Protecting Water Mill’s Rural and Historic Character
There are several significant developments in the planning/building stages along the Montauk Highway. The CAC has participated in all hearings relating to these projects and their impact on the future of Water Mill. We encourage your point of view on changes in our Hamlet. Please try to come to our meetings, attend public hearings and write letters to the editor. Stay tuned – stay engaged.
Flying Point Road PDD
There is a proposed planned development district with a combination of commercial and residential units for the southeast corner of County Rd 39 and the Montauk Highway. This is a crucial site and the entrance to our hamlet. There will be many meetings and revisions on this project as it moves forward. The CAC will be actively involved.
Patio.com
The business owner has purchased the northerly adjacent lot and now proposes a 14,00920 sq. ft. building to replace the current structure. Site Plan review process is being monitored by CAC.
Water Mill Station
A 23,000 sq. ft. office complex has been approved for the former Water Mill Railroad Station property, behind the Citarella Shopping Center. The CAC urged that a complex of this size (far too large for the parcel) not be approved due to traffic issues and its impact on the neighboring Water Mill Community Club. The Planning Board approved it anyway and construction has begun.
Water Mill Bridge
A site plan has been approved for Water Mill Bridge, a change of use of the property at 1040 Montauk Highway, just east of Trata Restaurant. The existing building will be renovated and will be used for a recreational bridge club, a welcomed use of the property. The second phase of the renovation will be the construction of a contractor building in the rear of the property.
Cell Tower Proposed
Omnipoint Communications proposed a 77 foot monopole cell tower to be constructed on a one acre parcel owned by Verderbers nursery located on the Montauk Hwy. opposite Pier One. Cell towers are allowed by law but the Town can mitigate its impact by reducing height and style. The Planning Board has given this project a positive declaration which means the applicant will have to undergo a full environmental impact study if they want to proceed with this proposal. The CAC has concerns about this project and will continue to monitor.
Parrish Museum
Several years ago, the Parrish Art Museum purchased the 14-acre parcel (formerly Whitmores) just east of Duckwalk Vineyard. The Swiss architectural firm of Herzog & de Meuron was hired to design their new quarters. Revised plans for a 42,000 sq. ft. building have been approved and ground breaking is scheduled for June 2010.
Transportation Study – County Rd 39 and its impact on Water Mill
The first phase of widening of Cty Rd 39 has been completed. The second phase will extend from the 7-Eleven to the intersection at Route 27 and Flying Point Road . This will be done by re-striping the road. The start date is Fall 2010. The Water Mill CAC feels that the road should be striped with two lanes heading west instead of the County's Plan to have 2 lanes heading east. We have written our concerns to the County and the Town. At this time there are no plans to expand Route 27.
Road Safety on Water Mill back roads
In the fall of 2004, CAC representatives met with Town Board members regarding safety issues on the back roads. The Town has addressed many of our concerns, but there are still several dangerous intersections such as the corner of Head of Pond, Scuttlehole Road and Strongs Lane. The CAC is continuing to encourage the Town to install speed monitors along the back roads as well as increase police presence and create a uniform speed limit.
Code Violations – Chronic Problem
The CAC constantly reports code violations to Town brought to our attention by residents relating to illegal business uses, group houses, signs and other infractions. We encourage residents to report code violations and lack of code enforcement to info@ourwatermill.org |
