https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/15d46ee052881d560b7627d603b878c5.pdf bb23c23167d0343521b3581d6991b7ad PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING January 17,2002 rv-^*/ M / ^ ^ A ) / DA ^' 3r~{ * The meeting was called to order by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman at 8:00 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman David Perlmutter Ed Napoleon George Tanner Absent: Ed McCarthy Nicholas Cicchetti Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski Also Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Dan Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Bob Stiloski (Department of Fire and Life Safety) Jerome Fine (J. Robert Folchetti/ Village Engineer) Don Ruggerio (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Announcements: The Chair stated that the minutes from the last few meetings should be added to the agenda. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the revised agenda. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) 0 g) h) i) Michael Doorley Omnipoint Kendal-On-Hudson Verizon Karl Dibble Antonio Rodriguez Dolphin Fitness Minutes Other Business JAN * ^ ^ I I Z VILL.MV4(1 CLERK �a) Michael Doorlev As per Bob Stiloski, this was adjourned to next meeting. b) Omnipoint This is a continuation of the DEIS completeness review. Dave Smith stated that he received an alternative proposal for camouflaging the monopole as previously requested. The Chair asked Dave Smith if the DEIS is completed. Dave smith responded yes. David Perlmutter made a motion to adopt the DEIS and circulate it to all interested agencies. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Dave Smith stated that the comment period for the public hearing must be held for 30 days or for 10 days after the public hearing. It was agreed that the public comment period would be held on 02/21/02 and the comment period would extend for 10 days after the public hearing. c) Kendal on Hudson The Chair stated that he received a letter from Scenic Hudson (attached). The Chair re-opened the public hearing. Miguel Jimenez of 135 Cortlandt Street spoke. He stated that the Village would be bearing a large burden if this project were approved. He stated that he opposes the project. Since there were no further public comments, the Chair addressed questions from the Board. The Chair stated that the Board has the following concerns: 1) Storm water management 2) Tree Ordinance 3) Access points to Rockefeller State Park 4) Blasting Protocol Planning Board Meeting, January 17, 2002 �5) 6) 7) 8) Source separation & recycling Sewage pumping facility Safe access to Rockwood Hall Parking deck lighting 1) Storm water management The Chair stated that the Board was concerned about the retention basins being able to hold and control storm water. Andy Tung summarized the storm water retention design. He stated that there is no other structure between Kendal and the Hudson River. The Chair asked about Metro North railroad. He reminded the applicant about the effects of Tropical Storm Floyd and its impact on the Metro North railroad. He stated that the applicant has not adequately addressed this issue. Andy Tung responded that there is an existing 20x20 culvert that will be able to handle the storm water runoff unless it becomes blocked-up. George Tanner asked if the applicant could come up with alternatives to anticipate potential problems. Andy Tung stated that he met with Metro North railroad. They stated that there is no maintenance performed on the culvert unless there is a problem. He stated that the water quality basins in Kendal would be maintained. The Chair asked if calculations have been done based on Tropical Storm Floyd. Andy Tung responded no. He stated that no area in Westchester County designs beyond the 100-year storm. The Chair responded that the applicant should design for Tropical Storm Floyd or design a hold back system. Don Ruggerio stated that there is no mention of storm water flow during construction. He also stated that there is no discussion to remove the dissolved contaminants from the water quality basins. Andy Tung discussed the storm septers that would remove sediments and solvents. He explained the process and submitted information to the Board. He stated that the drawings have been revised to reflect this new information. The Chair recognized the public. Jim Nazemetz (ARB Chairman) stated that the water level of the Hudson River at the time of Tropical Storm Floyd also played a role in the flood problems for Metro North. Planning Board Meeting, January 17,2002 3 �2) Tree Ordinance The Chair asked about the applicant's intent to comply with the Tree Ordinance. He asked the applicant to provide information on the amount of trees to be cut and about the amount of trees to be replaced. Andy Tung responded that they are in the process of applying to the Tree Commission. 3) Access points to Rockefeller State Park The Chair stated that two access points for Rockefeller State Park. He stated that the trail should be designed to end at Birch Close for possible future use. Andy Tung responded previous proposals for making such a connection. George Tanner asked what type of material would be used for the carriage path. Andy Tung responded that it would be a cinder-type material. George Tanner asked if it would be wheelchair accessible. Andy Tung responded that only the Kendal property would be wheelchair accessible. Dave Smith stated that the Hudson River overlook was a feature added by the Village Board of Trustees. 4) Blasting Protocol The Chair asked about the blasting protocol. Andy Tung responded that the blasting protocol would be specified in the erosion control drawings. 5) Recycling The Chair asked if there is a proposal to recycle and where would it take place. Andy Tung responded that recycling would take place in the loading dock area. 6) Sewage pumping facility The Chair asked if the sewage pumping facility should be reviewed now or during Planning Board Meeting, January 17, 2002 4 �construction. Jerome Fine responded that the package should be as complete as possible. It was determined that the pumping facility would be reviewed now. 7) Safe Access to Rockwood Hall The Chair stated that there should be some kind of condition to allow the public safe access to Rockwood Hall. He stated that this should also include parking. Andy Tung discussed the temporary parking lot and its access. He stated that the proposal has been discussed with the Parks Department. The Chair stated that on weekends, more than 20-30 cars are parked there. He asked what signage would be used. Andy Tung responded that he would address. 8) Parking Deck lighting Andy Tung discussed the parking deck and the recessed lighting. He explained the lighting design for the 2-level parking deck. He also detailed the lighting fixture to be used. George Tanner discussed belt-level illumination. Andy Tung responded that he would investigate. The Chair spoke about the development fee proposal. The Chair referred to a letter from Scenic Hudson (see attached). Andy Tung has no response to the letter. The Chair asked if the Board had any more questions. Since there were none, Ed Napoleon made a motion to keep the public hearing open and adjourn to the February 21, 2002 meeting. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). d) Verizon Wireless/SMSA Vincent Servino is the attorney representing this application. Ed Lammers stated that the ARB should provide input and the applicant should return to Planning Board Meeting, January 17, 2002 5 �the Planning Board and then back to the ARB for final approval. Ed Napoleon made a motion to set the public hearing for the February 2002 meeting. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Dave Smith stated that each member of the Van Tassel building should be notified not just the building owner. The Chair agreed that the applicant should provide a copy of the notice to the residents. Vincent Servino agreed to the request and stated that they would provide copies of the notice to all tenants via regular mail. Ed Lammers stated that the applicant should submit an affidavit of mailings as well. Vincent Servino agreed. e) Karl Dibble Karl Dibble is representing this application with his engineer Tim Cronin. Tim Cronin stated that the surveyor (Charles Riley) is in the process o f adding additional contour lines to the survey. The Chair stated that none of the work has been approved and the neighbors have drainage concerns. George Tanner asked when Tim Cronin was retained. Tim Cronin responded mid-December. George Tanner asked when the surveyor was retained. Tim Cronin responded a few years. He stated that the surveyor has been working with Karl Dibble for years. Tim Cronin stated that the walls are structurally sound. The Chair asked the Village Engineer for his comments. Dan Pennella stated that there are no structural calculations to justify the wall. Tim Cronin asked the Board for some guidance concerning how he should proceed. He stated that the Village Engineer has requested 1/10" scale drawings with contours including surrounding properties. The Chair stated that the applicant should be prepared how he intends to stabilize the area and address the concerns of his neighbors. He suggested that Tim Cronin try to meet with the Village Engineer to resolve some of the design concerns. Planning Board Meeting, January 17,2002 6 �Dan Pennella stated that if the wall is structurally sound, the height of the wall is up to the Village. Ed Lammers stated that the wall height is a zoning issue and should require a variance. The Chair stated that the area should be stabilized and the applicant should eliminate water infiltration to the adjacent properties. He also stated that the applicant should submit a proper site plan by next meeting or this matter will be referred to the State Supreme Court in White Plains. NY. This was adjourned to the February 21, 2002 meeting. 0 Antonio RodriguezThe Chair asked if the recreation fee was calculated. Bob Stiloski responded no. Dave Smith stated that he spoke to Joe DeFeo concerning the conversation with the applicant and the review of the street parking associated with this application. It was agreed that all costs would be borne by the applicant. g) Dolphin Fitness There was an open discussion on the status of Dolphin Fitness. No action was taken. h) Minutes The minutes for July 2001 were reviewed. David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous. (4-0). The minutes for October 2001 were reviewed. David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous. (4-0). The minutes for November 2001 were reviewed. David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted but remove the attachments. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous. (4-0). The minutes for the December work session 2001 were reviewed. David Perlmutter made a Planning Board Meeting, January 17,2002 7 �motion to approve the minutes as submitted. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous. (4-0). i) Other Business The Chair stated that he received a letter from George Raymond. He stated that the Board should invite him to the next meeting to talk to the Board concerning maintaining stabilization among all economic levels of the Village. There was an open discussion on revising the Village Code and a moratorium. The Board agreed that the Village Board of Trustees should be contacted. It was also agreed that there would be no work sessions until May 2002. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Adjourned at 9:43 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio Planning Board Meeting, January 17,2002 8 �SCENIC HUDSON OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS CHAIR EMERITUS Mrs. Willis LM. Reese CHAIR Marjorie L. Hart VICE CHAIRS David H. Mortimer Frederick Osbom III Wheelock Whitney III January 17, 2002 TREASURER Anne E. Impellizzeri SECRETARY Nicholas Robinson, Chair Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10561 Re: Site Plan Review for Kendal-on-Hudson Continuing Care Retirement Community Dear Professor Robinson: We are writing regarding the Kendal on Hudson Continuing Care Retirement Community project now undergoing Site Plan Review by the Planning Board. As you are aware, Scenic Hudson staff reviewed the proposal and commented extensively during the SEQRA process and Special Use Permit review concerning the siting, heights and visual impacts of this project. In particular we raised concerns that at the proposed location, the project would result in significant visual impacts on the Rockwood Hall State Park, the James House and the Hudson River Scenic District. We recommended an alternative upland location and site plan that we believe could enable the project to be developed while eliminating these impacts, however, that alternative was not pursued. While the applicant has endeavored to address some of these impacts and proposed mitigation measures at the western site — such as reduced building heights, scale and massing of the facility - we remain concerned that the impacts on visual resources on Rockwood Hall State Park, the James House and views to and from theriverhave not been sufficiently mitigated. We recommend that the Planning Board ask the applicant to consider additional mitigation measures in this regard and that the Waterfront Advisory Committee reviews the mitigation measures for consistency with LWRP Coastal Policies 24 and 25. Rudolph S. Rauch III Phyllis Y.Atwater DavidJ.Brumfield David C. Clapp Christopher C- Davis William M. Evarts, Jr. Robert P. Freeman Anna Carlson Gannett Patrick J. Garvey Gary A. Glynn Morrison H . Heckscher Christine Lehner Hewitt Frank Martucci Anthony J. Moriello Leo C. O'Neill ElizabcdiB. pugh Frederic C. Rjdi John C. Wallner John H. Winkler John P. Wort Alexander E. Zagoreos HONORARY DIRECTORS Robert H. Boyle Anne P. Cabot Nash Castro William H. Ewen Benjamin Harrison Frankel George W. Gowen Barnabas McHenry Mrs. Frederick H. Osborn, Jr. Laurance Rockefeller David Sive Mrs. Thomas M. Waller PRESIDENT E. O. Sullivan SCENIC H U D S O N , INC. 9 Vassar Street Poughkeepsie, NY 11601-3096 Phone 845.473.4440 Fax 845.473.2648 email: info@5ccnichudson.0rg www.scenichuC150n.org �A Professor Nicholas Robinson January 17,2002 Page 2 I have attached copies of our August 21 st , 2001 comment letter to the Village Board, which identified our concerns. We hope that the review process that is underway will provide an additional opportunity to consider further mitigation of the visual impacts of the project. Sincerely, Deborah Meyer DeWan Director Riverfront Communities Program enclosure cc: Richard Weiss, Waterfront Advisory Committee Mayor Philip Zegarelli Westchester Planning Board New York State Department of State, Division of Coastal Management New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Waddell Stillman, Historic Hudson Valley Edna Sussman, Federated Conservationists of Westchester County DMD/ahr �SCENIC HUDSON 9 VASSAR STREET • POUGHKEEPSIE. NY 12601 • (845) 473-4440 • FAX (845) 473-2648 EMAIL: info@scenichudson.org • WWW: scenichudson.org ' August 21,2001 The Honorable Philip E Zegarelli and Board of Trustees Village of Sleepy Hollow 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10561 Re: Special Use Permit for Kendal on Hudson Continuing Care Retirement Community Dear Mayor Zegarelli and Village Trustees, As you know, Scenic Hudson commented throughout the SEQRA process on the Kendal on Hudson Continuing Care Retirement Community project. During that process, we expressed concerns about the visual impacts of the project on the Rockwood Hall State Park, the James House, and the Hudson River scenic district. We have never been opposed to the project, but throughout the process we strongly advocated for an alternative site that would significantly reduce or even eliminate these impacts. In that regard, we recommended an alternative location on an eastern portion of the Phelps Hospital property that we believe would accommodate the proposed use and eliminate the need to build west of the James House in proximity to Rockwood Hall State Park Preserve. Scenic Hudson was pleased to see revised plans that include lower building heights (maximum of five stories) and a reduced size of the project (16 fewer units), which has broken up the massing of the building and improved views of the River from the James House. However, our concerns remain about the impact of building in this location on Rockwood Hall State Park, the James House and the views to and from the Hudson River. We also remain concerned about the consistency of this project with the LWRP Policy 23, and Coastal Policies 24 and 25. While improvements have been made to the project at the site west of the James House that reduce heights and scale, Scenic Hudson continues to believe that an upland site, nestled in the vicinity of Robins Nest, is preferable to the applicant's preferred location. Although the Findings have been adopted, we understand thatfinalapproval of the Kendal project requires additional permits and approvals during which there will be public input and review, including: a Special Use Permit, subject of tonight's Public Hearing; Site Plan Review by the Village Planning Board; and review by the Architectural Review Board. As you consider the Special Use Permit and additional actions during this process, we request that you undertake a thorough and careful analysis �of the impacts of the revised plan and look more closely at the impacts of this plan to Rockwood Hall State Park, James House and the Hudson River Scenic District. It is Scenic Hudson's view that each step of this process is vitally important for the project to be carefully reviewed and the public provided with opportunities to comment This ensures that any project resultingfromthat process will minimize impacts to significant natural, scenic, and historic public resources. Respectfully, Deborah MeyerDeWan^ director Riverfront Communities Program cc: Richard Weiss, Waterfront Advisory Committee Nicholas Robinson, Village Planning Board Westchester County Planning Board New York State Department of State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Ned Sullivan, Scenic Hudson Waddell Stillman, Historic Hudson Valley �14-12-9 (l/87)-9c SEQR 617.21 Appendix G State Environmental Quality Review Notice of Completion of Draft EIS and Notice of SEQR Hearing Lead Agency: Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Address: Project Number Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 Date: January 17.2002 This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been completed and accepted for the proposed action described below. Comments on the Draft EIS are requested and will be accepted by the contact person until at least 10 days after the close of the public hearing. A public hearing on the Draft EIS will be held on February 21.2002 at 8:00 PM at Village Hall 28 Beekman Avenue. Sleepy Hollow. New York. Name of Action: Special Permit Application for a wireless communications facility on the grounds of the Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Description of Action: Installation of a public utility wireless facility by Omnipoint Communications, Inc. on an existing monopole tower located on the grounds of the Phelps Memorial Hospital. The proposed action calls for a ±15 foot extension to the existing pole and related equipment installed at the base of the monopole. The proposed action currently calls for a variance from the zoning code related to the height of the proposed monopole extension, issuance of a special permit and site plan approvals and aesthetic review. Location: (Include street address and the name of the municipality/county.) Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, 701 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York �Notice of Completion of Draft EIS/Notice of Hearing A. Page 2 Potential Environmental Impacts: "the impairment of the environmental characteristics of a Critical Environmental Area as designated pursuant to subdivision 617.14(g)" The proposed action is located within the Hudson River and shoreline CEA and adjacent to Rockwood Hall State Park and is potentially visible to both areas. B. " the impairment of the character or quality of important historical, archeological, architectural or aesthetic resources or of existing community or neighborhood character;" The proposed action calls for the extension of an existing telecommunications monopole to an elevation of ±122 feet The proposed project is within the Phelps Memorial Hospital Scenic Subunit as described in the Village's LWRP. The Phelps property is located adjacent to Rockwood Hall State Park and the Hudson River. C. "creation of a hazard to human health" The addition of another telecommunications facility onto the existing monopole presents issues of cumulative impact which require further investigation. A Copy of the Draft EIS may be obtained from: Contact Person: Robert Stiloski, Department of Fire and Life Safety Address: Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591 Telephone Number: (914) 366-5101 A Copy of this Notice and the Draft EIS Sent to: •Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12233-0001 •Appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Environmental Conservation •Office of the Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located. •All other involved agencies (if any) •Persons requesting Draft EIS �c:\vwpvrin60Moffiw\91721-G.FHM • • Hon. PtUip Zcgarclli, Mayor Village Hall 28 Beefenan Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Mr. Nicholas Robinson, Planning Board Chairman Village Hall 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Ms. RuthL. Pierpont, Director NYState Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Taconic Region Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12238 Mr. Janes Nazemetz Board of Architectural Review Village Hall 28 Bookman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Mr. Richard Weiss Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Commission Village Hall 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 John Middlebrooks, Manager Rockefeller State Park Preserve 25 Sleepy HoUow Road Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Brian Murphy, Village Counsel 14 Norm Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 Westchester County Planning Board 432 County Office Building 148 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 Business Environmental Publications (Notice Only) FAX-518-371-7419 Angela Everett, Village Clerk Village Hall 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy HoUow, NY 1059F Erin Crotty, Commissioner NYSDEC 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12233-0001 MarcMoran NYSDEC, Region 3 NYS Department of Environmental Conservation 21 South Putt Comers Road New Paltz, NY 12561-1696 Keith Safien, President Phelps Community Corporation 701 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Michael Peters (on behalf of the Applicant) Lebouef, Lamb, Greene, & MacRae 99 Washington Street Suite 2020 Albany, New York 12210-2820 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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