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Home My WebLink AboutLP-02/22/2022 LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. This Regular Meeting was held via the Zoom online platform. The public had access to view and listen to the meeting as it was happening via Zoom. If no access to a computer or smartphone, there was an option to listen in via telephone. Comments from the public may not be solicited nor received without an appointment. It is expected that the Committee will enter into Executive Session* at some point after opening the Regular Meeting for the purpose of discussing applications regarding proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. The public is not allowed to attend, view, or listen to Executive Session. 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Or Webinar ID: 848 6546 6798 Passcode: 491771 Or One tap mobile : US: +16465588656,,84865466798#,,,,*491771# or +13017158592,,84865466798#,,,,*491771# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 848 6546 6798 Passcode: 491771 ALL ATTENDING VIA ZOOM Members Present: Sam McCullough, Chairperson Anne Murray, Deputy Chair Doris McGreevy John Simicich Kimberly Krupski Eric Keil Members Absent: Will Lee Page 1 of 5 Also present as Panelist: Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator Sarah Nappa, Town Board Liaison Also present as Zoom Attendee: Brian Mealy, Town Board Member Holly Sanford, Peconic Land Trust Project Manager Charles Cuddy Esq. (for NFBG, LLC) Leroy Barnes, Jr. (for NFBG, LLC) Deb KAS Commencement into Executive Session. This meeting being held via the Zoom online platform. The meeting began at 7:06 p.m. with six LPC members present. Committee Minutes and Administration Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from February 8, 2022 MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Eric Keil, to accept the 2/28/2022 LPC meeting minutes. Motion carried: 6/0 Next Regular LPC Meeting Date The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022 and will be held via the Zoom online platform. Inquiries for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property Richard Principi Jr. Further North Farm LLC SCTM# 1000-108.-4-1.3 and 1.4 Request for improvements on property subject to Town PDR LPC discussed the application materials that had been presented to the Committee. The Committee decided to take action on some of the requests. The Committee proceeded with discussing the application and taking several motions as follows: 1. east and west sides of farm and to revegetate Western Hedge Row with eastern cedars, bayberry, little and big blue stem grasses Page 2 of 5 MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Anne Murray, that clearing of overgrowth on the property is consistent with the terms of the recorded easement, and that this type of work may be conducted at this time. Motion carried: 6/0 2. Committee members noted that a clay lined pond is not a water source that will be available for agricultural irrigation purposes during hot, dry periods when irrigation is necessary, and that the creation of such a pond is not an agricultural use. MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Doris McGreevy, that establishing a clay lined pond for purposes of irrigation and recreation is not consistent with agricultural production and is not consistent with the terms of the recorded easement; therefore this type of improvement shall not occur within the area subject to the recorded easement. Motion carried: 6/0 3. MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Eric Keil, that any road improvements requiring soil removal or replacement of soil with road improvement material is not consistent with the terms of the recorded easement; and therefore this type of improvement shall not occur within the area subject to the recorded easement. Motion carried: 6/0 4. The Committee noted that the application presented January 5th and the additional information presented Jan. 25th lacked clarity as to the overall plan for the property, and contained some conflicting information. The Committee noted that one overall site plan, including a revised application form detailing all requests for improvements, is necessary for review to proceed. Questions were raised regarding which improvements are existing, which are proposed to remain, and which are being relocated and the Committee noted that the overall plan should clearly delineate which improvements are existing, which are proposed to remain, and which are being relocated. MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Doris McGreevy, that a complete overall plan together with a revised application form detailing all requests and improvements is necessary before the Committee will give further consideration to the application. In addition, all information must be presented at least a week prior to the Committee meeting date. Motion carried: 6/0 The Committee noted that all comments and review pertain to the 20 acre area subject to the recorded easement only and that requests for improvements outside of this area are not subject to Committee review. th The Committee discussed conducting a site visit and scheduled a site visit for February 28. Page 3 of 5 NFBG, LLC (Debra and Michael Rodgers) SCTM# 1000-108.-3-6.2 & 6.3 The Chair noted that tthe Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) District does not differentiate between a Farmhouse and a Permitted One-family detached dwelling, and does not include Farmhouse as a separate Permitted use. The Easement restricts the use of the premises exclusively for agricultural production and in doing so does the Easement. It was noted that the 1998 acquisition excluded 11.3422 from the area subject to the Deed of Development Rights and that it is recommended that the landowner revise the plans to propose Discussion continued after a LPC member noted that farm labor housing may be allowed. Questions raised including whether clarification needed at a Code level regarding farm work housing/ farm labor housing definitions and requirements before a determination regarding easement consistence can be made, and whether housing is considered part of the Agricultural Production definition. Landowner representatives Charles Cuddy Esq. and Leroy Barnes, Jr joined the discussion, and noted that the proposed housing was for a farm worker who oversaw the farm and that housing is considered a bona fide accessory agricultural use. The Committee decided to ask the Town Attorney for additional review. The Committee also said that Charles Cuddy should discuss the topic with the Town Attorney. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION made by Sam McCollough, seconded by Anne Murray, to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION Proposed Acquisitions of Real Property Where Publicity Would Substantially Affect the Value Thereof Motion carried: 6/0 The LPC members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:57p.m. Attendees dismissed and meeting locked. Land Preservation Coordinator Melissa Spiro gave updates on inquiries, new applications, appraisals and current applications. MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Anne Murray, to exit Executive Session. Motion carried: 6/0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ENDED at 8:26 p.m. Page 4 of 5 Adjournment: MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Doris McGreevy, to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried: 6/0 The meeting ended at 8:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator Page 5 of 5