https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/16ff4bf7f8e4cea82c834b56b2c80d28.pdf 543a540385427501670c078f2583e0a5 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED February 19, 2004 The meeting was called to order at 8:00 pm by David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: George Tanner David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman Ed McCarthy Ed Napoleon Absent: Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Nicholas Cicchetti Also Present: Angie Kahn (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Michael Stein (Dolph Rotfeld Engineers/Village Engineer) Sean McCarthy (Village Architect, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Nicholas Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell) Fred Bland (Beyer, Blinder, Belle/ Village Consulting Architects) David Perlmutter made a motion to adopt the proposed agenda. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Proposed Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) Walter Ceconi Zegarelli Holdings George Samaras Ichabod’s Landing Site Plan compliance Monopole Minutes NYC DEP issues GEIS FAR issues Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 Corridor Other Business �1) Walter Ceconi Walter Ceconi is representing this application. Angie Kahn stated that the application is complete and a public hearing could be scheduled. George Tanner made a motion to schedule a public hearing for the March 2004 meeting. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 2) Zegarelli Holdings John Hughes is representing this application. The Chair read a Resolution aloud for the record (see attached). Ed Napoleon made a motion to approve the Resolution. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 3) George Samaras Ron Turnquist is representing this application along with George Samaras. Ron Turnquist stated that all requested items have been submitted to the board. He stated that several variances would be required. George Tanner asked about the number of seats. Ron Turnquist responded that the seating numbers were detailed in the drawings. George Tanner asked about the number of parking spaces. Ron Turnquist responded 31 in total. Angie Kahn stated that several issues need to be resolved prior to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Architectural Review Board reviews. There was an open discussion on the parking issues related to an existing business at this location. It was agreed that the applicant would meet with the Village Planner to address the outstanding issues. No action was taken. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 19, 2004 2 �4) Ichabod’s Landing This is a continuation from previous meetings. Bruce Lozito is representing this application. Fred Bland is representing the Village as an architectural consultant. He discussed the original project proposal and its development into the current plan. He stated that he agrees with the overall scheme presented by the applicant. The Chair asked about the parking in the courtyard area. There was an open discussion on the parking in the courtyard area and the surplus parking. The Chair asked the applicant to discuss how the proposed project would not be a gated community. Bruce Lozito responded that some of the parking for the retail stores is located in the courtyard area. He stated that this project was never intended to be a gated community. Bruce Lozito stated that the applicant is required to secure a Watercourse permit as per Village Code. He also spoke about the integrity of the bulkheads. Fred Bland stated that the existing 10-foot wide path is too narrow for loading/unloading of passengers. He stated that if a ferry port is proposed, the path should be at least 20foot wide. Bruce Lozito responded that he would investigate the possible expansion of the path. The Chair asked if there were any other comments. Fred Bland stated that the proposed materials be submitted to the Village. George Tanner made a motion to schedule a public hearing at the next Planning Board meeting for site plan approval and watercourse permit. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 5) Site Plan compliancea) Robert Barstow Nicholas Ward-Willis stated that a meeting is scheduled with Robert Barstow’s attorney to discuss the outstanding issues. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 19, 2004 3 �b) Karl Dibble Nicholas Ward-Willis summarized the project to date and stated the issue before the Board was whether to authorize the use of escrowed funds to complete certain items. He discussed his formal January 30, 2004, February 4, 2004 and February 9, 2004 letters. He advised there are numerous items that were not in conformance with the Planning Board’s November 21, 2002 Resolution. The Resolution provided that if certain items were not timely completed, the Planning Board could require the applicant to appear before the Board and if not satisfied with the applicant’s explanation for the delay, the Board could use the escrowed funds (and demand additional funds if necessary) to complete the work in accordance with the approved site plan. He stated that the two outstanding items that were the subject of calling the escrowed funds are: 1) Wall on the Northern boundary (approved at 4-feet but constructed at 6-½ feet. 2) Wall on Westerly boundary (not constructed properly). Brett Zinner is representing the applicant. He stated that the Architectural Review Board approved a different wall after the Planning Board had approved the site plan. There was an open discussion on the history of the retaining walls. Brett Zinner spoke about one issue regarding moving the fence. He stated that most of the neighbors do not have a problem with the fence. George Tanner made a motion to enter executive session. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The Board entered executive session at 9:02 pm. The Board resumed the meeting at 9:13 pm. The Board discussed matters of litigation. No action was taken. Nicholas Ward-Willis read a resolution (see attached). George Tanner made a motion to approve the resolution. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 6) Monopole George Tanner made a motion to enter executive session. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 4 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 19, 2004 �Nicholas Ward-Willis recused himself from this application. The Board entered executive session with attorney Ed Lammers at 9:18 pm. The Board resumed the meeting at 9:28 pm. The Board discussed matters concerning the monopole. No action was taken. 7) Minutes for January 2004 The minutes for January 2004 were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 8) NYC DEP Dave Smith discussed the proposed NYC DEP Croton Water Treatment Plant. He stated that several concerns exist with the blowoff facility. It was agreed that a letter should be sent to NYC DEP by the Village asking NYC to address these concerns. 9) GEIS Dave Smith stated that the draft GEIS should be submitted to the Planning Board by the next meeting. No action was taken. 10) FAR issues Dave Smith discussed non-conforming lots and the FAR. No action was taken. 11) Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 Corridor Dave Smith stated that he had met with representatives from the Thruway Authority. He stated that the Thruway Authority is proposing a tunneled railroad connection to the 5 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 19, 2004 �Metro-North Hudson Line. He stated that a cross-county rail is also being considered. He stated that these options would be evaluated with Metro-North as part of the DEIS. He also stated that there is no timeline for the DEIS. No action was taken. 12) Other BusinessThe Board agreed that a work session would be held on March 01, 2004. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, February 19, 2004 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/. Title A name given to the resource Planning Board Minutes & Resolutions-2004 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. 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