https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/8ba26795641d6688f05fbbf3fcde9005.pdf 3d975e8dee5c9fbd47b722a638a03072 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING-APPROVED June 19, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Gary Malunis Matt McLarin George Tanner David Perlmutter 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) Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Donato Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Nick Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 540 North Broadway Amended site plan 2) Seiler/Dilonardo 7 Millard Avenue Proposed swimming pool 3) Anderson Residence 275 Millard Avenue Proposed retaining wall 4) Fremont Pond Peabody Field Update 5) Village Comprehensive Plan 6) Rivers Edge 11 River Street Discussion 7) Approval of the January, November, December 2007 and April 2008 minutes The agenda was unanimously adopted (5-0). 1) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 540 North Broadway Amended Site Plan - Ed Napoleon is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. �Ed Napoleon gave an overview of the site plan change. He stated that the proposed handicapped parking space will be relocated in order to give more convenient access to visiting persons. David Perlmutter made a motion to declare the Planning Board the Lead Agency under SEQRA. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 2) Seiler/Dilonardo 7 Millard Avenue Proposed swimming pool - Brian Seiler is the owner and is representing this application. Brian Seiler stated that the application involves installing a small swimming pool on the property. He stated that his landscape designer is unable to be at the meeting this evening. The Chair asked if there are any proposed retaining walls. Brian Seiler showed the proposed retaining walls on the site plan. The Chair asked about drainage around the pool. Brian Seiler spoke about the proposed site drainage. Owen Wells stated that the ZBA needs to grant a few variances on this application. David Perlmutter made a motion to refer this application to refer this application to the ZBA. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 3) Anderson Residence 275 Millard Avenue Proposed retaining wall - Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application. Sam Vieira stated that this property has a few deteriorated retaining walls. He also stated that the current owners have a few small children and the owners want to better utilize the rear yard for recreational purposes. He stated that the application involves replacing a few small railroad tie retaining walls with taller interlocking split-block walls. Sean McCarthy stated that the application is before the Board to approve the regarding of the site and its impacts on Riverside Drive. The Chair stated that this wall was before the Board once before as a non-compliance item from the previous owners. Planning Board Meeting, June 19, 2008-APPROVED 2 �Sam Vieira responded that the walls are deteriorated and need to be addressed. He stated that this is an opportunity to address this issue. The Chair asked about the drainage system. Sam Vieira responded that the proposed retaining walls are not mortared. He stated that the application does not involve any impervious surfaces. He stated that they are taking 3 walls and converting them into two walls. George Tanner made a motion to declare the Planning Board as the Lead Agency under SEQRA as well as referring the application to the ARB and WAC. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). David Perlmutter made a motion to schedule the public hearing for the next meeting. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 4) Fremont Pond Peabody Field Update – Sean McCarthy stated that the plans are expected on the wetlands remediation for the next meeting. There was an open discussion on whether the Wetlands Ordinance requires notifying the neighbors. Nick Ward-Willis responded that noticing the neighbors is required under the Ordinance. 5) Village Comprehensive Plan The Chair gave an overview on four specific recommendations to the Village Trustees. He referred to Nick Ward-Willis for a brief overview of the Comprehensive Plan. Nick Ward-Willis spoke about the Comprehensive Plan process as well as the NYS Code sections referring to a Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the Village Trustees need to approve by Resolution that a Comprehensive Plan be prepared. He stated that the plan can be prepared by the Village Trustees or the Planning Board. He also stated that the Comprehensive Plan should also be reviewed periodically. George Tanner made a motion to request that the Village Trustees approve the creation of a Comprehensive Plan in compliance with SEQRA. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Chair referred to Nick Ward-Willis on the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Planning Board Meeting, June 19, 2008-APPROVED 3 �Nick Ward-Willis reviewed the NYS Code on Historic Preservation Law. David Perlmutter made a motion to request that the Village Trustees approve the creation of a Historic Preservation Ordinance in compliance with SEQRA. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Chair reviewed the Tree Ordinance. Gary Malunis made a motion to request that the Village Trustees review the Tree Ordinance. Matt McLarin seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Chair reviewed the Inner-Municipal Pocantico River Plan. Matt McLarin made a motion to request that the Village Trustees review the InnerMunicipal Pocantico River Plan. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Chair reviewed the Inner-Municipal Transportation Plan. George Tanner made a motion to request that the Village Trustees review the InnerMunicipal Transportation Plan. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Chair stated that these Planning Board issues need to be addressed by the Village Trustees. 6) Rivers Edge 11 River Street Discussion – Dave Smith gave a overview on the lower River Street area. He stated that the Village is exploring a marina on the Sleepy Hollow waterfront. Lynn Ward is representing this application along with project architect, John Jenkins. Lynn Ward spoke about the Castle Oil site. She stated that 2/3s of the land is owned by Castle Oil and 1/3 is owned by the applicant. She stated that the applicant is a Brownfield development company. Lynn Ward gave an overview on the proposed Tarrytown Marina. She also gave an overview on the Castle Oil business buyout. John Jenkins gave an overview of the mixed-use building adjacent to Horan’s Landing. Gary Malunis asked about the timing on the project. Lynn Ward responded that the Tarrytown portion has already started. She stated that the Sleepy Hollow development will include 60 residential units. Planning Board Meeting, June 19, 2008-APPROVED 4 �George Tanner asked about the number of units in Ichabod’s Landing. The Chair responded 44 units. John Jenkins spoke about the architectural characteristics of the area. Gary Malunis asked about the height of the proposed structure. John Jenkins responded that the structure is 5 stories. Gary Malunis asked about the height of the existing oil tanks. John Jenkins responded about 3-1/2 stories. George Tanner stated that the applicant should re-evaluate the proposed height. Lynn Ward responded that the application could be altered to make the building wider. George Tanner also commented that the traffic impacts will be significant. Lynn Ward responded that many of the residents are expected to be taking the train. She also stated that the overall development is 238 units on 31 acres. She stated that the intention is not to overdevelop the site. Lynn Ward stated that the current tax base on the Castle Oil site is $45,000/yr. She stated the developed site will have a tax base of approximately $450,000-$500,000/yr. The Chair stated that once the Village Trustees approve the plan, the application would then come back to the Planning Board for site plan approval. No action was taken. 7) Approval of minutes – The January 2007, November 2007 and December 2007 minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting. George Tanner made a motion to approve the April and May 2008 minutes as submitted. Matt McLarin seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). There will not be an August meeting. Adjourned at 9:23 PM Planning Board Meeting, June 19, 2008-APPROVED 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-2008 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. 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