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ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE
TOWN CLERK
REGISTIL~ OF VITAL STATISTICS
MARRLkGE OFFICER
RECORDS -MANAGEMENT OFFICER
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (631) 765-6145
Telephone (631) 765-1800
southo]dtown.northfork.net
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 453 OF 2002
WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
ON JULY 2, 2002:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes submission of a
2002 proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture 0gSDA) Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Federal Farmland Protection Program, whereby the Town of
Southold proposes a cooperative effort to a.cquire the development rights to agricultural
properties which have been submitted by their owners to the Land Preservation committee of the
Town of Southold for sale of such rights to the Town of Southold, in accordance with the terms
of the Farmland Protection Program.
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
CRITERIA FOR PROPOSAL EVALUATION
1. ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMS:
(a) Commitment to Agriculture: Since its founding over 350 years ago, the Town of Southold
(the Town) has been a farming community. Throughout the years, the Town has seen many
changes including substantial population increase and, consequently, the encroachment of
development. Of the Town's approximately 34,000 acres, farmland still comprises a substantial
portion-~over 10,200 acres. According to 1997 data, the Town contained 22% of Suffolk
County's remaining agricultural acreage.
Agricultural production is of vital importance to the character of the Town and its economy.
Town residents have shown their commitment to agriculture by approving bond issuances in
1983, 1987, 1991 and 1994 for $1.75 million apiece and again in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999, for
$2 million a piece. In June of 1998, the Peconic Bay Region Community Preservation Act was
signed into law, which created a mechanism whereby Southold Town can use a 2% real estate
transfer tax to acquire properties critical to the preservation of agricultural land and open space
within the Town. The Town adopted a Community Preservation Project Plan (Exhibit A) in
accordance with the legislation that lists parcels eligible for consideration under the terms of the
Community Preservation Fund. Also in 1999, the Town commissioned a full farmland inventory
and in 2000, unanimously adopted a Farm and Farmland Protection Strategy (Exhibit B). Over
the past 16 years, since the Town's first purchase of development rights, the Town has protected
sixty-seven (67) farmland parcels, totaling 1348 acres. Through its Code, the Town also helps to
protect agriculture with a 50% cluster development provision and a "Right to Farm" clause.
(b) Acquisition, Management and Enforcement:
Acquisition--As discussed above, the Town is very active and has been very successful in its
farmland protection efforts. To date, the Town has protected sixty-seven (67) farmland parcels,
totaling 1,348 acres (see list, Exhibit C). Last year alone the Town protected 209 acres at a cost
of $2,535,325 and, this year, the Town has already protected 61 acres at a cost of $1,070,400.
Additionally, Suffolk County has helped to protect 1,414 acres within the Town since its first
purchase in 1977 (see list, Exhibit D).
The Town of Southold's goal is to protect eighty percent (80%) of its approximately 6,900
unprotected farmland acres. While this proposal requests matching funds for only five (5) farms,
the Town is under serious discussions with an additional eight (8) landowners who own farmland
totaling over 200 acres. Outreach efforts are underway with another 30 farmland owners.
The Town employs a full-time Land Preservation Coordinator and has an active 7 member Land
Preservation Committee. The Town's pro-active efforts include: direct outreach to farmland
owners through the Coordinator, committee members and staff members of Peconic Land Trust
via a consulting contract, mailings and educational literature (see--A Property Owner's Guide to
Preserving Farmland and Open Space--Exhibit E).
Management and Enforcement--The Town's Land Preservation Coordinator compiles Baseline
Documentation for each easement with the assistance of the Town's GIS Specialist and
consultants, as necessary. The Baseline Documentation includes a survey, USGS map, aerial
photograph, tax map, photographs of property and copy of deed of the development rights and
enables the Town to manage and enfome easements. The Town has a strong support staff to
manage and enforce easements. The Town's Land Preservation Department, through its
Committee, consultants, Community Development Office and Buildings and Grounds
Department monitors each pamel at least annually. The Town's Code Enfomement Official,
with the assistance of the Town Attorney's Office, enforces any easement violations.
(c) Stewardship: As stated above, the Town's Land Preservation Coordinator has Baseline
Documentation for each easement. The Town has a dedicated stewardship staff comprised of the
Town's Land Preservation Coordinator and Committee, consultants, Community Development
Office and Buildings and Grounds Department. Each property is monitored at least annually.
(d) Availability of Funds: The Town has committed funds through its voter approved
Community Preservation Fund described above. As of June 1, 2002 the Town has over
$3,800,000 in its Community Preservation Fund to match the proposed USDA grant. Please note
that in addition to this revenue source, the Town has three (3) voter approved unissued bonds
totaling another $6,000,000.
(e) Pending Offers: See attached letters and appraisals following each project description.
2. LANDS TO BE ACOUIRED:
(a) Map: See attached map showing proposed farmland development fights acquisition parcels.
(b) Amount and Source of Funds: The Town has committed over $3,800,000 in funds from its
Community Preservation Fund to match the proposed USDA grant. Please note that in addition
to this revenue source, the Town has three (3) voter approved unissued bonds totaling an
additional $6,000,000.
(c) Criteria Used to Set Acquisition Priorities: The five proposed projects meet objectives
outlined in the New York State Open Space Conservation Management Plan (Exhibit F), the
Suffolk County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan (Exhibit G), the Suffolk County
Code, Chapter 8, Agricultural Lands (Exhibit H), the Town's Community Preservation Project
Plan (Exhibit A), Southold Farm and Farmland Protection Strategy (Exhibit B) and the Town's
Code criteria, Chapter 6, Community Preservation Fund and Chapter 25, Agricultural Lands
Preservation (Exhibit I) for farmland protection. Criteria used to numerically rank the five
projects in include:
· Soil suitability for agricultural use and history of agricultural production;
· Visibility/frontage on major thoroughfares;
· Contiguity with other protected agricultural lands;
· Development potential and threat; and
· Conservation commitment of landowner.
(d) Lands to be Acquired
Map of Proposed Projects
Individual Project Information including:
Project Outline
Aerial Map
Protected Lands Map
Letter of Intent/Pending Offer
Appraisal
Town of Southold Farmland
Location Map for Subject Parcels
Subject Parcels
Unprotected Land In Agricultural Use
Protected Land In Agricultural Use
Protected Land Not In Agricultural Use
Land Not In Agricultural Use
Farm
74.-4-3.2
Adamowicz Farm
74.-1-40.1
Rutkoski Farm
108.-2-3 & 115.-2-10
~f Charles Simon Farm
86.-1-10.9
Elak Farm
115.-8-3.3
Map Prepared by Town of Southold GIS
July 9, 2002
Suffolk County Real Property Tax Service Agency
GIS Basemap COPYRIGHT 2002, County of Suffolk, NY.
(x) Accessibility to Markets: The farmers in the Town of Southold have accessibility to both
retail and wholesale markets. There is a very strong local market for thc sale of fresh agricultural
produce sold at roadside farm stands to residents, a significant tourist population, second
homeowners and to local restaurants. Produce is also sold in local food markets and is featured in
larger supermarket chains that serve all of Long Island such as King Kullen. Additionally, the
New York City markets (including the Hunts Point Terminal) are within approximately 90 miles
to thc West. Less perishable items such as potatoes arc sold all along thc eastern seaboard and
travel as far as Puerto Rico. Long Island wines now enjoy a national market.
(xi) Agricultural Infrastructure: Southold farmers have accessibility to significant agricultural
infrastructure and resources. The following are located in Riverhead Town which abuts
Southold Town: John Deere (farm equipment), Long Island Cauliflower Association (seeds,
fertilizers, chemicals, etc.), Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (agricultural
research and education), Long Island Farm Bureau (farm-related support), and First Pioneer
Farm Credit. In addition, there are a variety of other companies within Suffolk County that
provide products and services for the farming community.
(xii) Level of Threat: The Town of Southold faces significant development pressure from an
expanding year-round population, a large and ever-growing demand for seasonal vacation homes
and golf courses and golf course communities. The Town Planning Board has twenty-three (23)
pending major subdivision applications and twenty-seven (27) pending minor subdivision
applications.
In 1990, the US Census Bureau defined the western edge of the adjacent Town of Riverhead as
urbanized. This increasing development pressure has caused land values to skyrocket in the past
few years. Only five years ago, the Town of Southold purchased development rights for
approximately $6,000 an acre. Current appraisals support prices upwards from $20,000 per acre.
As part of the effort to protect farms from development pressure, there is a State Aghcultural
District in the Town.
07/12/02 FRI 11;i0 F,~ 631 75§ 6776
REP FELIX GRUCCI DIST
FEMX J. GRUCCI, JR.
July 17, 2002
$o¢ DeIVecchio, State Cons~rva ionist
ATT: Mar~lyn Stephensen, ~FPP ~rogram Manag=
USDA - NRCS
O'Brien Federal Building
Room 333
Albany, NY 12207
0O2
SMALL BL~$1NESS
Dear Mr. DelVeccb/o,
[ wish to express my sU'ong support for the grant application submitted by thc To~.-n of Southold
for funding ta assist in the acquisit/on of development r~ghts on farmland rotated within the
Town Lu Ma~tuck, Cutchogue, ~tnd Pecomc.
The Town: of Sour. hold has a proven track record of preserving farmland and has ah'eady
preserved approxknately 1,350 acres. Development pressure is intense and prices have r/sen
dramatically. Southold is the l~)me of Long Island's beantigul and fruitful wineries, as w~l as
various family farms producing :i'uits, vegetables, greenhouse items, and many commodities.
Without question, ufoan sprawl :ontinues to threaten the Nation's farmland as evidenced by the
increasingly hi~ conversion of agricultural lands to non-agricultural uses. Once developed,
productive ~ farmland, with its rich topsoil, is lost forever, placing this Nation's future food
security at great risk. We must -~ [1 do all that we can to secure the varfishing farmland within our
rural commu~ties. With tiffs i ~ mind, I urge you to support the application of the Towm of
Southampton for the 2002 U.S. ] )epa.,~maant of Ag~cultare's Farmland Protection Program ~ant
cycle to assist their farmland prm;ervation efforts.
Thank you for your consideratio~t.
Sincerely,
M er of Congre/
07112/02 FRI 10;i4 F.~ ~0og
THE SENATE
STATE OF NEW YORK
Juty 11, 2002
Joe DelVecchio, State Canservatlonist
ATT: MariJyn Stephen$on, FPP Program Manager
USDA-NRCS
O'Srien Federal Building
Room 333
Albany, New York 12207
Dear Mr. DelVecchio:
I am writins in support of the Town of Southotd's application for funding through
the Farmland Protection Prosram administered by the Dep~rtment of ^griculture.
Farmland in eastern Suffolk County is under extreme development pressure, and the
Town is seeking To purchase development rishts to farmland in the resion which is most
threatened.
The Town of Southold has been very proactive in preservation of farmland, and
has already preserved 1350 acres. This funding would assist the Town to acquire
development ri~ts to farmland in Mattituck, Cutchogue and Peconic.
I believe that this is a most important program, and is key to ensurin$ the
continuation of our farming heritage in eastern Suffolk. The preservation of these prime
agricultural lands in productive farming would have multiple benefits to our re§ion.
Farmers can continue in their livelihood, and open space which is so vital to our tourist
industry would be preserved. Thank you For your kind consideration of this application.
'n erely yours,
State ~ator
KPL:al
07/17/02 WED 10:0Z FAX 5183693869
ACAHP01L~.
THE ASSEMBLY
STATE OF NEW YORK
ALBANY
PATRtCIA L ACAMPOP~
July 12, 2002
~ool
Attention: M~il.vn Stephenson, FPP Program Manager
Joe Del Vecchio, StaTe Conserva~onlst
USDA-NRCS
O'Brien Federal Binldir, g
Rom 333
Albany, NY 12207
Dear Mr. De! Vccchio:
This letter is vffitten to express my strong ~q_rpport for the grant application submitted by tko Tovm
of Southold for funding to assist in the acqu~ition of development fights on farmlzud located within the
Towns of Ma~tuck Cu~cho~e and Peconic.
The Town of Southold has a proven track record of presetx4ng farmland and has a~ready
preserved ai:rproximately 1,350 acres. Development pressure is inter, se, and prices have risen
dramatically.
Wff~out question, urban spra~vl continues to tlxreaten the Nation's farmland as e~,denced by *.he
increasingly high eonverSaon of agricultural lands to non-agricultural uses. Once developed, productive
farmland with its rich topsoil is lost forever, placing this Nation's future food security at great ri~ We
must do all we can to secure the vamshmg farmland within our rural conmatmifies.
Wi.h '3~s Lq mind, I urge you to support the application of the Town of Southo!d for 2002 U.S.
Depaxmaem of Agriculture Farmland Protection Program grant cycle to assist in their farmland
preservatson efforts. As a State legislator who lives in Mattituek, I have secured State funding for
faxmland preservation.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sirmerely, /~
PLA/abs
DISTRICT OFFICE~ ~ Wast Mare Skeet, S~ia 291, R~verhaa~. New York 11 SOl. (~31) 727-1 ~. FAX (~,31) a~9-3~9
Suffolk County Agricultural and Farmland Protection i oard
246 G~ng Avenue. R~eme~. NY 1190; .30~6
June 26, 2002
Mr. Joe DelVecchio, State Conservationist
ATT: Marilyn Stephenson, FPP Program Manager
USDA-NRCS
O'Brien Federal Building
Room 333
Albany, New York 12207
Dear Ms Stephenson:
I am writing this letter in support of the Town of Southold application for
Federal funding from the Farm Bill 2002 for the preservation of farmland
by purchasing the development rights.
The Suffolk County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board met on
June 26, 2002 and voted to endorse the Town's application.
The Town of Southold has a proven track record of preserving farmland
and has already preserved over 1,000 acres. Development pressure is
intense and prices have risen dramatically.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Schmitt
Chairman
Suffolk County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
Proposal to the United States Department of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
Natural Resources Conservation Service
For
2002 Federal Farmland Protection Program Funding
Town of Southold Purchase of Development Rights Program
EXHIBITS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
Exhibit I
Town of Southold Community Preservation Project Plan
Town of Southold Farm and Farmland Protection Strategy
List of Town Protected Farmland
List of County Protected Farmland
A Property Owner's Guide to Preserving Farmland and Open Space
New York State Open Space Conservation Management Plan
Suffolk County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan
Suffolk County Code, Chapter 8, Agricultural Lands
Town Code, Chapter 6 (Community Preservation Fund) and
Chapter 25 (Agricultural Lands Preservation)
RUTKOSK]FARM
(i) Priority of Offer: l
(ii) Name of Landowner: Hencv and Helen Rutkoski
(iii) Address: NYS Route 25 (Main Road) and C.R. 48 (North Road), Mattituck, NY 11952
Suffolk Counly Tax Map #1000-108-2-3 & 1000-115-2-10 (See attached map)
(iv) Size of property: Total of 27.7 acres
(v) Soil: HaA (Haven loam), RdA (Riverhead sandy loam) and RdB (Riverhead
sandy loam)
(vi) Historical Significance: None known
(vii) Other Protected Parcels: Adjacent and contiguous to 38 protected
acres; within the vicinity of approximately 456
protected acres (See attached maps).
(viii) Estimated Cost: $554,000 (Based on accepted of Per of $20,000 per acre)
The Rutkoski f~amily has been fhrming this parcel for three generations. -['he farm is a traditional
Long Island farm producing mainly truck crop vegetables. The Rutkoski's also operate a small
retail fhrm stand along NYS Rt. 25/Main Road. The next generation is anxious to continue with
the fhmily's fbrm heritage. The family has a commitment to conservation and has participated
in a Peconic Estuary Program grant fi-)r nutrient and pest management related to the local
waterI¥ont initiative and has completed an Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM)
Plan which is on file. The farm has approximately 500 feet of road frontage and is visible
from the two main thoroughfares in the Town NYS Rt. 25 (Main Road) and C.R. 48 (North
Road). The parcel is enrolled in the New York State Agricultural District Program.
Map Prepared by Town of $outhold GIS
July 9, 2002
Aerial Photographs Taken From Spring 2001 Flight
Town of Southold
Proposed Development Rights Purchases
g Under Consideration
~ Protected
Outreach Parce~
Map Prepared by Town of Southo~d
July 9, 2002
Suffolk CounTy Real Propelt~ Tax Service Agency
GIS Basemac COPYRIGHT 2002 Count¢ ~f Suffolk
NIELISSA A. SPIRO
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
DEPART~IENT OF LAND PRESERVA~I
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Town Hall, 53095 State Route 25
1:' ~ '~m,, 1 179
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P~[RVATION
I am the owner of the property described below and I would like to explore preservation of this
land under the Town's Land Preservation programs.
Name of Owner (please pdnt)
Names of other owners
Mailing Address
Phone Number /a 3 I -2--¢80
1000 __ '-/7~
Tax Map No. -- --
Property Location
Acreage offered for
preservation ,,¢-- ~, ~
Briefly describe the property (e.g., open space, active farmland, wetland, etc.) and ideas you
may have about preservation of your property.
You may talk with the Coordinator at 631-765-5711 to discuss questions or to arrange to
participate in any of the regular meetings of the Land Preservation Committee.
I understand that this application does not commit me, or the Town of Southold, to the
sale/purchase of the property or any portion of the rights thereto. Rather, it signifies an
interest in serious dialog concerning the merit and method of possible preservation of my land.
~ ~ date (~r~.
Please return the completed form to
Southold Town Land Preservation Department
When you return this completed form, it would be helpful to include an existing survey/sketch and any other
readily available information that describes your property.
M. ELISSA A. SPIRO
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
Town Hall, 53095 State Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone (631) 765-5711
Fax (631) 765-1366
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
July 2, 2002
Henry and Helen Rutkowski
18275 Main Road
Mattituck, New York 11952
RE:
Development Rights Application for
Rutkowski Property
SCTM# 1000-108-1-2
1000-115-2-10
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rutkowski:
Please accept this letter as confirmation of the Land Preservation Committee's
offer to purchase the development rights on your property at $20,000 per acre.
The Committee and I thank you for your interest and participation in the Town's
land preservation program.
Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
LMaenl i~ S~r2sPei ~at io n//Co o rd i n at o r
ELAKFARM
(i) Priority' of Offer: 2
(ii) Name of Landowner: John Elak
(iii) Address: NYS Rt. 25/Main Road, Cutchogue, NY 11935
Suffolk County Tax Map #1000-115-8-3.3
(See attached map)
(iv) Size of property: 27 of 29 acres
(v) Soil: NaA (Haven loam), RdB (Riverhead sandy loam), RdB
(Riverhead sandy loam)
(vi) Historical Significance: None
(vii) Other Protected Parcels: Adjacent and contiguous to 164 acres of protected
land; within the vicinity of approximately 456
protected acres (See attached maps).
(viii) Estimated Cost: $540,000 (based on new appraisal at $20,000 per acre)
Fhe Elak fhmily has been lhrming this parcel and an adjacent parcel for three generations. The
farm is a traditional Long Island farm producing mainly track crop vegetables, but lhe family
also operates a small retail lhrm stand along NYS Rt. 25/Main Road. The laext generation is
committed to continuing the farming tradition. Fhe f'anaily is anxious to sell the development
rights for estate planning purposes. The Elak's have a completed Agricultural Environmental
Management (AEM) Plan on file. The parcel has over 1000 feet of road frontage and is
enrolled in the New York Slate Agricultaral District Program.
JUly 9, 2002
Aerial Photographs Taken From Spring 2001 Flight
Suffotk County Real Property Tax Service Agency
GIS Basemap COPYRIGHT 2002, County of Suffolk, N.Y.
i'm
Town of Southo~d
Proposed DeveJopment Rights Purchases
[] under Consideration
~ Protected
Outreach Parce~
Map Prepared by Town of SouthoJd G~$
Ju~y 9, 2002
Suffolk Count, Real Property Ta Service Age¢'~cy
~IS B~semao COPYRIGHT 200: County of Suffolk N Y
MELISSA A. SPIRO
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
Town Hall, 53095 State Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone (631) 765-5711
Fax (631) 765-1366
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
December 15, 2000
John Elak~'"
20730 Main Road
Mattituck, NY 11952
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
RE: Purchase of Development Rights Easement
SCTM# 1000-115-8-3.3
Dear Mr. Elak:
K~. OF L~ND
PRESERVATION
On behalf of the Land Preservation Committee, I am pleased to confirm your verbal
acceptance of the offer of $15,000.00 per acre for the sale of a Development Rights
Easement to the Town of Southold. The Committee thanks you for your interest and
participation in the Town's farmland preservation program.
The return of a copy of this letter with your acceptance-endorsement will allow me to
proceed with the scheduling of the Town Board public hearing process. The purchase is
subject to approval by the Town Board. Assuming that you return the endorsed letter in a
timely fashion, I anticipate a public hearing in mid to late January. A resolution of
acceptance by the Town Board will be followed by the preparation of a purchase contract
by the Town Attorney.
The Town of Southold will order and pay for a survey of your property. The survey will
show the Development Rights Easement area, which will be located on all but the
approximately 2 acre area you wish to reserve on the New Suffolk Avenue side of your
property. Please feel free to contact me if you would like some assistance with the design
and layout for the reserved area. The survey will be subject to your approval, as well as
that of the Committee. In addition, the Town of Southold will order and pay for an
environmental site assessment and a title report for the property.
I will do all I can to keep you informed of the process. However, please feel free to call
me with any questions you may have.
Me.ssa" /: '
Land Prese~ation Coordinator
cc: Land Preservation Committee
l/We accept the above offer to purchase the Development Rights.
/
Date: /' / . :,:,.: / Owner: ....
Phone:
765-1801
LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
I am the owner of property which I hei'eby submit for consideration
by the Town of Southold under the Land Preservation Program.
ADDRESS
PHONE NO.
TAX MAP NO. ///'5 '~ "~ ~
TOTAL ACREAGE ,~ c~
It is (Jnderstood that this submission does not commit the Town of
Southold to the purchase of my property .
Please return ,this completed form together with a 'copy of your deed
and any existing survey to:
Southold Town Land Preservation Committee
Southold Town Hall
P.O. Box 1179'
Southold, NY 11971
~'Pl. O~ LAND
lgr ,I7.ABETH A. NEV~ J,F,
TOWN CLERK
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
MARRIAGE OFFICER
RECORDS MANAGEM2:NT OFFICER
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (631) 765-6145
Telephone (631) 765-1800
OFFICE OF TH]E TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 187 OF 2001
WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
ON FEBRUARY 27, 2001:
WlqEREAS, it is the policy of the Town Board of the Town of Southold to preserve prime
agricultural soils and to protect the scenic, open space character of thc Town; and
WI~.REAS, the Town Board on August 28, 1998, adopted a Community Preservation Project
Plan in which prime agricultural parcels where listed as eligible parcels that should be protected;
and
W~EREAS, all of thc following parcels are listed on the Community Preservation Project Plan;
be it therefore
RESOLVED that thc Town Board is considering the purchase of the following orooerties:
Robert Schreiber
SCTM# 1000-95-1-4
Charles Simon Estate
SCTM# 1000-86-1-10.9
John Elak
SCTM# 1000-115-8-3.3
Ruth Pollio as Trustee
SCrlvl# 1000-108-1-1.1
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
MA~t - 1 2001
SIMON FARM
(i) Priori~ of Offer: 3
(ii) Name of Landowner: Estate of Charles J. Simon
(iii) Address: NYS Rt. 25/Main Road, Peconic, NY 11958
Suftblk County Tax Map #1000-86-1-10.9
(See attached map)
(iv) Size of property: 32.1 acres
(v) Soil: HaA (Haven loam), RdA (Riverhead sandy loam)
(vi) Historical Significance: None known
(vii) Other Protected Parcels: Ad~}acent and contiguous to 164 protected acres; within
the vicinity of approximately 831 protected acres (See
attached maps).
(viii) Estimated Cost: $577,800 (based on appraisal of $18,000 per acre)
This farm has been in the Simon family tbr two generations and is in immediate jeopardy of
development. It has significant road frontage (oYer 1,300 feet) and accessibility to public
water. The parcel is enrolled in the New York State Agricultural District Program. The
family is interested in conservation fbr estate planning purposes, as well as to help maintain the
rural character of Southold Town.
July8, 2002
Long Island
Sound
Town of Southold
Proposed Development Rights Purchases
[] Under Consideration
~ Protected
Outreach Parce~
Map Prepared by Town of Southold GIS
July 9, 2002
Suffolk County Real Properly Tax Service A9ency
GtS Basema~ COPYRIGHT 2002 CounTy of Suffolk N Y
MELISSA A. SPIRO
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
Town Hall, 53095 Sta~e Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone (631) 765-5711
Fax (631) 765-1366
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
July 10, 2002
John Simon
1 Dolphin Way
Riverhead, NY 11901
Re: SCTM#: 1000-86-1-10.9
Dear Simon:
Per our discussion, the Town of Southold has received the independent appraisal for the
purchase of development fights on your farm parcel referenced above. The appraiser values the
development rights at $18,000 per acre.
We would like to meet with you as soon as possible to review our offer. Thank you for
your continued patience and interest in conservation options for your farmland.
Sincerely, /~
Melissa Spiro
Land Preservation Coordinator
09/2~/00
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EI JZABETH A. NEV~,LE
TOWN CLERK
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
MARRIAGE OFFICER
RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
FREEDOM OF ]SqFOILMATION OFFICER
Town Hal/, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fa~ (631) 765-6145
Telephone (631) 765-1800
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 187 OF 2001
WAS ADOPTED AT T~ REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
ON FEBRUARY 27~ 2001:
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Town Board of the Town of Southold to preserve prime
agricultural soils and to protect the scenic, open space character of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board on August 28, 1998, adopted a Community Preservation Project
Plan in which prime agricultural parcels where listed as eligible parcels that should be protected;
and
WHEREAS, all of the following parcels are listed on the Community Preservation Project Plan;
be it therefore
RESOLVED that the Town Board is considering the purchase of the followin~ properties:
Robert Schreiber
SCTM# 1000-95-1-4
Charles Simon F..s'tate
SCTM# 1000-86-1-I0.9
John Elak
SCTM# 1000-115-8-3.3
Ruth Pollio as Trustee
SCTM# 1000-108-1-1.1
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
DEPT. OF LAND
PRESERVATION
DAMIANOS FARM
(i) Priori~ of Offer: 4
(ii) Name of Landowner: fterodotos Damianos
(iii) Address: C.R.48/Nmlh Road, Peconic, NY 11958
Sufl'olk Counly Tax Map #1000-74-4-3.2
(See attached location map.)
(iv) Size of property: 21.7 acres
(v) Soil: HaA (Haven loam), HaB (flaven loam)~ RdB (Riverhead sandy loam)
(vi) Historical Significance: None known
(vii) Other Pro~ected Parcels: Adjacent and contiguous to 111 acres of protected
land; within the vicinity of approximately 831
protected acres (See attached map).
(viii) Estimated Cost: $434,000 (based on average value of $20,000 per acre)
The parcel has 1,176 feet of road frontage on C.R. 48 (North Road). With over 600 fhrmland
acres, Dr. Damianos has the largest land holding in Southold Town. In 2001, he donated an
approximately 23-acre open space parcel to the Town for parkland. This is the first parcel on
which Dr. Damianos is considering selling the development rights. He hopes to be able to
continue conservation eflbrts in the tk~ture. Dr. Damianos has a completed Agricnltural
Environmental Management (AEM) Plan on file. The parcel is enrolled in the New York
State Agricultural District Program.
MaP prePared by Town of Southold GIS
July 9, 2002
Aerial Photographs Taken From Spring 2001 Flight
Suffolk County Real Propenty Tax Service Agency
GIS Basemap COPYRIGHT 2002. County of Suffolk. N.Y.
Long Island
Sound
Town of Southold
Proposed Development Rights Purchases
[] Under Consideration
~ Protected
Outreach Parcel
Map Prepared by Town of Southold GIS
Ju~y 9, 2002
Suffolk Count, Rea) Property Tax Service Agency
}~S Bssem~o COPYRIGHT 2002 Count. of Suffolk N Y
MELISSA A. SPIRO
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
Town Hall, 53095 State Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone (631) 765-5711
Fax (631) 765-1366
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
July 10, 2002
Herodotos Damianos
POB 957
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776-0957
Re: SCTM#: 1000-74-4-3.2
Dear Dr. Damianos:
Per our discussions, the Town of Southold is very interested in purchasing the
development fights on your farmland parcel located on Rt. 48 in Peconic and referenced above.
Given the protection efforts around the parcel and the Town's purchase of development fights on
similar type parcels, the Town's Land Preservation Committee would be willing to make an offer
to purchase the development rights on your parcel (subject to a Town ordered independent
appraisal) within the next 2 - 4 months.
We look forward to working with you on this exciting conservation opportunity.
Sincerely, /~
Melissa Spiro
Land Preservation Coordinator
MELISSA A. SPIRO
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
Town Hall, 53095 State Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone (631) 765-5711
Fax (631) 765~1366
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
I am the owner of the property described below and I would like to explore preservation of this
land under the Town's Land Preservation programs.
Name of Owner (please print)
Names of other owners
Mailing Address
Phone Number
~rn~n~n~ ~mlano~
PO Box 957
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 7340-6200
TaxMapNo. 1000-74-- 4-- 3.2
Acreage offered for
preservation 21.7 acres
Property Location
Briefly describe the p~perty (e.g., open space, a~ive ~rmland, wetland, etc.) and ideas you
may have about p~servation of your p~perty.
Prime agricultural land, ~urrently in vineyards. Roll~nq topography,
immediately ad3acent to Aliano property which is currently under
contract to be preserved.
You may talk with the Coordinator at 631-765-5711 to discuss questions or to arrange to
participate in any of the regular meetings of the Land Preservation Committee.
I understand that this application does not commit me,/ef'f6'etTown of Southold, to the
sale/purchase of the property or any portion of the rights therjbto. Rather it signifies an
interest in serious dialog concernipg,(he merit ~nd method o/possible preservation of my land.
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Please return the completed form to
Southold Town Land Preservation Department
When you return this completed form, it would be helpful to include an existing survey/sketch and any other
readily available information that describes ydur property.
ADAMOWICZ FARM
(i) Priority of Offer: 5
(ii) Name of Landowner: Adamowicz Family
(iii) Address: C.R,48/North Road, Peconic, NY 11958
Suffolk County Tax Map # 1000-74- 1-40.1
(See attached location map.)
(iv) Size of properW: 40 of 51.4 acres
(¥) Soil: NaA (Haven loam), HaB (Haven loam), He (ltaven loam)
(vi) Historical Significance: None known
(vii) Other Protected Parcels: Within the vicinity of approximately 831
protected acres (See attached map)
(viii) Estimated Cost: $800,000 (based on average value of $20,000 per acre)
Fhis farmland parcel has approximately 350 feet of road frontage on C.R. 48 (Noah Road).
The Adamowicz family has a commitment to conservation in Southold Town.hey have
recently accepted an off'er f~rom Suffolk County to purchase a 71~4-acre parcel they own in
Mattimck.
MaP PrePared bY TOwn of Southold GIS
Aerial photographs Taken From Spring 2001 Flight
Suffolk County Real Property Tax Service Agency
GIS Basemap COPYRIGHT 2002, County of Suffolk, N.Y.
Long Island
Sound
Town of Southold
Proposed Development Rights Purchases
[] Under Consideration
~ Protected
Outreach Parce~
Map Prepared by Town of Southold G~S
July 9, 2002
Suffolk Cour~ty Real Propert~ T~x Service Agency
GIS Basemap COPYRIGHT 2002 County )f Suffolk N ~
MELISSA A. SPIRO
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR
Town Hall, 53095 State Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone (631) 765-5711
Fax (631) 765-1366
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
July 1 O, 2002
Adamowicz Family
c/o Chris Calderone
Number Five 18th Street
Wading River, NY 11792
Re: SCTM#: 1000-74q-40.1
Dear Mr. Calderone:
We are pleased to learn from you that the Adamowicz family is interested in selling the
development fights on approximately 40 acres of their 51.4 acre parcel. We are in receipt of the
family's full value appraisal for the entire property. Given the protection efforts around the
parcel and the Town's purchase of development rights on similar type parcels, the Town's Land
Preservation Committee would be willing to make an offer to purchase the development rights
on approximately 40 acres of the parcel (subject to a Town ordered independent appraisal) within
the next 2 - 4 months.
We look forward to working with you and the Adamowicz family on this potential
conservation opportunity.
Sincerely, /~
Melissa Spiro
Land Preservation Coordinator
Town Of Southold Protected Lands
Location Map for Subject Parcels
[] Subject Parcels
~ Churches, Cemeteries
Co u n~,~ Owned
Park District
Peconic Land Trust
Peconic Land Trust Easement
Subdivision Park
Schools
County Development Rights
State Owned
Subdivision Open Space
Town Development Rights
Town Development Rights (Partial)
The Nature Conservancy
Town Owned
Village Owned
Water Utilities
Damianos Farm
74,-4-3,2
Adamowicz Farm
74.-1-40.1
Ratkoski Farm
108.-2-3 & 115.-2-10
86.~1-10.9
Elak Farm
Nlap Prepared by Town of Southotd GIS
July 8, 2002
Suffolk County Real Property Tax Service Agency
GIS Basemap COPYRIGHT 2002, Court y of Suffo k, N Y