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Southold, NY 11971 G ® Telephone: 631 765-1938
LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MEMORANDUM
To: Town of Southold Town Board
From: Mark Terry, AICP
Assistant Town Planning Director
LWRP Coordinator
Date: July 14, 2021
Re: Proposed Purchase of a Development Rights Easement on a property owned by Mattituck
Farm Holdinl4s, LLC
This proposal is to purchase a development rights easement on property owned by Mattituck Farm
Holdings, LLC located between Depot Lane to the east and Elijah's Lane to the west, and between
Oregon Road to the north and County Road 48 to the south. The Town proposes to purchase six (6)
separate Development Rights Easements, on all or part of some of the properties owned .by
Mattituck Farm Holdings, LLC, on a cumulative total of 106.78± acres. Said properties are
identified as all or part of SCTM #1000-95-3-3.4 (4710 Oregon Road), 1000-95-3-8.1 (5780
Oregon Road), 1000-95-4-1 (7040 Oregon Road), 1000-95-4-3.1 (8500 Alvah's Lane), 1000-,95-4-
5.2 (8820 Alvah's Lane), 1000-95-4-12 (19285 County Road 48) and 1000-95-4-13 (19155 County
Road 48), in Cutchogue,New York.
The action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of
Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy Standards.
Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this
department as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendation that the proposed action
is CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and therefore is CONSISTENT with the LWRP.
Please contact me at(631) 765-1938 if you have any questions regarding the above
recommendation.
Cc: William Duffy, Town Attorney
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
RECEIVED
Town of Southold JUL 13 2021
South N ISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM
Planning Board
A. INSTRUC
1. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for
proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This
assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in
making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits
and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area.
2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt
minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program. A Proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant
beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area(which includes all of Southold Tower
3. orm is answered "yes" or "no", then the proposed action will
If any question in Section C on this f
affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency
review law. Thus, each answer must be explained in detail, listing both supporting and non-
supporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and
conditions, it shall not be undertaken.
A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website
(southoldtown.northfork.net),the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department,all local
libraries and the Town Clerk's office. *G+�S w M q2 rf u,cc�e
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The Application has been submitted to(check appropriate response):
Town Board Planning Board❑ Building Dept. ❑ Board of Trustees ❑
1 Category of Town of Southold agency action(check appropriate response):
(a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency(e.g. capital
construction,planning activity, agency regulation, land transaction) ❑
(b) Financial assistance(e-g. grant, loan, subsidy)
(c) Permit, approval, license, certification.
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2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following
information shall be provided:
(a) Name of applicant:
(b) Mailing address:
(c) Telephone number: Area Code( )
(d) Application number, if any:
Will the action be directly undertaken, require funding, or approval by a state or federal agency?
Yes ❑ No❑ If yes,which state or federal agency?
C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not
support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy.
Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion.
DEVELOPED COAST POLICY
Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character,
preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and
minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III-Policies; Page 2 for evaluation
criteria.
❑Yes ❑ No ❑"Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LMIRP
Section III-Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria
❑ Yes ❑ No DxNot Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See
LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria
❑ Yes ❑ No ff Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
NATURAL COAST POLICIES
Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP
Section III—PoliciessPPjages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria
1:1 Yes 1:1 No u Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy S. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III
—Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria
❑ Yes El No [:JNot Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including
Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III— Policies; Pages 22
through 32 foi- evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑ No ffNot Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies
Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑ No ffNot Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous
substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria.
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❑ Yes ❑ No Not Applicable
PUBLIC COAST POLICIES
Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public
resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation
criteria. �j
❑ Yes❑ No L_._J Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
WORKING COAST POLICIES
Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in
suitable locations. See LWRP Section III— Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary
and Town waters. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑ No [Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 62
throu h 65 for evaluation criteria.
Yes ❑ No❑ Not Applicable
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP
Section III—Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable
PREPARED BY G�tl 6-- v TITLE L,4,v P PfaS. � oQv , DATE 1
Amended 017 811105
RESOLUTION (ID # 17236)
REVIEWED
DOC ID: 17236
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. (ID # 17236)
WAS REVIEWED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN
BOARD ON JULY 13, 2021:
WHEREAS, Mattituck Farm Holdings, LLC, owns approximately 256± acres in Cutchogue,
located between Depot Lane to the east and Elijah's Lane to the west, and between Oregon Road
to the north and County Road 48 to the south; and
WHEREAS, a combined total of 136± acres are subject to existing Town or County
development rights easements, and the remaining lands, a combined total of 120± acres, have
development rights intact; and
WHEREAS, all of the properties are located within the Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) zoning
district, are comprised of Prime Soils, and are in active agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the properties are listed on the Town's Community Preservation Project Plan as
properties that should be preserved due to their agricultural value and aquifer recharge area
value; and
WHEREAS, the Town proposes to purchase six (6) separate Development Rights Easements, on
all or part of some of the properties owned by Mattituck Farm Holdings, LLC, on a cumulative
total of 106.78± acres. Said properties are identified as all or part of SCTM #1000-95-3-3.4
(4710 Oregon Road), 1000-95-3-8.1 (5780 Oregon Road), 1000-95-4-1 (7040 Oregon Road),
1000-95-4-3.1 (8500 Alvah's Lane), 1000-95-4-5.2 (8820 Alvah's Lane), 1000-95-4-12 (19285
County Road 48) and 1000-95-4-13 (19155 County Road 48), in Cutchogue,New York, and
WHEREAS, as part of the acquisition, the remaining 13± cumulative acres, including new
development (reserve) areas and existing development (reserve) areas, will each be subject to the
recording of a Declaration of Covenants & Restrictions simultaneously with the Easement,
including a requirement that the area will remain permanently attached to the preserved farm.
Said properties include:
New Development (reserve) Areas
SCTM #1000-95-3-8.1 (5780 Oregon Road)
SCTM #1000-95-4-1 (7040 Oregon Road);
SCTM #1000-95-4-3.1 (8500 Alvah"s Lane)
Existing Development (reserve) Areas
SCTM #1000-95.-3-3.5 (5200 Oregon Road)
SCTM #1000-95.4-6.1 (7990 Oregon Road)
SCTM #1000-95 -4-9.1 (8900 Oregon Road)
SCTM #1000-95.-4-14.2 (8640 Oregon Road)
Resolution (ID # 17236) Board Meeting of July 13, 2021
WHEREAS, as a condition of the acquisition, the existing tax parcels known as SCTM 41000-
95.4-12 and #1000-95.-4-13, each 6.5± in acres, will be merged; and
WHEREAS, as a condition of the acquisition, the existing tax parcels known as SCTM 41000-
95.4-9.2 (4.3 acres subject to existing Town development rights easement) and #1000-95.4-10
(19.5 acres subject to existing Town development rights easement), will be merged; and
WHEREAS, the total acquisition purchase price is $6,000,000.00 (six million dollars),
calculated to be $56,190.30 (fifty-six thousand one hundred ninety and 30/100 dollars) per
buildable acre based on the 106.78± acres contemplated to be encumbered as follows:
SCTM #1000-95.-3-3.4 1.98± acres at $ 111,257.00
SCTM #1000-95.-3-8.1 53.00± acres at $ 2,978,086.00
SCTM #1000-95.-4-1 10.00± acres at $ 561,903.00
SCTM #1000-95.4-3.1 24.00± acres at $ 1,348,567.00
SCTM#1000-95.-4-5.2 4.80± acres at $ 269,713.00
SCTM #1000-95.4-12 & 13 13.00± acres at $ 730,474.00
If the final survey shows that the total acreage of the Premises is different from the 106.78± acre
figure used to determining the purchase price for each easement, the final price per acre shall be
adjusted such that the final purchase price remains at $6,000,000.00 (six million dollars.) The
exact areas of the acquisitions are subject to Town-provided surveys acceptable to the Land
Preservation Committee and the landowner; and
WHEREAS, Community Preservation Funds will be used to acquire the easements and to pay
for closing costs and expenses associated with the acquisitions; and
WHEREAS, the Town commissioned an appraisal, by a qualified appraiser, to value the
development rights and restrictive covenants on portions of the subject parcels., The Town
acknowledges that the Town's purchase offer is below the fair market value as determined by the
appraisal, and the landowner may be eligible to claim a bargain sale; and
WHEREAS, this acquisition involves six easements, three new development (reserve) areas,
four covenants and restrictions for existing development (reserve) areas as well as two 2-lot
mergers of parcels and is subject to, and contingent upon, the Town's acquisition of the entire
scope of this proposed project; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) and
Chapter 70 (Agricultural Lands Preservation) of the Town Code; the Town Board of the Town of
Southold hereby sets Tuesday, Julv 27, 2021 at 4:30 p.m., Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main
_Road, Southold, New York as the time and place for a public hearing for the purchase of
Development Rights Easements, in accordance with the acquisition as detailed above, on
properties owned by Mattituck Farm Holdings, LLC; and,
FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that a more detailed description of the above mentioned
parcels of land are on file in Land Preservation Department. Southold Town Nall Annex; 54375
Route 25, Southold, New York, and may be examined by any interested person during business
hours
Updated: 7/13/2021 11 :30 Ai\/1 by Lunda Rudder Page 2
Resolution (ID # 17236) Board Meeting of July 13, 2021
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
Updated. 7/13/2021 11 :330 AM by Lynda Rudder Page 3