https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f861b177775057d24cdbc58e698a24e5.pdf efb09a9cae175f424cf0f86285d25c82 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED March 17, 2005 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 George Tanner Ed McCarthy Gary Malunis Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Absent: Ed Napoleon Nicholas Cicchetti 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) Joel Sachs (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Proposed Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Minutes Monopole/Omnipoint Freire Larry Doyle Anthony Marmo Miller Kendal-on-Hudson Lighthouse Landing Sleepy Hollow Designs Announcements – None. 1) Minutes The minutes for January 2005 were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). The minutes for the February 2005 special worksession were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman �Robinson absent). The minutes for February 2005 were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). 2) Omnipoint/Monopole Village Counsel was not present. No action was taken. 3) Freire Sam Vieira is the project architect. He summarized the project to date. He stated that his engineer has addressed the Village Engineer’s concerns about storm water and other engineering concerns. The Chair asked if sufficient off-street parking is proposed. Sam Vieira responded yes. The Chair asked about the type of variances required under this application. Sam Vieira responded that the variances were for area variances. George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). The Chair noted a letter from Thomas Jako asking that the Board not approve the requested plan. The Chair read the letter for the record. George Tanner asked if proof of mailings have been submitted. Sean McCarthy responded yes. Sam Vieira stated that Mr. Jako’s house is on Continental Street. He questioned how the proposed change affects Mr. Jako. Since there were no public comments, George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, March 17, 2005 2 �4) Larry Doyle Larry Doyle is representing this application along with his attorney, Kyle McGovern. Kyle McGovern stated that the applicant is before the Board tonight for the public hearing and site plan approval. George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). Kathy Behrens (25 Bedford Road) stated that she supports this application. James Lanch (30 New Broadway) stated that he is opposed to the plan. He stated that the type of use is out-of-character with the neighborhood. He questioned the public being properly noticed regarding the re-zoning of the property. Kyle McGovern responded that the procedures regarding noticing the public were properly followed. Larry Doyle explained the proposed use of the property. Anthony Marmo (225 North Broadway) stated that he is in favor of the proposed improvements. Anthony DelVecchio (22 Bedford Road) spoke in support of the application. Since there were no further public comments, George Tanner to made a motion to close the public hearing. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). The Chair read the Resolution aloud. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). 5) Anthony Marmo Anthony Marmo is representing his application. Anthony Marmo stated that he needs additional storage for his business. He spoke about the landscaping changes on the property. He spoke about the relocation of the driveway and the storm water management plan. He stated that ARB approval is still required. 3 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, March 17, 2005 �Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant has appeared before the Waterfront Advisory Committee. George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). Diane Abrute (221 North Broadway) stated that she has not reviewed the plans as of yet. She requested that her attorney review the plans to ensure that the proposed work will not affect her property. Anthony Marmo stated that he had spoken with his neighbors. The Chair stated that this request would delay this application. Sheila Showney (13 Chestnut Street) stated that she is concerned about the image of the neighborhood. George Tanner asked if the applicant’s trucks are parked on the street. Sheila Showney responded no. She stated that she is upset about the tree removal. Anthony Marmo stated that the tree was rotted and that the Village removed the tree. Sheila Showney questioned that the property is commercially zoned. Diane Abrute stated that Anthony Marmo promised to sit with her and her mother to discuss the changes to the garage. The Chair stated that the neighbor was aware of the project. Fernando Cruz (18 Chestnut Street) stated that he is concerned with the increased traffic that could result from the larger garage. The Chair asked how this application would affect the traffic in the neighborhood. George Tanner stated that the applicant stated that the number of trucks would not increase. The trucks would be stored inside the garage. Anthony Marmo stated that the employees typically take the trucks home at the end of the day. Since there was no further public comments, George Tanner made a motion to close the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Chairman Robinson absent). The Chair stated that the Resolution should be amended to include the addition of one more tree. The Chair read the Resolution aloud with the amendment. George Tanner asked if any fabrication would be done in the garage. Anthony Marmo responded no. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, March 17, 2005 4 �George Tanner made a motion to adopt the Resolution as amended. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 6) Miller Marcus Luck is the project engineer and is representing this application along with the owners. Marcus Luck spoke about the proposed pool and spa. Seam McCarthy stated that site plan approval and wetlands watercourse permit are required. George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Chairman Robinson noted comments from a letter submitted by Planning Board member, Nicholas Cicchetti. The comments focused around whether the pool would be visible from the bridge. He asked for the location of the pool to be further illustrated. Marcus Luck showed the pool location on a site plan. He spoke about the dense screening that is proposed. Chairman Robinson read Nicholas Cicchetti’s letter further. The letter asked if any variances are needed. Owen Wells responded that no variances are required. Chairman Robinson read another comment from Nicholas Cicchetti’s letter. The letter asked if the pool would affect the trunked sanitary sewer line that is located in the area. Michael Stein responded no. Chairman Robinson further asked if a sediment fence would be installed to protect the lake. Marcus Luck responded that a double fence would be installed. Chairman Robinson also stated that the applicant should appear before the Tree Commission and the Waterfront Advisory Committee. This was adjourned to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, March 17, 2005 5 �7) Kendal-on-Hudson Andy Tung is representing this application on behalf of Kendal-on-Hudson. Andy Tung spoke about the location of the proposed sign. He spoke about the proposed changes from the original approval. He noted that the Board is in receipt of a rendering of the sign. George Tanner made a motion to approve the proposed sign change. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 8) Lighthouse Landing The Chair submitted Planning Board comments on the DEIS. The Chair reviewed the letter (attached). The Chair noted that the reference to endorsing the Waterfront Advisory Committee’s findings would be deleted. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. George Tanner asked for comments from the Village consultants. Michael Stein stated that the engineering review would be completed next week. Owen Wells stated that his office has commented already. Sean McCarthy stated that he has been working with Beyer, Blinder, Belle on reducing the overall number of units and removing some of the units from Kingsland Point Park. Joel Sachs discussed the Village’s sub-committees. Mark Weingarten stated that Waterfront Advisory Committee’s comments are only preliminary. He also asked if the applicant could prepare a written response to the Board’s comments. The Chair responded that the applicant could respond in writing. 9) Sleepy Hollow Designs Owen Wells stated that a new plan was submitted with five units. He stated that the APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, March 17, 2005 6 �Board should send this application to the ZBA with a recommendation based on the Board’s February meeting. David Perlmutter made a motion to send this application to the ZBA with the recommendation that the ZBA must unanimously approval the application. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). David Perlmutter made a motion to adjourn. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 8:57 pm to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, March 17, 2005 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-2005 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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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