https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5189e9118d17af79840d84b0f5fbf820.pdf 27407d7cf4d8d7ab7e0cd7b1988c5ff8 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING-APPROVED January 22, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 8:03 pm by Chairman, David Perlmutter. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: David Perlmutter, Chairman Gary Malunis Matt McLaren Hugh Jones Ed McCarthy George Tanner Absent: Nicholas Cicchetti Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect / Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Nick Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) Fremont Pond Peabody Field 2) Marco Arajuo 68 Beekman Avenue 3) Phelps Hospital Center 701 North Broadway 4) Headless Horseman Entities 410 North Broadway 5) National RE/Sources 11 River Street 6) Approval of the November and December 2008 minutes Forebay Construction Proposed mixed-use bldg Amended site plan Proposed site improvements Preliminary Presentation 1) Fremont Pond Forebay Construction - Peabody Field This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair opened the public hearing Since there were no comments, George Tanner made a motion to adjourn this public �hearing to the next meeting pending a recommendation from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. Hugh Jones seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 2) Marco Arajuo 68 Beekman Avenue Proposed mixed-use bldg This is a continuation from the previous meeting. George Tanner made a motion to the schedule public hearing for the next meeting. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 3) Phelps Hospital Center 701 North Broadway Amended site plan - This is a continuation from previous meetings. Andy Tung is representing this application along with COO of Phelps, David Allen. Andy Tung provided an overview of the approved Master Plan of Phelps Hospital. He gave an overview of the recent improvements at Phelps Hospital that had been constructed to date. He spoke about the improvements but not yet constructed improvements to the expanded Robin’s Nest Day Care. He stated that the project has funding and is being planned. He spoke about the temporary parking area near Robin’s Nest. He stated that it is now proposed to be used for staging for the Village’s new water tower and the expansion of Robin’s Nest. George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Hugh Jones seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Andy Tung circulated a memo from the Village Planning consultant. He reviewed the letter item by item. He spoke about the 2 temporary trailers. He stated that the temporary trailers will be made into permanent structures. Andy Tung reviewed the prior site plan approval conditions. He spoke about the LEED Certification for the Medical Services Building. He stated that the structure would just fall short of the required LEED Certification credits. George Tanner asked if the architect contacted Hackensack Hospital regarding their LEED Certification. Andy Tung responded that he would inquire through the project architect. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 22, 2009 2 �There were none. The Chair asked if the Village consultants had any comments. Owen Wells reviewed his memo. He stated that all items were addressed. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There were none. Owen Wells reviewed the draft Resolution. It was agreed that a final Resolution would be adopted at the next meeting. Andy Tung stated that the Department of Health is pressuring the hospital to obtain Certificate of Occupancy for the parts of the hospital that are currently occupied. Sean McCarthy responded that he can close out the building permits. 4) Headless Horseman Entities 420 N Broadway Proposed site presentation – Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application along with owner, Wayne Jeffers. Sam Vieira gave an overview on the site improvements. He spoke about site plantings and curbing improvements. He stated that the curbing improvements would create a pedestrian sidewalk from the new office building to Gordon Avenue. Sam Vieira also spoke about the propane cage and dumpster locations. He also described the revised parking plan. He stated that the fueling station parking will allow less pavement to be installed. The Chair asked if the property boundary issue has been resolved. Wayne Jeffers responded no. George Tanner responded that the property boundary issue needs to be resolved before the application is permitted to continue. Wayne Jeffers responded that the matter is with the surveyor and Title company. There was an open discussion regarding the status of the property line and the impacts on the site plan application and approval. The Chair stated that this matter will be re-visited at the next meeting. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 22, 2009 3 �5) National RE/Sources 11 River Street Preliminary Presentation - Lynn Ward is representing this application along with Paul Janos and project architect, John Jenkins. Lynn Ward spoke about the proposed parcel. She stated that the former Castle Oil property will be re-developed. She spoke about the existing area. She also stated that the proposed development conforms with the LWRP. Lynn Ward stated that Castle Oil was very responsible with their property. She stated that all preliminary environmental testing has shown that the property is clean. George Tanner asked about the number of units being developed. Lynn Ward responded 238 units. John Jenkins gave an overview on the conceptual site plan. He spoke about the waterfront connections and possible water dependent uses. He reviewed the proposed building height. He stated that the proposed building is 60-feet tall. George Tanner stated that the building is very tall and dense. The Chair asked the Village Planners about the density of this structure and compare it to the proposed GM development. Dave Smith responded that Hugh Jones’ analysis sufficiently addresses the density. George Tanner asked about the density comparison between the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow parcels. Lynn Ward responded that the application is sensitive to the density of the area. Hugh Jones reviewed his 15 prepared comments. His comments reviewed site density between this site and the GM site. He stated that if the same density were applied to GM, there would be 3500 units proposed. He also mentioned the location of the structure from the waterfront (200foot limitation), building height, energy consumption and errors in the environmental assessment form. Lynn Ward responded that there is very little that could be developed on this site based on the zoning requirements. Dave Smith asked if Hugh Jones could provide his comments to the Village Planner so that recommendations can be generated for the Board and the applicant. George Tanner asked if a special Zoning District is needed. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 22, 2009 4 �Dave Smith responded that the special Zoning District would benefit the applicant as well as the Village since it would include the Village DPW site. The Chair asked if the structure height were 40-feet would a special Zoning District be required. Dave Smith responded no. The Chair stated that the Board should have a public hearing so that the public can express their views before recommendations can be made to the Village Trustees. Lynn Ward stated that she does not have a problem with having a public hearing. Owen Wells stated that the Village Trustees requested that the Board indicate what additional studies would be required. The Chair responded that traffic and environmental studies need to be performed. He stated that the studies need to be performed with the GM site fully developed. The Board unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing at the next meeting. 6) Approval of minutes – The minutes from the November 2008 meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The minutes from the December 2008 meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 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