https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/669b741be087904844157d8b0c9128df.pdf 19338787114314c7401f00f5fcc2a99b PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED April 20, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman Gary Malunis Ed Napoleon George Tanner Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Absent: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Also Present: Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) 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) 10) 11) 12) Election of Chairman Robin Bernacchia Swimming Pool Carol Lyden Horse Stable KWD Realty Site Plan approval 128 Cortlandt Street, LLC New parking lot Martha McLean New construction Sleepy Hollow Associates, LLC Sr Housing Devel. Henry Molina New construction George Samaras New development Lighthouse Landing work sessions Minutes of March 2006 meetings Site Plan Compliance 4 County House Road 150 Gorey Brook Rd 309-313 N. Broadway 97 College Ave N. Broadway Valley Street 49-51 Chestnut St. 76 Chestnut Street Set schedule 1) Election of Chairman – George Tanner made a motion to re-elect Nick Robinson as Chairman. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). �2) Robin Bernacchia This is a continuation from previous meetings. Owen Wells read the Resolution aloud. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 3) Carol Lyden This is a continuation from previous meetings. Don Stever is representing this application on behalf of the owner. He is presenting this application along with landscape architect, Joe Hibbard. Don Stever discussed the revised plan. He stated that the revised plan shows the proposed stable to be located 45-feet from the property line. He stated that the stable is proposed to be moved as far away from the property line as possible. Gary Malunis asked about the purpose of the proposed screening on the West side. Don Stever responded that the screening will ensure that there is adequate screening from the Zegarelli’s residence. Don Stever stated that the applicant might ask the Board to grant a conditional approval to allow the proposed pasture area to be located on the adjacent parcel. He stated that the parcels are in the process of being merged and the process might not be completed by the Board’s May meeting. Joe Hibbard is the landscape architect for this project. He discussed the reasons why the stable is proposed in its current location. He stated that the original location was proposed to be 22.5-feet from the property line. George Tanner expressed concerns about the location of the stable and the property boundaries. Joe Hibbard responded that the existing cross-slope will prevent the structure from being turned. He stated that the area near the driveway is too steep to construct the stables. He stated that the property levels off as it moves eastward. George Tanner asked why the stable could not be moved to the adjacent parcel since the parcels are expected to be joined. Don Stever responded that the adjacent parcel has a restricted covenant. He stated that APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 20, 2006 2 �nothing can be built on the adjacent parcel as per the Westchester Land Trust. It was agreed that the stable would be staked out so that the Board could visit the site and see the proposed footprint of the stable. Joe Hibbard spoke about the proposed plantings. He spoke about the height of the proposed stable. He stated that the height of the proposed structure was calculated from taking the average of the building elevation to the gable. He stated that the average existing grade is 259.8. He stated that the proposed structure height is 14’-11” where the maximum height allowed is 15-feet. The Chair asked if the Building Department has approved of the proposed calculations. Sean McCarthy responded no. He stated that the calculations are going to be reviewed and a determination would be made. A copy of the calculations was provided to Sean McCarthy. Don Stever spoke about the scale of the structure as it compares to the topography of the site. It agreed that the scheduled site visit would be coordinated between Don Stever and Sean McCarthy. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. There were none. The Board asked that the applicant re-notice the public to reflect the new location of the proposed stable. Don Stever agreed to re-notice the public. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 4) KWD Realty LLC This is a continuation from previous meetings. Robert Spencer is representing this application along with owner Karl Dibble. Robert Spencer stated that all required submissions have been submitted to the Board. Mike Stein responded that the drawings have not been reviewed yet. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 20, 2006 3 �Ed Napoleon made a motion to schedule a public hearing for the Board’s next meeting. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 5) 128 Cortlandt Street This is a continuation from previous meetings. John Hughes is representing this application along with architect, Sam Vieira. Mike Stein stated that the engineering drawings are under review. George Tanner made a motion to schedule a public hearing for the Board’s next meeting. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 6) Martha McLean This is a continuation from previous meetings. Dan Pennella is representing this application along with the owners. Dan Pennella briefly summarized the project. He stated that the application is a site plan application to construct a one-story single family home. He stated that there are no requested variances needed. He stated that the Village’s consulting engineer has not had any comments on engineering drawings. The Chair asked if the Building Department had reviewed the drawings. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked if the driveway would have a sufficient turning radius so that a car can turn around on the property and exit. Dan Pennella responded yes. There was an open discussion on whether a public hearing is required. It was decided that a public hearing is required under the Village Code. It was unanimous that a public hearing would be scheduled for the Board’s next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 20, 2006 4 �7) Sleepy Hollow Associates, LLC Neil Connuck is presenting this application along with Ken Gentile. Neil Connuck spoke about the status of the project. He spoke about the archeological investigations that have been performed at the request of NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). Neil Connuck stated that all approvals need to be obtained and the developer must close on the property before September 30, 2006 or the NYS funding for the project would be lost. Dave Smith stated that a transfer of ownership of the property is required. He stated that the Village is currently the owner of the property. He stated that the property is currently designated to be used for public parking. He stated that his firm is preparing an urban redevelopment plan to facilitate the transfer of the property to the developer. He stated that the Board will need to hold a public hearing at their next meeting on the community development plan. He stated that a site plan application has been submitted by the applicant. He discussed the procedural issues that need to be followed to expedite the transfer of ownership. He stated that the Board should send this application to the Zoning Board and the Waterfront Advisory Committee for their review in order to facilitate the approval process. Gary Malunis made a motion to hold a public hearing on the site plan application for the Board’s next meeting. He also recommended that the application be sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Waterfront Advisory Committee. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 8) Henry Molina Jon Turnquist is the project architect representing this application along with owner, Henry Molina. Jon Turnquist summarized the application to date. He stated that the application has received approval from the Zoning Board George Tanner asked about the parking requirements. Sean McCarthy responded that 2 parking spaces are required under the Village Code. He stated that the applicant is providing the required parking spaces. Sean McCarthy stated that additional technical information is needed on drainage, etc. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 20, 2006 5 �It was agreed that the additional information would be provided to the Board. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 9) George Samaras Jon Turnquist is the project architect representing this application along with owner George Samaras. Jon Turnquist spoke about the proposed project. He stated that the number of units have been reduced from ten (10) to eight (8) units. He stated that the application has received approval from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. He stated that there are a number of variances that are needed. He reviewed the required variances. George Tanner asked about the parking requirements. Jon Turnquist responded 27.5 spaces are required and 28 parking spaces are being provided. Sean McCarthy asked the applicant to breakdown the parking for this property. Jon Turnquist responded that 10 parking spaces are required for the adjacent property and 17.5 are required for this proposed project. George Tanner asked if the parking for the adjacent property would be deeded to that property. Jon Turnquist responded yes. Sean McCarthy asked the applicant to explain how parking would flow at the property. Jon Turnquist explained the proposed parking flow for the development. George Tanner asked about the number of compact parking spaces. Jon Turnquist responded that the number of compact spaces complies with the zoning code. He did not know the exact number of compact spaces proposed. Owen Wells asked about the width of the parking lot entrance. Jon Turnquist responded that the entrance width is 20-feet. Owen Wells asked the applicant to provide a turning radius template. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that compact cars of today are large than in the past. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 20, 2006 6 �There was an open discussion on the scale and density of the project. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to send this application to the Zoning Board with the recommendation that the Board be unanimous in their approval of this application. He stated that the Board will convey to the Zoning Board that it is concerned with the proposed density of the proposed plan. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 10) Lighthouse Landing work sessionsIt was agreed that the Board would meet on May 11, 2006 at 7:30 pm and again on May 18, 2006. 11) Minutes for March 2006 meeting George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 12) Site Plan Compliance – a) Monopole Sean McCarthy stated that the monopole has been reduced to the required height. He stated that a survey is to be performed to verify the height. George Tanner asked if the monopole can be seen from Kykuit. Sean McCarthy responded yes. He stated that the applicant is proposing to camouflage the monopole. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Adjourned at 9:00 pm to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 20, 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/. Title A name given to the resource Planning Board Minutes & Resolutions-2006 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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