https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f17209e1201114f2cc88044a00867095.pdf fdca0a36a58f6cb344772f66ca57f1e1 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING July 5, 2000 The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:04 p.m. Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Doug Maass George Lence Terence McGlynn Ralph Gunderman Donald Stever Absent: Karin Adir Also Present: James Margotta (Building Inspector) Helen Carlson (Recording Secretary) Announcements: The minutes from the June 7, 2000 meeting were reviewed. Richard Weiss made a motion to approve the minutes with the following corrections: On page 1 it states that the applicant has requested a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 7-0" fence with the expectation that the fence would be 6'-6" tall and requested the extra footage for flexibility Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous. The agenda for tonight's meeting will include the following: a) Kendal-On-Hudson Waterfront Development Project a) Kendal-On-HudsonAl DelBello is representing the applicant. He gave a brief overview of the Kendal-OnHudson Organization and the need for adult retirement housing communities. David Jones is the Project Director for Kendal. He gave a brief introduction of the CCRC concept. He also stated that Kendal is a not-for-profit organization. The Chair asked what the geographic distribution was for this facility. David Jones responded that it is about 250-275 They are proposing 225 residential units that would be studio apartments up to 2 bedroom units. There would also be 40 assisted units. Terence McGlynn asked what the CCRC would do if more skilled help was needed. David Jones responded that based on industry experience and predictions, the CCRC would have to adjust as needed. �George Lence asked if there were any preferences to get in David Jones responded that there was no preference George Lence asked if Kendal has any other projects pending in New York David Jones responded no Doug Maass asked what was Kendal's competition David Jones responded that there were two- (2) other CCRC's. They were Anderson Medical and Westchester Meadows Hebrew Hospital The Chair stated that the Kendal submission was missing information. The Board agreed. Andy Tung is the planner for Kendal-on-Hudson. He stated that there is a separate package for the Waterfront Advisory Committee that specifically addressed the LWRP. He also stated that in Table 382, all 44 policies were addressed. There are 6 policies that are most applicable. They are: Policy 9 (Fish and Wildlife) Policy 23 (Area enhancement) Policy 25 (Scenic Views of Hudson) Policy 33 (Water runoff) Policy 37 (Erosion) Policy 44 (Wetlands) Andy Tung gave a detailed presentation of the proposed property and building layouts. He discussed entrance layouts, parking (for visitors and residents), building elevations and vegetation. Doug Maass asked if the walkways are level. Andy Tung responded that the walkways are not level. Doug Maass asked if you can step-off the walkways Andy Tung responded yes Andy Tung stated that Policy 19 would increase public access to water resources by allowing access to a waterfront area that was not previously accessible to the public. Andy Tung also stated that Policy 23 would preserve and protect the James House and the surrounding area. Don Stever asked if the maintenance of the James House would be easier on the hospital. Andy Tung responded yes. The James House is expensive to maintain and this will assist the hospital in the maintenance of the James House. Don Stever asked if this makes the James House incorporated into Kendal-on-Hudson. David Jones responded that currently it is only to be maintained. f Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, July 5, 2000 \ 2 �Andy Tung discussed the impact of Policy 25. He gave an overview of the proposed landscaping and building exteriors Don Stever stated that Policy 25a reads to enhance views of the river The proposed buildings are intrusions He would like to see more aggressive landscaping with mature conifers to largely obscure the sides of the buildings Doug Maass stated that view 2PL has a tremendous visual presence Andy Tung responded that the proposed entrance from Rockwood Hall would not disturb the Rockwood Hall trail He also stated that the architecture was being developed so that the buildings look residential This would allow the view from the Hudson to be more appealing Don Stever stated that the view from the James House needs more foliage. This would hide the buildings from the James House view He also stated that foliage could be used instead of a wall Ralph Gunderman stated that he likes the alternative path including Rockwood Hall. He stated that he prefers the preserving of the trail and the improved scenic quality. Andy Tung addressed Policy 33 (Water Runoff) and the proposed terminal basins. He addressed Policy 37 (Erosion) during construction and on a permanent basis. He also addressed Policy 44 (Wetlands) The Chair asked about the size of the construction site. Andy Tung responded that it would be about 1/3 of the site. He also added that there would be some blasting of rock Doug Maass asked about the nutrients to feed vegetation. Andy Tung responded that the catch basins would capture and divert all runoff. It is all part of the water quality treatment system. Don Stever sited an alternative site and asked if this was considered as an alternative. Andy Tung responded that the topography was more challenging. He also stated that their intention was to keep away from the public and to use the view of the Hudson River. The Chair asked what kinds of alternatives have been researched. Andy Tung responded that they have looked at moving the entire complex over and also looked at removing some levels on the buildings. Terence McGlynn asked what the impact was of reducing the number of buildings. David Jones responded that the units would be less affordable and the development might not be as financially stable. Al DelBello stated that Kendal tries to reach a broader market. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, July 5, 2000 3 �George Lence asked where the two- (2) storage tanks would be located. Andy Tung responded that they would not be visible He indicated the location of the two(2) tanks. Don Stever asked if there would be enough water to supply this area without using storage tanks. Andy Tung responded that an alternative would be to have a new water line built from the northern loop that serves Briarcliff, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown instead of using tanks. Andy Tung also spoke about the proposed sewer connections between the proposed development and Sleepy Hollow Manor. He detailed the proposed method of discharging into a holding tank off-hours as not to interfere with Sleepy Hollow Manor. Andy Tung also discussed a proposed alternative to the original sewer method by piping at an alternative location. This would minimize the impact to Birch Close. The Committee will re-convene in September. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony DelVecchio Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, July 5, 2000 4 � 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-2000 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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