https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/dd4b19a290e09a3eedfc46d6019abf1e.pdf 5d849baf2cb3a6f1802fda86f41e7ea9 PDF Text Text 1 PLANNING BOARD May 20, 1999 Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chair Nicholas Cicchetti David Perlmutter Betsy Sawyer Gaylin Ed Napoleon Benito Martinez Absent: Edward McCarthy James Margotta, Building Inspector Also Present: Robert Ponzini, Esq. Village Counsel David B. Schiff Mark DeGennaro Before the meeting was called to order, a statement was made by Mayor Zegarelli regarding the rezoning of the: former L. Rockefeller property adjacent to Tarrytown. The Mayor announced the formation of a joint committee between the two villages including both mayors, the chairpersons of the respective Zoning Boards, Planning Boards, the Superintendent of Schools and selected citizens to discuss the planning; of the various properties in the two villages that are under consideration for development. The Mayor stated that the committee will have no official standing and will act as and advisory committee to the various legislative bodies in the two Villages. For the record, the members of the Planning Board were sworn in by the Mayor. The meeting was called to order, and the Agenda for the meeting was adopted. 1. Historic Hudson Valley dredging of the mill pond at Phillipsburg Manor. The Board received a letter from the State of New York giving no objection to the Village Planning Board proceeding as lead agency for the project. ITie County of Westchester also indicated that there are no County concerns and leaves the Village as lead agency. This has been declared a Type 1 action under seqra. David Perlmutter mvoed that the Planning Board be declared lead agency, seconded by Nicholas Cicchetti. The motion passed unanimously. Planning Board Minutes May 20, 1999 �2 A statement was made by applicant that they have addressed each letter and issue as it has presented itself, and they are in the process of responding to a letter from Parks and Recreation and their concerns. David Schiff stated that this is considered a Type 1 action as this property is considered a critical environmental area. This does not necessarily mean that a foil EPA statement is required. The documentation previously submitted must be evaluated, given the types of impact and no negative public comments, the letters received from other agencies and a letter from the DEC of April 26, they have no objection to the preparation of a negative declaration statement. Discussion ensued as to the preparation of one comprehensive application including the environmental assessment form relative to potential impacts and all environmental reports and some of the concerns listed by the parks department and DEC. These documents then will be submitted once again to the Board for further comments, or going through the strict process of preparing a full EAF, public comments, etc. Upon receipt of the completed application and review of same by the Board, a negative declaration or conditional negative declaration may be made depending on the review of that documentation. The Chair advised the applicant that, under SEQRA, they need a packet of the proposal, the reports they have received, the long form EAF, and a report from a qualified biologist as to the impact on the marine life, along with enough supporting materials that there are no negative impacts, including any archaelogical impacts, and an indication that they are in the process of getting all the necessary permits. If it's ready for June, the Board can hear it at that time. There was a concensus of the Board to receive the environmental documentation. The public hearing was adjourned to next month. 2. JCI Apartments - Clinton St. and Beekman Ave. The public hearing was declared open. Notices were sent out and return receipts collected and filed with the Building Inspector. Sam Viera, architect, stated that no engineer reports have been submitted yet, and some members of the Board had previously requested a site plan. Presentation of the site plan was made by Mr. Viera. In particular, the issue of handicap accessibility was addressed, with the discussion focusing on the use of a ramp or a lift to service the two units designed for handicap accessibility. Mr. Viera requested the Board's opinion on ramp vs. lift. Planning Board Minutes May 20, 1999 �3 Mr. Cicchetti asked about the code regarding elevators. Mr. Viera said he would check into code requirements for the lift, from a six family housing project vs. a large commercial building. Handicap adaptability is also a consideration with all electrical and hydrolic systems in place until such time as a resident would require a lift be installed. A rendering of plan with lift was requested which Mr. Viera will supply at the next public hearing, along with the engineering reports. Mr. Viera will prepare an elevation drawing with the lift and will continue the engineering process for next month. Mr. Viera was requested to bring the return receipt cards for the next public hearing. Mr. Perlmutter moved the declare the Planning Board as lead agency on this project, seconded by Betsy Sawyer Gaylin. The motion passed unanimously. The public hearing was adjourned until June. 3. Re-zoning of Wilson Park Property. David Schiff reported on this issue. The Board of Trustees is proposing a rezoning of this area from R-3 to R-l, which would be considered a Type 1 action as part of the property abuts the Tarrytown Lakes area. A full EAF must be prepared. The Village Board is requesting that the Planning Board provide them with their recommendations under Section 62-25(B)(3) of the Zoning Code, which recommendations are required by June 15, 1999. By rezoning this will reduce the density to approximately 9 lots. We believe that title to the property has already transferred. Discussion ensued. 1. This would be a density similar to Tarrytown's zoning for that area. 2. Less density will ameliorate the potential traffic problems. 3. The slope in this area does not lend itself to a greater density. 4. The school district's property adjacent should also be rezoned to R-l 5. Give rationale for one side of Bedford Road to be zoned R-3 and the other side R-l. Municipal consistency; steep slope making development of a lesser density more desirable; the traffic is already heavy; protecting the area; less density; and Planning Board Minutes May 20, 1999 �4 recommend that the Board consider rezoning the parcels owned by the School Board. This is also the area of the watershed for Andre Brook - less density will cause less of a negative impact on the Andre Brook. A motion was made by Ed Napoleon, seconded by Ms. Gaylin for a resolution to have Mr. Schiff draw up the recommendations for presentation to the Village Board recommending the rezoning of the Wilson Park property from R-3 to R-l. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Napoleon then brought up the issue of curbing at the Rodrigues building on Route 9, and that the Board had requested that granite curbing be used, and not just concrete. It was decided that an inquiry would be made not just by the Building Inspector, but by another inspector as well. The following corrections were made to the March minutes: Also present: David Schiff Page 2, #3, second paragraph. The initial approval of the plan was made in 1998. Page 3, second paragraph, Richard Weiss. Last page, the applicant is Historic Hudson Valley; SEQRA misspelled. Regarding the Nextel tower application, Mr. Perlmutter had stated to the applicant that the Planning Board would not look favorably upon the applicant returning in the future with another lawyer and another applicaiton for another tower. If any further towers are to be installed, the support building will added to the existing building or put underground. Mr. Perlmutter made a motion, seconded by Mr. Napoleon, to approve the March minutes as revised. The motion passed unanimously. A work session for the waterfront planning has been scheduled for June. Mr. Napoleon made a. motion, seconded by Benito Martinez, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Planning Board Minutes May 20, 1999 � 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/. 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