HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-01/26/2010LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: John Sepenoski, Chairman (7:30 p.m. – purposely late to avoid being present for
Conway & Droskoski property discussion items that are a conflict of interest due to
Chairman’s family relationship to property owners)
Ray Huntington Eric Keil (left 8:15 p.m.)
Maureen Cullinane Chris Baiz
Lillian Ball (7:15 p.m.)
Members Absent: Monica Harbes
Also present: Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison
Commencement:
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The meeting began at 7:05 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
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ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 8, 2009, DECEMBER 22, 2009
AND JANUARY 12, 2010
HOLD until next LPC meeting due to time constraints.
Applications and Inquiries:
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CONWAY (Estate of Julia) PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-54-7-21.1 Offered: fee purchase or dev rights
Location: 4395 Horton La, Southold Zoned: AC, R-40 (0.26 acre)
Total Acreage: 34 acres (GPS 33.86) CPF: Yes
Subdividable: Yes FWet: 0.52 acre (need to verify)
John Sepenoski, LPC Chairman, was not present for a discussion of this project due to a family
relationship.
The LPC members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Update re: status [executive session].
DISCUSSION: Landowner has returned a signed & accepted LPC offer letter. Melissa will work with
Town Attorney regarding the $4 million bond, procedures, bond counsel and legal issues relating to
the funding for this purchase, and will discuss further with LPC at subsequent meetings.
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DROSKOSKI (Estate) PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-18-4-7.1 Zoned: R-80
Location: 28105 Rt 25, Orient CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 21.25 acres (22.04 GIS) Subdividable: Yes
John Sepenoski, LPC Chairman, was not present for a discussion of this project due to a family
relationship.
Update re: status [executive session].
DISCUSSION: Landowner (Executrix of Estate) has asked LPC to review feasibility of lot line change
for an area of approximately 1/3 acre located in the southwest corner of the property that would result
in “squaring off” the easement area.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Maureen Cullinane, to allow 1/3 acre located in the
southwesterly corner of the property to be withheld from the easement area for the purpose of a
possible lot line change. This additional Reserve Area is not intended for a current or future
residential lot. This approval is being granted provided it does not impact federal grant funding
awarded for this project.
Motion carried: 5/0 (John Sepenoski not present for vote)
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SILL PROPERTIES
SCTM #: 1000-45-5-3 Zoned: LIO
Location: 70282 Main Rd, Greenport CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: ±15.2 acres
SCTM #: 1000-45-5-4 Zoned: R-80
Location: 70284 Main Rd, Greenport CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: ±8.95 acres
Update re: status [executive session].
DISCUSSION: Randy Parsons of The Nature Conservancy, under contract with the Town of
Southold is applying for a NOAA CELCP grant towards the purchase of the Sill Property. Town Board
resolution needed for authorization to apply for this grant. Randy will be ordering property appraisals
on behalf of the Town. County may become involved in purchase.
MOTION made by Chris Baiz, seconded by Ray Huntington, to rescind Motion carried at LPC
meeting held on January 12, 2010, directing Melissa Spiro to commission two appraisals on the
northerly lot owned by Julia Sill.
Motion carried: 5/0 (Eric Keil absent from vote)
MOTION made by Maureen Cullinane, seconded by Ray Huntington, to authorize Melissa Spiro, as
Land Preservation Coordinator, to direct Randy Parsons of The Nature Conservancy, to commission
appraisals, one appraisal for each Sill parcel, from the same appraiser, for the purpose of determining
the value of fee title to each parcel.
Motion carried: 5/0 (Eric Keil absent from vote)
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DEMCHAK PROPERTY (Oregon Rd)
SCTM #: 1000-84-1-11 Offered: dev rights
Location: 14380 Oregon Rd, Cutchogue Zoned: A-C
Total Acreage: 27 acres (GIS 27.69 acres) CPF: Yes
Subdividable: Yes F/MWet: 0 acres
SCTM #: 1000-84-1-12.1 Offered: dev rights
Location: 22867 CR 48, Cutchogue Zoned: A-C
Total Acreage: 5.76 acres (GIS 6.36 acres) CPF: Yes
Subdividable: Yes F/MWet: 0 acres
Appraisal Review [executive session]
DISCUSSION: Appraisal reviewed by Committee. Aspects of FY2010 FRPP grant submission using
this project were taken into consideration.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Lillian Ball, to authorize Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation
Coordinator, to present a purchase offer to landowners, Michael & Maria Demchak, for a
development rights easement on agricultural lands. The Committee’s offer is base on a concept plan
for an Open Development Area (ODA) for a 75/75 density reduction Conservation Subdivision Plan,
showing 4 residential lots as proposed on property aerial map dated January 21, 2010. The
development rights easement acquisition will be on approximately 24.6 acres of the 33 acre farm. The
landowners intend to make an application to the Planning Board for an Open Development Area,
75/75 Conservation Subdivision Plan. The FRPP limits the percent of impervious surface area within
the easement area to 2% without an approved waiver procedure. The Town’s application to the FRPP
includes a waiver request to 10% of the easement area, and this offer is made with the understanding
the impervious surface area will be limited to 10% of the easement area. The purpose of this
acquisition is for farmland protection and scenic protection. The parcel is located within the A-C
Zoning District. This LPC’s offer is subject to approval by the Town Board after a Town Board public
hearing on the project.
Motion carried: 6/0
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TPC LLC PROPERTY (Business Name: Beds and Borders)
SCTM #: 1000-127-2-2.1 PDR offered: All
Location: 550 Route 25, Laurel Zoned: R-80
Total Acreage: 14.8 acres (GIS 14.77) CPF: Yes
Subdividable: Yes F/MWet: 0 acres
Appraisal Review [executive session]
DISCUSSION: No discussion at this time.
MOTION made by Ray Huntington, seconded by Eric Keil, to table any discussion on TPC LLC
Property and its appraisal until the next LPC meeting on February 9, 2010, to await further
information and clarification of completed appraisal.
Motion carried: 6/0
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“THE BARGE” PROPERTY
SCTM # 1000-56.6-8.2 Zoned: MII
Location: 500 Old Main Rd, Southold CPF: No
Total Acreage: 0.9 acre RPS (GIS 0.79 acre) Subdividable: NZ
SCTM # 1000-56-6-8.7 Zoned: MII
Location: 750 Old Main Rd, Southold CPF: No
Total Acreage: 1.7 acre RPS (GIS1.53 acre) Subdividable: Yes
SCTM # 1000-56-6-9.2 Zoned: MII
Location: 62900 Rt 25, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 1.65 acre RPS (GIS1.54 acre) Subdividable: NZ
Update re: status [executive session].
DISCUSSION: Melissa Spiro and John Sepenoski met with Heather Amster of NYS DEC to discuss
possible partnership purchase of properties. Melissa directed to request Heather Amster to attend
and present a purchase proposal to the Town Board at their next work session on Tuesday, February
2, 2010. Melissa to schedule said appointment (executive session) with Town Board,
MOTION made by Chris Baiz, seconded by Maureen Cullinane, to direct Melissa Spiro to commission
an appraisal of the three adjacent parcels, subject to Town Board approval of the proposed
partnership project with NYS DEC.
Motion carried: 5/0 (Eric Keil absent from vote)
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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NEW SUFFOLK LAND CO IV, LLC PROPERTY
SCTM # 1000-55-1-9 Zoned:
Location: 3340 Horton La, Southold CPF: Yes
Total Acreage: 16.00 acres Subdividable: Yes
PDR Inquiry from potential buyer.
DISCUSSION: Real Estate Salesman Paul Salinsky (Prudential) is inquiring about Town’s interest in
purchasing a development rights easement on property that his client is interesting in purchasing to
build a modest home and horse barn, and preserve the remaining acreage. LPC, in response to Mr.
Salinsky’s request, suggested that any structures be built along the southerly property boundary line,
towards the back easterly end. Melissa directed to contact Mr. Salinsky with LPC’s suggestion.
Applications & Inquiries for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property
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LAUREL LAKE PRESERVE
Boy Scout request to use property on 1/23/10 – Update from John Sepenoski, Chair
John Sepenoski, LPC Chairman, reported that for expediency sake, and acting on the behalf of the
Land Preservation Coordinator, met with applicant (Boy Scout Leader Lillian Husak) and
recommended to the Town Board that the Boy Scout Klondike Event be approved with conditions.
Conditions and aerial maps included within an e-mail to Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation
Coordinator, dated 1/22/10 re: Laurel Lake Scout Event are on file in the Land Preservation
Department – Preserve Use Applications binder.
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BITTNER PARKING AREA
Update from LPC members.
Lillian Ball made presentation of her computerized rendering of an L-shaped parking area to be
established at the Bittner property that she discussed with LPC members. Also discussed were
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relocation of the gate, additional parking area on Sound View Avenue, 2 site for parking area at
eastern end of preserve, trail directional signs and a preserve sign to be located on Sound View
Avenue.
Lillian had been out in the field with Jim McMahon, DPW, and will meet with him again to discuss the
revisions committee members made to her rendering of the Bittner property entrance that includes
said parking area, location of trail directional signs, relocation of gate and safe walkway around the
gate for park users, and location area for future “preserve” sign.
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2010 STEWARDSHIP REQUEST
Discussion re: 1/12/10 handout (Agenda item request from John Sepenoski, Chair)
HOLD until 2/9/10 LPC meeting due to time constraints.
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UPDATED / NEW STEWARDSHIP MANAGEMENT PLANS & TASK LIST
Discussion re: 1/12/10 handout (Agenda item request from John Sepenoski, Chair)
HOLD until 2/9/10 LPC meeting due to time constraints.
General Land Preservation Items:
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FINANCIAL UPDATE
Confidential Financial SNAPSHOT as prepared by Town Comptroller John Cushman was distributed
to LPC members for review. Town Board is interested in learning the carrying costs for bonds issued
against future CPF money. It was suggested that John Cushman and Ray Huntington meet with the
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Town Board at their next work session scheduled for February 2.
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FARM AND RANCH LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM
Applications for FY2010 due February 1, 2010
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Demchak – Appraiser finalizing report needed for inclusion in grant proposal.
Appraiser working to comply with federal appraisal specifications.
Status of FY2009 Award
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Droskoski – Melissa received notice of appraisal deficiency report from NRCS. Appraiser
working to comply with federal appraisal specifications.
Status of FY 2007 award
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ZIP Realty – waiting for contract amendment from USDA-NRCS. Appraisal is greater than 12
months old and will not comply with federal standards. Appraisal needs to be revised to
comply with federal appraisal specifications and updated to within 12 months of closing
timeframe to be accepted by federal program. Town is in contract to purchase. Federal grant
will allow for Town purchasing at contracted price and grant funding 50% of the appraised
value.
Next Regular Meeting:
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The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., in the Annex
Executive Board Room.
Adjournment:
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The meeting was adjourned 10:50 p.m. by the five remaining LPC members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary