1 25 1 https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/aba7396d81c2d16538f4a92617c80e2c.pdf 5c50dee2c76acf087e3770ddf1ea4b08 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 8, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:00 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Donald Stever Terence McGlynn Doug Maass Karin Adir Absent: Ralph Gunderman George Lence Also Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & Sehiff/Village Planner) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: The Chair stated that the discussion on the LWRP coverage gaps would be added to tonight's agenda. Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Minutes of October 2002 and November 2002 meetings 361 North Broadvvay/CFF Reality Nextel Communications Laurentino Rodrigues/172 Valley Street Expansion of Barnhart Park Gaps in the Waterfront Consistency Review Law 1) Minutes of October 2002 and November 2002 meetings The minutes from the October 2002 meeting were reviewed. Don Stever made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Karin Adir seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The minutes from November 2002 meeting were reviewed. The following corrections were noted: On page I, change "The Chair spoke SEQRA type II actions that are not required to come before the Committee." �To read "The Chair spoke about SEQRA type II actions that are not required to come before the Committee." Don Stever made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Karin Adir seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 2) CFF Reality Viktor Solarik is the project architect. He is representing the application on behalf of CFF Reality. He described the property location. He spoke about the approvals needed from the Zoning and Planning Board's and that the Architectural Review Board has approved of the project. Victor Solarik spoke about the 2nd floor addition. He described the building exterior in detail. He stated that the plans have been revised as per the Architectural Review Board's comments. Doug Maass asked about the distance that the garage door would be recessed. Victor Solarik responded 4'-6". Don Stever asked if any parking variances would be needed. Viktor Solarik responded no. He stated that the proposed parking plan exceeds the parking requirements. The Chair asked if there was any external lighting proposed. Viktor Solarik responded yes. He provided a data sheet showing a picture of the proposed light fixture. He stated that there would be no light pollution from these fixtures since they would be pointed downward. The Chair stated that ingress and egress for this site is a concern. Viktor Solarik spoke about the existing curb cut into the property. He stated that the only way to enter the site is traveling Southbound on Route 9. The Chair asked if there were any other comments. There were none. The Chair referred to LWRP policy l(k). I le stated that this is the only policy that applies to this application. He also stated that according to this policy, he feels that the application is consistent with the LWRP. Don Stever stated that the applicant meets policy l(k). He stated that this project would improve this area. The Chair asked about the current use of the building. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, January 8, 2003 1 �Viktor Solarik responded that the building is currently being used for storage. The Committee agreed unanimously (5-0) that this application is consistent with the LWRP. 3) Nextel Communications The Chair asked if the Committee had received the most recent set of plans. The Committee agreed that they had received the most recent set of plans. Robert Gaudioso is representing Nextel. I le spoke about the revised stealth enclosure that would be installed on the roof of Village Hall. He stated that the equipment would be placed behind the building. He showed a drawing of the stealth enclosure and the equipment in relation to the Verizon antennas. The Chair commented that the stealth enclosure has the appearance of a false chimney. The Chair referred to LWRP policy 25(b). He stated that this is the only policy that applies to this application. He also stated this application is similar to the recent cellular communication application. Don Stever stated that this cellular application is less intrusive than the previous one. The Committee agreed unanimously (5-0) that this application is consistent with the LWRP. 4) Laurcntino Rodrigues/172 Valley Street Vitaly Sanko is the project architect. He is representing this application along with Laurentino Rodrigues. Vitaly Sanko spoke about the existing property. He spoke about the proposed new construction. He described the nine (9) apartments and one (1) store that would be built. He stated that the size of the store would only be 400 square feet. The Chair asked if there were any parking issues. Vitaly Sanko responded that there were some previous parking problems but an underground garage was added to alleviate most of the parking problems. Don Stever asked if the applicant was meeting the parking requirements. Vitaly Sanko responded that the applicant would need to obtain a variance for Vz -space from the Zoning Board. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, January 8, 2003 �Doug Maass asked about the elevation of this proposed structure and the height of other neighboring properties. Vitaly Sanko showed photos of existing buildings. He stated that they would be very similar in height. The Chair asked about the windows on the adjacent building. Vitaly Sanko responded that the windows would be blocked. Doug Maass asked about the number of clock faces. Vitaly Sanko responded that there would be three (3) clocks. Doug Maass asked if the clocks would be working clocks. Laurentino Rodrigues responded yes. The Chair referred to LWRP policy l(i). He stated that this is the only policy that applies to this application. Don Stever referred to map #4. He stated that it is within the district that is referred to in policy l(i). The Chair asked if other variances were required. Vitaly Sanko responded a side yard variance would be needed as well. Don Stever stated that LWRP policy 5(a) would apply if the applicant were not meeting the necessary parking requirements. The Chair asked about the building exterior. Laurentino Rodrigues responded that the building would have a stucco exterior similar to other properties on the street. The Chair encouraged the applicant to add some more architectural details to the exterior. There was an open discussion on the stucco recommendations. The Chair asked about exterior lighting. Vitaly Sanko responded that there would be some. He stated that they would be installed under the awning. The Chair asked if there were any other comments. There were none. The Committee agreed unanimously (5-0) that this application is consistent with the LWRP. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, January 8,2003 4 �5) Expansion of Barnhart Park Dave Smith summarized the approved grant application for the Barnhart park improvements. He stated that the Village wants to expand the park. Don Stever spoke about the history of the Duracell site. He stated that the Gillette Company would develop the property. He stated that the Village needs additional recreational property in this area. There was an open discussion on the property layout, parking access and traffic. Doug Maass spoke about the proposed trees around the soccer field. He stated that if evergreens were used, the view shed would be blocked. He stated that deciduous trees should be used. Don Stever agreed. Doug Maass referred to the Coastal Assessment Form. He asked if pesticides would be applied to the site. Dave Smith responded yes. Doug Maass referred to the proposed water consumption of 6500 gallons/day. Dave Smith responded that the water consumption is calculated based on the use sprinklers. Doug Maass stated that he is concerned with the pesticides and water consumption. The Chair stated that LWRP policies 25(a) and 25(b) apply to this application. The Committee agreed unanimously (5-0) that this application is consistent with the LWRP. 6) Gaps in the Waterfront Consistency Review Law The Chair distributed a list of the SEQRA Type II actions that have a direct impact on the Committee's jurisdiction. There was an open discussion on the recent events that involve SEQRA Type II actions. The Chair asked if the law is amended and the applicant does not need to apply to some Village board, how would an inconsistency finding be handled. Don Stever reviewed the SEQRA Type II actions listed in the distributed document and stated that in all cases, a Village board would be involved. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, January 8, 2003 �Doug Maass stated that by modifying this exception, the Waterfront Advisory Committee would use the law to add leverage to their jurisdiction. Don Stever stated that the Village Trustees would need to hold a public hearing before amending the law. The Chair stated that this would apply to applicant effecting specific LWRP policies only. Doug Maass made a motion to recommend to the Village Trustees to adopt the amendment. Don Stever seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Don Stever made a motion to adjourn. Karin Adir seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 9:34 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2003. Respectfully Submitted. Anthony DelVecchio Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, January 8, 2003 6 �RECEIVED Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York, 10591 FEB " 6 2003 VILLAGE CLERK CONSISTENCY FINDINGS Application for Construction at 172 Valley Street The Waterfront Advisory Committee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Committee") reviewed, at its meeting on January 8, 2003, the application submitted by Laurentino Rodrigues Enterprises ("Applicant") for replacement of an existing structure at 172 Valley Street with a new structure (referred to as the "Clock Tower Building") consisting of two parking levels with twolevels of residential units above. The proposal was presented to the Committee by Mr. Vitaly Sonkin, the architect for the project. Mr. Sonkin and Mr. Rodrigues responded to the Committee's questions. The Committee unanimously concluded that, the proposed construction would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Sleepy Hollow Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan ("LWRP) and with the policies thereof. The Proposal The site at 172 Valley Street is presently occupied by an older residential structure. It is located in an area that includes both multi-family residential and commercial uses and that is zoned for both uses. The Clock Tower Building would include parking and office space on the ground level, parking and a handicapped-accessible apartment on the first floor and apartments on the second and third floors. One level of parking would be accessible from Valley Street and the other, from Depeyster Street. A total of fifteen parking spaces would be provided within the structure. Consistency Findings The Committee, in reaching its determination as to the consistency of the proposal with the LWRP, gave specific consideration to Policy II, and Policy 5A of the LWRP as being applicable to the proposal. Policy II - RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND WHEN APPROPRIATE REDEVELOP THE URBAN RENEWAL AREAS SURROUNDING CORTLAND AND VALLEY STREETS, AND THE INTERSECTION OF ELM STREET AND ANDREWS LANE, THE AREA BETWEEN HUDSON STREET AND THE HUDSON RIVER, AND THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ALONG BEEKMAN AVENUE. (See Map 4) Policy II and Map 4 reference the site of the proposed construction as one of the Village's urban renewal areas. The location is described in the applicable Policy explanation as having been "identified by the Village as either underutilized, deteriorated, in need of rehabilitation, or any combination of all three." The Committee found that the Clock Tower Building would accomplish the mandated rehabilitation, replacing an old building that is out of character with the surrounding area, with new housing. The addition of a clock tower at the �corner of the structure would provide architectural interest and a distinctive profile to the Valley Street/Depeyster Street area. Recognizing that Section II of the LWRP (entitled "Inventory and Analysis") recommendsrehabilitationof both the commercial and residential properties in this area ("In addition to commercial building rehabilitation, it is recommended that the Village continue and intensify residential rehabilitation programs. Residential rehabilitation programs should be encouraged in high impact areas that are part of and adjacent to the Beekman Avenue, and Valley and Cortland Street Business Districts." the Committee concluded that the proposed construction of the Clock Tower Building would satisfy the LWRP's goals ofredevelopmentand rehabilitation in this part of the Village. Policy 5A - DISCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF USES WHICH, BY REASON OF THEIR DEMAND FOR NEW COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES OR THEIR IMPOSITION OF BURDENS ON EXISTING SERVICES AND FACILITIES, WOULD REQUIRE DIPROPORTIONATE PUBLIC COST IN COMPARISON TO PUBLIC BENEFITS. The Committee also took note of the fact that adequate parking, as defined by the zoning requirements of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, was an integral part of the proposed construction proposal. The fact that the proposed Clock Tower Building would place no additional burden on parking demands in a part of the Village that already suffers from a serious shortage of parking was deemed significant by the Committee and contributed to the Committee's finding of consistency. Accordingly, the Committee concluded that the proposed Clock Tower Building would consistent with Policy II and Policy 5A and with the LWRP. C^LM^^— Richard D. Weiss, Chairman �RECEIVED JAN I 4 2003 Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York, 10591 VILLAGE CLERK CONSISTENCY FINDINGS Application for Site Improvements at 361 North Broadway The Waterfront Advisory Committee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Committee") reviewed, at its meeting on January 8, 2003, a proposal by Frank Cerqueira (the "Applicant") with respect to certain site improvements at 361 North Broadway in the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Site"). The proposal was presented for the Applicant by Viktor L. Solarik of VKS Architects. Mr. Solarik responded to the Committee's questions. The Committee unanimously concluded that the proposed Site improvements would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Sleepy Hollow Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan ("LWRP) and with the policies thereof. The Proposal The Site is located on the south side of Route 9 along the corridor commonly referred to in the Village of Sleepy Hollow as "gasoline alley". The proposed site improvements would add a second story to an existing building at the Site that is, at present, substantially unused. Alterations would also be made to the present first floor portion of the building. The building, as improved, would be used to house a construction business. The proposed action at the Site includes installation of drainage facilities and includes all off-street parking required by Village Zoning standards. Consistency Findings The Committee, in reaching its determination as to the consistency of the proposal with the LWRP, gave specific consideration to Policies IK and 25B of the LWRP as being applicable to the proposal. Policy IK - RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND REDEVELOP THE AREA ALONG, AND ON BOTH SIDES OF NY ROUTE 9 (NORTH BROADWAY) WITH APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO LANDSCAPING AND SCENIC VIEWSHED PROTECTION, BETWEEN ITS INTERSECTION WITH BEEKMAN AVENUE AND THE BRIDGE CROSSING THE POCANTICO RIVER. Policy 25B - PROTECT OR ENHANCE THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFIED SCENIC RESOURCES AS AREAS AND VIEWSHEDS OF LOCAL SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE. [The twenty-three identified viewscapes of local importance include U.S. Route 9 (North Broadway)]. The Committee noted that the proposed actions at the Site promised another positive step in the direction of visually improving the "gasoline alley" streetscape. The Committee observed �that the proposed action seemed to provide adequately for off-street parking and drainage; the position of the parking at the rear of the Site appropriately screens the parking areas from Route 9. These factors are consistent with standard "i" of the Explanation of Policies applicable to Policy IK. ("Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for all uses. Parking areas shall be sufficiently drained so as to contain all drainage on a site and to prevent ponding. Whenever feasible, parking areas shall be placed at the rear of buildings and/or screened by plantings so as [not] to be highly visible from the waterfront and Village streets"). It appeared to the Committee that exterior lighting planned for the facility would be appropriate in accordance with standard "n" ("Lighting facilities and lighted signs shall be placed and shielded in such a manner as not to create direct light to shine on other properties, and shall not be permitted to create a hazard on public streets"). Significantly, the transformation of the existing structure at the Site from an unused or underutilized building to a viable, non-automotive, business operation appeared to satisfy standard "d" ('The action should improve the deteriorated or underutilized condition of a site and, at a minimum, must not cause further deterioration"), as well as standard "f * ("The action should have the potential to improve the existing economic base of the community, and, at a minimum, must not jeopardize this base"). Thus the Committee found that proposal would be consistent with proposal would be consistent with Policy IK. In addition, implementation of the proposal would substitute a well-designed commercial building for a poorly maintained and unattractive barn-like structure, thus effecting a substantial visual improvement for the Route 9 corridor. The Committee recognized that recent design modifications to the project plans initially submitted to the Committee for consideration have significantly improved the appearance of the proposed building. For example, a tile facing, designed to resemble brick, and decorative architectural elements have been added, making the structure more visually consistent with the Philipse Professional Building diagonally across Route 9 and with the design plans for Philipse Plaza, expected to be built across the street from the Site. The Committee believed that a positive visual impact on Route 9 would be derived from the completion of Applicant's project and, thus, the project was found by the Committee to meet the goals of Policy 25B, which makes U.S. Route 9 (Broadway) a viewshed "of local scenic significance". Accordingly, the proposal was unanimously determined to be consistent with the LWRP. �RECEIVED Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York, 10591 N0V " 7 ?002 VILLAGE CLERK CONSISTENCY FINDINGS Phil ipse Plaza, 362 North Broadway The Waterfront Advisory Committee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Committee") reviewed, at its meeting on October 21, 2002, a proposal by Mr. Antonio Rodrigues (the "Applicant") with respect to construction of a two-story commercial building at 362 North Broadway in the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Site"). The proposal was presented by Sean McCarthy, the architect for the proposed project. The Committee unanimously concluded that the proposed construction would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Sleepy Hollow Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan ("LWRP") and with the policies thereof The Proposal The Site is located on the east side of Route 9 and the proposed construction replaces a proposal for a larger commercial structure at this location that was submitted to and approved by the Village's Planning Board a number of years ago, prior to the formation of the Committee. Consistency Findings The Committee, in reaching its determination as to the consistency of the proposal with the LWRP, gave specific consideration to Policies IK and 25B of the LWRP as being applicable to the proposal. Policy IK - RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND REDEVELOP THE AREA ALONG, AND ON BOTH SIDES OF NY ROUTE 9 (NORTH BROADWAY) WITH APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO LANDSCAPING AND SCENIC VIEWSHED PROTECTION, BETWEEN ITS INTERSECTION WITH BEEKMAN AVENUE AND THE BRIDGE CROSSING THE POCANTICO RIVER. Policy 25B - PROTECT OR ENHANCE THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFIED SCENIC RESOURCES AS AREAS AND VIEWSHEDS OF LOCAL SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE. [The twenty-three identified viewscapes of local importance include U.S. Route 9 (North Broadway)]. The Committee noted that the proposed structure would result in the replacement of both the unsightly "Uncle Jerry's" delicatessen building and an unattractive parking area with an attractive new commercial building that would visually complement the nearby Philipse Professional Building and a new, landscaped parking area. It was believed that the construction would continue improvement of the Village's "gasoline alley" corridor. A number of the standards specifically included in the Explanation of Policies applicable to Policy IK appear to �•* be appropriately addressed by the proposed construction. As noted, the proposal includes provision for off-street parking with appropriate landscaping (standard "i"). Policy IK also contemplates the promotion of commercially beneficial, non-automotive, business operations along the Route 9 corridor. The proposal would place well-designed office space at a site that is currently deteriorated and underutilized (standard "d") and would, thus "have the potential to improve the existing economic base of the community" (standard "f'). The visual improvements for Route 9 promised by the Applicant's plans and the promotion of appropriate non-automotive business use in the area were felt by the Committee to meet the goals of Policy IK and Policy 25B, and the proposal was, accordingly, determined to be consistent with the LWRP. The Committee, however, was conscious of potential traffic concerns with respect to ingress to and egress from the Site and requests that the Planning Board exercise the utmost vigilance in overseeing these elements of the final Site plan. The Committee has also recommended that the Applicant consider the addition of appropriate decorative elements in the retaining wall at the rear of the Site to minimize any potentially adverse visual impact that might be caused by a large of expanse of cement. Possible alternatives include attractive vegetation growing out of the wall or design features in the cement. Richard D. Weiss, Chai Chairman �RECEIVED JAN 1 4 2003 Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York, 10591 VILLAGE CLERK CONSISTENCY FINDINGS Application for Installation of Wireless Communication Facility at 28 Beekman Avenue (Village Hall) The Waterfront Advisory Committee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Committee") reviewed, at its meeting on January 8, 2003, a proposal by Nextel of New York, Inc. d/b/a Nextel Communications (the "Applicant") for the co-location of a public utility wireless communication facility (the "Facility") atop Village Hall, at 28 Beekman Avenue in the Village of Sleepy Hollow. (The 28 Beekman Avenue site is hereinafter referred to as "Village Hall" and the Village of Sleepy Hollow is hereinafter referred to as the "Village"). The proposal was presented by Robert Cordioso, Esq. of the law firm of Snyder & Snyder, LLP, counsel for the Applicant. The Committee unanimously found the proposal consistent with the goals and policies of the Sleepy Hollow Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan ("LWRP). The Proposal The Facility would consist of a panel of antennas that would be affixed above the roofline of Village Hall. The antennas would be camouflaged by a brick structure that would appear, to an observer, as an additional chimney (similar in style to the false chimneys currently standing at each end of the Village Hall roof). Related equipment would not be visible to the public. The Facility would be co-located with the antenna array previously proposed by New York SMS A Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Verizon") for the Village Hall rooftop. The Verizon proposal had been reviewed by the Committee at its meeting on September 4, 2002 and found to be consistent with the goals and policies of the LWRP. The Verizon antennas have since been approved by the Village. Consistency Findings The Committee, in reaching its determination as to the consistency of the proposal with the LWRP, gave specific consideration to Policy 25B of the LWRP as being applicable to the proposal. Policy 25B - PROTECT OR ENHANCE THE FOLLOWING IDENTIFIED SCENIC RESOURCES AS AREAS AND VIEWSHEDS OF LOCAL SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE. [The nine identified scenic landscape subunits include the Upper and Lower Village, and the twenty-three identified viewsheds of local importance include Beekman Avenue at the intersection with U.S. Route 9.] The Committee concluded that the proposal would be consistent with Policy 25B. At the time of its consideration of the Verizon proposal described above, the Committee had recognized that Village Hall is an attractive building, located at a highly visible site near the intersection of �Route 9 and Beekman Avenue. The Committee had also addressed the potentially adverse visual impact on this area from the addition of a highly visible antenna array above the roofline. Although the Committee had found at its September 4 meeting that, taking account of all applicable factors, the Verizon proposal would, on balance, be consistent with the goals and policies of the LWRP, the Committee also found that the adverse visual impact of the Verizon array made Verizon's proposal inconsistent with Policy 25B. The Nextel proposal as initially submitted to the Committee by the Applicant would have added twelve antennas to the Village Hall roof, eight of which would have been mounted so as to extend above the roofline. Some members of the Committee, in reviewing that version of the proposal had been concerned (for the reasons articulated above as to the Verizon antennas) about the cumulative visual impact resulting from the addition the Nextel antenna array to the approved Verizon antennas. However, Nextel has revised its submission and its new proposal includes the brick-faced chimney-like structure described above. The Committee felt that this feature would mask the antennas and would effectively eliminate the undesirable visual impact of the initial Nextel submission. Thus, the Committee unanimously concluded that the proposal, as modified, would be consistent with Policy 25B and with the goals and policies of the LWRP. Richard D. Weiss, Chairman � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Waterfront Advisory Committee Minutes-2003 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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