HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-02/08/2005LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting held
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Members Present:
Ray Blum
Fred Lee
John Sepenoski
Craig Arm
Ray Huntington (7:07 p.m.)
Eric Keil (7:08 p.m.)
Members Absent: Michelle Zaloom
Also present:
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Randy Parsons, The Nature Conservancy
Commencement:
· The meeting began at 7:04 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
· Adoption of minutes from January 25, 2005.
MOTION made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Ray Huntington to accept
minutes of the January 25, 2005 meeting.
Motion carried 5/0. (Eric Keil abstained)
The Members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Applications:
· SILL PROPERTY (Pipe's Cove area): [executive session]
SCTM #: 1000-45-5-3
Location: 70282 Main Rd, Greenport
Total Acreage: +15.2 acres
Zoned: LIO
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-45-5-4
Location: 70284 Main Rd, Greenport
Total Acreage: +8.95 acres
Zoned: R-80
CPF: Yes
Reviewed appraisal.
Presentation made by Randy Parsons of The Nature Conservancy who met
several times with the landowner. Possible purchase scenarios presented to
Randy by Mrs. Sill's attorney, Gail Wickham, Esquire, were discussed.
MOTION made by Ray Blum, seconded by John Sepenoski, to direct Randy
Parsons to make an offer to purchase both parcels with a life estate given to the
property owner and to report back to the committee with results from said offer.
Motion carried 6/0.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
· FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY (Silver Eel Cove):
SCTM #: 1000-9-8-1
Location: Reservoir Rd, Fishers Island
Total Acreage: +1.99 acres
PDR Acreage: +acres
Zoned: R-80
CPF: Yes
Discussed new application. School is not sure yet as to their plans for the sale
of this property but seeking options.
MOTION made by Ray Huntington, seconded by Craig Arm, to direct Melissa
Spiro to commission an appraisal from an appraiser familiar with Fishers Island
properties, instructing the appraiser to present his report as a fee title and as a
non-developmental easement.
Motion carried 6/0.
The Members re-entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
LITTLE BEAR REALTY (Richmond Creek) PROPERTY: [executive session]
SCTM #: 1000-75-6-6.1
Location: 44030 Main Rd, Peconic
Total Acreage: +23.76 acres
PDR Acreage: +17.0 acres
Zoned: A-C
CPF: Yes
Reviewed appraisal and yield plan drafted by Peconic Land Trust under
work agreement with the landowner.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by John Sepenoski, to make a bargain
sale offer to the property owner for a development rights easement. Price per
acre determined by LPC to be calculated for buildable land only.
Motion carried 6/0.
Melissa Spiro and Marian Sumner, of Peconic Land Trust, are making
arrangements to meet with property owner in New York City. Ray Blum may be
interested in attending said meeting and will be informed of the date.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Inquiries:
· PURITA (Sawicki) PROPERTY:
SCTM #: 1000-51-3-4.3
Location: 19110 Soundview Ave, Southold
Total Acreage: +27.57 acres
Zoned: A-C
CPF: Yes
Discussed F. Purita's inquiry re: pending County PDR application and
adjacent property
Mr. Purita inquired as to LPC's interest in purchasing development rights if he
should initiate his plan for the possible expansion of his property to adjacent land
(an approved subdivision, not built out). A copy of his proposed subdivision
submitted to the Planning Board was reviewed by members. LPC may be
interested if significant preservation; however, if preservation consists of just a
few of the lots, LPC may not be interested unless offered as a significant bargain
sale.
MEYER (f/k/a SCOTT) PROPERTY:
SCTM #: 1000-102-2-23.4
Location: 31025 Main Rd, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: +20.21 acres
PDR Acreage: 9.0 acres
Zoned: A-C
CPF: Yes
Add on to agenda.
Ms. Meyer's contacted Melissa Spiro, by phone, to inquiry as to bordering horses
on her property [fences, grazing, riding trails] on the portion of property where
she has sold the development rights.
LPC members have no objection to fences, grazing, riding trails being located on
easement area but would like Ms. Meyer to sketch a plan of her intentions for the
location and placement of such, including the height and style of fencing before
final approval is given.
General:
· Milazzo property: Melissa gave an update on latest discussions with John
Milazzo Sr. and John Milazzo Jr. and their intentions for the property.
Vitti property: Melissa gave an update on status of landowner's discussion with
Planning Board re: conservation subdivision. Landowner is negotiating with
Courty re: development rights easement.
2004 Year End Preservation Report: Report prepared by Melissa Spiro handed
out to LPC members for comments prior to distribution to Supervisor, Town
Board and Planning Board on February 9, 2005.
· Land Tracking Report for 4th Quarter of 2004: Report handed out and
discussed. John Sepenoski can be contacted to explain in further detail.
Discuss Contract time frames: Melissa presented her findings from Mary C.
Wilson, her land preservation counterpart in the Town of Southampton and from
Janet Longo, of the Suffolk County Preservation Program. No action taken at this
time.
Informational:
· Dorset Farms, Inc. (Carroll): closing scheduled for Monday, February 14,
2005, at 10:30 a.m., in Melissa's office
Next Regular Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, in
Conference Room, at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m. by the remaining six members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Secretary