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This page forms part of the bttached Open Space. Conservation Easement
by: (SPECIFYTYPE OF INSTRUMENT)
The premises herein is situated in
GUADAGNO SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK.
TO In the TOWN of SouTHOLD
In the VILLAGE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD or HAMLET of ORIENT
BOXES 6 THRU 8 MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED IN BLACK iNK ONLY PRIOR TO RECORDING OR FILING.
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Open Space Conservation Easement
Guadagno Subdivision Open Space
THIS OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION EASEMENT is made on the ] ~ of
t 6l'&t Southold, New York. The parties are PATRICK GUADAGNO residing at 405
East 54th'Street, Apt. 3K, New York, NY 10022 (herein called "Grantor"), and the TOWN OF
SOUTHOLD, a municipal corporation,'having a principal office at 53095 Main Road, PO Box
i 179, Southotd, NY t 1971 (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 SCTM# 1000-27-1-2, and has made
application to and has received approval from the Planning Board of the Town of Southold to
subdivide said real property as shown on the Subdivision Map of"Patrick Guadagno" prepared
by John C. Ehlers Land Surveyor, last dated 12/7/2011 ., which map is to be filed in the
Suffolk County Clerk's office; is shown in Exhibit &'and hereinafter referred to as the
"Premises."
Whereas, General Municipal Law Section 247 provides for the acquisition by designated
governmental bodies and entities, including Towns, of fee title or lesser interests in real property,
including conservation easements, which may be necessary and desirable for the preservation,
conservation, and retention of open spaces and areas of scenic and natural quality; and
Whereas, Grantee warrants and represents t(3 Grantor that Grantee is a municipal
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York and is authorized
under Section 64 of the New York State Town Law and Section 247 of the New York 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 open spaces and natural or scenic resources.
Whereas, {}278 of New York State Town Law authorizes cluster development of
subdivisions for the purpose of preserving the natural and scenic qualities of open lands; and
Whereas, Section 240-42H of the Subdivision Code of the Town of Southold requires
that Standard Subdivisions of properties seven acres or more in size be developed as clustered
subdivisions and preserve a minimum of 60% of the buildable lands as open space in perpetuity;
and
Whereas, Section 240 of the Subdivision Code of the Town of Southold permits the use
of required open space for the purpose of agricultural production; and
Whereas, as a condition of approval of the standard subdivision plat entitled "Standard
Subdivision of Guadagno' (shown in Exhibit A) and to further the Town's goals of land
preservation, the Southold Town Planning Board has required this Open Space Conservation
Easement be placed over the subject property described in Schedule A (6.00 acres), attached
hereto and made a part hereof, shown on the aforementioned Subdivision Map as the "_Qp__~
Space Conservation Easement Area" and hereinafter referred to as the "Easement Area;" and
Whereas, as a condition of said approval, the Planning Board has required that the within
Easement be recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office prior to the filing of the
aforementioned Subdivision Map; and
NOW THEREFORE, Grantor hereby grants, transfers and conveys to Grantee, an Open
Space Conservation Easement in gross, which shall be binding upon and shall restrict the
premises shown on the aforesaid subdivision map, herein referred to as the Easement Area, more
particularly described in and designated in Schedule A, and illustrated in Exhibit B annexed
hereto and made a part of this instrument.
0.01 Grantor's Warranty and Liens Subordinated
Grantor warrants and represents to the Grantee that Grantor is the owner in fee simple of
the Easement Area described in SCHEDULE A, and possesses the right to grant this easement.
Grantor also represents that as of the date of this grant, there are no liens or mortgages
outstanding against the Easement Area, except any listed as Exhibit C that are subordinated to
Grantee's rights under this Easement. Grantor has the right to use the Easement Area as
collateral to secure the repayment of debt, provided that any lien or mortgage or other rights
granted for such purpose, regardless of date, are subordinate to Grantee's rights under this
Easement. Under no circumstances may Grantee's rights be extinguished or otherwise affected
by the recording, foreclosure, or any other action taken concerning any subsequent lien or other
interest in the Easement Area. Subordination agreements recognizing the terms of this easement
and subordinating any mortgages or liens to the easement must be recorded in the Suffolk
County Clerk's office,
0.02 Purpose
The parties recognize the open space, scenic, natural resource and agricultural values of
the Easement Area and have the common purpose of preserving these values. This Deed is
intended to convey an Open Space Conservation Easement on the Easement Area by Grantor to
Grantee, exclusively for the purpose of preserving its open space character in perpetuity for its
open space, scenic, and natural resource qualities, including agricultural soil, by preventing the
use or development of the Easement Area for any purpose or in any manner contrary to the
provisions hereof, in furtherance of federal, New York State and local conservation policies.
0.03 Boundary Markers.
The Easement Area boundary shall be marked by concrete monuments placed at each
comer. Property boundaries running in a straight line greater than 800' shall have concrete
monuments placed every 500'.
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0.04 Recitation
In consideration of the recited facts, mutual promises, undertakings, and forbearances
Contained in this Easement, the parties agree upon its provisions, intending to be bound by it.
ARTICLE ONE
THE EASEMENT
t.01 .Type
This instrument conveys an Open Space Conservation Easement (herein called the
"Easement"). This Easement shall consist of the covenants, restrictions, rights, terms, and
conditions recited herein. Reference to this "Easement" or its "provisions" shall include any and
all of those covenants, restrictions, rights, terms and conditions.
1.02 Duration
This Easement shall be a burden upon and run with the Easement Area in perpetuity.
1.03 Effect
This Easement shall run with the Easement Area as an incorporeal interest in the
Easement Area, 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. The word "Grantor" when used herein shall include all of those persons or entities. Any
rights, obligations, and interests herein granted to Grantee shall also be deemed granted to each
and every one of its subsequent agents, successors, and assigns, and the word "Grantee" when
used herein shall include all of those persons or entities.
ARTICLE TWO
CONVEYANCE
GRANTOR, as a condition of subdivision approval, hereby grams, 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 are
prohibited forever upon or within the Easement Area; except as otherwise specifically permitted
by the provisions hereofi
3.01 Structures and Improvements
No buildings or other structures or improvements may be erected or constructed on the
Easement Area except as provided for in Section 4.03.
3.02 Excavation, Grading and Removal of Materials; Minine,
Except as provided tbr in Section 4.03, the excavating, grading or filling of the Easement
Area is prohibited. Mineral exploitation, and extraction by any method, surface or subsurface, is
prohibited. The removal of topsoil, sand, or other materials shall not take place, nor shall the
topography of the Easement Area be changed.
3.03 Subdivision
There shall be no further subdivision, division or partitioning of the Easement Area.
3.04 Dumping
The dumping dr accumulation of unsightly or offensive materials including, but not
limited to trash, garbage, sawdust, ashes or chemical waste in the Easement Area is prohibited.
Commercial production of compost is prohibited.
3.05 Signs
The display of signs, billboards, or advertisements is prohibited, except for small signs
whose placement, number, and design do not significantly diminish the scenic character of the
Easement Area and only for any of the following purposes: (a) to state the name and/or address
of the Easement Area and the names and addresses of the occupants, (b) to temporarily advertise
the property for sale or rent, (c) to post the Easement Area to control unauthorized entry or use,
or (d) to announce Grantee's conservation easement. Signs are subject to regulatory requirements
of the Town. The Southold Town Planning Board reserves the right to determine whether a
particular sign meets the restrictions'and purposes of this easement.
3.06 Motorized vehicles
The use of all motorized vehicles within the Easement Area is prohibited, inciuding but
not limited to recreational vehicles, dirt bikes, and all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) except as
provided for in Section 4.03.
3.07 Soil and Water
Any use or activity that causes or is likely to cause soil degradation, compaction or
erosion or pollution of any surface or subsurface waters is prohibited.
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3.08 Vegetation
Except at provided for in Section 4.03, the cutting, removal or disturbance of vegetation,
including trees, shrubs, and groundcover, is prohibited without the prior written consent of the
Southold Town Planning Board, which may be granted with limitations and only to control or
prevent the spread of disease or invasive plant or animal species. The Easement Area may be
supplemented with native vegetation plantings with prior written consent of the Southold Town
Planning Board where invasive or diseased plants had to be removed, and according to a re-
vegetation plan.
3.09 Commercial Livestock
The use of the Easement Area tbr the raising of livestock for Concentrated Animal
Feeding Operations (CAFO's) as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency shall be
prohibited. Also prohibited are those commercial livestock operations involving species
specifically listed in Southold Town Code requirements as not allowed in subdivision open
space.
3.10 Utilities
The creation or placement of overhead utility transmission lines, utility poles,
underground wires, pipes, or wells on the Easement Area is prohibited, except as provided for in
Section 4.03.
3.11 Other Uses
The use of the Easement Area for any commercial purpose other than agriculture, or any
industrial purpose is prohibited. The use of the Easement Area as a leaching or sewage disposal
field is prohibited. Retail sales of any kind, including agricultural products, are prohibited. Other
uses not permitted include shooting ranges, paintball, tennis courts, swimming pools, wireless
facilities (cell towers), and all uses that are not consistent with the purposes of this easement.
3.12 Drainage
The use of the Easement Area as a leaching or sewage disposal field is prohibited. The use of the
Easement Area for drainage is prohibited, except to control flooding or soil erosion from the
driveway to Lot 2, or from uses permitted in Section 4.03. Drainage methods located in the
Easement Area shall be natural, e.g. drainage swales.
3.13 Development Rie_,hts
The use of the acreage of this Easement Area for purposes of calculating lot yield on any
other property is prohibited. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee all existing development fights
(and any further development rights that may be created through a rezoning of the Easement
Area) on the Easement Area and the parties agree that such rights, except those required to carry
out the permitted uses of and activities on the Easement Area, are terminated and extinguished
and may not be used or transferred to any other parcels.
ARTICLE FOUR
GRANTOR'S RIGHTS
4.01 Ownership
Subject to the provisions of ARTICLE THREE, Grantor shall retain all other customary
tights of ownership in the Easement Area, 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 Easement Area.
4.03 Permitted Uses
Grantor shall have the tight to use the Easement Area in any manner and for any purpose
consistent with and not prohibited by this Easement or applicable local, New York State, or
federal law. Permitted Uses are described in more detail below.
Passive Outdoor Recreation
"Passive outdoor recreation" is defined as dispersed, noncommercial, nonexclusive, and
non-motorized public recreational activities that do not rely on buildings or spectator
facilities and have minimal impact on renewable natural resources. Such uses include
hiking, nature observation, picnicking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback
tiding, bird watching, hunting and enjoyment of open space.
ARficulture, Gardens & Pasture
Grantor shall have the tight to clear vegetation, mow, maintain and cultivate the Easement
Area for the purpose of agriculture, including pasture for livestock, or for the purpose of
installing and maintaining gardens
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Livestock
The keeping of livestock is allowed, except for those species specifically prohibited by
Southold Town Code regarding allowable uses on subdivision open space.
Soil must be protected from erosion due to over-grazing and trampling.
Structures
A structure is permitted in this open space conservation area in consideration of the
reduced density (from four lots to two) provided in the subdivision that created this
required open space area.
1. One building is permitted, subject to prior written approval by the Southold Town
Planning Board, limited in size to 1,000 s.f., and located in the area designated as
"Location of Future Agricultural Barn" within the Easement Area.
2. Pursuant to Southold Town Code Section 240-44 D. Restrictions on use of open
space", the structure must be found necessary to support an active viable
agricultural operation, and must be used for that purpose only. The Planning
Board may require the Grantor to remove the building if it is found to be used for
purposes other than agriculture in the Easement Area.
3. The permitted structure shall not be used as a dwelling.
4. To obtain Planning Board written approval, plans for the structure, related
stormwater pollution prevention controls, and access to the bam must be provided
for their review. See Section 4.04 Notice for more details.
5. Fencing to protect crops or contain livestock may be constructed with no prior approval
from the Planning Board. Fences must not block the scenic views important to the
community.
6. Structures may be denied by the Planning Board if they are found to not be related to
agriculture as defined by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Farm Road
A farm road to access crops and permitted agricultural structures may be constructed,
only if using permeable surface materials such as dirt or gravel and only by prior
permission of the Planning Board. Any such farm road may not be used for residential
purposes to access the residential lots.
Environmental Sensitivity During Construction
The use and location of any improvement permitted to be constructed hereunder shall be
consistent with the conservation purposes intended herein, and construction of any such
improvement shall minimize disturbances to the environment including but not limited to
minimal removal of vegetation, minimal movement of earth and minimal clearance of access
routes for construction vehicles.
G. Motorized vehicles
Motorized vehicles are permitted only as necessary to maintain an agricultural operation.
4.04 Notice
Grantor shall notify Grantee, in writing, ninety (90) days before exercising any reserved
right with respect to the Easement Area. Grantor shall provide Grantee with complete
documentation including information on the need for the proposed activity. The request for
approval shall describe the nature, scope, location, timetable and any other material aspect of the
proposed activity in sufficient detail to permit the Planning Board to evaluate the proposal.
This notice is in addition to any other governmental applications and/or approvals that
may be required by this Easement or by the Town Code of the Town of Southold.
4.05 Alienability
Grantor shall have the right to convey, mortgage or lease alt of its remaining interest in
the Easement Area but only subject to this Easement. Grantor shall promptly notify the Southold
Town Planning Board of any conveyance of any interest in the Easement Area, 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 terrns 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 or the validity of this Easement.
ARTICLE FIVE
GRANTOR'S OB LIGATIONS
5.01 Taxes and Assessments
Grantor shale continue to pay all taxes, levies, and assessments and other governmental or
municipal charges, which may become a lien on the Easement Area, including any taxes or
levies imposed to make those payments. The fail ure 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 or expenses to Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents or independent
contractors arising from the physical maintenance or condition of the Easement Area or from any
taxes, levies or assessments upon it or resulting from this Easement, all of which are considered
Grantor's sole obligations.
5.03 Third Party Claims
Grantor shall indemnify and hold Grantee harmless for any liability, costs, attorneys'
fees, judgments, or expenses to Grantee or any of its officers, employees, agents or independent
contractors resulting: (a) from injury to persons or damages to property arising from any activity
on the Easement Area, except those due solely to the acts of the Grantee, its officers, employees,
agents, or independent contractors; 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.
ARTICLE SIX
GRANTEE'S RIGHTS
6.01 Entry_ and Inspection
Grantee shall have the right to enter upon the Easement Area at reasonable times, upon
prior notice of at least thirty days to Grantor, unless Grantee determines that immediate entry is
required to prevent, terminate or mitigate a violation of this easement, and in a manner that will
not interfere with Grantor's quiet use and enjoyment of the Easement Area, for the purpose of
inspection to determine whether this Easement and its purposes and provisions are being upheld.
Grantee, its successors, assigns, agents, attorneys, representatives and affiliates shall not interfere
with the Grantor's use and quiet enjoyment of the Easement Area. Grantee shall not have the
right to enter upon the Easement Area for any other purpose, except pursuant to 6.03 (ii) hereof,
nor to permit access upon the Easement Area by the public.
6.02 Restoration
In the event of any violation of this Easement, Grantee shall have the fight to require
Grantor to restore the Easement Area to the condition existing prior to the claimed violation and
to enforce this fight by any action or proceeding that the Southold Town Planning Board may
reasonably deem necessary. However, Grantor shall not be liable for any changes to the
Easement Area resulting from causes beyond Grantors control, including, without limitation,
fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken by Grantor under
emergency conditions to prevent, abate, or mitigate significant injury to persons or to the
Easement Area resulting from such causes.
6.03 Enforcement Rights of Grantee
Grantor acknowledges and agrees that Grantee's remedies at taw for any violation of this
Easement are inadequate. Therefore, in addition to, and not in limitation of, any other fights of
Grantee hereunder at law or in equity, in the event any breach, default or violation 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 fifteen (15) 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 open space 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 Easement Area and exercise reasonable efforts to terminate or
cure such breach, default or violation and/or to cause the restoration of that
portion of the Easement Area affected by such breach, default or violation to the
condition that existed prior thereto, or
(iii)
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,
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default or violation of any term, condition, covenant or obligation under this
Easement.
If Grantor acknowledges or a courtof competent jurisdiction determines that a violation
of this easement has occurred, Grantor shall pay, either directly or by reimbursement to Grantee,
all reasonable attorney's fees, court costs and other expenses incurred by Grantee (herein called
"Legal Expenses") in connection with any proceedings under this Section 6.03.
6.04 No Waiver
Grantee's exercise of one remedy or relief under this ARTICLE SIX shall not have the
effect of waiving or limiting any other remedy or relief, and the failure to exercise or delay in
exercising any remedy shall not have the effect of waiving or limiting the use of any other
remedy or relief or the use of such other remedy or relief at any other time.
ARTICLE SEVEN
MISCELLANEOUS
7.01 Entire Understanding
This Easement contains the entire understanding between its parties conceming 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
Grantor and Grantee recognize that circumstances could arise which justify amendment
of certain of the terms, covenants, or restrictions contained in this Conservation Easement, and
that some activities may require the discretionary consent of Grantee. To this end, Grantor and
Grantee have the right to agree to amendments and discretionary consents to this Instrument,
provided that in the sole and exclusive judgment of the Grantee, and after a public hearing by the
Southold Town Planning Board, and upon recommendation of the Southold Town Planning
Board with a majority plus one vote in favor, such amendment or discretionary consent furthers
or is not inconsistent with the purpose of this grant. Amendments will become effective upon
recording.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Grantee and Grantor have no right or power to consent to any
action or agree to any amendment that allows development other than structures already allowed
in this document, or that would result in the substantial alteration to or destruction of important
natural resources, contradict the purpose of this easement, or limit the term or result in
termination of this Conservation Easement, or adversely affect the qualification of this
Instrmnent or the status of Grantee under applicable laws including New York State General
Municipal Law § 247.
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7.03 Severability
If any provision of this Easement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance
is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Easement and the application of
such provisions to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it. is found to be invalid
shall not be affected thereby.
7.04 Notice
All notices required by this Easement must be written. Notices shall be delivered by
hand or express, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or by certified mail, with
sufficient prepaid postage affixed and with return receipts requested. Mailed or expressed 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 7.04. Mailed notice to Grantee
shall be addressed to its principal office, recited herein, marked for the attention of the Town
Supervisor, Southold Town Planning Board, and the Town Attorney, or to such other address as
Grantee may designate by notice in accordance with this Section 7.04. Notice shall be deemed
gi yen and received as of th e date of i ts manual delivery or the date o f i ts m ailing.
7.05 Governing Law
New York Law applicable to deeds and conservation easements pertaining to land located
within New York shall govern this Easement in all respects, including validity, construction,
interpretation, breach, violation and performance, except as provided in Section 7.06 hereof.
7.06 Interpretation
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 ambibmous or shall be subject to two or more interpretations,
one of which would render that provision invalid, then that provision shall be given such
interpre, tation 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 Easement
Area 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 Easement Area, except as otherwise recited
herein, be construed at all times and by ali parties to effectuate its purposes.
7.07 Public Access
Nothing contained in this Easement grants, nor shall be interpreted to grant, to the public
any right to enter upon the Easement Area.
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7.08 Warranties
The warranties and representations made by the parties in this Easement shall survive its
execution.
7.09 Recordine
Grantor 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 Entire...Agreement
This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Easement
Area and supercedes att prior discussions, negotiations understandings or agreements relating to
the Easement Area all of which are merged herein.
7.12 Authorization
Grantor warrants that the conveyance of this easement has been duly authorized by its
members and Grantee warrants that acceptance of this conservation easement has been duly
authorized by resolution of the Town Board.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed and delivered and Grantee has accepted and
received this Deed of Open Space Conservation Easement on the day and year set forth above.
ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:
4~atri ~1~ Guadagno
ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED:
TOWN OF SOUTI-I/~(Grantee)
(Supervisor)
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF NEW YORK ) SS:
On this lB day o year 2011 before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared PATRICK GUADAGNO, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the
instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the
instrument.
Notary Public
STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ) SS'
NICHOLAS L J WILLIAMS
NOTARY P[IBL[C, STA~ OF NE'IN.y0t~ ' r
QUALIFIED IN NEW YORK C .O~J, N'i~
REG. #01WI6227866 ': ~
MY COMM, EXP. 09/07/201~'~;~,'~
On this 13day4~ of~ in th~ year ~H-i-before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared _5'('...o-4"-(- _,4. ~ o~ ~c' e_..// , personally known to me or
proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(~ whose name(~ is (m,~)
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that h~ executed the same
in his/h__~..~he!r capacity(i~-), and that by his~ signature00 on the instrument, the
individual(~, or the person upon behalf of which the individual(~) acted, executed the
instrument.
LYNDA M. ~1~
NOTARY PUBLIC, State of New York
No. 01BO6020932
Qualified in Suffolk County_
Term Expires March 8, 201,,~
SCHEDULE A:
EXHIBIT A:
EXHIBIT B:
EXHIBIT C:
Metes and Bounds Description of Easement Area(s)
Final Subdivision Map of Patrick Guadggno
Easement Area(s) Map
Current mortgages or liens on the property
(Grantor must obtain consent from lenders so that a lender cannot
extinguish an easement in the event of foreclosure. This docs not preclude the grantor from
obtaining future mortgages on the property)
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SCHEDULE A
DESCRIPTION OF EASEMENT AREA
ALL that plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being at the Hamlet of Orient in the Town of
Southold, County of Suffolk and State of New York bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point North 64 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West 1022.58 feet west from the
intersection of the north side of Omhard Street and the west side of Ptatt Road; and
RUNNING THENCE from said point or place of beginning North 64 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds
West 325,67 feet along the north side of Orchard Street to a point; and
RUNNING THENCE North 26 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds East 293.61 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE North 59 degrees 9 minutes 25 seconds West 175.35 feet to a point and land of
Orient Central Cemetery;
RUNNING THENCE North 41 degrees 04 minutes 00 seconds East 411.99 feet along the easterly
boundary of Orient Central Cemetery to a point;
RUNNING THENCE South 55 degrees 8 minutes 50 seconds East 383.73 feet to a point;
RUNNING THENCE South 25 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West 642.00 feet to the point or place of
beginning.
EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT
20' ~IIDI:: VE~FTA
AND MAINTA1NE. D,
C, OVENANT5 AND
'1 ~ GI~TII'Y THAT
EXHIBIT C
CONSENT OF MORTGAGEE
DECLARANT:
PATRICK GUADAGNO
NAME OF MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor in interest by purchase
from the Federal Deposit of Insurance Corporation, as receiver for Washington Mutual Bank formerly
Washington Mutual Bank, FA a federal association.
LIBER NO. 20985
PAGE NO. 243
tn the matter of the application of PATRICK GUADAGNO the undersigned, as holder of a mortgage or lien on
premises described in Schedule A annexed hereto, hereby consents to the annexed Open Space Conservation
Easement on said premises.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor
in interest by purchase from the Federal Deposit of
Insurance Corporation, as receiver for Washington
Mutual Bank formerly Washington Mutual Bank, FA a
federal association.
By: Nicole Scurfietd
Its: Vice President
STATE OF Louisiana )
) SS:
COUNTY OF Ouachita )
On the ~h day of December, in the year 2011 before me the undersigned, personally appeared, Nicole
Scurlield, personally known to me or proved to me on the basic of satisfactory evidence to be the individual
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her
capacity, and that by her signature on the instrument, the individual or the person upon behalf of which the
individual acted, executed the instrument, and that such individual made such appearance before the
undersigned in the City of Monroe, Louisiana.
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