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LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting held
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
Members Present:
Ray Huntington Chris Baiz
Lillian Ball John Sepenoski
Michelle Zaloom Eric Keil (7:29 p.m.)
Members Absent:
Ray Blum, Chairman
Also present:
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison
Tim Caufield, Vice President – Peconic Land Trust
Ben Sisson – New Suffolk Land Company (appointment)
Commencement:
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The meeting began at 7:08 p.m. with five LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
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Adoption of LPC meeting minutes from March 21, 2006 and April 11, 2006.
[HOLD]
MOTION
made by Ray Huntington, seconded by Michelle Zaloom, to accept
minutes of April 11, 2006.
Motion carried 5/0.
Applications:
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SHALVEY PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-84-2-2.1
Location: 5200 Bridge La, Cutchogue (n/e corner of Bridge & CR48)
Total Acreage: ±19.945 acres
PDR Acreage: ±16.13 acres
Zoned: A-C
CPF: Yes
Reviewed survey and environmental site assessment.
Survey made by John Ehlers has been sent to Shalvey for final approval. The
findings on the Phase I, Environmental Site Assessment Summary prepared by
Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC were discussed. LPC members want the discarded
fuel oil tank and battery removed from the property and the stained area under
the existing usable fuel oil tank cleaned up prior to closing. Melissa to contact
landowners’ attorneys with this decision.
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NEW SUFFOLK LAND CO. (f/k/a Campbell)
SCTM # 1000-55-1-8.3
Location: 5455 Youngs Avenue, Southold
Total PDR Acreage: 22.56 acres
Reviewed request for building within easement area.
Appointment with Ben Sisson.
New Suffolk Land Co. has presented to the LPC a proposal to construct a
Morton-style building 42’x90’ in the northeasterly corner of the property in an
area deemed unfit for planting vines. An area 42’x60’ would be used for ag
equipment storage and a 42’x30’ heated area would be used for a shop office
and bathroom. Melissa informed LPC members that County policy allows for no
heated office/bathrooms in their development rights easements.
Ben Sisson made his presentation to the committee explaining the desired
location [unfit for planting, nearness to road & utilities] and usage for the
proposed building that he would like to see erected by 2007. LPC members
suggested other possible sites for the building, possibly locating the building on
adjacent property owned by New Suffolk Land Co. on which development rights
are intact. Mr. Sisson emphasized that the best location would be where
proposed (#1), but reluctantly agreed to consider alternate locations - (#2)
wooded area far back off Horton’s Lane at s/e side of property, (#3) s/e corner
near Young’s Rd (#4) on Horton’s Lane between two existing residential houses.
Committee members drew map with location of potential sites and Mr. Sisson
ranked them as noted above. Mr. Sisson, if building is allowed where proposed,
is agreeable to angling the building and/or facing the bays’ openings away from
Young’s Rd.
LPC will discuss again at next meeting after obtaining additional information.
Addition to Agenda:
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WICKHAM PROPERTY (Estate of)
SCTM #: 1000-101-1-8.1
Location: 15325 County Rd 48, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: 31.9 acres (GIS 31.51 acres)
Subdividable: Yes
Zoned: AC
FMWet: 0 acres
CPF: Yes
Tim Caufield of PLT gave status update.
Tim Caufield relayed discussions with Abigail Wickham in regard to her possibly
gifting a conservation easement to Peconic Land Trust on all (with defined
building areas) or part of the property. If conservation easement is gifted to
Peconic Land Trust, PLT may consider, in the future, giving development rights
to Town if Town purchases restricted land or development areas for open space
purposes.
Return to Agenda:
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SHUR/ARRIETA PROPERTY:
SCTM #: 1000-94-3-1.6
Location: 4050 Soundview Ave, Mattituck
Total Acreage: 16.71 acres (GIS 17.11 acres)
Zoned: A-C / R-80
FMWet: 0 acres
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-94-3-1.3
Location: 3305Oregon Rd, Mattituck
Total Acreage: ±12.5 acres (GIS 12.45 acres)
Zoned: A-C
FMWet: 0 acres
CPF: Yes
Tim Caufield gave update re: status/offers [executive session]
Tim Caufield presented Plan A [Arrieta to buy Shur property retaining a buildable
lot north of Shur house on 3 ½ acres, and retaining a one acre area for riding
arena near present location of Shur house. Town would purchase 12 acres
development rights easement from Shur and an additional 11 acres on the
Arrieta property This plan would require a subdivision. Plan B [separates 3 ½
acres to include Shur house from the farm, leaving approximately 13 acres of
development rights for Town purchase and an additional 10 acres of
development rights for Town to purchase on Arrieta property, reserving 2.5±
acres for existing house including a 1± acre area for riding arena behind the out
parcel located on Oregon Road. This would require a lot line modification and
Arrieta would purchase fee title to Shur farm and Shur’s would retain ownership
of their home for future sale. LPC members favorable to Plan B.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Members entered into
MOTION
made by Eric Keil, seconded by John Sepenoski, to direct Tim Caufield
to present a purchase offer to property owners as outlined in Plan B, that would
exclude the additional house lot presented in Plan A and move the riding arena
location from the “Shur” property to a reserved area closer to Oregon Rd on the
“Arrieta” property. This would result in an approximately 23 acre development
rights easement.
Motion carried 6/0.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Melissa informed LPC members that this project, if it can proceed quickly, may
be a candidate for the Federal Grant proposal due this month.
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MARCO PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-98-1-1.3
Location: 3375 Indian Neck La, Peconic
Total Acreage: 14.9 acres (GIS 14.2 acres)
Zoned: R-80
Subdividable: Yes
FWet: 0 acres
MWet: 0.49 acres
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-98-1-2.1
Location: 1985 Leslie Rd, Peconic
Total Acreage: 10.72 acres (GIS 10.8 acres)
Zoned: A-C
Subdividable: Yes
F/MWet: 0 acres
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-98-1-27.1
Location: 4170 Indian Neck La, Peconic
Total Acreage: 78.34 acres (GIS 77.11 acres)
Zoned: A-C
Subdividable: Yes
FWet: 0 acres
MWet: 5.26 acres
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-97-9-10.4
Location: 3123 Skunk La, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: 10.0 acres
Zoned: A-C
Subdividable: Yes
F/MWet: 0 acres
CPF: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-97-9-12
Location: 3595 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue
Total Acreage: 34.68 acres (GIS 34.23 acres)
Zoned: A-C
Subdividable: Yes
F/MWet: 0 acres
CPF: Yes
Tim Caufield, PLT to give update re: status.
Landowners have property on the market with a real estate broker who is looking
for a buyer. Town and Peconic Land Trust have an interest in buying
developments rights on parts of the property, which would result in a significant
amount of preserved agricultural acreage, and have directed Tim Caufield to
inform the broker of their willingness to participate in a joint preservation plan
with a potential buyer, if one is found.
Inquiries:
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HURTADO PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-57-1-43
Location: 450 Albacore Dr, Greenport
Total Acreage: 0.48 acre (GIS 0.47 acre)
Zoned: R-40
Subdividable: NZ
FWet: 0.45 acre
MWet: 0
CPF: No
Reviewed inquiry re: Town purchase.
Landowner was given a citation for a Trustee violation for land clearing. He would
consider offering fee title to property to the Town at a possibly significant bargain
sale price in exchange for Town’s dismissal of violation. Melissa has discussed
the violation with the Trustees’ office and the Assistant Town Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Members re-entered into
MOTION
made by Eric Keil, seconded by Ray Huntington, to direct Melissa
Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator, to negotiate a significant bargain sale with
landowner for the purchase of fee title provided the Town Board is acceptable to
the surrounding circumstances for the proposed sale offer and subsequent
dismissal of the charges.
Motion carried 6/0.
Applications continued:
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FITF, LLC (TOS)
SCTM #: 1000-9-8-2
Location: Reservoir Road, Silver Eel Cove, Fishers Island
Total Acreage: 2.20 acres (GIS (3.22 acres)
Subdividable: NZ
Zoned: R-80 and MII (0.89 acre)
FWet: 0 acres
MWet: GIS 0.31.acres
CPF: Yes
Reviewed status of offer [executive session]
Melissa Spiro presented offer to one of the landowners and has had several
conversations with him concerning the property that she relayed on to LPC
members. Landowner accepted offer and contditions.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ray Huntington reviewed environmental report received from the property owner
and presented his report to the LPC members. Although mild contamination was
found under tanks and floating on a salt water “pool”, it appears that the matter is
being properly dealt with by landowners. The report for the paint facility came up
clean. Spill was reported in 2004. The Phase I and Phase II report that he
reviewed were compiled from research on the MII zoned area on the subject
property.
The landowner, at the request of LPC members, has agreed to include the
“beach appendage/thumb” area in the sale to the Town. It was found that the
“thumb” area is actually located in the R-80 zoned area, rather than in the MII
zone as originally thought. Landowner has agreed to certain restrictions on the
MII zoned area as suggested by LPC members but would like to retain and
rebuild the dock area for personal and neighbors’ use (3-4 boat slips) and rebuild
existing “shed” on property in same footprint but with a loft area to be used as a
bunkhouse. This would remain a bargain sale.
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LITTLE BEAR PROPERTY (Richmond Creek)
SCTM # 1000-75-6-6.1
Location: 44030 Rte 25, Southold
Total Acreage: 23.82 acres (GIS 23.76 acres)
Zoned: A-C
Subdividable: Yes
FWet: 0 acres
MWet: 8.37 acres
CPF: Yes
Reviewed changes to Conservation Subdivision.
No discussion due to lack of time. Concept Plan distributed. LPC members to
inspect property prior to next LPC meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Members re-entered into
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O’DOHERTY PROPERTY (f/k/a Dowd) (COS)
SCTM #: 1000-56-1-5.1
Location: 1825 Mill Path, Southold
Total Acreage: 7.3 acres (GIS 7.43 acres)
Subdividable: Yes
Zoned: R-80
FWet: 0.04 acre
MWet: 1.48 acres
CPF: Yes
Reviewed status of County offer. [executive session]
Melissa Spiro gave update on status of County offer to landowner.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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HORTON PROPERTY (Peconic Homes Corp.)
SCTM #: 1000-121-3-7.4
Location: 530 Kirkup Lane
Total Acreage: 11.31 acres (GIS 11.3 acres)
Subdividable: Yes
Zoned: A-C
F/MWet: 0 acres
CPF: Yes
Review new application.
HOLD discussion until next LPC meeting due to lack of time.
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GIRARDS PROPERTY
SCTM # 1000-107-10-10.1
Location: 6900 Wickham Ave, Mattituck
Total Acreage: 10.10 acres (GIS 10.18 acres)
Zoned: A-C
F/MWet: 0 acres
Subdividable: Yes
CPF: Yes
Review new application.
HOLD discussion until next LPC meeting due to lack of time.
General:
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Suffolk County Farmland Committee meeting held April 25, 2006
Not discussed due to lack of time.
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State grant RFP
Not discussed due to lack of time.
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Outreach follow-up
Not discussed due to lack of time.
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Melissa Spiro’s status report [executive session – status of offers]
Not discussed due to lack of time.
Addition to Agenda:
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Tracking Report
Copy of recent Tracking Report was distributed to LPC members.
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Land Stewardship/Management Plan
Melissa informed LPC members that Al Krupski, Jim McMahon, and herself
would be holding a meeting, when convenient to all parties, to further discuss the
need for a “plan”.
Next Regular Meeting:
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Tuesday, May 16, 2006,7:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on at in
the Town Hall Conference Room.
Adjournment:
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The six attending members adjourned the meeting at 9:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Secretary