https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5aa88880e7091d0f90ae8d9ed482c470.pdf 523477ec614ab7d5be11c168da77a156 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLANNING BOARD MEETING July 20,2000 The meeting was called to order by Nicholas Robinson, Chair at 8:02 p.m. Present: Nicholas Robinson, Chair David Perlmutter George Tanner Ed Napoleon Nicholas Cicchetti Ed McCarthy Dorota Szwem-Kopczynski Absent: none Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Stenographer) Dave Smith (Village Planner) Ed Lammers (Village Attorney) Shailesh Naik (Village Engineer) Jim Margotta (Building Inspector) Jerome Fine (Village Engineer) Announcements: None. Agenda: The Chair presented the revised agenda. It consisted of the following: a) b) c) d) e) f) Zuzzolo Plat approval 6-8 Cedar Street preliminary hearing 315 North Broadway County House Road Freemont dredging Kendal George Tanner made a motion to adopt the revised agenda. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous. a) Zuzzolo Plat Dave Smith summarized the previous application to re-authorize the lot lines since the previous authorization had expired. �Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to approve. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous. The Chair signed the Resolution and Plat. Both originals were given to the applicant. b) 6-8 Cedar Street Robert Barstow is representing this application. He discussed how it would provide affordable housing in the center of the Village. Currently this property is a parking lot. The proposal would construct three (3)-attached townhouses. The Chair asked the applicant if he had received a letter from the Village Planner of items to be addressed. Robert Barstow responded that he has answered some of the items. The Chair stated that the applicant would have to go before the Waterfront Advisory Committee. Dave Smith stated that the proposed density is in excess of the Zoning Code. He also stated that there are numerous site plan issues (side yard space, lot coverage, etc.) that need to be addressed. Nicholas Cicchetti asked if these were 1-bedroom units. Robert Barstow responded that they were 2-bedroom units. Robert Barstow also stated that there is an alternate proposal to provide an additional 8 parking spaces in the rear of the property. Dave Smith responded that this proposal would lose green space. The Chair stated that the Planning Board would like the Zoning Board and Waterfront Advisory Committee's approval before voting. David Perlmutter asked how big are the required variances. Dave Smith responded that the applicant would need a parking variance, lot width, side yard, front yard, read yard, etc. David Perlmutter stated that he feels that this should not even be sent to the Zoning Board. He also stated that he feels that only two units should be built. David Perlmutter made a motion that if this application is referred to the Zoning Board that unanimity be requested. George Tanner stated that this application is incomplete as per the Village Planner's letter. George Tanner seconded. Planning Board Meeting, July 20,2000 2 �Robert Barstow asked what if the Zoning Board is not unanimous. Ed Lammers responded that the application would be denied. Dave Smith stated that the applicant needs to show adjoining buildings on the drawings. The Chair asked if there was further discussion on the motion. Robert Barstow stated that it is rare that the Zoning Board is unanimous on an application. The Chair stated that the applicant could go to the Waterfront Advisory Committee or take the motion that is before the Planning Board. Robert Barstow responded that he would like to take the plans back and revise them. The Chair stated that this application would be held over to the September meeting. Jim Margotta stated that the applicant should go to the Waterfront Advisory Committee and then come back to the Planning Board. c) 315 North Broadway Sam Vieira is representing the application along with Carl Dibble. Sam Vieira gave an overview of the proposed layout. The applicant would like to operate a business out of this property as well as using it as a primary residence. George Tanner asked if there were any zoning issues. Sam Vieira responded yes. He also stated that this is not a retail business and no equipment would be seen. The Chair stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee's advice is needed. Dave Smith stated that a more comprehensive review is needed. He stated that this is a proposed, mixed use within a single building. George Tanner asked if there are two (2) buildings. Dave Smith responded yes. There is a future office proposed as an addition. There is the issue of outdoor storage of material as well. He also stated that if another tenant is brought in, how would this effect the residential area. Dave Smith also read a letterfromAudrey Eisman. She wrote a letter to the Village Board complaining about the activity at this property. The Chair stated that the applicant should respond to the letter. Shailesh Naik stated that the applicant should show existing and proposed work. He should also show the existing grade, curb cuts and the calculations on the retaining walls. Planning Board Meeting, July 20, 2000 3 �The Chair asked if there are any other questions for the Planning Board. Sam Vieira asked if the applicant could proceed with the retaining wall work. The Chair stated that the applicant should speak to the Building Inspector. There was an open discussion on correcting the application. The Chair asked if there were any other questions from the Planning Board. David Perlmutter asked Carl Dibble about the letter from Audrey Eisman. Carl Dibble stated that he never knew of any complaints and he stated that he had never seen the letter before. George Tanner asked if there was any weekend work. Carl Dibble responded yes. The Chair referred the application to the Waterfront Advisory Committee. d) County House Road Bruce Lozito discussed the changes to the site plan. He stated that the Plat was more detailed for the DOT. The plan was also refined for outside agencies. The Chair asked if the Planning Board members had any questions. Nicholas Cicchetti asked if all of the changes were in the memo. Bruce Lozito responded yes. Jerome Fine stated that comments from outside agencies would effect the drawings. He recommended that a public hearing be held to approve the final site plan. George Tanner made a motion to schedule the public hearing for final site plan approval. Ed Napoleon seconded. Jim Margotta asked if mailings were needed since they were already done once before. Ed Lammers responded yes. The Chair stated that the public hearing would be set for September 21,2000. Mailings need to be out by September 1, 2000. Bruce Lozito wanted to point out that the cul-de-sac was 18 feet and it is now 20 feet. The motion was unanimous. Planning Board Meeting, July 20, 2000 4 �e) Freemont dredging The Planning Board has a proposal to perform the dredging' of Freemont Pond. The Chair stated that the Village needs an applicant. The Chair stated the either the Planning Board of the State would be the lead agency but a formal application is still needed. Jerome Fine stated that the Village Manager would become before the Board. Since all the necessary forms were submitted to the Board by Jerome Fine, the Planning Board decided to treat the packet as a formal application. Jerome Fine stated that it would be done in two (2) phases. Phase 1 would be the actual dredging and phase 2 would be the storm flow study. Jerome Fine stated that the Village DPW will perform the work necessary to hold the dredged material but the Village needs a contractor to perform the actual dredging. Nicholas Cicchetti made a motion to become lead agency. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous. Dave Smith stated that he would prepare the notice. f) Kendal The draft document for Kendal was passed to the board members for their comments. Dave Smith updated the Planning Board on the Village Board of Trustees status. He stated that the comment period would end on July 28,2000. The Chair went through the items on the draft. There was an open discussion on size of building and architecture. There was an open discussion on the PILOT program and alternative forms of ownership. The Chair stated that the view-shed analysis should be expanded for the Hudson River, Sleepy Hollow Manor and Rockefeller State Park. All members will review the draft before it is submitted to the Village Board of Trustees. Other items: The minutes from the May 2000 meeting were reviewed. David Perlmutter made a Planning Board Meeting, July 20,2000 5 �motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous. "! The minutes from the June 2000 meeting were reviewed. George Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Nicholas Cicchetti seconded. It was unanimous. George Tanner made a motion to go into executive session to discuss maters of litigation. No action was taken. Adjourned at 10:03 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony DelVecchio Planning Board Meeting, July 20, 2000 6 �RESOLUTION Adopted at the July 20,2000 Meeting of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board RESOLUTION: 4 Fremont Road Lot Line Adjustment OWNER: Anthony and Kimberly Zuzzolo LOCATION: 4 Fremont Road TAX MAP DESIGNATION: ZONING: 11-01B-004,006,0010,006A,005,004A R-2A WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of Sleepy Hollow initially reviewed an application and supporting documentation submitted to the Village on or about April 1,1998 and originally submitted by Danfor Realty Co., Inc.; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board did review a survey of property and lot line adjustment prepared by Charles Riley, Land Surveyor, dated May 29,1998; and WHEREAS, the subject property is located in an R-2A zone and has potential access to both Albany Post Road (NYS Route 9) and Fremont Road; and WHEREAS, it was requested that a lot line adjustment be made that would increase the square footage associated with an existing dwelling lot (hereinafter referred to as Lot A) from 23,211+\- square feet to 31,975+ square feet through the addition of an 8,764± s.f. lot (hereinafter referred to as lot B), the remaining 36,603± square foot parcel is known as Parcel C; and WHEREAS, the Applicant received correspondencefromthe State ofNew York Department of Transportation dated December 8, 1998, which indicated that the Applicant may apply for a permit to install a curb cut onto Route 9. The correspondence further states that given the particular roadway conditions for this section of Route 9, and as a matter of safety, access to Fremont Road should be utilized; and WHEREAS, on April 15,1999, the Planning Board did grant the requested lot line change by resolution dated April 15, 1999 and subsequently signed by the Planning Board Chairman; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board understands that ownership of said Lot C has since been transferred to Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Zuzzolo; and tf �Zuzzolo Resolution Page 2 of2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board does hereby grant an extension to the lot line adjustment, not to exceed fO days. PLANNING BOARD VILLAGE OF SLEEPY-tfOLLOW Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Date \\Ntserver4.0\m\M-720 Sleepy Hollow\Misc\ResolutionsV4 Fremont Resolution.wpd JUL o 4 2000 VILWMQE CLERK � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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