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LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Meeting held
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
John Sepenoski , Chairman Ray Huntington Chris Baiz
Michelle Zaloom Lillian Ball Eric Keil (8:00 p.m.)
Members Absent:
Monica Harbes
Also present:
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Timothy Caufield, Peconic Land Trust
Stephen Searl, Peconic Land Trust
Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison
Commencement:
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The meeting began at 7:10 p.m. with five LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
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Adoption of LPC meeting minutes from June 12, 2007, June 26, 2007 & July 10, 2007
Not discussed due to time constraints.
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 #: 1000-98-1-2.1 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
Update re: Town Board executive session [executive session].
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The members entered into
Melissa gave overall view of presentation made to Town Board at executive work session on
Tuesday, July 31, 2007, and Town Board’s decision to increase purchase offer for preservation
project. Tim Caufield presented latest two concept plans that sellers find acceptable at an agreed
upon purchase price with a bargain sale component. Sellers and their attorney have requested limited
information from appraisal for understanding bargain sale concept and LPC is agreeable to sharing
such limited information.
MOTION
made by Michelle Zaloom, seconded by Chris Baiz, for Town of Southold to purchase 6.5±
acres for open space purposes as per Concept Plan 2 of Peconic Land Trust’s plan for property; to
purchase 23.5± acres farmland area development rights; to purchase 57± acres farmland
development rights; and to purchase 23.4± acres farmland development rights as defined in Concept
Plan 2; all subject to a total of no more than 7 lots being created, which would include Marco
homestead lot that would be eligible for further subdivision into 2 to 3 buildable lots at some time in
the future.
Motion carried: 6/0
MOTION
made by Lillian Ball, seconded by Michelle Zaloom, to direct Melissa Spiro to commission
an appraisal on the Marco property 6± acres waterfront lot.
Motion carried: 6/0
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NEW SUFFOLK PROPERTIES
SCTM #: 1000-117-8-18 Zoned: MII
Location: 650 First St, New Suffolk CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 3.25 acres (GIS 3.48 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Update re: Town Board executive session [executive session].
Tim made presentation at Town Board executive work session and Town Board was favorable
towards Town being involved in the purchase, if necessary.
MOTION
made by Eric Keil, seconded by Michelle Zaloom, that should the Peconic Land Trust be
unable to bring together a plan involving private or community sources, thenTown to take an active
role in purchasing all or part of this property.
Motion carried: 6/0
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KAUNECKAS PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-95-4-3.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 8500 Alvah’s Lane, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 25.14 acres (GIS 25.14 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Appraisal review [executive session].
Melissa Spiro made presentation of project and appraisal reviewed. Ag Structure limitations
discussed.
MOTION
made by Eric Keil, seconded by John Sepenoski, to direct Melissa Spiro to present a
purchase offer to the Kauneckas family for the purchase of a development rights easement, limiting
significant agricultural structures, as allowed by Town Code, to the northeasterly sector of the
property to allow for a scenic view shed.
Motion tabled for further discussion and view point of Ray Huntington.
Motion carried: 5/1 (Ray Huntington)
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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B&J REALTY/OSPREY’S DOMINION (Koehler) PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-86-1-3.3 Zoned: A-C
Location: 41045 Rt 25, Peconic CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 2.87 acres (GIS 2.91 acres) Subdividable: NZ
New PDR application.
LPC favorable to purchase of development rights easement on this small parcel located in an area of
preserved lands.
MOTION
made by Eric Keil, seconded by John Sepenoski, to direct Melissa Spiro to contact
landowner for his interest in pursuing a development rights easement sale to the Town based upon
economy of scale for development rights easement dollars per acre.
Motion carried: 6/0
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GIRARDS PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-107-10-10.1 PDR Acreage: ±9.5 acres
Location: 6900 Wickham Ave, Mattituck Zoned: A-C
Total Acreage: ±10.5 acres (GIS 10.18 acres) CPF: Yes
Subdividable: No F/MWet: 0 acres
FYI re: Planning Board Standard Subdivision Application.
Landowner has a proposed subdivision being reviewed by Planning staff; however, no application
fees have been paid. LPC favorable to pursing preservation possibility by outreaching to landowner.
Eric Keil volunteered to visit landlowner for the possibility of his willingness to preserve farmland
rather than proceed with residential subdivision.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The member re-entered into
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MOELLER/BITTNER PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-58-1-1 Zoned: R-80
Location: 5415 Soundview Ave CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 23.41 acres (GIS 23.48 acres) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-68-1-17.2 Zoned: R-80
Location: 4305 Soundview Ave CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 8.7 acres (GIS 8.7 acres) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-68-1-17.3 Zoned: R-80
Location: 4305 Soundview Ave CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: (GIS 25.7 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Updated re: status of contract [executive session].
Melissa, Mark Terry, and landowner met with County personnel to discuss landowner’s specific
requested terms of contract. County willing to do field inspection of property to allow for possible
horseback riding on trails.
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BLOCKER PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-87-6-12.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 1005 Takaposa Rd, Southold FWet: 4.39 ac
Total Acreage: 47.00 acres (GIS 45.44 acres) MWet: 9.37 ac
CPF: Yes Subdividable: Yes
Update re: status of offer [executive session].
Landowner was making strides towards donating land to a university, then selling to County/Town
partnership for open space preservation purposes. Mr. Blocker unexpected died on Monday, July 30,
2007. Melissa read Randy Parsons’ e-mail correspondence between Melissa, County and The Nature
Conservancy. TNC to pre-acquire from Blocker Estate. Town may need to consider absorbing
unexpected preservation carrying costs if Town/County are not able to close when TNC purchases.
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MANOR GROVE PROPERTY [executive session]
SCTM #: 1000-53-1-1.2 Zoned: R-80/LB (3.39 acres)
Location: 68775 Route 25, Greenport CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: ±10.38 acres (GIS) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-53-1-1.3 Zoned: R-80/LB (0.79 acre)
Location: 650 Albertson Lane, Greenport CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: ±19.1 acres (GIS) Subdividable: Yes
Update re: status of contract [executive session]
Melissa read Randy Parson’ e-mail correspondence between TNC and County indicating that
landowners are inquiring if Town/County/NFHA are still interested in pursuing open space purchase
of these properties. County responded that funding is still available in their Legacy Funding but that it
expires in 2008. LPC favorable to continuing towards preservation purchase.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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DEMCHAK PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-84-1-11 Zoned: A-C
Location: 14380 Oregon Rd, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 27.0 acres Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-84-1-12.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 22867 CR 48, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 5.76 acres Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-84-1-13 Zoned: A-C
Location: 7810 Cox Lane, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 12.0 acres (GIS 14.8 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Inquiry re: preservation.
Landowners recently met with Melissa Spiro to consider preservation options of three lots; however,
they may wish to preserve one lot at a time. Melissa encouraged them to consider selling
development rights all at the same time. LPC favorable to preservation.
Moratorium on water may affect this property and Melissa directed to seek more information.
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VITTI PROPERTY
SCTM #: (farm) 1000-59-3-27 Zoned: A-C
Location: 43155 CR 48, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 20.76 acres (GIS 20.98 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Update re: status
Landowner still having discussions with Planning staff regarding possible subdivision and location of
stacked lots. Full preservation is preferred by LPC. Keep pursuing possibilities.
Uses/Structures on Existing PDR:
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GLOVER PROPERTY f/k/a SCOTT PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-96-5-13 Zoned: A-C
Location: Main Rd, Cutchogue CPF: Yes
PDR: 22.9538 acres
Shed request.
Landowner’s request conveyed by electronic mail from Melissa to LPC members. Melissa to send
landowner formal letter of approval.
MOTION
made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Lillian Ball, to recommend approval for Jim Glover
to construct a 10x10’ shed to house the existing water pump in the location indicated on the aerial
provided for review by the Committee with no screening requirement, provided all is in accordance
with applicable Town Code.
Motion carried: 6/0
General Land Preservation Items:
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Ag PDD Legislation
Town Board Public Hearing is set for Tuesday, August 28, 2007. Comments needed from LPC before
that date. Hand-outs distributed for review of legislation. A meeting of the LPC committee will take
place of Tuesday, August 11, 2007, at 3:00 p.m., in Melissa’s office.
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Draft Greenhouse Guidelines for Existing County Owned PDR
Guidelines distributed to LPC members. Comments needed prior to County hearing set for
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September 18. An LPC meeting will be schedule to discuss this matter further and to provide County
with LPC comments regarding greenhouse guidelines.
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Stewardship Meeting Update
John Sepenoski led Stewarding Working Group Committee held on August 8, 2007. Management
Plan and its concept were discussed at meeting and expected to be brought before Town Board
soon. Concept for management plan is basically…everything prohibited except what is listed on plan
(such as posting of preserved property, picking up trash, etc.) as a starting point for Town Board
review. Eric suggested adding archeological, anthological and anthropology reviews.
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Budget
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Land Preservation 2008 budget review was due July 13 and is nearing completing for submission to
Supervisor. Using 2% monies, Melissa is requesting a new full-time staff person to be her assistant
within the Land Preservation Department and a part-time park person for stewardship.
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Small Lot Policy
Ray Huntington distributed “aqua” hand-out of recommended Small Lot Policy.
MOTION
made by Lillian Ball, seconded by John Sepenoski, to present this draft of the Small Lot
Policy to Town Board for their review.
Motion carried 6/0
The Land Preservation Committee complimented Ray Huntington for his dedicated commitment to
this project and thanked him for the time he spent completing the policy for presentation.
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Update from Melissa re: misc. projects
Melissa distributed graph of department/committee’s strengths and weaknesses, showing where
more time and energy must be spent to strengthen department.
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Melissa Spiro’s status report [executive session re: status of offers]
Next Regular Meeting:
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Tuesday, August 21, 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 10:53 p.m. by the six attending members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Committee Secretary