38. Architectural Review Board and Design Parameters
Past planning studies have continually emphasized the values and importance of the scenic and
aesthetic quality and character of the Town to its residents and to its economy.
The Town currently has an Architectural Review Committee, which is advisory to the Planning
Board on site design of commercial projects. Consideration could be given to elevating the
status of this group to an ARB and strengthening their input and insight into the broader land use,
site plan and building permit process. This can play an important role in assuring that new or
rehabilitated buildings are sensitively designed and properly reflect the architectural heritage and
character of the community. Finally, past studies strongly recommend the adoption of design
guidelines to support the decision-making role of the ARB, and to offer guidance for individuals
seeking to construct new or rehabilitate existing structures.
39. Scenic Advisory Board
As recommended in the Scenic Southold Corridor Management Plan, a Scenic Advisory Body ]
would serve to manage and oversee the Scenic By-Ways Management Program. It has been I
recormnended that a fully empowered ARB be created to assure the visual and aestheticI
character of the scenic by-ways corridors of Route 25 and CR48. [
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COHSUI, T tOUR LAWYER BELl:ORE SIGHING THIS INSTRUMENT- THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE USED BY LAWYERS ONLY
THI$INOF_.NTURE, rnadethe ~0'~-~la¥of December ,nineteenhundredaod eighty.
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WILLL~M W. SCHRIEVER and BARBARA DWIGHT SCHRIEVER, his wife, both
residing at no #, Main Road, Orient, New York,
party of the first part~ and
ORIENT-EAST MARION PARK DISTRICT,
New York.
(no #), Mmiu Road, Orient,
party of the second part,
WlTNleqSETI. I, that the party of the first part, in consideration of
Ten and 00/100 ........... ($10.00) .......................... dollars,
lawful money of the United States, paid
by the party of the second part, does hereby grant and release unto the party of the second part, the heirs or
successors and assigns of the party of the second part forever,
ALL that ce,~n plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate,
lyingandbei~in~e in the Hamlet of Orient, Town of Southold, County
of Suffolk and state of New York, more particularly bounded and
described as follows:
BEGINNING at a monument in the southerly line of Main Road where the
same intersects the westerly line of land now or formerly of Clement
J. Welles, said monument being South 3 degrees 51 minutes 30 seconds
West a distance of 66.16 feet along the southerly extension of the
easterly line of other land of the party of the first part from a
monument in the northerly line of Main Road where the same is
intersected by said easterly line; proceeding along said land of
Clement J. Welles South 15 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds West 1171.45
feet, more or less, to the point of intersection with the ordinary
high-water mark on the shore of Orient Harbor; thence north-westerly
along said ordinary high-water mark a distance df 125 feet, more or
less, to the point of intersection with the easterly line of land
formerly of Katherine Latham and now or formerly of Margaret E. Aha,
said point of intersection being north 61 degrees 27 minutes 50 seconds
West 125.00 feet, more or less, from the last described point of
intersection as measured on a tie line along said ordinary high-water
mark; thence along said land now or formerly of Margaret E. Aha North
8 degrees 46 minutes 20 seconds East 1087.74 feet, more or less, to
the southerly line of Main Road; and thence along the southerly
lime of Main Road south 89 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds East 250.00
feet to said land of Clement J. Welles and the point of place of
BEGINNING, containing 4.726 acres, more or less.
Said parcel being and intended to be Parcel II of the premises conveyed
to the party of the first part by deed of John Dwight, Kirby Dwight,
Jr. and Barbara Dwight Schriever dated November 14, 1957 and recorded
February 3, 1958, in the office of the Clerk of Suffolk County, New
York, in Liber 4423 at Page 590.
SUBJECT to the following covenants, restrictions, and agreements which
shall run with the land:
1. The entire parcel shall be forever devoted to the following
two purposes:
a. To protect and enhance the view of the tidal wetlands,
Orient Harbor, and the hamlet of Orient for the benefit and enjoyment
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'l'OC~E'l'l'i~e~R with all right, title and interest, if any, of the party of the first part in and to any streets and
roads abutting the above described premises to the center lines thereof,
TO~E'I'HF~R with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the party of the first part in and to
said premises,
TO HAVE .~iD TO HOLD the premises herein granted unto the party of the second part, the heirs or
successors and assigns of the party of the second part forever.
AND the party of the first part covenants that the party of the first part has not done or suffered anything
whereby the said premises have been incumbered in any way whatever, except as aforesaid.
&ND the party of the first part, in compliance with Section 13 of the Lien I~aw, covenants that the party of
the first part will receive the consideration for this conveyance and will hold the right to receive such consid-
eration as a trust fund to be applied first for the purpose of paying the cost of the improvement and will apply
the same first to the payment of the cost of the improvement before using any part of the total of the same for
any other purpose.
The word "party" shall be construed as if it read "parties" whenever the sense of this indenture so requires.
IN WITNI~$ WI'i£RF_.OF, the party of the first part has duly executed this deed the day and year first above
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