https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5e87e98fab4003a1e9efbc6d3338f523.pdf a6763b084646e58c3c3fef0aaabfffe3 PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting August 16, 2018 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:05 PM by Deputy Chairman Gordon Swartz Present: Gordon Swartz, Deputy Chairman Tom Andruss Matthew Brennan Ed McCarthy Erin Carney Marjorie Hsu Absent: Kersten Harries Also Present: Sean McCarthy, Village Architect Clinton Smith, Village Attorney David Smith, Village Planner James Natarelli, Consulting Engineer Anthony Catalano, Consulting Engineer Pamela Pengelski, Secretary to the Planning Board Agenda: 1) LL Parcel E, LLC and Lighthouse Landing Communities LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase I, Block-J amended subdivisionPublic hearing 2) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase II buildings site plan - Presentation 3) Pocantico Park Condominium, 48 Pocantico Street, Tree removal application appeal Discussion 4) Approval of minutes, June 21, 2018, July 12, 2018, July 19, 2018 Deputy Chairman Swartz introduced and welcomed Marjorie Hsu and Erin Carney as the new members of the Planning Board. 1. LL Parcel E, LLC & Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase I, Block-J amended subdivision- Public hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Andruss Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 Andrew Tung from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP stated the application proposes an amended subdivision of Block-J. Mr. Tung stated that Block-J is one of the three blocks in Phase I of the Edge-on-Hudson project and consists of townhomes in the center of the site. The application proposes a subdivision to the amended site plan, approved by the Board in April, 2018, to adjust the lot lines of the townhome blocks from eleven townhome blocks and one open space to �thirteen townhome blocks and one open space. There will be no changes to the perimeter, infrastructure, or the utilities of Block-J. Mr. Tung stated that they agree to comply with the request for additional notes and adjustments to the easement descriptions in the memo from James Natarelli dated July 20, 2018. Deputy Chairman Swartz solicited questions from the Board. There were no questions from the Board. Deputy Chairman Swartz solicited questions from the Consultants. There were no questions from the Consultants. Deputy Chairman Swartz solicited questions from the public. There were no questions from the public. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Andruss Seconded: Hsu Vote 6-0 Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Andruss Deputy Chairman Gordon Swartz - yes Tom Andruss - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Majorie Hsu - yes Erin Carney - yes Matthew Brennan -yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 2. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase II building site Plan - Presentation Mark Weingarten is a partner at DelBelo Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP. Mr. Weingarten stated he is the representative for Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC for the Phase II site plan and subdivision application. Mr. Weingarten stated that Phase II is approximately eight acres of the West Parcel. Block-F and Block-H propose to include two buildings with a total of 343 residential units and roughly 7,160 square feet of restaurant and retail space. Nicole Emmons is an Architect from Hart Howerton. Ms. Emmons presented an overview of the Phase II site plan for Block-F and Block-H using the Power Point slides submitted with the application. Ms. Emmons stated that the approved Design Guidelines and Riverfront Concept Development Plan were used as guidance and direction for the frame work and preparation of the new design documents. �Mark Weingarten acknowledged receipt of the review memos from the Village's professionals. Mr. Weingarten stated that their job was to convey the plans consistency with the approved Special Permit and the Riverfront Development Concept Plan. Deputy Chairman Swartz stated that there has not been time for discussion with the Village Consultants and the applicant. The opportunity for dialogue will be scheduled within the next week or two. He asked David Smith to give an overview of the areas in which the Planning Board and the Village Consultants need additional information and discussion. David Smith suggested that the Planning Board schedule a site visit with the applicant in which the building locations will be marked out to show where Phase II is in relation to Phase I. David Smith stated that the plan submitted follows the Riverfront Development Concept Plan. One of the concerns from the Consultants, Planning Board members and the Building Department was the need for creating a sense of place when viewed coming down from Beekman Avenue into Block-H. The Planning Board would like to see 3D models of the development using the proposed architectural treatments and a walkthrough coming into the site using a computer generated modeling to show scale, change in the massing, and design of the fa9ade and roof lines. Deputy Chairman Swartz stated that the intention is to have the applicant coordinate with the Village consultants in preparation for subsequent meetings. David Smith stated it is important to focus on how the applicant will respond to the comments submitted. Deputy Chairman Swartz stated that the goal, before a public hearing is scheduled, is to have a unity of approach and agreement between the Planning Board, the consultants and the Edge-onHudson team. Discussion ensued on the communication process between the Planning Board, the Village consultants and engineers and the Edge-on-Hudson team. Deputy Chairman Swartz solicited comments from the Board. Matthew Brennan asked what composition of owner occupied units verses rental units is required for the development in the original plans. Mark Weingarten stated that approved plans require 60% owner occupied and up to 40% rentals and that they are already up against their limits on rental units. Matthew Brennan asked if that means that Phases III, IV and V will be all owner occupied. Mark Weingarten stated that Phase III through Phase V will have to be owner occupied units. If they want to deviate from the plan, they would be required to go back to the Village Board to amend the special permit. �Matthew Brennan asked for the reasoning or explanation of where rentals were planned verses owner occupied buildings. Mark Weingarten stated that the more expensive units will be located near the water where ownership is more likely. Matthew Brennan asked who will own the incorporated parks. Mark Weingarten stated that the Village will own the parks and open spaces with discussions on who will be responsible for the maintenance. Matthew Brennan asked if the Village will own and be responsible for the roads. Mark Weingarten stated that the Village will own the roads and receive the revenue from the parking meters. Tom Andruss asked if LEEDS certification was granted. Mark Weingarten stated that LEEDS certification is not a code required item, it can be sought out to receive certification. The Village consultants would have to review the checklists in order to verify if the buildings meet the LEEDS standards. Tom Andruss asked if the grade of the parking lot in Block-H poses a concern for flooding. Peter Chavkin stated that the entrance to the garage is above the 100 year flood plane The lower floor level is potentially at or below grade but the entrances are above. Tom Andruss stated he would like to see detailed plans for the parking proposed for residential and commercial spaces. Mark Weingarten stated that transit oriented development parking ratios are dropping in the neighboring communities. They will comply with the required parking approved in the special permit but believes that the development is "well over parked" and they may come back to amend the required spaces in order to avoid empty parking fields. Matthew Brennan asked if a study was done to determine how the 440 rental units would impact the school system. Jon Stein stated that the demographic studies completed in the Village are a decade old or older for this development. Mr. Stein stated that from what they have seen in the industry there are very few school age children in the rentals of the one and two bedroom apartments. Young people moving in, who have children in the future, typically will move out and purchase a home in community. Ed McCarthy asked who will be responsible for garbage. Discussion ensued. �Marjorie Hsu stated she hopes that sustainable energy efficient methods of construction have been incorporated into the early planning of the developments. Ms. Hsu suggested the applicant further investigate the homeownership models based on the current county tax rates. Mark Weingarten stated that any changes in rental verses ownership would have to be addressed in the special permit with new studies conducted by the Village. Deputy Chairman Swartz asked if a proposed landscape plan will be submitted. Nicole Emmons stated that there is a landscape section in the materials submitted as part of the 11 x 17 presentation. The street trees are a continuation of the design approved in Phase I. Information was also provided for concepts in the setback areas of the private parcels and what might occur in private court yards. Peter Chavkin stated that their submission does not include the waterfront open space for BlockH. A design process has begun with a Board of Trustees appointed landscape design committee working as a representative for the Village's interest in the design of the waterfront open space. Erin Carney asked if the landscape design included the consideration of planting native species of trees and shrubbery to support pollinators and birds. Nicole Emmons stated that it will be part of the considerations and more details can be provided. Ms. Emmons provided some examples. 3. Approval of minutes, June 21, 2018, July 12, 2018, July 19, 2018 Motion was made to defer the consideration of the July 12, 2018 and the July 19, 2018 minutes to the September 20, 2018 meeting. Motion was made to approve the June 21, 2018 minutes. Moved: Andruss Seconded: McCarthy Deputy Chairman Gordon Swartz - yes Tom Andruss - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Majorie Hsu - yes Erin Carney -yes Matthew Brennan -yes Vote 6-0 Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm. Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Andruss Respectfully Submitted, APPROVED Vote 6-0 �PaAm-a^O' Pdyt^-iiAi^ Pamela Pengelski Secretary to the Planning Board � 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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