https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/cd5ff9341e978017c42798db7dd220bd.pdf db78ae8704a0a4ae223b48a68c6040ae PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED February 17, 2005 The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. Chairman Robinson noted that a special joint worksession between the Planning Board and the Waterfront Advisory Committee would be taking place prior to the Planning Board’s regular meeting. Present: Absent: Also Present: Planning Board Nicholas Robinson, Chairman George Tanner Ed Napoleon Ed McCarthy Gary Malunis David Perlmutter Nicholas Cicchetti Waterfront Advisory Committee Richard Weiss, Chairman Doug Maass Karin Adir Ralph Gunderman George Lence Terence McGlynn None Donald Stever Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Mike Stein (Dolph Rotfeld Engineers/Village Engineer) Owen Wells (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Sean McCarthy (Village Architect, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Nicholas Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Special Land-Use Counsel) Fred Bland (Beyer, Blinder, Belle/ Village Architectural Consultants) Proposed Worksession Agenda: 1) Lighthouse Landing Chairman Robinson referred to Dave Smith. Dave Smith stated that this joint worksession was established so that the Waterfront Advisory Committee could hear from the applicant prior to the Committee’s March 2, 2005 meeting. Fred Bland spoke about the site plan. He started with the waterside parcels. He noted several connection trails and connections to Barnhardt Park. He discussed Kingsland Point Park improvements, which included several ball fields and a pavilion. He discussed the layout of the parkland on the waterfront and the location of the public hotel. He discussed the location of the public fishing pier at the end of Beekman Avenue. �Fred Bland spoke about the eastern parcel. He spoke about the proposed park improvements and the parking re-configuration for Devries Park. He spoke about the new DPW yard. He also spoke about the possible Metro-North parking area. Chairman Robinson stated that the eastern park proposal details are not in the DEIS. Dave Smith responded that the details were in the DEIS. Chairman Robinson responded that the proposals were not discussed in sufficient detail. Chairman Robinson noted that the DEIS does not discuss a footbridge near Kingsland Point Park. He noted that the footbridge is eligible for listing on the National registry. He stated that the bridge is structurally sound and functional. Fred Bland agreed that if the footbridge is sound, then it should be kept. Dave Smith stated that the open space plan is only a draft. Chairman Weiss stated that the applicant should include more open space in the development. He stated that the proposal has the appearance of a cityscape. Jonathan Stein introduced himself. It was agreed by all that the Board members would just ask questions of the applicant and that a presentation was not required. Doug Maass stated that he was pleased with the open space plan. He stated that he was also pleased with the green design. He stated that he was concerned with how the road sloped downward as you approach the river but the buildings do not slope downward. Jonathan Stein responded that the proposal could include 6-story structures but only includes 4-story structures. He stated that this is consistent throughout the proposal with the exception of the hotel. Doug Maass spoke about buildings 2, 3 and 5. Jonathan Stein explained how the structure is actually one building but gives the appearance of multiple buildings. George Tanner spoke about possibly reducing the number of floors in the hotel. Jonathan Stein responded that if the conference center was eliminated, then the number of floors could be reduced. Doug Maass asked if the streets are graded towards the river. Andy Tung spoke about the changes in sidewalk elevations. Doug Maass stated that he was concerned with the proposed 2-row on-street parking plan near the waterfront. 2 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2005 �Fred Bland responded that the intention was to have the road be known as a public road and to be used by the public. Doug Maass stated that he was concerned with the views. Fred Bland responded that the area would be shielded with appropriate landscaping. Doug Maass asked about the use of birms to screen the railroad. He stated that the buffering should not create a tunnel effect. Jonathan Stein responded that the intention was to buffer the area. He stated that birms were not supposed to be used. Ralph Gunderman spoke about LWRP policies 5(a), 4(a) and 1(g). He stated that he is concerned with the air quality related to traffic as well as the train station proposal. He asked the applicant to consider a shuttle system up and down Beekman Avenue for the proposed train station. He also stated that he was concerned with the visual impacts on the homes on Hudson Street. Lastly, he stated that he was concerned with the elevations of building four. Jonathan Stein explained the height of building four. Ralph Gunderman spoke about the viewsheds from Beekman Ave particularly from buildings 3, 8 and 9. He stated that he was concerned with the bulk of building three on Beekman Avenue. Jonathan Stein spoke about how the road on Beekman Place expands as it goes towards the Hudson River. Ralph Gunderman spoke about the alternate residential unit proposal in the DEIS. Jonathan Stein spoke about the alternative residential unit proposal for 100 less units and for 250 less units. Doug Maass corrected himself. He stated that a buffer is proposed in the DEIS to screen the railroad and not birms. The worksession was adjourned at 8:11pm APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2005 3 �The regular meeting was called to order at 8:17 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Sleepy Hollow Designs Nextel Freire Larry Doyle Anthony Marmo Code compliance Miller Monopole/Omnipoint Lighthouse Landing Minutes Ed Napoleon made a motion to adopt the agenda. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Announcements – None. 1) Sleepy Hollow Designs This is a continuation from previous meetings. Robert Barstow is representing this application. He summarized the events from the last meeting. He stated that the structure is now a 4-unit structure with seven parking spaces. George Tanner asked about the number of parking spaces. Robert Barstow responded two variances are needed. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant needs a variance for setbacks and for density. Nicholas Ward-Willis stated that the Zoning Board needs a report from the Board before the Zoning Board will act on this application. Sean McCarthy stated that the Village Planning consultants recommend a 3-unit building. He stated that the applicant needs 4-units to make the project economically feasible. Nicholas Cicchetti referred to Sean McCarthy’s letter to the applicant. He asked if the APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2005 4 �applicant has complied with all of the items in the letter. Sean McCarthy responded that there are still a few outstanding items. The Chair asked what is allowed to be built as-of-right. Sean McCarthy responded 2-units. The Board unanimously stated that a 3-unit structure would be a more feasible project. This item was adjourned so that the applicant can review the engineer’s comments and re-consider reducing the proposed structure from 4-units to 3-units. No action was taken. 2) Nextel Owen Wells stated that Nextel is in negotiations with St. Theresa’s church. No action was taken. 3) Freire This is a continuation from previous meetings. Sam Vieira summarized the Waterfront Advisory Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. The Chair referred to the Village consultants. Mike Stein stated that the applicant needs to submit a storm water management plan. Owen Wells stated that the applicant needs to provide buffering between the neighbor and the parking area. Sam Vieira responded that the existing fence between the house and the parking area meets the code requirements for screening. Ed Napoleon made a motion to declare the Planning Board as the lead agency under SEQRA. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Ed McCarthy made a motion to schedule the public hearing for the Planning Board’s March 17, 2005 meeting. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). There was an open discussion on how to properly notice the residents in neighboring APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2005 5 �multi-family houses and apartment buildings. 4) Larry Doyle This is a continuation from previous meetings. Robert Barstow summarized the discussions from the last meeting. He spoke about the loading zone issues. He stated that parking spaces 11 and 12 have been eliminated to create a turn around area for delivery trucks. George Tanner stated that the required loading zone would never be used. Ed McCarthy stated that a loading zone is needed. Larry Doyle spoke about how delivery trucks currently make deliveries in the area. He proposed that parking spaces 11 and 12 be used as visitor spaces. Sean McCarthy stated that the loading zone proposal is not ideal but the Building Department will accept a turn around proposal in order to satisfy the loading zone requirement. George Tanner made a motion to schedule the public hearing for the Planning Board’s March 17, 2005 meeting. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). 5) Anthony Marmo This is a continuation from previous meetings. Anthony Marmo spoke about the Waterfront Advisory Committee’s findings. He also spoke about the landscaping between the neighbors. Mike Stein stated that a drainage plan is required. Anthony Marmo responded that the engineer is still working on the drainage plan. George Tanner made a motion to declare the Planning Board as the lead agency under SEQRA and schedule the public hearing for the Planning Board’s March 17, 2005 meeting. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). 6) Code Compliance a) Karl Dibble - Nicholas Ward-Willis referred to Sean McCarthy’s 01/27/05 letter. The letter informed the owner of the illegal parking of cars on the property and APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2005 6 �the use of the newly acquired lot across the street from 315 North Broadway that is being used without an approved site plan. He stated that attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful and that this matter has been referred to Village Counsel. George Tanner asked if the illegal sign on the new property would be removed. Sean McCarthy responded that the owner would be removing the sign. The Chair stated that the Board wants strict compliance with the approved site plan. b) Verizon boxes - Nicholas Ward-Willis stated that he had received a waiver from Verizon on this issue so he does not have a conflict of interest. Nicholas Ward-Willis discussed a similar incident in which Verizon was installing similar devices in Rye Brook. He stated that meetings are set-up with Verizon to discuss how to mitigate the visual impacts. 7) Miller David Gleassey is the project engineer and is representing this application on behalf of the owners. Davis Gleassey spoke about the proposed pool. He stated that extra precautions were designed to prevent contamination of the pond. He stated that the deteriorated patio would be replaced as well. He also stated that the impervious surface would be increasing by 3%. The Chair asked if the pool would have a perimeter fence. David Gleassey responded that the plans would comply with BOCA and NYS Building codes. Mike Stein stated that a storm water management plan was not submitted. David Gleassey responded that a curtain drain and a dry well would be proposed. He stated that he would meet with the Village Engineer to discuss. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to declare the Planning Board as the lead agency under SEQRA. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to schedule the public hearing for the Planning Board’s March 17, 2005 meeting. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2005 7 �8) Omnipoint/ Monopole It was discussed that special counsel would be brought in to discuss the monopole in an executive session. 9) Lighthouse Landing The Board had an open discussion on the Lighthouse Landing DEIS. The Board discussed the following issues: 1) Parking requirements – 2 spaces/unit and reduce the number of overall units. 2) Building heights. 3) Issues raised by Scenic Hudson. 4) Moving the parking from the west side to the east side. Discussions continued on properly camouflaging the parking structure. 5) Alternative access and egress to the site. 6) Views from Barnhardt Park. 7) Views from the Hudson River. 8) Address Village sewer mains located on the GM site. 9) How to vent flood waters from the Pocantico River. 10) Staggering the building heights to create views. 11) Reduce the number of units near Ichabod’s Landing. 12) Lack of loading zones for the retail spaces. 13) Maintenance of riprap. 14) Kayak access The Chair asked Nicholas Ward-Willis if the site plan could be approved in phases. Nicholas Ward-Willis responded yes. 10) Minutes The minutes for January 2005 will be reviewed at the next meeting. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Adjourned at 10:02 pm to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2005 8 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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