https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/91f3ca54933ebf6097e6e9e3c115b352.pdf 2887f1f48341f1f38d5ce15e73554f04 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING-APPROVED October 16, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 8:03 pm by David Perlmutter. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: George Tanner David Perlmutter Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Absent: Gary Malunis Matt McLaren Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect / Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Nick Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer) Hugh Jones Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) Peter Grotto 300 North Broadway 2) Cortese Construction 8 Terrace Close 3) Korean Church of Westch. 242 North Broadway 4) Fremont Pond Peabody Field 5) Village Comprehensive Plan 6) Approval of the September 2008 minutes 1) Grotto Holdings 300 North Broadway Discussion Amended site plan Preliminary discussion Forebay Construction Proposed Office Use This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair stated that the Board would like to seek the advice of counsel concerning the Village Trustees October 2008 Resolution regarding this application in Executive Session. The Chair made a motion to enter into Executive Session. George Tanner seconded. It �was unanimous (4-0). The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:04pm The meeting resumed at 8:18 pm. No action was taken. The Chair stated that there are only 4 members on the Planning Board this evening since Hugh Jones has not been sworn in as a new member. He stated that any vote by the Board must be unanimous. Greg Kuczinski is the attorney representing this application along with project architect, David Barbuti and owner Peter Grotto. Greg Kuczinski gave an overview of the previous meetings with the Zoning and Planning Boards. He stated that the parking plan has been revised many times to try and meet the Village’s Zoning Code requirements. He discussed the off-site parking that is proposed as part of the parking plan. He stated that the Zoning Board referred this application back to the Planning Board for their recommendation. There was an open discussion on the last Planning Board meeting and the recommendations that the Board made to the applicant. Greg Kuczinski stated that an additional 6 off-site parking spaces have been secured with potential long term leases. George Tanner stated that historically the off-site parking is typically deeded to the applicant. He stated that if the property is sold or altered, the long-term leases might be invalid. Greg Kuczinski responded that the Board should have indicated at the last meeting that the off-site parking should have been deeded. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the three presented parking plans do not meet the Village parking requirements. He stated that the best plan had 19 parking spaces. Greg Kuczinski responded that this business will not be receiving large deliveries. He stated that the only deliveries will be UPS and FedEx box trucks. The Chair stated that the Village Planners are not satisfied with the parking plan. David Barbuti responded that he has tried to meet with the Village Planners to resolve the parking issues. Dave Smith stated that the site is constrained. He stated that they will make every effort APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2008 2 �to expedite a meeting to discuss the parking plan. Greg Kuczinski stated that if the parking plan issues are resolved, can a work session between Planning Board and Zoning Boards be held to expedite this application. The Chair responded that if the parking issues are resolved, he will make every effort to coordinate a meeting. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There were none. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn the public hearing. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). This was adjourned to the next meeting. 2) Cortese Construction 8 Terrace Close Amended approval - Richard Blancato is the attorney representing this application along with engineer Michael Stein and owner, Andrew Cortese. Richard Blancato stated the applicant wants to install an improved storm water management plan. Michael Stein discussed the proposed plan. He stated that the number of retaining walls was reduced. He stated that the amount of storm water being discharged from the site is also reduced. He stated that more of the storm water will percolate into the soil on-site. He stated that the original plan would have discharged storm water onto the neighbor’s property. He also stated that the previously approved plan did not have much landscaping and the revised plans provide more landscaping. The Chair asked if the Village consultants have any questions. Shailesh Naik asked for the percolation test to be submitted by a licensed engineer. He also stated that the results from a hydro model should be submitted. Mike Stein responded that all engineering questions are minor and will be easily answered. Shailesh Naik agreed. The Chair opened the public hearing. Diane Bruning (6 Birch Close) asked if the storm water would pass thru her property. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2008 3 �Mike Stein responded that there were some discussions on connecting into a catch basin on her property. Shailesh Naik stated that the storm water plan is proposing to handle all site storm water within the applicant’s property. He stated that there is no need to connect into the catch basin on her property. Diane Bruning also stated that she does not want to see the large retaining wall. She stated that adequate landscaping should be installed to screen the retaining wall. Mr. Lars (12 Terrace Close) asked about the large amount of the rear yard that was disturbed. He stated that over 50% of the trees were removed. Mike Stein responded that the view of the developed site will not be seen from his property. Since there were no further public comments, George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Dave Smith read the draft Resolution aloud. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the draft Resolution granting site plan approval as amended. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 3) Korean Church of West 242 North Broadway Preliminary discussion - Pastor Chu is a member of the church and is representing this application. Pastor Chu stated that the property has a recent fire. He stated that the affected area is small and as part of the restoration, the owners want to add another floor to the renovated structure for recreation and classrooms. He stated that the additional space would be for middle school and high school aged students. Sean McCarthy asked the applicant to explain the parking plan. Pastor Chu responded that there is an existing agreement with the Tarrytown school district to use the Sleepy Hollow HS parking lot. He stated that in return, the Sleepy Hollow HS has use of some rooms in the church for meetings. Sean McCarthy stated that the Zoning Board needs to review the application since it is an expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming use (R1 zone). George Tanner made a motion to refer the application to the Waterfront Advisory Committee and Zoning Board. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 4 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2008 �4) Fremont Pond Peabody Field Forebay Construction - Nick Ward-Willis stated that Dolph Rotfeld is still working with the wetlands consultants. He stated that the wetlands issues should be before the Board at the next meeting. 5) Village Comprehensive Plan The Chair stated that the Village Trustees should develop and adopt a Village Comprehensive Plan. Sean McCarthy stated that he would try and arrange a work session with the Planning Board and the Village Trustees. 6) Approval of minutes – The minutes from the September 2008 meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 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