Golf cottages

Asked who would build and fund the cottages, where the Baiting Hollow entrance would be, and whether cottage guests would crowd town beaches.

Opposed the cottages as de facto short-term rentals that threaten quality of life for the 36 homes sandwiched between the two golf courses.

Supports the concept but urged guardrails: 600 sq ft cottages, detached units, and clear transient-use definitions; also spoke for the Jamesport Civic Association.

Wanted cottages limited to golf course members, no new roads, no heat for year-round use, and a 600 sq ft size.

Said it's unfair that golf courses get short-term rentals while homeowners face strict STR limits; asked about enforcement of existing cottages at Friar's Head.

Raised detailed legal questions: SEQRA Type I classification, TDR conflicts, ownership/timeshare risks, and the 600 vs 1,200 sq ft discrepancy with the comp plan.

Said the comp plan only had one paragraph on golf cottages and the doubling to 1,200 sq ft wasn't well vetted — 'not ready for prime time.'

Called it a healthy conversation and suggested creative winter uses of golf course land.

Asked whether cottages would be member-exclusive or open to the public, and later pressed on hazmat unit readiness for battery storage.

Strongly supported the cottages, citing revived golf courses bringing revenue and calling traffic concerns overblown.

Skeptic via Zoom: attached 1,200 sq ft units sound like a hotel and could be a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' for resorts; urged keeping par-70/6,000-yard requirements.

Attorney who warned the vague definitions invite abuse and legal challenges; wants cottages restricted to golfers and their visitors.

Urged the board to go back to the drawing board: 600 sq ft, detached only, 30-day max stays, owner-operated, one TDR per cottage.

Supported cottages but asked about the property tax assessment impact — and noted the town hasn't been reassessed in nearly 50 years.