HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-09/30/2008LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Meeting held
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: John Sepenoski, Chairman (left 9:06 p.m.) Chris Baiz
Ray Huntington Eric Keil (left 8:15 p.m.)
Members Absent: Lillian Ball Monica Harbes Michelle Zaloom
Also present: Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison
Commencement:
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The meeting began at 7:25 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
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Acceptance of meeting minutes from July 29, 2008, August 26, 2008 and September 16, 2008
The members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Applications and Inquiries:
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C.W. FRANCIS & SON, INC. PROPERTY (Orient Reserve)
SCTM #: 1000-19-1-14.7 Zoned: R-80/R-200
Location: 32400 Rt 25, Orient CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 26.5 acres (GIS 26.8 acres) Subdividable: Yes
PDR application
Update re: meeting with Melissa Spiro had with landowner and letter from landowner.
[executive session – offer subject of meeting/letter]
Melissa gave status update of project and reviewed landowner’s letter response to her meeting with
landowner and his legal counsel.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, but not seconded. Further discussion ensued but due to Commmittee’s
lack of a quorum in middle of motion discussion, this matter was tabled until next LPC meeting for
continued discussion when more LPC members are present.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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KOPPELMAN PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-31-7-7 Zoned: R-40
Location: 8740 Rt 25, East Marion CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 6.43 acres Subdividable: Yes
Open Space Application
Update re: discussion with landowner [executive session if offer discussed].
Due to lack of quorum, no action could be taken on this project at this time. Project tabled until next
LPC meeting.
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PEKUNKA PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-53-1-6.1 Zoned: LI
Location: 475 Pipes Neck Rd, Greenport CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 11.61 acres Subdividable: Yes
Fwet: 7.63 acr
Open Space Application
Discussed additional information from landowner.
No discussion on this project due to lack of quorum. Project tabled until next LPC meeting.
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VENETIS PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-59-3-26.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 42495 Rt 48, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 17.9 acres (GIS 17.34 acres) Subdividable: Yes
FWet: 1.68 acres
Reviewed new application.
Melissa and Melanie did field inspection but due to overgrowth, were unable to properly inspect
property. It was suggested that all LPC members attempt to do their own field inspection and make
their recommendations on this application at next LPC meeting.
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ACKERMANN PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-108-3-7 Zoned: A-C
Location: 13936 CR 48, Cutchogue F/Wet: 0.6
Total Acreage: 57.60 acres (GIS 56.15 acres) M/Wet: 0
CPF: Yes Subdividable: Yes
Update [executive session if potential offer discussed].
Through recent investigation, it was found that the property is not listed for sale. No further discussion
on this project due to lack of quorum. Project tabled until next LPC meeting.
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SEPENOSKI PROPERTY (Old North Road)
SCTM #: 1000-54-3-24.1 Zoned: A-C
Location: 1655 Old North Rd, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 53.9 acres (GIS 53.83 acres) Subdividable: Yes
Reviewed Environmental Assessment Form.
John Sepenoski absented himself from this discussion due to family connection.
A field inspection to examine the storage of old farm vehicles on this property has been tentatively
scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., if members of the Sepenoski family members are
able to be in attendance. LPC needs to determine if old vehicles are part of the farm operation and
whether or not to allow vehicles to remain within the easement area. Melanie to confirm field
inspection with LPC members once date/time had been confirmed with the landowners.
General Items:
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MELISSA SPIRO’S CONFIDENTIAL STATUS REPORT [executive session]
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Suffolk County Farmland Committee Meeting (9/23/08) – update by Melissa Spiro
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Laurel Lake Preserve Stewardship (per John Sepenoski)
John Sepenoski read a list of his concerns regarding the current management of Laurel Lake
Preserve that is not in keeping with the Stewardship Management Plan for Laurel Lake Preserve as
adopted by the Southold Town Board. His concerns for Laurel Lake Preserve and other Town-owned
open space properties will be voiced at a meeting regard land management and stewardship on
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, with Supervisor Russell and others.
Next Regular Meeting:
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The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Hall
Conference Room.
Adjournment:
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m. by the two remaining members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Committee Secretary