https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/b2bc91922491a928b8125d70d6dd54af.pdf 2a818863e27b77a6567b88f7613e29ce PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 15,2001 ^ / ° % f L0 I^ The meeting was called to order by David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman at 8:04 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. RECEIVED Present: David Perlmutter, Acting Chairman Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Ed Napoleon Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski George Tanner QgQ _ j ?R(fl VILLAM CLERK Absent: Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Also Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Dan Pennella (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Don Ruggerio (Charles A. Manganaro/Village Engineer) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Ed Lammers (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Bob Stiloski (Department of Fire and Life Safety) Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) 0 g) h) Antonio Rodriguez Michael Doorley Omnipoint Verizon Karl Dibble Sleepy Hollow Designs (115 Cortlandt Street) Kendal-On-Hudson Minutes Announcements: The Chair stated that Antonio Rodriguez would be the first item. a) Antonio RodriguezRon Tumquist is the project architect. He summarized the project application to date. He introduced Gus Pacey as the consulting engineer for the project. Gus Pacey stated that there are no problems with the proposed parking. He stated that tL oJj^^^^^ �according to numerous local laws there are no engineering concerns. He submitted the parking requirements for several municipalities (attached) to support his findings. Dave Smith stated that the site plan should be revised to reflect all comments before a public hearing can be scheduled. There was an open discussion on the loss of two on-street parking spaces and how it should be mitigated. This was carried over to next meeting. b) Michael Doorlev David Perlmutter stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee found it inconsistent with the LWRP. He stated that the Committee cited Policies 23,25 and 25b. The Committee suggested an alternative to divide the parcel into 2 lots instead of 4. Michael Doorley is representing this application with his attorney Fred Koelsch. The Chair read a letter from Fred Koelsch aloud (attached). Fred Koelsch summarized the application to date. He analyzed each policy from the Waterfront Advisory Committee's findings. There was an open discussion on the Waterfront Advisory Committee's findings. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that the applicant should note specific sections of the LWRP to dispute the findings. George Tanner asked if the applicant had a problem with the Waterfront Advisory Committee's recommendation of 2 lots instead of 4. Fred Koelsch responded yes. The Chair asked if the Board had any other questions. There were none. Dave Smith stated that the applicant should show how the houses could potentially sit on the 3 additional lots. Although this was not a public hearing, the Chair allowed public comments. Planning Board Meeting, November 15, 2001 2 �Jenny GundermanfromMillard Ave spoke. She stated that many of her neighbors are concerned about the increased traffic and congestion that would be added to the area. Wolfgang SupellafromKelbourne Ave spoke. He asked if the proposal complies with the Village Zoning code. The Chair responded yes. This was adjourned to next meeting. c) Omnipoint The Chair asked Dave Smith for his comments. Dave Smith summarized the application to date. Nicholas Cicchetti asked if the DEIS is complete. Dave Smith responded that it is complete except for two pieces of technical data. The Chair asked Mike Russo (Village RF Engineer) for his comments. Mike Russo stated that he has requested two technical itemsfromOmnipoint. He stated that he has received one item and he is awaiting the second item. The Chair made a motion to consider the DEIS as complete upon the review of the Village RF engineer. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). d) Verizon Wireless Leslie Snyder is the attorney representing this application. She stated that Verizon is interested in placing small antennas on the roof of 95 Beekman Ave. She submitted visual renderings. She also stated that the structure meets all zoning laws. George Tanner stated that Village Hall is the first location to be considered. Leslie Snyder responded that all Village properties as well as other nearby properties were looked at. She stated that it was noted in the maps that were submitted to the Board There was an open discussion on the accuracy of the maps. Leslie Snyder stated that the maps would be corrected. Dave Smith recommended that the applicant be referred to the Waterfront Advisory Committee for their input. He also stated that the Board should make a motion to declare Planning Board Meeting, November 15,2001 3 �itself lead agency and refer this application to the Village's RF Engineer for review. George Tanner made a motion to declare the Planning Board lead agency. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). e) Karl Dibble Karl Dibble is representing this application with his attorney, Richard Blancardo. Richard Blancardo referred to a letter from Dave Smith. He stated that a landscaping business is being operated from this property. George Tanner asked about the storage containers on the property. Richard Blancardo responded that there is only one container on the property. There was an open discussion on the number of containers on the property. It was agreed that there were four containers on the property. David Perlmutter wants all engineering data for the retaining walls submitted to the Village Engineer for review. He also stated that they were installed without permits. There was an open discussion on the retaining walls on Broadway. It was determined that a permit was not issued because it does not meet Village Code. The Planning Board determined that the applicant would not appear before the Board until the Village Planner and Village Engineer meet and determine that the application is complete. f) Sleepy Hollow Designs Adjourned to the next meeting. g) Kendal-on-Hudson Al DelBello submitted certified mailings to Bob Stiloski. Dave Smith submitted a letter from Scenic Hudson for the record. The public notice was read aloud. Planning Board Meeting, November 15,2001 4 �George Tanner made a motion to open the public hearing. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Andy Tung gave an overview of the project. He discussed the erosion control plan in detail via a drawing. He mentioned methods of erosion control and storm water management. He also discussed a blasting schedule. Andy Tung discussed the architecture and landscaping for the project. He detailed the buildings and their uses. He discussed the water and other utility connections. Steve Ebanusa spoke about the architecture of the buildings. He also spoke about the corridors, elevators and connecting bridges. Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski asked about the service entrance. Steve Ebanusa discussed the service entrances and garbage dumpster locations. Steve Ebanusa discussed in detail the material and color selections. Hector Rodriguez from Scenic Hudson stated that he was concerned with the James House and Rockwood Hall impacts. He stated that linkages should be made to Kendal. Andy Tung spoke about the connections from Rockwood Hall via the Kendal property. Since the Board had no comments, the Chair took public comments. Tim Murphy from Hemlock Drive spoke. He stated that the property is very large. He also stated that the other agencies like the County, State, Historic & Scenic Hudson have rejected this project. He stated that alternative sites could be looked at. Chuck Lancaster from Freemont Road spoke. He stated that alternative sites could be used. Henry Steiner spoke. He stated that he is concerned with the views from the James House. Since there were no more public comments, Ed Napoleon made a motion to continue the public hearing at the December 3, 2001 work session. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). • Planning Board Meeting, November 15, 2001 5 �h) Minutes The minutes for July 200land October 2001 will be reviewed at the next meeting. Ed Napoleon made a motion to adjourn. Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). 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