HomeMy WebLinkAboutL 12506 P 556DEED OF CONSERVATI'ON EASEMENT
THIS CONSERVATZON EASEMENT ("Easement") is granted this 9th day
of May, 2007, by ROBERT ROWEHL ("Grantor") having an address at 2755
Oregon Road, Mattituck, New York 11952 to THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
('Grantee"), a New York municipal corporation having an office at 53095
Main Road, P.O. Box 1179, Southold, New York 11971.
WHEREAS:
A. Grantor is the owner of certain real property consistlng of_+27
acres located at 2755 Oregon Road, Mattituck, In the Town of Southold,
Suffolk County, New York, designated as p/o SCTM# 1000-120-2-6.1, of
which 24.108 acres Is subject to this Deed of Conservation Easement
(hereinafter, the "Property") and more fully described In EXHIBTF A attached
hereto and shown on a survey dated March 13, 2007, and last revised April
11, 2007 prepared by Peconlc Surveyors, P.C.; and
B. Grantee Is a 'municipal corporation and has the authority pursuant
to Section 247 of the General Municipal Law and Article 49, Title 3 of the
New York Environmental Conservation Law (the "ECL") to acquire
conservation easements.
C. The Property consists primarily of productive agricultural land. The
Property contains 24.108 acres of prime soils as defined by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.
D. Article 14, Section 4 of the New York State Constitution states that
"the policy of this state shall be to conserve and protect its natural resources
and scenic beauty and encourage the development and improvement of its
agricultural lands for the production of food and other agricultural products;"
E. In Section 49-0301 of the ECL, the Legislature of the State of New
York found and declared that "in order to implement the state policy of
conserving, preserving and protecting its environmental assets and natural
and man-made resources, the preservation of open spaces, and the
preservation, development and improvement of agricultural and forest
lands..., is fundamental to the maintenance, enhancement and improvement
of...balanced economic growth and the quality of life In all areas of the
state;"
F. The Property is located within Suffolk County's Agricultural District
#1, created pursuant to Article 25AA of the New York State Agriculture and
Markets Law. In Section 300, It states: 'It is hereby found and declared that
many of the agricultural lands In New York State are In jeopardy of being lost
for any agricultural purposes. When nonagricultural development extends
into farm areas, competition for limited resources results...It is therefore the
declared policy of the state to conserve, protect and encourage the
development and Improvement of its agricultural land for production of food
and other agricultural products...It Is the purpose of this article to provide a
locally-initiated mechanism for the protection and enhancement of New York
State's agricultural land as a viable segment of the local and state economies
and as an economic and environmental resource of major Importance;"
G. Article 25-AAA, Section 321 of the Agriculture and Markets Law states
that "It is hereby found and declared that agricultural lands are irreplaceable
state assets. In an effort to maintain the economic viability, and the
environmental and landscape preservation values associated with
agrlculture..." the Commissioner is authorized to administer programs to
assist counties in developlng agricultural and farmland protectlon plans and
to assist both county and municipal governments In the Implementation of
such plans. The Commissioner gives priority to projects that wlll preserve
viable agricultural land, are located in areas facing significant development
pressure and serve as a buffer for a significant natural public resource
containing important ecosystem or habitat characteristics;
H. The property is located within the Town of Southold, which has
adopted the Southold Town Farm and Farmland Protection Strategy, dated
January, 2000. The Plan recommends that the Town continue its efforts to
preserve land suitable for farmlng and ensure that farming remains an
important part of the local economy. The Plan also recommends that the
Town participate in partnership efforts with the Federal, State and County
governments and related grant programs In order to use the Town's limited
financial resources most effectively.
1. Grantor has received independent legal and financlal advice
regarding this Easement to the extent that Grantor has deemed necessary.
Grantor freely signs this Easement in order to accomplish its conservation
purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, ONE MILLION-
EIGHT-HUNDRED-EIGHTY THOUSAND-FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR Dol)ars
{$1,880,424.00) and the mutual covenants, terms, condiUons and restrictions
contained herein, the paddes agree as follows:
I. Grant of Conservation Easement
Grantor hereby grants and conveys to Grantee, a Conservation
Easement (the "Easement"), an immediately vested interest in real property
defined by Article 49, Title 3 of the ECL of the nature and character described
herein, for the benefit of the general public, which Easement shall run with
and bind the Property In perpetuity. Grantor will neither perform, nor
knowingly allow others to perform, any act on or affecting the Property that Is
Inconsistent with the covenants contained herein. Grantor authorizes Grantee
to enforce these covenants in the manner described below.
2. Purpose
It is the primary purpose of this Easement to: a) enable the Property
to remain in agricultural or forestry use for current and future production of
food and fiber, and livestock and livestock products, by protecting in
perpetuity its agricultural and forestry values, use and utility, including its
prime, statewlde Important and unique agricultural soils; and b) prevent any
use of the Property that would significantly Impair or Interfere with its long-
term agricultural and forestry viability. It is the secondary purpose of this
Easement to conserve and protect the Property's open space resources, and
their associated unique and special natural features to the extent that such
protection does not conflict with the primary purpose of thls Easement.
3. Zmplementation
This Easement shall be implemented by limiting and restricting the
development and use of the Property in accordance with Its provislons. No
use of the property shall occur and no permanent or temporary structures or
other buildlngs or improvements shall hereafter be constructed, placed or
maintained on the Property, except as specifically provided herein. The
Property remains subject to all applicable local, state and federal laws and
regulatlons. This easement shall not unreasonably restrict or regulate farm
operations in contravention of the purposes of Article 25-AA of the
Agriculture and Markets Law.
4. Definitions
As used In this Easement, the terms ~Grantor" or "owner" include the
original Grantor, its heirs, successors and assigns, all future owners of any
legal or equitable Interest in all or any portion of the Property, and any party
entitled to the possession or use of all or any part thereof; and the term
"Grantee" includes the original Grantee(s) and Its[their] successors and
assigns.
The term ~Sound Agricultural Practices" is defined as those practices
necessary for on-farm production, preparation and marketing of agricultural
commodities, provided such practices are legal, necessary, do not cause bodily
harm or property damage off the farm, and achieve the intended results in a
reasonable and supportable way. If necessary, to determine if a practice is
~sound," Grantee or Grantor may request the New York State Department of
Agriculture and Harkets to initiate a sound agricultural practlce review
pursuant to Section 308 of the New York State Agriculture and Harkets Law,
or any successor statute.
The term "Farm Labor Housing" means structures used to house
seasonal and/or full-time employees where such residences are provided by
the farm landowner and/or operator, the worker Is an essential employee of
the farm landowner and/or operator employed in the operation of the farm
and the farm worker is not a partner or owner of the farm operation. For
instance, a mobile or manufactured home used as the primary residence of a
farm owner is not farm labor housing.
5. Reserved Rights Retained by Grantor
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Easement to the contrary,
Grantor reserves all customary rights and privileges of ownership, Including
the right of exclusive use, possession and enjoyment of the Property, the
rights to sell, lease, and devise the Property, as well as any other rights
consistent with the Purpose set forth in Section 2 and not specifically
prohibited or limited by this Easement. Unless otherwise specified below,
nothing in this Easement shall require Grantor to take any action to restore
the condition of the Property after any ACt of God. Nothing In this Easement
relieves Grantor of any obligation with respect to the Property or restriction on
the use of the Property imposed by law.
6, Access
Nothing contained in this Easement shall give or grant to the public a
dght to enter upon or to use the Property or any portion thereof where no
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such right existed In the public immediately prior to the execution of this
Easement.
7. Right to Use Property for Rural and Agricultural Uses
Grantor has the right to produce crops, livestock and livestock
products and conduct farm operations as defined under Section 30! of the
New York State Agriculture and ~larkets Law ("Agriculture and Narkets
Law"), or such successor law as Is later promulgated, which Includes but is
not Ilmited to the right to establish, reestablish, maintain, and use cultivated
fields, orchards, pastures and woodlands. Said fermlng practices shall be
carried out in accordance with Sound Agricultural Practices as defined herein.
in addltion, Grantor has the right to distribute farm products, subject to the
limitations set forth In this Easement, Including Section ~.0 (~Constructlon of
Bulldlngs and Other [mprovements").
8. Right to Use the Property for Recreational Purposes
Grantor retains the dght to use the Property for otherwise lawful
recreational uses, including, but not limited to, huntlng, flshlng, cross-
country skiing and snowmobiling, subject to the limitations set forth in thls
Easement, Including Sectlon ~.0 (~Construction of Buildings and Other
Improvements").
g, Maintenance
Should the property cease to be used for agricultural purposes for
more than three (3) years, the agricultural fields containing prime, statewide
Important and unique soils wlll be mowed at least triennially or otherwise
maintained In a condition which will prevent growth of woody vegetation that
would interfere with future agricultural use or which mlght result In
Interference with drainage systems, or In reversion of significant portions of
the Property to regulated wetland status. Similarly, during prolonged
periods of disuse for agricultural purposes, artificial and natural dralnage
systems must be maintained In a functional state by the Grantor. If Grantor
does not comply wlth this provision, Grantee shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to mow such fields, at Grantee's sole expense, if it so chooses.
10. Construction of Buildings and Other Zmprovements
Grantor may undertake construction, erection, installation, removal or
placement of buildings, structures, or other Improvement to the Property
only as provlded In this Easement and set forth below.
10(a) Fences -- Existing fences may be repaired, removed and replaced,
and new fences may be built on the Property for purposes of reasonable and
customary management of livestock and wildlife and to prevent trespassing on
the Property.
10(b) New Agricultural Structures and improvements - Without
permission of Grantee, Grantor may construct new buildings, structures and
impervious Improvements including asphalt and concrete roads and parking
areas on up to 5% of the Property to be used primarily for purposes related
to a "Farm Operation," as defined In New York State Agriculture and Markets
Law § 301 or any successor statute and for such other agricultural purposes
as (I) the production, storage or sale of farm products or by-products
produced on-site, (11} the storage of equipment used for agricultural
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production, (111) the keeping of livestock or other animals and (Iv) farm labor
housing.
Such new buildings, structures and impervious Improvements shall not
Include those used for the processing and packaging of farm products. Such
coverage limitations do not apply to permeable surfaces such as gravel roads
and parking areas, structures that protect soil and water resources, such as
manure storage areas, and structures and improvements lacking permanent
foundations where the land underneath Is not covered by impervious surfaces.
Permlsslon Is required by Grantee for the construction of such buildings,
structures and Improvements that would cover up to an additional 5% of the
Property.
10(c) New Farm Labor Housing - Without permission of Grantee,
Grantor has the right to construct new dwellings or structures for Farm Labor
Housing as defined in Paragraph 4, together with new agricultural structures
and Improvements permitted In Section 10(b) above, on up to 5% of the
Property. The land on which these structures stand shall not be subdlvlded.
10(d) New Recreational Structures and Improvements - Any one or more
new recreational Improvements proposed for the Property that exceed an
aggregate footprint of 400 square feet may be iocated only with the advance
written permission of Grantee. Under no clrcumstances shall athletic fields, golf
courses or ranges, commercial airstrips, commercial helicopter pads or any
other similar recreational Improvements that Interfere with the Purpose of this
Easement, significantly disturb the farm soils, or otherwise adversely affect
agricultural and forestry uses on a continuing basis be allowed on the Property.
lO(e) Utility Services and Septic Systems -- Wires, lines, pipes, cables
or other facilities providing electrical, gas, water, sewer, communications, or
other utility services to the improvements permitted In this Easement may
be Installed, maintained, repaired, removed, relocated and replaced, and
Grantor may grant easements over and under the Property for such
purposes. Septic or other underground sanitary systems serving the
improvements permitted herein may be Installed, maintained, repaired or
improved. Services are Ilmlted to structures permitted on the Property
pursuant to Section 18 (~Permlssion").
lO(f) Ancillary improvements - Other improvements, including, but
not limited to facilities for the generation and transmlssion of electrical
power for agricultural production uses on the Property, such as windmills and
detached solar arrays may be built only with the permission of Grantee,
pursuant to Section 18 C~Permlssion").
11. Haintenance and Zmprovement of Water Sources
Grantor maintains the right to use, maintain, establish, construct, and
improve water sources, water courses and water bodies within the Property
for the uses permltted by this Easement, provided that Grantor does not
significantly impair or disturb the natural course of the surface water drainage
or runoff flowing over the Property. Grantor may alter the natural flow of
water over the Property In order to Improve drainage of agricultural soils,
reduce soil erosion, provide irrigation for the Property or Improve the
agricultural or forest management potential of the Property, provided such
alteration is consistent with Sound Agricultural Practices, the Purpose of this
Easement and is carried out in accordance with applicable State and federal
laws and regulations.
12. Water Rights
Grantor retains and reserves the right to use any appurtenant water
rights sufficient to maintain the agricultural productivity of the Property.
Grantor shall not transfer, encumber, lease, sell or otherwise sever such water
rights from title to the Property Itself.
13. Subdivision
The Property may not be further subdivided pursuant to Town Law
Sections 265, 276 or 277 or Section 335 of the Real Property Law, as they
may be amended, or any other applicable State or local law, except as
provided herein. ~Subdivislon' shall be limited to the division of the portion
of the Property from which the development rights are acquired Into no more
than two farming parcels, each of which must be at least ten (:t0) acres in
size. Notwithstanding this provision, the underlying fee interest may be
divided by conveyance of parts thereof to heirs or next of kin by will or
operation of law.
14. Forest Management
Without prior written permission from Grantee, Grantor may clear
forested areas for converslon to farmland, may harvest wood for on-farm use
Including heating or construction of buildings and improvements, and may
remove trees that are fallen, dead, diseased or dangerous, so long as it is
consistent with Sound Agricultural Practices.
Without prior written permission from Grantee, Grantor may commercially
harvest timber and other wood products and construct, maintain, remove, and
repair unpaved access roads and "staging areas" (those areas where logs are
temporarily stored for transport) necessary for such activities, in accordance
with generally-accepted forest best management practices (as outlined In a
forest management and harvest plan) that shall not result in significant
degradation of soil and water resources. Such commercial timber cutting shall
be carried out only in accordance with a forest management plan and harvest
plan prepared by a forester who is certified by the Society of American
Foresters or such successor organization as Is later created, or a Cooperating
Consulting Forester with the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation.
In order to facilitate the monltorlng and stewardshlp of this Conservation
Easement, to ensure continuing communication between parties, Grantor shall
give Grantee, its successors or assigns, written notice thereof not less than
forty-five (45) days prior to the anticipated commencement of any commercial
timber harvest. Such written notice shall Include submission of the current
forest management plan and harvest plan.
15. Excavation and Removal of Materials; Mining
The excavating of the Property, shall be generally prohibited, except as
may be necessary to construct and maintain permitted structures and
Improvements on the Property, or in connection with necessary drainage and
soil conservation programs, and any such excepte~l excavation activity may
proceed wlthout the prlor written consent of Grantee. Mlneral exploitation,
and extraction by any method, surface or subsurface, is prohibited. The
removal of topsoil, sand, or other materials shall not take place, nor shall the
topography of the Property be changed except to construct and maintain the
permitted structures and Improvements on the Property and for farm
operations, erosion control and soil management, without the prior written
consent of Grantee.
16. Road Construction
Grantor may construct roads for barnyards, farm roads, or other
Improvements necessary to provide access to, and parking for, permitted
buildings or improvements, or to conduct other actlvltles permitted by this
Easement, provided to the greatest extent practicable, Impact to the prime,
statewlde Important and unique soils is minimized. No other portion of the
Property shall be paved or otherwise covered wlth concrete, asphalt, or any
other Impervious paving material.
17. Dumping and Trash
The dumping, land filling, burial, application, InJection, or accumulation
of any kind of garbage, trash or debris on the Property is prohlbited, other
than agriculturally-related waste or biodegradable material in accordance
with Sound Agricultural Practices and any applicable State or federal law or
regulation. However, this shall not prevent the storage of agricultural
products and byproducts, the storage of old farm equipment used for parts,
temporary storage of trash or household waste In receptacles for periodic
off-site disposal, and compostlng or re-use of biodegradable materials as
permitted In Section 7 (~Rlght to Use Property for Agricultural Uses"),
generated off the Property for use on the Property or commercial use so long
as they are used and stored in accordance with Sound Agricultural Practices.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the storage and treatment of sewage
associated with buildings permitted on the Property, is permitted by this
Easement.
18. Permission of Grantee
Where Grantor is required to obtain Grantee's permission for a
proposed action hereunder, sald permission shall be requested in writing.
Grantee shall grant permission unless it determines that such actlon would 1)
violate the Purpose of thls Easement, 2) impair the potential for long-term
agrlcultural viability associated with the Property, or 3) unnecessarily impede
the use of Property's prime, statewide Important or unique soils. Grantee
shall respond In wrltlng within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the Grantor's
written request, which request shall include building plans Identifying the use,
footprint and total square footage of any proposed structures, and related
survey information, if available. Grantee shall not be liable for damages for
any failure to grant permission to Grantor.
19. Ongoing Responsibilities of Grantor and Grantee
Other than as specified herein, this Easement is not intended to impose
any legal or other responsibility on Grantee, or in any way to affect any
obligations of Grantor as owner of the Property, including, but not limited to,
the following:
19(a) Taxes -- Grantor shall be solely responsible for payment of all
taxes and assessments levied against the Property. If the Grantor becomes
delinquent in payment of taxes the Grantee, at its option, shall have the
right to take such actions as may be necessary to protect the Grantee's
interest In the Property and to assure the continued enforceability of this
instrument and to recover all of its costs including reasonable attorney's
fees. If, as a result of such actions, Grantee ever pays any taxes or
assessments on Grantors interest In the Property, Grantor will promptly
reimburse Grantee for the same.
19(b)' Upkeep and Naintenance -- Grantor shall be solely responsible for
the upkeep and maintenance of the Property, to the extent required by law
and this Easement. Grantee shall have no obligation for the upkeep or
maintenance of the Property.
19(c) Uability and Indemnification - Grantor agrees to Indemnify and
hold Grantee and the State of New York, Department of Agriculture and
Markets harmless from any and all costs, clalms or liability, Including but not
limited to reasonable attorneys fees arising from any personal InJury,
accidents, negligence or damage relating to the Property, or any claim
thereof, unless due to the negligence of Grantee or Its agents, in which case
liability shall be apportioned accordingly.
20. Extinguishment of Development Rights
Except as otherwise reserved to the Grantor in this Easement, all
development rights appurtenant to the Property are hereby released,
terminated and extingulshed, and may not be used on or transfe,~d to any
portlon of the PropeH. y as It now or hereafter may be bounded or described, or
to any other property adjacent or otherwise, or used for the purpose of
calculating permissible lot yield of the Property or any other property.
21, Baseline Documentation
By its execution of this Easement, Grantee acknowledges that the
present uses of the Property are permitted by this Easement. In order to
evidence the present condition of the Property (including both natural and
man-made features) so as to facilitate future monitoring and enforcement of
this Easement, a Baseline Documentation Report, Including maps, describing
such condition at the date hereof, has been prepared and a copy will be kept
on file with Grantee. The Report may be used by Grantee to establish that a
change In the use or character of the Property has occurred, but its existence
shall not preclude the use by Grantee of other evldence to establish the
condition of the Property as of the date of this Easement.
22, Right of Znspection
Grantee shall have. the right to enter upon the Property upon forty-eight
(48) hours advance notice to Grantor for the purpose of Inspecting for
compliance with the terms of this Easement. Such inspection shall be
conducted between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on a weekday that is not
a legal holiday recognized by the State of New York or at a date and time
agreeable to the Grantee and Grantor. Zn the Instance of a violation or
suspected violation of the terms of this Easement which has caused or
threatens to cause irreparable harm to any of the agricultural or other
resources this Easement Is designed to protect, no such advance notice Is
required. Representatives of the New York State Department of Agriculture
and Narkets shall have the same rlght of inspection.
23. Enforcement
if Grantee determines that a violation of this Easement has occurred,
Grantee shall so notify Grantor, giving Grantor thirty (30) days to cure the
violation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where Grantee in Grantee's sole
discretion determines that an ongoing or threatened violation could
irreversibly diminish or impair the Purpose of this Easement, Grantee may
bring an action to enjoin the violation, ex parte if necessary, through
temporary or permanent Injunction.
in addition to injunctive relief, Grantee shall be entitled to seek the
following remedies in the event of a violation:
(a) money damages, including damages for the loss of the resources
protected under the Purpose of this Easement; and
(b) restoration of the Property to its cond!tion existing prior to such
violation.
Said remedies shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to all
remedies now or hereafter existing at law or in equity, in any case where a
court finds that a violation has occurred, Grantor shall reimburse Grantee for
all its expenses Incurred in stopplng and correcting the violation, including,
but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees. The failure of Grantee to
discover a violation or to take Immedlate legal action shall not bar Grantee
from doing so at a later time. in any case where a court finds no violation
has occurred, each party shall bear its own costs.
24. Transfer of Easement
Grantee shall have the right to transfer thls Easement to any private,
non-governmental organization or public agency that, at the time of transfer is
a "qualified organization" under Section 170(h) of the [nternal Revenue Code,
provided that transferee expressly agrees to assume the responsibility
imposed on Grantee by this Easement. If Grantee ever ceases to exist or
qualify under Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, or applicable state
law, a court of competent Jurisdiction shall transfer this Easement to another
qualified organization having similar purposes that agrees to assume the
responsibilities imposed by this Easement. Grantor and the New York State
Department of Agriculture and Narkets will be notified in writing in advance of
such transfer.
25. Transfer of Property
Any subsequent conveyance, Including, without limitation, transfer,
lease or mortgage of the Property, shall be subject to this Easement, and
any deed or other instrument evidenclng or effecting such conveyance shall
contain language substantially as follows: "This {conveyance, lease,
mortgage, easement, etc.) Is subject to a Conservation Easement which
runs with the land and which was granted to the Town of Southold by
instrument dated , and recorded In the office of the Clerk of
Suffolk County at Uber at Page "Grantor shall notify
Grantee in writing at least thirty (30) days before conveying the Property, or
any part thereof or interest therein, to any third party. The failure to notify
Grantee or to include said language In any deed or Instrument shall not,
however, affect the validity or applicability of this Easement to the Property
or limit its enforceability in any way.
26. Amendment of Easement
This Easement may be amended only with the written consent of
Grantee and current Grantor and with the approval of the New York State
Department of Agrlculture and Narkets. Any such amendment shall be
consistent with the Purpose of this Easement and shall comply with the
Conservation Law or any regulations promulgated thereunder and shall not
unreasonably restrict or regulate farm operations in contravention of the
purposes of Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law. Any such
amendment shall be duly recorded.
27. Alienation
No property rights acquired by Grantee hereunder shall be alienated
except pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 70, of the Town Code of the
Town of Southold, or any successor chapter, following a public hearlng and,
thereafter, ratified by a mandatory referendum by the electors of the Town
of Southold. No subsequent amendment of the provisions of the Town Code
shall alter the limitations placed upon the alienation of this property rights or
interests which were acquired by the Town prior to any such amendment.
28. Extinguishment of Easement
At the mutual request of Grantor, Grantee and New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets, a court with Jurisdiction may, if it
determines that conditions surrounding the Property have changed so much
that it becomes impossible to fulfill the Purpose of thls Easement described in
Section 2 ("Purpose") herein, extinguish or modify this Easement in
accordance with applicable law. in that case, the mere cessation of farming
on the Property shall not be construed to be grounds for extinguishment of
this Easement.
Notwithstanding the'foregoing, If condemnation by exercise of the power
of eminent domain make impossible the continued use of the Property for
Purpose of this Easement as described in Section 2 ("Purpose") herein, the
restrictions may be extinguished by judicial proceeding. Zn either case, upon
any subsequent sale, exchange or Involuntary conversion by the Grantor,
Grantee shall be entltled to a portion of the proceeds from any subsequent sale
or other disposition of the Property, or title Insurance proceeds, in accordance
with Section 28 ("Proceeds") herein.
29, Proceeds
The grant of this Easement gives rise to a property right, immediately
vested in Grantee, which, for purposes of calculating proceeds from a sale or
other dlsposltlon of the Property as contemplated under Section 27
(~Extlngulshment of Easement), shall have a value equal to a percentage of
the value of the Property unencumbered by this Easement (the "Proportionate
Share"). The Proportionate Share is determined by dividing the appraised
value of this Easement, calculated as of the date of the appraisal, by the
unencumbered value of the Property, calculated as of the date of an appraisal
obtained by Grantee prior to execution of this easement. The Proportionate
Share is 74%. The Proportionate Share shall remain constant (subject to
reasonable adjustment to the extent permissible under Section 170(h) of the
Internal Revenue Code for any Improvements which may hereafter be made
on the Property).
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With regard to the portion of such Proportionate Share equal to the
percentage of the purchase price of this Easement that was paid using State
Farmland Protection Program Grant funds, Grantee agrees to use such portion
in a manner consistent with the Purpose of this Easement. Prior to such re-
use, Grantee must notify the New York State Department of Agriculture and
Markets.
30. Znterpretation
This Easement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of New
York, or federal law, as appropriate. Any general rule of construction to the
contrary notwithstanding, this Easement shall be liberally construed to effect
the Purpose of this Easement. If any provision In this Easement Is found to be
ambiguous, an interpretation consistent with the Purpose of this Easement
that would render the provision valid shall be favored over any Interpretation
that would render it invalid.
31. Successors
Every provision of this Easement that applies to Grantor or Grantee shall
also apply to their respective agents, heirs, executors, administrators, asslgns,
and other successors In interest, and shall continue as a servitude running in
perpetuity with the Property.
32. Severability
[nvalidity of any of the covenants, terms or conditions of this Easement,
or any part thereof, by court order or Judgment shall In no way affect the
validity of any of the other provisions hereof whlch shall remain in full force
and effect.
33, Notices
Any notice required or desired to be given under this Easement shall
be in writing and shall be sent by (i) personal delivery, (il) via registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, or (iil) via Federal Express or other
private courier of national reputatlon providing written evidence of delivery.
Notice shall be deemed given upon receipt In the case of personal delivery,
and upon delivery by the U.S. Postal Service or private courier. All notices
shall be properly addressed as follows: (a) If to Grantee, at the address set
forth above; (b) if to Grantor, at the address set forth above; (c) if to any
subsequent owner, at the address of the Property;(d) if to New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets, 10B Airline Drive, Albany, New York
12235. Any party can change the address to which notices are to be sent to
him, her or it by duly giving notice pursuant to this Section.
34. Title
The Grantor covenants and represents that the Grantor is the sole
owner and is seized of the Property in fee simple and has good right to grant
and convey the aforesaid Easement; that the Property is free and clear of
any and all mortgages not subordinated to this Easement, and that the
Grantee shall have the use of and enjoyment of the benefits derived from
and existing out of the aforesaid Easement.
II
35, Subsequent Uens on Property
No provisions of this Easement should be construed as impairing the
ability of Grantor to use this Property, or a portion thereof encompassing
entire separately deeded parcels, as collateral for a subsequent borrowing.
36. Subsequent Encumbrances
The grant of any easements or use restrictlons Is prohibited, except with
the permission of Grantee.
37, Grantor's Environmental Warranty
Nothing in this Easement shall be construed as giving rise to any Hght or
ability In Grantee, or the New York State Department of Agriculture and
Markets to exercise physical or management control over the day-to-day
operations of the Property, or any of Grantor's activities on the Property, or
otherwise to become an operator or an arranger with respect to the Property
within the meaning of The Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Uablllty Act of 1980, as amended (~CERCLA") or any
corresponding state and local statute or ordinance.
Grantor warrants that it has no actual knowledge of a release or
threatened release of hazardous substances or wastes on the Property, as
such substances and wastes are defined by applicable law, and hereby
promises to Indemnify Grantee, and New York State Department of Agriculture
and Markets against, and hold Grantee and New York State Department of
Agriculture and Narkets harmless from, any and all loss, cost, claim (without
regard to its merit), liability or expense (Including reasonable attorneys' fees)
arising from or with respect to any release of hazardous waste or violation of
environmental laws.
If at any time after the effective date of this Easement there occurs a
release in, on, or about the property of any substance now or hereafter
defined, listed, or otherwise classified pursuant to any federal, state, or local
law, regulation, or requlrement as hazardous, toxlc, polluting, or otherwise
contaminating to the air, water, or soil, or in any way harmful or threatening
to human health or the environment, Grantor agrees to take all steps that
may be required under federal, state, or local law necessary to assure its
containment and remedlaflon, Including any cleanup.
38. Duration of Easement
Except as expressly otherwise provided herein, this Easement shall be of
perpetual duration, and no merger of title, estate or Interest shall be deemed
effected by any previous, contemporaneous, or subsequent deed, grant, or
assignment of an Interest or estate in the Property, or any portion thereof, to
Grantee, it being the express Intent of the parties that this Easement not be
extinguished by, or merged into, any other Interest or estate In the Property
now or hereafter held by Grantee.
39. Entire Agreement
This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with
respect to the Easement and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations,
understandings and agreements relating to the Easement, all of which are
merged herein. No alteration or variation of this instrument shall be valid or
binding unless contalned In an amendment that complies with Section 25
(~Amendment").
40. Waiver
No waiver by Grantee of any default, or breach hereunder, whether
intentional or not, shall be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent
default or breach hereunder or affect In any way any Hghts arising by virtue of
any prior or subsequent such occurrence. No walver shall be binding unless
executed in writing by Grantee.
41, Binding Effect
The provisions of this Easement shall run with the Property in perpetuity
and shall bind and be enforceable against the Grantor and all future owners and
any party entitled to possess or use the Property or any portion thereof while
such party Is the owner or entitled to possession or use thereof.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon any transfer of title, the transferor shall,
with respect to the Property transferred cease belng a Grantor or owner with
respect to such Property for purposes of this Easement and shall, with respect
to the Property transferred, have no further responsibility, rights or liability
hereunder for acts done or condltlons arising thereafter on or with respect to
such Property, but the transferor shall remaln liable for earlier acts and
condltions done or occurring during the period of his or her ownership or
conduct.
42. Captions
The captions in this Instrument have been inserted solely for
convenience of reference and are not a part of this instrument and shall
have no effect upon construction or interpretation.
IN WTI-NESS WHEREOF, Grantor and Grantee, Intending to be legally
bound hereby, have hereunto set their hands on the date first above written.
Grantor:
ROBERT ROWEHL
Grantee: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Jo. p.O .UT
State of New York )
County of Suffolk ), ss:
On the 9~ day of May, in the year 2007, before me, the undersigned,
personally appeared ROBERT ROWEHL, personally known to me or proved to
me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual (s) whose name
(s) Is (are) subscribed tothe within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity (les), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the Individual(s), or the person
Stewart Title Insurance Company
Title No: ST-.g-8596
Schedule A Description
(AMENDED 4f23/07)
ALL that certain plot,.piccc or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Mattituck, Town
of Southold, County of Suffolk and State of New York, being part of Lot 3 as shown on a certain
map entitled, "Minor Subdivision for Robert G. Rowehl filed in the Suffolk County Clerk's
Office oh Novcmb~ 23~d, 1998 as Map No. 10209 mo~ particularly bounded and described aa
follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly line of Orcgun Road (North Road) at the
intersection formed by the Northerly line of Oregon Road with the Easterly line of Lot 3 as
shown on the aforesaid filed map, said point and place o£begiuning being North 53 degrees 08
minutes 10 seconds West a distance of 56.81 feet from the intersection formed by the Easterly
line of ElijaWs with the Southerly line of Oregon Road:
RUNNING THENCE from said point and place of beginning along the Northerly line
of Oregon Road (North Road) South 59 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 50.16
reef to a point and the reserved pan;el;
THENCE North 25 de 'lp'ces 40 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 283.67 fect to a
point;
THENCE South 65 de~px:es 42 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of442.17 feet to a
point and lands now or formerly of Russell Weiss and The County of Suffolk;
THENCE North 24 degrees 23 minutes 40 seconds West along lands now or formerly of
Russell Weiss and Suffolk Coanty and lands ofothers a distance of 2995.81 feet to a monument;
TIIENCE North 24 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 183.63 feet to a
monument and thc Southerly line of Sound View Avenue;
THENCE along thc Southerly line of Sound View Avenue North 57 degrees 05 minutes
30 seconds F_.ast a distance of 72.13 feet to a point and the beginning ora curve having a radius of
25.00 feet:
upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the insb'ument.
State of New York )
County of Suffolk ), ss:
Signature/office of individual taking acknowledgement
PA?RICIA L FALLON
Notary Public, Stat~ Of New YOrI[
" ' NO. 01FA4950146
Qualified in Suffolk County _ .~
2C~..m..m, lesion Expires April 24, ~.'~
On the 9~h day of Hay, in the year 2007, before me, the undersigned,
personally appeared 3OHN P. SEPENOSK~, personally known to me or
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the Individual (s)
whose name (s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
capacity (les), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the
lndlvidual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the Individual(s) acted,
executed the ins~ument.
Signature/office of individual taking acknowledgement
PATRICIA L FALLON
Nota~J Public, Stat~ Of New York
No. 01FA4950148
Qualified n Suffolk County
Commission Expires Apr 24, ~
14
THENCE along said curve having a radius of 25.00 feet in a Westerly and a Southerly
direction a distance of 35.62 feet to a point and tho Westerly line of Lot I as shown on the
aforesaid filed map;
THENCE South 24 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East along thc Westerly line of Lot I
is distance of 169.45 fe~t to is point;
TIIENCE South 24 degrees 23 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 903.77 feet lo is
point;
THENCE North 65 degrees 36 minutes 20 seconds 'Fast along the Southerly line of Lot
2 as shown on the aforesaid filed a distance of 396.91 feet to a point and lands now or formerly
of Randy Scott Shur;
THENCE South 25 degrees 27 minulcs 00 seconds Fast a distance of 323.77 feet to a
monumeut:
THENCE continuing along now or formerly of Randy Scott Shur and land of AIlan
Arrieta and another, South 25 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East a distisnec of 20-¢8.10 feet to
the point or place of BEGINNING.
TOGETHER with all right, title and interest of the party of the first part, in and to the land lying
in the street in front of and adjoining said premises.
Number of pages
Serial #
Certificate #
Prior Cfi. #
TORRENS
RECORDED
2007 N~g 23 04:41-"14 PH
Judith gl. Pascale
SUFFOLK C0UN'fV
L
Deed. Mongagc Instrument
Page / Filing Fee
Deed. / Mortgage Tax Stamp
FEES
Handling
TP-584
Notation
EA-5217 (County)
EA-5217 (State}
R.P.T.S.A.
Comm. of Ed.
Affidavit
Reg. Copy
Other
I ~ooo
4 [ District
Real
Property
Tax Service
Agency
Verification
SubTotal
Sub Total /~.~-tg. t~~
/5
Satisfaction/Dischmges/Release List Property Owners Mailing Address
RECORD & RETURN TO:
Recording / Filing Stami~
$
Consideration Amount
CPF Tax Due
Mortgage Amt.
I. Basic Tax
2. Additional Tax
Sub Total
Spec. / AssR.
or
Spec. / Add.
TOT. MTG. TAX
Dual Town Dual Count),
Held
for
Appointm~Bt __ .
Transfer Tax ~~t
Mansion Tax [ __
Thc property covered by this mot,gage is
or will be improved by a one or two
family dwelling only.
YES __ or NO
If NO, see appropriate tax clause on
page #. of this2~. ~..~;._
Cnmmunlt}' Preservation Fund
Improved
Vacant Land
TD
TD
Co. Name
Title #
Title Company Information
_~-r'- $
,.B.,OXES 6 THROUGH 8 MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED IN BLACK INK ONLY PRIOR TO RECORDING OR FILING.
In the Tm~aship of
In the VILLAGE
or HAMLET of
Suffolk County Recording & Endorsement Page
Thi~ page forms past of the attached ' bEL~/~ t~t:zO_.~./.~tr~tl-T/~M ~'~'~t~n~R./-t- . madeby:
/'~t9 I~-IK'r- /~t~tO~'~-~ ' The pmmisis herein is situated in ~
SUFFOLK COUNTY. NEW'YORK.
SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK
RECORDS OFFICE
RECORDING PAGE
Type of InstrUment= DE~DS/DDD
Number of Pages= 17
Receipt ~,~her s 07-0049949
TRANSFER TAX NUMBER: 06-34264
District=
1000
Deed Amount:
Recorded:
At=
LIBER:
PAGE:
Section: Block:
100.00 02.00
EXAMINED AND CHARGED AS FOLLOWS
$1,880,424.00
05/23/2007
04:41:14 PM
D00012506
556
LOt:
006.003
Received the Following Fees For Above Instrument
Exeml~t
Page/Filing $51.00 NO Handling
tOE $5.00 NO NYS SRCHG
EA-CTY $5.00 NO HA-STATE
TP-584 $5.00 NO Cert.Co~tes
RPT $30.00 NO SCTM
Transfer tax $0.00 NO Conga. Pres
Fees Paid
TRANSFER TAX NUMBER: 06-34264
THIS PAGE IS A PART OF THE INSTRUMENT
THIS IS NOT A BILL
$5.00
$15.00
$75.00
$11.05
$o.oo
$0.00
$202.05
Exempt
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Judith A. Pascale
County Clerk, Suffolk County
FOR COUNTY USE ONLY
Cl. s~a$ C~e
PLEASE TYPE OR PRESS FII~MLY WHEN WRITING ON FORM
INSTRUCTIONS: http://www.orps.state.ny, us or PHONE (518) 473-7222
PROP'B:. ~ Y INFORMATION ~
~- PropmvI 2755 [ Oregon Road
REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER REPORT
STATE OF NEW YO~K
RP- 5217
I Mattituck
I
Town of Southold I I
~ {Only if Part d · PerGe~ ~h,.,.~ M they ~ly:.
J #ofPlrcels OR Part of a Parcel 4A-RaaningBoa~lwithSul0di~sk~Aulho~kyExilal []
JoRI ' '~<w '~ ' O. OI ~C. ea~Am,,~fo~S,~aion~th~e,o~nd []
I Robert
.,o.~y I IxL
L~-,~,, I Ro~ehl
I
A[~ One Family ReslderKlal
C[~ R~tlal Vacml Land
I)Ll~j Non.Re~ldemlal Var, ar~ Land
I SA,~ INFORMATION I
H [~] Entenainmem I An~semenl
I / /
I oS/ oCl IO7 I
iCammbnhy SMvice
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1 880 4 2 4
13. Full 8i~e IMce | i ~ , , , , 0 , 0 I
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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION. Dale should refine[ the latest Final A~,-.lent Roll end Tax Rill
1L Ye d A~e~m,~ Roll Imm O~,/~t~
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1000-100.00-02.00-006. 001 (p/o)
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B~JYER
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
thold NY 1] 971
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SELLER
53095 I Ma~n Road, P.O. Box 117'
Kombrinic Lisa
(63l) 287-3939
I
I NEW YORK STATE
COPY
I
CERTIFICATION
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