https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/8cbb855c85bb0d9da198ebc1bb4c297b.pdf f845e3ab1f8e3d15660e87635d73c4ee PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED February 18, 2010 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by George Tanner, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: George Tanner, Chairman Nicholas Cicchetti Isabel Mendez Gary Malunis Hugh Jones Ed McCarthy Absent: John Whysner Also Present: Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planners) Janet Gandolfo (Village Attorney) Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer) Sean McCarthy (Village of Sleepy Hollow Building Inspector) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) Village Comprehensive Plan 2) Approval of minutes 1) Village Comprehensive Plan The Chair asked Sean McCarthy to explain the need for the Comprehensive Plan. Sean McCarthy responded that the Village Trustees tasked the Planning Board to develop the Village’s Comprehensive plan. He stated that this plan evaluates traffic, parking housing, zoning, infrastructure, etc in the Village. Owen Wells stated that the Plan will discuss the long-range planning for the Village. He expanded on Sean McCarthy’s statement. The Chair asked how much of the Village is developed. Sean McCarthy responded that there is not much of the Village left to develop. He summarized the �Rockefeller property zoning. He also stated that there is 100 acres of the Sleepy Hollow cemetery that should also be evaluated. He stated that the inner Village has limited areas for expansion. The Chair asked about the length of the process. Owen Wells responded 12-18 months. He stated that SEQRA must be followed. He stated that it can be completed faster. The Chair asked about the relationship with the Comprehensive Plan and the LWRP. Owen Wells stated that they have many similarities and differences. He reviewed the major parts of the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the Comprehensive Plan covers the Village in a broader scope than the LWRP. Janet Gandolfo asked if the Planning Board will handle the Comprehensive Plan by itself or request additional support. The Chair responded that the Board will rely on experts to participate in areas when needed. He stated that the former Chairman, Nicholas Robinson was instrumental in the initial efforts of the Comprehensive Plan. Nicholas Cicchetti also noted Nicholas Robinson’s involvement in initialing the Comprehensive Plan. The Chair stated that the public will be instrumental in the development of the plan. He stated that this includes local utility companies. The Chair stated that the Village should develop an RFP to see what consultants are available to assist the Planning Board in developing the Plan. He also stated that there should be subcommittees to discuss parts of the Village. He asked for a schedule for developing an RFP. Janet Gandolfo stated that the Village’s budget must be filed by March 20, 2010. She recommended that the Board let the Village Trustees know what their expected costs will be so that they can be included in the budget. The Chair asked Sean McCarthy to inform the Village Trustees that they will be submitting an estimate for the development of the Comprehensive Plan for inclusion in the March 20, 2010 budget. Owen Wells stated that in the meantime, the Board can begin naming stakeholders, establishing committees, naming possible large planning issues, schedules and timelines. The Chair stated that the Manors and Kendal are fully developed. He also stated that the hospital zone needs to be looked at. He also stated that the Rockefeller property needs to also be evaluated. He stated that the Board should look into the areas that can be subject to change. He stated that overall parking, traffic, water storage, etc will be looked at on a Village-wide level. 2 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 18, 2010 �There was an open discussion on the Tree Commission and the Tree Ordinance. Owen Wells stated that the entire process should be looked at simultaneously. The Chair stated that the Board should look at the possible groups that might be involved. He asked Owen Wells if Saccardi & Schiff could provide a sample document so that the Board could have a guide. The Chair stated that the budget is the first issue that needs to be addressed. Sean McCarthy stated that there are some monies available to start the initial effort. The Chair asked if there are any NYS monies available. Sean McCarthy responded that he would check with Fiona. It was agreed that the Board will internally discuss what the issues are and what are the areas should be discussed first. 2) Minutes The minutes from the November 2009 meetings were reviewed. Gary Malunis made a motion to approve the November 2009 minutes. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Adjourned at 8:49 PM APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 18, 2010 3 � 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-2010 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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