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HomeMy WebLinkAboutL 12346 P 6 . l I ~ ?>l.ffo - . .. -r 60~ q ~ -lf~q.:>- ... -. '. GRANT OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS EASEMENT THIS DEED OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS EASEMENT, Is made on the A..Q day of September, 2004 at Southold, New York. The parties are PECONIC LAND TRUST, INCORPORATED, 296 Hampton Road, P.O. Box 1776, Southampton, New York 11968 (herein collectively called ftGrantor"), and the TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, a municipal corporation, having Its principal office at 53095 Main Road, P.O. Box 1179, Southold, New York (herein call "Grantee"). INTRODUCTION WHEREAS, Grantor Is the owner In fee simple of certain real property located In the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, Identified as part of SCTM #1000-95-4-9, more fully described in Schedule A and shown on a survey prepared by John C. Ehlers dated September 2, 2004 hereinafter referred to as the "Property"; and Including an easement set forth In said Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the Property Is located In the A-C Zoning District of the Town of Southold. WHEREAS, the Property Is part of the New York State Agricultural District #7, and the Grantor wishes to continue using the Property as scenic open space as defined In the Town Code of the Town of Southold, or In an agricultural capacity as defined in this Easement; and WHEREAS, the Property Is currently undeveloped and open; and WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Town of Southold, as articulated In the Town's Master Plan of 1973, amended In 1986 and 1989 as adopted by the Town Board, Town of Southold, and Section 272-a of the Town Law to protect environmentally sensitive areas, preserve prime agricultural solis, to protect the scenic, open" space character of the Town and to protect the Town's resort and agricultural economy; and WHEREAS, the Property In Its present scenic and open condition has substantial and significant value as an aesthetic and agricultural resource since It has not been subject to any extensive development; and WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee recognize the value and special character of the region in which the Property Is located, and Grantor and Grantee have, In common, the purpose and objective of protecting and conserving the present state and Inherent, tangible and intangible values of the Property as an aesthetic, natural, scenic and agricultural resource; and WHEREAS, Grantee has determined It to be desirable and beneficial and has requested Grantor, for Itself and Its successors and assigns, to grant a Development Rights Easement to Grantee In order to restrict the further development of the Property while permitting compatible uses thereof; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY THOUSAND-ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUR ($170,184.00) DOLLARS and other good and valuable consideration paid to the Grantor, fuR DEVELOPMENT RI~HTS - PART OF TAX LOT 9: St::r1 Eb\LL E A ALL that certain plot. piece or parcel of land. situate, lying and being al Cutchllgue, Town of Southold. County of SulTlllk and Stale of New York. hounded and described as follows: nr:qINNINO al the earner formed b)' Ihe inlCrscclion of the Sclulh side of Oregon Road wilh Ihe Wesl side of Depol Lane; RUNNING THr:NCE Soulh 40 degrees 01 minUleS 47 seconds Ew.1 along the West side of Depot Lane 5 I 5 feel to the northerly line of other lands conveyed by Krupski to Peeonie Land Trust and intended to be the ra:orded simultaneousl)' herewith; THENCE along said aforementioned land Soulh 5 I degrees 46 minutes 41 seconds West, 235.90 feet to a point; THENCE North 38 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West along other lands l,flhe grantor 282.85 feet: . THENCE Soulh 5 I degrees 46 minules 41 seconds West, 282.85 fcelto lands now or formerly of Mauiluck, Holdings LLC and Town of South old; THENCE North 38 degree.'l 31 minules 10 seconds West along said last menlioned lands and later along lands 1I0W or formerl)' of John G. Dmalcski and Karen A. Helinski 254.05 feet to the South side of Oregon Road; THENCE North 54 degn.-cs 17 minutes ]7 Sl.'Conds Ea.~l along Ihe Soulh side ofOrcgon Road, 505.77 feet 10 Ihe poilll or place of BEGINNING. RESERVING unto the granlor herein, its succ:cssors and assigns an Easement of IS feet by 254,05 feel for ingress and egress to and from the lands of the grantor of 1.836 aen:s designated as "Building PaI\.'CI" on SUl'\'Cy prcparod by John C. Ehlers, Land Surveyor dated September 2, 2004, 10 and from Oregon Road, the location of such F.asemenl to he determined by grantor, or its successors and assigns. , --'" - .-r:-:-7:'.~ .-'.. .~ '. the receipt of which Is hereby acknowledged, the Grantor does hereby grant, transfer, bargain, sell and convey to the Grantee a Development Rights Easement, In gross, which shall be binding upon and shall restrict the premises shown and designated as the Property herein, more particularly bounded and described on Schedule ftAH annexed hereto and made a part of this Instrument, and reserving to Grantor the Easement set forth In Schedule A. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said Development Rights Easement and the rights and Interests In connection with it and as hereinafter set forth with respect to the Property unto the Grantee, Its successors and assigns forever, reserving, however, for the direct use and benefit of the Grantor, Its legal representatives, successors and assigns, the exclusive right of occupancy and of use of the Property, subject to the limitations, condition, covenants, agreements, provisions and use restriction hereinafter set forth, which shall constitute and shall be servitudes upon and with respect to the Property. The Grantor, for himself, and for and on behalf of his legal representatives, successors and assIgns, hereby covenants and agrees as follows: 0.01 Grantor's Warranty Grantor warrants and represents to the Grantee that Grantor Is the owner of the Property described In Schedule A, free of any mortgages or liens and possesses the right to grant this easement. 0.02 Grantee's Status Grantee warrants and represents to Grantor that Grantee is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York State and Is authorized under Section 64 of the New York State Town Law and Section 247 of the New York General Municipal Law to acquire fee title or lesser interests in land, Including development rights, easements, covenants, and other contractual rights which may be necessary or desirable for the preservation and retention of open spaces and natural or scenic resources. 0.03 PurDose The parties recognize the natural, scenic and agricultural values of the Property and have the common purpose of preserving these values. This Deed Is Intended to convey a Development Rights Easement on the Property by Grantor to Grantee, exclusIvely for the purpose of preserving its character In perpetuity for Its scenic, agricultural and natural values by preventing the use or development of the Property for any purpose or In any manner contrary to the provisions hereof, In furtherance of federal, New York State and local conservation policies. 0.04 Governmental Recoanltion 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 the enactment of General Municipal Law Section 247. Similar recognition by the federal government Includes Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code and other federal statutes. 2 0.05 Documentation Grantee acknowledges by acceptance of this Development Rights Easement that present uses of the Property are compatible with the purposes of this Easement. In order to aid In Identifying and documenting the present condition of the Property's natural, scenic, agricultural, and aesthetic resources and otherwise to aid in Identifying and documenting the Property's conservation, open space and agricultural values as of the date hereof, to assist Grantor and Grantee with monitoring the uses and activities on the Property and ensuring compliance with the terms hereof, Grantee has prepared, with Grantor's cooperation, a survey dated September 2, 2004 prepared by John C. Ehlers and an Environmental Site Assessment dated August 20, 2004 prepared by Advanced Cleanup Technologies, Inc. 0.06 Recitation In consideration of the previously recited facts, mutual promises, undertakings, and forbearances contained In this Development Rights Easement, the parties agree upon Its provisions, Intending to be bound by It. ARTICLE ONE THE EASEMENT 1.01 Tvoe This Instrument conveys a Development Rights Easement (herein called the ftEasement"). This Easement shall consist of the limitations, agreements, covenants, use restrictions, rights, terms, and conditions recited herein. Reference to this ftEasement" or Its ftprovlslons" shall Include any and all of those limitations, covenants, use restrictions, rights, terms and conditions. 1.02 Definition ftDevelopment Rights" shall mean the permanent legal interest and right to prohibit or restrict the use of the Property for anything other than open space and/or agricultural production as that term Is presently referenced in 9247 of the General Municipal Law and/or defined In Chapters 25 and 59 of the Town Code of the Town of Southold (the ftCode"). 1.03 Duration This Easement shall be a burden upon and run wIth the Property In perpetuity. 1.04 Effect This Easement shall run with the Property as an incorporeal Interest In the Property, and shall extend to and be binding upon Grantor, Grantor's agents, tenants, occupants, heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and all other indivIduals and entitles. The word ftGrantor" when used herein shall include all of those persons or entitles. Any rights, obligations, and Interests herein granted to Grantee shall also be deemed granted to each and every one of Its subsequent agents, successors, and assigns, and the word "Grantee" when used herein shall Include all of those persons or entities. 3 ARTICLE TWO SALE GRANTOR, for good and valuable consideration, hereby grants, releases, and conveys to Grantee this Easement, In perpetuity, together with all rights to enforce it. Grantee hereby accepts this Easement In perpetuity, and undertakes to enforce It against Grantor. ARTICLE THREE PROHIBITED Acr5 From and after the date of this Easement, the following acts, uses and practices shall be prohibited forever upon or within the Property: 3.01 Structures No structures may be erected or constructed on the Property except as permitted by Section 4.06 and by the Southold Town land Preservation Committee and other applicable provisions of the Town Code. For the purposes of this Easement, ftstructure" shall be defined as anything constructed or erected on or under ground or upon another structure or building, including walkways. Structures shall not Include trellis, fences, posts and wiring, farm roads or farm Irrigation systems, or fencing used In connection with bonaflde agricultural production, Including without limitation fencIng to keep out predator animals. Approvals for structures shall be as required by applicable proviSions of the Town Code. 3.02 Excavation and Removal of Materials: Mlnlna The excavating or filling of the Property, except as may be necessary to construct and maintain permitted structures and Improvements on the Property, shall be prohibited, without the prior written consent of Grantee. Minerai 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 purposes of erosion control and soli management, without the prior written consent of Grantee. 3.03 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. ftSubdlvlslon" shall include the division of the portion of the Property from which the development rights are acquired Into two or more parcels, In whole or In part. 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, or with written consent of the Grantee, provided that such subdivision does not defeat or derogate from the purposes of this Easement. 3.04 Dumolno The dumping or accumulation of unsightly or offensive materials Including, but not limited to trash, garbage sawdust, ashes or chemical waste on the Property shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall exclude 4 materials used In the normal course of sound agricultural practices, Including fertilization and compostlng. 3.05 Slons The display of signs, billboards, or advertisements shall be prohibited, except signs whose placement, number, and desIgn do not significantly dIminish the scenic character of the Property and only for any of the following purposes: (a) to state the name of the Property and the names and addresses of the occupants, (b) to temporarily advertise the Property or any portion thereof for Sale or rent, (c) to post the Property to control unauthorized entry or use, or (d) to announce Grantee's easement. Signs are subject to regulatory requirements of the Town. 3.06 UtilIties The creation or placement of overhead utility transmission lines, utility poles, wires, pIpes, wells or drainage and septic systems on the Property shall be prohIbIted without the prior written consent of the Grantee. Utilities must, to the extent possible, be constructed withIn 30 feet of the centerline of roads or driveways, and must be used solely to service the permitted structures. 3.07 ProhibIted Uses The use of the Property for any residential, commercIal or Industrial uses and structures related to those uses, permanent or temporary, shall be prohibited, except as permitted In Sections 4.03 and 4.06. For the purposes of this section, agricultural production, as defined In Chapter 25 of the Town Code shall not be considered a commercial use. 3.08 5011 and Water Any use or activity that causes or Is likely to cause soli degradation or erosion or pollution of any surface or subsurface waters shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall not be construed as extending to agricultural operations and practices (IncludIng, without limitation, the use of agrochemlcals such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides) that are In accordance with sound agricultural management practices of the U.S. Department of AgrIculture's National Resource Conservation Service. 3.9 Drainaae The use of the Property for a leachIng or sewage disposal field shall be prohibited. The use of the Property for a drainage basin or sump shall be prohibited, except In accordance with sound agricultural management practices and In order to control flooding or soil erosion on the Property. 3.10 DeveloDment Rlohts The use of the acreage of this Property for purposes of calculating lot yield on any other property shall be prohibited. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee all existing Development Rights (and any further Development Rights that may be created through a rezoning of the Property) on the Property, except for the.right to construct, maintaIn and replace any pre- existIng structures, and to construct new structures, as such rights may be prOVided In Section 4.06, and the parties agree that such rights shall be terminated and extinguished and may not be used or transferred to any other parcels. 5 ARTICLE FOUR GRANTOR'S RIGHTS 4.01 Ownershlo Subject to the provisions of ARTICLE THREE, Grantor shall retain all other customary rights of ownership In the Property, some of which are more particularly described In this ARTICLE FOUR. 4.02 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, New York, State, or federal law. Grantor retains the right to use the Property for otherwise lawful passive recreational uses, Including, but not limited to non-commercial hunting and horseback riding, provided that such uses are Incidental to the purposes of this easement. 4.04 Landscaoina Activities Grantor shall have the right to continue the current 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, decayed or damaged, to thin and prune trees to maintain or Improve the appearance of the property, and to mow the property . 4.05 Aaricultural Activities Grantor shall have the rIght to engage In all types of agrIcUltural activity as the term is referenced in Section 247 of the General Municipal Law and/or defined In Chapter 25 of the Town Code, provided that such activity shall be conducted In accordance with the purposes of this Easement. 4.06 Structures and Imorovements A. Allowable Improvements. Grantor shall have the right to erect and maintain the fOllowing Improvements on the Property with the prior written approval of Grantee, and as such approval may be required by the Town Code of the Town of Southold and the Town Land Preservation Committee or its successor committee. Approval may be granted If the structure or improvement does not defeat or derogate from the purpose of this Easement or other applicable laws. These structures and Improvements include: (i) Underground facilities used to supply utilities and/or control stormwater runoff; (i1) Fences, If placed so as not to block or detract from the scenic view; and 6 (III) Agricultural structures that are necessary, Incidental and a~ry to the agricultural use of the property, limited to two (2%) percent lot coverage of the Property; (Iv) Structures that are necessary, Incidental and accessory to passive recreation, limited to an aggregate of 400 square feet, which shall be Induded In the lot coverage limitation set forth in (Iii) above; (v) Access drives, to provide access to the Improvements permitted herein and to and from the lands of Grantor designated as -Building Parcelw on survey prepared by John C. Ehlers, Land Surveyor dated September 2, 2004 over the easement set forth In Schedule A attached hereto and made a part hereof. B. Replacement of Improvements: In the event of damage resulting from casualty loss or normal wear and tear to an extent which renders repair of any existing Improvements impractical, erection of a structure of comparable size, use, and general design to the damaged structure shall be permitted within the same general location subject to the review and written approval of Grantee. C. Environmental Sensitivity During Construction: The use and location of any improvement permitted hereunder shall be consistent with the purposes Intended herein, and construction of any such Improvement shall minimize disturbances to the environment. Grantor shall employ erosion and sediment control measures to mitigate any storm water runoff, 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, pursuant to Sections 4.03 and 4.06, which could adversely affect the scenic, open space, and agricultural values 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 any applications, Information on the need for and use of such structures, and architectural plans of any proposed structures, if applicable. This notice is In addition to any other governmental applications and/or approvals that may be required by this Easement or by the Town Code of the Town of Southold. 4.08 Allenabllltv Grantor shall have the right to convey, mortgage or lease all 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 name and mailing address of any transferee, and 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 for the date, office, L1ber and page of the recording hereof. The fallure of any such Instrument to comply with the provisions hereof shall not affect Grantee's rights hereunder. 7 ARTICLE FIVE GRANTOR'S OBUGATIONS 5.01 Taxes and Assessments 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. The failure of Grantor to pay all such taxes, levies and assessments and other governmental or municipal charges shall not cause an alienation of any rights or interests acquired herein by Grantee. 5.02 Indemnification Grantor shall Indemnify and hold Grantee harmless for any liability, costs, attorneys' fees, judgments, expenses, charges or liens to Grantee or any of Its officers, employees, agents or independent contractors arising from the physical maintenance or condition of the Property or from any taxes, levies or assessments upon It or resulting from this Easement, all of which shall be considered Grantor's obligations. 5.03 Third PartY Claims Grantor shall Indemnify and hold Grantee harmless for any liability, costs, attorneys' fees, judgments, or expenses to Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents or independent contractors resulting: (a) from Injury to persons or damages to property arising from any activity on the Property, except those due solely to the acts of the Grantee, its officers, employees, agents, or Independent contractors; and (b) from actions or claims of any nature by third parties arising out of the entering Into or exercise of rights under this easement, excepting any of those matters arising solely from the acts of Grantee, Its officers, employees, agents, or Independent contractors. 5.04 Annual Mowina Reauirement In the event Grantor seeks to leave the Property open and fallow, and not perform or use the Property for agricultural production, then Grantor hereby agrees to Mow the Property on an annual basis at least once during the growing season so as to prevent successional field growth to predominate. In the event Grantor falls to comply with the provisions of this section after 30 days notice is given to Grantor by Grantee, then, In addition to all other remedies set forth herein, Grantee or Its agents are hereby authorized to enter upon the Property to perform s\Jch mowing. ARTICLE SIX GRANTEE'S RIGHTS 6.01 Entrv and InsDectlon 8 Grantee shall have the right to enter upon the property once each calendar year, upon prior notice to Grantor, and In a manner that will not Interfere with Grantor's quiet use and enjoyment of the Property, for the purpose of Inspection to determine whether this Easement and Its purposes and provisions are being upheld. Grantee shall not have the right to enter upon the Property for any other purposes, except as provided In Section 5.04, or to permit access upon the property by the public. 6.02 Restoration In the event of any violation of this Easement, Grantee shall have the' rtght to require the Grantor to restore the Property to the condition existing prior to the claimed violation and to enforce this rtght by any action or proceeding that Grantee may reasonably deem necessary. However, Grantor shall not be liable for any changes to the Property resulting from causes beyond the Grantor's control, Indudlng, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken by the Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant Injury to persons or to the Property resulting from such causes. 6.03 Enforcement Rlehts of Grantee Grantor acknowledges and agrees that Grantee's remedies at law for any violation of this Easement may be Inadequate. Therefore, In addition to, and not In limitation of, any other rtghts of Grantee hereunder at law or In equity, In the event any breach, default or violation of any term, provision, covenant or obligation on Grantor's part to be observed or performed pursuant to this Easement Is not cured by Grantor within thirty (30) days notice thereof by Grantee (which notice requirement Is expressly waived by Grantor with respect to any such breach, default or violation which, In Grantee's reasonable judgment, requires Immediate action to preserve and protect any of the open space values or otherwise to further the purposes of this Easement), Grantee shall have the rtght at Grantor's sole cost and expense and at Grantee's election, (I) To Institute a suit to enjoin or'cure such breach, default or violation by temporary and/or permanent Injunction, (II) To enter upon the Property and exercise reasonable efforts to terminate or cure such breach, default or violation and/or to cause the restoration of that portion of the property affected by such breach, default or violation to the condition that existed prtor thereto, or (III) To seek or enforce such other legal and/or equitable relief or remedl~s as Grantee deems necessary or desirable to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions, covenants, obligations and purposes of this Easement; provided, however, that any failure, 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. ~. w"I:\" ..hall "'.., ~ GI'8Flt9'i. iiither directly or by reimbursement, the prevailing party, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, a reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and other expenses Incurred herein 9 SM..l1 b.e... p~'.1l or- t"'~","6cc.A.siL ~ ~ o#.M.. P .fi"", . called "Legal Expenses") in connection with any proceedings under this Section. 6.04 Notice All notices required by this Easement must be written. Notices shall be delivered by hand or registered mall, return receipt requested, or by certified mall, with sufficient prepaid postage affixed and with return receipts 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 6.04. Mailed notice to Grantee shall be addressed to Its principal office, recited herein, marked for the attention of the Supervisor and the Town Attorney, or to such other address as Grantee may designate by notice in accordance with this Section 6.04. Notice shall be deemed given and received as of the date of Its manual delivery or the date of Its mailing. 6.05 No Waiver Grantee's exercise of one remedy or relief under this ARTICLE SIX 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 constitute a waiver of any other remedy or relief or the use of such other remedy or relief at any other time. 6.06 Extlnauishment/Condemnatlon This Easement gives rise to a property right and interest vested In the Grantee as of the effective date of this grant. Far purposes of this Section 6.06, the fair market value of such right and Interest shall be equal to the difference, as of the effective date hereof, between the fair market value of the Property subject to this Easement and the fair market value of the Property if unencumbered hereby (such difference, divided by the fair market value of the Property unencumbered by this Easement, Is herein referred to as the "Proportionate Share"). In the event a material and potentially unforeseeable change In the conditions surrounding the Property makes impossible Its continued use for the purposes contemplated hereby, this Easement may be terminated or extinguished by a judicial proceeding In a court of competent Jurisdiction. Unless otherwise required by applicable law at the time, In the event of any sale of all or a portion of the Property (or any other property received In connection with an exchange or Involuntary conversion of the Property) after such termination or extinguishment, and after the satisfaction of prior claims and net of any costs or expenses associated with such sale, Grantor shall pay to Grantee an amount equal to the Proportionate Share of the fair market value of the Property at such time (minus any amount attributable to the value of the Improvements made by Grantor after the effective date of this Easement, which amount Is reserved to Grantor). In the event of a sale by Grantor to an unrelated person subsequent to such extinguishment, or a transfer made on account of the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the sale price or condemnation award shall establish fair market value. Absent such a sale, the Property's fair market value shall be established by Independent appraisal. Grantee shall use such proceeds actually recovered by It In a manner consistent with the purpose of this Easement 10 . . If all or any part of the Property is taken under the power of eminent domain by public, corporate, or other authority, or otherwise acquired by such authority through a purchase In lieu of a taking, Grantor and Grantee shall join In appropriate proceedings at the time of such taking to recover the full value of the Interests In the Property subject to the taking and all Incidental or direct damages resulting from 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. Grantor and Grantee shall be respectively entitled to compensation In conformity with the previous unnumbered paragraph of this Section 6.06 (with respect to the allocation of proceeds). 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 6.06 shall be In addition to, and not In limitation of, any rights they may have by law with respect to a modification of this Easement by reason of changed conditions or the exercise of powers of eminent domain as aforesaid. ARTICLE SEVEN MISCELLANEOUS 7.01 Entire Understandlna This Easement contains the entire understanding between Its parties concerning Its subject matter. Any prior agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter shall be merged into this Easement and superseded by it. 7.02 Amendment This Easement can be modified In accordance with the common and statutory law of the State of New York applicable to the modification of easements and covenants running with the land, and according to other applicable provisions of state law and by mutual consent of the parties. 7.03 Alienation No property rights acquired by Grantee hereunder shall be alienated except pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 25 or 59, as applicable, of the Town Code of the Town of Southold. upon the adoption of a local law authorizing the alienation of said rights and Interest, by a majority plus one vote of the Town Board of the Town of Southold, following a public hearing 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 those property rights or Interests which were acquired by the Town prior to any such amendment. 7.04 Severabllltv If any provision of this Easement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance Is found to be Invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Easen:Jent and the application of such provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it Is found to be invalid shall not be affected thereby. 7.05 Govemina Law 11 ", New York Law applicable to deeds to and easements on land located within New York shall govern this Easement in all respects, Including validity, construction, interpretation, breach, violation and performance. 7.06 InterDretation 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 shall 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. 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 the parties. 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. 7.07 Public Access Nothing contained In this Easement grants, nor shall be Interpreted to grant, to the public any right to enter upon the Property. 7.08 Warranties The warranties and representations made by the parties In thIs Easement shall survive Its execution. 7.09 Recordlno Grantee shall record this Easement In the land records of the office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, State of New York. 7.10 Headinas 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 Easement on the day and year set forth above. ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED: PECONIC LAND TRUST, INCORPORATED (Grantor) FIELD, Vice-President ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED: BY: 12 . .'. STATE OF NEW YORK) . COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) 5S: On this 23~y of~..J. In t~;z;. 2004 bef!IDlAe, the undersigned, personally appeared?; <.f.CaYn,'lfeffonally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the Indlvldual(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 capaclty(les), and that by his/her/their slgnature(s) on the instrument, the Indlvldual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the Indlvidual(s) acted, execute the Instrume t. KAREN J. HAGEN NOTARY PUBUC, Bmm of N__ No. 02HA4927028 l'd;; CuBlIllIId In Suffolk Coun!y ,A CommlaIon ElcpI... March 21, 20 1/ STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF SUFFOLK) SS: On thls2.3~ay of M. In..$be year 2004 belpj'..e me, the undersigned, personally appearec(JoS:hC.(4I1.)J~f't)ilrsonally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory ev(dence to be the indlvldual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscrlbed to the within Instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same In his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their slgnature(s) on the instrument, the Indlvldual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the Indlvldual(s) acted, execute the instrument. l KAREN J. HAGeN NOTARYPUBUC'~~"- No. 02HA4....,-. Notary Public CuBlifted In SuIfoIk or, )r/ K.Alc.st\J '1"'. /oJ"...,., Coom\ItIIIOl1 ExpIl88 MarCh . C:\My Documents\Anne\Town of Southold DeecIs of Development Rights\LOt 9 PL T DRE Final Version 922.cloc 13 ~ .... ..' Number of pages TORRENS ') RECOROED 2004 Sep 28 04. 14.13 PI'I Edward P.R"""ine CLERK OF SlJ'FOLK COUNTY L 000012346 POO6 DT'~ Serial If Cenificarelf Prior C1f. If Deed , Mortgage 1n.~lrUmcnt Deed, Mortgage Thx Slamp FEES Recording' Filing Sblmps 3 p.~ge' Filing I'ce H:lndling TP-S1l4 'fS- NOllIliun EA-S211ICounty) ;J:.--- EA-S211 (Stute) --Lltz..2.-- R.P.T.S.A. . .;'0 OQ Sub Total (po Mung,,!!e Amt. I. Basic Tax 2. Additional Thx Sub Total SpecJA..il. ur Spec. ,Add. TOT. MTG. TAX Dual Town _ Dual County _ Held fur Appointment Trun.fer Thx ~x.l!!:M D-r Mansion Tux The property L~lven:d hy this mortgage i. or will be improved by a one or two family dwelling only. YES or NO If NO, _ appropriote _ cluu"" on pase It of this instrument. S. 00 ~ Comm. of Ed. s. 00 Affidavit Certified Copy NYS Sun:hargc Olher &+ 4 Re-.1I Propeny Tax Servke Agency VcrificDlion Grand Total ;; ii.lR ::;"7/(1 ~o'7 IS. J!!L SubTotal ". 5 CommaDltJ' FnIIR&tIoa F1uad ideration Amount $ I'1P./~.. $ E:)(<<mP r '1000 09500 0400 009002 Impnlwd Vunnt Land /./ 6 Sati.factionolDiochargeolRel.,.oISeS List Property Own"... Mailing Address RECORD'" RETURN TO: U'5t1t. K.",_b,..,b~~ Gi5- 2.3.5 J.I~~~ Ie:!- ~"'u.fA~ rpn" t.Jy / J 163 7 TO TO It! TO 8 Suffolk Count Recordin & Endorsement Pa e In the Township of In the VILLAGE urHAMLh'Tof ~\)Tc.HoG-u6 Boxr,s 6 THRU 8 MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTLlD IN BLACK INK ONLY PRIOR TO RECORDING OR FILING. Thi. page forms part of the attached......-q J .../J>e...~~~~ E4.s~f- . ISPfiCIFY PE Ot' I TRUMENT) . ~-::::~~::::;;[Jf-J fpWT'tl 4" S4wrhdLJ mode by: 1l1c premiscs herein is situated in SUFFOLK COUNTY. NEW YORK. S D"",:I-/v,U (over) 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111111 SUPPOLK COUN'l'Y CLERlt RECORDS OPPICE RECORDING PAGE Type of Instrumentl DEEDS/DDD Humber of PageBI 15 Receipt Number I 04-0107819 TRANS PER TAX NUMBBR: 04-09033 Recorded. I At: 09/28/2004 04:14113 PH LIBER: PAGB: D00012346 006 District: 1000 Section: Block: 095.00 04.00 EXAHIRBD AND CHARGED AS 'OLLOWS $170,184.00 Loti 009.002 Deed AmoUlltl Received. the rollowing 'eeB ror Above Instrument E,'II'''''lpt Ex8lllpt Page/riling $45.00 NO Handling $5.00 NO COE $5.00 NO NYS SRCHG $15.00 NO IA- C'l'Y $5.00 NO IA-STATI $165.00 NO TP~584 $5.00 NO Cert.Copies $0.00 NO RPT $30.00 NO SCTM $0.00 NO Transfer tax $0.00 NO CalIIlII.Pres $0.00 NO 'ees Paid. $275.00 TRARSPIR TAX RCMBIR: 04-09033 THIS PAGE IS A PART or THE INSTRUMENT THIS IS ROT A BILL Edward P.Romaine COUllty Clerk, Suffolk COUllty . . FOR COUNTY USE ONLY PLEASE TYPE OR PRESS FIRMLY WHEN WRITING ON FORM INSTRUCTIONS: http://www.orps.slale.ny.us or PHONE (518) 473-7222 C1. SWJS Code YO?, ~ ,,ff, <;1, 7"'1 , REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER REPORT w. ..... ,. STATE OF NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES C2. Date D.ed Reco<d.d I 0'1' /;Z q' e::;<;/ I Month ~' "". C,. BOOk/.p>,..3 ,<?'6iC4.....1 ,6,O~1 PROPERTY INFORMATION RP - 5217 RI'-5217Rl!\'3197 1. Propertv I ~tion' 8900 Oregon Road STAEETNAME ( STREET NlJMBER ~ So lJ 7fJn f:::j) VILlAGE ZlrCODE Cutchogue ClTV OA TOWN r- 2. Buyer Name TOWN OF SOUTHOLD LAST NAME {COMPANY FIRSTN...ME LAST NAME ICOMPANY FIRST NAME 3. Tax Indicatewhafe futureTex Bills are to be sent Billing if other than buyer address (at bottom of form) I Address LASTNAME/COMPANY fiRST NAME I STREET NUMllI<R AJlO STREET NAME / 4. Indicate the number of AssltSSment c::?c:J / Roll parCflls transferred on the deed I : I # of Parcels ClTY OR TOWN STATE ZlfCODE OR D Part of a Parcel IOnlV if Part of a Paruoll Chec::k as they apply: 4A. Planning Board with Subdivision Authority Exists 0 48. Subdivision Approval was Required fer Transfer D 4C. Parcel Approved for Subdivision with Map Provided 0 5. Deed Proptlrty Size <0 .6.t}(J ""'" Ixl OEPTH lOR I FRONTFEH 6. Seller Name PECONIC LAND TRUST, INCORPORATED LAST NAME I COMI'ANY FIRST NAME LASTNAME/COMI'/>.NV FIRST NAME 7. Check the box below which most accurately describes the use of the property at the time of sale: Check the boxes below as they apply; 8. Ownership Type is Condominium 9. New Construction on Vacant Land 10A. Property Located within an Agricultural District 10B. Buyer recaived a disc!osurfl notice indicating thatlhe properly is in an Agricultural District o o o o A~ One Family Residential B 2or3FamilyResidentia! C Residantial Vacant lI.Ind o Non-ResidentialVecant Land E~AgriCultural F Commercial G Apanment H Entertainment f Amusement I ~ Community Service J Industrial K Public Service L Forest SALE INFORMATION 15. Check one or more of these conditions as applicable to transfer: A Sale Between Relatives or Former Relatives B Sal9 Between Related Companies or Pertners in Business C One of the Buyers is also a Seller D Buyer or Seller is Government Agency or Lending Institution E Deed Type not Warranty or Bilrgain and Sale ISpecify Balowl F Sale of Fractional or Less than Fea Intere:>t (Specify Below) G Significant Change in Property Between Taxable Status and Sale Dat&ll H Sale of Business is Included in Sale Price I Other Unusual Factors Affecting Sale Price (Specify Belowl J None Easement of DeveloDment 14. Indieate the value 01 personal I I 0 I 0 I property induded in tha sale , , . Rights ASSESSMENT INFOAMATION - Data should re1lect the latest Final Assessment AOII and Tax Bill 11. Sale Contract Date / Year Monn, Day 9 / 23 / 04 Mont~ Do, Yea. 12. Date of Sille I Transfer 13. FuJI Sal. Price , / , 7 ,0 16. Year of Assessment Roll from ~ which information taken 17. Tot.1 Asseued Value lof all parcels in transfer) I $!;.,02~ , 18. Property Class , , I y, LiVI-U ,.. School 01""01 Nam. I I'"Jo./hfc~ C<..A-hJ~L~ 20 Tex Map Identlfler(sll Rollldentlfierlsl (If more than four, attach IJheet with additional identifier(sll ~ I~<I-o/l 00 () I CERTIFICATION ] certify that all of the items oIlnlonnation entered on thiIi form are troe and colTed (to the best of my knowledge and belief) and I undentand that the making or any willful fake slatement of material fact herein will subject me to the Drovisions of the DeDa! law relative to the makin& and filing of false Instnunenbi. BUYER BUYER'S ArroRNEY 9-2)tJ7' KOMBRINK LISA CLARE "''' LAST NAME flASTNAME ( 631) 287-3939 S'fREETNU Main Road, P.O. Box 1179 S'fREETNAM~(AFTeASALE) MEA-CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER Southold NY 11971 CITY OR TOWN STATE .","" SELLER PECONIC LAND TRU~INCORPORATED NEW YORK STATE COPY