https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/afeadf7af4be301e0dd52513b49294cd.pdf 2e0dde29dd81512d7a27ce0b92407506 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 16,2002 RECEIVED The meeting was called to order at 8:02p.m. by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman. TJ^ffhain «_._ noted that a quorum was present. VILLAGE CLERK Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Nicholas Cicchetti George Tanner David Perlmutter Ed McCarthy Absent: Ed Napoleon Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski Also Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & SchifFVillage Planner) Dan Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Bob Stiloski (Director, Department of Fire and Life Safety) Joel Sachs (Keane & Beane/Village Special Counsel) Mike Musso (Lawler, Matusky & Skelly/Village RF Engineer) Tftfffo \ 71™ * Announcements: The Chair stated that there would be a work session with the Village Board of Trustees to discuss Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for the McMansion phenomenon. He stated that this will take place at the June meeting of the Village Board of Trustees. Agenda: A) B) C) D) E) F) GEIS Wireless Location Study County House Road Karl Dibble SMSA/ Verizon Wireless Annual Report Minutes George Tanner made a motion to adopt the revised agenda. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). A) GEIS Wireless Location Study The Chair stated that the generic study would be performed to analyze the aesthetics and �coverage within the Village. This would eliminate the need to perform an EIS for every site. He stated that this would provide a basis for future and more detailed EIS's. He stated that applicants would only be required to provide a supplemental EIS. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to declare the Planning Board lead agency. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The Chair referred to Dave Smith to prepare the public notice. Dave Smith stated that he would prepare the scoping outline. He stated that it would provide other agencies to submit comments. The Chair agreed. He stated that next month, the Board would have the public scoping session. Noelle Kirsch (attorney representing Omnipoint) spoke. She asked the Chair about the Board's opinion on pending applications. The Chair invited the applicant to the scoping meeting. He stated that the Omnipoint application is proceeding and the Board is awaiting the FEIS. He stated that the Omnipoint application may not be affected at all. He stated that the GEIS would provide an understanding on how to provide coverage in the Village. Noelle Kirsch stated that she would like for the FEIS to be taken into consideration. She stated that all items would be ready for the Board's June 2002 meeting. The Chair asked for all items to be submitted 10-14 days before the meeting. B) County House Road The Chair referred to Joel Sachs. Joel Sachs gave a summary of the recent court decision. He stated that Tarrytown appealed the March 2002 decision. He stated that the applicant and Sleepy Hollow have filed papers opposing the appeal. He spoke about a letter that was received from Tarrytown's counsel opposing the Planning Board's scheduled public hearing on the County House Road application. Joel Sachs provided the Board with a memo stating that the Board could proceed with the public hearing. David Perlmutter made a motion to proceed with the scheduled public hearing. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Henry Hocherman summarized the approval process and the status of the current Planning Board Meeting, May 16,2002 2 �application within the Village. Bruce Lozito summarized the proposed sub-division. He discussed lot sizes, scenic overlook, etc. The Chair opened the public hearing. There was no public comment. The Chair referred to the Village consultants for their input. Dave Smith asked about the trees to be removed. The Chair responded that the Tree Commission would evaluate the trees on the property. Dan Pennella stated that there were no engineering comments. David Perlmutter made a motion to close the public hearing. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). George Tanner made a motion to approve the final sub-division plat approval. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). O Karl Dibble This is a continuation of previous meetings. The Chair referred to a letter from Jim Margotta to Ed Lammers (see attached). Ed Lammers stated that the Building Inspector has some questions on the application. The questions were placed in memo form so the applicant could respond. He stated that the applicant needs to address how the property would be used. The Chair read the letter aloud for the record. The Chair referred to the Village consultants for their input. Dave Smith stated that he is awaiting the Waterfront Advisory Committee's decision. Dan Pennella discussed revisions to the retaining walls. David Perlmutter asked if the walls could be clarified visually. Dan Pennella responded yes. Planning Board Meeting, May 16,2002 3 �David Perlmutter asked if the walls could be seenfromRoute 9. Dan Pennella responded slightly. David Perlmutter asked if the walls could be seenfromthe neighbor's property. Dan Pennella responded that the walls could be seenfromAntonio Rodriguez's property. The Chair referred to the applicant to explain the Building Inspector's letter. Karl Dibble responded that the property would not be used as a nursery or for retail. He stated that the garage would store vehicles. He stated that there would be no fertilizer on the property. He also stated that the height of the garage (16') is needed since some of the vehicles are 15' tall. There was an open discussion on the height of the structure. It was agreed that the applicant would build to conform to the Village Zoning Code. David Perlmutter made a motion to schedule the public hearing. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). David Perlmutter stated that the applicant must provide visuals to explain the proposed series of retaining walls as well as theflowof the storm water. D) SMSA/Verizon Wireless • This is a continuation of a previous meeting. Leslie Snyder summarized the application to date. She stated that the application is complete. She summarized Waterfront Advisory Committee and Architectural Review Board approvals. The Chair stated that the alternate sites were not clear in the application. He stated that he wanted to know why Village Hall is not to be used. George Tanner stated that coveragefromthe Phelps monopole originally showed no coverage gaps. He asked why is this application needed. Leslie Snyder responded that the original application matches this application. David Perlmutter asked why was Village Hall not used. Leslie Snyder responded that it is not tall enough to provide adequate coverage. Michael Primrich (Verizon RF Engineer) discussed the proposed application with regards to the coverage it would be providing. Planning Board Meeting, May 16,2002 4 �George Tanner asked if this would be the last application in the Village by Verizon. Michael Primrich responded yes. He stated that it would provide adequate coverage to the GM site. Leslie Snyder showed the proposed antennas on the Van Tassel and the GM site via four photos. There was an open discussion on the coverage areas. The Chair stated that the applicant should prove to the Board that all alternates have been addressed. George Tanner asked if the St. Theresa's church steeple was looked at. Leslie Snyder responded that the church was not interested. She provided a copy of the letter to the Board. The Chair read the letter aloud for the record. Vincent Amandola stated that the height of Village Hall is not higher that the Van Tassel. Leslie Snyder stated that the height is important in order to provide adequate coverage to the Village and the GM site. George Tanner responded that the submission does not indicate providing coverage for the GM site. Michael Primrich responded that this application would provide adequate coverage to the GM site. George Tanner asked if Verizon would make this part of their application. Leslie Snyder responded that if a high-rise were built, this application would not be adequate. George Tanner responded that if a 5-story building were built on the GM site, would the coverage be adequate. Michael Primrich responded yes. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the maps need to be more accurate. Leslie Snyder responded that the maps would be submitted with more coverage details. There was an open discussion on the ability of this application to provide coverage to Kendal and the GM site. It was determined that the applicant would provide further coverage maps. David Perlmutter asked the applicant to meet with the Deputy Mayor, Mario DeFelice about re-visiting St. Theresa's church. Ed Lammers stated that the Structural Engineer must state in his report that the roof and Planning Board Meeting, May 16,2002 5 �parapet can support the weight of the equipment facility. Vincent Amandola responded that the equipment is attached to the parapet and not the roof and the parapet in its existing condition can support the facilities. Dan Pennella stated that the original application showed coverage to Merlin Avenue. He stated that the new application shows coverage to Hunter Avenue. He asked which coverage area is correct. Leslie Snyder responded that she would have the answer at the next meeting. There was an open discussion on the coverage of Merlin Avenue. It was determined that the applicant would determine if adequate coverage exists or not. The Chair stated that the applicant would do the following: 1) Determine if the steeple of St. Theresa's Church is available. 2) Determine actual coverage. Bob Stiloski asked how the equipment would get to the roof. Vincent Amandola stated that a crane would be required. Bob Stiloski stated that the applicant would have to address all Police and Fire Department concerns. E) Annual Report The Board reviewed the Annual Report submitted by Dave Smith. The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. There were none. F) Minutes The minutes for March 2002 and April 2002 will be reviewed at the next meeting. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, 1 Anthony Del Vecchio Planning Board Meeting, May 16,2002 �J' iO' i u i / i vo.oo ««i v«. CAA cx'tutjix'i'tuuui; Village of Sleepy Hollow Department of Fire & Life Safety MEMORANDUM TO: Edward Lammers, Esq. FROM: James T. Margotta, Building Inspec DATE: May 13,2002 RE: 315 North Broadway I5-14-17A Jkf Karl Dibble is the owner of 3 IS North Broadway which is located in the C-l District On the property at the present time, is a two-family residence with an office on the lower floor. There is a proposal for a two-story accessory building in the rear yard. The office building will contain a garage with an apartment on the second floor. The architect has not indicated the variances that will be required There is no explanation of how the property and the accessory building will be used and there is no mention of the coverage of the rear yard. The building is proposed to be 38*-4" high. Schedule of Regulations Part U states that the maximum height of a building is 35-0. There is no indication of the maximum height of an accessory building in the Zoning Code. There are some concerns about the use of the property and the garage. Will the property be used as a nursery? Will there be an underground gas tank? How will the garage be used? What vehicles will be stored in the garage? The garage is 16-0 high: are there plans for automotive lifts? Where will fertilizer be stored? Will there be safeguards for loose fertilizer that may flow into the drainage system? Please refer to Section 62.20-3.F of the Village Code. Cc: David B. Smith JTM:sgs �RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board (the "Planning Board") is provided the authority under Section 62-22.2.N of the Zoning Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Village Code") to grant special use and site plan permits for location and construction and installation of wireless communications facilities; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board is concerned with the unplanned proliferation of wireless communication facilities throughout the Village and the potential visual and aesthetic impacts associated therewith; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board is desirous, after reviewing several completed and pending applications to create a comprehensive Village-wide wireless antenna siting plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board recognizes the importance of colocating facilities in strategic locations and incorporating stealth technology to mitigate potential aesthetic impacts; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board does hereby declare its intent to act as Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) laws for the preparation of a generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) analyzing colocational, aesthetics and other issues of sound planning and public policy; and, be it further RESOLVED, that upon the authorization of funding necessary for the GEIS by the Mayor and Board of Trustees, the Planning Board does hereby direct its consultants to prepare an initial scoping outline identifying those issues to be addressed in the GEIS effective the date of authorization on this resolution. 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