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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
PLANNING BOARD MEETING -APPROVED
December 18, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by Chairman, David Perlmutter. The Chair
noted that a quorum was present.
Present:

David Perlmutter, Chairman
Gary Malunis
Matt McLaren
Nicholas Cicchetti
Hugh Jones
Ed McCarthy
George Tanner

Absent:

None

Also Present:

Sean McCarthy (Village Architect / Village of Sleepy Hollow)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)
Owen Wells (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/ Village Planner)
Nick Ward-Willis (Keane &amp; Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel)
Shailesh Naik (Charles Manganaro/Village Engineer)

Announcements –
None.

Proposed Agenda:
1) Phipps/Jacobsen
22 Farrington Avenue
2) Fremont Pond
Peabody Field
3) Korean Church of Westchester
242 North Broadway
4) Marco Arajuo
68 Beekman Avenue
6) Village Trustees work session
7) Approval of the October 2008 minutes

1) Phipps/Jacobsen

22 Farrington Avenue

Sub-division
Forebay Construction
Preliminary discussion
Proposed mixed-use bldg

Sub-division

Thomas and Jana Phipps are representing this application along with David Jacobsen.
Thomas Phipps stated that this application was previously approved. He stated that they
missed the filing deadline so the approvals have expired.

�The Chair opened the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
George Tanner made a motion to approve the sub-division application. Matt McLaren
seconded. It was unanimous 7-0.

2) Korean Church of Westchester

242 North Broadway

Preliminary discussion -

Jeffrey Schmudeja is the attorney representing this application along with the owners.
Jeffrey Schmudeja summarized the Zoning Board’s approval. He stated that there is a parking
agreement between the Tarrytown school district and the applicant.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Since there were no public comments, the Chair closed the public hearing.
Hugh Jones asked about the interior improvements.
Jeffrey Schmudeja gave an overview of the proposed improvements.
George Tanner made a motion to adopt the draft Resolution. Nicholas Cicchetti
seconded. It was unanimous 7-0.

4) Marco Arajuo

68 Beekman Avenue

Proposed mixed-use bldg

This is a continuation from the previous meeting.
Luigi Demasi is representing this application on behalf of the owners.
Luigi Demasi gave a summary of the recent renovations. He stated that the ZBA meeting
was cancelled last night so the variances have not yet been approved. He submitted
revised drawings to the Board.
Luigi Demasi stated that the building was scaled down from three floors to two floors.
The Chair asked if the Board had any questions.
George Tanner asked about acquiring any parking spaces.
Luigi Demasi responded there was no such opportunity. He stated that the required
parking spaces have been reduced to 14 spaces.
Sean McCarthy stated that the building was originally proposed to be longer. He stated
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�that the applicant was requested to study the possibility of developing a parking plan in
the rear of the property. He stated that the owner can accommodate some parking on his
lot but accessing the area is restricted.
George Tanner made a motion to recommend to the ZBA that the plan is acceptable.
Matt McLaren seconded. It was unanimous (7-0).

4) Laurentino Rodrigues

172 Valley Street

Proposed mixed-use building -

Laurentino Rodrigues is the owner and is representing this application along with
architect, Luigi Demasi.
Sean McCarthy gave an overview of the proposed density at the site.
Laurentino Rodrigues stated that based on the economics of the property, he needs to
develop 4 apartments to profit from the project.
George Tanner asked if the proposed use could change to single-use instead of mixeduse. He stated that the property could be changed to office.
Sean McCarthy responded that the parking requirements would be about the same.
Laurentino Rodrigues responded that office space on Valley Street would be difficult to
rent.
George Tanner made a motion to refer the applicant to the ZBA. Ed McCarthy seconded.
It was unanimous (7-0).

5) H. Molina

49-51 Chestnut Street

New 2-family residence -

Henry Molina is the owner of this property and is representing this application.
Henry Molina stated that the site plan has expired since the work had not started due to
financial reasons. He is requesting that it be renewed.
Sean McCarthy stated that the zoning variances have also expired.
George Tanner made a motion to refer the applicant to the ZBA. Gary Malunis seconded.
It was unanimous (7-0).

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�6) Phelps Hospital Center

701 North Broadway

Amended site plan -

Andy Tung is representing this application along with Keith Safian.
Andy Tung spoke about the Master Plan of Phelps Hospital. He gave an overview of the
recent improvements at Phelps Hospital. He spoke about the improvements to the storm
water management systems near the expanded Robin’s Nest Day Care and the
Emergency Room access improvements. He stated that these improvements will be made
in the near future but the hospital can still continue to function until these improvements
can be completed in the near future.
The public hearing was scheduled for the January 2009 meeting.

7) Headless Horseman Entities

420 N Broadway

Proposed site presentation –

Sam Vieira is the project architect and is representing this application along with owner.
Sam Vieira gave an overview of the proposed site improvements. He spoke about the
proposed seating area and the retail section.
Wayne Jeffers stated that the current fueling island is longer. He stated that the proposed
pump area is called a dog bone. He stated that the proposal will eliminate the pump
closest to the building and the associated island.
Sam Vieira responded that barriers could be added to help keep the site safe.
George Tanner asked about the relocation of the diesel pump.
Wayne Jeffers responded that the diesel pump will be added to the existing pump jacket.
The Chair asked if the property boundaries have been settled.
Wayne Jeffers responded that the title company is working on it.
Hugh Jones asked if all issues with the 2-story building have been addressed.
Wayne Jeffers responded that the lifts have been removed back in 1990. He stated that
there are no environmental issues with the site.
George Tanner asked if a permit was obtained for the propane storage tanks.
Sean McCarthy stated that the entire site is before the Board for review.
George Tanner made a motion to have the Building Inspector issue a Cease &amp; Assist
order to stop the owner from selling propane gas. Hugh Jones seconded. The motion
was denied (2-5).
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�It was agreed that the Building Inspector, Village Planner and project architect would
meet and narrow the outstanding issues.
This was adjourned to the next meeting.

8) Fremont Pond

Peabody Field

Forebay Construction -

Dolph Rotfeld is representing this application on behalf of the Village.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Dolph Rotfeld gave a brief history of the application and the work performed at Fremont
Pond. He stated that the settling pond is currently operating very effectively. He stated that
three new crossings were recommended to be built from the wetlands consultant.
George Tanner made a motion to continue the public hearing and to refer the application to
WAC. Matt McLaren seconded. It was unanimous (7-0).

9) Master Planning Committee The Chair made a motion to nominate Nicholas Cicchetti and Hugh Jones to the Village
Master Planning Committee. Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (7-0).

10) Approval of minutes –
The minutes from the November 2008 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting.

Adjourned at 9:19 PM

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