HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpen space set-aside in Subdivisions OFFICE LOCATION:
Town Hall Annex
54375 State Route 25
(cot. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Telephone: 631 765-1938
Fax: 631 765-3136
LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
To: Town of Southold Town Board
From: Mark Terry, Principal Planner ~'
LWRP Coordinator
Date: October 16, 2008
Re;
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Review for Local Law to require
an open space set-aside in subdivisions in the Hamlet Business and Hamlet Density
Zoning districts, identical to that imposed on residential site plans in the same districts.
This proposed action is for a Local Law to require an open space set-aside in subdivisions in the
Hamlet Business and Hamlet Density Zoning districts, identical to that imposed on residential
site plans in the same districts.
The proposed local law has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of
the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP)
Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment
Form submitted to this department as well as the records available to me, it is my
recommendation that the proposed action is CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and
therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP. Supporting policy standards include:
Policy 1.
Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances
community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure,
makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of
development.
The longstanding planning goals of the Town of Southold "reflect the interest in
preserving and enhancing the natural and built environment and providing
opportunities for a level of growth and expansion of the economic base that is
compatible with the existing scale of development, availability of water, existing
sensitive environment of the Town and its historic heritage" (Town of Southold
Planning Board, 1985, p3). The future pattern of land use proposed in the
"Master Plan Update" encouraged residential development to locate in and
around existing hamlets "in order to preserve and enhance the historic and
cultural centers of the community, to support existing commercial centers, to
provide locations for moderately priced housing and to encourage efficient and
effective provision of community facilities and services" (Town of Southold
Planning Board, 1985, p6).
Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Town Board shall consider this recommendation in preparing its
written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action.
Cc: Patricia Finnegan, Town Attorney
Kieran Corcoran, Assistant Town Attorney
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Appendix C
State Environmental Quality Review
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only
PART I - PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by A
1. APPLICANT/SPONSOR
Town of Southold Town Board
~plicant or Project Sponsor)
2. PROJECT NAME
Local Law to require open space in subdivisions
3. PROJECT LOCATION:
Municipality Towno£$outhold County Suffolk
4. PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc., or provide map)
Hamlet Business and Hamlet Density Zoning Districts within the Town of Southold
5. PROPOSED ACTION IS:
[] New [] Expansion [] Modification/alteration
6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY:
Local Law to require an open space set-aside in subdivisions in the Hamlet Business and Hamlet Density Zoning districts, identical to
that imposed on residential site plans in the same districts.
7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED:
Initially l~"~- acres Ultimately NA acres
8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? [~ Yes U No If No, describe briefly
9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT?
[] Residential [] Industrial [] Commercial [] Agriculture [] Park/Forest/Open Space [] Other
Describe:
10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
(FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)?
~J Yes b~ No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals:
11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL?
r r Yes [] No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals:
Not Applicable
12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION?
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Applicant/sponsor name: Scott Russell Date: 10/90/08
Signature:
I If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are
_ a state agency, complete the
~oastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment
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PART II - IMPACT ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Lead Agency)
A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE THRESHOLDIN6NYCRR PART61749 Ifyes, coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF.
WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.67 If No, a negative
declaration may be superseded by another involved agency.
C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, if legible)
C1. Existing air qua ty sur[ase or groundwater qua ty or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic pattern solid waste production or disposal,
potential for erosion, dra nage or flooding problems? Explain bdefly:
None
C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly:
None
C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly:
None
C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly:
None
C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain bdefly:
None
C6. Lor~g term short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in Cl-C5'~ Explain briefly:
None
C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly:
None
D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRITICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL AREA (CEA)?
[] Yes [] No If Yes, explain briefly:
E. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENT AL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS?
[] Yes [] No If Yes, explain briefly:
PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or otherwise significant. Each
effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e)
geographic scope; and (t) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain
sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. If question D of Part Ii was checked
yes, the determination of significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CEA.
Town of Southold Town Board
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EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration.
[] Checkthisbexifyouhavedetermined, based ontbeinformationand analysis aboveandanysupportingdocumentation, thattbeproposed actionWlLL
NOT result in any significant adverse env ronmental impacts AND prov de, on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination
10/20/08
Name of Lead Agency Date
Scotl Russell Supervisor
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency