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Hamlet Study
MEETING MINUTES
GREENPORT WEST HAMLET STAKEHOLDERS MEETING
January 04, 2005 and January 11, 2005
Present: Stakeholders: d-c/r//~c/r); 4th.' Laurie Kerr, Don Leslie, Jr., Peter Russo, Tanya
Palmore, Ural Talgat, Gail Horton and Dennis McMahon. Non-stakeholders: Patrick
Cleary and Phillip Beltz. The meeting commenced at 6:05 p.m. 3anuary l~l?.. Don
Leslie, Jr., Peter Russo, Ural Talgat, Megan McCamy and Phillip Beltz. Also, written
comments submitted by Celia Swing that was shared at the January 11th meeting.
Patrick informed the group thru they would be preparing a presentation to the Town
Board that will demonstrate their accomplishments (i.e. hamlet center boundaries, HALO
zone for residential development and specific project recommendations.) All
stakeholders will convene in the near future to provide their respective hamlet
presentations (approximately 10 minute synopsis)-Patrick will provide necessary
materials. A final detailed report will be generated thereafter that will allow stakeholders
sufficient time to make their recommendations.
Celia Swing contacted Phillip to suggest the nomination of Don Leslie, Jr. as chairperson
for the group. It was unanimously supported.
Specific Project Recommendation Topics
Gateways- There should be signage from the East as one enters
Greenport West. Port of Egypt is a natural gateway in itself entering from
the west and signage is not necessary. The gateway zone is
approximately one mile extending from Laurel Avenue to Sage Road. Tn
order to promote a scenic byway within this region, stakeholders
suggested that any development on the south side should be limited to
one-story, perpendicular to the water to allow water view vistas with
limited lengths of frontage. Two-story development on the north side
could accommodate accessory apartments above businesses.
Streetscape- Roads should connect to other roads (i.e. no cul de sac
roadways that end at a development.)
3. Building Design-Support a diversity of building designs and utilizing
indigenous trees such as oak.
4. Neighborhood Tdentification-Not necessary to identify neighborhoods.
5. Vehicular Circulation-Explore traffic calming measures through restricting
speed on North Road primarily from Ferry traffic. This could also be
achieved with other hamlets making the same recommendation (East
Marion and Orient).
Pedestrian Circulation- Sidewalks on one side of the road should be
considered for some denser areas that connect to the village (e.g. 7th, 8th
and 9th Streets). Public access should be promoted whenever possible
through trails and walkways and integrated with existing paths. Tn
addition, promote pedestrian safety to the 7/11 from Moore's Lane and
ball fields through the installation of a controlled pedestrian crossing.
Public Transit-Need to advocate for public transportation for Sundays.
Also, there should be protected areas for people to wait for the bus.
Suggestion made to have a competition with schools to design bus
protection areas with rural and hamlet themes.
Parking-Any new development must provide on-site parking. Tn
particular, commercial development should be set back from the road with
parking behind rather than in front of buildings. Parking regulations
should be based on use of building (i.e. a business with time-limited
occupants would be different from a business with longer term occupants
and/or accessory apartments above.
9. Utilities/Tnfrastructure-Recommendation from last meeting to place
utilities underground.
10. Landscaping/Buffering-lVlaintain scenic vistas and utilize native plants and
trees whenever possible. Commercial properties should be subject to
landscape architectural review.
11. Parks & Open Space- Preserve continuous open space whenever possible.
Protect wetlands and ensure the protection of undeveloped areas.
12. Housing-Support a diversity of housing including affordable housing that
may be clustered developments to provide increased density. Also
endorse the creation of accessory apartments as well as making those
illegal accessory apartments legal through enforcement.
13. Historic Resources-Support a diversity of housing stock and the protection
of homes on the SPLTA list.
14. Maintenance-Strongly endorses the necessity to impose standards along
Route 25 corridor between Riverhead Building and Silver Sands. This can be
achieved through enhancing greater enforcement of existing standards and
building codes. Specifically stores that leave their wares on the street for sale
need to keep them on their own private property, rather than the roadway
and what goes out during the day must go back in during non-business
hours. Similarly, on Sundays the Sunrise dormant busses along the Route 25
corridor should be located to an alternative site for storage, possibly Town
property like Town Hall parking lot or Highway Dept.
15. Enterprise/Business-Water enhanced use businesses should be fostered
within the Port of Egypt. All new commercial development should be required
to adhere to light pollution ordinances. Also support the development of
existing resort/seasonal sites (e.g. Silver Sands) as this promotes tourism that
has a time-limited impact on growth within the area.
16. OTHER:
· Control mooring growth as necessary
· Do not permit the installation of street lights for entry into Greenport