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The Coalition to STOP AVALON, of which I am a member, has been distributing "STOP AVALON" lawn signs to concerned residents who wish to express their opposition to Avalon's super-high density 300-unit rental complex proposed for the former Hallock Chevrolet site in Pine Hollow (across from the existing BMW dealership). These signs are being removed from our private properties in the dead of night. One could easily draw the conclusion that this is being done by the few who want to silence the opposition. This would be consistent with a campaign that is and has been based on nothing more than spin for in excess of 2 years now.
The truth needs to be told.
Avalon is seeking not only to develop the former Hallock site, but is attempting to set a precedent by re-zoning the entire TOWN OF OYSTER BAY. In asking the Town to not only permit the complex here, but to also establish a brand new zoning category that would allow other applicable 5-acre sites to be developed at a density of 60 units per acre, Avalon and/or other developers could target other sites within our Hamlet and all over the Town of Oyster Bay. Other communities within the Town, reaching all the way to the south shore, could also fall victim. To understand the full scope of this re-zoning application, we need to address the fact that the Hallock site is not zoned for residential use. It is zoned for light industrial uses only. If it were re-zoned for residential use at the Town's current maximum density, the 5-acre site would only be permitted about 80 units, or 16 units per acre. Therefore, for a developer to build a 300-unit apartment complex in Oyster Bay under current zoning regulations, the developer would need nearly 20 acres. That's right, 4 TIMES as much property. The Town's existing regulations were adopted to assure reasonable and responsible development- NOT what Avalon is proposing.
Avalon is not asking for these zoning changes because they feel it is in the best interest of the Town or this community. It's just cheaper to develop on 5 acres than it is on 20. This community and our Town is comprised of hard working, intelligent people who cannot be fooled by rhetoric or spin. Voice your opinion now, before it's too late. It's your right, even if they do keep stealing our signs and seeking to silence our reasoned opposition.
