https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/0ac815a04028d5167afd45a061f67e10.pdf 44c7b918277faa7b89c0c25848107c7d PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED January 19, 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 Ed Napoleon Absent: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Ed McCarthy Nicholas Cicchetti 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) Eric Gordon (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Minutes of December 2005 meetings Carol Lyden Horse Stable 150 Gorey Brook Rd Kennedy Construction Wetlands Permit Pokahoe Drive Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Community mausoleum Mill Point Partners Mixed use bldg 300 North Broadway Rey Agency Prelim Presentation 219 N Broadway 128 Cortlandt Street, LLC New parking lot 97 College Ave Sleepy Hollow Associates, LLC Sr Housing Devel. Valley Street Minutes of December 2005 meetings 1) Minutes - 2) Carol Lyden The Chair stated that the applicants attorney has requested that the application be adjourned to the next meeting. �The Chair noted that the Board visited the property 2 weeks ago. 2) Kennedy Construction This is a continuation from previous meetings. Richard Blancato stated that a landscaping plan has been agreed upon by Mr. Len Andrews and submitted to the Village. Len Andrews stated that the height would be 8-10 feet tall and should be Norway Spruce. He stated that the site plan was recently changed which effects his property. Richard Blancato provided a copy of the current site plan to the Board. Mary Bagley (7 Pokahoe Drive) stated that she is concerned with the proposed landscaping on her side on the property as well as the wetlands. Richard Blancato stated that he would be willing to work with the neighbors on a landscaping plan. Mary Bagley also stated that the construction fence is on her property for the Hemlock Drive lot. She wants the fencing to be removed from her property. This application was adjourned for 10 minutes so that the neighbors can discuss the landscaping plan. 4) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Ed Napoleon recused himself from this application. The Chair noted that the Board did not have a quorum and could not act on this application. Dan Penella is representing this application along with attorney Kyle McGovern and Ed Napoleon. Dan Penella summarized the events at the last meeting. The Chair stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee’s findings opposed to this application. He stated that APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 19, 2006 2 �Kyle McGovern stated that the applicant was prepared to discuss the application in detail including discussing the cemetery’s financial needs. Len Andrews stated that the cemetery’s long history. He discussed the cemetery’s dedication for preserving the history of the XXXX. He also discussed mausoleums from other cemeteries. He stated that the proposed cemetery is the smallest possible. He discussed the financial needs of the cemetery. The Chair stated that the Committee was not opposed to a mausoleum but were opposed to the location of the proposed mausoleum. Len Andrews responded that the Committee’s comments Sean McCarthy stated that the Committee was concerned with the location of the mausoleum. Len Andrews responded that this is the only location that the mausoleum can be placed on the property. Sean McCarthy responded that the applicant should have shown that this is the only location that the structure can be placed on the site. George Tanner stated that the mausoleum should be made longer to make the cemetery more viable for the future. He stated that maybe the roofline could be brought down and the structure could be made wider. Len Andrews responded that a larger mausoleum would sustain the cemetery for a longer time but would cost more to build. George Tanner asked if there was another location on the site for another mausoleum. Len Andrews responded that the costs are a concern. Dave Logan (President, SH Cemetery Board) asked if anyone from the public was interested in speaking on this application. There was no public comments. This was adjourned to the next meeting. The Chair noted that the Board now had a quorum. 4) Mill Point Partners – This is a continuation from previous meetings. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 19, 2006 3 �Ed Napoleon made a motion to open the public hearing. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Mark Mekasic (Tektonic Engineering) Dan Beaton is representing this application along with architect, Ed Vogle (?) and Mark M. He The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. There were none. The Chair asked if the public had any comments. Rosemarie McMannis (31 New Broadway) stated that she is not opposed to any building in the area as long as it fits into the community. She stated that the building does not fit in the neighborhood. She stated that the structure is too large. She stated that the parking is an issue. Dan Beaton responded that the height of the structure is 27 (?) feet. Sean McCarthy responded that the average height of a structure in this area is XX feet. Dan Beaton spoke about the height of the proposed structure. He stated that the proposal is adding one-story to the structure. He stated that each unit has 3 parking spaces and only two bedrooms in each unit. He stated that the flow of traffic is directed away from New Broadway. He stated that the commercial component is a small office. Rosemarie McMannis stated that she is opposed to the commercial component of the project. She stated that she is also opposed to the size of the project. Sean McCarthy suggested that the applicant compare the neighboring houses to the proposed structure. Larry Doyle (16 New Broadway) stated that this project would enhance his views from his property. He stated that his property does not add to the parking in the community. He stated that this project is the best proposal that could be Baiba Pinnis (34 ? New Broadway) stated that she is in favor of the project. She stated that she is concerned that cars looking to travel South, cars will travel on New Broadway since they cannot make a left-hand turn from the site. Anne Anicone (66 New Broadway) stated that she is concerned with the size of the structure. She stated that it is a little large for the site. George Tanner asked if the building is going to be larger. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 19, 2006 4 �Dan Beaton responded that the structure is going to be taller not wider or longer. He explained the variances that were needed. He stated that the building footprint is not changing. Since there was no further public comments, the Board adjourned the public hearing. Dan Beaton asked if there were any written engineering comments. Mike Stein responded that the written engineering comments were submitted to the Building Department. 3) Rey Agency Frank Rey is the owner and is representing this application. Geroge Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unaunimous (4-0). Returns Sean –yes. The Chair asked if the Baord had any comments. There were none. The Chair asked if there were any public comments. Threre were none. George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconed. It was unanimous (4-0). The Chair read the draft resolution aloud. Geroge Tanner made amotion to adopt the draft resolution. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanuimous (4-0). 3) kennedy Construction This was resumed. Len Andrews asked if the wetlands buffer line been surveyed. Richard Blancato responded yes. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 19, 2006 5 �Len Andrews asked if flags were placed by a surveyor at the 100-foot buffer line. Richard Blancato responded yes. Len Andrews stated that he had no comments with the findings. David Fink (7 Pokahoe Drive) stated that a neighbor John Dauer was unable to attend this meeting. He has requested that the decision be deferred to the next meeting so that Mr. Dauer can review the recent changes to the site plan. The Chair stated that Mr. Dauer has submitted several detailed letters in the past and has expressed his concerns in writing. David Fink stated that the current landscaping located on the property line will be properly protected. Dave Smith stated that the applicant needs to apply to the Tree Commission for a permit for the removal of the trees on the site. The proposed changes to the Resolution were reviewed. Sean McCarthy George Tnner made a motion to approve the Resolution. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 5) 128 Cortlandt Street, LLC John Hughes is the attorney representing this application on behalf of the owners. John Hughes stated that the proposed application will create a 12 car parking lot to support the restaurant next door. He requested an adjournment to the next meeting so that the applicant can respond to the Village Engineers comments. George Tanner asked if the parking lot would be dedicated to the restaurant. John Hughes responded yes. He stated that the parking lot would be used exclusively for the restaurant. The Chair asked if the parking lot would be used off hours for non-restaurant parking. John Hughes responded that the owners could deal with that situation if it arises. George Tanner asked if 12 parking spaces would accommodate the restaurant. Sean McCarthy responded that he would have to check. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 19, 2006 6 �John Hughes gave a brief history of the site. 8) Sleepy Hollow Association, LLC – Ken Gentile is representing this application along with Neil Conick and engineer, Greg McCan. Ken Gentile stated that the state ??? approved the proposed development. Neil Conick spoke about the flood plains and the proposed entrance locations. He stated that the garage entrances have been moved to the front of the building based on the XXX. He distributed a revised front elevation sketch on the front of the building would look. He spoke about the proposed parking plan. The Chair asked if the building is too dense. Neil Conick responded that the building is not as dense as Margotta Courts. He stated that the building is XXX. The Chair asked about the proposed parking plan. Neil Conick responded that the proposed parking is less than one parking space/unit. He stated that based on experience, parking is typically one parking space/3 units. He stated that the parking plan at Margotta Courts currently has 43 parking spaces for seniors. He stated that the proposed parking plan will have 69 parking spaces for new residents. He stated that discussions took palce with neighboring businesses to see if parking was available. He staetd that the plan will seek an easement from the NTHA to add an additional 4 spaces in the rear. Sean McCarthy stated that the application will need to go before the Village Trustees 9) Executive Session George Tanner made amotion to go into exec session. Malunis To discuss matters of litigation. 9:10pm Tanner , Malunis to resume. No cation wa taken,. 10) Site PLn compliance. MONOPOLE – Sean McCarthy met with Snyder and Snyder. Time frame and a plan to lower the monopole by the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, January 19, 2006 7 �Frank’s Home Improvements – Sean McCarthy issued a letter to the owners indicating that the cars are parking illegally on the site. He stated that the owner complied for a little while but the problem has resumed. He stated that the owner will be receiving a final notice. He stated that the owner will be issueda violation for zoning non-compliance. 11) Other Dave Smith stated that a site visit to the hospital to look at the landscaping XXX Sean McCarthy stated that the area is under construction currently. The Chair made a motion to adjourn. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Adjourned at 9:23 pm to the next meeting. 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