Aug 8, 2011 2:30 PMSouthampton Town residents will have a second chance to comment on a proposed subdivision that would create 17 homes in Remsenburg at a public hearing on the application before the Planning Board tonight, August 11.
The applicant, The Estates at Remsenburg LLC, is seeking permission to build 17 homes on two properties that total 23 acres—one of the last large tracts of undeveloped land left in the hamlet—located north of South Country Road and west of Nidzyn Avenue, in exchange for preserving about 6 acres of open space and three historic homes currently on the property. Specifically, the applicant is looking to create a 19-lot subdivision: two of the proposed lots house two of the historic homes, while the third historic home is located on a 5.74-acre parcel that would be protected as part of the proposed open space donation. Based on the existing zoning, the developer could build up to 20 homes on 1-acre lots.
The first public hearing on the application was held on July 12, and drew an audience of more than 50 residents who voiced concerns about where the entrance to the subdivision would be located, environmental issues relating to the proposed subdivision’s proximity to an underground plume of contaminated water, and other issues.
Planning Board Chairman Dennis Finnerty said the board is not expected to make a decision on the application on Thursday, and that the purpose of the hearing was to continue to solicit the public’s input on the project.
The public hearing will take place in the Town Board room on the second floor of Town Hall at 7 p.m.
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How many accessory apartments is the developer going to put in since allegedly affordable housing is needed everywhere in town? Will the Planning Board fight for accessory apts here?
How are these new houses going to replace the 'old and inefficient' ones that currently exist? Will 17 old houses be bulldozed and replaced by these new green houses? How do you know the houses will be built to top LEED certification status?
Why does this project need to commence fast? What is the rush. There are literally dozens of houses in Remsenburg ...more that have been for sale for years with little to no movement.
Unless someone can make a sound business case for an entire new development I will remain opposed to it.
Remsenburg has houses for sales at all price levels and there doesn't seem to be a sales sweet spot anywhere along that range. There ...more are also lots of nice houses being built on unsuitable lots that will never sell at the price currently offered. The new house on Cedar Lane and South Country comes to mind. Great house but if you can afford $2mm+ you do not want o be on that intersection. The house on the Corner of Jagger and South Country is another dog that will go for peanuts once the seller breaks.
No "local" will own any one of these homes. Maybe that's why at least "50 people" tend to be against it.
I am all for business development but creating new housing in an area where it cannot be proven the need exists is not business but potentially dangerous speculation. Investing capital presumes that it will yield a return over the long term. This ...more is a one and done proposition. Once the houses are sold (hopefully for a profit) there is no additional profit to be earned from the initial invested capital.
As I said I am all for business development. I am really happy to see the thriving businesses that have sprung up in the past few years. I am happy about Buoy One, the new Planter's Paradise, the new Trolley Barn. I'd love to see a new business in the mill on Montauk Highway and Mill Road. I'm happy to see Gabreski is being developed. I'd like to see a new car dealership where Manhattan motorcars used to be.
I hate to tell you the "local" bumpkin wouldn't have a job if not for the so called city people. Plus our RE taxes would be many times hire if not for city people.
I do not agree with the at all with the comments that basically say "If he has the money he can do what he wants!" Really? I can think of a lot of businesses I could afford to fund personally with my own private money (strip club, bail bond office, hardcore biker bar) . Does that give me the permission to build them ...more next to your house?
I do not have exact numbers but how many houses are there in Remsenburg total? 300? If you look at HREO there are 129 listings of houses for sale. If you look at Streeteasy.com there are 98 houses. Granted there are duplicate listings and some houses have may have sold already BUT that we are looking at 25-33% of all the houses in Remsenburg being offered for sale.
How can it possibly make good economic sense to develop one of the last tracts of open land to build more houses? I keep mentioning this an no one seems to be able to make a case. I am all ears Larry if you can prove me wrong.
What is your last name/pic...Do we know each other...I would be happy to meet