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Home My WebLink AboutLP-09/12/2006 LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes of Regular Meeting held Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Members Present: Ray Huntington Chris Baiz Lillian Ball John Sepenoski Michelle Zaloom Members Absent: Ray Blum, Chairman Eric Keil Also present: Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison Commencement: ?? The meeting began at 7:10 p.m. with five LPC members present. Adoption of Meeting Minutes: ?? Adoption of LPC meeting minutes from August 22, 2006 MOTION made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Ray Huntington, to accept the minutes of August 22, 2006. Motion carried 5/0. Applications: EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Members entered into ?? PECONIC HOMES, INC. PROPERTY [executive session] SCTM #: 1000-121-3-7.4 Zoned: A-C Location: 530 Kirkup Lane Subdividable: Yes Total Acreage: 11.31 acres (GIS 11.3 acres) F/MWet: 0 acres PDR Acreage: entire parcel offered CPF: Yes Discussed status of offer [executive session] Melissa told LPC that she had made verbal offer to landowners as authorized by LPC. Landowners wanted to know if Town interested in purchasing another parcel they own (121-3-7.5). This parcel is a thin strip including Kirkup Lane and does not fall under preservation program. Landowners wanted to make sure that easement would allow for future expansion of greenhouse operation They were told that easement would not restrict future expansion as long as in compliance with Town Code. LPC discussed fact that there is a trailer on the property, and whether or not this should be allowed within the development rights easement. Landowner said that trailer had permit for security housing and that it was now empty, but in future ag worker will live there. LPC in favor of allowing ag worker housing within easement area as long as all required permits are in place. LPC reviewed Southampton’s language and is in favor of similar language. Melissa to review further. Melissa to discuss ag worker housing within easement areas with Town Board. ?? GIRARDS PROPERTY [executive session] SCTM #: 1000-107-10-10.1 PDR Acreage: ±9.5 acres Location: 6900 Wickham Ave, Mattituck Zoned: A-C Total Acreage: ±10.5 acres (GIS 10.18 acres) CPF: Yes Subdividable: No F/MWet: 0 acres Field visit follow-up and reviewed appraisal [executive session] LPC discussed field inspection. All structures, greenhouses, etc., appreared to be used for agricultural uses. Three units for ag worker housing located on property. LPC in favor of allowing ag worker housing within easement area as long as all required permits are in place. LPC reviewed Southampton’s language and is in favor of a similar language. Melissa to review further. PDR easement would not include approximately 0.5 acre around Girards’ residential structure. [executive session] LPC reviewed appraisal. MOTION made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Michelle Zaloom, to authorize Melissa Spiro to present a purchase offer to landowners for a development rights easement. Motion carried 4/1 (Chris Baiz) ?? DEERKOSKI PROPERTY [executive session] SCTM #: 1000-101-1-2.3 PDR Acreage: 18.9 acres Location: 4600 Elijah’s Lane, Mattituck Zoned: A-C Total Acreage: 20.9 acres CPF: Yes Discussed status of prior offer: [executive session] Melissa told LPC that she had met several times with Deerkoski family. They are interested in proceeding with easement on majority of property. They are proposing to reserve area around existing house instead of subdividing it from farm. They want to be able to use the property in the future for equestrian related uses. LPC had lengthy discussion on what types of equestrian related uses are allowed or not allowed within Town development rights. Discussed riding lessons, horse shows, stable, etc. Melissa discussed Town’s current Code and also PDR easement language from Easthampton and Southampton. Further discussion and review needed. LPC was not opposed to limited riding lessons. It is likely that a Reserve Area will be designed for some of the equestrian related uses. Melissa to continue review and discussion with landowners as to what uses they want. [executive LPC appraised property several years ago and made offer. Update to appraisal necessary. session] MOTION made by Lillian Ball, seconded by Chris Baiz, to direct Melissa to commission an update to Deerkoski appraisal. Motion carried 6/0. ?? BLACKHAM PROPERTY [executive session] SCTM # 1000-74-1-3 Zoned: R-40 Location: 2630 Henry’s Lane, Peconic FWet: 0.14 acre Total Acreage: 0.46 acre CPF: Yes Reviewed status of offer. [executive session] LPC received acceptance to prior offer. Contract to be prepared and forwarded to landowner. ?? ILLIGASCH PROPERTY [executive session] SCTM # 1000-45-5-2 Zoned: LIO Location: 69700 Route 25 FWet: 1.28 acres Total Acreage: 7.45 acres (GIS 7.11 acres) MWet: 0 acres CPF: Yes Subdividable: Yes Discussed status of County offer and potential partnership [executive session] County appraised property and County ETRB authorized offer. Melissa received inquiry from County as to Town’s interest in partnering on this project. LPC reviewed projects within Pipes Cove Area (what was completed/pending, Town, County, partnership) and decided that County should proceed on this project without Town partnership. END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ?? BLOCKER PROPERTY SCTM #: 1000-87-6-12.1 Zoned: A-C Location: 1005 Takaposa Rd, Southold FWet: 4.39 acres Total Acreage: 47.00 acres (GIS 45.44 acres) CPF: Yes Subdividable: Yes Property for sale, discussed status. The Nature Conservancy has facilitated several meetings with landowner, including one with County appraisers. County is currently updating and re-appraising property. LPC is in favor of partnering on this acquisition, but would like to take part in the appraisal and offer review process. ?? FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE DISTRICT PROPERTY SCTM #: 1000-12-2-6.13 Zoned: R-120 Location: Private Rd (Oriental Dr), FI FWet: 9.82 acres Total Acreage: 18.10 acres (GIS 18.58 acres) MWet: 0 CPF: Yes Subdividable: Yes Reviewed application. Melissa had not competed review of this project. To be discussed at next meeting. Inquiries: ADDITION TO AGENDA: ?? GRISTINA / GALLUCCIO PROPERTY SCTM #: 1000-109-1-13 Zoned: A-C/R-40 Location: 24385 Route 25, Cutchogue FWet: 0 Total Acreage: 48.34 acres (GIS 49.21 acres) MWet: 0 CPF: Yes Subdividable: Yes Discussed inquiry. Melissa received inquiry from potential purchaser. LPC in favor of preservation and gave a ball-park number for discussion purposes. ?? SOUTHOLD SHORES PROPERTIES SCTM #: 1000-53-5-2 Zoned: R-40 Location: 65390 Route 25, Greenport FWet: 0.53 acre Total Acreage: 0.59 acre (GIS 0.61 acre) MWet: 0 CPF: Yes Subdividable: NZ SCTM #: 1000-56-7-5 Zoned: R-40 Location: 60 Dolphin Drive, Greenport FWet: 0.42 acre Total Acreage: 0.47 acre (GIS 0.46 acre) MWet: 0 CPF: Yes Subdividable: NZ SCTM #: 1000-56-7-11 Zoned: R-40 Location: 25 Dolphin Drive, Greenport FWet: 0 Total Acreage: 0.54 acre (GIS 0-48 acre) MWet: 0.33 acre CPF: Yes Subdividable: NZ SCTM #: 1000-57-1-1 Zoned: R-40 Location: 6090 Route 25, Greenport FWet: 0 Total Acreage: 0.60 acre (0.54 acre) MWet: 0.43 acre CPF: Yes Subdividable: NZ Properties fronting Main Road and Albacore, Dolphin & Tarpon. Discussed status and inquiry. Supervisor asked Melissa to discuss possible acquisition with LPC. LPC interested in preservation, but at a significantly reduced price in the $5000± range. General: ?? Town Board Agenda Item - Targeted Farmland Preservation Fund Referred to LPC for comments. Melisa distributed copies of proposal Supervisor presented to Town Board. LPC started discussion which will be continued at next LPC meeting. ?? Melissa Spiro’s status report [executive sessionstatus of offers] – Next Regular Meeting: ?? Tuesday, September 26, 2006,7:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on at in the Town Hall Conference Room. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. by the five attending members. Respectfully submitted by Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator