https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/c5768232bd990caf277354f537b6eb5a.pdf 0f70756be58d63fb9bd46cfa21d3b6ca PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED May 20, 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) 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) Elio Ippolito William Null Kathleen O’Connell Approval of minutes 1) Elio Ippolito 4 Kingsland Rd. Lot 3 Bedford Road 115 Millard Avenue Subdivision New single family residence New pool and patio 4 Kingsland Rd. Subdivision - Elio Ippolito is the owner and is representing this application. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant has received a consistency determination from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. The Chair asked if the public notices were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Elio Ippolito stated that the property will be divided into 2 parcels. He stated that both parcels will be conforming building lots. �The Chair opened the public hearing. The Chair asked about the existing pool. Elio Ippolito responded that the pool is currently on the proposed property line. Sean McCarthy responded that in order to sub-divide the parcel, the pool cannot remain on both properties. Jamie and Martin Speechley of 45 Kingsland have stated that they moved into the neighborhood about a year ago. He stated that he does not want the neighborhood to change. He stated that 2 new homes are proposed and that one of the parcels will be next to the existing group home. Martin Speechley stated that his existing view would be eliminated if the parcel is developed. He also stated that his property value will decrease as a result. He stated that he is sympathetic to the applicants situation but they are concerned with the impacts to the neighborhood. Les von Lesberg of 10 Evergreen Way stated that he agrees with the Speechleys statement. He stated that he is concerned that future variances can be issued to make even more houses in the area. He stated that reducing the large lots and making more houses will impact the community. Ted Barber of 47 Hemlock Drive stated that when he moved into the Village, the pool was being built and he was never notified of the proposed work. He stated that if more development is permitted, the neighborhood will suffer. He stated that the group home recently increased in size. James West of 4 Evergreen Way stated that if the property is developed next to the group home, it will also be a difficult property to sell. Elio Ippolito stated that he has been a member of the community for over 50 years. He stated that no views would be impacted by the development of the additional parcel. He stated that the views are not guaranteed when you buy a property. He stated that the request for the sub-division is based on the ability to build a house on it. He stated that the proposed lot is a fully conforming buildable lot. He stated that the pool will be removed as part of the approval of the site plan. He stated that his request to sub-divide the property should be approved. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair made a motion to close the public hearing. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). This was adjourned to the next meeting. 2) William Null Lot 3 Bedford Road New single family residence - APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 20, 2010 2 �William Null is the owner and is presenting this application along with project architect, Matthew Bialecki and project engineer, Alan Pildge. The Chair asked if the public notices were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair opened the public hearing. William Null spoke briefly about the proposed development of the lot. He stated that the driveway that was originally planned from Sleepy Hollow Road will be relocated to Bedford Road. He stated that the Zoning Board granted variances for this application. He discussed the location of the house and its orientation. He stated that the site clearing for the construction of the proposed house will retain a large number of the existing maple trees. Alan Pildge is the project engineer. He discussed the existing site drainage and the proposed site storm water plan. He stated that the site will capture runoff from the driveway into a sub-surface infiltration facility and that the pipe will connect into the catch basin on Bedford Road. He stated that it will handle the 1-year storm event. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. Hugh Jones asked about the 1-year storm event. Sean McCarthy responded that it should be the 100-year storm event. Alan Pildge responded that he will need to further analyze the site to see if the proposed plan will satisfy the 100-year storm event. The Chair asked if the applicant has applied to NYSDOT for the curb cut. William Null responded that NYSDOT will not accept an application without the municipalities approval. The Chair stated that the applicant needs to go to the Tree Committee and the Architectural Review Board. William Null stated that some of the finishing materials have not been finalized yet. William Null asked if the Board could grant a conditional approval subject to Tree Commission, Architectural Review Board and the submission of a satisfactory site storm water management plan. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to close the public hearing. Hugh Jones seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Board reviewed the draft Resolution. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 20, 2010 3 �There was an open discussion on the conditions. Owen Wells read the draft Resolution aloud for the record. The Resolution was unanimously passed (6-0). 3) Kathleen O’Connell 115 Millard Avenue New pool and patio - Andreas Sandari is the project contractor and is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. The Chair asked if the public notices were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Andreas Sandari gave an overview of the proposed pool and patio. He stated that the pool was proposed to support the special needs of the owners child. The Chair opened the public hearing. Andreas Sandari stated that the owners have another child and they would like to have the pool for him. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. John Whysner asked if there is any rock in the area. Andreas Sandari responded that there should not be any rock in the area. The Chair asked if the application complies with the Village Zoning Code. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked if the public had any questions. There were none. This application was adjourned 4) Mahopac National Bank – At the applicants request, this application was adjourned to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 20, 2010 4 �5) Minutes The minutes from the April 2010 meeting was reviewed. The Board unanimously agreed to approve the minutes as amended. Adjourned at 9:02 PM APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 20, 2010 5 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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