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Moratorium Commission’s Land Use Report By BOB WEITZNER The Moratorium Commission Land Report originally synthesized itself actions taken by the Port Washington North Board of Trustees in September 2003. then, it was unanimously agreed upon the Board that, with the existing development taking place in the form of Mill Pond Estates and Stop & Shop, the Village needed a break to take stock. So, Bill 9B of was voted into law, creating a Moratorium against any sub-division in Port North, as well as restricting the size of additions of residential homes. With that law, the Moratorium Commission was born. Co- Chairing the Commission were Deputy Mayor Bob Weitzner and Trustee Steve Cohen, with members Bob Keane, Steven Kaplan, and Stanley Ronell. The scope of the Commission changed since its formation, however it expanded its scope, not diverted from it. The Mission Statement found in the report makes it clear that, while evaluating how our property is zoned and developed is paramount, many other issues surfaced as a result of the Commission’s due diligence that needed to be addressed. Issues such as how public and private partnership can help bring positive change in a community; how a delicate balance exists between looking at the preservation of open space, smart growth of businesses and residences and the local needs of our Village, and weighing that against regional efficiency. Thus, this Commission report is called the Moratorium Commission “Land Use” Report, encompassing a far greater analysis than was originally perceived to be needed. We believe this report should be used more as a tool than a reference to invoke thought and change for the betterment of Port Washington. The Moratorium expired December 31,2004, and it is now the task of the Mayor and Board of Trustees, by using this report, to determine which recommendations of the Commission should be adopted. Those wishing to review the report can stop by Village Hall. We are working on an online version to be posted on our website. Moratorium Commission’s Executive Summary The Moratorium Commission was given the task of evaluating the potential impacts from subdividing properties in the Village and building oversized houses. The secondary task was to evaluate the current zoning ordinances and land use within Port Washington North. Once that was accomplished, it was the Commission’s charge to determine what direction the village is taking, and recommend any changes in Port Washington North’s zoning regulations or ordinances that would preserve, enhance and improve the unique character and quality of our Village. Now that the report has been completed, we make following observations and recommendations:
(Printed in the Feb 2005 Newsletter)
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