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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
PLANNING BOARD WORKSESSION -APPROVED
February 20, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 8:01 pm by David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman. The
Chair noted that a quorum was not present.
Present:

George Tanner
Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski
David Perlmutter

Absent:

Nicholas Robinson, Chairman
Nicholas Cicchetti
Ed Napoleon
Ed McCarthy

Also Present:

Dave Smith (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/Village Planner)
Dan Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)
Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich &amp; Powell/Village Attorney)
Bob Stiloski (Director, Department of Fire and Life Safety)
Mike Musso (Lawler, Matusky &amp; Skelly/Village RF Engineer)

Announcements:
Ed Lammers stated that no action could be taken by the Boards since a quorum was not
present.
Agenda:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)

Antonio Rodrigues
Laurentino Rodrigues
CFF Reality
Monopole permit application status
Omnipoint
Karl Dibble
GEIS/Wireless Location Study
Cornell University Department of City and Regional Planning Survey
Minutes

1) Antonio Rodrigues Dave Smith gave an overview of the traffic issues. He stated that NYS DOT has
submitted correspondence with regards to a curb cut but they were in favor of closing Old
Broadway.

�Sean McCarthy is the project architect and is representing this application.
Sean McCarthy showed the site layout drawing. He showed the building moved over and
the trash and meter areas relocated. He spoke about the curbs (proposed 6”).
Sean McCarthy asked Bob Stiloski if a fire truck could go over a 6” curb.
Bob Stiloski responded that it would not be easy but it was possible.
There was an open discussion on how to get an easier method for Fire Department access.
The Chair asked if there were any other questions.
Dave Smith stated that the landscape plan in under review.
Anthony Lanzi (lives adjacent to the property) spoke. He asked about the distance
between the proposed driveway and his driveway.
Sean McCarthy responded 105-feet.
Anthony Lanzi asked about a possible 5’-fence and landscaping in the buffer area.
Sean McCarthy spoke about both versions of the site plan. He stated that with a 5’-fence
and landscaping, the landscaping would not survive due to lack of sunlight.
Since there were no further comments, this was adjourned to the next meeting.

2) Laurentino Rodrigues This item was adjourned to the February 2003 meeting.

3) CFF Reality The Chair stated that since the Board could not schedule a public hearing at this meeting,
this item would be adjourned. He stated that the Board will plan on scheduling a date for
the public hearing at the next meeting.

4) Monopole permit application status Ed Lammers spoke about his previous letter. He stated that the letters were returned
since the addresses were incorrect. He stated that he obtained the correct address and resent the letters.
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�George Tanner asked if this was a violation of the Village Code.
Ed Lammers stated that Sprint and Bell Atlantic are pre-existing to the Code. He stated
that so is the monopole structure.
Ed Lammers stated that AT&amp;T did not respond to the letter but they are on the water
tower. He stated that Nextel was approved after the Code was enacted. He also stated
that they provided an affidavit that their emissions are within the FCC limits.
George Tanner asked about the height of the monopole.
Ed Lammers stated that Nextel wants to comply. He stated that Nextel wants to take
measurements and if necessary, lower their equipment in order to comply.
Dave Smith cited a Code section that states if the owner changes or the occupants change
address, the Building Department needs to be informed.
There was an open discussion on whether or not to pursue legal action against the
monopole occupants and owner for violations of the Village Code with respect to posting
a bond.
It was agreed that the Village Attorney through the Building Department would prepare
the appropriate notices.

5) Omnipoint Dave Smith stated that Omnipoint representatives have requested an adjournment to the
next meeting.
This was adjourned to the next meeting.

6) Karl Dibble The Chair asked if the bond issue had been resolved.
Ed Lammers responded no. He stated that the wrong bond had been issued.
Karl Dibble stated that he could have the correct bond submitted to the Village by
tomorrow (02/21/03).
The Chair stated that if the bonds were not submitted to the Village by tomorrow, the
previous approvals would be revoked based on the conditions of the site plan approval.
This was continued to the next meeting.

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�7) GEIS/Wireless Location Study Dave Smith spoke about how the GEIS would conceptually identify mitigations without
going thru the visual simulations of each site. He stated that the documents should be
ready for the next meeting and a public hearing could be set at that time.
Mike Musso spoke about several sites including Kingsland Point Park, St. Theresa’s
Church and the cemetery as possible sites.
This was adjourned to the next meeting.

8) Cornell University Department of City and Regional Planning Survey Dave Smith reviewed sections of the survey. He spoke about the affordable housing
section and the potential affordable housing at the GM site.

9) Minutes The minutes will be reviewed at the next meeting.
Adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,

Anthony Del Vecchio

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