[Added 6-12-2012 by L.L. No. 7-2012]
A.Â
A university or college district shall mean the area belonging to
an educational institution (a college or university authorized by
the State of New York to award degrees), which may contain structures
and facilities directly and principally connected to the institution's
mission of education. These may include classroom facilities, offices,
research laboratories, facilities for health and wellness care, facilities
for outdoor education and recreation, cultural facilities, student
and faculty housing, and facilities necessary for the maintenance
of buildings and grounds. It shall exclude any property which produces
income from rent, lease, or business activities not demonstrated to
have a direct and primary relationship to education activities.
B.Â
The primary use permitted in the U-25 District shall be colleges and universities and such ancillary uses as are typically associated with a university or college that are customary and subordinate to the primary educational function of the university or college use, including academic housing, sports and recreation facilities, auditoriums, and museums. Other uses shall be limited to those uses listed in § 330-34.3, University District Table of Use Regulations, which can demonstrate a direct relationship to a university academic use, such as medical center uses, research laboratories, radio stations, and noncommercial educational, scientific, and research organizations.
A.Â
A master plan and facilities plan shall be provided, showing all
current uses on the property and all uses anticipated within a minimum
projected time frame of five years. These plans shall show adjacent
properties and surrounding uses and the potential impacts on them
by the proposed development.
B.Â
If, in the opinion of the Planning Board, the proposed project provides
benefits such as educational, cultural and health-care opportunities
to the public at large, the Planning Board is authorized to:
(1)Â
Relax the setbacks required by any other sections of the Southampton
Town Code. Where such use requires waterfront for establishing waterfront
educational improvements, the building setbacks may be reduced by
up to 50%, provided that compliance with Town wetland and other relevant
environmental regulations is maintained. Where the relaxation of setbacks
is authorized, the Planning Board must make a specific finding that
the relaxation of those setbacks will not cause adverse environmental
or neighborhood impacts. Matters concerning the relaxation of setbacks
in waterfront areas shall be referred to the Conservation Board for
guidance.
(2)Â
Relax the minimum height limitations for the district, subject
to specific findings that the increased height is needed to support
the viability of the proposed use; the site plan and architectural
design processes shall be used to minimize visual impacts, a visual
impact analysis shall be required, and building heights shall not
exceed 72 feet.
C.Â
For the purpose of establishing the number of off-street parking
spaces, the Planning Board may consider shared-use parking calculations
and/or land-banked parking, allowing a maximum reduction of 25% in
the aggregate total parking as required pursuant to other sections
of this chapter.
E.Â
Prior to approval, consideration shall be given to all applicable
regulations governing occupancies, including the recommendations of
the local Fire Chief having jurisdiction.
F.Â
Architectural design. All construction shall be subject to the review of the Board of Architectural Review, pursuant to Article XIX of this chapter, or its successor. Every effort shall be made to provide for visual harmony and compatibility among all buildings on the site, with particular reference to existing structures of historic interest.
G.Â
Interior circulation shall be designed to support pedestrian convenience
and safety and to establish walking as the primary means of mobility
within the site. Any application for development in the district,
other than those that meet the criteria for administrative review,
shall include a circulation plan addressing pedestrians, bicyclists,
and transit users as well as motor vehicles.
H.Â
All residential buildings shall have a university-related purpose,
including, but not limited to, housing for students, faculty, and
attendees of on-site conferences and programs.
I.Â
On-campus commercial uses shall be limited to those serving the campus
population or to providing unique goods and services directly related
to the college or university.
