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Home My WebLink AboutLP-03/19/2024 LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. This Regular Meeting was held in the Annex Executive Board Room, located on the 2nd floor at Southold Town Hall Annex, 54375 Route 25 (Main Road), Southold, New York. The public had access to view and listen to the meeting as it was happening via Zoom. If an attendee did not have 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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Committee Minutes and Administration • Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from March 5, 2024 MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Anne Murray, to accept the March 5, 2024 LPC meeting minutes. Motion carried: 5/0/1 (John Simicich abstained) • Next LPC Meeting Date: April 2, 2024 General Preservation • None Inquiries/Applications for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property • Henry L. Ferguson Museum SCTM# 1000-4.-5-5.10— Proposed Walking Trail Lilly presented John Sepenoski's recommendations to the Committee regarding invasive species management for the proposed trail installation. John noted that leaving viable invasive species cuttings and seeds in place should not be considered consistent with the property's "Conservation Values," and that cuttings/seeds should be removed and solarized or solarized in place. The Committee members agreed John's management recommendations should be made a condition of approval, and noted that the trails should be cut as soon as possible, before cuttings become viable.The Committee also discussed the specific invasive species identified on the property, including oriental bittersweet, glossy buckthorn, Japanese honeysuckle, Morrow's honeysuckle, black locust, porcelain berry, Tree of Heaven, and privet. Committee members noted that Tree of Heaven is particularly difficult to remove because cutting without removing the stump, or treating the stump with herbicide, will cause it to spread. Eric added that Tree of Heaven is a host plant for the Spotted Lantern Fly. Lilly confirmed the recent NY Natural Heritage Project inventory did not identify the Spotted Lantern Fly. The Committee directed Lilly to revise the Town's conditional approval to reflect this discussion. • Oregon Road Estate Vineyards LLC SCTM# 1000-84.-1-4.5— Irrigation Well, Electric Meter, Shed and Deer Fencing The Committee reviewed a referral from the Building Department regarding the installation of a new electric meter, irrigation well, shed (less than 100 square feet), and deer fencing on property subject to a development rights easement. While an existing meter, well, and shed previously serviced the vineyard on the easement area, they are located on a lot that has since been separately conveyed and is no longer connected to the farm operation. The new meter, well, and shed are located roughly 15 feet from west of the existing infrastructure. Lilly showed an aerial of the approximate location and measurements of the new meter,well, and shed, and explained that everything but the shed has been installed.The Committee agreed that these are consistent with the applicable easement's terms. MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Anne Murray: The Land Preservation Committee has reviewed and discussed the applicant's request and finds it is consistent with the terms of the Easement. The Committee directs the Land Preservation Executive Assistant to send a letter to the applicant, Building, and Planning as necessary outlining its findings. Motion carried: 5/0 Stewardship and Management • Treiber Farms LLC SCTM# 1000-69.-1-9.1 —Artist Residency& Proposed Art Walk (Follow Up from 2/6/2024 Meeting) The Committee entered executive session to discuss comments from Land Preservation Special Counsel and the Assistant Town Attorney. Land Preservation Applications & Potential Applications: • EXECUTIVE SESSION- Legal Advice Regarding Stewardship and Management Proposed Acquisitions of Real Property Where Publicity Would Substantially Affect the Value Thereof MOTION made by Anne Murray, seconded by Sam McCullough, to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION. Motion carried: 5/0 The LPC members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:22 p.m. Meeting locked. o Lillian McCullough, Land Preservation Executive Assistant, 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: 5/0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ENDED at 7:57 p.m. Stewardship and Management • Treiber Farms LLC SCTM# 1000-69.-1-9.1 —Artist Residency& Proposed Art Walk (Follow Up from 2/6/2024 Meeting) The Committee members reviewed their observation from the January site visit. The Committee members noted that 2023 GIS aerials of the property reflect mowed paths roughly correlating to the proposed Artwalk's concept design. Committee members also reviewed various paid events hosted on the easement area unrelated to agricultural production, some of which promoted the sculptures and art installations on the property. The Committee determined that the sculptures, artist residency, and any events related to the sculptures or artist residency are not consistent with the easement's terms because they are not related to agricultural production. The Committee also concluded that paid special events, including farm-to-table dinners, are not consistent with the terms of the easement. The Committee determined that the storage of aquaculture equipment is allowed as long as the area is not being rented for such storage, which would be a commercial activity not consistent with the easement's terms.The Committee also confirmed that on- farm composting is consistent with the terms of the easement,so long as the organic matter is not accepted for a fee and the compost is not sold.The Committee stated the sculptures must be removed immediately. The Committee divided the observed uses into two appendices. Appendix A consists of uses deemed inconsistent with the easement terms, including sculptures/art installation, the artist's studio, farm-to-table dinners and other paid special events, art-related events, and the proposed art walk. Appendix B consists of uses deemed consistent with the easement terms, including the storage of aquacultural equipment and on-farm composting. MOTION made by Kimberly Krupski, seconded by Eric Keil: The Land Preservation Committee reviewed the property uses listed in appendices A and B. The property uses listed in Appendix A are inconsistent with the terms of the recorded easement. The property uses listed in Appendix B are not in conflict with the terms of the easement. Sculptures must be removed. The Land Preservation Committee directs the Land Preservation Executive Assistant to send a letter to the owner consistent with this discussion. Motion carried: 5/0 Land Preservation Applications & Potential Applications -OPEN SESSION None Adjournment: MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Anne Murray, to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried: 5/0 The meeting ended at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Cathy Kreshon, Land Preservation Committee Secretary