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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/1984 RECEIVED Town C~rk SorithoId P .~ D Southold, N.Y. 11971 (516) 765-1938 The Planning Board, Town Board and Zoning Board of Appeals held a work session at October 4, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at the Southold Town Hall to review the proposed preliminary Master Plan. Present were: Planning Board Chairman Bennett Orlowski, Jr. Planning BoardMember William F. MUllen, Jr. Planning Board Member G. Ritchie Latham, Jr. Planning Board Member James Wall Planning Board Member Richard Ward Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Gerard Goehringer Member Serge Doyan Member Charles Grigonis Member Robert Douglas David Emilita, Town Planner Supervisor Francis J. Murphy Councilman Joseph Townsend Councilman Paul Stoutenburgh Councilman James A. Schondebare Councilwoman Jean W. Cochran Stu Turner and Paula Gilbert from RPPW ,consultants Supervisor Murphy opened the meeting with introductions. The Planning Board Chairman explained that the Planning Board was finishing up phase two of the Master Plan update. Then the Town Board could move into phase three, which would include implementing the land use proposals with zoning and holding public hearings on the change of zones. Density- The PlanningBoard recommended that the current two-acre zoning remain in the Town, with the execption of Orient which would contain 5 acres south of the Main Road due to the availability of water. 'Fishers Island would have two-acre zoning on the west end and 3 acre zoning on the east end. The Chairman stated that the white area on the map designated as agricultural would remain 2 acrezoning, but would be open ~clustering, and there would be mandated clustering along the bluff. The Chairman said that the Board was recommending clustering down to ~ acre lots in order to preserve even more open space, and to create smaller, affordable lots in the Town. The Planning Board recommended ten-acre zoning on Robins Island. The Chairman also pointed out that the Board recommended keeping areas which are predominatly one-acre as one- acre, with the exception of the Bayview area, so the Board of~Appeals not faced with the burden of acting on numerous applications for Master Plan Meeti~ Page 2 10/4/84 variances for insufficient area due to the fact that the surrounding lots are also one-acre. And, the Town would'not be tagged exclusionary if this provision for small lots is made. Hamlet Density- T he Planning Board recommened this density in the hamlets of Mattituck, Cutchogue, Southold and Orient. East Marion was omitted since the Board felt that this area was currentyl very dense around the hamlet. The Density would be 4 units per acre with public water and sewar and 2 units per acre without. It was noted that this density was not plotted on tee map, since ~is would be plotted by the Town Board, if petitioned. The map does show the currenty M zones inthe Town. Residential Resort A- This would include low density seasonal dwellings, ie. motels. Proposed Sound ViewAvenue Extension- Councilman St0utenbourgh requested that this proposed road be located close to the Sound in order to obtain scenic overlooks. He requested that consideration be given to the vistas that the Town can create. Mr. Orlowski stated 'that the Planning Board is currently reviewing subdivision plan in this area and are requesting a paper road for possible future dedication to the Town of southold for this proposed road. Residential Resort B- Stu Turner, from the consultant firm, explained that this would include the same uses as Residential Resort A at a higher density. The density would be that of the current M zone. REsidential Office- The Board recommended that this zone be a transition between business and residential in the hamlet. This would permit business in large residential structures in order to preserve them. Hamlet Commercial- Mr. Turner explained that this zone would be similiar to the current B and B1 zone. General Commercial-The Chairman expained that this zone would include uses that would be placed at locateons outside the hamlet, for example, nurseries, wineries, and auto-oriented businesses. Supervisor Murphy questioned if any existing or ~pecial zones would be eliminated and Mr. Orlowski stated that the Planning Board did not recommend eliminating any existing business zones. Councilman Townsend expressed concern with eiisting business zoned parcels that are vacant and may be in a poor location. Mr. turner stated that the current buisness zones could be left in place woth no proposed, expansion, and ~cus the proposed business zones in the hamlets. Mr. Turner stated that there could be alot of legal consequences in re-zoning or eliminating an existing business zone, especially ~f the-owner has some vested interest in the property. Mr. Ward stated that there was very little B zone in the Town that was not developed. Mr. Turner stated that the only zone changed was an M zone in Mattituck which is now strictly residential. There was also discussion introduced by Mr. Goehringer, Chairman of the Board of Appeals, regarding the wineries ~d the bed and breakfast proposals. It was noted that there would have to ~ a seperate study on this type of business, which is expanding throughout the Town. ., ~Ma~ter Plan Meeti~ Page 3 10/4/84 Marine Recreation- The Planning Board's recommendation for this zone w~s for strictly marina and sporting area, as well as, existing marinas. A restaurant could be an acessory use, however, there could be no ship building or fish processing. The Town Board questioned the Plock property and whether this should be zoned marine commercial. It was noted that this was once an educational use at one time. The Town Board did not feel this was a good site for fish processing. Marine Commercial- The property of ¥oung's Marina would be proposed for Marine Commercial, as well as, the Sage Property. Multiple zone- There would be no proposed M zones except what is existing. The other aspect of this zone, as recommended by the Planning Board, would be a floating M zone. The Town Board could be petitioned for an M zone for affordable housing and then the Town Board could consider the M zone and the location, etc. The Housing Committee could also work with the Town Board regarding this when a petition is presented. Landfill Site- Industrial Zono- It : was noted that the proposed zoning shifts the commercial zone slightly from what is existing. The Proposed zoning indicates what is existing and what is built on. This zon'e would be for an industrial use, a type that would be light and non-pollutant. It was recommended by the Planning Board that the affordable housing for youth go along with the industrial zone in order to provide jobs. The Chairman stated, however, that he did not wish to hold up the master plan for the housing problem; as he felt that should be addressed in a seperate study by a committee. Orient hamlet- Councilman Townsend questioned why the area of Orient, south of the Main Road, was set for five - acre zoning. He noted that there is a water problem there, however, there are other sensitive areas of Town that are proposed for a higher density. He also questioned why it is omitted from the agricultural preservation zone, since there are currently farms in the area, and some have already sold development rights to the County Farmland Program. Mr. Ward noted that the agricultural preservation district is really mandatory duster lng, which couldn't be done in Orient due to the sensitive water problem. The Planning Board Chairman noted that the Board has already aproved a subdivision in this area with 6-10 acre lots, so it can be done. It was noted that there is no airport~on the mad for ~ ia The site selection for a proposed Town air~or~ ~- - -he. mgste~ ~ n. - -~ ..... ~ ~ seperate s~uay being prepared by a firm for the Town Board. There was discussion on the proposed one-acre zoning in the Town. The Planning Board Chairman explained that this is needed due to the fact.that if no provision is made for housing by creating smaller lots, thc plan could be called exclusionary and coulded be voided. The Town Board felt that it might create a domino effect and more and more acreage in the Town would be one-acre. There was discussion with existing business zones.. The Town Board expressed concern with existing vacant land that is currently zoned business and wether it would be appropriate to change the zone, if the parcel is not located in a spot that is favorable to business. It was noted that this could involve the Town in litigation, therefor~ Page 4 10/4/84 it must be well researched. Mr. Turner stated that there are approximately a dozen undeveloped business parcels in the Town. It was recommended that the Town Attorney be 'contacted in order to discuss the legal aspect of changing zones and the possiblity of litigation. The formation of an Architectural Review Board Was discussed, and it was noted that Mr. Ward was working on this proposal. There was also discussion regaling the Planning Board's proposal for one-zcre zoning $. of the Main Road. Stu Turner explained that rather than having two-acre zoning in the middle Of an area that currently has smaller lots and having lot owners apply to the Board of Appeals, it was recommended to re-zone those areas to one-acre zoning. By defining those areas of one-acre, then all the lots could be conforming, to the area. It was discussed that the basis of thw zoning must be realized, whether it be Water conservation, traffic, or character of the Town. There was discussion that the whole Town should remain two-acre, with the relief being the Board of Appeals since it was thought that be zoning some areas one-acre, a domino theory would resuIt. The Planning'Board Chairman, however, stressed that the plan must provide smaller lots so that the Town is not tagged exclusionary. It was agreed, however, that the area of Bayview would contain two-acre zoning due to the severe drinking water problem. The idea of taking water from under farms and transferring it to areas of Town which need more potable water was discussed, David Emilita stated that there is a state regulation which regulates this, and added that the approvals of the Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Health, Town BOard and Public refrendum would be needed prior to any action. He also said that the State Environmental Quality Review Act would have to be conducted on such a project. Mr. Mullen stated that he worked on a report for the Town regarding condominiums, and was now doing a report on affordable housing with private en~rprise, which he hoped to submit to the Town Bard within the next month. He explained that he is currently looking into the aspects of modular homes, and felt that this might be a good way to handle the housing. Supervisor Murphy announced that at the next Town Board there would a resolution authorizing a housing committee of twelve members. Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane M. Schultze, Secretary Southold Town Planning Board