Housing board to weigh $3M grant for Route 114 project; Zoning board mulls wetland variances
The Community Housing Advisory Board this week reviewed a $3 million grant request from the East Hampton Housing Authority for the Route 114 housing project, while the Zoning Board of Appeals held hearings on four residential development proposals near wetlands and bluffs. No votes were taken on the grant request at the June 24 meeting, and the zoning board’s minutes from June 23 have not yet been published.
Community Housing Advisory Board (June 24)
The board discussed a $3 million grant request for the Route 114 housing project, according to the agenda. Other agenda items included updates on the Cantwell Court project, the ADU and First-Time Home Buyer programs, and a potential homeownership repurchase framework. The board also considered entering executive session for a real estate purchase. No decisions were recorded in the published agenda.
Zoning Board of Appeals (June 23)
The Zoning Board held public hearings for four applicants seeking variances to build or renovate homes and driveways near protected wetlands and bluffs. Properties included:
- **24 Cross Highway, Amagansett**: request for a 14.2-foot variance to build a quartz stone driveway near a bluff crest.
- **140 Gerard Drive, Springs**: proposal to demolish an 842-square-foot home and build a 1,023-square-foot residence.
- **48 Agnew Ave, Montauk**: request for nine variances for decking, patios, and AC units near freshwater wetlands.
- **165 S Fairview Ave, Montauk**: proposal to replace a 1,068-square-foot home with a 3,620.6-square-foot two-story residence.
The board also had resolutions scheduled for 42 Old Montauk Highway and 176 Deforest Road in Montauk. Minutes from the meeting are not yet available.
Coming up
The Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, July 8, at a time and location to be announced. Agenda highlights include:
- **Most Holy Trinity Cemetery** site plan and special permit modification (expected wrap-up)
- **Maidstone Acres II** site plan modification
- **Prospect Hill** final subdivision modification resolution (amending approval)
- **Cilvan Realty LLC** site plan/special permit modification resolution for extension of time
- **25 Harbor Boulevard, Springs** (Stephen Zukas) urban renewal road assignment
The board will also review and approve prior meeting minutes. The meeting is open to the public.
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