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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
February 21, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 8:07 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair
noted that a quorum was present.
Present:

Nicholas Cicchetti
Nicholas Robinson, Chairman
George Tanner
Gary Malunis

Absent:

Ed McCarthy
David Perlmutter

Also Present:

Dave Smith (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/ Village Planner)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)
Owen Wells (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/ Village Planner)
Dan Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer)
Amanda Kandel (Keane &amp; Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel)

Announcements –
None.

Proposed Agenda:
1) L. Rodrigues Enterprises
172 Valley St
2) Julio Zhingri
290 North Washington St
3) David Rockefeller
Bedford Rd/Sleepy Hollow
4) Peter Grotto
300 North Broadway
5) George Samaras
76 Chestnut Street
6) Fremont Pond
Peabody Field
7) Approval of meeting minutes

New mixed use building
New parking lot
Subdivision
Discussion
Parking lot for 175 Valley St
Forebay Construction

The agenda was unanimously adopted (4-0).
1) L. Rodrigues Enterprises

172 Valley St

New mixed use building -

This is a continuation from previous meetings.
Jon Turnquist is the project architect and is representing this application.
Jon Turnquist stated that there are still a few issues that need to be resolved with the

�Building Inspector. He requested an adjournment to the next meeting.
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.
Robert Bruzelli is the project engineer and is representing this application along with the
owner.
Robert Bruzelli stated that he was recently retained by the applicant. He stated that he is
working on the plans and does not expect to see any issues in resolving this matter. He
asked if the wall on the property line is the wall that needs to be repaired.
Dan Pennella responded yes.
This was adjourned to the next meeting.

3) David Rockefeller

Bedford Road/Sleepy Hollow

Subdivision-

This is a continuation from previous meetings.
Owen Wells read the draft Resolution aloud.
Gary Malunis made a motion to adopt the Resolution. George Tanner seconded. It was
unanimous (4-0).
George Weeby (77 Sleepy Hollow Road) asked about the next process.
The Chair provided an overview of the application. He stated that no development can be
performed on the two lots without coming before the Planning Board for site plan
approval.

4) Grotto Holding Corp

300 North Broadway

Proposed office use -

This is a continuation from previous meetings.
Greg Kuczinski is an attorney representing this application along with the project
architect, David Barbuti.
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�Greg Kuczinski gave an overview of the proposed changes. He stated that the building
has been lowered and additional landscaping has been added. He also stated that tandem
parking has been applied to the owner and not to the proposed tenants. He stated that
there are no parking variances needed.
David Barbuti submitted revised plans to the Board.
Owen Wells asked about the revised parking configuration.
Greg Kuczinski stated that there was a miscommunication with the Building Inspector
about the number of parking spaces needed for the main business. The tandem parking is
now limited to the interior of the building.
The Chair stated that the Village consultants need to review the revised plans.
George Tanner asked about the emergency repairs that took place on the site. He stated
that the interior space has been framed out.
Greg Kuczinski responded that there is a permit for the HVAC and electrical systems.
He stated that there is also a demolition permit. He stated that all work has been
performed thru the Building Department.
The Chair stated that the applicant needs to provide a complete set of documents for the
Board.
George Tanner asked about the total number of employees.
Greg Kuczinski responded approximately 15-20 employees.
Nicholas Cicchetti asked about the Zoning Board status.
Greg Kuczinski responded that the revised application is currently before the Zoning Board.
This application was adjourned to the next meeting.

5) George Samaras

76 Chestnut Street

Parking Lot–

This is a continuation from previous meetings.
Owen Wells read the draft Resolution aloud.
Gary Malunis made a motion to adopt the Resolution as amended. Nicholas Cicchetti
seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).

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�6) Fremont Pond

Peabody Field

Wetlands issues –

The Chair referred to the Village Special Land-Use counsel.
Amanda Kandel stated that the Village has indicated that they understand that an
application needs to be submitted to the Board. A memo from the Village Administrator
to the Chair stated that the Village has submitted as-built drawings to the US Army Corps
of Engineers for their review. The memo indicated that once the Army Corps provides a
response, a formal wetlands application will be filed.
The Chair stated that this matter is in violation of the law.
George Tanner made a motion that unless the Village submits an application to the
Planning Board by March 14, 2008, the Board will inform NYSDEC Region 3 as well as
the Westchester County DA’s office for non-compliance. Gary Malunis seconded. It
was unanimous (4-0).

7) Approval of minutes –
George Tanner made a motion to approve the January 17, 2008 minutes as submitted.
Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0).
The minutes for January 2007, November 2007 and December 2007 will be reviewed at
the next meeting.

Adjourned at 8:35 PM

Planning Board Meeting, February 21, 2008

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