https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a19feabf9c0f352fb8d861427989e957.pdf d859b814c98d83b10134e85106aaffda PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Minutes September 17, 2020 The regular meeting was held in Village Hall and via Zoom webinar and called to order at 8:00 PM by Chairperson Marjorie Hsu. Residents who could not attend in person due to the COVID19 pandemic, could participate by phone and via videoconferencing. The Board and applicants participated at Village Hall and via videoconferencing. Present: Marjorie Hsu, Chairperson Erin Carney Kersten Harries Lindsay Krakauer Matthew Brennan Ed McCarthy Also Present: Clinton Smith, Village Attorney David Smith, Village Planner James Natarelli, Village Engineer Anthony Catalano, Consulting 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, Proposed subdivision - Public hearing 2) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase I waterfront open space, site plan and wetlands permit approval - Continued public hearing 3) Jonathan Villani, 30 Andrews Lane, Proposed townhome development- Continued public hearing 4) Roger Billharz, 467 Munroe Avenue, Proposed subdivision-final plat- Presentation 5) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase III, preliminary subdivision plat and Block- O/P partial site plan approval- Preliminary presentation 6) Sleepy Hollow Residences, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 2 Maxwell Drive, Phase II, Block-F amended site plan - Preliminary presentation 7) GTY NY Leasing Inc., 215 North Broadway, amended site plan - Preliminary presentation 8) Ivan and Sonia Vukusic, 143 Webber Avenue, Proposed subdivision, Preliminary platPresentation 9) Approval of minutes - July 16, 2020 1 (9/17/20) �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 and The National Trust for Historic Preservation of the United States, County House Road, Proposes subdivision- Public hearing John Schnaufer, Esq. is the attorney representing the applicants. Mr. Schnaufer stated that they are seeking approval to change a lot line and eliminate one of three lots. There is no new construction or change of use proposed. Mr. Schnaufer presented exhibits and summarized the details of the lots impacted in the application. Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Krakauer Vote 6-0 Kersten Harries asked if there will be tax changes associated with the proposed lot change. John Schnaufer stated that the National Trust will apply for tax exemption for the acreage acquired from the Stephens and Kent House LLC lot. Chairperson Hsu asked for an estimated tax dollar amount change for the acreage change. John Schnaufer stated that he can provide the information to the Planning Board. Matthew Brennan asked why the lot line change is proposed. John Schnaufer stated that the purpose of the proposed application is to allow the Stephens and Kent House LLC to gift the deed for 4.5 acres to the National Trust. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. Mayor Ken Wray stated that the donation of land to the National Trust would diminish the taxable income to the Village and questioned the purpose and timing of the request, and the amount of the net tax change. 2 (9/17/20) �John Schnaufer stated that the land is part of the Pocantico Historic area. The existing parcel Lots 1 and 2 are currently owned by Stephens and Kent House LLC. Lot 1 is proposed to be eliminated by transferring 4.5 acres to Lot 2, and gifting 4.5 acres to Lot 3, owned by the National Trust. Chairperson Hsu stated that the 4.5 acres proposed to be gifted to the National Trust will be removed of the Village of Sleepy Hollow tax rolls. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the Board. Mayor Ken Wray stated that he is not opposed to the proposed lot line change. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu asked David Smith to read the draft resolution. David Smith read the last whereas and resolved clauses of the draft resolution. Matthew Brennan requested a clarification of the tax dollar amount change resulting from the application. Sean McCarthy stated that the tax roll change information can be provided to the Board. Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Brennan Seconded: McCarthy Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED Mayor Ken Wray stated that National Historic Trust has been remarkably generous to the Village of Sleepy Hollow and that this approval outweighs the tax roll amount changes. 2. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase I- waterfront open space site plan and wetlands permit approval- Continued public hearing Motion was made to reopen the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Brennan 3 Vote 6-0 (9/17/20) �Andrew Tung is an associate of Divney Tung Schwalbe LLP representing the applicant. Mr. Tung stated that they submitted supplemental submissions on August 24, 2020 to include drawings and detailed responses to the comments received from the Village's consultants and members of the Planning Board. They have addressed the majority of the concerns raised by Woodard and Curran. They received a revised review memo from the Village Architect, Sean McCarthy, and comments via email from the Public Space Council. Mr. Tung presented exhibits to address the open concerns for the shoreline rip rap conditions and the preliminary plans for the proposed in-water dine and dock pier and the fishing pier structures. Mr. Tung acknowledged that the applicant would need to come back to the Planning Board for any proposed utility changes requested by the Army Corp of Engineers or the Department of Environmental Conservation for the in-water structures as they correlate with the waterfront open space. Peter Chavkin is a Managing Partner of Biddle Real Estate Ventures and stated that the Village Board of Trustees and the Public Space Council needs to confirm their decisions for the desired in-water structures before they are submitted for approvals to the Army Corp and Department of Environmental Conservation. The current plans are preliminary. Chairperson Hsu questioned if two fishing piers would eliminate the ability for vessels to dock along the shoreline. Peter Chavkin stated that fishing piers are fixed structures that would not allow for vessels to dock along the shoreline. The pier would need to be a floating structure on the water that rises and falls with the tides. David Smith requested an estimated time frame for the completion of the in-water structures. Peter Chavkin stated that the estimated time frame for the approval process from the Village, the Army Corp and the DEC are 12 to 18 months based on approval of the current plan moving forward. This time frame does not include construction. David Smith stated that boat transit is encouraged for a Hudson River project and asked if supporting letters from the Village could assist in expediting the permitting process. Peter Chavkin stated that it might help if the permit applications are submitted as a coapplications between the developer and the Village. Chairperson Hsu asked Peter Chavkin which village board or council is responsible for the decisions of the designs of the in-water structures. Peter Chavkin stated that is was not their intention to include the in-water structures in the site plan. The consultants requested to see the concepts and locations that are still in discussion with the Board of Trustees and the Public Space Council. Andrew Tung presented exhibits and assessment drawings completed by RACE Engineering for the existing rip rap conditions along the waterfront. Mr. Tung stated that the recommended improvements include resetting of displaced stones by wave action, removal and replacement of 4 (9/17/20) �stones that are inadequate in size, and incorporate new stones in the revetment to provide the armoring functions of the rip rap. Improvements are recommended for approximately twenty percent of the rip rap shoreline. Andrew Tung stated that they have no intention to invite pedestrians to walk on the rip rap and that the Village may want to consider restricting the public access to the rip rap. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Village wants to deter people from walking on the rip rap and asked Mr. Tung to provide suggestions for landscape designs that would make the rip rap less attractive for public use. Peter Chavkin stated that although the rip rap is not intended to be a pathway, they expect that it will have a lot of traffic from the public wanting to get closer to the water; similar to what occurs on the Tarrytown Waterfront, and that people will do so at their own risk. Mr. Chavkin stated that they do see it as a problem. Mr. Chavkin stated that the primary goal for the design, as directed by the Public Space Council, was to not create barriers from the public and river. If a code issue exists, they can install barriers. Mr. Chavkin stated that they will do what is directed by the Planning Board and update their plans accordingly. Mayor Ken Wray stated that the Board of Trustees and the Public Space Council have participated in several of the design sessions prepared by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Mayor Wray stated that they strongly believe that access to the riverfront should be open and unobstructed and that he is opposed to putting a fence and railing along the edge of the rip rap. If there is an area in which the code requires a barrier, then he would recommend that it is limited to only the portion where it is necessary. Andrew Tung stated that they are in receipt of Sean McCarthy's updated review memo and that most of the items can be addressed with their engineers. Mr. Tung presented a study prepared by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects to address Mr. McCarthy's comment stating that the pathways in the waterfront open space must be a minimum of 10 feet wide to allow for emergency vehicle access. Mr. Tung stated that pathways can be revised to accommodate the requirement. Chairperson Hsu asked if the width of the path is less than 10 feet, does it restrict emergency access vehicles to portions of the waterfront. Andrew Tung stated that the smaller paths could hold the emergency vehicles structurally, but some vehicles require the workable width to drive through. Peter Chavkin asked Sean McCarthy to provide details for the 10 foot width requirement. Sean McCarthy stated that the 10 foot minimum width is derived from the Westchester County RiverWalk Guidelines. Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. McCarthy if the regulation is Code or a recommendation. 5 (9/17/20) �Sean McCarthy stated that the RiverWalk Guidelines is actually wider than 10 feet. The minimum width recommendation of 10 feet was carried out throughout the design and construction of Ichabod's Landing, the River House project and the connection to the Tarrytown Riverfront Walkway. Peter Chavkin stated that the minimum 10 foot path width was internally agreed to and that it was an oversite on the coordination of the recent drawings submission in August. They are happy to meet the requirements in the areas of the pathways that need to be widened. David Smith asked Andy Tung for the width of the existing pathway that currently runs along the water. Craig Tomkins is the Construction Manager from Argent Management LLC and stated that the existing pathway along the water is 12 feet wide. David Smith agreed that the minimum path width should follow the guidelines of the 10 feet width to accommodate the pedestrian traffic happening now and anticipated in the future. Andrew Tung presented an updated drawing to show where the pathways will be widened to meet the 10 foot minimum width. David Smith stated that the Tarrytown Waterfront has a different design feature than the Edgeon-Hudson site. The rip rap at this location has a different configuration and more of an industrial design. Mr. Smith stated that the design professionals should provide a design which indicates that the access to the rip rap for this site addresses not only any Building Code issues, but confirms that the interface to the rip rap does not create a hazard to the public and a liability for the Village. Clinton Smith stated that if the design professionals believe the access to the rip rap will cause a hazardous situation, they should provide suggestions for solutions via railings or landscaping that could be implemented to reduce the hazard to the public and the liability to the Village. Peter Chavkin stated that he will consult with the design team and respond off line. Mr. Chavkin stated that they don't think there are liability concerns but ultimately it is the decision of the Village. Clinton Smith asked Peter Chavkin if a construction logistics plan has been prepared. Anthony Catalano asked Peter Chavkin if the plan before the Planning Board to approve is a concept plan. Peter Chavkin stated that the concept plan refers to the designs for the dine and dock pier and the fishing pier. The waterfront open space plan is a fully developed site plan. Anthony Catalano stated that they requested a logistics plan on their engineering memo to understand the sequence of construction and how it affects the relevant areas. 6 (9/17/20) �Peter Chavkin stated that the construction logistics plan requirements are usually included as condition of an approval. Generally they require a contractors input in determining a logistics plan and the work is not awarded until they have a final approved site plan. Their intention will be to provide a construction plan for review by the Village Building Inspector and engineers upon approval of the site plan. Jonathan Stein is a Managing Member of Diversified Realty Advisors, LLC and stated that historically it has been very important to the stake holders groups and the Waterfront Advisory Committee for the public to have a feeling of entitlement as it relates to access to the riverfront; not restricted access or fenced access, but instead to have areas where the public could go down and be part of the river. Mr. Stein stated that due to the fill activities of General Motors, the site juts into the middle of the river and allows people to get out to the edge of waterfront and closer to the lighthouse. Mr. Stein stated that past studies have shown that the history of liability experiences and injury experiences in other waterfront communities that have rip rap areas do not happen often. Mr. Stein stated that liability concerns are Board of Trustees issues rather than a Planning Board area. Mr. Stein stated that there are not high instances of people getting hurt on rip rap opportunities than there are on bulk head opportunities. Chairperson Hsu stated that a construction logistics plan for this phase of the waterfront application is important because this phase wraps around a good portion of the property and correlates with the adjacent waterfront blocks development. Kersten Harries questioned what they will do to keep the existing pedestrian path open while the waterfront open space project is under construction, and will there be time in which it will need to be closed. Craig Tompkins is the Construction Manager for Argent Management LLC and stated that they plan to construct the open space parks behind the temporary fencing as long as they can to keep the existing 12 foot wide path open. Temporary paths may be made along the garden and grassed areas. It is also anticipated that Westward Drive will be entirely paved which may allow for pedestrian use in lieu of the path along the water during construction. Peter Chavkin stated that there may be times that the path along the water is closed due to construction. Chairperson Hsu asked Anthony Catalano if he has any more comments. Anthony Catalano stated that his concerns were discussed in regards to the rip rap revetment, safety issues, the logistics plan, and permitting. Chairperson Hsu asked when the other Village bodies are scheduled to discuss the piers and the dock and dine pier designs. 7 (9/17/20) �Peter Chavkin stated that he can't speak to when the other Village bodies will meet but requested that the application not be held up by the in-water structure process. The in-water structure designs were not intended to be a part of this site plan application. Chairperson Hsu stated that she is not tying the in-water structures to this approval but is concerned on the time frame for permit approvals and as how they will be coordinated with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. Peter Chavkin stated that he will commit to reaching out to the Public Space Council and the Village Board to get an estimated time frame for their approvals. Mayor Wray stated that the Board of Trustees will be making decisions for this application and other Edge-on-Hudson projects over the next couple of weeks. Mayor Wray stated that he also would not like to see this site plan approval tied to the in-water structures. He would like to see that park construction started over the winter as the time frame for the in-water structure decisions and permit approvals could take a long time. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Planning Board is eager to have the waterfront construction start but the Board would prefer to have a sense of the sequencing for the logistics plan discussed with the Village Architect, consultants, and the Edge-on-Hudson design team. Craig Tompkins stated that the Hudson Plaza project, on the south end, is set to be awarded and scheduled to start and to be completed by the end of the year. The project includes the pergola and the Hudson River map. In order for this project to get started the electrical and water infrastructure will need to be constructed within the Phase 1 waterfront open space in order to serve the Hudson Plaza. Mayor Wray stated that the decisions for the in-water structures will be made by the Board of Trustees. The Public Space Council has provided invaluable assistance to the project but they are an advisory group only and do not make decisions. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. Peter Chavkin requested that the Planning Board confirm how they would like to proceed with the rip rap interface so that they may revise the plans accordingly. Mr. Chavkin stated that a speedy approval may allow for the completion of the bulk of the waterfront work by next autumn and less of a chance if the approval is postponed to an October approval verses an approval at this September meeting. There were no additional comments from the public. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the October 22, 2020 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Brennan 8 Vote 6-0 (9/17/20) �3. Jonathan Villani, 30 Andrews Lane, Proposed townhome development - Public hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Krakauer Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu stated that since the application was submitted in October of 2018, there have been several interactions with the Planning Board, the consultants, and the Building Department. Although the Board wants to see this project move forward and see new homes constructed in the Village, there are still two major outstanding concerns. The application submission documents and drawings do not reflect the updates discussed. There are also concerns in regards to the Planning Board's role as the Architectural Review Board as it relates to the facade designs; the massing of the buildings in relation to the neighborhood; the requested changes in the landscape plan, and the intentions of the fourth floor space. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Planning Board would like to adjourn tonight's meeting and request that the application documents be revised and submitted by October 8, 2020 to address all of the concerns and allow them to move forward with a vote at the October 22, 2020 Planning Board meeting. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. Sarah Smiley resides a 5 Farrington Avenue and stated that she spoke at the last public hearing and made comments on the developers plans to use gas for the heating the building. Ms. Smiley stated that she had inquired if they would consider alternatives that do not rely on fossil fuel such as geo-thermal or heat pumps. She was told that alternative heat sources would be discussed with the owner. Ms. Smiley stated that she sent documentation to the Planning Board. (See exhibit No. 1) Jonathan Villani is the Design Consultant from Annuziata & Villani Design Consultants, Inc. representing 30 Andrews Lane. Mr. Villani stated that the owner plans to continue proposing natural gas for the property heat sources. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Planning Board shared the documents submitted by Sarah Smiley with Jonathan Villani. The Planning Board also received and shared additional written comments from Arline Segal of 547 Bellwood Avenue and Melissa Lohman-Wild of 145 Beekman Avenue. (See exhibit No. 2 and No. 3) There were no other public comments. Jonathan Villani stated he will meet with his design team and will prepare a submission to address the comments from the memos received from James Natarelli and Sean McCarthy by October 8, 2020. David Smith requested that the applicant provide renderings of the proposed buildings. The Planning Board, acting as the Architectural Review Board, needs to evaluate the proposed buildings as they relate to massing with the surrounding neighborhood on Andrews Lane. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the October 22, 2020 meeting. 9 (9/17/20) �Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Brennan Vote 6-0 4. Roger Billharz, 467 Munroe Avenue, Proposed subdivision, Final plat - Presentation Gregory Gall, R.A. is the architect representing the applicants and stated there have not been any revisions made to the subdivision plat since the approval of the preliminary subdivision plat. Motion was made to accept the final subdivision plat and authorize approval for signature. Moved: Harries Seconded: Carney Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 5. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase III, preliminary subdivision plat and Block- O/P partial site plan approval- Preliminary presentation Peter Chavkin is a Managing Partner of Biddle Real Estate Ventures and stated that they are seeking partial site plan approval for four additional buildings to construct a total of twenty townhome units for Blocks-O/P located on Palisades Boulevard, across the street and facing the Block-J units. The townhomes are proposed to be four-bedroom units that are 20 foot-wide or 22 foot-wide. Sales have increased for the townhomes in the Phase I, Block-J townhome development. Block-J is owned by Toll Brothers and they are seeking to purchase more building lots. The purpose of the presentation is to introduce the application while Divney Tung Schwalbe LLP is working on details of a full site plan submission for the October 8, 2020 deadline for the October 22, 2020 meeting. Mr. Chavkin stated that the site plan will replicate the approval from Phase I and that they will not be seeking any changes to the Special Permit. Mr. Chavkin requested that the Board approve setting a public hearing date so that they can expedite the approval. Andrew Tung is an Associate of Divney Tung Schwalbe LLP and presented drawings and summarized the details for the twenty proposed townhome units for Block- O/P. Peter Chavkin stated that they are not seeking approval for the entire Block-O/P site plan for two reasons. First, it seems reasonable to request an expedited review and approval for a small grouping of townhomes of which will follow the same "kit of parts" approval as the Block-J townhomes. Second, they are having internal discussions as to whether or not architecture styles should change where they are closer to Kingsland Point Park; similar to what was approved for Block-J. There have also been discussions about whether or not the entirety of the Block-O/P units should follow the same size and width. 10 (9/17/20) �Chairperson Hsu asked if the total townhome unit counts will remain the same in Block-O/P as approved in the Special Permit and the Riverfront Design Concept Plan. Peter Chavkin stated that they will not seek approval for more than the approved 1,177 units. Mr. Chavkin stated that under the Special Permit approval, it provides the ability to move units around between the Blocks. Mr. Chavkin stated that there may be changes to the unit counts depending on the width of the proposed townhomes that get approved. Chairperson Hsu asked if the parking space count remains the same. Peter Chavkin stated that they are not seeking changes to the parking ratio requirements for this application. They are providing a total of four spaces per four-bedroom unit. Two spaces will be in the garage and two parking spaces will be in the driveway. Kersten Harries questioned why the proposed plan shows more green space, at the elbow of Palisades Boulevard between the blocks, than what was shown on the original concept plan. Peter Chavkin stated that the area will not be permanent green space. They anticipate that there will be another building fronting on Sleepers Haven. Kersten Harries asked if they plan on having handicapped accessible townhomes in the Blocks. Peter Chavkin stated that many of the townhomes in Block-J were designed to accommodate elevators. Mr. Chavkin stated that the builders of the townhomes would be expected to comply with the New York State Codes and meet all of the Americans with Disabilities, (ADA) requirements. Chairperson Hsu asked if the width of the proposed townhomes has changed since the original RDCP plan to provide the opportunity for the future building along Sleepers Haven. Peter Chavkin stated that he is not aware of the townhome width approved in the RDCP. The 20 foot-width and 22 foot-width of the proposed townhomes is based on the current market trends. The original site plan proposal included three different unit types consisting of 18 foot-wide townhomes, 21 foot-wide townhomes, and 24 foot-wide townhomes. David Smith stated that the Planning Board has concerns with the use of excessive similarity of the building design elements used in the different Blocks when using the same developer. Mr. Smith requested that the applicant provide illustrations to detail on how the "kit of parts" options were used in the Block-J construction how the proposed Block-O/P townhomes will bring a variation of architectural design concepts to the development. Jonathan Stein is a Managing Member of Diversified Realty Advisors, LLC and stated that they will address his concerns to be sure they provide sufficient variation in the proposed Block O/P townhomes. 11 (9/17/20) �David Smith stated that the height variations be considered for the balance of the Block-O and Block-P building units that will front on Hollows Pass and where there will be more open public space. Peter Chavkin stated that they will consider the heights of the buildings when they develo the site plan for the units along Hollows Pass. Peter Chavkin stated that as part of the resolution approval, they could include limits to the "kit of parts" elements depending on the proximity of the building lots. Chairperson Hsu requested that the applicant provide some details for what is proposed for the remainder of the Block-O/P development. Kersten Harries recommended that sustainable building practices and alternative energy heating and cooling systems be included in the designs of the proposed townhomes. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Planning Board would like the applicant to incorporate sustainable energy practices into the acceleration of building construction in order to minimize the environmental impacts and the carbon footprint of the Edge-on-Hudson Development. Chairperson Hsu stated that she has spoken with Peter Chavkin regarding these requests. Peter Chavkin stated that they are embarking on a study to be conducted with a geothermal consultant and the New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to evaluate the use of geothermal energy for the larger buildings in the Edge-on-Hudson Development. Mr. Chavkin stated that they are in the process of providing NYSERDA with the methodology that their consultants will use for the study. Mr. Chavkin stated that they working to get approval for NYSERDA to conduct the study under the FlexTech Program. Mr. Chavkin stated that the brown field conditions of the site will not allow for geothermal drilled wells so they are investigating the use of a thermal energy foundation to utilize the piles on the building site as the geothermal heat exchange. The study needs to be completed in order to determine if the site would handle the amount of energy that the buildings would require and to determine if it would be a cost effective solution. Mr. Chavkin stated that he would provide updates to the Planning Board. Anthony Catalano asked Peter Chavkin if there are plans for test wells in a pilot area to determine the feasibility of the thermal energy foundations. Peter Chavkin stated that it will be a preliminary desk study using energy models that will not require physical investigation. Kersten Harries recommended that alternate heat sources such as air source heat pumps, solar panels, radiant floor heating, be included in the plans for the townhomes. Peter Chavkin requested that the Planning Board schedule a public hearing for the October meeting. 12 (9/17/20) �Motion was made schedule a public hearing for the October 22, 2020 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Brennan Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 6. Sleepy Hollow Residences, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase II, Block-F, Amended site plan - Preliminary presentation Mark P. Weingarten, Esq. is a partner in the law firm of Delbello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP representing the applicant. Mr. Weingarten stated that Block-F is being developed by Hines Interests Ltd.. The application is consistent with the previously approved site plan that included (246) rental apartments with residential amenities and an on-site garage. The original site plan approval permitted (426) parking spaces in the garage. Upon preparation of the construction drawings, it was determined that the Zoning Code required (1) additional parking space to bring the total to (427) parking spaces. It was also determined that an additional (50) spaces could be added within the garage, without any required structural changes, providing a total of (477) parking spaces. They intend to use (32) of the additional publicly accessible parking spaces to satisfy the parking requirements of the future project at Block-H, and (18) parking spaces will be allocated to Block-M. Mr. Weingarten stated that they expect that the additional parking spaces will accommodate the anticipated retail and restaurant uses. Grant Jaber is a Managing Partner of Hines Interests Ltd. and stated that during the construction design of the five and one-half-story garage, they determined they had (50) more available spaces above the minimum parking requirements. They are proposing to offer the additional parking spaces as public parking to the future commercial retail parcels. Their construction bank lender requested that they submit a site plan approval that was consistent with the construction drawings. Mr. Jaber requested that the Planning Board schedule a public hearing for October 22, 2020. Peter Chavkin is a Managing Partner of Biddle Real Estate Ventures and stated that when they designed the original Phase II Site Plan and the five and one-half-story garage, they knew that it could accommodate the extra (50) parking spaces. Mr. Chavkin stated that they only included the minimum parking space requirements in the site plan documents because some multi-family developers prefer not to include public parking spaces inside their buildings garage. There is no proposed change to the garage structure. Peter Chavkin asked Clinton Smith if this application requires a public hearing. Clinton Smith stated that the Village Code allows the Board to waive a public hearing for a minor site plan amendment. 13 (9/17/20) �Clinton Smith asked if the size of the parking spaces are changing and asked for the size of each space. Grant Jaber stated that the parking spaces are the sizes as required by the code. Sean McCarthy stated that the proposed parking garage contains full size spaces that are 9 x 18 feet, handicapped spaces, and a series of compact parking spaces that are permitted by code. David Smith asked how the public parking spaces are interfaced with the parking spaces for the resident parking spaces, and if there will be signage indicating that there is public parking available in the garage. Grant Jaber stated that the public parking spaces will be located at the grade level of the garage and will not be gated. The upper levels of the garage will be secured for residents only. Signage will be provided to indicate the location of public parking spaces. David Smith asked if the additional public parking spaces will be to support the retail components in Building H and Building M. Mark Weingarten confirmed that the additional parking spaces would be used to support the retail spaces for the Building H and Building M. Peter Chavkin stated that when Block-H was originally approved there was a deficit called out of (30) units for the commercial parking requirement. When the site plan was approved by the Planning Board, it was recognized that those parking spaces would be required elsewhere. Mark Weingarten stated that they are not requesting to increase the overall parking spaces or unit count requirements; they are shifting locations. Mark Weingarten requested that the Planning Board set a public hearing for the October meeting. If it is determined that a public hearing is not required for resolution approval, the Planning Board can waive the hearing on the day of the meeting. Chairperson Hsu asked Sean McCarthy to verify the Code and the Planning Boards ability to waive a public hearing for a minor site plan amendment. Sean McCarthy stated that he will verify the Village Code in relation to site plan amendments. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the October 22, 2020 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Harries Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Ed McCarthy - yes 14 (9/17/20) �Vote 6-0 APPROVED 7. GYT Leasing Inc., 215 North Broadway, Amended site plan - Presentation Lia Montenegro is an associate of Gloede Neon Signs representing the Chestnut Market for a proposed site plan amendment. Ms. Montergro presented photographs of the existing conditions and color renderings and summarized the proposed signage locations, sizes, signage materials, and colors. Chairperson Hsu asked if she received the memo from David Smith. Lia Montergro stated that she received the memo from David Smith. Chairperson Hsu requested that she prepare a response for the next presentation. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the October 22, 2020 meeting. Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Chairperson Hsu Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 8. Ivan and Sonia Vukusic, 143 Webber Avenue, Proposes subdivision - Presentation Michael Stein, P.E., is the President of Hudson Engineering & Consulting, P.C. representing the applicant. Mr. Stein presented the proposed subdivision site plan and stated that they propose to subdivide the property to create (2) additional lots along the frontage of the property. The existing house will remain. They have completed the field testing and percolation deep hole testing. Mr. Stein stated they are contracting a wetlands specialist and soil scientist to evaluate the site in order to address the comments received from James Natarelli. James Natarelli questioned if the electrical service for the lot behind the property may be a situation for concern. Michael Stein presented that proposed site plan and stated that the existing electrical line serves the two properties to the rear of lot of 143 Webber Avenue. Electrical service lines will need to be relocated underground along the existing easement within the set-back on the right side. Chairperson Hsu asked if the wetlands experts' findings could be completed and submitted by October 8, 2020 and be prepared to present at the October 22, 2020 meeting. 15 (9/17/20) �Michael Stein stated that they should be able to submit the wetlands expert findings by October 8, 2020 or they will request adjournment to the next meeting. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the October 22, 2020 meeting. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Krakauer Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 9. Approval of minutes- July 16, 2020 Motion was made to approve the July 16, 2020 minutes. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Brennan Chairperson Hsu - yes Thomas Andruss - yes Kersten Harries - yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:17 PM. Moved: Chairperson Hsu Seconded: Krakauer Vote 6-0 Respectfully submitted, Pa^yuAz/K^M Pamela Kroll Secretary to the Planning Board 16 (9/17/20) � 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 Planning Board Minutes & Resolutions-2020 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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