David Browne

The board conducted public hearings for site plan applications involving the JHA Main Street Office and the MacGarva Barn, the latter of which saw the record kept open for additional public comment. During the work session, the board discussed a subdivision waiver for Steiner Oasis, LLC, a subdivision modification for Prospect Hill, and a site plan application for the Surf Lodge Stage, which included requirements for an updated site survey and documentation regarding sound studies. Additionally, the board provided unanimous support for proposed Town Code changes regarding the definition of Affordable Housing Units and expressed general support for a new rent-restricted employer-sponsored housing use, offering specific recommendations regarding income thresholds and parcel size requirements. Finally, the board adopted resolutions for extensions of time for various site plan and subdivision projects, including Sea Crest, Smart Stor, Joseph Potter, Adamidou & Koskosidis, and Mosswood.

The agenda includes public hearings for the JHA Main Street Office site plan and the MacGarva Barn site plan and special permit modification. Additional items cover the Steiner Oasis, LLC subwaiver, Prospect Hill final subdivision modification, and the Surf Lodge stage site plan. The board will also discuss comments regarding code changes for affordable housing units and rent-restricted employer-sponsored housing. Furthermore, resolutions of approval or extensions of time are scheduled for the Sea Crest pool and shed site plan, Smart Stor site plan and special permit, Joseph Potter site plan, and the Adamidou and Koskosidis subwaiver.

The board conducted public hearings for site plan applications, including the JHA Main Street office conversion and the MacGarva Barn site plan/special permit modification. Work session discussions focused on several property matters, including a subdivision waiver for Steiner Oasis, LLC, a subdivision modification for the Prospect Hill project, and a stage site plan for the Surf Lodge. Additionally, the board deliberated on code changes regarding affordable housing and rent-restricted employer-sponsored housing, and reviewed various resolutions for extension of time regarding site plans, subwaivers, and pool/shed installations.

The committee meeting covered the proposed East End Public Safety and Accountability Law, with discussions focusing on the legislation's components and the roles of local law enforcement relative to federal operations. Concerns were raised regarding community safety, access to medical care, and the impact of federal immigration enforcement practices. The committee reviewed town-led initiatives, including a planned letter of support to Congress for immigration enforcement reforms, and discussed the importance of community communication and public education strategies, including potential video content creation.

The meeting included public hearings for the Wainscott Green Hamptons Pride Project and 9 South Ferncroft Subwaiver. During the work session, the Board discussed and finalized the JHA Main Street Office site plan and the MacGarva Barn site plan/special permit modification, agreeing both were ready for approval. The Board also addressed resolutions for the JHA Main Street Office site plan, the Prospect Hill subdivision, extensions for Barad Clearing site plans, and an amendment to the Gardiner's Marina site plan. Additionally, the Board adopted urban renewal road assignments for properties on Bay View Avenue.