HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-10/26/2004LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting held
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also present:
Ray Huntington
Fred Lee
John Sepenoski (7:25 p.m.)
Craig Arm
Michelle Zaloom
Eric Keil (7:33 - 8:40 p.m.)
Ray Blum, Chairman
Bill Edwards, Town Board Liaison (excused 8:41 p.m.)
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Margot Booth, observer
John Erwin, Esq., presentator
Tom Henske, presentator
Commencement:
· The meeting began at 7:08 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Appointment:
· 7:00 p.m. - Erwin/Henske Open Land Project Presentation
A 90-minute Open Land Project Solution presentation was conducted by John
Erwin, Esq. and Tom Henske. Printed material was distributed to LPC members
and reviewed. Committee members were encouraged to ask questions and
answers were provided by Mr. Erwin and Mr. Henske. A Town committee had
been formed by Supervisor Horton to research this concept further.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
· Adoption of minutes from September 28, 2004 and October 12, 2004
MOTION made by Craig Arm, seconded by Ray Huntington, to accept minutes of
the September 28, 2004 and October 12, 2004 meetings.
Motion carried 5/0. (Eric Keil absent from vote)
Applications:
· GRIGONIS PROPERTY (TPDR):
SCTM #: 55-2-8.50
Location: Old North Rd, Southold
Total Acreage: +11.2 acres
PDR Acreage: +10.84
Zoned: A-C
CPF: Yes
Authorization to order appraisal. LPC decided to order appraisal on other
Grigonis property (55-1-5.1) also, for discussion purposes.
MOTION made by Craig Arm, seconded by Ray Huntington, to direct Melissa
Spiro to commission an appraisal on the Grigonis property.
Motion carried 4/0. (John Sepenoski abstained, Eric Keil absent from vote)
DUBNER PROPERTY (TPDR):
SCTM #: 84-4-6.1
Location: 3670 Cox Lane, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +52.93 acres
PDR Acreage: +44 acres
Zoned: AC
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 84-1-8
Location: 24515 CR 48, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +23.33 acres
PDR Acreage: +21 acres
Zoned: AC
CPF: Yes
Update. Melissa gave update regarding meeting with Town Board at Town
Board Work Session. Town Board approved revising the easement language so
that it is in conformance with language required by State Ag & Markets. This will
enable project to be eligible for grant ($1,350,000) from NYS Ag & Markets.
PIPIA PROPERTY (TPDR): [executive session]
SCTM #: 96-4-4.3
Location: 18910 CR 48, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +15.0 acres
PDR Acreage: +13.0 acres
Zoned: AC
CPF: Yes
Follow-up re: LPC's offer. An appraisal provided by Pipia's attorney.
HOLD until more members present for discussion.
PEARSON PROPERTY (TPDR):
SCTM #:
Location:
Total Acreage:
PDR Acreage:
Zoned:
CPF:
75-7-6.1
3258 South Harbor Rd, Southold
+16.98 acres
+14 acres
A-C
Reviewed application for PDR offer on all but "footprint" area of existing house
and accessory structures. Discussed possibility scenic easements on waterfront
if PDR area left out waterfront area. Melissa to explore scenic easement option
for waterfront area.
MOTION made by Craig Arm, seconded by Fred Lee, to direct Melissa Spiro to
commission an appraisal on the Pearson property.
Motion carried 5/0. (Eric Keil absent from vote)
Inquiries:
· CABERON PROPERTY:
SCTM # 1000-109-6-15
Location: 765 (e/s) Case's Lane, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +7.1 acres
Zoned: R-40
CPF: n/a
SCTM # 1000-109-5-16.1
Location: 450 (s/s) Cedars Road, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +6.7 acres
Zoned: A-C
CPF: n/a
Update on meeting with Town Board regarding inquiry for Town to purchase
development rights. Majority of Town Board members were favorable to concept
with thoughts that an easement be specific and require that golf course remain
public or that parcel remains recreational. If landowner decides to proceed,
Town/LPC will re-discuss specific requirements for purchase.
· MATRICK/GANCARZ PROPERTIES:
SCTM #: 95-4-12
Location: 19285 CR 48, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +6.55 acres
PDR Acreage:
Zoned: AC
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 95-4-13
Location: 19155 CR 48, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +6.38 acres
PDR Acreage:
Zoned: AC
CPF: Yes
Discussed status. Property is for sale and listed with a real estate broker. No
application has been requested by property owners. Request was made for LPC
to commission an appraisal. LPC was not in favor of proceeding with appraisal
since concept plan unknown at this time and also since request did not come
from a contract vendee.
General:
· Status report of Melissa Spiro not available for this meeting.
Informational:
Fred Lee reported on his conversation with Mr. Rowehl regarding further interest
in the preservation program.
MOTION made by Ray Huntington, seconded by Michelle Zaloom, to direct
Melissa Spiro to commission an updated appraisal on the Rowehl property.
Motion carried 5/0. (Eric Keil absent from vote)
Rudolph H. Bruer, Esq. had a meeting with Melissa Spiro regarding the Conway
property on Hortons Lane in which the development rights had been sold to the
Town in 1999. Mr. Bruer, as attorney for the Conway Estate, is questioning what
can and can't be done to distribute the property between the heirs. (John
Sepenoski recused himself)
Next Regular Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2004, in
Conference Room, at 7:00 p.m. Craig Arm informed the committee that he will
not be attending said meeting.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. by the remaining four members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Secretary