https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/9935358fbc3ade3f37df90d3a1e56780.pdf 4ca32ba340f4a8f4403cc24fc4f1393b PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting Special Meeting March 8, 2018 The regular meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM by Lisa Santo, Chairwoman Present: Lisa Santo, Chairwoman Edward McCarthy Carl Aridas Kersten Harries Absent: Mathew Brennan Gordon Swartz Anthony DelVecchio Also Present: Sean McCarthy, Village Architect Clinton Smith, Village Attorney David Smith, Village Planner James Natarelli, Consulting Engineer Agenda: 1) Toll Brothers, Inc. Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue Phase I, Block J site plan amendments- Presentation 2) Toll Brothers, Inc. Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue Phase I, Block I site plan amendments- Presentation 1) Toll Brothers^ Inc. Edee-on-Hudson, Riverfront Development. 199 Beekman Avenue. Phase 1. Block J site plan amendments-Presentation Andrew V. Tung is the Landscape Architect from Diveny Tung Schwalbe, LLP. Mr. Tung stated the site plan would be adapted for the base flood elevations from the Riverfront Development Concept Plan and that some buildings would be raised in height but will remain within the Design Guidelines and the approved Phase I Site Plan. Mr. Tung stated the units will change in widths from 18 feet, 21 feet, and 22 feet to 20 feet, 22 feet and 24 feet at end units to provide a variety of townhomes. Mr. Tung stated that all townhomes entries will face the street or an open space in the Central park or the internal green. Mr. Tung stated the position of the side walk where the units face within the block will create three different situations and choices for the buyer. Mr. Tung stated the units that face two streets will include a public pedestrian sidewalk, a low stone wall, and a stoop with steps raised to the entry level; the space will not allow enough private yard space to create a usable patio area with only 4 feet. Mr. Tung stated the units facing the Central Park will have 6 feet of private space allowing Toll Brothers, Inc. to offer the buyer the option to have a planting bed or small patio based on how they utilize the first floor living space. Mr. Tung stated if space was used as a bedroom the buyer may want a �planting bed; but if used as an office space, the buyer may want an outside door to a patio area and include a table, chair, or plant. Mr. Tung stated the units facing the interior green are at grade level and will also have an option of a planting bed or a 6 foot patio. Mr. Tung stated that in either case, the transition space between the public sidewalk and the private townhome entry is lined by a low wall along the street or Central Park and a low hedge along the internal green, to create "walkable neighborhood". Chairwoman Lisa Santo stated that the language read as if the buyer would have an optional patio but now understands they have a choice based on location and interior living space. Andy Tung stated the intention is to work within the frame work and give buyers the flexibility of marrying the outside private space with choice of how they decide to set up their interior spaceCarl Aridas commented that the transitional uniform standard patio originally approved was now eliminated on one entire section and seems quite different than what was approved. Andy Tung stated the street oriented block creates an opportunity to do something different based on grade differences within the Design Guidelines and doesn't believe the site plan stated that all units require a patio at its private space. Carl Aridas stated he understood is wasn't possible to have a 4 foot patio on street side units but has concerns about the buffer between the sidewalk, the common planting strip at the Central Park and a potential for gardens that may not be maintained. Mr. Aridas stated it seems like an unnecessary change, and that charging extra for a patio approved in the original plan doesn't seem required in the central park and internal green blocks. Andy Tung stated that there will not be additional charges for the patio option. James Fitzpatrick is the President of Toll Brothers, Inc. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated it is a good level of customization in which the site plan can be changed to suit the needs of the how the first floor space will connect to the outside. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated the diversity will not sacrifice quality and will blend together seamlessly. Chairwoman Lisa Santo questioned if planting strip at the units facing the internal green will be lost. James Fitzpatrick stated that the plan changed slightly to adjust to different grade levels and elevations. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that all common garden spaces will be maintained by the home owners association. Kersten Harries questioned where the common planting ends and personal plantings begin. James Fitzpatrick stated there will be consistency to what is permitted to plant in private garden beds and stated that no owners would be allowed to plant tomato plants. �Carl Aridas commented that units with gardens will look relatively small and inconsistent in relation to the units that have patios. James Fitzpatrick stated that a row of hedges will line the perimeter of the interior green as a soft consistent barrier. Chairwoman Lisa Santo commented that the planting strip and narrow wall only exist along the Central Park locations. James Fitzpatrick stated the planting strip and narrow wall will be consistent at the Central Park and the hedge strip will be a uniform consistent planting around the perimeter at the interior green. James Fitzpatrick stated the thought of Toll Brothers, Inc. was to offer a prescribed kit with choices for balconies, windows, patios and living spaces. Kersten Harries asked when the elevations would be submitted. James Fitzpatrick stated the elevations should be ready in the next 45-60 days and locking in floor plates will dictate what happens on the facade of the building. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that Toll Brothers, Inc. will then work on structural designs and hopes to turn in plans to the Building Department 30 days after. Chairwoman Lisa Santo questioned the possibility of putting retaining walls or stone planters instead of a just a line of hedges at the internal green area. James Fitzpatrick stated that it was preferred to have the softer green barriers along the central interior green instead of hard surfaces. David Smith stated his concerns about the block of townhomes that face the street not having a yard and asked if some other opportunity may be incorporated for the buyer. James Fitzpatrick stated the envisioned outdoor space would utilize the roofs of the units. Mr. Fitzpatrick explained there was approximately 1,000 square feet of roof area per unit to be utilized as loft space and terrace combinations. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that he hopes to also incorporate modest step out balconies for the second and third floors. Kersten Harries questioned if the units were to be ADA accessible with options for elevators. James Fitzpatrick stated that ADA accessible options will not be available for this job site as the grade changes are unable to accommodate ramps at the front doors. James Fitzpatrick stated the future condos next door will have the option for larger sizes to accommodate ADA options. Chairwoman Lisa Santo stated her observation of similar units structures in Tarrytown which are ADA accessible. �James Fitzpatrick stated that those units are wider and some builders simply don't follow the rules. Andy Tung stated additional trees will be added along the interior drives to widen the crosswalks, and textured pavers will be added for an additional warning. Mr. Tung stated the narrowness of the entrance to the mews from the alley between townhomes where pedestrians will cross the road, will be pushed out as much as possible. Mr. Tung stated the roadway systems are meant to be low speed and driven only by members of the complex. Chairwoman Lisa Santos questioned the closing off the driveways at Legend Drive and Palisade Boulevard. Andy Tung stated that fiinctionally Toll Brothers, Inc. planned to remove the driveways to accommodate grade changes and so that vehicles won't cut through the complex. Mr. Tung stated it also allows a street scape with a wall and planting to be brought across at the street locations. Mr. Tung stated there have been several meetings with the DPW and the Fire Department in order to agree that the interior 26 foot wide roadway systems are accessible and sufficient. Mr. Tung stated that they are working with the Fire Department for solutions for emergency access only routes. Chairwoman Lisa Santo questioned what would happen if roads are closed with no entry points. Andy Tung stated this can happen anywhere as just witnessed with recent storms. Kersten Harries asked if more trees could be added in the alleyways and if crosswalks could be widened at the pinch points. Andy Tung stated that trees are placed where they are likely to thrive and grow and that the intent is to keep driveway backup space incorporated but separate from crosswalk areas. Kersten Harris asked for an explanation of how the access points would be planned. Andy Tung stated the plan is to make a narrower emergency access route that is removable or locked by the Fire Department but not accessible on a regular basis. Carl Aridas asked if the 26 foot wide road and turning points could have an extra foot or two added at the edges to be 28 feet wide Andy Tung stated that a diagram was provided to show how the fire and garbage trucks makes their way through the interior driveway. Chairwoman Lisa Santo solicited the Board for questions or comments. Clinton Smith asked how many units are 24 feet wide. �Andy Tung stated that units are widened 2 feet at the end units that have a comer bump out to make it 24 feet wide at the front fa9ade from the street side. James Fitzpatrick stated that the concept plan approval called for this at high visible comers for aesthetic purposes. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that some front doors will be recessed into the footprint by 2 feet to get the steps you need from the sidewalk to the front door to avoid a tripping hazard. Mr. Fitzpatrick added that this will allow for some good lighting details. Carl Aridas asked for confirmation on the square footage difference from the original plan. James Fitzpatrick stated the width of units was re-divided between the changed sizes to be roughly the same depending on what the buyer chooses to do with the fourth floor in terms of living and terrace space. Andy Tung stated the original footprint was about 61,000 square feet and the new plan is about 68,500 square feet. Mr. Tung stated the buildings are a little deeper but the impervious areas are overall equal or less depending on who chooses a patio. Chairwoman Lisa Santo stated that she still has concems about the access points in case of a fire and would like to see a little more access points and hope that this will be worked out with the Fire Department. Ed McCeirthy stated that more access points may be helpful where the snow needs to be removed from the complex. No action was taken. 2) Toll Brothers, Inc. Edgc-on-Hudson, Riverfront Development, 199 Beekman Avenue. Phase I, Block I site plan amendments-Preliminary presentation Andrew Tung is the Landscape Architect from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP. He presented the proposal for Toll Brothers, Inc. Apartment Living Division. Mr. Tung explained there will be three four-story rental apartment buildings with a total of 188 units. Mr. Tung explained that building I-l will consist of 40 affordable senior units, building 1-2 will consist of 77 units and building 1-3 will consist of 71 units. There will be 21 work-force units incorporated within buildings I-l and 1-2. Mr. Tung stated the amendment to the site plan is the addition of a pool between buildings I-l and 1-2. Mr. Tung stated the amenities spaces as well as the bocce court will be moved to accommodate the pool and sitting area. Ed McCarthy asked what size the swimming pool will be. Andrew Tung stated it will be a social size pool, not Olympic sized. Carl Aridas asked what would be blocking the pool from the street view. �Andrew Tung stated there would be fencing and landscaping installed and you would be able to see through it. Kersten Harries questioned if the pool was just for the use of the residence of the I buildings Andrew Tung stated that the pool would be considered an expanded fitness center for only the Ibuilding residents. Carl Aridas questioned if any parking spaces would be lost. Andrew Tung stated the plan was reconfigured to eliminate a couple of parking lot islands and add spaces so that no parking spaces were lost. Mr. Tung requested guidance from the consultants as to what they would like to see in a formal package in order to present at the next meeting. Clinton Smith asked if there will be chairs to watch the bocce ball. Chairwoman Lisa Santo asked if the bocce ball court will still be there with the pool. Andrew Tung confirmed the plan is to have both. Chairwoman Lisa Santo asked if the number of apartments would change. Andrew Tung stated there will be no change in the number of units. Carl Aridas questioned if the square footage of the buildings would change. Andrew Tung stated it will be close to the approved plan. Carl Aridas asked if the pool was above grade. Andrew Tung stated it will be an in-ground pool. Chairwoman Lisa Santo questioned if there was anything being changed or lost by adding the pool. Andrew Tung stated that the apartment unit size may change slightly to accommodate the plan change. Kersten Harries requested that the plan be created with blue and red overlays to show the changes like completed for the Block J Site Plan amendments. Chairwoman Lisa Santo solicited comments fi-om the Board. No action was taken. �David Smith questioned whether or not the Board wanted to hire a separate consuhant to review and confirm the environmental reports submitted by Mobilitie as suggested at the February 22"*^ public hearing. There was a discussion about hiring a consultant to satisfy the publics concerns or if it was overkill and unnecessary. It was agreed that David Smith would obtain a proposal for the cost to review the application so that it could be addressed at the public hearing on March 22, 2018. Motion was made to have an executive session at 9:25 PM Moved: Aridas Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 PM. Moved: Aridas Seconded: McCarthy Vote 4-0 Respectful k iiibmitted. 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