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Home My WebLink AboutLP-03/31/2026 LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. This Regular Meeting was held in the Annex Executive Board Room, located on the 2nd floor at Southold Town Hall Annex, 54375 Route 25 (Main Road), Southold, New York. The public had access to view and listen to the meeting as it was happening via Zoom. If an attendee did not have access to a computer or smartphone, there was an option to listen in via telephone. Comments from the public may not be solicited nor received without an appointment. It is expected that the Committee will enter into Executive Session*at some point after opening the Regular Meeting for the purpose of discussing applications regarding proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. The public is not allowed to attend, view, or listen to Executive Session. Options for public attendance: • To join via computer: ht1 ;,//usd6.�nre.b.,.Zoom. .,.0 s /86098931454 pwd:::::.bN1rnndr7A11A Q.I vv q vruAeI�VIM_U yIM.I Passcode:996997 *A note that"This meeting has been locked by Host" indicates that the Committee has entered into Executive Session. Or Online at the website zoom.us, click"Join a Meeting" and enter the Webinar ID: 860 9893 1454 Passcode: 996997 • Or One tap mobile : +16465588656„86098931454#....*996997# US (New York) +16469313860„86098931454#....*996997# US • Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Webinar ID: 860 9893 1454 Passcode: 996997 International numbers available: Ihtl s://us06web„ oorm„uaslullkIE:�irnlhX5h9 Members Present: Sam McCullough Anne Murray Doris McGreevy (left at 8:14 PM) Will Lee (on ZOOM) Kim Krupski Carol Festa Members Absent: Eric Keil Also Present: Anne Smith, Town Board Liaison Brian Mealy, Town Board Member Lillian McCullough, Land Preservation Executive Assistant Cathy Kreshon, Land Preservation Committee Secretary Present as Attendee: Patricia Moore, Esq., Attorney for Narrow River Properties LLC Commencement • All "Attendees" will be dismissed from this meeting upon the Committee's Motion to enter into Executive Session. • The meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with 6 LPC members present. Committee Minutes and Administration • Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from March 3, 2026 Tabled until a quorum of Committee members eligible to approve these minutes is achieved. • Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from March 17, 2026 MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Anne Murray, to accept the March 17, 2026 LPC meeting minutes. Motion carried: 4/0/2 (Will and Doris abstained because they were not in attendance) • Next LPC Meeting Date: April 14, 2026 • Thank you, Doris! Lilly presented Doris with a proclamation from the Town thanking her for her service on the Committee. General Preservation • None Inquiries/Applications for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property • Narrow River Properties LLC (Armstrong) SCTM# 1000-19.-1-1.5—Request to Construct Storage Barn & Livestock Barn (continued from 3/17) The Committee reviewed each proposed use, the Easement language, and relevant regulatory guidance. The Committee members noted the significant commitment of land, infrastructure, and management necessary for horse and livestock operations. The Committee members did not believe the landowner's proposed horse and livestock operations rose to the level of agricultural production based on Ag & Markets thresholds for commercial horse operations, state regulations on home processing and raw milk sales, and the acreage the site plan dedicates to supporting more than 35 animals. Therefore, the livestock barn is likely not consistent with the Easement terms. The Committee discussed the ongoing field crop production operation, confirmed that constituted commercial agricultural production, and agreed that the proposed uses of the storage barn related to that farm operation would be consistent with the Easement terms. However, uses related to the livestock operation as proposed, as well as elements of the barn's design (e.g., masonry patio) that are wholly unrelated to agricultural production would be inconsistent with the Easement terms. The Committee noted that, per the landowner's comments at the 3/17 meeting, the site plans under review were stale, did not reflect all proposed uses (e.g., additional pasture), and included elements more suitable for residential accessory structures. Committee members agreed that they needed to review complete, comprehensive, and accurate site plans. The Committee also reviewed the barns' scenic impact and their approximate location relative to the previous landowner's proposed barn, which was determined to be consistent with the Easement terms. The Committee noted that, while the proposed storage barn is taller than the previously proposed barn, the current landowner's proposal to separate the space into two barns would provide a less obstructed view from the Main Road. Additionally, both barns are located in the portion of the Easement Area where the Committee recommended siting the previous landowner's proposed barn. The Committee directed Lilly to draft comments summarizing their discussion and recommendations for review, which will be provided to the landowner. Stewardship and Management • None Land Preservation Applications & Potential Applications: • EXECUTIVE SESSION- Proposed Acquisitions of Real Property Where Publicity Would Substantially Affect the Value Thereof MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Anne Murray, to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION. Motion carried: 5/0 The LPC members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:14 p.m. Meeting locked. o Lillian McCullough, Land Preservation Executive Assistant— Inquiries, new applications, appraisals and current applications MOTION made by Anne Murray, seconded by Sam McCullough, to exit Executive Session. Motion carried: 5/0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ENDED at 8:52 p.m. Land Preservation Applications & Potential Applications -OPEN SESSION MOTION made by Kim Krupski, seconded by Anne Murray, to recommend to the Town Board that the Town commission an appraisal, for the purposes of providing the market value for Application Number 2026-1, as discussed by the Land Preservation Committee while in Executive Session. (Motion No. 2026-1) Motion carried: 5/0 Adjournment: MOTION made by Anne Murray, seconded by Sam McCullough, to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried: 5/0 The meeting ended at 8:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Cathy Kreshon, Land Preservation Committee Secretary