HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/18/2009!1.
III.
IV.
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Town of Southold
MeetJna Aaenda
A~qust 18~2009
Call to Order ~/~r
Approval of Minutes -July 2009 Meeting
Chairman's Comments '~
· Informative meeting with Julian Adams on CLG requirements /~
· Annual Visit to Fisher's Island on August 5
· Up-date on future of Alistair Cooke's House on Nassau Point,
Cutchogue; eligible for local, state and national registers
Old Business
A. Committee Reports:
· Technical - Ron and/or Mel
· Education and Outreach - Barbara
· PR/Communications - Discuss placing an Infomemial in ST and
holding a Community Info Forum about CLG (in Fall); Produce a
folding 3-panel table top display for use at meetings, special
events, etc. First showing could be at Day of History at Old House
in Cutchogue on Sept. 26. Need a project chair for each project -
Jim
· Preservation Practices; Response/follow-up on CLG with Julian Adams -
Jamie
· New Designations and Awards - Mel
· Hedtage Tourism Initiative- Progress on walking/driving tours -
Southold Historical Society to do on a contractual basis; consider
sponsors for brochures - Ron
· Code Review and Updates - Ron and Damon
B. Inventory and restoration plan for Ben Franklin markers-Ron and Barbara
C. Further discussion on Blake Gobel/Elizabeth Peyton proposal for195 Village
Lane, Orient - Jamie
D. Further discuss repainting of NYS historical markers at Southold's
Tdangle Park and other sites in the Town
E. Met with Geoff Fleming of Southold Histodcal Society to discuss
landmarking and future re-use of Markel building on Horton's Lane, Wrote
letter to Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator, expressing support
for the project.
F. Met with Claudia Ramone and Mark Schwartz (architect) about
upcoming project on Village Lane, Odent. Pre-submission meeting.
G. Met with Nancy Steelman (architect) and Mrs. Rose on the Rose
accessory cottage at 145 King Street, Orient, to discuss alterations. They
have ZBA approval.
2
V. 'New Business
A. Discuss changes to "Spite" house in Orient.
B. Any other business to be discussed
VI. Public Hearings
,, 4:00 p.m. - Logan Walker Residence, 1110 Orchard Street, Orient, NY
· 4:30 p.m. - Rose Garage/Workshop, 145 King Street, Orient, NY
VII. Adjournment/Next Meeting: September 15
Telephone (631) 765-1800
Fax (631) 765-6145
Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
SOUTHOLD TOWN
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
July 23, 2009
Mr. Scott Russell
Supervisor, Southold Town
Town Hall, P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 119971
RE: Southold Historical Society's Proposal for Markel Building
Dear Mr. Russell:
The Town's Landmarks Preservation Commission has reviewed the Southold
Historical Society's proposal for the re-use of the Markel Building on Horton's Lane in
Southold as a collections storage and exhibition center. The building was constructed in
the early 1950s for the storage of farm produce. That period witnessed some of the last
construction of wooden agricultural accessory buildings on local farms. Today, most are
mass-produced of steel. The Commission has determined that the building qualifies for
listing on the Southold Town Register of Historic Landmarks.
The Commission supports the Society's proposal to work with the Town's Land
Preservation Department to acquire the building. When the renovation and restoration of
the building are completed, the Society will apply for its designation as a Town
landmark, thus preserving this rare surviving example of our important agricultural
heritage.
As the Historical Society's "Proposal for Re-use of the Markel Building" states,
"Both the preservation of land and the preservation and re-use of the building as a
museum will have a positive economic impact on the local community." This project
also confirms the fact that historic preservation is good business.
The Landmark Preservation Commission urges you, the Land Preservation
Committee, and the Town Board to expedite and approve the Southold Historical
Society's proposal for the acquisition, restoration and re-use of the Markel building in
Southold.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Singe~r&ly, /r-"3 ~ /' ./
t--C-15airman, Landmarks Preservation Commission
CC: Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Department
Ron Rossi, Geoffi'ey Fleming, Southold Historical Society.