https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/89f9328c22a7d01c3d25d0a03d20c44b.pdf cc1c972703a974d93e4a890d2584b2ee PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED December 16, 2004 The meeting was called to order at 8:02 pm by David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman George Tanner Ed Napoleon Ed McCarthy Gary Malunis Absent: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman 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) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Counsel) Mike Musso (Lawler, Matusky & Skelly/Village RF Engineer) Proposed Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Monopole/Omnipoint Nextel Sleepy Hollow Designs Larry Doyle Freire Dan Beaton Zoning map amendments Minutes Announcements – None. 1) Monopole/Omnipoint The Chair referred to Ed Lammers. Ed Lammers stated that efforts to schedule a meeting between Snyder & Snyder, Village Counsel, and Chairman Robinson have been unsuccessful. He stated that a meeting would be scheduled soon. �No action was taken. 2) Nextel This is a continuation from last meeting. Cara Bonomolo is an attorney representing the applicant. She stated that the applicant is seeking a special permit at 95 Beekman Avenue as an alternative to 28 Beekman Avenue. She stated that comments have been received from the Village’s RF consultant and those comments have been answered. She also stated that comments from the Village Planner and Village Attorney were received today. The Chair asked why St. Theresa’s Church was not proposed. Cara Bonomolo responded that two letters were sent and no response was received. The Chair stated that the Board is very concerned with the site selection. Cara Bonomolo responded that the applicant has evaluated two alternative sites. She stated that the sites were the Ambulance Building and Barnhart Park. She stated that RF evaluations were being performed. She stated that new structures would be required at both sites. Lastly, she stated that there was no space available at Village Hall (28 Beekman Ave). George Tanner stated that he was concerned that the GEIS was not addressed in the application. Cara Bonomolo responded that Nextel evaluated other institutional locations as potential sites to install their communication equipment. She stated that Nextel is proceeding with the application at 95 Beekman Avenue and they are evaluating other locations. The Chair asked if the Sprint-Nextel merger has an effect on the application. Cara Bonomolo responded that there is no impact at this time since the technologies between the two carriers is different. Ed Lammers responded that he would investigate further for the next meeting. Mike Musso stated that the merger impacts are unknown at this time but based on the recent Cingular-AT&T merger, the two technologies should merge in 18-24 months. George Tanner made a motion to circulate a Notice of Intent to act as the Lead Agency. Gary Malunis seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) (Napoleon absent). Mike Musso stated that he would contact Father Gorman at St. Theresa’s church. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2004 2 �3) Sleepy Hollow Designs This is a continuation from previous meetings. Robert Barstow is representing this application. He summarized the Zoning Board’s recommendations. He spoke about some changes to the proposed building. He stated that the number of units was reduced from six to five and the square footage was decreased as well. George Tanner asked about the number of parking spaces. Robert Barstow responded that the parking meets the Village requirements. The Chair questioned the size of the lot and the ability to properly access one of the parking spaces. Robert Barstow responded that the questionable parking spot was removed from the plan. George Tanner asked about the number of parking spaces. Robert Barstow responded that eight spaces are proposed. George Tanner asked about the number of units. Robert Barstow responded that five units are proposed. George Tanner asked about the number of bedrooms. Robert Barstow responded that four 1-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom unit are proposed. The Chair stated that the plan is not realistic. He stated that the setbacks are not realistic. He stated that the proposal is in the densest area of the Village. He stated that the applicant should meet with the Village Architect and return to the Board with a realistic approach. Robert Barstow responded that he had met with Sean McCarthy in order to design the current plan. The Chair stated that he is prepared to send the application to the Zoning Board and recommend that the ZBA deny the needed variances. Robert Barstow responded that he would meet with Sean McCarthy and discuss the Board’s concerns. This was adjourned. No action was taken. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2004 3 �4) Larry Doyle Robert Barstow is the project architect. He is representing this application along with the owner, Larry Doyle. Robert Barstow showed the revised layout of the parking lot. The new layout would accommodate twelve (12) cars. He also spoke about site drainage, site lighting, and the retaining wall. George Tanner asked if the parking spaces are realistic. Sean McCarthy responded that the parking plan includes four compact spaces. Larry Doyle responded that the plan requires twelve spaces but he only needs four spaces for his business. Sean McCarthy stated that the parking requirements are based on the FAR. He stated that a loading zone is also required. He stated that the Board could waive the requirement. Sean McCarthy asked the applicant about the buffer between the neighboring properties. Larry Doyle responded that a boxwood hedge would be installed as part of the landscaping improvements. He spoke about the landscape plan. The Chair asked if the Village Trustees had completed the re-zoning process. Sean McCarthy responded that the public hearing was closed but action was planned for the Village Trustee’s December 21 meeting. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. 5) Freire John Hughes is representing this application along with Architect, Sam Vieira. John Hughes described the property. He stated that the owner also owns the adjacent lot but the lot is unbuildable based on the current zoning codes. Sam Vieira stated that an interpretation was sought from the Zoning Board regarding setbacks. He discussed the proposed changes to the house. He stated that the parking area would be established on the adjacent lot. He stated that two additional units would be created. He also stated that he has received a letter from the Village Engineer. He stated that the comments are engineering based and would be addressed as the process moves forward. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2004 4 �Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant could go to the Waterfront Advisory Committee and the Zoning Board before any Planning Board actions. George Tanner made a motion to refer the applicant to the Waterfront Advisory Committee and the Zoning Board. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). 6) Dan Beaton Chris Layman is the owner and is representing this application along with attorney, Jim Stoud and architect Sergio Marin. Jim Stoud stated that the old Tappan Motors property was recently sold to the applicant. The applicant is proposing to develop the property into a professional building with six residential units. He stated that each business would be owned and operated by the occupant of the residential unit. Sergio Marin discussed the residential layout. Each unit consisted of three-bedrooms. The Chair asked how cars would enter the site. Sergio Marin responded that cars would enter from Broadway. He stated that 22 parking spaces are proposed when only 15 are required. Owen Wells asked the applicant to explain the home occupation space further. Sergio Marin explained the common area and the floor plan layout in more detail. George Tanner questioned the parking requirements. Sean McCarthy responded that the parking requirements assume that the business owners live at the property. George Tanner questioned the possible business uses. Jim Stoud responded that the applicant would market businesses based on the Board’s recommendations. He stated that restrictions could be placed on the type of businesses that could occupy the space. There was an open discussion on the access to the businesses. It was proposed that access to the businesses would be thru North Broadway. Jim Stoud stated that the applicant would return next month to address the business portion of the plan. This was adjourned to the next meeting. No action was taken. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2004 5 �7) Zoning map amendments Sean McCarthy distributed a draft copy of the revised zoning map amendments. He stated that once the Planning Board reviews and approves the amendments, the map would be forwarded to the Village Trustees for adoption. No action was taken. 8) Minutes The minutes for October 2004 were reviewed. Gary Malunis made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The minutes for November 2004 were reviewed. Ed McCarthy made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 9:08 pm to the next meeting. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, December 16, 2004 6 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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