1999 Survey - Land Use

11. Please tell us if you agree or disagree with the following statement: As development occurs, the Town should identify significant existing scenic and natural areas for conservation, preservation and protection.

12. In deciding the location of new development, please rate the importance of the following list of Criteria:

Frequency Distribution for Protection of Natural Resources	Count	Percent
Most Important	164	79.2
Very Important	28	13.5
Important	10	4.8
Not Important	3	1.4
No Answer	2	1.0
Total	207	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Historic Structures	Count	Percent
Most Important	25	12.6
Very Important	31	15.6
Important	56	28.1
Not Important	66	33.1
No Answer	21	10.5
Total	199	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Compatibility Existing Uses	Count	Percent
Most Important	59	28.6
Very Important	84	40.8
Important	42	20.3
Not Important	6	2.9
No Answer	15	7.3
Total	206	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Availability of Adequate Facilities and Services	Count	Percent
Most Important	56	27.6
Very Important	82	40.4
Important	45	22.1
Not Important	4	2.0
No Answer	16	7.9
Total	203	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Protection of Rural Character	Count	Percent
Most Important	118	57.3
Very Important	49	23.8
Important	27	13.1
Not Important	6	2.9
No Answer	6	2.9
Total	206	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Clustering of Development	Count	Percent
Most Important	49	24.6
Very Important	46	23.1
Important	49	24.6
Not Important	39	19.6
No Answer	16	8.0
Total	199	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Appearance of Development	Count	Percent
Most Important	90	44.1
Very Important	68	33.3
Important	30	14.7
Not Important	5	2.6
No Answer	11	5.4
Total	204	100.0

13. For the following types of new residential and nonresidential uses which may occur between now and the year 2010, please tell us how the Town should determine the appropriate location within the community and then check the last column if you would like to see more of that use in Frye Island.

Frequency Distribution for Single Family/Seasonal	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	108	52.2
Confine to specific areas	76	36.7
Discourage	10	4.8
Make Available	12	6.0
No Answer	1	0.5
Total	207	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Condos	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	2	1.0
Confine to specific areas	17	8.1
Discourage	186	89.0
Make Available	2	1.0
No Answer	2	1.0
Total	209	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Mobile Homes	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	1	.05
Confine to specific areas	4	1.9
Discourage	200	96.2
Make Available	1	0.5
No Answer	2	1.0
Total	208	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Modular/Manufactured	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	46	22.4
Confine to specific areas	29	14.1
Discourage	118	57.6
Make Available	9	4.4
No Answer	3	1.5
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Individual Retail	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	3	1.4
Confine to specific areas	73	35.3
Discourage	125	60.4
Make Available	3	1.4
No Answer	3	1.4
Total	207	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Sit Down Restaurants	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	6	2.9
Confine to specific areas	99	47.8
Discourage	93	44.9
Make Available	8	3.9
No Answer	1	0.5
Total	207	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Professional Offices	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	1	0.5
Confine to specific areas	64	31.1
Discourage	135	65.5
Make Available	5	2.4
No Answer	1	0.5
Total	206	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Bed & Breakfast	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	12	5.8
Confine to specific areas	29	14.0
Discourage	157	75.8
Make Available	8	3.9
No Answer	1	0.5
Total	207	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Camp Grounds	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	0	0.0
Confine to specific areas	14	6.8
Discourage	190	91.8
Make Available	2	1.0
No Answer	1	0.5
Total	207	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Exercise Equipment	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	9	4.4
Confine to specific areas	129	62.9
Discourage	53	25.9
Make Available	11	5.4
No Answer	3	1.5
Total	205	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Recreational Centers	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	6	2.9
Confine to specific areas	150	72.8
Discourage	37	18.0
Make Available	9	4.4
No Answer	4	1.9
Total	206	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Theatres/Movies	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	3	1.5
Confine to specific areas	58	28.2
Discourage	136	66.0
Make Available	6	2.9
No Answer	3	1.6
Total	206	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Health/medical Facilities	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	13	6.4
Confine to specific areas	111	54.7
Discourage	51	25.1
Make Available	26	12.8
No Answer	2	1.0
Total	203	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Town Houses	Count	Percent
Allow anywhere	2	1.0
Confine to specific areas	17	8.2
Discourage	186	89.4
Make Available	2	1.0
No Answer	1	0.5
Total	208	100.0

14. The current land use ordinances in Frye Island are effective at promoting reasonable ands efficient patterns of development.

Frequency Distribution for Why	Count	Percent
Are not familiar with ordinances	25	28.7
Because "750 septic systems" limit hangs over all development on the Island. Sooner or later development =zero.	5	5.7
Don't know what developments you have in mind.	2	2.3
60,000 sq ft is too large; no smaller than 40,000 sq ft.	1	1.1
A plan for 2010 should include goals to attract investment to finance maintenance of a quality environment. Facilities should be expanded.	1	1.1
Because of the preservation of the beaches & other recreational areas such as the golf course	1	1.1
Commercial areas occupy restricted amounts of land on island	1	1.1
Concerned that F.I. will lose it's "are natural" charm and become just another crowded, dirty resort	1	1.1
Current land ordinances are for large rural areas, not for small square foot lots that we have on Frye Island.	1	1.1
Current ordinances encourage continuity of the existing town atmosphere	1	1.1
Diversified houses being built	1	1.1
Existing lots place homes too close. New residential bldg. should be on abutting two lot minimum or about 1 acre.	1	1.1
Expansion of population will require change to what is currently existing as commercial property. Could result in a problem	1	1.1
Frye island is very well laid out and shows preplanning	1	1.1
Have not seen the land use ordinances and do not trust officials in charge	1	1.1
homes too close, building on wetland	1	1.1
Houses well dispersed, good green space.	1	1.1
I believe the town officials recognize how much impact this will have on Maine's newest town.	1	1.1
I personally have not heard any problems	1	1.1
I would not like to see any faster pace of development, but would not want to prevent families from building on their land.	1	1.1
If they haven't been drastically changed; they reflect the original "master plan" for this Island, which was reasonable with the exception of townhouse planned for the marina area.	1	1.1
Island setup as it stands now is okay	1	1.1
It supports a vacation atmosphere.	1	1.1
We like the development pattern so far, mostly residential / single family homes, services concentrated in couple of areas	1	1.1
Lot sizes are too small, houses too close	1	1.1
Made for Standish not here	1	1.1
Maintaining current use pattern	1	1.1
Minimal sales during a season, development should be slow	1	1.1
Most of Island is developed	1	1.1
Need improved planning and zoning for commercial uses including ferry facilities	1	1.1
Never studied. I am aware they were copied from Standish and are undergoing rework for Town of FI	1	1.1
No more development	1	1.1
No problem so far with the nature of things on FI	1	1.1
Not vigorously applied & enforced. May need others to protect wildlife habitat & provide privacy & quiet	1	1.1
Only certain areas have been allowed to be used for commercial development and recreational activities (i.e. general store, golf course)	1	1.1
Open for development by marina on Frye Island Prop.	1	1.1
Ordinances do not allow development of sub-standard lots	1	1.1
Original plan	1	1.1
Present deed restrictions limit users	1	1.1
Preserve shoreline & limit the of houses	1	1.1
Seems to be working, presently	1	1.1
Slow cautions	1	1.1
So far the island seems to be doing ok, but the speed boats are unpleasant and the riding trails and rec hall have declined. There is no where for kids to play baseball informally.	1	1.1
Standish standards are much lower than what we should have	1	1.1
The current land use ordinance have been in effect for the duration that Standish had them in place and Frye Island development has been reasonable and efficient	1	1.1
The rural designation allows for campgrounds, which should not be allowed on Frye Island	1	1.1
There is no long-range development plan to guide decision (i.e. open areas vs. full development)	1	1.1
There needs to be guidelines by which we go by.	1	1.1
They appear to be working	1	1.1
They are in agreement with the way the Island has and will develop	1	1.1
Too much building. 750 too many houses. Will kill ferry service	1	1.1
Too many houses being built.	1	1.1
Very limiting	1	1.1
W/o a comprehensive plan, ordinances alone are not enough.	1	1.1
We have not reviewed them but we will on the web site	1	1.1
We need design approval & two lot minimum	1	1.1
We need stronger ordinance laws to clearly delineate / no more commercial development on Island.	1	1.1
Would hate to see development encouraged, would never want to see the maximum # of allowable houses built	1	1.1
Total	87	100.0

15. How often do you go into the Portland urban area for non-work related activities.

Frequency Distribution for Effectiveness of Land Use Ordinance; Patterns	Count	Percent
Agree	79	42.7
Disagree	29	15.7
No Opinion	77	41.6
Total	185	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Identification of scenic and natural areas	Count	Percent
Agree	196	95.1
Disagree	4	1.9
Neutral	6	2.9
Total	206	100.0

Frequency Distribution for Portland Activities	Count	Percent
Once a week or more	35	17.1
Two to 3 times a month	21	10.2
Once a month	21	10.2
Occasionally throughout year	27	13.2
Rarely	85	41.5
Never	16	7.8
Total	205	100.0

C. Land Use