https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/93b32bad3ead94c6b4fc27e334c22e72.pdf 4dfc36c8eec85e1ec8c2e57a908e6f9b PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED June 15, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 7:58 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Gary Malunis George Tanner Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Absent: David Perlmutter Ed Napoleon Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Mike Stein (Dolph Rotfield/Village Engineer) Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Nick Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Carol Lyden Horse Stable 150 Gorey Brook Rd KWD Realty, LLC Site Plan approval 309-313 N. Broadway 128 Cortlandt Street, LLC New parking lot 97 College Ave Martha McLean New construction N. Broadway Mountco Development Co Sr Housing Devel. Valley Street Peter Castro 335 North Broadway Change of Use Lighthouse Realty 224 Beekman Ave Change of Use Approval of the May 2006 Minutes Other 1) Carol Lyden The Chair read the Resolution aloud. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the Resolution as amended. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). �2) KWD Realty, LLC Robert Spencer is representing this application along with owner Karl Dibble. The Chair stated that the Board is concerned that the applicant is not complying with the previously approved site plan for the adjacent lot. He stated that parking fees are being charged for parking on site. Karl Dibble responded that the on-site parking has been eliminated. George Tanner stated that issues on the existing site have been on-going for sometime. The Chair stated that both lots are owned by different entities. Robert Spencer responded that both properties are going to be transferred into one corporation. He stated that he is waiting for a response from the applicant’s mortgage lender to confirm that the name transfer can be completed. George Tanner stated that the applicant has stated many times that site plan compliance issues would be resolved. He stated that the applicant is constantly before the Board regarding site plan compliance issues. The Chair stated that since there have been so many compliance issues with the existing site, there should be appropriate language added into the Resolution to make sure that the entire parcel will comply with the approved site plans. Nick Ward-Willis stated that the application is under the individual owner of the property. He stated that the Resolution indicates the same. The Chair stated that the DOT approval is needed to complete the culvert repair as well as for the curb cut. He stated that DOT approval has not been obtained yet. Robert Spencer responded that the applicant will perform the work but the approval from DOT takes time. He stated that the applicant would like to work out the details of the approval tonight. He stated that the applicant he has a mortgage on the property and would like to begin to utilize the property for its intended purpose. The Chair polled the Board to see if the Resolution details can be worked out this evening. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the Resolution should be worked on to reflect conditions that include the other site. Gary Malunis agreed. George Tanner stated that he is not willing to review the current site plan since the 2 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2006 2 �parcels are going to be merged and there are issues with the existing adjacent site plan. He stated that the original application should come into compliance before the Board acts on the new application. Robert Spencer asked for appropriate language to be added to the Resolution that would place conditions subject to compliance with the original site plan approval. George Tanner asked if the applicant would be willing to post a bond. Robert Spencer responded no. There was an open discussion on whether the Resolution language would be worked on by the applicant and the Village attorney. It was decided that this matter would be adjourned to later in the meeting so that the applicant can add some additional language to the Resolution. 3) 128 Cortlandt Street, LLC – John Hughes is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Dave Smith read the Resolution aloud. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the Resolution as amended. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 4) Martha McLean Dan Pennella is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Dave Smith read the Resolution aloud. The Chair stated that DOT approval has already been received for the curb cuts. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2006 3 �5) Mountco Construction & Development George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Neil Connuck is representing this application along with NTHA Executive Director, Ken Gentile. Neil Connuck summarized the application process to date. He summarized the proposed application which includes construction 64 senior affordable housing units. He spoke about the proposed parking plan for the development. The Chair asked if the Board has any questions. Nicholas Cicchetti asked about the number of parking spaces. Sean McCarthy responded that the Village Board has allowed a waiver of 0.3 parking spaces per unit. Dave Smith added that there is adequate public transportation in the area to support the waiver. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the area where the building will be constructed is currently a parking lot for the residents of Margotta Courts. He asked what would happen to the parking spaces for those cars. Dave Smith responded that the applicant was required to provide parking for the residents of the new development as well as the lost parking spaces from the development site. The Chair asked if the public had any comments. Mario Bellanich from Washington Street asked if adequate parking is proposed. Neil Connuck responded that adequate parking is proposed. The Chair asked if there were any other public comments. There were none. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn the public hearing to the next meeting. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 2 - Continued) KWD Realty, LLC George Tanner stated that the applicant agreed to reduce the number of bins from six to APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2006 4 �two. He asked about the status of the revised site plan. Robert Spencer responded that a revised site could be provided at the next meeting if the Board requires. George Tanner stated that the Board should wait until it receives a revised site plan before it adopts a Resolution. Robert Spencer read the proposed revisions to the Resolution aloud. The Chair asked for clarification on the ownership of the two lots. Robert Spencer responded that the lots would be owned by a corporation and not individually. George Tanner asked when the DOT permit was filed. Robert Spencer responded about one month ago. The Chair stated that a list of the documents needs to be added into the Resolution for a complete record. Gary Malunis made a motion to carry the item over to the next meeting. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Nick Ward-Willis stated that under NYS law, the Board needs to make a decision within 61 days of closing the public hearing. Robert Spencer responded that he would waive the requirement. 6) Peter Castro John Lentine is the project architect representing this application along with the owner, Peter Castro. John Lentine submitted a copy of the site plan to the Board. John Lentine discussed the proposed project. He stated that the project involves closing the garage doors and creating a convenience area. He stated that nine parking spaces are needed under the Village zoning code. He stated that nine spaces are proposed. He stated that the existing site lighting is adequate. He stated that he expects that a variance would be needed for the existing structure. George Tanner asked if adequate parking is proposed. Sean McCarthy responded that he just received the revised plans this evening. He stated that some of the parking spots are questionable. He also stated that the roll-out dumpster 5 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2006 �should be placed on a concrete pad so that it can be washed. George Tanner asked if hot food would be served on-site. John Lentine responded that maybe a light breakfast would be available. He stated that it would not be a fast food establishment. Sean McCarthy asked about fuel deliveries and the possible parking impacts. Peter Castro responded that he could schedule fuel deliveries at off-hour times. The Board agreed to refer this application to the Waterfront Advisory Committee. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 7) Lighthouse Realty – Irving Ortiz is the architect representing this application along with the owners, Sherwin and Gloria Ortiz. Irving Ortiz stated that the proposed change of use will not negatively impact the area. He stated that light traffic is expected but would not impact the area. He stated that the change will only impact the first floor of the structure. The Chair asked about the existing change of use. Sean McCarthy stated that the existing property is a two family house. He stated that one residential unit will remain. George Tanner asked about the number of parking spaces required. Sean McCarthy stated that based on the size of the area, one parking space is required. He stated that the structure requires a total of two parking spaces which is the same parking requirements are the existing structure. George Tanner asked about the parking situation in the area. Sean McCarthy responded that there is street parking. The Chair asked if any variances are needed. Sean McCarthy responded that the existing structure is non-conforming and will require Zoning Board approval. The Chair referred the applicant to the Waterfront Advisory Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals for their review. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2006 6 �8) Minutes for the May 11, 2006 work session and May 18, 2006 work session and meeting The minutes from the May 11, 2006 work session meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The minutes from the May 18, 2006 work session and May 18, 2006 meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes for both as submitted. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 9) Other Dave Smith updated the Board on the Lighthouse Landing Final DEIS. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) Adjourned at 9:26 pm. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2006 7 � 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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