https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5811723d316fd79064734b9a61b7b115.pdf 6faa8e808aa2ada818cf2145d7ecd97f PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED May 18, 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 George Tanner Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Ed Napoleon 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) 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 Approval of the April 2006 Minutes Carol Lyden Horse Stable 150 Gorey Brook Rd 1) KWD Realty, LLC Robert Spencer is representing this application along with owner Karl Dibble. Robert Spencer stated that proof of the mailings was submitted to the Building Department today. He discussed the access between the two properties. He spoke about the intended use of the site. He stated that specialty items would be sold on the property. He stated that fertilizer would not be sold on the property. �George Tanner asked about top soil sales. Karl Dibble responded that top soil would be sold in bags and bulk. George Tanner stated that he had a problem with the storing of top soil on the site. He stated that the bins are a problem. Karl Dibble stated that the bulk material is needed to keep the business profitable. George Tanner stated that he has a problem with the bins. He stated that the storage bins would suggest a wholesale business. Karl Dibble stated that he could lose some of the bins but he needs some of the bins. The Board agreed that two bins are acceptable. Robert Spencer stated that his client is prepared to repair the sidewalk. George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) (Napoleon absent). Pete Castro from 335 North Broadway stated that the owner has made vast improvements to the site already. He was in favor of the application. Robert Welch is a Landscape Architect from Ossining. He stated that this would be a benefit to the area. George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) (Napoleon absent). The applicant was referred to the Architectural Review Board. 2) 128 Cortlandt Street, LLC – John Hughes is representing this application on behalf of the owners. John Hughes stated that the project involves the demolition of a small building to create a parking lot. George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) (Napoleon absent). George Tanner asked about the number of parking spaces. John Hughes responded twelve. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 18, 2006 2 �George Tanner asked about the parking lot off-hours. John Hughes responded that illegal cars will be towed. Since there were no public comments, George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) (Napoleon absent). 3) Martha McLean Dan Pennella is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Dan Pennella gave a brief overview of the proposed project. He stated that no variances are required. He stated that NYS DOT approval has been received. He stated that cars can turn around on-site. Gary Malunis made a motion to open the public hearing. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) (Napoleon absent). The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. There were none. The Chair asked if the public had any comments. John Galifiore from 545 Bellwood Avenue stated that the driveway is going to be a problem. Christine Restloff from 3 Farrington Avenue stated that many accidents occur in the area. Laura Melhaven is concerned with the traffic control in the area. There was an open discussion on the layout of the driveway Christine Restloff asked when construction would start. Dan Pennella responded that construction would start soon after all the approvals are received. Christine Sullivan 546 Bellwood Avenue asked about the location of the driveway. Dan Pennella responded that the driveway is centered. John Galifiore asked if the DOT had a public hearing on this application. Dan Pennella responded that the DOT followed their procedures. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 18, 2006 3 �Christine Restloff asked about the size of the house. Dan Pennella responded 3100 sf. Gary Malunis made a motion to close the public hearing. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) (Napoleon absent). 4) Mountco Construction & Development Gary Malunis made a motion to open the public hearing. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Dave Smith spoke about the proposed parking plan for the site. He spoke about the community re-development law. He stated that once the special permit is issued, the applicant will appear before the Planning Board for site plan approval. He spoke about the surrounding land-uses. He stated that the ownership would be transferred to another entity for the development. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. The Chair asked if the Village consultants had any questions. There were none. Since there were no public comments, Ed Napoleon made a motion to close the public hearing. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Chair read the Draft Resolution aloud. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the draft Resolution. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 5) Peter Castro John Lentine is the project architect representing this application along with the owner, Peter Castro. John Lentine stated that the garage bays would be converted into a convenience store. He described the proposed project. He stated that the proposed area would create a 1700 sf 4 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 18, 2006 �store. He stated that the proposed use would be a cleaner use. He stated that 10 parking spaces are proposed. He stated that it is a change in use but it would be a more desirable use. George Tanner asked if the applicant will keep the gas pumps. John Lentine responded yes. This was held over to the next meeting so that the zoning analysis can be completed. 6) Minutes for the April 2006 meeting The minutes from the April 2006 meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 7) Carol Lyden Don Stever is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Don Stever stated that an agreement has been reached between the neighbors on the location of the stables and paddock areas. George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. The Chair asked if the Village Consultants had any questions. There were none. The Chair asked if the public had any questions. Katherine Zalantis is an attorney representing the applicant’s neighbor, Peter Zegarelli. She stated that this action was not a SEQRA Type II action. There was an open discussion on the agreed upon conditions and whether the terms would be acceptable to all parties. It was agreed that all parties agreed to the terms of the Resolution. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 18, 2006 5 �Nick Ward-Willis stated that the Village Consultants have reviewed all of the submissions and have advised the Board accordingly. He also stated that the Board made a site visit last Saturday to see the relocated stable and paddock areas. He stated that Peter Zegarelli also attended. George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Nick Ward-Willis read the draft Resolution aloud. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the draft Resolution. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Adjourned at 9:05 pm. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, May 18, 2006 6 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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