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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 16, 2024
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-j
SUBJECT: Resolution of Approval — Terry Road Farm, LLC Conservation Easement
DEPARTMENT: Environment, Agriculture, Parks
and Recreation (DEAPR)
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. Resolution of Approval David Stancil, 245-2510
2. Location Map Christian Hirni, 245-2514
3. Site Map
4. Draft Conservation Easement
PURPOSE: To adopt a resolution to approve the joint acceptance and purchase of a conservation
easement for Terry Road Farm, LLC property by Orange County and Triangle Land Conservancy.
BACKGROUND: The acquisition of conservation easements to protect important natural and
cultural resource lands in Orange County is a longstanding goal of the Board of Commissioners,
and a priority of the Lands Legacy program. Since 2001, the County has partnered with
landowners and other entities to protect 2,850 acres of significant natural areas and prime
farmland with permanent conservation easements, leveraging well over $3 million in outside
funding and grants toward these easements.
Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) staff contacted DEAPR staff in 2023 with interest in the joint
holding of a farmland conservation easement by TLC and the County for a 50-acre tract in the
Little River watershed and Little River Township. This project was being pursued in the spirit of
TLC's new Good Grounds Initiative, a program to address historic racial inequities in farmland
ownership. After the sale and closing on the easement, the landowner will sell the property to the
farmer (a person of color who is currently leasing the farm) at a discounted price, based on the
sale of the easement value.
The property has just over 1,500 feet of stream frontage on the South Fork of the Little River, part
of the water supply for the City of Durham and ultimately, via Falls Lake, the City of Raleigh. The
property also directly abuts the 170-acre Reimer Nature Preserve owned and managed by TLC.
Access to the property would be through the adjoining TLC preserve.
The tract is almost evenly split between active agriculture and a forested buffer along the creek
(50% forest, 50% agricultural fields). The open areas (23 acres) are currently utilized for a typical
Piedmont farm rotation of corn and soybeans. The remaining forested areas provide a valuable
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buffer to the adjacent Reimer Nature Preserve and a hardwood buffer to the South Fork of the
Little River. Portions of the open areas within 100 feet of the river will be converted into perennial
ground cover and eventually forested to further protect the water quality and reduce erosion and
sedimentation. Within the easement language, there will be an allowance of two additional
subdivisions, specifically for the purpose of allowing TLC to acquire the forested areas and stream
buffers adjacent to its existing property, and expand the Reimer Nature Preserve by an additional
15 acres.
This property ranks in the medium-high to high protection categories via the County's farmland
conservation ranking criteria. These factors, in addition to the forested buffer to a major water
supply watershed river and adjacency to existing protected lands, provide significant conservation
values for the site. An added social value would be achieved by the ownership change which
would enable a new farmer/landowner from historically underserved communities. The requested
25% County contribution ($60,000) of the estimated $247,300 budget will help expand the
conserved working lands in the Little River watershed.
The Board approved the County's participation in this project with action at the December 12,
2023 Business meeting. A resolution to accept the easement is provided herein.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total costs of the conservation easement is $247,300, including closing
and transactional costs. The requested County contribution is for $60,000, or 25% of the total.
The purchase price for the conservation easement is $225,000, which was determined by an
appraisal. Additional costs, including closing and transactional costs, bring the estimated total at
closing to $247,300.
Triangle Land Conservancy has secured grants totaling $181,200 of the amount. The breakdown
of the funding sources is:
City of Durham $ 171,200 (69%)
Orange County (Lands Legacy) $ 60,000 (24%)
City of Raleigh $ 10,000 (4%)
TLC $ 6,100 (3%)
$247,300 (acquisition + transaction)
Funds for the easement purchase would come from City of Durham ($168,000 purchase price
plus $3,000 for legal and closing costs), Orange County ($57,000 purchase price plus $3,000 for
legal and closing costs), City of Raleigh ($10,000 for stewardship endowment), and Triangle Land
Conservancy ($6,100 for closing costs).
The County's share of funds ($60,000) would come from existing funds budgeted and approved
for the Lands Legacy Program (Land Legacy Fund). Funds would not be transferred until the
easement transaction has occurred. The conservation easement will be completed in spring of
2024, with a closing and recordation of the document expected to occur shortly thereafter.
The Terry Road Farm property is enrolled in the Present Use Value taxation program, so the
conservation easement would not lessen the amount of property taxes paid to the County.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal impact is
applicable to this item:
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• GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes
and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental
laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no group of people
should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences
resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact is applicable to this item:
• RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AIR QUALITY
Assess and where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of
the site and adjoining area. Minimize production of greenhouse gases.
The easement will provide a permanent protected natural and agricultural buffer from related
developed land to the east and south. The easement will also protect a vital watershed which
leads to a primary drinking water source for the City of Durham and City of Raleigh.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the
Chair to sign the resolution approving the acceptance by Orange County of the conservation
easement, and authorize the Chair and the Clerk to sign the conservation easement agreement,
subject to final review by staff and County Attorney, with a closing and recordation of the document
expected to occur on or about March 30, 2024.
RES-2023-005 Attachment 1 4
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
Approval of Conservation Easement
between
Orange County and the Triangle Land Conservancy
and
Terry Road Farm, LLC
WHEREAS, Orange County has adopted goals that promote the preservation of natural areas,
wildlife habitat, prime farmland, and open space in the county; and
WHEREAS, Orange County established the Lands Legacy Program for the purpose of protecting
the most significant natural and cultural resources through partnerships with landowners and other
conservation entities; and
WHEREAS, one component of the Lands Legacy Program is the acquisition of conservation
easements on prime farmland within water supply watersheds; and
WHEREAS, the Terry Road Farm, LLC property includes approximately 50 acres in the Little River
Protected watershed, consisting of a majority of prime agricultural soils, and includes just over 1,500
feet of stream frontage on the South Fork of the Little River, part of the water supply for the City of
Durham and ultimately, via Falls Lake, the City of Raleigh. The property also directly abuts the 170-
acre Reimer Nature Preserve owned and managed by Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC). Access
to the property would be through the adjoining TLC owned lands, and allowance of two subdivisions
specifically for the acquisition and expansion of the TLC Reserve; and
WHEREAS, the owners of the Terry Road Farm, LLC, wish to grant a permanent conservation
easement to Orange County and the Triangle Land Conservancy, which will protect the farmland,
prime open space, and riparian corridors that exist on the property; and
WHEREAS, a conservation easement on this approximately 50 acres would ensure the
preservation of this open space and stream buffers for future generations and help compensate the
owner for this long-term commitment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does
hereby 1) accept on behalf of Orange County the conservation easement for land owned by Terry
Road Farm, LLC,; 2) approve the execution of this conservation easement agreement with Terry
Road Farm, LLC, in accordance with the terms of the proposed easement agreement, subject to
final review by staff and the County Attorney; 3) authorize the Chair and the Clerk to sign the
easement agreement on behalf of the Board, with a closing to occur on or about March 30, 2024;
and 4) authorize County staff to sign any and all closing documents upon consultation with the
County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board thanks Terry Road Farm, LLC, for their civic-minded
granting of this conservation easement through the Lands Legacy Program.
This the 16th day of January, 2024.
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board
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Prepared by Kennon Craver,PLLC(WAA)
Return to Grantee,514 S Duke St,Durham,NC 27701
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NORTH CAROLINA
ORANGE COUNTY PIN: 0806-59-4973
DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT
This Deed of Conservation Easement (hereinafter "Conservation Easement") is made this
day of , 20 , by Terry Road Farm, LLC, a North Carolina limited
liability company whose address is 301 Fayetteville St.,Unit 3114,Raleigh,NC 27610("Grantor")
and Triangle Land Conservancy, a North Carolina nonprofit corporation ("TLC"), whose address
is 520 S Duke Street,Durham,NC 27701,and County of Orange,North Carolina,a North Carolina
body politic (the "County", and collectively with TLC, the "Grantee"), whose address is having
an address of Post Office Box 8181, Hillsborough,NC 27278.
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs,
successors and assigns, and shall include singular,plural,masculine, feminine or neutral pronouns
as required by context.
RECITALS
A. Grantor is the sole owner in fee simple of that property (the "Property") legally
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference, which consists of one
tax parcel located in Orange County, North Carolina, containing acres, and that is
designated as " " on the plat recorded in Plat Book , Page ,
Orange County Registry (the "Plat"). The Plat is incorporated herein by reference.
B. TLC is a nonprofit organization, operated primarily for conservation purposes,
including protection of environmentally valuable and sensitive land for charitable, scientific,
educational, and aesthetic purposes. TLC is a tax exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3)
and 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. The County is a body politic existing under Chapter
153A of the North Carolina General Statutes. Both TLC and the County are authorized by the
laws of the State of North Carolina to accept, hold and administer interests in land including
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conservation easements, is willing to accept this Conservation Easement under the terms and
conditions hereinafter described, and are each a "qualified organization" and "eligible donee"
within the meaning of Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
C. Grantor and Grantee recognize that the Property has outstanding open space,
agricultural, forestry, water quality, and wildlife values. The Property in its present state has
conservation value because it has not been subject to significant development and because portions
of it provide a"relatively natural habitat"for"fish,wildlife, or plants or similar ecosystem"as that
phrase is used in Section 170(h)(4)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, and other portions of it
consist of open space, including farmland and forest land, where the preservation of this scenic
land will yield a significant public benefit under clearly delineated governmental policies more
particularly set forth below, as contemplated under Section 170(h)(4)(A)(iii). These conservation
values of the Property are herein collectively referred herein to as the "Conservation Values."
D. The protection of the Property will yield significant public benefits, as evidenced
by:
(1) N.C.G.S. § 139-2 et seq., which provides that "It is hereby declared . . . [that t]he
farm, forest and grazing lands of the State of North Carolina are among the basic assets of
the State and the preservation of these lands is necessary to protect and promote the health,
safety and general welfare of its people . . . . It is hereby declared to be the policy of the
legislature to provide for the conservation of the soil and soil resources of this State . . .";
(2) N.C.G.S. § 106-583 et seq.,which states, "It is declared to be the policy of the State
of North Carolina to promote the efficient production and utilization of the products of the
soil as essential to the health and welfare of our people and to promote a sound and
prosperous agriculture and rural life as indispensable to the maintenance of maximum
prosperity";
(3) The Farmland Protection Policy Act, P.L. 97-98, 7 U.S.C. Section 4201, et seq.,
whose purpose is "to minimize the extent to which Federal programs contribute to the
unnecessary and irreversible conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses, and to assure
that Federal programs are administered in a manner that, to the extent practicable, will be
compatible with State, unit of local government, and private programs and policies to
protect farmland";
(4) The American Farm and Ranch Protection Act, P.L. 105-34, Sec. 508, whose
purpose is "to encourage conservation easements on family farms and ranch lands";
(5) Article 14 Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of North Carolina which states
"It shall be the policy of this State to conserve and protect its lands and waters for the
benefit of all its citizenry, and to this end it shall be a proper function of the State of North
Carolina and its political subdivisions to acquire and preserve park,recreational,and scenic
areas,to control and limit the pollution of our air and water,to control excessive noise, and
in every other appropriate way to preserve as a part of the common heritage of this State
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its forests,wetlands, estuaries,beaches,historical sites, open lands, and places of beauty";
(6) The special use assessment of farm and forest lands set forth in N.C.G.S § 105-
277.2 et seq. and of historic properties set forth in N.C.G.S. § 105-278;
(7) The Property has significant forested acreage in the Neuse River Basin and
contributes to the requirement by the State of North Carolina of a basin-wide management
plan for the Neuse River, for the purpose of protecting water quality, public water supply,
significant wetlands and natural areas within the watershed; and
(8) The enabling legislation for the Clean Water Management Trust also known as the
North Carolina Land and Water Fund at N.C.G.S. § 143B-135.230 et seq.which recognizes
the importance of protecting riparian buffers in conserving clean surface water.
E. The characteristics and specific Conservation Values of the Property,and its current
use and state of improvement, are described in a report entitled Terry Road Farm Baseline
Documentation Report (the "Baseline Documentation Report") prepared by TLC with the
cooperation of Grantor and approved by the County. The parties acknowledge that the Baseline
Documentation Report is accurate as of the date of this Conservation Easement. A copy of the
Baseline Documentation Report will remain on file in the office of Grantee and will be used to
assure that the terms and conditions of this Conservation Easement are fulfilled and that any future
changes in the use of the Property will be consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement.
However,the Baseline Documentation Report is not intended to preclude the use of other evidence
to establish the present condition of the Property if there is a controversy over its use or state of
improvement.
F. Grantor and Grantee have the common purpose of conserving the above-described
Conservation Values of the Property in perpetuity, and the State of North Carolina has authorized
the creation of Conservation Easements pursuant to the terms of the North Carolina Conservation
and Historic Preservation Agreements Act,N.C.G.S. § 121-34 et seq., and N.C.G.S. §§ 160A-266
to 279, which provides for the enforceability of restrictions, easements, covenants or conditions
"appropriate to retaining land or water areas predominantly in their natural, scenic or open
condition or in agricultural, horticultural, farming, or forest uses," and which provides for tax
assessment of lands subject to such agreements "on the basis of the true value of the land and
improvements less any reduction in value caused by the agreement"; and Grantor and Grantee
wish to avail themselves of the provisions of that law.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the facts recited above and of the mutual
covenants, terms, conditions and restrictions contained herein, together with other good and
valuable consideration,the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties,
Grantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably gives, grants and conveys unto Grantee, its
successors and assigns, forever and in perpetuity for the benefit of the people of North Carolina, a
Conservation Easement over the Property of the nature and character as follows, together with the
right to preserve and protect the Conservation Values thereof and the right of access to the Property
for the purposes granted herein:
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1. PURPOSE
The purposes of this Conservation Easement are: (1) to assure, subject to the reservations herein
set out, that the Property will be retained forever predominantly in its natural, scenic, rural,
forested, agricultural, and open space condition; (2) to protect and maintain agricultural soils,
native plants, animals, and plant communities on the Property, while allowing traditional uses on
the Property that are compatible with and not destructive of the Conservation Values of the
Property, such as timber harvesting, grazing, agriculture, hunting, and other similar recreational
use; and (3) to prevent any use of the Property that will significantly impair or interfere with the
Conservation Values or interests of the Property. The goal is to allow long-term responsible
management of forest and agricultural resources in a manner that does not compromise water
quality, wildlife habitat, unique plant communities or other cultural, historic or natural resource
values on the Property.
Grantor will not perform, nor knowingly allow others to perform, any act on or affecting the
Property that is inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement. All rights reserved
by Grantor are considered to be consistent with the conservation purposes of this Conservation
Easement and require no notification to or approval by Grantee unless expressly provided for
hereunder. Grantor understands that nothing in this Conservation Easement relieves Grantor of
any obligation or restriction on the use of the Property imposed by law.
2. PROPERTY USES
Grantor reserves to itself, its successors and assigns, all rights accruing from its ownership of the
Property, including the right to engage in, or permit or invite others to engage in, all uses of the
Property that are not expressly prohibited herein and are not inconsistent with this Conservation
Easement. Any activity on, or use of, the Property inconsistent with the purposes of this
Conservation Easement is prohibited. The Property shall be maintained in its natural, scenic and
open condition and restricted from any development that would significantly impair or interfere
with the Conservation Values of the Property. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
the following is a list of activities and uses which are expressly prohibited or which are expressly
allowed.
(A) Forest Management
Except as prohibited within the Water Quality Buffer pursuant to the terms of Section 2(E)
below, forest management to maintain the general health of the forest ecosystem and
generate occasional income from the harvest and sale of forest products, including the
harvesting of timber and cutting or destruction of trees or other plants, may be allowed
with the prior written approval of the Grantee and in accordance with this Section 2(A).
All forest management activities must be (1) in accordance with a written forest
management plan prepared by a North Carolina registered forester ("Forest Management
Plan"), and (2) approved in advance by the Grantee. The Forest Management Plan must
be updated and re-approved by Grantee at least every ten (10) years so long as Grantor
wishes to continue to actively manage the forest or harvest forest products. If no forest
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management is intended, a Forest Management Plan is not required, but there shall be no
active forest management without an approved Forest Management Plan.
A Harvest Plan prepared by a North Carolina registered forester("Harvest Plan")must be
submitted to the Grantee for its approval at least thirty (30) days prior to any commercial
harvest of timber. There shall be no active timber harvest without a Harvest Plan approved
by Grantee. All timber harvesting shall be conducted: (1)outside the Water Quality Buffer
as defined in Section 2(E); (2) on a sustainable yield basis; and (3) in accordance with a
written Forest Management Plan and Best Management Practices described below. No
commercial silvicultural activity may occur until the Forest Management Plan and a more
specific Harvest Plan have been approved in writing by the Grantee.
All forest management activities shall be conducted in accordance with North Carolina
Division of Forest Resources' Best Management Practices guidelines for timber harvest
and management as the same may be promulgated by law or regulation in the State of North
Carolina and as adopted by the North Carolina organization of professional foresters, as
may be amended from time-to-time.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, tree or vegetation cutting may be permitted outside the
Water Quality Buffer (as defined in Section 2(E) below) without approval of the Grantee
to maintain existing trail and road access, cutting for firewood and for the maintenance of
fences and permitted ponds.
(B) Agricultural and Horticultural Use
Except as prohibited within the Water Quality Buffer pursuant to the terms of Section 2(E),
and subject to the terms set forth in 2(I) below, agricultural use, horticultural use, and
grazing of the Property are permitted provided that all such uses are conducted in a manner
not inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement and provided further that:
(i) Livestock are permitted, but under no circumstances shall there be such use
of a size or scope as to constitute an industrial or factory-type agricultural or
livestock operation, intensive livestock operations, or animal husbandry, any of
which may be characterized by the continuous confinement of livestock in tightly
confined environments for the purposes of raising, feeding, and fattening for
market. Waste retention ponds and anaerobic lagoons are not allowed on the
Property. Slaughtering facilities are not permitted on the Property; provided,
however, that slaughtering facilities are permitted for the sole purposes of
slaughtering animals predominantly raised on the Property. In no event shall
animals be brought onto the Property solely for purposes of slaughter. As used
herein, the term "livestock" means equine animals, cloven-hoofed animals,
chickens,turkeys, ducks, geese, or other domestic fowl. As used herein, "intensive
livestock operations" means "concentrations of 300 or more animal units" or"any
enclosure, pen, feedlot, building, or group of buildings intended for the confined
feeding, breeding, raising or hold of animals where animal waste may accumulate
or where vegetative cover cannot be maintained due to the concentration of
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animals."
(ii) All farming operations shall be in accordance with Best Management
Practices of the State of North Carolina and applicable federal, state, and local laws
under a "Conservation Plan" a copy of which shall be provided to Grantee. The
Conservation Plan shall be developed using the standards and specifications of the
Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS)Field Office Technical Guide and
7 CFR Part 12 or equivalent standards developed by the appropriate federal, state
or local conservation entity if these standards are no longer the standards used by
the industry; any change in agricultural use or activity shall require updating of the
Conservation Plan as may be required pursuant to such standards and
specifications. The Grantor may develop and implement a Conservation Plan that
proposes a higher level of conservation and that is consistent with the NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide standards and specifications or other such standards and
specifications as developed by the appropriate governmental authority. The
Conservation Plan shall be designed to ensure the maintenance of a good quality
mix of introduced and native grasses and forbs,while managing pests and nutrients
on portions of the Property that are used as pasture land, and protecting soil
stability, water quality and other Conservation Values of the Property on portions
of the Property that are used for agriculture. This Conservation Plan shall be
reviewed and updated every five (5) years unless otherwise permitted by Grantee;
provided, if no active agricultural use is intended,no Conservation Plan is required.
Grantor shall deliver to Grantee copies of all Conservation Plan updates and
modifications promptly upon completion of the same.
(iii) No agricultural activities, whether now existing or commenced in the
future, shall be conducted in any manner that will in the opinion of the Grantee: (a)
adversely impact the water quality of any creek, river, stream, wetland or other
water resource; (b) harm any threatened or endangered species; (c) destroy any
"significant conservation interest" as that phrase is used in Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-
14(e)(2); or (d) otherwise conflict with the conservation purposes of this
Conservation Easement.
For purposes of this Conservation Easement, "agricultural use" is defined as the science
or practice of farming, including: cultivation of soil for the growing of crops; dairying;
the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural
commodities (as defined in Section 15(g) of the Agricultural Marketing Act, 12 U.S.C.
1141); the raising of livestock, fur-bearing animals, or poultry; private or commercial
stabling of animals; the rearing of animals to provide food, wool and other products; and
any practices performed by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with
such farming operations (including preparation for market, delivery to storage or to
market, or to carriers for transportation to market); provided that the foregoing excepts
activities expressly allowed pursuant to Section 2(A) above, and provided further that the
foregoing excepts raising bees (including but not limited to practices incidental to
beekeeping,including harvesting honey),which shall be subject to the terms of the second
paragraph of Section 2(C) below. For purposes of this Conservation Easement,
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"horticultural use"is defined as the art or practice of garden cultivation and management,
including but not limited to growing plants that are used by people for food, for medicinal
purposes, and for aesthetic gratification.
(C) Recreational Use and Other Use
Subject to the terms set forth in Section 2(E), Grantor shall have the right to engage in and
permit others, whether or not for consideration, to engage in "Non-intensive Outdoor
Recreation"on the Property. "Non-intensive Outdoor Recreation"is defined as dispersed,
non-motorized recreational activities that do not generally rely on buildings and have
minimal impact on renewable natural resources. Such activities include but are not limited
to hiking, bird watching, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, and lawful hunting and
fishing that require no surface alterations or other development of the Property. Grantor
may lease or license any portion of the Property for such Non-intensive Outdoor Recreation
purposes. Grantor reserves the right to promulgate and enforce reasonable rules and
regulations for all activities incidental to recreational use of the Property, including but not
limited to the right to prohibit any recreational use that would permit severe damage to or
destruction of other significant Conservation Values of the Property. All hunting and
fishing activities shall be conducted in such a manner so as to not harm any threatened or
endangered species. No hunting, fishing, wildlife enhancement or other recreational
activity shall be conducted in any manner that would permit the "destruction of [any]
significant conservation interest" as that phrase is used in Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-14(e)(2)
or otherwise conflict with the conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement.
Additionally, Grantor also reserves the right to engage in activities carried out on a farm
because of its farm or rural setting and that allows members of the general public, for
recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities,
including farming, ranching, historic, cultural, harvest-your-own activities, or natural
activities and attractions, whether or not the participants pay to participate in the activity
(collectively referred to hereinafter as "Agritourism"). In all events, the manner of
undertaking the activity shall not permit the destruction of any "significant conservation
interest" as that phrase is used in Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-14(e)(2), or otherwise undermine
the conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement.
Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that,in view of the perpetual nature of this Conservation
Easement, they are unable to foresee all potential future uses, future technologies, future
evolution of the Property and other natural resources, and other future occurrences
affecting the purposes of this Conservation Easement. Grantee therefore may approve, or
disapprove, a proposed activity not expressly contemplated by or addressed in this
Conservation Easement, provided that such proposed activity is consistent, or in the case
of disapproval inconsistent,with the purposes of this Conservation Easement.
(D) Envelope(s); Uses; Construction of Buildings and Other Structures and
Improvements
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Grantor and Grantee have identified the area on the Property herein referred to as
"Farmstead Envelope" as more fully described on Exhibit B attached hereto and
incorporated herein, and more particularly described in the Baseline Documentation
Report.
Subject to the terms of this Conservation Easement, in addition to the uses expressly
permitted in Sections 2(A), (B), and (C), Grantor reserves the right to use the Farmstead
Envelope for:
(i) lawful and customary rural enterprises that are carried out in farm or rural
settings, including, by way of illustration, but not limitation: equestrian
facilities; farm machinery repair enterprises; bed and breakfast; events for
weddings, meetings, birthday parties, anniversaries, reunions and similar
events; religious activities such as ceremonies and rituals; heritage tourism
or educational programs; and
(ii) residential purposes, short term residential tenancies, ancillary uses to a
residential structure, and home occupations so long as they are incidental
and subordinate to the use for residential purposes and the home occupation
is otherwise in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, and requirements.
Grantor is prohibited from using the Farmstead Envelope for any other purpose without
prior written approval from the Grantee. In requesting any such prior written approval,
Grantor must notify Grantee in writing in accordance with the provisions of Section 9,
including at a minimum, sufficient information to enable Grantee to determine whether the
proposed use is consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement. Grantor shall
provide Grantee with any additional information requested by Grantee that is necessary or
proper in Grantee's evaluation of Grantor's proposed use. In determining whether to
approve Grantor's proposed use, Grantee shall take into whether the proposed use requires
the expansion of structures within the Farmstead Envelope or the increase of impervious
surface area within the Farmstead Envelope, and shall also take into account the impact of
such use on: (a)the value of the Property as an open space (including the impact of access
roads or related traffic associated with any new improvements located on the Property); (b)
the Property and surrounding area's environment,including but not limited to air and water
quality issues; (c) any threatened or endangered species located in or near the Property;
and(d) such other considerations as the Grantee shall deem proper in order to preserve the
Conservation Values of the Property. Under no circumstances shall Grantee approve any
use that permits the destruction of any"significant conservation interest" as that phrase is
used in Reg. Section 1.170A-14(e)(2), Income tax regs. or otherwise conflict with the
conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement.
The intent of the use allowance set forth within this Section 2(D) within the Farmstead
Envelope is for the purpose of making ownership of the Property economically viable and
possibly creating a revenue stream to maintain the buildings and structures on the Property
in good condition and repair.
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In all events,the manner of undertaking any use or activity within the Farmstead Envelope
shall not permit the destruction of any "significant conservation interest" as that phrase is
used in Reg. Section 1.170A-14(e)(2), Income tax regs. or otherwise conflict with the
conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement.
The construction, replacement and reconstruction of any building or other structure on the
Property is prohibited except in accordance with this Section 2(D). It is the intent of this
Section and Section 2(M) below that no buildings or other structures (except minor
structures as provided in subsection (ii) of this Section below and fences as provided in
subsection (iv) of this Section below) are permitted to be constructed, replaced, or
reconstructed outside of the Farmstead Envelope.
All new construction and improvements shall be sited so as to cause the least disturbance
to the Property's Conservation Values and shall conform to the restrictions described in
Section 2(E). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the total impervious
surfaces within the Property shall not exceed two percent (2%) of the total acreage of the
Property. If the Property is subdivided in accordance with Section 2(N) below, then each
resulting portion of the Property shall continue to be subject to this two percent (2%)
limitation on impervious surface. For example and not by way of limitation, if a resulting
parcel is 30 acres, then such 30 acre parcel will be limited to a maximum of two percent
(2%) impervious surface, meaning a total of six tenths (6/10) of an acre.
For purposes of this Conservation Easement, the term "impervious surface" shall include:
roof tops; asphalt surfaces;concrete surfaces;brick surfaces; stone surfaces;patios or decks
(not including wood slatted decks, docks, or pervious pavers or patio system); retaining
walls; concrete bases of solar panel installations; and all other surfaces that fully restrict
the percolation of water into the soil. The term "impervious surface" shall not include
compacted dirt or gravel surfaces or other surfaces that do not fully restrict the percolation
of water into the soil.
Subject to the foregoing:
(i) Agricultural Structures & Improvements - New buildings and other
structures and improvements used or usable for agricultural or forestry purposes,
including processing or sale of farm products predominantly grown or raised on the
Property, may be built within the Farmstead Envelope.
No building or structure permitted pursuant to this subsection may exceed fifty(50)
feet in height, measured from the original average grade of the structure's locus to
the ridgeline, chimneys included. Notwithstanding the foregoing, buildings and
structures existing as of the date of this Conservation Easement shall not be in
violation of this provision so long as their height is not increased, and in the event
such buildings and structures are damaged or destroyed as a result of an event
outside of Grantor's control, such buildings and structures may be rebuilt to the
same height as they exist as of the date of this Conservation Easement.
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(ii) Minor Struetures — Subject to the impervious surface area limitations set
forth above, Grantor reserves the right to install minor, small-scale structures that
are not served by utilities,with a height of no more than sixteen(16) feet measured
from the original average grade of the structure's locus to the ridgeline, chimneys
included,to enhance the opportunity for uses expressly permitted in Sections 2(A),
2(B), and 2(C). No minor structure outside the Farmstead Envelope shall have a
footprint exceeding 100 square feet.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantor reserves the right to locate Removable
Minor Improvements on the Property outside the Farmstead Envelope, provided
that their location and use do not permit the destruction of any "significant
conservation interest" as that phrase is used in Reg. Section 1.170A-14(e)(2),
Income tax regs. or otherwise conflict with the conservation purposes of this
Conservation Easement, and provided that the following applies to Removable
Minor Improvements:
(a) Removable Minor Improvement are not subject to the impervious
square footage limitations set forth in this subsection 2(13)(ii).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that a Removable Minor
Improvement is, or is intended to be, located on the property outside of
the Farmstead Envelope for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days,
then: (i) Grantor shall give notice to Grantee of the location and
identification of the Removable Minor Improvement, and(ii)the square
footage of the footprint of such Removable Minor Improvement shall
be included in and subject to the impervious surface area limitation set
forth in this subsection 2(D)(ii)for minor structures. Removable Minor
Improvements are prohibited in the Water Quality Buffer.
(b) For purposes of this Conservation Easement, "Removable Minor
Improvement" means structures without permanent foundations and/or
utilities, that are easily assembled, disassembled, and moved without
heavy equipment, that are in fact removed from the Property
periodically or seasonally,whose disturbance to vegetation and wildlife
is minimal, and that are intended: for agricultural use; for horticultural
use; and to support Agritourism and other uses permitted pursuant to
Section 2(C). By way of example, without limitation, Removable
Minor Improvements includes: "high tunnel"or"hoop houses" or other
similar floorless, framed structures that cover crops or vegetation that
are periodically removed to expose the soil surface; hunting and
observation blinds; movable livestock sheds; and special event tents.
(c) For purposes of this Conservation Easement, the term "Removable
Minor Improvement" shall include recreational vehicles, campers, and
other similar self-propelled or towed vehicles (each, a "Recreational
Vehicle"),provided that the Recreational Vehicle:
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i. is built on a single chassis,is 300 square feet or less when
measured at the largest horizontal projection, and is
intended to provide short-term recreational living
accommodations, designed primarily not for use as a
permanent dwelling,but as temporary living quarters for
recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use;
ii. is fully licensed and ready for highway use; and
iii. is not attached to the Property other than by quick
disconnect type utilities.
(d) The parties acknowledge that repeated and regular use of a portion of
the Property by Recreational Vehicles (even periodically) has the
potential to permit the destruction of a "significant conservation
interest"as that phrase is used in Reg. Section 1.170A-14(e)(2), Income
tax regs, and therefore, Grantee has the right to prohibit Recreational
Vehicles from being located on or using portions of, or all of, the
Property outside of the Farmstead Envelope(s) if in the opinion of the
Grantee, the location and use (including the periodic use) of such
Recreational Vehicles in such locations: (a) adversely impact the water
quality of any creek, river, stream, wetland or other water resource; (b)
harm any threatened or endangered species; (c) destroy any"significant
conservation interest" as that phrase is used in Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-
14(e)(2); or(d)otherwise conflict with the conservation purposes of this
Conservation Easement.
(iii) Residential Dwellings on the Property—one habitable Residential Dwelling
(the"Principal Dwelling")and one smaller dwelling in uninhabitable condition(the
"Ancillary Dwelling") exist on the Property in the Farmstead Envelope at the time
of this grant of this Conservation Easement as documented in the Baseline
Documentation Report. For purposes of this Conservation Easement, the term
"Residential Dwelling" shall mean a residential dwelling designed for residential
use and shall refer to the Principal Dwelling and the Ancillary Dwelling. Grantor
reserves the right to maintain, repair, enlarge, renovate, rebuild or replace the
Principal Dwelling and the Ancillary Dwelling in the Farmstead Envelope. All
Residential Dwellings permitted in the Farmstead Envelope are and shall always be
located within the same tax parcel, and the Farmstead Envelope shall not be
subdivided in any way. No Residential Dwelling on the Property shall exceed 5,000
square feet of heated space.
No Residential Dwelling permitted pursuant to this subsection may exceed forty
(40)feet in height,measured from the original average grade of the structure's locus
to the ridgeline,chimneys included;provided that the Residential Dwelling existing
as of the date of this Conservation Easement shall not be in violation of this
provision so long as its height is not increased, and in the event such Residential
Dwelling is damaged or destroyed as a result of an event outside of Grantor's
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control, such Residential Dwelling[s] may be rebuilt to the same height as it exists
as of the date of this Conservation Easement.
If used, the Ancillary Dwelling shall be used only as support housing ancillary to
the uses permitted under this Section 2.
(iv) Fences—Existing fences may be repaired and replaced, and new perimeter
fences may be built, for purposes of reasonable and customary management of
livestock and wildlife and to mark property boundaries, without the permission of
Grantee. Fences for the purpose of protecting Waterways (as defined in Section
2(E)) on the Property are also permitted without prior consent of Grantee. Fences
permitted pursuant to this provision shall blend with the natural surroundings to the
extent practicable.
(v) Utilities Services and Septic Systems — Installation, maintenance, repair,
replacement, removal and relocation of Utilities (as defined below) over or under
the Property for the purpose of providing electrical, gas, water, sewer, or other
utilities to serve structures located within the Farmstead Envelope as permitted
herein, and the right to grant easements over and under the Property for such
purposes, is permitted,provided that: such Utilities are sized and designed to serve
the structures located within the Farmstead Envelope; such Utilities shall not be
installed for purposes of facilitating development, use, or activities on an adjacent
or other property; and any easements, contracts, and agreements with respect to
such Utilities shall be made expressly subordinate to this Conservation Easement.
All reasonable efforts shall be made to locate such Utilities (i)outside of the Water
Quality Buffer, (ii) if possible, within fifty (50) feet of the roads permitted herein
below and the driveways used to access the Farmstead Envelope in existence as of
the date of this Conservation Easement as described in the Baseline Documentation
Report and as depicted on the Plat and as may be installed as permitted in this
Conservation Easement, and (iii) in all events in such a manner and location that
minimizes the impact, as much as is reasonably possible, on the Conservation
Values as set forth in this Conservation Easement. Except as expressly permitted
herein, the construction of any other Utilities on the Property is prohibited without
prior approval of Grantee, which approval shall take into account the impact of the
new Utility on the aesthetic quality of the Property, water quality and other
environmental issues, the value of the Property as an open space, any endangered
or threatened species on the Property and such other considerations as Grantee shall
deem just and proper in order to ensure that any new Utilities do not permit the
destruction of any"significant conservation interest"as that phrase is used in Treas.
Reg. § 1.170A-14(e)(2), or otherwise undermine the conservation purposes of this
Conservation Easement. For purposes of this Conservation Easement, the term
"Utilities" means electric, gas, and water lines and facilities, sanitary lines and
storm sewers, septic systems, cisterns, wells, water storage and delivery systems,
telephone and other communication services, satellite dishes, and renewable
energy systems (including but not limited to solar energy devices on a permitted
structure; geothermal heating and cooling systems, also known as ground source
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heat pump; wind energy devices; and other renewable energy systems that are not
prohibited by governmental regulations); but does not include cellular or wireless
communication towers. Cellular and wireless communication towers, and similar
commercial towers and antenna, are prohibited on the Property.
(vi) Notice to Grantee — Grantor is prohibited from proceeding with any site
preparation,construction,substantial exterior alteration,replacement,relocation,or
removal of any structure, building, improvement, or Utility described in Section
2(C) of this Conservation Easement without prior written approval from the
Grantee. In requesting any such prior written approval, Grantor must notify
Grantee in writing in accordance with the provisions of Section 9, including at a
minimum, sufficient information to enable Grantee to determine whether the
proposed plans are consistent with the terms of this Conservation Easement.
Grantor shall provide Grantee with any additional information requested by
Grantee that is necessary or proper in Grantee's evaluation of Grantor's proposed
site preparation, construction, substantial exterior alteration, replacement,
relocation, or removal of any structure described herein. In determining whether
to approve Grantor's proposed site preparation, construction, substantial exterior
alteration, replacement, relocation, or removal of any structure described herein,
Grantee shall take into account the impact of such site preparation, construction,
substantial exterior alteration, replacement, relocation, or removal of any structure
described herein on: (a) the value of the Property as an open space (including the
impact of access roads or related traffic associated with any new improvements
located on the Property); (b) the Property and surrounding area's environment,
including but not limited to air and water quality issues; (c) any threatened or
endangered species located in or near the Property; and (d) such other
considerations as the Grantee shall deem proper in order to preserve the
Conservation Values of the Property. Under no circumstances shall Grantee
approve any site preparation, construction, substantial exterior alteration,
replacement, relocation, or removal of any structure described herein that permits
the destruction of any "significant conservation interest" as that phrase is used in
Reg. Section 1.170A-14(e)(2), Income tax regs. or otherwise conflict with the
conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement.
In all instances where Grantor is required to provide notice of a proposed activity
on the Property, including but not limited to those where Grantor is requesting an
approval or consent from Grantee, then TLC (not the County) shall be the notice
party and TLC shall have the authority to grant or deny such request.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,if the County notifies TLC and Grantor that County
is exercising its rights to enforce the terms of this Conservation Easement, then
after that notice, Grantor shall be required to notify the County and TLC in all
instances where Grantor is required to give notice of a proposed activity on the
Property, including without limitation those where Grantor is requesting an
approval or a consent, and Grantor shall be required to obtain the approval or
consent of both the County and TLC.
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(E) Surface Water Protection and Water Quality Buffer; Ponds
There shall be no activities, pollution, or surface alteration that would be detrimental to
water purity or that would alter natural water levels, drainage, sedimentation, and/or flow
in or over the Property or into any surface waters, or cause soil degradation or erosion,
including but not limited to any sort of diking, dredging, alteration, draining, or filling or
removal of wetlands, except as a necessary part of restoring natural hydrology, enhancing
wetlands, or improving water quality, as permitted by state and any other appropriate
authorities, and then only after written approval is granted by the Grantee for such
activities. For purposes herein, "surface waters" shall be defined as including but not
limited to intermittent streams, perennial streams, lakes, ponds and estuaries. Provided,
however, that the foregoing is not intended to prohibit the forest management and harvest
activities allowed pursuant to Section 2(A), the agricultural and horticultural activities
allowed pursuant to Section 2(B), the construction of structures and improvements
otherwise allowed pursuant to Section 2(D), the roads permitted pursuant to Section 2(F),
and pond maintenance and any activities reasonably required to prevent flooding or erosion
as permitted pursuant to this Section 2(E).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantor may undertake reasonable steps to prevent
flooding or erosion as permitted by state and other applicable governmental authorities,
and only after written approval of the Grantee.
Certain lakes, ponds, marshes, wetlands, or other water bodies ("Waterways") are located
on the Property as more fully described in the Baseline Documentation Report. The
Waterways(including their bed and banks)together with the adjoining land measuring 100
feet landward from the Top of the Banks of the Waterways (to the extent that the land is
located within the Property) are hereby designed as the "Water Quality Buffer." If the
position of the Waterways and the Top of the Banks of the Waterways shift with time, the
Water Quality Buffer moves with them. The term "Top of the Bank" is the elevation at
which rising waters begin to inundate the floodplain. In the case of ambiguous, indefinite,
or nonexistent floodplain or question regarding location, the Top of the Bank shall be the
bankfull water elevation as delineated by a person trained in fluvial geomorphology.
Grantor may mark the boundaries of the Water Quality Buffer, and any question arising as
to the boundaries of the Water Quality Buffer shall be resolved reasonably by Grantee
based on the conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement. Commercial forestry,
agricultural, horticultural and animal husbandry operations, grazing, timber removal,
cutting, logging, and mowing or other disturbance or interference of native plants are
prohibited within the Water Quality Buffer. The cutting or removal of trees or other
vegetation, dead or alive, or the disturbance of other natural resources is prohibited except
for removal of hazards to visitors, control of disease that would damage or reduce the
significance of the Water Quality Buffer,removal of non-native plant species,reduction of
fire fuel load after severe storm damage, trail clearance or maintenance, or for purposes of
maintenance or restoration of natural communities or rare species populations in the Water
Quality Buffer consistent with the conservation purposes of this Easement. Salvage timber
cuts after a natural catastrophe will be allowed in Water Quality Buffer, but only with the
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prior consent of Grantee, and only in a manner that will contribute to the recovery of the
prevailing natural conditions of the forest. Construction of roads, trails, and paths on the
Property within the Water Quality Buffer is prohibited, except for (1) the maintenance of
those unpaved paths that exist as of the date of this Conservation Easement as described in
the Baseline Documentation Report, if any, and (2) construction and maintenance of
primitive foot paths limited to single file pedestrian traffic. The unpaved paths may not be
widened or covered with asphalt or other impervious materials. Construction of buildings,
structures, and improvements (including but not limited to minor structures and fences)
within the Water Quality Buffer is prohibited.
Prior to engaging in any activity outside of the Water Quality Buffer that may result in the
degradation of Water Quality Buffer,the Grantor agrees to consult with the Grantee and/or
appropriate governmental agencies to ensure that any potential degradation is avoided or
minimized.
As of the date of this Conservation Easement, no pond exists on the Property.
(F) Construction and Maintenance of Roads
Subject to Section 2(D) above, construction and maintenance of unpaved farm roads that
may be reasonably necessary and incidental to carrying out the improvements and uses
permitted on the Property by this Conservation Easement are permitted with the prior
written approval of Grantee as to location and width. No portion of the Property shall be
paved or otherwise covered with concrete,asphalt,or any other impervious paving material
without the advance written permission of the Grantee. For the purposes of this
Conservation Easement, gravel shall not be considered an impervious material. In
determining whether to grant permission as provided in this Section, Grantee shall take
into account the impact of the new road on the aesthetic quality of the Properly, water
quality and other environmental issues, the value of the Property as an open space, any
endangered or threatened species on the Property and such other considerations as Grantee
shall deem just and proper in order to ensure that any new road and/or utilities do not permit
the destruction of any "significant conservation interest" as that phrase is used in Treas.
Reg. § 1.170A-14(e)(2), or otherwise undermine the conservation purposes of this
Conservation Easement.
(G) Excavation, Dredging, or Mineral Use
There shall be no filling, excavation, dredging, mining, or drilling which materially affects
the topography of the land or is detrimental in any material way to the flora and fauna on
the Property, no removal of topsoil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, minerals or other materials,
and no change in the topography of the land in any manner except as necessary to allow
permitted uses set forth in Section 2(B) above, to allow the construction of the
improvements allowed in Section 2(D) above, for the purpose of combating erosion or
flooding as allowed in Section 2(E) above, to allow the construction of roads allowed in
Section (F) above, and for the maintenance of existing roads, hiking and horseback trails
as documented in the Baseline Documentation Report.
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(H) Signage
No signs or billboards or other advertising displays are allowed on the Property, except
signs whose placement, number and design do not diminish the scenic character of the
Property may be displayed to identify trails and the Conservation Values of the Property,
to identify the name and address of the Property and the names of persons living on the
Property, to give directions, to advertise or regulate permitted uses of the Property and
prescribe rules and regulations for recreational use of the Property,to advertise the Property
for sale or rent, and to post the Property against trespassers. The face of signs permitted
pursuant to this provision may not exceed nine (9) square feet without the prior written
approval of Grantee, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Signs permitted
pursuant to this provision shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet in height above ground level.
(I) No Biocides
Except in accordance with this section, there shall be no use of pesticides or biocides,
including but not limited to insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and herbicides, except
as to control invasive species detrimental to the Conservation Values of the Property.
Agricultural and silvicultural use of biocides is allowed, if prescribed in the Conservation
Plan, the Forest Management Plan, or with prior written approval by Grantee.
(J) No Dumping or Storage
There shall be no storage or dumping of trash, garbage, abandoned vehicles or vehicle
parts, rubbish, debris, junk, waste, contaminated soil, or other unsightly or offensive
material, hazardous substance, or toxic waste on the Property; provided, however, the
storage of agricultural products, byproducts (including the composting of biodegradable
material for use on the Property) and agricultural equipment on the Property is allowable
so long as such storage is done in accordance with all applicable government laws and
regulations and in such a manner so as to not impair the Conservation Values of the
Property. Grantor shall, insofar as may be reasonable,make a good faith effort to keep the
Property in a clean state, free of unsightly debris, trash and abandoned goods.
(K) Predator Control
Grantor shall have the right to control, destroy, or trap predatory and problem animals that
pose a material threat to forestry, agriculture, drainage, livestock and/or humans by means
and methods approved by applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
requirements. The method employed shall be selective and specific to individuals, rather
than broadcast,nonselective techniques.
(L) Commercial Development
Except as expressly permitted herein, any commercial or industrial use of or activity on the
Property is prohibited.
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Grantee shall have the right in its sole discretion to approve the establishment and conduct
of non-agricultural commercial and industrial uses or activities that Grantee determines in
its sole discretion (a) are compatible with the purposes of this Conservation Easement, (b)
will not substantially diminish or impair the agricultural productivity of the Property, and
(c) can be reasonably accommodated with only a de minimis adverse impact on the
Conservation Values of the Property.
(M) Development Rights
With the exception of buildings permitted in Section 2(D), all housing, commercial and
industrial development rights that are now or hereafter allocated to, implied, reserved or
inherent in the Property, are terminated and extinguished, and may not be used on or
transmitted to any portion of the Property,as it now or hereafter may be bound or described,
or to any other property.
(N) Subdivision
The subdivision of the Property, whether by physical or legal processes, is prohibited.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,Grantor shall be allowed to subdivide the Property one time
into not more than three parcels, provided that this subdivision may take place in whole or
in part as a recombination of a portion or portions of the Property into adjacent lands owned
by TLC. In no event shall the Farmstead Envelope be subdivided. Prior to recording any
subdivision or recombination map to exercise this one time right, Grantor shall provide
Grantee a draft of the proposed map for Grantee's approval and consent, not to be
unreasonably withheld so long the proposed subdivision or recombination does not permit
the destruction of any "significant conservation interest" as that phrase is used in Treas.
Reg. § 1.170A-14(e)(2), or would otherwise undermine the conservation purposes of this
Conservation Easement. After the exercise of this one time right to subdivide or recombine
in accordance with this Section 2(N), further subdivision of the Property shall be
prohibited.
In all cases, the entirety of the Property, whether or not subdivided, will remain subject to
this Conservation Easement.
3. ADDITIONAL RIGHTS RETAINED BY GRANTORS
Grantor retains the following rights:
(A) Existing Uses
The right to undertake or continue any activity or use of the Property not prohibited by this
Conservation Easement so long as it does not detract or impair the Conservation Values of
the Property.
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(B) Transfer
The right to sell, give, mortgage, lease, or otherwise convey the Property subject to the
terms of this Conservation Easement. Grantor shall be required to disclose this
Conservation Easement in full in connection with any rental or lease of all or any portion
of the Property.
4. GRANTEE'S RIGHTS
To accomplish the purpose of this Conservation Easement, the following rights are granted to
Grantee by this Conservation Easement:
(A) Right to Protect
The right to preserve and protect the Conservation Values of the Property and enforce the
terms of this Conservation Easement.
(B) Right of Entry
Grantee, its employees,representatives,and agents and its successors and assigns,have the
right, after prior written notice to Grantor, to enter the Property at reasonable times for the
purpose of inspecting the Property to determine whether Grantor, its representatives,
assigns, heirs and successors are complying with the covenants and purposes of this
Conservation Easement and to inspect for violations.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GRANTOR AND GRANTEE NOT AFFECTED
Other than as specified herein, this Conservation Easement is not intended to impose any legal or
other responsibilities on Grantor, or in any way to affect any existing obligation of Grantor as
owner of the Property. Among other things, this shall apply to:
(A) Taxes and Assessments
Grantor shall be solely responsible for payment of all taxes and assessments levied against
the Property.
(B) Upkeep and Maintenance
Grantor shall be solely responsible for the upkeep, operation, and maintenance of the
Property, to the extent it may be required by law. Grantee shall have no obligation for the
upkeep, operation, or maintenance of the Property.
6. ACCESS
No right of access by the general public to any portion of the Property is conveyed by this
Conservation Easement. However, the public has the right to view the Property from adjacent
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publicly accessible areas such as public roads and waterways.
7. ENFORCEMENT
Grantee shall have the right to prevent and correct violations of the terms of this Conservation
Easement in accordance with the following terms:
(A) If Grantee determines that Grantor is in violation of the terms of this Conservation
Easement or that a violation is threatened, Grantee shall give written notice to Grantor of
such violation and demand corrective action sufficient to cure the violation and, where the
violation involves injury to the Property resulting from any use or activity inconsistent with
the purposes of this Conservation Easement, to restore the portion of the Property so
injured. If Grantor fails to cure the violation within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice
thereof from Grantee, or if the violation cannot reasonably be cured within said period,
fails to commence to cure such violation within the thirty (30) day period, and thereafter
to diligently prosecute the cure to completion, Grantee may bring an action at law or in
equity to enforce the terms of this Conservation Easement, to enjoin the violation by
temporary and/or permanent injunction,to recover any damages to which it may be entitled
for violation of the terms of this Conservation Easement or injury to any Conservation
Values protected by this Conservation Easement, and to require the restoration of the
Property to the condition that existed prior to any such injury. The failure of Grantee to
discover a violation or to take immediate legal action shall not bar it from doing so at a
later time. Grantee shall also be entitled to recover all reasonable attorneys' fees, court
costs, and other expenses incident to enforcement of this Conservation Easement.
It is the intent of the parties that TLC have the primary responsibility for enforcement of
the terms and conditions of this Conservation Easement, and TLC accepts that
responsibility. However, if TLC fails to fulfill its obligations to enforce the terms and
conditions of this Conservation Easement after notice from the County and a ninety (90)
day period in which to cure its failure to enforce, then the County shall have the right as
Grantee to enforce all the terms and provisions of this Conservation Easement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, TLC shall obtain the consent of the County as to any
settlement agreement, not to be unreasonably withheld, and TLC shall provide the County
regular updates in the event of a dispute with Grantor.
(B) If a dispute arises between the parties concerning the consistency of any proposed
use or activity with the purpose of this Conservation Easement, and Grantor agrees not to
proceed with the use or activity pending resolution of the dispute, either party shall cause
the dispute to be mediated by request made in writing upon the other. Within thirty (30)
days of the receipt of such a request, the parties shall select a single mediator to mediate
the matter. If the parties are unable to agree on the selection of a single mediator, either or
both may request the Senior Resident Judge of the Superior Court of Orange County,
without the necessity of filing an action, to appoint a mediator. The matter shall then be
mediated in accordance with the then current Rules Implementing Statewide Mediated
Settlement Conferences in Superior Court Civil Actions that were first adopted by the
Supreme Court in 1991, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-38.1. To the extent the said
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Rules do not apply, the Mediator may set the rules, including the time and place for the
mediation, and other such matters, in accordance with the practice that is customary in
Orange County, North Carolina. In the event the mediation is unsuccessful, either party
may proceed with litigation in a court of competent jurisdiction.All costs of said mediation
shall be divided equally between Grantor and Grantee. It is the intent of this paragraph
that such litigation may not be commenced until pre-litigation mediation is attempted by
the parties so long as Grantor agrees not to proceed with the use or activity pending
resolution of the dispute.
(C) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Section, in the event that Grantee
reasonably determines that a violation of the terms of this Conservation Easement occurs
or threatens to occur and that such violation would cause immediate and irreparable injury
for which Grantee would have no adequate remedy at law, Grantee may immediately and
without notice bring an action at law or in equity to enforce the terms of this Conservation
Easement, to enjoin the violation by temporary and/or permanent injunction, to recover
any damages to which it may be entitled for violation of the terms of this Conservation
Easement or injury to any Conservation Values protected by this Conservation Easement,
and to require the restoration of the Property to the condition that existed prior to any such
injury.
(D) Grantor waives any bond requirement otherwise applicable to any petition for
injunctive relief sought by Grantee to enforce its rights with respect to the Property.
(E) Grantee has the right in its sole discretion to allow minor deviations of express
height, width, footprint, and area limitations in connection with the construction or
installation of buildings and other improvements, and to allow de minimis encroachments
of improvements within the Water Quality Buffer, provided that Grantee determines in its
sole discretion that (i) the allowed deviation or encroachment is compatible with the
purposes of this Conservation Easement, and (ii) the allowed deviation or encroachment
will not harm the Conservation Values of the Property.
8. ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES.
Nothing contained in this Conservation Easement shall be construed to entitle Grantee to bring
any action against Grantor for any injury to or change in the Property resulting from (a) acts of
third parties legally authorized to act by recorded instrument or other legally established rights to
which this Conservation Easement is subject; (b) the wrongful acts of third parties other than
Grantor's agents, employees, invitees or contractors (provided the Grantor has taken reasonable
actions to prevent such third parties from trespassing and from causing harm to the Property and
has not authorized, consented to or participated in the acts of such third parties); or causes beyond
Grantor's control, including without limitation, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from
prudent actions taken in good faith by the Grantor under emergency conditions to prevent, abate,
or mitigate significant injury to life,property damage, or harm to the Property resulting from such
causes. Grantor shall notify Grantee of any act or occurrence that would adversely affect or
interfere with the purpose of this Conservation Easement,whether caused by the Grantor's acts or
omissions or by a third party or parties or causes beyond Grantor's control. In the event of a
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violation of this Conservation Easement caused by the wrongful acts of a third parry,Grantor shall
cooperate fully with Grantee in enforcement of this Conservation Easement, including but not
limited to: gathering facts and information relevant to the violation; assigning its right of action
to the Grantee;joining in any claim or legal action; and/or appointing the Grantee as its attorney-
in-fact for purposes of enforcement, all at the election of the Grantee. In the event that such third
party acts interfere with the purposes of this Conservation Easement and/or Conservation Values
of this Conservation Easement, Grantor and Grantee will work together to identify restoration or
rehabilitation activities and develop a restoration plan. This Section shall not be construed to
relieve Grantor of the obligation to clean up garbage or materials dumped on the Property by third
parties,to take all reasonable actions to prevent violations of this Conservation Easement by third
parties, or to otherwise maintain the Property in a condition consistent with the purpose of this
Conservation Easement. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit Grantee from bringing an action
against Grantor resulting from Grantor's failure to take reasonable actions to prevent violations of
this Conservation Easement by third parties or from Grantor's authorization, consent, or
participation in the wrongful acts of third parties resulting in violations of this Conservation
Easement.
9. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO UNDERTAKE CERTAIN PERMITTED ACTIONS.
Grantor shall notify Grantee before undertaking any use or change in use of the Property pursuant
to Sections 2(A), 2(B)(ii), 2(B)(iii), 2(D), 2(E), 2(F), and 2(H) above which may have adverse
impact on the Conservation Values of the Property. Uses described in the Baseline Documentation
Report, and in any Conservation Plan,Harvest Plan, and/or Forest Management Plan delivered to
Grantee pursuant to the terms of this Conservation Easement, shall constitute proper notice for
purposes of the foregoing sentence. The purpose of this notice requirement is to comply with the
provisions of Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-14(g) (5) (ii), in order to allow Grantee a reasonable period to
consider the prospective impact to the extent Grantee deems appropriate.
(A) Notices to Grantee
(i) Means of Notice — Any notices to Grantee required in this Conservation
Easement shall be sent by registered or certified mail, or other courier providing
reliable proof of delivery, to TLC's Easement Steward at the address for TLC in
the caption of this Conservation Easement, or if the County is entitled to notice, to
the County at the address for the County in the caption of this Conservation
Easement, or such other person or address as may be hereafter specified by notice
in writing by any party. All other communication shall be made by reasonable
means under the circumstances, provided that electronic communication will not
be deemed received unless accompanied by delivery by one of the foregoing
methods.
(ii) Consent of Notice — The purpose of requiring Grantor to notify Grantee
prior to undertaking certain permitted activities, as provided in Sections 2(A),
2(B)(ii),2(B)(iii),2(D),2(E),2(F),and 2(H)above,is to afford Grantee an adequate
opportunity to monitor the activities in question to ensure that they are designated
and carried out in a manner consistent with the terms and Purposes of this
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Conservation Easement. Such notices to Grantee or requests for Grantee consent,
required or contemplated hereunder, must include, at a minimum, sufficient
information, including the nature, scope, design, location, timetable, and any other
material aspect of the proposed activity, in sufficient detail to enable Grantee to
determine whether proposed plans are consistent with the requirements of this
Conservation Easement and the purposes hereof.
(iii) Process of Notice and Approval—Whenever notice to Grantee is required,
Grantor shall notify Grantee in writing not less than sixty(60)days prior to the date
Grantor intends to undertake the activity in question. The notice shall describe the
activity in sufficient detail to permit Grantee to make an informed judgment as to
its consistency with the requirements and purpose of this Conservation Easement.
Where Grantee's approval is required, Grantee shall grant or withhold its approval
in writing within sixty(60) days of receipt of Grantor's written request therefore.
(iv) Failure to Respond—If Grantee approval is required under the terms of this
Conservation Easement prior to the exercise of a reserved right that is the subject
of the notification and request for approval, failure of Grantee to respond within
sixty(60) days shall be deemed to be a denial of the request for approval.
(v) Transfer of Ownership — Grantor further agrees to give written notice to
Grantee of the transfer of any interest in the Property, including but not limited to
any sale, gift, or long-term lease, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such
transfer.
(B) Notices to Grantor
(i) Means of Notice — Any notices to Grantor required by this Conservation
Easement shall be sent by registered or certified mail or other courier providing
reliable proof of delivery, to Grantor at the address set forth in the caption hereof,
or to such other person or address as may be hereafter specified by notice in writing
to Grantee. All other communication shall be made by reasonable means under the
circumstances.
10. TRANSFER OF EASEMENT
The parties hereto recognize and agree that the benefits of this Conservation Easement are in gross
and assignable; provided, however, that Grantee's interest in this Conservation Easement(a) may
only be transferred or assigned to an organization(i)that is a qualified organization as that term is
defined under Section 170(h)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, or any successor
section, and the regulations promulgated thereunder which is organized or operated primarily for
one of the conservation purposes specified in Section 170(h)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code
and(ii)that is authorized to acquire and hold conservation easements under the Conservation and
Historic Preservation Agreements Act, or any successor provision thereto, and (b) may not be
assigned to a governmental entity other than the County without the prior written consent of
Grantor. The parties further covenant and agree that the terms of the transfer or the assignment
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will be such that the transferee or assignee will be required to continue to carry out in perpetuity
the conservation purposes that the contribution was originally intended to advance as set forth in
the recitals above,which recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. Grantee, its successors
or assigns, hereby covenants and agrees to monitor and observe the Property in perpetuity for the
purposes set forth in this Conservation Easement.
11. TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Any time the Property itself, or any interest in it, is transferred by the Grantor to any third parry,
the Grantor shall notify the Grantee in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the transfer of the
Property (except where otherwise expressly stated). IN THE EVENT OF ANY
CONVEYANCE OF ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, GRANTOR, ITS
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS SHALL IDENTIFY THIS CONSERVATION EASEMENT
AS AN EXCEPTION IN ANY DEED OR OTHER INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE.
12. AMENDMENT OF EASEMENT
This Conservation Easement may be amended only with the written consent of Grantor and
Grantee.Any such amendment shall be consistent with the purposes of this Conservation Easement
and shall comply with Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code, and any regulations
promulgated in accordance with that section. Any such amendment shall also be consistent with
the Uniform Conservation and Historic Preservation Agreement Act, N.C.G.S. § 121-34 et seq.
and any regulations promulgated pursuant to that law. Grantor and Grantee have no right or power
to agree to any amendment that would affect the enforceability of this Conservation Easement,
significantly impair Conservation Values,or be inconsistent with the purposes of this Conservation
Easement. Any such amendment or modification must be executed by both Grantor and Grantee
and shall be recorded in the public registry of Orange County.
13. TERMINATION OF EASEMENT
If it is determined that conditions on or surrounding the Property have changed so much that it is
impossible to fulfill the conservation purposes set forth above, a court with jurisdiction may, at the
joint request of both Grantor and Grantee,terminate this Conservation Easement. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, in entering into this Conservation Easement, Grantor has considered the possibility
that uses prohibited by the terms of this Conservation Easement may become more economically
valuable than permitted uses, and that neighboring properties may in the future be put entirely to
such prohibited uses. In addition, the unprofitability of conducting or implementing any or all of
the uses permitted under this Conservation Easement shall not impair the validity of this
Conservation Easement or be considered grounds for its termination or extinguishment. It is the
intent of both Grantor and Grantee that any such economic changes shall not be deemed to be
changed conditions or a change of circumstances justifying the judicial termination,
extinguishment or amendment of this Conservation Easement.
In the event that all or part of the Property is taken,or threatened to be taken,by exercise of eminent
domain by public, corporate, or other authority, or by negotiated sale in lieu of condemnation,the
Grantor shall immediately give notice to Grantee and shall take all appropriate actions related to
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such taking or negotiated sale in coordination with and with the consent of the Grantee, to recover
the full value of the taking and all incidental or direct damages resulting from the taking. If
condemnation of a part of the Property or of the entire Property by public authority renders it
impossible to fulfill any of the conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement, then this
Conservation Easement may be terminated through condemnation proceedings.
At the time of conveyance of this Conservation Easement to Grantee, this Conservation Easement
gives rise to a real property right, immediately vested in Grantee. If the Conservation Easement or
part thereof is terminated and the Property is sold or taken for public use, then, as required by
Treas. Reg. § 1.170A-14(g)(6), Grantee shall be entitled to a percentage of the gross sale proceeds
or condemnation award equal to the ratio of the appraised value of this Conservation Easement to
the unrestricted fair market value of the Property, as these values are determined on the date of
this Conservation Easement.
Grantee shall use all proceeds distributed to it under this Section in a manner consistent with the
conservation purposes of this Conservation Easement.
14. INTERPRETATION
This Conservation Easement shall be interpreted under the laws of North Carolina, resolving any
ambiguities and questions of the validity of specific provisions as to give maximum effect to its
conservation purposes.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
Grantor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Grantee from and against any and
all actions, liabilities, damages, fines, penalties, costs, claims and expenses, including but not
limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from or related to any personal injury, accident,
negligence or damage relating to the Property, or any claim thereof, except to the extent due to the
negligence of Grantee or its agents, contractors or employees. Grantor's indemnification of
Grantee shall be construed broadly to extend to the indemnification of Grantee for loss, claims or
damage suffered by Grantee as a result of the environmental condition of the Property, and as a
result of violations of any federal, state, or local laws, ordinances and regulations, including
violations of Environmental Laws. In the event that Grantor elects to open any portion of the
Property to the public, Grantor's liability extends to indemnification of Grantee for loss, claims,
or damages suffered by Grantee as a result of any failure of the Property to comply with all
applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
16. TITLE
Grantor covenants and represents: that Grantor is the sole owner and is seized of the Property in
fee simple and has good right to grant and convey this Conservation Easement; that the Property
is free and clear of any and all encumbrances, including but not limited to, any mortgages not
subordinated to this Conservation Easement; and that Grantee shall have the use of and enjoy all
the benefits derived from and arising out of this Conservation Easement.
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17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
Grantor warrants that Grantor is in compliance with, and will remain in compliance with, all
applicable Environmental Laws (as defined herein). Grantor warrants that there are no notices by
any governmental authority of any violation or alleged violation of, noncompliance or alleged
noncompliance with, or any liability under, any Environmental Laws relating to the operations or
conditions of the Property. Grantor covenants,represents and warrants,without investigation,that
it has no actual knowledge of a release or threatened release of Hazardous Materials on the
Property in violation of applicable Environmental Laws.
"Environmental Laws" means any and all federal, state, local or municipal laws, rules, orders,
regulations, statutes, ordinances, codes, guidelines, policies or requirements of any governing
authority regulating or imposing standards of liability or standards of conduct(including common
law) concerning air, water, solid waste, hazardous materials, worker and community right-to-
know, hazard communication noise, radioactive material, resource protections, inland wetlands
and watercourses, health protection, and similar environmental health, safety, building and land
use as may not or at any time hereafter be in effect. "Hazardous Materials"means any petroleum,
petroleum products, fuel oil, waste oils, explosives, reactive materials, ignitable materials,
corrosive materials, hazardous chemicals, hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, toxic
substances, toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, infectious materials and any other element,
compound, mixture, solution or substance that may pose a present or potential hazard to human
health or the environment.
18. SEVERABILITY
Invalidity of any of the covenants, terms or conditions of this Conservation Easement, or any part
thereof,by court order or judgment shall in no way affect the validity of any of the other provisions
hereof which shall remain in full force and effect.
19. PARTIES
Every provision of this Conservation Easement that applies to Grantor or Grantee shall also apply
to their respective heirs,executors,administrators,assigns,and all other successors as their interest
may appear.
20. RE-RECORDING
In order to ensure the perpetual enforceability of this Conservation Easement, Grantee is
authorized to re-record this instrument or any other appropriate notice or instrument; for such
purpose, Grantor appoints Grantee as Grantor's attorney-in-fact to execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any necessary instrument on Grantor's behalf. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantor
agrees to execute any such instruments upon request.
21. MERGER
The parties agree that, because of the public interest in the enforcement of this Conservation
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Easement, the terms of this Conservation Easement shall survive any merger of the fee and
easement interest in the Property.
22. SUBSEQUENT LIENS ON PROPERTY
No provisions of this Conservation Easement should be construed as impairing the ability of
Grantor to use this Property as collateral for subsequent borrowing, providing that any mortgage
or lien arising from such a borrowing is subordinate to this Conservation Easement.
23. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES
Upon request by Grantor, Grantee shall within thirty (30) days of written request by Grantor
execute and deliver to Grantor any document, including an estoppel certificate, which certifies
Grantor's compliance with any obligation of Grantor contained in this Conservation Easement and
otherwise evidences the status of this Conservation Easement, as may be reasonably requested by
Grantor; provided, however, that such estoppel shall be restricted to the actual knowledge of
Grantee and shall in no event be deemed a waiver of any violations by Grantor of the terms of this
Conservation Easement.
24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; COUNTERPARTS
This instrument sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to this Conservation
Easement and supersedes all prior discussions,negotiations,understandings or agreements relating
to this Conservation Easement, all of which are merged herein. The parties may execute this
instrument in two or more counterparts,which shall,in the aggregate,be signed by all parties; each
counterpart shall be deemed an original instrument as against the party who has signed it.
25. NO FORFEITURE
Nothing contained herein will result in a forfeiture or reversion of Grantor's title in any respect.
26. TERMINATION OF RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
A party's rights and obligations under this Conservation Easement shall terminate upon the transfer
of the party's interest in this Conservation Easement or Property to a party assuming its obligations
hereunder, except that liability for acts or omissions occurring prior to transfer shall survive
transfer, but this Conservation Easement shall not be affected by such transfer, the transferee
having the rights and obligations of the transferring party.
27. DISCLAIMER
Grantee does not represent the interests of Grantor. Grantee has advised Grantor to have this
Conservation Easement reviewed by Grantor's attorney, and Grantor has had ample opportunity
to do so. Grantee makes no representation as to whether this Conservation Easement qualifies for
a charitable deduction or if it is in proper form for that purpose,in the event that the Grantor claims
a charitable gift deduction on its federal or state income tax returns.
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28. SUCCESSOR LIMITATION
If Grantee shall cease to exist or to be a qualified organization under Section 170(h) of the Internal
Revenue Code, or to be authorized to acquire and hold conservation easements under N.C.G.S. §
121-34 et seq., and a prior assignment is not made pursuant to Section 9 above, then Grantee's
rights and obligations under this Conservation Easement shall become immediately vested in such
organization as a court of competent jurisdiction shall direct pursuant to North Carolina law and
with due regard to the requirements for an assignment pursuant to said Section 9.
29. ACCEPTANCE AND EFFECTIVE DATE
As attested by the signature of its authorized representatives affixed hereto,Grantee hereby accepts
without reservation the rights and responsibilities conveyed by this Conservation Easement. This
Conservation Easement is to be effective the date recorded in the Orange County Registry of
Deeds.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, this grant of Conservation Easement and development rights,
together with all appurtenances and privileges belonging or in any way pertaining thereto,unto the
TLC and the County, and their successors and assigns forever.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank; Signature Pages to Follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor and Grantee, intending to legally bind themselves, have set
their hands and seals on the date first written above.
GRANTOR:
Terry Road Farm, LLC,
a North Carolina limited liability company
By: (Seal)
Name:
Title:
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY
I certify that the following person(s)personally appeared before me this day, each
acknowledging to me that the he or she signed the foregoing document:
[name of person in blank]
Date
Official Signature of Notary
(Official Seal) Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires:
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GRANTEE:
Triangle Land Conservancy,
a North Carolina nonprofit corporation
By:
Sandra J. Sweitzer, Executive Director
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY
I certify that the following person(s)personally appeared before me this day, each
acknowledging to me that the he or she signed the foregoing document: Sandra J. Sweitzer.
Date
Official Signature of Notary
(Official Seal) Notary's printed or typed name
My commission expires:
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GRANTEE:
ORANGE COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA
By:
, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Clerk to the
Board of Commissioners
NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, , a Notary Public of the County and State aforesaid,
certify that personally came before me this day and acknowledged
that(s)he is Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Orange County,North Carolina and that by
authority duly given and as the act of said County, the foregoing instrument was signed in its
name by the Chair of said Board of Commissioners and attested by her/him as Clerk to said
Board of Commissioners.
Witness my hand and notarial seal this the day of , 20_.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
BEING all of that parcel containing acres,more or less,as shown on that plat entitled
"Conservation Easement Survey for Triangle Land Conservancy — "
prepared by recorded in Plat Book , Page , Orange County Registry, to
which reference is hereby made for a more particular description.
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EXHIBIT B
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF FARMSTEAD ENVELOPE
BEING all of that certain portion of the Property designated as "Farmstead Envelope" on the plat
entitled "Conservation Easement Survey for Triangle Land Conservancy — "
prepared by recorded in Plat Book , Page , Orange County
Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description.
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