The sample letter below, from the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor, expresses the view that the waterfront development project proposed for Glen Cove Creek is unsuitable in its present form, largely because the scale of the project is too large.
The Coalition invites people who agree with this sentiment to use the letter as a template for expressing their positions to the the City of Glen Cove. The invitation could not be more timely. A public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the project is scheduled for June 25 at 8 P.M. at City Hall, Main Chambers, 9 Glen Street. Written comments will be accepted until July 10. Comments may be submitted to Lois Stemcowsky, Planning Board Secretary, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, 3rd Floor, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516-676-4448).
See The Glenwood / Glen Head Civic Spot posting Hearing Set for Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Glen Cove Creek Development, June 20, for more links relevant to the project proposed for the Glen Cove waterfront.
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Sample Letter prepaed by the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor:
I am opposed to the RXR Glen Isle mixed-use waterfront development project proposed for the north side of Glen Cove Creek for the following reasons:
• The density of the development is out of character with our community.
• The 12-story buildings will destroy treasured view corridors.
• The 12-story buildings are out of character with any development along our harbor shoreline.
• The 12-story buildings will set a precedent for other development in Glen Cove.
• The additional traffic generated by the development will choke local roadways.
• Construction and the density of the development have the potential to adversely affect fish and bird habitats for areas adjacent to the development.
• Lighting and noise will adversely affect our quality of life.
• The proposed development will create overwhelming demands on fire and police protection, emergency services, schools, and other services.
Whatever is built along the waterfront should be scaled down from the current proposal to protect the local environment and preserve our quality of life and our coastal landscape.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Hearing Set for Draft Environmental Impact Statement on Glen Cove Creek Development
The City of Glen Cove has accepted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) submitted by RXR Glen Isle Partners, LLC, for the proposed waterfront development project on Glen Cove Creek.
The traffic study portion of the DEIS included the intersection at Glen Cove Avenue and Glen Head / Glenwood roads. It found a traffic impact at this and other locations that impact Glen Head and Glenwood Landing and suggests possible mitigation measures.
A public hearing is scheduled for June 25 at 8 P.M. at City Hall, Main Chambers, 9 Glen Street. Written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement are requested and will be accepted until July 10. Comments may be submitted to Lois Stemcowsky, Planning Board Secretary, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, 3rd Floor, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516-676-4448).
The scope for the DEIS, which outlines the topics that must be addressed in the DEIS, and the Glen Cove Master Plan also are available online.
The traffic study portion of the DEIS included the intersection at Glen Cove Avenue and Glen Head / Glenwood roads. It found a traffic impact at this and other locations that impact Glen Head and Glenwood Landing and suggests possible mitigation measures.
A public hearing is scheduled for June 25 at 8 P.M. at City Hall, Main Chambers, 9 Glen Street. Written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement are requested and will be accepted until July 10. Comments may be submitted to Lois Stemcowsky, Planning Board Secretary, City Hall, 9 Glen Street, 3rd Floor, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516-676-4448).
The scope for the DEIS, which outlines the topics that must be addressed in the DEIS, and the Glen Cove Master Plan also are available online.
Site Plan Review Set for Apartments on Glenwood Landing Waterfront
The public hearing for site plan review of the waterfront apartment complex proposed for Shore Road in Glenwood Landing south of the Glenwood Landing Power Plant is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, at
7:30 P.M. at North Hempstead Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset (516-869-6311).
Members of the Town Board also function as planning board members, that is, the Town Board functions as the Planning Board. Hearing dates are set by resolution. Once a date is set, it can change without notice. Site plan review usually occurs on the same evenings as Town Board meetings and is usually at the top of the agenda.
The Glenwood / Glen Head Civic Association and others who commented during the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process were informed that many items of concern were appropriate topics for discussion during site plan review rather than EIS review. Public participation at this stage of the process is extremely important. Plan to attend the hearing and send your written comments to the Town Board/Planning Board.
The site plan submitted by the developer, Glen Harbor Partners, is available at the Gold Coast Public Library. Several postings about the proposed apartment complex can be found here at the Civic Spot (perform a search using terms such as "apartments" and "Glen Harbor").
7:30 P.M. at North Hempstead Town Hall, 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset (516-869-6311).
Members of the Town Board also function as planning board members, that is, the Town Board functions as the Planning Board. Hearing dates are set by resolution. Once a date is set, it can change without notice. Site plan review usually occurs on the same evenings as Town Board meetings and is usually at the top of the agenda.
The Glenwood / Glen Head Civic Association and others who commented during the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process were informed that many items of concern were appropriate topics for discussion during site plan review rather than EIS review. Public participation at this stage of the process is extremely important. Plan to attend the hearing and send your written comments to the Town Board/Planning Board.
The site plan submitted by the developer, Glen Harbor Partners, is available at the Gold Coast Public Library. Several postings about the proposed apartment complex can be found here at the Civic Spot (perform a search using terms such as "apartments" and "Glen Harbor").
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