Frequently Asked Questions
North Broadway Corridor Land Use and Zoning Study
Q: What is the North Broadway Study Area?
A: The North Broadway Study Area encompasses approximately 74 acres of land along either side of North Broadway, generally from about Camp Lane south, and including some properties south of Moul Drive and Cherry Street.
Why did the Village decide to prepare a study for this Area?
A: The impetus for the Study arose from two key considerations: First, the Village Board has been exploring the extension of sewer service into this area and determined it was important to examine existing land uses and identify what uses would be appropriate in the future in anticipation of these improvements.
Second, the Town of Red Hook has entered into an agreement with RUPCO to sell a portion of the Cookingham property to the organization. In light of this, the Village felt it was necessary to evaluate the current zoning for the property—specifically, the regulations that govern how the land may be developed and for what purposes. The Village wants to be proactive and have a say in what development is best for the Village.
Q: Is the Land Use and Zoning Study a formal document?
A: The North Broadway Land Use and Zoning Study is a type of comprehensive plan, focused on a specific neighborhood or geographic area of the Village. In New York State, NYS Village Law Section 7-722 regulates the preparation of comprehensive plans, which are defined as: “ the materials, written and/or graphic, including but not limited to maps, charts, studies, resolutions, reports and other descriptive material that identify the goals, objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, standards, devices and instruments for the immediate and long-range protection, enhancement, growth and development of the village.” The Study represents is a comprehensive plan for the North Broadway Study Area. Typically, when a Village Board prepares a comprehensive plan, it will adopt the document.
Q: What does it mean to adopt the Study?
A: It is important for the Village Board to adopt the Plan so that the public and landowners know it represents the Village’s official policies identifying the intended uses and improvements for the area. Once the Study is adopted, all village land use regulations must be in accordance with the Study.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is RUPCO involved in this process?
A: RUPCO is not-for-profit housing organization that has agreed to purchase a portion of the Cookingham property from the Town of Red Hook. The property is located within the North Broadway Study Area.
Q: I am concerned with the potential impacts that may result from development that occurs within the Study Area. What can I do?
A: As part of this planning process and any proposed rezoning, the Study and zoning will be subject to public hearings, and the public can express its concerns.
The Land Use Study, and any zoning to implement it, will not in and of itself result in impacts. When a site-specific development is proposed, the development will be subject to Planning Board site plan, special permit and/or special use permit review. During that process, the development impacts must be examined in accordance with the NY State Environmental Quality Review Act regulations. During this process, the public will have an opportunity to comment on any concerns that it has regarding proposed development, e.g., traffic.
Q: What are the Village’s next steps?
A: The Village Board will continue to solicit comments from the public and landowners regarding the Study. If the Board decides to move forward with the Study’s adoption, it will simultaneously consider adopting zoning.
Q: Where can I get additional information?
A: The Study can be found here:
A draft zoning amendment, should the Village Board decide to adopt the Plan, is found here: htps://www.redhookvillage.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2296/Local-Law-B-Gateway_251112
The properties that would be rezoned (Gateway North), can be viewed here: htps://www.redhookvillage.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1695/VRedHookDrafZoningMap_Mar ch2025
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