https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f381d9164a62b1dbefb6da7ecbb6324c.pdf d3a4be753456a2bb3cac9deafc40d8c5 PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting April 25, 2019 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:14 PM by Chairperson Marjorie Hsu. Present: Marjorie Hsu, Chairperson Ed McCarthy Kersten Harries Tom Andruss Matthew Brennan Erin Carney Also Present: Clinton Smith, Village Attorney David Smith, Village Planner James Natarelli, Village Engineer Sean McCarthy, Village Architect Pamela Pengelski, Secretary to the Planning Board Absent: Lindsay Krakauer Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) KWD Realty, Inc., 315 North Broadway, Amended site plan- Draft resolution Landrock, LLC, 231 Webber Avenue, Proposed subdivision- Public hearing Daniel De Roo, 140 Hunter Avenue, Tree removals appeal- Discussion Hall Management, LLC-Om Dhiman, 178 Beekman Avenue, Religious place of worship, Site plan approval extension - Discussion 5) Approval of minutes - March 21, 2019 Chairperson Hsu read the agenda. 1. KWD Realty, Inc., 315 North Broadway, Amended site plan- Draft resolution Karl Dibble is the owner of the property located at 311-315 North Broadway. Mr. Dibble stated that the purpose of the recycling bins is to provide a service to contractors and homeowners in which they can drop off old organic landscape and masonry materials at the same location they are purchasing new materials to complete their small projects. The materials will be sorted into bins and later be transferred by truck to the larger recycling facilities. There will two to three bins in use depending on the season. Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. Dibble where the recycling bins would be located. Karl Dibble stated that the recycling bins will be located behind the smaller house as to not be visible from the road or the neighbors. 1 (4/25/19) �Sean McCarthy asked Mr. Dibble where the recycling storage bins were originally located on the first submission. Karl Dibble stated that one set of organic recycling storage bins were originally included on the February 7, 2019 site plan and located in front of the garage, behind the two-story building. He moved the bins to avoid them being close to the neighbor's property. The materials that will be stored in the bins are the same materials that are supplied for purchase at his business. Chairperson Hsu requested that the site plans be revised to specify what materials would be temporarily stored in the bins and the capacities of the bins. Matthew Brennan asked if the material drop offs will be monitored. Karl Dibble stated that there will always be someone on site to approve what materials will be accepted for recycling and that the service will only be accessible during normal hours of operation. Mr. Dibble stated that the bins hold a maximum of 50 cubic yards and the material will be transferred to off-site recycling locations when filled to 15-20 cubic yards. Chairperson Hsu asked for a list of the materials that will be accepted for recycling. Karl Dibble stated that organic wastes include items such as sod, grass, dirt, logs, and wood chips. Masonry materials such as flagstone and concrete would be recycled. Kersten Harries asked if organic and masonry materials would be separated. Karl Dibble stated that organic and masonry materials will be sorted and separated in order for them to be accepted at larger recycling facilities. Clinton Smith asked Mr. Dibble to detail which bins would be used for organic material and which bins would be used for inorganic materials. Karl Dibble stated that the storage bins would be utilized depending on need and the season. There will be no construction debris, related to interior renovations or additions, accepted. The service is provided for the disposal of landscaping and masonry materials. Sean McCarthy asked if items such as household appliances, plastics, and cardboard will be accepted. Karl Dibble stated they will not accept those items. Discussion ensued on the possible conditions that could be added to the draft resolution to include recycling and storage bins. David Smith stated that the description that Mr. Dibble is providing to the Board is the first time the Board is hearing about this specific type of operation. Mr. Smith stated that even though 2 (4/25/19) �there was a note on the plans submitted, there was no specificity of the type of operation that is being proposed. Karl Dibble stated that he would resubmit plans to detail the location of the recycling storage bins and a list of materials that would be accepted. Sean McCarthy asked Karl Dibble if he agrees to extend the time period for the Board to make a decision, since the public hearing has been closed, to the May 16, 2019 meeting in order to craft the final language of the resolution. Karl Dibble had no objection. Motion was made to adjourn the approval of the resolution to the May 16, 2019 meeting pending revisions and receipt of a revised site plan. Moved: Harries Seconded: Andruss Vote 6-0 2. Landrock, LLC, 231 Webber Avenue, Proposed subdivision - Public hearing Chairperson Hsu stated that the Applicant requested a continuation of the public hearing to the May 16, 2019 meeting. Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Harries Seconded: Andruss Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There we no public comments. Motion was made to continue the public hearing at the May 16, 2019 meeting. Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Brennan Vote 6-0 3. Daniel DeRoo, 140 Hunter Avenue, Tree removals appeal - Discussion Daniel DeRoo is the owner of 140 Hunter Avenue. Mr. DeRoo stated that he has quotes from two separate arborists who claim that the Spruce trees both suffer from a disease known as Cytospora Canker and recommend they be removed. Mr. DeRoo stated that they are not in immediate danger of falling over but will eventually die. Mr. DeRoo is requesting to remove the trees to ensure the safety of his family including a small child. Chairperson Hsu asked the applicant if he had pictures of the trees. Daniel DeRoo stated that he doesn't have pictures of the trees. Chairperson Hsu stated they received a letter from a member of the Tree Commission stating the trees are healthy and should not be removed. 3 (4/25/19) �Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the Board. Matthew Brennan asked how close the trees are to the house. Daniel DeRoo stated that the trees are approximately 14 feet from the house. Discussion ensued on the condition of the trees, the reasons for Code requirements, and approval procedures. Sean McCarthy recommended that the Board members visit the property to evaluate the conditions of the trees. Motion was made to adjourn the application to the May 16, 2019 meeting in order for the Board members to evaluate the trees. Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Brennan Vote 6-0 4. Hall Management, LLC, Om Dhiman, 178 Beekman Avenue, Religious place of worship, Site plan approval extension- Discussion Deven Sharma is the Architect representing the Applicant. Mr. Sharma stated that the Zoning Board granted an extension of the temporary parking variance for five years on April 17, 2019. Mr. Sharma stated that they have been unable to build a new temple in White Plains as soon as they hoped and requested that the Planning Board extend the temporary site plan approval for the same term as the Zoning Board. Matthew Brennan asked if there was an estimated time of completion for the new temple in White Plains. Deven Sharma stated that they are unable to estimate a time for approvals and construction to be completed for the new temple in White Plains. Tom Andruss asked Sean McCarthy if the Zoning Board approved the Zoning Board application for the parking variance. Sean McCarthy stated that approvals were originally granted in 2014, extended in 2016 and 2018 and most recently granted a 5 year extension of the temporary parking variance by the Zoning Board on April 17, 2019. Chairperson Hsu asked how many people attend the place of worship on a weekly basis. Om Dhiman stated that he is the owner of 178 Beekman Avenue. Mr. Dhiman stated that they typically have 15-25 people and only meet one or two times a week for 2-3 hours. Mr. Dhiman stated that he has not received any negative comments from the neighbors. Mr. Dhiman stated that there are 4 apartments upstairs so having a peaceful place downstairs is preferable over a different type of establishment. 4 (4/25/19) �David Smith stated that a draft resolution has been provided to the Board which includes the dates of the original approvals and extensions granted by the Planning and Zoning Boards and also reflects the most recent decision of the Zoning Board to extend the temporary parking variance for a term of 5 years. Mr. Smith stated that the Board needs to decide as to whether or not they want to grant the extension for the same time period. Mr. Smith stated that Sean McCarthy requested that a condition be added for an annual inspection by the Building Department. Motion to approve the resolution to grant a 5 year extension of the temporary site plan approval including a condition for an annual inspection by the Building Department. Moved: Brennan Seconded: McCarthy Chairperson Marjorie Hsu - yes Tom Andruss - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Erin Carney -yes Matthew Brennan - yes Kersten Harries- yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 5. Approval of minutes- March 21, 2019 Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the Board on the March 21, 2019 minutes. There were no comments from the Board. Motion was made to approve the March 21, 2019 minutes. Moved: Harries Seconded: Andruss Chairperson Marjorie Hsu - yes Tom Andruss - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Erin Carney -yes Matthew Brennan - yes Kersten Harries- yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 PM. Moved: Brennan Seconded: Andruss Vote 6-0 Respectfully Submitted, Pamela Pengelski Secretary to the Planning Board 5 (4/25/19) � 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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