https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5aeb1517561fa5d41025772d33783b23.pdf 9196878def0f9508676a0a8c40572ae3 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED November 20, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by George Tanner, Acting Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: George Tanner, Acting Chairman Gary Malunis Matt McLaren Nicholas Cicchetti Hugh Jones Ed McCarthy Absent: David Perlmutter Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect / Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Nick Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) Peter Grotto 300 North Broadway 2) Phipps/Jacobsen 22 Farrington Avenue 3) Korean Church of Westchester 242 North Broadway 4) Marco Arajuo 68 Beekman Avenue 5) Fremont Pond Peabody Field 6) Village Trustees work session 7) Approval of the October 2008 minutes Discussion Sub-division Preliminary discussion Proposed mixed-use bldg Forebay Construction Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. Matt McLaren seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:02pm. The meeting resumed at 8:22 pm. No action was taken. �1) Grotto Holdings 300 North Broadway Proposed Office Use This is a continuation from previous meetings. Greg Kuczinski is the attorney representing this application along with project architect, David Barbuti. The Chairman re-opened the public hearing. Sean McCarthy gave a summary on the Zoning Board’s November 19, 2008 meeting where the Board granted the applicant certain variances. He stated that the variances were for rear and side yard buffer and landscape buffer. Matt McLaren stated that the parking plan will require a lot of maneuvering. Greg Kuczinski responded that there will be plenty of on-site parking since many of the owners employees will be on job-sites and will not be at the location. He stated that the business is not a supply house. Gary Malunis asked if the applicant has explored creating a green roof. David Barbuti responded that the roof has been repaired and it would not be feasible at this time. Greg Kuczinski responded that he would ask the owner. Nicholas Cicchetti asked about low-intensity lighting on the building exterior. David Barbuti responded that the plans call for high-pressure sodium lights. Nicholas Ward-Willis stated that since the 3rd office space has not been identified yet, the impacts to traffic, parking and the loading area cannot be known. He stated that a Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued for the 3rd space until a tenant is identified. The Chair asked if the Board had any other comments. There were none. The Chair asked if there were any other public comments. There were none. The Chair closed the public hearing. Nick Ward-Willis read the draft Resolution aloud. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to adopt the draft Resolution. Gary Malunis seconded. It was approved by a 5-1 vote (McLaren). APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 20, 2008 2 �2) Phipps/Jacobsen 22 Farrington Avenue Sub-division Thomas and Jana Phipps are representing this application along with David Jacobsen. The Chair asked if the proof of mailings for the public hearing were received. Sean McCarthy responded that the mailings were not sent out in time for this meeting. The Chair stated that the public hearing would not be held tonight. Jana Phipps stated that this application was previously approved. She stated that they missed the filing deadline so the approvals have expired. The Board agreed to hold the public hearing at the December 18, 2008 meeting. 3) Headless Horseman Entities 420 North Broadway Proposed site presentation– There was an open discussion on the status of this application. It was agreed that the Village’s Special Land Use Council would send a letter to the applicant asking for a status report on the application. Ed McCarthy made a motion to proceed with the letter. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 4) Marco Arajuo 68 Beekman Avenue Proposed mixed-use bldg Luigi Demasi is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Luigi Demasi gave a summary of the recent Zoning Boards meeting. Sean McCarthy stated that the adjacent property owners are willing to investigate providing access through their property to the rear of the subject property. Luigi Demasi gave a sketch of a possible parking plan in the rear of the property. The plan provides for 6 parking spaces and no loading dock. He stated that 14 parking spaces and a loading dock are required. The Chair stated that the applicant should continue to explore this option. Sean McCarthy stated that the proposed plan includes 3 apartments. He stated that the APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 20, 2008 3 �ZBA is looking for feedback from the Board regarding the additional dwelling unit and the additional floor. Angelo Bruzzo (70 Beekman Avenue) stated that he would be exposed to automotive exhaust in the rear. He stated that his customers would not want to smell the fumes. Nick Ward-Willis stated that the applicant should analyze other buildings in the area for comparisons for bulk and occupancy. This application was adjourned to the next meeting. 5) Korean Church of Westchester 242 North Broadway Preliminary discussion - Jeffrey Schmudeja is the attorney representing this application along with the owners. Sean McCarthy summarized the Zoning Board’s approval. The Chair stated that a public hearing should be scheduled for the December 18, 2008 meeting. The public hearing was scheduled for December 18, 2008 meeting. 5) Fremont Pond Peabody Field Forebay Construction - Nick Ward-Willis stated that Dolph Rotfeld has provided revised plans to the Village. He stated that a public hearing can be scheduled. The public hearing was scheduled for the Board’s December 18, 2008 meeting. Hugh Jones stated that Philipse Manor Improvement Association (PMIA) should be noticed. 6) Village Trustees work session The Chair stated that the Village Trustees have requested that the Planning Board attend a meeting on December 2, 2008 at 7pm. 7) Approval of minutes – The minutes from the October 2008 meeting were reviewed. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 20, 2008 4 �Ed McCarthy made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Adjourned at 9:05 PM APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 20, 2008 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. 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