https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/b26ba818f71693f06585ca883131e660.pdf 6fbcae1e96ed7db2943221a963c28b2c PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING-APPROVED June 18, 2009 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 Hugh Jones Nicholas Cicchetti Gary Malunis Ed McCarthy John Whysner Isabel Mendez Absent: None Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Nick Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer) Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Sean McCarthy (Village of Sleepy Hollow Building Inspector) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) Estate of Laurance Rockefeller North Broadway 2) Headless Horseman Entities 410 North Broadway 3) St .Christopher’s Inn 178 Beekman Ave 4) Approval of minutes 5) Other Proposed 2 lot subdivision Discussion Proposed change of Use 1) Estate of Laurance Rockefeller North Broadway Proposed 2 lot subdivision - John Schnaufer is an attorney representing this application The Chair opened the public hearing. John Schnaufer stated that this application will sub-divide 12 Acres. He stated that the Rockefeller family will have an option to buy back 2 acres of the sub-division at a later date. He stated that the use will not change. �Hugh Jones stated that Westchester County has expressed interest to be involved in the process. John Schnaufer stated that the County will need to approve the application as well since the application involves more than 3 acres. Hugh Jones asked about the level of environmental analysis performed by the Village Trustees for the re-zoning. Arthur McKinley (18 Kingsland Road) stated that any property over 10 acres being re-zoned in a historic area needs a full EIS. He also submitted a petition requesting a full EIS for this re-zoning. He stated that the SEQRA process is being circumvented. Vincent Savino (26 Fremont Road) stated that a referral to the Westchester County Planning Board is part of the process. He stated that no referral has been made. He stated that this is a jurisdictional issue which would make the Village Trustees Resolution invalid. Nick Ward-Willis stated that the County Planning Board was noticed by the Village Trustees as part of the review of the zone change. There was an open discussion on whether or not the Planning Board can proceed based on possible inaccuracies in the re-zoning process. It was determined that the property is currently zoned as cemetery. Until the Board is advised that the zoning has been overturned by a court, the Board has to process the application. Chuck Lancaster (54 Fremont Road) is concerned about the process. Hugh Jones stated that there are some concerns about formaldehyde leaching out into the surrounding properties. He stated that there should be a model to measure the levels of toxicity. Nick Ward-Willis stated that there is no proof of an environmental concern regarding formaldehyde. He stated that the application is only re-drawing the property lot lines. Christine Lancaster (54 Fremont Road) stated that this property is full of trees that provide a sound barrier. She stated that the community is concerned about the cemetery clearing the property. She stated that the Planning Board should understand the future use of the entire parcel before any development takes place. Len Andrews (11 Pokahoe Drive) is a member of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Board. He stated that the Board works hard to preserve the site. He read a prepared statement for the record. The statement indicated that currently, the Cemetery has no plans to develop this property. Mark Frye (41 Hudson Terrace) stated that he is a land-use planner. He stated that this application requires an EIS based on the size of the parcel. He stated that the Board cannot take action until the SEQRA process is completed. 2 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 18, 2009 �Arthur McKinley submitted a copy of the petition for the record. He also stated that formaldehyde testing should be done in the area. He also stated that there can be other environmental issues related to the site. Hugh Jones previously asked about the required level of environmental analysis performed by the Village Trustees. Nick Ward-Willis stated that the Board cannot be held to the actions of the Village Trustees under a re-zoning application. Mark Frye stated that the SEQRA process can mandate when an EIS can be prepared. Nick Ward-Willis stated that this application should only be focused on the environmental impacts on moving the lot line. He stated that the concerns of the public would be addressed under a site plan application. Barbara Fina (23 Evergreen Way) stated that the sub-division has to be considered with other proposed actions. She stated that the applicant should make their intentions known. Bill Ferraro (24 Hemlock Drive) stated that the public should have all of the information available. Chuck Lancaster stated that the re-zoning might have required an EIS. He stated that the notice posted on Route 9 was too small to read. Tim Murphy (50 Hemlock Drive) stated that attempts were made to contact the applicants’ attorneys but were unsuccessful. Christine Lancaster stated that the Cemetery should indicate how much of the 12 acres can be developed. Matthew Brennan (53 Fremont Road) stated when there is a heavy rainfall, the neighborhood suffers damage. He stated that the Cemetery cannot develop their land at the expense of the residents. The Chair stated that the Board holds applicants to conform to the 100-year flood event. Matthew Brennan asked about the reason for appearing before the Planning Board. The Chair responded that the sub-division Vincent Savino asked why the sub-division is proposed in this location. John Schnaufer responded that the proposed lot line is placed in case the Rockefeller family exercises their option to purchase back 2 acres for use in the Rockefeller family cemetery. Nick Ward-Willis stated that under the re-zoning the Village Trustees required the applicant to APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 18, 2009 3 �submit a plan depicting potential uses of the property. James West (4 Evergreen Way) asked if there are limitations on private cemetery. John Schnaufer responded that the law is currently 2 acres. He stated that if the law were to be changed, the option to purchase can be exercised. Matthew Brennan asked if the sub-division would create a violation of law based on the size of the family cemetery limitations. The Chair responded that this issue is not a matter for the Board. Leslie Rejaile (15 Kingsland Road) asked about the matter before the Board. The Chair responded that the application is for relocating a lot line. Michelle Gonzalez (16 Kingsland Road) asked how the public can propose their own sub-division to the Board. The Chair stated that the maps are available in Village Hall. Vincent Savino asked about the amendment to the application. The Chair responded that that application is amended from 2 acres to 3 acres. Art McKinley stated that the process works against the public. Matthew Brennan asked about factors involved in approving a lot line application. The Chair responded that each application is different. Cecilia Block (19 Hemlock Ave) asked if the members are all Village residents. The Chair responded yes. Hugh Jones made a motion to adjourn this application and the public hearing to the next meeting. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). 2) Headless Horseman Entities 410 North Broadway Discussion - There was nobody present at the meeting. It was adjourned to the next meeting. 3) St .Christopher’s Inn 178 Beekman Ave Proposed change of Use - Kyle McGovern is representing this application on behalf of the owners. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 18, 2009 4 �Kyle McGovern gave an overview of the property. He stated that the property was a former social club with a basement. He stated that the property will be used to house 16 men for post-treatment from alcohol and drug rehabilitation. He stated that the property will house counseling and psychological treatments for the individuals. The Chair stated that this use is not defined. He stated that the Village Trustees should be consulted about how to proceed with this application. Kyle McGovern submitted copies of the revised property layout. Nicholas Cicchetti asked about the types of vocational training at the property. Kyle McGovern responded that typically training would be in the food service industry. There was an open discussion on the ratio of counselors to residents. There was an open discussion on how St. Christopher’s Inn works and how the residents are expected to conduct themselves. Kyle McGovern spoke about the parking. He stated that the residents do not drive. He stated that the one employee would probably have a car. 4) Minutes The minutes from the April 2009 meeting were reviewed. Gary Malunis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). 5) Other Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to approve the annual report to the Village Trustees Adjourned at 9:59 PM APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 18, 2009 5 � 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-2009 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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