https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/d07de3c3cd81afe863ce5b0fd1d04b20.pdf 6e905d691b4b4bad9b08531a142f74d2 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED April 21, 2005 The meeting was called to order at 8:04 pm by David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman George Tanner Gary Malunis Nicholas Cicchetti Absent: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Ed Napoleon Ed McCarthy Also Present: Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Mike Stein (Dolph Rotfeld Engineers/Village Engineer) Sean McCarthy (Village Architect, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Nicholas Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Proposed Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Minutes Monopole/Omnipoint Freire Miller Doorley Kennedy Mill Point Partners C-2 Zoning amendments Elections 42 Howard Street 24 Lakeview Avenue Palmer Avenue Pokahoe Drive 300 North Broadway Announcements – The Chair noted that tonight’s meeting would not be videotaped. 1) Minutes The minutes for March 2005 were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 2) Omnipoint/Monopole Owen Wells stated that a meeting is still being set-up between Chairman Robinson and Sprint representatives. �George Tanner noted his objections for the record. No action was taken. 3) Freire Sam Vieira is the project architect. Sam Vieira summarized the project to date. He stated that the project engineer has addressed the Village Engineer’s concerns about storm water and other engineering related issues. He stated that no other comments have been received from the Village Planning consultants. The Chair read the Resolution for the record. George Tanner made a motion to approve the Resolution. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 4) Miller Marcus Luck is the project landscape designer and is representing this application along with the owners. Marcus Luck summarized the revised project. He spoke about the elimination of the previously proposed spa. He stated that the engineer is revising the plot plan and structural designs. Nicholas Cicchetti asked about the required variances needed. Sean McCarthy responded that the proposed structure is an accessory structure. Nicholas Cicchetti asked if the WAC reviewed, policy 25 discusses the importance of the Lake Fremont view shed from Pokahoe Drive. Marcus Luck responded that the view shed would be screened from the Fremont Bridge. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that policy 25 (page 81 of the LWRP) specifically refers to the Fremont Pond view shed. Sean McCarthy responded that the landscape plan submitted mitigated the impacts to the view shed. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 21, 2005 2 �Nicholas Cicchetti asked if the Tree Commission review was complete. He stated that the proposed pool should be staked out to assist the Tree Commission in their review. Marcus Luck agreed. Gary Malunis asked about the use of a pool that will only be 16’x 8’. Marcus Luck stated that it is a dunking pool. Sean McCarthy stated that the WAC expressed concerns about erosion control during construction. He stated that a bond would be required by the Village to ensure that the construction will not negatively affect Fremont Pond. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 5) Doorley Geraldine Tortanello is an attorney representing the owners along with landscape architect, John Slaker. Geraldine Tortanello summarized the previous application. She stated that the applicants intend to sub-divide a 1+ acre of property. She stated that the applicant has taken additional efforts to re-do the plans with special emphasis to the streetscape and impacts to the community. John Slaker discussed the streetscape on Highland Avenue and Munroe Avenue. He stated that the driveway for the existing Doorley residence would be widened. He stated that the trees on the site are in poor shape and need to be removed. He discussed the plantings that are proposed on the site to enhance the buffers between the houses. He discussed the proposed building footprints. He stated that the houses are approximately 3800 square-feet. He stated that each house proposes a 2-car garage. He also stated that the intention was not to fill the entire building lot. Nicholas Cicchetti asked if the houses on the presented plan are to scale. John Slaker responded yes. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the house proposed on lot #2 is much larger than the existing Doorley house on lot #1. John Slaker responded that the Doorley house is a house by itself and on lot #2, there is a 2-car garage built into the footprint, which give an appearance of a larger structure. George Tanner asked if the Waterfront Advisory Committee has reviewed the plan. Geraldine Tortanello responded no. She stated that the intention was to appear before the Planning Board first and see if Waterfront Advisory Committee review is necessary. 3 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 21, 2005 �George Tanner stated that Waterfront Advisory Committee review is necessary. Sean McCarthy stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee requested that an application be referred to the Committee referencing specific LWRP policies that are applicable to the application. The Chair stated that the Village consultants should review first. The Chair asked if the presented footprints are being presented to the Board for approval. Geraldine Tortanello responded that the plans could have additional measures built-in. Sean McCarthy responded that each lot would require site plan approval based on the revised Village Code. Nicholas Cicchetti asked about the Floor-Area-Ratio requirements. Geraldine Tortanello responded that the proposed houses are well below what is allowed under the Village zoning code. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 6) Kennedy – Emilio Escalades is the project engineer and is representing this application along with James Kennedy. Emilio Escalades stated that Planning Board approval is required for wetlands permit. He stated that the wetlands buffer must be entered in order to build the house and re-grade the site. He stated that the issues are erosion control and drainage control and discharge. He stated that a large drywell is proposed to properly discharge any drainage. He stated that a wall is proposed to solidify to boundary between the property and the wetlands buffer. George Tanner asked about the number of feet of the wetlands that will be invaded. Emilio Escalades responded 50-55 feet, which is the entire backyard. George Tanner asked if the wetlands would be invaded during construction. Emilio Escalades responded no. He stated that it is physically impossible. The Chair asked about Village Consultant comments. Mike Stein responded that the review is underway. George Tanner made a motion to schedule a public hearing for the May 2005 meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 21, 2005 4 �Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The Chair allowed public comments. John Dower (8 Pokahoe Drive) asked for Len Andrews letter to be entered for the record. The Chair stated that the letter has been received by the Board. John Dower also stated that the sheer drop of the property and the construction would create a sheet into the wetlands. He stated that existing property filters the groundwater into the wetlands. He expressed concerns that the wetlands would be negatively impacted as a result. There were no further public comments. This was adjourned to the next meeting. 7) Mill Point Partners Michael Molinelli is the project architect and is representing this application along with Dan Beaton. Michael Molinelli spoke about the proposed plan. He stated that the property would be demolished except for the three retaining walls that contain the lower-level garage. He stated that 8-units are proposed. He stated that the breakdown is 4-residential units and 4-live-work units. He stated the New Broadway side would be strictly residential. He discussed the home profession use that is proposed. He stated that the two northern most units are duplex units. He stated that the 4-units on the South are home-work units. Michael Molinelli stated that the proposed parking would accommodate 26 parking spaces. He stated that adequate handicap spaces are also included in the parking plan. He stated that an elevator would be made available from the parking level to the professional level of the property. He stated that all residential entrances are on New Broadway. He stated that the second floors are intended to be residential areas. Nicholas Cicchetti asked if 26 spaces could be accommodated without compact spaces. Mike Molinelli responded that the plan complies with the Village Code. Mike Molinelli referred to the informational booklet that was submitted to the Board. He reviewed the zoning requirements in detail. He stated that the property would need several variances. He stated that the proposed structure would not make the existing structure any more non-compliant. He spoke about the building height. He stated that the proposed structure is a two ½-story structure. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 21, 2005 5 �Gary Malunis asked about the proposed landscaping Mike Molinelli responded that the green space would be maximized. The Chair asked if the Board had any other questions. Kathy Doorley (Palmer Avenue) stated that parking is tight in that area. This was continued to the next meeting. No action was taken. 8) C-2 Zoning Amendments Owen Wells spoke about the Village Trustees text changes to the C-2 Zoning code. He stated that changes would take into account the existing character of the neighborhood. The changes include food establishments, front and side yard setbacks and some map changes. Owen Wells reviewed the map changes. Owen Wells stated that the Village Trustees are asking the Planning Board for recommendations on the proposed zoning amendments. 9) Elections George Tanner made a motion to re-elect Nicholas Robinson as Chairman of the Planning Board. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Adjourned at 8:58 pm to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, April 21, 2005 6 � 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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