HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/2009Southold Town Landmarks Preservation Commission
August 18, 2009
Date: August 18, 2009
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Main Meeting Room, Town Hall, Southold, NY
Attendees: Jim Grathwohl, Jamie Garretson, Larry Jungblut, Mel Phaff, Ron Rossi and Barbara
Schnitzler. Also attending was Damon Rallis. Doug Constant was absent.
Abbreviated minutes from the'August meeting ware approved.
Julian Adams' presentation on NYS Landmarks and the Certified Local Government (CLG) program
were discussed and the need for action to be taken on some of his points, including:
· Revised the code to remove State and/or National Landmarks. All landmarks must be
qualified to Southold code, not state and federal.
· Include the powar of the LPC to recommend landmark designation.
· Beef up the designation criteria
· Demolition cannot be part of a C of A, it can only be a hardship action
· Change the appeal process
· Review the Chicago Landmark decision (ref. NY Times articles approx: 6 mos. Ago)
Barbara reported on the latest developments of the New Suffolk waterfront and methods being
considered to raise funds.
Ron discussed the latest developments and recommendations of New York State regarding the
installation of solar panels and other energy considerations on landmarked buildings and properties.
Basically the installations should be made off of the building if at all possible, and if on the building, it
must be out of the public viewing and removable to return the building to its original contiguration.
Ron also mentioned he is sending lettem to the various state highway officials regarding the repairs
and maintenance of the "Ben Franklin" markers. He will also t~ to get an estimate of the costs
involved to make a presentation to the Southold Town Board.
Administration Permits were issued for the repair of the roofs on Southold Historical Society
buildings.
A discussion took place involving the movement of an early Mattituck school building to the Mattituck
Historical Society complex and whether a public hearing will be necessary.
A discussion of the changes to the "Spite' house CofA took place and was tabled until more
information can be obtained.
The meeting was adjourned for public hearings on the Logan Walker Residence and the Rose
Garage/Workshop. Both of these buildings are in Orient, NY.
The next meeting is set for Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:00PM in the Town Hall Annex.