HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-02/05/2013LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held
Tuesday, February 5, 20'13 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
John Sepenoski, Chairman
Lillian Ball
Eric Keil
Anne Murray
Maureen Cullinane
Members Absent:
Also present:
Allan Connell
Sam McCullough
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Scott A. Russell, Supervisor/Town Board Liaison
Laura Klahre, Land Management Specialist (7:00-7:25 p.m.)
Commencement:
· The meeting began at 7:05 p.m. with five LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
· Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from January 22, 2013
HOLD - No voting quorum as Anne Murray and Eric Keil unable to vote as they were not present at
'1/22/20'13 LPC meeting.
Land Preservation Applications and Inquiries:
· SCTM #1000-120-3-2 & 11.8 (DiVELLO)
Reviewed appraisal [executive session]
The members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Appraisal and available funding reviewed.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Maureen Cullinane, to direct Melissa Spiro as the Land
Preservation Coordinator to present an offer to landowner, Patricia DiVello, for the purchase of a
development rights easement on each of SCTM #1000-120.-3-p/o 2 and #1000-120.-3-p/o '1'1 .$ for a
price per buildable acre as supported by an appraisal. Seller will retain a 2.0 and 2.6 acre Reserve
Area, respectively, on the farm parcels with road frontage on Sound Avenue. The purpose of this
acquisition will be for farmland protection.
The Committee's offer included prohibition of subdivision of the Reserve Area from the Easement
Area unless certain requirements are met.
The Committee reviewed lot coverage allowance and decided not to restrict the location or allowance
for agricultural structures other than those imposed by Town Code, now or as may be amended.
Motion carried: 5/0
· SCTM #1000-55.-1-9 (NEW SUFFOLK LAND COMPANY IV, LLC)
Review appraisal [executive session]
Appraisal and available financing reviewed.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Anne Murray, to direct Melissa Spiro as Land Preservation
Coordinator to present an offer to landowner, New Suffolk Land Company IV, LLC, for the purchase
of a development rights easement on SCTM #1000-55.-1-p/o 9 for a price per buildable acre as
supported by an appraisal. Landowner will retain a 2.0+ Reserve Area within an L-shaped area along
Horton Lane to the southeast quadrant. Reserve Area exact site will be determined and fixed by time
of contract signing. The purpose of this acquisition will be for farmland protection.
The Committee's offer included prohibition of subdivision of the Reserve Area from the Easement
Area unless certain requirements are met.
The Committee reviewed lot coverage allowance and decided not to restrict the location or allowance
for agricultural structures other than those imposed by Town Code, now or as may be amended.
Motion carried: 5/0
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
SCTM #1000-112.-7-19.23 (BISSETT)
Inquiry re: potential PDR (property for sale)
Melissa received an inquiry call from Russell Hearn regarding the sale of a development rights
easement potential on part of SCTM #1000-112.-7-19.23 which she discussed with Committee.
LPC not favorable to preservation opportunity at this time.
Applications & Inquiries for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property:
· SCTM #1000-96-2-10.2 (LIV2MAX, LLC)
Review application for barn within PDR easement
LPC reviewed Request for Agricultural Structure Placement on PDR Land received '1/22/20'13 from
landowner, LIV2MAX, LLC, for the placement of a 60'x'120' Morton-style building for animal housing
and hay & farmland equipment storage within the easement area to be located behind an existing
barn that is situated within the Reserve Area. Melissa is checking on status of Conservation Plan
requirement.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by Lillian Ball, to grant LPC approval to LIV2MAX, LLC for the
placement of a proposed 60'x'120' Morton-style building for animal housing and hay and equipment
storage in the area sketched upon survey submitted with request form.
Motion carried: 5/0
Stewardship and Management:
· REVIEW PROPOSED KIOSK SIGN FOR RUTH OLIVA PRESERVE AT DAM POND
(Laura Klahre - 7:00 p.m. appointment)
Laura presented draft of proposed kiosk sign for Ruth Oliva Preserve at Dam Pond for final review
before printing and lamination. LPC pleased with signage format and information provided; however,
a word change was suggested for "spur" trail since technically, the connecting trail is not a spur. The
wording "Peninsula Trail Connector" instead of "Peninsula Trail Spur" will be used. Aisc, several bird
species mentioned in narrative are rarely seen, if at all, at this preserve. Laura will revise narrative.
General Land Preservation Items:
· FEDERAL (FRPP) GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Melissa asked for any suggested projects to submit for the 2013 Federal Grant Submission. First
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round of applications due by February 28 . Several potential projects were proposed.
Next Regular Meeting:
· The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Annex
Executive Board Room.
Adjournment:
· The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. by the five attending LPC members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary