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Home My WebLink About01/30/1986Jt DITIt I~ TERRY OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 728 Southold, New York 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1801 MATTITUCK HAMLET MEETING Proposed Updated Master Plan and Zoning Code Revisions Mattituck School 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 30, 1986 Present: Also Present: Supervisor Francis J. Murphy Councilman Paul Stoutenburgh Councilman James A. Schondebare Councilwoman Jean W. Cochran Councilman George L. Penny IV Town Clerk Judith T. Terry Town Planning Consultant David Emilita Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker Planning Board Chairman Bennett Orlowski Jr. Planning Board Member G. Ritchie Latham Supervisor Murphy introduced the Town Board members, Planning Consultant, Town Clerk and Town Attorney. He then explained the history of the current proposed updated master plan and zoning code revisions and the purpose of the hamlet meeting, which is to receive public comment and suggestions to avoide any grave mistakes should the present proposal be submitted to a public hearing for adoption, Approxomately 35 individuals attended this meeting, and the following comments and objections were received: DOROTHY BLOOM, Mattituck, League of Women Voters, Southold Town: Applauds the completion of the Master Plan update. Well-defined blueprint for orderly develop- ment of the hamlets in Southold Town. They feel some of the Zoning Code amendments do not agree with the purpose of the Master Plan: to preserve and enhance our economic base of agricUlture and commercial fishing and the quality of life on the North Fork. They believe that new regulations should comply with the intent of the Master Plan. The find the proposals for waterfront uses in Marine Recreational Zone detrimental to the quality of our fresh water supply. They strongly object to marina complexes Page 2 - Mattituck Hamle eting 1/30/86 sited on creeks that include resort motels or hotels, retail Stores, restaurants, showers, bathrooms, laundromat facilities and swimming pools. Such uses will result in overpumping of our water supply and lead to saltwater intrusion in the wells of the many all-year-around and seasonal homes already sited on the creeks in close proximity to proposed Marine Recreation zoning. The proposal is also a complete give-away to developers at the expense of long-time residents and taxpayers. The Town has already allowed expansion of this nature at Mattituck Inlet to detriment of that creek. The Board was asked to review proposed Article XI and allow public input during the next two months before any laws are enacted. They also urge the reinstatment of Article XXII which addresses the protection of natural features. The protection of farmland, water resources and woodland as the most important task facing the Town officials now and in the future. They ask that the Town Board hold meetings to permit citizen input, including questions on specific areas of the proposed amendments. They believe the Town officials should schedule frequent combined meetings of all units of government with respect to the proposal. RICHARD WILTON: Tourism in Southold Town is either #1 or #2 industry which brings people into town to spend money which feeds the Town's economy and they go home. The proposed Master Plan does not positively address tourism or light industry, which would provide jobs for the younger people and family people. He suggests that before the Master Plan is adopted the Board select areas for motels and hotels, and set aside areas for clean light industrial areas..semi-conductor work, machine shops, where people of different skill levels are hired. He thinks before the plan is passed an economic study should be conducted with respect to the affect it will have on taxes and jobs and could be projected for several years to come. GEORGE WETMORE: The Master Plan proposal does not address or solve today's problems. Southold Town is comprised of approximately 34,000 acres, which no provisions for light industry, resorts or affordable housing on the planning map. The Town Board must address and solve those problems now. He suggest the allocation of 1% to be set aside for industry; 1% to be set aside for resort residential; and 1% set aside for affordable housing. GEOFF PROUD, Citizen Action for Affordable Housing in Southold Town Inc.: Housing available at prices and rents for Southold residents with average incomes is a critical need and should be a priority in any revision of zoning in the Town. Citizen's Action is aware of the Master Plan goal to: preserve the existing housing stock and provide opportunities for development of a variety of housing types to meet the needs of people at various stages of the life cycle, various incomes and age levels and household compositions. Up to now the Town has not adequately addressed this issue. It is within the powers of town government to solve the affordable housing crisis. The Town has begun by eliciting the help of an advisory committee to develop an affordable housing plan, and should that effort lead to a specific provision in the Master Plan for affordable housing, then the Town leaders may be assured that, as there is a strong constituancy which favors action toward a solution they will be applauded for their effort. DONALD GRIMM, Southold: He is in contract for a parcel of property in the area of the landfill that is proposed to be zoned Light Industrial Office. He proposes it remain C-1 as it presently is zoned or placed in the Light Industrial zoning (Cox Lane and Oregon Road). DOLORES PRINClPI: Opposes the R-80 proposed zoning at Cox Neck Road and Route 48, Mattituck - the area is presently zoned business, is on a two-lane highway, with over-head wires and does not feel it would beneficial for her to build or sell for residential purposes. She spoke on,behalf of other members of their family who also own property at that site. Pa~ge 3 - Mattituck Hamle~eeting 1/30/86 HENRY DRUM, Mattituck: Hamlet Density Residential is to permit a mix of housing types and level of residential density appropriate to the area in and around the major hamlet centers, particularly Mattituck, Cutchogue, Southold, Orient, Village of Greenport. He does not know where the HD District is that has been established. It was explained that it is a floating district which must be applied for. JEANNE MARRIN£R, Mattituck: She lives on James Creek across from Strong's Marina and recognize the need for docking and mooring facilities for our residents, however, the new Article XI she disagrees with the uses permitted in Marine Recreation Districts which is the proposed zone for Strong's Marina. It is on a very fragile creek and in no way should there be a restaurant, a resort hotel, swimming pool or even sanitary facilities and a laundromat. RUTH OLIVA, Orient: Asked the reasoning between Article V, Article VI, Article X Article XI and Article XII.--It was explain~l that Resldential A and Residential B are out and in the draft it came out that they stayed in~ Supervisor Murphy asked Mrs. Oliva to write the questions down so the consultant could address them before the Board adopts the ordinance. DAVID SPOHN, Orient: The term "aviation" or any basic terms of aviation does not appear in the definition section of the proposed zoning regulations. Any form of aviation has been excluded from "club-beach" definition. Basic utility state II airport is listed as a permitted use by special exception of the Planning Board in a L-1 zone. how was the role of an airport and minimum parcel size of 100 acres selected? Will the information from the Master Plan/Airport site Selection Study, which is now in progress, be incorporated in the revised zoning code and map? Why are there no airports show in Southold Town, including the existing Elizabeth Fiel~d on Fishers Island? His questions will be reviewed by the consultant. JEAN TIEDKI~, Southold: Former member of the Planning Committee that worked with RPPW. Curious as to why Article XXII, Natural Features, was deleted? No indication of what the projected population is going to be in 1990, 2000 or 2001 or 2025, and in relation to that there is no idea of what our water supply is expected to be, keeping in mind that in the late 1950's, early 1960's there was a drought. What do you do in that case? Have you considered it? Mrs. Tiedke will put her questions in writing for consideration by the consultant. MARGARET SKABRY, Peconlc: Questioned why the map was not reprinted in the newspapers as it was last year? (The newpapers volunteered to print it at that time free of charge, however they did not do the same with respect to these hamlet meetings. ) Supervisor Murphy thanked everyone for coming out. All the comments will be given consideration by the Town Board. They have tried to come up with a plan that is fair for everyone in Southold Town and provides for future growth. Meel~i~ng adiourned at 8:10 P.M. Judith T. Terry ~' Southold Town Clerk Main Street Box 570 Southold NY 11971 765-5209 Citizen Action for Affordable Housing IN SOUTHOLD TOWN INC. Directors David Bruckheimer Jr. Bernard Dempsey William McDermott Herbert Mandel Geoffrey Proud Paul Skurnick Louise Stacey HOUSING AVAILABLE AT PRICES AND RENTS FOR SOUTHOLD RESIDENTS WITH AVERAGE INCOMES IS A CRITICAL NEED AND SHOULD BE A PRIORITY IN ANY REVISION OF ZONING IN THE TOWN. MY NAME IS GEOFF PROUD AND I SPEAK FOR CITIZEN ACTION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SOUTHOLD, INC. THIS GROUP IS A LOCAL ACTIVITY INSPIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF' HOUSING~S JOINT VENTURE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING. ITS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TO BE A COALITION OF HOME BUILDERS~ FINANCE SOURCES~ AND CITIZENS WHO NEED HOUSING~ WITH THE PURPOSE OF INFLUENCING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH RESPECT TO METHODS FOR REDUCING THE COST OP HOUSING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE HAVE ABOUT 80 PRSONS ON OUR MAILING LIST -- THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF THEM PEOPLE WHO PERSONALLY NEED AFFORDABLE HOUSING. CITIZEN'S ACTION IS AWARE OF THE MASTER PLAN GOALS: (I QUOTE) "PRESERVE THE EXISTING HOUSING STOCK AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A VARIETY OF HOUSING TYPES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THE LIFE CYCLE, VARIOUS INCOME AND AGE LEVELS AND HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITONS." UP TO NOW OUR TOWN HAS NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE.. DESCRIBED CONSULTANTS~ MEMORANDA AS (I QUOTE AGAIN) A AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW, IN THE "LACK OF MODERATE AND MIDDLE INCOME SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION...ABSENCE OF SMALL UNITS FOR OLDER AND YOUNGER ONE AND TWO PERSON HOUSEHOLDS." (END OF QUOTE.) THER ARE WAYS TO OBTAIN AFORDABLE HOUSING WHICH DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDIES. THEY BEGIN WITH REVISIING THE ZONING OF OUR TOWN~ WHICH HAS SO LONG BEEN RESTRICTED BY ACROSS THE BOARD TWO ACRE ZONING. BUT MAINLY THEY DEPEND A THE SINCERE DETERMINATION TO REACH THE GOAL. IT IS WITHIN THE POWERS OF TOWN GOVERNMENT TO SOLVE THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. THE TOWN AS BEGUN BY ELICITING THE HELP OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN. SHOULD THAT EFFORT LEAD TO A SPECIFIC PROVISION IN THE MASTER PLAN FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THEN THE TOWN LEADERS MAY BE ASSURED THAT, AS THERE IS A STRONG CONSTITUANCY WHICH FAVORS ACTION TOWARD A SOLUTION THEY WILL BE APPLAUDED FOR THEIR EFFORT. IF THERE IS ANYONE WHO WISHES TO RECEIVE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING LITERATURE THROUGH CITIZEN ACTION, LET ME KNOW. TO THE SOUTHOLD PLANNING BOARD In reference to the Proposed Zoning Regulations and associated map dated January 16, 1986, I would like to make the following comments and pose a few questions. 1. The term "Aviation" or any of the basic terms of aviation, such as "Airport", "Landing Area" or "Aircraft", do not sppear in the"Definition section of the Proposed Zoning Regulations. Such definitions taken from the New York State General Business Law, would be appropriate, sinc~ they apply or at least should be referenced as other definitions are to State Law. The definitions from Webster's Third New International Dictionmry of the ~ ~nclish Language, Unabridged, do not appear to be quite the same and some, such as "Landing Area", do not appear. 2. Any form of aviation has been excluded from "Club-Beach" definition and referred to as s hazardous sport. The same ex- clusion applies to the definition of "Club Membership" or "Country or Golf Course " Non-Profit . Why was this necessary? 3, Inland Waterways are referred to in "Club-Beach" definition but not defined specifically. The definition in the afore-mentioned dictionary, encompasses most of the water surrounding Soathold Town and therefore seems too inclusive. 4. "Basic Utility Stage II Airport", is listed as a use permitted by special exception of the Planning Board in a L-1 Zone. How was the role. of an airport and minimum parcel size of 100 acres Selected? Will the information from the Master Plan/Airport Study, which is now in progress, be incorporated Zoning Code and Map? Site Selection in the r~vised Why are no airports E!izebeth Field on Fishers Island? ss ~ Town Airport in 1959. ~hown in Southold Town; including the existing This airport was established ~' Town Contact FRANCIS J. MURPHY SUPERVISOR -SOL MAIN ROAD $OUTHOLD, L.I., N.Y. 11971 TELEPHONE (516) 765-1800 (516) 765-1939 SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE for HAMLET MEETINGS JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 1986 -2- List of new districts A-C - Agricultural -Conservation District (Two acre minimum) R-80 - Residential Low Density District (Two acre minimum) R-40 - Residential Low Density District (One acre minimum) R-120 - Residential Low Density District (Three acre minimum) R-200 - Residential Low Density District (Five acre minimum) Residentiali, Low Density District (Ten acre minimum) I' R-400 - HD - Hamlet Density Residential District RR - Resort Residential District RO - Residential Office District HB - Hamlet Business District LB Limited Business District B-1 General Business District M-Rec - Marine Recreation District MB - Marine Business District LIO - LI - Light Industrial Park/Office Park District Light Industrial District -3- Purpose of each District Agricultural-Conservation A-C District Low Density Residential R-80~ ~-120~ R-200~ R-400 District~ Section 100-30. Purpose. The purpose of the Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) District and the Low Density Residential R-80, R-120, R-200 and R-400 Districts is to reasonably control, and to the extent possible prevent, the unnecessary loss of those currently open lands within the Town containing large and contiguous areas of p~ime agricultural soils which are the basis for a significant portion/of the Town's economy and those areas with sensitive environmental features including aquifer recharge areas and bluffs. In addition these areas provide the open rural environ- ment so highly valued by year-round residents and those persons who support the Town of Southold's recreation, resort and second home economy. The economic , social and aesthetic benefits which can be obtained for all citizens by limiting loss of such areas are well documented, and have inspired a host of governmental programs designed, with varying degrees of success, to achieve this result. For its part, the Town is expending large sums of money to protect existing farm acreage. At the same time, the Town has an obligation to exercise its authority to reasonably regulate the subdivision and development of this land to further the same purposes, while honoring the legitimate interests of farmers and other farmland owners. Low Density Residential R-40 District Section 100-30A. Purpose. The purpose of the Low Density Residential R-40 District is to provide areas for residential development where existing neighbor- hood characteristics, water supply and environmental conditions permit full development densities of approximately one dwelling per acre and where open space and agricultural preservation are not predominate objectives. Hamlet Density Residential (HD) District Section 100-40. Purpose The purpose of the Hamlet Density (HD) Residential District is to (1) permit a mix of housing types and level of residential density appropriate to the areas in and around the major hamlet centers, particularly Mattituck, Cutchogue, Southold, Orient and the Village of Greenport and (2) to promote the provision of lower cost housing in these hamlet and village areas, where provision of utilities exists or may be possible and desirable and where public facilities and commercial activities are available. -4- Resort Residential (RR) District Section 100-50. Purpose. The purpose of the Resort Residential (RR) District is to provide opportunity for waterfront resort development in what are essential low density residential areas at a density and character consistent with surrounding uses. Residential Office (RO) District Section 100-70. Purpose. To provide a transition area between business areas and low density residential development along major roads which will provide oppor- tunity for limited nonresidential uses in essentially residential areas. Limited Business (LB) District Section 100-80. Purpose. The purpose of the Limited Business District (LB) is to provide an opportunity to accomodate limited business activity along high- way corridors, but in areas outside the hamlet central business areas that is consistent with the rural and historic character of surrounding areas and uses. Emphasis will be placed on review of design features so that existing and future uses will not detract from surrounding uses. The additional uses must generate low amounts of traffic and be designed to protect the residential and rural character of the area. Hamlet Business (HB) District Section 100-90. Purpose. The purpose of the Hamlet Business (HB) District is to provide for business development in the hamlet central business area, including retail, office and service uses, public and semi-public uses, as well as hotel and motel and multi-family residential development that will support and enhance the retail development and provide a focus for the hamlet area. General Business (B-I) District Section 100-100. Purpose. The purpose of the General Business/Highway Business (B-i) District is to provide for retail and wholesale commercial development and limited office and industrial development outside of the hamlet central business areas, generally along major highways. It is designated to accomodate uses that benefit from large parcels o~ land, and that may involve characteristics such as heavy trucking and noise. -5- Marine Recreation (M-Rec) District Section 100-110. Purpose. To permit and encourage water-related recreational uses on waterfront properties that are located on inland waterways or creeks. Marine Business (MB) District Section 100-120. Purpose. To provide a waterfront location for a range of water dependent and water related uses which are those uses which require or benefit from direct access to~ or location in marine or tidal waters. Light Industrial Park/Planned Office Park (LIO) Distric~ Section 100-130. Purpose. The purpose of the Light Industrial Park/Planned Office Park (LIO) District is to provide opportunity for the location of business and professional offices, research facilities, industrial uses and similar activities in an open, campus-like setting in areas which are not appropriate for commercial activity or low density residential development. In this area such uses can be established in an attractive environment and serve both as a means of preserving the open qualities of an area and providing an area, adjacent to hamlet areas where such uses can be appropriately developed with suitable protection for ground and water surface waters. All uses must conform to Suffolk County Health Department standards. Light Industrial (LI) Distr~ct Section 100-140. Purpose. The purpose of the Light Office (LI) District is to provide an opportunity for business and industrial uses on smaller lots than would be appropriate for the LIO Light Industrial Park/Planned Office Park District. The pages to follow are copies of the Table entitled. Summary of Permitted Uses Accessory apartment lB existing one-family delached dwelling Agriculture (~ncluding accessory buildings) ? - P£P44ITTED SE - SPECIAL EXCEFrlON [by Planning Board) SE* - SPECIAL EXCEPTION (by Town Board) A -ACCSSSOR¥ RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P P P P P P P P P P p~ SE SE SE SE SE SE A A A A A A A SE P P SE P P SE P P P P SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P A A A A A A P P SE SE P A A P SE SE SE SE SE ,llding, electrical or plund31ng contractor's l/ustness or yard ~lldi~lgs, structures and uses owned or operated P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P A A SE SE SE SE /- ~--~ SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE A A A A A A A SE A A P SE A A SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P pursuant to ~10~-31C Gasoline service station, partial self service SUMMARY OF pEP~IITTED USES BY ZONING DISTRICT SE SE P A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A SE SE P P P P P P P P P P P A A A A A A A A A A A SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE S£ SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE* SE* SE* SE* SE* SE* SE* SE A SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P SE SE SE P A SE SE SE SE* SE* SE SE SE* SE* SE* P P SE SE A SE SE SE SE SE A A P P SE* SE* SE* SE* M~tor vehicle, mobile home sales room or ou[door SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P P P P P P P P P P P P P SE SE SE SE SE Sg SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE A A A A A A SE SE P P A A SE SE A A A A SE SE SE SE SE Recreation facility, fully enclosed, co~ercia! Recreation facility for use of employees Repair garage Repair shop for householdt business, or personal appliances Research design or development la~oratory Restaurant, drive-in, curb service Or fast food Restaurant (except drive-in) SE P P SE SE SE S£ P P P P P P P P P P P P A A SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P A A A A A A A A A A A A A SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P. P A SE A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A SE* SE* SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE P P SE* SE SE P SE P A SE SE P P SE SE SE SE SE SE P P