https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/0ea549e5a08ef4a8d641767dad871dd5.pdf fab8ccca4ceb1682d01c2003af442220 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING -APPROVED April 22, 2010 The meeting was called to order at 8:05 pm by George Tanner, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: George Tanner, Chairman Nicholas Cicchetti Hugh Jones John Whysner Ed McCarthy Isabel Mendez Absent: Gary Malunis 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) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Reorganizational Discussion Ippolito 4 Kingsland Rd. William Null Lot 3 Bedford Road Mahopac National Bank 49 Beekman Avenue Cathleen O’Connell 115 Millard Avenue Village Comprehensive Plan Approval of minutes Subdivision New single family residence Accessible Ramp New pool and patio 1) Reorganizational Discussion Ed McCarthy made a motion to nominate George Tanner as Chairman. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) Whysner abstained. 2) Ippolito 4 Kingsland Rd. Subdivision John Riley is an architect and is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. �John Riley stated that the applicant owns a 40,000sf lot. He stated that lot line is being adjusted to create 2 lots. He stated that the existing house will stay on one house and a legal building lot would be created as a result of the sub-division. He stated that the proposed lot will meet all setback and FAR requirements. He stated that about 90% of the trees will remain. It was unanimously agreed that a public hearing should be scheduled for next month. 3) William Null Lot 3 Bedford Road New single family residence William Null is the owner and is presenting this application along with project architect, Matthew Bialecki. William Null stated that this lot is on Bedford Road near Sleepy Hollow Road. He stated that the lot is heavily wooded. He stated that the proposed entrance will be shared with the adjacent lot (lot 2). He stated that many trees will be preserved by sharing the entrance. He stated that since the lot is irregularly shaped and with the existing setbacks, the location of the house is limited. He reviewed the location of the adjacent existing houses and their setbacks. He stated that every effort was taken to preserve the existing trees and to minimize the impacts to the neighbors. He stated that based on the minutes of previous meetings, there have been some concerns about drainage on the site. William Null stated that 2 zoning variances are needed. He reviewed the proposed setbacks that would be presented to the Zoning Board. He also stated that they would like to use solar power in the home so the orientation of the home is important. He presented some renderings to the Board to show the visual impacts of the house on Sleepy Hollow Road and Bedford Road. He stated that the house will be minimally visible Matthew Bialecki stated that the house is going to be a 3 bedroom house and is quite small on the footprint of the lot. He stated that the site is very constrained. William Null stated that the proposed house will be setback much more significantly than the existing houses on Bedford Road. The Chair asked if the Board has any questions. There were no questions. The Chair recommended that the applicant appear to the Waterfront Advisory Committee, Tree Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals. William Null asked the Board for a recommendation to the ZBA. The Chair responded that the Board is not in a position to make a recommendation at this time. He stated that a public hearing can be scheduled pending the ZBA approval. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 22, 2010 2 �This was adjourned to the next meeting. 4) Mahopac National Bank 49 Beekman Avenue Accessible Ramp This is a continuation from previous meetings. Mark Day is the project architect and is representing this application. Mark Day gave a summary of the proposed project. He stated that the bank entrance would be raised to match the bank lobby elevation. He stated that the bank is refining their original request. He stated that the bank has also evaluated creating an entrance in the rear of the property. He stated that there is an existing stairway that limits the ability to create an entrance and that many structural modifications would have to be made to create a handicapped entrance in the rear. He also stated that the bank met with representatives from the Department of State. He stated that the reps did not like the rear and side entrance proposals since they were not practical and that the proposed ramp entrance in the front is the only viable option. He stated that a licensing agreement is needed with the Village in order to construct the ramp. The Chair asked if the lift option was discussed with the bank. Mark Day responded yes. He reviewed the space needs of the lift. The Chair responded that there are other ways to access an ATM. Mark Day stated that he is only presenting information to the Board to request a licensing agreement. The Chair stated that he has an issue with giving up public property for a private institution. He stated that there are other options available so that everyone can access the bank. Janet Gandolfo stated that the Village Trustees are seeking advice from the Planning Board to see if the plan is acceptable. The Chair asked the Building Inspector for the width of the new sidewalk with the proposed ramp. Sean McCarthy responded that the edge of the ramp and the guardrail would have a 5-foot path. Mark Day responded that there are other areas on the block that have a 5-foot path due to landscaping areas. He stated that the area has been taped off so that the impacts can be evaluated. Hugh Jones stated that he banks at Mahopac National Bank. He stated that the bank is spending a lot of money renovating the interior but he stated that they are not listening to the Board’s feedback regarding using Village property for the bank’s use. Mark Day stated that the bank has looked at this for several months. He stated that all possibilities have been fully evaluated. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 22, 2010 3 �Sean McCarthy stated that this is not a requirement of the Building Department. He stated that this is a request of the bank. Mark Day stated that the bank is trying to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Chair responded that the bank started with the interior renovations and then decided to create the exterior ramp. Robinson Morrell is the Facilities Manager for the bank. He stated that the bank officers have discussed this ramp in great detail. He stated that if the bank would build the ramp in the interior space, it would create a narrow space for the tellers to work. The Chair asked if the Board turned down the application, how will the bank look to comply. Mark Day responded that the bank would not build the ramp. John Whysner asked where in the Village is the sidewalk 5-foot wide. Robinson Morrell responded that the sidewalk near the liquor store is 5-foot wide. Mark Day stated that the applicant could revisit the ARB to present another option to reduce the width of the masonry that would reduce the width by 4-6”. He also stated that the Department of State could grant a variance to reduce the ramp width from 36” to 32”. He stated that these two possible approvals could gain 10”-12”. The Chair stated that the applicant should present other alternatives to the Board. John Whysner asked about the pipes around the trees. Mark Day responded that the pipes are existing so that people do not run into the trees. He stated that the trees are on Village property. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant could propose an alternative for the trees in order to gain some space. Mark Day responded that he can bring alternatives for the front entrance but he wanted to clarify that alternatives for the rear entrance will not be evaluated since the modifications are prohibitive. The Chair asked about the entrance on Washington Street. Mark Day responded that the entrance is behind the bank tellers. He also stated that there is also a significant elevation difference. The Chair stated that the applicant needs to show creative alternatives. Mark Day stated that bringing the ramp into the building is not a viable solution since it would put the public behind the tellers. He stated that the all options have been evaluated. John Wysner stated that he does not have a personal issue with the application. He suggested that the 4 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 22, 2010 �Board visit the bank. The Chair responded that there are other alternatives that can be evaluated and he would like the applicant to present them to the Board. John Whysner stated that the poles could be moved to make the sidewalks wider and help the plan. Ed McCarthy stated that the bank is part of the Village. He stated that a lot of seniors use the bank and he would like them to use the front of the bank. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that options should be internal. Mark Day responded that an internal ramp would be so structurally prohibitive that the bank would not be able to operate as a bank. Robinson Morrell stated that the vault has been in the same location since the bank was built in 1924. He stated that the floor plan is limited based on the location of the vault. He stated that the ARB made the ramp a few inches wider. He stated that they will make every effort to make the ramp narrower. Hugh Jones asked if everyone would have to use the ramp to access the bank. Mark Day responded that there would be stairs on the side of the ramp. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 5) Cathleen O’Connell 115 Millard Avenue New pool and patio Andreas Sandari is the project contractor and is representing this application along with the owner. Andreas Sandari gave an overview of the proposed pool and patio. He stated that the pool is proposed to support the special needs of the owner’s child. He asked for the application to be expedited so that the child can enjoy the pool as soon as possible. The Chair responded that the Board must comply with the law and a public hearing must be noticed. Cathleen O’Connell responded that the neighbors have been notified. Janet Gandolfo verified that a swimming pool requires a public hearing as required by Village Code. Hugh Jones asked if a special public hearing can be scheduled. Janet Gandolfo stated that based on the requirements for a public notice, the process can be moved up by a week. He stated that the Board can pass a Resolution to have the public hearing on the 13th or as an alternative on the 20th if the public notice cannot be scheduled. Ed McCarthy made a motion to have the public hearing on the 13th or as an alternative on the 20th if the public notice cannot be scheduled. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 22, 2010 5 �6) Village Comprehensive Plan The Chair recommended that all discussions on the Comprehensive Plan be postponed until the Village budget is approved. Dave Smith provided a copy of other Comprehensive Plans that were discussed by Owen Wells at the last meeting. John Wysner asked about the make-up of the Comprehensive Planning Board. The Chair responded that the Trustees have appointed the Planning Board to be in charge of the Comprehensive Plan. 7) Minutes The minutes from the November 2009 meetings was reviewed. Ed McCarthy made a motion to approve the November 2009 minutes as submitted. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The minutes from the February 2010 meetings was reviewed. Isabel Mendez made a motion to approve the February 2010 minutes as submitted. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 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