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Amagansett Hamlet Report 2018
Amagansett Hamlet Report 2018
Amagansett Hamlet Report 2018
Hamlet Report
Amagansett
Prepared by:
Dodson & Flinker, Landscape Architects and Planners
Fine Arts & Sciences
RKG Associates Inc.
L.K. McLean Associates
Prepared For:
The Town of East Hampton, New York
p. 1 Introduction
p. 4 Existing Conditions
p. 15 Charrette Process
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ast Hampton is defined by the unique char- The commercial centers within each hamlet form the
stage on which this dynamic interaction of social, eco-
acter of its hamlets, villages and countryside. nomic and environmental elements plays out over the
With large expanses of pristine ocean beach- course of the year. While future change in the town’s con-
servation areas and residential neighborhoods will be
es, scenic vistas, preserved farmland, historic landscapes, relatively modest under current zoning, potential change
within the commercial and industrial zones could be
significant fish and wildlife habitats, and high quality
more significant – driven by the individual decisions of
drinking water resources, the unique natural and cultural hundreds of local businesses, each reacting in real time
to challenges as diverse as the explosion of on-line retail,
features of the town are largely intact. This world-class labor shortages and rising sea levels.
landscape has become the centerpiece of a vibrant sum-
These trends have been evolving for decades, and were
mer community, attracting tens of thousands of second reflected in The 2005 East Hampton Comprehensive
Plan. One recommendation of that plan was the creation
homeowners and tourists, as well as the small army of of detailed plans for the Town’s commercial areas and
an evaluation of the Town’s ability and desire to meet
workers and professionals needed to serve their needs.
future commercial needs. As a result, in 2016 the Town
As a result East Hampton faces ongoing challenges cre- of East Hampton commissioned the preparation of this
Master Plan for Amagansett’s Central Business District.
ated by seasonal swings in population and activity, with At the same time, the Town commissioned the prepara-
related impacts on traffic, parking, housing, water supply, tion of Master Plans for five additional hamlet centers,
together with a Townwide business district analysis and
wastewater treatment, and a host of other factors. an economic strategy to sustain the hamlet commercial
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Miles commercial buildout and transportation and infrastruc-
ture. Public participation included an intensive two-day
Sag
Harbor
charrette process consisting of workshops, focus groups
Springs and walking tours which were open and advertised to the
general public, business owners, year round residents,
second homeowners and other stakeholders. The char-
East Hampton
rettes provided detailed public input and the opportuni-
Wainscott ty for citizens to work together with town staff and the
consulting team to develop creative recommendations
for the Hamlet.
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3. Future Sand Pit Mixed Use Center and Contractor Park and
Ride, East Hampton 7. Springs Historic District 11. Montauk Transit-Orientied Center, Montauk
4. North Main Street District, East Hampton 8. East Fort Pond Boulevard Neighborhood Business 12. Montauk Harbor Commercial Center
District, Springs
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East Hampton 2004 Comprehensive Plan 2
Census 2010.
Natural Resources and Environment sensitive areas in Amagansett include estuaries, ponds, Northwest
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wetlands, and critical habitat areas. At the center of Fresh
Amagansett
es distant from the business centers and residential ar- ers Bay, creating a unique habitat recognized as a NYS
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eas, they can still be affected by physical changes to the Local Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. This 5000
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Amagansett
centers and associated impacts to surface and groundwa- estuary is impacted by high nitrogen and bacteria levels. Sag Harbor (part) ACS 2014
ter quantity and quality.
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Water Management Plan, Maps, 2002 Village Census 2010
1990 2000 2010
Surface Water: Surface water bodies in the district in-
clude Napeague Bay, Napeague Harbor , and Fresh pond.
Napeague Harbor is one of the least developed, cleanest
Ethnicity Families and Children Household Income
coastal bays on Long Island. The Harbor is a prime bird Census 2010 Median H.I.
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• 30 ft max height (35 ft for gabled roof These parks offer public trails, boating opportunities, and
height) other active and passive recreational amenities. Other ac- Wainscott Wainscott
tive recreation opportunities in the district include two 20000 20000
• 10 ft front setback (corner lots have 2 golf courses: South Fork Country club just to the north Springs Springs
fronts) of Amagansett center on Old Stone Highway, and East
Northwest Northwest
Hampton Golf Club adjacent to the northern border of 15000 15000
• 10 ft side setbacks the school district. Some of the most heavily used ocean Napeague Napeague
and bay public beaches in the Town are in Amagansett.
• 25 ft rear setback The ocean beaches at Indian Wells and Atlantic Avenue
10000 10000
are within walking distance to the historic central busi- Montauk Montauk
close to the street, rear parking, reduced vehicular traffic ness area. East Hampton East Hampton
speed and good walkability. Apartments over stores are North North
allowed by special permit in CB & NB zones, available for Other important open space areas in Amagansett are not 5000
Amagansett
5000
Amagansett
moderate income families currently protected. Much of the prime farmland north of
Sag Harbor (part) Sag Harbor (part)
the historic center is unprotected, although some of these
There are a number of existing uses that do not conform properties have been recommended for future Commu- East Hampton East Hampton
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Village Village
with zoning. Non-conforming uses include a few restau- nity Preservation Fund acquisition.9 As mentioned previ- 1990 2000 2010 1990 2000 2010
rants, motels and contractor’s businesses, mostly along ously, the future disposition of the unprotected farmland
Montauk Highway. The total number of non-conforming properties to the north of the Amagansett Library will be
uses inCommercial
Zoning Amagansett
the hamlet is 25, including those in Napeague. critical to any long-term vision for the historic center.
Amagansett CDP Napeague CDP
Residential Uses: Amagansett’s existing residential Census 2010 Census 2010
Commercially Zoned Land in
Amagansett School District land uses are predominantly low and medium densi-
ties. Amagansett and Napeague CDPs contain 2593 total
30 Acres Total housing units. 1790 of these are in Amagansett CDP and
803 are in Napeague CDP. The average household size in
20.3% 79.7% 15.9% 84.1%
Neighborhood Central
Business Business Amagansett CDP is 2.3 and in Napeague CDP is 1.9.
6 Ac 21 Ac Renter Owner Renter Owner
Because of its summer resort economy, the town of East Occupied Occupied Occupied Occupied
Hampton contains a large number of seasonal second
Commercial
Industrial
3 Ac
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2011 East Hampton CPF Updates Map: Amagansett Data from the US Census Bureau as collected in the Community Housing Opportunity
School District Fund Implementation Plan 2014
Amagansett
Road, and the Bistrian Supply Yard around the corner centers and landscaping companies, and maintenance
on Montauk Housing
Highway. services. The second single largest number of businesses Workshop participants gather for a walking tour that began at Amagansett Square, which hosts more than a
dozen specialty shops and restaurants.
comprise food services and drinking places, amounting and along Montauk Highway: churches, school, library,
to 12.7% of the total. Another 15% is made up of miscel- firehouse, train station, Miss Amelia’s Cottage, American
Amagansett CDP Napeague CDP laneous retailers and specialty shops such as equestrian Legion and public parking. The eastern business corri-
Seasonal Housing Seasonal Housing clothing and gear, records, pet supplies, jewelry, beach dor contains more typical year round shopping center
and summer clothing, and hardware. The balance is made uses, such as the IGA supermarket, the Amagansett Post
up of real estate and other professional services, health Office, a laundromat and additional food and beverage
care, accommodations, and so on (see RKG’s Hamlet shops. The Consumer population of these centers draws
Business District Plan for more detail). primarily from year round and second home owners of
Amagansett, Springs, and Montauk.
Economic Characteristics and Issues in the Fo-
65% 35% 81% 19% cus Area: One of the on-going economic issues in Amagansett is
the lack of affordable worker housing near the commer-
This masterplan focuses on two of the commercial areas, cial centers. Even many of the business owners in these
the historic center and the eastern corridor. The center is commercial areas are increasingly unable to afford real
a dynamic, walkable commercial center with shops lining estate in the hamlet. Providing lower-cost housing in the
a beautiful streetscape, farmland vistas, and nearby resi- hamlet is therefore linked to the long-term viability of
1166 624 617 145 dential streets lined with beautiful homes. This walkable these businesses.
Seasonal Year-Round Seasonal Year-Round center offers specialty shops, restaurants, and public spac-
es for sitting, strolling and window shopping. A number of
community and institutional uses exist within the center
Buildout Analysis
According to a 2011 residential buildout performed by ilroa
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the Planning Department10, the town as a whole could land Ra
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see a 13% increase in the total number of housing units.
This assumes future development consistent with current
zoning. In the Amagansett school district, this estimat-
ed residential buildout could result in an additional 403
housing units. The unprotected farmland north of Ama-
gansett Center, zoned A2 Residential Agricultural Over-
lay District, is currently parcelled out into 8 residential Bistrian Parcels
lots and 4 blocks of preserved farmland/open space. Post
Office
Prinnie Parcels
Septic requirements are a major limiting factor for the
provision of lower-cost housing for the residents who
work in Amagansett’s commercial areas. The use of al-
Principi Parcels
ternate septic treatment would allow for mixed uses and
affordable housing in keeping with the character of this
historic hamlet.
10
2014 Community Housing Opportunity Fund
Implementation Plan
Overview
A key element of the Amagansett public participation process was the use
of an intensive, two day charrette. The purpose of the charrette was to facili-
tate a discussion of issues and concerns, to provide an opportunity for shared
fact-finding and analysis, and to generate and discuss physical planning ideas
specific to the hamlet. The charrette consisted of workshops, focus groups, and
tours that were open and advertised to the general public, including business-
es, year round residents, second home owners and other stakeholders. These
events provided the opportunity for local citizens to work together with town
staff and the consulting team to develop creative and detailed recommenda-
tions for Amagansett’s commercial districts.
Charrette Process
The Amagansett Charrette took place on Friday, June 3rd and Saturday, June
4th, 2016. The American Legion Hall at 15 Montauk Highway provided the A public walking tour gave residents an opportunity to point out key places, Participants in the visioning workshop used three-dimensional building models
venue for indoor Charrette activities. Public events included a public walking issues, and opportunities within the historic center. to explore potential redevelopment scenarios for the eastern commercial area.
tour, a public listening workshop, and a public visioning workshop.
ing project in the adjacent property was discussed. The director of the East ficials participated in the workshop. The purpose of this event was for the
Public Walking Tour: The Amagansett public walking tour was organized Hampton Housing Authority participated in the walk and explained the cur- public to share ideas and opinions about what is working well and what needs
to provide participants with the opportunity to direct the consultant team in rent status of the proposal to the group. The benefits and drawbacks of the St. to be fixed in order to maintain Amagansett’s vibrant commercial center and
a walk-through of the key sites in the hamlet. The walking tour gathered at Michaels Lutheran Church housing development across the street was also make the hamlet a better place to live and work.
the Amagansett Library, 215 Main Street, at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 3rd. discussed as an example of more recent affordable housing development in
Because of traffic noise, the assembled group participants moved across the the area. The consulting team began the workshop with an introductory presentation
street to the green at Amagansett Square for an introduction to the purpose of describing key facts and figures about Amagansett. This presentation was in-
the tour and to assemble a list of sites to visit. Walking tour participants agreed A light rain began as the group walked back to Amagansett Square. The con- tended both to allow the public to understand the consultants’ working knowl-
to walk northeast along Main Street to the property east of the Cirillo’s Market sultants and a few members of the walking tour stopped at the Amagansett edge of the area and to build a working set of facts about the area to guide
IGA, the proposed location of a future affordable housing project. Farmers Market, where the group discussed local agriculture and the work of subsequent discussion.
the Farmers Market before returning to the parking lot behind the Amagansett
During the walk, the tour stopped at several other sites along Main Street. One Library. Here, several members of the walking tour and the consultant team After this introductory presentation, the attendees were divided into small
such site was the area around the Amagansett Train Station. The discussion had a discussion regarding this area of downtown and the farmland behind groups and given maps, markers, and sticky notes for a focused discussion of
here focused on the vehicles using the Train Station lot as long term park- the parking lot. The conversation focused on the great opportunity for target- Amagansett through the framework of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,
ing, which was concerning to many of the walk participants. The group also ed redevelopment of downtown and potential combinations of farmland con- and threats. Discussion at each table was led by a facilitator from the consult-
walked northeast from the Train Station to the Abrahams Landing Road rail- servation and small scale development that could provide affordable housing ant team.
road crossing and the intersection with Old Stone Highway. Inefficient and and business space for the year-round, working residents of Amagansett, who
potentially dangerous traffic patterns were the focus of the discussion here. struggle to live and work in the hamlet. Strengths were circled or traced on maps with a green marker. These included
The nearby power substation and the buffer plantings adjacent to the substa- areas and buildings to be protected, preserved or emulated. Weaknesses were
tion were also discussed. Public Listening Workshop: The next public Charrette event took place circled on maps with a red marker. These included problem areas in terms of
the same evening, Friday, June 3rd at 6:30 in the American Legion Hall. A mix traffic safety and congestion, access and parking, pedestrian circulation, and
After arriving at the vicinity of the IGA, the proposal for the affordable hous- of interested citizens, local community and organization leaders, and town of- aesthetic issues. Economic issues—stores and services used and needed—were
marked with a black marker. Connectivity issues—such as areas that need In the following text, numbers in parentheses correspond to labels on the Shuttle train service on the LIRR Montauk Branch is needed.
more sidewalks, trails, bike routes, and improved vehicular circulation—were Amagansett Issues and Opportunities Map.
marked in blue. After discussion, individual groups organized their top four One person suggested that a Transportation Hub be created off Montauk
to five ideas and an individual from the group presented these ideas to the Traffic and Parking: Seasonally heavy traffic in Amagansett, as with else- Highway, which could accommodate taxis and a shuttle bus. The bus would
consultants and the other groups. This discussion was followed by a few more where in East Hampton, is a perennial problem affecting many residents (2). circulate around an Amagansett “Hub” area. Bike lanes could be provided on
general comments and questions from the audience and brief concluding re- These traffic issues are compounded by absent, unsafe or inefficient turning roads in the Hub Area. Bike racks are needed in the hamlet center.
marks from consultants. lanes and curb cuts. One key problem area mentioned by many workshop
participants was the intersection of Abrahams Landing Road with Montauk Open Space: Rural character is extremely important to the residents of
Public Visioning Workshop: The next public event of the charrette was a Highway, Old Stone Highway and the Long Island Railroad track crossing Amagansett, and accordingly workshop participants emphasized the protec-
public visioning workshop held on the morning of Saturday June 4th in East (10), with the two roadways intersecting just north of the crossing, and Abra- tion of existing open spaces and agricultural land (5). This includes support
Hampton American Legion Hall. The central activity of the workshop was a hams Landing Road intersecting with Montauk Highway just south of the of agricultural food production as well as horse farms. Beyond this, there was
physical model-building and drawing exercise used to explore ideas for traffic, crossing. Since Old Stone Highway carries about three times the traffic of interest expressed in additional active recreation uses, such as a dog park or
parking, sidewalks, open space, and neighborhood design. The focus was the Abraham’s Landing Road, motorists heading to or from it must execute a turn dog run.
eastern corridor area, extending from the train station to the site of the pro- immediately north of the tracks. A right turn lane on westbound Montauk
posed affordable housing development near the Cirillo IGA. Highway, for motorists heading to these roads, is needed. Commercial Development: Workshop participants recognized the need
to preserve some areas and guide the redevelopment of others. This included
The visioning workshop began with a brief introductory presentation that The need for more parking downtown (4) and at the Amagansett Rail Sta- preserving the farmland behind downtown Amagansett (5) and addressing
summarized the goals of the model-building exercise and described some ex- tion (9) was mentioned in several workshops. A number of workshop par- the future of the properties adjacent to the IGA (12), which are either for sale
amples of successful walkable, mixed-use redevelopment projects in similar ticipants raised concerns about apparent abuse of long-term parking at the or likely will be sold and developed in the near future. Potential new commer-
communities. The current proposal for the affordable housing development Rail Station—leaving vehicles here for several months at a time. Participants cial uses for these sites mentioned in the workshops included a small grocery
was also described in this presentation. The consultant team emphasized that suggested greater parking enforcement in this area would help preserve the store, dry cleaner, hair/nail service, shoe repair, and bank. There was some
1
Current proposal for Overall need for
mixed-income housing affordable housing,
Indian We
Amagansett Seasonal traffic Amagansett Historic District: Farmers Market helps maintain
Residential District. local agricultural economy. development by East but wastewater
Historic District: causes congestion
Hampton Housing treatment would have
Central Business in downtown
Authority. to be addressed.
District Amagansett.
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Legend:
Amagansett Historic District:
Central Business District Pedestrian circulation
Affordable Housing: The need for affordable housing for younger working
families, in particular, was mentioned often in the workshops. A desire for
affordable housing as part of any mixed use development of parcels north of
the historic center (5) was mentioned by several groups, in addition to East
Hampton Housing Authority’s plans to develop mixed-income housing on the
site adjacent to IGA (12).
Train Station: Design ideas for this area included better enforcement of ex-
isting regulations on parking, improvements to the adjacent streetscape, and
expanded parking. In the modeling exercise and previous charrette events, par-
ticipants emphasized that long-term parking is currently abused in the train
station lot. Greater enforcement could prevent vehicles from being parked in
this lot for months at a time. Improvements to the streetscape, including im-
proved sidewalks and bike infrastructure, would allow for better movement
between the train station and nearby business centers. At least one group sug-
Visioning workshop physical model, Proposal A. gested that the parking for the train station could be expanded to the west.
(White model buildings represent new structures.)
Alternative 1: The most modest vision for this area would largely accommo-
date the existing configuration of some of the larger parcels, such as the IGA
and the future affordable housing complex. In this vision, streetscape improve-
ments could be combined with smaller-scale mixed use development in the
vicinity of the IGA and the affordable housing complex. This alternative could
include modest reconfiguration of the parking lot by the existing train station,
with parking enforcement.
NORTH
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Montauk Highway
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Amagansett Square
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A Vision for the Future Under the current Central Business zoning for these ar- Master Plan reduces and redistributes potential build-
eas, owners have the right to develop new buildings or out in a fashion designed to better serve the needs of the
This illustrative master plans for Amagansett Center rebuild old ones at higher density than exists today. As year round population and the business community. As
(previous page) and Amagansett East (above) show one older buildings outlive their usefulness, this master plan shown above and in the table at right, the total floor area
way that these commercial districts could be redeveloped can serve as a template of how new buildings, roads, pe- of existing and proposed buildings in the Amagansett
over coming decades. The purpose of this exercise is not destrian areas, landscaping and parking can be arranged East area amounts to 58,050 square feet in this scenar-
to require a particular use or arrangement of uses on a across multiple lots - creating an attractive, vibrant vil- io, less than the 64,000 estimated buildout under current
particular lot. Rather, it is meant to explore and illustrate lage setting that is truly more than the sum of its parts. zoning. The amount of parking to service these uses as
the fundamental planning and design principles that can shown provides a ratio of one space per 213 square feet
shape the district into a more attractive, cohesive, func- While the Plan accommodates new development, it is of building floor area, which matches the current parking
tional and economically-vibrant place. not a plan for growth. Compared to existing zoning, the ratio of parking on the site.
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further to the east and add
parking spaces as needed Post
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Existing buildings
TH
NOR
26 Town of East Hampton, New York
Recommended Approach - Amagansett East: IGA Area Construct a continuous parking area that crosses lot
lines to provide for efficient parking and circulation
behind the stores.
Connect parking for residential
Reserve space for small park or uses to the larger parking area to
Consolidate entrances and plaza to serve as a focal point make more efficient use of space.
redesign as streets, lined
with buildings, sidewalks
and street trees.
Cirillo’s IGA
Market
Post
Office
V&V Auto
Service
TH
St. Michael’s preserve the view from the road.
NOR
Housing
Roadways: The concept of realigning Old Stone High- Bicyclists: Marked bicycle lanes on Montauk High-
way and Abrahams Landing Road at the LIRR crossing way do not extend through the hamlet center, where
was introduced at the charrette, with support from on-street parking occurs, due to insufficient pavement
those present. A refinement of that concept is shown width. Since there is a wide Right-of-Way along Montauk
on the following page. This would realign the roadways Highway, expansion of the sidewalk on one side of the
to make heavier-traveled Old Stone Highway cross the street into a two-way “shared use” path for bicyclists and
LIRR east of the existing crossing. Approval from the pedestrians, particularly east of the main commercial
NY State Department of Transportation as well as the area, is possible but would require further investigation.
LIRR would be needed. With the LIRR advancing a pro- An example of this concept, currently being constructed
ject to raise two roadway crossings in East Hampton, along NY Route 347 in the Nesconset area, is shown be-
possibly the crossing relocation work could be included low. The path could meander somewhat, could include
in that project. an attractive surface, and would include benches and
bike racks at several locations, where desirable.
Pedestrians: The Town is progressing with a project,
funded by the NY State Dormitory Authority, to en- Transit/Parking: In the hamlet center, the Town is pro-
hance safety by installing in-pavement roadway lighting gressing with a project which could add approximately 85
(or similar) systems for the crosswalk at Hedges Lane in parking spaces as an addition to the large municipal lot
the hamlet center, as well as at the existing crosswalk at on the north side of Montauk Highway. The new spaces
IGA, east of the hamlet center. would be constructed northeast of the existing lot.
At the LIRR station, in conjunction with the proposed 30 years. Encouragingly, the revival of the “South Fork
roadway realignment at the LIRR crossing, additional Commuter Connection,” which in the past temporarily
parking could be created on the south side of the track, provided more commuter service between Speonk and
where the pavement is being removed. This is prefera- Montauk during the morning and evening rush hour, is
ble to constructing the parking spaces on the north side, currently being discussed with the LIRR by the Towns of
which would require those motorists who park there to Southampton and East Hampton.
cross the track.
B. Integrating the Project with the Surrounding Neigh- Landscape design and materials should reflect the ex- G. Site Elements and Street Furnishings A. Access Management
borhood traordinary natural and cultural landscapes found in
Amagansett. This includes the use of native species that H. Screening Elements: Walls, Fences and Hedges B. Hierarchy of streets
C. Design of Parks and Public Spaces are adapted to the local climate and ecosystems, as well
as introduced species that reflect the town’s agricultur- I. Signage C. Vehicular Connections Across Lot Lines
D. Pedestrian Connectivity al heritage, rich gardening traditions and the one mile
of London Plane trees bordering both sides of Montauk J. Lighting D. Parking Location and Connectivity
Development should enhance, compliment, and pro- Highway. The following are important overall goals:
vide connections to the Public Realm. The Public Realm K. Grading and Drainage E. Amount of Parking Required
refers to streets, sidewalks, parks, squares, and other • Spatial definition - Trees and other landscape plant-
shared spaces that are the focus of the shared public life ings should be used to reinforce the pattern of private L. Services, Utilities and Stormwater Management, F. Pedestrian Connections
of a city or town. A well-designed public realm facilitates and public spaces, not just for decoration. The land- Buried Power Lines
planned and serendipitous interactions between friends scape should enhance the sense of place, creating a G. Low-Impact Development Techniques
and strangers; it offers a comfortable path for walking, as human-scale and pedestrian-oriented environment. Each new or renovated street should be designed as a
well as places to just sit, rest and enjoy the world around streetscape: a functionally-integrated and visually-coher- Development should incorporate access management
you. It is a forum for public debate, a place for commerce, • Screening and framing – Plantings and site features ent system of building façades, pedestrian and vehicular techniques to reduce, share or minimize accesses onto
a stage for music and performance, and a canvas for art. should promote and enhance design compatibility circulation, paving, curbing, street furnishings, lighting, Montauk Highway, the Town’s major roadway. Unnec-
between different land uses, while ensuring attractive signage, landscaping, and drainage. The focus should be essary curb cuts should be removed and replaced with
The Amagansett Post Office functions as a neighbor- views from streets and adjacent properties. on pedestrian comfort, livability for residents and work- pedestrian amenities. As described, the Complete Streets
hood meeting place. The Master Plan links this asset with ers, and encouragement of community life. The design design incorporates several access management tech-
safe, attractive walkways to the retail area and places to • High quality materials-To provide an attractive, in- of the public spaces should come first, with private uses niques to reduce traffic congestion and safety problems
sit. Spaces between buildings are reserved for new small viting pedestrian experience and reinforce the sense subordinated to a larger system organized around public stemming from the multiple curb cuts, access driveways
parks and plazas. Walkways connect people to places they of place, high quality material should be used. spaces. and stand-alone parking lots along Montauk Highway.
want to go. The system of pathways link businesses to Adjoining properties share one access driveway. Access
each other, to parking areas, and through parking lots. • Sustainability – Over-reliance on one species is dis- Every street should be designed according to Complete drives and parking lots connect to a supporting interi-
The layout encourages a “park once and walk to multiple couraged to reduce the risks and prevent the spread Streets principles, where the street is designed to enable or roadway. Parking lots are shared and interconnected
shops” environment. of blights and pests, although massed plantings of the safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, to allow travel between multiple businesses without the
same variety should be allowed for design purposes. motorists, and public transit uses, no matter their age, in- need to exit onto Montauk Highway. Specific standards
III. Design of Landscape: Plans should emphasize native and/or drought-toler- come or physical ability. include:
ant plants, and minimize the clearing and grading of
A. Parking lots and driveways existing vegetation. The Amagansett Master Plan applies complete streets • Accesses driveways and parking areas should be con-
principles and streetscape design techniques. The exist- figured to provide an internal connecting roadway or
B. Streetscape IV. Streetscape Design/ Complete Streets: ing parking lot and access driveways are converted to an an interconnected design improving internal vehicu-
internal, support roadway system lined with attractive lar circulation.
C. Highway Corridors A. Overall proportions of the cross section and degree buildings, sidewalks, and landscaping. The design shifts
of enclosure the focus of development from vehicles to pedestrians • Parking lots should connect to adjoining lots and
D. Office/Commercial Planting Standards and an attractive village-type setting. New development parking lots.
B. Building Orientation and Setbacks is linked to the support roadway system and to the ad-
Form-based codes combine standards for both buildings and site, as well as the public thoroughfare. They can include standards
for “privately owned public space,” or POPS, that are privately managed but generally open to the public, such as outdoor cafes
and courtyards. Note: Examples shown here and on subsequent pages are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent rec-
ommended standards for Amagansett.
• Architectural Standards. Regulations controlling • Annotation. Text and illustrations explaining the in-
external architectural materials and quality. tentions of specific code provisions.
Describing Height of a Building with a Flat Roof compared to Building Types: Many form-based codes provide a de-
that with a Pitched Roof tailed description and examples of building types that
are acceptable in a particular district or sub-district.
This takes a lot of the guess work out of the development
design and review process. The following examples are
from the Danvers, MA form-based code. Building types
for the Amagansett commercial district would be devel-
oped based on additional input from the town, residents
and the business community.
E. Parking:
1. Amagansett East: Parking is one of the most
prominent features and comprises perhaps one of the
Maintaining transparent fenestration along pedestrian corri- largest negative aspects of the Amagansett East business
dors is important to maintaining comfort and visual interest. Form-based codes often include detailed standards for each building type allowed within a particular zoning district or subdistrict. area. The parking area occupies more land area than the
Dimensional standards describe each aspect of the building, and can be customized for different areas. Note: This example is businesses themselves. The Amagansett East Master
code, therefore, is to manage the organization and design provided for illustrative purposes only and does not represent a recommended standard for Amagansett. Plan depicts a potential configuration for interconnected,
of public and private space so that the area works equally shared parking lots, strategically located to serve existing
well for residents, workers and visitors. The regulating plan is a useful diagram that captures Building Form Standards describe (in more or less de- and potential new development. Continuous parking lots
those elements of the master plan that are critical to the tail as appropriate) the size, shape, proportions, roofline cross lot lines to provide a cohesive layout making an ef-
Form-based codes incorporate many of the elements of success of the overall vision. It identifies the boundaries and other features of the buildings, where they sit on the ficient use of space. The parking area for the proposed
traditional design guidelines, illustrated with diagrams of the district and any sub-districts, and shows the loca- lot and how they should relate to the public space along residential development is connected to the business area
and photographs that emphasize how each element is de- tions of any new or reconfigured roads, pedestrian corri- the street. Where an important public frontage has been parking lot. It reduces the amount of paved surfaces, helps
signed and how it fits with everything around it. Tradi- dors or open space that is required by the plan. Within planned, cross sections show this relationship, and can to shift the focus from an auto dependent to a pedestrian
tional site planning and architectural standards typically these areas, as shown in the example above, the regulating also describe which uses are appropriate on the ground friendly environment and improves access management.
applied to the private realm during site plan review are plan will often describe specific frontage zones to which floor. Unlike conventional zoning, which typically stip-
often supplemented by standards for the design of public unique standards apply. In the East Amagansett commer- ulates a minimum setback, form-based codes often de- East Hampton’s parking requirements are designed to
streets, sidewalks and parks. This can also include stand- cial district, the regulating plan could stipulate the loca- marcate a maximum setback with a “build-to line” or prevent traffic congestion on adjoining roadways and
ards for courtyards and plazas and other outdoor spaces tion for parking areas, buildings and internal roadway “build-to zone.” (Please note that the attached graphic to promote other elements of sound community plan-
that are privately owned but open to the public – Pri- connections, and also indicate frontages adjacent to im- examples do not represent recommendations for Ama- ning. Each business is treated as a stand-alone entity and
vately-Owned Public Space, or POPS. While there can be portant pedestrian corridors where active ground-floor gansett, per se, but are the type of graphics typically em- is required to provide a minimum number of off-street
considerable flexibility in the allowed mix of uses, for the uses and gathering spaces should be required. ployed in a form-based approach.) parking stalls based on size of building or occupancy and
design as little as possible is left to chance. type of use in accordance with the Schedule of off-street
RECOMMENDATION Type of Action Responsible Entity Timeframe Potential Funding Sources Responsible Entity Abbreviations Legend: ACOE = US Army
Corps of Engineers; AHDO = EH Affordable Housing and Devel-
Comprehensive Plan opment Office; ARB = EH Town Architectural Review Board; BI
= EH Building Inspector; CE = EH Code Enforcement Office; HW
Continue to follow and implement 2005 Plan Policy TB, PB, ZBA, ARB On-going NA = EH Highway Department; LAM = EH Dept. of Land Acquisition
and Management; LIRR = Long Island Rail Road; NR= EH Nat-
Continue to implement amendments and coordinate with ural Resources Department; NYMTC = New York Metropolitan
on-going plans and studies Policy All Town Departments On-going NA Transportation Council; NYSDEC = New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation; NYSDOT = New York State De-
Adopt Amagansett Hamlet Plan as an addendum Local Law TB, PB referral, PB, TA Short term 16 partment of Transportation; PB = EH Planning Board; PD=EH
Planning Department; SCDPW = Suffolk County Department of
Protect & Enhance Natural & Historic Character Public Works; TA = EH Town Attorney’s Office; TB = EH Town
Board; TE = EH Town Engineer; TT = EH Trustees; ZBA = EH Zon-
Code enforcement, zoning & ing Board of Appeals;
building code potential amend-
Require & enforce strict environmental, sustainability and ener- ments, development application TB, PB, ZBA, PD, NR, BI, CE, Potential New York State Funding Sources Legend: (1) NYS
gy standards for all new and existing development review TA On-going 16 Community Block Grant Program; (2) New York Main Street;
(3) Empire State Development Strategic Planning and Feasi-
LAM, PB, PD, TB, CPF Com- bility Studies Program; (4)Local Waterfront Revitalization; (5)
mittee, non-profit land New York State DEC/EFC Wastewater Infrastructure Engineer-
Forcefully continue to preserve farmland, watershed lands, Acquisition, Policy, Cluster Sub- trusts, private property ing Planning Grant Program; (6) New York State Department
open space and historic properties divisions, CPF updates owners On-going 17, Private Land Trusts, Private of Environmental Conservation Water Quality Improvement
Project Program (WQIP); (7) Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Investigate and implement methods to protect scenic views and PD, TA, LAM, outside con- low interest loan program (CWSRF); (8) Environmental Facil-
historic resources Study, local law sultant Short term 16 ities Green Innovation Grant (9) Sustainable Planning and
Implementation Climate Smart Communities Grant; (10) NYS
TB, NR, private property Urban Renewal; (11) NYS DOT; (11a) NYS Dormitory Authority
owners, non-profit organ-
Implement Water Quality Improvements Programs izations On-going 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, Private Potential Suffolk County Funding Sources Legend: (12) Water
Quality Protection & Restoration Program (13) Suffolk County
Pattern of Development Department of Public Works
Retain the existing zoning configuration Policy TB, PD, PB, ZBA On-going NA Potential Town of East Hampton Funding Legend: (14) Mu-
nicipal Bonds: General Obligation, Special Assessment Bonds,
Historic Character & Design Revenue Bonds, Double Barreled Obligations, Tax Increment
Finance Bonds (15) Fees-in Lieu of Parking (16) Annual Budget
Expand Amagansett Historic District Local Law TB with PB referral, PD, TA Short term 16 (17) Community Preservation Fund
Develop & Adopt Shared Parking Regulations Local Law PD, TA, TB, PB Short term 16
Acquire land and expand Municipal lot Direct Gov’t Action TB Pending ?
Wastewater Management
Technical assistance, development of plans, financing options Research NR,TA, Outside Consultant Short Term 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 16
Publicize availability of Affordable Housing Credit Program Public outreach PD, AHDO On-going 16
Transportation
Redesign Train Station Parking Lot & Access Capital Project TB, LIRR Medium term LIRR, 11, 14
Develop Train Station Parking Management Plan Capital Project TB, TE Short term 14
Install warning systems at 3 crosswalk locations Capital Project NYS DOT, TB, short term 11a
Study/Implement shared use path along Montauk Hwy Conduct Study Outside Consultant Medium term 18, 22, 23
a. Be designed in conjunction with site and build- a. How pedestrians will be protected from vehicu-
ing foundation landscaping materials lar traffic
b. Be complementary to adjacent sites and build- b. How main entrances are linked to the parking lot
ings
c. How traffic will be properly managed and con-
c. Be consistent with Amagansett’s overall streets- trolled.
cape design
5. Maintenance: Landscaping should be properly
2. Surface Parking Lot Interiors: The interior sur- maintained on a weekly or monthly basis (depending on
face of parking lots should be landscaped and incorporate the plantings) and include seasonal “clean-ups” in the
landscape islands to interrupt the pavement expanse, to spring and fall, to enhance the built environment in per-
reduce the heat island effect, to improve the visual ap- petuity.
pearance, to shade parked cars and to enhance pedestrian
safety. 6. Bioswales and Raingardens: Encourage storm-
water runoff be filtered, cleansed and contained through
a. Standard for size of landscape islands, number the use of raingardens or bioswales. Bioswales convey
required per xx number of parking stalls or parking lot stormwater from surface parking lots and the surface run-
size off is filtered and cleaned through native wetland plant-
ings. Bioswales improve water quality by cooling runoff,
b. Preservation of existing trees and vegetation slowing down runoff and cleaning runoff. Rain gardens
should be a priority and shall be given special considera- are depressed areas that absorb excess water and slow
tion for parking lot landscaping requirements down the water’s flow with native vegetation to release
stormwater gradually. The Peconic Estuary Program,
c. Large planting medians should incorporate pe- Cornell Cooperative Extension have developed some
destrian cross paths. programs and guidelines to assist with design parameters.
3. Material Selection
Appendix
B: Shared Parking Agreements
Portland
Metro, Shared
Parking
Ordinance
Portland Metro, Shared Parking - Model Agreement
Hamlet Study - Amagansett | Appendix B B-5
__________, ______, between _______________, hereinafter called lessor and
_________________, hereinafter called lessee. In consideration of the covenants
herein, lessor agrees to share with lessee certain parking facilities, as is situated in the
City of ______________, County of ________________ and State of ____________,
hereinafter called the facilities, described as: [Include legal description of location and
spaces to be shared here, and as shown on attachment 1.]
The facilities shall be shared commencing with the ____ day of __________, ______,
and ending at 11:59 PM on the ____ day of __________, ______, for [insert negotiated
Town of Cary NC, Shared Parking - Model Agreement compensation figures, as appropriate]. [The lessee agrees to pay at [insert payment
address] to lessor by the _____ day of each month [or other payment arrangements].]
Lessor hereby represents that it holds legal title to the facilities
Model - Shared Use Agreement for Parking Facilities The parties agree:
This Shared Use Agreement for Parking Facilities, entered into this ____ day of 1. USE OF FACILITIES
__________, ______, between _______________, hereinafter called lessor and This section should describe the nature of the shared use (exclusive, joint sections,
_________________, hereinafter called lessee. In consideration of the covenants time(s) and day(s) of week of usage.
herein, lessor agrees to share with lessee certain parking facilities, as is situated in the -SAMPLE CLAUSE-[Lessee shall have exclusive use of the facilities. The use shall
City of ______________, County of ________________ and State of ____________, only be between the hours of 5:30 PM Friday through 5:30 AM Monday and between
hereinafter called the facilities, described as: [Include legal description of location and the hours of 5:30 PM and 5:30 AM Monday through Thursday.]
spaces to be shared here, and as shown on attachment 1.]
2. MAINTENANCE
The facilities shall be shared commencing with the ____ day of __________, ______, This section should describe responsibility for aspects of maintenance of the facilities.
and ending at 11:59 PM on the ____ day of __________, ______, for [insert negotiated This could include cleaning, striping, seal coating, asphalt repair and more.
compensation figures, as appropriate]. [The lessee agrees to pay at [insert payment -SAMPLE CLAUSE-[Lessor shall provide, as reasonably necessary asphalt repair
address] to lessor by the _____ day of each month [or other payment arrangements].] work. Lessee and Lessor agree to share striping, seal coating and lot sweeping at a
Lessor hereby represents that it holds legal title to the facilities 50%/50% split based upon mutually accepted maintenance contracts with outside
vendors. Lessor shall maintain lot and landscaping at or above the current condition, at
The parties agree: no additional cost to the lessee.]
1. USE OF FACILITIES 3. UTILITIES and TAXES
This section should describe the nature of the shared use (exclusive, joint sections, This section should describe responsibility for utilities and taxes. This could include
time(s) and day(s) of week of usage. electrical, water, sewage, and more.
-SAMPLE CLAUSE-[Lessee shall have exclusive use of the facilities. The use shall -SAMPLE CLAUSE-[Lessor shall pay all taxes and utilities associated with the facilities,
only be between the hours of 5:30 PM Friday through 5:30 AM Monday and between including maintenance of existing facility lighting as directed by standard safety
the hours of 5:30 PM and 5:30 AM Monday through Thursday.] practices.]
2. MAINTENANCE 4. SIGNAGE
This section should describe responsibility for aspects of maintenance of the facilities. This section should describe signage allowances and restrictions.
This could include cleaning, striping, seal coating, asphalt repair and more. -SAMPLE CLAUSE-
-SAMPLE CLAUSE-[Lessor shall provide, as reasonably necessary asphalt repair [Lessee may provide signage, meeting with the written approval of lessor, designating
work. Lessee and Lessor agree to share striping, seal coating and lot sweeping at a usage allowances.]
50%/50% split based upon mutually accepted maintenance contracts with outside
vendors. Lessor shall maintain lot and landscaping at or above the current condition, at
no additional cost to the lessee.]
4. SIGNAGE
B-6 Town ofshould
This section East Hampton, Newsignage
describe York allowances and restrictions.
-SAMPLE CLAUSE-
[Lessee may provide signage, meeting with the written approval of lessor, designating
5. ENFORCEMENT
This section should describe any facility usage enforcement methods.
-SAMPLE CLAUSE-[Lessee may provide a surveillance officer(s) for parking safety and
usage only for the period of its exclusive use. Lessee and lessor reserve the right to
tow, at owners expense, vehicles improperly parked or abandoned. All towing shall be
with the
approval of the lessor.]
6. COOPERATION
This section should describe communication relationship. Please return to: Administrative Staff, Cary Planning Department, P.O. Box 2008, Cary, NC 27512-8005
-SAMPLE CLAUSE-[Lessor and lessee agree to cooperate to the best of their abilities
to mutually use the facilities without disrupting the other party. The parties agree to
meet on occasion to work out any problems that may arise to the shared use.] STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF WAKE
7. INSURANCE
This section should describe insurance requirements for the facilities. SAMPLE
-SAMPLE CLAUSE-[At their own expense, lessor and lessee agree to maintain liability Shared Parking Agreement
insurance for the facilities as is standard for their own business usage.]
8. INDEMNIFICATION This Shared Parking Agreement (‘Agreement’) entered into this _______ day of ______,
This section should describe indemnification as applicable and negotiated. This is a 200__ by and between ______________________, whose address is ______________________,
very technical section and legal counsel should be consulted for appropriate language and Parcel Identification Number (PIN) is ______________ (‘Lessor’) and _________________,
to each and every agreement. whose address is _____________________________, and Parcel Identification Number (PIN) is
-NO SAMPLE CLAUSE PROVIDED- ___________ (‘Lessee’).
9. TERMINATION 1. To relieve traffic congestion in the streets, to minimize any detrimental effects of off-
This section should describe how to or if this agreement can be terminated and post street parking areas on adjacent properties, and to ensure the proper and uniform
termination responsibilities. development of parking areas throughout the Town, the Town of Cary Land
-SAMPLE CLAUSE-[If lessor transfers ownership, or if part of all of the facilities are Development Ordinance (‘LDO’) establishes minimum number of off-street parking and
condemned, or access to the facilities is changed or limited, lessee may, in its sole loading spaces necessary for the various land uses in the Town of Cary; and
discretion terminate this agreement without further liability by giving Lessor not less than 2. Lessee owns property at ________________________, Cary, N.C. (‘Lessee Property’)
60 days prior written notice. Upon termination of this agreement, Lessee agrees to which property does not have the number of off-street parking spaces required under the
remove all signage and repair damage due to excessive use or abuse. Lessor agrees LDO for the use to which Lessee Property is put; and
to give lessee the right of first refusal on subsequent renewal of this agreement.] 3. Lessor owns property at _________________________, Cary, N.C. (‘Lessor Property’)
which is zoned with the same or more intensive zoning classification than Lessee
10. SUPPLEMENTAL COVENANTS Property and which is put to a use with different operating hours or different peak
This section should contain any additional covenants, rights, responsibilities and/or business periods than the use on Lessee Property; and
agreements. 4. Lessee desires to use some of the off-street parking spaces on Lessor Property to satisfy
-NO SAMPLE CLAUSE PROVIDED- Lessee Property off-street parking requirements, such shared parking being permitted by
the Town of Cary LDO, Section 7.8.3; and
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective 5. Town LDO requires that such shared use of parking spaces be done by written
Date Set forth at the outset hereof. agreement.
[Signature and notarization as appropriate to a legal document and as appropriate to NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the information stated above, the
recording process negotiated between parties.] parties agree as follows:
Per Section 7.8.2, Town of Cary Land Development Ordinance (Off-Street Parking Space (Lessor) (Date)
Requirements), Lessor is required _______ off-street parking spaces and has ________ existing
off-street parking spaces, which results in an excess of ______ off-street parking spaces. Lessee
is required ______ off-street parking spaces and has ________ existing off-street parking spaces. (Lessee) (Date)
Lessor hereby agrees to share with Lessee a maximum of ______ off-street parking spaces
associated with Lessor’s Property, which is described in more detail on Attachment 1, attached (Planning Director) (Date)
hereto and incorporated herein by reference (‘Shared Spaces’).
Lessee’s interest in such parking spaces is non-exclusive. The Lessee’s shared use of parking
_____________COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
shall be subject to the following:
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this ________ day of ___________________, 20__________
[describe the time, days etc of the use and the nature of the shared use, limits on time
vehicles may be parked, etc.]
(Official Seal)
__________________________________________________
2. TERM Signature of Notary Public
This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by both parties and shall be accepted by the __________________________________________________
Planning Director and shall not be amended and/or terminated without written consent of both My Commission Expires
parties and the Cary Planning Director, or his/her designee.
3. SIGNAGE
Directional signage in accordance with Chapter 9, Town of Cary Land Development Ordinance _____________COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
and the written approval of Lessor may be added to direct the public to the shared parking SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this ________ day of ___________________, 20__________
spaces.
(Official Seal)
4. COOPERATION __________________________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
The parties agree to cooperate and work together in good faith to effectuate the purpose of this
Agreement. __________________________________________________
My Commission Expires
5. SUPPLEMENTAL COVENANTS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date Set
forth at the outset hereof.
4. The provisions and conditions of this Agreement shall run with the land for those properties referenced in paragraph 1
of this document and be enforceable against successors in interest and assigns of the signing parties.
5. Title to and the right to use the lots upon which the parking is to be provided will be subservient to the title to the prop-
erty where the primary use it serves is situated.
6. The property or portion thereof on which the parking spaces are located will not be made subject to any other covenant
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO or contract for use which interferes with the parking use, without prior written consent of the City.
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO 7. This Agreement is in perpetuity and can only be terminated if replacement parking has been approved by the City’s
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: Director of the Development Services Department and written notice of termination of this agreement has been provided
to the other party at least sixty (60) days prior to the termination date.
8. This Agreement shall be kept on file in the Development Services Department of the City of San Diego in Project Track-
ing System (PTS) Project Number: ___________________ and shall be recorded on the titles of those properties referenced
(THIS SPACE IS FOR RECORDER’S USE ONLY)
in paragraph 1 of this document.
This SHARED PARKING AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into and effective ____________________, 20_____, by and
between ______________________________, ______________________________and the City of San Diego.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to sections 142.0535 and 142.0545 of the Land Development Code, the City of San Diego specifies
criteria which must be met in order to utilize off-site shared parking agreements to satisfy on-site parking requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals and mutual obligations of the parties as herein expressed,
____________________________, ___________________________ and the City of San Diego agree as follows:
3. The Parties understand and agree that if for any reason the off-site parking spaces are no longer available for use by
____________________________, ______________________________ will be in violation of the City of San Diego Land Date:
Development Code requirements. If the off-site parking spaces are no longer available, Applicant will be required to Party/Parties Supplying Spaces
reduce or cease operation and use of the property at Applicant’s address to an intensity approved by the City in order to
bring the property into conformance with the Land Development Code requirements for required change for required
parking. Applicant agrees to waive any right to contest enforcement of the City’s Land Development Code in this man- Date:
ner should this circumstance arise.
Although the Applicant may have recourse against the Party supplying off-site parking spaces for breach of this Agree-
ment, in no circumstance shall the City be obligated by this agreement to remedy such breach. The Parties acknowl-
edge that the sole recourse for the City if this Agreement is breached is against the Applicant in a manner as specified
in this paragraph, and the City may invoke any remedy provided for in the Land Development Code to enforce such
violation against the Applicant.
NOTE: ALL SIGNATURES MUST INCLUDE NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PER CIVIL CODE SEC. 1180 ET.SEQ.
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1 9/20/2017 Cindy No overdevelopment; PLEASE DO NOT CARELESSLY OVER-DEVELOP THE AREA AROUND AMAGANSETT. WE MUST PROTECT THE REMAINING FARMLAND AS PART OF OUR HERITAGE. MORE ROADS Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
Sherman preserve farmland WILL NOT SOLVE THE TRAFFIC PROBLEM. THANK YOU.
2 9/19/2017 Laurie No overdevelopment; I am in complete accord with these points Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
Anderson preserve farmland
a.I agree with the study's conclusion that Amagansett is “one of the best preserved small villages in America," a proud distinction that will be lost forever with over
development. Careless over development will destroy this valuable “small town feel,” leading to lower property prices, more competition for existing local businesses, and a
diminished quality of life for all.
b. I agree with the study's conclusion that traffic will not be improved by adding more roads and more lanes. We also agree that it is dangerous to encourage heavy use of
back roads through residential areas. It has been well established that more roads lead to more—not less—traffic!
c. I agree with the study’s conclusion that Amagansett’s agricultural heritage is the foundation of its particular beauty, and that preserving the farmland north of Main
Street is critical to preserving the village’s unique character.
In short, I strongly support: no reckless development of precious open space and farmland, no new roads, and no additional threats to Amagansett’s special agricultural
heritage!
3 9/19/2017 Edwina Von Preserve farmland, allow only Please count me as a person strongly in favor of saving the historic quality of our town by preserving farmland, by not creating more roads, and by allowing only the most Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
Gal modest changes thoughtful and modest changes to the developed areas.
4 9/19/2017 Janet and No development needed; We agree fully with the reports conclusions. No development is needed. There is enough destruction already witness the lanes and all the $5 million houses. The farmlamds Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
Frank preserve farmland. must be preserved otherwise the character will continue to erode and eventually disappear.
Schwitter We oppose any further development
6 9/29/2017 Scott Crowe No intensive development; We read your recent report with much interest. Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
preserve small town feel;
There have been troubling calls for intensive development of Amagansett, which our organization of concerned residents strongly opposes. Your study has concluded that
no more roads; preserve “Potential threats and historic preservation issues include the loss of remaining open space and farmland. 11% of the hamlet can be characterized as unprotected vacant
agricultural heritage. land.” We have the chance to retain and enhance the Hamlet’s beauty - or we can sit back and watch it be destroyed.
Attachement: Dodson and
FlinkerSave Our Farmland Our community group of over 200 members, Save Out Farmland believes:
Amagansett.pdf We agree with the study's conclusion that Amagansett is “one of the best preserved small villages in America," a proud distinction that will be lost forever with over
development. Careless over development will destroy this valuable “small town feel,” leading to lower property prices, more competition for existing local businesses, and a
diminished quality of life for all.
We agree with the study's conclusion that traffic will not be improved by adding more roads and more lanes. We also agree that it is dangerous to encourage heavy use
of back roads through residential areas. Induced demand is a well-established fact that more roads lead to more—not less—traffic!
We agree with the study’s conclusion that Amagansett’s agricultural heritage is the foundation of its particular beauty, and that preserving the farmland north of Main
Street is critical to preserving the village’s unique character.
In short, we strongly support: no reckless development of precious open space and farmland, no new roads, and no additional threats to Amagansett’s special agricultural
heritage!
We have also included our groups original submission to your firm from December 2016.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to express our feedback and for all of your hard work.
7 9/19/2017 Susan Preserve historic integrity We need to use every resource and creative thoughts we have to preserve the historic integrity and farmland of Amagansett!!! Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
Williams and farmland
We can't afford not to!!!!
8 9/18/2017 David Juracich Preserve small town feel; I am in 100% agreement with the Save our Farmland case study Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
no more roads; preserve
l agree with the study's conclusion that Amagansett is “one of the best preserved small villages in America," a proud distinction that will be lost forever with over
farmland. development. Careless over development will destroy this valuable “small town feel,” leading to lower property prices, more competition for existing local businesses, and a
diminished quality of life for all.
l agree with the study's conclusion that traffic will not be improved by adding more roads and more lanes. We also agree that it is dangerous to encourage heavy use of
back roads through residential areas. It has been well established that more roads lead to more—not less—traffic!
l agree with the study’s conclusion that Amagansett’s agricultural heritage is the foundation of its particular beauty, and that preserving the farmland north of Main
Street is critical to preserving the village’s unique character.
In short, l strongly support: no reckless development of precious open space and farmland, no new roads, and no additional threats to Amagansett’s special agricultural
heritage!
10 9/18/2017 Eric Limit development; preserve Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
Rosenbaum beaches. As a tax paying resident of the town of East Hampton for 25 years, and the last 18 in the hamlet of Amagansett, I have witnessed what I consider to be utterly drastic
changes to this once peaceful haven. The over development of residential as well as commercial properties (like CVS) has taken away so much of the original charm that
first attracted me to this area. Why this is being allowed to continue is beyond my comprehension. Many of the newer houses are sub standard in quality, overly massive,
and in the type of style that does not befit a beach community such as ours. Why should builders and developers who make no contributions to the area, be allowed to line
their pockets while simultaneously destroying natural beauty. When is it time to say enough is enough? As an avid cyclist in the area, the last thing I need to see are more
cars honking their horns at me, or playing "chicken" with me as I ride by bike.
I strongly urge you to be cognisant of what we stand to lose, which can never be replaced. Adding yet more homes, streets and lanes will only increase
congestion,noise,litter, and crowding at our moist precious resource, our beaches. These are problems that currently exist, and until solutions are found, I cannot imagine
allowing further reckless development of my town. Please, let's not "pave paradise and put up a parking lot".
11 9/18/2017 Jason KeigheryNo reckless development; We firmly agree with below: Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
no new roads; preserve
Save Out Farmland believes:
farmland.
We agree with the study's conclusion that Amagansett is “one of the best preserved small villages in America," a proud distinction that will be lost forever with over
development. Careless over development will destroy this valuable “small town feel,” leading to lower property prices, more competition for existing local businesses, and a
diminished quality of life for all.
We agree with the study's conclusion that traffic will not be improved by adding more roads and more lanes. We also agree that it is dangerous to encourage heavy use of
back roads through residential areas. It has been well established that more roads lead to more—not less—traffic!
We agree with the study’s conclusion that Amagansett’s agricultural heritage is the foundation of its particular beauty, and that preserving the farmland north of Main
Street is critical to preserving the village’s unique character.
In short, we strongly support: no reckless development of precious open space and farmland, no new roads, and no additional threats to Amagansett’s special agricultural
heritage!
We agree with the study's conclusion that traffic will not be improved by adding more roads and more lanes. We also agree that it is dangerous to encourage heavy use of
back roads through residential areas. It has been well established that more roads lead to more—not less—traffic!
We agree with the study’s conclusion that Amagansett’s agricultural heritage is the foundation of its particular beauty, and that preserving the farmland north of Main
Street is critical to preserving the village’s unique character.
In short, we strongly support: no reckless development of precious open space and farmland, no new roads, and no additional threats to Amagansett’s special agricultural
heritage!
13 6/4/2017 Katy Casey Supports connection I was only able to attend the overview presentation to the Board and the Amagansett specific sessions. Congratulations on an excellent study of where we are now and The concept plans are not intended to be precise blueprints
between Principi parcel where we might want to be. I appreciate the importance of putting thought into the design of the community and we have lots of opportunities presenting themselves for future development, but are intended as guides. It is
now.
and town housing project; anticipated changes to the layouts depicted will be required.
however, car wash exit won't JoAnne Pahwul shared your redesign of AMG 531 (central business district east affordable housing proposal) about 2 months ago, which we did not disclose outside of our
work. development team. The shared driveway on the east side of our parcel does not work. The car wash exit, which is on a 30' easement on the west side of V&V, is already
too narrow for their egress and they are encroaching beyond the easement. Our engineers took a look and rejected that suggestion but we are certainly willing to work
with your suggestions on the west side of AMG 531. That Principi parcel between us and IGA is key and the Town should buy it at their first opportunity.
Equally important is the Bistrian 33 acres on the NW corner of the historic district. I sympathize with the Bistrians regarding the paper road linking the municipal lot and
Windmill Lane. The community at large benefits from that open space - aesthetically, commercially, environmentally, and financially. We cannot expect the Bistrians to
carry the cost of enhancing the neighborhood at their own expense. That said, it is not worth what the owners are asking and the fact that the Town and the Bistrian family
are at an impasse is a failed negotiation and I hang that on the Town. EHHA paid about $850,00 per acre for AMG 531, only 4.6 acreas. Smaller parcels are worth less per
acre that larger tracts (counter intuitive but true). Somewhere between $15M and $17M is fair for both seller and purchaser and I am sure the Bistrians have an appraisal
supporting $33M and the Town has one supporting $12M. The Bistrians aren't going to let it go for less than fair market value and the Town has a responsibility to spend
public funds wisely.
Thank you for all your good work. I have a lyric rolling around in my head - the difficult we'll do right now, the impossible may take a little while.
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14 Peter Supports realignment My comments regarding the Amagansett Hamlet study are concerned more with the omissions than the substance, with these two exceptions. a. Town representatives have contacted the MTA on this
Garnham of Old Stone Highway at project but no funding or commitment has been secured as
a. The only proposal with merit is the realignment of the Old Stone Highway-Devon Landing Road-Montauk Highway intersection, although more thought is needed to
Montauk Highway; IGA take account of actual traffic movements there. The MTA will no doubt drag the process into a long battle. It is hoped that the extremely ugly PSEG project can be much of this date.
area redevelopment not better screened; it is an eyesore.
practical; disappointed with
many issues that were not
addressed.
b. The proposal for the redevelopment of the IGA site is not practical. That recently-revamped store has its receiving, processing, refrigeration, and storage areas on the b. Retail buildings undergo changes and upgrades over time.
north side of the building, so if parking were moved to the back (north side) of the structure shoppers would have to walk around the building to enter the front doors. I The concept plan for the IGA site suggested adding a 2nd
cannot see the Cirillo family agreeing to that, and the inconvenience to shoppers would no doubt create public opposition.
entrance to the east side of the building along with a new
parking area convenient to that entrance.
Confusingly, Main Street numbering begins at the Brent’s Store and American Legion Hall properties. This fact causes considerable confusion, since all the West Main Street
properties use their street number as a Montauk Highway number when it should be a Main Street address.
Montauk Highway numbers end on the westerly side of the Abraham’s Path/Cross Highway intersection, and pick up again on the east side of the hamlet where Montauk
Highway meets Old Montauk Highway. It defies logic that my house, which is about 100 yards west of Brent’s Store, is 612 Montauk Highway, while the Town property at
555 Montauk Highway is some way east of the IGA. This error by the Assessor’s Office heavily impacts deliveries to the area.
d.No attention was paid to the West Main Street area of Amagansett, which has residential properties on the north side, and almost all commercial properties on the south d. The Study focussed on the areas of concern raised by the
side. These properties – a retail store/delicatessen (Brent’s Store)two large nurseries (C. Whitmore and The Bayberry), a preexisting C.I use (Whitmore Landscaping truck citizens participating in the charrettes. The American Legion
maintenance), and a former bank site – are all ripe for redevelopment as the current owners age and retire. On the north side, the American Legion Hall site itself is inviting
for possible commercial use. is zoned A Residential. Planning is a continuous process and
the Brents Store area can be studied at a future date.
e. As a historian, it was upsetting for me to see the former Field property northeast of the existing hamlet parking lot proposed for use as additional parking. This will e. This comment does not correspond to currentTown Board
inevitably require the removal of the old silo and barn which are the last surviving remnants of Amagansett’s last dairy farm. No landscaping of that new lot is proposed, plans with respect to the Field property. In terms of the
which will negatively impact the Gansett Green Manor property which uses the northerly part of its property for weddings and other events. They will now get a lovely view
of a parking lot, with its attendant litter and noise. Concept Plans, it is noted that they are not intended to be
blueprints, but guides to future development. In the specific
instance, the plan recommends a second vehicular access
onto Montauk Hwy. extending from the municipal parking lot.
f. No mention was made of the Town-owned paper road leading from the main parking lot to Windmill Lane. f. There was a great deal of opposition to opening this paper
road registered during the charrettes. The Amagansett
Concept Plan recommends the farmland parcel be acquired
or protected to the maximimum extent.
g. The Main Street Historic District was only fleetingly mentioned in the presentation, which failed to differentiate it from the Amagansett Bluff Road Historic District. g. The implmentation section recommends expanding
Properties within the Main Street Historic District are already pressing to expand existing commercial uses (e.g. Ille Arts), and current residential properties will continue to the Main Street historic district and adhering to the
seek permission for commercial uses. These pressures must be resisted, even if the subject failed to gain mention in the study presentation.
historic district guidelines for all new development and
redevelopment.
h.Overall, I found the presentation and its proposals significantly underwhelming. Studies of this sort, and I have seen too many of them over the years, need much more h. A 4 month public comment period was provided after
input from people who truly know the area. I hope there will be much more public discussion before the Town moves forward with these proposals. the presentation. Additional comments will be solicited and
accepted during the public hearing on the Plan, date not yet
established
b. In general, most people prefer our hamlet as it is and think it is special in its own way. b. Comment consistent with and supportive of Plan
c. The addition of new apartments above businesses on Main Street was not received well as it would certainly change the character of the village. Mr. Cantwell also c. Existing zoning allows 2nd story apts. in commericial zones.
pointed out that due to board of health requirements, it would be expensive or impractical to address the septic/waste water requirements. Also new retail in already busy
Without advanced sewage treatment, apartment over stores
areas was rejected.
on Main Street will not be feasible.
d. Some property owners of parcels adjacent to the public parking lot did not want a historic designation on those sites but preferred ARB review in its place. d. ARB review applies to all commerical development
regardless of historic district designation. Within an historic
district, the ARB and property owners are guided by written
standards as well as the general provisions.
e. Additional retail buildings as depicted in the concept plans for the IGA area is not needed and not desirable e. The concept plan depicts a potential for development with
coordinated access and parking across property lines. No
zoning or other changes are proposed to allow or facilitate
additional development.