https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f3233fb1a42075f836bd0ec603eeae17.pdf 42e4b0c0bda451c8a250203637b305c7 PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting May 19, 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 (Arrived late) Carl Aridas (Absent) Also Present: Clinton Smith (Village Attorney) James Natarelli (Dolph Rotfeld Engineering/Consulting Engineer) David Smith (Village Planner) Anthony Giaccio (Recording Secretary) Joe Paiva (Zoning Inspector) Agenda: 1) Philip and Barbara Zegarelli, 141 Webber Avenue, Detached Garage - Resolution 2) Yvonne Adams, 138 Webber Avenue, Tree Permit Appeal - Discussion 3) Margaret Carroll, 5 Birch Close, Site Improvements - Public Hearing 4) The Reformed Church of the Tarrytown's, 430 North Broadway, Site Improvements, Continued Public Hearing 5) Makan Land Development LLC, 545 North Broadway, Single Family Residence, Public Hearing 6) Marcos Lozano, 30 Andrews Lane, Proposed Town House Development - Preliminary Presentation. 7) Salvation Army, 86-96 Valley Street, Site Plan Permit Extension - Presentation 8) Philipse Manor Beach Club, Western end of Palmer Avenue, Dredge Permit - Discussion 9) Local Development Corporation, 60 Continental Street, Sub-Division - Discussion 10) Approval of Minutes, March 17, 2016, April 21, 2016 �1) Philip and Barbara Zegarelli, 141 Webber Avenue - Resolution The Board reviewed a previously prepared resolution. Motion to Approve the Resolution Moved: Swartz Absent: Aridas, DelVecchio (arrived late) Seconded: McCarthy Vote 5-0 APPROVED 2) Local Development Corporation, 60 Continental Street, Sub-Division - Discussion This item was moved up on the agenda by Chair Santo. Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation, Chairman David Schroedel represented the application. The Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation (SHLDC) would like to sell a portion of the old General Motors East Parcel property to Metro North. Metro North has existing train track sidings located on the East Parcel and would like to continue to use them. Metro North currently has a lease agreement with the SHLDC for use of these tracks, but would prefer to own the property. A deal between the SHLDC and Metro North has been reached for the sale of this property. In order to sell the property it must be sub-divided. Metro North would also need an easement to access the tracks for maintenance. Mr. Schroedel provided the Board with a copy of a survey of the property and proposed subdivision. The property being sub-divided is approximately 1.4 acres. Mr. Swartz asked if it were possible for Metro North to just lease the property as opposed to buying it. Mr. Schroedel said the Metro North is only interested in purchasing the property. There was a discussion about creating a buffer to block the tracks from view. There was a question regarding whether the sub-division would have an impact on the redevelopment plans for the East Parcel. Mr. Schroedel said that a draft concept plan has been created in anticipation of the sub-division and so there will be no impact. The Board had concerns about potential structures being put on the site. Clinton Smith said that the Planning Board could impose conditions to address these issues. Chair Santo felt that there was enough information to set a public hearing. Motion to set the public hearing Moved: Brennan Absent: Aridas, DelVecchio (arrived late) Seconded: McCarthy Vote 5-0 SET PUBLIC HEARING �3) Yvonne Adams, 138 Webber Avenue, Tree Permit Appeal - Discussion The agenda item is an appeal on a Tree Committee's decision to deny the removal of an oak tree at 138 Webber Avenue. The applicant was not present. Francois Rejeili of the Tree Committee spoke. Mr. Rejeili feels that the tree is in good condition and should not be removed. He recommended pruning it instead. Tree Committee member Shelley Robinson previously provided a letter of support to keep the tree. There was a discussion about the role of the Tree Committee. The matter was tabled. 4) Margaret Carroll, 5 Birch Close, Site Improvements - Public Hearing Chair Santo asked for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion to open the public hearing Moved: Swartz Absent: Aridas, Seconded: Brennan Vote 6-0 Architect, Jurgen Wessley represented the applicant. The project is to legalize improvements at 5 Birch Close. Work on retaining walls had begun without a permit. A stop work ordered was issued for the site. The discussion centered around the ravine that is located between 5 Birch Close and the next door neighbor. At the last Planning Board meeting, the Board requested that the applicant provide proof that the neighbor will grant permission to complete this work. There was a discussion about whether or not the Village has an easement along this portion of the property. It is believed that there is no easement. It was recommended that the Village acquire an easement in order to maintain the storm water pipe. The Board felt that the matter should be adjourned until permission from the neighbor is confirmed. The applicant asked if it were possible to start other work on the property. Clinton Smith said not until the site improvements are approved. Chair Santo solicited comments from the public. There were no comments. Motion to adjourn the public hearing until June 16, 2016 Moved: Santo Absent: Aridas Seconded: Jones Vote 6-0 ADJOURNED �5) The Reformed Church of the Tarrytown's, 430 North Broadway, Site Improvements Continued Public Hearing Chair Santo asked for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion to open the public hearing Moved: Swartz Absent: Aridas, Seconded: DelVecchio Vote 6-0 Joanne Tall represented the application. The project is to improve the front entrance to the Dutch Church and to make it handicap accessible. Also included in the project is a new water line. Ms. Tall said that the New York State Historic Preservation Office has approved the project. Chair Santo solicited comments from the public. Village Historian, Henry Steiner read a statement against the project (attached). Mr. Steiner believes that the plans do not relate to the preservation or restoration of the Old Dutch Church. He asked that the Planning Board discuss this matter with Sara Mascia who runs the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Historical Society. Ms. Tall responded to Mr. Steiner's comments by saying that the State has approved the plan and that access to historic sites is important. Mr. Swartz asked if Mr. Steiner was ever contacted while the plans were being designed. Ms. Tall said that Mr. Steiner supported the grant request, but was not involved in the design. Mr. Brennan asked if the Village Historian has to approve these types of projects. Clinton Smith responded by saying no, his role is only advisory. At the request of Mr. Brennan, Ms. Tall gave an overview of the project. David Smith asked if there was a protocol in place regarding the excavation of this historically sensitive area. Ms. Tall said that the excavation will only be 6" deep. David Smith requested that a protocol be put into place in case artifacts are found. There was a discussion about the type of excavation equipment that will be used. Ms. Tall said that there will not be any heavy machinery used on the site. The Board considered hiring a consultant who specializes in historic sites. It was recommended that Sara Mascia be invited to the next Planning Board meeting. Motion to adjourn the public hearing until June 16, 2016 Moved: Santo Seconded: Swartz Absent: Aridas Vote 6-0 ADJOURNED �6) Makan Land Development LLC, 545 North Broadway, Single Family Residence Public Hearing. This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant. 7) Marcos Lozano, 30 Andrews Lane, Proposed Town House Development - Preliminary Presentation. This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant. 8) Salvation Army, 86-96 Valley Street, Site Plan Permit Extension - Presentation Attorney, William Null represented the application. The Salvation Army would like a one year extension on its current site plan approval for a new facility at 86-96 Valley Street. The site plan approval has been extended two times already. The Board questioned the Salvation Army's commitment to completing the project. Mr. Null said that the old car dealership building has been taken down and that the site has been cleaned up showing that the Salvation Army is committed to the project. The Board had no objection to granting the extension as long as, when the work is done, it complies with all updated building codes. Mr. Paiva said that would be required. Motion to approve a one year extension on the site plan. Moved: Brennan Seconded: Swartz Absent: Aridas, Vote 6-0 APPROVED 9) Philipse Manor Beach Club, Western end of Palmer Avenue, Dredge Permit - Discussion Tim Judge represented the application. Mr. Judge said that he has addressed all of the items that were previously requested. Mr. Judge provided letters from the Sleepy Manor Improvement Association, Westchester County and the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation (attached). Mr. Judge described the project and the route that the dredged material will take. There was a question as to whether or the Army Corp of Engineers and Metro North will need to approve this project. There was a discussion about where the fill will be going and how it will comply with the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation's current fill permit. There is a concern that the material may be stock piled in a flood way. James Natarelli said that this will need to be addressed. �Chair Santo said that there was enough information to set the public hearing. Motion to set the public hearing Moved: Swartz Absent: Aridas Seconded: Jones Vote 6-0 SET PUBLIC HEARING 10) Approval of Minutes - March 17, 2016, April 21, 2016 The March 17, 2016 and April 2, 2016 minutes were tabled. Chair Santo appointed Gordon Swartz as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Board. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 The next Planning Board meeting will be on June 16, 2016 at 8:00pm. Respectfully submitted, Anthony Giaccio � 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-2016 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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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