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Previous Lewis Oil Meetings

• Before the public had a chance to speak, Mayor Pellegrino read a written statement into the records that was prepared by Trustee Gary Levi (because he was not present). His statement indicated his support for the zoning change (even before all public comments were hear and almost as if there was to be a vote on the matter). He stated 4 reasons for support (1) Village gets waterfront land (2) Eliminate tanks = environmental victory (3) States that the rezoning to a shopping center is in accord with the JAC Report recommendations (4) eliminates other less desirable light industrial uses.
• The Mayor described that the SEQR process has been completed by an "enhanced EAF Form" , whereby the Village declared a negative declaration (i.e.: no further studies required).
• A petition with over 300 signatures was presented to the Village requesting that a full environmental impact study be completed. Without a complete and thorough study of the impacts to the Village, on what basis is the Village making its determination. The Civic Association's position has been that the Village should acquire all possible data before rushing to a settlement in order to get the waterfront land.
• Village is using an older EAF Form submitted a few years ago by the Developer. The Mayor claims that this document has been available for review by the public (at Village Hall) but many residents (who attend all public meetings) stated that this was the first news regarding the study.
• Basically no new information was presented by Lewis Oil and the floor was open to additional comments by the public. It appears that the Village and Lewis have made an agreement and are awaiting final written confirmation. Look for the next meeting for an approval of the new zone.

Pathetic Turnout for Lewis Oil 9-11-00 Public Meeting
A second public meeting was held to discuss the possible rezoning of the Lewis Oil Property. The property is basically zoned industrial and the developers want the Village to change the zone for a commercial use. Without the change of zone, the development of the newer/bigger Grand Union can not happen.

With an apathetic turnout (approx. 60 people) there was little public input (either pro or con). With that type of hands off attitude, the new supersized supermarket will be here in no time. Then it will be too late to ask how can I get involved or how can my opinion be heard.

The meeting was adjourned without discussing when the next meeting would be held.

May 3, 2000 Public Meeting
The last public meeting was May 3, 2000 to present plans for possible rezoning and construction proposals for the oil terminal.  The plan is to rezone the Lewis Oil property and demolish the tanks and place a 69,000 sf supermarket.  Also 2 new restaurants will be erected around the parking lot. 

The new lot will hold roughly 542 parking spaces.

The Following Information was taken from the JAC Planning Study for Port Washington North.

• Lewis Oil owns 37 separate properties (tax lots) including approximately 1.6 waterfront acres and 7.8 acres north of Shore Road.
• The area is zoned Economic A.
• The current site has 15 aboveground storage tanks for oil storage/distribution.

The following is proposed for the development of the Lewis Oil Property.

• Obtaining a change of zone form the Village from Economic A to Business.
• Removing the existing Tanks and cleaning up the property in accord with the NYSDEC supervision.
• Building a 69,000 square foot Grand Union.
• Building 2 "pad sites" (free standing buildings) to be used as two family style restaurants similar to Applebees.
• Building two small stores the will connect the existing Grand Union to the new building.
• Expanding the parking lot to include approximately 540 parking spaces.