Waterfront Business District Zoning Code Amendments

Expressed opposition to the morning hearing time and requested a postponement to allow working residents time to review code changes.

Expressed opposition to the proposed zoning amendments, arguing they could allow residential projects without sufficient commercial or public access.

Spoke in favor of waterfront revitalization and criticized hostile public rhetoric against local officials.

Supported the code amendments, stating current restrictions have left waterfront properties blighted and vacant for years.

Spoke as Waterfront Advisory Committee vice chair in favor of clarifications to make waterfront development economically viable.

Representing the Thompson Trust (Inspiration Wharf owners), supported the amendments for providing necessary development flexibility.

Expressed strong support as a long-term resident and realtor for waterfront beautification and code changes.

Representing Port Washington BID, supported new business development and downtown economic revitalization.

Voiced concerns about protecting traditional water-dependent activities and public access along the waterfront.

Supported waterfront regentrification and urged action to clean up blighted waterfront areas.

Supported lifting overly restrictive waterfront rules to encourage private investment and clean up blighted properties.

Spoke as an architect and developer supporting code modifications to make waterfront projects economically feasible.

Expressed opposition to the proposed code changes, fearing overdevelopment and loss of community character.

Speaking as Waterfront Advisory Committee chair, supported the modest code clarifications to overcome years of stagnation.

Expressed concern over potential loopholes allowing high residential density and urged review of commercial mandates.

Criticized the morning hearing schedule and lack of transparency regarding the WBD zoning revisions.

Representing Residents Forward, supported code changes while calling for improved transparency and public engagement.

Criticized the lack of public notice and urged the board to postpone the vote to allow community collaboration.

Suggested focusing on cleaning up boat yards and property maintenance rather than major new developments.