https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/1788817e78b33b7aec3bc78a7e53cf9e.pdf 40b45a43efd5bf59c8cf0c17df39db1a PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting June 21, 2018 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM by Chairwoman Lisa Santo Present: Lisa Santo, Chairwoman Gordon Swartz, Deputy Chairman Tom Andruss Kersten Harries Absent: Mathew Brennan Edward McCarthy Sean McCarthy, Village Architect Also Present: Joseph Paiva, Village Zoning Inspector Clinton Smith, Village Attorney David Smith, Village Planner James Natarelli, Consulting Engineer Anthony Catalano, Consulting Engineer Agenda: 1) Lighthouse Landing Communities LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase II infrastructure site plan- Public hearing 2) National Trust for Historic Preservation, Bedford Road parcels, Proposed subdivision - Public hearing 3) Landrock, LLC, 231 Webber Avenue, Amended site plan approval- Public hearing 4) Philipse Manor Beach Club, Western end of Palmer Avenue, Proposed covered deck Public hearing 5) Pocantico Park Condominium, 48 Pocantico Street, Tree removal application appeal Discussion 6) Approval of minutes, May 17, 2018 1. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase TT infrastrnctnre site plan- Public hearing Mark Weingarten is a partner at the law firm of DelBelo Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP. Mr. Weingarten stated that the site plan has been amended to be consistent with the Riverfront Development Concept plan and the requests from the Village Board. Parking has been reverted back to parallel parking along Westward Drive as it was in the original site plan. Mike Junghans is the Senior Project Manager from Kimley-Horn of New York, P.C. Mr. Junghans stated that the Phase II application includes the roadways, infrastructure and utilities proposed along Horseman Boulevard, Lighthouse Landing and Westward Drive. Current �standards have been applied to allow for full fire truck access connecting with Phase I and Phase II roadways. The utilities plan submitted also provides for future utilities for Phase IV and Phase V. All sanitary water and storm water will run through the site. A new outfall alcove is planned for all discharge into the Hudson River for Phase II, Phase IV and Phase V. All utilities will tie in with the existing utilities on Beekman Avenue. Anthony Catalano stated that his concerns have been addressed as detailed in the June 21, 2018 memo. Mr. Catalano stated that the information for all the utility companies must be compiled and that a Sequence Plan needs to be submitted for coordination of all utility work. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the Board. Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Andruss Seconded: Swartz Vote 4-0 Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the public. Gordon Swartz stated his appreciation for the communication and documentation between the engineering firms in regards to the utilities plan and stated his concerns about issues that occurred with Con Edision during Phase I. Mike Junghans stated his agreement that a Sequence Plan was required for the coordination of sanitary sewer, water, telecommunications, and electric work and that although field changes will happen, communication and correspondence with the Building Department and Engineers will be on going to prevent any issues. Chairwoman Santo asked if the Village Board has an evaluation of the application. Mayor Ken Wray stated the plan presented by the Edge-on-Hudson team is within the spirit of the Special Permit and that he urges the Board to allow the project to move forward. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Andruss Vote 4-0 Clinton Smith read the condition numbers thirteen and fourteen of the resolution. Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Chairwoman Santo - yes Gordon Swartz - yes Kersten Harries - yes Tom Andruss -yes Vote 4-0 APPROVED �2. National Trust for Historic Preservation, Bedford Road Parcels, Proposed subdivisionPublic hearing Andrew Tung from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP summarized the application for a lot line adjustment and re-subdivision of two existing parcels on Bedford Road. Both parcels are owner by the National Trust since the death of David Rockefeller. The application proposes to the move the common lot line in order to reduce the size of the Northern "Playhouse" parcel. The proposed subdivision of the Northern "Playhouse" parcel will maintain taxable status. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the Board. Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the public. Mary Smith from Yonkers, New York stated that her meditation place would be taken away by approving this application and that she opposes it. Mayor Ken Wray stated that there is no public access being taken away by this application. Mayor Wray stated that he is in favor of approving the application because the Rockefellers are good neighbors who are generous to the Village of Sleepy Hollow by allowing the use of their properties. Chairwoman Santo stated her agreement with the Mayor. Mike Levy lives at 77 Sleepy Hollow Road and stated that he is in support of the application due to the generosity of the Rockefeller family and that no public access will be changed. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Andruss Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 Clinton Smith read the condition of the resolution. Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Andruss Chairwoman Santo- yes Gordon Swartz- yes Kersten Harries - yes Tom Andruss - yes Vote 4-0 APPROVED 2. Landrock, LLC, 231 Webber Avenue, Amended site plan approval - Public hearing �William Null is a partner from Cuddy and Feder, LLP and stated they are seeking an amendment to the driveway access of the site development plan previously approved by the Planning Board on October 21, 2010. Donna Maiello is a Senior Associate and Landscape Architect from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP. Ms. Maiello stated this amendment request includes changes to the wall system and the flanking at both side of the existing driveway. The East wall will remain as is and the West wall will be brought down to be flush with grade with a guide rail system allowing the driveway to be opened up to be 16 feet wide. The amendment also includes grading and shaping of the storm water basin to allow the basin to be wider and less deep. All the storm water volume will be contained on the Landrock parcel. An updated grading and drainage plan was submitted on June 14, 2018 to address the concerns of the Village Engineer for the emergency spillway. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the Board. Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Andruss Vote 4-0 Donald Stever is the attorney representing John and Carol Lyden. Mr. Stever stated that his clients do not object to the driveway. Mr. Stever stated that they are opposed to the application due to the attempt to extend utilities in anticipation for a future subdivision. He submitted access studies to illustrate that Gorey Brook Road is not a public road and would not provide the road standards required for access to the residence. William Null stated that this is not relevant at this time as a subdivision is not a part of this application. Public road access would be addressed at another time if required. A discussion ensured on the speculation of a future development, utility work intentions, and the definition of segmentation. Gordon Swartz asked Mr. Null if plans for a subdivision were anticipated for the near future. Mr. Null stated the intention is to submit an application for two additional homes within the next year and fully understands the risks of having to remodify the driveway access in order to provide suitable access and that any new application would have to come before the Planning Board for subdivision approval. Approval of the current application is only for driveway modification suitable for single home. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the public. Mary Smith from Yonkers stated that this is the application she objects to because the entrance to the park on Gorey Brook Road and will be closed. William Null stated that it is private property and that pedestrian access may be prohibited in the future which will eliminate access to the trail at Gorey Brook Road and Webber Avenue. �Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 David Smith stated that a draft resolution has been written to include a "Whereas" clause to state that, comments from the public were received in writing and at public meetings. David Smith read the resolved clauses. Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Andruss Seconded: Harries Chairwoman Santo- yes Gordon Swartz- yes Kersten Harries-yes Tom Andruss-yes Vote 4-0 APPROVED 4. Phillipse Manor Beach Club, Western end of Palmer Avenue, Proposed covered deckPublic hearing Tom Andruss is a Board Member of the Philipse Manor Beach Club. He recused himself from presenting or voting on this application. Chairwoman Santo stated that a quorum is not available so a vote may not be taken. She suggested a discussion be held to address the questions from the Village Engineer. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the July 19, 2018 meeting. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 No action was taken. Frank Tancredi is the Architect for the project. Mr. Tancredi reviewed the topography information submitted on May 24, 2018 and stated that a gutter and leader system will be installed around the pavilion roof and that PVC piping will be installed that will daylight over the boulders. All discharge from the North would dissipate over the boulders into the river without causing erosion. James Natarelli asked if there will be any discharge from the South. Mr. Tancredi stated that there will be three leader pipes that will connect and discharge to the one location. Mr. Natarelli asked if DEC coordination was required. Mr. Tancredi stated that he was told it was not required. Mr. Natarelli offered to provide a contact that could answer questions. �Mr. Tancredi presented photos of the existing deck and railing structures from the Beach Club and provided samples of the decking, railing, and roofing materials that may be used for the new pavilion. No action was taken. 5. Pocantico Park Condominium, 48 Pocantico Street, Tree removal application appealDiscussion John Sampaio from Cutting Edge, Inc. lives in Pleasantville and is the Landscape contractor representing the Pocantico Park Condominium Association. Gordon Swartz asked Mr. Sampaio to explain the risks the trees posed to the condominiums. Mr. Sampaio stated that the trees are too close to the buildings and hang over the roof making residents feel unsafe. There are complaints about the pods that are dropped by the Honey Locust Trees causing damage to the property owner's cars. The roots of the trees may cause damage to the new retaining walls. Gordon Swartz asked if they are proposing to remove trees that are healthy and if any of the trees are within the ten feet of the building structure. Joe Paiva explained the Village Code for tree removal and stated that in order to issue a tree removal permit, the Building Department likes to confirm the distance requirement as well as review the type of tree they are proposing to removal in order to provide the Tree Commission with information required for review. Mr. Sampaio stated that he believes five out of the seven trees are within the ten foot requirement from the structure and that the Board is willing to replace the trees with species that do not grow as tall over the building. He presented pictures to show an example of one tree that is abutting the building. Joe Paiva stated that upon the request of the Board, the Building Department could set up a site meeting to determine how many of the trees are within the ten feet of the building. Francios Rjeili is a member of the Tree Commission. Mr. Rjeili stated the application was denied because the trees are healthy, a benefit to the neighborhood, and pose no threat to the buildings. All trees drop leaves and branches. The Honey Locust trees were planted as part of the original landscape plan when the site plan was approved. Mr. Rjeili stated that the applicant should provide a landscape plan to show what size and type tree they proposed for replacement including time frames for planting. Mr. Rjeili stated that no trees less than five inches should be allowed to be planted as replacement trees. Joe Paiva stated that the applicant should call the Building Department to schedule a site visit to determine the tree locations in relation to the Village Code. Motion was made to adjourn the discussion to the July 19, 2018 meeting. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Andruss 6 Vote 4-0 (6/21/18) �9. Approval of minutes, May 17, 2018 Motion was made to approve the May 17, 2018 minutes with changes as discussed. Moved: Andruss Seconded: Swartz Chairwoman Santo -yes Gordon Swartz -yes Kersten Harries- yes Tom Andruss- yes Vote: 4-0 APPROVED Chairwoman Santo stated that a special work session and meeting should be coordinated and scheduled for July 12, 2018 to discuss the Edge-on-Hudson project. Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 PM. Moved: Swartz Respectfully Submitted, Pamela Pengelski Secretary to the Planning Board Seconded: Andruss Vote 4-0 � 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-2018 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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