https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/fb1fd5560de1601fa44b7ca03b45090c.pdf f6c5cc2b60ec725364e9ff7f05f4d09c PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Minutes February 18, 2021 The regular meeting was held via Zoom webinar and called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairperson Marjorie Hsu. Residents could not attend in person due to the COVID- 19 pandemic, but could participate by phone and video conferencing. The Board members and the applicants participated by videoconferencing. Present: Marjorie Hsu, Chairperson Erin Carney Kersten Harries Lindsay Krakauer Ed McCarthy Matthew Brennan Also Present: Clinton Smith, Village Attorney David Smith, Village Planner James Natarelli, Village Engineer Sean McCarthy, Village Architect Pamela Kroll, Secretary to the Planning Board Absent: Thomas Andruss Agenda: 1) Stephens and Kent House LLC, National Trust for Historic Preservation, County House Road and Bedford Road, Subdivision, final plat- Draft resolution 2) GTY NY Leasing Inc., 215 North Broadway, Amended site plan- Continued public hearing, pending ZBA approval 3) Ivan and Sonia Vukusic, 143 Webber Avenue, Subdivision, preliminary plat Continued public hearing, pending ZBA approval 4) Connor and Elizabeth Ginley, 5 Evergreen Way, Single family residence- Continued public hearing/draft resolution 5) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Block-A proposed retail space, site plan approval - Continued public hearing 6) Jane Gunnison, 12 Millard Avenue - Tree appeal 7) Tap Zee Realty LLC, 47 Clinton Street, Proposed change of use - Preliminary presentation 8) Francesco Alesci, 135 Beekman Avenue, Proposed multi-family building, site plan approval - Preliminary presentation 9) Edward Dandridge and Karen Perkins, 7 Birch Close, Proposed additions and alterations, Wetlands/Watercourse Permit - Preliminary presentation 10) Approval of minutes - January 21, 2021 1 (2/18/21) �Chairperson Hsu read the following statement: Tonight's meeting and work session is being convened in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order Number 202.1 issued March 13, 2020 which suspends certain provisions of the New York State Open Meetings Law to allow a municipal board to convene a meeting via videoconferencing. In accordance with the Executive order, the public has been provided with the ability to view tonight's meeting and a transcript will be provided at a later date. I have also confirmed with our Village Clerk that this meeting has been duly noticed by posting a notice on the Villages' bulletin boards, faxing a copy to the Warner Library, faxing a copy to the Journal News and the Hudson Independent newspapers, posting a copy on the Village's website, and listing it on the Villages' Facebook page. Chairperson Hsu polled the Board members for attendance. Chairperson Hsu read the agenda. 1. Stephens and Kent House LLC, National Trust for Historic Preservation, County House Road and Bedford Road, Subdivision, final plat -Draft resolution John C. Schnaufer, Esq. is the attorney representing the applicants. Mr. Schnaufer stated that the notes have been added to the final subdivision plat as requested and approved by the Village Engineer and the Village Attorney. Mr. Schnaufer requested approval of the draft resolution. Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Harries Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Erin Carney - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Matthew Brennan -yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 2. GTY NY Leasing Inc. 215 North Broadway, Amended site plan - Continued public hearing, Pending ZBA approval Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Krakauer Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Chairperson Hsu stated that the application will be heard at the March 17, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the March 18, 2021 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Harries 2 Vote 6-0 (2/18/21) �3. Ivan and Sonia Vukusic, 143 Webber Avenue, Subdivision, preliminary platcontinued public hearing, pending ZBA approval Chairperson Hsu stated that the applicant is scheduled to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals at the March 17, 2021 meeting. Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the March 18, 2021 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Brennan Vote 6-0 4. Connor and Elizabeth Ginley, 5 Evergreen Way, Single family residence- Continued public hearing, draft resolution Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 Ralph G. Mastromonaco is the engineer representing the applicant and stated that they have submitted documents to address the concerns from James Natarelli and the Planning Board. It was agreed that the completion of the percolation test hole could be performed on the property when the weather is better. Mr. Mastromonaco requested that the Planning Board approve the site plan and review the architectural designs at a later date. Mr. Mastromonaco solicited comments or questions from the Board. Kersten Harries questioned if the level of detail provided in the recently submitted architectural elevation drawings will be the accurate and current designs in lieu of the elevations drawings provided by the modular company. Ralph Mastromonaco requested that the Planning Board approve the site plan portion of the resolution so that he could attend another meeting. Mr. Mastromonaco stated that the architect could address the architectural questions. Alfred A. Cappelli, Jr. is the architect representing the applicant and asked the Planning Board if they would like to defer the architectural details or discuss at this meeting. Chairperson Hsu requested that Mr. Cappelli respond to the questions raised by Kersten Harries. Alfred Cappelli, Jr. stated he was contracted by the applicant to design the architectural drawings for the proposed attached front porch and the attached garage because the modular company could not provide those drawings. The revised architectural drawings will take precedence over the drawings supplied by the modular company as they relate to the elevation details, materials, 3 (2/18/21) �methods of construction, and window and door sizes. Siding materials were revised to eliminate the vinyl siding and propose Hardie Plank fiber cement siding and Azek trim. Chairperson Hsu stated she is comfortable moving forward with approval of the site plan and the architectural responsibilities as the Architectural Review Board. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu requested that David Smith read the highlights of the draft resolution. David Smith stated that the resolution will be updated to reflect the supplemental submissions received from the Engineer and the Architect. David Smith read the resolve clauses of the resolution. Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Brennan Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Erin Carney - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Matthew Brennan -yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 5. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Block-A proposed retail space, Site plan approval- Continued public hearing Motion was made to open the continued public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 Andrew Tung is an associate with Divney Tung Schwalbe LLP representing the applicant. Mr. Tung summarized the size and location of the Block-A proposed retail buildings and stated they have submitted a supplemental submission to address the concerns from the Planning Board and the consultants. Lucio DiLeo is the Principle of Studio Rai, representing the DeCicco & Sons Market. Mr. DiLeo shared new perspective views of the proposed market and summarized the exterior materials and amenities aspects of the building. Mr. DiLeo shared precedent drawings and described the design influences for the cupolas, towers, and tower-stair finials. Mr. DiLeo shared exterior material drawings and described details for the proposed stone, brick, roofing, timbers, steel elements, and trellis elements. Andrew Tung suggested that Lucio DiLeo present the developments of the floor plans and elevation drawings. 4 (2/18/21) �Lucio DiLeo shared the floor plan drawings and described the locations of the covered walkway in between the retail buildings, the addition of the garage doors at the loading dock area, and the walkway trellis and green areas. Mr. DiLeo shared the elevations drawings and stated that the exterior material specifications were added to the details. Andrew Tung shared the revised site plan and stated that the items added include a second set of bicycle racks adjacent to the service entry, a cross over walk, and an ornamental plant bed and seat wall at the corner of the roundabout turning onto Legend Drive. Mr. Tung shared a photometric plan and the specifications for the proposed lighting fixtures for the parking lot. Mr. Tung stated that they are working with Woodard & Curran to address the engineering comments requesting additional storm water analysis and water supply and sanitary sewer reports. Mr. Tung described the measures the applicant has taken to reduce the storm water run-off and the water quality treatments designed for the site and the overall road systems for the Edge-onHudson Development. Andrew Tung stated that a memo was received from David Smith regarding further opportunities for the development of the north retail building. The preliminary plans presented the proposed building as a single story retail structure. Since the applicant has not secured a tenant for this space, the applicant agrees that there is an opportunity to consider multiple uses for this building with the possibility of developing the site with a taller structure that will have retail space on the ground floor and office spaces on a second or third floor. As per discussions with Sean McCarthy, it was determined that the Village has allowed support space to be excluded from the gross square footage calculations as they relate to the required number of parking spaces. If parking requirements can be calculated based on the space available to the public and how employees are anticipated to come to work, offices on a second and third floor would allow for a lower parking demand. The applicant requests that the Planning Board approve the partial site plan in order to move forward with the market retail building. They will submit a separate submission for the north retail building when tenant interest has been confirmed. Chairperson Hsu requested a clarification of the ownership verses tenant ratio for Block-A. Mark P. Weingarten, Esq. is a partner in the law firm of Delbello Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP representing the applicant. Mr. Weingarten stated that all of the Block-A space is currently owned by Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC. The intent is to create a commercial condominium which allows for the owners to have a condominium plan without a public offering through the Attorney General's Office. The commercial condominium would then be cut into units prior to the Certificate of Occupancy. It is anticipated that the DeCicco's Market would own one unit, and a second unit will be the parking lot with rights within the association for the use of the parking spaces. The balance of the market retail building and the north retail building will be either one more unit or two separate units. Chairperson Hsu asked if the balance of the market retail building is confirmed to be a pharmacy and a liquor store. Peter Chavkin is the Managing Partner of Biddle Real Estate Ventures and stated that a pharmacy and a liquor store are the confirmed uses for the retail spaces in the market building. Chairperson Hsu asked if solar paneled carports are being considered in the parking lot. 5 (2/18/21) �Peter Chavkin stated that the feasibility of solar paneled carports will be considered in the parking lot. Mark Weingarten stated that the solar paneled carports will be investigated however, they would be submitting that as a site plan amendment. They are seeking site plan approval to move forward with the market retail building. Chairperson Hsu questioned why loading areas would be necessary on Legend Drive. Andrew Tung stated that the loading space doors for the market retail building and the north retail building are located along Legend Drive because they anticipate the use of small delivery trucks for quick stop and drop offs. Chairperson Hsu asked David Smith if a draft resolution has been prepared. David Smith stated that upon direction, he could have draft resolution prepared next week. Chairperson Hsu directed David Smith to prepare a draft resolution. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. Melissa Lohman-Wild is the owner of 145 Beekman Avenue and is a member of Mothers Out Front. Ms. Lohman-Wild stated that she supports the use of solar power car ports and the use of sustainable energy sources to eliminate the use of natural gas when possible. She asked if there is a pedestrian crosswalk in the parking lot from the proposed stairway cut through from Beekman Avenue into the Market retail buildings. Andrew Tung shared the site plan and stated that there will be a crosswalk that leads into the main entry pass through that provides entry to the DeCicco's Market and the market retail building. Sarah Smiley is the owner of 5 Farrington Avenue and a member of Mothers Out Front. Ms. Smiley suggested that the application consider electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot for residents and outside visitors. Mark Weingarten questioned if the public hearing could be closed. David Smith stated that the Board prefers to adjourn the public hearing until a resolution has been drafted and reviewed by the Board. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the March 18, 2021 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Harries Vote 6-0 6. Jane Gunnison, 12 Millard Avenue, Tree appeal Chairperson Hsu stated the Jane Gunnison has withdrawn the request for the tree appeal. 6 (2/18/21) �7. Tap Zee Realty LLC, 47 Clinton Street, Proposed change of use - Preliminary presentation James Vassalotti is the architect representing the applicant. Mr. Vassalotti shared site plan drawings from 1962 and 1993 and provided history of the past approved uses for the building. Mr. Vassalotti stated that they propose to reduce the size of the laundromat on the first floor and add two residential apartments. There has never been onsite parking available for this building. They are not seeking zoning variances. Chairperson Hsu stated that although there were apartments on the first floor, next to a commercial space in the past, the Planning Board does not have the authority to approve the existing non-conformities of the building or the absence of onsite parking spaces. The Planning Board is required to refer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for their review. James Vassalotti questioned why an existing non-conforming building needs to be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Clinton Smith asked Mr. Vassalotti when the laundromat expanded its use to the entire first floor. James Vassalotti stated that the laundromat was approved to occupy the entire first floor of the building approximately four years ago and didn't include any requests for parking. Clinton Smith stated that the application proposes a change of use in an existing non-conforming building and requires Zoning Board of Appeals approval. James Vassalotti stated that it was an approved use in the past and the apartments are a permitted use in the Village. Clinton Smith solicited comments from Sean McCarthy. Sean McCarthy stated that the change of use in an existing non-conforming building requires approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. McCarthy stated that the last permits issued were to repair the storefronts, not for the expansion of the laundromat use or occupancy. Sal Alesci is the owner of 47 Clinton Street and stated that the two first floor apartments were originally removed in the nineties and agreed to file a Zoning Board Application as required. Chairperson Hsu referred the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 8. Francesco Alesci, 135 Beekman Avenue, Proposed multi-family building, Site plan approval - Preliminary presentation James Vassalotti is the architect representing the applicant. Mr. Vassalotti stated that they propose to construct a four-story building consisting of (15) two bedroom, two bathroom apartments. The project also proposes to include a gym, indoor pool, rooftop outside recreational space, and an outside backyard patio recreational space. Mr. Vassalotti stated that they propose 7 (2/18/21) �to revise the elevations to avoid issues with the firetruck access. Mr. Vassalotti asked if it was required to have two-way traffic driveway access. David Smith stated that a two-way traffic driveway entrance is required for a development in the Village in order to avoid the potential for conflict. James Vassalotti suggested a turn off area in lieu of a double driveway unless it is a requirement. Mr. Vassalotti stated that that they will review the plan with the Fire Department. A garbage compactor area is proposed for town pick up and questioned if private sanitation services is necessary. David Smith solicited comments from Sean McCarthy. Sean McCarthy stated the garbage pickup service could be provided by the Village depending on the number of units and the available access to the site. James Vassolotti solicited comments from Hudson Engineering to answer the questions related to the application. Michael Stein is the Principle of Hudson Engineering and Consulting and is the engineer representing the applicant. Mr. Stein stated that they have completed percolation and deep hole testing at the site adjacent to the property for the 30 Andrews Lane project in anticipation for this application. Those results were utilized to put together a preliminary stormwater mitigation plan. Now that the application is before the Planning Board, they will coordinate with Dolph Rotfeld Engineering to perform the necessary testing and design the stormwater mitigation plan. Chairperson Hsu asked if the use of geothermal heating and cooling is proposed for this site. James Vassalotti stated that they have not considered geothermal heating and cooling for this project and that he would discuss it with the applicant. James Vassalotti shared a rendering of the proposed building and described the proposed removal of the portico and balconies to avoid potential conflicts with the fire trucks. Mr. Vassalotti stated that they have not confirmed the proposed exterior material selections with the owner. Chairperson Hsu requested that a rendering be prepared to show the context with the neighboring properties as they relate to the massing and character of the neighborhood. Kersten Harries asked for the proposed height of the building in comparison with the neighboring structures. James Vassalotti stated that he would have to confirm the height but that the proposed building is four stories and the neighboring properties are two and three stories high. Kersten Harries suggested that they provide bicycle parking on site for the tenants. James Vassalotti stated that he will add bicycle parking to the site plan. 8 8 (2/18/21) �Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. Vassalotti if he can prepare the responses and be ready to come back to the Planning Board for the March 18, 2021 meeting. James Vassalotti stated that he would be able to prepare a revised submission for the March meeting. David Smith stated that Mr. Vassalotti should coordinate the review with the Fire Department through the Building Department. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the consultants and Sean McCarthy. James Natarelli stated that he agrees with Michael Stein and that the drainage should not be an issue. He appreciates that they plan to widen the driveway and requested that they look into the site circulation for the parking spaces. Chairperson Hsu suggested that they consider providing electrical vehicle charging stations. James Vassalotti questioned the submission date for the March 18, 2021 meeting. Sean McCarthy stated that the supplemental submissions are due by March 4, 2021. Mr. McCarthy suggested that the architect focus on site density and circulation conditions and then complete the engineering studies. 9. Edward Dandridge and Karen Perkins, 7 Birch Close, Proposed additions and alterations, Wetlands/Watercourse permit - Preliminary presentation Mitchell Koch is the architect representing the applicant. Mr. Koch shared the site plan and stated that most of the property is in the wetlands buffer zone. The applicant proposes to add a covered dining porch on the south side of the house and a walkway that would join a proposed deck addition off the back of the house. They also propose to build a stone patio on the northwest corner of the house that would feature a fire pit. If the stone patio is not permitted, they would propose to build an additional deck. Beth Evans is a wetlands scientist representing the applicant and stated that the edge of the wetlands bluff area is approximately 20 to 30 feet below the elevation of the property yard area. Ms. Evans stated that the removal of the existing stone pavers and fencing and the construction of the deck additions would allow for them to plant native shrubs to enhance the buffer at the top of the slope, and achieve the mitigation necessary to offset the encroachment in the wetlands buffer. Michael Stein stated that the completion of the field testing will enable them to confirm the design for the proposed stormwater cultec system at the rear of the house. Chairperson Hsu requested that the mitigation and planting work be done at the same time as the proposed construction work. 9 (2/18/21) �Edward Dandridge is the owner of property and stated that they plan to complete all the construction and mitigation planting work at the same time. Beth Evans stated that she can have the mitigation plan completed by the March 4, 2020 submission deadline. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the March 18, 2021 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Harries Vote 6-0 10. Approval of minutes- January 21, 2021 Motion was made to approve the January 21, 2021 minutes as amended. Moved: Harries Seconded: Brennan Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Erin Carney - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Matthew Brennan -yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Krakauer Respectfully submitted, Pa^yusJa^ A^M Pamela Kroll Secretary to the Planning Board 10 (2/18/21) � 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/. 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