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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED
December 22, 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
Hugh Jones

Absent:

John Whysner
Isabel Mendez

Also Present:

Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer)
Owen Wells (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/ Village Planners)
Sean McCarthy (Building Inspector/ Village of Sleepy Hollow)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)

Announcements None.
Proposed Agenda:
53-57 River Street
172 Valley Street
2) Laurentino Rodrigues
219
North Broadway
3) Rey Insurance
11 River Road
4) Rivers Edge
7 Hudson Street
5) Carlos Rodrigues
Riverside Drive
6) Philipse Manor Beach Club
7) Approval of minutes for November 2011
1) Ichabod's Landing

1) Ichabod's Landing

53-57 River Street

Proposed dental office
Mixed-use building
Amended site plan
Residential Development
multi-family alteration
Shoreline Repairs

Proposed dental office -

Frank Ambrosi is the project architect and is representing this application.
Frank Ambrosi stated that the original intention of the space was for a retail use. He stated that
the owners had a difficult time renting the space so they are requesting to change the use to a
dental office.
The Chair asked if the noise would be baffled.
Frank Ambrosi responded yes.

�The Chair asked if the Board had any questions.
Glen Rosenbloom asked if they already have a tenant.
Frank Ambrosi responded yes.
Shailesh Naik asked about radiation leakage outside of the office space.
Frank Ambrosi responded that documentation was submitted regarding the proposed equipment
and the shielding requirements.
The Board agreed that the application met with the site plan approval.

2) Laurentino Rodrigues

172 Valley Street

Construct a mixed use building

William Simeonfrides is the project architect and is representing this application.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Owen Wells stated that a Resolution would be prepared for the next meeting.

3) Rey Insurance

219 North Boradway

Amended site plan -

Frank Rey is the owner and is representing this application along with Laura Rey.
Frank Rey stated that they are looking for an amended approval for site work and a new storm
water management system.
The Chair asked if the Board had any questions.
There were none.
The Chair opened up the public hearing.
Diana Abrute is representing her mother who owns the property next door to the applicant. She
stated that she has no problem with the proposed wall and storm water management system. She
stated that they want to have the work done without invading her mothers property.
Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.

�Shailesh Naik stated that the water from the garage should be tied into the new storm water
management system.
Owen Wells read the draft Resolution.
The Chair made a motion to approve the Resolution as amended. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded.
It was unanimous (5-0).

4) Rivers Edge

11 River Road

Residential Development

Lynne Ward is representing this application along with Paul Janos, and engineer, Anthony
Castillo.
Lynne Ward spoke about the architecture of the site. She stated that the public is requesting
more glass and stone so the architecture is evolving. She stated that it is a proposed 60 unit
development with 500sf retail kiosk. She stated that the public access to the water will be
developed. She stated that the Village has recently received a grant for a study of the pier.
The Chair mentioned that since the applicant was required to evaluate the serviceability of the
piers as part of their Special Use Permit approval, they should be willing to provide the same
amount of monies back to the Village.
Lynne Ward stated that the applicant will work with the Village on this matter.
Lynne Ward reviewed the site. She stated that the river walk will connect thru the Ichabod's
Landing site.
Lynne Ward handed out brochures to the board to show the architecture of Hudson Harbor. She
stated that all questions from the village's consultants have been addressed.
Owen Wells asked about water access for the public.
Lynne Ward responded that the applicant needs to work with Scenic Hudson on the appearance
of the access.
Owen Wells asked about the quit claim piece of land on the south side of the development.
Lynne Ward responded that there are 2 owners of the site. She stated that Rivers Edge owns one
parcel and Castle Oil owns the other parcel. She said that the quit claim piece will become part
of the development.
There was an open discussion on the architecture presented.
The Chair stated that the Board wants to see more detail on the final architecture before it makes
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�a decision.
Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant should provide views of the proposed site from River
Street and neighboring Village streets.
The Chair also stated that there should be a perspective from the Hudson River.
Lynne Ward stated that looking at the model would help.
Paul Janos stated that the model includes Sleepy Hollow.
Anthony Castillo is the project engineer. He spoke about the existing site conditions. He spoke
about the site storm water management. He spoke about repair of the esplanade area and the
revetment.
The Chair asked if the design takes into account any future rise in the level of the Hudson River.
Anthony Castillo responded that the design is for mean-high tide.
Shailesh Naik stated that all storm water needs to be stored on-site and account for the 100-year
storm event. He asked for a dynamic model of the proposed system.
Anthony Castillo agreed to provide the calculations requested.
Shailesh Naik asked about the garage elevation. He asked for clarification.
Anthony Castillo responded that 2 catch basins are proposed to capture any runoff in this area.
Hugh Jones asked about the size of the stone for the revetment. He stated that his experience
with the DEC was that the stones needed to be heavier.
Paul Janos responded that they can look at the Tarrytown revetment to see what was permitted
by the DEC.
Owen Wells stated that the Village has a wetlands permit.
Lynne Ward asked to have a public hearing for the January 2012 meeting.
Hugh Jones asked about the size of the 32 surface parking spaces.
Lynne Ward responded that the architectural drawings will be revised to reflect 18-foot deep
spaces.
This was adjourned to the next meeting.

5) Carlos Rodrigues

7 Hudson Street

multi-family alteration

William Simeonfrides is the project architect and is representing this application.
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�William Simeonfrides stated that the owner wants to add an additional 1-bedroom apartment to
the existing multi-family property. He stated that this property was located in the RF District.
The Chair reviewed the written recommendation. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to forward
the draft recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees. Hugh Jones seconded. It was
unanimous (5-0).

6) Philipse Manor Beach Club

Riverside Drive

Shoreline Repairs -

Tim Judge is the Commodore for the Philipse Manor Beach Club and is representing this
application.
Tim Judge stated that the Beach Club has some erosion issues due to the recent storm events. He
stated that the club wants to start planning to correct these areas. He stated that the Beach Club
has received a NYS DEC permit to make these necessary corrections. He stated that the club
wants to pull some of the stone back up to shore up the areas. He stated that the footprint is not
changing.
The Chair asked if a formal permit was requested.
Tim Judge responded no. He stated that the club needs to act quickly or the damage can
increase.
The Chair stated that the applicant needs to file for the proper permits.
Tim Judge responded that the permit application will be submitted. He stated that the club did
not know that a permit was needed. He stated that it is only a repair.
Owen Wells responded that a public hearing will be required.
Hugh Jones asked if the contractor repairing the pilings will be forced to demobilize and then
remobilize when the approval is received for the shoreline repairs.
Sean McCarthy responded that a permit is needed for the piling repair as well.
Tim Judge stated that the pilings were repaired periodically for years without permits.
Sean McCarthy responded that a lot of work was performed in the past without the proper
permits.
The Board agreed that they will try to expedite the application and schedule the public hearing
for the next meeting.
There was an open discussion to see if there are any emergency provisions to expedite these
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�repairs.
Owen Wells and Sean McCarthy stated that they would discuss the matter with the Village
Attorney for further clarification.
No action was taken.

7) Approval of minutes for November 2011 The minutes from the November 2011 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:31pm

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