https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/1552a5cfe97171eaab797bbb833c72cd.pdf 6fa4e8185e0b444e8a7c07957e4a10c5 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED December 16, 2010 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 Isabel Mendez Ed McCarthy John Whysner Glenn Rosenbloom Hugh Jones Absent: Nicholas Cicchetti Also Present: Janet Gandolfo (Village Attorney) Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planners) Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer) Sean McCarthy (Building Inspector/ Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) John and Carol Lyden 2) Angel Arvelo 3) AECOM 4) Salvation Army 5) Margotta Courts 6) Ichabod’s Landing 7) Approval of minutes 150 Gory Brook Road 94 Beekman Avenue Elm Street parking lot 90 Valley Street 126 Valley Street 53-57 River Street 1) John and Carol Lyden 150 Gory Brook Road Proposed topography change Proposed supermarket Duracell Environmental cleanup Proposed Community Center Proposed parking lot expansion Special Use permit Proposed topography change- Tom Capossela is representing this application on behalf of the owners. The Chair asked if the proof of mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. �The Chair asked the applicant if the original approval included language that the property will not be used as a paddock area. Tom Capossela responded that the regarded area will not be used as a paddock area. He stated that the area will remain as a manicured open lawn. The Chair opened the public hearing. Carol Zegarelli (lives adjacent to the property) asked if the letter from her attorney had been received. The Chair responded that the Village received it. Carol Zegarelli asked about the use of the re-graded area. Tom Capossela responded that it will remain as an open lawn and will not be fenced in. Phil Zegarelli (representing the family) asked if this area will be incorporated into the existing parcel. Tom Capossela responded that it is currently part of the properties. The Chair clarified that the property in question is adjacent to the house. He stated that the property is currently separate. Phil Zegarelli further asked if the property will be built on. Tom Capossela responded no. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing. Owen Wells read the draft Resolution aloud. Isabel Mendez made a motion to approve the draft Resolution. John Whysner seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 2) Angel Arevalo 94 Beekman Avenue Proposed supermarket This is a continuation from previous meetings. David Barbuti is the project architect and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Owen Wells summarized the conditions on the draft Resolution. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2010 2 �John Whysner asked about the Board’s approval and the type of food establishment that can be sold at the property. Janet Gandolfo responded that this application is seeking approval for a grocery store and not a delicatessen or restaurant where prepared food is sold on the premises. Owen Wells read the draft Resolution aloud. Isabel Mendez made a motion to approve the draft Resolution. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 3) AECOM Elm Street Parking lot Duracell environmental cleanup This is a continuation from previous meetings. Victor Miles and Scott McDown are representing Gillette for this application. Victor Miles presented a plan for the on-site port-a-johns to be used by the site workers. He also presented a plan for the proposed use of the village property. He stated that they are requesting space for 13 employee parking spaces and 2 work trailers in addition to the port-a-johns. He stated that the GM site was originally sought for a staging area but GM denied their request. He also stated that the UAW site was also sought but calls were not returned. He stated that the property at 30 Andrews Lane approached the applicant regarding using the property for staging. The Chair asked about fuel storage on the site. Scott McDown responded 5000 gallons of diesel fuel will be stored on-site. The Chair expressed concerns regarding a tank of that size. He asked about site protection. Victor Miles responded that the area will have an 8-foot tall fence and the fence height will be tall enough to hide the tank. Victor Miles spoke about the egress in and out of the site. The Chair responded that the proposed location for the fuel tanks should be re-evaluated since it is very close to adjacent houses. He also stated that the material storage should also be looked at. Victor Miles responded that the fuel tanks and material storage locations will be re-evaluated. Hugh Jones asked if the 4 roll-off containers are supposed to hold material. Victor Miles responded yes. He stated that the materials will be removed within 3 days. He stated that the containers will always be covered with at least a tarp. John Whysner asked about the small storage area. Scott Miles responded the area will be used for small tool storage. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2010 3 �Glenn Rosenbloom asked about the fencing around the site. Victor Miles responded 8-feet tall. Glenn Rosenbloom asked about signage. Scott McDown presented the proposed signage to the Board. The Chair asked if ZBA approval would be needed based on the 8-foot fence height. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked if the area would be lighted. He stated that the neighbors need to be considered. Victor Miles responded that they would like to light the area. He stated that they would look to keep the same lighting levels that are currently present at the site. The Chair asked if the Board had any additional comments. There were none. Janet Gandolfo stated that if the ZBA approves the fence variance, Board of Trustees approval is still required. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 4) Salvation Army 90 Valley Street Proposed Community Center - Michael Stein is the project Engineer and is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. Michael Stein stated that the Salvation Army is looking to expand their support to the community and are looking to purchase the former Frank Chevrolet site. He spoke about the proposed structure. He stated that the application will have a multi-purpose room and a chapel that will support 150 people. He stated that there will be other counseling programs on the second floor. The Chair asked if there will be any bedrooms built. Michael Stein responded no. Michael Stein stated that the property is located in both Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown but the building will be built entirely in Sleepy Hollow. He stated that some of the parking will be located in Tarrytown. He stated that the applicant is looking for feedback from the Board. Hugh Jones asked about the proposed construction funding. Chris Ruel responded the Salvation Army is funding the project. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2010 4 �John Whysner asked about the food service. Michael Stein responded that there will be a meal after the church service but only on Sunday or special occasion. The Chair asked about the proposed parking. Michael Stein explained the proposed parking plan for the Board. The Board agreed to circulate a notice of its intent to act as the Lead Agency for this application. 5) Margotta Courts 126 Valley Street Proposed parking lot expansion - Ken Gentile and Arthur Seckler are representing this application. Arthur Seckler stated that the Sleepy Hollow Housing Authority is looking to create 15 additional parking spaces to accommodate the residents of the building. He stated that the parking will be located in Tarrytown. He stated that the area is currently overgrown with vegetation and will be cleared out to provide the additional spaces. The Chair asked if the area is a steep slope. Arthur Seckler responded yes. He stated that the area will not be changed much. Hugh Jones asked about the need for new parking spaces. Ken Gentile responded that there is a long waiting list for parking spaces. He stated that the 15 spaces would help the tenants and also help allievate the street parking in the area. Glenn Rosenbloom asked about the number of units in the building. Ken Gentile responded 84 units and 48 parking spaces. The Chair stated that he is concerned with flooding in the area. Ken Gentile stated that all of the catch basins were cleared when the adjacent building was constructed. The Chair responded that the applicant should study the storm water management for the site. It was agreed that a public hearing would be scheduled for the next meeting. 6) Ichabod’s Landing 53-57 River Street Special Use permit - Gary Lowitt is representing this application on behalf of the applicants. Gary Lowitt stated that the owners are looking for a change in the language for the commercial APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2010 5 �space to include office space. He stated that currently the area can be used for retail space but they want to change the use to include office space. John Whysner asked if the homeowners association approved the change. Gary Lowitt responded that homeowner association approval is not required. John Whysner asked about the parking impacts. Sean McCarthy responded that the parking impacts would be less for office space than the current retail space. Janet Gandolfo stated that a public hearing should be scheduled to hear comments from the local residents. She stated that the Village Trustees have made a decision to let the Planning Board have jurisdiction over this special use permit change. It was agreed that a public hearing would be scheduled for January 2011 meeting. 7) Approval of minutes for November 2010 Isabel Mendez made a motion to approve the November 2010 minutes as submitted. Hugh Jones seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:59pm. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2010 6 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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