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Management Plan Adopted December 17, 2015 South Flora Nature Preserve SCTM #300-130-2-2.1 at 37.65 Acres Montauk Highway, Amagansett (Napeague) Town of East Hampton, New York Prepared by the Planning Department and Natural Resources Department ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 Table of Contents I. Introduction Location History and Ownership Reasons for Nature Preserve Designation II. Description of Site South Flora: Natural History South Flora: Disturbances, Developments, and Former Improvements Parcel two Parcel three III. Management Goals Habitat Preservation Habitat Restoration Passive Recreational Opportunities Fire and Other Emergency Procedures Protect Rare and Endangered Species Combine Use with Neighboring Parcels Removal of Former Improvements or Encroachments Signs IV. Access Existing land and water access Recommendations Parking V. Permitted Uses VI. Restrictions VII. Maintenance VIII. Appendix Aerial Maps Purchase Resolution Tax Maps Natural Resources and Planning Department Memos ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 I. Introduction Location The South Flora Nature Preserve consists of 37.65 acres (SCTM#300-130-2-2.1) of pristine duneland located on the south side of Montauk Highway in Napeague. The preserve is bounded on the west by Dolphin Drive and on the east by the Ocean Colony Resort. The southern boundary is approximately 1,700 linear feet of dune / beach frontage. The western two-thirds of the property runs from the beachfront dune to Montauk Highway. The eastern boundary stops south of the Lobster Roll parcel and the town's Parcel three (see maps in appendix). This management plan also discusses the two adjacent parcels which lie north of the eastern portion of the South Flora Nature Preserve. Parcel two, SCTM 300-130-2-4.1, fronts on Montauk Highway and is just east of the Lobster Roll restaurant. Parcel three, SCTM 300-130-2-3, is directly south of Parcel two and touches the northern perimeter of South Flora. The Napeague Life Saving Station had been located on Parcel three. These two parcels are not Nature Preserves (aerial and tax maps included in the appendix). The southernmost property line of the preserve, as described in the deed, is the edge of the beach grass. This plan does not cover any portion of the ocean beach that is owned or under the jurisdiction of the Trustees. The ocean beach can be accessed by crossing South Flora by foot or vehicle. The South Flora Management Plan does not eliminate the existing vehicular and or pedestrian public access paths located along the western portion of the preserve. The Nature Preserve Committee, which includes a Trustee representative, has worked with the Trustees to insure compatible management goals including maintaining public access to the beach. When this management plan refers to "South Flora," or to the "nature preserve" or the "preserve," the reference is to only the South Flora Nature Preserve parcel, SCTM 300- 130-2-2.1 (at purchase this was SCTM 300-130-2-2, see tax map from 2001 in appendix). The two smaller parcels are either referred to as “Parcel two” or "Parcel three," or by their descriptive attributes. History and Ownership A subdivision application for this property was approved in 1985. However, the conditions of that approval were never fulfilled and the approval expired. In 1989 another application was submitted to the Planning Board. This was allowed to lapse before any approval could be granted. In 1995, the South Flora Development Corporation submitted the Sea Breeze Estates subdivision application to create 10 residential lots. Planning Department review of the proposal described features that included rare and endangered species, high flooding risk, dune land, steep slopes, wetlands and a shallow depth to groundwater. The Planning Board noted the environmental sensitivity of the site and advised the applicants that the preparation of an environmental impact statement might be necessary. This application was also never completed. The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP, adopted December 3, 1999) Development Policies section cited the Towns Open Space Plan recommendation for ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 acquisition of the South Flora parcel noting that the parcel contains freshwater wetlands, protected species and provides scenic views and water front access. It is also a designated State Significant Coastal Fish & Wildlife Habitat, is within a Velocity Flood Hazard Zone and CBRA Zone. The Town’s Natural Resources Director wrote a four page memo on the potential purchase in 2001. The memo describes the environmental significance of the property while allowing that environmental protection can be compatible with some passive uses and connection to the ocean beach (see appendix). The town purchased South Flora for $8.4 million in 2001 using $8.1 million from the Community Preservation Fund and $300,000 from the general fund. The purchase resolution stated the purpose as "preservation of open space and possible public recreational use" and for “protection of the community character of the Town of East Hampton”. (see appendix). At the time of purchase, the Lobster Roll restaurant had significant encroachments on the South Flora parcel. A 1.3 acre portion of South Flora was split off via a metes and bounds description. The $300,000 paid by the general fund was attributed to this part of the purchase, which then became free of the restrictions that would have come with a Community Preservation Fund purchase. After the purchase of South Flora, the town entered into a land swap agreement with the owner of the Lobster Roll restaurant. The owner of the Lobster Roll owned Parcel two (as well as the then vacant residential lot, SCTM 300-130-2-4.2, immediately to the east of parcels two and three). The town received the 1.1 acre Parcel two in exchange for the 1.3 acres that was split from South Flora. Review of the town documents suggest that the goal of the swap was to eliminate the Lobster Roll restaurants encroachments on town land, and to improve the safety and functioning of the Lobster Roll restaurant parking, ingress, and egress. Parcel three had been acquired by the town from the U.S. Coast Guard after the decommissioning of the Napeague Life Saving Station. At the time of purchase of South Flora, Parcel three was landlocked. After the land swap with the Lobster Roll, Parcel three could be connected to Montauk Highway via Parcel two. In early 2014, the neighboring homeowners association, East End Dunes Resident Association (EEDRA) made a formal request to the town to nominate South Flora as a Nature Preserve. The Nature Preserve Committee, and the Departments of Natural Resources and Planning reviewed the request. All reviewers concurred on recommending South Flora for Nature Preserve designation. South Flora became a Nature Preserve by town board resolution number 2014-1278 on October 16, 2014. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 Reasons for Nature Preserve Designation The environmental significance of South Flora has been recognized by various individuals, organizations and town agencies for many years. The LWRP summarized its attributes as "containing freshwater wetlands, protected species and providing scenic views and waterfront access. It is designated as State designated Significant Coastal Fish & Wildlife Habitat, is within a Velocity Flood Hazard Zone and a CBRA Zone, and the Open Space Plan recommends it be acquired by the public." To be considered for inclusion in the Nature Preserve system, a site must meet at least one of eight criteria. South Flora meets all eight criteria for Nature Preserve designation. This is best detailed in the August 12, 2014 memo written by Lisa D'Andrea of the East Hampton Town Planning Department that was prepared pursuant to §182-11B of the Town Code (see appendix). Some of the features of South Flora that deserve protection afforded a Nature Preserve are described in the section below. II. Description of Site South Flora: Natural History Montauk east of Fort Pond and Hither Woods were islands off the east end of Long Island when the glaciers melted. The erosion and deposition of sediments by wind, waves and ocean currents connected the islands and formed the Fort Pond area of Montauk, as well as the Napeague strip which is the location of the South Flora nature preserve. Approximately 1,700 linear feet of primary dunes, up to 35 feet above sea level along the south property line, separate the preserve property from the beach. Most of this spectacular dune line is intact except at the far western end where there are two manmade cuts for vehicular and pedestrian access to the beach. There are some lower sections and V-shaped drops on the far eastern side that have been used now or in the past for passage between the ocean beach and trails or easements to the north. The nature preserve landward of the dune line is gently rolling and covered with the undisturbed ecological communities and seaside vegetation that have become so scarce along Long Island’s shorelines. The New York Heritage Ecological Community “Maritime Dunes”, including low mats of bearberry, beach heather, and staghorn lichens, and beach grass covers most of the land. Several plants on the New York State Protected list, including three orchids, rose pogonia, calopogon, and pink lady's slipper occur on the property. The pink lady slipper colonies are unusually large despite the heavy deer browse pressure of recent years. Wildlife includes, among other species, spadefoot toads, Fowler’s toads, gray treefrogs, spring peepers, black racers, eastern ribbon snakes, milk snakes, eastern garter snakes, eastern box turtle, white tailed deer, northern harrier and numerous resident, wintering and migrating bird species. Federally threatened and state endangered piping plover ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 and state threatened least tern breed on the beach seaward of the dune line. There are several wetland areas, all of them located to the far north of the property, within a couple hundred feet of Montauk Highway. The property’s wetlands are classified by the New York Natural Heritage Program as Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales. The community is restricted to the Coastal Lowlands ecozone in Suffolk County and is declining due to threats related to invasive species, groundwater contamination, off-road vehicle abuse and management practices that alter the natural hydrologic processes. A more complete list of flora and fauna is found in the appendix. South Flora: Disturbances, Developments, and Former Improvements South Flora has seen a large incursion of Japanese Black Pines. These are most prevalent along the western edge of the Preserve and in the northeast corner next to the Ocean Colony Resort and the house at 1996 Montauk Highway. Some of these colonies are just a line of trees but there are also sizeable clumps. The stand of trees near the Ocean Colony Resort has displaced a significant amount of dune vegetation. The Japanese Black Pines are spreading into the interior of South Flora. Many of the trees are dying because of a boring beetle infestation. Trails existed on the South Flora nature preserve at the time of its acquisition. There are both a pedestrian access and a vehicular access which cross the southwest corner of the preserve and connect Dolphin Drive to the beach through low points or cuts in the dune. Though there are sections of this southwest triangle which still contain important duneland vegetation, the area also has sections other than the trails that are degraded. There is another pedestrian trail on the eastern side of South Flora which begins just south of the house at 1996 Montauk Highway, SCTM 300-130-02-004.2, and runs south through the eastern section of the preserve to the ocean beach through a cut in the dune. The 2005 survey by McLean shows a pipe coming up from underground on South Flora which was located. Additionally, there is a large pipe with a curved top and a smaller pipe near it which may be the visible portion of a cistern. This is not on any survey in our possession and is located either on the west side of parcel 3 or situate on South Flora. Parcel Two Near Montauk Highway Parcel two contains wetlands and wetland vegetation. The middle and southern sections of the parcel are partly disturbed dryer dune vegetation. There is a sand footpath which connects the house at 1996 Montauk to the Lobster Roll. Based on aerial photographs, it appears that the Lobster Roll's fenced trash area encroaches onto Parcel two. Parcel Three Parcel three is significantly disturbed. It has the remaining foundations and concrete pads ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 from the Napeague Life Saving Station on its eastern edge. Parcel three may have an abandoned fuel tank underground. The vegetation on site was characterized in the 1995 subdivision narrative as "brush" and differentiates it from the other landscape. Non-native Japanese Black Pines now cover much of the parcel. These trees form a colony with the large stand on northeast corner of South Flora. Because of these encroachments, degradations of the landscape, and improvements, these two parcels are not suitable for Nature Preserve designation at this time, without extensive and expensive remediation. However, as they are not encumbered, the town has the flexibility to make agreements with neighboring owners that might help remove encroachments, arrange better site planning for the Lobster Roll, and allow better future access for town parking if that was ever deemed to be needed. III. Management Goals Habitat Preservation To prepare this plan, as well as its prior recommendations, the Committee studied prior writings, surveys, and an advisory map generated at the D.E.C. website and a subcommittee made several site inspections. We conferred with our ex-officio members including the Departments of Natural Resources, Planning, and Land Acquisition and Management and the Trustees. In its recommendation to include South Flora in the Nature Preserve Program, the Nature Preserve Committee wrote that South Flora "at 37 acres, may be the largest parcel owned by the Town of native dune environment, comprising dunes, wetlands, beach vegetation and nesting areas for piping plovers and terns." The recommendation continues, "at least 30 acres...should be set aside for no development and exemplify the Town Code that specifies a Nature Preserve be 'maintained as nearly as possible in its natural condition.' " With the exception of the incursion of Japanese Black Pines, this approximately 30 acres is a large intact dune ecosystem that runs from above the vehicular trail north to Montauk Highway and east to within a couple of hundred feet of the eastern boundary with the Ocean Colony Resort. The pristine Maritime Dune community and Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales are easily destroyed by foot or vehicular traffic. This large intact dune environment should be preserved in its natural state. No new vehicular or pedestrian trails should be installed and off-trail foot traffic should be discouraged except for scientific study and maintenance of the preserve. On the eastern portion of the preserve, there are sections of the preserve that appear to be of lesser environmental purity. Fortunately, all of the trails are outside the most intact and environmentally sensitive area with the exception that there are, or have been, some small penetrations of the eastern section of the dune by existing or historical trails. The dune and the area immediately to the north of the dune are a valuable continuation of the intact dune system. The beach in front of this area has been one of the most favored in town by piping plovers and least terns as a breeding location. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 The management recommendation at this time is to take no action about the existing trails and remnants of past trails on the east side of South Flora. Small numbers of visitors who use these trails carefully would not be likely to cause further degradation since the entire trail is currently devoid of vegetation. However, the trails should be monitored to see if human activity is causing any widening or other degradations. If they are being accessed from the north during the migratory breeding season, thus causing disturbance to the nesting birds, it may be necessary to rope off access from the north side of the dune as well as the current practice of human exclusion from the ocean side. Habitat Restoration An evaluation of the dune and the vehicular access road should be done periodically to determine any need for remediation such as the placement of snow fencing or revegetation/ stabilization of the dune. The Town and Trustees will be consulted prior to commencement of this work to ascertain if proper review has been performed and if approval or permits have been granted. An evaluation of the Japanese Black Pine incursion needs to be done to determine its impact and whether some or all of the pines should be removed. Although these trees have shaded and replaced native Maritime Dune species in the places that they occur, they also appear to have protected portions of the pink ladyslipper colony from the heavy deer browse that currently occurs. Removal of any pines should include procedures that protect the integrity of the duneland soil structure which contains important living components that support the visible portions of the ecosystem. For example, the pines could be cut off at their base but the roots not be removed and such work could take place during damp weather conditions to reduce destruction of fragile lichens. Along the eastern periphery of South Flora and on Parcel three the pines should be preserved to provide screening for the adjacent residential property. However, periodic removal would be necessary to check any spread of pines towards the interior of South Flora or Parcel three. The use of a native screening species such as eastern red cedar should be considered. See also the subsection below "Protect Rare and Endangered Species." Passive Recreational Opportunities Passive recreational activities have always been allowed on Nature Preserves and the existing trails have not significantly impacted the South Flora nature preserve. However, because of the delicacy of most of South Flora, people should be discouraged from walking on any flora. Staying on the trails should be encouraged and existing trails should be monitored for widening or other degradations. Within that limitation, bird watching and general appreciation of the unique landscape is supported. Organized and/or authorized visits for these and educational purposes are allowable uses for Nature Preserves. See also "Combine Use with Neighboring Parcels" directly below. Fire and Other Emergency Procedures The vehicular access on Dolphin Drive is an important access point for emergency and ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 rescue vehicles. The nearby pedestrian access is signed "24A" at its beginning on Dolphin Drive and again where it comes through the dune as seen from the beach. This signage is part of the ocean rescue system used to describe and find beach locations in the event of an emergency. Protect Rare and Endangered Species The federally threatened and New York State (NYS) endangered piping plover (Charadrius melodus) and the NYS threatened least tern (Sterna antillarum) have historically used the beach adjacent to South Flora site as breeding habitat. If nests are found in the area, snow fences are installed to restrict vehicles and dogs from within close proximity to the nest sites, where unfledged young actively forage the beaches and intertidal zones. This restricted area is extended approximately 1,000 meters on either side of a nest site and extends from the dune to the mean high water mark. Management of these species should continue as part of the Town’s Endangered Species Management Program. The Natural Resources Department has proposed erecting several exclosures on site in an effort to promote the return of the Lady's Slippers colonies. These will be constructions of fencing and/or other materials designed to keep deer out. The placements will be determined by a field inspection and review of existing surveys depicting the location of the colonies. Continued use of exclosures or other measures to protect this or other plant species should be an ongoing determination by the departments that are ex-officio advisers to Nature Preserves. The last known mapped assessment of wetlands and plant life at South Flora was done in 1995. A new assessment should be completed. Based on the findings, other protective actions may be beneficial. Combine Use with Neighboring Parcels The use of the South Flora property and adjacent parcels for beach parking and access was previously considered and discussed. However, the delicate nature of the Maritime Dunes ecosystem makes access and parking construction difficult and limited. However if there is a future need for additional parking the disturbed area on parcel three should be considered. We do not recommend any changes at this time. See also the sections on "Access" and "Parking." Removal of Former Improvements or Encroachments All of the former improvements described in the section above, should be evaluated for removal or other forms of remediation. It should be determined whether the Lobster Roll trash area is encroaching onto Parcel two. If it is, it should be relocated onto the private property of the Lobster Roll. Signs The installation of signs should be kept to a minimum to preserve the scenic qualities of the preserve. However, some additional "Nature Preserve" signs should be placed around the perimeter especially at places where the separation of private and public property is unclear. The existing sign at the entrance to the pedestrian trail on Dolphin Drive can be modified to ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 request that people remain on the trail or to provide other information. IV. Access Land and Water Access The pedestrian and vehicular access from Dolphin Drive to the beach are shown or mentioned in documents dating back many decades. A pedestrian trail which begins on South Flora just south of the house at 1996 Montauk Highway, SCTM 300-130-2-4.2, and runs south through the eastern section of the preserve to the ocean beach through a cut in the dune. All of these access routes are shown on the draft of the town's new trail map. All trails, including the vehicle access, are currently sand with no vegetation growing on them. Maps, physical inspection, and historic surveys show that there were other pathways in the past on the eastern side of the preserve which connected Parcel three or the Lobster Roll area to the beach. The Coast Guard had an easement across South Flora, and it is presumed that they hauled their boats from Parcel three across South Flora and the dune to the beach. A driveway from Montauk Highway that terminates at the house located at 1996 Montauk Highway lies principally on the town-owned Parcel two, touches Parcel three and finally crosses onto the private land. This driveway location and its use as a common driveway to parcels two and three was determined as part of a sub-division in 1981. Currently, there are “Private” signs on the driveway. Access Recommendations There should be no changes to the existing access from Dolphin Drive or to the existing limited access on the east side of South Flora at this time. The existing pedestrian and vehicular access trails at Dolphin Drive are well established and should be neither increased in number or size, nor diminished. At the vehicular access on Dolphin Drive there is slight erosion of the sand to pavement intersection. This and the dune crest on the vehicular access should be monitored for erosion at least seasonally by the relevant departments. There should be no physical change, such as new clearing or the construction of parking on site that would increase the limited access at this time. The "private" signs on the driveway servicing 1996 Montauk Highway should be relocated on the private lot. Also, the "private" signs on the east to west trail on Parcel two should be removed from town property. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 Parking The number of parking spaces needed for access to the South Flora Nature Preserve is very small due to the management goal of protecting the property’s fragile ecosystem while maintaining the existing public use and enjoyment. Parking for access to the ocean beach is currently located approximately 800 feet to the west at Atlantic Drive. Windblown sand has reduced the size of the Atlantic Avenue road end that is currently available for parking. Sand should be removed and the parking area restored and or expanded if needed. The existing trail to the beach and through the eastern side of South Flora on Parcel three and can provide an additional pedestrian access to the beach. However prime duneland vegetation exists adjacent to the existing trail. Widening the access, establishing a new trail, or placing a boardwalk over any of this area would compromise this environment. The creation of a public bathing beach on the ocean, south of the South Flora preserve, was recently explored by the Town Board and would require improvements that are contrary to the management goals of protecting the property’s fragile ecosystem and the threatened and endangered species that breed on the ocean sand during the peak public use period. Creating parking and providing access to an unprotected bathing beach may trigger the need for compliance with New York State Bathing Beach Regulations. To comply with NYS Regulations as well as Suffolk County Department of Health Standards, the establishment of a protected public bathing beach requires the construction of restroom facilities that would require significant disturbance and loss of the Maritime Dune ecosystem that the Nature Preserve designation is intended to protect. A bicycle rack should be placed near the pedestrian trailhead off Dolphin Drive. This was also recommended in the LWRP. V. Permitted Uses • Hiking on the trails • Vehicular use of the vehicular access from Dolphin Drive to the beach2 • Nature studies • Bird watching • Carry in - Carry out kayaks, surfboards, paddleboards, and small craft • Activities permitted by the Adopt-A-Preserve program, if applicable VII. Restrictions • Hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding off the trails should be discouraged3 • Digging and artifact recovery ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 • Wood cutting or removal of vegetation (except at the direction of the Land Acquisition and Management Department or Natural Resources Department) • Abandonment of pets and other domesticated animals • Dumping, littering, and abandonment of personal property • Uncontained fires or burning not in accordance with Town Code Chapter 141 (Fire Prevention) • Vehicular use or parking off the designated access unless authorized by the Town or Trustees • Unauthorized hunting, trapping, and fishing (Town Code Chapter 91, Beaches and Parks) • Camping • Storage of personal property, including boats. • Concessions / catering services / rentals / commercial uses • Seasonal closings of portions of the preserve as needed to protect migratory bird nests • Target shooting or clay shooting • Geocaching or placement of geocaches VIII. Maintenance • Exclosures as needed • Vehicular and pedestrian access / trail. • Invasive flora control, especially Japanese Black Pines • Maintenance of any dune restoration project, such as dune fencing • Maintenance of signs by the appropriate town department 2 Driving on the beach that is not part of South Flora is covered by other town and Trustee regulations 3 These activities off of the trails are not prohibited by the town code. However they should be discouraged. ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 Previous Planning Studies4 For South Flora 1989 - 1996 Town of East Hampton Planning Department Review of subdivision applications of 1989 and 1996. The file contains a survey from 1995 which shows contours, wetlands, Lady's Slippers colonies, and existing vehicular and pedestrian access trails. These items can be found in the Planning Board files. 2001 Town of East Hampton Natural Resources Department A memo was prepared as an evaluation of the potential purchase by Larry Penny, the Department Head at the time. The memo describes the environmental significance of the site and the need for preservation, while suggesting ways to provide parking and access to the beach. This item is included in the appendix. 2007 (Adopted by the Town Board in 1999) Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Several sections of the LWRP are relevant and have been consulted in preparing this management plan. These include the sections on "Flooding and Erosion," "Significant Habitats," and "Projects." The entire LWRP can be found on the internet at the NYS Department of State (or directed there via the Town website) . For Parcels Two or Three 2005 Town of East Hampton The Town hired the engineering firm of McLean and Associates to design parking on Parcel two and a boardwalk across Parcel three and South Flora to the ocean beach. The design and correspondence with the town and the DEC can be found in a file in the Town Board offices. 4 Additionally, the East End Dunes Residents Association (EEDRA), which represents the homeowners in the development directly west of South Flora, prepared a large packet in 2011 on the history, importance, and fragility of South Flora. Copies were given to the members of the Town Board, relevant Department Heads, and the Nature Preserve Committee. ---PAGE BREAK--- TOWN CPF PROPERTY SCTM# 300-130-2-2.1 TOWN SCTM# 300-130-2-3 TOWN SCTM# 300-130-2-4.1 Current Beach Access Montauk Hwy Dolphin Dr Beaver Head St Shore Rd Osprey Rd \\Land-Acq\Data\AndyGaites\Andys_GIS\S Flora.mxd A. Gaites/Land Acquisition & Management January 11, 2012 THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON SOUTH FLORA PROPERTY Ê 1 " = 265 feet 0 125 250 Feet Prepared by Suffolk County, New York THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON Dept. of Information Technology NO PORTION OF THIS MAP MAY BE MAINTAINED , ALTERED, SOLD, D ISTRIBUTED, REPRODUCED, STORED IN OR INTRODUCED INTO A RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, OR TRANSMITTED , IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS (ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL, PHOTOCOPYING, RECORDING OR OTHERWISE), WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON. WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND ACCURATE INFORMATION, THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS, SUITABILITY, OR VALIDITY OF ANY INFORMATION ON THIS DOCUMENT AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR D ELAYS IN THIS INFORMATION OR ANY LOSSES, INJURIES, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ITS D ISPLAY OR USE. ALL INFORMATION IS PROVID ED ON AN AS-IS BASIS. 2010 NYS Digital Ortho Photography Suffolk County Real Property Tax Service COPYRIGHT 2011, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, N.Y. Real Property Taxmap parcel linework used with permission of Suffolk County Real Property Tax Service Agency (R.P.T.S.A.) Basemaps: SOUTH FLORA NATURE PRESERVE Vehicle or pedestrian pedestrian trail ---PAGE BREAK--- 130-2-4.2 Town of EH Town of EH Town of EH Parcel 2 Parcel 3 South Flora NP South Flora NP ---PAGE BREAK--- (1476)AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION Property of South Flora Land Development Co., Montauk Highway, Napeague Beach SCTM #300-130-2-2 The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Schneiderman, seconded by Councilman Potter, and adopted: WHEREAS, pursuant to § 247 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, the Town Board held a public hearing on December 1, 2000 to consider the acquisition of approximately 40.9 acres of land located on the south side of the Montauk Highway (S.R. 27) on Napeague Beach, which land is identified on the Suffolk County Tax Map as SCTM #300-130-2-2; and WHEREAS, the proposed purchase price for fee simple acquisition of the subject property is $8,400,000.00, plus survey, title, prorated tax, and recording charges; and WHEREAS, said property consists of oceanfront beach, pristine dunelands, freshwater wetlands, and shorebird habitat; and WHEREAS, the purpose of said acquisition is preservation of open space and possible public recreational use (ocean bathing beach); and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the subject property is classified as a Type II Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds, pursuant to § 64-e of the New York Town Law, that acquisition of the subject property by purchase is the best alternative, of all reasonable alternatives available to the Town, for protection of the community character of the Town of East Hampton, and that such acquisition would be in the best interests of the Town; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract of sale with the record owner of the subject property, now or formerly South Flora Land Development Co., for the purpose of acquiring said property at a cost to the Town of East Hampton not to exceed $8,400,000.00, plus reasonable survey, title, prorated tax, and recording charges; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to contract the Supervisor is authorized and directed to execute any documents and to pay any and all reasonable survey, title, prorated tax, and recording charges, as may be necessary to effect the transfer of title; and be it further RESOLVED, the monies to be expended for purchase of the foregoing property shall be drawn from the Town of East Hampton Community Preservation Fund Budget Account; and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to: ---PAGE BREAK--- Town Attorney Eric Bregman; Deputy Town Attorney Richard E. 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