HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-01/11/2011LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: John Sepenoski, Chairman
Chris Baiz Ray Huntington
Lillian Ball Eric Keil (7:20 p.m.)
Members Absent: Maureen Cullinane
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 7:16 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
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ACCEPTANCE OF MEETING MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 7, 2010 & DECEMBER 21, 2010.
MOTION made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Eric Keil, to accept the LPC meeting minutes from
December 7, 2010, as revised.
Motion carried: 4/0/1 (Chris Baiz abstained as not present for that meeting)
MOTION made by Lillian Ball, seconded by John Sepenoski, to accept the LPC meeting minutes from
December 21, 2010.
Motion carried: 5/0
Land Preservation Applications and Inquiries:
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SCTM #1000-107-10-10.1 (Girards)
Review Survey
Melissa gave status update of Girards project. Preliminary survey reviewed by committee and
approved. It was noted that the Reserve Area was not designed to meet all Code minimum bulk
requirements like lot depth, set-backs, etc., and could not be, due to existing buildings; however, it
does meet minimum lot area. A mobile home is shown within easement area. Since existing, LPC will
allow continued use if mobile home is being used for farm labor housing but landowner must provide
all applicable permits for trailer and its use.
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SCTM #1000-115-2-6 (Marratooka North LLC)
Update re: status
Eric Keil was not present during discussion of this project due to personal involvement.
Melissa gave current status of project with LPC members and reviewed proposed ODA (open
development area) subdivision that is now before the Planning Board for review. Landowner has
proposed a conservation subdivision using ODA concept. A total of 4.5 acres is reserved from
Easement Area. The landowner’s application to Planning Board is to obtain ODA approval for one
additional lot on approximately ½ acre while leaving an area of 4 acres that includes the existing
house. The 4 acre area will retain the right for a second use since it will be at least 160,000 sq ft, but
will not retain the right for further subdivision. The creation of the ½ acre lot will result in subdivision
open space which will be within the Easement Area. Subdivision Open Space is not considered
buildable land; therefore, the landowner will not receive payment for this area.
Applications & Inquiries for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property:
None
Stewardship and Management:
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MONITORING (PROPERTY CONDITION) REPORTS:
SCTM #1000-63-2-6.2 Reinckens f/k/a Duffy (per John Sepenoski)
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Not discussed due to time constraints.
SCTM #1000-107-5-6.3 B&H Farms f/k/a Courtenay (Eric Keil/Melanie Doroski)
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Easement area is planted in grape vines and is being well-maintained. Deer fencing has been
installed around perimeter. A submersible well, back flow, water meter and electric
installation are visible beyond gated entrance.
None of these improvements within the easement area have been approved by the Land
Preservation Committee. Letter to be sent to landowner with Request for Agricultural
Structure Placement on PDR lands form.
SCTM #1000-112-1-8.2 Pangari f/k/a Simmons/Nicholas (Eric Keil/Melanie Doroski)
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Easement area is planted in tree-shrub nursery stock. “Soundview Farm” sign has been
erected along Sound Avenue within the easement area as well as a small office building
(approximately 8’x10’) located in the southeasterly corner of the easement area. Split rail
fencing appears to separate nursery stock from a designated parking area and a parking
directional sign has been posted, all within the easement area. Although fencing is allowed,
retail parking is not allowed within the easement area. There is an uncontained fuel storage
tank for farm equipment operations located in the approximate center of the easement area.
None of these improvements have been approved by LPC.
Ed Harbes, neighboring landowner, will be contacted regarding retail parking on easement
area. Letter to be sent to landowner with Request for Agricultural Structure Placement on
PDR lands form for formal approval for fuel storage tank, fencing, sign. Verification needed
for what appears to be retail parking for an adjacent farm stand operation and small office
building, neither being allowable uses on PDR lands.
SCTM #1000-112-1-9.1 N&L Properties, LC f/k/a Koroleski (Eric Keil/Melanie Doroski)
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Property is for sale. Easement area is fallow farmland that is being overgrown with tall
grasses, shrubs, small cedar trees, etc. Invasive plant life – Bittersweet, Tree of Heaven,
Russian Olive, Ornamental Pear – has taken root in several areas. Existing farm roads are
overgrown but somewhat passable.
Stephen Searl of PLT will be contacted as he may have personal contact with current
landowner and can suggest that mowing the farmland, before plant growth becomes
detrimental to farming, would make land more marketable. There is no mowing requirement
within the recorded easement language.
SCTM #1000-113-7-19.26 Bicycle Path, LLC f/k/a Simicich (Eric Keil/Melanie Doroski)
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Easement area is planted in grape vines and being well maintained. “Duck Walk Vineyards”
sign has been erected along Bergen Avenue.
SCTM #1000-115-2-9.3 Foreman f/k/a Sidor, Barney (Eric Keil/Melanie Doroski)
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Not discussed due to time constraints.
SCTM #1000-120-5-1 Macari f/k/a Smith, Thornton (Eric Keil/Melanie Doroski)
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SCTM #1000-121-1-1-6 Macari f/k/a Smith, Thornton (Eric Keil/Melanie Doroski)
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A large portion of the easement area is planted in grape vines and is being well-maintained.
Portion of the easement area is fallow field. Deer fencing has been installed. An agricultural
storage building, as approved by LPC on 9/19/2008 has been constructed.
Although deer fencing is an allowable structure within the easement area, LPC was not
notified of its placement. Letter to be sent to landowner with Request for Agricultural
Structure Placement on PDR lands form.
Following monitoring reports not discussed due to absence of Maureen Cullinane.
SCTM #1000-18-6-14.9 Ezair f/k/a Latham Farms (Maureen Cullinane)
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SCTM #1000-19-1-10.6 & 10.7 Latham (Maureen Cullinane)
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SCTM #1000-19-1-11.6 Webber (Maureen Cullinane)
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SCTM #1000-19-1-14.10 CW Francis & Son (Maureen Cullinane)
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SCTM #1000-20-1-2.2 Whitsit (Maureen Cullinane)
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SCTM #1000-20-1-3.2 Egan f/k/a Terry, Orville (Maureen Cullinane)
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SCTM #1000-20-3-5.1 Peconic Land Trust f/k/a Terry, Orville (Maureen Cullinane)
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SCTM #1000-52-5-59.10 Baiz f/k/a Cassidy (Maureen Cullinane)
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LPC TASK LIST STATUS
Not discussed due to time constraints.
General Land Preservation Items:
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND:
DRAFT RULES & REGULATIONS FOR CPF ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP
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EASEMENT LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS
Melissa went over DRAFT Rules & Regulation document. Melissa will discuss with Town
Board also. LPC generally in support of document.
DRAFT INTER MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT…ESTABLISHING JOINT TOWN
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COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Melissa went over DRAFT Inter Municipal Agreement document. Melissa will discuss with
Town Board also. LPC not in support of adopting Inter Municipal Agreement.
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Melanie will schedule Open Session appointment with Town Board for Tuesday, January 18 work
session to review these documents with the Town Board members.
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30th LI AGRICULTURAL FORUM IN RIVERHEAD, JANUARY 13 & 14.
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Melissa will attend and be present at Town booth at Ag Forum on Thursday, January 13. Maureen
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Cullinane has agreed to attend and be present at Town booth at Ag Forum on Friday, January 14.
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LAND PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT PART TIME POSITION: Land Management Specialist II
Status.
Position has been posted within Town Hall. Formal advertisement for employment will be in local
newspaper, 1/13/2011 edition. Resumes are due by January 28, 2011 for part-time position.
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EASEMENT LANGUAGE AND DEFINITIONS
Not discussed due to time constraints.
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SUFFOLK COUNTY FARMLAND COMMITTEE MEETING – JANUARY 25, 2011 @ 12noon,
Hauppauge
Next Regular Meeting:
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The next regular meeting will be held on January 25, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Annex Executive
Board Room.
Adjournment:
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. by the five attending LPC members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary