https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f33ea2cfb0e035234a5bc8b7f25acbc2.pdf 78f7f4d6ee39f21ff3bc2368cfad8c83 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING - APPROVED October 16, 2003 The meeting was called to order at 7:58 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman George Tanner David Perlmutter Ed Napoleon Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Absent: Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski Also Present: Angie Kahn (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Antonio Capiocotto (Dolph Rotfeld Engineers/Village Engineer) Bob Stiloski (Director, Department of Fire and Life Safety) Nicholas Ward-Willis (Keane & Beane/Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: None. Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Introduction of new Village Engineer Walter Ceconi Omnipoint Ichabod’s Landing Dan Beaton Sleepy Hollow Designs George Samaras Fremont Property/Pokahoe Drive Site Plan compliance Other Minutes 1) Introduction of the new Village Engineer The Chair introduced Antonio Capiocotto from Dolph Rotfeld Engineers, P.C. The Chair stated that the Village has decided to make a change in engineering firms in order to provide better services for the Village. �2) Walter Ceconi – Walter Ceconi is representing his own application. He stated that he is interested in installing a swimming pool on his property. The Chair stated that a site plan drawing is required. He stated that the applicant has submitted a marked-up copy of a survey not a new site plan. He instructed the applicant to meet with the Village Planner and Village Engineer to discuss what information needs to be submitted. This application was adjourned to the next meeting. 3) OmnipointAngie Kahn summarized the resolution for the board. A copy was provided to the applicant. Mike Peters (representing Omnipoint) expressed some concern on the language contained in Condition #8. David Perlmutter read a letter from Ed Lammers. The letter recommended that the applicant place an agreed upon amount into escrow to cover any damage to the Village Hall roof occurring because of Omnipoint’s work. It was mutually agreed that the language in Ed Lammers letter would be substituted for condition #8. George Tanner made a motion to substitute for condition #8, the language contained in Ed Lammers’ letter. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) (Napoleon absent). Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to approve the resolution with the language from Ed Lammers’ letter substituted for condition #8. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0) (Napoleon absent). 4) Ichabod’s Landing Dave Smith stated that the Village Trustees held a public hearing on the FEIS. He summarized the status of the application. He stated that the applicant would be appearing before the Planning Board for site plan approval. Bruce Lozito is representing the applicant. He discussed the comments received from the FEIS and how the site plan was affected. He summarized the changes for the Board. They included: 2 APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2003 �1) 2) 3) 4) Total number of units reduced from 50 to 44. Access to waterfront has increased. Overall parking has decreased from 155 spaces to 131 spaces. Provided waterfront amenities. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. 5) Dan Beaton This is a continuation from previous meetings. The Chair asked if the applicant had any new information. Dan Beaton responded no. The Chair expressed a concern for emergency access as set forth in the Director of Fire and Life Safety’s report dated July 18, 2003. The Chair further noted the applicant failed to provide additional information requested by the Village staff. He stated that the applicant should come in with a fully prepared application with an architect or engineers seal. He explained the process of a Type 1 SEQRA action. The Chair stated that the Board is prepared to close the public hearing and deny the site plan proposal. A copy of the resolution was provided to the applicant. The Chair stated that a professional proposal is needed. He advised the applicant to speak to the Village Engineer and Village Planner. David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the resolution, which would close the public hearing and deny the applicants’ site plan approval. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 6) Sleepy Hollow Designs Robert Barstow is the applicant and is representing this application. He explained the proposed project. He spoke about the 6-unit proposed structure. He stated that the lot coverage is at 45%. He stated that parking for all 6-units has been provided. Robert Barstow reviewed the Zoning variances needed. He stated that the following variances are needed: 1) minimum lot size 2) lot coverage 3) front yard APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2003 3 �George Tanner questioned the use of leased property for parking. The Chair recommended that the applicant review the parking requirements and zoning requirements with the Village Planner and the Building Department. Dave Smith requested that all applicable documents be submitted to the Village prior to appearing before the Waterfront Advisory Committee and Zoning Board. 7) George Samaras Jon Turnquist is the project architect and is representing this application. He described the proposed project. He stated that the following variances are required: 1) front yard 2) rear yard 3) side yard George Samaras stated that 10 parking spaces would be reserved for the restaurant. George Tanner asked about the total number of units. Jon Turnquist responded that 12-units would be constructed. He stated that the applicant is proposing 21 spaces, which is sufficient. Bob Stiloski stated that the restaurant exceeds the approved seating. He stated that a variance was granted for 12 seats. There was an open discussion on the number of seats and the number of parking spaces. It was determined that the restaurant currently does not have enough seating but the parking will comply if the application is approved. The Chair stated that the applicant needs to submit additional required items to the Village Planner. This application was adjourned. 8) Fremont Property – The Chair acknowledged a letter from Leonard Andrews stating that the wetlands on the site were not delineated properly. Nicholas Cicchetti referred to a 1974 plan of the site that indicated that wetlands existed on the site. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2003 4 �Emilio Escalades is representing the applicant. He briefly spoke about the history of the application. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that a licensed professional should be retained to evaluate and mitigate the wetlands. The Chair stated that if the wetlands cannot be delineated before the end of the growing season, then it must wait until next spring. Emilio Escalades asked if the wetlands must be measured from the building footprint. The Chair responded that the wetlands must be measured from the property line. 9) Site Plan compliance a) County House Road – George Tanner stated that the first house is too big based on the McMansion’s law. Bob Stiloski responded that he would investigate. George Tanner stated that he is concerned with the setbacks also. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the plantings were reviewed. He stated that no serious violations exist. The Chair asked if the retention basin had been installed. Angie Kahn responded yes. b) Karl Dibble – Bob Stiloski stated that the fence installed on the property does not comply with the site plan and is illegal. He also stated that the storm water runoff is not properly managed. The Chair referred to counsel. Nick Ward-Willis stated that a lawsuit had been filed. He also stated that a 15 Nov compliance date had been established. The Chair stated that if satisfactory progress is not made by the 15 Nov deadline, counsel should proceed with legal action in the NYS Supreme Court. c) Larry Rodriguez Bob Stiloski spoke about the violations existing on Chestnut Street. APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2003 5 �It was discussed that the Certificate of Occupancy would be revoked unless parking is provided. d) Robert Barstow Bob Stiloski stated that the property on Cortlandt Street has been occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy since 2000. George Tanner asked Robert Barstow about the outstanding items. Robert Barstow responded that some of the items have been corrected. Robert Stiloski read a list of outstanding items applicable to this project. e) George Samaras Bob Stiloski stated that the applicant is trying to legalize some apartments. There was an open discussion on the parking requirements. It was agreed that six (6) parking spaces were required. 10) Othera) Tarrytown Project – The Chair stated that the Village needs to coordinate the traffic impacts between Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown for the proposed waterfront development in Tarrytown. b) Monopole – The Chair stated that the FEIS should be adopted at the next meeting. He stated that the FEIS will have findings on whether or not the monopole is legal or not. c) Other The Chair stated that Dwight Douglas asked the Village Planner to develop a blasting and noise ordinance. The Chair stated that NYSTA would be forwarding the Tappan Zee bridge GEIS documents to the Village. The Chair stated that the Village Planner would be reviewing the scope of the voluntary clean-up agreement of the GM site. He stated that he Village would be deeded about 30% of the site. Environmental hazards need to be known so the APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2003 6 �Village does not have to perform an environmental clean up of the site. The Chair stated that the Planning Board is also working on the following: -Single family dwelling site plan reviews. -Update site plan reviews in Village Ordinance to conform to the site plan application. -Cell tower sighting study -Historic Preservation language for the Architectural Review Board. 11) Minutes The minutes for April, May and June will be reviewed at the next meeting. The minutes for July were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0) George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio APPROVED - Planning Board Meeting, October 16, 2003 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/. 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