https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/775be218fc4ad20b25799ce10d103ea6.pdf 336e7f9cedb9ccc86b93f6600fb350db PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING June 15,2000 The meeting was called to order by David Perlmutter, Acting Chair at 8:06 p.m. Present: David Perlmutter George Tanner Ed Napoleon Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Absent Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski Also Present. Anthony DelVecchio (Stenographer) Dave Smith (Village Planner) Don Pennella (Village Engineer) Shailesh Naik (Village Engineer) Announcements; None. Agenda: The Chair presented the revised agenda. It will consist of the following: a) b) c) d) Market Studios Kendal Omnipoint Sleepy Hollow Designs George Tanner made a motion to adopt the revised agenda. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous. a) Market StudiosThere were no representatives from Market Studios present. b) Kendal Dave Smith stated Village Board of Trustees has accepted the Kendal Preliminary Draft EIS. He also stated that it has enough information for the public review and comment period. Dave Smith stated that the Planning Board is responsible for the Site Plan approval. He also stated that this meeting is only to hear a presentation on the proposed plan and to provide Kendal with comments. Dave Smith will summarize the Planning Boards' comments in a memo to the applicant. �Dave Smith stated that the public hearing is scheduled for June 29, 2000 at the Sleepy Hollow High School Alfred Delbello, attorney representing the applicant, introduced some of the key people present. He then gave an overview of the property and an overview of the Kendal-onthe-Hudson organization and the CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Communities) development Andy Tung, planning consultant, gave a brief overview of the existing Phelps property layout by using an aerial photo. He gave a history and description about Kendal-onHudson. He also gave an overview about Kendal (parent company). Andy Tung addressed potential planning issues. They included access and traffic circulation into the proposed site, vegetation, utilities (primarily water & sewer), the physical connection of the development into Phelps and the visibility of the development. He addressed all of these issues in detail. Andy Tung used a "revised aerial diagram" to illustrate the proposed development He re-addressed the potential planning issues and proposed solutions. Andy Tung addressed potential parking issues. He stated that the plan included parking for 60 cars within the development. Parking would be set-up in three (3) locations. He also discussed an emergency connection to Phelps Hospital. Andy Tung displayed a new drawing that showed an enlarged layout. Andy Tung displayed a new drawing showing existing elevation from James House to the Hudson River Andy Tung displayed a new drawing showing building layout and interaction between buildings Andy Tung displayed a new drawing showing existing elevation from James House to the Hudson River with the proposed buildings rendered on the drawing. This was the end of the presentation. The Chair asked if there were any questions from the Board. Nicholas Cicchetti stated that (as per the rendered elevation drawing) the view from James House appears to be partially blocked. He also stated that there is no other Kendal site with heights like this proposed development. Andy Tung responded that other sites were built on much larger and flatter sites. Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2000 2 �Albert Delbello also responded that a certain number of units were needed to properly support the complex. Andy Tung discussed the elevations from James House. He discussed the River views from several locations including from James House itself. George Tanner inquired about the Hudson views from the North and East elevations. Andy Tung displayed photos from the Hudson towards the proposed development to demonstrate that the views would not be disturbed David Perlmutter stated that this development is inconsistent with Sleepy Hollow. George Tanner agreed with David Perlmutter. Dave Smith responded that the building structure still has an institutional feel to it Rick Eistat (Architect) gave an overview on the building structure and its proposed shape. David Perlmutter suggested that the applicant take a boat ride from Tarrytown to Peekskill. Nicholas Cicchetti asked about the size of other developments compared to this in terms of population. Andy Tung responded that all other developments are larger than this one. Don Pennella asked if Mt Pleasant has extended their service area to include this development Albert Delbello responded no Don Pennella asked what was the applicant's experience with the proposed shuttle bus experience Andy Tung discussed the proposed shuttle services He also stated that Westchester Ambulance Services are contracted for medical emergencies. Nicholas Cicchetti asked if the applicant has addressed the LWRP Andy Tung responded that they have addressed it in the DEIS He also stated that they would appear before the Waterfront Advisory Committee Ed Napoleon asked about the storm runoff into Sleepy Hollow Manor Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2000 3 �Andy Tung responded that most of the site goes West. Small portion drains into Sleepy • Hollow Manor. Heavy storm flow puts water into the Manor. During the construction, this problem will be corrected. Off site drainage would be directed back into the channel. Andy Tung reviewed water removals as far as water quantity and water quality. Shailesh Naik stated that the storm water is to be discharged into wetlands. The projected flows are 260 cfs. The capacity is only 245 cfs. Shailesh Naik also stated that water quality should be designed for 1/2" of surface runoff and a storm of one day in duration whichever is greater. The current design is only for 1/2" of surface runoff. Also required are some details on water quality. Andy Tung stated that a meeting would be held with the Village Engineer to discuss. George Tanner asked if the basins would be open. Andy Tung responded yes. George Tanner inquired about safety. Andy Tung stated that you would have to climb over the wall to access the basin. There would be no standing water in the basin. Ed Napoleon asked about the sanitary connection. Andy Tung reviewed the manhole connections and sanitary tie-ins in Sleepy Hollow Manor. He also stated that they would be discharged during off-peak times. David Perlmutter asked if the Board had any other questions at this time. Don Pennella asked if the applicant would provide a model. Dave Smith stated that when the site plan comes, most of these issues should be resolved. c) Omnipoint There were no representatives from Omnipoint present. d) Sleepy HoUow Designs There were no representatives from Sleepy Hollow Designs present. Other items: Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2000 �4 * The minutes from the May 2000 meeting were not reviewed. They will be reviewed at the July 2000 meeting. Adjourned at 9:48 p.m. Planning Board Meeting, June 15, 2000 �RESOLUTION COUNTY HOUSE ROAD CLUSTER SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL WHEREAS, on May 25, 1999, the Village Board of Trustees (Village Board) initiated a proposal to rezone all non-public lands located east of the Old Croton Aqueduct and south of Bedford and County House Roads in the Village of Sleepy Hollow from R-3, Single Family Residence/Moderate Density (5,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size) to R-l, Single Family Residence/Open District (43,560 sq. ft. minimum lot size); and WHEREAS, as required under Section 62-53.B of the Village Zoning Code, the Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board (Planning Board) reviewed the proposed rezoning and made recommendations that would result in a lower on-site density and would allow for the application of clustering as provided under New York State Village Law; and WHEREAS, on September 19,1999, County House Road, LLC (the "Applicant") submitted an application, consistent with existing zoning, to the Village of Sleepy Hollow requesting preliminary subdivision approval to subdivide approximately 11.9 acres of property designated on the Village of Sleepy Hollow Assessment Maps as Section 115.12 Block 2, Lots 35 and 36; and WHEREAS, on October 12, 1999, after completing the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) the Village Board did rezone the subject sitefromR-3 to R-l and did authorize Planning Board to utilize the clustering provisions as provided under Section 7-738 of the New York State Village Law; and WHEREAS, on October 21, 1999 the Planning Board declared its intent to act as Lead Agency with respect to the proposed action; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 1999, the Planning Board declared itself to be the Lead Agency with respect to the proposed action; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency, after careful examination and review of a conventional 11 lot subdivision, did determine that an 11 lot conventional subdivision could be properly laid out on site; and WHEREAS, on February 17,2000, the Lead Agency held a properly noticed public hearing on the preliminary subdivision plat application and draft expanded full EAF at which members of the Planning Board, Village staff, Village consultants and members of the public provided comments, and the Planning Board has duly considered all such comments; and WHEREAS, on April 5,2000 the Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) conducted a consistency review comparing the proposed project with policies outlined in the Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP); and 1 �WHEREAS, after review of the proposed action, the WAC unanimously concluded that the proposed action was consistent with the overall goals and policies of the LWRP; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board, acting as Lead Agency under SEQRA has required the preparation of a draft expanded full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) with accompanying reports, caused such draft expanded full EAF form to be circulated for public review; provided a public hearing where all those wishing to be heard were heard and adopted a Negative Declaration accompanied by a Findings of Fact, thus completing the required process of environmental review for the proposed action; and WHEREAS, the application for preliminary subdivision plat approval consists of the following drawings which have been reviewed in detail by the Planning Board: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. 1. m. n. Illustrative Site Plan prepared by Robert Lamb Hart, last revised February 29,2000; Preliminary Subdivision Plat prepared by Robert S. Johnson, P.L.S. last revised February 29, 2000; Area Map for preliminary subdivision plat, no author, undated; R-3 Zoning Preliminary Subdivision Map prepared by Stephen T. Johnson, P.L.S. dated June 3, 1999; Sketch Layout R-l Zoning prepared by Stephen T. Johnson, P.L.S. dated July 12, 1999; Site Utility Plan prepared by Michael Wein, P.E. last revised February 28,2000; Site Grading Plan prepared by Michael Wein, P.E. last revised February 28, 2000; Erosion Control Plan prepared by Michael Wein, P.E. last revised February 28, 2000; Road and Sewer Profile, prepared by Michael Wein, P.E. last revised February 28, 2000; Detail and Notes, prepared by Michael Wein, P.E. last revised February 28, 2000; Erosion Control Details, prepared by Michael Wein, P.E. dated September 1,1999; Conceptual Tree Preservation and Landscape Plan, prepared by Robert Lamb Hart, dated January 7, 2000; Conceptual Design Guidelines, prepared by Robert Lamb Hart, dated January 7, 2000; and Master Plan Studies, prepared by Robert Lamb Hart, dated January 7, 2000. NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 8 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and regulations promulgated thereunder, and Chapter 17 of the Sleepy Hollow Village Code, the Planning Board does hereby determine that there is no significant adverse environmental impact resulting from the proposed action and that such proposed action is consistent with the Findings of Fact and a negative declaration has been adopted to that effect; and, be it further 2 �RESOLVED, that said Application for preliminary subdivision plat approval relative to the cluster subdivision of 11.9± acres into 11 residential lots and one open space lot as shown on the Preliminary Subdivision Plat last revised, February 29,2000 is hereby granted approval and that the Applicant may obtain the endorsed approval of the Planning Board Chairman on a copy of this resolution provided, however, that this approval shall be valid for six (6) months after the date of this resolution and as per Article III of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision Regulations and that the Applicant has agreed that the following items are to be completed before final plat approval, or as otherwise appropriate: 1. The road design standards for the proposed cul-de-sac shall be amended as allowed under the cluster authorization to reduce the paved portion of the road width to 18 feet and the diameter of the paved portion of the proposed cul-de-sac to 80 feet. This design consideration is consistent with planning publications reviewed by the Planning Board and recommendations from the Westchester County Planning Board (January 31, 2000). 2. The proposed open space components to be reflected on the preliminary plat shall consist of a 0.46± acre passive recreation area located at the vicinity of Bedford and County House Road, a 1.07± acres portion with a stormwater detention facility linked by a 15 foot wide trail system, and 0.84± acres of conservation buffer easement along Bedford and County House Roads. The Applicant has agreed to improve the open space parcel with a scenic overlook, at its expense and in accordance with a plan approved by the Village Board of Trustees, prior to the dedication of said open space parcel and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The cost of said improvement shall be limited to $40,000. If the actual cost of such improvement is less than $40,000, the difference shall be donated to the Village Recreation Fund for recreational purposes, pursuant to Section 19B-5 of the Village Code. 3. The Applicant has agreed to provide an access easement to the stormwater detention facility using a stabilized sub-surface material designed to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer, and suitable for access by the Village of Sleepy Hollow Department of Public Works for maintenance of such. 4. The Applicant has agreed to deposit $15,000 into a dedicated fund prior to the filing of the final subdivision plat and to be held in trust by the Village, the interest of which would be use to offset the cost to maintain the stormwater detention facility in perpetuity. 5. Prior to the signing of the subdivision plat, all outstanding professional review fees, environmental charges and other Village fees shall be paid to the Village, satisfactory to the Mayor and or the Village Attorney. 6. The Applicant has agreed that the development of the proposed subdivision shall be phased such that lots I and 2 shall be the last lots developed. A sight line analysis was prepared for the proposed curb cuts, the results of which indicate that there is sufficient sight distance to 3 �allow for safe ingress and egress from the project site. The Planning Board notes that the ability to coordinate the design process for lots 1 and 2 with the neighboring Village of Tarrytown provides the potential for eliminating an additional curb cut onto County House Road which would provide further mitigation; but it is not a condition on such approval. 7. Erosion control measures to be utilized during construction shall be detailed on thefinalplan drawings and shall be provided in accordance with Westchester County Best Management Practices. 8. To the extent that determinations of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) would result in material changes to the approved subdivision plat, the Applicant is required to report to the Planning Board and provide details as to the ARB's determinations. 9. The Applicant has agreed to provide landscaping as shown on the approved Conceptual Tree preservation and Landscape Plan dated 01/07/00. Trees to be provided as part of the landscape plan shall be a minimum of 3" caliper. 10. The proposed action incorporates typical specification clauses for rock excavation and controlled blasting (Blasting Plan) which mitigates potential impacts related to rock removal. The Applicant has agreed to file a Blasting Plan with the Village and the Applicant will coordinate with the Village Engineer prior to the start of rock removal activities. Rock removal activities shall occur during normal construction hours as provided in the Village Code. 11. In an effort to maintain and enhance the scenic and visual quality of the site and surrounding area, the Planning Board and the Applicant agree that all on site utilities shall be placed underground. 12. Consistent with the planning principles espoused in the clustering provisions authorized under Section 7-738 of the New York State Village Law, the Applicant proposes and the Planning Board hereby establishes the following modified setback requirements for the proposed action: Minimumfrontyard: 25 feet; Minimum rear yard 35 feet; Minimum side yard 15 feet; Minimum setback from Bedford Road and County House Road: 40 feet and such setbacks shall be added to the final plat. Dated: May 1, 2000 Sleepy Hollow, New York Sleepy Hollow Planning Board By: \h\M4A vwt£*>~ Nichc/ias Robinson, Chairman \\Ntserver4 0\m\M-720 Sleepy Hollow\Raolulioiu\M720 05 cohouserd preliminary plat approval wpd / 4 � 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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