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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/2008Southold Town Landmarks Preservation Commission September 16, 2008 Date: September 16, 2008 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Supervisors Conference Room, Town Hall, Southold, NY Attendees: Jim Grathwohl, Jamie Garretson, Larry Jungblut, Doug Constant, Ron Rossi, Barbara Schnitzler, and Damon Rallis (Building Dept.) Mel Phaff was absent. There were no copies of the August 2008 minutes. Jim spoke about the recent Suffolk Times article on vinyl siding problems with a house fire m Greenport. He also discussed the Historical group conference in the Town of Islip and that he will be addressing the Stirling Historical Society in Greenport on Sept. 25 regarding the Southold Town code for Landmark properties. Old Business - Damon will schedule a presentation of Landmark plaques to recent Landmark property owners at the Town Board meeting tentatively set for Oct. 21. The new Historical Preservation Commission Handbooks are available and will be distributed to various Town Officials, Libraries and other interested parties. The Town website will also have copies and users will be able to download sections as needed. A letter will be drafted to Scott Russell outlining various ways Landmark property owners may see some positive steps. This will include suggestions to reduce the various fees for the Building Dept, ZBA, and other agencies for Landmarked properties. Additionally a "fast track" process can be taken as well as the present property tax exemption for Landmark properties. It was decided to put a hold on pursuing a tax exemption for the various school boards at this time especially with the present composition of school boards. It was felt some of the above steps would be suitable at this time. The application for Landmark status for the Goldsmith/Tuthill/Robbins property would be presented to the Town Board for their approval. Jamie discussed the steps needed for CLG, the major item is the authority of the LPC to designate properties for Landmark status, and will schedule a meeting of NYS officials at the next LPC meeting so that it can be fully explained and explored. The Southold Heritage Initiative with walking/driving tours of Southold Town was discussed and will be presented to the Southold Historical Society for bid. A sample of the wire to be used on railing of the Watts property in Orient was presented to the commission and it was determined that it will be acceptable and in compliance with the COA. Ron and Damon are continuing on their work with the Code Review and needed updates. Next Meeting - October 21, 2008, time is TBD depending on whether the NYS officials can attend the meeting.