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LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Regular Meeting held
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Michelle Zaloom Lillian Ball John Sepenoski , Chairman
Chris Baiz Eric Keil
Members Absent:
Ray Huntington Monica Harbes
Also present:
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison
Commencement:
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The meeting began at 7:40 p.m. with five LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
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Adoption of LPC meeting minutes from February 20, March 6, and March 20 & April 19, 2007
MOTION
made by Chris Baiz, seconded by Eric Keil, to accept the minutes of a Land Preservation
Committee meeting held on February 20, 2007, as amended.
Motion carried: 4/0/1 (Michelle Zaloom abstained)
MOTION
made by Chris Baiz, seconded by John Sepenoski, to accept the minutes of a Land
Preservation Committee meeting held on March 6, 2007.
Motion carried: 5/0
MOTION
made by Chris Baiz, seconded by John Sepenoski, to accept the minutes of a Land
Preservation Committee meeting held on March 20, 2007.
Motion carried: 5/0
Applications:
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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
Formal authorization of e-mail decision re: offer [executive session]
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The members entered into
Melissa Spiro reviewed appraisal with Land Preservation Committee members.
MOTION
made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Chris Baiz, to retroactively grant approval for
Melissa Spiro to present an offer to landowners for the purchase of a development rights easement
as per e-mail discussions done previously.
Motion carried: 4/0/1 (Eric Keil abstained)
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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
Adoption of report re: LPC site visit
This item was removed from agenda as motion was already adopted at April 19, 2007 meeting.
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LOMANGINO PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-122-7-8.8 Zoned: R-80
Location: 1150 Old Main Rd, Mattituck CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 47.80 acres (GIS 51.53 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Reviewed inquiry re: PDR and status of proposal
[executive session if proposed offer discussed]
At prior LPC meeting, Committee decided to make a preliminary concept offer to landowner. The
concept offer for the purchase of a development rights easement was presented to seller’s attorney
and found to be acceptable to her clients. LPC decided that prior to authorizing an appraisal, that
Town Board appointment should be made to discuss project as Committee felt that project as
designed (80/60 conservation subdivision) may not be a high priority for the Town. Melissa Spiro to
make an appointment to meet at a Town Board work session to discuss the project.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Inquiries:
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PERINO PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-122-7-9 Zoned: R-80
Location: 9300 Rt 25, Mattituck CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 20.82 acres (GIS 20.83 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Inquiry from potential purchaser re: PDR
Melissa to make an executive session appointment for a joint meeting between Land Preservation
Committee and the Town Board at their next work session to discuss potential application/offer on
this parcel. Proposed concept is to reserve a four-acre area and offer for sale a development rights
easement to the Town on the remaining acreage.
Committee wants to discuss with Town Board whether preservation of this parcel is a priority at
landowner/potential purchaser’s expectant purchase price.
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TALL PINES at PARADISE POINT HOLDING CORP. PROPERTY (Standard Subdivision)
SCTM #: 1000-81-2-5 Zoned:
Location: 695 Paradise Pt Rd, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 19.95 acres Subdividable: Yes
Reviewed Planning Board status and trail easement
Inquiry made from landowner as part of subdivision process as to whether Town interested in taking
ownership of required subdivision open space. Committee discussed precedent and decided that in
this case to recommend to Town Board that Town take ownership if landowner decides to offer the
subdivision open space to Town. Committee’s reasons were for the protection of unusual habitat,
protecting existing white pines, freshwater wetlands, and for use as trails.
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HASPEL PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-56-3-9 Zoned: R-80
Location: 59945 Rt 25, Southold CPF: No
Total Acreage: 4.5 acres (GIS 4.46 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Inquiry re: PDR
Committee members would consider preservation if landowners willing to consider a significant
bargain sale. Lillian Ball will discuss this matter further with landowners.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The members re-entered into
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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
Status of offer [executive session]
Offer was made by Town for an easement on the farm lot and presented to landowners’ realtor.
Realtor made a sale offer to Town on the waterfront lot for Town consideration, in addition to offer
made by committee on the farm parcel and being considered by the landowner.
MOTION
made by Eric Keil, seconded by Michelle Zaloom, to direct Melissa Spiro to present a
counter-offer to the realtor on the waterfront lot for the landowners’ consideration.
Motion carried: 4/0/1 (John Sepenoski abstained)
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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BAKER PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-69-3-11 Zoned: A-C
Location: 702 Ackerly Pond La, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 7.7 acres (GIS 7.86 acres) Subdividable: Yes
New application for open space preservation.
Property is for sale and LPC application received for potential sale of fee title to the Town. There is a
deeded right of way access approximately 15’ wide (driveway) from Route 25. Melissa suggested that
LPC members do a site field inspection of the property prior to next meeting.
Agricultural Structure Applications:
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SCTM #1000-83-2-9.3 (f/k/a Manzi property)
Request for Ag Structure
New landowner sent LPC letter requesting several ag structures (barn & greenhouses). Easement
allows ag structures but limits coverage to 2%. Letter also included several uses planned for property.
LPC discussed and asked Melissa Spiro to gather additional information.
General:
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AgPDD – Town Board Public Hearing scheduled for May 8. Finalize LPC comments.
John Sepenoski to provide final written recommendations to Town and will be read by a Committee
member at public hearing.
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Update re: 4/24/07 County Farmland meeting from LPC members in attendance.
Eric, Monica and Ray attended County Farmland meeting. A policy will be set regarding greenhouses
which will be permitted on County farmland. Marco property was discussed. County approved after
much deliberation and will order appraisals.
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Small Lot Policy – HOLD
in absence of Ray Huntington
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Appraisal Process –
not discussed due to time constraints
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Financial Status –
not discussed due to time constraints
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Melissa Spiro’s confidential status report [executive session re: status of offers]
Not prepared for meeting.
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Joint meeting with LPC/Planning Board
As part of the Lomangino discussion at beginning of meeting, LPC requested that a joint
LPC/Planning Board meeting be held to go over policies and specific projects that require input from
both Planning Board and Land Preservation Committee.
Informational:
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Rowehl closing scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
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Macari closing scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
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Rozakis closing scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.
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N&J Management Co closing to be scheduled
Next Regular Meeting:
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on in the Town Hall
Conference Room.
Adjournment:
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 p.m. by the five members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Committee Secretary