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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2004Town of Southold Hamlet Study Meeting Minutes Greenport West Hamlet Stakeholders Meeting December 14, 2004 Present: Stakeholders, Ural Tagat, Megan McCamy, Gail Horton, Peter Russo, Don Leslie Jr. The meeting commenced at 6 pm. Discussion was held regarding East Marion Stakeholders request to have input on property opposite "Porky's"/Shady Lady even though it is outside their hamlet. There was no objection, noting that "Greenport West" actually goes to Maple Lane, which could include future "halo zones", either business or residential. Discussion was held as to the preservation, maintenance, renovation of "Road End Beaches" i.e.; '"'67 Steps"; Rocky Point Beach, etc. Stakeholders felt that the town needs to keep public access to these areas viable. This includes, but is not limited to, repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and keeping of all town beach "regulations" uniform throughout the town i.e. operation of hours/parking, etc. There shall be no "encroachment" upon these uniform regulations on a "beach by beach" basis. Discussion was held with reference to the "Silver Sands Motel" property and all property adjoining same, south of the LIRR R.O.W. This is a perfect halo zone area, possibly multi-use for hotel / spa / town homes / condos, etc. Discussion of possible "Garden Apartment" complex for use as starter/work force housing on the parcel opposite Porky' s/Shady Lady. To be done "tastefully". Discussion held as to proper landscape designs for all projects proposed within the hamlet town, utilizing natural/native plantings and trees. Add a landscape design architect to the town staff to help design, and review all designs. Native plants and trees are a must for any future development. Locate and/or remove as a project is developed, all overhead utilities. Install same underground. (Note: Gail Horton was the only Stakeholder present that objected to this for "Nostalgic Reasons") Restrict use of fencing on commercial properties, public access properties, to promote accessibility and neighborhood feeling. Discussion held as to the property behind the 7-11 store going back to the LIRR R.O.W. This could be a good halo zone for additional affordable/work force/starter housing. It was noted that Riverhead Lumber's new yard recently expanded into some of this property and questions were brought up as to how much property is remaining at this location. Further investigation is needed. Discussion held on the development of low impact nature walkways through existing town owned and protected properties/wet lands use cost of this as ~trade off~s'' to developers. Discussion was held on the existing K.O.A. Campground property. This is possibly the largest unprotected/"clean" property that is usable with the Greenport West Hamlet. This property, if and when it becomes available, could be used for several different uses and/or halo zones. Possibilities included senior housing, (low/no impact on school district) assisted living, town houses/condominiums, all which could be developed with public access, nature trails, tied into "system" of these trails throughout the hamlet. Discussion of "recharge basins" for all future drainage and development projects. All to be built/designed to be natural in look, similar to the new area between CR 48 ~ Soundview Ave/Clark Road. Discussion held with reference to development of commercial properties and the requirement for natural barriers/preserved barriers along frontage or main roads. Use 75 feet to 100 feet as barrier/natural preserved area. Discussion held as to needed infrastructure improvements within the hamlet/town for any future expansion, so as to provide proper sewerage treatment/public access/proper roads, etc. To allow for proper future expansion. Discussion held for the town to develop a "commercial property land use review board" as part of the planning/review of any/all proposed commercial property. This board would be made up of both town employees/planning board members and Stakeholders from various hamlets, and would be responsible to report back to the planning board. Several of the Stakeholders present would volunteer for this review board if needed. Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40pm. Next meeting to be at the library on Tuesday January 4, 2005 ~ 6:00pm. *Request for Phillip and/or Patrick to be present at the next meeting.