https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/ef7093de785ce98c5bc1f24da0ea0b66.pdf 1c3d3ce5f8d78472ec313dd741a00f53 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 17, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 8:07 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: David Perlmutter Nicholas Robinson, Chairman George Tanner Gary Malunis Absent: Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Donato Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Nick Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Announcements – Mayor Zegarelli swore in all members of the Board who were present. David Perlmutter made a motion to elect Nicholas Robinson as Chairman. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Proposed Agenda: 1) L. Rodrigues Enterprises 172 Valley St Continued public hearing 2) Julio Zhingri 290 North Washington St New parking lot 3) George Samaras 76 Chestnut Street Parking lot for 175 Valley St 4) David Rockefeller Bedford Road Sub-division 5) Peter Grotto 300 North Broadway Proposed office use 6) Fremont Pond Peabody Field Update 7) Lighthouse Landing Riverfront Development Discussion 8) Approval of the January, November and December 2007 meeting minutes The agenda was unanimously adopted (6-0). 1) L. Rodrigues Enterprises 172 Valley St Continued public hearing - �This is a continuation from previous meetings. The applicant requested an adjournment. David Perlmutter asked if there was a meeting with the project architect and Building Inspector. Sean McCarthy responded that the meeting had not been set-up yet. This item was adjourned to the next meeting. 2) Julio Zhingri 290 North Washington St New parking lot - This is a continuation from previous meetings. Julio Zhingri is the owner and is representing this application. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant has hired a new engineer. He stated that the applicant has requested more time to have his new engineer prepare the required documents. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 3) George Samaras 76 Chestnut Street Parking Lot– Joe Paiva is the project architect and is representing this application along with owner George Samaras. Joe Paiva gave an overview of the proposed parking lot and proposed walkway. Donato Pennella stated that most of the questions have been answered. He stated that more information is still needed. He stated that specific details are needed on the retaining wall. He stated that the outstanding items could be addressed in the final design drawings. Owen Wells asked the applicant to explain the proposed valet system. Joe Paiva responded that the parking will serve the existing dwelling units and the remainder of the parking will service the restaurant. He stated that the walkway would only be used for the valet parking personnel. Sean McCarthy asked if the parking lot could be used for the neighborhood when the Planning Board Meeting, January 17, 2008 2 �restaurant is not in operation. George Tanner stated that the parking enforcement would be a burden on the property owner. The Chair opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). This was adjourned to the next meeting. 4) David Rockefeller Bedford Road Sub-division- Andy Tung is representing this application along with James Ford. The Chair asked if the proof of mailings were received. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Andy Tung gave an overview of the proposed site plan. He described the sub-division. He stated that 2 lots would be created as a result of the sub-division. He stated that the remainder of the property would be transferred to the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. He submitted a plan showing a potential development of these 2 lots and the possible structures that could be built on them. George Tanner asked about any future sub-divisions. Andy Tung responded that the transfer of property is still under negotiations with the State Park Preserve. He stated that there are no plans to further develop any of the property in this application. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. The Chair opened the public hearing. The Chair asked if the Village consultants had any questions. Sean McCarthy asked about the height of any retaining walls on the 2 building lots. Andy Tung responded that the possible driveways are on a 5-10% slope. Donato Pennella stated that the town has an easement to service a sewer line running on the site. He stated that the Town Water & Sewer department would like the sewer easement to be expanded from 10-feet to 20-feet. Planning Board Meeting, January 17, 2008 3 �Andy Tung responded that the sewer easement is currently accessed from below. He stated that the additional 10-feet of easement would not make access to the sewer line easier. Ann Petri (73 Sleepy Hollow Road) stated that the proposed road is opposite to her home. She stated that when it rains hard, water flows off of the site and onto her property. She stated that the plans show a proposed barn. She expressed concerns about the possible development of the sites. Pete Dunnigan (75 Sleepy Hollow Road) also expressed concerns with the development of the site. Mike Levy (77 Sleepy Hollow Road) stated that he is concerned with drainage coming off of the site. He also asked about the ownership of the existing houses on the property. Andy Tung responded that the proposed houses on the site plan are only presented to show what could possibly be built on the site. He also stated that the site plan includes installing several dry wells to properly contain the site storm water. The Chair asked about the storm drain on Sleepy Hollow Road. Sean McCarthy stated that there might be some small catch basins opposite to the road. James Ford stated that the existing houses are still under consideration. He stated that the houses would have resources associated with them for maintenance. The Chair summarized the proposed sub-division for the public. He stated that the 2 developable lots will keep some tax revenue coming into the Village while the remainder of the property is donated to the State Park Preserve. Gary Malunis made a motion to close the public hearing. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Sean McCarthy stated that based on the steep slopes on lot #3, would it make sense to increase the size of lot #3 and reduce the size of lot #2 so that some of the slopes would be preserved to help reduce site runoff. Andy Tung responded that the lots were set-up so that a non-conforming lot would not be created. The Chair stated that the next steps are for the Village to prepare a Resolution to approve the sub-division only. He stated that any development on these sites will have to reappear before the Board. He briefly reviewed the development process in the Village. Planning Board Meeting, January 17, 2008 4 �This was adjourned to the next meeting. 5) Grotto Holding Corp 300 North Broadway Proposed office use The Chair stated that the application was denied by the ZBA. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant was advised that the Planning Board application continue to determine what work can be done on the site. George Tanner stated that the interior of the building has already been illegally subdivided. Sean McCarthy reviewed the work permits that were issued by the Building Department. There was an open discussion on what actions will be taken by the Village. David Perlmutter stated that the property across the street is operating against its approval. He also stated that there are several other properties on Route 9 operating illegally. Sean McCarthy responded that the Dibble property is currently not operating and is not in violation. George Tanner stated that a gas station on Route 9 selling is selling propane in an unsecured cage-type shed. Sean McCarthy provided an overview of his department’s response to the outstanding issues at this property. 6) Fremont Pond Wetlands issues Update Nick Ward-Willis stated that he spoke to Dolph Rotfield about the status of the application to the US Army Corps of Engineers. He stated that Dolph Rotfield will follow-up on a weekly basis until the matter is resolved. The Chair stated that the Village needs to apply to the Board for a wetlands permit to correct this violation. Nick Ward-Willis will follow-up with the Village Administrator. 7) Lighthouse Landing Riverfront Development Discussion The Chair stated that the GM application is still pending. He stated that the Board has Planning Board Meeting, January 17, 2008 5 �already submitted comments to the Village Trustees on the proposed special permit. 8) Approval of minutes – The minutes for January, November and December will be reviewed at the next meeting. The Board adjourned the meeting to enter into executive session to discuss matters of litigation. Adjourned at 9:05 PM Planning Board Meeting, January 17, 2008 6 � 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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