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HomeMy WebLinkAboutL 11698 P 693 • DE[D OF mnISERVAilonl ac .corn � THIS DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT,is made on theme day of September,1994 at Southampton,New York.Th:.,parties are BAYVIEW/SOUTH HARBOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP with an office at 1450 South Han.or Road,Southold,New York 11971 (herein called the 'Grantor),and the PECONIC LAND TRUST,INCORPORATED, a not-for-profit New York Corporation, having a principal office ^.4 30 Jagger Lane (P.O. Box 2088), Southampton, New York 11969 (herein called 'Grantee'). 1 WHEREAS, the Grantor is the owner in fee simple of certain real property(fax Map #1000-75-4.0-22.1) located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York hereinafter more fully described in EXHIBIT A attached hereto,and hereinafter referred to as the 'Property'; and WHEREAS,the Property is located in the R-80 Zoning District of the Town of Southold which designation,to the extent possible,is intended to prevent the unnecessary loss of those currently open lands which contain prime agricultural soils as outlined in the Town of Southold code, Section 100.30; and WHEREAS, the Property has a yield of nine(9) single-fnmily residences pureeant to said zoning code;and WHEREAS,the Grantor wishes to grant a Conservation Easement on the 17.8-acro parcel Of Prop3rty so that a portion of the Property(hereinafter referred to as the 'Open Area% comprising approximately 12 acres of the Property, more fully described in EXHIBIT R attached hereto)shall remain In Its open, undeveloped,and scenic state,and another portion of the Property(hereinafter referred to as the 'Development Area 1', comprising 2.5 acres of the Property, more fully described in EXHIBIT C attached hereto), may be developed with no more than the existing single-family residence and accessory structures, and another portion of the Property (hereinafter referred to as the 'Development Area 2", comprising 3.0 acres of the ' Property, more fully described in EXHIBIT D attached hereto), may be further developed with no more than three single and separate residences;and WHEREAS,the Property contains soils qualified as Class I antl Class II worthy of conservation as identified by the UnitedState's [)apartment of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service's oil ,ry y of Suffolk o r• S w.._> and WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Town of Southold,as articulated in the Town's Master Plan of 1973,zmanded in 1986 and 1989 as adopted by the Town Board,Town of Southold code, Section 272-a of the Town Law, to protect environmentally sensitive areas, preserve prime agricultural soils,to protect the scenic, open space character of the Town and to protect the Town's resort and agricultural economy;and WHEREAS,the Property has a total of 1,700 feet of road frontage on both Bayview Road r and South Harbor Road which offers the public a significant vista of scenic,open farmland;and WHEREAS,the Property in Its present scenic,agricultural and open space condition has substantial and significant value as an aesthetic and agricultural resource by reason of the fact that it has not been subject to any extensive development;and WHEREAS,the Grantor and Grantee recognize the value and special character of the region kr which the Property is located,and the Grantor and Grantee have,in common,the purposed objective of protecting and conserving the present state and inherent,tangible and intangible values of the Property as an aesthetic and agricultural resource;and WHEREAS,the Grantee has determined it to be desirable and beneficial and has requested the Grantor,for itself and its successors and assigns,to gran;a Conservation Easement to the Grantee in order to restrict the further development of the Property while permitting compatible uses thereof; NOW.THEREFORE: 401 Grantor's Warran'v \ Grantor warrants and represents to the Grantee that Grantor is the owner of the Property described in Exhibit A,free of any mortgages or lion and possesses the right to grant this Easement. 0.02 Grenteg'�a[ys Grantee warrants and represents to Grantor that Grantee is a qualified not-for-profit charitable organization under Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and any amendatory or supplemental legislation (herein called 'the Code'),and Incorporated under the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law of New York State for the purpose of conserving and preserving the unique environmental, ag•ictillural, scenic and natural values of rural lands located In Suffolk County of Long Island. 0.03 Purpps� The parties recognize the environmental,scenic and agricultural values of the Open Area and have the common purpose of preserving these values. This Dead is intended to convey a Conservation Easement on the Property by Grantor to Grantee,exclusively for the purpose of preserving its open space character In perpetuity for environmental, scenic, agricultural and natural values,by preventing the use or development of the Open Area for any purpose or In any manner contrary to the provisions herein, In furtherance of federal, Now York Slate and local conservation policies. 0.04 Gmvemment Rermm�i('gn New York State has recognized the Importance of private efforts to preserve rural land In a scenic, natural and open condition through conservation restrictions by enactment of Environmental Conservation Law, Section 49.0301, at. seq. and General Municipal Law, Section 247. Similar recognition by the federal government includes Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code and other federal statutes 005 •rant 's warranty Grantee warrants and represents that it possesses the Intent and ability to enforce the - terms of this Conservation Easement on the Property, as determined by its Board of Directors, at a duly constituted meeting of that Board,and that the Property satisfies the criteria adopted by Grantee relating to the quality and characteristics of open land that should be protected and maintained as open land. 0.06 Documentntien The Grantee acknowledges by acceptance of this Easement that Grantor's historical and present use of the Property is compatible with the purposes of this Easement. Grantor has made available to Grantee sufficient documentation to establish the condition of the Property at,the the of the gift of this Easement. (In order to aid in identifying and documenting the present condition of the Property's natural, wildlife, watershed, scenic, agriculture and aesthetic resources and otherwise to aid in iderdi�ying and documenting the Property's open space values as of the date hereof,to assist the Grantor and Grantee with monitoring the development and use of the Property and ensuring compliance with the terms hereof,the Grantee has prepared,with the Grantor's full cooperation, an inventory of the Property's relevant features and conditions (the'Baseline Documentation')and shall submit the same to the Grantor for his review.) This Baseline Documentation includes,but need not be limited to,an aerial photograph,photographs of the Property,a topographical map, a description and site plan of existing land uses,features, and structures,if any. The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge and agree that in the event a contovemy arises with respect to the nature and extent of the Grantor's historical and present uses of the Property or its physical condition as of the date hereof,the parties shall not be foreclosed from utilizing any other relevant or material documents, surveys, reports, I photographs, or other evidence to assist in the resolution of the controversy. \ 0.07 Resitaton In consideration of the previously recited facts, mutual promises, undertakings and forbearances contained in this Easemont,the parties agree upon its provisions, intending to be bound try it. ARTIa FSE THF FASENFry \ 1.01 TVDa . This Dead conveys a Conservation Easement(herein called the"Easement"). This Easement shall consist of the covenants, restrictions, rights, terms, and conditions recited in this Deed. Reference to this'Easement'or its'provisions"in this Dead shall Include any and all' Of those covenants, restrictions, rights, terms and conditions. J.Q2 Duration This Easement shall be a burden upon and run with the Property in perpetuity. 1_03 Effect The Covenants,terms,conditions,restrictions and purposes of this Easement shall run with the Property as an incorporeal Interest in the Property,and shall bind the successors and assigns of each of the parties respectively. This Easement shall extend to and be binding upon Grantor, Grantor's agents,tenants, heirs,personal representatives, successors and assigns and at other individuals and entities. Any rights, obligations, and interests herein granted to GrantGrantee she"also be deemed granted to each of its agents,successors,and assigns and each such ee successor and assign,and the word"Grantee•when used herein shall include all of those persons or entities, Any rights,obligations and interests herein grated by Grantor shall also be granted by each of Its agents,successors and successwdoomed! andd assign and the ord*Grantor"when used herein assigns,and a Include all of such ewpersons or entities. ARTICu FTvvn GIII GRANTOR hereby voluntarily grants,releases and conveys to Grantee,as an absolute gift, this Easement, in perpetuity, together with all rights to enforce it, as recited herein, against Grantor and all future owners,tenants,occupants,assigns and possessors of the Property. ) Grantee hereto accepts this Easement in perpetuity,and undertakes to enforce it against Grantor and all future owners,tenants,occupants,assigns and possessors of said Property. ARTICLETHRFE PROHIBITED ACTS From and after the date of this Easement,the following acs,uses and practices shall be prohibited forever upon or within the Property: 3.01 Structures The construction or Placement of residential, commercial, Industrial or other buildings OT structures of any kind or nature (including, but not limited to mobilo homes), permanent or temporary, on, over or under the Property except pursuant to Section 4.06 hereof. Structures and improvements, including, but not limited to, driveways, trails and agricultural structures as Permitted in Sections 4.05 and 4.06 hereof,may not be made on,over,or under the Open Area wkhota the prior written consent of the Grantee,which may be granted if this structure or lFrIPMement does not defeat or derogate from the Purposes of this Easement. 3.g2�xgayatie0 antl Removal of Materi;� The excavating,mining or filling of the Property except as may be necessary to develop and maintain the single-family residences and appurtenant structures and improvements permitted in the Development Areas 1 and 2, and allowable non-residential Improvements on the Property and to construct and maintain the permitted structures and improvements in the Open Area with the prior written consent of the Grantee. The removal of topsoil,Send,or other materials shall not take place on the Property nor shall the topography of the Property be changed except to develop and maintain the single-family residences and appurtenant structures and Improvements permitted In the Development Areas 1 and 2,to construct and maintain the permitted structures and improvements in the Open Area and for purposes of erosion control and soli mannement with the prior written consent of the Grantee. \ 3 M 1bdi I = The subdivision or partitioning of the Property without the prior written consent of the Grantee,which shall be granted if that s0division or partition does not defeat or derogate from the purposes of this Easement. In no event shall the Property be subdivided into more than four residential lots, as provided in Section 4.06 hereof. 3.04 Dumo'nq The dumping or accumulation of unsightly or offensive materials including, but not limited to trash, garbage,sawdust,ashes or chemical waste on the Property. 3.05 Elicits .. The display of signs, billboards,or advertisements on the Property except signs,whose placement, number,and design do not significantly diminish the scenic character of the Property and only for the following purpuses: a)to state the name of the Property and the names and addresses of the occupants,b)temporarily to advertise the Property or any portion thereof for sale or rent (subject to and in accordance with Section 100-201 through 207 of the Zoning Code of the Town of Southold,as same may be amended from time to time),c)to post the Property to control unauthorized entry or use,and d)to announce the Grantee's conservation easement. 3.06 Lands mina Activities The removal of trees, shrubs, or other vegetation from the Property, except as provided in Sections 4.04 and 4.06. 3.QZ Ut'li•les The creation or placement of overhead utility transmission lines, utility poles, wires, Pipes.wells or drainage and septic systems on the Open Area except with the Grantee's prior written consent. Underground utilities must, to the extent possible, be constructed within 30 feet of the center line of roads or driveways,and may be used solely to service the permitted structures. 308 Utes The use of the Property for any commercial or industrial purpose except that agricultural uses expressly permitted in Section 4.05 shall not be considered a commercial or industrial use. ASE FOUR ,{y)3�OR'S RI*rf 9 01 Owne[g.7ip Subject to this Easement, Grantor shall retain all other customary rights of ownership in the Property, some of which are more particularly describod In this ARTICLE FOUR. Si 4 d2 Possession Grantor shall continue to have the right to exclusive possession of the Property. 4.03 Use Grantor shall have the right to use the Property in any manner and for any purpose consistent with and not prohibited by this Easement as well as applicable local,Now York State, and federal law which will not defeat or derogate from the purposes of this Easement. 4.04 Landscaaina Activities Grantor shall have the right to continue the historical modes of landscaping,pruning and grounds maintenance on the Property. Grantor shall have the right to remove or restore trees, \ shrubs,or other vegetation when dead,diseased,dangerously decayed or damaged on the Property. _ $SOS Aorlcuitural Adivltles Grantor shall have the right to continue or restore the historical, locally typical and/or customary modes and levels of farming,including pasturing,grazing,feeding and care of livestock and cultivation of crops, provided that such agricultural activity shall be conducted in accordance with the purposes of this Easement. Normal agricultural fencing and accessory structures,as provided in 4.06 B.and as may be reasonably necessary In connection with agricultural use and the maintenance of horses, sheep,beef or dairy cattle,or similar domestic livestock on the Property, may be constructed, maintained or replaced by Grantor with the prior written consent of the Grantee. 406 rtnactures A. Allowable Residential Improvements. Qevelooment Ared 1 Grantor shall have the right to maintain, renovate and replace the existing single-family residence In the Development Area 1, with appurtenant structures and Improvements reasonably necessary to some such residence including, without limitation, driveways,garages,storage sheds,septic systems and leaching fields,swimming pools,pool houses, tennis courts, or other family-scale athletic facilities. In the event Grantor demolishes, removes or relocates the existing residence and/or accessory structures, Grantor may reconstruct a now, replacement single-family residence with accessory structures and Improvements, and shall have the right to remove trees, shrubs, or other vegetation reasonably necessary to construct, repair, renovate, reconstruct, and maintain the single-family residence and accessory,structures and improvements as permitted by the Town Code of the Town of Southold. D9Y9jeemgnt Area 2 Grantor shall have the right to construct no more than three single-family residences in the Development Area 2 with appurtenant structures and Improvements reasonably necessary to serve such residences including, without limitation, driveways,garages,storage sheds,septic systems and leaching fields,swimming pools,pool houses, tennis courts, or other family-scale athletic facilities. Grantor shall have the right to remove trees, shrubs, or other vegetation reasonably necessary to construct, repair, renovate, reconstruct and maintain the three single-family residences and accessory structures and improvements as permitted by the Town Code of the Town of Southold. All such residences, structures and improvements shall be constructed, maintained and replaced within the Development Area 2 as described in EXHIBIT D except as provided in Section 3.01. B. Allowable Non-Residential Improvements. Grantor shall have the right to erect and maintain the following non-rosidential improvements in the Open Area which are necessary to and consistent with the agricultural uses as permitted in Sections 4.OS and 4.06 hereof, (i) Agricultural Structures, Including but not limited to bams, sheds, and silos as Is necessary for the agricultural use of the Open Area,placed such that they do not detract tram and adversely affect the scenic value of this Easement. Such Structures are Subject to the provisions of the Town Code of the Town of Southold; - T fill Access Drives,to provide access to the improvements permitted herein,a toot trail for foot traffic only for the sole use of the future owners, tenants, occupants,assigns and possessors of Property;and (iii) Fences;and (iv) Underground facilities normally used in connection with supplying utilities, removing sanitary sewage effluent, and controlling stormwater runoff from the improvements permitted under the terms of this paragraph B hereof. Any such underground utilities must, to the extent possible, be constructed within 30 feet of the center line of roads or driveways,and may be used solely to service the permitted structures. C. Replacement of Structures In-Kind. \ In the event of damage resulting from casualty loss to an extent rendering repair of an existing Improvement impractical, erection of a structure of comparable size, bulk, use, and general design to the damaged structure shall be permitted within the same location subject to the review and written approval of Grantee. D. Environmental Sensitivity during Construction. The use and location of such improvements shall be consistent with the conservation purposes intended herein,and Constructed by methods which are attentive to minimizing disturbances to the environment, including but not limited to minimal removal of vegetation, minimal movement of earth and minimal clearance of access routes for construction vehicles. 4.07 Notice Grantor shall notify Grantee, in writing, before taking any action or before exercising any reserved right with respect to the Property which could adversely affect the conservation Purposes which are the subject of this Easement. This includes the construction of any permanent or temporary structures as provided in Section 4.06 herein. Grantor shall provide Grantee with Complete documentation Including architectural plans of any proposed structures which are subject to Grantees approval which shall not be unreasonably withhold. Such approval, disapproval or comments of Grantee shall be given to Grantor within 45 days after all necessary documentation and information is submitted to Grantee. d Q@ Atmutj(gy Grantor shall have the right to convey all or any part of its remaining interest in the Property but only subject to this Easement. Grantor shall promptly notify Grantee of any conveyance of any interest in the Property, including the full names and mailing addresses of all Grantees,one the individual principals thereof, under any such conveyance. The instrument of any such conveyance shall specifically set forth that the interest thereby conveyed is subject to this Easement,without modification or amendment of the terms of this Easement, and shall Incorporate this Easement by reference, specifically setting forth the date, office, liber and page of the recording hereof. The failure of any such instrument to comply with the provisions hereof shall not affect Grantee's rights hereunder. ARTICLE FIV GRAMOFYS OBLIry1LIQ JJ� �,IZI Teres andASSEsS¢l91IL5. Grantor shall Continue to pay all taxes,levies,and assessments and other governmental or municipal charges which may become a lien on the Property,including any taxes or levies imposed to make those payments. If Grantor fails to make such payments,Grantee is authorized to make such payments(but shall have no obligation to do so)upon ten days prior written notice to Grantor, according to any bill, statement or estimate procured from the appropriate public office without inquiry into the accuracy thereof. That payment, if made by Grantee, shall become a lien on the Property of the same priorly as the item if not paid would have become, ------- --- - ----- __-avid-S11all bear interest sell oaui by Gra rnr at hvo agimpm ne points over the prime-rata_4f -. _ Interest from time to time charged by Citibank, N.A. AEMCLESI INDEMNIFICATION 6.01 Grantees Obligation Grantor shall indemnify and hold Grantee harmless from any charges or lions Imposed upon Grantee arising from the physical maintenance and upkeep of the Property or from any taxes, levies or assessments upon it or resulting from this Easement,all of which shall be considered Gr ntor's obligations. 6.02 Third Party Cla'mg Grantor shall indemnity and hold Grantee harmless for any liability, costs, attomey's ` fees,judgments or expenses to Grantee or,any of its officO s'empIoya,s. contractors resulting: a) from injury to perss or damages to agents or marising independent ac"on the Property.except those due solely to fie ads of the Property a,,its officers from� employees.agents.or independent cwtradors;and b)from actions or,deem of by third parties arising out of the,entering Into or exercised rights under this E oreM nature excepTng any of those median,armsig solely from the ads d Grartea,itse^W%e'es, agents.or koependent contractors. �ry�Ay�yyED,QE.9ZN . 7.01 EDIM arae JnWA=kM Grunter OW have the rkpa to enter Won the Property at reasonable times upon quvet use prior notice notice b Grarrtor,uhd n e marnw that WO ora kntedee with the Granters t s;Easertbra d the Pmpwty,or the Purpose d ispecAon to detartnne whether o ender upon the Property e pen fon dry of Ora being�as Pro. Grantee SW SW nhave the rigid purpose,except vefed n Section 7.03.nor to P&-*awes upon the Properly by'the Public. 7.02 AlgamtGrantee' shall have tha right to require the Grantor to restore the Property to the condition Grarrlee�wed by this Easement and to emorce this right by any action w proceeding that Partes hereto Vitra rartw stog�sary- e any,d is mood and agreed by the r*t be y changes to the P g then causes beyond the Grantor control, indudng,without limitation, frcem,Property resulting and earth movement.w from dry prudent action taken by the Grantor under emergency conditions o prevent, abate, or mitigate significant ,jury to the Property resulting from such causes. 703703 E— M_rca0entliigms f C Grantor acaowle m antl agrees that Grantee's ranedkes at law for any violation of this Easement are,adequate. Therefore,in addition to.and not in iimitafion of,any other rights of Grantee hereunder at law or in equity,in the event any breach.default or violation of arty term, provisbn,covenant w otNigafion on GrantoYs part o be observed or performed Pursued to this EasmnOv m W.cured by Grantor with,thirty(30)days notice thereof by Grantee (which notice racsshamert is expressly waived by Grantor with respect to any such breach.default Or violation which,,Grantee's reasonable judgment,requires irrvnedmte action to preserve and protect any of the 01 an SPace Vatues w ott*rwfse to}other the purposes of this Easement). Grantee shall havo the nigher at Grantes sede cost aegt nd eme and at Grantee's election,(i)to rebtute a sue to anion or nae such breach. default w violation by temporary angor Psmallnb fnjtmcticn, n to enter upon the Property and exercise reasonable efforts to temtihets or see such breach defaull or vioha0en aroror to cause the restoration of that Portion ci the Property afteced by such breach,oafautt w v*hlbm to the oondaon that exisfad Prior thereto Or con the dais hmeregl,o o shah cgx6pwn as is axpreasfy pemneed hereby or sit TM/'be purmhuc o the Ig I toned.ea Grantee dooms whd.r the droxnataixaa =e _ (III) to seek or enforce such other legal andlor equitable relief or remedies as Grantee deems necessary or desirable to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions, covenants,obligations and purposes of this Easement:provided,however,that any fai:u:e,delay or election to so act by Grantee shall not be deemed to be a waiver or a forfeiture of any right or available remedy on Grantee's part with respect to such breach, default, or violation or with respect to any other breach, default or violation of any term,condition, covenant or obligation under this Easement. Grantor shall pay, either directly or by reimbursement to Grantee, all reasonable attorney's fees,court costs and other expenses incurred by Grantee (herein called "legal expenses") in connection with any proceedings under this Section 7.03. Z&L-ND WaWM Grantee's exercise of one remedy or relief under this ARTICLE SEVEN shall not have the effect of waiving or limiting any other remedy or relief, and the failure to exercise or delay in exercising any remedy shall not have the effect of waiving or limiting the use of any other remedy or relief or the use of such other remedy or relief at any other time. 7.05 Assianability Grantee shall have the right to assign any and all of its rights and responsibilities under this Easement,and any and all of its rights,title and interest in and to this Easement only to a qualified organization (herein called'the Assignee'). As used herein: the term "qualtied organization' means a not-for-profit corporation or governmental unit or agency which is qualified to receive such interests pursuant to Article 49 of the New York Environmental Conservation Law, and is a qualified organization within ft meaning of Section 170(h)(3) of the Code. Any assignment by Grantee or Grantee's successors must require the Assignoe or Assignee's successors to carry out the Purposes of this Easement. The Assignee and as sutxessors and assigns shelf have the same night of assignrne d 706 SOOM ec.xt If at any tune Grattee or arty successor or assgre is rnaae to enlwce the Easertherd fully or lads to do so,Or If Grantee Or any successor or assignee ceases b eras a oez to be a quaE6ed onganizatiwn under LA C- Section 17D(h)(3)that Ira Easerthed shelf be vested inthe o Trry of SadhiCid w such other quaF6ed Organization-w Grime svy moo_ p.qq 1, oocmenoe of any of these evera,Grantee a any successor W assgnee tads to aw gi, as of Its rights and rersptmsbbdes under ltib 6serrhat and at of h right We and "west,and b ftEasemerd to a quawed orgw%ZXhM then the rights and respons udw ea Easerttad she%become vesm n and fall ep vh W%*W qu>rllifie'd organ,�on,aay3ace,rrah a cY prat proceeding b Div in ary tout of heard 707 =x*ingr-:jtM= 11as Easemad gives rte to a prop". right and racer v*>medinely vested in Ste Grantee. ;`wu I`uVoses of this Serawn 7.07.the`.ai ttmke!faire of scrcfh eight and edeie-- stall be egtd to the dg%a .es of the tae tweet.belrieah the tai rnWlaa value of the Prep"subleo 10 alis Easwriet and the fair market vai<of One Property it urharxrnbemd hereby(such AC.erence.divided by the the rrharkM value of the Property areniMi tiered by Ila Easemat,s hwe6later referted to as she "P'mpprhmae S1we'). M the ev&V a methal irtlaeseee6te change,the Pondmwu surtandi g ate Property makes irgossibte As tomeered use for the prrposps contemplated hereby.resu ig in w aGngushm nt of On Eaemers w Wry mafergl tem Of PrOwPort thereof by a jnatical p oceedig: then upon a subseque" trarWW of We to the Property by sale.9ft dey .exdwge,taiahg by anent dOntlM a by Irrdrase in Feu e a akeg.Grantor shag pay m Grantee w w out equffi to the¢cafe of(x) ehe rxa>sIderltkzt paid by Grantee to Grana fx this Easernert Or(y)the Proportionate Shae of the proceeds of such tramier. If aF a an".y part of the Property is taken under the oorer of enirtere donna,by public. corp.rate, or other authority.w otlrerwiv acquired by such authordy through a purchase , Feu of a takvg,so as to abrogate She:ostrkao:hs Imposed by this Ease ..t a otherwise eeectivefy to frustrate the purposes hereof, Grantnr and Grantee shalt join in appropriate prpce"trgs at the lime of such taking to recover the full value of the interests,the Property subject to the taking and an,cidentai or direct damages msuting frau the taking. All expenses reasonablY incurred by the Parties to this Easement in connection with Such taking shall be paid out of the recovered proceeds. Grantee shall be entitled to the Proportionate Sham of the remaining recovered proceeds. The Grantee shall use such proceeds actually recovered by it In a manner consistent with the purposes of this Easement. The respective rights of Grantor and Grantee set forth in this Section 7.07 shall be in addition to, and not in limitation of, any rights they may have by law with respect to a modification or termination of this Easement by reason of changed conditions or the exercise of powers of eminent domain as aforesaid. ARTICLE EIGHT MISQUIANEM 9.01 Entire Understanding This Easement contains the entire radorstandug between its parties ow"Mitg as subject matter. Any prior agreement between the parties coneemirg its subject metier shall be merged Into this Easement and superseded by it 8.02_AIL�dmeM This Easement is made with the"Cr4ion that it shall qualify as a Corserration Easemers in perpetuity under I.R.C. Section 170(h). The parties agree to amend the provisions of this Easement in such mariner as may be indicated by dre intemal Revenue Service.as a result of final determination after audit of the federal intone tax return of the GrarRor.to er"s the Grantor to the charitable deduction described in I.R.C.Section 170(h). Any such amerndmery shall appy retroactively in the same mamter as 0 such anern3ncm or amendment;had been set forth herein. This Easement can be terminated or modified 0*in accordance with Via common and statutory law of the State of New York appticaWe to the termination and modification of easements and covenants running with the lard. Grantor arta Grantee recognize that circumstances could arise which would justify the modification of tonin of the restrictions contained in this Easement. To this end,Grames and Grantor shag mutually have the eight,in their sole discretlnn,to agree to amiandmana to tlnis Easement which are not exonstalem with the bask purposes of this Easement set forth in the Introduction hereof;provided,however,that Grantee shag have no right or power to agree to any amendments hereto that would result in tris Easement failing to quality as a valid Conservation Easement under Article 49,Title 3 of the Environmental Conservation law of the State of New York,as the same may be hereafter amended,any regulation issued pursuant thereto,or Section 170(h)of the internal Revenue Code governing'Qualified Conservation Contributions.' The parties acknowledge the boundaries of the Open Area and the Development Areas may haw to be adjusted to accommodate the Town of Southold at such time that the Property is subdivided as provided herein,and the parties agree to cooperate in such boundary line adjustments as may be necessary,provided said adjustments would no result in diminution of the Open Area or an Increase in the number of lots or primary structures to be developed by the Grantor. 8.03 Severabilitv Any provision of this Easement, restricting Grantor's activities, which is determined to be Invalid or unenforceable by a court, shall not be Invalidated. Instead,that provision shall be p reduced or limited to whatever extent that court determines will make it enforceable and effective. Any other provision of this Easement which is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court shall be severed from the other provislons, which shall remain enforceable and effective. 8.04 Notice All notices required by this Easement must be written. Notices shall be given either by manual delivery or by mailing in a mail receptacle maintained by the United States Postal Service. Mailed notice must be contained in an accurately addressed,sealed envelope,marked for delivery by first class registered or certified mail, with sufficient prepaid postage affixed and with return receipt requested. Mailed notice to Grantor shall be addressed to Grantor's address as recited herein,or to such other address as Grantor may designate by notice in accordance with this Section 8.04. Mailed notice to Grantee shall be addressed to its principal office,recited herein,marked for the attention of the President,or to such other address as Grantee may designate by notice In accordance with this Section 8.04. Notice shall be deemed 9 given and received as of the date of Its manual delivery or the date of its mailing. 8.05 Governing 12w New York law applicable to deeds and conservation easements pertaining to land located within New York shall govern this Easement in all respects, Including validity, construction, Interpretation, breach, violation and performance. &QG__Int MralatlgL Regardless of any contrary rule of construction, no provision of this Easement shall be construed in favor of one of the parties because It was drafted by the other party's attorney. No alleged ambiguity In this Easement shalt be construed against the party whose attorney drafted It. If any provision of this Easement is ambiguous or shall be subject to two or more interpretations, one of which would render that provision Invalid, then that provision shall be given such interpretation as would render It valid and be consistent with the purposes of this Easement as Intended by Grantor. Any rule of strict construction designed to limit the breadth of the restrictions on use of the Property shall not apply in the construction or Interpretation of this Easement,and,this Easement shall be interpreted broadly to effect the purposes of this Easement as Intended by Grantor. The parties intend that this Easement,which is by nature and \ character primarily negative in that Grantor has restricted and limited his right to use the Property, except as otherwise recited herein,be construed at all times and by all parties to effectuate Its purposes. 8.07 Public AcSgss Nothing contained in this Easement grants, nor shall be interpreted to grant, to the public any right to enter upon the Property. 8.08 Warranties The warranties and representation made by the parties in this Easement shall survive its execution. 6,00 Rnmrd'n Grantee shall record this Easement In the land records of the office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk,State of New York. 8.10 Hendince The headings,titles and subtitles herein have been inserted solely for convenient reference, and shall be ignored in its construction. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed and delivered and Grantee has accepted and received this Deed of Conservation Easement on the day and year set forth above. ACK40W EDCED ANDACCEPTED: BAYVIEW/SOUTH HARBOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP(Grantor) IE Michael Croteau (Grantor) General Partner ACIgJC W LEDGED AND ACCEPTED: PECONIC LAND TRUST(Grantee) BY: It 4v.H.Halsey he Pry STATE OF NEWYORK ) COUNTYOFSUFFOLR ) SS.: On this2 day of September, 1994,before me personally appeared Michael Croteau, who,being by me duly sworn,said that he resides at 1450 South Harbor Road,Southold,New York,11971 Crantor mentioned and described in,and who executed the foregoing Instrument, and he duly acknowledged to me that he executed the Same. Notary Public HELENE D.NOME Notary Public,Stns»of New York No.4951364 Ouallfied in Suffolk County "n Cuwlon ExPkeS Mey 22,19 STATEOFNEWYORK ) \� COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ) SS.: . On thisf y of September,1994,before me personally appeared JOHN v.H. HALSEY.who,being by me duly sworn,said that he resides at 469 Majors Path,Town of Southampton,New York,that he is President of PECONIC LAND TRUST,INCORPORATED,the Granteo mentioned and described in and which acknowledged and accepted all of the rights and responsibilities under the foregoing instrument and this Easement conveyed therein;and that he signed his name thereto by authority of the Bo of Directors th said Co raison. Notary Public / WKW P.StWlaEiTSJR moil �I aLo�1aE,YI'Ou__atkt fink s, _ EXHIBIT A: Metes and Bounds Description of the Property. EXHIBIT B: Metes and Bounds Description of the Open Area. EXHIBIT C: Metes and Bounds Description of the Development Area 1. EXHIBIT D: Metes and Bounds Description of the Development Area 2. —� ', iii. EXHIBIT A September 27, 1994 Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership Surveyor's Description - "Property" Perimeter ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Southold, Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, know and designated as "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership", more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Main Bayview Road, at the northeasterly corner of land now or formerly Southold Fire District, said point being situate North 00 deg. 13 min. 00 sec. East 217.25 feet as measured along the westerl,, Side of Main Bayview Road from the- intersection of the northerlyside of Baywater Avenue (also known as Freeman's Lane) and the westerly side of Main Bayview Road; RUNNING thence from said point of beginning along land now or formerly Southold Fire District the following three (3) courses and distances: 1. South 73 deg. 38 mi.n. 20 sec. West 500.50 feet, .. 2. North 08 deg. 20 min. 40 sec. West 50.00 feet, 3. South 72 deg. 32 min. 50 sec. West 200.00 feet to the easterly side of South Harbor Road; RU14NING thence North 08 deg. 20 min. 40 sec. West along the easterly side of South Harbor Road 814.80 feet to land now or formerly Frank Buonaiuto; RUNNING thence North 79 deg. 22 min. 10 sec. East along land now or formerly Frank Buonaiuto and along the southerly boundary of Subdivision - "South Harbor Homes", Suffolk County File No. 4096, 1214.82 feet to the westerly side of Main Bayview Road; RUNNING thence South 20 deg. 45 min. 00 sec. West along the westerly side of Main Bayview Road 301.66 feet to land now or formerly George A. Stepnoski; RUNNING thence along land now or formerly George A. Stepnoski the following three (3) course and distances: I. Snuth 84 deg. 45 min. 00 sec. West 173.00 feet, 2. South 02 deg. 27 min. 00 sec. West 85.00 feet, 3. North 88 deg. 26 min. 00 sec. East 129.00 feet to the westerly side of Main Bayview Road; RUNNING thence along the westerly side of Main Bayview Road the following two (2) courses and distances: 1. South 26 deg. 31 min. 00 sec. West 132.91 feet; 2. South 25 deg. 50 min. 20 sec. West 422.81 feet to land now or formerly Southold Fire District and the point or place of BEGINNING. Containing an area of 17.5473 Acres. EXHIBIT B September 27, 1994 Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership Surveyor's Description - "open Area" Conservation Easement ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Southold, Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, know and designated as Conservation Easement over a portion of Lot 1 and over a portion Lot 2 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership", more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Main Bayview Road, at the northeasterly corner of land now or formerly Southold Fire District, said point being situate North 00 deg. 13 min. 00 sec. East 217.:;0 feet as measured along the westerly side of Main Bayview Road from the intersection of the northerly side of Baywater Avenue (also known as Freeman's Line) and the westerly side of Main Bayview Road; RUNNING thence from said point of beginning along land now or formerly Southold Fire District the following three (3) courses and distances: I. South 73 deg. 38 min. 20 sec. West 500.50 feet, 2. North 08 deg. 20 min. 40 sec. West 50.00 feet, 3. South 72 deg. 32 min. 50 sec. West 200.00 feet to the easterly side of South Harbor Road; RUNNING thence North 08 deg. 20 min. 40 sec. West along the easterly side of South Harbor Road 517.91 feet to a point; RUNNING thence North 79 deg. 22 min. 10 sec. East through Lot 2, "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership" 471.84 feet to Lot 1 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership"; RUNNING thence North 10 deg. 37 min. 50 sec. West along the boundary :: line between Lot 1 and Lot 2.1 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership" 296.66 feet to the southerly boundary of Subdivision - "South Harbor Homes", Suffolk County File No. 4096; RUNNING thence North 79 deg. 22 min. 30 sec. East along the southerly boundary of Subdivision "South Harbor Homes" 304.68 feet to a point; RUNNING thence South 37 deg. 13 min. 39 sec. East through Lot 1, "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership" 269.87 feet to the northwesterly corner of land now or formerly George A. Stepnoski"; RUNNING thence along land now or formerly George A. Stepnoski the following two (2) courses and distances: 1. South 02 deg. 27 min. 00 sec. West 85.00 feet, 2. North 88 deg. 26 min. 00 sec. East 129.00 feet to the westerly side of Main Bayview Road; i Page 2 September 27, 1954 RUNNING thence along the westerly side of Main Bayview Road the following two (2) courses and distances: 1. South 26 deg. 11 min. 00 sec. West 132.91 feet, 2. South 25 deg. 50 min. 20 sec. West 422.81 feet to the northeasterly corner of land now or formerly Southold Fire District and the point or place of BEGINNING. - Containing an area of 12.5890 Acres. EXHIBIT C September 27, 1994 Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership Surveyor's Description - "Development Area 1" ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Southold, Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, know and designated as Development Area 1 over a portion of Lot 1 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership", more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Main Bayview Road, said point being the intersection of the westerly side of Main Bayview Road and the northerly boundary line of land now or formerly George A. Stepnoski and being situate the following four (4) courses and distances, as measured along the westerly side of Main Bayview Road from the inter- section of the northerly side of Baywater Avenue (also known as Freeman's Lane) and the westerly side of Main Bayview Road; 1. North 00 deg. 13 min. 00 sec. East 217.25 feet, 2. North 25 deg. 50 min. 20 sec. East 422.81 feet, \ 3. North 26 deg. 31 min. 00 sec. East 132.91 feet, 4. North 25 deg. 45 min. 00 sec. East 108.00 feet; RUNNING thence from said point of beginning South 84 deg. 45 min. 00 sec. West along land now or formerly George A. Stepnoski 173.00 feet to the northwesterly corner of land now or formerly George A. Stepnoski; RUNNING thence North 37 deg. 13 min. 39 sec. West through Lot 1 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership" 269.87 feet to the southerly boundary of Subdivision - "South Harbor Homes", Suffolk County File No. 4096; RUNNING thence North 79 deg. 22 min. 10 sec. East along the southerly boundary of Subdivision "South Harbor Homes" 450.14 feet to the westerly side of Main Bayview Road; RUNNINI, thence South 20 deg. 45 min. 00 sec. West along the westerly side of Main Bayview Road 301.66 feet to the northeasterly corner of land now or formerly George A. Stepnoski and the point or place of BEGINNING. Containing an area of 1.7852 Acres. 116989693 EXHIBIT D September 27, 1994 Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership Surveyor's Description - "Development Area 2" ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the tuildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Southold, Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, know and designated as Development Area 2 over a portion of Lot 2 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership", more particularly bounded and described as 'follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of South Harbor Road, as the southwesterly corner of land now or formerly Frank Buonaiuto, said point being situate the following five (5) courses and distances from the intersection of the northerly sideof Baywater Avenue (also known as Freeman's Lnne) and the westerly sido of Main Bayview Road; 1%North 00 deg. 13 min. 00 sec. East 217.25 feet along with the westerly side of Main Bayview Road, 2. South 73 deg. 38 min. 20 sec. West 500.50 feet along land now or formerly Southold Fire District, 3. North 08 deg. 20 min. 40 sec. West 50.00 feet still along land now or formerly Southold Fire District, 4. South 72 deg. 32 min. 50 sec. West 200.00 feet still along land now or formerly Southold Fire District, 5. North 08 deg. 20 min. 40 sec. West 814.80 feet along the easterl side of South Harbor Road; RUNNING thence from said point of beginning North 79 deg. 22 min. 10 sec. East along land now or formerly Frank Buonaiuto and along the southerly boundary of Subdivision - "South Harbor Homes", Suffolk County File No. !.096, 460.00 feet to Lot 1 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership"; RUNNING thence South 10 deg. 37 min. 50 sec. East along Lot 1 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership" 296.66 feet to the southwesterly corner of Lot 1 "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership"; RUNNING thence South 79 deg. 22 min. 10 sec. West through Lot 2, "Minor Subdivision - Bayview South Harbor Limited Partnership" 471.84 feet to the easterly side of South Harbor Road; RUNNING thence North 08 deg. 20 min. 40 sec. West along the easterly side of South Harbor Road 296.89 feet to land now or formerly Frank Buonaiuto and the point or place of BEGINNING. Containing an area of 3.1731 Acres. I SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK 2 J 169Sn6 easy Now , UPN _93 ��� ���'aia�JX Numherof page uwu OCT IfSerial N M'4SrSurf,rR 885.5 Certificate N t ,MY Deed/Mortgage Instrument Deed/Mortgage Tax Stamp Recording /Filing Stamps G FEE Page/Filing Fee Mortgage Amt. T— Handling 1.� 1.Buie Tax 2Y'51114 2.SONYMA _ Notation Sub Total r EA6217(County) Sub Total _ _ J.Spec.lAdd. _ EA-5217(State) TOT.MT„TAX _ O�y.CD:U>y�� XP.T.S.A. i�',� u Dual Town Dust County Comm.of Ed. 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