https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/39f17a4584a5d8db6538290cbe85d127.pdf be94935a56099f6415b14ffd754b8cc9 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING July 19, 2001 " ( //l/0 The meeting was called to order by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman at 8:05 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Ed Napoleon Ed McCarthy David Perlmutter Nicholas Cicchetti Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski George Tanner Absent: None Also Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Dan Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Jim Margotta (Building Inspector) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) 1) g) Dolphin Fitness Center McMansion Phenomenon Karl Dibble 115 Cortlandt Street Parking Fees Fremont Property Minutes a) Dolphin Fitness Sam Vieira is representing this application. Dave Smith stated that a resolution on parking requirements for recreational facilities was passed by the Village Board of Trustees on Tuesday, July 17, 2001. He read the resolution for the record. Ed McCarthy made a motion to hold the public hearing for site plan approval on 08/27/01 at 8pm. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous. �r The Chair stated that the applicant should visit the Waterfront Advisory Committee. b) McMansions Dave Smith reviewed a memo dated 7/16/01 with the Board. He discussed FAR requirements for 4 different districts. He also discussed the tandem approach with the ARB on approvals. The Chair thanked Dave Smith for his efforts. Nicholas Cicchetti asked if the FAR requirements would replace for current setback requirement. Dave Smith responded no. The 40% rule would shave some of the bulk. He clarified the setbacks and FAR requirements. The Chair stated that the wording "in conjunction with the Architectural Review Board" should removed since it already exists within the Village Code. The Chair also stated that a general review of what is allowed in the inner Village should also be looked at during the next worksession. c) Karl Dibble Richard Biancardo is representing this application along with Karl Dibble. He explained the engineer's report and stated that the drainage is adequate. The Chair asked if the Village Planner or Village Engineer had any questions on the application. Dan Pennella stated that comments on the submission were submitted to the Board. The Chair stated that both engineers should meet and go over any engineering issues. Dave Smith summarized his comments that were previously submitted to the Board. He stated that he would forward a complete package to the applicant with the Village consultant's reviews. Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski asked if there are any records of the topography prior to the work. Richard Biancardo responded no. Dan Pennella produced a topography drawing from the Town of Mt. Pleasant. Planning Board Meeting, July 19, 2001 : �Although this was not a public hearing, the Chair allowed the public to be heard. Don Catano spoke. He stated that the applicant raised this property 5 feet. He stated that the job should be completed the right way. The Chair asked Jim Margotta if the applicant had been to the Waterfront Advisory Committee. Jim Margotta responded yes. He also stated that the applicant must return to the WAC. This was adjourned to the next meeting. d) 115 Cortlandt Street Robert Barstow is representing this application. He stated that there is a revision to the site plan. He explained the previously approved site plan and the proposed changes. He is requesting to eliminate the Cortlandt Street access due to the high vehicular and pedestrian traffic on Cortlandt Street. He stated that he has spoken to the Police Chief and they agreed that Cedar Street had less traffic. The Chair referred to the Village Planner and Village Engineer for comments. Dave Smith reviewed his letter submitted to the Planning Board. He discussed landscaping, dumpster location, etc. The Chair asked if the Board had any questions. There were none. Although this was not a public hearing, the Chair allowed the public to be heard. Henrietta Brand spoke. She questioned the current parking lot associated with the Castle Restaurant and the necessary approvals. The Chair responded that it would have to come before the Planning Board for approval. Ed Lammers stated that the applicant was before the Zoning Board for approval. He stated that he would look into any restrictions on the application. Henrietta Brand also questioned the number of parking spots being provided. Dave Smith responded that the proposed parking is adequate for this development. The Chair stated that the applicant should address the concerns of the Village consultants and return to the next meeting. Planning Board Meeting, July 19,2001 3 �^ e) Paring Fees George Tanner stated that a proposal is needed to charge a parking fee to a developer or property owner who removes a parking space from the street or provides inadequate parking. He stated that all monies would be used for purchasing future lots for parking development. The Chair referred to the Village Planner. Dave Smith stated that this is a good idea especially in the inner Village. There was an open discussion on the need for parking fees and code enforcement. Ed Lammers stated that the Parking Authority should be the enforcement agency. 0 Fremont property The Chair stated that under the current Code, this property would allow 4-6 homes to be built. The Chair stated that under the current Code, the Planning Board would have to process the request. He also stated that the Village Board of Trustees has been informed about this potential problem. The Chair stated that he asked the Village Board of Trustees to consider making this lot an historic overlay zone. ^k g) Minutes The minutes from the May 2001 meeting were reviewed. David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous. The minutes from the June 2001 meeting were reviewed. David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous. Adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio • Planning Board Meeting, July 19,2001 4 �Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. FAX COVER SHEET Transmitting From FAX # 914/761-3759 TO: D Sooja Goldstein-Suss 631-0607 FROM: DairidB. Smith cc: G Mayor Zegarelli 631-4887/631-5880 • Dwight Douglas 631-5880 DJo.1 Sachs 946-6868 D Nicholas Robinson 422-4261 D David Perlmntter 212-986-0397 O Jeroma Fine 232-6827/845-457-9392 • Brian Marphy/Edward Lammeri 674-3688 O Robert Stilosld 631-5880 O George Tanner 332-8084 OJimMargotta 631-5880 O Donato Penneua 201-342-0790 D Angela Everett 631-5880 a Anthony DtlVecchio 718-579-3345 • SamVieira 524-9672 Hard copy to: DATE: August 21, 2001 PROJECT: Dolphin a follow • not follow TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER SHEET: 3 COMMENTS: Message, Sonja, For distribution to the Planning Board, Ed Lammers, Don Penneua and others cc on the memo. Any questions please call. Regards, DaridB. Smith Please Call Us At 914/761-3582 If You Do Not Receive All Pages �Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. Planning and Development Consultants MEMORANDUM 245 Mam Sired While Plains New Yw k 10601 Tel 914-761-3582 FAX: 914-761-3759 unds@s<}CCS(M,com 33 Front Street Hempstead New York 11550 Tel: 516-4B6-0610 FAX: 516-486-0615 DATE: August 22,2001 TO: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman and Planning Board Members FROM: David B.Smith cc: Hon. Philip Zegarelli, Mayor Dwight Douglas, Village Administrator Sam Vieira, SFV Design, (on behalf of the Applicant) RE: Dolphin Fitness Center Our office is in receipt of, and has reviewed, a site development plan prepared by Cronin Engineering, dated August 14,2001, with an accompanying cover letter from SFV Design, Inc. The site plan package was submitted on behalf of Dolphin Fitness Clubs (the "Applicant")- The proposed action calls for the reuse of the former Tappan Motors building, and related out parcel, for a health and fitness center. At the July 17,2001, meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees, the Board did adopt certain zoning amendments which delineated the parking requirements for commercial recreation facilities. Based upon the requirements of the new zoning text, 48 parking spaces are required; 48 spaces are provided for on the subject site plan. Jonn J. Saccardi. AICP OavidB-Schiff. A1CP.PP Syrette Dym. AICP Anthony Lee. AJCP ArnkProili AICP. ASIA Marjorie Samuels, ACR PP David B. Smith, AICP MargvetH.Uhie.AlCP.RLA Bonita J. Von Ohlsen. RLA Csaba Teglas. AICP QonuAstt Land Development Comprehensive Planning Zoning Real Estate Economics Environmental Studies Housjog The subject application is reviewed under Sections, 62-21.D, 62-29, and 62-30 of the Sleepy Hollow ordinance due to the presence of an off-site parking area. The following comments are offered for the Board's consideration. 1. Landscaping - The Applicant should specify the type of landscape materials to be used. It is suggested that the Applicant consider using one of the following tree species for those planting areasfrontingon Broadway. Trees:1 Norway Maple Red Maple Northern Red Oak Community Development 1 Source: Table 7 - Selected plant materials, taken from Off-Street Parting: A Guide to Municipal Reputations in Westchester County. New York, Westchester County Department of Planning, 1987. �Nicholas Robinson, Chairman, and Planning Board Members August 22,2001 Page 2 It is suggested that complementary evergreen shrub plantings be provided to accompany the tree plantings. The following are suggested shrub planting materials (the same species does not have to be used with each tree planting area.). Evergreen shrubs:2 Azaleas species Mountain Laurel Spreading Euonymus 2. Lighting- The applicant should provide some details regarding site lighting. How will the parking area adjacent to the existing building be lit? It appears that the back half of the parking area west of Broadway may not have sufficient lighting. Can an additional light source be located somewhere in the back half of this parking lot? 3. Drainage - The applicant should coordinate with the Village's consulting engineer regarding drainage issues. 4. Given the nature and layout of the off-site parking area with US Route 9, the Planning Board should discuss with the Applicant the potential for coordinating with the NYSDOT regarding the installation of a painted crosswalk and, potentially, signage indicating same. 5. The Mayor and Board of Trustees has indicated during the rezoning proceedings relative to this case that parking for this use in the adjacent residential neighborhood would not be tolerated. A condition of the site plan approval could include a stipulation that all patrons of this facility would utilize the two parking areas indicated on the site plan. Signage indicating such to patrons should be posted within the facility. In addition, the Board should discuss with the Applicant whether a clause could be included in a membership contract indicating that members are required to park in areas designated for fitness club use. At this point, the submission is substantially complete and a conditional site plan approval could be granted, subject to the Applicant meeting certain specific requirements as indicated above, and as may be raised at the forthcoming public hearing. Accordingly, if the Board feels it is appropriate, it may conclude the environmental review process by issuing a negative declaration. A draft resolution for site plan approval is being prepared for the Board's review. Should you have any comments or questions on the above or attached, please feel free to call. 2 Ibid. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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