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HomeMy WebLinkAboutL 12684 P 634SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK RECORDS OFFICE RECORDING PAGE Type of Instrument: EASEMENT N-m~er of Pages: 23 Receipt N-m~er : 12-0016208 TRANSFER TAX NUMBER: 11-13806 District: 1000 Deed Amount: Recorded: At: LIBER: PAGE: Section: Block: 107.00 05.00 EXAMINED AND CHARGED AS FOLLOWS $824,434.00 02/09/2012 02:1Z~30 P~ Received the Following Fees For Above Instrument Exempt Page/Filing $115.00 NO Handling COE $5.00 NO NYS SRCHG TP-584 $5.00 NO Notation Cert. Copies $14.95 NO R~T Transfer tax $0.00 NO Comm. Pres Fees Paid TRANSFER TAX NUMBER: 11-13806 THIS PAGE IS A PART OF THE INSTRUMENT THIS IS NOT A BILL D00012684 634 JUDITH A. PASCALE County Clerk, Suffolk County Lot: 001.004 $20.00 $1s.oo $o.oo $30.00 $0.00 $204.95 Exempt NO NO NO NO NO · Nuatberof'pages,' (5~5 This document will be public record. Please remove all Social Security Numbers prior to recording. RECORDED 2012 Feb 09 02:11:93 RH JUDITH R, PASCRLE ' CLERK OR SUFFOLK COUNTY L 000012684 P 6~4 PT# 11-19806 Deed/Moagage Instrument Deed/MortgageTax Slamp [ Recording/Filing Stamps 3 [ FEES Notation EA-52 17 (Counly) EA-5217 (Sidle) R.P.T.S.A. '~d J Corem. of Ed, 5. O0 NYS Sumharge 15, O0 Other Real Property Tax Service Agency Verification Grand Total 30¢ ~ 12002584 looo lovoo o5oo ooloo4 )oc Satisfactions/Discharges/Releases List Property Owners Mailing Address RECORD & RETURN TO: Mortgage Amt 1. Basic Tax 2. Additional Tax Sub Total SpecJAssit. or Spec, ladd, TOT. MTG. TAX Dual Town -- Dual Coumy Held for Appointment -- T~ansfer Tax Mansion Tax The property covered by this mortgage is YES or NO 5 I Community Prese~ation Fund Consideration Amount $ CPF 'Fax Due ~ )/ e~ tO g-o /_ Improved TD __ TD Mail to: Judith A. Pascale, Suffolk County Clerk 7 J Title Company Information 310 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901 Co. Name ~l,¢)~z4~/A~r/t~ 771Z~ www.suffolkcountyny, gov/clerk J Title// .,¢'//-?¢O~/-o~.~5~&,SW~'~r Suffolk County Recording & Endorsement Page Thispageformspanoftheattached '~A~/~AtTr' d,~ ~[/~'?.~p,q?~'MT-,~91~..tjrX .~.'-~$,~'~'7~" madeby: (SPECIFY TYPE OF INSTRUMENT) d~d ffI~AO/Is~LE-y 7'7. oCRJ.~/,,q~ The premises herein is situated in SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK. TO In the TOWN of '~O W,V 0~: ..~Dti'rT,~ Ltl In the VILLAGE or HAMLET of BOXES 6 THRU 8 MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED IN BLACK INK ONLY PRIOR TO RECORDING OR FILING. GRANT OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS EASEMENT THIS GRANT OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS EASEMENT, is made on the~Y,:~day of .lanuary, 2012 at Southold, New York. The parties are Bradley T. Swain residing at 2226 Mohegan Drive, Apt. 302, Falls Church, Virginia 22043 (herein called "Grantor"), and the TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, a municipal corporation, having its principal office at 53095 Main Road, P.O. Box 1179, Southold, New York 11971 (herein called "Grantee"). INTRODUCTION WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner in fee simple of certain real property located in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, identified as part of SCTM #1000-107-5-1.1 more fully described in SCHEDULE "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof and hereinafter referred to as the "Property" and shown on the survey prepared by .lohn T. Metzger, Peconic Surveyors, P.C., dated July 28, 2011 and last revised December 5, 2011 (a reduced copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof and hereinafter referred to as the "Survey"); and' WHEREAS, the Property is located in the A-C Zoning District of the Town of Southold; and WHEREAS, the Property contains soils classified as Class I and Class II worthy of conservation as identified by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service's Soil Survey of Suffolk County, New York; and WHEREAS, the Property is part of the New York State Agricultural District #1, and the Grantor wishes to continue using the Property for agricultural production as defined in this Easement; and WHEREAS, the Property is currently used for field crops; and WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Town of Southold (the "Town"), as articulated in the Town's Master Plan of 1973, amended in 1986 and 1989 as adopted by the Town Board, Town of Southold, and §272-a of the New York State Town Law ("Town Law") to protect environmentally sensitive areas, preserve prime agricultural soils, to protect the scenic, open space character of the Town and to protect the Town's resort and ' 'agri~LIItural economy; and WHEREAS, the Property in its present scenic and agricultural condition has substantial and significant value as an aesthetic and agricultural resource since it has not been subject to any substantial development; and WHEREAS, Grantor and Grantee recognize the value and special character of the region in which the Property is located, and Grantor and Grantee have, in common, the purpose and objective of protecting and conserving the present state and inherent, tangible and intangible values of the Property as an aesthetic, natural, scenic and agricultural resource; and WHEREAS, Grantee has determined it to be desirable and beneficial and has requested Grantor, for itself and its successors and assigns, to grant a Development Rights Easement to Grantee in order to restrict the further development of the Property while permitting compatible uses thereof; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($824,434.00) and other good and valuable consideration paid to the Grantor, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the / Grantor does here_by grant, transfer, bargain, sell and convey to the~/ Grantee a Development Rights Easement, in gross, which shall be binding upon and shall restrict the premises shown and designated as the Property herein, more particularly bounded and described on Schedule "A" annexed hereto and made a part of this instrument. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said Development Rights Easement and the rights and interests in connection with it and as hereinafter set forth with respect to the Property unto the Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, reserving, however, for the direct use and benefit of the Grantor, its legal representatives, successors and assigns, the fee tithe to the property, and the exclusive right of occupancy and of use of the Property, subject to the limitations, condition, covenants, agreements, provisions and use restrictions hereinafter set forth, which shall constitute and shall be servitudes upon and with respect to the Property. The Grantor, for itself, and for and on behalf of its legal representatives, successors and assigns, hereby covenants and agrees as follows: 0.01 Grantor's Warranty. Grantor warrants and represents to the Grantee that Grantor is the owner of the Property described in Schedule A, free of any mortgages or liens, and possesses the right to grant this Easement. 0.02 Grantee's Status Grantee warrants and represents to Grantor that Grantee is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and is authorized under §64 of Town Law and §247 of the New York State General Municipal Law ("General Municipal Law") to acquire fee title or lesser interests in land, including development rights, easements, covenants, and other contractual rights which may be necessary or desirable for the preservation and retention of agricultural lands, open spaces and natural or scenic resources. 0.03 Purpose The parties recognize the environmental, natural, scenic and agricultural values of the Property and have the common purpose of preserving these values by limiting nonagricultural uses of the Property. This instrument is intended to convey a Development Rights Easement on the Property by Grantor to Grantee, exclusively for the purpose of preserving its character in perpetuity for its environmental, natural, scenic and agricultural values by preventing the use or development of the Property for any purpose or in any manner contrary to the provisions hereof, in furtherance of federal, New York State and local conservation policies. 0.04 Governmental Recognition New York State has recognized the importance of private efforts to preserve rural land in a scenic, natural, and open condition through conservation restrictions by the enactment of General Municipal Law §247. Similar recognition by the federal government includes §170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") and other federal statutes. 0.05 Baseline Documentation Grantee acknowledges by acceptance of this Development Rights Easement that present uses of the Property are compatible with the 3 purposes of this Easement. In order to aid in identifying and ' 'docUr~enting the present condition of the Property's natural, scenic, agricultural, and aesthetic resources and otherwise to aid in identifying and documenting the Property's agricultural values as of the date hereof, to assist Grantor and Grantee with monitoring the uses and activities on the Property and ensuring compliance with the terms hereof, Grantee has prepared, with Grantor's cooperation, an inventory of the Property's relevant features and conditions (the "Baseline Documentation"). This Baseline Documentation includes, but need not be limited to, a survey prepared by 3ohn T. Metzger, Peconic Surveyors. P.C., dated .luly 28, 2011 and last revised December 5, 201:1 and a Phase i Environmental Site Assessment dated August 16, 2011 by Nelson, Pope and Voorhis, LLC. Grantor and Grantee acknowledge and agree that in the event a controversy arises with respect to the nature and extent of the Grantor's uses of the Property or its physical condition as of the date hereof, the parties shall not be foreclosed from utilizing any other relevant or material documents, surveys, reports, photographs or other evidence to assist in the resolution of the controversy. 0.06 Recitation In consideration of the previously recited facts, mutual promises, undertakings, and forbearances contained in this Development Rights Easement, the parties agree upon its provisions, intending to be bound by it. ARTICLE ONE THE EASENENT 1.01 Type This instrument conveys a Development Rights Easement (herein called the "Easement"). This Easement shall consist of the limitations, agreements, covenants, use restrictions, rights, terms, and conditions recited herein. Reference to this "Easement" or its "provisions" shall include any and all of those limitations, covenants, use restrictions, rights, terms and conditions. 1.02 Definitions "Development Rights" shall mean the permanent legal interest and right to prohibit or restrict the use of the Property for anything other than uses consistent with the terms of this Easement, including 4 . . agric~Jltural production as that term is presently referenced in §247 of the 'General Municipal Law and/or defined in Chapter 70 of the Town Code of the Town of Southold (the "Town Code" or "Code") now, or as said Chapter 70 may be amended, and including the production of crops, livestock and livestock products as defined in §301(2)(a)-(j) of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law ("Agriculture and Markets Law"), now, or as said §30:~(2)(a)-(j) may be amended, provided said amended provisions are inherently similar in nature to those crops, livestock and livestock products included as of the date of this Easement. No future restrictions in said laws and/or Code or limitation in the definitions set forth in said laws and/or Code shall preclude a use that is permitted under the current law and/or Code. "Improvement" shall mean any addition to raw land, such as structures, fences, wells or drainage. "Riding Academy" shall mean a business use of a lot for any of the following purposes: the letting of horses for hire to individuals or groups whether supervised or unsupervised, horseback riding instruction or the holding of horse shows or other equine events. "Structure" shall mean anything constructed or erected on or under the ground or upon another structure or building, including walkways. Structures shall not include trellis, posts and wiring, farm irrigation systems, nursery mats, or fencing necessary for agricultural operations or to mark the boundaries of the Property, including without limitation fencing to keep out predator animals, including deer. Approvals for those items listed in the preceding sentence shall be as required by applicable provisions of the Town Code. 1.03 Duration This Easement shall be a burden upon and run with the Property in perpetuity. 1.04 Effect This Easement shall run with the Property as an incorporeal interest in the Property, and shall extend to and be binding upon Grantor, Grantor's agents, tenants, occupants, heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and all other individuals and entities and provides Grantee with the right to administer, manage and enforce the Easement as provided herein. The word "Grantor" when used herein shall include all of those persons or entities. Any rights, obligations, and interests herein granted to Grantor and/or Grantee shall also be deemed granted to each and every one of its subsequent 5 .agent.s, successors, and assigns, and the word "Grantor and/or Grafltee" when used herein shall include all of those persons or entities. ARTICLE TWO SALE GRANTOR, for EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($824,434.00) and such other good and valuable consideration, hereby grants, releases, and conveys to Grantee this Easement, in perpetuity, together with all rights to enforce it. Grantee hereby accepts this Easement in perpetuity, and undertakes to enforce it against Grantor. ARTICLE THREE PROHIBITED ACTS From and after the date of this Easement, the following acts, uses and practices shall be prohibited forever upon or within the Property: 3.0! Structures No structures may be erected or constructed on the Property except as permitted by the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee ("Land Preservation Committee") and other applicable provisions of the Town Code and Sections 1.02 and 4.06 of this Easement. 3.02 Excavation and Removal of Naterials.; Mining The excavating, regrading, scraping or filling of the Property shall be prohibited, without the prior written consent of Grantee, including but not limited to from the Land Preservation Committee. Mineral exploitation, and extraction of any mineral, including but not limited to soil, gravel, sand and hydrocarbons, by any method, surface or s. ubsurface, is prohibited. The removal of topsoil, sand, or other materials from the Property is prohibited, nor shall the topography of the Property be changed, except in connection with normal agricultural/horticultural activities, all of which shall require the prior written consent of 6 Grantee, including but not limited to from the Land Preservation ' ' Committee. 3.03 Subdivision Except as provided in this Section 3.03, the Property may not be further subdivided pursuant to Town Law §§265, 276 or 277 or §335 of the Real Property Law, as they may be amended, or any other applicable State or local law. "Subdivision" shall include the division of the portion of the Property from which the development rights are acquired into two or more parcels, in whole or in part. Grantor may, subject to approval by the Planning Board of the Town of Southold and as otherwise required by applicable law, subdivide the property, provided that all resulting parcels contain at least 10 acres of preserved agricultural land subject to a development rights easement or other conservation instrument. Notwithstanding this Section 3.03, upon the death of Grantor, the underlying fee interest may be divided by conveyance of parts thereof to Grantor's executor, trustee, heirs or next of kin by will or operation of law. 3.04 Dumping The dumping or accumulation of unsightly or offensive materials including, but not limited to trash, garbage, sawdust, ashes or chemical waste on the Property shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall exclude materials used in the normal course of sound agricultural practices on the Property, including fertilization, composting and crop removal. 3.05 Signs The display of signs, billboards, or advertisements shall be prohibited, except signs whose placement, number, and design do not significantly diminish the scenic character of the Property and only for any of the following purposes: (a) to state the name of the Property and the names and addresses of the occupants and the character of the business conducted thereon, (b) to temporarily advertise the Property or any portion thereof for sale or rent, (c) to post the Property to control unauthorized entry or use, or (d) with the consent of the Grantor, to announce Grantee's easement. Signs are subject to regulatory requirements of the Town. 3.06, Utilities The creation or placement of overhead utility transmission lines, utility poles, wires, pipes, wells or drainage systems ("utilities") on the Property to service structures approved pursuant to §4.06 shall be prohibited without the prior written consent of the Grantee. Underground utilities must, to the extent possible, be constructed within 30 feet of the centerline of any roads or driveways, and may be used solely to service the permitted structures on the Property. The Property may be used for the creation or placement of utilities to service adjacent properties, provided said properties are used in agricultural production and are subject to a development rights easement or other conservation instrument. 3.07 Prohibited Uses Except for uses specifically permitted by this Easement, the use of the Property or structures on it for any residential, commercial or industrial uses, permanent or temporary, including but not limited to a riding academy, shall be prohibited. For the purposes of this section, agricultural production, as that term is presently referenced in §247 of the General Municipal Law and/or defined in Chapter 70 of the Town Code, now, or as said Chapter 70 may be amended and including the production of crops, livestock and livestock products as defined in §301(2)(a)-(j) of the Agriculture and Markets Law, now or as said §301(2)(a)-(j) may be amended, provided said amended provisions are inherently similar in nature to those crops, livestock and livestock products included as of the date of this Easement, and shall not be considered a commercial use. Uses, improvements and activities permitted by the Town Code now or in the future on agricultural lands protected by a development rights easement or other instrument, including but not limited to farmstands, shall not be considered a commercial use. No improvements, uses or activities inconsistent with current or future agricultural production shall be permitted on the Property. Under no circumstances shall athletic fields, golf courses or ranges, commercial airstrips and helicopter pads, motorcross biking, or any other improvements or activity inconsistent with current or future agricultural production be permitted on the Property. 3.08 Soil and Water Any use or activity that causes or is likely to cause soil degradation or erosion or pollution of any surface or subsurface waters shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall not be construed as , . exten, ding to agricultural operations and practices (including, without limitation, the use of agrochemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides) that are in accordance with sound agricultural management practices of the Natural Resources Conservation Service ("NRCS"). 3.09 Drainage The use of the Property for a leaching or sewage disposal field shall be prohibited. The use of the Property for a drainage basin or sump shall be prohibited, except in accordance with sound agricultural management practices and in order to control flooding or soil erosion on the Property. 3.10 Develc~pment Rights The use of the acreage of this Property for purposes of calculating lot yield on any other Property shall be prohibited. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee all existing development rights (and any further development rights that may be created through a rezoning of the Property) on the Property, except for the right to construct, maintain and replace any pre-existing structures, and to construct new structures, as such rights may be provided in Section 4.06 and this Easement, and the parties agree that any other such development rights shall be terminated and extinguished and may not be used or transferred to any other parcels. ARTICLE FOUR GRANTOR'S R]~GHTS 4.0! Ownership_ Subject to the provisions of ARTICLE THREE, Grantor shall retain all other rights of ownership in the Property, some of which are more particularly described in this ARTICLE FOUR. 4.02 Possession Grantor shall continue to have the right to exclusive possession of the Property. 4.03 Use Grantor shall have the right to use the Property in any manner and for any purpose consistent with and not prohibited by this 9 Easement, as well as applicable local, State, or federal law. Grantor ' ' shall 'have the right to use the Property for uses, improvements and activities permitted by the Town Code, now or in the future, on agricultural lands protected by a development rights easement or other instrument, including, but not limited to farmstands and for educational or training programs related to agricultural production or activities. Grantor shall also have the right to use the Property for traditional private recreational uses, provided such recreational uses are conducted for the personal enjoyment of Grantor, are compatible with farming, and are otherwise consistent with and do not derogate from or defeat the Purpose of this Easement or other applicable law. These uses shall not be offered or provided for the commercial purposes, including the commercial gain of Grantor or others. 4.04 Landscaping. Activities Grantor shall have the right to continue the current and/or customary modes of landscaping, pruning and grounds maintenance on the Property as evidenced by the documentation set forth in Section 0.05. Grantor shall have the right to remove or restore trees, shrubs, or other vegetation when dead, diseased, decayed or damaged or interfering with agricultural production, to thin and prune trees to maintain or improve the appearance of the property, and to mow the property. 4.05 Agricultural Production and Activities Grantor shall have the right to engage in all types of agricultural production as the term is presently referenced in §247 of the General Municipal Law and/or defined in Chapter 70 of the Town Code, now, or as said Chapter 70 may be amended and including the production of crops, livestock and livestock products as defined in §301(2)(a)-(j) of the Agriculture and Markets Law, now, or as said §301(2)(a)-(j) may be amended, provided said amended provisions are inherently similar in nature to those crops, livestock and livestock products included as of the date of this Easement. No future restriction in said laws and/or Code or limitation in the definitions set forth in said laws and/or Code shall preclude a use that is permitted under the current law and/or Code. Grantor may offer "U-Pick" operations and/or the use of a corn maze to the general public, provided that such activities are conducted in conjunction with seasonal harvests, do not interfere with agricultural 10 . . prod,uction and are otherwise consistent with and do not derogate from or 8efeat the Purpose of this Easement or other applicable laws. Notwithstanding the definition of agricultural production in Chapter 70 of the Town Code or any successor chapter, structures shall be prohibited except as set forth in Section 4.06 herein and as permitted by the Town Code now or in the future on agricultural lands protected by a development rights easement or other instrument, including but not limited to farmstands. 4.06 Structures A. Allowable Improvements. Grantor shall have the right to erect and maintain the following improvements on the Property, as may be permitted by the Town Code and subject to the approval of the Land Preservation Committee, provided the improvements are consistent with and do not derogate from or defeat the Purpose of this Easement or other applicable laws: (i) Underground facilities used to supply utilities solely for the use and enjoyment of the Property and utilities to service adjacent properties used in agricultural production and subject to a development rights easement or other conservation instrument; New construction, including drainage improvement structures, provided such structures are necessary for or accessory to agricultural production; (iii) Renovation, maintenance and repairs of any existing structures or structures built or permitted pursuant to this Section 4.06, provided the primary purpose of the structure remains agricultural; B. Conditions. Any allowable improvements shall protect prime agricultural soils, agricultural production, open space and scenic vistas, and otherwise be consistent with the Purpose of this Easement. C. Environmental Sensitivity During Construction. The use and location of any improvement permitted hereunder shall be consistent with the purposes intended herein, and construction of any such improvement shall minimize disturbances Lo the environment. Grantor shall employ erosion and sediment control measures to mitigate any storm water runoff, including but not limited to minimal removal of vegetation, minimal movement of earth and minimal clearance of access routes for construction vehicles. I1 ' ' ' D. Replacement of Improvements. In the event of damage resulting from casualty loss to an extent which renders repair of any existing improvements or improvements built or permitted pursuant to this Section 4.06 impractical, erection of a structure of comparable size, use, and general design to the damaged structure shall be permitted in kind and within the same general location, subject to the review and written approval of Grantee, pursuant to applicable provisions of the Town Code. 4.07 Notice Grantor shall notify Grantee, in writing, before the construction of any permanent or temporary structures as permitted in Section 4.06 herein and shall file all necessary applications and obtain all necessary approvals that may be required by this Easement or by the Town Code, and shall provide documentation as may be required for such applications. 4.08 Alienability. Grantor shall have the right to convey, mortgage or lease all of its remaining interest in the Property but only subject to this Easement. Grantor shall promptly notify Grantee of any conveyance of any interest in the Property, including the full name and mailing address of any transferee, and the individual principals thereof, under any such conveyance. The instrument of any such conveyance shall specifically set forth that the interest thereby conveyed is subject to this Easement, without modification or amendment of the terms of this Easement, and shall incorporate this Easement by reference, specifically setting for the date, office, liber and page of the recording hereof. The failure of any such instrument to comply with the provisions hereof shall not affect Grantee's rights hereunder. 4.09 Further Restriction Nothing in this Easement shall prohibit or preclude Grantor from further restricting the use, improvements or structures on the Property. Any such further restrictions shall be consistent with and in furtherance of the general intent and purpose of this Easement as set forth in Section 0.03. 12 ARTICLE FIVE GRANTOR'S OBLIGATIONS 5.01 Taxes and Assessments Grantor shall continue to pay all taxes, levies, and assessments and other governmental or municipal charges, which may become a lien on the Property, including any taxes or levies imposed to make those payments, subject, however, to Grantor's right to grieve or contest such assessment. The failure of Grantor to pay all such taxes, levies and assessments and other governmental or municipal charges shall not cause an alienation of any rights or interests acquired herein by Grantee. 5.02 Indemnification Grantor shall indemnify and hold Grantee harmless for any liability, costs, attorneys' fees, judgments, expenses, charges or liens to Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents or independent contractors, all of which shall be reasonable in amount, arising from injury due to the physical maintenance or condition of the Property caused by Grantor's actions or inactions, or from any taxes, levies or assessments upon it or resulting from this Easement, all of which shall be considered Grantor's obligations. 5.03 Third Party. Claims Grantor shall indemnify and hold Grantee harmless for any liability, costs, attorneys' fees, judgments, or expenses, charges or liens to Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents or independent contractors, all of which shall be reasonable in amount, resulting: (a) from injury to persons or damages to property arising from any activity on the Property; and (b) from actions or claims of any nature by third parties arising out of the entering into or exercise of rights under this Easement, excepting any of those matters arising solely from the acts of Grantee, its officers, employees, agents, or independent contractors. 5.04 Grounds Maintenance Requirement If Grantor leaves the Property open and does not engage in agricultural production for two (2) consecutive years, then Grantor shall implement a Natural Resources Conservation Plan (the "Plan") approved by Grantee, including the Land Preservation Committee, to maintain or restore the Property to the condition in which it existed on 13 the date of this Easement, as evidenced by the documentation referred ' ' to ih Section 0.05, in order to protect the environmental, natural, scenic and agricultural values of the Property. ]~n the event Grantor fails to comply with the provisions of this section after reasonable written notice is given to Grantor by Grantee, then, in addition to all other remedies set forth herein, Grantee or its agents are hereby authorized to enter upon the Property to implement the Plan, and to recover the costs of such implementation from Grantor, as provided in Section 5.02 and Section 6.03. ARTICLE SIX GRANTEE'S RIGHTS 6.01 Entry and Inspection Grantee shall have the right to enter upon the Property at reasonable times, upon prior notice to Grantor, and in a manner that will not interfere with Grantor's quiet use and enjoyment of the Property, for the purpose of inspection to determine whether this Easement and its purposes and provisions are being upheld. Grantee shall not have the right to enter upon the Property four any other purposes, except as provided in Section 5.04 and 6.03, or to permit access upon the Property by the public or by any other governmental agencies. 6.02 Restoration In addition to Grantee's remedies under Section 5.04, Grantee shall have the right to require the Grantor to restore the Property to the condition required by this Easement and to enforce this right by any action or proceeding that Grantee may reasonably deem necessary. However, Grantor shall not be liable for any changes to the Property resulting from causes beyond the Grantor's control, including, without limitation, fire, flood, storm, earth movement, wind, weather or from any prudent action taken by the Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to persons or to the Property or crops, livestock or livestock products resulting from such causes. 6.03 Enforcement Riqhts of Grantee Grantor acknowledges and agrees that Grantee's remedies at law for any violation of this Easement may be inadequate. Therefore, in addition to, and not as a limitation of, any other rights of Grantee hereunder at law or in equity, in the event any breach, default or 14 · . violat, ion of any term, provision, covenant or obligation on Grantor's part to be observed or performed pursuant to this Easement is not cured by Grantor within twenty (20) days' notice thereof by Grantee (which notice requirement is expressly waived by Grantor with respect to any such breach, default or violation which, in Grantee's reasonable judgment, requires immediate action to preserve and protect any of the agricultural values or otherwise to further the purposes of this Easement), Grantee shall have the right at Grantor's sole cost and expense and at Grantee's election: (i) To institute a suit to enjoin or cure such breach, default or violation by temporary and/or permanent injunction, (ii) To enter upon the Property and exercise reasonable efforts to terminate or cure such breach, default or violation and/or to cause the restoration of that portion of the Property affected by such breach, default or violation to the condition that existed prior thereto, or (iii) To enforce any term provision, covenant or obligation in this Easement or to seek or enforce such other legal and/or equitable relief or remedies as Grantee deems necessary or desirable to ensure compliance with the terms, conditions, covenants, obligations and purposes of this Easement; provided, however, that any failure, delay' or election to so act by Grantee shall not be deemed to be a waiver or a forfeiture of any right or available remedy on Grantee's part with respect to such breach, default, or violation or with respect to any other breach, default or violation of any term, condition, covenant or obligation under this Easement. Grantor shall pay either directly or by reimbursement to Grantee, all reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and other expenses incurred by Grantee (herein called "Legal Expenses") in connection with any proceedings under this Section, as approved by the Court. The cure period in this Section 6.03 may be extended for a reasonable time by Grantee if such restoration cannot reasonably be accomplished within twenty (20) days. 6.04 Notice All notices required by this Easement must be written. Notices shall be delivered by hand or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with sufficient prepaid postage affixed and with 15 retur, n receipts requested. Mailed notice to Grantor shall be addressed to Grantor's address as recited herein, or to such other address as Grantor may designate by notice in accordance with this Section 6.04. Mailed notice to Grantee shall be addressed to !ts principal office recited herein, marked to the attention of the Supervisor and the Town A~torney, or to such other address as Grantee may designate by notice in accordance with this Section 6.04. Notice shall be deemed given and received as of the date of its manual delivery or three business days after the date of its mailing. 6.05 No Waiver Grantee's exercise of one remedy or relief under this ARTICLE S1[X shall not have the effect of waiving or limiting any other remedy or relief, and the failure to exercise or the delay in exercising any remedy shall not constitute a waiver of any other remedy or relief or the use of such other remedy or relief at any other time. 6.06 Extinguishment of Easement/Condemnation At the mutual request of Grantor and Grantee, a court with jurisdiction may, if it determines that conditions surrounding the Property have changed so much that it becomes impossible to fulfill the Purpose of this Easement described in Section 0.03, extinguish or modify this Easement in accordance with applicable law. The mere cessation of farming on the Property shall not be construed to be grounds for extinguishment of this Easement. If at any time the Property or any portion thereof shall be taken or condemned by eminent domain, by the Grantee or by any other governmental entity, then this Easement shall terminate with respect to the Property, or portions thereof so taken or condemned, and the Property shall not be subject to the limitations and restrictions of this Easement. In such event, the Grantor, its successors or assigns, shall not be required to pay any penalties, but the value of the Property shall reflect the limitations of this Easement. Any condemnation award payable to the Grantor shall be in proportion to the value attributable to the residual agricultural value of the Property. [f the condemnation is undertaken by an entity other than the Grantee, then the remaining portion of the condemnation award shall be payable to the Grantee in proportion to the value attributable to the development rights transferred hereby. 16 ARTICLE SEVEN MISCELLANEOUS 7.01 Entire Understanding This Easement contains the entire understanding between the parties concerning its subject matter. Any prior agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter shall be merged into this Easement and superseded by it. 7.02 Amendment This Easement may be amended only with the written consent of Grantee and current Grantor and in accordance with any applicable State and local laws. Any such amendment shall be consistent with the Purpose of this Easement and shall comply with the Town Code and any regulations promulgated thereunder and with the Purpose of this Easement, and shall be duly recorded. This Easement is made with the intention that it shall qualify as a Conservation Easement in perpetuity under Internal Revenue Code §170(h). The parties agree to amend the provisions of this Easement if such amendment shall be necessary, to entitle Grantor to meet the requirements of §170(h). Any such amendment shall apply retroactively in the same manner as if such amendment or amendments had been set forth herein. 7.03 Alienation No property rights acquired by Grantee hereunder shall be alienated except pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 70 of the Town Code or any successor chapter and other applicable laws, upon the adoption of a local law authorizing the alienation of said rights and interest, following a public hearing and, thereafter, ratified by a mandatory referendum by the electors of the Town of Southold. No subsequent amendment of the provisions of the Town Code shall alter the limitations placed upon the alienation of those property rights or interests which were acquired by the Town prior to any such amendment. In addition to the limitations set forth above, Grantee shall have the right to transfer all or part of this Easement to any public agency, or private non-governmental organization, that at the time of transfer is a "qualified organization" under §170(h) of the Internal Revenue 17 · Code., provided that transferee expressly agrees to assume the resj3onsibility imposed on the Grantee by this Easement. Any easement transfer must be approved by the Grantor or any subsequent owner. ~If the Grantee ever ceases to exist, a court of competent jurisdiction may transfer this Easement to another qualified public agency that agrees to assume the responsibilities imposed by this Easement. 7.04 Severabilit.y. Any provision of this Easement restricting Grantor's activities, which is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court shall not be invalidated. Instead, that provision shall be reduced or limited to whatever extent that court determines will make it enforceable and effective. Any other provision of this Easement that is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court shall be severed from the other provisions, which shall remain enforceable and effective. 7.05 Governing Law New York law applicable to deeds to and easements on land located within New York shall govern this Easement in all respects, including validity, construction, interpretation, breach, violation and performance. 7.06 Inte(pretation Regardless of any contrary rule of construction, no provision of this Easement shall be construed in favor of one of the parties because it was drafted by the other party's attorney. No alleged ambiguity in this Easement shall be construed against the party whose attorney drafted it. If any provision of this Easement is ambiguous or shall be subject to two or more interpretations, one of which would render that provision invalid, then that provision shall be given such interpretation as would render it valid and be consistent with the purposes of this Easement. Any rule of strict construction designed to limit the breadth of the restrictions on use of the Property shall not apply in the construction or interpretation of this Easement, and this Easement shall be interpreted broadly to effect the purposes of this Easement as intended by the parties. The parties intend that this Easement, which is by nature and character primarily negative in that Grantor has restricted and limited his right to use the Property, except as otherwise recited herein, be construed at all times and by all parties to effectuate its purposes. 7.07 Public Access Nothing contained in this Easement grants, nor shall it be interpreted to grant, to the public, any right to enter upon the Property, or to use images of the Property. Grantee may use images of the Property only for non-commercial reporting of this Easement. 7.08 Warranties The warranties and representations made by the parties in this Easement shall survive its execution. 7.09 Recording Grantee shall record this Easement in the land records of the office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, State of New York. 7.10 Headings The headings, titles and subtitles herein have been inserted solely for convenient reference, and shall be ignored in its construction. 7.11 Proceeds The grant of this Easement gives rise to a property right, immediately vested in Grantee, which, for purposes of calculating proceeds from a sale or other disposition of the Property as contemplated under Section 6.06 (Extinguishment of Easement), shall have a value equal to a percentage of the value of the Property unencumbered by this Easement (the "Proportionate Share"). The Proportionate Share is determined by dividing the value of this Easement, calculated as of the date hereof, by the unencumbered value of the Property, as reflected in an appraisal obtained by Grantee with a valuation date of July 26, 2010. The Proportionate Share is 71%. The Proportionate Share shall remain constant (subject to reasonable adjustment to the extent permissible under Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code for any improvements which may hereafter be made on the Property). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed and delivered and Gran'tee has accepted and received this Grand of Development Rights Easement on the day and year set forth above. ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED: · SWAIN ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED: TOWN OF S~THOLD, Grantee BY: ~ City/County of Fairfax STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF SUFFOLK), SS: Commonwealth of Virginia The fore§oing instrument__~., was acknowledged Before me this ~_r~y of"'~%201_~oy .. On the ~zlay o~ in t~e year 2012 before me, the undersigned, personally app~-~red Bradley T. Swain, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory ewdence to be the individual (s) whose name (s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity (les), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s), acted, executed the instrument. 5i~ur~/~;~ 'nf individdal taking acknowledgement STATE OF NEW YORK ) Notary Public Notary Registration Number; COUNTY OF SUF?OLK ) SS; Mycommissionexpire$;_~..~ On this ~(~ day of ~'~rq~,t )' in the year 2012 before me, the' undersigned, personally appeared Scott A. Russell, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(les), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s) acted, executed the instrument. Notary Public PATRIOIA L F^LLON Not,,~t Public, State Of New York Qual fed n Commission Expires Alii! 24, ~.~10'" FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY TITLE NO. Fl 1-7404-82586SUFF SCHEDULE'S' (Description) Amended 01/13/12 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Mattituck, Town of Southold, County of Suffolk and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a monument on the easterly side of Mill Lane at the northwesterly comer of land now or formerly of Thomas Coliccio & Loft Sulverbush and the southwesterly comer of the premises herein described; said monument being North 18 degrees 58 minutes 10 seconds West, 300.00 feet from the comer formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Mill Lane and the northerly side of Wickham Avenue; Running Thence North 18 degrees 58 minutes 10 seconds West along the easterly side &Mill Lane, 654.65 feet; Thence through land now or formerly of Bradley T. Swain the following two courses and distances: 1) North 72 degrees 46 minutes 10 seconds East, 333.15 feet; and 2) North 18 degrees 58 minutes l0 seconds West, 360.36 feet to land now or formerly of Lisa Caracciolo & Louis Caracciolo Jr.; Thence North 72 degrees 46 minutes 10 seconds East along said land, 318.93 feet to land now or formerly of B & H Farms; Thence along said land now or formerly of B & H Farms the following two courses and distances: l) South 20 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds East, 235.74 feet; and 2) South 20 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East, 789.59 feet to land now or formerly ofGiacinta & Raymond Dohren; Thence South 76 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West along said land, 317.37 feet to land now or formerly of Thomas Coliccio & Lori Silverbush aforementioned above; Thence South 71 degrees 01 minute 50 seconds West along said land, 359.76 feet to the monument on the easterly side of Mill Lane at the point or place of BEGINNING. THE POLICY TO BE ISSUED under this commitment will insure the title to such buildings and improvements on the premises which by law constitute real property. FOR CONVEYANCING ONL Y: Together with all the right, title and interest of the party of the first part, of in and to the land lying in the street in front of and adjoining said premises. SCHEDULE.4-1 (Description) Rev. (03/04)