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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED
May 20, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair
noted that a quorum was present.
Present:

Nicholas Robinson, Chairman
George Tanner
David Perlmutter
Ed McCarthy
Nicholas Cicchetti

Absent:

Ed Napoleon
Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski

Also Present:

Angie Kahn (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/Village Planner)
Owen Wells (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/Village Planner)
Antonio Capiocotto (Dolph Rotfeld Engineers/Village Engineer)
Sean McCarthy (Village Architect, Village of Sleepy Hollow)
Nicholas Ward-Willis (Keane &amp; Beane/Village Attorney)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)
Shane Beekham (Han Padron Engineers/ Village Consulting Engineer)

Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to adopt the proposed agenda. Ed McCarthy seconded.
It was unanimous (4-0) (Tanner absent).
Proposed Agenda:
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County House Road
Phelps Hospital
Ichabod’s Landing
315 North Broadway
Monopole
Village Code revisions
Summer meeting agenda
Other
Minutes

Announcements –
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None.
1) County House Road U

Angie Kahn reviewed the draft Resolution.
The Chair read the draft Resolution aloud.

�Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to approve the Resolution. David Perlmutter
seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Tanner absent).
John Dolan stated that the final site plan would be submitted to the Village next week.

2) Phelps Hospital U

David Silverberg is representing Phelps Hospital along with Bruce Allen and Andy Tung.
David Silverberg spoke about the recently acquired property. He stated that Phelps
Hospital would file a petition to have the property placed in the H-zone of the Village.
Andy Tung stated that the storm water reports, archaeological reports, etc have been
submitted to the Village.
The Chair asked if there are any Village comments.
Angie Kahn stated that she had reviewed the documents and had some minor comments.
The Chair spoke about the LEED Certification.
Andy Tung responded that they are investigating how to incorporate.
The Chair read the notice of intent to act as the lead agency.
David Perlmutter made a motion to approve and circulate the notice. Nicholas Cicchetti
seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Tanner absent).

3) Ichabod’s Landing U

Bruce Lozito is representing this application along with Adam Weckstein.
Bruce Lozito submitted a letter from Samantha Kaymer, Captain of the Clearwater.
Bruce Lozito referred to the applicant’s consultant engineer, Stanley White to discuss the
bulkhead.
Stanley White stated that the existing bulkhead is in good condition and should last
another 28 years. He explained the proposed cathodic protection system that would
extend the life of the bulkhead. He spoke about the concrete wall that would be
constructed behind the existing bulkhead but above the waterline.
There was an open discussion on possible replacing the entire bulkhead.
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�The Chair referred to the Shane Beekham of Han Padron Engineers to discuss the
bulkhead.
Shane Beekham spoke about the drawings that were submitted by Stanley White. He
stated that the drawings represent a sound engineering solution. He also stated that he
agreed with the proposed cathodic protection in order to extend the useful life of the
bulkhead.
David Perlmutter asked what is involved in maintaining the cathodic protection system.
Shane Beekham responded that a monthly above ground check is required to make sure
that the current is still flowing. He also stated that an annual in-water inspection is
required to evaluate to system.
Bruce Lozito stated that as a condition of site plan approval, the applicant would agree to
have the cathodic protection system signed-off by Han Padron Engineers.
The Chair responded that the matter should come back to the Board for review.
The Chair read the findings statement aloud.
There was an open discussion on applicable fees for the bulkhead.
It was agreed that a maintenance fee and an additional amount ($5,000) would be set
aside in order to adequately maintain the waterfront.
The Chair asked if there were any public comments.
Don Catano (43 Lawrence Ave) stated that the cost of the bulkhead should be borne by
the developer.
Karl Dibble (315 N. Broadway) stated that the costs should be shared by the developer
and the public.
There was an open discussion on the decision of the Village Trustees concerning the
bulkhead.
The Chair asked if there were any other changes.
There was none.
The Chair polled the Board. The Board was not in favor of the findings statement by a 3-1
vote (Tanner voted against, Perlmutter abstained).
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�The Board entered executive session at 9:39 pm on advice of counsel.
The Board resumed the meeting at 9:50 pm. No action was taken.
Nicholas Ward-Willis read the proposed revised language. It stated that:
- The applicant would pay $3000/year to maintain the cathodic protection system.
- Tax on special use district may be imposed on the applicant.
- Applicant would not oppose these charges.
David Perlmutter made a motion to adopt the findings. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was
unanimous (5-0).
The Chair read the site plan and watercourse permit applications aloud.
David Perlmutter made a motion to approve. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded.
The Chair asked if the Village consultants had any comments.
There was none.
The Chair asked if the applicant had any comments.
There was none.
The motion was unanimous approved (5-0).

4) 315 North BroadwayU

Nicholas Ward-Willis stated that the applicant provided drawings of the site as requested.
He stated that the drawings were reviewed by the Village Engineer. He stated that a test
pit would be made on the site to verify the construction on the retaining wall. He also
stated that the Village Engineer would be on-site prior to the commencement of the test
pit for proper inspection.
David Perlmutter made a motion to allow 30 days to complete the work as stated.
Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0).
It was agreed that a report would be provided at the next meeting.

5) Monopole George Tanner asked about the status of the monopole.
The Chair stated that a meeting was to take place between Ed Lammers and counsel
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�representing the monopole owner.
George Tanner stated that he suggested this meeting 14 months ago.

6) Village Code revisions U

The Board reviewed the following:
1) McMansions FAR review
2) site plan review
3) sub-division revisions
4) Planning Board revisions
5) Architectural Review Board revisions
6) Zoning Code changes
The Chair asked if there were any other comments.
There was none.
David Perlmutter made a motion to send the recommended Village Code revisions to the
Village Trustees. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0).

7) Summer meeting schedule U

The Board agreed unanimously that there would be no June 2004 meeting.

8) Other –
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The Chair stated that NYC Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to use
Shaft 9 as a blowoff as part of their Croton Filtration System. He stated that the blowoff
would release into the Pocantico River.
It was agreed that a letter would be sent to NYC Department of Environmental Protection
expressing the Planning Board’s concerns.

9) Minutes for April 2004 U

The minutes for April 2004 were reviewed.
David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. George Tanner
seconded. It was unanimous (5-0).
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�David Perlmutter made a motion to adjourn. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous
(5-0).
Adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anthony Del Vecchio

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