https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/2cb92b3bc697823840dd54421c0e1208.pdf 72b50bcb193f43dabdd9cccb5d3e246f PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING -APPROVED September 17, 2009 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 Hugh Jones Nicholas Cicchetti Gary Malunis John Whysner Isabel Mendez Absent: Ed McCarthy 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 L. Rockefeller 2) Laurentino Rodrigues 3) Carlos Rodrigues 4) Approval of minutes 5) Other North Broadway 49-51 Chestnut Street 7 Hudson Street Continued public hearing Proposed mixed-use bldg Discussion Gary Malunis made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss procedural issues. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:04pm. The meeting resumed at 8:15pm. No action was taken. 1) Estate of L. Rockefeller North Broadway This is a continuation from previous meetings. Continued public hearing - �The Chair stated that the Board has received a letter from the applicant to withdraw the application. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to close the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 2) Laurentino Rodrigues 49-51 Chestnut Street Proposed mixed-use bldg - Luigi Demasi is the project and is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. Luigi Demasi discussed the proposed building layout. He stated that the building is mixed use. He stated that 6 parking spaces are required. He stated that the application is proposing 4 spaces with a loading dock. The Chair asked how the applicant intends to mitigate the parking shortfall. Luigi Demasi responded that a variance will be sought. The Chair asked the Village consultants for their input. Owen Wells stated that some details are still required. He referred to storm water management, landscaping and parking layout. He stated that the parking layout shows tandem parking. The Chair responded that tandem parking is not a realistic parking plan. He asked the applicant to evaluate other options. Hugh Jones asked if the office on the 1st floor was eliminated, the parking requirements could be met. Sean McCarthy responded that the original project was approved for a 2-family house. He stated that the previously approved plans have expired. He stated that the office space is triggering the additional parking requirements. He stated that if the office were eliminated, 4 parking spaces could be created where only 2 parking spaces would be required. Hugh Jones questioned the proposed waste and solid waste calculations. John Whysner asked if the proposed use is permitted under the zoning code. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair stated that parking in this area of the Village is already difficult due to the density. He stated that by not providing the required parking, the applicant is going to contribute to the already congested parking in the area. He also stated that backing out of Chestnut Street is dangerous for the community. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, September 17, 2009 2 �The Board unanimously agreed that they did not approve of the proposed tandem parking plan as well as not providing the required parking for the project. This negative recommendation would be passed along to the Zoning Board and Waterfront Advisory Committee. 3) Carlos Rodrigues 7 Hudson Street Discussion - Richard Blancato is an attorney and is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. Richard Blancato gave an overview of the history of this project. He stated that an additional apartment is proposed to be added to the existing structure. He stated requested that the Board make a positive recommendation to the Village Trustees. He stated that the applicant will return to the Board for site plan approval. The Chair asked about the number of units. Richard Blancato responded that the existing structure has 5 units and the applicant wants to add a 6th unit in the basement. The Chair asked about the permitted density and parking. Sean McCarthy responded that 9 parking spaces are required. He also stated that 3-units are permitted. He stated that it is also based on lot size. Richard Blancato responded that 9 parking spaces are provided on the plans. Owen Wells responded that a few spaces are questionable. Nick Ward-Willis stated that the Village Trustees are asking for feedback from the Planning Board on the application. There was an open discussion on the previous approval and proposed concept plan. Hugh Jones asked about the parcel size. Richard Blancato responded 6122sf. He read the zoning requirements aloud. He stated that the building is not expanding its footprint. Nick Ward-Willis reviewed the minutes for the application. He stated that the previous application was not reviewed in detail. Gary Malunis stated that he did not approve of the parking plan. John Whysner agreed. Hugh Jones stated that he has a problem with the parking and density. Isabel Mendez stated that she has an issue with the 6th unit. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, September 17, 2009 3 �Gary Malunis made a motion to make a negative recommendation (reject) on permitting the applicant to add a 6th unit. There was no second. Richard Blancato stated that the lot size is limiting the number of units that are permitted. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to recommend the application to the Village Trustees. Gary Malunis seconded. It was not approved by a 1-5 vote. The Chair stated that the proposed density and parking layout are the main issues for the recommendation from the Board. It was agreed that if the Village Trustees approve the concept plan, the Board is willing to assist the applicant is establishing a proper parking plan. 4) Minutes The minutes from the May 2009 meeting were reviewed. Gary Malunis made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. John Whysner seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The minutes from the June 2009 meeting were reviewed. Hugh Jones made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Isabel Mendez seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The minutes from the July 2009 meeting were reviewed. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 5) Other The Chair stated that the October 2009 meeting has been postponed and will be re-scheduled. Adjourned at 9:04 PM APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, September 17, 2009 4 � 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. 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