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Norklun, Stacey
From:Neville, Elizabeth
Sent:Thursday, January 12, 2017 3:47 PM
To:Doherty, Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Jim Dinizio;
Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda;
Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary; Tomaszewski, Michelle; William Ruland
Cc:Verity, Mike; Weisman, Leslie; Lanza, Heather; Norklun, Stacey; Terry, Mark
Subject:FW: 1/17/17 Public Hearing
FYI
Elizabeth A. Neville, MMC
Southold Town Clerk & FOIL Officer
PO Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Tel. 631 765-1800, Ext. 228
Fax 631 765-6145
Cell 631 466-6064
From: Abbie \[mailto:askabbie1@optimum.net\]
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2017 3:30 PM
To: Russell, Scott; Neville, Elizabeth
Subject: Re: 1/17/17 Public Hearing
Dear Mr. Russell and Ms. Neville:
It has come to our attention that at the 1/17/17 public hearing that there is a proposal to amend the 280
Zoning in connection with demolition. The proposal is to change the existing law of 75% to 50% threshold that
would trigger Fema Flood Zone Regs. We think that regulations of rebuilding should exempt those who want
to rebuild the existing home without the undo burden of federal mandates. In other words, we believe we
should have a right to rebuilt the property as currently built including existing location (footprint) and features
that have been acceptable for years. To do otherwise would place an unacceptable burden and expense on
those who are in crisis if a catastrophe took place.
Many people ascertain their situation and often select to change rebuilding at the time; however, to make it
a law forces people to make changes that may not be necessary or appropriate. To have to appeal to get an
exemption only puts more stress on people who are already in financial and emotional turmoil. We would like
for this new proposal be dismissed.
As a homeowner for the last thirty years, I would like to thank you for your time; please present this letter at
the hearing.
Yours truly,
Robert and Abbie Bernard
3745 Mill Lane
Peconic, New York 11958
email: askabbie1@optimum.net
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