https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/1f6240a01c227ca0e3111a7f55e1fac3.pdf 86fbd5701e4debae3c3f3109e2cb839b PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting May 17, 2018 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:10 PM by Chairwoman Lisa Santo Present: Lisa Santo, Chairwoman Gordon Swartz, Deputy Chairman Edward McCarthy Kersten Harries Absent: Mathew Brennan Anthony DelVecchio Carl Aridas Also Present: Sean McCarthy, Village Architect Clinton Smith, Village Attorney David Smith, Village Planner James Natarelli, Consulting Engineer Agenda: 1) 188 Cortlandt Street Corp.,188 Cortlandt Street - Continued public hearing 2) Roy & Joan Behren, 15 Pokahoe Drive, Proposed one-family residence - Continued public hearing 3) Toll Brothers, Inc., Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase I, Block I site plan amendments - Public hearing 4) Brooklyn Global, LLC, 228 North Washington Street, Proposed studio event space Public hearing 5) Lighthouse Landing Communities LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase II infrastructure site plan - Discussion 6) National Trust for Historic Preservation, Bedford Road parcels, Proposed subdivisionPreliminary presentation 7) Landrock, LLC, 231 Webber Avenue, Amended site plan approval - Presentation 8) Philipse Manor Beach Club, Western end of Palmer Avenue, Proposed covered deck Preliminary presentation 9) Approval of minutes, April 19, 2018 1. 188 Cortland Street Corp., 188 Cortlandt Street - Public hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 Mark Blanchard is the Attorney from Blanchard & Wilson representing the applicant. Mr. Blanchard stated that a revised plan was submitted to address the concerns in regards to the parking and the proposed second floor office space. The employee vehicles will be able to park �tandem to the work vans in the garage space and will not require the use of additional off street parking spaces or cause any traffic related issues to switch the vehicles for the work day. A floor plan was submitted for the proposed second floor office space above the garage. A site visit with Sean McCarthy identified some Code issues. Mr. Blanchard stated that a condition could be added to a resolution in which states that the office space must be Code compliant in order to proceed. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the Board. Gordon Swartz stated he was informed that the area above the garage needs substantial work in order to be Code compliant. Mark Blanchard stated he is aware there are issues with the stairs, egress and clearances. Gordon Swartz stated that alternate options were available for the office space. Mr. Swartz stated that building the office space inside the garage or in the vacant store front on the first floor would allow the work to start immediately since the spaces are already Code compliant. Sean McCarthy stated that the issue of installing a water oil separator is still open. Mark Blanchard stated that he sees no problem with installing a water oil separator drain in the middle of the garage. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the public. There were no public comments. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 Motion was made to open a discussion in regards to the conditions to be added to the draft resolution. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 Gordon Swartz requested that Clinton Smith read the draft resolution. Clinton Smith read the conditions of approval as listed on the draft resolution. Gordon Swartz requested a condition be added to state that the corporate space must be up to Code before the applicant may proceed with using the garage space for vehicle storage. Motion was made to approve the draft resolution with added conditions as discussed. Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Harries Lisa Santo, Chairwoman - yes Gordon Swartz, Deputy Chairman - yes Ed McCarthy - yes �Kersten Harris - yes VOTE 4-0 APPROVED 2. Roy & Joan Behren, 15 Pokahoe Drive, Proposed one-family residence - Public hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 Steve Feinstein is the attorney representing Roy and Joan Behren. He stated that additional documents were submitted to resolve questions from the previous public hearing along with a revised planting plan as a result of a site visit and discussions between the applicant and members of Tree Commission. Chairwoman Lisa Santo asked Sean McCarthy to confirm receipt of additional information. Sean McCarthy confirmed receipt of the submissions for the record. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the Board. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the public. Ken Wray is the Mayor and lives at 1 Riverside Drive, #14. He stated that public hearing proceedings should start with an explanation of the parameters in which the public is asked to comment on. As in this case, it is important to know the square footage is within the existing Zoning Code, the height is within the existing Zoning Code, and setbacks that are within the existing Zoning Code. This would allow those who comment to know that the applicant is within their rights to proceed. Neighbors may disagree with the proposed size or position of the house but this means the problem is with the Zoning Code itself, not the application. The Board may not make retroactive changes to the Zoning Code. Mr. Wray stated that he welcomes people coming into Sleepy Hollow who are making investments into the community and strongly favors approving this project to go forward. Mr. Wray stated the process should be more concise and shorter by laying out the parameters of how the application fits within the Code. Chairwoman Santo stated her agreement with Mayor Ken Wray. She stated the public hearing process allows the applicant to hear how the people around them to feel about the proposed project. Chairwoman Santo stated that if the proposed application is compliant with the Village Code and the applicant is willing to work with suggestions from the public, the Board, and Commission members, the process is very helpful. Sean McCarthy asked for the Tree Commission to confirm that their comments were on the record. Chairwoman Santo stated that there was a discussion between the applicant and the Tree Commission on record and asked Francois Rejeili to confirm the agreement. �Francois Rejeili stated that he and other members of the Tree Commission met with the applicant and the results were constructive and fruitful. He stated that based on the agreement, he approves the project to move forward. Sean McCarthy asked Mr. Rejeili to confirm that the agreement made at the site visit was reflected on the revised plan. Francois Rejeili stated that the plans detail and reflect the changes they agreed upon. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Swartz Vote 4-0 Clinton Smith read the conditions of approval as listed on the draft resolution. Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Harries Lisa Santo, Chairwoman - yes Gordon Swartz, Deputy Chairman - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Kersten Harris - yes VOTE 4-0 APPROVED 3. Toll Brothers, Inc., Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue Phase I, Block I Site Plan amendments - Public hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 Andrew Tung from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP summarized the proposed changes to the previously approved Block-I Site Plan for the four story apartment complex of 188 units to include a swimming pool, an additional recreation space, and a parking lot. Chairwoman Santo asked James Natarelli if all the issues were resolved. James Natarelli stated that in the May 11, 2018 memo, it was requested that guard rails be installed along the depressions at the rear of the parking lot along the storm water retention basins. The grass area in front of the buildings, between the sidewalk and the roadway, seem to be steep in some areas. It was requested that the grade change be adjusted to 10% maximum. Chairwoman Santo asked why handicap accessibility was proposed in the rear of the building only. Andy Tung stated that there is a grade change because the buildings were lifted above the anticipated base flood elevations. The buildings are close to the street and sidewalks. Ramps would be possible in the front but it would eliminate planting strips and terrace options. �It is easier to access at grade in the rear of all three buildings. Chairwoman Santo asked for details of the proposed parking and the easement on the plan for the East parcel. Andy Tung stated that the easement is located at the north east corner of the site in event of a future bridge being built over the tracks. It would rise to clear over the tracks and pass over the parking spaces in height by 20 feet. No parking spaces would be lost in the event that the bridge is built. Chairwoman Santo asked if there were any safety features planned for the parking lot. Andy Tung stated that there are a series of linear rain gardens to be installed between the curb on the east side of the parking lot and the perimeter wall to help with storm water management. Tolls Brothers Inc. will also install a guard rail along the entire length of the rain gardens. Sean McCarthy stated that due to the number of parking spaces it is required for normal traffic control devices be installed in the parking lot. Chairwoman Santo asked if there were still going to be street trees included in the landscaping plan. Andy Tung stated that all street lights and street trees will be done as part of the infrastructure of approved for Phase I. Gordon Swartz stated his concern about the buildings not being handicap accessible from the front. Mr. Swartz suggested the consideration for the senior housing building to have accessibility from both the front and the back. Chairwoman Santo asked what the plan is for the garbage and recycling. Andy Tung stated that garbage will be stored inside the building and brought out on the day the trucks will come to pick up. Sean McCarthy requested that details of the pool enclosure wall and glass combination be provided in order to confirm there are no protrusions on the wall that would allow someone to climb over and defeat the purpose of the 48 inch height requirement. Kersten Harries asked if screening will be provided to cover the large transformers that will be viewed from the pool to the street. Andy Tung stated that the transformers were moved back so they could provide screening around them and that it may not be represented clearly on the plan. Kersten Harries asked for confirmation on what area is public space verses private. �Andy Tung stated that only the area around the pool is fenced in; the sidewalk will be public. Andy Tung addressed the earlier questions from James Natarelli. Mr. Tung stated the grade elevation can be lowered from 15 inches to 6 inches along the curb at Legend Drive and at the catch basins. Clinton Smith asked if the signs for the buildings have changed. Andy Tung stated that signs for the building have not changed. Chairwoman Santo solicited comments from the public. There were no public comments. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 Clinton Smith stated that there is a draft resolution which includes the conditions from the prior approved resolution. He suggests that a condition be added to the resolution. David Smith stated a condition number twenty-four will be added to the draft resolution to state "The Applicant shall modify the site plan to address the building accessibility for the Building I1 to allow for handicap access from both the front and rear of the building." Motion was made to approve the resolution as amended. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Lisa Santo, Chairwoman - yes Gordon Swartz, Deputy Chairman - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Kersten Harris - yes VOTE 4-0 APPROVED 4. Brooklyn Global, LLC, 228 North Washington Street, Proposed studio event spacePublic hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 Sam Vieira summarized the approvals granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals at the May 16, 2018 meeting and solicited the Board for any final comments in hopes of approval. Gordon Swartz asked how deliveries, drop offs, and garbage will be managed and if they will be making any improvements to the fa9ade of the building. �Sam Vieira stated that no major architectural changes are planned. There will be minor repairs completed such as brick repointing, power washing, painting, roofing and most likely new signage. All required permits will be submitted through the Building Department for approval. Mr. Vieira stated that most pick up and deliveries will be conducted during normal business hours where parking spaces are readily available or at the existing curb cut. Proposed events will not always be food orientated. Garbage will be stored in the first floor kitchen area and brought out for days of pick up by local or private carting companies. The use of the existing attached shed will also be considered for garbage can storage. Kersten Harries asked if there have been any thoughts on providing a lift for the handicap accessibility on the second floor. Sam Vieira stated that the building at grade is in between levels. The installation of handicap accessible ramps is not possible due to space restrictions that would affect the egress space required for fire protection. The Building Code states that 20 percent of the total budget cost should be allocated for handicap renovations. Using that formula, it was decided to make the bathrooms handicap accessible to enable the use of all the facilities upon gaining entrance to the upper or lower levels. Installing a three stop elevator would exceed 20 percent of the total budget cost and therefore not considered. Ed McCarthy asked if the referenced curb cut was still part of the property owned by the roofing company. He stated his concerns that the driveway would be blocked during deliveries. Sean McCarthy confirmed that the property was sold and currently occupied by a new business on the first floor with apartments above. Sam Vieira stated that the curb cut would not be used for parking cars. It would be used as a quick pick up and drop off location. Chairwoman Lisa Santo solicited comments from the public. Ken Wray is the Mayor and lives at 1 Riverside Drive, #14. He stated his support for the proposed project and welcomes the investment into the downtown area that has been vacant for a long time. Mayor Wray stated that he looks forward to seeing a good outcome from the Planning Board to approve a new thriving business in hopes it will promote other downtown businesses. Gordon Swartz stated he supports the approval and that the Planning Board has been very supportive of this project in past meetings. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 Motion was made to approve the proposed studio event space at 228 North Washington Street. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Lisa Santo, Chairwoman - yes �Gordon Swartz, Deputy Chairman - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Kersten Harris - yes VOTE 4-0 APPROVED 5. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue, Phase II infrastructure site plan- Discussion Mark Weingarten is a partner at DelBelo Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP. Mr. Weingarten stated that he is there to address questions from the May 3, 2018 technical memo from Woodard & Curran and questions from David Smith, the Village Planner. Mr. Weingarten stated the intention is to move forward with a public hearing for the next meeting on June 21, 2018. Anthony Catalano is the Senior Principal at Woodard & Curran Engineering, P.A. P.C. He stated the meetings have been successful in addressing the questions from the May 3, 2018 technical memo. It was agreed that the applicant will continue to work on the responses in relation to storm water pipes and discharge, water engineering, and sewer sanitary issues. Mr. Catalano stated that they are awaiting a Utilities Plan. Chairwoman Santo asked if there was also something that the Board of Trustees is working on. David Smith stated that there are four essential items requested for how Phase II relates to the Village Riverfront Development Concept Plan. The Planning Board asked the Village Board to provide some guidance as to whether the modifications are within the intent and spirit of the plan. Issues were discussed with the Village Board and the Planning Board is awaiting their response. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the June 21, 2018 pending the receipt of response submissions from the applicant and the Board of Trustees. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 Kersten Harries requested that future submissions be sent in digital form and to change plans to half size. 6. National Trust for Historic Preservation, Bedford Road Parcels, Proposed subdivision Preliminary presentation Andrew Tung from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP presented the application for a lot line adjustment and a subdivision of two existing parcels on Bedford Road. Mr. Tung explained the submission illustrates the two parcels by grey colors and shows that the Village line adjoins with the Town of Mount Pleasant on both parcels. The parcel to the North East is part of what is known as the Rockefeller "Playhouse". Both parcels are owned by the National Trust since the death of David Rockefeller. It is proposed to move the common lot line in order to make the South parcel larger and the North "Playhouse" parcel smaller. Both parcels are in the R-1 Zoning District and will continue to conform to the Code requirements. There are no plans to �change ownership or make any improvement to the parcels. The purpose of this subdivision is to shrink the North "Playhouse" parcel in order to keep it on the tax rolls and increase the size of the South parcel so they could apply to be tax exempt as part of a Historical Monument. Parallel proceedings are being conducted for approval with the Town of Mount Pleasant due to the shared boundary lines. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the June 21, 2018 meeting. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 7. Landrock, LLC, 231 Webber Avenue, Amended plan approval - Presentation Donna Maiello is a Senior Associate and Landscape Architect from Divney Tung Schwalbe LLP. Ms. Maiello stated that Landrock LLC received Site Plan approval and a Wetland Permit on October 21, 2010 which included the relocation of the existing driveway entrance to the east, the creation of a storm water basin, the installation of landscaping and stone walls, and the installation of utilities. Ms. Maiello stated that as per the original plan, all utilities were supposed to be installed in a corridor in the existing driveway location. Con Edison shifted and installed the service pole 120 feet to the East. Due to the Wetland topography, it is suggested to install a raised utility trench across the wetlands in the proposed area of the future driveway location with a culvert underneath for drainage management. The application is for a site plan amendment to adjust the design of the driveway entrance area including changes to the stone walls to create a 16-foot wide driveway area and reshaping and grading of the storm water basins without significantly changing the storage volume that was approved on October 21, 2010. Ms. Maiello stated that the plan has been revised to allow for emergency access of both old and new fire trucks to the site. Chairwoman Lisa Santo solicited comments on the letter received from Donald Stever, the attorney representing Carol M. Lyden, owner of the property that abuts the Landrock, LLC property. Kristen Motel from Cuddy & Feder stated that there is no application or intent for a subdivision. Landrock LLC is only seeking amendments to the site plan for the wall and driveway area at this time. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the June 21, 2018 meeting. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 8. Philipse Manor Beach Club, Western end of Palmer Avenue, Proposed covered deck Preliminary presentation Tom Andruss is a Board Member of the Philipse Manor Beach Club. Mr. Andruss presented the application to rebuild the existing wooden lifeguard deck with a pavilion style roof for safety and comfort. Frank Tancredi is the Architect for the project. Mr. Tancredi presented the plans for the proposed deck including a new set of stairs for direct access from by the life guards. The roof will be an �Architectural Hip roof and the decking material will be constructed with pressure treated wood wrapped in Azek to be similar to the dining deck and bathrooms. Railings will be installed to match the existing railings on the dining deck. The existing rocks will help provide run off from the gutters. There is no new landscaping proposed as part of the plan. James Natarelli requested that a plan be submitted with drainage detail that illustrates whether a splash block or energy dissipater will be installed in relation with the existing topography. Mr. Natarelli also requested that an plan be submitted that illustrates the elevations to include the retaining wall and the comparisons of the existing and the proposed finished construction elevations Chairwoman Santo requested that samples be submitted for the proposed materials. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the June 21, 2018 meeting Moved: Swartz Seconded: Harries Vote 4-0 9. Approval of minutes, April 19, 2018 Motion was made to approve the minutes for April 19, 2018. Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Lisa Santo, Chairwoman - yes Gordon Swartz, Deputy Chairman - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Kersten Harris - yes VOTE: 4-0 Vote 4-0 APPROVED Motion was made to go into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation at 10:10 PM. 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