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LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting held
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
John Sepenoski , Chairman (left 9:50 p.m.) Lillian Ball
Michelle Zaloom Monica Harbes
Chris Baiz
Members Absent:
Ray Huntington Eric Keil
Also present:
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison
Stephen Searl, Peconic Land Trust
Commencement:
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The meeting began at 7:10 p.m. with five LPC members present.
Meeting Procedure:
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John Sepenoski, Chairman requested that LPC members follow a meeting procedure whereby
Melissa Spiro would make her presentation of the project without interruptons. Questions/discussions
on the subject would follow her report. An official “break” would be called during extended meetings
rather than disruptions from members leaving the room and halting the meeting until their return.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
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Adoption of LPC meeting minutes from February 20, 2007 HOLD
Applications:
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MARCO PROPERTIES
SCTM #: 1000-97-9-10.4 Zoned: A-C
Location: 3123 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 10 acres (GIS 10 acres) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-97-9-12 Zoned: A-C
Location: 3595 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 34.68 acres (GIS 34.23 acres) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-98-1-1.3 Zoned: R-80
Location: 3375 Indian Neck Lane, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 14.90 acres (GIS 14.2 acres) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-98-1-2.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 1985 Leslie Road, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 10.72 acres (GIS 10.8 acres) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-98-1-27.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 4170 Indian Neck Lane, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 78.34 acres (GIS 77.11 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Field Inspection Report.
John, Lillian, and Chris, along with Melissa, Melanie, Stephen Searl (PLT) and Sherry Clarry (real
estate salesperson) did a walking field inspection of the property on Monday, March 19, 2007.
Members reported on their inspection.
Peconic Land Trust gave update.
Stephen Searl of Peconic Land Trust made a presentation of a proposed concept plan. House and
structures around the existing residence with approximately 23± acres (Lot 1) would be sold with no
provisions restricting future subdivision to a private owner. Vineyard and Morton building thereon (Lot
2) offered development right easement to the Town for purchase. Approximately 60± acres (Lot 3) of
mostly farmable land offered to the Town as a fee title purchase or development rights easement.
Waterfront lot (Lot 4) would be sold with no provisions restricting future subdivision, potentially to a
conservation minded buyer.
LPC members discussed further dividing proposed Lot 3 into two or three smaller farms to make the
property more attractive to potential farmers, thus keeping the land in farming. Stephen will report
back to committee.
Potential offer [executive session].
Not discussed in detail.
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MOFFAT/WOLFE PROPERTY
SCTM #: (farm) 1000-55-2-10.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 47775 CR 48, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 26.20 acres (GIS 25.66 acres) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: (waterfront) 1000-55-3-6.1 Zoned: R-80
Location: 50100 CR 48, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 36.34 acres (GIS 35.63 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Field Inspection Report.
John, Lillian, and Chris, along with Melissa and Melanie, did a walking field inspection of the property
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on Monday, March 192007. Members reported on their inspection.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The members entered into
Appraisal Reviewed [executive session].
Although the entire property is for sale, LPC members, at this time, are only interested in the
possibility of purchasing a development rights easement on the farm parcel and no interest in
acquiring fee title on the waterfront parcel.
MOTION
made by Lillian Ball, seconded by Monica Harbes, to direct Melissa Spiro to present a
purchase offer to the landowners on a development rights easement on the farm parcel, excluding a
three acre reserve area requested by the landowners. LPC members agreed to share the appraisal
on the farm lot with the landowners.
Motion carried: 4/0/1 (John Sepenoski abstained from voting)
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PFEIFLE PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-97-4-19 Zoned: A-C
Location: 825 Leslie Rd, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 11.5 acres (GIS 11.32 acres) Subdividable: Yes
New application.
Melissa Spiro met with landowner regarding new application. He would like to offer preservation of
9-10 acres and is agreeable to Federal grant language if project is eligible for grant submission.
MOTION
made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Chris Baiz, to direct Melissa Spiro to commission
an appraisal for a development rights easement on the Pfeifle property, not including the area around
the existing house and structures.
Motion carried: 5/0
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N&J MANAGEMENT CO. PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-113-13-1.2 PDR Acreage: ±15-16ac
Total Acreage: ±17.32 acres CPF: Yes
Location: 4735 Westphalia Rd, Mattituck Zoned: R-80
Status update.
Draft survey reviewed – access area and wetlands. LP working with NYS Ag & Markets regarding
deed language for use of remaining ~$75,000 in grant money towards this acquisition.
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SEPENOSKI PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-54-3-24.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 1655 Old North Rd, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 53.9 acres (GIS 53.83 acres) Subdividable: Yes
New Application.
John Sepenoski recused himself (9:50 p.m.) from any discussion on this project due to family
relationship.
MOTION
made by Lillian Ball, seconded by Monica Harbes, to direct Melissa Spiro to commission an
appraisal for a development rights easement, according to conception plan of landsowners, on this
property.
Motion carried 4/0. (John Sepenoski absent from vote – recused)
Inquiries:
Addition to Agenda
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DAMIANOS PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-108-4-1.1 Zoned: A-C, R-40
Location: 18625 Rt 25, Mattituck CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 23.8 acres (GIS 23.8 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Property for sale.
Melissa has had several inquiries concerning this property and informed LPC members of the
possibility of purchasing a development rights easement on a large portion of this property setting off
the existing residence.
General:
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Federal Grant Proposal
Application for the Federal Grant Proposal – expected completion within the next three weeks.
Projects eligible for proposal are needed. Federal deed language restricts agriculture structures to 2%
lot coverage with a waiver, if granted, of up to 6% lot coverage.
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Stewardship [per Lillian Ball]
Lillian Ball brought up stewardship on Town-owned land. After discussing, LPC to make
recommendation to Town Board that no work should be conducted on Town-owned property unless
management plan is in place or unless specific work plan is reviewed and approved by LPC.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The members entered into
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Melissa Spiro’s confidential status report [executive session re: status of offers]
Melissa’s confidential status report distributed to LPC members and briefly discussed.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Next Regular Meeting:
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on in the Town Hall
Conference Room or Melissa’s office.
Adjournment:
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. by the four remaining members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Committee Secretary