HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-03/12/2001 Land Preservation Committee Meeting
Monday, March 12, 2001
Minutes ·
SECOND DRAFT
Present were: Dick Ryan, Ray Huntington, Fred Lee, Ray Blum,
Krukowski, Marian Sumner (PLT), Councilman Brian Murphy and Coordinator
Melissa Spiro.
Work Session:
New Applications/Inquiries
Jamie Richter and Peter Victoria, representing Island's End Golf Course, inquired
concerning opportunities to participate in open space preservation programs. The
Island's End Corporation intends to continue golf operations on land it now owns and
leases. In that a golf course is a kind of recreational open space within the code
(Chapter Six -CPF), the question of participating via sale of a conservation
easement was raised. The course is open to the public by owners' policy but a
guarantee of access to Southold residents is a possibility. The LPC will consider
ramifications and advise.
Attorney Pat Moore representing John Doyle (18-2-33&34) inquired concerning what
additional requirements or clarifications the LPC would make, beyond the farm
criteria in the NYS Ag & Markets Law, for the sale of development rights. The design
intention is understood to be breeding of horses and the cultivation of feed-grain in
order to be classified as a farm. Livery stable, boarding or horse show/competition
components would not be part of the plan. Since Suffolk County has most
experience with this question, it wes agreed that the applicant should first discuss
requirements with the County.
Southold Executive Assistant Jim McMahon spoke about management of Town
owned lands. The town code places oversight responsibility for management of the
use of at least some of these properties on the Land Preservation Committee, which
at a minimum it to review/approve certain land management plans. Jim provided a
brief overview of current status and illustrated with a draft management plan for Fort
Corchaug. A discussion of process followed. The LPC asked Melissa Spiro and Jim
McMahon to continue to cooperatively address this issue in the short term, and
agreed to further consider process, plan approval and implementation coordination
for the longer term.
Old Applications/Inquiries:
Coordinator Melissa Spiro reported on 18 active Southold applications plus four
outreach opportunities. Further, with the support of PLT representative Marian
Sumner, 14 county applications, four PLT implementation projects, eight outreach
projects and two stewardship projects were reported upon. The LPC provided
direction on seven projects as follows:
9-8-2 Doherty... Melissa (MS) asked to follow-up with applicant on
environmental aspects.
19-1-1.2 Cullinane... Applicant/Planning Board to make subdivision more
definitive via sketch plan approval. Currently available information does not indicate
need for a second hearing. After sketch plan approval and LPC review of same
p~o..~C~ to.~)l~ act',~Action: MS to advise of status. Applicant to proceed with PB
53-1-1.2 Manor Grove... Explore interest in an offer that includes the area
zoned LB. Action: MS/RR
56-1-11.1 Ernst... Applicant to be asked to reapply due to time lapse and
different circumstances. Action: MS
56-4-24 LaColla... Maintain liaison with Jim Burke of Suffolk County and
investigate yield, access, environmental issues, etc.. Action: MS
75-6-3
Scott... (Wells Road) Continue personal contact. Action: MS
52-5-60.3 Caputo... LPC has some interest in this 14 acres but valuation as a
farm is critical due to fragmentation/size. Action: PLT
Other business
Partnership Fundin,q: Coordinator Spiro reported that an application has been
prepared and filed for the USDA-NRCS 2001 Farmland Protection Program.
Potential is for up to 50% on five projects. It was noted that the problem of matching
the timing of actual buying opportunities with the funding process of other
governments continues to frustrate programmatic objectives of both the Town and
the other governments. A willing seller, a willing buyer (the Town) and a closing not
before the grant is awarded are typical requirements. Reimbursement after the sale
would be more realistic and achieve better results.
Financial Update:
Coordinator Spiro will provide a financial briefing at the second March meeting or at
the first April meeting.
Effect of the Town Board's "5 Acre" Initiative:
Councilman Brian Murphy briefly described the Board's initiative for up-zoning and
clustering plan requirements for AC zones. Land preservation in contract before the
time any enactment would be grandfathered. Environmental Impact Report (Nelson,
Pope and Voorhis) and Draft Code (Town Attorney) should be ready about mid-April.
The LPC was asked to comment. There will be a Public Information session as well
as the requisite hearing prior to Board action.
Executive Session (none)
Next Meeting: March 26, 2001 at 7:30 P.M.
There being no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at
11:00 P.M
In the absence of the secretary, these minutes were taken by Ray Huntington