East Hampton Planning and Zoning Commission
Special Meeting/Workshop
September 3, 2008
East Hampton Town Hall Meeting Room
Unapproved Minutes
1. Call to Order and Seating of Alternates: Chairman Philhower called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Mark Philhower, Members Peter Aarrestad, Rowland Rux (6:07 p.m.),
James Sennett, Alternate Members Michael Brogan, Richard Gosselin and Darin Hurne
(6:02 p.m.). The Building, Planning, and Zoning Administrator, James Carey was also present.
Absent: Vice-Chairman Ray Zatorski, Members Roy Gauthier and Kevin Reed were
not present.
The Chairman seated Alternate Members Brogan and Gosselin at this time.
2. Discussion: Open Space Subdivision: The Commission discussed the possibility of the
Open Space Subdivision being the subdivision type of choice and therefore regulated as
the subdivision to be developed “as of right.” The standard subdivision would require a
special permit. They also discussed density-based zoning. They agreed they would like
to investigate making these requirements zone specific.
Mr. Carey discussed that typically this issue is addressed in subdivision regulation.
He also stated that there must be some kind of alternate route for the developer if the
open space subdivision is not going to work for the project. He suggested that the
R-4 and R-3 Zones could, most likely, sustain this type of development. It is possible
that certain areas of the R-2 Zone could support it as well. The assessor provided him
with information that states in the R-1 Zone without sewer there are 331 parcels. In the
R-1 Zone with sewer there are 1527 parcels. Virtually all of those parcels are developed.
The open space subdivision would not be effective within this area.
The Commission discussed the draft document as it stands, version dated 4/2/08. The
Commission would like to delete Section 30.13. They also discussed some discrepancies
in the regulation regarding minimum area, yard and coverage requirements. The Chairman
requested that typos and discrepancies be cleaned up prior to the next meeting.
Wayne Rand, Manager of Skyline Estates, agreed that the savings on infrastructure is a
perk for the developer and the Town. He is concerned by the requirement for the developer
to present both an open space subdivision and a standard subdivision plan to the Agency.
The increase expenses further raises the price tag.
3. Adjournment: Mr. Rux moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Brogan seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Daphne C. Schaub
Recording Secretary
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