https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/eaee75b4d4990abc9a7b4aa1ef2513ae.pdf 211724645f3e9019c30e724498eefb44 PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting July 21, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by Chairwoman Lisa Santo. Present: Lisa Santo, Chairwoman Hugh Jones Ed McCarthy Mathew Brennan Gordon Swartz Anthony DelVecchio Carl Aridas Also Present Sean McCarthy, Village Architect Clinton Smith, Village Attorney James Natarelli, Consulting Engineer David Smith, Village Planner Anthony Giaccio, Recording Secretary Agenda: 1) Local Development Corporation, 60 Continental Street, Sub-division - Resolution 2) Philipse Manor Beach Club, Western end of Palmer Avenue, Dredge permit - Resolution 3) The Reformed Church of the Tarrytown's, 430 North Broadway, Site improvementsContinued public hearing 4) Margaret Carroll, 5 Birch Close, Site improvements - Continued public hearing 5) Makan Land Development LLC, 545 North Broadway, Single-family residenceContinued public hearing 6) Gina & Peter Gasperini, 3 Ridge Street, Proposed single-family residence - Public hearing 7) Edge-on-Hudson, 199 Beekman Avenue, Filling operations permit amendments - Public hearing 8) Marcos Lozano, 30 Andrews Lane, Proposed townhouse development - Presentation 9) Kevin Sullivan 59 Fremont Road, Tree removal appeal - Discussion 10) Approval of Minutes, March 17, 2016, April 21, 2016, May 19, 2016, June 16, 2016 1) Gina & Peter Gasperini, 3 Ridge Street, Proposed single-family residence - Public hearing This item was moved up on the agenda by Chair Santo. Chair Santo asked for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion to open the public hearing �Moved: Aridas Seconded: Swartz Vote 7-0 John Whalen of McCarthy LePage Architects represented the applicant. The project is a proposed single family home at 3 Ridge Street. Richard Stein spoke in favor of the project. Mr. Aridas asked why the setback was altered. The applicant said that the setback does not require a variance and said that no variances are needed for this project. There were no objections from the Board regarding the project. Clinton Smith confirmed that the public hearing was properly noticed. Motion to close the public hearing Moved: DelVecchio Seconded: Swartz Vote 7-0 Motion to approve the project and prepare a resolution Moved: DelVecchio Seconded: Swartz Vote 7-0 APPROVED PENDING RESOLUTION 2) Local Development Corporation, 60 Continental Street, Sub-division - Resolution Attorney, David Rothman represented the applicant. The project is to sub-divide approximately 1.4 acres of property located on the East Parcel for the purpose of selling it to Metro North. A draft resolution was previously distributed to the Board for review. Clinton Smith suggested some minor changes to the resolution. Motion to approve the resolution as amended Moved: Aridas Seconded: Swartz Vote 7-0 APPROVED 3) Philipse Manor Beach Club, Western end of Palmer Avenue, Dredge permit - Resolution Tim Judge represented the application. The project is to dredge the marina at the Philipse Manor Boat club and de-water the dredged material on the East Parcel. A draft resolution was previously distributed to the Board for review. �Motion to approve the resolution Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 7-0 APPROVED 4) The Reformed Church of the Tarrytown's, 430 North Broadway, Site improvements Continued public hearing The project is to improve the front entrance to the Dutch Church and to make it handicap accessible. Also included in the project are a new water line and the construction of a path through the Dutch Church Burial Ground. Chair Santo asked for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion to open the public hearing Moved: Aridas Seconded: DelVecchio Vote 7-0 Aubrey Hawes Spoke. Mr. Hawes is the president of the Friends of the Old Dutch Church and supports the project. He explained that the Dutch Church has been renovated several times over its history and so these changes are nothing new. Architect, Joanne Tall provided a power point that showed pictures of how the Church has changed over the years. Ms. Tall showed the landscape plan and described the material used for the benches. There will be both stone and wood benches. Mr. Aridas asked about the stones used for the wall. Ms. Tall said that the stone work is deliberately designed not to compete with the stone work on the Church. She said that the stone wall can also be used for seating. Ms. Tall described the path that will travel through the burial ground from the Church to Washington Irving's grave. The path will be constructed without using heavy machinery and will not damage the tombstones Engineer, William Lachenauer of Hudson Engineering and Consulting spoke. Mr. Lachenauer addressed the drainage concerns and said that the impact on the storm water runoff will be minimal. A drainage plan was submitted for the record. There was a discussion about the type of material being used for the path. Hugh Jones asked about the lighting and in particular a light that once shined on the Church from across the street. Ms. Tall said the lighting will be subtle and placed along the new walkway �leading to the Church. Mr. Lachenauer said that intent is not to make the Church appear to be a monument by shining lights on it. Mayor, Ken Wray spoke. Mayor Wray is in support of the project. He said that the primary purpose of this project is to make the Church more accessible for tourists, but especially for the congregation who attend the Church on a regular basis. He urged the Planning Board to approve the project. Jane Greenwood spoke. Ms. Greenwood is a Tarrytown resident and a member of the congregation. She is also an architect and familiar with these types of projects. She is in support of the project and said that historic sites are frequently converted to be ADA compliant. She said that the congregation is aging and needs better access to attend services. The new plan will enable more people to attend services. Chairman Santo entered into the record a letter from Sara Mascia to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Ms. Mascia asked SHPO to review the plans. SHPO has not yet responded, but will within 30 days. Aubrey Hawes said that SHPO has already approved the plans that were submitted earlier in the year and they have not changed. There was a debate as to whether or not Ms. Mascia's request the SHPO was appropriate and necessary. Ms. Greenwood said that a private citizen shouldn't have the right to hold up a project waiting for an answer from SHPO. Mr. Swartz said that Ms, Mascia was directed by the Planning Board to investigate the matter and to contact SHPO. Discussion ensued. Motion to close the public hearing Moved: Aridas Seconded: Swartz Vote 7-0 Chairman Santo said that the applicant has addressed all of the Board's concerns and that all the comments were in support of the project. She said that an approving resolution can be prepared subject to approval from the State Historic Preservation Office. Motion to authorize an approving resolution subject to SHPO approval Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Aridas Vote 7-0 APPROVED PENDING RESOLUTION 5) Margaret Carroll, 5 Birch Close, Site improvements - Continued public hearing Chair Santo asked for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion to open the public hearing Moved: Swartz The applicant requested an adjournment Seconded: Aridas Vote 7-0 �Chair Santo solicited comments from the public. There were no comments. Motion to adjourn the public hearing Moved: DelVecchio Seconded: Aridas Vote 7-0 ADJOURNED 6) Makan Land Development LLC, 545 North Broadway, Single-family residence Continued public hearing The project is a new single family home at 545 North Broadway. Chair Santo asked for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion to open the public hearing Moved: Swartz Seconded: DelVecchio Vote 7-0 Engineer, Michael Stein represented the application. The Board was given plans of the project to review. Con Edison has approved the project. The New York State Department of Transportation cannot approve the project until the site plan is approved. Chair Santo solicited comments from the public. Brian Wong spoke. Mr. Wong is neighbor of the property. He asked about the height of the proposed wall and the height of the house. Mr. Stein said that the wall will be 2 ft. high and the house 31 ft. high. There was a discussion about the view from Mr. Wong's house. Motion to close the public hearing Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 7-0 Chair Santo said that the applicant has addressed all of the concerns of the Board. Motion to authorize the preparation of a resolution to approve the project Moved: Aridas Seconded: Brennan Vote 7-0 APPROVED PENDING RESOLUTION 7) Edge-on-Hudson, 199 Beekman Avenue, Filling operations permit amendments - Public hearing Chair Santo asked for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion to open the public hearing Moved: DelVecchio Seconded: Aridas Vote 7-0 �Peter Johnson represented the application. The project is to amend a previously approved fill permit for 199 Beekman Avenue. The original plan was for the fill to be trucked onto the site. The applicant now would like to bring some fill in by barge. Also being requested is permission to unload the barges starting at 7:00am. Mr. Johnson said that he met with the Ichabod's Landing Executive Board who said that they have no objection to the project and earlier start time. Mr. Johnson said that bringing in fill by barge will create less of an impact on the community by reducing truck traffic. Clinton Smith spoke regarding the time request. Mr. Smith said that the Planning Board does not have the authority to approve a time extension and that the matter has to be taken up with the Village Board. The Planning Board is only responsible for the barge request. Mr. Natarelli asked how the bulkhead might be impacted by the barge. Mr. Johnson said that there is only rip rap where the barges will be docked. Chair Santo solicited comments from the public. There were no comments. Motion to close the public hearing Moved: Swartz Seconded: McCarthy Vote 7-0 Chair Santo said that the applicant addressed all of the concerns of the Board. Motion to approve the resolution as amended Moved: Aridas Seconded: Swartz Vote 7-0 APPROVED PENDING RESOLUTION 8) Marcos Lozano, 30 Andrews Lane, Proposed town house development - Preliminary presentation This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant. 9) Kevin Sullivan 59 Fremont Road, Tree removal appeal- Discussion The applicant was not present and so the matter was tabled. 10) Approval of Minutes - March 17, 2016, April 21, 2016, May 19, 2016, June 16, 2016 Motion to approve the May 19, 2016 Planning Board minutes �Moved: Brennan Seconded: DelVecchio Vote 6-0-1 (Aridas abstained) The March 17, 2016, April 21, 2016 and June 16, 2016 minutes were tabled. Chair Santo thanked the Board for their work on the Dutch Church application. 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