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Hamlet Study
MEETING MINUTES
EAST MARION HAMLET STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2004
Present: Stakeholders: Joe Cherepowitch, Walter Gaipa, Jenny Gould,
McLaughlin, Bob Muir, Kathryn Sepenoski, Joe Townsend and Kevin Webster.
Non-stakeholders: Peter Miller, Bruno Semon, Patrick Cleary and Phillip Beltz
Karen
Hamlet Center BoundarF: Although consensus was reached m the last meeting
regarding the hamlet boundaries, discussion ensued about including the additional area of
Sep's farm stand. Members agreed that rather than change the zoning of this property
that may add a Country Store or Museum, stakeholders should endorse grandfathering the
site that is zoned R-40, giving credibility to the families who have lived and farmed in the
area for decades. It was reiterated that the former convenience store would be included
within the boundary line along with properties north of the firehouse.
Hamlet Center Image Elements: An East Marion Hamlet Image Map was provided
along with descriptions of the five hamlet forms: paths, edges, districts, nodes and
landmarks. The group adopted the following suggestion: The path around the firehouse
should loop around and out to Main Road with signage to denote one-way egress.
HALO Zone: Hamlet Locus (HALO) floating zones are those areas that support
residential development outside of hamlet centers. Handouts were provided that
described: HALO zone background and purpose, standards and requirements. The
concept of the halo zone promotes the ability to save open space in rural/agricultural
areas while compensating with increased housing in the halo zone. The creation of halo
zoning provides incentives that will yield increased density with a variety of housing
types (attached housing, townhouses, garden apartments, accessory apartments, etc.)
Despite the prevailing density in the hamlet with many 1/4 and 1/8 acre lots, stakeholder's
felt a compelling need to promote affordable housing within their hamlet. To that end,
acceptable varieties in housing will include: single-family, two-family and multi-family
dwellings, condos, garden apartments, duplexes and owner-occupied accessory
apartments. Properties of 1/2 acre- 1 acre could build accessory apartments only within
existing structures while properties of 1 acre or more could develop apartments with a
detached structure. A lot width for homes would need to be at least 100 feet wide to build
an accessory apartment. This may be altered in the future and fall within existing
building codes. In order to control any potential abuse, owners of accessory apartments
would be required to renew their permits with the Zoning Board. Lastly, the group
recommended that the 20-acre vacant parcel of land adjoining the firehouse be dedicated
exclusively to affordable housing.
SustainabililF Principles: A handout was provided however this was not discussed. It
was suggested that group members discuss this amongst themselves at their next meeting.
Hamlet Center Issues: Patrick provided the group with a list of "issues" (i.e. strengths
and weaknesses) that were recorded from previous meetings.
Hamlet Center Goals: This exercise will determine those hamlet center issues listed
above that it wishes to: t~reserve, add, remove ort~rohibit. The group will complete the
Mattituck hamlet center goal matrix at its next meeting.
Other: Various "quality of life" issues again surfhced in the meeting that bear
mentioning: 1) several properties are considerably overcrowded with many workers
living in unsafe and possibly inhabitable quarters as well as, 2) the congestion and lack
of parking around the post office. Joe Townsend suggested that the group's
recommendations to the Town Board should include a suggestion to centralize the school
system to address the costs associated with adding additional children to school districts.
Next Meeting Items: The group will reconvene a meeting on Tuesday, November 30th
at 7 pm at the East Marion Firehouse and complete exercises as noted in the minutes.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.