https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/ac8b84105174dba0dcec4b4fa82bdfcd.pdf ad0daff3858140ce73aad87194451f81 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING October 18,2001 ' ' ^i(/'1l 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 Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Ed Napoleon ^BlV^n |. ft ™ 16 HOI y|. CL *Qfc C t g ^ Absent: Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski George Tanner Also Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & SchifWillage Planner Shalesh Naik (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/ Village Attorney) Bob Stiloski/Department Fire and Life Safety) Joel Sachs (Keane & Beane/ Special Counsel) a) b) c) d) e) Dolphin Fitness Center Sleepy Hollow Designs (115 Cortlandt Street) Omnipoint Kendal-On-Hudson Minutes Announcements: The Chair stated that the MTA is holding a public meeting concerning the Tappan Zee Bridge. The Chair stated that the Village is an interested agency. The Chair asked Dave Smith to send a 3rd letter to the MTA to consider the Village as an interested agency. a) Dolphin Fitness Center Sam Vieira is the project architect representing this application. He submitted a revised site plan showing landscaping, lighting, etc. He also stated that the applicant has conditional approval from the ARB. The ARB still must approve the awning material and colors. Sam Vieira stated that the escrow money should be into the Village by Monday of next week. The Chair responded that once the escrow funds are received, the site plan would be approved. �b) Sleepy Hollow Designs Dave Smith stated that he spoke to the applicant. The applicant stated that he would modify the site conditions to reflect the approved site plan. The Chair stated that this would be carried over to next meeting. The Chair also asked Bob Stiloski to check that the Village Code is being enforced. c) QmnipointMike Peters is an attorney representing Omnipoint. He introduced Donna Marie Stipo and Mike Muse as Onmipoint representatives. He stated that he is available to answer any questions from the Board. The Chair asked Dave Smith for his comments. Dave Smith stated that his memo dated October 10, 2001 outlined items to be addressed in the DEIS. He summarized the memo for the Board. He then introduced Mike Russo as an RF consultant for the Village. The Chair asked Mike Russo for his comments. Mike Russo stated that his RF report is almost complete. He is awaiting some further information from Omnipoint. The Chair asked if the potential impact to Kendal had been addressed. Mike Russo responded no. The Chair stated that the EIS should incorporate the Kendal project. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that Omnipoint was asked for alternatives to achieving their goal without the extension of the existing monopole. He stated that other sites were examined but he questioned whether other technical methods were examined. Mike Muse responded that the antenna must be above the tree line to operate properly. He discussed fiber optic alternatives and stated that it is not a possible alternative. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that this should be stated in the DEIS. He also asked why the existing antennas are able to operate and the Omnipoint antenna cannot. Mike Muse responded that Omnipoint is operating at a higher frequency than the other companies on the monopole. David Perlmutter asked why Omnipoint operates at a higher frequency. Mike Muse responded that the frequency is set by the FCC. David Perlmutter asked about camouflaging the antenna Mike Muse discussed camouflaging options. David Perlmutter stated that these reasons should be in the DEIS. Planning Board Meeting, October 18,2001 �The Chair stated that these topics should be addressed in plain English that the public could understand. He also stated that alternative methods to camouflaging the entire monopole should be addressed. There was an open discussion on the cumulative impact of the monopole. The Chair stated that the Board would revisit this application once the EIS is revised. d) Kendal-on-Hudson The Chair gave an overview on the project. He stated that the person responsible for inspecting the construction progress should be involved with the site plan review process. Joel Sachs gave an overview of the entire process including zoning, special permit and site plan approvals. He detailed the role of the Village Board of Trustees and the Planning Board. Andy Tung is the project planner and is representing this application with Al DelBello, Tim Reid and Steve Ebanusa. Andy Tung gave an overview of the application to date. The Chair asked if a complete set of documents are available for the public. Bob Stiloski responded that they are on file with the Village Clerk and the Building Department. There was an open discussion on the amount of time required for each topic. Joel Sachs stated that if this will be a public hearing, it must be noticed 20 days before the hearing date. Al DelBello stated that they would like the public involved through the entire process. It was agreed that the public hearing for the site plan approval and wetlands special permit would be noticed together and start on November 15, 2001. Al DelBello asked how the ARB would be brought into the process. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to submit a site plan to the ARB for their advice at the November 15, 2001 public hearing. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous. (5-0). Ed McCarthy made a motion to schedule the public hearing for site plan approval and wetlands special permit starting on November 15, 2001 and adjourning as necessary until complete. David Perlmutfer seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). This was adjourned to next meeting. Planning Board Meeting, October 18, 2001 3 �e) Minutes The minutes for August 2001 were reviewed. The following changes were noted: 1) Change the minutes to reflect a work session since a quorum was not present 2) On page 4, delete the following: "George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded It was unanimous." The minutes for September 2001 were reviewed. The following changes were noted: 1) On page #3, modify the text to read: "George Tanner made a motion to remove this application from the Planning Board's agenda. David Perlmutter seconded. The motion was unanimous." David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). The minutes for July 2001 will be reviewed at the next meeting. f) Other topics The Chair read a notice of positive declaration to act as the lead agency for the IchatxxTs Landing application. Dave Smith stated that there is a scoping session on Tuesday for Ichabod's Landing. There was an open discussion with Karl Dibble on his Planning Board application. Karl Dibble asked if he could appear at the Planning Board's November 5, 2001 work session as an informational topic. The Board agreed. David Perlmutter made a motion to adjourn. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, '?//? 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