HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-03-09-2005LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting held
Wednesday, March 9, 2005
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also present:
Ray Blum
John Sepenoski
Michelle Zaloom
Eric Keil
Fred Lee (7:20 p.m.)
Ray Huntington
Craig Arm
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Bill Edwards, Town Board Liaison (8:34 p.m.)
Commencement:
· The meeting began at 7:15 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
· Adoption of minutes from February 22, 2005
MOTION made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Ray Blum, to accept minutes of
the February 22, 2005 meeting.
Motion carried 5/0.
The Members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Applications:
· WESNOFSKE PROPERTY: [executive session]
SCTM #: 1000-69-4-8.1
Location: s/s CR 48, Peconic
Total Acreage: +8.23 acres
PDR Acreage: +6.6 acres
Zoned: A-C
CPF: Yes
Reviewed status of application and offer.
Melissa provided update on her meeting with Ernie Wesnofske and his proposal.
MOTION made by Fred Lee, seconded by Eric Keil, to direct Melissa Spire to
make an offer to the landowners for the purchase of a development rights
easement in accordance with Mr. Wesnefske's proposal, providing there would
be no further lots created than that around the existing house, a footprint reserve
area around the existing barn structures, not part of the easement area. No
further structures in tilled area, any future ag structures to be limited to the area
behind the house and west of a line with the existing driveway. Farm stand to
remain where it is within the proposed easement area.
Motion carried 5/0.
DEERKOSKI PROPERTY: [executive session]
SCTM #:
Location:
Total Acreage:
PDR Acreage:
Zoned:
CPF:
1000-101-1-2.3
4600 Elijah's Lane, Mattituck
+20.78 acres
10 acres offered
A-C
Yes
Reviewed appraisal and location of acreage offered for sale as a development
rights easement.
Lengthy discussion ensued concerning possible options to offer to landowner.
The LPC structured an offer to encourage landowner to preserve more of the
farm.
MOTION made from Fred Lee, seconded by John Sepenoski, to direct Melissa
Spire to make an offer to the landowner for the purchase of a development rights
easement on the entire parcel minus the area around the existing house and
structures, and a significantly lower offer to the landowner for the 10 acres he
offered towards the north side of the property.
Motion carried 5/0.
LITTLE BEAR REALTY PROPERTY (Richmond Creek): [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
Follow-up re: offer to landowner.
Melissa reported to LPC members on her meeting with property owners, Paul &
Ursula Lowerre, their attorney, and Marian Sumner (PLT) in New York City. An
offer letter was left with landowners for their review.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
KENNEY'S BEACH AREA PROPERTY (and adjacent vicinity lots):
SCTM #: 1000-59-1 -. ....
Location: Kenney's Beach area, Southold
Total Acreage: individual lots
Zoned: R-40
CPF: No
Discussed status of County preservation efforts.
County made a request that the Town partnership with them in the purchase of
lots in the Kenney's Beach area. It was suggested that the County negotiate offer
and when offer accepted, the Town to decide how much to contribute. LPC wants
to partner, but not sure at what percentage. LPC members agreed some time
ago to contribute 25% to first parcel discussed, and may be willing to contribute
25% or less, but too many factors left to take into consideration, such as dollar
amount of County offers.
· FLOWER HILL BUILDING CORP. PROPERTY:
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
Reviewed status of letter from attorney.
Melissa advised LPC members that a conservation subdivision plan has been
brought to the Planning Department and Planning Board has started processing
application. LPC members reviewed plan and questioned the future viability of
the ag area (PDR area) as currently designed. Melissa asked to discuss plan
with Planning staff. LPC members are in favor of preserving this land unless
Town Board, as part of HALO study, determines that it should not be preserved.
No action to be taken until after the hamlet stakeholders meetings with the Town
Board as per prior direction from Town Board.
General:
RID legislation - draft legislation distributed and comments were made for
possible revisions. Bill Edwards expected to present legislation to Town Board at
their next meeting held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, for the purpose of setting a
public hearing.
County request for projects for updating of County's Open Space
Acquisition Plan (Open Space/Parkland/Farmland) - deadline April 1, 2005.
Melissa will ask for a time extension from County for responding to this request.
John Sepenoski to help Melissa with information to compile list.
Informational:
· TDR (Septic Credits) adopted by Town Board - copy of legislation distributed
to LPC members
Next Regular Meeting:
· The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday,
Conference Room, at 7:00 p.m.
March 22, 2005, in
Adjournment:
· The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m. by the five members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Secretary