https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/94bd99256284abb0222f06c1ac2020cf.pdf e0e9c9973eb18f2a9da5d90f1b83dabe PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Minutes October 21, 2021 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by Chairperson Marjorie Hsu. Present: Marjorie Hsu, Chairperson Erin Carney Matthew Brennan Kersten Harries Also Present: Clinton Smith, Village Attorney David Smith, Village Planner James Natarelli, Village Engineer Anthony Catalano, Consulting Engineer Pamela Kroll, Secretary to the Planning Board Absent: Lindsay Krakauer Edward McCarthy Sean E. McCarthy, Building Inspector Agenda: 1) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Phase II, Block-H, Amended site plan approval- Continued public hearing 2) 14 Clinton LLC, 14 Clinton Street, Proposed two-family residence, Site plan approvalPublic hearing 3) Francesco Alesci, 135 Beekman Avenue, Proposed multi-family building, Site plan approval- Presentation 4) Approval of minutes, August 19, 2021, September 23, 2021 Chairperson Hsu announced the Planning Board members in attendance and stated there is a quorum. Chairperson Hsu read the agenda. 2. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Phase II, Block-H, Amended site plan approval - Public hearing Motion was made to reopen the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 Peter Chavkin is the Managing Partner of Biddle Real Estate Ventures. Mr. Chavkin stated that as requested by the Board, they have submitted a section of the Block-H garage entrance ramp over by the Village Green. Mr. Chavkin presented the cross section drawing and stated that it shows a straight line section over by the Roundabout, where the garage entrance is on the approved Site Plan for Block-H. The building has two (2) approved garage entrances that are not 1 (10/21/21) �proposed for any changes in the amendment application. The first approved garage entrance is located on the upper level of the garage, along Westward Drive, just off the Roundabout, and near the Village Green. The second approved garage entrance is located on the lower level of the garage and is located on Lighthouse Landing. Comments were received from a member of the public, at the August public hearing, expressing concerns that lights from vehicles exiting the lower level garage would impact units at Ichabod's Landing. Mr. Chavkin stated that they do not think there will be a visual impact to Ichabod's Landing because the garage ramp exits down and vehicle headlights will be pointing down. Mr. Chavkin stated that they will agree to install enhanced landscaping at the Village Green to shield the visual effects from the garage if the Building Department believes it is necessary after the garage has been constructed. They have reviewed the draft resolution provided by the Villages' consulting team. Mr. Chavkin stated that they have requested language revisions to the resolve clause related to the building being located in a special flood hazard area. Mr. Chavkin stated that they are unable to commit to the proposed resolution condition that requires a change to the material specifications for the building entry steps to stone or specialty hardscape materials in lieu of concrete. They are comfortable with the rest of the draft resolution. Kersten Harries requested that Peter Chavkin provide a reason for their objection to upgrading the concrete material for the entry steps and questioned if it is a design concept or a cost issue. Peter Chavkin stated that as it relates to the design, there is already a lot of stone and brick proposed on the exterior of the building and the steps were originally approved as concrete. Costs are also a concern and the building material costs are significantly higher than when the prior approval was granted. If the budget allows, they would be open to exploring material upgrades for the building entry steps. David Smith requested that Peter Chavkin confirm that the additional landscaping would be decided as a field change based on the conditions and evaluations after the ramp is built. Peter Chavkin stated that based on his discussions with Sean McCarthy, he believes that Sean was comfortable with evaluating the conditions after the garage and ramp were constructed but he doesn't want to speak for him. Chairperson Hsu stated that an issue has surfaced in terms of the language in the 2011 Findings to comply with the operative provisions of the 2007 Findings referring to the driveway along Westward Drive. Given that the Special Permit was issued by the Board of Trustees, the Planning Board is required to refer the request for an amendment to the Board of Trustees. Clinton Smith stated that the Board of Trustees will be requested to amend the statement in the 2011 Finding Narratives and the Special Permit to allow for a garage entrance with light disbursement. Chairperson Hsu requested that David Smith read the resolve clauses of the draft resolution. David Smith read the resolve clauses and conditions of the draft resolution. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. 2 (10/21/21) �There were no comments from the public. Chairperson Hsu stated that the approval of the draft resolution will be pending an amendment discussion with the Board of Trustees. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Harries Seconded: Carney Vote 4-0 Clinton Smith stated that he will review the Village Code to determine if amendments to the Environmental Statements, the Special Permit, and the Riverfront Development Concept Plan require the Board of Trustees to hold a public hearing. A special meeting should not be scheduled for resolution approval until a decision in made by the Board of Trustees. 2. 14 Clinton LLC, 14 Clinton Street, Proposed two-family residence, Site plan approvalPublic hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Harries Seconded: Brennan Vote 4-0 Yahaira Volqeuz Columbo is the architect representing the applicant. Ms. Columbo stated that as requested by the Village Engineer, the site plan has been removed from the architectural plans to resolve the discrepancies of the proposed drywells. As recommended by Sean McCarthy, the size of the circular picture window at the front elevation and rear facades has been reduced. Sarah Murray is a civil engineer from Dominick Pilla Architecture and Consulting Engineers, P.C. representing the applicant. Ms. Murray stated that the application proposes to locate four (4) cultec fields in the rear yard of the property. All of the roof leaders will tie into a catch basin with a hooded outlet, and the area drains will go into the cultec fields in the rear yard. The cultecs are designed to accommodate the full 100 year storm event. Plans were submitted to show the proposed locations for the above and below grade utilities details. A Stormwater Management Plan was submitted. Concrete sidewalk and curb restorations details have been provided. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the Board. Erin Carney asked Ms. Columbo if the recommendation for the front yard planter will be added to the proposed landscape plan. Ms. Columbo stated that she will check the landscape plan to see if she added the requested planter to the front yard. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. 3 (10/21/21) �Chairperson Hsu expressed her satisfaction with the design of the building and appreciates that they are proposing air source heat pumps and the use of all electric power for the utilities. Chairperson Hsu asked Ms. Columbo is she is aware that there are a number or variances that are required for approval of the proposed site plan. Ms. Columbo stated that she is aware that the property is a non-conforming lot within a nonconforming district as it relates to the minimum frontage and minimum square footage. Ms. Columbo stated that the existing building was granted uses before the fire. Although they may not conform to all of the required setbacks, they are proposing to build a new building that will be an improvement compared to what was there before and to the neighborhood. David Smith stated that the site plans have been advanced to where the Planning Board is comfortable with the design but the application is required to be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the required variances. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Planning Board is referring the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a positive recommendation of the proposed site plan designs. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the December 16, 2021 meeting pending approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Moved: Harries Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 Chairperson Hsu stated that a draft resolution will be prepared for the December meeting. 3. Francesco Alesci, 135 Beekman Avenue, Proposed multi-family building, Site Plan Approval, Presentation Christopher Barbagli is an architect representing the applicant and summarized the proposed site plan revisions submitted as they relate to the roof design, reduction of the balconies on the front elevations, changes to the front door and the windows sizes. Chairperson Hsu questioned the size and style of the proposed balconies. Mr. Barbargli stated that the proposed balconies on the top floor are 36 inches in depth. Mr. Barbargli stated that the revised plan proposes to eliminate the gym and add (2) onebedroom units to the first floor. As required, they have modified the site plan to add (3) additional parking spaces. Providing the additional parking spaces will reduce the size of the communal space while still exceeding the area required by the Village Code. The dumpster has been relocated from the back of the driveway to underneath the building. Mr. Barbargli stated that the curb cut is 20 feet wide. Mr. Barbargli presented the updated renderings and stated that the proposed height of the building is a foot taller than the existing building and still below the permitted height. Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. Barbargli if he had drawings of the building side elevations and questioned the height of the rear archways. 4 (10/21/21) �Mr. Barbargli presented elevations drawings of the front, driveway side, and rear of the building and stated that the rear entrance archways are 9 feet, 4 inches in height. James Natarelli stated that the previous submission proposed for delivery trucks to enter underneath the building and was calculated based on a truck that was just under 10 feet tall and asked Mr. Barbargli if this is still the intention. Mr. Barbargli stated that they do not intend to have delivery trucks enter underneath the building. Frank Alesci is the owner and stated that they intend to have deliveries dropped off at the front door. Matthew Brennan asked how many units are in the existing building. Sal Alesci is the son of the owner and stated that they propose to construct 14 units and have 27 parking spots. Erin Carney requested that Mr. Barbargli indicate where the lots line are on the East Elevation drawing in relation to the properties on Kendall Avenue, and asked if their backyards will face the east elevation of the proposed building. Mr. Barbargli stated that one lot on Kendall Avenue will face the east elevation of the building directly. Kersten Harries stated that the existing structure is a three-family house and that she believes that is what Matthew Brennan was questioning. Sal Alesci confirmed that the existing structure is a three-family residence and there is currently 14 parking spots because the space in the rear is being used as a green backyard area. Kersten Harries questioned the reasoning for proposing to add two additional one-bedroom units on the first floor and if the apartments will be priced at market rate. Sal Alesci stated that increasing the unit counts are permitted as per the Zoning Code and they want to increase their income potential. They will consider making a fitness center in the basement. The apartment rentals will be priced at market rate. They would consider workforce apartments if there was incentive from the Village. As of right, they could have proposed more units but wanted to avoid the need for variances. Chairperson Hsu questioned if the space set aside for garbage is adequate for 14 units and if there will there be room for recycling. Sal Alesci stated that they own other properties on Clinton Street and that two 2.5 yard dumpsters accommodate the garbage from 21 apartments with families. They will provide recycling bins. Mr. Barbargli stated that there will be trash rooms on each floor and a trash compactor room. 5 (10/21/21) �James Natarelli asked where the recycling storage will be located. Sal Alesci stated that the recycling bins are small and that they will be able to fit them on site. Chairperson Hsu suggested they take the ratio of trash, recycling, and food scrap collection into consideration. David Smith requested that Mr. Barbargli confirm the size of the roof top bulkheads. Mr. Barbargli stated that the bulkheads are at 8 percent. Erin Carney suggested that they consider taller trees along the pedestrian walkway to create a vertical element along the side of the building. Chairperson Hsu expressed her satisfaction in the improvements of the design and suggested the application is ready for a public hearing. Matthew Brennan stated that a walking tour of the property may be helpful. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Board will coordinate with the Building Department. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the November 18, 2021 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Harries Chairperson Hsu - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Kersten Harries - yes Vote 4-0 APPROVED 4. Approval of minutes- August 19, 2021, September 23, 2021 Motion was made to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2021 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Chairperson Hsu - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Kersten Harries - yes Vote 4-0 APPROVED Motion was made to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2021 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Chairperson Hsu - yes Erin Carney - yes 6 (10/21/21) �Matthew Brennan - yes Kersten Harries - yes Vote 4-0 APPROVED Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. 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