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ELIZABETH NEVILLE
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
TOWN CLERK
PO Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
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AGENDA
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
December 14, 2005
7:00 PM
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrival
Councilman William P. Edwards
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Councilman Daniel C. Ross
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Councilman Thomas H. Wickham
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Councilman John M. Romanelli
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Justice Louisa P. Evans
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Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton
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Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville
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Town Attorney Patricia A. Finnegan
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POLICY:
At scheduled Town Board meetings, the attending public is encouraged to briefly address
the Town Board relating to agenda resolutions prior to their enactment; the public will also be given time
at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled business agenda to address the Board on any given topic.
Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTIONS
2005-767
CATEGORY: Letter of Credit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Acceptance of the North Fork Bank Letter of Credit #3330001258 In the Amount of $60,844.00
for Elysian Field Subdivision
RESOLVEDaccepts the Letter of
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Credit No. 050602 issued by the North Fork Bank in the amount of $60,844.00 for the
proposed standard subdivision “Elysian Field”
located at the north side of State Route 25,
approximately 545 feet west of Maple Avenue in Peconic, New York, SCTM #1000-75-2-2 as
recommended by the Southold Town Planning Board, all in accordance with the approval of the
Town Attorney.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - December 14, 2005
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Vote Record - Resolution 2005-767
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Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards
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Adopted
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Adopted as Amended
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Defeated ????????
Thomas H. Wickham
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Tabled
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John M. Romanelli
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans
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Joshua Y. Horton
2005-768
CATEGORY: Seqra
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Determined that “A Local Law In Relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses” is an Unlisted Action
Pursuant to SEQRA, Establish the Town Board As Lead Agency, and Issue a Negative Declaration for
This Action
WHEREAS
, the Town Board of the Town of Southold is conducting an uncoordinated SEQR
Review of an Unlisted Action involving amendments to Chapter 100 of the Code of the Town of
Southold, regarding limitations on the size of retail uses in the HB and B zoning districts; and
WHEREAS,
the purpose of the amendments are to limit the size of retail uses in the HB Hamlet
Business and B General Business zoning districts so that new retail development shall be
properly integrated into the hamlets in a manner that is compatible with the character of the
community, and sustains the business districts, and the amendments also require the provision of
rental apartments if larger retail businesses are sought.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
, that pursuant to Part 617 of the SEQR Regulations,
designates itself as the Lead Agency for the
the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
SEQR Review of this Unlisted Action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations
pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental
has determined that the proposed Unlisted Action will
Conservation Law, the Lead Agency
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not have a significant adverse effect on the environment for the reasons enumerated in the
Negative Declaration Form.
Vote Record - Resolution 2005-768
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Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross
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Adopted as Amended
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Defeated ????????
Thomas H. Wickham
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Tabled
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John M. Romanelli
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans
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Joshua Y. Horton
2005-769
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Enact the Local Law Entitled, “A Local Law In Relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses”
WHEREAS,
there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
“A Local Law in
County, New York, on the 22nd day of November, 2005 a Local Law entitled
relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses”
and
WHEREAS
the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, now
therefor be it
RESOLVEDENACTS
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby the Local Law
“A Local Law in relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses”
entitled, which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2005
“A Local Law in relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses”
A Local Law entitled, .
BE IT ENACTED
by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose –
The goals of the Town of Southold, as set forth in numerous planning
documents over the past twenty years, include the preservation of land, preservation of the rural,
cultural and historic character of the hamlets, preservation of the Town’s natural environment
and natural resources, promotion of a range of housing and business opportunities that support a
socio-economically diverse community, and an increase in transportation efficiency while
preserving the scenic and historic attributes of the Town. The Town of Southold Hamlet Study,
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adopted by the Town Board in 2005, recommended amendments to the zoning code which would
strengthen the business centers and encourage businesses that support the east end lifestyle. The
study concludes that large-scale commercial activity is inconsistent with the community
character of the Town, and would be inappropriate. The Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan
(LWRP), also adopted by the Town Board in 2005, mandates that all new development should be
integrated in the hamlets in a manner that is compatible with the community character, and the
economic vitality of the business districts should be enhanced.
A report prepared for the Town Board by Mark Terry, Acting Department Head, dated
November 2005 titled the “Impacts of Big Box and Large Retail Stores on Community Business
and Proposed Amendments to the Town of Southold Town Code” highlights the detrimental
effects large scale commercial development can have on small towns. The Town of Southold’s
unique geography coupled with these potential detrimental effects on the community have
prompted the Town Board to prepare this Local Law.
The Town Board enacted a temporary moratorium on retail site plans and special exception use
permits over 3000 square feet in October 2005 in order to allow the Town the opportunity to
grapple with the issue and adequately prepare a solution to the mounting pressure from large
scale retailers.
This Local Law is intended to place a limit on the size of retail uses in the Town of Southold, in
order to preserve the community character of the hamlets and the sustainability of the business
districts. In addition, the law provides that those seeking larger businesses will also provide
rental apartments in the structure, thus contributing to a wider range of new housing
opportunities in the downtown areas.
II.
Chapter 100 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§ 100-13. Definitions.
SHOPPING CENTER – A group of retail and service businesses which have an
integrated architectural and site design and which have an anchor tenant consisting of either a
supermarket or a department store if the anchor tenant encompasses a minimum of 25,000
10,000 square feet of area.
§ 100-91. Use Regulations.
In the HB District, no building or premises shall be used and no building or part of a
building shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole
or in part, for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses and, except for those uses
permitted under Subsection A(1), A(2), A(3) and A(20) hereof, are subject to site plan approval
by the Planning Board:
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(7) Retail stores, up to a maximum of 3,000 square feet of gross floor area for
each retail store (inclusive of all floor area associated with the retail store) in any
building. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Bulk Schedule for Business,
Office and Industrial Districts, the maximum total size of any building including
such retail stores shall be 15,000 square feet of gross floor area.
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals. The following uses are
permitted as a special exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided, except
Subsection (10) which may be permitted as a special exception by the Planning Board, and all
such special exception uses shall be subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.
(10) Retail stores in excess of 3,000 square feet of gross floor area (inclusive of
all floor area associated with the retail store), up to a maximum of 6,000 square
feet of such gross floor area, subject to the following requirements:
(a) For each and every additional 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
(or portion thereof) associated with the retail store, the applicant shall
provide an accessory apartment subject to the requirements of Subsection
C below. Such accessory apartment shall either be owner-occupied or
leased on a yearly basis, and the owner shall be required to provide
documentation demonstrating such facts.
(b) Compliance with the design standards for retail establishments in
effect as adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold by
resolution.
§ 100-101. Use regulations.
In the B District, no building or premises shall be used and no building or part thereof
shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part,
for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except for those uses
permitted under Subsection A(1), (12) and (13) hereof, are subject to site plan approval by the
Planning Board:
(2) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by § 100-91A(3) to (21) of
the Hamlet Business District, except Subsection A(7) as applicable in the
Business District is herein modified as follows:
(a) Retail stores, up to a maximum of 4,000 square feet of gross floor
area for each retail store (inclusive of all floor area associated with the
retail store) in any building. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Bulk
Schedule for Business, Office and Industrial Districts, the maximum total
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size of any building including such retail stores shall be 15,000 square feet
of gross floor area.
(b) Retail stores located in a shopping center existing as of January 1,
2006, up to a maximum of 7,000 square feet of gross floor area for each
retail store (inclusive of all floor area associated with the retail store).
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals. The following uses
are permitted as a special exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided, except
Subsections (17) and (18) which may be permitted as a special exception by the Planning Board,
and all such special exception uses shall be subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board.
(17) Retail stores in excess of 4,000 square feet of gross floor area (inclusive of
all floor area associated with the retail store), up to a maximum of 7,000 square
feet of such gross floor area, subject to the following requirements:
(a) For each and every additional 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
(or portion thereof) associated with the retail store, the applicant shall
provide an accessory apartment subject to the requirements of Subsection
C below. Such accessory apartment shall either be owner-occupied or
leased on a yearly basis, and the owner shall be required to provide
documentation demonstrating such facts.
(b) Compliance with the design standards for retail establishments in
effect as adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold by
resolution.
(18) Retail stores in excess of 7,000 square feet of gross floor area (inclusive of
all floor area associated with the retail store), up to a maximum of 15,000 square
feet of such gross floor area, subject to the following requirements:
(a) The retail store(s) shall be located in a shopping center existing as
of January 1, 2006.
(b) The Planning Board shall determine whether the proposed retail
stores will have an undue adverse impact on the community. In making
such a determination, the Planning Board shall conduct or hire a
consultant to conduct a Market and Municipal Impact Study, at the
expense of the applicant. Such study shall include an analysis of the
projected impact of the retail store(s) on:
i. The existing local retail market, including market shares, if
applicable.
ii. The supply and demand for local retail space.
iii. Local wages, benefit and employment.
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iv. Revenues retained within the local economies of the Town
of Southold.
v. Public service and facilities costs.
vi. Public revenues.
vii. Impacts on municipal taxes.
viii. Impacts of property values in the community.
ix. Effects on retail operations in the surrounding market area.
x. Employee housing needs, if applicable.
xi. The Town of Southold’s ability to implement its
Comprehensive Plan consistent with the proposed project.
(c) Compliance with the design standards for retail establishments in
effect as adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold by
resolution.
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by
any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect the validity of this
law as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as
provided by law.
Vote Record - Resolution 2005-769
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Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross
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Adopted as Amended
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Defeated Thomas H. Wickham
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Tabled
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John M. Romanelli
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans
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Joshua Y. Horton
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing #1
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Vote Record - Public Hearing #1
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Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards
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Daniel C. Ross
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Adjourned
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Thomas H. Wickham
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Closed
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John M. Romanelli
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Louisa P. Evans
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Joshua Y. Horton