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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB-02/01/1982-SHENRY E. RAYNOR Jr.. Chairman JAMES WALL BENNETT ORLOWSKI. ,Ir. GEORGE RITCHIE LATHAM, Jr. William F. Mullen, Jr. T LD Southold, N.Y. 11971 TELEPHONE 765- 1938 A special meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board was held, Monday, February 1, 1982 7:30 p.m. to discuss, with the committee, the questionnaire concerning what residents want Southold Town to be like in the year 2001. Those pre- sent were: Henry E. Raynor, Jr., Chairman William F. Mullen, Jr., Member G. Ritchie Latham, Jr., Member Bennett Orlowski, Jr., Member Shirley Bachrach, Committee Member Jean Tiedke, Committee Member Frank Baer, Committee Member Lydia Tortora, Committee Member Marie Bauer Johnson, committee Member Ruth Oliva, NFEC Millicient Gossner, LWV Each member of the Planning Board received a copy of all materials pertaining to~ thi~e-y.Mr~ Raynor opened the meeting by welcoming the committee to review the tabul&ted results of this survey. The questionnaire was sent to Southold Town residents from the voters registration list. The survey did not include the political party or the ed- ucation of the respondent. A weighted survey was noted as being at the end of the survey sheet. The Planning Board and the Committee members proceeded to review each question on the survey. It was noted that a large percentage of those responding were retired. Mr. Raynor asked if the committee requested information on the length of residency of each respondent. The committee said this was discussed but not approved to be included on the survey. The general summary was the desire to have jobs for young people provided such development would have a light im- pact on the environment. Light industry was vague as to what was considered light industry or where such should be located. pg. 2 2/1/82 The greatest support for farm preservation was a County program rather than Town program. Speculations were made that county taxes were considered lower than town taxes and wouldn't affect taxpayers as much~ Single family homes was the number one response to what type of housing would you want in Southold Town. It was noted that a variety of answers were given. It was noted by the majority of respondents that special tax incentives should be offered to attract appropriate year round businesses. 6. The importance of preservation ranked highest for the open space in Southold Town. The public does not want costly recreation. They pre- ferred making use of what is now available, such as bicycle paths, nature trails and school facilities. The results on the question of establishing parks and recreation to replace the present system indicated that this question was unclear to many of the respondents. Regulations for the reduction in erosion - Many comments were given to leave the farmer alone, no govermental reg- ulations, public wants farmland preservation. The over- all choice for the reduction of topsoil erosion was a greater use of cover crops. 10. It was noted that a vast majority of residents would be willing to separate glass, newspapers, and metal for re- cycling purposes. 11. The residents supported Long Island Railroad and Bus services to be the best form of transportation in Southold Town, provided it be conveniently scheduled. 12. Where to locate light industry or new business - highest rating was adjacent to existing business or industry or where there would be the least environmental impact. 13. Residents had high priority for clustering land to pro- 15. tect open space. Also favored was road layout and position 16. of house for the maximum use of the sun for solar energy. There was an overwhelming response to preserve nature. 14. Residents thought reduction in shoreline erosion could best be obtained by protective shrubs and dune grass, keeping construction far enough away from bluffs and shorelines, and restrict the use of beach vehicles. 17. The committee felt those responding to this question did not fully understand what was meant by separating agricul- tural zone and residential zone. pg. 3 ~ 2/1/82 18. 19. 20. 21. The top three answers for a solution to protect our groundwater supply were: preservation of ponds, lakes, and woodlands; maintaining woodlands, and protection of watershed and drainage areas. It was noted that the residents of Southold Town thought stronger controls on pesticide types and usage, along with area wide sewerage would reduce pollution in the groundwater supply. It was noted that many residents were concerned about the water supply in Southold Town, but were not knowledge- able on a water supply system. It was noted that a tremendous number of residents favored the idea of local government units meeting often to discuss the development of Southold Town. At the conclusion of the review, Mr. Raynor, on behalf of the Planning Board, thanked the committee for their time and effort spent on the survey and their concern for the future development of Southold Town. Meeting ended 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan E. Long, Secretary Southold Town Planning Board