https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/1cb69730d2051b4be3ac0755407bf261.pdf f43205cf9e3cd65fe728808cabb8312f PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED November 16, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman David Perlmutter Gary Malunis Nicholas Cicchetti George Tanner Ed Napoleon Absent: Ed McCarthy Also Present: Sean McCarthy (Village Architect, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/ Village Planner) Nick Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Announcements – None. Proposed Agenda: 1) Executive Session 2) Henry Molina 49-51 Chestnut St New 2-family dwelling 3) Sleepy Hollow Sr Housing 124 Valley Street Parking amendment 4) Nextel of NY Andrews Lane Wireless Comms Facility 5) Cortese Construction Terrace Close New single family residence 6) Lighthouse Realty 224 Beekman Ave Change of Use 7) NYS rules on Planning Board training 8) Village Water Supply Expansion 9) GM Site Update 10) Village Comprehensive Plan 11) Minutes for the September and October 2006 meetings George Tanner made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 1) Executive Session George Tanner made a motion to enter into executive session to confer with counsel. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). �The Board entered into executive session at 8:01pm to confer with counsel. George Tanner made a motion to resume the meeting. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The meeting resumed at 8:15pm. No action was taken. 2) Henry Molina – Jon Turnquist is the project architect and is representing this application along with owner Henry Molina. Jon Turnquist discussed the application to date. He stated that the all of the required zoning approvals have been received. The Chair asked if all of the required coastal forms have been completed. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair asked if the proof of mailings of the notice of public hearing were received by the Village. Sean McCarthy responded yes. David Perlmutter made a motion to open the public hearing. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0 Napoleon absent). Jon Turnquist gave an overview of the proposed project. The Chair asked if there were any questions from the Village Planner. Owen Wells responded that the storm water management methods need to be approved by the Village Engineer. The Chair asked if there were any questions from the public. There were none. George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0 Napoleon absent). This was adjourned to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 16, 2006 2 �3) Sleepy Hollow Senior Housing, LLC Kyle McGovern is representing this application along with project manager, Neil Connuck. Kyle McGovern stated that the previous temporary parking area has changed. He stated that an alternative parking plan is prepared. He stated that the applicant is seeking approval from the Board to use the Rock of Salvation church parking lot for the required interim use. George Tanner stated that the proposed parking lot is itself not a legal parking lot. The Chair stated that the former Duracell property could be used. Kyle McGovern stated that the former Duracell site would involve providing a shuttle service to the site. He stated that many alternatives were reviewed. He requested that the Board allow the applicant to go back to the Board of Trustees to use 10 additional spaces at the former Duracell property (Elm Street parking lot). The Chair allowed public comments. Frank Occhipinti (194 Webber Ave and 25 Clinton Street) stated that 100 College Avenue cannot support the additional 25 parking spaces. He referred to §62-14 (e) of the Village Zoning Ordinance concerning parking requirements for residential developments. He urged the Board to revoke the permit and stop all work on the site. There were no further public comments. Nick Ward-Willis read a draft Resolution aloud. David Perlmutter made a motion to adopt the Resolution as amended. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0 Napoleon absent). The Board also requested the Building Inspector to further investigate the comment that was raised during the public hearing from Frank Occhipinti. 4) Nextel of New York Cara Bonomolo is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Cara Bonomolo stated that the applicant is seeking to install a wireless communications facility at Village-owner property adjacent to Barnhardt Park. She stated that the project APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 16, 2006 3 �involves constructing a 92-foot flagpole at this site. She reviewed the submitted materials. George Tanner asked if another applicant could have their equipment installed at this site. Cara Bonomolo responded that a total of 3 providers (2 additional providers plus the applicant) can have their equipment supported at this proposed facility. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to refer this applicant to the Waterfront Advisory Committee for a consistency finding. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0 Napoleon absent). The Chair stated that the location of the flagpole would be questioned by the other Village Boards. Cara Bonomolo stated that the location was provided by the Village. Owen Wells stated that the need to exceed the 80-foot height requirement should be explained by the application. Cara Bonomolo stated that the stealth requirement will not allow the equipment to operate at the required 80-foot height. She stated that in order to use the stealth technology, the height of the flagpole would have to exceed the 0-oot height requirement. This was adjourned. 5) Cortese Construction Paul Petretti is the project engineer and is representing this application along with owner Andrew Cortese. Paul Petretti stated that this application has been greatly reduced since it was originally presented to the Board. He reviewed the proposed rain garden that is proposed to better utilize the site storm water. Owen Wells stated that the 100-year storm event needs to be addressed. Paul Petretti responded that he would provide the information to the Board. Owen Wells asked if the applicant had spoken to the Tree Commission. Paul Petretti responded yes. Sean McCarthy asked about the pitch of the driveway. Paul Petretti responded that the pitch of the driveway is less than 10%. Sean McCarthy asked if there is any visible rock on the site. Paul Petretti responded no. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 16, 2006 4 �Sean McCarthy stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee found this application inconsistent with Policy 25(a). The Chair stated that the applicant needs to address why it believes the project is consistent with LWRP policy 25(a). Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee’s findings should be carefully examined. Andrew Cortese stated that several issues raised by the Waterfront Advisory Committee were addressed in the design. He reviewed the changes to the plans that were made during the Waterfront Advisory Committee’s review. The Chair stated that the applicant needs to prepare a letter to the Board explaining why it feels that the consistency findings of the Waterfront Advisory Committee should not be followed by the Planning Board. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 6) Lighthouse Realty Irving Ortiz is the project architect and is representing this application along with the owners. Irving Ortiz summarized the Zoning Board approval. He stated that the plans are the same as originally submitted. George Tanner asked about the parking requirements. Sean McCarthy stated that the change of use requires an additional parking space. He reviewed the required variances that the applicant received from the ZBA. George Tanner made a motion to schedule a public hearing for the next meeting. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0 Napoleon absent). 7) NYS Planning Board training requirements Nick Ward-Willis stated that NYS requires that Planning Board members attend 4-hours of training per year. The Chair stated that a special training class could be held to discuss the issues at the GM site. 5 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, November 16, 2006 �The Chair stated that the Board would make a decision at the next meeting. 8) Village Water Supply Expansion – The Chair stated that a water tower is proposed at the GM site to satisfy NYS requirements. He stated that the Village is proposing to provide an additional water reservoir next to Phelps Hospital to eliminate the need for the water tower at the GM site. Owen Wells stated that a public hearing is scheduled for November 28, 2006. Sean McCarthy stated that the Village Trustees need the advice from the Waterfront Advisory Committee so the public hearing would be kept open. The Chair stated that the Board would review and provide comments at their next meeting. 9) GM Site Update The Chair stated that further traffic options will be reviewed by the Village Planner. He reviewed the timeline for the FEIS. He discussed the phased review of the sub-site plans. 10) Village Comprehensive Plan The Chair stated that the inner Village should be reviewed in order to comply with NYS law. He stated that issues to be addressed include density and parking. He stated that a moratorium could be issued on further development in the inner Village until the comprehensive plan is adopted. The Board agreed that this should be explored further. This was adjourned. 11) Minutes for the September and October 2006 meetings The minutes from the September 2006 meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0 Napoleon absent). 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