https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/ddc6644111a406c029b7ccc3f4036f88.pdf 62300750657e8af8048144a8275a94cd PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 18,1999 The meeting was called to order by Nicholas Cicchetti, Acting Chair at 8:15 p.m. Present: Nicholas Cicchetti Ed Napoleon Edward McCarthy George Tanner Absent Nicholas Robinson, Chairman David Perlmutter Also Present: Don Pennella James Margotta Ed Lammers (Village Attorney) David Smith (Saccardi & Setoff, Inc) Announcements: none Original Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) OCI (Omnipoint) JCI (John Cabeca) Laurentino Rodrigues Philipsburg Manor County House & Bedford Road, LLC The agenda will be changed to reflect a three-member Board. The fourth member is expected to arrive later. Revised Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) JCI (John Cabeca) OCI (Omnipoint) Laurentino Rodrigues County House & Bedford Road, LLC Philipsburg Manor a) JCI (John Cabeca)The Board is just listening to the request. The Architectural Review Board has made corrections. These corrections are reflected in the revised drawings. The building has not changed in size and the parking has not changed but there are some architectural changes. �The only major change to the site plan was the locations of sidewalks and steps. George Tanner stated that these changes before the Board are the changes that were approved by the Architectural Review Board. George Tanner stated that once conditions are met, JCI should get a building permit from the Village through Jim Margotta. Jim Margotta stated that items 1,2 & 3 would be submitted anyway. Calculations are to be sent to Don Pennella for review. Mr. Cabeca stated that he would submit Engineered sealed drawings to the Village. b) OCI (Omnipoint)Jason Seaburt (Attorney for OCI) The application is to seek authorization to operate a wireless communication facility. It is located on the grounds of Phelps Memorial Hospital. They propose to add an additional antenna array that will extend the height and the crest 12' by way of a small steel support rod. Also 2 radio cabinets will be added to the base of the structure. This is necessary for OCI to provide cellular service (PCS) to Sleepy Hollow and surrounding areas. A RF (Radio Frequency) engineering report was submitted with the package. One cell site can't interfere with service provided by other cellular providers. Nicholas Cicchetti inquired if OCI was changing the present fenced in area. Mr. Seaburt responded that it would be modified to accommodate the equipment and platform. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the total area appears to have about 800 square feet. Mr. Seaburt responded approximately 800 square feet. Don Pennella confirmed the calculations and stated that it was 800 square feet. George Tanner stated that according to the application there are no parks or rivers. They join a state park and the Hudson River. George Tanner inquired if this was just a boilerplate or was a visual AF done. Mr. Seaburt responded that a visual was performed. George Tanner stated that the monopole was not visible from the river. George Tanner also inquired if a balloon test was performed. Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting, November 18, 1999 page 2 of 8 �Mr. Seaburt responded that he did not know. George Tanner inquired as to when the building inspector was notified. He also inquired when were the residents notified. Nicholas Cicchetti inquired about when was OCI going to get reactions about the height of the pole from the Village residents. He also stated that NEXTEL was very thorough during their application's presentation to the Board. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the Board would not be happy with extending the height of the pole. Mr. Seaburt stated that service was needed in this area without constructing a separate tower structure. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that a little more creativity was needed. He also stated that OCI needs to come up with another alternative with 80' height. Mr. Seaburt stated that there would be a drop in RF performance. Nicholas Cicchetti inquired why would OCI propose this method. Mr. Seaburt stated that they needed to show other alternatives. George Tanner inquired if OCI was familiar with local laws concerning the height of monopoles. Mr. Seaburt responded yes. George Tanner referred to maps 3 & 5 that shows the only other elevation that can be used to cover the same area would be from State Park. The applicant responded that it was State Park and Rt. 117. The applicant displayed a coverage map. They stated that coverage was not possible from the other side. George Tanner stated that there is a coverage gap in Braircliff and he inquired how did OCI plan to cover that gap. The applicant responded that they could cover Briarcliff through other areas. George Tanner inquired if OCI could increase the power from other areas to provide coverage. Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting, November 18, 1999 page 3 of 8 �The applicant stated that it was already at maximum power. George Tanner stated that OCI could redirect 9002 and 0023D to cover the areas that were mostly effected if the Board would approve 80' not 122'. The applicant stated that trees were in the way. George Tanner stated that the design is to hide it. He also stated that he was concerned with the visual impact on the community. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that there could be a problem transmitting because OCI can choose the wrong point. The applicant responded that this was the only point. George Tanner stated that if you move a little further there are many points that are higher. The applicant stated that it would be very difficult to install the monopole in a State park. George Tanner inquired as to what other sites were investigated. Mr. Seaburt responded that he would find out. Mr. Seaburt also stated that they are trying to demonstrate the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) It is necessary for OCI provide coverage. The height wouldn't impact or be aesthetically undesirable to the Village. Alternative analysis Tower is existing and that OCI's goals can't be accomplished by going below 122'. George Tanner inquired if OCI placed another tower next to the 80' tower at 100' would this satisfy their goals. Mr. Seaburt responded that he didn't know. Dave Smith stated that OCI should review the NEXTEL application since it was so detailed. Nicholas Cicchetti inquired if OCI was planning to re-route any trees. Mr. Seaburt responded only as shown in the application. Dave Smith stated that the Chair (not present) had two comments: 1) Who owns the monopole? This was unclear after three applications. Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting, November 18, 1999 page 4 of 8 �Mr. Seaburt responded that the successors to Bell Atlantic (NEXTEL) are the owners. George Tanner inquired if the pole becomes obsolete, will OCI remove their equipment. 2) Do you need a letter from Phelps Memorial on its impact on the hospital? Mr. Seaburt responded that they have a safety analysis. Dave Smith inquired if OCI has thought of using hospital facilities. Some of the buildings at Phelps Memorial are comparable in height to the tower. The applicant responded that trees blocked them. Don Pennella stated that they need a new proposal. Mr. Seaburt stated that there was confusion on the local ordinances. 6216.IB Ed Lammers stated that he would look into it. Ed Lammers and Mr. Seaburt will speak and the application will be amended. Mr. Seaburt stated that OCI has a structural analysis and a safety analysis already. OCI will incorporate the Boards comments and look at the NEXTEL application before presenting this information to the Board for the next review. c) Laurentino RodriguesAll parties on this application left the meeting. Nothing was presented. d) County House RoadDave Smith stated to the Board that the notice of intent to act as lead agency was circulated. Only one correspondence has been received to date. The Board will wait until next month before naming itself lead agency. The applicants submitted 2 reports: 1) cultural resource (pre-historic) 2) sub-surface investigation (identification of rock on-site) This was part of the Expanded Environmental Assessment form. Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting, November 18, 1999 page 5 of 8 �Dave Smith stated that once the Board declares itself the lead agency, the notice of determination on whether an impact statement is required or not will be made. It is a record set of fact that the Board will need to determine a coarse of action Dave Smith stated that in response to the memo, they have tried to address some of the design issues. This reflected some of the comments made by the Village Board. The Village Board re-zoned the property from R3 to Rl. Dave Smith stated that some of the issues that the Village Board did not want to have modified were the building height, floor area ratio, gross development coverage of the lot and the lot size. The lot size has remained at 30,000 sq. ft. The proposed lot size range from 32,000-54,000 sq. ft. An item has been raised from the memo: expansion the open space components on the plan, which include: 1) The oversized lot indicated on the plans. This could accommodate some of the open space concerns. 2) The other lots along County House Road. It has a rustic feel that the Village wants to retain. The applicant responded that they would be expanding the amount of vegetation on County House Road. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that tree conservation should be taken into consideration. The landscape plan should be combined with tree preservation. All trees should be labeled on the map. This would assist the tree commission to evaluate the type of trees to be removed and those that should remain. The applicant stated that there is possibly 20% open space. Dave Smith referred to an earlier memo concerning roads and driveways. The Board wants to try to stay away from over-paving. Dave Smith also expressed some concern about the driveways on lots 9, 10 & 11. He stated that there was some concern regarding the width of these driveways. The driveways are 16' wide. The applicant responded that there is enough room to maneuver emergency vehicles as well as sanitation. Dave Smith also stated that the Village Board as well as the Planning Board is concerned about the number of curb cuts on County House Road. They want to reduce it to two (2) curb cuts. He also stated that the Village was concerned about the development of the Tarrytown portion of this property. Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting, November 18, 1999 page 6 of 8 �The applicant showed a proposed site plan of combining the areas. It showed two parcels that are owned in Tarrytown along with the 11 lots on County House/Bedford Road. It showed a possible configuration for roads and driveways. George Tanner stated that the moratorium would eliminate the need for three curb cuts. Jim Margotta inquired if the applicant was before the Tarrytown Board. The applicant responded that they are unable to appear before the Board due to the moratorium. Tom Julius (applicant) stated that currently it was undetermined how the parcels would be worked on. Each parcel can stand-alone. One or more parcels can be done at the same time. George Tanner inquired if the road between 1 & 6 is an existing private road. The applicant responded yes. Dave Smith stated that the cul-de-sac on the new plan would eliminate two curb cuts. There is one curb cut needed on Bedford Road and the existing curb cut on County House Road would be utilized. Don Pennella inquired if the applicant had made provisions for stopping a thoroughfare near the reservoir. The applicant responded that the road is not really used. George Tanner stated that the people on Wilson Park Drive use the road frequently. The applicant stated that the school superintendent walked on the open parcel and the high school property with the applicant. The applicant is awaiting the school superintendent's decision on the location of the trail through the area. d) Philipsburg Manor A motion was made to open the public hearing. George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimously approved. Dave Smith stated that the comment period ends on November 30th. The applicant is advised to respond to all comments received and appended to the full EAF. At that time, the Board will be ready to make a notice of determination on the application. Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting, November 18, 1999 page 7 of 8 �The applicant inquired if that could possibly happen. Dave Smith stated that the applicant needs to respond to all comments and the notice of determination could be approved in January. Other Topics: The minutes from October 21,1999 were reviewed by present members. There is one comment. In the section entitled Other Topics: Ginsberg property should be changed to Cooney. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimously approved. Adjourn to next meeting. 'UAJ Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Meeting, November 18, 1999 page 8 of 8 � 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-1999 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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