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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD PUBLIC HEARING August 11, 2020 3:00 PM Present: Supervisor Scott Russell Justice Louisa Evans Councilwoman Jill Doherty Councilman James Dinizio, Jr. Councilman Bob Ghosio, Jr. Councilwoman Sarah Nappa Town Clerk Elizabeth Neville Town Attorney William Duffy This hearing was opened at TOWN ATTORNEY DUFFY: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of Southold on the l lth day of August, 2020 at 3:00 pm of that day at the Town hall, 53095 Main Road (Route 25), Southold,New York, pursuant to Article 2 of the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law with respect to the proposed acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road,northeast corner of main Road 9SR 25)and New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck, Town of Southold, New York for the purpose of a public park. Property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues, facts, and objections raised at this hearing Reputed Owners: Mattituck 12500 LLC SCTM# 1000-114.-11-17 Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Public will not be given in-person access. In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 202.1, said public hearing of the Town Board will be held via videoconferencing, and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments virtually. The hearing will be held virtually via ZOOM Webinar. Instructions and link to attend the meeting will be available on the Town's website or by calling the Town Clerk's office at (631)765-1800. A telephone number will also be provided to allow members of the public to attend via telephone. Written comments and/or questions may also be submitted via email to the Town Clerk at elizabeth nevillektown southold py us <mailto•elizabeth.neville@town.southold.ny.us> and lynda.rudder@town.southold.Liy.us <mailto:lynda.rudderatown.southold.ny.us>. Said Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 2 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck comments and/or questions will be considered at the public hearing provided that they are submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of the public hearing. Pursuant to the requirements of the Executive Order of the Governor of the State of New York, a transcript will be prepared of the public hearing, and a copy shall be filed with the Town Clerk and placed upon the Town's website. Please check the meeting Agenda posted on the Town's website (www.southoldtownny.gov) for further instructions or for any changes to the instructions to access the public hearing, and for updated information. TOWN CLERK NEVILLE: I have an affidavit here from myself that it was posted on the Town Clerk's bulletin board. It was advertised in the Suffolk Times newspaper for two consecutive weeks and it was advertised in Newsday for five consecutive days. I also have letters of notification which were sent by certified mail both to Mattituck 12500 LLC and a letter also sent to Mr. Ben Brinkmann with a return receipt and also sent to Mr. Hank Brinkmann, so three letters of notification sent by certified mail with return receipts. I also have a letter from the Suffolk County Department of Planning stating that this is not within the jurisdiction of the SC Planning Commission, therefore they will not comment. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Just to go over, we have received emails both for and against this proposal and the public hearing. I did get a lot of requests to read the letters, I have probably over a dozen letters that were asked to be read on the side in favor of the proposed local law and I have one that was asked to be read in the file that are against the proposed local law. With over 100 and over 26, I want to assure these people that they have been read by the Town Board and they have been entered into the record of the Town Clerk for the purposes of this public hearing but we are going to refrain from reading the letters. Would anybody like to comment? JOHN BURKE, ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY: Good afternoon Mr. Supervisor and members of the Town Board,I am John Burke one of the Assistant Town Attorney's with the town. Inaudible. Records of notice, two maps and a survey. Do you know if Mark Terry is logged in? MODERATOR: There is someone named Mark, I don't know Mark's last name. JUSTICE EVANS: No, Mark Terry is on there, he has his hand raised. MODERATOR: Okay. Mark you are coming across as a panelist. ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY BURKE: Okay,the presentation tonight regards the property at 12500 Main Road in Mattituck,the proposed to be acquired for use,as a public park. It's a 1.75 acre properly on the Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. The property is located in the Mattituck hamlet center. Inaudible. It has 276 feet frontage on the Main Road. Prior to tonights proceedings, the property was appraised by the firm of Rogers and Taylor(inaudible), an offer was made to the owners of the property that full price (inaudible). This particular property has historically been (inaudible) most notably in the 2005 hamlet study. Inaudible, the 2007-08 hamlet stakeholder initiative (inaudible)and it was further highlighted in the draft Town of Southold Comprehensive Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 3 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck Plan. Mark Terry from the Planning Department is hefe'with us and he will be able to further discuss (inaudible), Bill has put up a copy of the acquisition map also providing a map of the location,Bill, do you have that available?If you could scroll down on that,the property is outlined in red is the subject property,the other is the outlined hamlet center. To the north of the property you'll see the LoveLane intersection. Mark, are you there? Mark, if you could give us a little more insight of the nature of the property? MARK TERRY: Mark Terry, Southold Town Planning Department. Regarding SCTM#1000- 144-11-17. Can you see that screen? MR. BURKE: Yes. MR. TERRY: Starting off with the 2005 hamlet study adopted July 12, 2005, okay, so I am going to go through this document. This is just a factual document of past studies and we will get in more detail as John referenced. So in 2005, the Town Board adopted the 2005 hamlet study and there were certain elements in that study that identified a need for recreation. I will describe this verbatim, it's not that long of a document but I just thought it would be important that the factual history of these documents be brought forth. So, it says abundant open space with miles of coastline ,and first rate parks combine to offer unique recreation experiences in the Town of Southold, such recreation amenities are sought out by residents and visitors alike. The following recreation sustainability principals assure that the Town's recreational resources will be properly and prudently managed. The Town shall provide adequate recreation facilities and programs for our residents. Recreation facilities and programs shall be continually evaluated to ensure they meet the needs of the residents. Recreation facilities shall include active as well as passive facilities. All town recreation facilities shall be well-managed and maintained. Recreation facilities must not adversely affect adjacent uses and properties. It goes on to speak out, on page N5, specific hamlet improvement recommendations. Throughout the course of the hamlet study, stakeholders were asked to complete lists of specific improvements of projects they wished to see implemented. One of the final exercises involved (inaudible) to reflect the consensus of the stakeholders. On page M-12 Recreation, a village green type park is desirable in the hamlet center. Two potential sites warrant further evaluation. The first is a 1.75 acre wooded lot located on the corner of Route 25 and New Suffolk Avenue. The second is a wooded parcel across Wickham Avenue from the firehouse. This park could provide a recreational focal point for the hamlet center. The 1.7 acre wooded parcel located on the corner of Route 25 and New Suffolk Avenue is the subject parcel. In 2007 and 2008, the hamlet stakeholders initiative implementation identified creating a village green as a priority of the town. These spreadsheets were developed by the implementation committee, formed by Supervisor Russell to implement the hamlet stakeholder objectives and if you notice right here, under first 100, the proposed long-term implementation strategies, it mentions establish village green as focal point, under the Mattituck initiative. As John referenced, in 2007 the halo map was adopted by the Town Board. The halo map includes this parcel in it. And it also includes the parcel in the hamlet center,which is important. The draft Town of Southold Comprehensive Plan 2020 identifies several different objectives related to this parcel. The land use and zoning chapter (inaudible) on page 33 state `create a village green for the hamlet center', 'chapter 13 Parks and Recreation also includes this goal. The subject parcel is located within the hamlet center. Community character chapter, goal 5, protect the unique character of the individual hamlets, page 13 and 14, Mattituck and Laurel, states `target area Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 4 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck located south of Route 25 east of New Suffolk Avenue to create a village green park for community events. So the subject parcel is located south of Route 25 and east of New Suffolk Avenue and has been identified by the community as a candidate for hamlet and or park. The Land Preservation chapter, goal 2 Open Space, page 4, continue to preserve land with high quality natural resource, including wetlands, shorelines, significant trees and woodland and wildlife habitat. Those lands with recognized scenic values and smaller parcels that could provide for those needs are neighborhood pocket parks. Objective 21, continue to purchase open space parcels, purchasing land for preservation is one of the surest ways to protect the land. The town continues to have a steady stream of income from land preservation from the Peconic CPF program, in addition, the town continues to receive funds and participate in partnerships with other entities to purchase open space. A. prioritize existing parcels for open space and public process and use the following parameters as a guide. Parcel provides value as village green in or a hamlet center. The subject parcel would meet this goal and objective of supplying green space in the Mattituck hamlet center by supporting the scenic qualities of Route 25, a designated New York State scenic byway. Parks and Recreation chapter, goal 3, create new recreational opportunities and facilities, objective 31 page 5. Obtain additional land for recreational purposes where feasible and necessary. Enhance communication and coordination with the parks, beaches and recreation committee and the land preservation committee to cultivate opportunities to purchase land with the CP funding that would provide benefits to residents and visitors as well as provide needed recreational activities. Trail systems should be designed and developed, it goes on. The subject parcel could provide scenic quality to travelers on SR 25 and provide open space for passive recreational activities. Objective 310, explore locations for a village green in Mattituck hamlet center. The subject parcel has been identified by hamlet stakeholders in 2007-2008 for the creation of a park/village green. Objective 32, enhance communication and coordination, I think I read that one. Goal 4, ensure access to recreation opportunities; objective 4 1, provide recreation opportunities to residents that are centrally located as well as geographically tailored for all 10 hamlets. The subject parcel could provide passive recreational opportunities. And that is the end of the evaluation of the existing plan. MR. BURKE: Mark, have you evaluated this with SEQRA? MR. TERRY: The recommendation from SEQRA would be a Type II action, under 617.5, 239, an agency acquisition or dedication of 25 acres or less for parkland or dedication of land for parkland that was previously acquired or acquisition of a conservation of a conservation easement. This is supported because there is no (inaudible) of disturbance being proposed at this time on the parcel. The development of a park would be an unlisted action, meaning if we go further ahead it would be an unlisted action but right now it's a Type II action under 617.5 239. MR. BURKE: Thank you, Mark. Do you have anything further? MR. TERRY: No, nothing further. MR. BURKE: Based upon the testimony we have heard here today, we would assume that the acquisition of this property would be consistent with the prior hamlet studies and the draft comprehensive plan that is soon to be adopted. The use of this property as a public park open to residents will certainly qualify as a public use, for purposes of eminent domain law. If you have Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 5 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck any further questions, based upon those facts we would recommend (inaudible). If you have any further questions (inaudible). SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I am going to invite anybody who would like to comment on this local law? MODERATOR: We do have some hands raised in the audience, so I will go down the list. The first hand I see is Anne Smith. ANNE SMITH: Thank you. First of all, I want to thank the Board for holding this hearing. I am going to read a statement from that I actually submitted through email. First, I am Anne Smith of Mattituck on behalf of the officers and directors of the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association. This statement is in support of identifying the lot at the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk as a green space for the benefit of our community and our visitors. The following is a statement for the public record on behalf of the civic and as the current president, I am representing the membership as well as the board. I sent an email including our guest spot and would like that entered into the public record, it was in the Suffolk Times last week, I also attached in my email to the board the resolution and background from the Mattituck-Laurel civic that was overwhelmingly supported in a resolution by our members last August. This is an accumulation of work sessions, meetings, research and we would like all of this entered into the public record. The Southold Comprehensive Plan under the heading of goals and issues for Mattituck-Laurel includes the following: and mine will not be as detailed as Mark's. Mattituck and Laurel is described as the gateway to Southold Town from the west and creates the overwhelming impression of the Town. Among the goals for Mattituck and Laurel in the comp plan are ensure future commercial development in the hamlet center is at scale consistent with the hamlet's character. Prevent retail sprawl and potential creation of a third retail business area that will detract from Love Lane and nearby retail shopping center,pedestrian safety and walkability of Main Road, we can't emphasis that enough, create a village green with a hamlet center. Further recommended in the comprehensive plan is an analysis of existing inventory within hamlet centers for size,shape, current use and surrounding uses and recommendations for new zoning with business centers outside the hamlet centers. Noise,traffic and light are sighted as critical components. Throughout your document, commercial use outside the hamlet center is recommended. I would add that the larger business district to the west in Mattituck is already considered a commercial hub, creating a great deal of local traffic and safety issues. The current property under discussion is uniquely situated at the start of the hamlet center, connecting New Suffolk Avenue to Love Lane up to Mattituck inlet and reaching to the east towards the library and the school. The entire stretch requires our careful attention to planning, in line with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan. As stated in the past,the civics are here to help and we eagerly await working with the town, the other civics and community groups. But all of that work lies ahead, a significant traffic study, issues of walkability, community character and the need for a green as the other hamlets have and as a way to be a welcoming (inaudible) to focus on the small businesses in the heart of Mattituck are there. The following is from our guest spot in last week's Suffolk Times. `The Mattituck- Laurel Civic Association as a rule forgoes public endorsements working instead to get(inaudible) information to our community. MLCA has been and remains neutral concerning the Southold Town eminent domain proposal for property at the Main Road intersection with New Suffolk Avenue. What we do not remain neutral on is the vision for the hamlet center of Mattituck, what Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 6 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck it should look like, feel like and how it should function as we imagine the future. MLCA is respectful of property (inaudible)the safety and character of our community. Inaudible share this knowledge and their understanding that this is a critical moment for our communities. We all need to know how we got here and the important role individuals play in shaping our future. This is back to the statement, for years MLCA has worked publicly in the community and with many stakeholders to preserve this corner as a largely natural public green or common. John Carter,the civic vice president will be providing a more detailed timeline of the work that was done, public meetings, letters to elected officials, member resolutions and so on. I recommend you read the wide range of communication I know you received from across Southold Town. This is not just a Mattituck issue. On August 26, 2019,MLCA members had overwhelmingly adopted a resolution that reads in part `until protective and transformative initiatives are implemented and until vehicular and pedestrian hazards are resolved on the Main Road between Bay Avenue and Wickham Avenue nothing should be done in the heart of Mattituck that increases density and worsens traffic.' Southold Town should implement its comprehensive plan. With the plans current commitment to make the last green corner a public park. In closing, the Town of Southold has been consistent in its efforts to work with Suffolk County and others to secure this corner lot for green space for our community. As leaders,we are sometimes leading from the balcony and other times on the dance floor to make decisions. The balcony or the long view, must be considered when you make this decision. Support your persistence and commitment to this effort. Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anybody else like to comment on this particular local law? MODERATOR: Yes,Mr. Supervisor,we've got some more hands raised-so give me one moment, okay, the next person with their hand raised is Denise Geis. DENISE GEIS: Hi, this is Denise Geis. I have lived in Mattituck my entire life and I absolutely agree with acquiring the property in question for a public park. I believe this is the best interest for the entire town as well as the community. A public park would keep the rural character of Mattituck intact. I believe preserving this piece of property is very important in our town. Thank you. MODERATOR: Okay,thank you very much. Next is John Carter. JOHN CARTER: Thank you, I am John Carter from Mattituck. Good afternoon and thank you Supervisor and Board members for this hearing and opportunity to speak. Since 2015,the MLCA has worked publicly with many stakeholders to address an array of urgent community planning needs in Mattituck along Main Road between Bay Avenue on the west and Wickham Avenue on the east. MLCA focused on community planning because the last time planning and zoning were updated in Southold Town was the late 1980's and early 1990's and those updates were based largely on then existing zoning designations. Since 2015, MLCA's focus has been on addressing traffic and pedestrian safety, community character, density, environmental impact and the stated need for a village green. We are doing this work to make Mattituck a more welcoming community and a better gateway to Southold Town while keeping attention on the well being of small local businesses in the heart of Mattituck. Now on behalf of the MLCA, I will briefly recount the years- long efforts of this community to preserve the last green corner in Mattituck, although I will not Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 7 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck read the information that Mr. Terry earlier p ovided. I will start in 2015, MLCA forms and over the next 12 months conducts 11 public meetings as part of its traffic calming project to publicly discuss pervasive unsafe traffic conditions n the hamlet. In 2016, in April, MLCA delivers to Town, County and State elected officials the traffic calming project report that calls for a professional traffic engineering study to calm traffic and protect pedestrians in Mattituck between Bay and Wickham Avenues and including the intersections of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue and Main road, Love Lane and Old Sound Avenue. In 2017, MLCA hosts All Things Moratorium public meeting to learn and discuss ways to manage growth while the Town pursues traffic calming solutions and works on its codprehensive plan. Also in 2017, MLCA wrote to the town asking it to act to preserve the last g7 n corner as a village green. Also in 2017, at the request of Brinkmanns Hardware,MLCA devotes its September meeting to discuss the hardware's proposal to build at the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. That's the proposed park site. More than 150 members attended the meeting and made three main points: first, Development here will worsen already unsafe traffic and pedestrian conditions. Second, the community is satisfied with the hardware stores it has in Mattituck, Jamesport and Cutchogue and third, the community already is working towards a community park at that center. Also during 2017, civic association representatives testified for the first of three times before the Suffolk County legislator and promised that by partr�lering with the North Fork Environmental Council,we would maintain a passive use park at the last green corner. 2018,working with the State University of New York's college of Environmental Science and Forestry,the civic association developed an array of design studies to link Love Lane with Mattituck inlet to the north and from Love Lane and New Suffolk Avenue to the south. The purpose of this exercise and the vision is to build upon the Love Lane aesthetic and better utilize the Mattituck Park District's waterfront property and establish a safe and inviting pedestrian link between the inlet and the last green corner. Also in 2018, Suffolk County and Southold Town were able to secure funding to purchase the county property for the public park. In September of 2018,the town and county made a fair market offer for the land to the owner, Bridgehampton National Bank. MLCA and other community members sent letters to Bridgehampton National Bank encouraging the bank to consider and ultimately accept the town and county offer so it could become a park. In December of 2018, without responding to the town or county offer and without responding to the community's letters, Bridgehampton national Bank sold the property to the current owner. 2019, the Town of Southold's draft comprehensive plan, more than 10 years in the making, identifies the corner as a village green. On Monday, August 26, 2019, at its monthly meeting, the MLCA unanimously adopted the last green corner resolution which states in part `until protective and transformative initiatives are implemented for the heart of Mattituck, Southold Town should follow the path most protective of Mattituck's health, safety and environment. That path includes a village green on the last green corner.' Thank you very much for this opportunity. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay. Who else would like to address the Town Board on this local law? MODERATOR: The next hand raised is Di wn (inaudible). MARK HAUBNER: It's actually Mark Haubner, Dawn is our admin for the North Fork Environmental council, for whom I am the vice president. Supervisor Russell and members of the Board, thank you for listening today. I am going to read a brief letter that NFEC wrote to our Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 8 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck county legislator Al Krupski on March 16, 2018 in support of the acquisition of this property. `NFEC was founded in 1972 and has dedicated much of its work over the last almost 50 years to sustainable planning and farmland and open space preservation. We were a key player in helping to secure the passage of CPF monies and now fully support the acquisition of the property subject to the discussion today. At almost two acres, this is located in the heart of Mattituck at the intersection of New Suffolk and if you look at the town master plan that just came out, very early in the master plan, page 5 or so, there's a traffic study and New Suffolk Avenue is in the top 5 of the most dangerous intersections in the Town of Southold. It is now being proposed as being preserved for a hamlet.park, it would be also continuing to be a focal point in the community, a focal point of mine for years and years and decades coming into the Love Lane area. The alternative of increasing the intensity of use of this property through commercial development rather than maintaining it as open space would almost certainly result in increased traffic at an already congested and dangerous intersection. Both the NFEC and the Mattituck Laurel Civic Association agreed early on and continue to agree to collaborate and offer the services of these organizations to contribute to the management and maintenance of the proposed hamlet park. As partners, these two organizations would be able to provide on-going oversight of the property. NFEC is the next-door neighbor to this property, we share the property line as our offices are immediately adjacent to the parcel. This way the park would certainly continue to be a source of community pride for these organizations. We thank you for consideration of these comments and so on, signed by our president Susan McKenzie. And that's about it. Thank you for your time today. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. Who else would like to address the Town Board on this particular local law? MODERATOR: Another hand raised, so Paul Pawlowski, I am going to allow you to speak and I am going to assume you are in here twice by accident. PAUL PAWLOWSKI: Can you hear me now? How about now? MODERATOR: Yes. MR. PAWLOWSKI: Thank you for putting this meeting together. I understand the goals from everyone's point of view. The MLCA, the current owners of the property, the Town Board, the Planning Board, I get it. I come before you today as a private investor in our community, owning a residential home with my family and a public or commercial investor that owns commercial property in this specific hamlet of Mattituck. I just want to review a few things, the 2005 study, comprehensive study,was brought up mainly to discuss the need for recreation and green space in the hamlet business area in the Mattituck area and I find that interesting and I find that interesting because there was plenty of opportunity for recreation and none of that 2005 study was brought up during that opportunity. Not only was it not brought up, applications were put forth and this study meant nothing then. The MLCA brought up the 2005 study and again, there was no effort toward that recreational aspect of that study in the recent years when recreation was proposed in Mattituck. So I don't understand why it's being brought up now when there was ample opportunity for that study and those specific definitions in that study weren't put forth when a very publicly popular was put forth in the recent past. So to bring it up now on a much smaller piece of green space for Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 9 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck an argument of eminent domain is something I cannot wrap my head around and that there's a new comprehensive plan that has been proposed and should be adopted soon. The goals of the MLCA and the town and the comprehensive plan is to create a walkable gateway to Southold Town via Mattituck, safety, sidewalks, you have it and as an investor in our community, those goals are extremely valid and I support them and will do whatever I can to help assist. However, moratoriums do nothing toward that goal, zero. They absolutely stifle any effort that's been done by anyone interested in those goals. Moratorium does zero and the moratorium that's been put in place twice, over and above a process that is extremely slow in getting any application forward is really,really goes against any goal imaginable by any civic, by any resident, by any applicant, by any planning board because all it does is basically say stop and the time of this moratorium far outweighs any traffic study that could be legitimately done over and over and over again. I keep on hearing traffic study,that could be done and you know,very,very quickly and in a proper way. And a moratorium on a town, a distance that has only seen one new development in the last 30 years, every other new thing in our town isn't new, it's just a renovation or refurbish or whatever you want to call it but there's been one new building in 30 years from the Mattituck train trestle all the way to the high school. So I don't know how we could talk about wanting all these things and we put a pause on it for this length of time. I don't see forward movement,I don't see working together, I just see stifling and getting absolutely nowhere. As an investor in our community, I appreciate the need or the desire for park planned, I get that. As a parent,that would be great. For myself, would be great,whatever. But when you buy property or sell property, we all have to live by a playbook and that playbook is our town code. If a property is bought and sold legally, you want the comfort, the basic comfort that you could move forward in a professional, legal manner to do what you set out to do that is in the code, completely 100%in the code. You want to believe in that playbook, you want to invest your money in that playbook and you want to move forward with all the (inaudible), the powers that be based on that playbook. The moratorium threw the playbook out. This eminent domain argument throws that playbook out and what that does is, it makes the next person that wants to invest either privately, publicly, residentially, commercially have serious pause and concerns and yes, maybe that's a good thing. Maybe some of it is like no development but when you only have one new building in 30 years, I don't think there's a lot of development going on. And obviously I might be slightly biased being a developer but if you take that out and you really, really look at what has happened in our town in the last 30 years, the development scale is very low and in fact, the preservation scale is much greater thanks to the efforts of you know, preservation the town board but you are throwing out and I do want to point out, I have no take on what should be on this corner. Hardware store, whatever, leave it as is, I don't even know the buyers, I don't even know the sellers but when we cannot believe and trust in a playbook, in a process,there is no reason to invest in that town on a commercial level or a public level because this is very, very concerning. If from that 2005 study the town got aggressive and bought that property when there was opportunity, maybe not B and B, they didn't want to sell it but there has been opportunities to buy it and this property has sat vacant and idle and in and out of different ownerships. If the playbook for that property was changed prior to an application put in, fair game, I mean more than fair game. There's an initiative there, everything that MLCA is trying to do,there is a proper initiative,there's a proper way but to not be able to buy and negotiate in good faith and good manner with the seller because they don't want to,the next way to go about it is not eminent domain. Put yourself in that position, buy a piece of property, understand the playbook, apply based off that playbook but you know what? All of a sudden, the property could be taken from you. That is not the way to go, there has got to be another way. Eminent domain in Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 10 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck a small town is not the way to go. As an investor,I would be very cautious investing in this hamlet district again or in any (inaudible) and if there is a goal here, there has got to be another way. I applaud the method of trying to keep it a park but at the same time, the park is not nearly as important as people's basic rights, not nearly. And if we are going to argue traffic, a park will bring more traffic than any hardware store. Drive by any hardware store in all of Southold Town and you will see minimal amount of cars. Drive by every park in the recent past and you are going to see-a ton of cars. A park is not the answer. My 9 and 6 year old, I would have a tough time letting them hang out at that park or play at that park, knowing that turn. And we have this traffic issue there, there is no denying it. We have a safety issue there, and we have a safety and traffic issue in the current state of that land and that current state is wooded land. And we have a problem. So, status quo is not the solution. If we want walkable and pedestrian and sidewalks, status quo is not the answer. A park is not the answer to help with traffic. Sometimes, sometimes proper development is the answer. What if proper development brought something as simple as a turning lane heading east? Status quo doesn't bring that turning lane, development does. And we are not talking about some major forest that we are taking away or some major green corner. We are talking about a small piece of wooded land in the center of land which is very, it's not even where it should be. Honestly. So, if we want to improve the traffic, I think it could be done without eminent domain. If we want recreation in hamlet business,I think it could be done without eminent domain. If we want a park and we want the 2005 study or even the newer study, it could be done without eminent domain and I just want to say, I hope the Town Board, the Planning Department, the owners of this property come to a different way of achieving the goals that everyone wants. If I can help, I am here to help but this is not the way and I appreciate your time today. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Alright,thank you Paul. Would anyone else like to address the Town Board? MODERATOR: The next hand raised I see is Hank Brinkmann,the floor is yours. HANK BRINKMANN: Supervisor and members of the Town Board,thank you for having me, I appreciate the time given to speak. My name is Hank Brinkmann, I am a partial owner in Brinkmann Hardware and the property at 12500 Main Road in Mattituck. I am vehemently opposed to the town's taking my family's property. While we are here for this Board to receive public comment on the potential eminent domain taking of my family's property, first I feel it is necessary to discuss the true motives to this taking and where these motives came from. I don't believe the towns motives for taking my family's property is for a park. If your motives were truly because a park is so desperately needed in this area then you would simply buy the property directly adjacent to my family's, it is identically zoned and currently for sale. That would be a very obvious and simple solution if a park were your true motive. Mr. Russell,the public deserves to hear how you are guiding their town into recklessly attacking property rights to advance your own agenda. I believe you have lost your way and your priorities are no longer in the interest of your constituents but in the interest of controlling who can and cannot build and do business in your town. I believe you've gotten yourself emotionally and personally involved with my family's application to build our hardware store. For years you have ignored requests from the Mattituck civics for a park in this area, now you'hide behind them and use their request for a park as a convenient excuse to_carry out your own personal agenda. You have taken it upon yourself to keep my family from doing business in your town. You want to make it clear that you control who Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 11 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck can and cannot build and do business in your town. Early on in preliminary hearings, we worked with the town Planning Department and came up with the plans to develop our property in complete compliance with the town's zoning and code. We did not need a zone change, a variance or a relaxation.- Our application was able to meet all requirements and conditions of the town zoning and code. This compliance left you with no legal ways to stop us, so first you resorted to enacting an illegal (inaudible) building moratorium. The Suffolk County Planning Commission saw this moratorium for exactly what it was and disapproved of its use, citing a complete lack of data to necessitate such an extreme action. The Suffolk Planning Commission also states that the town had not exhausted other alternatives'through.moratorium, it would be less burdensome on property rights. Again, Mr. Russell,you are not concerned about property rights. Your priorities are to ensure you control who can and cannot build and do business in your town. You ignored the recommendations of the County and continued to extend the moratorium, that is, of course, until the moratorium impacted someone other than my family. Then this Board grants them a waiver from the moratorium,that's right. The property right on the bend on the Main Road,almost neighboring my property was granted a waiver of the moratorium. If this Board really believed the moratorium is necessary, it would not be granting waivers. I don't blame this Board for granting the waiver, the moratorium is ridiculous and should not exist. I am glad that someone else is not suffering because of Mr. Russell's personal animus towards my family. The granting of this waiver just further demonstrates the bias of which my family has been treated. Mr. Russell, again, you are clearly demonstrating that you intend to pick and choose who can and cannot build and do business in your town. This illegal moratorium left my family with no other option than to sue the town. Defending this illegal moratorium in court is costing Southold taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. The state supreme court judge recently denied the town's attempt to have the case dismissed,,citing our lawsuit against the moratorium was found(inaudible). So now your, knowing your illegal moratorium will be defeated in court, you are doubling down you attack on property rights. You are asking the Board to enact eminent domain and once again, your constituents to pay for it. This time it will cost them much more but you do not care so long as you are controlling who can and cannot,do business in your town. Taking my family's property will cost the taxpayers of Southold Town millions and to suggest something different is either dishonest or naive. In the past four years since my family bought this property and especially more recently, everyone knows property values on the North Fork have skyrocketed. Of course, that increase will have to be considered. But most of all, the best eminent domain attorneys will tell you that when a government body seizes properties while in the course of development, they will pay exponentially higher costs as the property owner as much more invested and stands much more to lose. Unfortunately, to the taxpayers of Southold Town, that will be the case here. By Southold Town forceably taking our property at this �tage in development, it will indeed cost taxpayers millions while also being removed from the tax rolls. Mr. Russell,you have dragged the Board and your town into your personal quarrel. I believe you have put your Board in a very uncomfortable position because you're guiding the town with your own personal and emotional agenda, your actions are not rational. Spending millions for a 1.7 acre parcel in Mattituck's business district is fiscally irresponsible. Now I would like to address the rest of the Board,whose judgement is not clouded by a personal agenda, first I 'would like to ask you (inaudible) that will be done with the millions of dollars that will end up going to pay for this taking of my family's property. With this money, there is so much land preservation that could be done across all of Southold Town,if done smartly and proactively,those dollars could stretch much further,imagine how much farmland and by extension drinking water you could preserve with millions of dollars Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 12 Eminent Domain'12500 Main Road Mattituck rather than spending those dollars emotionally, irrationally and (inaudible) to seize a family's property, imagine how many of your constituents could properly benefit from spending those dollars with smart planning in front of them. Next, I would like you all to consider what is really going on here. You are voting on the most extreme action that could be taken against a property owner. You are voting in favor of or against government seizure of private property. It is very clear to most why eminent domain is on the table here. lIt is not for the public good. It is not for a public park. It is to advance Mr. Russell's agenda of making it clear that this is his town and he will decide-who can and cannot build and do business in his town. How do you think your constituents will feel about the taking of this property? How will they feel about you if you support this action? Taking my family's property via eminent domain is not fair to my family or the property owners and taxpayers of Southold Town. What this Board will vote on is not just whether it is right to take a family's property but you are also voting on whether it is right for the government to pick winners or losers. I respectfully ask this Board to think of your family, your friends, neighbors and all of your constituents and truly ado what you think is right. Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. I'm at a disadvantage because it is difficult for me to defend myself against baseless claims but first and foremost, I don't even know you, I never met your family other than coming to a political fundraiser Ito lobby on your own behalf but I didn't know you before, I have never been to a hardware store! I didn't even know there were hardware stores up west named Brinkmann. How would I know that? You are welcome to build in Southold and I will say that for the public record. You are welcome to build in Southold, I would never oppose someone that wants to come to Southold and wants to invest in a hardware store. By all means you are welcome. The animus, personal issue, like I said, I don't even know you. Also, quite honestly, you're ignoring the will of six independent individuals. You are largely diminishing their abilities to make decisions on their own. You are insulting a group of people you don't know, I don't understand where you are coming from. It just makes no sense to me. It's bizarre. It's the least and now I am going to hold my tongue after that because there is pending litigation. MODERATOR: Okay,there are other hands raised Supervisor,would you like me to continue on the list? SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Yes. MODERATOR: The next hand raised is Legislator Krupski. LEGISLATOR ALBERT KRUPSKI: Thank you. I just want to thank Supervisor Russell and the Southold town Board for having this hearing and allowing everyone to speak. I would like to thank Mark Terry,Mark you brought up a lot of good history there that got us where, it helped the town to get where it is and I appreciate that kind of diligence and I appreciate your presentation and you gave a good description of what the goals of the community were. And John Carter mentioned in January of 2018, the county and the town were working together to make an offer, not the current owner but the previous owner,Bridgehampton National Bank and we went through the traditional process through land preservation where two appraisals were done and it went through a process of(inaudible) to make sure the appraisals were valid and accurate and an offer was made with the town and county as partners. Unfortunately,the bank did not accept that offer. I ' I ' i i Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 13 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck It would have been, it was what we felt was a fair market offer, we went through the correct process. I just want to say I've made it clear that I have made it clear to the family that owns it currently that the county is still willing to partner with the town for preservation for that corner. That is certainly still an option and if you look back over the decades,the longstanding partnership between the town and the county to preserve open space, has made a big difference, certainly in a lot of the acquisitions that have been made and a lot of the parkland that everyone enjoys. All town and county residents for that matter. So that offer is still certainly on the table for preservation and this town has been here for 380 years, so there's a lot of history here and there's certainly a lot more to make, a long way to go and hopefully this will work out. I just want to thank the Supervisor and Town Board for the opportunity to speak today. Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Who else would like to address the Town Board? MODERATOR: The next name is Robert Dunn. You should have a command to un-mute your mic. (No response) Alright, I'll move to the next person. The next person is Charlie Gueli, you can un-mute your mic. Charlie? (No response) I see you mic is unmuted but we can't hear you. Alright, we'll try again in a moment. The next name is Tammy, no last name. TAMMY: Thank you Supervisor Russell and Town Board for taking the time to do this. I am born and raised in Mattituck,actually had my prom at what is now the Handy Pantry,if that doesn't date me. I'm kind of appalled at the things Mr. Brinkmann just said. He sounds like a petulant child that can't have his way,I mean,quite frankly Mr.Brinkmann,you are not wanted here. What would we say if Supervisor Russell votes against you? We will applaud him. There are 20,000 citizens in this town that do not want you. We don't want it to look like where you are from. You are not from here and you don't know what it is like to be from here. That place with green trees that you see as a worthless parcel is priceless to us. I walk my dog,every day to Love Lane and I already nearly risk my life trying to cross that street. If we had a green park there for all'of the visitors and residents of this town, it would be a thing of beauty. You can't put a price on public space. To Paul Pawlowski, a classmate of mine from Mattituck.... SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I am sorry to interrupt but I would rather you address the comments rather than addressing,you need to address the Town Board,not the people that have spoken. You can feel free... TAMMY: Okay, will do. Got it. I am just going to say that I think the value of a green space, a place for public activity is not the same as an indoor private space that is for profit and I don't think we should let people from outside of this town tell us what we will do with our space. You can't put a value on open space and once you take it away, it is gone forever. What some people do(inaudible)is a priceless thing. So I would just ask you to be strong,don't fall for the conspiracy theories, be fear-mongering and you know, vote with your conscience. As I said in my letter to you, in 20 years, 30 years, when your grandkids ask you what you did for the town,you can point to this beautiful park on the corner where they can go get an ice cream and sit peacefully and play with their dog or talk to you about their day at school rather than waiting at the traffic light for the people coming out of the hardware store that was not needed but also put out of business the three local hardware stores within a few miles drive. And I don't think that, even if the zoning laws now allow this,then they need to be changed because we don't keep doing something just because. Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 14 Eminent Domain 12S00 Main Road Mattituck We need to stop all this development and keep the spirit of Southold Town which is green, open space,that is why people come here. We do not want to look like the rest of Suffolk County. We do not want to look like Route 58. So, we don't need more investment, we don't need greedy outsiders,we need green space where we can sit in peace and enjoy the beauty of this town. Thank you for your time. MODERATOR: One moment, okay, we'll try Charlie one more time. I am going to send an unmute message. Your mic is unmuted but we can't hear you. We are going to go to the next person,the next person we have is Jean,no last name. Hello,Jean. I see that your mic is unmuted, we can't hear you. The next name I see is Chris Shaskin. Chris, if you would like to speak. CHRIS SHASKIN: yes. I just wanted to, following on what Tammy said, that interlopers from upisland are not welcome here. I was shocked at the hostile tone, sorry Scott,I just had to say that. I have lived in this town for a long time and Route 25 from the Laurel trestle to the Mattituck High School has seen many new buildings over the past 30 years including the golf course,McDonalds, Chase Bank, CVS,the new Capitol One building that is way too much development and we do not need another building on a high risk, dangerous corner which puts pedestrian lives at the hands of drivers that are driving through the town trying to get from point A to point B and will be worsened by having people coming in and out on a bad corner. That's all I have to say. Thank you very much for hearing me. MODERATOR: Okay,we'll try Charlie one more time. You should have a command to unmute. (No response) Jean, we'll try you one more time. Both Charlie and Jean are unmuted. We'll see whose mic works first. (No response) Okay, I am going to try the next name on our list. Art? ART BEISEL: Can you hear me? Art Beisel, I live in Mattituck. We purchased here in 2004 and after arriving here,we learned that my wife's family started here 380 years ago, so no longer am I an up-islander. I've listened to the entire podcast here and what I would like to do there's a few things that I think are missing and that people who are either listening or participating and are from up-island or whatever, I think that I can speak here because I used to live in Sayville. And I am kind of aware of the history of Brinkmann's hardware corporation, as well as the family. Then I had the opportunity to leave and go to Washington,DC,was there for 30 years and decided to come back and make my home here in 2004. So what I would like to do is I sent in a letter and so I don't ramble is I'd like to go ahead and,read what you already have there for the benefit of some others. `We are writing as full time residents of the Town of Southold and hamlet of Mattituck to support the towns decision to invoke eminent domain regarding the taking of the 1.78 acre property located on the corner of the intersection of New Suffolk Avenue and the Main Road, also known as the Brinkmann hardware corporation property and referred to locally as the last green corner. I believe that the taking of this property by way of eminent domain as described in the Fifth amendment of the US Constitution is for the public benefit and greater good of the residents,businesses and visitors of the hamlet of Mattituck and the Town of Southold as a whole. I believe the taking of this property for the public good is right and just, and that the Brinkmann hardware corporation be justly compensated as prescribed in the fifth amendment. The property was purchased and closed on in November 2019 for the reported price of$700,000. The purchase was made by the Brinkmann hardware corporation in spite of 2 years of meetings with local civic associations and town officials welcoming the Brinkmann corporation to Mattituck but not at this Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 15 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck location. The town and even county officials offered assistance and incentives to find appropriate locations for the proposed hardware store that wouldn't have a negative impact on the community. To paraphrase a statement by Mr. William Toedter (past president of North Fork Environmental C), eminent domain is not a choice that is taken lightly. That is obvious by the few times that such an action is taken. But in this particular instance, when the community's voice, options to compromise, negotiations and offers to purchase the property from the Brinkmann hardware corporation at above market price have been ignored by the Brinkmann corporation, it leaves no other option to protect the community and the town's master plan that has been years in the making. It is an option of some concern, and has been used sparingly, carefully and with the greater good of the community at its foundation. The reasons for the taking of this property by eminent domain, after all other avenues have apparently been exhausted and for the benefit of the larger population are as follows: The parcel in question is zoned retail hamlet business and is limited by current zoning to a 6,000 square foot retail building. Brinkmann hardware corporation is proposing 2 buildings, 12,000 square foot and 8,000 square foot as well as a 1,000 gallon propane tank for retail sales of propane. We believe that a zoning change, variance or special exception would be required to achieve that plan. The Brinkmann corporation publicly states they are not seeking those approvals. Traffic and pedestrian safety, as the roads are currently heavily travelled, congested and beyond planned capacity. There are currently traffic studies that have been undertaken and are being reviewed by the State of New York and these studies did not include the increased congestion that this project would create or that has been brought to the town by COVID with the influx of new residents. A park or hamlet green at this location would add a calming effect and help to maintain and bring to fruition plans for such since 2015, preserving our rural identity that brings visitors and tourists to a place and the reason we call it home. And for all the reasons stated in the Town Boards temporary moratorium for that'area of Main Road from Bay Avenue to the west and Pike Street to the east, which has become the center of-our hamlet of Mattituck.' Now, Brinkmann hardware corporation, we were there in Sayville when they opened their first store,then they expanded and they brought some property in the Main Street area which is what the Brinkmann corp says they want here,they want visibility. With the visibility that they are looking for and what they did in Sayville is they moved from their first store and then they built another.... SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I am sorry, I hate to interrupt you but the comments should be based on the proposal rather than the history of the party that's involved. MR. BEISEL: I feel that it might be because what is happening here, Supervisor, is that it's been said we are taking or the taking from their family's property. This is a large corporation, together with a larger corporation True Value Hardware, and they've been doing this in several areas of the Island. So, I will leave my comments as they are and I don't think that you, the Town Board or anybody else in the town should be bullied or spoken to in the manner that has been done during this podcast and I want to thank you personally for everything you've done and made the town that I live in the way that it is. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. MODERATOR: Okay, thank you Art. We'll try Jean once more. (No response) Okay, we'll try Charlie Guelli. (No response) Next we have Body Right Training. Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 16 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck PAIGE ROMANOWSKI: Good afternoon, my name is Paige Romanowski and I do want to first off address the Board and say thank you for your service and being here today and for making the time available to discuss this important issue. For those of you that don't know who I am, I am a private business owner, I own Body Right Training in Jamesport, New York and my husband is also Kevin Romanowski and he is the foreman for Corazinni Asphalt in Cutchogue, New York. He is also a private business owner, he owns North Fork Steel Coating. I am a transplant, I am from South Carolina, I have been living here for 17 years and my husband has been here longer than time. His family owned Romanowski potatoes for god knows how long. So I'm an adapted transplant and married to a local yokel. So in regards to the issue of eminent domain, the town's plan in my opinion(inaudible)property via eminent domain for the purpose of building a park for the residents of Mattituck is a matter of great concern and alarm to me and my family. Since when were there an overwhelming, deafening cry for yet another park in our,town? I use these parks quite a bit and it seems to me the Town of Southold has a hard enough time managing and caring for the parks that we already have in place. They are littered with trash and feces and campers and people that don't have permits to be there in the first place. How does the town plan to build a park on a corner that is supposedly problematic for any kind of development due to traffic concerns? That doesn't make sense to me that we are going to put a park there and put our children and our families in danger trying to get to because of such a terrible and horrific corner. I agree. I would like to know how much money it's going to cost taxpayers dollars to build such a park? Because it's not just about green space people, I am in the asphalt business, I am in a business of maintaining streets and sidewalks, curbs and it is flipping expensive to develop a proper and safe infrastructure around something like a park. What I would also like to know is how much have these efforts to shut the-Brinkmann's down, their development plans down, cost the taxpayers so far, this has been how many months and years of back and forth, of suing and lawsuits and attorneys, this is getting awfully expensive. We want our (inaudible)to live here and many of us have multiple jobs to afford the kind of lifestyle and way of life here and this is recklessness. So what the town is proposing is very, very expensive and it doesn't seem like to me that it's a well formulated plan in the first place. And again, let me reiterate that building a park is not something that our town has been crying and begging for for years. I pretty,you know,attuned to what people are talking about because I work with a large amount of people in my business and I can't really hear this overwhelming, deafening cry that we want a park in Mattituck because like I said, I am up at 3:30 AM every morning and I am outside now thanks to these COVID times and I see our parks pretty underutilized. The North Fork continues to be overwhelmed by growing swarms of people,year after year from all over, that our town seems to be very incapable of handling well or efficiently. The current infrastructure that exists is not sufficient enough to safely and efficiently accommodate the enormous amount of people that are coming out here season after season. A park is not what our town needs and not where our taxpayer dollars should be spent. I strongly, as well as my family, we strongly believe that this notion or this motion to enact eminent domain is very, very dangerous precedent moving forth the future of our community in terms of growth and commerce. Regardless of what the Brinkmann family intends to do with this commercially zoned property,the seizure of their property without a well formulated and researched and justified plan is wrong on every level. Again, this is dangerous and it's a precedent that has us all and I speak on behalf-of many private business owners that not just rent but also own property in Mattituck and on Main Road. I am extremely concerned for the future of our town and-the lack of support that our town continuously shows towards new businesses and opportunities. COVID has changed Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 17 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck our population overnight. Wake up Southold Town, I am sure you are all aware of what the enrollment numbers for this current school year looks like, so as our businesses, our local businesses, businesses that people have worked their fanny's off for years and years and years have been leveled thanks to COVID and are struggling in these times,my concern is,will the town support new plans and ideas in an effort to meet the needs of our constantly growing and changing population in these unprecedented times? Property seizure is wrong and quite frankly, un- Americanand un-Republican. And my name is Paige Romanowski and I firmly stand against this action of eminent domain. Thank you for your time. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. MODERATOR: Alright, I see Charles Gueli in here a second time. CHARLIE GUELI: Can you hear me now? MODERATOR: Yes, thank you Charlie. MR. GUELI: I want to thank Art Beisel for saying a lot of the things I wanted to say but couldn't get through electronically,but I believe that there's still more that can be said about property rights. Property rights typically come with restrictions to prevent them from being detrimental to others. One example would be a house that can't be built because it would cast a shadow over a neighbors house. There are situations where property owners are proposing to do things that have no impact on the community at large and there are other situations where the intended development of a property will have detrimental effects on the community. Now this instance of the last green corner in Mattituck, we all know what to expect. If a retail store is built at that location, thousands of people and that is not an exaggeration, thousands of people will have their quality of life diminished by irrefutable traffic delays which in turn will create safety issues as drivers become impatient and will turn peaceful, residential streets into thorough fares because motorists will try to avoid the bottlenecks. I won't even get into how it would change the character of the community away from that which we all want to preserve and do we need more retail in Southold? There has been plenty of empty retail space in Mattituck and throughout Southold for decades. Why create more empty space? The Southold Town Board has a tradition of protecting the public good, this is evidenced by the existing community character that draws so many visitors to the North Fork. As duly elected representatives of the tax paying homeowners of Southold Town, they have recognized the obligation to vote for the public good over the property rights of one owner. Community rights should always take precedence over property rights. I am confident that the Board will continue to do the right thing. Thank you. MODERATOR: Thank you Charlie. I am glad you were able to get your comments here. Jean, we'll try you once more. I am sorry, Jean, I am going to go to the next person. The next name is see if TBM, I sent you a command to open your mic. Sorry, don't hear anything from TBM. The next one is a Ben Brinkmann. BEN BRINKMANN: Ladies and gentlemen of the Board, thank you for the opportunity to be heard. My name is Ben Brinkmann,I along with my brother and sister own Brinkmann Hardware.- I am also part owner of the subject property on the Main Road in Mattituck. What is going on Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 18 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck here is not right and you all know it. My family has been doing business here on the North Fork at our Benjamin Moore paint store for over 18 years. Thanks to overwhelming support of the North Fork community, our paint store has been tremendously successful and has grown each year since we've opened. We bought a commercially zoned piece of property in Mattituck's business district to expand our paint business and add a hardware store. We are only asking to exercise our property rights as permitted under the current zoning. Our application is compliant with the current zoning and codes, the application is also consistent with the town's newly drafted comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan continues to call for our property to be zoned hamlet business and to be developed commercially with one of the ideal uses being retail. The comprehensive plan also states that a park or a village green would be a nice addition to the hamlet center. Our property is in the hamlet center. There are many properties in the hamlet center. The plan doesn't say that a park must be on the Brinkmann property and if necessary, by forcible government seizure. I would submit that any property owner would be upset and fight like hell if Southold government came knocking and said sell us your land so we can use it for a park or we will not allow you to use it as we will eventually seize it. That's the so-called negotiation. They initially asked us to sell our plot but then gave us no viable option, so whoever is telling people that is completely off base. Back when I asked the town to point to another viable location, I was told by the Town Attorney Duffy who I actually have respect for, I think is a nice guy, but he suggested I find a real estate agent because the town was not going to be my real estate agent. Which I found ironic because I found a perfectly good parcel, zoned exactly what I wanted to do and bought it. It seems like the town is the one who needs a real estate agent, not me. But in any case, no viable option was given to us. The town is aligning with the civics and supporting the idea of the park for one reason and that's to stop my family from using our land and usurping our property rights. The property adjacent to ours is also in the hamlet center and therefore according to the comprehensive plan, an ideal place for a village green or park. That property is currently for sale and therefore it could be easily acquired by the town if their true intention was to build a park. A park that some people want is not a valid reason to seize property. Especially when the adjacent property is for sale and perfectly suitable. I understand that some may might like my property better probably for the same reasons we like it, which is why we invested our family's money and bought it. ,As a rule, I think most of us would agree that government seizure of property should be a last resort, used only when absolutely necessary when no other option exists. I think we can all agree this situation does not meet those simple standards. How does the town justify such extreme action? Is the parka need that this town cannot go on functioning without? No, of course not. Is my family's parcel the only one suitable for such a park? No, of course it's not. The MLCA is the number one advocate for a park but not even they are willing to publicly support eminent domain to obtain that park. Ann Smith, who spoke earlier, the president of the MLCA, she (inaudible) in last week's Suffolk Times,Ann Smith wanted to be clear that MLCA is neutral on eminent domain. Ann Smith also wanted to be clear that MLCA is respectful of property rights. That leaves Scott Russell alone driving the eminent domain bus. The MLCA does not want the stain of eminent domain on their record. Ann Smith pointed out that the corner as a park recommendation goes back to at least the 2005 stakeholders study and other town studies. However, for over 15 years, the MLCA or the town never bought the property, during that time the property changed hands multiple times and the town continued to collect taxes. Are we to believe my property lost its property rights back in 2005 when it was first looked at and decided it might make a nice park? When it became one of the possible candidates that study sited? One of the possible candidates from 2005. But since 2005 it's got no property rights and yet we continue to tax it as a commercial Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 19 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck base property? That's a pretty weak argument. My family has been paying those taxes since going into contract in 2016, four years ago. Of course, it doesn't matter who had what idea and when, the rights of any property belongs to its owner. Some have suggested that our proposal is out of scale, it's way too big, they even go on to call it big box development. For context, the property zoning allows for over 30,000 square feet of building. We have proposed 20,000, broken up into two buildings. A third less than maximum allowed on our site. A big box store, such as a Home Depot, is 100,000 to 150,000 square feet. A 12,000 square foot hardware store and sidewalks to increase the safety to pedestrian access, as well as improve site lines around the corner, I understand the community's frustration with the traffic and I agree it needs to be addressed. While at the meeting we offered to donate land to the town to accommodate a right turn lane onto New Suffolk Avenue, we also offered to contribute towards traffic mitigation including paying for a traffic light if one was determined to be needed. My family has been and remains very open and willing to work with the community and the town, that has always been the way my family and I have gone to business, including when we redeveloped that site in Jamesport, actually 10 years ago we replaced our 2,400 foot main store and redeveloped our site with a new modern 5,800 square foot building. Many in the community were concerned,including Richard Wines,chairman of the Landmarks Preservation Committee in Riverhead. They came to us with their concerns and we worked together to design the building that stands there today. 'I think most would agree that building is now an asset to the Jamesport community, an improvement of what was there before. I remain adamant in our family's fight for our property rights, I will never give up or be bullied off our land, . The Supervisor and Town Board are elected and empowered to uphold the town code, make sure the town code is applied evenly and fairly to all applications, regardless of their personal opinions and their agendas. If this board does move forward in their efforts to seize our property,we will be forced to file a second lawsuit against Southold Town. Southold Town is the only one my brother, sister and I have ever filed suit against. We did not come to Southold looking for a fight, our plans to expand our local family business in compliance with the code, on commercially zoned property should be celebrated and encouraged. I ask this Board to do what they know is right. If not for my family and our property rights, then do it for your family and your family's property rights. Do it for the good people of the North Fork, for the rights of every American. For every property owner. I respectfully ask this Board to move forward constructively with my family. I pledge on the record for the public today, to build within the code and zoning. I pledge to help wherever possible to address the existing problems that have plagued the area for years. I pledge to build beautiful, conforming buildings, operate a neat and clean business as we have in Jamesport for over 18 years,I pledge to create 25 plus jobs for Southold residents for years to come. I pledge to work constructively with each and every Board member if given the opportunity. I once again ask this Board to set politics and emotions aside and vote this unjustifiable eminent domain action down. We can all do better than this. Thank you for your time and consideration. MODERATOR: Thank you for that. Alright. We will try Jean once more. Jean? (No response) Alright Jean, we'll come back to you once more again. Next up is Bill Toedter. BILL TOEDTER: Supervisor, Town Board members, I just wanted to read this letter I sent, "The names Youngs, Hallock, Horton, Wells and Tuthill aren't just names in history books or on street signs. Those names,our founders descendants;still live amongst us. Their objective to come here, to build a life and stay here, wasn't about getting rich. They were and are still here looking to Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 20 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck work for, fight for and build a better life, a rich life. That's what Southold Town was founded on some 380 years ago and is based on still today. Its what residents look to pass on to their children and grandchildren. It's all about quality of life. While my family's history here only goes back 90 years in Mattituck, there are lessons I was taught and learned along the way, chief amongst them that once you lose something special, you can't get it back. That's why for years I fought, with others, for clear water, land preservation and the likes. It wasn't just about protecting our natural resources, our health and well-being. It was about protecting and continuing the community's way of life, its quality of life. I remember listening to many people talk about `the good ole days' among them the late Bob Rothman Sr., the late Howard Meinke and the late Paul Stoutenburg. They helped to not only build the community but to make sure it did not lose what made Southold special. And when people come together with a vision, with passion, with caring, they can make a difference. The North Fork doesn't have several nuclear power plants in Jamesport because people came together. Southold doesn't have box stores because people spoke out in one voice. And the hamlet of Mattituck came together and as a result there are no golden arches glowing in the night sky or a drive through at the local McDonalds. The people, the town government and businesses came together and worked out differences to work with the community and its desires, not against them. They all sought to maintain our special character, our quality of life before we lost it forever. It's about being good, caring neighbors. Southold is still a community of farms, farmers and fresh produce. It's still home to marine waters, baymen and fresh seafood. There are still rural homes, rural roads and rural vistas. And none of this is by accident or complacency. These and many other aspects of Southold remain and thrive only through the hard work of residents, businesses and government leaders who speak out to protect and continue this way of life so residents can maintain their quality of life, even with many outside pressures and local changes ongoing. And those fights continue today around land use, land preservation and zoning. With limited budgets and increasing demands stretching the town's resources, mistakes have been made along the way, such as not completing and enacting the revised master plan sooner. But let's not be mistaken,the direction and spirit of the changes have been voiced by residents in each of the hamlets time and time again over the past seven plus years in public meetings and letters. The desire for green space preservation, for ensuring the safety of community roads and residents,of controlling growth,of meeting the needs of the local workforce as well as retirees, among other concerns have always been central to the design of the new master plan. All too often,people and businesses come to town, attracted by its rural character and beauty but once here, want to radically change things rather than help maintain them. And while everything does change over time, the community's voice should not and cannot be disregarded. Zoning and building codes cannot be ignored. Building setbacks,sanitary requirements,maximum building height and size requirements are meant to protect the community's land, water and character and should not be waived or negotiated away except under extraordinary circumstances and maybe not even then. It's about protecting the quality of life, for everyone. In those times when people or business entities don't want to adhere to building or zoning ,codes, let alone community desires and standards,there are different tools at the community's and town's disposal to address the situation when public meetings,negotiations and even reasonable compromise don't yield results. As the town finds itself spending years to carefully draft a comprehensive plan that addresses the town's current and future vision, as commented on by residents of each hamlet, it's not unexpected that some may try to take advantage of gaps between current and new plans. And at such times, the community and town must avail themselves of all possible tools to protect resident's safety, the town's character and everyone's quality of life. Eminent domain is not a Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 21 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck choice that is taken lightly. That's attested to by the very few times such an action has been taken. But in this situation, when the community's voice, options to compromise, negotiations and even offers to purchase at above market price have been ignored, it leaves no other option to protect the community and the integrity of the master plan that has been years in the making. It's an option that raises concerns. But it is an option that has been used sparingly,carefully and with the greater concern of the community at its foundation, I'd hope that people would understand, respect and support its use in this case. Remember, once the community loses what makes it special and keeps it vibrant and healthy today and into the future, such as its rich lands, its clean ground and marine waters, its rural character and its quality of life among other things, it can never get them back. Critical times call for critical actions. The town has supported the public's voice and now is the time the public should clearly and loudly support the town's actions in this matter. One town, one future.' Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anyone else like to address the Town Board? MODERATOR: Yes, there is another hand raised. Robert Dunn? ROBERT DUNN: Robert Dunn, Peconic. I would have been better off if you had gotten me the first time,because now I have heard a lot of other things. First of all, I heard,something that I was really bothered by, I have never heard anybody refer to Southold as Scottsville. Other than now, one person who doesn't live in the town, so I don't like that insinuation. I'll just leave that for where it is, it is not so, I have never seen the attitude. As a matter of fact, I was recently at a parking lot and Scott, you came by with your mother and asked me permission to drive into the lot. So I've never seen anybody suggest or seen any attitude that it's your town, let's establish that. That's bunk. Regarding this property, one thing I have heard in my time here and I've heard it a lot, it's not like it used to be, this isn't the way I grew up. Well, we have an opportunity here to hold on to a piece of this, so that it is like it was and we should. That's it. But if we do, this is America, we are a capitalist country, the Brinkmann's have got to get paid. I'm not sticking up for them but that's just the way it is. They bought the land in good faith and if they are going to get bounced, they need to be paid for what they put into it and their time and effort. More than that, I have nothing to say. Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. MODERATOR: Thank you. I think we might be able to get Jean. (No response) Okay, we are going to go next to Mike Cortese. MICHAEL CORTESE: My name is Mike Cortese, I am a lifetime resident in Mattituck. My father was a business owner, very close to the green corner, beginning in the 1940's. I became a business owner at the-same place in the 60's. Then in the 70's I began teaching at Mattituck High School for the next 30 years, and I am a retired resident right now. I have seen many changes, I was alive in the 50's when they used eminent domain in front of our house, they took down the trees and came onto our property to straighten out the road. I'd rather have the trees there now but it was for the safety of our community. Many changes, many changes. Change isn't bad but it must be done prudently, with good planning and a vision toward the future. Residences and businesses have for the most part been in harmony in the hamlet but businesses must be in scale Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 22 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck and fit properly onto a parcel. Preexisting neighbors, residents and traffic burdens in mind. This is not, the green corner, the right corner for such a large business operation. It's just issues of pedestrian safety and already very burdensome traffic density already plague this Main Road corner. I would urge you to vote yes on eminent domain and preserving this corner as a village green,which would be a passive oasis(inaudible)but for all the enjoyment today and for all future generations. I thank you and I thank you for all your efforts. Thank you. MODERATOR: Thank you. And we will try TBM, we tried TBM earlier. One more time. TBM: I have been a resident of the Mattituck community for over 30 years now and yes, Mike is correct,there have,been a lot of changes but the changes that have come have been done planfully and in accordance with the character of our community. I have to thank the Brinkmann's for sending,their very glowing, three color glossy announcement about this meeting and I would not have known about the meeting without it. I was at the meetings I guess about a year ago, in which there were at least about 150 people, all of whom were treated pretty poorly by the Brinkmann's who were there to do their presentation and I have also searched on the internet to see what their other facilities look like which they may say is not a big box store but so far as I can see... SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I don't mean to be rude but again, we are talking about the content of the public hearing, so I am going to ask you.to focus on the public hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to simply declare whether the corner lot would serve the public purpose as a park so we have to sort of narrow it to that rather than personal commentary on other things. TBM: Okay,no problem. The purpose of that corner and the lot next to it would make a beautiful park for our neighborhood,it would preserve the character that so many of us are concerned about. I don't know why it is that we have to deal with the kind of arrogance and ad hominem insults to Supervisor Russell, it is not appropriate at this point and ultimately, I am retired now and feel like I am living in paradise. I don't want to feel like I am living in Riverhead and that's the kind of thing, once this creeps in, will happen next. I support the eminent domain if that is the only option we can pursue at this point and if there is any possibility that we can buy the parcel next to it and make that one beautiful large green like they have in Southold or like they have in Greenport, that would be terrific. I support whatever the Board does to stop the Brinkmann's from moving in and putting in a store that is inappropriate for our neighborhood. Thank you. MODERATOR: Thank you for that. Alright, we have one more hand raised. That's Jean. We'll try one more time to have Jean. (No response) Supervisor, with that, there are no other hands raised. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Before we close the hearing, I just need to address something one more time because it strikes me as really bizarre. I had actually never met the Brinkmann's,I I had never heard of Brinkmann's hardware store ever. The first time I met them, I was at a political fundraiser in Southold, they called me outside to talk about the pending application. I told them that I am not allowed to talk about it, it would be a violation of ethics to discuss pending applications before another board. It was a short,it was cordial. Since that time,they have enlisted just about every heavy political hitter in Suffolk county to approach me to meet with me. I haven't been able to because litigation is pending and again, it would be completely inappropriate. Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 23 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck They've gone to other political events up west and they have always tried to get me outside to discuss the issue with them but again, there's litigation pending and I can't do that, even without litigation I can't discuss pending applications. I, you know, as recently as a week ago they had tried to coordinate a meeting with me but again, there's pending litigation. There's nothing personal about that, I am required to disengage from discussion if there's a pending application or pending litigation but I had to feeling towards them, I don't know them, I never heard of them, I never heard of their hardware stores so this whole personal animus thing, personal agenda is frankly,I'll repeat the word again, it's absolutely bizarre and contrived and out of left field. Okay. Can I get a motion to close the hearing? COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: I would like to say something. Can you hear me? SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Yes. COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: I understand that a green space would be nice there but I looked at the new master plan, the one we are getting ready to adopt and had any businessman come into town a month from now, they still would not have been warned that this particular neighborhood would like to have a green space. It's not in our code and it's not in our master plan. It's still zoned as HD and maybe I can bring it in, let's see if I can, so here's the district right now, can you see that? SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: No. COUNCILWOMAN DOHERTY: No. JUSTICE EVANS: Another hand came up. COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: Let that person go. MODERATOR: Okay, Meryl Kramer. MERYL KRAMER: My name is Meryl Kramer, I did write a letter to the Board earlier last week and I don't want to read the whole thing but I do want to say that I moved here 27 years ago with my husband. I am a member of the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association, I live within a stone's throw of this property, I have to disclose that, so I do have a vested interest in this property. I was a member of a focus group that began as part of the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association several years ago that studied the Main Road, Love Lane intersection, this property came up again and again as a critical hotspot for traffic. I was also on a committee that was comprised of architects and landscape architects that evaluated and analyzed the work of the SUNY landscape architecture students with regard to the heart of Mattituck. So that study, I am not going to reiterate the whole study but basically it explored the idea of the walkable hamlet, traffic calming and again as many people have said before during this hearing, the idea of making more open space and taking advantage of the open space that we already have and one thing that the students really,when you had a bunch of designers and architects looking at things from a more objective standpoint, they made that observation that the Mattituck inlet and also the space that is owned by the park district is very close and very walkable and can be connected to the downtown of Love Lane and to this Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 24 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck last green corner in ways that are very achievable if you look at things from a designer standpoint. There are a lot of tools that we could pull out of our toolbox to calm traffic and facilitate pedestrian walkways and these things have to be done by professionals in order to make a safe place. So, maintaining this open space is not, not for a playground, I want to make sure we all understand this, I want to drive this point home, this green space is not supposed to be looked at as a playground or a place that people drive up and park their car and play softball, it's not like that. It's an open space that can be used by people that are on Love Lane and people who work in downtown Mattituck, people who can walk there. It's a passive recreation space, where you can sit under a tree on a bench, have a sandwich, have a conversation and then be on your way but it is an open space not a playground. We are not looking to create that. Anyway, so I don't want to keep going on and on, it's just unfortunate with all these studies that have been going on and all of the conversations that the board is in the position to be dealing with in this retroactive way and having to deal with eminent domain but we are here now and I think that taking this property is definitely justified by a greater public good and I do believe that preserving this corner for passive recreation is in the public good and for this reason I am in support of eminent domain and I encourage the board to adopt the comprehensive plan as soon possible to provide guidelines for future development and for future zoning changes so that we do not find ourselves in this position again. Thank you very much for listening to my comments. MODERATOR: Thank you. Alright. That is the last raised hand, Mr. Supervisor. COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: I would like to give this another try. JUSTICE EVANS: And one more hand went up. COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: It's not working. I'll have to practice that. I just want to say, I think that eminent domain is using a sledgehammer when we probably could solve this problem in other ways. I looked at the same thing that Meryl saw, I liked that presentation that the kids from the college, basically had some really great ideas for the Love Lane area and even myself about a month ago, I talked to every business there on Love Lane trying to figure out how we can make it better for them and I just have to say that we have this master plan, we are going to adopt it and even in this master plan, after 10 years,there's no indication that a business person could come in and understand that that particular corner, okay, is precious to anybody. There are a couple of references that we'd like to make that a park of some sort, a green space but in all honesty, if you read some of the letters that came in, it's a dangerous corner, it will still be a dangerous corner whether you have eminent domain or not. That's still going to be there and that needs to be addressed and to my mind, addressing that, the least expensive way of addressing that is let the developer do it and address that. He's got to somehow come up with a plan that makes that safer. That's why you go through the planning process. That's why you zone where you zone which is that whole area is hamlet business and there's nothing to say that when we do take this one lot that the Brinkmann's can't go one lot east and build their store. It's zoned exactly the same and it's just as large,okay? Do we do eminent domain on that as well? I mean,you know,we have a code and that code has been in place for quite some time and those lots have been sold and people rely on our definition that we put down in black and white. T hat's not just the Town Board,that's the community. The community made their mind up on what they want and even our new master plan it says that you want to encourage people to go into the hamlet business zone,you don't want them Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 25 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck and especially in this one area,you don't want to have a third business district. This is well within the first business district that's mentioned which is the Love Lane district and if you go up to the shopping center, Cardinale's, that's the second one. I have been involved long enough to remember that, I was on the zoning board when we did McDonalds and I listened to that same argument. It's just about the same argument. And yeah, you know, you got together and worked something out, kind of worked something out, kind of made it good for everybody, even some people who spoke up against it vehemently said that the end product was a fair product and I think that you would get that here as well. Just my concern is, why are we using eminent domain when this guy could go anywhere within that district,find another lot and build it. He could build further in to the residential zone which is up on New Suffolk and build his store. I think we are going in the wrong direction. I think we are using eminent domain wrong. I think we have more control over this whole project if we allow what we have stated in our code to happen, and that's been for 20 years, at least 20 years that's been zoned that way. All of the reasoning is well behind it, that you want to have business in business-zones. If you look at Mattituck,two percent of the Mattituck hamlet area is zoned commercial, two percent. Sixty, almost seventy percent is residential and agricultural. I mean, can we not see the forest for the trees here? We have a beautiful place. It's beautiful. Again, we have one road that yes,,it has the businesses on it but that's where you want them, on the Main Road. And to put a park, especially in that area, I don't know, I haven't heard all the pluses and minuses but I know that I don't want to get a park there by eminent domain. That's all I have. Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Anybody else? MODERATOR: Yes,there is another hand raised. It's Patty B. PATTRICIA BERG: Hi, my name is Patricia Berg and I am a local resident here in Southold, I am also a Republican and I am a realtor. I did write a letter so it's been sent to all the board members,you can read it at your leisure but I've been listening to all of these comments and I feel that a lot of these people that are calling in are not knowledgeable as Paul Pawlowski stated, of the rule book that already exists. It doesn't matter if it's the Brinkmanns or whoever. There-'s a very limited number of commercially zoned properties in the township of Southold. It's very hard for people to find property and then when they do,they have to jump through all of the hoops that the town requires in order for them to build. And for the town to go by eminent domain to take back property rights is setting a precedent that is just unheard of,that you could just take this. I am all for land preservation, it's what keeps our community beautiful. It's what makes the North Fork what the North Fork is, that's why we all want to be here. I get that, I really do. But to take somebody's property rights and well, they are following the rule book. The rule book says they can build a retail operation. They are following it to the code with what sizes,they jumped through hoops to accommodate what the code book, the rule book says. So when people call up and say they'd like a park on the corner, yeah, I would like a park there too but that's not what, you can't take away people's property rights,they could come to your house next week,the town could come and decide, you know what? We need another park over here or we want to do something else and we are going to change this residentially zoned place and we are going to put like some other kind of thing. So you set a precedent by taking away valuable property rights that people pay for, you know? And as a realtor,how can I go out and talk to my customers and help them to find,we search high and low to find a property that is suitable for the zoning and I mean, I talk to a lot of Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 26 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck you people,too and the board people,the building department, trying to locate suitable properties for different kinds of businesses out here and I am not, like I said, I am so upset by this because I am not against the fact that you are considering this and I really,I just ask all of you,Louisa,would you like if they took the residences in Fishers Island and decided, oh, well, now we are going to put some hotel here so more people can come and we decided we are going to take it by eminent domain and we are going to put something commercial there or something. It's just not right to take away the rights that are already established by the town for a piece of property, so I hope that you all reconsider this eminent domain because that is not the way to go and I am a Republican and believe me, my vote is not going to people that are going to do this kind of stuff, it makes no sense and I could jeopardize my business by doing this as well but I just had to speak out. So thank you for listening. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. Any more hands raised? MODERATOR: Two of the hands raised are of people that already spoke. I don't know what the policy is on that. I am going to move to the person, actually, all three people have already spoken. For the record here, for everyone who is listening, I am an outside consultant, I have no stake in this game, I do not know what the town's policy is on this. If it is to return to people who have already spoken,that's fine, I just, I don't know what you guys normally do here. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: People had their opportunity to speak during the public hearing and we what we are going to do is move forward, unless someone who hasn't spoken yet would like to speak,we are going to move forward with closing the hearing. COUNCILWOMAN NAPPA: I thought that the public had the opportunity to speak even if it was more than once. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: They do... COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: I agree with Sarah. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: They do have the right to speak because at the end of the meeting we open up............ COUNCILWOMAN DOHERTY: We haven't closed the hearing yet. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: No, at the end of the meeting. We give people the right to speak on any issue including this. COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: We let people (inaudible) as long as it doesn't get out of hand, I mean if someone wants to rebut something or add something,we've never stopped anyone from speaking a second time, Scott. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Actually we have, Jim, but I will defer to you and let them speak again: Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 27 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck COUNCILMAN GHOSIO: Maybe you want to let Mary Ellen Tomaszewski speak, I don't know if she spoke already. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Certainly the people that haven't spoken yet should have the first opportunity to speak. MODERATOR: Yes, I think Mary Ellen's name came up while you were speaking. MARY ELLEN TOMASCZEWSKI: Thank you so much, Supervisor Russell and members of the Town Board. 'At meetings that my husband and I have attended, we've heard Southold Town residents express what amounts to as our shared community values. They include safe roads, controlled growth and preserving the character of our communities. Town and county leadership were on the right track helping to make the last green corner a welcome space for all of us. The company that would like to construct a building bigger than the Mattituck CVS on this property wants another office size store to add to their chain. This property is around the corner from Love Lane, where our residents and visitors alike, Love Lane reflects our sense of community while at the same time a quaint environment. We urge you to act with the community's interest in mind, help preserve this space for a park, a village green, something that compliments the environment. Our last green corner needs special consideration. We all know that if we lose this corner, it will be far more than a piece of property that is lost. Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Is there anybody that hasn't spoken yet that has their hand up? COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: Ann hasn't spoken. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Inaudible. MODERATOR: Ann, you should have a command to unmute your mic. ANN: Okay, so this has been a very long public hearing. I just have two words that I think the Town Board really has to think about before this vote and that's community character. That was the purpose of the comprehensive plan in the minds of many people in the Town of Southold and this corner really does deserve to be a park and it would fit in the entire comprehensive plan for the entire North Fork and Southold Town. That corner is a hazard and I think if this is opened up for anything other than a park it will be just another brick in the wall that's really going to change the North Fork. Don't forget,you know the reason it's still zoned hamlet business there is because the town has taken 10 years to complete the comprehensive plan. Had the wishes of the Mattituck residents and East Marion and Orient for that matter been included in the comprehensive plan to the degree we wanted, perhaps it would be in there. It remains to be seen how that is going to shake out but please remember community character. Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay, is there anybody with their hand up that hasn't spoken yet? MODERATOR: Supervisor, I see three hands that are raised that I believe have already spoken. Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 28 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay, so we can go back to them as long as everybody that hasn't spoken has had the opportunity, we can go back to the other speakers. MODERATOR: Okay, the first name is Hank Brinkmann. Hank? HANK BRINKMANN: First,if my tone came across a little strong,I want to apologize(inaudible) so, I don't mean to be disrespectful to anybody but I do feel strongly about what we are talking about. I just wanted to clarify something,Mr. Russell when you suggested,you know,my brother and I very much wanted to meet you,we felt it would be a good idea for us to meet and try to work constructively together but I feel you are suggesting that we tried to pull you outside of a political event, I don't see it that way at all. We had asked Bill Duffy if he would be nice enough to introduce us and he was and yes, we were outside at Founders Landing there and you know, your town attorney was standing next to you and there were others present as well... SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Yes. MR. BRINKMANN: But it certainly was not to ask for a political favor as we have no favor to ask, Mr. Russell. We have been looking to develop our property, we have been 100 percent compliant of your town's code, so we have no favor to ask. And we have, again and again, tried to talk to you because we feel that that's possibly something that can help. I think you should be bringing us together, I think you should be the neutral party that's bringing us together with the civics and work towards a solution that maybe is not perfect for anybody but maybe works for everyone and everyone can get something out of it. And that's why we tried to approach you and in fact, we emailed all the council members with the same ambitions,just to try and work through this. It was certainly not for favors,we have no favors to ask. Unless it's suggested that exercising our property rights is a favor which I don't think anybody would suggest, that's ridiculous. So, thanks again for the time and I look forward to (inaudible). Thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. MODERATOR: There's one more hand raised who spoke before and that is Art. ART: Okay, so not to go over everything else but I just want to get some clarity here. On a public meeting like this and keeping all the facts constrained to the property at mind or whatever, is it proper for people when they first get on or when they are done, to say oh by the way, I am Republican or Independent or Democrat? You know,I've only heard by the way I am Republican, is that supposed to favor or curry favor with the Town Board in some respect or, I don't think (inaudible) and if it happens again at another meeting, I would suggest that you cut that short. I would expect to be cut short. This is not about politics, this is about the community at large and the last chance to save that property since everything else has failed. And again, thank you very much for listening. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I think you had said before we had three hands up, two have spoken? MODERATOR: Yes, I believe this is the last hand up, John Carter? Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 29 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck JOHN CARTER: Thank you and thank you for the second opportunity. Just two brief points, but I think important points on all that has been said today. The idea, the statement has been made repeatedly that a commercial developer doing due diligence before a purchase would not come across information that the majority of locals feel as they do about the proposed development should reflect upon the commercial developer doing their due diligence and not upon the community. It is not the community's responsibility to notify prospective developers of the community's ongoing responsibilities. The Brinkmann's, on September 17, 2017 were told in no uncertain terms, politely, that this community is working already towards a park on that property. The Brinkmann's had a choice, they could go forward knowing that the community was working towards making this corner a park,they could go ahead and purchase that with the knowledge that they are going against the community wishes. The second point is that there has been a lot of talk about how the current owner of this property has followed the rules,has followed the process,they have and so has the community. But the community had at least one ball tied to its ankle, one ball and chain tied to its ankle and that is that its efforts to protect its own community, its own neighborhoods by using zoning, by using a comprehensive plan have thus far been thwarted because current zoning is in fact 1970's zoning. We can all agree that this is not the same intersection that it was 50 years ago. And yet,the town,for decades,has not done what is necessary to bring the process that's available to citizens to a place where it is effective. So we too, have worked the town's process. We have spoken,publicly,repeatedly, over a number of years. Those who do not recognize that this debate was under way or this discussion was under way, aren't paying attention. And it does come down to, as it's been said several times, when this is all said and done, when you as Board members vote in the years to come, what's on the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue will be your legacy. Eminent domain will be forgotten. The parties involved will be forgotten. And again, eminent domain is no one's first choice to resolve this issue. And I personally believe that in the interest of all citizens, I would ask Board member Dinizio, you said you talked with the businesses in the vicinity, did you talk with the residents of the community? Because you missed my house. You missed my neighbor's houses. You missed everybody on our block and the other blocks in proximity to there. COUNCILMAN DINIZIO: Do you want me to answer that? MR. CARTER: No. Eminent domain is not wrong, per se, it is not un-American per se, because it is in the constitution. It provides an opportunity,it provides parameters and it is last resort. Vote yes on it, thank you. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Any other hands? MODERATOR: One other hand went up in the process, Mr. Ben Brinkmann? BEN BRINKMANN: I am back, okay, I just wanted to clear up some issues, so by the time we got to that civic meeting, I just want to let the civics know including John Carter there and who I remember meeting, we went to contract on this property in 2016, so that was a legally binding contract with the bank and that's a mystery as to why the bank picked Brinkmann's over Southold Town, they didn't pick Brinkmann's over Southold Town. There was only one buyer in 2016, we approached the bank, I simply called them,I didn't know anybody at the bank, I called to talk to a clerk until I got the right person on the phone and I said I see your corner there and I would like to Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 30 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck build a hardware store there and they said sure, make us an offer. Within two phone calls we had a deal. We went into a legally binding contract. After doing our due diligence as was suggested, I reviewed the code,I made sure I tested it with the architect to make sure I could fit twhat I wanted on the property. And then I approached the civics and I know what I am going to get when I go to a civic meeting,just like when I talk to a group like a soccer team, I am going to get a bunch of guys that like soccer rather than football. But if I talk to a football team, I am going to talk to a bunch of guys that like football better than soccer. So when I talked at that civic meeting, I knew what I was walking into and that is also why I was undeterred when I heard people telling me things like go away, nobody wants you, you know, you are not wanted here, etc etc. Completely unconstructive comments, made up the bulk of the meeting. I addressed everything I could as constructively as possible but again,by the time we walked into that meeting we were in a legally binding contract, we put a lot of money down on the property and also had our drawings. You know those drawings that looked like two pieces of cardboard to the civics meetings but those two pieces of cardboard represented hundreds of thousands of dollars. So you know, amazed that I wouldn't just walk away when the town offers to buy the property for what I paid for the property but not considering all the other expenses I had in there at that point, you know, is ridiculous. Of course I can't walk away. I know you want to paint my family and I as villains in this giant corporation but I assure you,a couple of hundred thousand dollars means a lot to us and you know, John also recommends, states that the civic wishes are the wishes of the community. I would contend John, you know, or anybody the civic wishes, yes they are pretty consistent across the civics however, there is not one opinion in Mattituck. Not all of Mattituck and not all of Southold Town agrees with everything the civics say. You know, as far as painting me the villain, it was an effort to boycott my store in Jamesport. Well, what I can tell you, my store has done better every year since I started this project. So, you know, the boycotts had the opposite effect and those are people voting with their(inaudible)and their wallets and supporting us and I very much appreciate it, so I would hope that we could continue to (inaudible), I would appreciate that very much but that's why we don't walk away when we are told we are not wanted and if nobody wants us,there's a lot of nobody's on the North Fork. Because I have gotten a lot of support and I appreciate it very much from everybody out there that has reached out with supportive comments. Also, as for us building a building that is larger than the CVS, that is just false, the CVS is 15,000 square feet, it's the largest building we have proposed is 12,000, roughly 25 percent smaller. So, everything in context. Thank you very much. MODERATOR: Okay,thank you. That is the last raised hand we have, Supervisor. SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay. MODERATOR: Sorry, Meryl Kramer? MERYL KRAMER: Hi. I just wanted to say that my understanding is that there are two buildings, one is 12,000 square feet and then the second is 8,000 square feet for a total of 20,000 and they are very close together because of the way that the code is written,you can have several buildings up to the maximum lot coverage, so I wanted to clarify that because I think that's correct and I think that makes a difference, I think that the correct square footage is almost 20,000. It's a total, not just the one single. Thank you. Southold Town Board Public Hearing page 31 Eminent Domain 12500 Main Road Mattituck MODERATOR: As of now, there are no more hands raised. COUNCILWOMAN DOHERTY: If there are no comments from the Board,I will make a motion to close the hearing. This public hearing was closed at 5:26 PM Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk 1 PUBLIC NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION Please take notice that on September 8, 2020,the Town Board of the Town of Southold determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of Southold that the Town acquire the property at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17) through eminent domain and made the following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. The acquisition will benefit the public, in that, the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17) would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a "Village Green" at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the property to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate location of the property to be acquired is the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6. On September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact on the environment. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLICATION OF THE CONDEMNER'S NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http://WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV>AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL, 53095 ROUTE 25, P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD,NY 11971. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Dated: September 8, 2020 Elizabeth A.Neville Southold,New York Southold Town Clerk PLEASE PUBLISH STARTING IN THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 EDITION OF THE SUFFOLK TIMES AND FORWARD ONE (1) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TO THE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE. #0002502270 STATE OF NEW YORK) )SS: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) Lori Bazata of Mattituck,in said county,being duly sworn,says that she is Principal Clerk of THE SUFFOLK TIMES , a weekly newspaper,published at Mattituck, in the Town of Southold,County of Suffolk and State of New York, and that the Notice of which the annexed is a printed copy,has been regularly published in said Newspaper once each week for 2 weeks(s),successfully commencing on 09/17/2020 Principal Clerk Sworn to before me this a`f day of ara -TA BARBARA H. TANDY Notary Public, State Of New York No. 01 TA6086001 Qualified In Suffolk County ' commission Expires 01/13/20 i3 T) T- Mon Sep 14 10.15:34 EDT 2020 TIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT LEGAL NOTICE DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW,THE EX- PUBLIC NOTICE CLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL RE- SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND VIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FIND- DETERMINATION INGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE Please take notice that on September 8, APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SU- 2020,the Town Board of the Town of South- PREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DE- old determined that it is in the best interests of PARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF the residents of Southold that the Town ac- THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNED quire the property at 12500 Main Road, IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COM- Northeast Comer of Main Road(SR 25)and PLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINA- New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of TION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN Southold(SCTM No 1000 Section 114 Block CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S 11,Lot 17)through eminent domain and made W E B S I T E WWW . the following findings with respect to the ac- SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http: quisition WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV> 1. The acquisition will benefit the public, AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON in that,the acquisition of the property situated WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Comer of SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD Main Road(SR 25)and New Suffolk Avenue TOWN CLERK,TOWN HALL, Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No 53095 ROUTE 25, P.O. BOX 1179, 1000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17)would SOUTHOLD,NY 11971. afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF at large the opportunity to create a"Village THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Green"or other community gathering place in Dated. September 8,2020 a prominent location on Main Road,within Southold,New York the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Elizabeth A Neville Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently Southold Town Clerk existing in the Hamlet and called for by both 2502270 Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a "Village Green" at this location 3. The proposed approximate location of the property to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that location are- a The approximate location of the prop- erty to be acquired is the 1.75 acre un- developed lot at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Comer of Main Road(SR 25)and New Suf- folk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17), b. This location was selected for acqui- sition because of its condition as an un- developed lot and its prominent location on Main Road,within the Mattituck Hamlet Cen- ter and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4 The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the location. a The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Vil- lage Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor,for the use of the general public,an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact 5 The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6 On September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact on the environment. ATTENTION:UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAINPROCEDURE LAW,THERE ARE THIRTY(30)DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLI- CATION OF THE CONDEMNER'S NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION RE- QUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL RE- VIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FIND- INGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SEC- NEWSDAY AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TOWN OF SOUTHOLD 53095 MAIN ROAD SOUTHOLD,NY 11971 STATE OF NEW YORK) Legal Notice No. 0021608410 :SS.. COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) Darryl Murphy of Newsday Media Group., Suffolk County,N.Y., being duly sworn, says that such person is,and at the time of publication of the annexed Notice was a duly authorized custodian of records of Newsday Media Group, the publisher of NEWSDAY, a newspaper published in the County of Suffolk, County of Nassau, County of Queens, and elsewhere in the State of New York and other places, and that the Notice of which the annexed is a true copy, was published in the following editions/counties of said newspaper on the following dates: Thursday September 24, 2020 Suffolk Friday September 25, 2020 Suffolk Saturday September 26, 2020 Suffolk Sunday September 27, 2020 Suffolk Monday September 28, 2020 Suffolk SWORN to before me this 28 Day of September,2020. C�---- -- 1eson A. Neknex Notary Public—State of New YGA No.01NE6239108 Quaiifled'in Suffolk County My Commission Expires 03/22/2022 Acrcoritent Legal Notice 8 21608410 PUBLIC NOTICE— SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS-AND-DETERMINATION Please take notice-lhat on SeDlember a,2020,the Town Board of the Town of Southold determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of Southold that the Town ac- quire the property at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25)and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck,Town of Southold(SCTM No.1000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17) through eminent domain and made the following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. The acquisition will benefit the public,in that, the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25)and New Suffolk Ave- nue Mattituck,Town of Southold(SCTM No.1000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17)would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a`Village Green"or other community gathering place in a prominent lo- cation on Main Road,within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor,an asset not currently exist- ing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Compre- hensive Plan and prior land use studies of the ham- let. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a`Village Green'at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the proper- ty to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that loca- tion are: a The approximate location of the roperty to be ac- quired is•the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Mam Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25)and New Suffolk Ave- nue Mattituck,Town of Southold(SCTM No.1000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition be- cause,of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its prominent location on Main Road,within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the lo- cation: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportuni- ty for the development of a`Village Green'or other commun- ity gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor,for the use of the general public,an asset not currently existing In the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6. On September 8,2020,the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted,a determination that the acquisi- tion would not have a significant impact on the environment. 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Service Type 0 Priority Mad Express® ❑Adult Signature ❑Registered MadTM I 0 Adult Signature Restricted Delivery 0 Registered Mad Restricted] 9590 9402 5230 9122 2776 99 V1Certified Mads Delivery ❑Certified Mail Restricted Delivery ❑Return Receipt for 0 Collect on Delivery Merchandise 0 Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery ❑Signature Confirmat onTM '7010 1060 0001 15 7 D 9480-N i 0 Insured Mail 0 Signature Confirmation E3 Insured Mail Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery (over$500) PS Form 3811,July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt I f Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday, September 21, 202012:45 PM To: Rudder, Lynda Subject: FW: Eminent Domain Legal for publication - EVISED Attachments: Ad_Order_Form.pdf,Ad_Image_Preview.pdf - From: TR- Legals [mailto:legals@timesreview.com] Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 10:18 AM To: Rudder, Lynda; Lisa Finn (lisaahfinn@gmail.com); Michaelis, Jessica; Reisenberg, Lloyd; Southold Local (den ise@southold local.com); Dinizio, James; Doherty, Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Ghosio, Bob; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Norklun, Stacey; Russell, Scott; Standish, Lauren; Tomaszewski, Michelle; Burke, John; Duffy, Bill; Hagan, Damon; Silleck, Mary Subject: Re: Eminent Domain Legal for publication - REVISED Hello, This notice has been scheduled,the attached documents serve as-your confirmation, invoice and proof. 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Sincerely, Greg Messinger i�EV:WZl 27'M MEDIA GROUP Greg Messinger Sales Production Assistant 631.354.8013(direct) amessinger@ tim esrevie w.com www.timesreview.com From: "Rudder, Lynda" <lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us> Date: Monday, September 14, 2020 at 10:06 AM 1 To:TR- Legals <legals@timesreview.com>, "Lisa Finn (lisaahfinn@gmail.com)" <lisaahfinn@gmail.com>, "Michaelis, Jessica" <jessicam@southoldtownny.gov>, "Reisenberg, Lloyd" <Lloyd.Reisenberg@town.southold.ny.us>, "Southold Local (den ise@southoldlocaLcom)" <denise@southoldlocal.com>, "Dinizio, James" <james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>, "Doherty,Jill" <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>, "Doroski, Bonnie" <Bonnie.Doroski@town.southold.ny.us>, "Ghosio, Bob" <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>, Louisa Evans <lpevans06390@gmail.com>, "Nappa, Sarah" <sarahn@southoldtownny.gov>, "Neville, Elizabeth" <E.Nevil le@town.southold.ny.us>, "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov>, "Norklun, Stacey" <Stacey.Norklun @town.southold.ny.us>, "Russell, Scott" <scottr@southoldtownny.gov>, "Standish, Lauren" <Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us>, "Tomaszewski, Michelle" <michellet@town.southold.ny.us>, "Burke, John" <johnbu@southoldtownny.gov>, "Duffy, Bill" <billd@southoldtownny.gov>, "Hagan, Damon" <damonh@southoldtownny.gov>, "Silleck, Mary" <marys@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: RE: Eminent Domain Legal for publication Please pull this ad. It will be replaced with corrected ad From:TR- Legals<legals@timesreview.com> Sent: Monday,September 14, 2020 9:36 AM To: Rudder, Lynda <lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us>; Lisa Finn (lisaahfinn@gmail.com) <lisaahfinn@gmail.com>; Michaelis,Jessica <jessicam@southoldtownny.gov>; Reisenberg, Lloyd <Lloyd.Reisenberg@town.southold.ny.us>; Southold Local (denise@southoldlocal.com)<denise@southoldlocal.com>; Dinizio,James <james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>; Doherty,Jill<jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>; Doroski, Bonnie <Bonnie.Doroski@town.southold.ny.us>; Ghosio, Bob<bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>; Louisa Evans <Ipevans06390@gmail.com>; Nappa, Sarah <sarahn@southoldtownny.gov>; Neville, Elizabeth <E.Nevil le@town.southold.ny.us>; Noncarrow, Denis<denisn@southoldtownny.gov>; Norklun, Stacey <Stacey.Norklun @town.southold.ny.us>; Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov>; Standish, Lauren <Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us>;Tomaszewski, Michelle<michellet@town.southold.ny.us>; Burke,John <johnbu@southoldtownny.gov>; Duffy, Bill <billd@southoldtownny.gov>; Hagan, Damon <damonh@southoldtownny.gov>; Silleck, Mary<marys@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: Re: Eminent Domain Legal for publication Hello, This notice has been scheduled, the attached documents serve as your confirmation, invoice and proof. 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Thank you. i i REVIEW MEWA GROUP Greg Messinger Sales Production Assistant 631.354.8013 (D) gmessinger@timesreview.com www.timesreview.com 2 From: "Rudder, Lynda" <Ivnda.rudder@town.southold.nv.us> Date: Friday, September 11, 2020 at 1:33 PM To:TR - Legals<legals@timesreview.com>, "Lisa Finn (lisaahfinn@gmail.com)" <lisaahfinn@gmail.com>, "Michaelis,Jessica" <lessicam@southoldtownny.gov>, "Reisenberg, Lloyd" <Lloyd.Reisenberg town.southold.nv.us>, "Southold Local (denise@southoldlocal.com)" <denise@southoldlocal.com>, "Dinizio, James" <iames.dinizio@town.southold.nv.us>, "Doherty,Jill" <fill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>, "Doroski, Bonnie" <Bonnie.Doroski@town.southold.ny.us>, "Ghosio, Bob" <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>, Louisa Evans <lpevans06390@gmail.com>, "Nappa, Sarah" <sarahn@southoldtownny.gov>, "Neville, Elizabeth" <E.Neville@town.southold.ny.us>, "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov>, "Norklun, Stacey" <Stacey.Norklun@town.southold.ny.us>, "Rudder, Lynda" <lynda.rudder@town.southold.nv.us>, "Russell, Scott" <scottr@southoldtownny.gov>, "Standish, Lauren" <Lauren.Standish@town.southold.nv.us>, "Tomaszewski, Michelle" <michellet town.south old.ny.us>, "Burke,John" <johnbu@southoldtownny.gov>, "Duffy, Bill" <billd@southoldtownnv.gov>, "Hagan, Damon" <damonh@southoldtownny.gov>, "Silleck, Mary" <marvs@town.southoid.ny.us> Subject: Eminent Domain Legal for publication Please publish attach notice as follows beginning on 9/17: Two (2) consecutive issues of the Suffolk Times Five (5) consecutive issues of NEWSDAY Town Website Thank you 3 Times Review Media Group P.O.Box 1 Mattituck.NY 11952 Phone:(6'1)298-3200 INVOICE/RECEIPT Ad/Order#:0002502270 09/14/2020 SOUTHOLD TOWN Salesperson:LEGALNOTICES`T/R 'BOARD-LGL 178826 Description: PO BOX 1179 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD/LN, SOUTHOLD NY'11971=0959 (631)765-4333 Phone:(631)765-4333 LYNDA.RUDDER@TOWN.SOUTHOLD.NY.US Promo Code:, Size: 1.02-x 13.10 Color: Total Weeks:2 Product Category Classification Insertions.Period SUFFOLK TIMES CLASSIFIED LEGALCL LEGALS 09/17/20,0,9/24/20 Pricing Information: Sub Total: 97.71 Total-Due; 97.71 Ad Taker:LEGAL NOTICES T/R TYPESET- Mon.Sep 14 10.14:48 EDT 2020 TIONS 207AND 208 OF THE EMINENT LEGAL NOTICE DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW,THE EX- PUBLIC NOTICE `CLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL RE- SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND VIEW-OF THE CONDEMNER'S FIND- DETERMINATION INGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE Please take notice that on September 9; APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SU- 2020;the Town Board of the Town;of South- PREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DE- old determined thaeit is in the best interests of PARTMENT'WHERE ANY PART OF the residents of Southold that the Town ac- THE PROPERTY TO,BE CONDEMNED quire the property at 12500 Main Road, IS LOCATED.COPIES.OF THE COM- Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25)and PLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINA- New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of TION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN Southold(SCTM No.1000 Section 114 Block, CLERK'SOFFICEORATTHETOWN'S 11,Lot-17)through eminent domain and made W E B S I T E W W W . the following findings with respect to the ac- SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http: quisition W W W.SOUTHOLDTO WNNY.GOV> 1 The acquisition will benefit the public, AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON in that,the acquisition of the property situated WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD Main Road'(SR 25)and New Suffolk Avenue TOWN CLERK,TOWN HALL, Mattiluck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 53095 ROUTE 25, P.O. BOX 1179, 1000,Section IM Block 11,Lot 17)would SOUTHOLD,NY 11971. afford theresidentsofMattituckand Southold BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD'OF at large the opportunity to create a"Village THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Green"or other community gathering place in Dated September 8,2020 a prominent location on Main Road,within Southold„New York the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Elizabeth A Neville Love Lane Corridor,an asset not currently Southold Town Clerk existing in the Hamlet and called for by both, 2502210 Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet 2 The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a "Village Green” at this location 3. The proposed approximate location of the property,to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate_location of the prop- erty to be acquired is the 175 acre un- developed lot at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25).and New Suf- folk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM'Nu 1000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17); b This location was selected for acqui- sition because of its condition as an un- developed lot and its prominent location on Main Road,within the Mattituck Hamlet Cen- ter and close to the Love Lane Corridor 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on-the environment and the residents of the location. a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Vil- lage Green" or other community gathering place in a-prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor,for the use of the general public,an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5 The acquisition has been determined' by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental,Quality Review Act 6 On September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact on the environment ATTENTION:UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW,THERE ARE THIRTY(30)DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLI- CATION OF THE CONDEMNER'S NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION RE- QUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL RE- VIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FIND- INGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SEC- Ad Content Legal Notice 8 21608410 PUBLIC NOTICE-- SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND-DETERMINATION Please take noticethat on September 8, 202U—the Town Board of the Town of Southold determined that it is in the best Interests of the residents of Southold that the Town ac- quire the property at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25)and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck,Town of Southold(SCTM No.1000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17) through eminent domain and made the following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. The acquisition will benefit the public,in that, the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25)and New Suffolk Ave- nue Mattituck,Town of Southold (SCTM No.3.000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17)would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a"Villag9e Green"or other community gathering place In a prominent lo- cation on Main Road,within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor,an asset not currently exist- ing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Compre- hensive Plan and prior land use studies of the ham- let. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a"Village Green"at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the proper- ty to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that loca- tion are: a. The approximate location of the property to be ac- Northeast Corner ofcMain Road(SR 2ed 5)and Net 125wOSuffolk Ave- nue Mattituck,Town of Southold(SCTM No.1000 Section 114 Block 11,Lot 17); - b. This location was selected for acquisition be- cause of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its Prominent location on Main Road,within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the lo- cation: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportuni- ty for the development of a"Village Green"or other commun- ity gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor,for the use of the general public,an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet, b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act 6. On September 8,2020,the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisi- tion would not have a significant impact on the environment. ATTENTION;UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW THERE ARE THIRTY(30)DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLICATION OF THE CO�NDEMNER'S NEWS- PAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL RE- VIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINA- TION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW'THE EXCLU- SIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CbNDEMNER'S OFTIHESSUPREMEECOURTTIN NTHETJUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNED IS LOCATED.COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETER-- OTHATNSIEETWSOUERWNN�.RATEOWWBSITWWTHODTO GOV ehtti/WWW.SOUTHOLDTDWNNY GOV>AND WILL-Bg FORWARDED UPONINRITTEN—REQUEST--WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL 53095 ROUTE 25 P.O.BOX 1179,SOUTHOLD,NY 11971. BY ORDER OF THE' TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Dated:September 8,2020 Elizabeth A.Neville Southold,New York Southold Town Clerk NEWSDAY PROOF Advertiser: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Phone: 6317651800 Agency: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Contact: LYNDA RUDDER Ad Number: 0021608410 Section: Legals Start Date: 09/24/2020 Class: 11100 End Date: 09/28/2020 Size: 2 x 82 Times: 5 Price: $3,280.00 Date: 9/21/2020 Ordered By: Legaladv@newsday.com Zone(s): C-Suffolk Signature of Approval: Date: SENDEMCOMPLETE THIS SECTION I ® • • - ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3. A. Signature I - 0 Agent I I ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3. A. Signature ■ Print your name and address on the reverse X I .�w n I so that we can return the card to you. ""'� "" 0 Addressee i I ■ Print your name and address on the reverse X so that we can return the card to you. ❑Ad r s I ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B. Received by led ame) C a•• of Delivery I I B. Received by(Panted Name) `�JC. 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Article Number(Transfer from service label) ❑Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery ❑Signature ConfirmationTM ?010 1060 0001 1570 9 015 ❑Insured Mail Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery ❑Insured Mail ❑Signature Confirmation (over$500) 11Insured Mad Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery (over$500) PS Form 3811,July 2015 PSN 7530--02-000-'?053 Domestic Return Receipt I I PS Form 3811,Jul 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 I _ � �� Y Domestic Return Receipt I _ Fkc ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE,MMCTown Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK � , P.O.Box 1179' .: , p Ax• � . 'Ire Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS '+ Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER Telephone(631)765-1800 RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ®� �� www.southoldtownny.gov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD September 21, 2020 Mattituck 12500 LLC 226 Railroad Avenue, Suite 100 Sayville,NY 11782 Dear Sirs: Enclosed find the certified resolution and copy of the legal notice of the adoption of property acquisition through Eminent Domain of the land of Mattituck 12500, LLC, SCTM# 1000-114.- 11-17. Very truly yours, 4 1 Eliza th A. Neville Southold Town Clerk 2 encs. Cc: Town-Attorney-- Brickman Construction ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE,MMC ��®� "' ®� Town Hall, 53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK ® P.O. Box 1179 &2 Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS L ® Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER °*� Telephone(631)765-1800 RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER �� www.southoldtownny.gov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD September 21, 2020 Mr. Benjamin Brickman Brickman Construction 226 Railroad Avenue, Suite 100 Sayville, NY 11782 Dear Mr. Brinkman: Enclosed find the certified resolution and copy of the legal notice of the adoption of property acquisition through Eminent Domain of the land of Mattituck 12500, LLC, SCTM# 1000-114.- 11-17. Very truly yours, Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk 2 encs. Cc: Town Attorney Brickman Construction ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE,MMC �� gin. .� Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK ® P.O. Box 1179 G Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS � ® Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER °f° RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER ®� ��® Telephone FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtownny.gov 765-1800 ldt OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD September 21, 2020 Mr. Hank Brickman Brickman Construction 226 Railroad Avenue, Suite 100 Sayville,NY 11782 Dear Mr. Brinkman: Enclosed find the certified resolution and copy of the legal notice of the adoption of property acquisition through Eminent Domain of the land of Mattituck 12500, LLC, SCTM# 1000-114.- 11-17. Very truly yours, 0,. Elizabe h A. Neville Southold Town Clerk 2 encs. Cc: Town Attorney Brickman Construction PUBLIC NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION Please take notice that on September 8, 2020,the Town Board of the Town of Southold determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of Southold that the Town acquire the property at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17) through eminent domain and made the following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. The acquisition will benefit the public, in that, the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold(SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17)would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a"Village Green" at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the property to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate location of the property to be acquired is the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6. On September 8, 2020,the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact on the environment. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLICATION OF THE CONDEMNER'S NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE 4 COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http://WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV>AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL, 53095 ROUTE 25, P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD,NY 11971. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Dated: September 8, 2020 Elizabeth A. Neville Southold,New York Southold Town Clerk PLEASE PUBLISH STARTING IN THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 EDITION OF THE SUFFOLK TIMES AND FORWARD ONE (1) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TO THE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE. Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of September 8, 2020 RESOLUTION 2020-572 Item # 5:32 ,- ADOPTED DOC ID: 16423 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-572 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 8,2020: WHEREAS, upon due notice, at the Town Hall on August 11, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing pursuant of Article 2 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law with respect to the proposed acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17), to inform the public and to review the use to be served by the acquisition and to review the impact of the acquisition on the community. WHEREAS,the property is further described and set forth in an acquisition map dated August 2, 2020, drawn by Nathan Taft Corwin III Surveyor and same was entered into the hearing record. WHEREAS, the Town Board heard a presentation by John J. Burke, Assistant Town Attorney with testimony from Mark Terry, Assistant Town Planning director. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold, in Suffolk County,New York, accepts and adopts the testimony submitted at the hearing and makes the following Findings and Determination: Findin6s and Determination 1. The public project proposed at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) will be for the public purpose of creating a park or "Village Green" at this location. The acquisition will benefit the public, in that, it will afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a "Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The proposed approximate location of the public project and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate location of the property to be acquired is the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17); Generated September 9, 2020 Page 46 Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of September 8, 2020 b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 3. The public project will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 4. The public project has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 5. On September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the public project would not have a significant impact on the environment, and be it further RESOLVED, for all the reasons stated in this document and the testimony presented at the public hearing, the Town Board hereby determines that it is in the best interests of the residents of Southold that the Town acquire the property at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) through eminent domain, and be it further RESOLVED,the Town Attorney is hereby directed to have the acquisition map for the property at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) filed in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to have the annexed Synopsis of these Findings and Determination to be served either by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the record billing owner or his or her attorney of record, and be it further RESOLVED,that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to have the annexed Synopsis of these Findings and Determination to be published in five successive issues of NEWSDAY, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Southold and in at least two successive issues of the SUFFOLK TIMES an official newspaper designated as such in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to execute any documents and to pay any and all reasonable appraisal, survey, title, prorated tax and recording charges as may be necessary to effect the condemnation. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN Generated September 9, 2020 Page 47 _ . Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of September 8, 2020 PROCEEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE CONDEMNOR'S NEWPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDURE LAW,THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNDED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE-- WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http://WWW.SOUTBOLDTOWNNY GOV> AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK TOWN HALL 53095, ROUTE 25, P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD,NY 1197. PUBLIC NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION Please take notice that on September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of Southold that the Town acquire the property at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17) through eminent domain and made the following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. The acquisition will benefit the public, in that, the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17) would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to.create a "Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a "Village Green" at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the property to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate location of the property to be acquired is the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a "Village Green" or other- community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to Generated September 9, 2020 Page 48 a Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of September 8, 2020 the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6. On September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact on the environment. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLICATION OF THE CONDEMNOR'S NEWPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDURE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDENOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNDED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http://WWW.SOUTHOLDTON NNY.GOV> AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK TOWN HALL 53095,ROUTE 25,P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD, NY 1197. Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 2] MOVER: Robert Ghosio, Councilman SECONDER:Jill Doherty, Councilwoman AYES: Jill Doherty, Robert Ghosio, Louisa P. Evans, Scott A. Russell NAYS: Sarah E. Nappa, James Dinizio Jr Generated September 9, 2020 Page 49 �v ELIZABETH A.NEVILLE,MMC �� �,� Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK P.O.Box 1179 C Southold,'New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS ® . Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER ®� �a®t' Telephone(631)765-1800 RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER www.southoldtownny.gov FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD July 20, 2020 Mattituck 12500 LLC 226 Railroad Avenue, Suite 100 Sayville,NY_ 11782 Dear Sirs: Enclosed find a copy of the certified resolution and a copy of the legal notice setting the public hearing for the acquisition of the land of Mattituck 12500, LLC, SCTM#1.000-114.-11-17 Very truly yours, " . lam• Elizabeth A Neville Southold Town Clerk ' 2 Encs. cc: Town Attorney Brinkman Construction I �. • . . . A. Signature I - ■ Compete items 1,2,and 3. Xgl�ptllehl E3 Agent ® Print our name and address on the reverseso that we can return the card toyou. ❑Addressee IB. Received by(Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery I ® Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, ® ® • • I or on the front if space permits. 17 Z / i ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3. A. Signature I I ❑Agent 1. Article Address ed D. 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Article Number(Transfer from servrce abet — -- ❑Insured Mad ❑Signature Confirmation I! 1 1060 0001 1570 9145 ❑Insured Mail Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery' (over$500) j PS Form 3811,July 2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 Domestic Return Receipt i Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of September 8, 2020 �'`surtair RESOLUTION 2020-571 Item 4 5.31 .y y3p'+ica ADOPTED DOC ID: 16422 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-571 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON _ SEPTEMBER 8, 2020: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold has initiated an eminent domain proceeding, which would result in the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) for the purpose of a public park; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large, the opportunity to create a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor; and WHEREAS,the development of the "Village Green" requires the acquisition of the 1.75 acre wooded which will remain undeveloped. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board, pursuant to SEQRA, hereby makes a determination that pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.5C(39), the proposed action is a Type II Action and, therefore, not subject to SEQRA review. Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Louisa P. Evans, Justice SECONDER:Robert Ghosio, Councilman AYES: Nappa, Dinizio Jr, Doherty, Ghosio, Evans, Russell Generated September 9, 2020 Page 45 Legal Notice 13726541 LEOALNOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant l0 Article 2 of the New York State Eminent Do- main Proced1uunrpe Law, public January 5 av2005 and Tifli 18 2005,with respect to the paras posed acquralNon of r located In the hamlet of Sout- hold,Town of Southold,and to Inform the public and t0 review the public use 10 he served by the acqulsi0on and to review the Impact of the acquisition on the Community; On May 10,2005,the con demnor made Its Findings and Determination based On the hearing A copy of the Findings and Determination will be for- warded t0 any Interested per- son without cost upon written request to the Clerk of the Town of Southold 53095 Route 25 P. eoSouthold, Nv 1 11971.00 1 959,. A synopsis to the Findifollows: - er,d DetennlneNOn Is as fopowa: 1. The l benefit t of the an wl, will benefit the public endd wt be for the ppublic our- i"ars0 of providinp sufficient area the axp n and recon almction of the Town Hall ledll- ty2 The approximate location of the property to be acquired and the reason for the selection of that IOCallm ere a.The approximate location for the proposedFr�jam le 0 471 acres or 20 154 square feet,more or less,}ging east of Horton'a Lane and no of the location of the existingg Town Hell FatlNty,and compnsea the eastern portion(epprO)dmatV ed tobebbeeloblwnedpbJy Geoorrgee and Me tits SuflolkkCCou ry Tax M� as District 1000, Section a Block 1,Lot 3. b,Tits location was selected _ because of Ito area and contigu- ity t0 the eMatlng Town Hall Fa- The roposed project YAH have the Poliowing general at. feel on the environment and residents of the localNr a The proposed poroct jewnil Includetheconstru onofof(lo- es appnd related facilities,y Indud- amployyeeeesesnd Ma puDllc,Town T Among other things,the pproposed pro act will provide inprm'edWbl accesatoTown am sea and officials, Im- provetl working CorWltksna for Town employeesand officials. Freesed storage for Town 4.This public wriuisitlon pro- 4ot has been determined by the own Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 1 Actionunder the New Yo dc State Envt- ronmenial Dual Review Act as supplemented y Chapter44 of the Code of tits Town of Sout- hold On May 10, 2005 the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted Resolutlon 4292,which determined that the proposed project WNl not have a slgniWant Impact on the envi- ronment Dated Southold,Newyork March2g 2005 BDFFTOFOARDOTHE TOWN SOUTHOLD ELIZABETH NEVILLE TOWN CLERK NEWSDAY PROOF Customer:TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Contact: LYN BOHN Phone:,6317651800 Ad Number:13726541 Start Date:05/16/2005 End Date:05/20/2005 Times:5 Price:$1580.35 Size:1 x 100 Section:CL Class:9000 Printed By: Date:05/13/2005 Signature of Approval: Date: Zones: SO .�!7,�`� � , Std 4aY:,. • � � , r{ � 1' 11971-0959.s , A synopsiof the Findings and ! COUNTY OF SUFFOLK R s determination is as follows: 1.The acquisition of the prop- STATE OF NEW YORK ss: p, will benefit the public acid Nancy M. Mclau In being duly k wr be for the public purpose of Y g Y providing sufficient area for the sworn, says that she is the Legal expansion and ieconstt=dOrk of the ToV m Hall facility. Advertising Coordinator, of the Traveler :fie 2:The approximate location of Watchman, a public 'newspaper printed 4 the property, at Southold,to be acquired and in Suffolk,County, and that l : the reason for the selection of d, that location are: the notice of which the annexed is a _ a.The approximate location Tinted copy, been published in said for the pro sed project is 0.471 P pY acres or 0,154 square feet, Traveler. Watchman once each week • more of less, t ing east of for....CA....week(s) uccessively, Horton's Lane and north of the location of the existing Town Commencing o the.....� ,. ..day of ''Hall Facility;and comprises the ,2005 t eastern portion (approximately one-half)o th premises reput- ,` r•, 'y: ed to be owned bydentelfied �. GL Margaret Stankevtch, Tax Map on the Suffolk County as District 1000, Section 61, Block 1,Lot 3. b.This location was select- ed because of its area and conti- Sworn to b fore •nine this...f .day of gguutty to the existing Town Hall 2005. Facility , .... . 3. The proposed project will have 'the followmg general refect � ion the environment and • - ����v� residents of the locality: •,• ,••, ,K;�••• a.The proposed project will include the construction`of Notary Public offices and related facilities, including parking, for use by Town employees and the public; Emily Hamm b.Among other things,the NOTARY PUBLIC,State of Now York proposed pro pct will provide No.01HA505"94 improved pubic access to Town Qualified to Suffolk county employees and officials, Commission expires May 06,2W6 improved working conditions for Town employees and offs- cials, and increased storage for Town records; 41 This public acquisition projL ect has been determined'by ftTown Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 1 Actioh under the New YorkStalk Environmental Quality R Act as supplemented by Chaptef 44 of the Code of the Town df Southold. On May 10,2005 t� TOwu Board of the Town 4 Southold adopted Resoluti 0292,which determined that t proposed project will not hav0ft significant impact on the en* ronment. ' Dated:Southold,New York"' March 29,2005 BY ORDER OF THE TOYS..' BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD ELIZABETH NEVILLE, TOWN CLE# 2X 5119.5/26/05(7.5) NEWSDAY AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TOWN OF SOUTHOLD 53095 MAIN ROAD SOUTHOLD,NY 11971 STATE OF NEW YORK) Legal Notice No. 0021596066 :SS.. COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) Darryl Murphy of Newsday Media Group., Suffolk County,N.Y., being duly sworn, says that such person is,and at the time of publication of the annexed Notice was a duly authorized custodian of records of Newsday Media Group, the publisher of NEWSDAY, a newspaper published in the County of Suffolk, County of Nassau, County of Queens, and elsewhere in the State of New York and other places, and that the Notice of which the annexed}is a true copy, was published in the following editions/counties of said newspaper on the following dates: Thursday July 23, 2020 Suffolk Friday July 24, 2020 Suffolk Saturday July 25, 2020 Suffolk Sunday July 26, 2020 Suffolk Monday July 27, 2020 Suffolk SWORN to before me this 27 Day of July,2020. G-�--��— Jason A. Nekner Notaay Public—State of New York No.01NES229108 Qualified in Suffolk County My Cornrnission•expires 403/22/2022 Ad Content r — L0'tal Notice 7t'21596066' -• FPBLICIENOTICEOULIHARING N21"ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held. b fore the Town Board of the Town of Southold on the 11th day of August,2020 at 3:00 pm of that day at the Town hall 53095 Main Road(Route 25),Southold,New York,pursuan4- to Article 2 of the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law with respect to the proposedacquisition of property situ- ated at 12500 Main Road,northeast corner of main Road 9SR 25)and New Suffolk Avenue,Mattituck,Town of Southold, New York for the purpose of a public park. Property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues,facts,and objections raised at this hearing Repputed Owners: Mattituck 12500 LLC SCTM# 1000-114:11-17 Due to�ubllc health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Public will not be glven In-person access.In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 202.1,said public hearing of the Town Board will be held via videoconferencing,and a transcript will beprovided at a later date.The public will have an opportu- nityallto see and hear the meeting live and provide comments vir- tuy. The hearing will be held virtually via ZOOM Webmar. Instruc- tions and link to attend the meeting will be available on the Town's website or by calling the Town Clerk's office at (631)765-1800.A telephone number will also be provided to al- low members of the public to attend via telephone. Written comments and/or questions may also be submitted via email to the Town Clerk at elizabeth.neville@town. southo�and Iynda.rudde town.sou o .nv.us. Sald comments and/or questions will be considered at the public hearing provided that they are submitted no later than 1200 P.M.(Prevailing Time)on the day of the public hearing. Pursuant to the requirements of the Executive Order of the Governor of the State of New York,a transcript will be pre- pared of the public hearing,and a copy shall be filed with the Town Clerk and placed upon the Town s website. Please check the meeting Agendaposted on the Town's web- site (www.southoldtownny.gov) for further instructions or for any changes to the instructions to access the public hear- ing,and for updated information. Dated: July 14,2020 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk NEWSDAY PROOF Advertiser: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Phone: 6317651800 Agency: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Contact: Lynda Rudder Ad Number: 0021596066 Section: Legals Start Date: 07/23/2020 Class: 11100 End Date: 07/27/2020 Size: 2 x 50 Times: 5 Price: $1,980.00 Date: 7/27/2020 Ordered By: Legaladv@newsday.com Zone(s): C-Suffolk Signature of Approval: Date: PUBLIC NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION Please take notice that on September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold determined that it is in the best,interests of the residents of Southold that the Town acquire the property at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold(SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17)through eminent domain and made the'following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. The acquisition will benefit the public, in that, the ,acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section- 114 Block 11, Lot 17) would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a "Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to-the Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a "Village Green" at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the property to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate location of the property-to be acquired is the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6. On September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact ori the environment. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRJY(30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLICATION OF THE CONDEMNOR'S NEVPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHV ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROC DURE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CON OR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE -C4) 1GINDED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <httm://WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV>AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TWIN CLERK TOWN HALL 53095, ROUTE 25, P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD,NY 11 LEGAL NOTICE' PUBLIC NOTICE. SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION Please take notice that on September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of Southold that the Town acquire the property at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block•11, Lot 17)through eminent domain and made the following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. - The acquisition will benefit'the public, in that, the acquisition'of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 1,1, Lot 17) would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a "Village Green" or other community gathering place in'a prominent location on'Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane'Corridor, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a "Village Green" at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the property to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate location of the property to be acquired is the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition'as an undeveloped- lot and its prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road,within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisitiori has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6. On September 8, 2020,the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact on the environment. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLICATION OF THE CONDEMNER'S NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW,THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http://WWW.SOUTHOLDTONVNNY.GOV>AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK TOWN HALL 53095,ROUTE 25,P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD,NY 11971. DATED: SEPTEMBER 8,2020 , SOUTHOLD,NEW YORK BY ORDER OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE, SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK �� RESOLUTION 2020-572 ADOPTED DOC ID: 16423 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-572 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020: 40 WHEREAS,upon due notice, at the Town Hall,on August 11, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing pursuantArticle 2 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law with respect to the proposed acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck, Town of Southold(SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17), to inform the public and to review the use to be served by the acquisition and to review the impact of the acquisition on the community. WHEREAS,the property is further described and set forth in an acquisition map dated August 2, 2020, drawn by Nathan Taft Corwin III Surveyor and same was entered into the hearing record. WHEREAS, the Town Board heard a presentation by John J. Burke, Assistant Town Attorney with testimony from Mark Terry, Assistant Town Planning director. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold, in Suffolk County,New York, accepts and adopts the testimony submitted at the hearing and makes the following Findings and Determination: Findings and Determination 1. The public project proposed at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) will be for the public purpose of creating a park or "Village Green" at this location. The acquisition will benefit the public, in that, it will afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a "Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The proposed approximate location of the public project and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate location of the property to be acquired is the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 3. The public project will have the following general effect on the environment and Resolution 2020-572 Board Meeting of September 8, the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 4. The public project has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 5. On September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the public project would not have a significant impact on the environment, and be it further RESOLVED, for all the reasons stated in this document and the testimony presented at the public hearing, the Town Board hereby determines that it is in the best interests of the residents of Southold that the Town acquire the property at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) through eminent domain, and be it further RESOLVED,the Town Attorney is hereby directed to have the acquisition map for the property at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) filed in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office, and be it further RESOLVED,that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to have the annexed Synopsis of these Findings and Determination to be served either by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the record billing owner or his or her attorney of record, and be it further RESOLVED,that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to have the annexed Synopsis of these Findings and Determination to be published in five successive issues of NEWSDAY, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Southold and in at least two successive issues of the SUFFOLK TIMES an official newspaper designated as such in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, and be it further RESOLVED,that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to execute any documents and to pay any and all reasonable appraisal, survey, title, prorated tax and recording charges as may be necessary to effect the condemnation. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRTY(30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE CONDEMNOR'S NEWPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDURE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE Updated: 9/8/2020 3:04 PM by Lynda Rudder Page 2 1ation2020-572 Board Meeting of September 8, 2020 z, PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNDED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE,AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR-AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE W.SOUT OLDTOWNNY.GOV<htt2://WWW.SOUTHOLDTO NY.GOV>AND WILL-BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST: SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK TOWN HALL 53095,ROUTE 25,P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD,NY 1197. ' PUBL'IC NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION Please take notice that on September 8, 2020, the'Town Board-of.the Town of Southold determined that it-is in the best interests of the residents of Southold.that the Town acquire the property at-12500 Main Road,Northeast Comer-of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold(SCTM-No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17)through eminent domain and made the following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. The ,acquisition will benefit the public, in that, the acquisition'of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17) would afford the residents of Mattituck and'Southold at large the opportunity to create a "Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently,existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan andprior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose'of creating such a "Village Green" at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the property to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that'location are: a. The approximate location of the property to be acquired ds the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition as an undeveloped, lot and its prominent location on Main Road; within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect' on the environment and the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive_Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6. On September 8, 2020,the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact on the environment. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN Updated: 9/8/2020 3:04 PM by Lynda Rudder Page 3 4 , Resolution 2020-572 Board Meeting of September , PROCEEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRTY,(30)DAYS FROM THE COMPLETI0 OF PUBLICATION OF THE CONDEMNOR'S NEWPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDURE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDENOR'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNDED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http://WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV>AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK TOWN HALL 53095, ROUTE 25, P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD,NY 1197. Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 2] MOVER: Robert Ghosio, Councilman SECONDER:Jill Doherty, Councilwoman AYES: Jill Doherty, Robert Ghosio, Louisa P. Evans, Scott A. Russell NAYS: Sarah E. Nappa, James Dinizio Jr Updated: 9/8/2020 3:04 PM by Lynda Rudder Page 4 SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION TO ADOPT SEORA DETERMINATION The resolution before the board this afternoon, if passed, calls for the adoption of a SEQRA determination that the proposed acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main , Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17)by eminent domain for the purpose of a public park, is a Type II Action and therefore, not subject to SEQRA review. The full text of the resolution is available for review in the Town Clerk's office and on the Town's website Reno —2020-572 Findings and Determination re: Aacquisition of 12500 Main Load, Mattituck The resolution before the board this afternoon proposes the adoption of a Findings and Determination statement with regard to the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold(SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17). If adopted, the Findings and Determination would establish that the creation of a public park is a suitable public purpose. The resolution would further direct that the Findings be published in accordance with the applicable law and for the Town Attorney to file an acquisition map with Suffolk County to complete the acquisition of the property. The full text of the Findings and Determination are available for review in the Town Clerk's office and on the Town's website. PUBLIC NOTICE SYNOPSIS OF FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION Please take notice that on September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold determined that it is in the best interests of the residents of Southold that the Town acquire the property at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17) through eminent domain and made the following findings with respect to the acquisition. 1. The acquisition will benefit the public, in that,the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17) would afford the residents of Mattituck and Southold at large the opportunity to create a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. 2. The acquisition will be for the purpose of creating such a"Village Green" at this location. 3. The proposed approximate location of the property to be acquired and reasons for the selection of that location are: a. The approximate location of the property to be acquired is the 1.75 acre undeveloped lot at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 Block 11, Lot 17); b. This location was selected for acquisition because of its condition as an undeveloped lot and its prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor. 4. The proposed acquisition will have the following general effect on the environment and the residents of the location: a. The proposed acquisition will allow the opportunity for the development of a"Village Green" or other community gathering place in a prominent location on Main Road, within the Mattituck Hamlet Center and close to the Love Lane Corridor, for the use of the general public, an asset not currently existing in the Hamlet and called for by both Draft Town Comprehensive Plan and prior land use studies of the hamlet. b. The preservation of this undeveloped property as a public park will have minimal environmental impact. 5. The acquisition has been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to be a Type 2 Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. 6. On September 8, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a determination that the acquisition would not have a significant impact on the environment. ATTENTION: UNDER SECTION 207 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW, THERE ARE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE COMPLETION OF PUBLICATION OF THE CONDEMNER'S NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT TO SEEK JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION AND BE FURTHER ADVISED UNDER SECTIONS 207 AND 208 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW,THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE CONDEMNER'S FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION IS THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPREME COURT IN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT WHERE ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY TO BE CONDEMNED IS LOCATED. COPIES OF THE COMPLETE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE OR AT THE TOWN'S WEBSITE WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV <http://WWW.SOUTHOLDTOWNNY.GOV>AND WILL BE FORWARDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHOUT COST. SEND REQUESTS TO SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK, TOWN HALL, 53095 ROUTE 25, P.O. BOX 1179, SOUTHOLD, NY 11971. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Dated: September 8, 2020 Elizabeth A. Neville Southold,New York Southold Town Clerk PLEASE PUBLISH STARTING IN THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 EDITION OF THE SUFFOLK TIMES AND FORWARD ONE (1) AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION TO THE SOUTHOLD TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE. - a SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION TO ADOPT SEORA DETERMINATION The resolution before the board this afternoon, if passed, calls for the adoption of a SEQRA determination that the proposed acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road(SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold(SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17)by eminent domain for the purpose of a public park, is a Type II Action and therefore, not subject to SEQRA review. The full text of the resolution is available for review in the Town Clerk's office and on the Town's website Reso —2020-572 Findings and Determination re: Aacquisition of 12500 Main Road, Mattituck The resolution before the board this afternoon proposes the adoption of a Findings and Determination statement with regard to the acquisition of the property situated at 12500 Main Road, Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold(SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17). If adopted, the Findings and Determination would establish that the creation of a public park is a suitable public purpose. The resolution would further direct that the Findings be published in accordance with the applicable law and for the Town Attorney to file an acquisition map with Suffolk County to complete the acquisition of the property. The full text of the Findings and Determination are available for review in the Town Clerk's office and on the Town's website. 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Sincerely, Darryl Darryl Murphy Newsday Media Group 8 Corporate Center Drive Melville, NY 11747-4250 Phone: 631.843.2084 Fax: 631.843.3510 Email: darryl.murphy@newsday.com From: Rudder, Lynda <Ivnda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us> Sent: Monday,July 20, 2020 10:56 AM To: legaladv<legaladv@newsday.com>; legals@timesreview.com; Lisa Finn (lisaahfinn@Rmail.com) <lisaahfinn@gmail.com>; Michaelis,Jessica <jessicam@southoldtownny.gov>; Reisenberg, Lloyd <Lloyd.Reisenberg@town.southold.ny.us>; Southold Local (denise@southoldlocal.com) <denise@southoldlocal.com>; Dinizio,lames<iames.dinizio@town.southold.nv.us>; Doherty,Jill <fill.doherty@town.southold.nv.us>; Doroski, Bonnie <Bonnie.Doroski@town.southold.nv.us>; Ghosio, Bob<bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>; Louisa Evans <Ipevans06390@gmail.com>; Nappa, Sarah <sarahn@southoldtownny.gov>; Neville, Elizabeth <E.Neville@town.southold.ny.us>; Noncarrow, Denis<denisn@southoldtownny.gov>; Norklun, Stacey <Stacey.Norklun@town.southold.ny.us>; Rudder, Lynda <Ivnda.rudder@town.southold.nv.us>; Russell, Scott <scottr@southoldtownny.gov>; Standish, Lauren <Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us>;Tomaszewski, Michelle <michellet@town.southold.ny.us>; Burke,John <iohnbu@southoldtownny.ov>; Duffy, Bill <billd@southoldtownny.gov>; Hagan, Damon <damonh@southoldtownny.gov>;Silleck, Mary <marvs@town.southold.nv.us> Subject: ED 12500 Main Road REVISED Importance: High Please delete the one sent earlier and replace with attached, thank you. 1 PLEASE publish in the legal section as follows: The Suffolk Time two (2) consecutive issues commencing on July 23, 2020 Newsday five (5) consecutive issues commencing on July 23, 2020 Please provide two (2) affidavits of publication, thank you. 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Property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues,fads,and objections raised at this hearing Repputed Owners: Mattituck 12500 LLC SC M# 1000-114-n-17 Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19 the Public will not be?Ivan In-person access.In accordance wltA r the Governor's Executive Order 202.1,said public hearing of the Town Board will be held via vldeoconferencnyy,and a transcript will be provided at a later date.The public wlll have an oDportu- nity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments vir. tually. .. ,. The hearing will be held virtually via ZOOM Webinar. Instruc- tions and link to attend the meeting will be available on the Town's website or by calling the Town Clerk's office at (631)765-1800.A telephone number will also be provided to al- low members of the public to attend via telephone. Written comments and/or questions may also be submitted via email to the Town Clerk at elizabeth.neville town. southold.nv.Js and Iynda.ruddercatow� o .nv.us. ai comments and/or questions will be considered at the public hearing provided that they are submitted no later than 1200 P.M.(Prevailing T1me1 on the day of the public hearing. Pursuant to the regwrements of the Executive Order of the Governor of the State of New York,a transcript will be pre- rred of the public hearing,and a copy shall be filed with the Town Clerk and placed upon the Town s website. Please check the meeting Agenda posted on the Town's web- site(www.southoldtownny.gov) for further instructions or for any changes to the instructions to access the public hear- ing,and for updated information. Dated: July 14,2020 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk NEWSDAY PROOF Advertiser: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Phone: 6317651800 Agency: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Contact: Lynda Rudder Ad Number: 0021596066 Section: Legals Start Date: 07/23/2020 Class: 11100 End Date: 07/27/2020 Size: 2 x 50 Times: 5 Price: $1,980.00 Date: 7/20/2020 Ordered By: Legaladv@newsday.com Zone(s): C-Suffolk Signature of Approval: Date: NEWSDAY PROOF Advertiser: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Phone: 6317651800 Agency: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AContact: Lynda Rudder Ad Number: 0021596066 Start Date: 07/2312020 End Date: 09120/2020 Section: Legals Class: 11100 Ordered By: Legaladv@newsday.com Date: 8/3/2020 Ad Content Legal Notice#21596066 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of Southold on the nth day of August,2020 at 3:00 pm of that day at the Town hall, 53095 Main Road(Route 25) Southold,New York,pursuant to Article 2 of the New York Srtate Eminent Domain Procedure Law with respect to theproposed acquisition of property situ- ated at 12500 Main Road,northeast comer of main Road 9SR 25)and New Suffolk Avenue,Mattituck,Town of Southold, New York for the purpose of a public park. Property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues,facts,and objections raised at this hearing Repputed Owners: Mattituck 12500 LLC SCTM# 1000-114.-11-17 Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Public will not be given In-person access.In accordance with the Govemor's Executive Order 2021,said pub0c hearing of the � Town Board will be held via videaconferencingg and a transcript will be provided at a later date.The public will have an opportu- nity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments vir- tua0yy. The hearin will be held virtually via ZOOM Webinar. Instruc- tions and link to attend the meeting will be available on the Town's website or by calling the Town Clerk's office at (631)765-1800.A telephone number will also be provided to al- low members of the public to attend via telephone. vilttalooteoeuga may Town Clerk IIZhneyletwn souldny.us and lynda.rudder(dow�thofd.ny.us. Sai comments and/or questions will be considered at the public heanngg provided that they are submitted later than 12:00 P.M.(Prevading Time)on the day of the public hearing. Pursuant to the requirements of the Executive Order of the Governor of the State of New York,a transcript will be pre- pared of the public hearing,and a copy shall be filed with the Town Clerk and placed upon the Town's website. Please check the meeting Agendaon the Town's web- site(www.southoldtownny.gov) Crfofurther instructions or for any changes to the instrudiens to access the puhlic hear- ing and for updated information. Dated:July 14,2070 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD' OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk dr - #0002487760 STATE OF NEW YORK) )SS: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) Lori Bazata of Mattituck,in said county,being duly sworn,says that she is Principal Clerk of THE SUFFOLK TIMES , a weekly newspaper, published at Mattituck, in the Town of Southold, County of Suffolk and State of New York, and that the Notice of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been regularly published in said Newspaper once each week for 2 weeks(s),successfully commencing on 07/23/2020 s Principal Clerk Sworn to before me this �� day of ,)J�C.4 MELISSA R DEBOER NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF NEW YORK SUFFOLK COUNTY LIC.#01 DE6349893 COMM.EXP. a - ir TYPESET Mon Jul 20 12 21 26 EDT 2020 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a pub- lic hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of Southold on the 11th day of August, 2020 at 3 00 pm of that day at the Town hall, 53095 Main Road (Route 25), Southold,New York,pursuant to Article 2 of the New York State Eminent Domain Proce- dure Law with respect to the proposed acqui- sition of property situated at 12500 Main Road,northeast corner of main Road 9SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue,Mattituck,Town of Southold, New York for the purpose of a public park.Property owners who may subse- quently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via Judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues facts,and objec- tions raised at this hearing Reputed Owners Mattituck 12500 LLC SCTM# 1000-114-11-17 Due to public health and safety concerns related to CO VID-19,the Public will not be given in-person access.In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 202.1, said public hearing of the Town Board will be held via videoconferencing,and a tran- script will be provided at a later date.The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide com- ments virtually, The hearing will be held virtually via ZOOM Webmar.Instructions and link to at- tend the meeting will be available on the Town's website or by calling the Town Clerk's office at(631)765-1800.A telephone number will also be provided to allow mem- bers of the public to attend via telephone Written comments and/or questions may also be submitted via email to the Town Clerk at elizabeth.neville@town southold.ny us and lynda.rudder@town Southold ny us Said comments and/or questions will be consid- ered at the public hearing provided that they are Submitted no later than 12.00 PM.(Pre- vailing Time)on the day of the public hearing Pursuant to the requirements of the Execu- tive Order of the Governor of the State of New York,a transcript will be prepared of the pub- lic hearing,and a copy shall be filed with the Town Clerk and placed upon the Town's web- site Please check the meeting Agenda posted on the Town's website (www. southoldtownnygov)for further instructions or for any changes to the instructions to access the public hearing,and for updated informa- tion Dated.July 14,2020 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Elizabeth A Neville Southold Town Clerk 2487760 it a 40 1 JULY 23,.2424 ( S.UFFOLKTWESXOM L EG NOTTCF OF ENACTMENT • -° ° A Local Law entitled, A Local Law in relation to the Restoration-and.six (6) LEGAL NOTICE month Extension of a Temporary.Mor Notice of Formation of Oregon Road West atorium on the issuance of approvals and/' LLC: Articles- of Org. filed with SSNY or permits for the parcels:of property.W 4/28/20.Office in Suffolk County.SSNY is "The State.Route 25 Love Lane%tersec agent for process and shall.man copy to the tion and surrounding.area has been EN= LLC at 10095 Main Road Unit 4,Mattituck ACTED by the Southold Town Board at the NY 11952.Any'lawful.purpose. July 14,2020 regular Town Board meeting.' *9300 Section 1.Purpose 'Moratorium Extension LEGAL.NOTICE The Town Board recognizes that in the area NOTICE OF PVAUC HEARING of the intersection of State.Route 25(*k/a- NOTICE IS HEREBY 61 VEN that a pub-' "Ivlain.Roaeand Love Lane thereis insaffr-, lichearing-willbeheldbefore theTownBoard, cient infrastructure to,handle the drastic in' of the Town of Southold on theh�Ia .ereas6 in,traffic in reeeht.yeais and to all Aun ust 2020 at3.00_um of that day at the for"the safe passage of pedestrians to safely' Town ball;.53095 Main Road(Route 25), crus ,Ml in Road at the Love Land intersec Southold,New York,pursuant,to Article 2.of tion is well as at othermtersections itutnedi-{ the New York State anent Domain Pr6ce- ately to.the East and West of the! dare Law with respect to the proposed acqui-• aforementioned intersection..This lack,of in- setioh of property situated at 12500 Main 'fr �eputsttrehealth,safetyandwel£Ftte' Road,northeast cornerof main Road 9SR25),. o f,th6 public at risk. The:residents of the; and New Suffolk Avenue,Mn attimck,Town bamlet ofMattituck and the sturoundingareas; Southold;New York for.the purpose of a have voiced their concernsregarding the risk' public park: m Property.owners who may subse- to the health,,safety and welfare of The com-' quently wish to challenge condemnation of. munity and the Beed forimprovements to.the' their property via judicial review may do so infrastructure at the intersection o£ Main' ditty on,the basis,of issues,.facts,and object Road and,Love Lane.Similarly;local bust tions raised at this.hearing ness owners have identified the traffte'issues: Reputed Owners: Mattitnek 12500 LLC ,along.Route 25 and Lave.Lane as having,a; 1000-114.=11-17 negative effect•on local'busiiiesses. Due to public health and safety concerns A six(6)month moratorium was enacted' related toCOVID-19,the Public will not be .bytheTownBoardoftheTown ofSouthold'as. given in person access.In aecorrlance.with: Local Law 12019,on August 27,2019..The- the Governor's Executive Order 202.1,-.current moratorium expired in March 2020.A- said politic hearing of the 7t'oiyn Board will' public hea ijg on an extension.of this mor-'c be held via videoconferencing,and a Iran- atorium was scheduled in March,2020,-but script tvifl be provided-at a later date.,The: was not held due tb,Town closnees follotuing; public will have an opportunity to see and,.Covid-1,9 pandemic., hear the,meeting live:an -provide com= � t lte lnoiatorium`as anacted,'is intended to' ments vi%tua,Y_ " provide.sufficient time for the Town to con-; The,-hearing;,will."be';held virtually via; sider the recommendations of ongoing traffic', ZOOM Webinar.Instructions and liuk.to at-, studies,aparking,atudy.intheLoyeLauearea Mend the meeting'will''be available on.the and the completion of the Town Comprehen , Town's website-or by,calling the Town. sive Plan. Clerk's.offioe at(631)765=1$00:A,tetephone During the course of the moiatorium the.` uumher will also be provided to allow mem- Town has met,with New,York Stale,Depart- bers of the public to attend.via telephone.- ment Sf Transportation officiafs to detertidne Written comments and/or questions may which of the various proposed improvements t also be submitted"via email to the Town,Clerk ,to the-infrastructure the State would`deem at elizabeth.neville@towti.sodtbold.ny.us acceptable and willing to iniplemetit or allow and lyndi mi dder@taivn:&outhr}ld:ny.us.Said ihg fawn to4nolement:'1 W analysis remains I comments and/or questions will be:consi& ongoing:InndditionjhedraftTownConipre- ered at the public hearing provided that`they hensiye Plan has been completed and'is.pow are submitted no Tater than 12:WRA(Pre- open for public comment::The find'adapoon vailing'Iinem )onthedayofthepublicheating.. of theglan'isanticipateddtoodd rbyfhW2()20: ? Pursuant to the regt*cments of the Ex i- The Town;Board wishes to be able to con-' tiveOrder oftheGayereioroftheStateofNew .cyder dig,proposals.and reeoiunlendations,' York,a'transcript will be prepared,ofthe pub- contained in-the, various'.aforatnentioned lic hearing,and a'copy shall be,feted with ft' plans-consider v idous,alteri atives to current Town Clerk and placed upon the Town'sVeb- zoning along Main Road;,as well-as imple- Ate. ment'improvemeuts to the4nfrastracnire and Please check the meeting Agenda posted adopt auyree6mmended land.use cbanges,to on the Tawn.',s website (www, insmc.,the:liealf,safety and uelfare,of the souiholdtownny.gov),for further instructions community to address'the recent drastic ia- orfor any changes to theinsRvctionstbaccess creased dem'ands:ou:the infrastructute in the the public hearing,and for updated informer area around the•Main Road/Love Lane Inter tion. section and surrounding area.vn extension c1.if j Dated:July 14,2020.' the moratorhm is necessary.to.compltwe this- BY ORDER Ola THE TOWN BOARD' .function. OFTHETOWN,OF,SOUTI�OLD Given the"reasons and facts.set"forthabove, Elizabeth A Neville and until the pTanning.process is-completed,. Southold Totivn Clerk' t}ie Town Board finds it necessary to extend i 2487760 the igoratoiitun Already in effect the terms of i which remain unchanged and.are set forth i LEGAL NOTICE below.This action is necessary in order to' RockBev.LLC filed Arts..of Org. with the protect the character,puhlie health,safety and.I Sect'y of State of NY(SSNY)on 4/13!2020. welfare of the residents of the Hamlet of Mat- Office Suffolk County.SSNY has been des- tituck as well as those visiting the Love Lane i ignated as agent of the LLC upon whom proc- area; ess against it may be served"and shall juail Dated:July 14 2020 j process to:The LLC,,75 N.Menantie Rd, BY ORDEk OF THE TOWN BOARD, Rudder, Lynda From: TR - Legals <legals@timesreview.com> Sent: Monday,July 20, 2020 12:23 PM To: Rudder, Lynda; legaladv@newsday.com; Lisa Finn (lisaahfinn@gmail.com); Michaelis, Jessica; Reisenberg, Lloyd; Southold Local (denise@southoldlocal.com); Dinizio,James; Doherty, Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Ghosio, Bob; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Norklun, Stacey; Russell, Scott; Standish, Lauren; Tomaszewski, Michelle; Burke, John; Duffy, Bill; Hagan, Damon; Silleck, Mary Subject: Re: ED 12500 Main Road REVISED - Attachments: Ad_Image_Preview[5].pdf,Ad_Order_Form[5].pdf Hello, This notice has been scheduled,the attached documents serve as your confirmation, invoice and proof. Please review for accuracy. Payment is due upon receipt. Affidavits are processed and mailed out a week after the final publication date of the notice. Thank you. rTnMRS MEDIA GROUP Greg Messinger Sales Production Assistant 631.354.8013 (D) gmessinger@timesreview.com www.timesreview.com From: "Rudder, Lynda" <lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us> Date: Monday, July 20, 2020 at 10:56 AM To: "legaladv@newsday.com" <legaladv@newsday.com>, TR - Legals <legals@timesreview.com>, "Lisa Finn (lisaahfinn@gmail.com)" <lisaahfinn@gmail.com>, "Michaelis, Jessica" <jessicam@southoldtownny.gov>, "Reisenberg, Lloyd" <Lloyd.Reisenberg@town.southold.ny.us>, "Southold Local (den ise@southoldlocaLcom)" <denise@southoldlocal.com>, "Dinizio, James" <james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>, "Doherty, Jill" <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>, "Doroski, Bonnie" <Bonnie.Doroski@town.southold.ny.us>, "Ghosio, Bob" <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>, Louisa Evans <lpevans06390@gmail.com>, "Nappa, Sarah" <sarahn@southoldtownny.gov>, "Neville, Elizabeth" <E.Neville@town.southold.ny.us>, "Noncarrow, Denis" <denisn@southoldtownny.gov>, "Norklun, Stacey" <Stacey.Norklun @town.southold.ny.us>, "Rudder, Lynda" <lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us>, "Russell, Scott" <scottr@southoldtownny.gov>, "Standish, Lauren" <Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us>, "Tomaszewski, Michelle" <michellet@town.southold.ny.us>, "Burke, John" <johnbu@southoldtownny.gov>, "Duffy, Bill" <billd@southoldtownny.gov>, "Hagan, Damon" <damonIn@southoldtownny.gov>, "Silleck, Mary" <marys@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: ED 12500 Main Road REVISED 1 Please delete the one sent earlier and replace with attached,thank you. PLEASE publish in the legal section as follows: The Suffolk Time two (2) consecutive issues commencing on July 23, 2020 Newsday five (5) consecutive issues commencing on July 23, 2020 Please provide two (2) affidavits of publication, thank you. Also post on the Town website I I ` I' z i I I i I , SUMMARY OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ACQUISITION OF 12500 MAIN ROAD, MATTITUCK THIS PUBLIC HEARING ADDRESSES THE ACQUISITION OF 12500 MAIN ROAD, MATTITUCK FOR DEVELOPMENT INTO A PUBLIC PARK, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 201 AND 202 OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE LAW. i THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC AND TO REVIEW THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION. SPECIFICALLY, AT THE PUBLIC HEARING THE TOWN BOARD WILL HEAR BOTH TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC COMMENT WITH REGARD TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY, THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF SUCH ACQUISITION AS A PUBLIC PARK AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, IF ANY. I THE FULL TEXT OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE TOWN CLERK'S (OFFICE AND ON THE TOWN'S WEBSITE. I I Ji I I ACQUISITION MAP OF PROPERTY SITUATED AT MATTITUCK N/O/f0AO LLC TOWN OF SOUTHOLD 13000 MAIN N SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK v� /SFA' SDN xD S.C. TAX No. 1000-114-11-17 4p I D 9 NUSCALE 1"=30' a�y4 S.oy'oo — AUGUST 2, 2020 8 I a Nna a.H Yw� ZO �y n LOT AREA = 77,295 sq. if. 1 775 ac NORTH FO ") k, RA'£NV/ROH NTAL COUNC/A, f 6'/0£ p "CAT OF RAI T3 7S 84'55 DNrD,�pr,.�IDxE:,,a 119.96'' .r Ne NDx. 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OFF0 LOGTEO AT WVIG ADDRM THE al!TPENCE OF RIGHT OF WAYS 1566 MRin Road PO Box 16 AND/OR FASEYFNTS OF RECORD,I[ ANY,NDT SHOWN ARE NOT GUARANTEED Jom,.p Ne.York 11947 J—por4 Ner YOM1 11947 40-153 Mattituck Hamlet Center & Parcel SCTM# 114-11 -17 s r IL Y � v Y r, • J' 4 . e ` dw t w 'Yd 'S f _lyo. - 0 � Legend Feet Parcel SCTM# 114.-11-17 0 125 250 500 750 1,000 Tax Map Parcels N Hamlet Center Mattituck Hamlet Center & Parcel SCTM# 114-11 -17 e �a d� o� as 0 of ` e 0 e 25 vie �o Wes p a is u d Pie 50ur Je O� e Legend Feet Parcel SCTM# 114.-11-17 0 125 250 500 750 1,000 Tax Map Parcels N Hamlet Center COUNTY OF-SUFFOLK RECEIVED AUG 1 0 2020 Southold Torn Clerk Steven Bellone SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE Department of Economic Development and Planning Natalie Wright Commissioner Division of Planning and Environment August 10, 2020 Town of Southoid 53095 Main Road P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Attn: Elizabeth A.Neville,Town Clerk RE: Application of"Mattituck 12500 LLC" Local File No.. N/A SCTM#': 1000 11400 1100 017000 S.C.P.D. File No.: SD-20-NJ Dear Ms.Neville: Thank you for your referral dated August 6, 2020 regarding the above referenced. Pursuant to Section A 14-14 A to 25 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code however,the above referenced condemnation action is not within the jurisdiction of the Suffolk County Planning Commission. Please note that a decision of Non-Jurisdiction should not be construed as either an approval or disapproval. This Non-Jurisdiction letter does not constitute acceptance of any zoning action(s) associated therewith before any other local regulatory board. If a change of zone, subdivision, site plan, variance and/or special exception is being sought,please specify and resubmit with findings indicating compliance with applicable criteria. Very truly yours, Sarah Lansdale Director of Planning By Christine DeSalvo Andrew P. Freleng Chief Planner APF/cd cc: Lynda Rudder,Town of Southold H.LEE DENNISON BLDG ■ 100 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY,11th FI ■ P.O.BOX 6100 ■ HAUPPAUGE,NY 11788-0099 ■(631)853-5191 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:56 PM To: Burke,John; Dlnizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis;,Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudde+@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Non Jurisdiction Letter- Mattituck 12500 LLC Attachments: SD - Mattituck 12500 LLC 8-20.pdf FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,F,egistrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer ' Marriage Officer PO Box'l179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: DeSalvo, Christine [ma iIto:Christine.DeSalvo(asuffolkcountyny.gov] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:47 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Rudder, Lynda Cc: Freleng, Andrew Subject: Non Jurisdiction Letter- Mattituck 12500 LLC Hi Elizabeth, Attached please find our letter regarding the referral received entitled "Mattituck 12500 LLC'. Please contact me via email with,any questions or concerns. Christine - Z Principal Office Assistant Suffolk County Dept.of Economic Development and Planning 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, 11th Floor ` Hauppauge,IVY 11788 631-853-4770 Tel 631-853-4767 Fax U For your safety and mine, please do not text or email while driving. It can wait. pract c a G R E E N Save a tree Read,don't print,emads CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mad transmission Is intended solely for the use of the indiwdual/enhty to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information belonging to the sender If you are not the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure,copying, 1 distribution,or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error,please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete the original message ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not;open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth To: TOWN ATTORNEY Subject: Eminent Domain Attachments: Printout-16283-1034-M55331 doc Bill, Should this be referred to the Suffolk County Planning Department and the Southold Town Planning Board? It does not so state in the resolution. But, I had a call from the Suffolk County Planning Department today regarding the moratorium and mentioned the eminent domain proceeding and they said it should be referred to them. In checking past eminent domain proceedings, they were not referred. Please advise. 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NEVILLE,MMC �� �y Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK ® P.O.Box 1179 csa Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS %ro ® Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER °�� ®� Telephone(631)765-1800 RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER �� `T►►� www.southoldtownny.gov -FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD July 20, 2020 Mr. Ben Brinkman Brinkman Construction 226 Railroad Avenue, Suite 100 Sayville,NY 11782 Dear Sirs: Enclosed find a copy of the certified resolution and a copy of the legal notice setting the public hearing for the acquisition of the land of Mattituck 12500, LLC, SCTM#1000-114.41-17 r Very truly yours, Elizaeth A Neville Southold Town Clerk 2 Encs. cc: Town Attorney Brinkman Construction ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE,MMC a.� ��, Town Hall,53095 Main Road TOWN CLERK ® P.O.Box 1179 C Z Southold,New York 11971 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS ® Fax(631)765-6145 MARRIAGE OFFICER �� �� Telephone(631)765-1800 RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER www.southoldtownny.gov OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF SOUTHOLD July 20, 2020 Mr. Hank Brinkman Brinkman Construction 226 Railroad Avenue, Suite 100 Sayville,NY 11782 Dear Sirs: Enclosed find a copy of the certified resolution and a copy of the legal notice setting,the public hearing for the acquisition of the land of Mattituck 12500, LLC, SCTM#1000-114.41-17 Very truly yours, Elizabeth A Neville Southold Town Clerk 2 Encs. cc: Town Attorney Brinkman Construction Smith, Jennifer From: Drianne Benner <driannebenner@att.net> Sent: Monday,August 24, 2020 2:47 PM To: lynda.rudder@town.southoldf.ny.us; Doroski, Bonnie Cc: , ,, Smith,Jennifer Subject: Fw: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Dear Lynda and Bonnie, I am,following up to make'sure that the letter that the Orient Association submitted last week on the Eminent Domain question is properly categorized as a "-vies^" in support of the town action on eminent domain,not in the "no" category. 'Please see my email below to Elizabeth. Please confirm that this is taken care of as soon as possible. I want to make sure the Town records our view accurately.Thank you so much. Best regards, Drianne Benner President, Orient Association 7 536 7500 -=--=Forwarded Message----- From:,Drianne Benner<driannebenner@att.net> To:Neville, Elizabeth <e.neville@town.southold.ny us> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020, 06:52:10 AM EDT Subject: Re: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Hi Elizabeth, A friend just noticed that the OA Letter on Eminent Domain has been put-in the "no" category. We should be in the "yes category.- Please move our letter to the "yes" folder in the archives. I should have mentioned that when I sent it. Thank you, Drianne On Thursday, August 13, 2020, 01:21:13 PM EDT, Neville, Elizabeth <e.neville@town.southold.ny.us>wrote: You are most welcome! From: Drianne Benner[mailto:driannebenner@att.net] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020,1:18 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of'Southold, New York Thank you''- On Thursday, August 13, 2020, 12:34:24 PM EDT, Neville, Elizabeth <e:neville@town.southold.ny.'us>wrote: Yes, Ms. Benner your letter as President of the Orient Association is a part of the record. Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics . Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 South6ld;NY11971 Tel. 631 765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631 765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Drianne Benner[mailto:driannebenner@att.net] Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 10:32 AM To: Neville,,Elizabeth' , Subject: Re: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Good morning, I am just touching base to confirm that this is part of the public record. Thank you, Drianne On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 12:00:49 PM EDT, Drianne Benner<driannebenner@att.net>wrote: Attached is the PDF'of the OA letter. Best, Drianne, President, OA 2 ----- Forwarded Message--<-- From: Drianne,Benner<drianhe6e'nner@att.net> To: Scott Russell <scott'russell@town.south old.ny us>; Scott Russell <scottr@southoldtownny.gov>; jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>;james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us <james.diriizio@town.southold.ny.us>; bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>;' sarah.nappa@town.southold.ny.us <sarah.nappa@town.south old.ny.us>; louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.us <lou isa.evans@town.south old.ny.us> Cc: e.neville@town.southold.ny.us <e.nevil le@town.southold.ny.us>; oaboard@orientassociation.org <oaboard@orientassociation.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 11:36:57 AM EDT Subject: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Honorable Towri'.SUp' ervisor Honorable Town Board Members Scott Russell Supervisor Louisa Evans Board Member Jill Doherty Board Member James Dinizio, Jr. Board Member Robert Ghosio Board Member Sarah E. Nappa . ,;Board Member Re: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members, The Orient Association (OA) is a civic group that focuses on issues of significance to Orient and the broader Southold community. While working on the Southold Comprehensive Plan; over 80% of Orient residents -endorsed open space provisions as part of community, character. The OA is aware that the Town Board is now considering adoption of determinations and findings of public benefit regarding the property located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck. While our primary focus is on issues,pertaining to the Orient community, from time to time, matters of town wide significance,come to our attention. In considering necessary actions to pursue acquisition of the above noted parcel at this hearing,,the OAwould like to draw your Board's attention to an important Community Character goal (5) of the new Southold Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Planning Board: Mattituck/Laurel B. Target area (located south of State Route 25 and east of New Suffolk Avenue) to create a village green/ park for community events. This policy, 'past actions by the Town and communications from community organizations and others provides important information in your Board's determination and findings that the acquisition of a parcel in the Target area would be for a public benefit and use, that its location best serves the community and"that it would have a beneficial impact on the environment and residents of the Mattituck-Laurel community. We believe that the Town Board does have adequate information to determine that a parcel in the Target area to be used as a village green and park for community events will serve an important public purpose and benefit. The OA would also like'to state that it is aware of a pending development proposal for ;,theparcel that is'the subject of this hearing and takes no position on this proposal. Sincerely, Drianne Benner President, The Orient Association Board 4 Neville, Elizabeth From: Burke,John Sent: Monday,August 24, 2020 12:34 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: brinkmans Attachments: Mattituck Parcel (SCTM # 1000-114-11-17).docx Betty, Can you add this to the documents from the brinkman public hearing. And can we get the other docs submitted scanned to the file please. thanks John J. Burke, Esq. Assistant Town Attorney Southold Town Annex 54375 Route 25 (Main Road) P.O. Box 1179 Southold,New York 11971-0959 Office: 631.765-1939 Fax: 631.765.6639 E-mail: Johnbu@southoldtownny.gov From:Terry, Mark Sent: Monday,August 24, 202012:01 PM To: Burke,John <iohnbu@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: RE: brinkmans Attached. From: Burke,John <iohnbu@southoldtownny.gov> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 11:40 AM To:Terry, Mark<mark.terry@town.southold.nv.us> Subject: brinkmans Mark Do you have those redacted notes you shared at the hearing I need them in the record. John J. Burke, Esq. Assistant Town Attorney Southold Town Annex 54375 Route 25 (Main Road) P.O. Box 1179 Southold,New York 11971-0959 Office: 631.765-1939 Fax: 631.765.6639 E-mail: Johnbunsoutholdtownny.gov i 1 - RECEIVED I �rKmc� AUG 2 4 207 �n S ��� d SCTM# 1000-114-11-17 1. The 2005 HamleTWORltdopted July 12, 2005) fY'OTYI 17. Recreation (where applicable) (Page 17) Abundant open spaces, miles of coastline and first rate park facilities combine to afford a unique recreation experience in the Town of Southold. Such recreation amenities are sought out by residents and visitors alike. The following recreation sustainability principles assure that the Town's recreational resources will be properly and prudently managed. The Town shall provide adequate recreational facilities and programs for all residents. Recreational facilities and programs shall be continually evaluated to assure that they meet the needs of residents. Recreational facilities shall include active as well as passive facilities. All Town recreational facilities shall be well managed and maintained Recreational facilities must not adversely affect adjacent uses and properties. IV. SPECIFIC HAMLET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS: (Page M- 5) Throughout the course of the Hamlet Study, the Stakeholders were asked to compile lists of specific improvements or projects they may wish to see implemented. One of the final exercises involved refining these lists to reflect the consensus of the Stakeholders. 17. Recreation: (Page M-12) A "village green"type park is desirable in the Hamlet Center. Two potential sites warrant further evaluation. The first is a 1.75 acre wooded vacant parcel located on the corner of Route 25 and New Suffolk Avenue. The second is the wooded parcel across Wickham Avenue from the Firehouse. This park would provide a recreational focal point for the Hamlet Center. The "1.75 acre wooded vacant parcel located on the corner of Route 25 and New Suffolk Avenue" is the subject parcel. 2. 2007-08 Hamlet Stakeholder Initiatives Implementation. a. Stakeholders identified creating a"village green" as a priority of the Town. l , MATTITUCK DRAFT 2005 Hamlet Study Projects/Recommendations PROPOSED SHORT TERM IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS(Less than 12 Months) PRIORITY PROJECT ACTION/AGENCY TARGET FUNDING Close Love Lane for Saturday farmer's market/ edestrian mall. Town Board Action/DOT Town Board/Chamber Enforce long term parking violations in municipal lots. Police De artment - Capital Expense Define sidewalk maintenance responsibilities,repair or replace Code Amend./Enforce Capital Expense sidewalks. Preserve significant trees in and around parks. Code Amend./Landmark Pres. Park and Playground _ Enhance Route 48 boat ram . Community Facilities Grand Park and Playground Enhance Wolf Pit Park. _ MAC/Community Facilities I Granit/Park and Pla ound PROPOSED LONG TERM IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS(12 Months+) PRIORITY PROJECT ACTION/AGENCY TARGET FUNDING Establish village green as focal point _ Planned Dev.District PDD CPF or Private Dev Provide pedestrian connection between Route 48 and Love Lane. Pedestrian Movement Plan DOT Grant Improve and connect Route 25 and CR 48 pedestrian access to the Hamlet pedestrian Movement Plan DOT Grant Center. Connect businesses across Route 25 at the curve_for pedestrians. Pedestrian Movement Plan DOT Grant Re-attach Mattituck Check and Hamlet Center. Land Use Desi Gra hies DOT Grant Re-evaluate and modify Route 25 zoning requirements. Zonis Re-evaluation NYSDOS Grant Re-evaluate Hamlet Center and Route 25 commercial corridor zoning dist. Zonis Re-evaluation NYSDOS Grant Developseconda Route 25 business corridor._ Zonis Re-evaluation NYSDOS Grant Re-evaluate zoning to preserve working landscape and industry. Zonis Re-evaluation NYSDOS Grant Re-evaluate zoning code to control lar e-scale incompatible business. Zoning Re-evaluation NYSDOS Grant Develop western,eastern and Route 48"gateways" Community Design/PDD Quality Comm.Grant Develop unified streetscape plan. _� Design Standards/PDD I Quality Comm.Grant Figure 1. Hamlet Stakeholder Implementation Table 3. HALO Map (Adopted January 30, 2007) Mattituck HALO Map Q Community Faci les ■ Protected Land r K-Lo r=Hm iot Center Rm n �epacwmlax�gcao iaN4CwnbWa9l P.aperyTuRxl[epattY , ' � ��'�__^_ I66atumnp CCPYWIGH1700i,CpvRfa16M8fK t1Y Figure 2. Mattituck HALO and Hamlet Center Map with subject parcel identified (yellow arrow). 4. Draft Town of Southold Comprehensive Plan (2020) a. Land Use and Zoning Chapter Goals/Issues for Mattituck/Laurel (Page 33) "Create a `village green'for the hamlet center. Chapter 13, "Parks & Recreation, " also includes this goal. " The subject parcel is located within the Mattituck Hamlet Center. b. Community Character Chapter Goal 5: Protect the Unique Character of Individual Hamlets (Page 13) Mattituck/Laurel B I Target area (located south of State Route 25 and east of New Suffolk Avenue) to create a village green/park for community events." (page 17) Support: The subject parcel is located south of State Route 25 and east of New Suffolk Avenue and has been identified by the community as a candidate for a hamlet green and/or park. c. Land Preservation Chapter Goal 2: Open Space (Page 4) "Continue to preserve lands with high-quality natural resources, including wetlands, watersheds, shorelines, significant trees and woodland, and wildlife habitat; those lands with recognized scenic values; and smaller parcels that could provide for village greens or neighborhood pocket parks. " Objective 2.1 Continue to purchase open space parcels. "Purchasing land for preservation remains one of the surest ways to protect the land. The Town continues to have a steady stream of income for land preservation from the Peconic Bay CPF program. In addition, the Town continues to receive grant funds,and participate in partnerships with other entities to purchase open space. " A I Prioritize the existing parcels for open space in a public process and using the following parameters as a guide: •Parcel rovides value as a village green in or near a hamlet center The subject parcel would meet this goal and objective providing greenspace in the Mattituck Hamlet Center while supporting the scenic qualities of New York State Route 25 a designated New York State Scenic Byway. d. Parks and Recreation Chapter 1. Goal 3: Create New Recreational Opportunities and Facilities Objective 3.1: (Page 5)" "Obtain additional land for recreational purposes where feasible and necessary. Enhance communication and coordination with the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Committee and the Land Preservation Committee to cultivate opportunities to purchase land with Community Preservation Funding that will provide scenic benefits to residents and visitors as well as provide needed recreational activities. Trail systems should be designed, developed, and maintained to provide" The subject parcel could provide scenic quality to travelers on State Route 25 and could provide open space for passive recreational activities. Objective 3.10: "Explore locations for a village green in Mattituck hamlet center" The subject parcel has been identified by the Hamlet Stakeholders (2007- 2008) for the creation of a park/village green. Objective 3.2 "Enhance communication and coordination with the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Committee and the Land Preservation Committee to cultivate opportunities to purchase land with Community Preservation Funding that will provide scenic benefits to residents and visitors as well as provide needed recreational activities. Trail systems should be designed, developed, and maintained to provide passive recreational activities for hiking and biking" 2. Goal 4: Ensure Access to Recreation Opportunities Objective 4.1 "Provide recreational opportunities to residents that are centrally located as well as geographically tailored for all 10 hamlets. " The subject parcel could provide passive recreational opportunities. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of Southold on the 11`" day of August, 2020 at 3:00 pm of that day at the Town hall, 53095 Main Road (Route 25), Southold,New York, pursuant to Article 2 of the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law with respect to the proposed acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road, northeast corner of main Road 9SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck, Town of Southold,New York for the purpose of a public park. Property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues, facts, and objections raised at this hearing Reputed Owners: Mattituck 12500 LLC SCTM# 1000-114.-11-17 Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Public will not be given in-person access. In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 202.1, said public hearing of the Town Board will be held via videoconferencing, and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments virtually. The hearing will be held virtually via ZOOM Webinar. Instructions and link to attend the meeting will be available on the Town's website or by calling the Town Clerk's office at (631)765-1800. A telephone number will also be provided to allow members of the public to attend via telephone. Written comments and/or questions may also be submitted via email to the Town Clerk at elizabeth.nevillegtown.southold.ny.us and lynda.ruddergtown.southold.ny.us. Said comments and/or questions will be considered at the public hearing provided that they are submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of the public hearing. Pursuant to the requirements of the Executive Order of the Governor of the State of New York, a transcript will be prepared of the public hearing, and a copy shall be filed with the Town Clerk and placed upon the Town's website. r Please check the meeting Agenda posted on the Town's website (www.southoldtownny.gov) for further instructions or for any changes to the instructions to access the public hearing, and for updated information. Dated: July 14, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk Please publish as follows; a. in two (2) consecutive issues of The Suffolk Times commencing on July 23, 2020 b. in five (5) consecutive issues of Newsday commencing on July 23, 2020 Please forward two (2) affidavits of publication from each Newspaper to Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Clerk, Town Hall, P O Box 1179, Southold,NY 11971. Copies to: The Suffolk Times Town Board Town Attorney TC Bulletin Bd Website Newsday 12500 Main Road, LLC it STATE OF NEW YORK) SS: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE, Town Clerk of the Town of Southold,New York being duly sworn, says that on the 20th day of July , 2020, a notice of which the annexed printed notice is a true copy was affixed, in a proper and substantial manner, in a most public place in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, to wit: Town Clerk's Bulletin Board, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New York and the Southold Town website, www.southoldtownny.gov. Eminent Domain—SCTM# 1000-114.-11-17 lizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk Sworn before me this 20th day of Jul , 2020. otary Public l J Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of July 14, 2020 RESOLUTION 2020-428 Item # 5.15 a3 ADOPTED DOC ID: 16283 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2020-428 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON JULY 14,2020: WHEREAS,the Town Board on September 10, 2019, adopted a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck, Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17) for the purpose of a public park; and WHEREAS, Mattituck 12500 LLC, the owner of the property,has rejected the Town's offer of the appraised value of$775.000.00 to purchase said property; and WHEREAS, Section 201 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law now requires this Town Board to hold a hearing with respect to said acquisition at which it will afford a reasonable opportunity for all interested persons to make objections and recommendations with regard thereto, and WHEREAS, property owners who'may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues, facts, and objections raised at such hearing. WHEREAS, Section 204 of the Eminent Domain Pfocedure Law requires that within ninety,(90) days after the conclusion of said public hearing the Town Board shall adopt and publish its findings and determinations with regard to the effects and purposes of the proposed acquisition, and WHEREAS, it is desired to give notice of said hearing pursuant to Section 202 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold, in Suffolk County, New York, as follows: The Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the 11 th day of August, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with respect to the proposed acquisition, at which time a reasonable opportunity will be afforded to all interested persons to make objections or recommendations with regard thereto. That the Town Clerk shall cause to have a copy of the public notice to be served either by personal service or certified mail; return receipt requested, upon the record billing owner or his Generated July 17; 2020 Page 25 Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of July 14, 2020 , or her attorney of record. That the Town Clerk shall cause to have a copy of the public notice to be published in five successive issues ofNEWSDAY, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Southold and in at least two successive issues of the SUFFOLK TIMES an official newspaper designated as such in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. That the Town Clerk shall cause to have a record made of said public hearing, including any written statements submitted, and the Clerk shall make a copy of said record available to the public during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk for examination without cost, and shall reproduce the same upon written request and payment of the cost thereof. That within ninety (90) days after the public hearing, the Town Board shall make and adopt its determination and findings concerning the proposed acquisition, and shall cause a synopsis of said determination and findings to be published in in five successive issues of NEWSDAY, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Southold and in at least two successive issues of the SUFFOLK TIMES an official newspaper designated as such in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County. That the Town Clerk shall cause(to a synopsis of said determination and findings to be served, either by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the record billing owner or his or her attorney of record. That said determination and findings shall specify the following: 1. The public use, benefit or purpose to be served by the proposed acquisition and project; 2. The approximate location for the proposed acquisition and project, and the reasons for the selection of that location; 3. The general effect of the proposed project on the environment and residents of the locality; 4. Such other factors as it considers relevant; Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED 14 TO 1] MOVER: Sarah E. Nappa, Councilwoman SECONDER:Jill Doherty, Councilwoman AYES: Jill Doherty; Robert Ghosio, Louisa P. Evans, Scott A. Russell NAYS: Sarah E_ Nappa ABSENT: James Dinizio Jr Generated July 17; 2020 Page 26 RESOLUTION 2019-800 ADOPTED DOC ID: 15564 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-800 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 10,2019: WHEREAS,the Town Board of the Town of Southold is desirous of acquiring a parcel of real property as set forth hereinafter, and WHEREAS, the said property is situated at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck, Town of Southold, New York (SCTM No. 1000, Section 114, Block 11, Lot 17), being a parcel of real property which is required for the creation of a public park, and WHEREAS, in order to acquire the said parcel it is necessary that an appraisal of the value of the property be made in order that a fair and reasonable amount may be offered and paid to the owner of the real property, and WHEREAS, in order to acquire said parcel it may be necessary that certain title, appraisal and engineering services be performed; now, therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Attorney to proceed to acquire a parcel of real property situated at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck, Town of Southold,New York(SCTM No. 1000, Section 114, Block 11, Lot 17), by negotiated purchase or by the exercise of Eminent Domain; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to retain the services of a title examiner as well as an appraiser in furtherance of the acquisition of the real property herein; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to appoint an engineer for the purpose of performing engineering and related services as they may be required for the acquisition of the real property herein. Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 11 MOVER: James Dinizio Jr, Councilman SECONDER:William P. Ruland, Councilman AYES: Ruland, Doherty, Ghosio, Evans, Russell NAYS: James Dinizio Jr I i I i • I a ® '� I 24 ® 00 , 0 - I 6m0a + i 41800 ; 30 ' GL1U 38 n 00 + 30 OU . 79m00 �< i i - 0 I I I 79 letters it favor of Eminent Domain 30 letters in opposition. to Eminent Domain i Ik 6 sl i I 0 a 0 1 WILLIAM McQUAID DUFFY {J SCOTS`A.RUSSELL TOWN ATTORNEYS . bill.duffyCwtown.southold.ny.us �f'"a c Supervisor ' DAIMON A. HAGAN gat"r"- s Town Hall Annex,54375 Route 25 ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY • �'Y"' ' � " P.O.Box 1179 „ .;. 3: -� damonh@southoldtownny.gov -- ,. , Ry Southold,New York 11971-0959 JOHN J.BURKE Telephone(631)765-1939 €' Facsimile(631)765-6639 ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY �,_• johnbu@southoldtownny.gov `` x:;tX . OFFICE OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY TOWN OF SOUTHOLD July 22,2020 Mattituck 12500,LLC. 226 Railroad Avenue, Suite 100 Sayville,NY. 11782 Dear Sirs: Enclosed please find a copy of the resolution and legal notice of the public hearing for the acquisition of the property at 12500 Route 25,Mattituck,NY. SCTM# 1000-114.-11-17. Be advised that property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the bases of issues,facts,and objections raised at this hearing. Very-truly,yours, John J. Burke Assistant Town Attorney 2 Encs. William Garbarino, Esq, Thomas McKevitt,Esq. Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of July 14,2020 r RESOLUTION 2020-428 Item 4 5.15 ADOPTED DOC ID: 16283 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING ,SOLUTION NO. 2020-428 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR_ MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN HOARD ON JULY 14,2020: WHEREAS,the Town.Board on September 10,2019, adopted a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road,Northeast Corner of Main Road (SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck,Town of Southold (SCTM No. 1000 Section 114 block 11, lot 17)for the purpose of a public park; and WHEREAS,Mattituck 12500 LLC;the owner of the property,has rejected the Town's offer of the appraised value of$775.000.00 to purchase said property; and r WHEREAS, Section 201 of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law now requires this Town Board to hold a hearing with respect to said acquisition at which it will afford a reasonable opportunity_ for all interested personsto make-objections and recommendations with regard thereto, and WHEREAS, property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues,facts, and objections raised at such hearing. WHEREAS, Section 204 of the Eminent Domain Pi-ocedure Law requires thaf within ninety (90) days after the conclusion of said public hearing the Town Board shall adopt and publish its' findings and determinations with regard to the effects and purposes of the proposed acquisition, and WHEREAS, it is desired to give notice of said hearing pursuant to Section 202 of the Eminent Domain Proceduie Law.- NOW, aw;NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED by the'Town Board of the Town of Southold, in Suffolk County,New York, as follows: The Town Board of the Town of-Southold will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at Southold 'Town Hall; 53095 Main Road; Southold, New York, on the 11th day ol'August, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. with respect to the proposed acquisition, at which time a reasonable opportunity will be afforded to all interested persons to make objections or recommendations with regard thereto. "Khat the Town Clerk shall cause to have a copy of the public notice to be served either by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested; upon the record billing rnnnei of his Generated July 17; 2020 Page 25 Southold Town Board - Letter Board Meeting of July 14, 2020 or her attorney of record:. That the Town Clerk shall cause to have a copy of the public notice to be published in five successive issues of NEWSDAY, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Southold and in at least two successive issues of the SUFFOLK TI,MES an official newspaper designated as-such in the"Town of Southold, Suffolk County. That the Town Clerk shall cause to have a record made of said public hearing,including any t written statements submitted, and the Clerk shall make a copy of said record available to the public during normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk for examination without cost, and shall reproduce the same upon written request and payment of the cost thereof. 1 That within ninety(90) days after the public hearing, the Town Board shall make and adopt its , determination and findings concerning the proposed acquisition, and shall cause a synopsis of said determination and findings to be published in in five successive issues ofNEWSDAY, a newspaper of'general circulation in the Town of Southold and in at least two successive issues of the SUFFOLK TIMES an official newspaper designated as such in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County_ That the Town Clerk shall cause to a synopsis of said determination and findings to be served, either by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested,upon the record billing owner or his or her attorney of record. That said determination and findings-shall specify the following: ; 1. The public use, benefit or purpose to be served by the proposed acquisition and project; ° 2. The approximate location for the proposed acquisition and project, and the Teasons for"the selection of that location; 3. The general effect;of the proposed project.on the environment and residents of the locality; 4. Such other factors'as it considers relevant; ° Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk. g RESULT: ADOPTED 14 TO 1] s, MOVER: Sarah E. Nappa, Councilwoman SECONDER:Jill Doherty. Councilwoman AYES: .fill Doherty;Robert Ghosio, Louisa P. Evans, Scott A. Russell NAYS: Sarah E. Nappa " ABSENT: James Dinizio Jr Generated July 17, 20210 Paye 26 } i LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board of the b ToNNm of Southold on the 11"' day of August, 2020 at 3:00 pm of that day at the Town.ball, 53095 Main Road(Route 25), Southold,New York,pursuant to Article 2 of the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law with respect to the proposed acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road,northeast corner of main Road 9SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue,Mattituck, Town of Southold,New York for the purpose of a public park. Property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues, facts, and objections raised at this hearing Reputed Ov�merse Mattituck 12500 LLC SCTM# 1000-114.-11-17 i Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Public will not be given in-person access. In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 202.1, said public hearing of the Town Board will be held via videoconferencing, and a transcript will be provided at a later date. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments virtually. The hearing will be held virtually via ZOOM Webinar. Instructions and link to attend the meeting will be available on the Town's website or by calling the Town Clerk's office at (631)765-1800. A telephone number will-also be provided to allow members of the public to attend via telephone. Written comments and/or questions may also be submitted via email to the Town Clerk at elizabeth.neyilloa?town.southold.•ny:bs and 1>nda>rudder rc ti)wii.sciutliold.ti3F.us. Said comments and/or questions will be considered at the public,hearing provided that they are submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of the public hearing. Pursuant to the requirements of the Executive Order of the Governor of the State of New York, a z transcript will be prepared of the public hearing, and a copy shall be filed with the Town Clerk and placed upon the Town's website. Please check the meeting Agenda posted on the Town's website(wwva.southoldtownny.gov) for further instructions or for any changes to the instructions to access the public hearing, and for updated information. ; Dated: July 14, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUfHOLD Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk Please publish as follows; a. in two (2) consecutive issues of The Suffolk Times commencing on July 23, 2020 b. in five(5)consecutive issues of Newsday commencing on July 23, 2020 Please foiivard two(2)affidavits of publication from each Newspaper to Elizabeth A.Neville, Town Clerk,Town Hall,P O Box 1179, Southold,NY 11971. 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SN 00-9053 Domestici[Q'ir Receipt Attorney(s) Index# xxxxx Purchased/Filed: V State of New York Court: xxxxxx County: xxxxx AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE - SECRETARY OF STATE Office of the Town Attorney Plaintiff(s) against Mattituck 12500 LLC Defendant(s) STATE OF NEW YORK ) DESCRIPTION OF PERSON SERVED: Approx. Age: 55 Yrs. COUNTY OF ALBANY )SS CITY OF ALBANY ) _ Weight: 120 Lbs. Height: 6•0" Sex: Female Color of skin: White Hair color: Blonde Other: Robert Guyette , being duly sworn, deposes and says: deponent is over the age of eighteen (18)years; is not a party to this action, and resides in the State of NY, and that on July 23, 2020 , at 12:OOPM , at the office of the Secretary of State of the State of NY, located at 99 Washington Ave, 6th Fl, Albany, New York 12231.deponent served: Resolution and Legal Notice on Mattituck 12500 LLC the Defendant in this action, by delivering to and leaving with Sue Zouky AUTHORIZED AGENT in the Office of the Secretary of State, of the State of New York, personally at the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, two (2)true,copies thereof and that at the time of making such service, deponent paid said Secretary of State a fee of $0.00 dollars;That said service was made pursuant to Section LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LAW§333. Deponent further says that deponent knew the person so served as aforesaid to be the agent in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, duly authorized to accept such service on behalf of said defendant. Sworn to before me on this 23rd day of July 2020 FAITH COZZY Robert Guyette NOTARY PUBLIC,State o ark No.01c06158874,Albany.County Invoice-Work Order#2020088 Commission Expires Jan 8,2023 Attorney File# Mattituck Neville, Elizabeth From: Bill-OConnell <veronicacanada2003@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 1:46 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: ` --Please say NO-to eminent domain : specifically re : Brinkmann parcel - Mattituck NY. .t Sent from my Phone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Drianne Benner <driannebenner@att.net> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 12:02 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Fw: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Attachments: OA Letter Proposed Parcel.pdf Attached is the PDF of the OA letter. Best,Drianne,President,OA ----- Forwarded Message----- From: Drianne Benner<driannebennero_att.net> To: Scott Russell <scott russell(d,)town.southold ny.us>; Scott Russell <scottr(o)southoldtownnyrgov>; fill doherty(atown southold.ny.us <hill dohertyCa-town.southold.ny.us>; james.din izioCcDtown.southold ny us <fames.dinizio(a)-town.southold.ny us>; bob.ghosio .town.southold.ny.us <bob.ghosio(,5,town.southold.ny.us>; sarah.nappa(a).town.southold.ny.us <sarah.nappa .town.southold.ny.us>; louisa.evans(atown.southold.ny.us <lou isa.evans(ED-town.south old.ny.us> Cc: e.nevilleO-town.southold ny.us <e.neville cDtown.southold ny.us>; oaboard a(�.orientassociation.org <oaboard .orientassociation.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 11.36:57 AM EDT Subject: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Honorable Town Supervisor Honorable Town Board Members Scott Russell Supervisor Louisa Evans Board Member Jill Doherty Board Member James Dinizio, Jr. Board Member Robert Ghosio Board Member Sarah E. Nappa Board Member Re: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members, The Orient Association (OA) is a civic group that focuses on issues of significance to Orient and the broader Southold community. While working on the Southold Comprehensive Plan, over 80% of Orient residents endorsed open space provisions as part of community character. The OA is aware that the Town Board is now considering adoption of determinations and findings of public benefit regarding the property located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck. While our primary focus is on issues pertaining to the Orient community, from time to time, matters of town wide significance come to our attention. In considering necessary actions to pursue acquisition of the above noted parcel at this hearing, the OA would like to draw your Board's attention to an important Community Character goal (5) of the new Southold Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Planning Board: Mattituck'/Laurell B. Target area south of State Route 25 and east of New Suffolk Avenue) to create a village green'/ nark for community events. This policy, past actions by the Town and communications from community organizations and others provides important information in your Board's determination and findings that the acquisition of a parcel in-the Target area would be for a public benefit and use, that its location best serves the community and that it would have a beneficial impact on the environment and residents of the Mattituck-Laurel community. We believe that the Town Board does have adequate information to determine that a parcel in the Target area to be used as a village green and park for community events will serve an important public purpose and benefit. The OA would also like to state that it is aware of a pending development proposal for the parcel that is the subject of this hearing and takes no position on this proposal. Sincerely, Drianne Benner President, The Orient Association Board i Neville, Elizabeth From: Drianne Benner <driannebenner@att.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:38 AM To: Russell, Scott; Russell, Scott; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Evans, Louisa Cc: Neville, Elizabeth; oaboard@orientassociation.org Subject: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition-of parcel located,at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Honorable Town Supervisor Honorable Town Board Members Scott Russell Supervisor Louisa Evans Board Member Jill Doherty Board Member James Dinizio, Jr. Board Member Robert Ghosio Board Member Sarah E. Nappa Board Member Re: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members, The Orient Association (OA) is a civic group that focuses on issues of significance to Orient and the broader Southold community. While working on the Southold Comprehensive Plan, over 80% of Orient residents endorsed open space provisions as part of community character. The OA is aware that the Town Board is now considering adoption of determinations and findings of public benefit regarding the property located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck. While our primary focus is on issues pertaining to the Orient community, from time to time, matters of town wide significance come to our attention. In considering necessary actions to pursue acquisition of the above noted parcel at this hearing, the OA would like to draw your Board's attention to an important Community Character goal (5) of the new Southold Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Planning Board: Mattituckf Laurel B. Target area (located south of State Route 25 and east of New Suffolk Avenue) to create a village green/ nark for community events. This policy, past actions by the Town and communications from community organizations and others provides important information in your Board's determination and findings that the acquisition of a parcel in the Target area would be for a public benefit and use, that its location best serves the community and that it would have a beneficial impact on the environment and residents of the Mattituck-Laurel community. We believe that the Town Board does.have adequate information to determine that a parcel in the Target area to be used as a village green and park for community events will serve an important public purpose and benefit. The OA would also like to state that it is aware of a pending development proposal for the parcel that is the subject of this hearing and takes-no position on this proposal. Sincerely, Drianne Benner President, The Orient Association Board ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Jill Mennicken <jill9396@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 10:40 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Meeting on Aug 11, 2020 Attachments: 2020-08-11 10.35.22.pdf Dear Elizabeth, Please distribute this letter in the link below to the Southold Town Board For discussion at the August 11th meeting. Please reply that you got this. Thank you. Here's a link to "2020-08-11 10.35.22.pdf' in my Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fiv9bnl l csh6gf9/2020-08-11%2010.3 5.22.pdf?dl=0 Sent from my Whone i 4 1 Wi�R 02 t Q A 7� RD NR ' BOX 282 ORIENT NEW YORK 11957 ORTENTASSOCIATION.ORG Honorable Town Supervisor Honorable Town Board Members RECEIVED Scott Russell Supervisor Louisa Evans Board Member AUG 1 7 2020 Jill Doherty Board Member James Dinizio, Jr. Board Member Southold Town Clerk Robert Ghosio Board Member Sarah E. Nappa Board Member Re: Public Hearing for proposed acquisition of parcel located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck Town of Southold, New York Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members, The Orient Association (OA) is a civic group that focuses on issues of sig- nificance to Orient and the broader Southold community. While working on the Southold Comprehensive Plan, over 80% of Orient residents endorsed open space provisions as part of community character. The OA is aware that the Town Board is now considering adoption of deter- minations and findings of public benefit regarding the property located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck. While our primary focus is on issues pertain- ing to the Orient community, from time to time, matters of town wide signifi- cance come to our attention. In considering necessary actions to pursue acquisition of the above noted parcel at this hearing, the OA would like to draw your Board's attention to an important Community Character goal (5) of the new Southold Compre- hensive Plan as recommended by the Planning Board: Mattituck/Laurel B. Target area (located south of State Route 25 and east of New Suffolk Avenue) to create a-village green/ park for com- munity events. This policy, past actions by the Town and communications from community organizations and others provides important information in your Board's de- termination and findings that the acquisition of a parcel in the Target area would be for a public benefit and use, that its location best serves the com- munity and that it would have a beneficial impact on the environment and residents of the Mattituck-Laurel community. We believe that the Town Board does have adequate information to deter- mine that a parcel in the Target area to be used as a village green and park for community events will serve an important public purpose and benefit. The OA would also like to state that it is aware of a pending development proposal for the parcel that is the subject of this hearing and takes no posi- tion on this proposal. Sincerely, Drianne Benner President, The Orient Association Board RECEIVED Neville, Elizabeth From: Margaret_Rose de Cruz-<mrdecruz@gmail.com> AUG 1 1 2020 Sent: `�4Tuesday,August 11, 2020 9:38 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Southold Town Clerk Subject: eminent domain Although I do not want the hardware complex on that site,J-do-not think-the town should invoke Eminent 1,___Domain.There must be a better way for the town and the brinkman's to find a way to maintain the green space and for Brinkman's to do their business somewhere more appropriate. Shared values for the community should be what rules decisions, not profit and not disregard for private property rights. An Eminent Domain decision will polarize the community at a time when we need to work together more. Sincerely, Margaret de Cruz, Greenport NY ,�Margaret=Rose-de Cruz Thome 631-477-6898 cel 917-865-4655 http//margaretrosedecruz.bloaspot.com ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: ="-Allison Mann <allisonjoymann@comcast.net> RECEIVED Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:36 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth AUG 1 1 2020 Subject: Brinkman property S®Uthold Tc,wn Clerk Hello- I am writing for my mother,Joan Mann,-who is 92 years old, does not do email, and is largely confined to her apartment at Peconic Landing. She has been a resident of Southold Town since 1960. Joan Mann would like it known that she is,opposed_to-Southold T6wn seizing the property_on-Route 25 and New S6ffblk , Ave. owned by the Brinkman-family. If you need to verify this statement, her telephone number is(631)765-8197. Thank you, Allison Mann (Daughter) ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: ,-Bob-Bennett<riparia33@gmail.com> Sent: _Tuesday,August 11, 2020 8:59 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Brinkmann hearing I am-m-opposition to the town's proposal to invoke eminent domain on the Brinkmann parcel at New Suffolk Ave. If the town wanted a park here,there was ample opportunity to purchase the tract in the past. The town's failure to act has created this 'crisis', and with eminent domain, the town is trying to undo its error of inaction at the 11 th hour. It's like trying to purchase insurance with a back-dated contract to cover a loss that has already occured. If a citizen did that it would be called fraud. I like the trees too, but the property at New Suffolk Ave. was appropriately purchased and property rights and ownership should remain intact. If the town board knows of other parcels like this one, where there 'just has to be a park', I encourage you to act now, before a new crisis forces additional strong-arm behavior in the future. You may read this aloud at the hearing. Robert Bennett Southold i Neville, Elizabeth From: f - ,ray thumser.<rjt1595@optonline.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 6:02 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent Domain- Brinkman Property To Board Members VOTE NO ! Did the,Town-Board Members Officially notify property owners within a mile of the targeted Private Property seizure of this intended act of Eminent Domain? Can they produce the results of their investigation? What is the connection to the Love-Lane traffic problem? t_R.Thumser ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent; Monday,August 10, 2020 1:45 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James;-Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW:Brinkman_proper_ty__ FYI Elizabeth A.Neville , Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer Pb Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext,228 Fax 631765-6145 _ Cell 631'466-6064 , From: Anita Busby [mailto:abu§6y_aopfonline.net] Sent: Monday,August 10,2020 8:30 AM To: Neville,Elizabeth Subject:'Brinkman property Dear members of the Board of the Town of Southold, I.feel_stro•ngly_thatthe baa rd-'is making=a==rni-sta=k�e concerning the Brinkman property. From,what I understand, the business:that;they are proposing for that property meets all of'the standards set by the Town's building code. When -:this.,code was set, I imagine that this business is exactly the type of business they expected to be build there. Sentiments may have changed, but the code did not. Other than the neighbors' complaints I don't see a problem with a business there. The decision by the board to put a park on this site by taking the property under the power of Eminent Domain seems foolhardy. I can't see a park on such a, busy road and wonder if the Town is really willing to give up the taxes generated by a, retail business and then adding the expense of-maintaining this proposed park. It seems the Town is behaving ina' spiteful manner that is not beneficial to anyone. If you wish to read my letter aloud, please d,o: Anita M.:7;5u8by Peconic, NY, ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. z Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:36 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,-Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; lagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold:ny.us);-Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Property seizure. FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk;Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1I79 ' Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 >From:.jvliproline [mailto:jvhproline(cbyahoo.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 6:14 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Property seizure. Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message -------- From:Jolie-Hayes<jvhp`rolin`e(a�yahoo_com> Date: 8/9/20 4:05 PM'(GMT-05:00) To:•e.neville@town.soathold.ny.uc Subject: Property seizure. Town Board, In,reference-to the.pr-operty-you're taking from the Brinkmanfamily,are you.kidding'me??!!. Call it what you want, you're -stealing land they paid for. You were glad to collect-taxes on,that property ,commercially zoned, for generations.Now that someone wants to use it you want to.take the land,not buy it,take it. Are you listening to yourselves? Sure traffic will be a problem and sure the local homeowners will be crying about it, oh well.What country are we in? Like I said, are you kidding'me?9!! :'i `J0hn ;�, , Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:30 PM, To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - no eminent domain FYI ElizabethA Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: arch saver[mailto:archsave(a)gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August-10,-2020 1:19-PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM]--no eminent domain I am writing in support of the Brinkman family and all that is just. The use of Eminent Domain is a heavy ,handed tactic that is Un-American. What have we become to use such tactics against a law abiding family business who has followed all the local requirements and laws to ensure their business survives and employs local folks. This is wrong and deeply disturbing, I cannot support a board who employs such tactics. What comes next? Please read my-comment in the public hearing coming from long term Southold resident with no interest in this other,than supphrt of equitable enforcement of the law'and fairness. Thank'you Archie 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:13 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie;,Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc:, Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Brinkmann property FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO,Box.1179 S'outliold,•NY 11971 Tel..631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Rick Kraebel [m6ilto:rrkay(6yahoo.com] Sent: Monday,'August 10, 2020 11:52 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Brinkmann property, Dear Town Board, I ;do-not think the town should be taking _this property. It is private land which is proposed, to,be developed in accordance with the current-zoning. Concerns about traffic at this site would ;be the same if it were developed as the Brinkmann's wish or if it were made into a park. There is certainly other property within Southold which could be used for 'a'park. In addition, how can the town consider spending money to acquire this land at a time when revenue is down due to COVID-19. The idea of seizing this property is very troubling on so'many levels. Sihcerely,_ :Richard_-Kraebel- . . 1 . r Neville, Elizabeth' From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:48 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southoId.ny.us);'Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun,_Stacey Subject: FW:.NO-on-Eminent Domain,.. FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message---- From: Steplien Bjorrie`boe[mailto:sbiorneboe@hotmail:com] Sent: Sunday,August 09,2020 2:21 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - NO on Eminent Domain Dear Sir or Madam; I am writing to stand,up for the rights of property owners and against eminent domain seizures. The threat of seizure of •the Brinkmann Family's private property is simply wrong and must not be allowed. It is unjustifiable and immoral. Sincerely, _ (Stephen Bjorneboe ' Neville; Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:03 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis;-Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck,-Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW:-Eminent-domain- FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel. 631;765-1800,Ext:228 Fax 6�1765-6145 Cell 631466-6664 From: rosellen [mailto:stormfa(aoptonline.net] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 4:11 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent domain Please read my statement aloud at the public hearing 8/11 Thank you, f__ Rosellen Storm ; I find it hard to comprehend that the Town Board is still considering invoking eminent domain for the property in Mattituck on rt. 25. This is a slippery slope for the town.That piece of land-would be horrible for a park,that corner is way too busy. The reason for eminent domain is for an important public need.Transportation projects like roads, railroad's and bridges. Government buildings, structures related to the water supply, like aquifers. EXPANSION OF PUBLIC AND NATIONAL PARKS.A park there.....Who is kidding who? They should, and must,find an alternate to this ill- conceived idea. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Neville, Elizabeth From: Kopf <jak2boys@optonline.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 9:40 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent Domain Public Hearing August 11th Dear Southold Board Members: I am a Southold town resident for over 30 years and hearing about this proposed eminent domain action is very alarming to me. 'No one-or no town should-have the power to take anyone property_ from them just because they do not like what the person or persons are planning on building.lf you do this you are opening Pandora's box nothing could stop the further attack on private property. I am not saying that I want what they are proposing to be built in my town, but a compromise could be made; cutting the size of the building(s) in half and/or only permitting one building. We do not need nor want a huge eye sore along our little country road. Not to mention the impact on the traffic at the New Suffolk intersection that is already an issue. Perhaps if you do permit them to move forward with some compromises they could pay for the improved traffic infrastructure such as a traffic circle. --Jacqueline Kopf Please read aloud at your hearing ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i eminent,domain Page 1 of 1 eminent domain 1Steve_}G'eraci~[sgerad@reflexphoto.com], . Sent: Saturday, August 08; 2020 11:06 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth ` To the Southold Town Board: Your�action--to---move�-for=eminent domainyagainst the=Brinkmann familyis an unjustifiable seizure_of.J The Town,of,Southold lia's'no right to this extreme action. There are many rational reasons the application of eminent domain should not to be considered. The long term tax consequences to the town, and the due diligence of the Brinkmann's paying'$30,000 for a feasibility study to Southold for their project arejust a few. Many years ago it was told to me by a life long resident, This town is run like•a small Central American government..." If this seizure is allowed to happen here, his observation will truly be fact. To the Southold Town Board, I say vote no on eminent domain. _ Stephen-Geraci ;450^Bittersweet Ln. Cutchogue;-NY,11935 ; PS: I request,my statement be read aloud at the public hearing. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open - attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected,emails. i https://webmail.town.southold.ny.us/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note... , 8/10/2020 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,August 07, 2020 2:41 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott;Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Southold Town moves for eminent domain FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box'1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tela 631 765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-61,45 Cell 631466-6064 From: Bruce Carleton-[mailto:bcarletonCchhotmail:com] Sent: Friday;Aug usf,07, 2020 2:38 PMTo. Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Southold Town moves for eminent domain To the members of Southold's Town Board: You have a duty to uphold the laws, enact building codes, and oversee the development of Southold Town. That is,why you-were elected. You do not have the right to pick and choose which laws or codes to follow. Anyone following your rules, regulations, and procedures deserves to be treated fairly and honestly. - If the Brinkmann family has followed your procedures, you deserve to treat them fairly. Why haven't you conducteq the "Market and Municipal Impact Study" after they paid the $30,000 fee for that study? Why are you in defiance of the ruling of NYS Supreme Court and the Suffolk County Planning Commission as it relates to the Brinkmann's request to develop? And perhaps the most appalling move of all is the seizure of someone's private property. The right to acquire and hold private property is a fundamental right of every American citizen. You, our local government, have no right to seize private property fora "park" under the guise of eminent domain. I,f'is wrong-and-l am_amazed_we have a-board,of citizens who-believe this is-.a.fair-and just-position:B6 ir, :open and-honest.- Change the code-or-law if you don'flike something, but don't seize private property and say it's for the good of the people. What's good for the people is a civil society, and elected officials with integrity. Sincerely, Bruce.tarleton Mattituck; NY 1 . Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,August 07, 2020 12:13 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,'James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio,,Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@townsouthold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary,Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: - FW: Please vote.No FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631 765-1800,Ext.228- Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: CarolAnn Zito [ma ilto:carola nnscorner@optonline.net] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2020 12:06 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Please vote No Dear Members of Southold Town Board Please vote no for emirienf_domain on the Brinkman Property.,It very wrong and most.0 i-American-to,seize this property"_.'1Itadd my name to the list of petitioners. Do not, I beg,you let us become a~police state. Thank you (,EC Ann,Zito;- ATTENTION; This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Neville, Elizabeth From: Carter,John T(BHsb) <John.T.Carter@science.doe.gov> Sent: Friday,August 07, 2020 10:17 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Proposed acquisition of property public hearing Good morning—I'm wondering if you could provide me with the original (earlier?) public notice for the subject hearing on Tuesday,August 11,:at 3 p.m."While I have the most recent legal notice,'I am seeking any earlier notice that might haven information'about the.purpose of the public h'earing'. Below is a portion of the public notice I have. If this is the only public notice of this.hearing, I would welcome that information,too.Thank you.John NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of Southold on the 110' day of August, 2020 at 3:00 pm of that day at the Town hall, 53095,Main Road (Route 25), . Southold,New York, pursuant to Article 2 of the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure'Law with respect to the.proposed acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road; northeast corner of main Road 9SR 25) and New�Suffolk Avenue,'Mattituck, Town of Southold,New York for the purpose of a public park. Property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge condemnation of their property via judicial review may do so only on the basis:of issues, facts, and objections raised at this hearing Reputed Owners: Mattituck 12500 LLC SCTM# 1000-114.41-17 .'John Carter Mattituck NY 631-708-6496 Neville, Elizabeth From: Allan Connell <allanconneII15,52@gmail,com> Sent: Friday,August 07, 2020 9:11 AM To: Neville,'Elizabeth;j.doherty@town.southold.ny.us; I.evans@town.southold.ny.us; b.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us; s.nappa@town.southold.ny.us; s:russell@town.southold.ny.us;j.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us Subject: Brinkman property tl am against the Town Board's attempt.to_take the`Brinkmann_property by eminent domairyn; If,the town wanted to prevent development of that piece of property they should have bought it or changed the zoning. This is clearly a taking of a landowners property rights, I would be the first to say we do not need a hardware store on that corner but that is not the point,the property is zoned for that type of use. The Brinkmann's are not asking for a zoning change, a variance, or anything else they are just asking to be treated fairly according to the town building codesl l l l I urge the Town-Board to vote no on eminent domain. Thank you -Allan Connell,-^ "ATTENTION:,This email came from an external source.,Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected eKnails. , Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:41 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: C—FW; Eminent domain�' FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- From: Keira"Keenan[mailto:kkicker8 gyahob.com]- Sent:Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:32 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent domain rWe are`totally against eminent-domain-of the Brinkmann--property,:-Not in favor of Southold town bullying businesses. We don't agree that a park be placed in that dangerous location.A more suitable location should be sort by the town. Ellen and John Keenan Sent from my iPhone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:36 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie, Duffy, Bill;Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa,Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; , Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell,'Scott; Silleck, Mary,Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: �_,FW:-Eminent-Domain FYI Elisabeth A. Neville / Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 ---,-Original Message----- From:Jeanmarie DINoto [mailto:ieanmaried@optonline.netl Sent:Thursday,August 06, 2020 2:26 PM To:,Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Eminent Domain Dear Ms Neville, I would like to add my voice to those protesting the Town;s:p'Ianto�seiiethe:Bririkmann's;private_ property under Eminent Domain. I feel that the need fdr a park is not a sufficient reason for such�a drastic measure:=' Respectfully,Jeanmarie DiNoto Year round Southold resident. Sent from my iPad • 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville;Elizabeth Sent: Friday,July 31, 2020 8:25 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarr_ow,-Denis;,Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary; Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: __:';.FW riB rikmanproperty FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Dinizio, James Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 8:23 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Brinkman property Hi Betty, Here is a comment I received in my town email account today concerning the upcoming Eminent Domain hearing. Could you please distribute it. Thank you Jim Dinizio From: Peter=Naansonth [peter nathanson@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday,July 31, 2020 7:49 AM To: Dinizio, James Subject: Brinkman property Jim, I can't believe the Town is going forward with the "Eminent Domain" process ! It is just a waste of our tax dollars. Just let the Brinkmans build to what the code allowed when they bought the property and NO MORE ! A variance is does NOT have to be granted. They bought the property with the guidelines in pla,ce for its use. End of story ! Pete Nathanson ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,July 31, 2020 8:22 AM - To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis;.Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary; Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW:.Emirient domain' FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message,-- From:Paul Skowron=[mai Ito:pswatchkuard@kmaiLcom] Sent:Thursday,July 30, 2020 6:20 PM To'Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent domain Unjustifiable seizure of-private property is wrong and unamerican . Maybe they should take your property! Sent from my Whone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,July 31, 2020 10:30 AM to: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon;-Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: [SPAM] - FYI Elizabeth-A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765•-6145 Cell 01 466-6064 ' r From:_Tern Blatter[mailto:tbpeewee9@gmail. om]--., Sent:Thursday, July 30, 2020 7:41 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Stand-up for property-rights_and vote-NO-on Emir ent-Domain°` 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,July 31, 2020 11:10 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary,-Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW:-[SPAM] --Eminehi main FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: clapscilettidds(ftptimum.net [mailto:clapscilettiddsCaboptimum.net] Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 8:16 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Eminent Domain Good morning. As property-_owners in Southold;_we__-are-AGAINST_-EMINEN-T--DOMAIN-and-the- seizure of_degfflrhate-property rights. - Drs.Oa s=&=Ciletti- Southold=Dental Associates; ~PC PO Box 312 Southold,New York 11971 631-765-1262 i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent:, ; Friday, July 31, 2020 3:28 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish,'Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle- Cc: Bredemeyer,John; Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane; Domino, Michael; Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick;Williams, Greg Subject: FW: Brinkman FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631 7654800,Ext.228 Fax 631765--6145 Cell 631466-6064 `From:�ICRAEHLIIVG.[mailto:apkraehCa�o`ptonline.net] L-- Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 1:55 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Brinkman Betty, If I am to understand correctly, the Brinkman property was purchased zoned for the business they wish to build. If that is correct, I believe that it is an outrageous overreach of government to seize the property through eminent domain. That property has sat vacant all these years, so why now the need for a park? Please make my opinion known to The Supervisor, all town board members and trustees. Please also make it known that I have never met the Brinkmans nor do I have any personal interest in this matter. Respectfully, 6S YennecottDrive ,- Southold-ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i r Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,July 31, 2020 3:34 PM To: Burke, John; Dinizio,James; Doherty, Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Brinkman's FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Paul Kraehling [mailto:paulkraehlingCabyahoo.com] Sent: Friday,July 31, 2020 2:31 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Brinkman's Betty, _ I am-totally-opp ed to_eminent domain_reg ding-the property-the-Br-inlcman's-want-to-build_on.,That property Ls been vacant for years so why all of a sudden is'the-Aeed for a-park.-While we don't necessarily need another hardware store in town if it is a fact that the property was purchased under proper zoning it would be an outrageous over reach by the Town Board. I would like my opinion'conveyed to Supervisor Scott Russell and all Town Board members. I do not personally know any of the Brinkman's or their relatives. My issue is solely with the prospect of eminent domain in this particular issue. r-�Respecffull`y;; ' Paul Kraehling 630- ennecotf Drive Southold i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday,July 30, 2020 9:27 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Eminent domain of 13500 Main ed Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 1 From:'ddonald75:{mailf6:ddonald75@aol2om]`-' Sent:Thursday, July 30, 2020 8:26 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Su6ject:_Eminent domain of-13500 Main-ed-Mattituck--- I'm writing to voice my opposition to the use of eminent domain on this property. I believe it's not the Towns right to determine whether a business will make or not. For years the town has discussed the placement of a traffic light at the intersection of Main Rd and New Suffolk Avenue. This,would address any traffic concerns. Don'Dzenkowski Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or r click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Meville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 2:08 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary,Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: [SPAM] - RE: Proposed acquisition of property @ 12500 Main Road, Mattituck, NY FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: MARKOLF [mailto:emarkolf(@optimum.net] Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 2:01 PM To: Rudder, Lynda Subject: [SPAM] - RE: Proposed acquisition of property @ 12500 Main Road, Mattituck, NY Proposed acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road, northeast corner of main Road 9SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck;Town of Southold, New York for the purpose of a public park. This is-s000000,wrong_on so_many levels...--if the-town_board_can_steal this `business-owners.property-with just four 4_votes.. ...who is next?- - - - - - - -- - - 1 Elaine Markolf PO Box 305 Aquebogue,NY 11931 cell: 631\29 252-3190 emarkolf@optimum.net 2 Rudder, Lynda From: MARKOLF <emarkolf@optimum.net> Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 2:01 PM To: Rudder, Lynda Subject: [SPAM] - RE: Proposed acquisition of property @12500 Main Road, Mattituck, NY Proposed acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road, northeast corner of main Road 9SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck, Town of Southold, New York for the purpose of a public park. This is s000000 wrong on so many levels.....if the town board can steal this business owners property with just four 4 votes......who is next? Elaine'Markolf PO Box 305 Aquebogue,NY 11931 cell: 631\29 252-3190 emarkolf@optimum.net i Neville, Elizabeth From: MARKOLF <emarkolf@optimum.net> Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 2:01 PM To: Rudder, Lynda Subject: [SPAM] - RE: Proposed acquisition of property @ 12500 Main Road, Mattituck, NY Proposed acquisition of property situated at 12500 Main Road, northeast corner of main.Road 9SR 25) and New Suffolk Avenue, Mattituck, Town of Southold, New York for the purpose of a public park. This is s000000 wrong on so many levels.....if the town board can steal this business owners property with just four 4 votes......who is next? Elaine_M,-rkolf--- . PO Box 305 V ' Aquebogue,NY 11931 cell: 631\29252-3190 emarkolf@optimum.net 1 i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 10:36 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle_ Subject: FW:Brinkmans-hardware store FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message-----_ --- From: rooster'[mailto:roomarketl@gmail.corri] Sent:Saturday,July 25, 2020 6:11 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Brinkmans hardware store Please do the right thirig and preserve citizens-rights!- VOTE NO!!!!!!!`, ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 10:30 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck,-Mary;Tomaszewski,;Michelle, Subject: FW: Emident-domain FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- rom --'F :_Basil Asciutto [m"a ilto:basi110022Ova_ hoo.com Sent:Saturday,July 25, 2020 3:01 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent domain r-•- ' --- Asa-20 year:res'ident_I believe the town is wrong to stop a-busiriess from opening in our town I am against it Sent from my Whone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Rudder, Lynda From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 10:28 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Eminent Domain August 11th FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- From: Paige Romanowski [mailto:paige@bodyritetraining.com] Sent: Saturday,July 25, 2020 3:09 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: Paige Romanowski Subject: Eminent Domain August 11th Good afternoon, my name is Paige Romanowski and I am a resident of Mattituck, New York and a small business owner. The town's plan to seize the Brinkman property via "eminent domain" for the purpose of building a park for the residents of Mattituck makes no sense.Since when was there an overwhelming deafening cry for yet another park in our town? How does the town plan to build a park on a corner that was supposedly problematic for any kind of development due to traffic concerns? I would like to know how much money it's going to cost tax payer dollars to build such a park.We need sidewalks,we need pedestrian crossways, we need appropriate lighting, we need parking etc. What the town is proposing is expensive and I know this fact very well because I am in the business of asphalt and street/parking lot maintenance.This does not seem like a well formulated plan...Again let me reiterate that building a park is not something our town has been crying and begging for for years but yet it's important enough to take away a family's property?!The north fork continues to be overwhelmed by growing swarms of people year after year from all over looking to vacation and enjoy our beaches and our vineyards and our restaurants and bars etc.The current infrastructure that exists is not enough to accommodate the enormous amount of people coming out here season after season.A park is not what our town needs and not where our taxpayer dollars should be spent. But more importantly the seizure of this property strikes me as un-American and just flat out wrong. In doing so, I strongly believe this sets a very dangerous precedent moving forward for the future of our community in terms of growth and commerce. Regardless of what the Brinkman family intends to do with the commercially zoned property the seizure of their property without true cause is wrong on every level. It's important that you know that I am a registered Republican and for the history of my life I have always voted in favor of my party. Until as of recently for the first time in my life I voted Democrat across-the-board when Scott Russell was up for reelection.A lot of young, hungry entrepreneurs that are striving to be successful here on the north fork have similar feelings of frustration, outrage and disgust towards the leadership governing the township of Southold. I strongly oppose this action of eminent domain against the Brinkmann Family. 1 Paige Romanowski, CPT Founder, BodyRite Training 631276 9407 ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. z Rudder, Lynda From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 9:33 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: [SPAM] - FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Michael McKeighan [mailto:100mjm100mjm@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 11:19 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - What makes things special? We all know...our friends and our neighborhood. I feel that closing down the hardware store hurts the North Fork. Ok so go to Riverhead or hit Love lane. Enough said! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 8:59 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Eminent Domain- C/O New Suffolk Ave Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631 765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From:Thomas Mccarthy-[riiailto:tmccarthy.tmccarthy6gmail.com]; Sent:Saturday, July 25, 2020 4:07 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: Thomas J. McCarthy Subject: Eminent Domain- C/O New Suffolk Ave Mattituck Open Letter to the Town Board, I ant-writing this_letter in-firm opposition to-Southold Town taking the Brinkmann-( or any _other property for - - - that-matter) by Domain-._1 am-an adjoining-groperty owner with a similarly zoned property (HB) albeit a bit larger than the Brinkmann property. I am not against this action because of the possible negative consequences to my property, or any subsequent application tendered on it, although I do feel that this dangerous precedent will irreparably tarnish the future prospects for my land. Moreover, I am against taking of any property against the will of a landowner, specifically in reaction to an application for development under the present zoning. My greatest hope is that while it seems that this effort is to "save "the comer , what you are sacrificing in return - confidence in our government to "do the right thing" for the right reasons will forever alter property rights on the North Fork. I see your votes on August 11 as a vote for integrity in our Government, and I don't believe that this vote should be help in a closed or Zoom session. We should all have the right to be present and express our views. i Respectfully submitted, Thomas J. McCarthy ,��•� ' �' ::ate: Y A .i 1 Thomas J. McCarthy Thomas J. McCarthy Real Estate, Inc. 46520 County Road 48 Southold, NY 11971 631-765-5815 Office 631-765-5816 Fax 516-779-6386 Cell www thomas'mccarthy com tmccarthy tmccarthy(aDgmail com Lfflg�� THOMAS J.MCC,iP:my li•t:A L t:;s't T t_, UNC, C, All material herein is intended for information purposes only and has been compiled from sources deemed reliable.Though information is believed to be correct,it is presented subject to errors,omissions,changes or withdrawal without notice.The information in this electronic mail message is the sender's business confidential and may be legally privileged.It is intended solely for the addressee(s).Access to this internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorized.If you are not the intended recipient,any disclosure,copying,distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful The sender believes that this E-mail and any attachments were free of any virus,worm,Trojan horse,and/or malicious code when sent.This message and its attachments could have been infected during transmission.By reading the message and opening any attachments,the recipient accepts full responsibility for taking protective and remedial action about viruses and other defects.The sender's employer is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments.Thomas J.McCarthy Real Estate Inc.is a licensed real estate broker. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Rudder, Lynda From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday, July 27, 2020 8:59 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Eminent Domain- C/O New Suffolk Ave Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Thomas Mccarthy [mailto:tmccarthy.tmccarthy@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2020 4:07 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: Thomas J. McCarthy Subject: Eminent Domain- C/O New Suffolk Ave Mattituck Open Letter to the Town Board, I am writing this letter in firm opposition to Southold Town taking the Brinkmann ( or any other property for that matter) by Eminent Domain . I am an adjoining property owner with a similarly zoned property (HB) albeit a bit larger than the Brinkmann property. I am not against this action because of the possible negative consequences to my property, or any subsequent application tendered on it, although I do feel that this dangerous precedent will irreparably tarnish the future prospects for my land. Moreover, I am against taking of any property against the will of a landowner, specifically in reaction to an application for development under the present zoning. My greatest hope is that while it seems that this effort is to "save"the comer , what you are sacrificing in return - confidence in our government to "do the right thing" for the right reasons will forever alter property rights on the North Fork. I see your votes on August 11 as a vote for integrity in our Government, and I don't believe that this vote should be help in a closed or Zoom session. We should all have the right to be present and express our views. 1 Respectfully submitted, Thomas J. McCarthy .3M M1; a� Thomas J. McCarthy Thomas J. McCarthy Real Estate, Inc. 46520 County Road 48 Southold, NY 11971 631-765-5815 Office 631-765-5816 Fax 516-779-6386 Cell www.thomasomccarthy.com tmccarthy tmccarthy(cDgmail.com c VIONGAs 1.McMIMTHr IUAL TST'ATF. tNk C,. All material herein is intended for information purposes only and has been compiled from sources deemed reliable.Though information is believed to be correct,it is presented subject to errors,omissions,changes or withdrawal without notice.The information in this electronic mail message is the sender's business confidential and may be legally privileged.It is intended solely for the addressee(s).Access to this internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorized.If you are not the intended recipient,any disclosure,copying,distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful.The sender believes that this E-mail and any attachments were free of any virus,worm,Trojan horse,and/or malicious code when sent.This message and its attachments could have been infected during transmission.By reading the message and opening any attachments,the recipient accepts full responsibility for taking protective and remedial action about viruses and other defects.The sender's employer is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments.Thomas J.McCarthy Real Estate Inc.is a licensed real estate broker. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:36 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio, James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: ._FW:-Eminent;Domain_, FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- From:Jeanmarie DiNoto [mailto:ieanmaried@optonline.net] Sent:Thursday, August 06, 2020 2:26 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Eminent Domain Dear Ms Neville, I would like to add my voice to those protesting-the Town's.planto seize the-Brinkmann-s private property under Eminent Domain. I feel that the need for a park is not a sufficient reason for such a drastic measure. Respectfully,Jeanmarie DiNoto Year round Southold resident. Sent from my iPad r 1 Neville, Elizabeth RECEIVED From: Kelly Fogarty <fogartycpa@gmail.com> AUG 1 1 2020 Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 11:02 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Southold Town Clerk Subject: Town Board Meeting August 11, 2020 Ms. Neville, Please read this email in the record of the Town Board meeting scheduled for August 11, 2020 at 3pm. Members of the Southold Town Board, As a resident and a property owner in Southold Town, I am writing to express my shock and dismay at the possibility of the use of eminent domain to capture a private taxpayer's property. I own property across the street from the subject property and find it appalling that the town board suggests that this is the only solution to discourage the development of this property. This was not the intent of this law and sets a dangerous precedent which puts all property owners in the town at risk. I hereby vehemently oppose the use of eminent domain to take this property from the owner and strongly urge the members of the town board to vote "NO" on this resolution. Sincerely, -Kelly Fogarty_ I 'ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Rudder, Lynda From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 24, 2020 12:10 AM To: Doroski, Bonnie; Norklun, Stacey; Rudder, Lynda Subject: FW:TestimQnv for The Eminent Domain Hearing (8/11/20) Please file and LF. From: John Carter [mailto:6096333@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:00 PM To: Evans, Louisa; Russell, Scott; Dinizio, James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Doherty, Jill Cc: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Testimony for The Eminent Domain Hearing (8/11/20) Following, for you information and the public record, is a brief timeline of Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association work towards preserving The Last Green Corner as a mostly passive-use, open space public park. Provided by John Carter, Vice President, MLCA. Since 2015,the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association has worked publicly with many stakeholders to address an array of urgent community planning needs in Mattituck along Main Road between Bay Avenue on the west and Wickham Avenue on the east. MLCA has focused on community planning because the last time planning and zoning were updated in Southold Town was in the late 1980s and early 1990s.Those updates were based largely on then-existing zoning designations. Since 2015, MLCA's focus has been on addressing traffic and pedestrian safety, community character, density, environmental impact, and the stated need for a village green.We are doing this work to make Mattituck a more we community and a better"gateway"to Southold Town while keeping attention on the well-being of small local businesses in the heart of Mattituck. Today, we await a final Comprehensive Plan and a significant traffic study, and continue to face issues of safety, walkability, community character, density, environmental impact, and the stated need for a village green, something all other Town hamlets have. Now, on behalf of the MLCA, I will briefly recount the years-long efforts of this community to preserve The Last Green Corner in Mattituck. 2005: The Town of Southold Hamlet Study identifies the wooded corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue as ideal for a village green. 2011: The Town of Southold Mattituck Business Corridor Study of 2011 supports the Hamlet Study recommendation for the wooded corner. 2015: MLCA forms and over the next 12 months conducts 11 public meetings as part of its Traffic Calming Project to publicly discuss pervasive unsafe traffic conditions in the hamlet. 1 „;o —'V. 2016: In April, MLCA delivers to Town, County, and State elected officials The Traffic Calming Project Report that calls for a professional traffic engineering study to calm traffic and protect pedestrians in Mattituck between Bay and Wickham avenues and including the intersections of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue, and Main Road, Love Lane and Old Sound Avenue. 2017: In January, MLCA hosts an "All Things MORATORIUM” public meeting to learn and discuss ways to manage growth while the Town pursues traffic calming solutions and works on its Comprehensive Plan. 2017: On February 1, MLCA writes to the Town asking it to act to preserve The Last Green Corner as a village green. 2017: At the request of Brinkman's Hardware, MLCA devotes its September 2017 public meeting to discuss this hardware chain's proposal to build 20,000 square feet of retail and warehouse at the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue (the proposed park site). More than 150 community members attend and make three main points: 1) Development here will worse already unsafe traffic and pedestrian conditions; 2)the community is satisfied with the hardware stores it has in Mattituck, Jamesport, and Cutchogue; and, 3)the community already is working toward a community park at the corner. Also in 2017, MLCA testifies for the first of three times to the Suffolk County Legislature and promises (with the North Fork Environmental Council) to maintain a largely passive-use park on The Last Green Corner. 2018: Working with SUNY's College of Environmental Science and Forestry, MLCA offers an array of design studies to link Love Lane with Mattituck Inlet to the north and the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue to the south. The purpose is to build upon the Love Lane aesthetic, better utilize the Mattituck Park District's waterfront property, and establish a safe and inviting pedestrian link between the Inlet and The Last Green Corner. 2018: Suffolk County and Southold Town secure funding to purchase the corner property for a public park. In September,Town/County make a fair market offer for the land to its owner Bridgehampton National Bank. Community members send letters to Bridgehampton National Bank encouraging the bank to accept the Town/County offer so the corner can become a park. In December,without responding to the Town/County offer or the community's letters, Bridgehampton National Bank sells the property to the current owner who proposes to develop 20,000 square feet of retail and warehouse on the site. 2019: The Town of Southold's draft Comprehensive Plan (10 years in the making) identifies the corner as a village green. 2019: On Monday,August 26, at MLCA's monthly meeting, membership unanimously adopts Last Green Corner resolution stating in part: "Until protective and transformative initiatives are implemented for the heart of Mattituck, Southold Town should follow the path most protective of Mattituck's health, safety, and environment.That path includes a village green on The Last Green Corner." Thank you. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Rudder, Lynda From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 12:12 AM To: Doroski, Bonnie; Rudder, Lynda; Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW:Town Board Hearing submission for the public record Please file and LF. From: John Carter [mailto:6096333@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:50 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Town Board Hearing submission for the public record (My apologies if this has been received previously. Thank you.) Town of Southold Town Board 53095 Main Rd P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 [Town Clerk: Please enter this letter into the public record.Thank you.] Dear Town Board Members, ' Preservation of the wooded 1.8 acres at the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck as a largely passive-use public park is in the public interest of this community and all of Southold Town. Securing this property through eminent domain is everyone's last choice. But the alternative to preserving the corner as a public gathering place in nature is to abandon the years-long public efforts of the Mattituck community and enable more density and larger vehicles in a neighborhood already beset by heavy,fast-moving traffic and unsafe pedestrian conditions. The Mattituck community has worked publicly with Town and County officials for years to'secure and preserve this corner.The Mattituck community faithfully contributed to the Town's Comprehensive Plan and the Town's Mattituck traffic study in the belief that quality information, community discussion, and sound judgement would help protect Mattituck's quality of life and enhance the entire Town's future. Now, it is time to protect the public good for generations to come. It is time to preserve what will endure—the last green corner in the heart of Mattituck. Vote "YES"to eminent domain. Sincerely; John Carter 635 New Suffolk Avenue Mattituck NY 1 , Rudder, Lynda From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 24, 2020 12:14 AM To: Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Evans, Louisa; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Russell, Scott Cc: Rudder, Lynda; Doroski, Bonnie; Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: I vote YES eminent domain FYI, From: Claire Spiezio [mailto:caspiezio@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 10:34 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: I vote YES eminent domain I am a day late but would like my voice counted. I say YES to The Town of Southold exercising eminent domain over the proposed building of a hardware store. I find the size proposed far too large and the anticipated traffic overestimated. There are enough hardware stores on the North Fork and not enough land being preserved. There are strip malls from the Queens border to Riverhead, inclusive. Let's not extend this blight. Thank you. Claire Spiezio 102 Broad Street Greenport,NY 11944 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Rudder, Lynda From: Tomaszewski, Michelle on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 3:31 PM To: Doherty,Jill; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah; Ghosio, Bob; Dinizio,James Cc: Neville, Elizabeth; Rudder, Lynda; Doroski, Bonnie Subject: FW: Brinkman Property -----Original Message----- From: Russ McCall [mailto:RMccall@gfifoods.com] Sent: Monday,August 17, 2020 3:17 PM To: Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: Brinkman Property The proposed hardware store would be a traffic nightmare for residents like me. Please vote to preserve the land. I will offer$100,000.to beautify the spot if the Town preserves the land.Thanks in advance, Russ Russ McCall 10230 New Suffolk Ave Cutchogue ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 RECEIVED Y� RIE C E 0 W [E AUG 1 7 2020 Tflo" F. cAREY ARBITRATOR .1�POST OFFICE BOX 1530 AUG 17 2020 �V�2jul IC{Town {e4 TTIfUCIC,NEW YORK 11952 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE TELEPHONE 631-298-3865/4785 TOWN OF SOUTHOLD M i w r--�, u,n x' ka u e bean r es a d e17-{-s cq M.a4t'1�� Iqt&+. 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Besides the safety concern, an enterprise of this magnitude would be contrary to the small business nature of Mattituck. It does not fit in this area. I agree with the civic association that until vehicular and pedestrian hazards are resolved, nothing should,be done that increases density and worsens traffic. A Village Green space would unite Love Lane merchants' area with a safe, walk friendly community plan. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Isabelle Kanz Peconic ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Rudder, Lynda From: Brian Mealy <bmealy5@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 8:23 PM To: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah Cc: Neville, Elizabeth; Rudder, Lynda; Standish, Lauren;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: Last Green corner in Mattituck Dear Supervisor Russell & Southold Town Board: I'm writing in support of both community efforts and Board efforts to keep the Last green corner in Mattituck a park. I hope the recent lawsuit will not dissuade Board action to protect quality of life in and already congested area in Mattituck ,and Southold Town. As a resident I have seen this summer especially how dangerous the corner already is without a large commercial building in place. I'm hoping the lines of communication stay open for the safest best option for our community going forward. Sincerely Brian O. Mealy Mattituck resident ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Standish, Lauren From: George & Lynn Summers <summers@optonline.net> Sent: Sunday,August 09, 2020 5:04 PM To: Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; 'Louisa. evans@tgown.southold. ny. us'; Ghosio, Bob; 'Sarah Nappa'; Russell, Scott Cc: Al Krupski Subject: Brinkman property Dear Town Supervisor and Members of the Southold Town Board We are writing to give our sense of the community's desire to have the corner of New Suffolk Ave. and Main Rd. remain preserved as a '"green space" - a village green. In 2005 we attended several meetings at the Mattituck Human Resource Center of hamlet stakeholders in preparation for the Master Plan. People in the audience brought out that-they would like to see that corner turned into a-green space ("village green"'), like the ones already present in Cutchogue, Southold and G reenport. We supported the Town Board "s"Big Box Prohibition", and when negotiations worked out, requiring the McDonalds to not have a drive through, and adjusting the sizes and accesses of the CVS and the 7-Eleven. When the master plan was later revealed, that""town green"was clearly in the plan. Various other plans to make Love Lane into a pedestrian zone were also discussed, but never acted upon. Our community was elated when County Legislator Al Krupski and Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell supported the park and were trying to obtain funding. We join with those in our community who feel that Mattituck hamlet needs to have its traffic calmed and the rural nature of our villages preserved. The curve on which Love Lane , Sound Avenue and the Main Rd. intersect can, with the presence of the traditional church and historic hexagon building, be a place of calm and peace - particularly with a green space just to its west. However, with a large store (call it two smaller stores if you wish) on that corner, it is a big unsightly intrusion to an otherwise country corner. Further, the visual displeasure aside, the volume of traffic this might bring, should the store be successful, will add to the dangers of the sharp curve, and the turns left and right from Rt. 25 and New Suffolk Ave. The next thing you know there will be calls to widen Rt. 25, add at Burger King and it will become like Rt. 58 in Riverhead. Allowing that store to be built in that location, just because somebody bought the land, is not sensible town planning. There are far superior spots for it on Rt. 48 (already a 4-lane highway) or where the former Bohack/Capital One stands vacant on a straight wide section of Rt. 25. Please make that corner a park, and give the owners a fair market price for their land. Since the founding of America , the rights of the community have always been greater then the individual rights of property owners. In addition, to prevent this happening again, please pass the Comprehensive Plan. Yours truly, The Rev. G eorge Summers, Pastor, Advent Lutheran Church i Mrs. Lynn S. Summers Please read this letter into the record. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. ti 2 Sta:idish;Lauren From: vwither@aol.com Sent: Saturday,August 08, 2020 8:59 PM To: Russell, Scott, Russell, Scott Subject: Hi Scott-a letter re: Brinkmanns' proposal in Mattituck Dear Scott, We are writing to offer our perspective on the Brinkmanns' plan. We ask that this letter be added to the record. Many thanks. We have lived on the Main Road , very-close to the New Suffolk Avenue corner, for forty- plus years. Mike's family has been in this house since the 1940's. His father operated a barbershop here years ago, and thus was part of the business community. We've always felt that this Main Road area has been a good, friendly mix of residences and business. We still have the New England feel, yet are business friendly: what with the success of businesses, Love Lane has become a destination for foodies and shoppers- in short, a nice destination for visitors and locals. Which Mattituck was back in the early loth century, with its inns, boarding houses and beaches. As you may imagine, we have seen more than our share of accidents and fatalities (one recent one when a truck went out of control and drove up onto a nearby cement wall on the Main Road . In the early years of living here, the LIRR railroad trestle in Laurel prevented large tractor trailers from using Route 25. As you recall, there was a truck route, using Aldrich Lane in Laurel to send trucks to Route 48. Traffic changed forever on Route 25 when the LIRR trestle was elevated so that tractor trailers and large heavy vehicles could use the Main Road . And of course, as the North Fork has become more well known, traffic has increased enormously as have the number of trucks and many more cars. They slow down a little for the curve in the road near Love Lane, but then speed up (whether coming east or west) and "gun it" on both straightaways near Wickham Ave. or Pacific Street, where Paul Pawlowski's complex, as well as the Cap One Bank, have added to the traffic. In short, what was once a relatively normal road has become overburdened with no real traffic calming measures to cope with the new development. We can see the crosswalk from the Mattituck Presbyterian Church to Handy Pantry. We cringe when we see someone stepping into the crosswalk, because there is no guarantee that traffic will slow enough to allow the pedestrian to cross. It gives people a false sense of security when they enter it. And we have often seen someone have to scurry across the crosswalk because drivers insist on making a left turn out of New Suffolk Avenue and do not realize there is a pedestrian in the crosswalk. That happens a few times a week. I know you are well aware of the corridor's traffic problems. I also understand that a traffic circle was under consideration before the pandemic hit. I don't know if the State DOT has moved further on this. But the fact remains that this entire area, from Wickham Avenue , near the library, going west to Factory Avenue is a traffic nightmare. There is just too much traffic for this old road, and for the curve near Love Lane . The Love Lane intersection is not well defined, particularly when exiting Love Lane and attempting to merge into traffic going west. The oncoming lane ( Old Sound Avenue ) which goes west, straight past the Presbyterian Church is very confusing, and crosses directly past cars or trucks exiting and merging from Love Lane . Perhaps you've encountered this yourself. I have already mentioned how the Pacific Street and Main Road intersection has become more of a traffic issue, with now the bank, the Pawlowski building, and Pacific Street egress. 'A neighbor in that area says she often hears brakes screeching and near misses. In fact, she related an accident that occurred not long ago at Route 25 and Pacific street , again, with drivers coming out of Pacific Street being allowed to make a left turn also like those coming out of New Suffolk Avenue , or Wickham Avenue , or Love Lane . With all the oncoming traffic, vehicles can still legally make left turns from all of these cross streets. Some days it is a free-for-all. This is all by way of saying that we have been here a long time, and have been witnesses to accidents, heard the sound of metal and glass breaking, and vehicles crashing, and there have been deaths due to accidents in our immediate area. As you know, the New Suffolk Ave. corner is designated a high-accident site. This corridor needs traffic calming, perhaps more than any other area in Southold. It needs good planning, walkability and protection for pedestrians (who often take their lives in their hands crossing the road, particularly at the curve by Love Lane .) Anyone who observes traffic around Love Lane , or New Suffolk Avenue , will know. We are not against eminent domain, if it is for the public good and benefits the community. It is too bad it could not have gone the other way, when Supervisor Russell and Al Krupski were negotiating in good faith with Bridgehampton Bank to purchase the corner for preservation as a park/village green. More than a hundred people wrote letters in support of this. It was hoped that funds could be found for preservation when Bridgehampton Bank sold it to the Brinkmanns. A sad thing. Mattituck lacks any village green/passive use park that could (with good traffic planning) create a walkable pedestrian area, a place for the public to gather, to have concerts and music like the other hamlets, and also be business friendly. Indeed it would compliment the businesses on Love Lane and Main Road to have a park there, along with creating another tourist attraction. It would keep our hamlet beautiful, and with good traffic planning, bring us into the next century and preserve land for future generations. My stepfather, Whitney Booth, as you know, was an active member of the US/UK Stewardship Exchange Team in the early go's. I recall how interested he was 2 in preservation, and how he always had a vision for the future. I mention this because we must have a vision. We must take into account land preservation, land usage, protecting our environment (there is only so much land left in our hamlets) and thinking about future generations to come. The preservation of the "Last Green Corner" as a park would be a stellar addition to the hamlet and the Town. Mattituck is the "gateway" to the North Fork . As such, planning becomes even more important. What we still have, we must think very carefully about, and plan very, very carefully-for safety as well as for future generations' enjoyment. It would be extremely short-sighted to allow the Brinkmann family to build an enormous building (or two) on that small corner. It will alter our hamlet forever. It is one of the worst possible uses for that corner, with its pre-existing traffic problems, and nearby residences. It is simply too big, and belongs in a different place. But most of all, it would be disastrous in terms of public safety, adding many, many more cars and trucks, propane storage (to say nothing-of lights in an already overlit area.) New Suffolk Avenue is a quiet tree-lined road. It, and the Main Road , cannot sustain this many vehicles and trucks rumbling through. Residents I have spoken with are against it. Residents in this area are against the noise, truck traffic and vehicles increase in what is already an extremely overburdened roadway. And we need more trees in our Town! Not the removal of all the trees on that property. We wholeheartedly support any action the Town Board takes that will save this parcel for future generations, for enjoyment of residents, and visitors, and for a green park space that will enhance businesses and add a reason for people to come visit downtown Mattituck. If that means by eminent domain, to benefit the community, then we endorse that. Public safety, in terms of egregiously adding more cars and trucks is the number one issue. The corner and its environs simply cannot sustain all this traffic, whether onto New Suffolk Avenue , or the Main Road . It would be a true disaster in the making. We as a Town simply cannot afford to have this happen. And no amount of bullying by the Brinkmann family should impact the Town's very important decision. It was an aggressive stunt when they placed their truck with its message on that corner last year. That is no way to act when one asks to be a part of an established community, and it certainly spoke volumes about their tactics. Those who live in the neighborhood were affronted. For it is, and always has been, first and foremost a neighborhood. If anything, merchants with proposals should try to align proposals with the character, the safety needs and the desires of the community affected. Their recent ads (with misinformation) also have a negative tone. One can debate the issue of eminent domain in good faith, without bullying. Let us hope the needs of the community can be placed well before the ill-thought out desires of people who don't have the interests of residents at heart. Please preserve this corner as a Hamlet Park and vote yes for eminent domain. 3 Sir..cerely, Victoria and Michael Cortese Main Road Mattituck 4 8,t/20201 YES vote for continuation of Eminent Domain Proceedings regarding the preservation of"Last Green Comer in Mattituck" From: rking328@aol.com, To: scottr@southoldtownny.gov,louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.us,fill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us, I james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us,bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us,sarah.nappa@town.southold.ny.us. Ce: cramere@usa.com,guelidad@gmail.com, Subject: YES vote for continuation of Eminent Domain Proceedings regarding the preservation of"Last Green Corner in Mattituck" Date: Sun,Aug 9,2020 8:27 pm As almost,20•year residents,of Mattituck with New Suffolk Avenue being the most direct approach to our home,we have years,of experience regarding the issues surrounding the New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road intersectiortand the multitude of current safetyproblerris regarding'that immediate area. We have been members of the MLCA and have been well versed and involved in the attempt to obtain a suitable and appropriate,green space for our-local community. All other surrounding towns.have a town green space and our community was attempting for years to obtain a suitable location for-Niattituck. Preserving this comer is in the most Interest of our community for a variety of reasons: -it is well documented and agreed that this is an overburdened intersection as it is without adding additional vehicular and commercial traffic to New Suffolk Avenue -there.have been-studies in-recent years',instigated by Southold town,,NY$and.MLCA in an attempt toIncreas`e the vehicular and pedestrian safety'of the.are :a from New Suffolk Ave.to the Love Lane'area.Some attempt to.iricrease safety have resulted in making a one way,street by'the church, and enhancing road markings,at the'entirelritersection-of Love Lane and Main Road which is within a few hundred feet around a curving road of the New Suffolk Ave location -there will definitely be an environmental irnpact from cutting down virtually all trees on two acres of land and replacing it with enough asphalt to allow for 80 parking spots -groundwater pollution will increase in this area of mostly well water usage -there will definitely be an increase in noise and light pollution At the meeting ®f the MLCA with the Brinkmans they indicated that the store will get a minimum of a few tractor trailer deliveries each week. just liMaginea tractor,trailer attempting to negotiate the turn from MalwR,oad onto New Suffolk Ave and shortly after making a left turn into the har wi a__re-store location...then revertingthat whole maneuver When leaving and then attemppng to.cross ointo iiAairi,Road.'That ingerseption is way too busy and dangerous now without adding more potential disastdrs,,.plusthat type,of'large vehicle is nott•common to'that area and can b'e unnerving to•other vehicles and pedestrians., in closing,we are strongly against any type-of corhmercial store of that size being located at that particular spot. They need a variance to combine.the two separate stores'into one business as itis. tale=are certainly not against the•Brinkmans in_any way but'are opposed-to-that type®t',.businessJh that,location. It will bring vehicular traffic as well as-commercial traffic between its merchandise deliveries and commercial vans and contractors purchasing items The town has offered to help the Brinkmans find a suitable and appropriate alternative location RECEIVE® D L E'. AUG 1 4 2020 AUG 18 2020 Southold Town Clerk SUPERVISORS OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD a hftps://maii.aol.com/webmaii-st&enAmPdnoAassage 1/1 8i' ,'2020• Page two of our request for the Southold Town Board to continue eminent domain proceedings for the last green comer in Mattituck From: rking328@aol.com, To: scottr@southoldtownny.govscottr,louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.uslouisa.evans, Jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.usjill.doherty,james.dinizio@town.southold.nyusjames.dinizio, bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.usbob.ghosio,sarah.nappa@town.southold.ny.ussarah.nappa,cramere@usa.comcramere, guelidad@gmall.comguelidad, Subject: Page two of our request for the Southold Town Board to continue eminent domain proceedings for the last green comer in Mattituck Date: Sun,Aug 9,2020 9:38 pm Please include this email as a continuation of our email,from rking328@aol.com, which was sent prematurely a few minutes ago. Thank you We feel very strongly that the town should pursue the eminent domain proceedings for the property at Main Road and New Suffolk Ave. We have enumerated many strong valid reasons for our desire to have that corner become a greenspace for use by the community, similar to that in surrounding towns. It is definitely in the best interest of the town and iVs residents to acquire that property. The town has stated its willingness to assist the Brinkmans in acquiring another appropriate viable location however the Brinkmans have refused. r From our personal perspective we would support the Brinkmans in the desire to select another location in town. However,we are strongly opposed to ANY store of that size and nature In that particular location for the very valid reasons stated previously. We are all seeking to increa'se=the safety and desirability of our,community and,are relying on our Suffolk Town Board to continually act on that behalf, please continue,the proceeding In the:spirlt,of-thd"public good" Please vote YES to continue to pursue the eminent domain procedure Sincerely submitted, Robert and Susan King Donna Drive Mattituck i I P https:ilmaii.aol.com/webimli-std[en-usftntMessa'a, 1/1 FCs...I�4 P RECEIVE® UUG 1 4Southc 020 Southold Town Clerk I C— 01-54-STEje r��5d.�vT � r I�Lz �f i RECEIVE® AUG 1 3 2020 NEW SUFFOLK,L.I. Southold Town Clerk :44 =i-T &J DECEIVE® ir- 3 2020 2h r—)Id Town Clerk i - �( s + L M-4 NNS 6 W1�V�@X1� Dorn" r- RECEIVED AUG 1 3 2020 Southold Town Clerk Date ' 0 � /- 67-0 pZV Re: Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Member of the Southold Town Board, Send to the town clerk for distribution to all members of the Town Board. Pick the alternative reasoning you feel is best(no more than 2): I'm writing to ask that you vote YES for Eminent Domain A) SO THAT WE CAN HAVE OUR PARK AT THAT CORNER B) SO THAT WE DON'T MAKE TRAFFIC WORSE THAN IT ALREADY IS. C) WE DON'T NEED ANY MORE,RETAIL ON THE,NORTH FORK. THERE ARE ALREADY PLENTY OF EMPTY RETAIL SPACES. D) A LARGE BUILDING AT THAT LOCATION WILL DETRACT FROM THE CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY. ' E) TAKING THE TREES AWAY AND COVERING THE LOT WITH ASPHALT WILL RESULT IN RUNOFFS,THAT WILL CAUSE FLOODING. , F) THE RIGHTS OF THE'COMMUNITY ARE GREATER THAN THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF WNER '�'"` ' ONE O . SIGN'IT � Or you can ruse'anything else you prefer-'and't'ou'can elaborate on any of the reasons you choose. These . are just'd'ffered tdlmake it easier to write a letter. 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It has gotten to the point that it is almost impossible to get onto Main Road safely from New Suffolk Avenue with the current level of traffic. Further, it is very dangerous. People get tired of waiting and pull out in front of traffic. Most people do not give the right of way to pedestrians in the cross walks that is there. With a new retail business there with the increased traffic it will produce, these situations will become worse. It will become even more dangerous than it already is. There are already traffic problems involving cars entering and exiting Dove Lane; this will only make things worse. I think we all know that removing trees and covering the area with asphalt will result in flooding from runoffs. There is flooding on our roads as it is. There is no reason to make it worse. Thank you for your attention to the above. Sincerely, Richard Audioun a Audio L Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:49 PM To: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Subsequent comments respecting eminent domain hearing Attachments: Follow-up letter to Town Board 8_12_20.pdf Please LF From: Jean Schweibish [mailto:schweibish(abhotmaii.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3:15 PM To: Russell, Scott; Doherty, Jill; Dinizio, James; Ghosio, Bob; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah Cc: Neville, Elizabeth; Tomaszewski, Michelle; Standish, Lauren Subject: Subsequent comments respecting eminent domain hearing Dear Supervisor Russell and Board Members: Attached is a follow-up letter with comments following the August lith hearing. Thank you for your time and attention in this regard. Sincerely, Jean Schweibish ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i JEAN SCHWEIBISH 200 Walnut Place Mattituck,NY 11952 schweibish@hotmail.com 631-655-5034 August 12,2020 TO: Supervisor Scott Russell and Town Board Members Scott.russell@town.southold.ny.us james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us jill.dohertv@town.southold.nv.us louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.us bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us saral-i.nappa@town.southold.ny.us cc: : e.nevilleCltown.southold.ny.us michelle.tomaszewski@totyn southold.ny.us lauren.standish@town.gouthold.ny.us Re: August 11,2020 Eminent Domain hearing-on Main Road property in Mattituck Supervisor Russell and Members of the Board: First,let me introduce myself as the Jean who was unable to be heard during the comment section at the hearing due to technical difficulties at my end.I did appreciate the repeated opportunities given. My letter in support of eminent domain had been emailed to each of you and Ms.Neville,prior to the hearing.I asked that it be read into the record. As I never heard my letter, or anyone else's read aloud,unless the writer was in attendance and read it him/herself,I respectfully request information on how to obtain a transcript of the hearing. I am writing again today, to make the remarks I was unable to make following the hearing. First,I hope the following housekeeping issues will be addressed for future hearings: enable visual contact with commentatd"rs;advise those in'attendance of how;many others were signed in for the meeting; facilitate the standard operating procedure for Town meetings in which people state their name and where they are from before they speak;make available the option for following the proceedings via closed-captioning. Second,if I'd had the opportunity at the hearing,I would have addressed the very American constitutionality of eminent domain, stated what its purpose is, and pointed to the rarity of its use in Southold Town.This would have addressed the erroneous and snarky diatribes that it is "un-American," that it"throws the playbook out," that the Supervisor"intends to pick and choose who can and cannot build and do business in his town," as well as assuring residents that the Brinkmann Hardware Corporation would be paid a just price for their property.I would have stated my disagreement with Mr.Dinizio that"we can solve this problem in some other way"—a nebulous suggestion at best.It has been a year and 8 months since the Brinkmanns closed title on the property and neither Mr.Dinizio, nor anyone else on the Board, has come up with that elusive "other"solution to this stand-off between the owners and the municipality. Third, corrections were in order for outright misinformation on the part of the Brinkmann brothers and Paul Pawlowski.For example,the"allowable" 30,000 square feet of development the Brinkmanns claim to have for that lot is not just misinformation—it is an outright lie.Mr. Pawlowski's erroneous claims that a traffic study can be done"in no time" and that the moratorium"does nothing" to achieve Town goals needed to be taken apart and addressed by the Board.I would have chided Mr.Pawlowski's seeming lack of memory, or plain dishonesty, respecting his own dealings with the Town and the Supervisor's pledge to help find a property suitable for the sports center he had wanted to build in Mattituck- this detail belies his claim of the Town's anti-developer stance. Fourth, those, like Paige Romanowski, who chose to bring the Republican Party as an entity into the hearing seemed to be signaling a warning to Republican Board members who want to run in future elections. And, in further comments against eminent domain,she sounded like a shill for the Brinkmanns since her Jamesport business is located in a building owned and operated by the Brinkmann Hardware Corporation. Then Ms.Romanowski brought up her husband's business-Corazzini Asphalt—a company that might potentially have an interest in putting in a bid for the Brinkmann project. No wonder that the Town's talk of eminent domain and a park would make her declare that it is"of great concern and alarm to me and my family."Her comments,like the Brinkmanns', as well as Mr.Pawlowski's,were all about self-interest over public need and public good.These are the kind of people who are the loudest in thumping their chests about their role in the community and are the last to have the community's interests at heart In conclusion, there are a couple of things that I would not have addressed at the hearing,but wish to share at this time: 1) I have wondered why the Town decided to move forward with eminent domain when the Brinkmann Article 78 hadn't come to its conclusion.Inthe majority of Article 78 cases I've observed, the Court favors the municipality and a positive outcome for the Town would've bolstered eminent domain proceedings.I'm sure there was some reason,but the optics were not great. 2) Has the Town considered purchasing the parcel to the east of the Brinkmann property, should eminent domain go forward, and a feasible deal could be struck with that owner?This would nicely expand the community park concept I am hopeful that the Board will agree to proceed with eminent domain,for if the bullies win this time,precedent will have been set" `' I want to thank you for your time and attention in the above and to my previous letter. Sincerely, Neville, Elizabeth From: Clay Davis <claydavis2025@u.northwestern.edu> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 12:36 PM To: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] -Vote "YES"to eminent domain; Protect the last green corner Town of Southold Town Board 53095 Main Rd P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 [Town Clerk: Please enter this letter into the public record. Thank you.] Dear Town Board Members: As a Mattituck local, I am pleased to hear that the Southold Town Board is considering the use of eminent domain to preserve The Last Green Corner in Mattituck as a mostly natural, passive public park. Accordingly, I urge each board member to vote "YES" to eminent domain-for the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk . Avenue. To instead allow the development of this corner would: • Bring more traffic and larger commercial vehicles onto New Suffolk Avenue and its many neighborhoods. • Threaten to push more traffic into nearby neighborhoods that don't have the road infrastructure to handle it. • Endanger Main Road pedestrians • Pave almost 1.8 acres of trees • Worsen water, light and noise pollution where it is already bad. • Deny the community the park it worked for years to establish. This vote gives board members the opportunity to act as public servants for the public good. It gives you the opportunity to say "no" to those who see our community as a short-term profit center. Listen to the recommendation of town residents and the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association:A passive public park on The Last Green Corner in the Heart of Mattituck is in the public good and will be good for the community. Vote "YES." Sincerely, Clay Davis MHS Graduate 2014 Ph.D. Student,Northwestern University Department of Sociology Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 12:35 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Bob Ghosio; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah Subject: FW: Green Corner RECEIVED AUG 1 Q 2020 From: Nicholas Deegan [mailto:nicholasfdeeean@gmail.com] Southold Town Clerk Sent:Tuesday,August 11, 2020 12:02 PM To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov>; iill@southoldtownny.gov; sarah@sou tholdtownny.gov; louisa@southoldtownny.gov; jim@southoldtownny.gov Subject: Green Corner Louisa,Jill, Sarah . Scott.Jim. I'm asking you to keep in mind the health benefits that grass &trees give to a community , especially now with the quickly changing environment . It's important that it not be paved over Nicholas Deegan - ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:34 PM RECEIVED To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: vote YES for the public good AUG 1 1 2020 Importance: High Southold Town Clerk From:Stephan Roussan f mailto:sr@icvmeroup.com] Sent:Tuesday,August 11, 2020 12:06 PM To: Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.Qov>; Evans, Louisa <louisae@southoldtownny.gov>; Dinizio,James <fames.dinizio@town.southold.nv.us>; Ghosio, Bob<bob.ghosio(c@town.southold.ny.us>; Nappa, Sarah <sarahn@southoldtownny.eov> Subject:vote YES for the public good Importance: High Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Southold Town Board, I am writing to strongly urge you to vote YES on eminent domain in the interest of preserving the land in Mattituck slated to become the Brinkmann's Hardware store complex. As a both a property owner and a business owner on the North Fork for decades, I come to this position with great reluctance. Rights are rights, even when we don't like the result of how another person or entity might choose to apply them. However, there are certain "tipping point" moments where the greater good of the community must supersede the rights of an individual -- and this is clearly one of those moments. First: I applaud the Town's past efforts to acquire the property from the start, which would have avoided the current conflict. All parties should have come together to make that purchase happen. BNB's choice to consummate the sale with Brinkmann's -- knowing the Town's good intentions -- was insulting and unconscionable. Their advertising of themselves as being "the only community bank" on the East End is a gross misrepresentation of their actual operating ethic. Second: Brinkmann's public posture on this issue has been even more unimpressive... to the point of being downright hostile. They don't seem to appreciate the conflict between alienating a community they wish to move into, and then expecting that community to become their customer base. They could have held information sessions, talked about how they wish to integrate in the community, offered olive branches, and taken a genuine interest in the concerns people have. Instead, it has been nothing but aggressive bluster, me-me- me, and endless whining. From what we have already seen of them, I don't believe they have earned the opportunity to be a part of this community. Mattituck and its environs are a very special place, and we deserve far better than what we've seen from Brinkmann's. As a Town Board, you should be forewarned: this will NOT be the last of the trouble they will cause for you and your constituents. Allowing this project to proceed will only trigger the next wave of problems, all of which come with multi-layered consequences... including political ones. Thank you for your time and consideration! Best, i Stephan Aoussan Business 320 Love Lane -- Suite B Mattituck,NY 11952 Home 415 Third St. New.Suffolk,NY'f19756 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: ROBERT EISENSTAT <eisenstat@aol.com> RECEIVE[ Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 12:12 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth AUG j 2020 Subject: Eminent Domain Southold Town Clerk Dear Betty, Please have this inserted into the public record: We are currently living through some challenging times,where decisions made now can have profound consequences for both short-term and long-term timeframes. I am writing this e-mail to suggest that the conflict between the Town of Southold, and many of its residents, with the Brinkmann family and their plans to develop a property at the corner of the Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue, can serve as a positive example towards establishing a future in the best interest of the community. The Town of Suffolk has developed the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan for its future, and hopefully it will be adopted by the end of the year. I believe the plan promotes positive change, and it would be unfortunate if the development of this lot was in contradiction to its goals. Given the importance of this site, and its proximity to Love Lane, which I personally think should become a pedestrianized amenity, free of cars except for delivery vehicles, it makes sense to delay the development of the site until a clear direction is established for the future of this precinct of Mattituck. If eminent domain is.the only-option the town of Southold has to support this delay, then I am in favor of such-action: In any case, the Towh- f Southold should work diligently and swiftly to adopt the Comprehensive Plan, and subsequently establish the appropriate zoning and public initiatives to support it. Sincerely, Robert Eisenstat, FAIA 1305 Third Street New Suffolk Sent from my iPad ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: ELiz D <elizd8640@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:41 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Brinker hardware store proposal I would like to object to the building of the current proposed hardware store in Mattituck as being an inappropriate location for such a large project. Thank you. Elizabeth Downs i Neville, Elizabeth From: Bob DeLuca <bdeluca@eastendenvironment.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:10 AM To: Russell, Scott; Russell, Scott; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Evans, Louisa Cc: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent Domain Proceeding: Park Acquisition - 12500 Main Road, Mattituck: STATEMENT IN SUPPORT Attachments: PastedGraphic-l.tiff, 12500 Main Rd_GFEE_Comments.pdf Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members, Attached please find Group for the East End's comments with regard to the above-referenced eminent domain proceeding. Based on our review of past and present planning studies conducted by the Town we have identified multiple public and community planning benefits that would arise from the proposed acquisition. The Town Board clearly has a rational basis for proceeding. The Town is fortunate in having a clear and sustainable vision for its future, but that vision can only be realized through specific tangible actions that put the Town's critical land use intentions into action. We greatly appreciate your leadership on this issue. Thank you for your consideration of our comments. Sincerely, Robert S. DeLuca, President, Group for the East End Robert S. DeLuca President I Group for the East End Office: 631-765-6450 x 213 1 Cell: 631-495-0601 Email: bdeluca@eastendenvironment.org I Web: www.GroupfortheEastEnd.org "Protecting the nature of the place you love" i NT I; ,',;fir�ux�'K�� ,. .,.;:!•,.e,�,i,.�,V".a,q': t ._ .� - � ,. tO THEEAS—ENL RECEIVED rv' AUG 1 1 2020 August 11, 2020 S® .;:r. uthold Town Clerk Supervisor Scott Russell ' &Southold Tow ' n Board Members Town of Southold Town Hall 53095 Route 25 ^ PO Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 &,. via email transmission `.. .. `' ''' " Re: Eminent Domain Proceeding: Public Park Acquisition yt., D®D- ' 12500 Main Road, Mattituck, NY (SCTM#: 1000-114-11-17) STATEMENT OF"S.UPPORT_FOR ACQUISTION. Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members, I write on behalf of Group for the East End (the Group) to offer our strongest support ' for the proposed acquisition of the above-referenced property. For the record, the Group is a professionally staffed, not-for-profit conservation advocacy and community planning organization, based in Southold Town. Founded in 1972, the Group is supported by several thousand member-households, individuals and businesses located across the five towns of eastern Long Island. J" We are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of eastern Long island's fragile natural resources and unique rural character. Over the course of the last 48 years, we ' have reviewed and provided public comment on hundreds of significant 'V3 development applications proposed throughout the region in an effort to reduce the � individual and cumulative impacts of development over time. We have also worked extensively with community groups and all levels of government to support the., . = , .=' conservation of land and the protection of the region's unique small-town character wtl4 which have long driven the success of the East End's agricultural, recreational and ^ ° second home economy. = It is in the context of the above-outlined background that we have reviewed the proposed acquisition of the above-referenced parcel and arrived at our support the . ' '' ,'gym,, ;M Town'surch p ase of this property for a public park. o D o D o s+� .Fa-.,,,� 4.ns� „ +.c .:. 1r.;_ +'"• 'd er'i`"5. f; ° +S.Vin.;, ^'e'"4, t x^ �`a > 0" , "l a '� ,• ,n Y, � r The primary basis for our support lies in our assessment of the Town's most recent .2020'Comprehensive Plan update, as well as the Town's 2005 stakeholder-driven ' Hamlet Study. First and foremost, and after a decade of public and governmental input, the final draft of Town's Comprehensive Plan update (2020) clearly establishes the town's priority land use goals for the future. Specifically, the plan calls for a town commitment to: • Address traffic congestion and safety, - ! Protect the character of the Town, and • Protect and enhance the natural resources and environment of the Town. The plan further prioritizes the need to "protect farmland and open space" and to as" ` "continue to provide quality parks and recreation opportunities in the Town." More specifically, the Comprehensive Plan addresses the Mattituck hamlet, and sets several land use goals for the future including the creation of a "village green" for the hamlet center as well as the need to contain retail sprawl, the need to properly scale commercial development consistent with the small town character of the hamlet, and the need for increased pedestrian safety, walkability and traffic calming in the vicinity of Route 25 and the hamlet center. A review of the Town's 2005 Mattituck Hamlet study also clearly identified several specific planning goals for Mattituck including the significant need to address traffic volume, traffic speed, commercial development sprawl, and pedestrian safety in the vicinity of hamlet's central business district. Taken together, these land use goals strongly support the proposed acquisition for parkland preservation of 12500 Main Road in Mattituck as an undertaking in the public interest. As the Board is aware, this property has been proposed for substantial commercial y. development, which would permanently transform the subject parcel's current natural state into a high-volume, auto-dependent commercial business. The location of the proposed development requires access from New Suffolk Avenue, which will inevitably also require numerous additional vehicle turns onto, and off of New York State Route 25 in an area that is already heavily travelled, constrained by limited sight distances, hazardous for pedestrians! and well known for high speed travel in x 'fin ';;Ya;e d� and close proximity to a dangerous curve. r The proposed acquisition would meet many of the Town's recent and longstanding goals for reducing high volume, auto dependent development intensity in the vicinity kc °s of Mattituck's historic central business district, while also reducing pressure on the areas already congested and dangerous roadway conditions, and providing an µ opportunity for the creation of a village green that conforms with the stated goals of PP Y g g the Town's most current Comprehensive Plan. We understand and respect the fact that public acquisition of land through eminent domain is a significant action that must be justified by a clear public purpose for the land in question. With respect to the subject parcel,there are several well-reasoned and well-established conservation and community planning goals that can be ;• ro:' : ' 'X 'v ; achieved through this acquisition that could not be accomplished through any other traditional development plan for this parcel. q ' As a result, the use of an eminent domain acquisition is a reasonable and rational exercise of the Town's land use authority and we support the Town's efforts to 1} proceed with this measure. There is little doubt that rising development pressure has reached Southold Town S= °a,••'•' '•`�. �-��,�,;,,_•.°;:',; and that if the town is to achieve its widely supported efforts to maintain rural community character significant land use efforts and actions will need to be taken., The matter now before the Board is but one of the many measures that will be needed to achieve the community planning goals the Town spent a decade to develop and we welcome the leadership and foresight that the Town Board has provided in its efforts to maintain the town in a way that preserves its identity, supports su longstanding pp its agricultural and second home industries and retains its t R . unique and historic character. We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. M Sincerely, '�• , , �� Robert S. DeLuca � President ,1�•'" v,,�\ ' jai•,5 `h az k cc: Southold Town Clerk ,' '"}c, a.. ..,•''" E a+ 't a �'"",,'" ' - ,y'p "="y �.;1 "', '•n,� "" } `"Ay`t. .:"•:�`` *'" P"1 i'—k Sf�`E `e ° '`-� "� q+� (7� 9 Sst..• r k o�' ,., t wr"._ ._, ._, .... � � „ ..; � '-, 3 1 t_:, s: '�`a_ .._s ._. ' ..., i:. t., ..,t,:. ,.. .-. $ . .. .3 „w Neville, Elizabeth From: Patricia Berg <patberg@lewisandnickles.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:59 AM To: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth Subject: AGAINST EMINENT DOMAIN 12500 MAIN ROAD MATTITUCK Attachments: AGAINST EMINENT DOMIAN BRINKMAN 8_2020.pdf Please read the attached letter at the Brinkman hearing today. RECEIVED Patricia Aug > > 2020 Southold T®wn �9erf� Patricia Berg, R AL.TORO Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Lewis & Nickles Ltd. 57200 Route 25, Southold NY 11971 Mail to: PO Box 877, Southold NY 11971 atberg@lewisandnicklesocom 631-765-8161 GRP, Graduate Real Estate Institute AW, Accredited Buyer's Representative SREe, Seniors Real Estate Specialist RSPB, Resort& Second Home Property Specialist SFR°,Short Sales &Foreclosure Resource CiVe, Certified Negotiation Expert MEMBER: National Association of REALTORS@ New York State Association of REAL TORSO 1 Hamptons and North Fork REALTORS®Association IMPORTANT: This email message (and any attachment) is for the exclusive use of the person to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, use, disclosure or distribution of this information may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. Please notify the sender, by email or telephone, of any unintended recipients and delete the original message without making any copies. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 RECEIVED August 10, 2020 AUG 1 1 2020 Patricia Berg Southold Tern Cleric 1540 N. Bayview Rd Ext Southold, NY 11971 To: Southold Town Board Scott Russell Sarah Nappa Jill Doherty Louisa Evans Robert Ghosio James Dinizio Jr. Re: Brinkman Property located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck NY 11952, SE Corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Ave SC Tax map ID#: 1000-114-00-11-00-017-000 As a registered Republican, primary_resident and Realtor in Southold Township, I am alarmed AND"TOTAL AGAINST my elected government using eminent dom_a_inJto acquire the property located at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck NY 11952, SE Corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. In Southold Township there is a very limited amount of commercially zoned property. The Brinkman's purchased a properly zone Hamlet Business parcel for their intended use. This parcel is also in the Halo zone, a perfect place to put a business (isn't that exactly why we have halo zones on the master plan?). As a local realtor, for the government to set a precedent of taking property and its' bundle of rights by eminent domain is frightening. In my business, how can I assure future buyers that the government won't seize their property? In addition, if the town wanted a park at this location, there was plenty of opportunity to purchase this Parcel before Brinkman bought it. The town's failure to act has created this mess, and with eminent domain, the town is trying to undo its error of inaction. I'm all for land preservation, but this hamlet business parcel in the halo zone should be developed as the zoning code allows with site plans and proper approvals. Sincerely, Patricia Berg cc: Elizabeth Neville, Town Clerk ` Neville, Elizabeth From: Dan Generosa <-dgenerosa@lexpath.c'om> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 10:55 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Brinkmann Eminent Domain Hearing Dear Ms. Neville: I write to you today concerning a mailing I received referencing the Town of Southold's proposed use of eminent domain as it concerns the parcel of land at the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and Route 25 in Mattituck. I would like to thank the Brinkmanns for their public outreach on the upcoming hearing, and I am grateful that they are soliciting comments from the public that can be read into the record. It is my sincere wish that this email become a part of the public record at the hearing. The Brinkmanns' mailing dramatically illuminates the issues facing the town,and I suggest,the nation, in the 21st century and beyond. However, if they hope to bring the people of Southold Town to their side of the argument with such a mailing, I suggest they reexamine their tactics and their tone. The elected officials of this town are not mindless, disembodied bureaucrats.They were elected and hold office as stewards of the town.They represent the people of the town and are charged with exercising the will of the people. That is what government at all levels should be about. When I vote for the members of our local government, I choose candidates whom I believe will exercise their duties and reflect the will of the people they serve. I think they are doing a fine job with respect to this particular issue and gladly support the use of eminent domain in this instance. Contrary to the Brinkmanns' assertions,eminent domain'is not a "seizure." It is not"un-American."The law concerning eminent domain is no more un-American than speed limits or building codes.America is a nation of laws,and eminent domain, like it or not, is a feature on the landscape of municipal law that can and should be applied in this case. While the Brinkmanns claim they undertook a great deal of due diligence in selecting the parcel,they willfully overlooked several key elements of the process and ignored community opposition.They neglected to seriously consider the public safety, conservation,-and community concerns that have long been valid considerations in land use and eminent domain law. When faced with the community backlash and the expression of the will of the community as expressed through our public officials,the Brinkmanns fall back on an all too familiar tactic in today's hyper-polarized media — playing the victim. Instead of acknowledging valid community concerns and having respect for the institutions in place to protect those interests,their mailing uses trigger words like "seizure" and "un-American" and "higher taxes" to purposely elicit a knee-jerk, emotional response. With their mailing, they hope to quash rational discourse, discount valid (and vociferous) opposition, and sway the weak minded. This appeal to emotion is yet another rejection of community concerns, and is employed because they are on the wrong side of side of the issue.The Brinkmanns seek to paint the elected officials of the town as "them" in a fabricated "us vs. them"fight. This false sense of injustice and inflammatory tone of the mailing has succeeded only in bringing increased scrutiny to the Brinkmanns' unrelenting pursuit of a project that the people in the Town of Southold have consistently rejected. To be clear(as if further clarification is needed): Yes,We are rejecting your proposed hardware store.We do not think the location is safe. We do not want increased traffic or congestion at one of the most dangerous intersections on the North Fork. We do not want the destruction of undeveloped open land,trees, and habitats in favor of another store and parking lot.While the Brinkmanns and those in favor of the development project may not like this fact,their displeasure does not outweigh the public interests at stake. This decision is not made lightly and not without due consideration of the potential economic benefits of such a project. We have considered them and decided to place public safety,the environment, and the preservation of the character of the community over the potential economic benefits, and yes,we are willing to pay for it(not"seize" it as you falsely claim).We are willing to pay for it because it is the right thing to do. We are taking the long view that people are more important than profit; that what makes the North Fork a special place is conservative, low density development; and that as a community we are stronger and more unified when'we balance all the needs of the community with the need for economic advancement. For"these reasons I proudly stand-with.our-elected,officials in-;opposing the development and sup'po'rt a plan to obtain `the-parcp[b6 -eminent domain Sincerely yours, Daniel T.Generosa 205 Fishermans Beach Rd. Cutchogue, NY 11935 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 10:53 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Bob Ghosio; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah Subject: FW: Last Green Corner appeal RECEIVED AUG 1 1 2020 Frorn:Matthew_Cortese-[mailto:mdcortese@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday,August 11, 202010:15 AM Southold Town Cleric To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov>; Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: Last Green Corner appeal Dear Mr. Russell, I hope that this email finds you well in the midst of what I can only imagine is a stressful time of governing during pandemic. I have no doubt the Town of Southold, my hometown, has admirably met the various challenges of COVID-19 under your leadership; I think of the respect my parents, Mike and Vicky Cortese, have for your governing, and even more so the affection with which my'grandmother, Toni Booth, would always speak of you. I believe 'we met a few times while I worked with my grandmother and you were Assessor, although as I write this, I am surprised by how long ago that seems! I am writing today to add my voice—as one who was born on Eastern Long Island and was raised on Mattituck's Main Road—to the chorus of support calling to preserve the Last Green ,Corner-at-New Suffolk Avenue and;Rout6,25. I understand that the possibility exists for the Town to exercise eminent domain-in order to transform said land into a park, in accord with the 2005 Hamlet Stakeholder Study, or at the very least simply to prevent the construction of Brinkmann's Hardware's proposed 20,000-foot store and adjoining parking lot. I understand that the Town would (and should) not take this step lightly: I can only, imagine the many balancing acts in which you daily engage, between the rights of private citizens, the desire for economic prosperity, and the public interest. However, in this particular case, the choice seems clear: the construction of such a facility on said Corner would jeopardize the vehicular and pedestrian safety of the people of Mattituck, the charming tranquility of the area upon which local business depends, and the aesthetic and environmental interests that have long been of central importance to Town planning. I will treat each concern in turn. First, and perhaps most important, the proposed Brinkmann's building would only add to already burdensome traffic in the center of the Hamlet. In order to convey the seriousness of this concern, I would like to appeal to my own experience: as a child, one of my favorite activities was walking "downtown," first with my father and later on my own. Exiting our home, 11975 Main Road, and heading north, the trip takes about five minutes. Many times, I remember passing bouquets of flowers that dotted both the exterior of the Corner and the telephone poles beside the Presbyterian Church, memorials erected by loved one of those who had lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents on the bend in the road at Love Lane. These were the first memorials of i these kind that I had seen, and their mournful eeriness left a mark on my memory: people, often young people, had died here, on this stretch of road that I loved. Numerous times, growing up at 11975 Main Road, the crash of glass and metal would echo up our hill, most often accidents happening at the Corner: folks driving too fast, attempting challenging left turns and failing, losing patience at the congestion and acting impulsively. I am convinced that a Brinkmann's building and business would only add to the chaos, amplifying an already existing traffic problem and facilitating more vehicular injury. Part of downtown Mattituck's charm, as you know, is its small-town feel. While the delis of my (our!) ,youth have largely given way to upscale eateries and shops, the same mystique remains. I am proud to bring friends home to visit Love Lane, to grab coffee and bagels and enjoy the surroundings. I fear that denuding the Corner, and the traffic nightmare that would ensue, would negatively impact the charming environment of which Tuckers are proud, and upon which local business depends. Brinkmann's building would only add to the noise and congestion that would render Love Lane less tranquil and less appealing both for locals and for visiting customers. In whatever steps you take in Hamlet planning, I hope the Town takes into account the importance of preserving not only the safety but also the feel of Mattituck's downtown. Third, while perhaps not always the eminent priority, the Town and its citizens certainly have an interest in preserving Mattituck's natural environment. The Corner at hand is one of the few green spaces that remains in the Hamlet area. I think of the many conversations that occurred in Southold during my youth about the importance of preserving the natural environment: the campaign for five-acre zoning and attempts to keep agricultural lands agricultural, actions taken on behalf of the flora and fauna of our beaches (e.g., Spartina grass, the Piping Plover), and measures to protect the health of local wetlands and estuaries. In asking the Town to exercise eminent domain to save the Corner, I am asking you to act in accord with local government's long, nonpartisan tradition of acting to preserve green space, which both positively ameliorates our climate and provides places for human recreation and enjoyment. Finally, I would like to end with a more personal appeal. One of the reasons I no longer live in Southold Town is that I am pursuing ordination to the priesthood as a member of the Society of Jesus, a religious order in the Roman Catholic Church. It is my conviction as a Catholic Christian that government has both the opportunity and the duty to act in the interest of the "common good"—not the greatest good for the greatest number, nor the good of only a few, but the good of all its citizens. This, I recognize, is a high standard that we rarely meet in the United States, but it is my conviction that, in preserving the Last Green Corner, the Town has the opportunity to act on behalf of the common good. Some will surely balk, some will feel wronged or offended; but, quite frankly, the people of downtown Mattituck deserve more than another giant, traffic- amplifying store. Please act in the interest of generations of Tuckers who desire a safe, tranquil, and ecological sustainable downtown. peace, Matthew D. Cortese, S.J. (raised at 11975'Main Road, Mattituck) 2 P.S. I am sending this letter on August 11, 2020. Please include it in whatever public record exists with respect to your deliberations on this matter. ':Qui utfrigidi timore non essent, igne caritatis ardebant." "And that they might not be frozen with fear, they burned with the fire of love." —St. Augustine ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 3 Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 10:53 AM. To: Neville, Elizabeth; Bob Ghosio; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah Subject: FW:Vote NO to Brinkmann! RECEIVED -----original Message----- AUG 1 1 2020 From:Terri [mailto:camomile@optonline.net] Sent:Tuesday,August 11, 2020 9:33 AM To: Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.pov> Southold Town �ierk Subject:Vote NO to Brinkmann! Dear Mr. Russell, As a 25+year full-time resident/property owner in Mattituck, I am writing to you to request that you do not capitulate to the pressures by the Brinkmann Company to reject the claim of Eminent Domain for the property on the corner of Route 25 and New Suffolk Avenue where they propose to construct a large, unnecessary hardware store that would be disruptive to our community. Please vote YES on claiming Eminent Domain to eliminate the possibility of Brinkmann's invasion of the peace and tranquility of our Love Lane business district. Thank you. Respectfully, Terri Brady-Mendez 550 Knollwood Lane Mattituck, N.Y ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 ' Neville, Elizabeth From: Susan Dahiya <susandahiya@verizon.net> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 10:51 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Fw: Concern about planned development of corner of New Suffolk Ave. & Main Road in Mattituck Hello Ms. Neville. I sent the email below to the members of the Southold Town Board. I would appreciate it if you could have my message entered into the public record. Thank you and warm regards, Susan Dahiya ----- Forwarded Message----- From: Susan Dahiya <susandahiya 6verizon.net> To: louisa.evansatown.southold.nv.us <Iouisa.evans(cDtown southold.ny.us>; fill.doherty(o),town.southold.ny.us <jill.doherty-(otown.southold.ny.up; iames.din izio aa)-town southold.ny.us <fames.din izio(d-)town.southold.ny.us>; bob.ghosioCa)town.southold.ny.us <bob.ghosio(a)town.southold.ny.us>; sarah.nappaQtown southold ny us <sarah.nappa(a)town.southold ny us> Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020, 01.1348 PM EDT Subject: Concern about planned development of corner of New Suffolk Ave. & Main Road in Mattituck Dear Member's of the Southold Town Board, I am writing to urge you to vote to exert eminent domain over the property at the corner of the Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck I would like to express my dismay about the plan to build a hardware store and paint store at that location. The intersection of the two roads is already a nightmare to navigate. Allowing a business to open in that location is bound to exacerbate the situation. Cars turning left onto the Main Road from New Suffolk Avenue often need to wait a long time to make the turn, and a long line of cars gets stuck in a back up on New Suffolk Avenue.lf a business is located on that corner it will add to the already large number of cars lining up to get back on to the Main Road. Another reason for my dismay is that having a business in that spot will forever alter the appearance and feel of the "downtown" Mattituck area. The trees that are there right now will all be gone, and a huge hardware store and paint store will take their place. Mattituck already has a hardware store, and the paint store that the Brinkman family owns in Jamesport has served this community for years and can continue to do so. I think it would preferable to preserve the spot as a green space for the use of the community. It is not in the best interest of the community at large to allow the"last green corner"to be developed. I urge you and the other board members to vote to exert eminent domain over the property and put an end to the development plans of the Brinkman company in that location. Thank you in advance for your efforts on behalf of your constituents. With best regards, Susan Dahiya Laurel, N Y. Neville, Elizabeth From: Jake Nolan <jakenolan4@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 10:43 AM To: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Protect The Last Green Corner t Town of Southold Town Board 53095 Main Rd P.O. Box 1179 -Southold, NY 11971 [Town Clerk: Please enter this letter into the public record.Thank you.] Dear Town Board Members: The Last Green Corner in Mattituck should be preserved'and protected for a mostly natural, passive public park.To thi eminent domain for the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. To allow the development of this corner instead of preserving it: • Brings more traffic and larger commercial vehicles onto New Suffolk Avenue and its many neighborhoods. • Threatens to push more traffic into nearby neighborhoods that don't have the road infrastructure to handle • Threatens what little pedestrian safety Main Road already has. • Removes 1.8 acres of trees and replaces it with almost as much asphalt. • Worsens water, light and noise pollution where it is already bad. • Denies the community the park it worked for years to establish. Choose courage,stand-up and do the right thing: Vote for the public good, for a public park.Say"no"to those who se exploitation. Reject those who,fearmonger and distract with falsehoods, insinuation and name-calling.Say"no"to tho ignored the repeatedly and publicly stated truth: A passive public park on The Last Green Corner in the Heart of Mattis and will be good for the community. Vote "YES." Sincerely, Jake Nolan MHS Graduate 2014 l 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Jacob Smith <smith jacob.samuel@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 9:19 AM To: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James;Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Protecting the Last Green Corner Town of Southold Town Board 53095 Main Rd P.O. Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 [Town Clerk: Please enter this letter into the public record. Thank you.] Dear Town Board Members: The Last Green Corner in Mattituck should be preserved and protected for a mostly natural,passive public park. To that end, vote "YES" to eminent domain for the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. To allow the development of this corner instead of preserving it: -Brings more traffic and larger commercial vehicles onto New Suffolk Avenue and its many neighborhoods. - Threatens to push more traffic into nearby neighborhoods that don't have the road infrastructure to handle it. -Threatens what little pedestrian safety Main Road already has. -Removes 1.8 acres of trees and replaces it with almost as much asphalt. - Worsens water, light and noise pollution where it is already bad. - Denies the community the park it worked for years to establish. Choose courage, stand-up and do the right thing: Vote for the public good, for a public park. Say "no" to those who see us a profit center for exploitation. Reject those who fear monger and distract with falsehoods, insinuation, and name-calling. Say "no" to those who have already ignored the repeatedly and publicly stated truth: A passive public park on The Last Green Corner in the Heart of Mattituck is in the public good and will be good for the community. Vote "YES." Sincerely, Jacob Smith f Mattituck High School Graduate -2008 Former employee of Love Lane Kitchen 1 . Neville, Elizabeth From: Zev Carter <zevcarter@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 9:01 AM To: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Protect the last green corner Town of Southold Town Board 53095 Main Rd P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 [Town Clerk: Please enter this letter into the public record.Thank you.] Dear Town Board Members: The Last Green Corner in Mattituck should be preserved and protected for a mostly natural, passive public park.To that end,vote "YES" to eminent domain for the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. To allow the development of this corner instead of preserving it: • Brings more traffic and larger commercial vehicles onto New Suffolk Avenue and its many neighborhoods. • Threatens to push more traffic into nearby neighborhoods that don't have the road infrastructure to handle it. • Threatens what little pedestrian safety Main Road already has. • Removes 1.8 acres of trees and replaces it with almost as much asphalt. • Worsens water, light and noise pollution where it is already bad. • Denies the community the park it worked for years to establish. Choose courage,stand-up and do the right thing: Vote for the public good,for a public park.Say"no"to those who see us a profit center for exploitation. Reject those who fearmonger and distract with falsehoods, insinuation and name-' calling.Say"no"to those who have already ignored the repeatedly and publicly stated truth: A passive public park on The Last Green Corner in'the Heart of Mattituck is in the public good and will be good for the community. Vote "YES." Sincerely, Zev Carter MHS Gradute 2014 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 8:19 AM RECEIVED Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Last Green Corner Attachments: Last Green Corner Letter.doc AUG 1 1 2020 Southold Town Clerk From: Kevin F Carey [mailto:Kevin F Carev@glic.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 5:38 PM To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.eov>; Evans, Louisa <louisae@southoldtownny.gov>; Doherty,Jill <fill.doherty@town.southold.nv.us>; Dinizio,James<lames.dinizio@town.southold.nv.us>; Ghosio, Bob <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>; Nappa, Sarah<sarahn@southoldtownny.gov> Cc: Kevin Carey<kfcarey@optonline.net> Subject: Last Green Corner Dear Town Board Members Attached is my letter in support of-the Eminent Domain proceedings with respect to the Last Green Corner. Kevin Carey kfcarey@optonline.net ----------------------------------------- This message, and any attachments to it, may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error,please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message and any attachments. Thank you. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Kevin F. Carey 2922 Park Avenue PO Box 1006 Mattituck,New York 11952 kfcareygoptonline.net RECEIVED August 11, 2020 AUG 1 1 2020 Town of Southold Southold Town Clerk 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold New York 11971 Re: Last Green Corner—New Suffolk Avenue & Main Road Dear Town Board Members: I am writing to you in connection with your decision concerning the property located at the intersection of New Suffolk Avenue and the Main Road in Mattituck. I would ask that you vote yes in favor of Eminent Domain in connection with that property. I have been a summer resident of Mattituck since 1964, purchased a weekend home in Mattituck in 1991, vote here and spend most of my weekends and free time out here. Over those 56 years, I have seen how the town and, in particular Mattituck, has changed. Much of what makes Mattituck and the entire North Fork special and unique has been preserved through the hard work of the local government and concerned citizens, but the pace of change is getting faster. I believe that Eminent Domain is something that should be used sparingly, but I do believe it is appropriate in this case for a couple of reasons. First, the traffic at the intersection of New Suffolk Avenue and the Main Road is pretty terrible right now and I, like many people I know, avoid it unless travelling very early in the morning or late in the evening. Any commercial development with the additional traffic will likely result in a gridlock situation with the impact spreading down both the Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. Second, there has been a lot of ongoing work and analysis on addressing the traffic flows at the Love Lane/Main Road intersection. Adding two new commercial developments to the mix, at the one undeveloped part of that intersection, will make an acceptable solution much more difficult, if not impossible. Finally, it seems as though the very clear wishes of the local community are being ignored, and the owners are intransigent about finding any type of solution, even though community's long term goals for preservation of the property were well known to them before they purchased the property. I completely support moving ahead with Eminent Domain to preserve the Last Green Corner. Yours truly, Kevin Carey Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:19 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Bob Ghosio; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah Subject: FW:The last green corner of Mattituck, New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road RECEIVED -----Original Message----- From: Kris Randolph [mailto:krisl7@me.com] AUG 1 1 2020 Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 6:34 PM To: e.neville@town.southold Cc: Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.eov> ®uthold Town Clerk Subject: Re:The last green corner of Mattituck, New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Members of the Southold Town Board, I am writing this email to ask you to vote'YES to eminent domain and thus save the last green corner of Mattituck. In these dire times of Covid,the last thing we need is yet another store and at the same time we do have a moral obligation towards existing stores in our community,to try and make sure that our drugstores in Mattituck, Cutchogue, Southold, and in the whole North Fork are supported and do not have to close definitely thus throwing many employees and their families in financial turmoil . We could also help all the stores in Mattituck if we built a park in that said corner: One can only dream of a permanently pedestrian Love Lane where people could go and buy fresh food to then have a bucolic picnic in the park right next door We live in an amazing place, please do not allow it to be defaced, but on the contrary let's enhance it even further, and let's not make the traffic at that corner even more of a nightmare that it already is. For those reasons, I am asking you to vote YES to eminent domain . Of course, I would also hope that the current owners do receive fair market value for their property based on a current appraisal. Thank you in advance for giving my points fair consideration. Respectfully, Kris Randolph- New Suffolk Envoye de mon iPhone i Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 8:18 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Bob Ghosio; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah Subject: FW: Eminent Domain From: Pat Poppe [mailto:ppoppel@optonline.net] Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 7:13 PM To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: Eminent Domain Dear Scott Russell We are a 20 year homeowners in the Town of Southold,specifically the Hamlet of Southold,282 N Sea Drive. We favor the eminent domain action. However,we are not so sure about another park. Why not low density affordable housing or a long wished for town recreation center with a pool or anything other than private for profit development.And more to the point,we have three small hardware stores and they would probably be put out of business. That seems UN-American as well. Downtown Cutchogue has struggled to keep its small town look.Another large development in that area,the 55 and over installation, will be increasing traffic volume.There comes a time when the residents say NO to the further diminishment of their quality of life. Do we really NEED a large box store there? These are like mini Home Depots ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. •R ;..,��.. • s o�. vet...°. "...�;: �, 'L'r--a'vaw�-ren,'^ f.AirVI4ts tl ua 6?oiN.. rte,:31RSSCr9 �.Y'^vn ea.gew .—...w R...., y�W:. v•p',•„m^«�...Wi� � "'iii_. �, .�°.....� p Thank you for the opportunity to speak freely. We are sharing our thoughts with your colleagues as well! Chris and Pat Poppe Sent from my iPad 1 Sent from my Wad 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Tuesday,August 11, 2020 8:16 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Last Green Corner From: ioanmane@hotmail.com imailto:ioanrnane@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday,August 10, 202011:57 PM To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.eov>; Evans, Louisa <louisae@southoldtownny.gov>; Doherty,Jill <iill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>; Ghosio, Bob<bob.ghosio@town.southold.nv.us>; Nappa,Sarah <sarahn @southoldtownny.gov> Subject: Last Green Corner After careful consideration of the facts, my wife and I support the declaration of eminent domain over the property located on the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck, New York. Please enter this commiunication into the public record. Thomas and Joan May, 3395 Aldrich Lane, Laurel,New York. Sent from DIJKOStudio.Mail for mobile ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i t. i Ft August 11,2020 Re: Mattituck's Last Green Comer New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Member of the Southold Town Board, I'm writing to ask that you vote YES for Eminent Domain ti" I HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE AND PLEASURE OF ENJOYING THE NORTH FORK FOR OVER 60 YEARS.IN ADDITION TO THE BEACHES AND BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE,IT 19 THE CHARACTER AND INTIMATE COMMUNITY SPIRIT THAT HAS DRAWN ME HERE. THE NF STILL REMINDS ME OF MY HAPPY CHILDHOOD OUT HERE.THE BIGGEST CHANGE HAS BEEN THAT THE FORMER POTATO FIELDS NOW GROW GRAPES THAT PRODUCE WONDERFUL LOCAL WINES. IN AN EFFORT TO FURTHER PRESERVE THE NF THAT WE ALL LOVE...AND SO THAT WE DON'T MAKE TRAFFIC WORSE THAN IT ALREADY IS,I AM ASKING THAT You VOTE YES FOR THE EMINENT DOMAIN.WE DON'T NEED ANY MORE RETAIL ON THE NORTH FORK. THERE ARE ALREADY PLENTY OF EMPTY RETAIL SPACES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. Z Sincerely, Jill Mennicken 6760 Peconic Say Blvd z Laurel,NY 11948 Neville, Elizabeth From: OBRIEN <jobriel@optonline.net> Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:53 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah Subject: For 8/11 Meeting: Letter to Town Board Members To the Town Clerk: Elizabeth Neville Please distribute the letter below to all members of the Town Board. I respectfully request my letter be entered in to the public record. Thank you, Kathy O'Brien ------------------------ Dear Town Board Members, While I have only been a resident of Southold Town for close to thirty years, I speak from the experience of having worked on the South Fork from 1977 until 2010. What happened in Southampton during the early part of my career is now happening on the North Fork. When my former colleagues would talk about having to plan to not be on local roads Friday—Sunday, or the need to finish the week's grocery shopping by Thursday, or discuss what it was like to watch helplessly/hopelessly as green spaces disappeared,too often I would listen to their plight and think, what a terrible way to live. The best of what the North Fork has to offer is being mined for profit at the expense of our quality of life. The character of our community is preserved when we invest in what sustains our sense of place. On Long Island,the North Fork remains one of the few places where the vitality of our unique environmental characteristics is embedded into the fabric of the community. It may be only one plot of land but The Last Green Corner in Mattituck is emblematic of so much more. Once it's gone, it's gone. We do not need another hardware store. We have empty buildings that should be utilized instead of"paving paradise to put up a parking lot". The charm and character of the North Fork would be compromised by yet.another plot of land being developed. I trust you will do the right thing for our community. Vote yes for eminent domain. Sincerely, Kathy O'Brien ' T ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: joanmane@hotmail.com Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:20 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Last Green Corner After careful consideration of the facts, my wife and I support the declaration of eminent domain over the last green corner in Mattituck. Please enter this communication into the public record. Thomas and Joan May, 3395 Aldrich Lane, Laurel,New York 11948. Sent from DIJKOStudio.Mail for mobile ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Jane Turchiano <jdturch@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 9:08 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Brinkman Hardware Store I urge the town to prevent the construction of the above referenced store in Mattituck.This is a matter that begs for arbitration so that the Town preserves the land and the Brinkman family Is made whole.To construct the store at that location will be a public safety disaster. The Brinkmans speak only of properly rights, but they do not recognize that there are no absolute rights. Rights must always be balanced.The rights of this community must be considered and carry great weight. The Brinkmans have lost sight of what it means to be a community and a good neighbor, in the name of property alone. Thank you for your consideration of this letter,which may be read if you wish. Very truly yours Jane Turchiano Sent from my Pad ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Neville, Elizabeth From: john BAGLIVI <johnbaglivi260@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 9:06 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent Domain hearing Please include in the record of the public hearing of 8/11/2020 To the members of the Southold Town Board, Please note my support for the Boards continued action toward preserving the property on the "corner" of SR 25 and New Suffolk Avenue. The property has long been targeted for preservation starting with the US/UK study of 1991,the 2005 Stakeholders study and the 2010 business corridor study and of course by the events of late. If the corner is developed,especially in the manner proposed, it will permanently alter the character of our town. It would bring "Rt. 58" closer to home. I urge the board to also consider the impact this project would have on traffic in an already overburdened corridor. I believe that Eminent Domain is a process outlined in the US Constitution and is thereby quite "American," contrary to what the developer wishes us to believe. I urge the board to complete the process and preserve the property. John baglivi Mattituck ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Deborah Marland <debmarland@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 8:43 PM To: Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,lames;Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Russell, Scott Subject: Town Board Meeting on Mattituck Greenspace Dear Town Board, >As a resident of Southold Town, I support creating a park or village green on The Last Green Corner in Mattituck, on the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. I object to any development being built in this space. >A development would have a negative impact on the community. It would cause more traffic and accidents, bring more people, make the area less safe, damage the community's character, decrease property values, and increase sound, water, light, and air pollution. >A park or village green would benefit residents as a shared space that keeps the character of the community intact. Southold Town needs to implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan that states the need for a village green on the only green corner remaining in the heart of the hamlet.The community is asking for this park, and I agree with them. They have taken time to research the negative impact a development would have and they made a valid case for creating a park or village green in this space. > I request that this email is on the record. >Thank you, > Deborah Marland >Southold Town Resident in favor of a park on the Last Green Corner in Mattituck ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 " Neville, Elizabeth From: Kris Randolph <kris17@me.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 8:39 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Fwd:The last green corner of Mattituck, New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Ms Neville, It looks like my email was not delivered to you as I received a« delivery failure »notification. I am therefore trying to resend it to you . Cordially, Kris Randolph Envoy6 de mon iPhone D6but du message transf&6 Expediteur: Kris Randolph<krisl7(a�me.com> Date: 10 aout 2020 a 18:33:06 UTC-4 Destinataire: e.neville(cr�,town.southold Cc: scottr@southoldtownn.gov Objet: Rep. : The last green corner of Mattituck,New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Members of the Southold Town Board, I am writing this email to ask you to vote YES to eminent domain and thus save the last green corner of Mattituck . In these dire times of Covid, the last thing we need is yet another store and at the same time we do have a moral obligation towards existing stores in our community, to try and make sure that our drugstores in Mattituck, Cutchogue, Southold, and in the whole North Fork are supported and do not have to close definitely thus throwing many employees and their families in financial turmoil . We could also help all the stores in Mattituck if we built a park in that said corner : One can only dream of a permanently pedestrian Love Lane where people could go and buy fresh food to then have a bucolic picnic in the park right next door ! We live in an amazing place, please do not allow it to be defaced, but on the contrary let's enhance it even further, and let's not make the traffic at that corner even more of a nightmare that it already is. For those reasons, I am asking you to vote YES to eminent,domain . Of course, I would also hope that the current owners do receive fair market value for their property based on a current appraisal. i Thank you in advance for giving my points fair consideration. Respectfully, Kris Randolph-New Suffolk Envoye de mon iPhone ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: MORRIS <chrysl@optonline.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 7:58 PM To: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Tomaszewski, Michelle; Standish, Lauren; Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Aug 11 Town Board Meeting August 10,2020 Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Ave and Main Road Dear Town Board Members, I am writing this to urge you to consider that the corner of New Suffolk and Main Road has long been considered a prime area in Mattituck for the development as a park area. As the East End becomes more and more a desirable area in which to live spaces such as this corner become valuable, not only aesthetically, but for the mental health of the citizens of Southold. As I speak to people about where I live and I say Mattituck the response almost always, oh Love Lane is so cute, I love that area. Increased retail development is the antithesis of what most of the residents desire and why most visitors come here. The development of Southold Town should be in the hands of the local citizens and not due to the pressure of outside influences. Sincerely Melvyn Morris Park Ave Mattituck,NY ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: parkin <hmltn@optonline.net> Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 6:53 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Mattituck's Last Green Corner Good Morning Ms Neville, I appeal to you and your role in preserving the property on the corner of New Suffolk Ave and Route 25 in Mattituck from development. My interest in the preservation comes from the concern as a neighbor of the property who will be adversely effected by increased traffic by drivers avoiding the already dangerous intersection. I am not opposed the business, simply the proposed location. As someone who enjoys the seasonal events hosted by and at the Cutchogue (Village Green), Southold (Town Green) and Greenport (Mitchell Park). Mattituck lacks such a site and this green space-will make the ideal location for bring the community together. Please use your power and influence =_to preserve this property. It is-your responsibility as a public representative in the best interest of the community. Thank you for your time. Donna Hamilton, 605 Reeve Ave., Mattituck NY 11952 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders,orunexpected emails. 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: CAREY <kfcarey@optonline.net> Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 5:42 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Fwd: Last Green Corner Attachments: Last Green Corner Letter.doc Ms Neville Attached is my letter to the Town Board relating to the Last Green Corner. I would appreciate,it if you could enter this in to the public record. Thank you. Kevin Carey ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Kevin F Carey <Kevin_F Carey@glic.com> To: "scottrksoutholdtownn gov" <scottrksoutholdtownny.gov>, "louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.us" <Louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.us>, "jill.dohertyna,town.southold.ny.us" <jill.dohertyntown.southold.ny.us>, "james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us" <fames.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>, "bob. hosiona,town.southold.ny.us" <bob. hg osio c@town.southold.ny.us>, "sarah.nappana,town.southold.ny.us" <sarah.nappa&town.southold.ny.us> Cc: Kevin Carey<kfcareykoptonline.net> Date: August 10, 2020 at 5:37 PM Subject: Last Green Corner Dear Town Board Members Attached is my letter in support of the Eminent Domain proceedings with respect to the Last Green Corner. -Kevin Carey kfcarey@optonline.net 1 ----------------------------------------- This message, and any attachments to it, may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error,please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message and any attachments. Thank you. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 RECEIVED AUG 1 0 2020 _Raymond-Fedynak Jacqueline Fedynak 155 Fav Court Southold Town ClerkMaWtuck.NY 11952 rfedynak@earthlink.net August 10, 2020 'Lown of Southold 53095 Main Road P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Dear Town Board Members, We have been part time residents of Mattituck since 1980 and now are permanent members of the community and a members of Mattituck Laurel Civic Association. We choose this community to retire to for its clean air,farms,vineyards, clean waters and quality of life. We are familiar with the Hardware/Paint stores in Sayville and Blue Point areas that are operated by the Brinkman family. They are very large and surpass the needs of our community which has sufficient hardware/paint stores also available in neighboring towns. Then there is always Riverhead for Lowes and Home Depot if you require larger shopping excursions. The corner they wish to erect their 20,000 sq.ft. operation does not fit into this community. Traffic is heavy at this location as we await results of NY States' DOT advisement to slow traffic entering the intersections of New Suffolk Avenue,Love Lane and Wickham. The Mattituck Laurel Civic Association has attempted to turn the Last Green Corner parcel for a number of years and has developed plans to makes this parcel Mattituck' s Village Green. Let us continue this idea for so future families can enjoy this space. Eminent domain is not a choice that is taken lightly. That's attested to by the very few times such an action has been taken.But in this situation,when the community's voice, options to compromise,negotiations, and even offers to purchase at above market price have been ignored,it leaves no other option to protect the community and the integrity of the master plan that has been years in the making It's an option that raises concerns. But as it's an option that has been used sparingly, carefully, and with the greater concern of the community at its foundation,I'd hope that people would understand, respect and support its use in this case. Remember, once the community loses what makes it special and keeps it vibrant and healthy today and into the future—such as its rich lands,its clean ground and marine waters,its rural character,and its quality of life,among other things—it can never get them back. Critical times can for critical actions. The Town has supported the public's voice and now is the time the public should clearly and loudly support the Town's actions in this matter. One Town. One future. Si cerely, Ra and & J Aueline Fedynak cc: S. Russell,Town Supervisor L. Evans,Town Board Member J. Doherty,Town Board Member J.Dinizio,Jr.,Town Board Member 11. Ghosio,Town Board Member S. E. Nappa,Town Board Member L. Standish, Secretary H. Lanza,Town Planning Dept.Director M.Terry,Assistant Town Planning Director Neville, Elizabeth From: annemurray@optonline.net Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 4:30 PM To: Russell, Scott; louisa.evans@.town.southold.ny.us; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah Cc: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Comment for Public Hearing re: SCTM # 1000-114.-11-17 Attachments: TB letter 8-10-20.docx Hello, Please read the attached letter as my comment and enter this into the record for the public hearing scheduled for 3pm on August 11, 2020. Thank you, Anne Murray East Marion . 1 RECEIVED August 10, 2020 Supervisor Scott Russell AUG 1 1 2020 Councilwoman Louisa Evans Southold 'Town Clerk Councilwoman Jill Doherty Councilman James Dinizio,Jr. Councilman Robert Ghosio Councilwoman Sarah Nappa Town of Southold 53095 Main Road PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Town Board, I urge you to vote yes on the resolution to acquire the property at 12500 Main Road in Mattituck for the purpose of a public park. As elected officials you should consider the wishes of the residents of Mattituck,who have urged the town to locate a park in that location for years. In addition,there are other points to consider that should lead you to vote yes. The corner of that property is already a traffic nightmare and the addition of a large commercial building will only add to the existing traffic issues. The town does not need another store in that location when we already have many vacant commercial properties in the hamlets. Most importantly,the addition of a large commercial building at that location instead of a public park will permanently alter the character of the Mattituck community, and the entire town of Southold. Isn't this what the last ten years of Comprehensive Plan preparation sought to save? Respectfully, Anne Murray East Marion Neville, Elizabeth From: Okane <dokane114@optonline.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 4:01 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Letter in support of preserving parcel in Mattituck Attachments: Mattituck Community Park.pdf Dear Ms. Neville, Would you kindly distribute the attached letter to the Town Board Members prior to Tuesday's meeting? Thank you very much, Debbie O'Kane, President. North Fork Audubon Society ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 a Fw ? RECEIVED AUG 1 1 2020 NorthFork Southold Town Cleric udub®n Societyinc PO Box 973 Mattituck,NY 11952 August 10, 2020 Dear Members of the Southold Town Board: On behalf of the board of North Fork Audubon Society, I am writing in strong support of preserving as open space the parcel on the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road in Mattituck. This corner lot is the perfect location for a passive community park. Our mission is"to connect people with Nature". This is becoming increasingly difficult as more and more parcels in Southold Town are-developed. Green spaces are essential for both human health and for healthy ecosystems. Preserving this parcel is one action Southold Town can take, not only to provide important habitat for birds and other species, but to help protect the quality and quantity of our sole- source aquifer, which is threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Debra O'Kane, President Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:30 PM To: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Fwd: PLEASE READ/SAVE WHAT'S LEFT Please LF From: Standish, Lauren On Behalf Of Russell, Scott Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 3:08 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Bob Ghosio; Doherty, Jill; Dinizio, James; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Fwd: PLEASE READ/SAVE WHATS LEFT From:s [mailto:ianzeybell@aol.com] Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 2:49 PM To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: [SPAM] - Fwd: PLEASE READ/SAVE WHAT'S LEFT DEAR"POWERS THAT BE" MATTITUCK RESIDENT SINCE 1994. CALM/PEACEFUUBUCOLIC. THE PROPOSED HARDWARE FACILITY A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE. HAVE ATTENDED INFO ACTIVITIES AND HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS AGAINST THIS INVASIVE MONSTER...IMPOSSIBLE TO CONSTRUCT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN THIS AREA FOR RETAIL, BUT COULD BE SAFE RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE IDEA OF A"PARK-- INTERESTING PARK"INTERESTING BUT TRULY JUST A"USE" .THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY A PEDESTRIAN COULD CROSS THE MAIN ROAD TO GET THERE...WATCH AS THEY TRY TO GET TO HANDY PANTRY...CROSSWALK MEANS NOTHING FOR DRIVER CANNOT EVEN SEE IT AS APPROACHING. THEN THE BEND IN THE MAIN ROAD HEADING WEST IMPOSSIBLE VISION. IF A"PARK" YOU WILL NEED A CROSSING GUARD A BLINKER WILL NEVER WORK FOR THOSE TRAVELING WEST...TOO LATE TO RESPOND. THE AREA CAN ONLY BE ENTERED BY VEHICLES WAY DOWN THE NEW SUFFOLK ROAD TO ARRIVE SAFELY. STAND THERE FOR 20 MINUTES AND SEE FOR YOURSELF...HANDY PANTRY AND LAUNDROMAT WITH TRAFFIC ENTERING AND LEAVING THE LOT. THE AREA AS A PARK WOULD BE PRETTY , BUT USELESS A SUMMER MONTH PLACE AT BEST. KEEPING IT AS A NATURAL AREA IS SAVING THE TREES AND SOIL FROM PAVING FOR A PARKING LOT. PLUS, NO ONE CAN SEE OR APPRECIATE IT FROM A CAR FOR THAT TURN ON THE ROAD TAKES ALL OF A DRIVER ATTENTION. THOSE MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS ON MAIN ROAD HAVE ALL THE DISTRACTIONS THEY ALREADY NEED. FRANKLY, I NEVER USE NEW SUFFOLK TO GET TO MAIN ROAD...HORRIBLE AND DANGEROUS TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. LEAVE IT NATURAL AND SAFE. PLEASE VOTE WISELY! JANET STANTON Neville, Elizabeth From: Andy Uterano <andyu1215@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 3:21 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth; scottr@town.southold.ny.gov; Doherty,Jill; Nappa, Sarah; Evans, Louisa; Dinizio,James; lavaIle@nysenate.gov; al.krupski@suffolkcountyny.gov; scottr@town.southold.ny.gov; Ghosio, Bob; palumboa@nyassembly.gov Subject: Brinkmanship Hardware parcel Dear Elizabeth Neville- Please include this statement in the record at the August 11, 2020 hearing regarding Brinkmans and Eminent Domain. 1 Dear Supervisor Russell and the Southold Town Board members and all county and state officials addressed in this statement. We are full time residents of New Suffolk in the town of Southold and we support the Towns decision to invoke Eminent Domain regarding the property on the corner of New Suffolk Ave and Main Road. We support the taking of this property by Eminent Domain for the good of the residents and businesses and visitors to Mattituck and surrounding towns. Local civic associations and town and local officials have tried for the past 2 years to work with Brinkmans Hardware Corporation finding a more reasonable location and have been ignored.There are plenty of empty "retail locations available. It seems that Eminent Domain is the only option left. Traffic congestion is already a problem in that area and adding an enormous hardware store that honestly is not needed would change the rural charm negatively. Tourists love visiting our area because of its rural charm. We feel that a large hardware store in that particular area would be a traffic nightmare and an eyesore. Preserving that parcel as a green area or park preserves our rural identity and maintains the charm that draws visitors to the North Fork. Respectfully, Andy&Jacque Uterano Main Street, New Suffolk ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 3:08 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Bob Ghosio; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio,James; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Fwd: PLEASE READ/SAVE WHAT'S LEFT From:s [mailto:]ahzeybell@aol.com] Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 2:49 PM To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: [SPAM] - Fwd: PLEASE READ/SAVE WHAT'S LEFT DEAR"POWERS THAT BE" MATTITUCK RESIDENT SINCE 1994. CALM/PEACEFUUBU COLIC. THE PROPOSED HARDWARE FACILITY A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE. HAVE ATTENDED INFO ACTIVITIES AND HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS AGAINST THIS INVASIVE MONSTER ..IMPOSSIBLE TO CONSTRUCT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN THIS AREA FOR RETAIL, BUT COULD BE SAFE RESIDENTIAL AREA. THE IDEA OF A"PARK" INTERESTING BUT TRULY JUST A"USE" THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY A PEDESTRIAN COULD CROSS THE MAIN ROAD TO GET THERE...WATCH AS THEY TRY TO GET TO HANDY PANTRY...CROSSWALK MEANS NOTHING FOR DRIVER CANNOT EVEN SEE IT AS APPROACHING. THEN THE BEND IN THE MAIN ROAD HEADING WEST IMPOSSIBLE VISION. IF A"PARK" YOU WILL NEED A CROSSING GUARD A BLINKER WILL NEVER WORK FOR THOSE TRAVELING WEST...TOO LATE TO RESPOND. THE AREA CAN ONLY BE ENTERED BY VEHICLES WAY DOWN THE NEW SUFFOLK ROAD TO ARRIVE SAFELY. STAND THERE FOR 20 MINUTES AND SEE FOR YOURSELF...HANDY PANTRY AND LAUNDROMAT WITH TRAFFIC ENTERING AND LEAVING THE LOT. THE AREA AS A PARK WOULD BE PRETTY , E3UT USELESS A SUMMER MONTH PLACE AT BEST. KEEPING IT AS A NATURAL AREA IS SAVING THE TREES AND SOIL FROM PAVING FOR A PARKING LOT. PLUS, NO ONE CAN SEE OR APPRECIATE IT FROM A CAR FOR THAT TURN ON THE ROAD TAKES ALL OF A DRIVER ATTENTION. THOSE MAKING LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS ON MAIN ROAD HAVE ALL THE DISTRACTIONS THEY ALREADY NEED. FRANKLY, I NEVER USE NEW SUFFOLK TO GET TO MAIN ROAD...HORRIBLE AND DANGEROUS-TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN LEAVE IT NATURAL AND SAFE. PLEASE VOTE WISELY! JANET STANTON Tc Supervisor Scott Russell and Members of the Town Board: At meetings that we've attended we've heard Southold Town residents express what amounts to as our shared community values. They include: safe roads, controlled growth, and preserving the character of our communities. Town,and county leadership were on the right track helping to make the last green.corner a welcomed space for all of us. The company that would like to construct a building bigger than the Mattituck CVS on this property wants another over-sized store to add to their chain. This property is around the corner from Love Lane. For our, residents and visitors alike,,Love.Lane,reflects our sense of community while at the same time, a quaint .,environment. We urge you to act with the community's interest in mind. Help preserve this space for a park, a village green, something that compliments the environment. Our last green corner needs special consideration. We all know that if we lose this corner, it will,be far more than'a piece of property that is lost. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Ellen Tomaszewski Thomas Tomaszewski ;3215 Aldrich Lane, Laurel 11948 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 2:21 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill;Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Hearing on Tuesday 8/11 Attachments: LetterCorner.docx FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: maryellerit optoriline.net [mailto:maryellent optonline.net] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 2:17 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Russell, Scott Cc: Evans, Louisa; Doherty, Jill; Dinizio, James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah Subject:,Hearing on Tuesday 8/11 We are submitting the attached letter to be entered into the public record. Thank you, - ' Tom and'Mary Ellen Tomaszewski ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 1 Y Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:54 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; 'Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc:' Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW:The Last Green Corner FYI Elizabeth A.Neville ' Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer 'Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From:jreitman4 [inailt6:jreitman4@yahoo.com] ,Sent:`Monday, August 10, 2020 1:37 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: The Last Green Corner August 8,2020 Re:Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk'Avenue and Main Road Dear'Member of the Southold Town Board, \ ' I'm writing to ask that you vote YES for Eminent Domain a. so that we don't make traffic worse than it already is. a. A large building at that location will detract from the character of the community.' a.; "faking the,frees away and covering the lot with asphalt will result in runoffs that will cause flooding. a.' The rights of the community are greater than the property rights of one owner. Joel Reitman 631765 2321 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. � 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:44 PM To: Spiro, Melissa S0j6ct:.', RE: [SPAM] - Development on Main Rd already received it from Mr.Adler. Betty From: Spiro, Melissa Sent: Monday, August•10, 20208:36 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth' ,Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Development on Main Rd From:Spiro, Melissa Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 8:36 AM To: 'Jerry•Adler'<jadler99996gmail.com> Subject:.RE: [SPAM] -Development on Main Rd Hi, I have received your e-mail; however, if you wish it to be part of the public record you should send your comments directly to the Town Clerk. Melissa From:Jerry Adler'fmailt6:iadler9999@gmail.com] Sent:.*ursday,August 06, 2020 5:29 PM To:Spiro, Melissa <Melissa.Spiro town.southold.ny.us> Subject: [SPAM] - Development on Main Rd Dear Ms. Spiro: I am a horrieowzler and registered voter in tholown of Southold. I oppose thedevelopment of the parcel at Main Rd. and New Suffolk Ave. for commercial use and support all efforts to preserve it as open space. Thank you for taking my views into consideration. Sincerely, Jerome Adler 465 Harborview Ave. 1 • Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville,.Elizabeth - Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:42 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski,-Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville,•Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle cc:.. Norklun, Stacey 'Subject: FW: Please read this letter at Aug 11th Mtg,. FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL,Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1'179 , Southold,NY 11971 •Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Doris Brautigari, [mailto:dbrautigan(abme.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 9:43 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa;jill.doherly_@town.southold.us; Dinizio, James; Nappa, Sarah; Ghosio, Bob Subject: Please read this letter at Aug 11th Mtg,. Dear Ms.Neville, PIease enter my lettep to the public record and be read at the meeting tomorrow August 11th regarding eminent domain. Thank you,.' P Dear Mr, Russell, and all Southold Town Board Members, I'am writing you to request that the town exercise eminent domain for the property on the corner of Route 25 and New`Suffolk Avenue: This parcel of land is the last remaining green corner in Mattituck and should be preserved as a park. Building a supersized hardware store would have a negative effect on traffic and the character of the community. As the popularity of the North Fork has grown substantially in the past 27 years that I have been here,-it is urgent that we do not destroy the beauty that has drawn,us here. Thank you for;your attention;and please vote in favor of eminent domain. _Sincerely;' Doris Brautigan 1305 3rd,Street New Suffolk,NY 11956 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 . r Neville, Elizabeth: From.- Neville, Elizabeth Sent: . Monday,August 10, 2020 1:41 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; ,Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW:The Last Green Corner FYI . . „ . • Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 , Tel:631765-1'800,,Ext.228 ' Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From•:',R. Kevin McClean,[mailto:r kevin.mcclean@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,'August 10, 2020 9:51 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Subject: Fwd: The Last Green Corner Dear Ms. Neville, Please record the email that follows, sent to the members of the Town Board regarding an eminent domain question, entered into the public record. Thank you. R. Kevin•McClean-, ----------Forwarded message --------- From: R. Kevin McClean <r.kevin.mcclean@gmail.com> Date: Sat,Aug 8, 2020 at 11:23 AM Subject: The Last Green Corner To: <scott.russellatown.southold.ny.us>, <louisa.evansntown.southold.n .us>, <jill.dohgrty@town.southold.ny.us>, <james.diniziogtown.southold.ny.us>, ob'.gh'osio(a�town.southold.n <b �us>, <sarah.nappa@town.southold.n�us> Cc: <michelle.tomaszewski@town.southold.n�us>, <Lauren.standish@town.southold.ny.us> August 8th, 2020 To: Members of the Town Board,Southold, NY We are writing to express our support for the Town of Southold acquiring ownership of the property at the southeast corner of the Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck and,recommend that the Board vote YES to exercise " eminent domain. 'We understand that the,,current,,owners intend-to build a large hardware store at that location and we strongly oppose that use'on several grounds: • Traffic in the area already taxes the road capacity. Located at a bend in the Main Road, it can be expected to aggravate congestion in the area. • Considering existing options, an argument for consumer benefits from,competition is not persuasive. A large hardware store is not needed -established local businesses such as Orlowski True Value in Mattituck, Jamesport True Value, Cutchogue Hardware, Southold Hardware, and Riverhead Building Supply in Greenport, all serve the local needs of our community and provide a competitive market in the local area. Large hardware supply;stores are already nearby in Riverhead (Lowe's and-Home Depot). !' A large store does'not complement the character of the neighborhood. • Environmental concerns are a significant priority. A green space, a park enhances the environment. A large paved expanse on the land in question will further aggravate stress on the local environment. • Eminent Domain is recognized in the US Constitution as a legitimate option for the government when the acquisition of private property is for the public good.A green space will be for the public good. I understand that there had been a decision to purchase the property from a previous owner with a view to creating a public space, a park pr;village green, but that plan was not brought to fruition. Given the items mentioned above, we strongly recommend that the plan to create a public space be implemented and that the property be purchased from the-curreni owner'at fair:market value under the strictures of Eminent Domain. Thank you for your attention to this request. Sincerely, -R. Kevin and Mary A. McClean R. Kevin McClean 1475 Sigsbee Road Mattituck, NY 1,1952 (Cell) 9 17-653,9313 1 R.,Kevin McClean (Cell) 917-653-9313 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. ,. 2- Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent:: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:41 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW:The last green corner FYI _ Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228, Fax 631765-6145 ' Ce11631,466-6064 From: Elizabeth Dugan-[mailto:ibcj516(cbhotm6il.com] _ Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 9:55 AM To: Neville;.Elizabeth Subject:,The last greenlcorner to.the Southold Town Board, I am writing to support the Town of Southold in preserving the land at the corner of Rt. 25 and New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck. This plot of land is not suitable for building a large paint/hardware store. There are many other locations in Mattituck that would be preferable. That particular inte'rsectio'n is already a serious traffic problem with,it•almost impossible to make a left turn from New Suffolk Avenue onto Rt. 25. 1 can't even.imagine;what'it wniill be like With a,large store located there!• Also, New Suffolk Avenue is one of the most scenic roads on the North Fork. My family and I love to ride our bicycles along its-gently undulating curves and hills with many osprey nests and lovely views of creeks and marshes. Increased traffic will ruin this lovely spot. I understand that change is part of life and maybe some residents would like to have a huge paint/hardware store in Mattituck. But why not locate it closer to the commercial area between Bray Avenue and the large shopping center?The old Capital One Building has been empty for years! There must be other spots more suitable than that corner. What about locating the large store on Rt. 48, which could more easily handle the traffic?; ' 'My family has.lived on the North Fork since the mid-1800s, and of course the area has changed radically, Which is to be expected. But let's have thoughtful change and not continue to make the same zoning mistakes that have been made in the past. We need to work to save the bucolic areas that remain. Sincerely, Elizabeth Stark Dugan Jamesport, NY Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:37 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; 'Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sa'rah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Brinkmans FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1'179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- From:Tricia [mailto:pfeiler@optonlirie.net] Sent:,:Monday,August 10, 2020 6:39 AM to: Neville, Elizabeth, 'Subject: Brinkma'ns I was nearly killed along with my neighbor as we attempted to safely cross the street by the corner that is the site of proposed hardware store.This is a terrible idea even if the owners think it is legal. Patricia Feiler Mattituck--NY Sent from my iPhone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2p20 1:30 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - no eminent domain FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: arch save [mailto:archsave(5gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:19 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - no eminent domain I am writing in support of the Brinkman family and all that is just. The use of Eminent Domain is a heavy handed tactic that is Un-American. What have we become to use such tactics against a law abiding family business who has followed all the local requirements and laws to ensure their business survives and employs local folks. This is wrong and deeply disturbing, I cannot support a board who employs such tactics. What comes next? Please read my comment in the public hearing coming from long term Southold resident with no interest in this other than support of equitable enforcement of the law and fairness. Thank you Archie - i i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:23 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie;'Duffy, Bill;Gh'osio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@towh.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW:Aug. 11th Public Hearing -- Letter to be Read Aloud and Entered into the Public Record -- Thank You FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records,Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer FO Box 1179 Southold;NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Robert Harper_ rhailto:rharperl optonline.net] Sent: Monday,,August 10, 2020 1:20 PM to: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Aug. 11th Public Hearing -- Letter to be Read Aloud and Entered into the Public Record --Thank You Following is my letter for the Aug. 11th Public Hearing to be read aloud and;entered into the public record. Thank You. Yours, Robert Harper ,'-- Dear. Supervisor Russell and members of the Southold Town Board, Thunk you_ all- for your courageous decision to purchase the property at-the corner"of New Suffolk Avenue and the Main Road in Mattituck through eminent domain. I wholeheartedly support the efforts you have made to ensure,that the"community character of the,Hamlet;,of Mattituck is preserved. 1 r ' Since the Brinkman family surreptitiously purchased this property, they..have shown no regard whatsoever for our community. To put a mega-box store with 84 parking spaces in this idyllic spot will forever change the look and feel of Mattituck. This site is directly across from the historic Presbyterian Church (1830), bucolic Love Lane, and,one of the very few octagon buildings extant on Long js'land.(18 5 4),.; So far, Southold Town has wisely prote cted'us from' ' the encroachment of big box stores. I fear that placing this . monstrosity in the very heart of'our historic Hamlet will be the first domino. My wife and I moved here from Blue Point in 1989 to get away from this very type of development that was spreading in Brookhaven and Islip Towns. Through numerous venues, the vast majority of the citizens of Southold Town have vehemently opposed the inappropriate development, of this property. The Brinkmans have turned a deaf ear;to these'protestations, thinking only of expanding their business ," :without acknowledging the detrimental impact it will have on our community. There. is, no' evidence that we need a mega hardware/paint store on the North Fork. Our neighbor and friend, Rich Orlowski, has faithfully served our neighborhood for years. He sells the 2 Benj amin,,Moore line of paints and always seems to have the exact item I need no matter how unusual. Why would we need another hardware/paint store when we already have one several, hundred yards away? Lastly, I'd like to add a few thoughts on eminent domain. The concept of eminent domain has been part of our society for hundreds of years.; . The "Takings Clause" of the Fifth Amendment to out Constitution and the "Due Process Clause" of the 14th Amendment address the acquisition of public property for the public good for fair market compensation. Without eminent domain, construction in our cities would come to a .stand-still. Our interstate highway system could not have been built. Un- Am"r,ican,? I';think not. Is preserving the land on the "Last Green --Corner" for the public good? It most certainly is. Robert.Harper Ma'ttituck ATTENTION` This email carie from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from -unknown''senders or unexpected emails. 3 a Neville, Elizabeth From— Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:31 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Fwd: Corner of Main and New Suffolk FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631 765-6145 ' Cell 631466-6064 From: mary grace benolich [maiIto:mgbenolich icloud.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020:1:12 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth', Subject: [SPAM] - Fwd: Corner of Main and New Suffolk Begin forwarded message: From::mart', grace-benolich<mgbenolichn@,icloud.com> Subject::Corner of Main and New Suffolk Date: August'10, 2020 at 12:36:03 PM EDT To: louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.us, scottr@southoldtownny.gov, jill.dohertygtown.southold.ny.us,james.diniziogtown.southold.nYus, bob. hg_osio(cr�town.southold.n�us, sarah.nappa(town.southold.ny.us Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members, I am Writing.to you,this morning about the issue of eminent domain with regard to the property;ori the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck. While this email is not meant to address eminent domain, per se, I do want to strongly state my opposition to using this property for commercial purposes. First, this property must be transformed into a Village Green. This proposal is in line with the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan and a majority of residents in this,town!support this vision. The beauty and character of our town faces a constant threat from commercial developers. We must do everything in our power to create an environment that supports our families and townspeople', and that cannot be encroached upon by development.,Village Greens are the heart of rural American. Mattituck needs a Village Green. Secondly, this location is hazardous! How can such an idea be floated for even a minute? The traffic pattern is already chaotic and unsafe. Pedestrians and bike riders cannot cross the street without endangering their lives. I'm speechless on this point. A Village Green will give us a chance to design an environment that supports the needs of our community, which includes addressing the vehicular problems in this location. Please use your good effort, your strong will, and your love of Southold Town to fight for the preservation of our public spaces. Sincerely, Mary Grace'Benolich 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth 'Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:09 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Last Green Corner FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message--- Frot-h! s6siek64@oi'tonline.net,fmailto:susiek64@optonline.net] Sent: Monday,August'10, 202010:51 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Last Green Corner I am in opposition to the construction of the Brinkmann Building on the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and the Main Road. I am asking the Southold Town Board to vote YES to Eminent Domain. I am in support of said land�to be used as a park. Please enter this into the public record. Susan Kujawski Sent from my Whone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links,from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Neville, Elizabeth " From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent:" ., Monday,August 10, 2020 1:07 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; ` Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary,Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject:., FW:The Last Green Corner in Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY,11971, Tel.631 7654800,'Ext:228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: New Suffolk Civic Association [maIIto:newsuffolkcivicassociation@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,,August 10, 2020 11:13 AM To: Russell', Scott;-Evans, Louisa; Doherty, Jill; Dinizio, James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth Subject: The Last Green Corner in Mattituck To:Southold Town Board Scott Russell,Supervisor Louisa Evans Jill Doherty James DiNizio,Jr. Robert Ghosio Sarah R Nappa and ,Elizabeth A.Neville,Town Clerk. Dear Southold Town Board Members, We are writing to ask you to vote YES on August 11 on`eminent domain'regarding the proposed Brinkmann's development in Mattituck. We are all aware of the impact that a large commercial,development at the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue would have on traffic and our environment. ; Traffic is already a nightmare coming from New Suffolk when turning left onto the Main Road from New Suffolk Avenue. Please don't make it worse! • It is clear to us that a traffic light would be needed at that intersection because of increased traffic flow to this new business. And that in turn will cause significant traffic congestion to and from the Mattituck(Love Lane)shopping district. • Commercial buildings at that location will detract from the character of our community.There are so few green spaces left,we feel it is your-and•6ur-moral duty to save whatever is left for future generations. In other words,we feel strongly that the quality of life of our community should count for more than the commercial property rights of a single owner-particularly since that owner will be'made whole'and compensated for the property at fair market value. We request that this letter be read into the record at your August 11 hearing. Respectfully,,' -The New Suffolk Civic Association Board Members: Joe Polashock (631)834-5058 Michelle Roussan (631)521 5375 Yvonne Boutges Andy Uterano Libby Fannon Tony Meisel Georges Maul Angus Maitland The New Suffolk Civic Association PO Box 642 New Suffolk,NY 11956 www.newsuffolkcivica'ssocidtion.com newsuffolkcivicassociationggmail.com ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. I 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent:;, Monday,August 10, 2020 1:05 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary,Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [FWD: RE: Brinkmann Issues Hearing, Town of Southold] Importance: High FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold;,NY 11971 Tel.631 165-1$00,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Bill Toedter [mailto:btoedter@ceyes.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020.11:27 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth ' Subject: [FWD: RE: Brilnkmann Issues Hearing,Town of Southold] v Importance: High Please enter into the official record. Thanks, William Toedter ; --------. Original •Message -= ----- Subject: RE:'Eirinkman' Issues Hearing, Town of Southold From: "Bill Toedter" <btoedter(d)c:eyes.com> ,,.,Date: Sat, August 08, 2020 10:23 am To: Southold Town Board -Town of Southold 530951"Main' Rd •. ,;P.O.,Box,1179 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Town Board Members, The`names:of,Youngs, Hallock, Horton, Wells, and Tuthill aren 't just names in history books ,,or on street signs Those'names, our founders' descendants, still live amongst us. Their objective to come here, to build a life and stay here, wasn't about getting rich. They were and are still here looking to work for, fight for and build a better life, a rich life. That's what Southold Town was founded on some 380 years ago and is based on still,today. It's what residents look to pass on to their children and grandchildren. It's all about quality,of life. While my family's.historyhere only goes back 90 years in Mattituck, there are lessons I was taught,and learned along,the way...chief amongst them, that once you lose something special ,you'can't get it back. That's why for years I fought, with others, for clean water, land -preservation,'and the likes. It wasn't just about protecting our,natural resources, our health and well being. It was about protecting and continuing the community's way of life, its quality of life. I remember listening to many people talk about "the good of days," among them the late Bob Rothman, Sr, the late Howard'Meinke, and the late Paul Stoutenburg. They helped to not only build the community but to make sure it did not,lose what made Southold special. And when people come together with a vision, with passion, with caring, they can make a difference. The North Fork doesn't have several nuclear power plants in Jamesport because people came together. Southold doesn't have box stores because people spoke out in one voice; And the hamlet of Mattituck came together and as a result there are no golden arches glowing in the night sky or a drive through at the local McDonalds. The people, the Town government and businesses came together and worked out differences to work with the community,and its desires,' not against them. They all sought to-maintain our special characier,.our�quality of life, before we lost it forever. It's about being good, caring neighbors. Southold is still a community of farms, farmers and fresh produce. It's still home to marine waters, baymen and fresh seafood. There are still rural homes, rural roads and rural vistas. And none of this is by accident or complacency. These and many,other_aspects of Southold remain and thrive only through the hard work of residents, businesses and government leaders who speak out to protect and continue this way of life so residents can maintain their quality,of:life, 'even with many outside pressures and local changes ongoing. And those fights continue-today around land use, land preservation and zoning. With limited budgets and increasing demands stretching the Town's resources, mistakes have been made along the way, such as not completing and enacting the revised master plan sooner. But let's not be mistaken, the direction and spirit of the changes have been voiced by residents in each of the hamlets time and time again over the past seven plus years in public meetings and,letters. The desire for green space preservation, of ensuring the safety of community"roads-and residents, of controlling growth, of meeting the needs of the local workforce as well as retirees, among other concerns have always been central to the design of.-the new master plan. All too often, people and businesses come to Town, attracted by its rural character and beauty, but once here, want to radically change things rather than help maintain them.And while everything does change over time, the community's voice should not, cannot be disregarded. Zoning and building codes cannot be ignored. Building setbacks, sanitary requirements; maximum building height and size requirements are meant to protect the community's land water and character and should not be waived or negotiated away except " 2 _i under extraordinary circumstances...and maybe not even then. It's about protecting the quality of life, for everyone. In those times when people or business entities don't Want to adhere to building or zoning codes, 'let,alone'community desires and standards, there are different tools at the community's•and Town's disposal to address the situation when public meetings, negotiations, and even reasonable compromise don't yield results. As the Town finds itself spending years to carefully draft a comprehensive plan that addresses the Town's current and future vision as commented on by residents of each hamlet, it's not unexpected that some may try to take advantage of gaps between current and new-plans. And at such times, the- community and Town must avail themselves of all possible tools to protect residents' safety, - the Town's character an&everyone's quality of life. Eminent domaiwis not a choice that is taken lightly. That's attested to by the very few times such an action has been taken. But in this situation, when the community's voice, options to - compromise, negotiations, and even offers to purchase at above market price have,been ignored, it leaves no other option to protect the community and the integrity of the master plan that has been years in the making. It's an option that raises concerns. But as it's an option that has been used sparingly, carefully, and with the greater concern of the community at its foundation, Id hope that people would understand, respect and support its use in this case. Remember, once the community loses what makes it special and keeps it vibrant and healthy today and into the future—such as its rich lands, its clean ground and marine waters, its rural character, and its quality of life, among other things-it can never get them back. Critical times call for critical actions. The-Town has supported the public's voice and now is the time the public should clearly and loudly support the Town's actions in`this matter. One Town. One future. ;Sincerely, 'William Toedter Past President North Fork Environmental Council cc: S. Russell, Town Supervisor L. Evans,, Town Board Member J.-,Doherty, TownBoard- Member J. Dinizio, Jr., Town Board Member R: Ghosio, Town Board Member - S. E. Nappa, Town Board Member L. Standish, Secretary H. Lanza,Town Planning Dept. Director ; M. Terry, Assistant Town Planning Director B. Young,,Editior,'East End Beacon L. Finn, Editor, North Fork Patch 'J. Werkmeister, Editor, Suffolk Times 'A. Smith, President, Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association A. Murray, President, East Marion Civic Association " D. Benner, President, Orient Association 3 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 1:01 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary,Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road - Eminent Domain , , FYI ` Elizabeth A.Neville , Southold'Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 FYI From: marc sokol [mailto:maressokol(a)gmail.com] On Behalf Of marc sokol Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:57 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Fwd: New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road - Eminent Domain elizabeth,' , Please place this in the public record. thanks, mare sokol Begin,forwarded message: From:,Marc_Sokol <maressokolQgrnail.com> Subject: New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road - Eminent Domain Date: August 9, 2020 at 6:28:16 PM EDT To: louisa.evans(cD-town.south old.ny.us, Jill Doherty <iill.doher1(c town.southold.ny.us>, Lames.dinizio(cD-town.southold.ny.us, bob.ghosio(cDtown.southold.ny.us, sarah.nappa(aD_town.southold.ny.us Cc: Russell Scott <Scott.russell(c�town.southold.ny.us> To: Southold Town Board 1 . From: Marc Sokol, Mattituck NY Date: August 8, 2020 Re: New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road - Eminent Domain Dear Member of Southold Town Board, I'm writing-to show support for the decision to use eminent domain to acquire the property on the SE corner of New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road in Mattituck. I realize that the eminent domain process is a last resort, but I am convinced that it was justified in this case. I drive past this property every day and am convinced that the proposed Brinkman development will harm the local community,by dramatically increasing traffic on an already dangerous intersection. Over the past few years the vast majority'bf the local community has vocally opposed this development at this location for many reasons including increased density, significant danger to pedestrians, and negative environmental impact through the'loss of green space. Ultimately,this property would best be used as a public park and become the last green corner in the hamlet of Mattituck. `Yours truly, Marc Sokol PO box 1529 Mattituck NY 11952 . , rimarepsokol.com ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:32 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans;Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us);,Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Fwd: Preserving the last green corner in Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A.Neville, Southold'Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Susan Noonan [mailto:susannoonanl@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:28 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Susan Noonan Subject: [SPAM] - Fwd: Preserving the last green corner in Mattituck See below, please., ------ Forwarded message --------- From: Susan Noonan <susannoonanl@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Aug 10, 2020 at 11:53 AM Subject: Preserving the last green corner in Mattituck To: <palumboa@pyassembly.gov>, <al.krupski@suffolkcountyny.gov>, <scottr@southoldtownny.gov>, <louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.us>, <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>, <james.diniziontown.southold.ny.us>, <bob. hg_osio@town.southold.ny.us>, <sarah.nap aatownaouthold.ny.us>, Susan Noonan<susannoonanl @gmail.com> Dear Elected Official, I live in New Suffolk and urge you to vote YES for the public good and NOT allow stores to be built on our last green corner in Mattituck- corner of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue. We need to preserve green space and already have enough hardware stores and traffic in our Southold area. I request that you read my fetter into the record on August 11 at the hearing. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 1 . Susan Noonan 150 King Street New Suffolk,NY 11956 Electedofficials to-contact in support of preserving the last green corner in Mattituck. Kenneth P'Lav lle New York State,Senator 28 North Country Road, Suite 203 Mount Sinai NY 11766 631 473 1461 Anthony H Palumbo,New York State Assemblyman 30 West Main Street, Suite 103 Riverhead,NY 11901 631-727-0204 palumboaknyassembly.gov Al Krupski, Suffolk County Legislator 423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 2 Riverhead,NY 11901 631-852-3200 al.krupskiigsuffolkcountyny. ov Town'of Southold 53095 Main Road PO Box 1179 Southold NY 11971 631-765-1889 (for all Town elected officials) , supervisor . Scott Russell, scottrgsoutholdtownny_ ov 'Town Board Members Louisa Evans, louisa.evans(a�town.southold.ny.us Jill Doherty,jill.doheM@town.southold.U.us James Dinizio, Jr.,james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us Robert Ghosio, bob. hghosio(Ltown.southold.ny.us Sarah E.Nap pa,;sarah.nappaa(a town.southold.ny.us 2 y Susan A.Noonan c 917 513 5303 susannoonanl ggmail.com Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:15 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Ddroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill;Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evan`s;Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; - _ Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us);,Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer - Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 .FYI: From: mctbell@aol.com [mailto:mctbell@aol.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 11:36 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Mattituck Although I am new to Mattituck, 19 years, I feel I must speak up about the green corner. Brinkman's bought that property,,-knowing that it was',too small for what they wanted. It is also the wrong spot! The1raffic has really increased over the past 19 years, 'and that would add a huge headache to the Main Road. Barbara Isabella 1855 Westview Drive 1 �.__1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:09 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville,Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Eminent Domain for the Last,Green Corner Attachments: Last Green Corner Letter.docx FYI ''Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631 765-6145 " , Cell 631466-6064 From: beverly I'mailto:bvb1011@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday,'August 10; 2020 10:09 AM To: Russell, Scott; Evans, Louisa; Doherty,Jill; Dinizio, James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; al.krupski suffolkcountyny.gov;-palumboa(ftyassembly.gov; Iavalle(a nysenate.gov; Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM Eminent Domain for the Last Green Corner Please incorporate the attached letter into the public record. Thank you. August 10,2020 , Re: .Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Southold Board Member, I am-writing,to urge you to proceed with Eminent Do"main in reference to the Last Green Corner in Mattituck. I believe it is the most efficient and only way to ensure that the property is saved for the enjoyment and safety of our community and the environment. We need more trees not more asphalt! I believe that many do not understand that the Brinkmans will be paid market value for the„parcel. [would feel differently if there was,a home and family on the property,;,but the Brinkmans knew full well from the very first Civic Association meeting that the community including myself felt their presence on that corner would be dangerous for traffic, could cause fatalities, is not needed, and would threaten the livelihood of other local hardware stores. Knowing that. they went ahead with the purchase. Thank you for acting'in,the best interests of our community and please include this,communication in the public record. Sincerely, Beverly Vlcek, Homeowner Mattituck 3 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:06 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - New Suffolk Avenue Attachments: Southold Town Board.docx FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southol'd'Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631 765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 FYI From: Evan Minogue [mailto:evan.minogue@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 9:41 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - New Suffolk Avenue Dear Ms. Neville:. Please distribute the attached letter to all members of the Southold Town Board as well as having it entered into the public record., Thank you,very much. Respectfully, Evan and Beth Minogue_ 5550 New Suffolk Ave. Mattituck, NY 11952 evanjminqgue(@W?rizo n.net 1 August 10, 2020 Re: Mattituck's Last•Green Corner New-Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear,Member of the Southold Town Board, _I'm writing to ask that you vote YES for Eminent Domain and that this letter be entered into the public record A) SO THAT,WE DON'T MAKE TRAFFIC WORSE THAN IT-ALREADY IS. 'Cars already travel at a high rate of speed past our home. More vehicles in the area cannot help with alleviating this issue. B) WE DON'T NEED ANY MORE RETAIL ON THE NORTH FORK. THERE ARE ALREADY 'PLENTY OF EMPTY RETAIL SPACES. The character of our area need not be impacted with additional retail space that will likely be vacant in time, adding to the many already unoccupied spaces. C) A LARGE'BUILDING AT THAT LOCATION WILL DETRACT FROM THE CHARACTER OF THE,COMMUNITY. This feeling cannot be emphasized enough. Please help us keep our beautiful community beautiful. EVAN AND BETH MINOGUE 5550�NEW SUFFOLK AYE. •MATTITUCK, NY 1 1952 i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:03 PM To: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Mattituck's Last Green Corner, aka Brinkmann Hardware Corporations Parcel Please LF From: art beisel [mailto:abeisel480)gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 9:23 AM To:,Neville, Elizabeth;scottr(E)town.southold.nygov; Nappa, Sarah; Doherty, Jill; Evans, Louisa; Ghosio, Bob; Dinizio, James Cc: lava Ile@nysenate.gov; palumboa@nyassemblygov; al.krupski@suffolkcountyny.gov Subject: [SPAM] - Mattituck's Last Green Corner, aka Brinkmann Hardware Corporations Parcel Dear.Elizabeth Neville, Clerk of the Town of Southold,New York, I request the following statement be READ ALOUD at the August 11, 2020 Public Hearing regarding the above mentioned property'and theTown of Southold's taking by Eminent Domain. Dear Supervisor Russell, all Southold Town Board Members and all County and State Elected Officials addressed in this letter; We are,writing as full time residents of the Town of Southold and Hamlet of Mattituck to,support the Towns decision to invoke Eminent Domain regarding the taking of the 1.78 acre property located on the S.E. corner of the intersection;of New Suffolk Avenue and State Route 25 (aka) Main Road; (aka) The Brinkmann Hardware Corporation property and referred to locally as The Last Green Corner. We believe that the taking of this property by way of Eminent Domain as described in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is for the Public Benefit and Greater Good.of the residents, Businesses and visitors of The Hamlet of Mattituck and the Town of Southold as a whole. We believe the taking of this property for the public good is right and just, and that The Brinkmann Hardware Corporation be justly compensated as prescribed in the fifth amendment. The property was purchased and closed on in November 2019 for the reported price of $700,000. The purchase was made by the Brinkmann Hardware Corporation in spite of 2 years of meetings with local civic associations,and:town officials welcoming the Brinkmann Corporation to Mattituck,but not at this location. The Town and even County officials offered assistance and incentives to find appropriate locations for the proposed hardware store that wouldn't have a negative impact on the community. To paraphrase a statement by Mr. William Toedter (past president North Fork Environmental Council)Eminent Domain is not a choice that is taken lightly. That is obvious by the few,times that such an,action is taken. But in this particular instance, when the community's voice, options to compromise, negotiations, and offers to purchase the property from The Brinkmann Hardware Corporation at above market price have been ignored by _ the Brinkmahh'C'orporatio'n; it leaves no other option to protect the community and the town's Master Plan that .has been years in the'making: It is an option of some concern, and has been used sparingly, carefully, and with 'the Greater'Good of the Community at its foundation. i The reason, for the taking of this property by Eminent Domain, after all other avenues have apparently been exhausted and for:the benefit of the larger population are as follows: ' L The parcel in question is zoned Retail Hamlet Business and is limited by current zoning to a 6,000 sf retail building. Brinkmann Hardware Corp. is proposing 2 buildings 12,000 sf and 8,000 sf as well as a 1,000 gallon propane tank for retail sales of propane. We believe that a zoning change, variance or special exception would be required to achieve that plan. The Brinkmann Corp. publicly states-they are not seeking,those approvals . 2. Traffic and pedestrian safety, as the roads are currently heavily travelled, congested and beyond planned capacity. , , 3,. There are currently traffic studies that have been undertaken and are being reviewed by the State of NY; and these studies did not include the increased congestion that this project would create. 4. A park or Hamlet Green at this location would add a calming effect and help to maintain and bring to fruition plans for such since 2015,preserving our rural identity that brings visitors and tourists to a place and the reason we call it home. 5. And, for all of the reasons stated in the Town Boards temporary moratorium for that area of Main Road from Bay Avenue'to,the West and Pike Street to the East, which has become the center of our hamlet of Mattituck. Respectfully submitted; Arthur&Melissa Beisel Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck N.Y. 2 - J V Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:02 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah, Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Pro Park on The Last Green Corner in Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management'Officer;FOIL officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 'Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631 765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 FYI From: Taylor, Backus [mailto:taylor.c.backusCa gmail.com] Sent:'Monday, August 10, 2020 12:08 AM To: Evans, Louisa; Doherty, Jill; Dinizio, James; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth;-Russell, Scott Subject: [SPAM] - Pro Park on The Last Green Corner in Mattituck Dear Town Board, I am writing in support of creating a park or village green on The Last Green Corner in Mattituck, on the corner of Main Road land New Suffolk Avenue. As a resident of Southold Town;I object to any development being 'built in this space. A development would mean more traffic, more people, and more accidents; less safety; damage to the community's character; an increase in sound, water, light, and air pollution; and a decrease in property values. These are all incredibly bad for the community. A park would be a public benefit for residents as a shared space that keeps'the character of the community inta&'Squthold Town needs to implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan that states the need for a village green on this only green corner left in the heart of the hamlet. The community understands what they need best, 'and they are'•asking for this park. They have taken time to research the impact of a development, and it will in no way be beneficial to them. They made a valid case for creating a park or village green in this space, and I agree. I request that this email be on the record. Thank you, -Taylor Backus -Southold Town Resident in favor of a park on the Last Green Corner in Mattituck � 1 • Neville,.Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 12:00 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: 1 Norklun, Stacey Subject: , FW: [SPAM] - Save the Last Green Corner! FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box'1179 Southold,]lY 11971 Tel.631,765-1806,Ext.228 -Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Linda Mule [mailto:linda.muleCcbgmaii.com] Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2020 ,11:39 PM To:.Neville; Elizabeth, . Subject: [SPAM] - Save the Last Green Corner! The following letter was sent to Supervisor Russell and the members of the Town Board via email. Please enter it into the public record. Thank you. As a homeowner and taxpayer of 2 houses in Mattituck, I value'our town and its beauty. I am opposed to the Brinkmann's plan to-build a•huge store on the Last Green Corner and urge the Town Board to take the property by eminent-domain. The danger alone of having a huge retail store at the bend in Main Road should be enough to stop this madness, but there is also the loss of a perfect spot for a park which would be a benefit to the whole community and to all ages. Certainly during the pandemic, with the economy in shambles, it makes no sense to add more retail space when stores are already empty.,Jt DOES makes sense to add a park where people'can enjoy nature and forget about life for awhile: ' Please vote YES for eminent domain! Thank you! Linda Mule 1220 Sigsbee Road i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:58 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Fwd:The Last Green Corner-What do you want to be remembered for? FYI Elizabeth A.Neville- Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Tam! Loeffler [mailtoaami.loefflerCcjgmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2020 10:53 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Fwd: The Last Green Corner -What do you want to be remembered for? Dear Clerk Neville, Please submit this letter to the Town Board as part of the record regarding the hearing on August 1 lth. . Many thanks and best regards, Tami Loeffler ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: -----;--From: Tami Loeffler<tami.loeffler@gmail.com> Date:' Sun,Aug 9, 2020 at 10:48 PM Subject:,The Last Green Corner-What do you want to be remembered for? To: <scottrgsoutholdto3 ng .gov>, <louisa.evans@town.southold.nyus>, <jill.doherty@town.southold.nyus>, <james.dinizio cr,town.southold.ny.us>, <bob. hg osioown.southold.n .us>, <sarah.ngppd@town.southold.ny.us>, <al.krupski@suffolkcountyny. og_y>, <palumboa@hyassembly.;;ov>, <lavalle ,nysenate.gov> Hello,, When your grandchildren ask you what you did for Southold Town, what do you want to be remembered for? 1 Do you want to proudly explain to them that you helped to create a vital and vibrant green space that ' is accessible to all? Or that you allowed an unnecessary and non-locally owned business to build on the last green corner in Mattituck, creating a traffic nightmare, ari eyesore and putting locally,owned businesses out of business in the process? Don't be cowed:and bullied by the fearmongering and-disinformation being put forth by Brinkmann's, a company with no interest in Southold Town besides the profits they can make. Be brave. Vote for what is right. Do what is in the interest of the public good and future generations, not some outsider's bank balance. Sincerely, 'Tami M. Loeffler Mattituck High School Class of 1992 2 7 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville;Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:56 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Eminent Domain FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179. Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 4rom:3phlaurel [mailtoJphlaurel@aol.com] ;' • Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2020 9:33 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Eminent Domain Dear Ms Neville, I have sent the following to each`of the Town Board Members and to Supervisor Russell. I am requesting that it be included in-the public record: 'I'm writing to ask that you support and vote in favor of Eminent Domain for the corner of New Suffolk Ave and Main Road in Mattituck. This corner is already a difficult intersection for traffic and any development of the property will only make traffic worse. In addition, once it is developed it will never.again be open space. I would much prefer that the town acquire the property via eminent domain and hopefully develop it into some sort of park in the future. Sincerely; John P Houst 1545 Peconic Bay Blvd Laurel,NY 11948 1 • il/ Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:50 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill;Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarahr, Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Route 25 and New Suffolk Avenue -Vote yes for eminent domain: FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel.,631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- From: Paul Friese [mailto:aerolark@gmail.com] Sent:Sunday,August 09, 2020 9:02 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] -'Route 25 and New'Suffolk Avenue-Vote yes for eminent domain: Dear Ms Neville: I am writing in supportlof the Southold Town Board's potential acquisition of the property at the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and Route 25 in Mattituck via eminent domain. The proposed retail use of this parcel is inappropriate for the site and out of scale with the surrounding community. I request tha,t;this,email be-read aloud and into the record at the Land Preservation Committee's Meeting on Tuesday, August 11,2020. ; Sincerely, Paul Friese 1580 Hobart Road Southold NY, 11971 HOME: 631-765-8182 CELL: 631-887-9182 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 11:54 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski,'Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Fwd: Mattituck's Last Green Corner- New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road FYI Elizabeth A.Neville',,. Southold Town Clerk,'Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Gloria Greco [mailto:gloriagreco20l7@gmaii.com] Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2020 9:31 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: Elizabeth Crea Subject: [SPAM] - Fwd: Mattituck's Last Green Corner- New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Ms.Neville, Please see the below letter to the Southold Town Supervisor and members of the Town Board. I would like to have this email entered into the public record. Thank you for your assistance and courtesy. Sincerely, Gloria Greco Begin forwarded message: From: Gloria Greco-<-qloriagreco20l7Ca�gmail.com> Subject:.Mattituck's Last Green Corner - New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Date,: August 9,2020 at 9:23:30 PM EDT To: scottr _sbutholdtownny.gov, louisa.evans(aD_town.southold.ny.us, fill:dohertyCa.town.southold.ny.us, fames.dinizio(cD-town.southold.nv.us, bob.ghosio(D-town.south old.ny.us, sarah.nappaCaD-town.southold.ny.us 1 . 'Cc: Lava Ile(a)_nysenate.gov, palumb'oa(cD-nyassembly.gov, al.krupski(aD-suffolkcountyny.gov, Elizabeth crea <ecrea98a_gmail.com> Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Southold Town Board, I'm writing to ask that you vote YES for Eminent Domain so that our beautiful town of ' Mattituck retains its charm and grace for generations to come: Having a park'at the,corner of New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road would significantly improve the aesthetic of our downtown area; and help to preserve the wonderful'small town feel. Additional retail shops, - " 'especially a,laige hardware store, is not needed, The existing hardware stores in the immediate area already more than meet the local need, and Home Deport and Lowes are also just a short drive away. A large box store in the area would be an eyesore and noisy, and make the traffic in the vicinity even more congested and dangerous, significantly distracting from the wonderful character of the community. Traffic in our area, particularly at that corner, is already very heavy and a large retail store would make that so much worse. In addition, taking trees away and paving the area would likely result in unwanted runoff and-flooding. My'spouse and i have been visiting the North Fork for over 30 years and have many friends and family in the area. When we purchased our home in 2011, a big factor in our decision was choosing to settle in Mattituck-we did so because of its many wonderful attributes, and among them of great importance to us was the small town feel and natural landscape, with plenty of agricultural and green space. We have invested significantly to improve our'property and want to be able to preserve its value, with the hope-of containing to enjoy it for many years to come and pass it to the next generation. Preserving the lovely environment'of the area is critical, and our rights as home owners and tax payers, along with those of our neighbors and the broader 'commuimy, demand your support to put our interests ahead of any one property owner. As our local.representatives, we are counting on you to hear our pleas and advance the cause to preserve and protect the beauty and safety of our community. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully,, Gloria Greco, , Elijah's Lane 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:44 AM TO: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: [SPAM] -Yes on eminent domain in Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A. Neville ' Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- ; From': Chris [-mailto:chrislarkin55@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday,August 08, 2020 2:35 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: Russell,Scott Subject: [SPAM] -Yes on eminent domain in Mattituck Please read at the August 11 public hearing Dear Board Members, I'm a resident of Greenport, so do not have to cross Main Street at this location, but I drive to Mattituck often and pass by'the property under consideration of acquisition by eminent domain. I support this effort.The traffic at that corner is treacherous and adding more would be a huge mistake. It is a shame that this property hadn't already been purchased 'by the Town/County since I understand many Mattituck residents (as well as others) had requested the Town acquire this property over the past several years. Of course„the owner's should be given a fair price.' Obviously,whatever the final vote, it will not be universally acclaimed, so you can only vote your conscience. Thank you. Christina Larkin Greenport Sent from my Wad r , Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Monday,August 10, 202011:38 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: FW: Eminent Domain Attachments: YESeminentdomain.pdf FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold`Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From:,Palmer, Susan E [mailto:Susan.E.Palmer@morganstanley.com] Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2020 11:38 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: YES: Eminent Domain Dear Ms. Neville, have attached a lett'er'that I.have written to Southold's Town Board Members,additionally I emailed the letter to all members.' It would be a privilege if you would read my letter at the public hearing August 11tH Many thanks, Susan Palmer Austin 516-297-8829 If you would like to unsubscribe from marketing e-mails from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management,you may do so here. •Please'note,you will still receive service e-mails from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. You may have certain rights regarding the'information that Morgan Stanley collects about you Please see our Privacy Pledge https://www morganstanlev com/privacy-pledge for more information about your rights, To view Morgan Stanley's Client Relationship Summary,and other important disclosures about our accounts and services, please visit www.mor_qanstanley.com/disclosures/account-disclosures 'ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 J Susan Palmer Austin 3300 Peconic Bay Blvd P.O. Box 1 Laurel, NY 11948-0001 August 8,'2020 Southold Town Board 53095 Main Road Southold, NY 11971 RE: Mattituck's Village Last Green Corner Corner Main:Road & New Suffolk Avenue 'Dear Members of the Southold Town Board, I am writing to ask that you vote YES for Eminent Domain. I have attached other letters that I have written to preserve this last corner for a Village green. One was sent to BNB and the other was to Legislator Al Krupski. My'hope has always been that Mattituck create a walkable downtown with a Village Green.This corner is the most logical location for a Village Green as it neighbors Love Lane and would allow the community to have a place to gather. Greenport, Southold, and Cutchogue all have a dedicated area where concerts,fundraisers, playgrounds, and other communal activities can flourish, Mattituck does not. We are experiencing a Global Pandemic which has made it a challenge to gather, what•a Gift it would be for our community to be able to reconnect and celebrate in our very own space, a Village green,when COV,ID-19 finally leaves our shores., 'My husband and I have raised our 4 children here,they all attended Mattituck schools, and one of my sons has returned to Mattituck with his young family. Please consider saving the last green corner by voting YES for Eminent Domain, my granddaughters will thank you! Sincerely, Susan Palmer Austin i Eminent Domain Page 1 of 2 Re:-Eminent Domain Palmer, Susan E [Susan.E.Pal mer@morganstanley.com] Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2020 9:08 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth , Ms.NeVille,;, I neglected to ask that you enter my letter, in previous email, in the public record. .Thank you,, Susan Palmer'Austin From: "Palmer, Susan E (Wealth Management Field)" <Susan.E'.Palmer@aLmorganstanley.com> . `Dat'e: Saturday,'August 8, 2020 at 11:37:02 AM To:-"e:neville@town.southold.ny.us" <e.neville@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: YES: Eminent Domain Dear Ms. Neville, _I'h:V6`attached a letter that I have written to Southold's Town Board Members, additionally I emailed the letter to all members. It would be a privilege if you would read my,letter at the public hearing August 11th. Many thanks, Susan Palmer Austin 516-297-8829 if you would like to unsubscnbe from marketing e-mails from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management,you may do so here. Please note,you will still receive service e-mails from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. https://webmail.town.southold.ny.us/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note... 8/10/2020 Neville;,Elizabeth From: Jean Schweibish <schweibish@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday,August 10, 2020 11:14 AM To: Russell, Scott; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Evans, Louisa; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah Cc: Neville, Elizabeth;Tomaszewski, Michelle; Standish, Lauren Subject: Fw: Letter respecting hearing on eminent domain Attachments: Letter on Eminent Domain.pdf I see I missed the period between town and southold in sending this email to everyone - except Mr. Russell. Re-sending it. Jean S. From:Jean$chweibish <schweibishCa@hotmailxom> Sent:;Mon,day,,August,10, 202010:58 AM To:scott.russell@iown.southold.nv.us<scott.russell@town.southold.ny.us>; iames.dinizio@townsouthold.ny.us <iames.dinizio@townsouthold.nv.us>;jill.doherty@townsouthold.nv.us<iill.doherty@townsouthold.nv.us>; louisa.evans@townsouthold.ny.us<louisa.evans@townsouthold.nv.us>; bob.ghosio@townsouthold.ny.us <bob.ghosio@townsouthold.nv.us>; sarah.nappa@towhsouthold.ny.us<sarah.nappa@townsouthold:ny.us>, Cc: e.neville@townsouthold.nv.us<e.neville@townsouthold.nv.us>; michelid.tomaszewski@townsouthold.ny.us <michelle.tomaszewski@townsouthold.nV.0 i>; lauren.standish@townsouthold.nv.us <lauren.standish@townsouthold.ny.us> Subject: tetter'respecting hearing on eminent domain Dear Supervisor and Board Members, Attached please find my letter respecting the hearing set-for Tuesday,August 11th. I hope to attend this virtual meeting and be able to read it aloud as my comment.:However, if for whatever reason the opportunity does not arise, I would ask that my letter'be made a part of the record by Ms. Neville. Thank you for your attention in the above. Jean Schweibish_ Mattituck,NY t JEAN SCHWEIBISH 200 Walnut Place Mattituck,NY 11952 schweibish@hotmail,com 631-655-5034 August 10,2020 TO: Supervisor Scott Russell and Town Board Members scott.russell@town.southold.ny.us fames.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us louisa.evans@town.southold.ny.us bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us sarah.nappa@towri.southold.ny.us cc: : e.neville@town.southold.ny.us; michelle.tomaszewski@town.southold.ny.us; lauren.standish@town.southold.ny.us RE: Eminent Domain hearing for Main Road property in Mattituck,August,11, 2020 Supervisor Russell and Board Members: Contrary to the continued inflammatory nature of recent full-page ads in Suffolk Times leading up to this hearing, eminent domain is NOT"un-American"-it is,in fact, a clause in the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The EMINENT DOMAIN CLAUSE of the Fifth Amendment permits the government to appropriate private'property, like the corner parcel on Main Road and.New Suffolk Avenue, for a public purpose, with equitable compensation to the owner.The Fifth Amendment seeks to strike a balance between the needs of the public and the property rights of the owner. The public spoke loudly and clearly about its needs at a heavily attended 2017 Mattituck-Laurel Civic informational meeting with the Brinkmann Hardware Corporation'family members,before they even bought the parcel. One resident after another addressed their concerns to the Brinkmanns: that the corner of Main Road and New Suffolk was a terrible place for any commercial enterprise,much less a retail establishment totaling 20,000 square feet plus an area holding.a 1,000 gallon propane tank; that,the parcel fronted on a highly traveled, dangerous and often congested area of Main Road; that the owners'plan to have customers enter from and exit onto New Suffolk Avenue would create a nightmare where problems already exist for those wanting to exit that street to head west. It was obvious, however, that the Brinkmann Hardware Corporation had zero interest in, or concerns about,our wants or needs as a community, despite the attempt by the Brinkmann brothers to present themselves as a caring and community-minded business enterprise. Their'response that the Main Road location was favored as "highly visible" and the only suitable place for their needs seems 'dubious considering that they closed their Sayville store at its highly visible spot on Montauk Highway for their new location tucked away on a side street in Sayville. As for traffic, they offhandedly promised to pay for a traffic light if it was called for in a traffic study. It is hard to imagine that a clear-headed traffic engineer would recommend that alight be installed at that location. As it stands now,west-bound traffic stopped at the Factory Avenue traffic light can back up to New Suffolk and even further east. The Town's parameters for its traffic study had to be revised to include New Suffolk to Wickham Avenue because of this issue. BNB Bank (the self-proclaimed "community bank") IGN®RED a comparable offer to buy,this parcel.made jointly by the Town and Suffolk County for use as a passive park-!-'-something that has been part of the Town's Comprehensive Plan for many, many years-instead selling it to the Brinkmann Hardware Corporation,both the Bank and the Corporation ignoring the Community's best interests. In January 2019, a month after the Brinkmann Hardware Corporation purchased the Last Green Corner,they approached the MLCA for a second meeting before;the community. It was a meeting at which it was made clear that no one had changed their minds about our concerns and doubts as expressed in 2017. As a resident of Mattituck who drives,bikes and walks in the vicinity of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue, I know how congested and dangerous that area is. As a member of the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association, I know how hard we've been working towards-effecting traffic mitigation on Main Road between New Suffolk and Wickham.'As a,tax-payer in the Town of Southold, I know and appreciate what the Town has done and continues to do to protect our part of the North Fork while doing their best to weigh the interests of both the business community and residents. There is no doubt in my mind that commercial construction such as the complex proposed by the current owners of the Last Green Corner will condemn this community—both its businesses and residents-to a punishing increase of traffic. We've been asking for a green space at New Suffalk and Main Road for several years now.The Town's Comprehensive Plan, over many iterations,has called for a park at that location.The Board exhausted its attempts to purchase the parcel first.from BNB and then from Brinkmann Hardware Corporation. Eyebrows and voices may be raised over exercising the Eminent Domain Clause of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution,but you clearly understand your obligation to prioritize the needs and the future of the community. Respectfully submitted, RECEIVED r dqM AUG 4-V`290a-'O Southard Town Clerk s/Ij IXC ew lVe 6-`Y Y A ``gfleere.Y r iPkt''?'Kf pee- Ile 911We iZ� c( �l ice e eY �Wf� Ile ieady 1{Ce c Mrs.Theodore A Stoll 11645 Soundview Ave ]' Southold, NY 11971-2747 ,ik Ye • Y'�', `:'li�iiiFC: -{iS-�_s� i i � iY1iYWr �tiai'�ii� Y•yd� •a.i� - -. . ... August 10, 2020 Re: Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Southold Board Member, I am writing to urge you to proceed with Eminent Domain in reference to the Last Green Corner in Mattituck. I believe it is the most efficient and only way to ensure that the property is saved for the enjoyment and safety of our community and the environment. We need more trees not more asphalt! I-believe that many do not understand that the Brinkmans will be paid market value for the parcel. I would feel differently if there was a home and family on the property, but the Brinkmans knew full well from the very first Civic Association meeting that the community including myself felt their presence on that corner would be dangerous for traffic, could cause fatalities, is not needed, and would threaten the livelihood of other local hardware stores. Knowing that they went ahead with the purchase. Thank you for acting in the best interests of our community and please include this communication in the public record. Sincerely, Beverly Vlcek, Homeowner Mattituck RECEiVED MICHAEL T.BURKE 155 WoodcliffiDrive AUG 1 0 2020 Mattituck,New York-1-452 Southold Town Clerk Dear Members of the Southold Town Board, August 8,2020 Louisa Evans,Jill Doherty,James Dinizio,RobertGhosio,Sarah Nappa,Supervisor Scott Russell. RE; THE LAST GREEN CORNER OF MATTITUCK I am writing to you to please vote Mfor'Eminent Domain to protect and preserve the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and State Rt_25 that there be a park developed on the site.l have been involved in the discussion of the property over the years through the Mattituck Laurel Civic Association and this property is needed not as a commercial business lot but as a park area for visitors to our community. Southold Town should develop this property as parkland and preserve it for future generations to enjoy. The decision you make on this matter will be historic. Sincerely, RECEIVED AUG 1 0 2020 Southold Town Clerk 155 Wobdcliff-brive -.-Mattituck,Nei wX&k 11952 August S,2020 Southold Town Board Members: Supervisor Scott Russell,Louisa Evans,Jill Doherty,James Dinizio Robert Ghosio,Sarah E.Nappa Re: Mattituck's Last Green Corner/New Suffolk Ave.&Rt.25(Main Road) 1 am writing to ask that you vote YES-far.-Eminent Domain to preserve this property for public use. We do not need any more retail buildings as there are many empty spaces available at this time. This corner is difficult for traffic now.Placing a retail hardware store will make it more dangerous. Sincerely, r ,gyp r h.41 is iJ �t'� 4'e.0 RECEIVED AUG 1 0 2020 Southold Town Clerk Southold Town Board Members: Sup.Russell, Louisa Evans,Jill Doherty,James Dinizio, Robert Ghosio;Sarah Nappa Main Road,Southold,New York 11971 August 8,,2020 EMINENT DOMAIN VOTE ,LAST-GREEN CORNER'OF•MATTITUCK,N.Y. please vote YES"the'issue of the corner property of Rt.25 and New Suffolk-Rd, I live here in Mattituck and I wish for you to preserve the land for a park for my use. There is no need for more buildings in Mattituck for business.l know there are many vacant business buildings now. You cannot replace the trees that are there now. Sincerely, C.( Christopher-M:Burke 155 Woodcliff Drive, Mattituck,N.Y. �' P 3690 Peconic Bay Boulevard RECEIVEDLaurel,NY 11948 August 8, 2020 Southold Town Board AUG 1 0 2020 53095 Main Road Southold Town Clerk P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Re: Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road '"bear w em er of uie i , D _ , _ ---------- What What words come to mind when you think of the North Fork? Many would use words such as peaceful,vacation, scenic,relaxing, and I am pretty sure you would share the same sentiments and we would agree. Having lived on the North Fork for almost twenty years,we have seen the North Fork grow, develop and become a tourist dream destination and we all love seeing the success of the small businesses out here flourish,but we, as taxpayers, are asking you vote "YES" for eminent domain for the corner of New Suffolk and Main Road. Having recently moved to the beautiful town of Laurel from Aquebogue for the serenity, school district, and lifestyle,we have found that once peaceful area has now become a tourist destination,but at what expense to the residents and the beauty that drew them here in the first place? The building up of the North Fork has gone to an extreme and is now detrimental to the environment and character. Furthermore,the North Fork is much smaller than any other tourist area on Long Island and it is being overtaken by tourists,traffic, and small businesses,the consideration of taking away of Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road is inexcusable. The possibility increasing traffic now through another residential area and increasing the odds of an accident by the Love Lane turn is irresponsible and dangerous. Another reason we are asking you vote"Yes"for eminent domain is for the environment. The elimination of natural forestry/greenery to be replaced with a structure and asphalt will result in water runoff that is detrimental to our waterways leading to more pollution and destruction of ecosystems,resulting in habitat loss. Have you done an environmental impact study? Have you done your research? We are asking you act as concerned residents that have a vested interest in holding on to what is left and not act as politicians. Please preserve the little we have left. Thank you for your time,and consideration. Sincerely, Kerri Frend Eric Frend 3690 Peconic Bay Boulevard Laurel,NY 11948 RECEIVE® August 8, 2020 Southold Town Board AUG 1 o 2020 53095 Main Road Southold Town Clerk P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Re:: Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Meniuer-bfffie bouznoiu Amii t�sti7u; r What words come to mind when you think of the North Fork? Many would use words such as peaceful, vacation, scenic, relaxing, and I am pretty sure you would share the same sentiments and we would agree. Having lived on the North Fork for almost twenty years, we have seen the North Fork grow, develop and become a tourist dream destination and we all love seeing the success of the small businesses out here flourish,but we, as taxpayers, are asking you vote "YES" for eminent domain for the corner of New Suffolk and Main Road. Having recently moved to the beautiful town of Laurel from Aquebogue for the serenity, school district, and lifestyle, we have found that once peaceful area has now become a tourist destination, but at what expense to the residents and the beauty that drew them here in the first place? The building up of the North Fork has gone to an extreme and is now detrimental to the environment and character. Furthermore,the North Fork is much smaller than any other tourist area on Long Island and it is being overtaken by tourists,traffic, and small businesses,the consideration of taking away of Mattituck's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road is inexcusable. The possibility increasing traffic now through another residential area and increasing the odds of an accident by the Love Lane turn is irresponsible and dangerous. Another reason we are asking you vote"Yes"for eminent domain is for the environment. The elimination of natural forestry/greenery to be replaced with a structure and asphalt will result in water runoff that is detrimental to our waterways leading to more pollution and destruction of ecosystems, resulting in habitat loss. Have you done an environmental impact study? Have you done your research? We are asking you act as concerned residents that have a vested interest in holding on to what is left and not act as politicians. Please preserve the little we-have left. Thank you for your time and consideration. .Sincerely, , CL JC,dc t Kerri Frend Eric Frend �-z� 1 sb � �. R� . a �� &4' f--u C,l - Date Vc V 2-020 Re: MattitucWs Last,Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Member of the Southold Town Board, Send to the town clerk for distribution to all members of the Town Board. Pick the alternative reasoning you feel is best(no more than 2): I'm writing to ask that you vote YES for Eminent Domain A) SO THAT WS CAN HAVE OUR PARK AT THAT CORNER B) SO THAT WE DON'T MAKE TRAFFIC WORSE THAN IT ALREADY IS. C) WE DON'T NEED ANY MORE RETAIL ON THE NORTH FORK. THE RE ARE ALREADY PLENTY'OF EMPTY RETAIL SPACES. D) A LARGE BUILDING AT THAT LOCATION TILL DETRACT FROM THE CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY. I-) TAKING THE TREES AWAY AND COVERING' THE LOT WITH ASPHALT WILL RESULT IN RUNOFFS THAT WILL CAUSE FLOODING. F) THE RIGHTS OF THE COMMUNITY ARE GREATER THAN THE PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ONE OWNER. SIGN IT Or you can use anything else you efer and you can elaborate on any of the reasons you choose. These are just offered to make it easier to write a letter. RECEIVED Aug 8, 2020 AUG l 0 2020 *Y Southold T6�*n Clerk Re: Mattitucks's Last Green Corner New Suffolk Avenue and Main Road Dear Member of the Town Board, I'm writing to please ask that you vote YES for eminent domain. The traffic at that corner is already an accident waiting to happen and the addition of more retail stores for the town of Mattituck would be a death knell for all that we love about the area. We already have numerous retail shops that are no longer open for business. Eminent domain in the constitution permits the government to take property for a PUBLIC purpose as long as the owner receives just compensation. As the Board is aware, the property is set to be used as a public park. In order to maintain and assure the future of what we all love about our area; we respectfully ask that you vote YES for eminent domain. Sincerely, c Brooks McEwen and Josh Brand 950 Luptons Point Road, Mattituck, NY We request that this letter be read into the record. Nevi,lie, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,August 07, 2020 2:59 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill;Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evaris, Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle _ - 'Subject: --_FW: [SPAM] -Vote Yes in favor of Eminent-Domain on August 11, 2020 FYI Elizabeth A.Neville ; Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;•FOIL Officer Marriage•Officer .PO.Bok 1179 Southold,NY 11971' Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 Frorh: Standish,16uren', , ' Sent: Friday,August,07,'2020 2:13 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: [SPAM] -Vote Yes in favor of Eminent Domain on August 11, 2020 From:jonii friedrriah:[rnailto p6drogft@yahoo.com] Seni:'Thursday,-August 06; 2020 4:20 PM To:Standish, Lauren<Lauren.Standish@town.southold.nv.us> Subject: [SPAM] Vote Yes in favor of Eminent Domain on August 11, 2020 To Whom This May Concern, In regards to the vote for Brinkmann Hardware Store being'built on Main'Road/New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck vs. Eminent Domain, as a caring and long time resident of New Suffolk, I urge you to protect us from harm'and danger by voting YES on August 11 , 2020. As a community; we have to fight corruption and inroads that create harmful situations,In our community. We are being bombarded with an influx of new residents with big demands on,our precious natural resources and stressing our fragile community. Please stop this overbuilding and stripping of community green spaces by powerful and connected developers. Show us that you care by voting YES. Thank you. Joni Friedman, New Suffolk,NY ; i Rudder, Lynda From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,August 7, 2020 2:33 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary,Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW:August 11 Town Board Meeting: Statement in Support of Eminent Domain Authority Attachments: Brinkmann Family Petition_Moeller.McMillen Oppose 8.7.20.pdf FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel. 631 765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Linda Moeller [mailto:lindamoeller@mac.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2020 1:58 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: David Byron McMillen Subject: August 11 Town Board Meeting: Statement in Support of Eminent Domain Authority Dear Ms. Neville: Attached please find a personal statement from me and my husband, who are Town residents, in support of the Town's work to prevent the construction of a new hardware store in Mattituck at the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and the Main Road. The safety of drivers and pedestrians passing by that intersection is our primary concern. In addition, we agree with many other residents who argue that the Brinkmann family should look to other, available spaces for their new business project. If appropriate, and if time allows, we would appreciate it if you would arrange to have this statement read aloud at the meeting. A hard copy of the attached letter is also being mailed today. Thank you for your attention and assistance. Yours truly, Linda Moeller 1 r �l 3600 Little Neck Road Cutchogue, NY 11935 August 7, 2020 Southold Town Supervisor and Board 53009 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Mr. Russell and Town Board Members, We oppose the Brinkmann family's request for an exemption that would permit them to build a 20,000-square-foot hardware store on a corner lot in Mattituck. Furthermore,we support the Town's.decision to exercise the government's eminent domain authority, if necessary, to prevent the Brinkmann family from constructing the building they propose on the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and Route 25. As noted by many residents during a town meeting last fall, the curve in the northeastern corner of that intersection makes it unusually difficult to see oncoming traffic. The role of the Superintendent and the Board, in our view, is to protect the safety of Town residents and respect existing zoning laws. The Brinkmann family's proposed project would do neither. It is evident from the instructions we recently received, m a glossy mailing addressed to a"concerned property owner," that the Brinkmann family knows nothing of our actual concerns. They appear to be focused exclusively on the family's business interests without regard to the Town's zoning regulations, and the legitimate safety concerns of Town residents. Yours truly, Linda Moeller a David McMillen Identical copies are being sent by email and hard copy. Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,August 07, 2020 2:33 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW:August 11 Town Board Meeting: Statement in Support of Eminent Domain Authority Attachments: Brinkmann Family Petition_Moeller.McMillen Oppose 8.7.20.pdf FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Linda Moeller [mailto:lindamoeller(amac.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2020 1:58 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Cc: David Byron McMillen Subject: August 11 Town Board Meeting: Statement in Support of Eminent Domain Authority Dear Ms.Neville: Attached please find a personal statement from me and my husband, who are Town residents, in support-.of the Town's-work to prevent the-construction-of a new hardware store in Mattituck at the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and the Main Road. The safety of drivers and pedestrians passing by that intersection is our primary concern. In addition, we agree with many other residents who argue that the Brinkmann family should look to other, available spaces for their new business project. If appropriate, and if time allows, we would appreciate it if you would arrange to have this statement read aloud at the meeting. A hard copy of the attached letter is also being mailed today. Thank you for your attention and assistance. Yours truly, Linda-Moeller 3600 Little Neck Road Cutchogue, NY 11935 August 7, 2020 Southold Town Supervisor and Board 53009 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Dear Mr. Russell and Town Board Members, We oppose the Brinkmann family's request for an exemption that would permit them to build a 20,000-square-foot hardware store on a corner lot in Mattituck. Furthermore, we support the Town's decision to exercise the government's eminent domain authority, if necessary, to prevent the Brinkmann family from constructing the building they propose on the corner of New Suffolk Avenue and Route 25. As noted by many residents during a town meeting last fall, the curve in the northeastern corner of that intersection makes it unusually difficult to see oncoming traffic. The role of the Superintendent and the Board, in our view, is to protect the safety of Town residents and respect existing zoning laws. The Brinkmann family's proposed project would do neither. It is evident from the instructions we recently received, in a glossy mailing addressed to a "concerned property owner," that the Brinkmann family knows nothing of our actual concerns. They appear to be focused exclusively on the family's business interests without regard to the Town's zoning regulations, and the legitimate safety concerns of Town residents. Yours truly, r Linda Moeller a David McMillen Identical copies are being sent by email and hard copy. Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,August 07, 2020 2:24 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Moves for a eminent Domain FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 L Cell 631466-6064 From: Judith Ugalde Cryan [mailto:hudiuc(&cimail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 11:38 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Fwd: Moves for a eminent Domain Sent from my Whone Begin forwarded message: From: Judith Ugalde Cryan <hudiuc@gmail.com> Date: August 6, 2020 at 4:51:13 PM EDT To: e.neville@town.southokd.ny.us Subject: Moves for a eminent Domain Dear Ms J. Doherty, L. Evans, S Nappa, Mr. B. Ghosio, S. Russell and J Dinizio's, I fully-support.you on your-voting on August 11, 2020 on Eminent Domain and request that you vote YES. MATTITUCK, which I first visited 50 years ago was the most charming village on the North Fork. Through the years upon my visits there were settle changes, but still remained to be very charming. Through the years, the lovely villages keep changing and much of their charmed lost, but MATTITUCK remains a village to be proud of. i Now the Brinkmann Family want to ruin this charming village by building a huge Hardware store right in the center of this beautiful village, on a lot which should be preserve for the village to built a park or leave it as natural preservation area. However, if a community park is built, its charm must be left by preserving as much of the lovely wooded, green area. Not only do the Brinkmann family what to destroy the charm of the MATTITUCK village, but, also put two local hardware stores of the village, out of business. How can that be right? Why is the Brinkmann family doing this. They don't care about the village, about the local residents not only of MATTITUCK, but of the other villages, the traffic created on a street that is already dangerous, etc. All the Brinkmann's care about is the financial gain they hope to have. It's greed and nothing more. Thank you for all that you do for our community. Judith Ugalde Please vote, "yes". Sent from my iPhone ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,August 07, 2020 2:23 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Last green corner FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Jerry Adler [mailto:jadler9999Cabgmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 5:21 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Last green corner I am a homeowner and registered voter in Mattituck. I oppose the development of the corner of Main Rd. and New Suffolk Ave. for commercial purposes and support efforts to preserve-it as open space: I hope you will consider my views. Sincerely, Jerome Adler 465-Harborview Ave. Mattituck, NY 11952 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 4:06 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill;Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Brinkman Property Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- From: Monica McDermott [mailto:monmac1952@yahoo.com] Sent:Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:32 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Brinkman Property Mattituck I-Would like the Board Members to excercise Eminent Domain and seize the New Suffolk Avenue/Main Rd property.] don't want a hardware store/commercial site on my corner.There's 2 in Riverhead already. We have a Penny lumberyard and Amagansett Builders yard. We have Riverhead builders in Greenport.That corner is too small for this plan.This family is nakedly greedy. Please voteYes to seize the property. Make it a park. Monica McDermott 1530 Theresa Drive Mattituck Sent from my iPhone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:45 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Brinkman Property Mattituck FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- From: Monica McDermott [mailto:monmac1952@vahoo.com] ,Sent:Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:32 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject:-Brinkman Property Mattituck I would like the Board Members to ezcercise Eminent Domain and seize the New Suffolk Avenue/Main Rd property. I don't-Want a hardware store/commercial site on my corner.There's 2 in Riverhead already.We have a Penny lumberyard and Amagansett Builders yard. We have Riverhead builders in Greenport.That corner is too small for this plan.This family is nakedly greedy. Please voteYes to seize the property. Make it a park. Monica McDermott 1530 Theresa Drive Mattituck Sent from my iPhone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:41 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Eminent domain FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 -----Original Message----- --- From: Keira Keenan -[mailto:kkicker8@yahoo.com] Sent:Thursday,August 06, 2020 3:32 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent domain We are-totally-against eminent domain of-of -property. Not-in favor of Southold town_bullying.businesses. We don't agree that a park be placed in that dangerous location. A more suitable location should be sort by the town. Ellen and John Keenan Sent from my Phone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i i Neville, Elizabeth To: Russell, Scott Subject: RE:The Last Green Corner Thank you, Michelle From: Tomaszewski, Michelle On Behalf Of Russell, Scott Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 2:31 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject-: FThe Last Green Corner Betty, I see you weren't copied on this email for the PH file. Thank you, 7*.?" Michelle L.Tomaszewski Secretarial Assistant to the Southold Town Board Town of Southold Supervisor's Office 53095 Main Road P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Phone: 631-765-1889 Fax: 631-765-1823 michellet@town.southold.ny.us From: Brooks McEwen [mailto:brmcewen@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,August 06, 2020 2:04 PM To: Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.eov>; Evans, Louisa <louisae@southoldtownny.gov>; Doherty,Jill <fill.dohertv@town.southold.ny.us>; Dinizio,James<james.dinizio@town.southold.nv.us>; Ghosio, Bob <bob.ghosio@town.southold.nv.us>; Nappa, Sarah<sarahn@southoldtownny.gov> Subject:The Last Green Corner ' We, I'm a resident of Mattituck living off of New Suffolk Road, Since we have to Mattituck the character of the town and the surrounding area has changed. The last thing we need is another box store at an already dangerous and busy intersection. We, YOU, to preserve the open spaces that are feeling the pressure to become suburbanized. The idea of a large box hardware store, with an 80 person parking lot, would threaten our local merchants, is not in our town interests, or the interests of the other hardware store owners. We are not interested in suburbanizing our town into oblivion. Please do not let Brinkmans take the Last Green Corner. Brooks McEwen - Joshua Brand 950 Luptons Pt Rd Mattituck, NY 310-729-8002 1 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. z Rudder, Lynda From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 2:24 PM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Moves for a eminent Domain FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Judith Ugaide Cryan [mailto:hudiuc@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 11:38 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Fwd: Moves for a eminent Domain Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Judith Ugalde Cryan<hudiuc@gmail.com> Date: August 6, 2020 at 4:51:13 PM EDT To: e.neville@town.southokd.ny.us Subject: Moves for a eminent Domain Dear Ms J. Doherty, L. Evans, S Nappa, Mr. B. Ghosio, S. Russell and J Dinizio's, I fully support you on your voting on August 11, 2020 on Eminent Domain and request that you vote YES. MATTITUCK, which I first visited 50 years ago was the most charming village on the North Fork. Through the years upon my visits there were settle changes, but still remained to be very charming. Through the years,the lovely villages keep changing and much of their charmed lost, but MATTITUCK remains a village to be proud of. i Now the Brinkmann Family want to ruin this charming village by building a huge Hardware store right in the center of this beautiful village, on a lot which should be preserve for the village to built a park or leave it as natural preservation area. However, if a community park is built, its charm must be left by preserving as much of the lovely wooded, green area. Not only do the Brinkmann family what to destroy the charm of the MATTITUCK village, but, also put two local hardware stores of the village, out of business. How can that be right? Why is the Brinkmann family doing this. They don't care about the village, about the local residents not only of MATTITUCK, but of the other villages, the traffic created on a street that is already dangerous, etc. All the Brinkmann's care about is the financial gain they hope to have. It's greed and nothing more. Thank you for all that you do for our community. Judith Ugalde Please vote, "yes". Sent from my iPhone ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 NE-BOYSHAR. SHIC 175 Emory Road Cutchogue, New York 11935 Telephone: (631) 734-6235 FAX (631)'734-6235 E-Mail: nrblOmtonline.net August 6, 2020 Supervisor Scott Russell -Town Board Members Louisa Evans Jill Doherty James Dinizio .Robert Ghosio Sarah E. Nappa, The preservation of the last green corner on New Suffolk Avenue in the center of Mattituck benefits the community and must be saved at all costs. 'Allowing a very large hardware store with extensive parking to be built on this location will have a huge impact on the community at large. In addition, projected ' traffic movements will endanger lives for residents and visitors alike. It will also dangerously imperil the modifications currently envisaged by the Town and the New York State Department of Transportation for the necessary improvements in the safe access to Love Lane. We_urge the-Tow_ n_Board_to.vote YES for the public good on August 11th. We-also request that this letter be read into the record at the hearing. Thank you for this supporting this initiative. Sincerely, Neb sha R. Brashich Prunella M. Brashich 4 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: - Monday,August 10, 2020 2:18 PM Ifo: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill;,Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob;, Hagan, Damon; Lauren Standish; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda (lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us); Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Cc: Norklun, Stacey Subject: Emailing: eminent domain_20200810142151 Attachments: eminent domain_20200810142151.pdf FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk, Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer; FOIL Officer Marriage Officer'PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Tel. 631765-1800, Ext. 228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 . Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: eminent domain 20200810142151 Note:To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. 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Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 8:21 AM To: Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill;Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW:To Town Board: Support for town use of eminent domain domain for greater good FYI Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: Libby Ross [mailto:libbyross0lCa)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 7:26 PM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: To Town Board: Support for town use of eminent domain domain for greater good I emphatically support the town pursuing use of eminent domain in the Brinkmans situation. In addition, I find the Brinkman disingenuous ads and bullying tactics offensive and disrespectful to our , community and our town leaders. Elizabeth Ross 170 Park Ave Ext, Mattituck ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday,July 30, 2020 11:41 AM To: ,Burke,John; Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Doroski, Bonnie; Duffy, Bill; Ghosio, Bob; Hagan, Damon; Standish, Lauren; Louisa Evans; Nappa, Sarah; Neville, Elizabeth; Noncarrow, Denis; Rudder, Lynda; Russell, Scott; Silleck, Mary;Tomaszewski, Michelle Subject: FW: Eminent Domain: Brinkmann Issue FYI Elizabeth A. Neville Southold Town Clerk,Registrar of Vital Statistics Records Management Officer;FOIL Officer Marriage Officer PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Tel.631765-1800,Ext.228 Fax 631765-6145 Cell 631466-6064 From: mkelly15(ftptonline.net [mailto:mkellyl5(a)optonline.net] Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 10:18 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: Eminent Domain: Brinkmann Issue Dear Ms. Neville: I'm a property owner in Mattituck and I support the Southold Town Board move to implement"Eminent Domain" on the property located at the corner of New Suffolk Ave and Main Road.The intended use for the property is of no benefit to Southold Town and the local Mattituck area.The intended use would create traffic and safety issues on already densely trafficked roads in addition to creating an unnecessary and unwanted shabby eyesore. Michael A. Kelly 1450 Marlene lane Mattituck, NY 11952 ATTENTION: This email came from and external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Neville, Elizabeth From: Tomaszewski, Michelle i Sent: Monday,July 27, 2020 9:22 AM To: Doherty,Jill; Evans, Louisa; Nappa, Sarah; Ghosio, Bob; Dinizio,James Cc: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Brinkman family proposed store in Mattituck- Good morning, I'm not sure if everyone received this email individually, please disregard if you did. It was in the SPAM folder. Thank you, Michelle L.Tomaszewski Secretarial Assistant to the Southold Town Board Town of Southold Supervisor's Office 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Phone: 631-765-1889 Fax: 631-765-1823 niichellet@town.southold.n.y.us From:Jeannie Calderale Imailto:jcalderale@gmail.com] Sent: Friday,July 24, 2020 6:57 PM Subject: [SPAM] - Brinkman family proposed store in Mattituck Whenever I need help with a project, or I'm looking for a new book, or I need a special ingredient I speak with a local shopowner. These businesses help me in countless ways. Many of the owners I have come to know by name. They understand my proclivities enabling them to individualize their services. When the Corona virus came to our town and the local shops found it necessary to close I feared for their survival. Now, more than ever, our small town stores need our support. To this end it is vital we not allow "box" stores to be developed in Southold Town. A box store will have a detrimental effect on many of our small businesses. Please do everything you can to prevent this box store from becoming a part of our town and to preserve the small local businesses that help make our town home. Respectfully, Jeannie Calderale 1 Neville, Elizabeth From: Neville, Elizabeth Sent: Friday,July 24, 2020 2:36 PM To: Dinizio,James; Doherty,Jill; Evans, Louisa; Ghosio, Bob; Nappa, Sarah; Russell, Scott Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Stop superstore FYI From: Standish, Lauren Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 11:21 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Rudder, Lynda Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Stop superstore Frorm-Lynda Dobrin_[mailto:lynda.allan:dobrin@gmail.com] Sent: Friday,July 24, 202010:54 AM To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: [SPAM] -Stop superstore We ask the Southold Town Board to put our Town's interest first: SAY_NO to Brinkman's proposed 20,000-square-foot hardware store-and 8,000- square-f6ot paint store in Mattituck. SAVE our small businesses and business owners who can't compete with a Brinkman Super Store. SAVE Southold Town from becoming Riverhead's Route 58. SAVE this wooded land at Rt 25 and New Suffolk Avenue for public use. Brinkman should know that many of us will not only NOT shop at their store, and will stop shopping at their Jamesport location, but will encourage other North Fork residents to also boycott Brinkman stores. If Brinkman builds the super store here others will be close behind. VOTE YES to save this important piece of land Sent from my iPhone i Neville, Elizabeth From: Standish, Lauren Sent: Friday,July 24, 2020 11:21 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth; Rudder, Lynda RECEIVED Subject: FW: [SPAM] - Stop superstore JUL 2 4 2020 Categories: Red Category Southold Town Clerk From: Lynda Dobrin [mailto:lynda.allan.dobrin@gmail.com] Sent: Friday,July 24, 202010:54 AM To: Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: [SPAM] -Stop superstore We ask the Southold Town Board to put our Town's interest first: SAY NO to Brinkman's proposed 20,000-square-foot hardware store and 8,000- square-foot paint store in Mattituck. SAVE our small businesses and business owners who can't compete with a Brinkman Super Store. SAVE Southold Town from becoming Riverhead's Route 58. SAVE this wooded land at Rt 25 and New Suffolk Avenue for public use. Brinkman should know that many of us will not only NOT shop at their store, and will stop shopping at their Jamesport location, but will encourage other North Fork residents to also boycott Brinkman stores. If Brinkman builds the super store here others will be close behind. VOTE YES to save this important piece of land Sent from my iPhone i I Neville, Elizabeth From: Tomaszewski, Michelle on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 10:52 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Please SAY NO to Brinkman's proposed 20,000-square-foot hardware store Good morning Betty, For your public hearing file. RECEIVED c Thank you, JUL 2 4 2020 Michelle L.Tomaszewski Southold Town Clerk Secretarial Assistant to the Southold Town Board Town of Southold Supervisor's Office 53095 Main Road P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Phone: 631-765-1889 Fax: 631-765-1823 michelletQtown.southold.ny.us From:Allan Wexler [mailto:awexlerstudio@gmail.com] Sent: Friday,July 24, 2020 8:25 AM To: Doherty,Jill <fill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>; Evans, Louisa <louisae@southoldtownny.gov>; Ghosio., Bob <bob.ghosio@town.southold.nv.us>; Dinizio,James<jamen.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>; Nappa, Sarah <sarahn@southoldtownny.gov>; Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov>; AI.Krupski@suffolkcountyny.gov Subject: Please SAY NO to Brinkman's proposed 20,000-square-foot hardware store We ask the Southold Town Board to put our Town's interest first: SAY NO to Brinkman's proposed 20,000-square-foot hardware store and 8,000- square-foot paint store in Mattituck. SAVE our small businesses and business owners who can't compete with a Brinkman Super Store. SAVE Southold Town from becoming Riverhead's Route 58. SAVE this wooded land at Rt 25 and New Suffolk Avenue for public use. Brinkman should know that many of us will not only NOT shop at their store, and will stop shopping at their Jamesport location, but will encourage other North Fork residents to also boycott Brinkman stores. If Brinkman builds the super store here others will be close behind. VOTE YES to save this important piece of land Allan Wexler -;l�, r www.allanwexlerstudio.com https://www�Iars-mueller-publishers.com/allan-wexler-absurd-thinkinia https:%/www:amazon.com/Allan-Wexler-Absurd-Thinking-Between-D esign/dp/3 03 77 8 5160 10900 North Bayview Road Southold,NY 11971 631 765 9321 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Tomaszewski, Michelle on_behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Friday,July 24, 2020 10:51 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Stop Brinkmans Super Store RECEIVED , Good morning Betty, JUL 2 4 2020 For your public hearing file. Southold Town Clerk Thank you, Michelle L.Tomaszewski Secretarial Assistant to,the Southold Town Board Town of Southold Supervisor's Office 53095 Main Road P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971' ' Phone: 631-765-1889 Fax: 631-765-1823 n-iic:hellet@town.southold.ny.us From:Jeff Seibel [mailto:ieffrey.seibel@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,July 23, 2020 9:33 PM To: Doherty,Jill <fill.doherty@town.southold.nv.us>; Evans, Louisa <louisae@southoldtownny.gov>; Ghosio, Bob <bob.ghosio@town.southold.nv.us>; Dinizio,James<fames.dinizio@town.southold.nv.us>; Nappa,Sarah <sarahn@southoldtownny.eov>; Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov>;AI.Krupski@suffolkcountyny.gov Subject:Stop Brinkmans Super Store We ask the Southold Town Board to put our Town's interest first: ., . SAY NO to Brinkman's proposed 20,000-square-foot hardware store and 8,000- square-foot paint store in Mattituck. SAVE our small businesses and business owners who can't compete with a Brinkman Super Store. SAVE Southold Town from becoming Riverhead's Route 58. SAVE this wooded land at Rt 25 and New Suffolk Avenue for public use and maintain the town's distinctive rural character There are plenty of Big Box options available a short drive away in Riverhead 1 Brinkman should know that many of us will not only NOT shop at their store, and will stop shopping at their Jamesport location, but will encourage other North Fork residents to also boycott Brinkman stores. If Brinkman builds the super store here others will be close behind. Please VOTE YES to save this important piece of land IJ4 Jeffrey Seibel Judith Alpert $045 N Bayview Road Southold, NY 11971 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Neville, Elizabeth From: Tomaszewski, Michelle on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Friday,July 24, 2020 10:51 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW: Brinkman's RECEIVED Good morning Betty, J U L 2 4 2020 - For your public hearing file. Southold Town Clerk Thank you, Michelle Michelle L.Tomaszewski Secretarial Assistant to the Southold Town Board Town of Southold Supervisor's Office 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 i Phone: 631-765-1889 Fax: 631-765-1823 michellet@town.southold.nv.us -----Original Message----- From:joyce beckenstein [mailto:ioybeck@optonline.net] Sent:Thursday,July 23, 2020 8:45 PM To: Doherty,Jill<fill.dohertv@town.southold.ny:us>; Evans, Louisa<louisae@southoldtownnv.eov>; Ghosio, Bob <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>; Dinizio,James<fames.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>; Nappa, Sarah <sarahn@southoldtownny.gov>; Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov>; AI.Krupski@suffolkcountyny.gov Subject: Brinkman's Dear Fellow Southolders, I am writing to urge you to vote against Brinkman's efforts to open a big box hardware store in our hamlet of Mattituck. Home Depot and Lowes in nearby Riverhead are mega-retail establishments within easy reach, and Orlowski's Hardware Love Lane in Mattituck serves the interim everyday hardware needs of our neighborhood with the kind of personal service that is so hard to find beyond the local community shopping experience.. I believe we have in place all the alternatives that meet the needs of ourl residents; alternatives that do not sacrifice our local small businesses; alternatives that preserve the character of our North Fork community; alternatives that encourage entrepreneurship, especially among young residents who wish to stay in their hometowns, raise their children and continue the tradition of community-based business. Please protect our town from becoming another cookie-cutter blight on the landscape. Respectfully, Joyce Beckenstein ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 r Neville, Elizabeth From: Tomaszewski, Michelle-on behalf of Russell, Scott Sent: Friday,July 24, 2020 10:50 AM To: Neville, Elizabeth Subject: FW:We ask you to put Southold Town's interest first at the Aug 11th meeting . Good morning Betty, For your public hearing file. RECEIVED Thank you, JUL 2 4 2020 _ Me Michelle L.Tomaszewski Southold Town Clerk Secretarial Assistant to the Southold Town Board Town of Southold Supervisor's Office 53095 Main Road P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11b71 Phone: 631-765-1889 Fax: 631-765-1823 inichellet@town.southold.ay.us From: Ellen Wexler[mailto:ellenwexler@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday,July 23, 2020 6:42 PM To: Ellen Wexler<ellenwexler@gmail.com> Subject:We ask you to put Southold Town's interest first at the Aug 11th meeting . 'We ask the Southold Town Board to put our Town's interest first: SAY NO to Brinkman's proposed 20,000-square-foot hardware store and 8,000-square-foot paint store in Mattituck. SAVE our small businesses.and business owners who can't compete with a Brinkman Super Store. SAVE Southold Town from becoming Riverhead's Route 58. SAVE the wooded•land at Rt 25 and New Suffolk Avenue•for public use. 1 The Brinkman's should know that many of us will not only NOT shop at their store, and will stop shopping at their Jamesport location, but will encourage other North Fork residents to also boycott Brinkman stores. TE YES to save this important piece of land by purchasing it. If Brinkman builds"the super-store here other out of scale to our community stores will be close behind. Ellen and Allan Wexler Southold, NY 631765-9321 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2