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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/2017 ALCOHOL FARM PRODUCTS WORKING GROUP Mon., September 25, 2017 5:00PM Annex Board Room MINUTES I.Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:00PM. II.Roll Call Frank Purita, Joann Maynard, Ian VanBourgondien, Nancy Torchio, Anne Murray, Louisa Hargrave, Kristina Gabrielson, Nancy Foote Also attending: Supervisor Scott Russell, Councilman Bill Ruland, Chris Baiz, Kelly Zegers (Times Review), Randy Wade III.Approval of Minutes September 11, 2017 IV.Discussion Items: Group discussed sustainability of agriculture in the winery industry. Items to take into account traffic, noise, and public disturbance. Louisa would like the code to not be too restrictive. Frank said that towns and counties have different rules. How to move forward and be flexible? A different model may need to be explored. Industry and the north fork are changing. Number of second homebuyers is growing. Some committee members do not want to see the north fork become party central. Discussion continued with 80/20 ratio crop being grapes. Ian thought grapes could be restrictive. Nancy suggested 80% grapes/20% fermentable crops. Ann made a motion to vote on the following definition: Farm Winery 10 acres planted with a minimum of 80% grapes and up to 20% fermentable fruit plus 2 acres for building; owner owned and contiguous. nd grapes, Nancy 2 the motion. With 5 yes votes and 2 no votes the motion passed. 2 Nancy believes the twelve acres should not be broken up into pieces. Uses can be outlined ie: special exceptions Louisa thought a long-term lease (twenty years) should be allowed. The group previously agreed to owner owned. With a twenty year lease the lessor is basically buying the property. A long-term lease will be discussed further. Nancy would like to propose to add county, state or town road can split the property. Louisa proposed a motion to take consideration to the overall quite detailed instead of putting the definition together in bits and pieces. Have one vote for one comprehensive plan, develop a new definition with new conditions. Committee reviewed handouts created by Louisa. Discussion continued with Legacy Wineries. Wineries are not supposed to sell wine not produced in New York. Wedding caterers can serve other wine at private events. Many serve local wine with the exception of the champagne toast, or take home the required cases of wine and serve other wines. Commercial Wineries are permitted in Southold in commercial zones and LB zones. In industrial zones, supposed to promote what you manufacture. In LI & LIO retail can be 10% but no more than 3000 square feet. Frank motioned to approve the following: Winery, brewery, distillery & cindery: LI, LIO, industrial zone 10% retail area and tasting room not to exceed 2000 square feet. Ian seconded the motion. Vote passed unanimously. Discussion of smaller wineries. Smaller wineries enhance region and produce very good wines. Allow the winery to have people come and taste. Does not encourage bulk tourism. Concept is to produce quality agricultural product and sell at retail. Winery can restrict the tasting room. Frank does not want to see a small winery with tasting room in a planned residential subdivision. Louisa reminded him that people want to sit in the vineyard for the vibe. How to restrict then? Not within 1500 foot of residences and only allow visitors by appointment only. Ann agreed that it needs to be restricted. How can farming be promoted with these restrictions? Needs conditions that the ZBA can impose. Committee would like to set guidelines 3 for micro winery and then set conditions. Promote preserved land, take micro wineries in conjunction with preserved land. V.The next meeting was set for Mon., October 2, 2017 at 5:00PM. VI.The meeting was adjourned at 6:40PM.