Okays accessory houses with kitchens, new floor area allowances, more. It makes everything we do possible. Our goal is to openly share clear, timely, and relevant information with all of our citizens and customers. Instead, he asked Vincent Messina, the village attorney, and village department heads to recommend the zoning code changes. To encourage the development of work force housing in the commercial district, the board approved a proposal to exempt units that are developed within 500 feet of the train station from providing parking. Validity of Architectural Review Board approval. Design requirements of off-street accessory parking and truck loading areas. Uses permitted in single-family residences. She said the need for work force housing was "obvious and great," but she opposed the parking exemption because of a lack of public transportation options, and available parking. I think you should move in that direction.. RELIEF SOUGHT: A Natural Resources Special Permit (NRSP) pursuant to 255-4-20 of East Hampton Town Code, and any other relief necessary. I make it personal because it was personal to me. Applicable property would have to be a minimum of four acres and the propertys main house would have to be pre-existing and conforming. of Housing and Community Development, with proclamations on Jan. 10. Assuming at some point in time theres enough of a consensus, we will codify language through counsel to have a public hearing., Mr. Ackerman pressed his case. member, agreed and suggested revising the proposal to prohibit such spaces on smaller lots, or requiring a larger setback from neighboring properties. Activities requiring Architectural Review Board approval. Overcrowding of dwelling units prohibited. endobj Our objective is to make it easier for you to live, work, visit, and do business in Town. Specific standards and safeguards for natural resources special permits. . Our Town is known for its rich history, environmental assets, and small town charm. Were looking to see if the board is fine with that, or they want to look to regulate that. He also suggested an amendment requiring pool houses to be freestanding rather than attached to an existing or new structure. Applicable Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The property size on which accessory dwellings will be permitted was increased from 40,000 to 60,000 square feet since the code change was initially proposed. But I think that largely well find that the electrically-powered equipment is adequate for most of the uses., To soften the financial impact to landscapers, Mr. Graham suggested that mandating the use of electric-powered equipment could be phased in. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. "You know how I work, I like to move quickly, I like to get things done." Residents frequently have complained about the noise and pollution produced by gas-powered landscaping equipment. Mr. Ackerman addressed the board with regard to a proposal he had submitted in July. Table of Historic Landmarks, Special Historic Landmarks and Historic Districts, Montauk Association Historic District Guidelines, Attachment 1 - Historic Landmarks - Historic Districts, Attachment 2 - Use Table for Residential and Related Uses, Attachment 3 - Use Table for Commercial Uses, Attachment 4 - Residence Districts - Table of Dimensional Regulations, Attachment 5 - Business and Commercial - Industrial Districts - Table of Dimensional Regulations, Attachment 6 - Illustration, Typical Elevation View Showing Control of Height of Building, Attachment 8 - Amagansett Historic District Map, Attachment 9 - Bluff Road Historic District Map, Attachment 10 - Table of Zoning Amendments, Attachment 11 - Appendix L1: Permitted Fixtures, Attachment 12 - Appendix L2: Prohibited Fixtures, Attachment 13 - Installation of Sand Fencing. 14 0 obj 6-24-2011] . Although he is in favor of repealing the gross floor area law, he voted against it, he said, because he thought the vote should be delayed until the following meeting. Additional requirements for accessory structures and uses of swimming pools. PSEG Long Island has provided customers with contact info to report outages or downed wires, check on projected service restoration, and sign up for text updates. "As written, the proposed law is ambiguous on this point," he said. He hadn't delayed the vote on the zoning code changes, he said, because the legislative process was too far along, and no one at the public hearings had made a substantive case against the proposals. They can contain no more than two bedrooms, must adhere to the same setback requirements as the principal residence, and occupancy is limited to family, friends, and employees such as caregivers and household staff. begin discussing the building code implications related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and developed an initial draft USBC proposal. [Ord. accessory buildings that are less than 120 square feet in All rights reserved. FJFR>$E7= KfgFu^L]M*.^*a ?NSw*P(Csc_msGZry%#Nf5#t 9 0 obj 5n IkRt! Homeowners will not be allowed to rent the dwelling separately from the principal residence, and the accessory dwelling's ground floor area will count toward the principal residence's maximum ground floor area. Copyright 1996-2022 The East Hampton Star. Coastal restoration projects and repair or reconstruction of coastal structures. Town of East Hampton, CT1 Community DriveEast Hampton, CT 06424Town Hall Hours, Website DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus, Colchester - East Hampton Joint Facilities, High School Athletic Fields Building Committee, Middle Haddam Historic District Commission, Northern Middlesex County Cable TV Advisory Council. Philip O'Connell, a Z.B.A. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Farneti found the legislation to be valid and constitutional. Contact PSEG Long Island, Flu Shots Available at Local Pharmacies, Clinics, New Pollinator Garden Begins to Take Shape at Town Hall, Wellness 60+ Barre Sculpt & Stretch with Kim, Emergency Preparedness for People With Special Needs. Residents would have to understand, he said, that landscapers would be likely to pass some of the cost of new equipment on to their customers. Mr. Hajek said there were 488 properties of 60,000 square feet or more in the village, some of which may already have existing accessory dwellings, and others that would not have the available gross floor area for such structures. Specific requirements for individual land use districts. During the course of her illness, I became concerned for the community, and for people aging, as I am and my family is. endobj endobj The board also heard a heartfelt plea from Leonard Ackerman, an East Hampton resident and attorney, that health-care personnel or family members be allowed to live in accessory buildings. "I don't think it's too much to ask," she said. Thank you for reading . General standards in particular districts. he asked, referring to the prospective occupants. 710A.3.1 Accessory Building Requirements. . Uses prohibited in single-family residences. The Residential Uses Sub-workgroup took up the issue and met (8 meetings) . The 2022 SBC adopts the following model codes: 2021 International Building Code Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc presented Tony Littman, who served most recently as the town's head of Buildings and Grounds, and Tom Ruhle, head of the Dept. Robert Hoguet, who said he opposed the repeal of the gross floor area restrictions and the proposal for accessory dwellings out of concern that they would cause an increase in population in a village that is already overcrowded in the summer, asked the board to provide residents more time to consider the changes before adopting them. 11 0 obj Cases of the flu are spreading and are likely to continue to pose health threats throughout the winter. The building is supported on a wood foundation of minimum 2-inch by 6-inch (51-mm by 152-mm) or 3-inch by 4-inch (76-mm by . . For the dune walkways proposal, she suggested limiting the width of the walkways to four feet to prevent the construction of decks. as long as the work does not increase the degree of nonconformity. On Friday, Mr. Rose and Mr. Alva supported the law's repeal as did Jeffrey Colle, a builder, who said the legislation had had a detrimental impact on the property values of large lots. xj,_1hR!`9@> .6.*g[R7Mx/8gnjs/9*'fn?~~G{?ehhd?Ot~GxMT 37 You have the ability to make some significant changes . 159 Pantigo Road East Hampton, New York 11937 Phone: 631-324-4141 Staff Directory Because were so concerned today with dealing with affordable housing, and housing for young people who want to stay in our community, it provides a place for families to keep intact and provide housing, he said. Non-location/non-siting/non-design application information for personal wireless service facilities. East Hampton Town Board Carole Brennan 159 Pantigo Road Town Clerk East Hampton , NY 11937 www.ehamptonny.gov A DOPTED Meeting: 06/03/21 02:00 PM RESOLUTION 2021-684 DOC ID: 24309 A Updated: 6/3/2021 3:47 PM by Carole A. Brennan A Page 1 Set PH to Consider Amending Chapter 255 to Clarify the Code as to Accessory Buildings We dont want to hurt them. with respect to aiding the aged, the autistic, the disabled, he said. The code change would lead to an increase in population density, a surge in construction activity, and the occupancy requirement would be impossible to enforce, he said. 3 0 obj Pointing out that a garage can have a sink on its ground floor, and a pool house can have a sink and a toilet, he said, Over the years it has been a problem for the zoning board of appeals and for the Building Department to police them. Whether you are an online subscriber, get the paper in the mail, delivered to your door in Manhattan, or are just passing through, every reader counts. A provision that would have required developers to pay a $20,000 fee in lieu of providing parking was not included in the final draft of the proposal. It makes everything we do possible. Chapter 330 (Zoning) of the Town Code. "We did do the analysis, and that's why we brought it forward," he said. $i:mP1yi"OVaZb% LPTl + .|fV qzO )N2;00:^64`v)-Rp@n4A$X8Erx\T)iFq-sh,1qn:U9 17 0 obj Abuses of the code will mount as the village grows and more affluent people build here, Mayor Paul F. Rickenbach Jr. predicted, and he asked Linda Riley, the village attorney, to draft code amendments. Which will include "Blower Duct Tests on all New Construction." Public hearings were closed on each of the proposals. orZA{1rK^{: T5uK# p:V@"Fj5{, />#0 ^I{vl"]0w-*ztGSVvh)4e(. . Additional rules for particular principal and accessory uses. Ms. Cunningham agreed. Basements in accessory structures are not counted in floor-area calculations, so allowing such equipment to be in them frees the basements of houses for habitable space, adding to the number of bedrooms and attendant density. 18 0 obj Proposed Town, State Law Changes on Affordable Accessory Apartments To incentivize homeowners to create accessory apartments for affordable housing, the EH Town Board is discussing amendments to the town code regulating these apartments; Changes are proposed at state level as well by Assemblyman Thiele Read on. Ann Glennon, EH Town's first female Principal Building Inspector, will retire in late February after a three-decade career serving the community. Ambiguous language in the East Hampton Village code and the potential for thousands more square feet of habitable space in residences were described by Ken Collum, the village building inspector . . Installation and maintenance of shoreline fencing. The proposal to allow alterations to nonconforming buildings "makes good sense," he said, but only if the code explicitly prohibits a change to the use of a structure. accessory buildings and attached miscellaneous structures, Your subscription to The Star does more than get you great arts, news, sports, and outdoors stories. Your subscription to The Star does more than get you great arts, news, sports, and outdoors stories. In accomplishing this mission, the Division accepts, reviews and processes all applications for: Building Permits. "No study has been offered that demonstrates a need for these changes," she said. Accessory buildings and miscellaneous Pilot program: transfer of indoor dining use to outdoor space special permit. Mr. Larsen said Ms. Brown and Mr. Graham had plenty of time to suggest changes to the proposals prior to the meeting, and did not offer any. pose a significant exterior fire exposure hazard to applicable . 12 0 obj To correct this, Mr. Collum suggested a prohibition on basements or crawl spaces under accessory buildings. Welcome to the Town of East Hampton's Official Website! The Code Enforcement Officer assigned to the Office of Building and Zoning issues the following: In short, we enforce the Village Code and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Validity of Zoning Board of Appeals' determination. "Everyone living in this community needs a car," she said, and a parking exemption will force residents of work force housing to park on neighboring residential streets. )^Ocs2-Yq3$CI1i*ulWXQ1C!lX\_bTsbS?UxBIF&RjhS?md*xIIplyXo:\2`d%&SZ1Rf 2Kz$Qe?[J@ {BNfKYOZJH]R! 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