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Home My WebLink AboutLP-05/14/2013LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held Tuesday, May ,14, 20'13 at 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Annex Executive Board Room Members Present: Members Absent: Also present: John Sepenoski, Chairman Anne Murray Sam McCullough Allan Connell Eric Keil Maureen Cullinane Lillian Ball (7:'15 p.m.) Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator Supervisor Scott A. Russell, Town Board Liaison (7:5'1 p.m.) Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary Bill Toedter, NoAh Fork Environmental Council President Tim Caufield, Peconic Land Trust Vice-President (7:42 p.m.) Commencement: · The meeting began at 7:'12 p.m. with four LPC members present. Adoption of Meeting Minutes: · Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from April 16, 2013 and April 30, 2013 MOTION made by Maureen Cullinane, seconded by Sam McCullough, to accept the 4/'16/20'13 LPC meeting minutes. Motion carried: 4/0 (Lillian Ball not present at time of vote) MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Anne Murray, to accept the 4/30/20'13 LPC meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried: 5/0 Land Preservation Applications and Inquiries: · STATUS OF PENDING PROJECTS AND INQUIRIES Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator presented status of pending projects and noted the following: Maaratooka North LLC - working on grant related issues Macari Farms LLC - working on grant related issues New Suffolk Land Co IV, LLC - scheduled closing for 5/2'1/'13 · SCTM #1000-100-4-4 (SIDOR) Update re: status and contract The Town was recently awarded a USDA-NRCS grant in the amount of $1,898,000 towards the purchase of the Sidor farmland development rights easement. Contract has not yet been sent to landowner. Several items need to be dealt with regarding allowance for future potential agricultural subdivision of the easement area and whether or not any drainage controls are needed or should be required. There is a NRCS conservation plan already in place on this property. It is currently being updated. SCTM #1000-22-3-4 (GARVEY) Inquiry re: potential preservation Landowners are inquiring about preservation options for property located in the vicinity of Dam Pond. LPC reviewed inquiry for preservation as part of a potential conservation subdivision. Although the property is in the vicinity of other preserved lands, the Committee did not feel that there is enough benefit to the Town to pursue preservation with the Town's limited preservation funding. SCTM #1000-101-2-10.1 Inquiry re: potential preservation Landowner is offering fee title to the Town at market price for the 5.9 acre parcel. The property is subject to a covenant & restriction prohibiting further subdivision. Although the property is in the vicinity of other preserved lands, the Committee did not feel that there is enough benefit to the Town to pursue preservation with the Town's limited preservation funding. SCTM #1000-20-3-6.2 Inquiry re: potential preservation Landowner has offered 20.6 acres of farmed lands and wetlands at market value for property that lies within both R-80 and 5-acre zoning. Land lies adjacent to properties preserved by the State and Town. LPC interested in pursuing preservation options. Melissa to review details and options for preservation and funding availability. Melissa will present her findings at next LPC meeting. SCTM #1000-106-6-13.4 Inquiry re: potential preservation Landowner has inquired into preservation options for 16.76 acres located in M-2 zoning district near entrance to Mill Road Preserve. LPC interested in pursuing preservation options. Melissa to review details and options for preservation and funding availability. Melissa will present her findings at next LPC meeting. Additions to Agenda: · SCTM#1000-88-3-3.1 (FUCHS) Inquiry re: potential preservation Landowner Roy Fuchs has made an inquiry again regarding Town's interest to purchase property adjacent to the Blocker property (Town/County acquisition off Main Bayview Avenue in Southold). Melissa contacted County and they may be willing to partner with Town and to start appraisal process if Town is a willing participant in the purchase. LPC interested in exploring preservation options. Melissa will contact landowner for further information. SCTM #1000-23-1-14.8; 14.19 & #1000-23-2-5.7; 5.8 (STAN KEVICH) LCP application re: potential preservation George Stankevich received letter sent in response to his preservation application. He requested meeting with LPC to discuss options for purchasing his properties that may not have been discussed at prior LPC meeting at which he was not in attendance. LPC requested that he send his proposal in writing to LPC for review prior to scheduling an appointment. Applications & Inquiries for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property: · SCTM #1000-94-3-1.13 (SHOWALTER) FYh Applicant unable to make meeting. Scheduled for June 11th LPC meeting. Stewardship and Management: DOWNS FARM PRESERVE: DPW installing Wildflower/Butterfly Garden LPC to review proposed location and proposed planting plan. Questions were raised and discussed regarding proposed seed mix and potential introduction of invasive plants. Discussed difference between butterfly garden and wildflower garden/native meadow. Butterfly garden would be more difficult to maintain. Concluded that what is being proposed is and should be called a native meadow. LPC concluded that the initial projects should be as follows: Highest priority should be working and re-developing self-guided trail brochure Jim had in his overall proposal for Downs Farm Preserve; LPC will support the installation of the native meadow; and LPC recommended including a birding feeding program. TOWN OPEN SPACE PRESERVES Discuss potential policy regarding dogs LPC discussed establishing a policy pertaining to pets on Town preserves. MOTION made by Lillian Ball, seconded by Maureen Cullinane, to adopted the following policy regardin9 "Pets on Town Preserves": o Unless posted otherwise, pets are allowed on Preserves. All pets must be leashed and under control at all times on all Town Preserves. o The Town may permanently or temporarily restrict pets from Preserves or designated areas of Preserves for reasons including, but not limited to, wildlife and nesting habitat protection. Such restriction will be made by the Town Board upon recommendation of the Land Preservation Committee and will be include in the Management Plan for the Preserve. o All pet waste must be picked up and properly disposed of as required by Southold Town Code. o Failure to follow pet rules may result in all pets being prohibited from using Preserves. Motion carried: 5/0 · SOUND VIEW DUNES PARK Schedule LPC Site Visit Melissa will schedule site visit date and time to address concerns which have been raised regarding trail location. General Land Preservation Items: · None Additions to Agenda (per Supervisor Russell): · LAND PRESERVATION BOND FOR NOVEMBER BALLOT In response to a request made by Supervisor Russell for a recommendation pertaining to whether or not a bond should be placed on the November ballot, the following Motion was made: MOTION made by Maureen Cullinane, seconded by Lillian Ball, to recommend that the Town of Southold put a bond in the amount of $4 million dollars for the purchase of farmland development rights and open space preservation on the November 2013 ballot. Motion carried: 5/0 PIPES COVE BRIDGE (per Supervisor Russell) Update Supervisor Russell reported that the Town Board has reviewed several renditions for replacing the Pipes Cove Bridge that washed away during Hurricane Sandy. Town Board is moving forward with wooden bridge proposed with pilings at an estimated cost of $60,000 reimbursable by FEMA funds. No CPF money is required for this project. Informational: · NEW SUFFOLK LAND CO IV, LLC - closing scheduled for May 21, 2013 · MACARI FARM, LLC - potential closing date May 16, 2013 · PAUL STOUTENBURGH PRESERVE DEDICATION - Thursday, June 13th ~ 1:00 p.m. Next Regular Meeting: Due to unavailability of Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator, to attend the next scheduled meeting for Tuesday, May 28, 2013; next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Adjournment: · The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. by the five attending LPC members. Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary