§ 245-3. Procedure.  


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  • Prior to granting any utility easement through lands acquired by the County of Suffolk for park, historic trust, nature preserve, farmland, bird sanctuary, open space or other environmentally sensitive purposes, as authorized by Article XII of the Suffolk County Charter, any requests and proposals for such a utility easement shall first be reviewed and approved by the Suffolk County Board of Trustees of Parks, Recreation and Conservation and may be reviewed by such other governmental departments as shall be required by law or by designation of the County Executive or the County Legislature. In addition to other considerations as may be deemed relevant by the Trustees, said Trustees shall give due consideration to any Suffolk County Master Plan; to any local master plans or comprehensive plan developed by the jurisdiction in which such land lies; other relevant plan studies prepared by or on behalf of a pertinent municipality; environmental laws; and state, County and local statutes in considering requests and proposals for utility easements. The determination, conclusion and recommendation of said Board shall then be forwarded to the Suffolk County Legislature for approval or disapproval of any such request or proposal for the granting of a utility easement through any of the above-described lands upon such terms and conditions as may be approved by the County Legislature.