https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/0f3eb726faeb1dc13352d74a0f60d684.pdf e85c4d4b806832ab5367784dc315ebb0 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING -APPROVED November 17, 2011 The meeting was called to order at 8:03 pm by George Tanner, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: George Tanner, Chairman Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Glenn Rosenbloom Isabel Mendez Hugh Jones Absent: John Whysner Also Present: Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer) Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planners) Sean McCarthy (Building Inspector/ Village of Sleepy Hollow) Janet Gandolfo (Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) M/M Araujo – Luigi Rogliano 68 Beekman Ave 2) Schroeder/Kampen 12 Gorey Brook Road 3) Laurentino Rodrigues 172 Valley Street 4) Robert Barstow 34 Clinton Street 5) Rey Insurance 219 North Boradway 6) Rivers Edge 11 River Road 7) Carlos Rodrigues 7 Hudson Street 8) Sleepy Hollow Rd/Landrock Webber Ave New 9) Approval of minutes for September 2011 New mixed use residential bldg Sub-Division Mixed-use building Amended Resolution Amended site plan Residential Development multi-family alteration one-family residence 1) M/M Araujo – Luigi Rogliano New mixed use residential bldg - 68 Beekman Ave Luigi Rogliano is the contract vendee and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Luigi Rogliano stated that he received the required variances and was seeking site plan approval �from the Board. Owen Wells read the draft Resolution aloud for the record. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to approve the Resolution. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 2) Schroeder/Kampen 12 Gorey Brook Road Sub-Division Michael Kampen is the owner and is representing this application. Michael Kampen stated that his engineer was unable to attend the meeting tonight but he would do his best to respond to the letter from the Village consultants. He reviewed the questions item by item. He stated that he is not seeking site plan approval at this time. He stated that the application is only for a sub-division. Michael Kampen stated that the soil data should be accepted as-is for the sub-division. He stated that further testing would require a geo-technical engineer. Shailesh Naik responded that the percolation test is required. He stated that the Village needs to know what is on the site. He stated that the data too is generic. Michael Kampen stated that he can meet with the Tree Commission at any time. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. Hugh Jones asked about backing into traffic and the street site line. He asked if their proposal of reducing the number of vehicles reduces the site line problem. Sean McCarthy responded that it cannot be determined from the current plan. Michael Kampen responded that the plans would be revised to show a curved roadway to access a parking area. The Chair asked if any other properties in the area have a similar configuration. Sean McCarthy responded no. The Chair asked if this property is a flag lot. Sean McCarthy responded that the width of the lot does not comply with a flag not but the Village does not have any lots with the proposed configuration. The Chair asked if the location of the proposed house is moved, then the house would fit side-byside with the existing house. Sean McCarthy responded yes and it would be more consistent with the street. He also stated APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 17, 2011 2 �that it would address the steep slope issue. The Chair asked if this would alleviate the steep slope concern. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Michael Kampen stated that the location of the proposed house is only preliminary. He stated that the proposed location would be better for the neighborhood. Isabel Mendez made a motion to refer the application to the Zoning Board with a negative recommendation. Hugh Jones seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 3) Laurentino Rodrigues 172 Valley Street Mixed-use building William Simeonfrides is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. William Simeonfrides stated that the zoning variances were received yesterday. The Chair made a motion to schedule the public hearing for the Dec 21, 2011 meeting. Isabel Mendez seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 4) Robert Barstow 34 Clinton Street Amended Resolution Robert Barstow is the owner and is representing this application. Robert Barstow stated that he is still waiting for the MTA to respond to his letter. The Chair asked if the proposed improvements were completed. Robert Barstow responded not yet. He stated that AECOM is going to make these improvements. The Chair reviewed the improvements regarding gravel, lighting and fencing at the site. Robert Barstow responded that he understood. The Chair asked about the number of commercial vehicles at the site. Robert Barstow responded that he did not know. He stated that he is trying to plan for the use of the property after AECOMs term is completed. The Chair asked about the length and turning radius of Mitsubshi Fuzion. Shailesh Naik responded that he did not know. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 17, 2011 3 �The Chair asked about the number of commercial spaces that the applicant intends to use. Robert Barstow responded that the 8 spaces will not be used for commercial vehicles. He stated that the MTA property will be used for commercial vehicles. The Chair stated that when the MTA responds to the applicant regarding the lease, the Board will immediately schedule the application on the agenda. This was adjourned. No action was taken. 5) Rey Insurance 219 North Boradway Amended site plan - Linda Rey is the owner and is representing this application along with Laura Rey. Linda Rey stated that they want to amend an existing site plan approval. She reviewed the minor changes which included adding a dry well and some additional fence. Sean McCarthy stated that the changes are straight forward. The Board agreed to schedule a public hearing for the December meeting. 6) Rivers Edge 11 River Road Residential Development Lynne Ward is representing this application along with Paul Janos, attorney Dan Pernassi and architect John Jenkins. Lynne Ward reviewed the application to date. She stated that the application should be completed in December. Lynne Ward reviewed the history of the site and the special use permit application from 2009. She stated that the concept plan has been improved. John Jenkins spoke about the proposed site plan. He spoke about the site access, landscape plan and site orientation. He compared the proposed structure with the current Lookout Building under construction in Tarrytown. John Jenkins reviewed the proposed site plan and interior layout. He spoke about the lower level garage plan and exterior parking plan. He also reviewed the interior layout which included 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 17, 2011 4 �Lynne Ward spoke about the River Streetscape improvement plan and Riverwalk plan. The Chair asked if there are any other provisions to improve River Street regarding flooding. Lynne Ward responded that it will be addressed in the next presentation. The Chair stated that the Board would also want to hear about the environmental clean-up at the site. Lynne Ward responded that the clean-up involves the Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC). The Chair responded that the DEC standards are the minimum requirements. Dan Pernassi responded that the current owner (Castle Oil) are responsible for site clean-up. The Chair asked if the project will be LEED Certified. Lynne Ward responded yes. The Chair asked if green-roof technology is proposed. Lynne Ward responded that solar roofs are being evaluated. Owen Wells asked for clarification regarding shore-line work. Lynne Ward responded that the rip-rap is in poor shape and requires work. Glen Rosenbloom asked about the price points of the apartments. Lynne Ward responded that she did not know. Hugh Jones stated that back in 2009, two concerns were raised. He stated that the height of the original structure was a 5-story structure. He stated that the discussions are indicating that the same structure is being proposed. John Jenkins responded that the structure was reduced and changed to an L-shape in response to the Village’s comments. Hugh Jones stated that the density of the GM site, the Hudson Harbor proposal is much less than the density for this site. The Chair stated that traffic impacts are a concern in the area. He also stated that the impacts to the public school district needs to be evaluated. Lastly, he stated that the density needs to be reviewed. Paul Janos responded that the current residents of Hudson Harbor are all people who are downsizing. He stated that there is currently no impact to the school system. This was adjourned to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 17, 2011 5 �7) Carlos Rodrigues 7 Hudson Street multi-fa mily alteration William Simeonfrides is the project architect and is representing this application. William Simeonfrides stated that the owner wants to add an additional apartment to the existing multi-family property. The Chair stated that the application requires a Special Use permit from the Village Board of Trustees since this property is located in the RF District. Hugh Jones asked if the property currently conforms to the Village code. Sean McCarthy responded no. He stated that based on the current density, the lot area does not meet the Village standards. William Simeonfrides stated that the required number of parking spaces are being provided to support the proposed density. The Board unanimously agreed to refer this application to the Village Board of Trustees for their review for a Special Use permit. 8) Sleepy Hollow Rd/Landrock Webber Ave New one-family residence There was nobody present to represent this application. The Chair stated that the applicant is requesting more time to complete the construction at the site. The Board unanimously agreed to grant a 1-year extension. 9) Approval of minutes for September 2011 – The minutes from the September 2011 meeting were reviewed. Hugh Jones made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 17, 2011 6 � 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-2011 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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