HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-12/07/2004LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting held
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also present:
Ray Blum, Chairman
John Sepenoski
Craig Arm
Ray Huntington
Eric Keil
Michelle Zaloom (7:14 p.m.)
Fred Lee (prior commitment)
Bill Edwards, Town Board Liaison (7:30 p.m.)
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Jim Glover, landowner - 7:30 p.m. appointment
Commencement:
· The meeting began at 7:07 p.m. with five LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
· Adoption of minutes from November 23, 2004
MOTION made by Craig Arm, seconded by Ray Huntington to accept minutes of
the November 23, 2004 meeting.
Motion carried 5/0.
The Members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Applications:
· BADENCHINI PROPERTY (TPDR): [executive session]
SCTM #:
Location:
Total Acreage:
PDR Acreage:
Zoned:
CPF:
1000-95-1-5
6375 Oregon Rd (n/s Oregon Rd)
+33.2 acres
+23.8825 acres
R-60 and A-C
Yes
Reviewed appraisal. [executive session]
MOTION made by Ray Blum, seconded by Ray Huntington to direct Melissa
Spiro to make an offer to landowner for the purchase of development rights on
the acreage designated by landowner stipulating 2% lot coverage on PDR. Offer
valid for 30 days.
Motion carried 6/0.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Inquiries:
· GLOVER PROPERTY (formerly Scott Phase '1 Farm):
SCTM #: 1000-96-5-13
Location: Main Rd, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +23.0882 acres
PDR Acreage: +22.9538 acres
Zoned: A-C
CPF: Yes
Appointment with LPC members (7:30 p.m.): Presentation made by Jim
Glover, new owner of property, regarding his proposed nursery operation on the
center west side of property - wintering greenhouses, open growing and location
of trailer for business operations. Agricultural operations looked upon favorably
by LPC members. Mr. Glover to send letter to Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation
Coordinator, describing location of hoop house temporary greenhouses,
business operations trailer, underground electric, water mains and irrigation for
final approval by LPC members. Purpose of letter is to help document potential
approval in context.
Applications:
· TUCCIO/PATTERSON PROPERTY (TPDR):
SCTM #: 1000-56-4-19
Location: 63935 Main Rd, Greenport
Total Acreage: +.40 acre
Zoned: M-II
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-56-4-24
Location: 64175 Main Rd, Greenport
Total Acreage: +28.0 acres
Zoned: R-60
CPF: Yes
Reviewed new application. Discussed Melissa's recent appointment with
landowners, Planning Staff, and Marian Sumner. Melissa directed to find out
more information as to what property owners want to do with the property and the
environmental significance of property before commissioning another appraisal.
CABERON PROPERTIES INC. a/k/a CEDARS (TPDR):
SCTM #: 1000-109-5-16.1
Location: 450 (s/s) Cedars Rd, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +6.7 acres
PDR Acreage: +? acres
Zoned: A-C
CPF: No
SCTM #: 1000-109-6-15
Location: 765 (e/s) Case's Lane, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +7.1 acres
PDR Acreage: +? acres
Zoned: R-40
CPF: No
Reviewed new application. This property is potentially located in the Cutchogue
"halo zone". Melissa discussed project with Town Board and Town Board
approved LPC proceeding towards preservation with the concept of keeping the
present usage as a golf course open to the public and/or for future recreational
activity.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Michelle Zaloom, to direct Melissa
Spiro to commission an appraisal for the purpose of purchasing a development
rights easement, with land use remaining as its present use (public golf course)
or other type of public recreation, or as agriculture use. Future structures
(including ag structures) would be prohibited within easement area. Proposal
includes a reserved area for clubhouse and support structures.
Motion carried 6/0.
DEERKOSKI PROPEPRTY (TPDR):
SCTM #:
Location:
Total Acreage:
PDR Acreage:
Zoned:
CPF:
1000-101-1-2.3
4600 Elijah's Lane, Mattituck
+20.78 acres
+10to 11 acres
A-C
Yes
Reviewed new application. Landowner submitted application for easement on
northerly 10 acres of 20+ acre property. LPC discussed ordering appraisal for
entire property (instead of 10 acres only) for purpose of discussing additional
preservation with landowner.
MOTION made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Craig Arm, to direct Melissa
Spiro to commission an appraisal on the subject property in its entirety making
sure that appraiser also gives value for 10 acres only (the area offered in the
landowner's application) for the purpose of the purchase of a development rights
easement.
Motion carried 6/0.
FLOWER HILL BUILDING CORP. PROPERTY (TPDR):
SCTM #:
Location:
Total Acreage:
PDR Acreage:
Zoned:
CPF:
1000-69-3-10.1
Ackerly Pond Rd, Southold
+25.888 acres
+20.71 acres
A-C
Yes
Update. Melissa Spiro updated the LPC on meeting she had with Town Board
concerning this application and told LPC that Town Board directed LPC to wait
on acting on this application until after the halo study was completed in January
2005.
KENNEY'S BEACH AREA PROPERTY (TPDR):
SCTM #:
Location:
Total Acreage:
Zoned:
CPF:
1000-59-1 -. .....
Kenney's Beach area, Southold
(vacant properties north of Lake Drive)
+10to 12 acres
R-40
No
Update. (Craig Arm recused himself) There are several lots located in this area
that Peconic Land Trust is working with the Civil Association and the Town of
Southold to preserve. Lillian Ball, civic association member, is working on a grant
application to Long Island Sound's Future Fund. Melissa Spiro brought this
matter before the Town Board at their work session on December 7, 2004, as the
LPC previously discussed provided limited funding towards the purchase of lots
in this area.
· NJ MANAGEMENT PROPERTY(TPDR):
SCTM #:
Location:
Total Acreage:
PDR Acreage:
Zoned:
CPF:
1000-113-13-1.2
4735 Westphalia Rd, Mattituck
+17.32 acres
+15to 16 acres
R-80
Yes
Update. (Eric Keil recused himself) Melissa Spiro received response from
property owner regarding purchase of development rights offer made by LPC.
Offer was not accepted and property owner requested that the committee
members reconsider raising their offer if the new lot proposed is eliminated.
MOTION made by Ray Blum, seconded by Ray Huntington, to increase offer to
property owner, eliminating proposed new lot and providing an appraisal update
supports the increased price per acre.
Motion carried 5/0.
General:
· No Review of Melissa's status report at this meeting.
Informational:
· Zoumas Contracting Corp. - closing held on December 1, 2004, Town
purchase of open space (conservation subdivision)
· John B. Sepenoski, Jr. - closing held on December 1, 2004, Town purchase of
development rights easement
Next Regular Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, in
Conference Room, at 7:00 p.m. (Craig Arm will be absent, January 4, 2005
meeting)
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. by the remaining five members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Secretary