https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/b5cdb352ecec2b838b44ade3619034e4.pdf 9d086efe237b8579f08b116c9d3be118 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING April 19, 2001 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 Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski Ed Napoleon George Tanner Absent: Ed McCarthy Also Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & SchifT/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) f) g) h) Michael Doorley Historic Hudson Valley 183 Valley Street 315 North Broadway McMansion Phenomenon Other topics Election of Chairman Minutes a) Michael Doorley Dave Smith summarized the application to date. He also stated that the applicant has submitted a preliminary plat and coastal zoning form. Dave Smith distributed a letter with his comments. (See attached). There was an open discussion on the right of way and a possible paper street. The Chair asked if a title search was done The Village Attorney will investigate. �The Chair asked if there was enough space in lot 2C for a driveway. There was an open discussion on the use of a possible driveway for lot 2C. Dave Smith stated that the Board needs clarification on lot 2B. The Chair stated that this item would be carried over to the next meeting in order to clarify the title questions. George Tanner made a motion to refer the applicant to the Waterfront Advisory Committee. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous. b) Historic Hudson Valley The Chair read a letter from Huskie Engineering. It stated that a 6-month extension is required (to Nov 1, 2001) in order to secure a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. Ed Napoleon made a motion to grant the extension. Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski seconded. It was unanimous. Dave Smith will draft a letter to Huskie Engineering. c) 183 Valley Street Dan Pennella stated that it is difficult to enter and exit the proposed lot. Dave Smith stated that 8 spaces from 185 Valley Street will be made on 183 Valley Street. George Tanner referred to the ZBA minutes from January 2001 that stated that the parking will be tied into the deeds of both properties. Ed Lammers stated that if the Board changes the site plan and new zoning requirements are needed, the applicant needs to re-address the ZBA. The Chair asked if the Fire Dept has reviewed the plans. Ed Lammers responded that they have approved it via a referral from the ZBA. George Tanner asked if there were enough fire hydrants on both streets. Jim Margotta responded that there is a fire hydrant within 50 feet on Valley Street but not on ClieMiiui. Planning Board Meeting, April 19, 2001 2 �The Chair asked Dave Smith to ask the applicant for more information on the following: 1) the actual turning spaces for each parking stall. 2) fire hydrants. 3) a response to the Village Engineer's memo. d) 315 North Broadway The Chair read a. letter from Antonio Rodriguez concerning 315 North Broadway. Jim Margotta described the retaining wall and the concern of the Village. The Chair stated that Antonio Rodriguez should submit a site plan to the Planning Board for approval. e) McMansion Phenomenon Dave Smith provided a report to the Board. He distributed and summarized the report. He stated that the Town of Eastchester instituted a policy that each single family home must go to the Planning Board for maximum lot coverage approval. George Tanner stated that GM could attempt to construct mansion sized homes. The Chair stated that this was not addressed for the County House Road development. Dave Smith explained the FAR approach. He also explained Newton Massachusetts' policy on demolishing a 50-year-old house. The Board agreed to review the report and continue the discussion at the next meeting. The Chair stated that copies should be sent to the SHMA and PMIA. fl Other Topics The Chairman read a memo from the Mayor concerning a James House walk-through. Ed Napoleon, David Perlmutter, Nicholas Cicchetti, Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski will attend. The Chairman read a letter from the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association inviting the Planning Board to their annual meeting at the James House. The Chairman read a letter from Tarrytown declaring lead agency status on creating a buffer zone around their historic districts. Planning Board Meeting, April 19,2001 3 �The Chairman stated that the Planning Board needs to submit an annual report summarizing their work to the Village Board of Trustees as per NYS law. Dave Smith to prepare a short statement on the approved projects- It will also include: 1) Adoption of rules and procedures for the Planning Board. 2) Up-zoning of the Rockefeller lands. 3) Adopting Village and/or Historic landmarks. The Village Board as of yet has not adopted these additional items. Dave Smith will include in the report for Village Board response. g) Election of Chairman George Tanner nominated Nicholas Robinson as Chairman. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous. h) Minutes The minutes from the January 2001 and February 2001 meeting were reviewed. There were no corrections. The minutes for March 2001 were reviewed. The following correction was noted: Add: "The Village Engineer provided comments to the applicant on 3/15/01." George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous. Adjourned at 9:14 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio Planning Board Meeting, April 19,2001 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Planning Board Minutes & Resolutions-2001 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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