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GRANT OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS EASEMENT
THIS GRANT OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS EASEMENT, is made on the
13th day of December, 2006 at Southold, New York. The parties are
GALLUCCIO ESTATE VINEYARDS, LLC,"'P.O. Box 1269, Cutchogue, NY 11935
(herein collectively called "Grantor"), 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").
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INTRODUCTION
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner in fee simple of certain real property
consisting of 42.1291 acres located in Cutchogue, in the Town of Southold,
Suffolk County, New York, identified as part of SCTM# 1000-109-1-13 more
fully described in SCHEDULE A attached hereto and made a part hereof and
shown on the survey prepared by John C. Ehlers Land Surveyor dated
November 30, 2006, and hereinafter referred to as the "Property"; and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the AC and R-40 Zoning Districts
of the Town of Southold; and
WHEREAS, the Property contains soils classified as Class I and Class II
worthy of conservation as identified by the United States Department of
Agriculture Soil Conservation Service's Soil Survey of Suffolk County, New
York; and
WHEREAS, the Property is part of the New York State Agricultural
District #1, and the Grantor wishes to continue using the Property for
agricultural production as defined in this Easement; and
WHEREAS, the Property is currently used as a vineyard; 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 soils, 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 agricultural condition
has substantial and significant value as an aesthetic and agricultural
resource since it has not been subject to any 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;
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of Two Million Eight Hundred Sixty-
Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars and 80/100 Dollars
($2,864,778.80) and other good and valuable consideration paid to the
Grantor, 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 "A" annexed hereto
and made a part of this instrument.
TO HA VE 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 agricultural lands, open spaces and
natural or scenic resources.
0.03 Puroose
The parties recognize the environmental, 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 environmental,
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 RecoQnition
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
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247. Similar recognition by the federal government includes Section 170(h)
of the Internal Revenue Code and other federal statutes.
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 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 April 7, 2006 last revised November 30, 2006
prepared John C. Ehlers Land Surveyor, and a Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessment dated December 1, 2006 by Nelson, Pope & Voorhis LLC.
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 Tyoe
This instrument conveys a Development Rights Easement (herein
called the "Easement"). This Easement shall consist of the limitations,
agreements, covenants, use restrictions, rights, terms, and conditions
recited herein. Reference to this "Easement" or its "provisions" shall include
any and all of those limitations, covenants, use restrictions, rights, terms
and conditions.
1.02 Definition
"Development Rights" shall mean the permanent legal interest and
right to prohibit or restrict the use of the Property for use other than
agricultural production as that term is presently referenced in 9247 of the
General Municipal Law and/or defined in Chapter 70 of the Town Code of the
Town of South old (the "Town Code") and including the production of crops,
livestock and livestock products as defined in Section 301(2)(a)-(i) of the
NYS Agricultural and Markets Law, now or as it may be amended. No future
restrictions or limitation in the definition shall preclude a use which is
permitted under the current law and/or code.
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
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agents, tenants, occupants, heirs, personal representatives, successors and
assigns, and all other individuals and entities. The word "Grantor" when
used herein shall include all of those persons or entities. 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.
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 ACTS
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 the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee and other
applicable provisions of the Town Code and 4.06 of this Easement. For
purposes of this Easement, "structure" shall be defined as anything
constructed or erected on or under the 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 bona fide agricultural production, including without limitation
fencing to keep out predator animals. Approvals for these shall be as
required by applicable provisions of the Town Code.
3.02 Excavation and Removal of Materials: Mining
The excavating or filling of the Property, except as may be necessary
to construct and maintain permitted structures and improvements on the
Property or in connection with necessary drainage or soil conservation
programs, shall be prohibited, without the prior written consent of Grantee.
Mineral 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 soil management, or in
connection with normal agricultural/horticultural activities, 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 except as
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provided herein. The Property may be subdivided, provided that no lot shall
be less than 10 acres in size, and subject to approval from the Land
Preservation Committee and subject to such other and further approvals as
may be required by the Town Code. In addition, 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.
3.04 Dumping
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
materials used in the normal course of sound agricultural practices, including
fertilization, composting and crop removal.
3.05 Sions
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 and the character of the business conducted
thereon, (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) with the consent of the Grantor, 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 ("utilities") on the
Property to service structures approved pursuant to Section 4.06 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 any
roads or driveways, and may be used solely to service the permitted
structures. The Property may not be used for the creation or placement of
utilities to service any other properties.
3.07 Prohibited Uses
The use of the Property or structures on it for any residential,
commercial or industrial uses, permanent or temporary, shall be prohibited.
For the purposes of this section, agricultural production, as defined in
Chapter 70 of the Town Code, shall not be considered a commercial use.
3.08 Soil and Water
Any use or activity that causes or is likely to cause soil 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
agrochemicals 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.
3.09 Drainaoe
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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 Development Riahts
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.
ARTICLE FOUR
GRANTOR'S RIGHTS
4.01 Ownership
Subject to the provisions of ARTICLE THREE, Grantor shall retain all
other 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, State, or federal law.
4.04 Landscapina Activities
Grantor shall have the right to continue the current and/or customary
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 or interfering with
agricultural production, 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
production as the term is referenced in Section 247 of the General Municipal
Law and/or defined in Chapter 70 of the Town Code, and as defined in
Section 1.02. Notwithstanding the definition of agricultural production in
Chapter 70 of the Town Code, structures shall be prohibited except as set
forth in Section 4.06.
4.06 Structures
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A. Allowable Improvements. Grantor shall have the right to erect and
maintain the following improvements on the Property, as may be permitted
by the Code of the Town of Southold and subject to the approval of the
Town of South old Land Preservation Committee, provided the improvements
are consistent with and do not derogate from or defeat the Purpose of this
Easement or other applicable laws, and are necessary for or accessory to
agricultural production:
(i) Underground facilities used to supply utilities solely for the
use and enjoyment of the Property, including irrigation
equipment and associated facilities;
(H) New construction, including drainage improvement
structures, provided such structures are necessary for or
accessory to agricultural production, but provided that no
wine producing structure may be constructed;
(Hi) Renovation, maintenance and repairs of structures built or
permitted pursuant to this Section 4.06.
(iv) Dirt drive, used sOlely for access to the Property and
agricultural structures on it, which drive may be surfaced
with stone or crushed gravel; the dirt drive shall not be
used for any Prohibited Uses as defined in Section 3.07.
(v) Existing maintenance/storage building and shed, all to be
used in connection with agricultural production.
B. Conditions. Any allowable improvements shall protect prime
agricultural soils, agricultural production, open space and scenic vistas, and
otherwise be consistent with the Purpose of this Easement.
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.
D. Replacement of Improvements: In the event of damage resulting
from casualty loss 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 in kind and
within the same general location subject to the review and written approval
of Grantee, pursuant to applicable provisions of the Town Code.
4.07 Notice
Grantor shall notify Grantee, in writing, before the construction of any
permanent or temporary structures as provided in Section 4.06 herein
requiring permit or approval and shall file all necessary applications for
approvals that may be required by this Easement or by the Town Code of
the Town of Southold, and shall provide documentation as may be required
for such applications.
4.08 Alienabilitv
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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, inctuding 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, Iiber and
page of the recording hereof. The failure of any such instrument to comply
with the provisions hereof shall not affect Grantee's rights hereunder.
ARTICLE FIVE
GRANTOR'S OBLIGATIONS
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
subject, however, to Grantor's right to grieve or contest such assessment
and defer payment pending such action. 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, all of
which shall be reasonable in amount and actually adjudicated arising from
injury due to the physical maintenance or condition of the Property caused
by such person's actions or inactions 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 Partv 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, all of which shall be
reasonable in amount and actually adjudicated, 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 from the acts of
Grantee, its officers, employees, agents, or independent contractors.
5.04 Grounds Maintenance Reauirement
Intentionallv deleted.
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ARTICLE SIX
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS
6.01 Entrv and Inspection
Grantee shall have the right to enter upon the Property at reasonable
times, upon prior notice to Grantor, not more frequently than annually, 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 and 6.03, or to permit access upon the Property
by the public.
6.02 Restoration
Grantee shall have the right to require the Grantor to restore the
Property to the condition required by this Easement and to enforce this right
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, including, without
limitation, fire, flood, storm, earth movement, wind, weather 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 or crops,
livestock or livestock products resulting from such causes.
6.03 Enforcement Riohts 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 rights 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 fifteen (15) 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 agricultural values or otherwise to further the purposes of
this Easement), Grantee shall have the right 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
prior thereto, or
(iii) To seek or enforce such other legal and/or equitable relief or
remedies 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
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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.
The cure period in this Section 6.03 may be extended for a reasonable time
by Grantee if such restoration cannot reasonably accomplished within 15
days.
6.04 Notice
All notices required by this Easement must be written. Notices shall be
delivered by hand or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by certified
mail, 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 three business days after 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 Extinouishment/Condemnation
If at any time the Property or any portion thereof shall be taken or
condemned by eminent domain, by the Grantee or by any other
governmental entity, then this Easement shall terminate with respect to the
Property, or portions thereof so taken or condemned, and the Property shall
not be subject to the limitations and restrictions of this Easement. In such
event, the Grantor, its successors or assigns, shall not be required to pay
any penalties, but the value of the Property shall reflect the limitations of
this Easement. Any condemnation award payable to the Grantor shall be in
proportion to the value attributable to the residual agricultural and/or open
space value of the Property and if the condemnation is undertaken by an
entity other than the Grantee, then the remaining portion of the
condemnation award shall be payable to the Grantee in proportion to the
value attributable to the development rights transferred hereby.
ARTICLE SEVEN
MISCELLANEOUS
7.01 Entire Understanding
This Easement contains the entire understanding between its parties
concerning its subject matter. Any prior agreement between the parties
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concerning its subject matter shall be merged into this Easement and
superseded by it.
7.02 Amendment
This Easement is made with the intention that it shall qualify as a
Conservation Easement in perpetuity under I.R.C. Section 170(h). The
parties agree to amend the proviSions of this Easement if such amendment
shall be necessary, to entitle Grantor to meet the requirements of Code
Section 170(h). Any such amendment shall apply retroactively in the same
manner as if such amendment or amendments had been set forth herein.
This easement may be amended only with the written consent of
Grantee and current Grantor and in accordance with any applicable State
and local law. Any such amendment shall be consistent with the Town Code
and any regulations promulgated thereunder and shall be duly recorded.
7.03 Alienation
No property rights acquired by Grantee hereunder shall be alienated
except pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 70 of the Town Code and other
applicable laws upon the adoption of a local law authorizing the alienation of
said rights and interest, 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 Severabilitv
Any provision of this Easement restricting Grantor's activities, which is
determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, shall not be
invalidated. Instead, that provision shall be reduced or limited to whatever
extent that court determines will make it enforceable and effective. Any
other provision of this Easement that is determined to be invalid or
unenforceable by a court shall be severed from the other provisions, which
shall remain enforceable and effective.
7.05 Governino Law
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 Interoretation
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,
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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, or to use images of
the property for commercial gain.
7.08 Warranties
The warranties and representations made by the parties in this
Easement shall survive its execution.
7.09 Recordino
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 Headinos
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.
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ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:
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Scott A. Russell
Supervisor
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ) S5:
On this 13th day of December, in the year 2006 before me, the undersigned,
personally appeared VINCENT GALLUCCIO, 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
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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 signature(s) on the instrument, the
individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the
instrument.
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Notary Public
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STATE OF NEW YORK
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On this 13th day of December, in the year 2006 before me, the undersigned,
personally appeared SCOTT A, RUSSELL, 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(ies), and that by hiS/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the
individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the
instrument,
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Stewart Title Insurance Company
Title No: ST-S-8086
Policy No.: 0-883 I -388960
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Schedule A Description
ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of
Southold, County of Suffolk and State of New York, know and designated as Lot No.2 on a
certain map entitled, "Map of Galluccio Vineyard" and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the
County of Suffolk on December 12, 2006 as Map No. 11478; said lot being more particularly
bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Main Road ( State Road 25) distant 1265
feet southwesterly from the comer formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Alvah's
Lane and the northerly side of Main Road (State Road 25);
RUNNING THENCE along said northerly side of Main Road (State Road 25) South 64
degrees 03 minutes 20 seconds West, 26.09 feet to a monument and land now or formerly of
William H. Wickham;
THENCE along said land the following sixteen (16) courses and distances:
North 40 degrees 32 minutes 40 seconds West, 376.87 feet to a point;
North 40 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West, 257.03 feet to a point;
North 41 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds West, 245.02 feet to a point;
North 43 degrees 22 minutes 10 seconds West, 135.57 feet to a point;
North 40 degrees 33 minutes 40 seconds West, 367.42 feet to a point;
North 42 degrees 27 minutes 10 seconds West, 230.21 feet to a point;
North 40 degrees 22 minutes 00 seconds West, 216.89 feet to a point;
North 41 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds West, 290.01 feet to a point;
North 39 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds West, 136.43 feet to a point;
North 40 degrees 26 minutes 40 seconds West, 171.40 feet to a point;
North 41 degrees 52 minutes 50 seconds West, 74.84 feet to a point;
North 40 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West, 212.56 feet to a point;
North 41 degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds West, 312.04 feet to a point;
North 41 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds West, 455.24 feet to a point;
North 41 degrees 44 minutes 40 seconds West, 1,010.55 feet to a point;
North 42 degrees 41 minutes 10 seconds West, 366.41 feet to a pipe and land now or fomlerly of
Long Island Rail Road;
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THENCE along said land North 49 degrees 10 minutes 30 seconds East, 355.02 feet to
land now or formerly of Hallock E. Tuthill;
THENCE along said land South 43 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds East, 459.16 feet to
land now or formerly of Paulette Satur Mueller and Eberhard Mueller and County of Suffolk the
following three (3) courses and distances:
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South 44 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East, 714.53 feet to a point;
South 43 degrees 05 minutes 10 seconds East, 572.47 feet to a point;
South 43 degrees 04 minutes 40 seconds East, 319.26 feet to a monument;
THENCE along the southerly line of Map of Sophie Kaloski, Map No. 10398 the
following three (3) courses and distances:
South 44 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East, 506.92 feet;
South 42 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds East, 836.26 feet;
South 43 degrees 02 minutes 40 seconds East, 824.24 feet to other lands now or formerly of
Galluccio Estate Vineyards, LLC;
THENCE along said other lands now or formerly of Galluccio Estates Vineyards, LLC
the following five (5) courses and distances:
South 45 degrees 57 minutes 53 seconds West, 413.17 feet;
South 29 degrees 33 minutes 05 seconds East, 107.33 feet;
South 40 degrees 10 minutes 24 seconds East, 484,06 feet;
South 54 degrees 55 minutes 34 seconds West, 25.96 feet;
South 29 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West, 26.78 feet to the northerly side of Main Road
(State Road 25), the point or place of BEGINNING.
TOGETHER WITH a Right of Way for ingress and egress over existing access roadway more
particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of Main Road (State Road 25) distant 1205
feet, more or less, from the westerly side of Alvah's Lane with the northerly side of Main Road
(State Road 25);
RUNNING THENCE through other lands now or formerly of Galluccio Estate
Vineyards, LLC along an existing access roadway more particularly described as follows:
South 64 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds West along the northerly side of Main Road (State Road
25), 30.00 feet;
North 25 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds West, 32.14 feet;
North 00 degrees 59 minutes 45 seconds East, 66.67 feet;
NOtth 33 degrees 48 minutes 43 seconds West, 130.90 feet;
North 27 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds West, 72.60 feet;
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North 68 degrees 49 minutes 27 seconds West, 55.74 feet;
North 36 degrees 47 minutes 52 seconds West, 73.29 feet;
North 61 degrees 43 minutes 59 seconds West, 68.24 feet to the southeasterly line of premises
conveyed herein;
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THENCE northeasterly along the southeasterly line of premises conveyed herein and
across the existing access roadway fifteen (15) feet, more or less, to the easterly side of said
existing access roadway;
THENCE southerly along said easterly side of said existing access roadway:
South 61 degrees 43 minutes 59 seconds East, 86.34 feet;
South 36 degrees 47 minutes 52 seconds East, 74.29 feet;
South 68 degrees 49 minutes 27 seconds East, 55.02 feet;
South 27 degrees 57 minutes 44 seconds East, 74.85 feet;
South 33 degrees 48 minutes 43 seconds East, 138.01 feet;
South 15 degrees 15 minutes 14 seconds East, 60.10 feet;
South 25 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds East, 24.07 feet to the northerly side of Main Road
(State Road 25), the point or place of BEGINNING.
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This document will be public
record. Please remove all
Social Security Numbers
prior to recording.
RECORDED
2006 Dee 27 11:51:13 AM
Judith R~ Pascale
CLEPK OF
SUFFOLK COUHTV
L D00012484
P '321
DT# 06-1?tA4
Number of pages
Deed ( Mortgage Instrument
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2. Additional Tax
Sub Total
Spec.! Assit.
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TOT. MTG. TAX
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Transfer Tax &~ _
Mansion Tax
4 Dist./m Se
1000 10900 0100 0 3002
The property covered by this mortgage 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 this instrument.
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Real Property
Tax Service
Agency
Verification
5 Community Preservation Fund
Consideration Amount $
CPF Tax Due $
6 SatisfactionslDischargeslReleases List Property Owners Mailing Address
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Mail to: Judith A. Pascale, Suffolk County Clerk
310 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901
www.suffolkcountyny.gov/c1erk
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The premises herein is situated in
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SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK
RECORDS OFFICE
RECORDING PAGE
Type of Instrument: EASEMENT/DOP
Number of Pages: 17
Receipt Number : 06-0123566
TRANSFER TAX NUMBER: 06-17644
Recorded:
At:
12/27/2006
11:51:13 AM
District:
1000
Section:
109.00
EXAMINED AND
$2,864,778.80
LIBER:
PAGE:
000012484
921
Deed Amount:
Block:
01. 00
CHARGED AS
Lot:
013.002
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Received the FOllowing Fees For
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Above Instrument
Exempt
NO Handling
NO NYS SRCHG
NO Notation
NO RPT
NO Transfer tax
NO
$5.00
$15.00
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
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NO
NO
NO
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NO
TRANSFER TAX NUMBER: 06-17644
THIS PAGE IS A PART OF THE INSTRUMENT
THIS IS NOT A BILL
Fees Paid
$122.05
Judith A. Pascale
County Clerk, Suffolk County
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