https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f3ef8637409e92233d764fdd8362ba3d.pdf 35a8678664b3b4cf6700456865e6fa01 PDF Text Text PLANNING BOARD MEETING February 17,2000 **&£ The meeting was called to order by Nicholas Robinson, Chair at 8:00 p.m. Present: Nicholas Robinson David Perlmutter George Tanner Edward McCarthy Edward Napoleon Absent: Nicholas Cicchetti Also Present: Don Pennella (Village Engineer) James Margotta (Building Inspector) Ed Lammers (Village Attorney) David Smith (Village Planner) Anthony DelVecchio (Stenographer) Agenda: a) County House Road Public Hearing Announcements: The agenda will be revised to reflect the following items: Revised Agenda: a) b) c) d) e) Philipsburg Manor. Omnipoint County House Road Public Hearing Village Historian Minutes from last meeting George Tanner made a motion to accept the revised agenda. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimous. a) Philipsburg Manor The Chair stated that the Board was ready to circulate the revised EAF documents to the interested agencies. The Board feels that they will approve these documents based on previous meetings with them. At the next meeting, the Board will approve the site plan and adopt a conditional negative declaration. The Board will decide based on the applicant obtaining all permits necessary. �2 David Perlmutter made a motion to recommend that the amendments of the expanded revised EAF should be circulated to the interested agencies. Ed Napoleon seconded. hi Omnipoint The Chair stated that the Board has circulated a notice of intent to declare itself lead agency. The Chair also stated that the Board has prepared a resolution based on what was previously noticed. The Chair read the resolution aloud. Jason Seaburt is the attorney representing Omnipoint. He stated that based on the comments from the December meeting, they have revised the application. The significant difference in the revised application is that the ground equipment at the monopole has been reconfigured and is now within the base of the monopole. The prior application sought a platform of 8x12. The current application indicates a platform of 8x10. No tree removal is needed. Jason Seaburt stated that the RF consultant, planning consultant, and project engineer are present to answer any questions that the Board has. The Chair stated that if no other municipality wanted to be lead agency then the Planning Board would proceed with the determination that they are the lead agency. The Board would then determine if the submissions satisfy the environmental concerns of the community and the Planning Board. If the submissions are not satisfactory, the Board will evaluate the submissions to a full Environmental Impact Assessment. Jason Seaburt stated that since the new structure will be higher than the current one, a referral to the Zoning Board of Appeals will be needed for an area variance. The Chair stated that the Planning Board will exhaust its jurisdiction before it makes the referral. Jason Seaburt stated that there is a visual EAF that accompanied the application package. They are prepared to conduct a balloon test so that the Board can see what this application entails and the Board can issue a Public Notice for the community to comment. The Chair stated that it would only address the matter that is in front of it tonight. George Tanner made a motion to adopt the notion of intent to become a lead agency. Ed McCarthy seconded. It was unanimous. The Chair stated that the Board has already indicated to Omnipoint that they were interested in how they would intend to make this monopole aesthetically pleasing similar to the towers on the Garden State Parkway. Omnipoint has failed to do this to date. Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2000 �c) County House Road Public Hearing The Chair gave a brief description of the area under discussion. Dave Smith prepared a review memo based on the expanded EAF. It noted the following comments: 1) Cluster subdivision - asking the applicant to consider including some additional buffer area on Bedford Road. 2) Drainage - asking the applicant to consider a sump system along the cul-desac. 3) DPW Chief has raised the issue about accessing the storm water detention area. The letter asks the applicant to consider how that can be accomplished. Don Penella stated that they recommend expanding the entrances to lots 9, 10, and 11 from 16'. The applicant stated that the DOT standard is 16' for four or fewer lots. The Planning Board for Westchester County has submitted their comments. 1) Reducing the diameter of the cul-de-sac to reduce the amount of site disturbance. 2) Storm water treatment is not included for the new road off of Bedford Road. The Chair stated that the Village Board would accept the dedication of the road as a village aiad. The Village Board also agreed to the proposal of setting up a fund to pay for the retention basin maintenance. Geraldine rorimello spoke first for the applicant. She briefly discussed the methods that the applicant has taken to date and briefly discussed what they would be presenting to the public tonight. Bruce Lozito went through a general history of the project for the public. It included discussions on curb cuts, utilities, lot sizes, storm water management, etc. Jim Margotta inquired about the plantings around the house. How much was the applicant going to do and how much was the homeowner expected to do. The applicant stated that they have not determined that yet. The landscape buffer easement will be specified. George fanner asked if the storm water runoff on Bedford Road would disturb the natural topography. The applicant slated that they would probably put a drain line under the driveways. Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2000 �4 George Tanner stated that it would be easier to include this now. The applicant stated that they would revise it. The Chair opened the public hearing. Ken Kopelman (209 Wilson Park Drive, Tarrytown, NY) spoke. He stated that the increased traffic that will result in the area would be a problem to the people in Wilson Park. He also stated that the area is also very scenic and open. Residents of the area enjoy the scenic views. He stated that this area should remain open. The Chair stated that the Planning Board has re-zoned the property from 60 to 11 homes. Lots are larger on this property than surrounding area. The Board required two things. First was low density and the second was cluster zoning. The Village Board approved this. The Chair also stated that the Planning Board discussed many of the concerns raised tonight in detail. Leonard Cohen (10 River Terrace, Tarrytown, NY) spoke. He commented on the word cluster and a cluster development. The Chair responded that it was cluster zoning not a cluster development. Dave Smith stated that the Planning Board could vary the standards. Leonard Cohen inquired if the developer planned to sell the lots or build homes. Tom Julius (applicant) stated that he was not sure. Ken Kopelman (209 Wilson Park Drive, Tarrytown, NY) spoke again. He inquired what was the involvement as members of the public. The Chair stated that tonight is a public hearing on the subdivision of the property. The Chair stated that the Planning Board is at the end of the reviews that will involve them. Brian Kelly (182 Wilson Park Drive, Tarrytown, NY) spoke. He inquired if the Planning Board ever considered not developing the site. The Chair stated yes. Brian Kelly also stated that this is only 175th of the overall property that this applicant owns. He also stated that a survey was taken, and the results indicated preserving the property. Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2000 �5 The Chair stated that the Planning Board has recommended to the Village Board to change the lot size on the remaining property to 2- acres. The Chair also stated that they have gone over many of these concerns in detail in the review process. Brian Kelly inquired if there were other economically or attractive options. He also stated that this is also only 1/5* of the total development. The Chair stated that the Board has tried to anticipate the interests of the residents concerning items like the drainage of the development. Brian Kelly also stated that these houses would provide income to the another school district. The Chair stated that some options that are available are to have the Westchester Land Trust buy the land from the developer. Another option is the Tarrytown can condemn the land and make it a park. Franchesca Spano (206 Wilson Park Drive, Tarrytown, NY) spoke. She inquired about a rezoning of an area near Bedford Road and Fairfield. David Smith responded that a public hearing took place on a proposed rezoning of an area from R3 to Rl. Dave Smith indicated this on a map of the Village. Franchesca Spano also inquired about Figure 21 on the Master Plan Study. Her concern was the increased traffic through Wilson Park. The Chair responded that the Board was looking at not having Figure 21 go forward but to have a crescent to have the traffic move back onto County House Road. Franchesca Spano also stated that 1 -2 acres are wooded land where deer roam would be destroyed. The applicant responded that about 1 acre will remain and that they will try to save as much as possible. Franchesca Spano also stated that every school bus that does not want to travel on Rt. 9 comes through Wilson Park. She stated that this is a serious concern. The Chair agreed. Franchesca Spano also stated that Tarrytown issued a letter in November concerning this property. She inquired what impact did the letter have on the Boards decision making process. The Chair stated that the letter was helpful in re-zoning the area to 1-acre. It was also helpful for integration and coordination between the two villages. Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2000 �Mr. Somurn (111 Cobb Lane, Sleepy Hollow, NY) spoke. He asked if the Board could postpone approval until Tarrytown evaluates the environmental impact of the entire development. He stated this impacts two communities and a decent study of the overall environmental impact should be performed. The Chair stated that they would consider the request. Brian Kelly spoke again. He inquired if this land was on the open space list. The applicant responded that they have looked into it and this piece of land has not come up. The applicant stated that they would look into it. The Chair stated that the answer would be found out for the next meeting. The public hearing was closed. The Chair asked if the applicant had anything to add. The applicant stated that they had nothing to add. The Chair stated that the Board will proceed to having the Resolution prepared on the site plan approval and that the Board will consider the comments made this evening. d) Village Historian The Chair stated that the ARB has the authority to act on historical property but they have never acted on it. The Village Historian stated that it would make more sense for the Planning Board to take on this specialized aspect. The Chair stated that the Planning Board should meet with the ARB to discuss. George Tanner stated that this was discussed at the last meeting. The Chair agreed. The Chair also stated that the ARB changes what the Planning Board does and it never comes back to the Planning Board. The Chair stated that a code change is needed to resolve this problem. The Chair stated that the Planning Board also needs to sit with the Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Board. The Chair stated that the Board would invite the entire ARB and the entire Waterfront Revitalization Advisory Board to the March 6,2000 work session. The Chair discussed a letter from the Sleepy Hollow Taxpayers Association. The letter stated that the organization was concerned about the continuing development trend in the neighborhood specifically the area on Fremont and Rt. 9. They claim that they had no advanced notice on this development. Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2000 �7 The Chair stated that the advanced notice was provided and that there was ample opportunity for input from the Village residents. The Chair said that the Board would be willing to meet with the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association to discuss at the Mayor's request. e) Minutes from last meeting There were no changes in the minutes from January 2000 meeting. David Perlmutter made a motion to approve. George Tanner seconded. It was unanimous. The Chair stated that there was a request from the Village of Tarrytown Conservation Committee to have the Planning Board minutes forwarded to them. There were no changes in the minutes from December 1999 meeting. Ed Napoleon made a motion to approve. David Perlmutter seconded. It was unanimous. f) Recreation fees Ed Lammers stated that a new fee schedule needed to be adopted by the Village Board. He also stated that there was discussion of that a new recreation fee of $5000 at the last meeting. Is this fee based on a lot or a dwelling unit? A criteria needs to be established. The current code is for $ 1000/dwelling unit. It was agreed that the fee would be based per unit. George Tanner stated that County House Road would need to put up $3000 under the current law. Ed Lammers stated that there are other fees in the Planning Boards jurisdiction. These fees need to be evaluated. The Chair stated that a Waterfront Revitalization Development category needed to be added. An open discussion took place on this fee development. The Chair inquired about the Planning Board fees of other neighboring villages specifically for Briarcliff Manor. Other Topics: The Chair stated that a letter would be sent to Mr. Rodriguez inviting him to the next meeting. Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2000 �8 An open discussion took place on the school bus road that runs through Tarrytown on die County House Road development. George Tanner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ed Napoleon seconded. It was unanimously approved. Adjourn to next meeting. Planning Board Meeting, February 17, 2000 � 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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