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LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING _ MARCH 11, 1997
MINUTES
Present were: , Cliff Benfield, Deborah Winsor, Ralph Williams,
John Stack, Bob Kassner, John Cronin and Joseph Wall.
1 . A motion was made by Ralph Williams and seconded by John Stack
to accept the Minutes of the February 11 , 1997 meeting. ` All were
in favor.
2. The next meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission will
be held on Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
3. Comments on Registry Publication - There are a few corrections
to be made in the registry. Seven books have been sold so far.
4. Signage and copy - Cliff was contacted by Nancy Kormendi regarding
a sign for her house. The information will be given to the historian
for editing.
5. The commission reviewed Joseph Wall's application for the Lester
Storrs House. John Stack told Mr. Wall that Toni Booth should
have information on this house, as she had lived in it. The commission
told Mr. Wall that they would like to inspect the house. Arrangements
have been made for the commission to inspect the house on Saturday,
March 15, 1997 at 1 :00 p.m.
6. Fort Corchaug Report - The Planning Board held a public hearing
on the "Indian Shores" DEIS. It was very well attended. There
were Indian representatives from the Montauket •and Shinnecock
tribes. Deborah Winsor, representing the Southold Town Landmark
Preservation Commission, gave a thorough preliminary response
to the "Indian Shores" DEIS. (See attached)
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7. Historic Site Progress - Toni Booth has the site applications
but we have not heard from her.
8. Open Discussion - John Cronin was contacted by the owner of
the General Wayne Inn. He is looking to obtain grant money for
restoring the building. John will give him a list of places to
contact.
With no further business to be conducted, a motion was made by
Ralph Williams and seconded by Bob Kassner to adjourn the meeting
at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
L/Joyce M. Wilkins
Secretary
Preliminary Response to "Indian Shores" DEIS
1 submitted to Southold Town Planning Board,(presented 3/10/97 public hearing)
by Southold Town Landmarks Preservation Commission
The following represent points of concern to the Landmark Preservation Commission after a
preliminary review of the DEIS that has been submitted to the Planning Board for the proposed
"Indian Shores"subdivision in Cutchogue.
The proposed subdivision shall compromise the New York State and Federal designations of
portions of the parcel as Historic Landmarks. As such, the applicant does not address the
following consequences:
1. If the current designated area is divided into separate ownership, modified by earth-moving
equipment,or otherwise disturbed prior to completion of archeological assessment and
protection of the artifacts, the National Register designation will be canceled.
2. The expectation that proposed lots would be individually re-designated for listing on the
National Register is very low.
3. So long as the property is held privately, the cultural resource recovery is not eligible for
public grants.
4. If the National Register listing is lifted,the property's eligibility for grants and funding is
compromised,especially those resources that target projects that forward the recovery,
preservation, and exhibit of artifacts that further jour understanding of the cultural history of
Native Americans.
The DEIS is ambiguous as to how the applicant proposes to implement the conclusions from
the Stage I archeological research.
1. The Stage I research concludes that the property requires a Stage II survey. The archeological
work should be completed prior to approval of the proposed subdivision, not"prior to
development"as suggested in the DEIS. Implied in this is the requirement for uniformity of
work and a competent,professional methodology and review.
2. The DEIS suggests that responsibility for Stage II archeological research will be transferred to
the new owners, conveyed by covenants.The DEIS does not address how the proposed
covenants will be enforced nor who will be the monitoring agency.
The Town,by accepting the current proposal(as written)of partition prior to exploration,
will become the agency responsible for the proper conduct of cultural assessment. Is the
Town qualified and prepared to assume fiscal and professional responsibility for
archeological review?
• The applicant should clarify who will be responsible for recovering the costs,and
defining and enforcing standards, if the archeological review if the is to be
conducted by disparate owners.
• The DEIS should specify a time period for archeological review as there is no
representation as to when the last parcel may be conveyed.
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Preliminary Response to "Indian Shores" DEIS
submitted to Southold Town Planning Board,(presented 3/10/97 public hearing)
by Southold Town Landmarks Preservation Commission
The DEIS does not present viable alternative plans for the site as outlined in SEQRA.
An alternatives should be presented with consideration given to National Register delineation
of cultural resources.
The DEIS extended responsibilities to currently uncontracted owners of parcels.
The DEIS makes several references to future contracts for ownership/stewardship with Southold Town,
Suffolk County,and the Peconic Land Trust. The DEIS should clarify what will happen if these
contracts are not executed.
Submitted March 3, 1997,after preliminary review of DEIS. Final review will be presented later during the
public comment period for this proposed project.
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