https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/4268ef7be4e07b65f64347a4e4730296.pdf 4afda9592ed00b495cc65d0b1b15d0eb PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLIAJW PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 17,2001 The meeting was called to order by Nicholas Robinson, Chairman at 8:02 p.m. The Chair noted that a quomm was present Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman David Perlmutter Nicholas Cicchetti Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski Ed Napoleon George Tanner Ed McCarthy 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) 0 g) Village Code for Fitness Center Parking Historic Hudson Valley/Huskie Engineering 183 Valley Street Doorley subdivision McMansion Phenomenon Other topics Minutes a) Village Code for Fitness Center Parking Dave Smith summarized the code for other Villages. He stated that a typical average is 1 spot for every 200 square feet. He stated that Sleepy Hollow has 1 spot for every 200 square feet The Chair stated that there are two fitness centers in the Village now. Andy Kroeger is the owner of the new Dolphin Fitness Center. He spoke about the parking set-up at the Dolphin Fitness Center in Eastchester, NY Sam Vieira is the project architect. He stated that it is a 1100 square foot facility. �David Perlmutter asked where would the customers park Sam Vieira responded across the street in a lot owned by the applicant. The applicant will submit a formal application next month b) Historic Hudson Vallev/Huskie Engineerin2 David Perlmutter made a motion to approve the final site plan. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. The Chair asked if there were any comments Don Pennella asked if the applicant is going to use a mechanical de-watering device. The applicant responded that the objective can be achieved without mechanical dewatering. Don Pennella stated that it should be included as an option for the contractor The applicant responded that they will ask Historic Hudson if they want to include it. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that he supported Don Pennella's suggestion. The motion was approved unanimously c) 183 Valley Street Ron Turnquist summarized the project to date He stated that the building elevations have been submitted to the Board. He summarized the three drawings. Ron Turnquist stated that the Village Planner and Village Engineer questioned the ability to maneuver vehicles in the parking areas He presented and showed a videotape to illustrate the parking area. The tape showed vehicles entering and exiting under those proposed conditions Dave Smith stated that there are potential hazards with no setbacks for a garage. Ron Turnquist referred to the height of the wall on drawing 3. David Perlmutter stated that pedestrians cannot see oncoming vehicles Ron Turnquist stated that the Antonio Rodriguez has the same parking set-up across the street on Depeyster Street. Antonio Rodriguez stated that the parking area will have a remote gate Planning Board Meeting, May 17, 2001 1 �.% The Chair asked if warning lights can be installed to protect pedestrians and motorists. Antonio Rodriguez responded yes. George Tanner asked about the two lost spaces on Chestnut due to the curb cut. Ron Turnquist responded that it cannot be mitigated There was an open discussion on the parking for 185 Valley Street and 183 Valley Street. The Chair asked if the Village Code stipulates the volume of a parking spot. Dave Smith responded that a compact space is 15 foot x 7-1/2 foot The Chair asked for a copy of the ZBA variance to be distributed to the Board. The Chair asked if the Board has any other safety issues. George Tanner asked about the height of the fence and the ability of the Fire Department to access it. Ron Tumquist discussed how the fire department could access the site. George Tanner asked if Bob Stilotski has reviewed the plan with the added fence Ron Turnquist responded no. Jim Margotta stated that Bob Stilotski reviewed the plans but he doesn't know if the fence was on the plan. Ron Turnquist stated that he will have Bob Stilotski and Chief Gross review the plans. David Perlmutter asked if parking mirrors would help. Dave Smith responded yes The Chair stated that the applicant will do the following: 1) Verify the ZBA variance 2) Add flashing lights and mirrors. 3) Have Stilotski and Chief Gross review plans. Jim Margotta will provide copies of the ZBA minutes to the Board. This item was adjourned until next month d> Dooriev Subdivision Ed Lammers stated that he investigated the two pieces of property in question. Doorley Planning Board Meeting, May 17, 2001 3 �owns one. The strip between lots 2B and 2C is owned by someone else. He stated that the Paper Street does not exist in this area. Jim Margotta stated that this item will be before the Waterfront Advisory Committee next month. This item will be carried over t o next month's meeting. c) McMansion Phenomenon Ed Lammers discussed possible amendments to the Village Code by the Village Board of Trustees. There was an open discussion o n the definition of McMansions. The Chair stated that this phenomenon should be resolved before it becomes an issue in Sleepy Hollow Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski distributed a floor area ratio (FAR) plan to the Board as a possible resolution. The Chair stated that the Village Planner should prepare some FAR rations to try to resolve this ft Other Topics Jim Margotta spoke about the Phelps Hospital temporary parking lot. He stated that it will be filled with gravel because it will have to be ripped up for Kendal. The Chair asked if it had been constructed Jim Margotta responded no. The Chair stated that the County House Road court papers are on file with the Village Clerk The Chair spoke about inspecting the retaining wall at 315 North Broadway Jim Margotta stated that the wall is improperly built as per the Village Engineer's report. Planning Board Meeting, May 17,2001 4 �It was determined that Jim Margotta will issue a violation. The Board reviewed the annual report summarizing their work to the Village Board of Trustees. The Village Planner prepared the report Jim Margotta asked Board to determine when a recreation fee is needed He also stated that the fee and enforcement of the payment before final site plans are approved. g) Minutes The minutes from the April 2001 meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous. Adjourned at 9:51 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony Del Vecchio Planning Board Meeting, May 17, 2001 5 �PROPOSED, ZONING Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY FREDERICK P. CLA%< ASSOCIATES.' INC. PUnninQ/D»v«lopm«nl/£nviionm«nl/ Ti»n i p o u «lion Scale: r = 5 0 0 ' approx. H t January 1997 Figure 1 � 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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