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Some Continue Pushback to Hampton Bays Planning Book

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John Leonard said that the Pattern Book, with some minor tweaks, would give the town a sound roadmap to remaking downtown Hampton Bays. MICHAEL WRIGHT

John Leonard said that the Pattern Book, with some minor tweaks, would give the town a sound roadmap to remaking downtown Hampton Bays. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Ray D'Angelo said that the Pattern Book would encourage high-density development with multi-family residential components and buildings taller than local residents want to see. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Ray D'Angelo said that the Pattern Book would encourage high-density development with multi-family residential components and buildings taller than local residents want to see. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The latest version of the Hampton Bays Pattern Book includes an appendix with a concept plan for new development between Main Street and Good Ground Park that some residents blanched at because it appeared to show two new roads running between the park and the street. But planners say those would not be actual streets open to vehicles except in emergency.

The latest version of the Hampton Bays Pattern Book includes an appendix with a concept plan for new development between Main Street and Good Ground Park that some residents blanched at because it appeared to show two new roads running between the park and the street. But planners say those would not be actual streets open to vehicles except in emergency.

authorMichael Wright on Jul 10, 2024
A smattering of Hampton Bays residents this week continued to bristle at the long-term planning document that Southampton Town officials hope to fold into the town Comprehensive Plan to help... more

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