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                  <text>VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
PLANNING BOARD MEETING -APPROVED
December 18, 2003
The meeting was called to order at 8:02 pm by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. The Chair
noted that a quorum was present.
Present:

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

Absent:

Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski

Also Present:

Angie Kahn (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/Village Planner)
Dave Smith (Saccardi &amp; Schiff/Village Planner)
Antonio Capiocotto (Dolph Rotfeld Engineers/Village Engineer)
Bob Stiloski (Director, Department of Fire and Life Safety)
Nicholas Ward-Willis (Keane &amp; Beane/Village Attorney)
Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary)

Announcements:
None.
Agenda:
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GM Site
Site Plan compliance
Ichabod’s Landing
Omnipoint
Ferry Landings Scoping comments
GEIS
Monopole
Code Revisions
Minutes

1) GM Site Nicholas Ward-Willis spoke about report #1 issued by Keane &amp; Beane. He stated that
Keane &amp; Beane are in the investigation stages of the voluntary clean up. He also stated
that in October 2003, Gov. Pataki signed the Brownfields Agreement. Lastly, he stated
that GM must choose to use the Brownfield Agreement by March 1, 2004.

�The Chair stated that the Board should receive clarification on the borings taken at the
former Sleepy Hollow dumpsite as well as at Greenfield Crest and at the proposed
Ichabod’s Landing site.
Nicholas Ward-Willis responded that he would try to get this information for the next
meeting.
The Chair stated that the Village should be in a position to respond within 30 days once
an election concerning the clean up is made. He also stated that all documents are kept
on record at Village Hall.
No action was taken at this time.

2) Site Plan compliancea) County House Road –
Norman Sheer is representing the property owners.
The Chair asked if the detention basin had been built.
Bob Stiloski responded that Charles Manganaro Engineers had performed an
inspection of the detention basin and it is installed and operating properly.
There was an open discussion on the setbacks.
It was determined that the setback requirements have been met.
Norman Sheer stated that an amended plat would be submitted to the Village.
No action was taken.

b) 183-185 Valley Street (Larry Rodriguez) Angie Kahn stated that some architectural changes were made without
Architectural Review Board approval. He stated that the owner would make the
necessary corrections including site lighting.
David Perlmutter asked if the parking spaces were being used properly.
Bob Stiloski responded yes.
Angie Kahn stated that condition #6 is still outstanding. She stated that signs
indicate that all spaces are compact. She stated that only two (2) spaces should be
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�compact.
There was an open discussion on the window and balcony issues.
No action was taken.

c) Robert Barstow There was an open discussion on how to get the owner to complete the
outstanding items.
No action was taken.

3) Ichabod’s Landing Dave Smith spoke about the expected life span of the existing bulkhead. He stated that
the Village is retaining an engineer to assess the bulkhead.
Bruce Lozito is representing the application along with Henry Hocherman.
Bruce Lozito gave an overview of the proposed site plan. He stated that the site would
consist of 30 two-bedroom units and 14-three bedroom units. He also stated that each
unit would have a one or two car garage. He stated that additional parking would exist in
the courtyard for the apartments and retail space.
Bruce Lozito spoke about the improvements to Horan’s Landing. He spoke about the
bulkhead improvements and the addition of riprap. He discussed the proposed
architecture. He spoke about the pedestrian friendly courtyard.
The Chair recommended that the applicant meet with the Village Planner to layout
review stages for the Board.
The Chair asked for clarification on the strengthening of the bulkhead. He also spoke
about the availability of water. He also spoke about flooding and drainage on River
Street.
The Chair spoke about the GM clean up. He stated that the approval should be consistent
with the GM site.
Bruce Lozito responded that the clean up is included in the FEIS.
The Chair stated that the applicant should address the lunar high tide flood surge and Port
Authority acceptable levels.
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�Nicholas Cicchetti stated that he is concerned with storm water drainage of the site based
on the site topography.
Bruce Lozito responded that this issue would be addressed.
This application was adjourned.
No action was taken.

4) Omnipoint Nicholas Ward-Willis recused himself.
The Chair stated that Omnipoint has retained a new attorney. He stated that Omnipoint
would be amending their application.
No action was taken.

5) Fairy’s Landing–
Dave Smith stated that the Tarrytown comment period is open until December 22, 2003.
The Chair stated that comments should be prepared and submitted. He stated that issues
should include mass transit and future access to the Tappan Zee bridge corridor.
No action was taken.

6) GEIS Dave Smith stated that the GEIS would likely be completed in January 2004.
No action was taken.

7) Monopole It was stated that the monopole owners have retained counsel. It was also stated that a
meeting would be set-up with Ed Lammers to discuss compliance.
No action was taken.
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�8) Village Code Revisions It was stated that the proposed Village Code revisions would be reviewed in January
2004.
No action was taken.

9) Minutes The minutes for November will be reviewed at the next meeting.

George Tanner made a motion to enter executive session. David Perlmutter seconded. It
was unanimous (6-0).
The Board entered executive session at 9:26pm.
The Board resumed the meeting at 9:34pm.
The Board discussed matters of litigation. No action was taken.
George Tanner made a motion to have the Architectural Review Board revisit the
approved fence at the property of Karl Dibble. The 6-foot fence conflicts with the
approved site plan. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (6-0).

George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous
(6-0).
Adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anthony Del Vecchio

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