https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/8b4a0c451ffad1aad59ae54f38f23f65.pdf 335290711c2df98e0d4b03cbfcdc3b68 PDF Text Text REGULAR MEETING NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK JULY 22nd, 1993 A regular meeting of the North Tarrytown PLanning Board was held on July 22nd, 1993 at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York, 10591. PRESENT: George Hritz, Chairman Donteld Giet&no Steve Salman Roman Windas Edward McCarthy ABSENT: Ellen Tsangaris James Donovan ALSO PRESENT: Janet Gandolfo, Attorney James Margotta, Building INspector Joe Gulino, CAMCE Susan Portman, Clark Assoc. Howard Reynolds, Clark Assoc. Mr. Hritz called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. MINUTES Mr. Salman stated there were several corrections to the minutes of the June 17th meeting. "Page 3-Paragraph 2- Should read as follows: "Mr. Salman stated that in the final agreement it should read that vehicles larger than passenger size vans will not be allowed in the visitors lot." "Page 4-Last Paragraph-Should read as follows: "Mr. Blancato stated to the Board that the Zoning Board had given the interpretation that a car wash is not a gasoline station and therefore, a permitted use." Mr. Salman moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy to accept the minutes with the corrections. Carried. IN THE MATTER Of THE VILLAGE Of NORTH TARRYTOWN, 103 fARRINGTON AVENUE, NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK. Continuation- Wetland Permit. Mr. James Hahn, Village Engineer stated he had reevaluated the design submitted by Clark Associates. He stated that the stream will be pushed back into its original condition, as it has eroded. Mr. Hritz asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board on the matter. There being no comments, Mr. Salman moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy that the hearing be closed. Carried. Mr. Saltan scid he was a member of the Board of Trustees when the house across the street was being built G^ �-2and there were many problems regarding drainage in the area. He was concerned that the drainage problem would create more problems if the flow of the stream is altered. Mr. Hahn stated that what is being proposed is the property immediately adjacent to the Sohn property which is presently bein eroded . Mr. Salman moved, seconded by Mr. McCarthy the following resolution: (COPY IN OFFICIAL MINUTES) Motion to adopt carried. Mr. Windas stated that Items 3, 4 and 5 should be removed as they are redundent. He stated that the Building Department should do the inspections as if necessary call in outside Engineers . Mr, Salman moved, seconded by Mr. Windas to amend resolution as directed. Carried. the IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES M. PATEMAN, FRANK RACANELLI & THOMAS J. LUPETIN, NORTH BROADWAY AND GORDON AVENUE, NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK. Continuation of Public Hearing re Car Wash. Mr. Hritz stated this meeting was a continuation of a Public Hearing held at the last meeting. Mr. Hritz stated that the Board of Trustees have called for a Public Hearing for the adoption of interim zoning law (which would be the start of the moratorium)to the area of Route 9 known as gasoline alley. The hearing will be held on August 17th. Mr. Blancato, Attorney for the applicants stated they have been before the Board several times in the last several months and would like to present experts on car washes and traffic and Timothy Cronin, Engineer who will discuss the Site Plan. Mr. Timothy Cronin, Engineer stated he was qualified to speak on sewers, disposal of water on sites and was licensed to practice in New York since 1986. He reported on the size of the proposed car wash, the type of structure and the entrance and exit to the car wash, He stated he has conferred with Clark Associates regarding their memos dated 4/15 and 3/23 regarding curb cuts. Mr. Frank ' Hrotko, Gordon Avenue stated he lives in the next block and was concerned with the amount of traffic the car wash WoUlid gene/nate . He stated that the Animal Hospital on the south side of the street had a loading zone on Gordon Avenue and there were three parking spaces on the south side of the Street. He stated this would make it very difficult to cars entering and exiting the car wash. It would cause the cars to back up on Gordon Avenue, creating a dangerous situation. �Mr. Elmer Kenyon, New Broadway stated there was only 31 feet from exit of the car waslf and Route 9 and traffic will be blocked up onto Gordon Avenue. It will be difficult for the Fire Department to get their apparatus up Gordon if cars are parked on the south side and cars are exiting from the car wash. It will create a dangerous condition. Mrs. Mary Vizvary, 85 New Broadway stated she has lived on New Broadway for 35 years and in the village over 60 years and stated Gordon Avenue is a residential street and there is a lot of congestion now and many times it is difficult to get out of Gordon Avenue onto Route 9. She also stated that the plans as shown do not show Katrina Avenue which is nearby and will be effected by the traffic. Mr. James Timmings, Sr. 119 Rice Avenue stated that the width of Gordon Avenue is 26 feet wide, and with 8 foot cars parked on the south side of Gordon Avenue legally there isn't enough room for another vehicle to pass. Mr. Robert Riscolo, Car Wash Expert from Edison, N.J. representing Mr. Pateman stated the car wash will be a full service car wash and will be fully automated. He stated the vacuuming will be completed inside rhe building,- at thfe entrance, before it is washed. Mr. Hrotko stated the car wash will be in use seven days a week and there will be a lot of noise which will create a nuisance. Discussion followed regarding the amount of water to be used, the number of cars to be coming and going and the number of employees, the traffic on Route 9 at the intersection of Beekman Avenue, New Broadway and Route 448. Mr. James Timmings, Jr., 42 Gordon Avenue stated he lives a block away from the site and was concerned about the N.Y.D.O.T. report which states that 14,000 cars per day come down Route 9. It will be very difficult for cars coming out of the car wash to make a left turn onto Route 9. Mr. Hritz read the letter from the D.O.T. dated July 7, 1993 regarding the State Environmental Quality Review-Traffic Impact Study completed for the project. (Copy in official minutes). Mr. Bernard Adler, Traffic Engineer Expert representing Mr. Pateman, stated he was an engineer for thirty years, reported on the traffic flow going north on Route 9 to Pocantico Street and going south on Route 9 to Lawrence Avenue. He stated he responded to Clark Associates comment in their recent memo and Mr.Adl said the car wash would not impede traffic, would not be a safety factor and would not be a detriment to the neighborhood. Mr. Gene Buonanno, Gordon Avenue stated he lives adjacent to the property owned by Mr. Pateman and common sense tells us that any additional traffic to the street will have a difficult time making a left turn onto Broadway. �-4Mr. Gene Fiorella, Gordon Avenue resident stated he has lived on Gordon Avenue for over forty years and he is against the car wash aa there is congestion on Gordon Avenue and the Stree is too narrow. He also stated that parking is allowed on only one side of the street. Mr. Salman stated he would like a demonstration with six or seven cars backing up Gordon Avenue, with cars parked on the south side of Gordon Avenue and have a fire truck try to enter into Gordon Avenue from Route 9. Mr. James Timmings, Sr. stated he was also a Safety Engineer, having worked as Chairman of Transportation for G.E. for many years and stated the car wash would create a dangerous situation on Gordon Avenue , Mr. Salman stated that cars being diverted up Gordon Avenue onto New Broadway would also create a devastating situation as New Broadway is also too narrow and too congested. Mr. Howard Reynolds, Traffic Engineer with Clark Associates stated that the Village should make sure what is proposed is what is actually what will be buildt on the site, i.e.Not propose full service and build convenient car wash. He stated he has studied the area dn feels there is a lack of width, especially if the three parking spaces are allowed on the south side of Gordon Avenue. This could cause difficult in/out movements at the car wash driveway, possibly affecting traffic entering Gordon Avenue from Broadway. Discussion followed in the County. regarding the various types of car washes Mr. Blancato stated he felt the Board should declare itself lead agent for the project and would like the photos, site plan and drawings presented to the Board be made a part of the record. There being no further comments Mr. Caetano moved, seconded by Mr. Salman that that the public hearing be adjourned, in order to obtain further information. Carried. Mr. Windas stated he was disappointed -*. in the tra ffic study as it does not give information regarding < idents reported, near misses, the intersection of Gordon Avenuv. Ul. J " J c e Avenue and the intersection at the tope of St. Paul's Hill. Mr. Salman requested intersection at the tope that a Traffic Study be made of the of St. Paul's Hill. After a discussion M r . Blancato stated that the applicant would make a Traffic Study of the intersection as requested. �-5Mr. Salman moved, seconded by Mr. Windas to declare the Planning Board Lead Agency for t^ie Project. Carried. Ms. Susan Portman, Clark Assoc, stated that a memo, dated July 8th, 1993 had been sent to the Planning Board outlining their comments regarding the car wash. (Copy in official minutes). IN THE MATTER OP THE PHILIPSBURG MANOR, UPPER MILL PARKING, NORTH BROADWAY, NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK-CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING. Mr. Hritz stated that the public hearing portion of the meeting was closed at the last meeting, Discussion followed regarding recreation fees, drainage problems, type of durable and dustless material to be used to pave the parking lot. Mr. Robert Toole representative for the applicant stated that he had conferred with Clark Associates and reported on the various items that had been added to the site plan as requested by the Board and they would like to wrap up the project. He stated that up to date copies with all changes will be presented to the Board members. Mr. Gulino stated that all items referred to should be on the drawings, type of material that will be used and that all surfaces will be dustless and constantly maintained. Mr. Hritz stated that this is a historic site and we are trying to restore it to the original state, therefore blacktop will not be used. Mr. Toole stated that the parking lot would not be used in the winter months and would be used to park buses after they drop off guests at the front lot. Mr. Salman moved, seconded by Mr. Windas that the following resolution be adopted: (COPY IN OFFICIAL MINUTES) Mr. Hritz declared the motion carried. Ms. Gandolfo stated that the ordinance "requires a recreational fee of $1,000 per parking space and there will be one hundred parking spaces. She stated that the code was not intended for historic sites, but the Board could not waive the fee. She stated she spoke to the Mayor and they would make a determination at the next Board of Trustees meeting. The restoration will be willing to be a part of the "Greenway Project" in lieu of the recreational fee. Discussion regarding the issuance of a building permit and the Building Inspector was directed to inspect the type of material to be used and prior to the issuance of a building permit a "signed, sealed site plan" was to be delivered to the Board. �-6IN THE MATTER Of EMMA SERINA, LAWRENCE AVENUE, NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK-2-STORY BUILDING-CONTINUED DISCUSSION. Mr. Robert Barstow, Architect for the applicants stated he had appeared before the Board several times regarding the proposed two story building. He stated that the Zoning Board had postponed their decision as they needed more information and felt that the Planning Board would make some recommendations to the applicant. The Zoning Board was concerned about the placement of the building on the lot line and the planting, of shubbery. H« will revise the site plan and present it to the Board at their next meeting. He stated that the Serina's own five licenses and have 5 cars, which will be parked on the property at any given time. Mrs. Serina stated that some of the cars will be parked at the railroad station and not always parked on the property. Mr. Barstow stated he did not have revised drawings for the Board but would like the Board's comments, in order to expedite the project. Mr. Caetano, member of the Board stated he lived on Lawrence Avenue and owned several properties there therefore, he would not participate in the discussion as a member of the Board. He stated the street was a residential street and did not feel that a commercial use should be in the area as it would tend to devaluate the homes on Lawrence Avenue. He also felt it would set a precedent. He stated that Mr. Ruivo had a permit for an office and then he turned it into an apartment. Mr. Windas stated he felt the matter was a Zoning Board issue and the Planning Board should not make a decision until the issue is settled by the Zoning Board. BasM on the information provided to the Board on the full Environmental Assesiment Mr. Windas moved, seconded by Mr. Salman that the Planning Board be declared the lead agency for the project, and made a Negative Declaration. Carried. Mr. Caetano abstained. Mr. Hritz stated that the next meeting of the Board would be held on August 19th, 1993. There being no further business to come before the meeting Mr. Salman moved, seconded by Mr. Caetano that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Irene Amato Acting Clerk . �WETLANDS PERMIT APPROVAL RESOLUTION Adopted at the July 22, 1993 meeting of the North Tarrytown Planning Board. RESOLUTION: Wetland Permit Approval for Village of North Tarrytown, Property located at 103 Farrington Avenue, known as the Sohn property. Proposed: Installation of riprap along the edges of an unnamed creekflowingacross the property. Tax Map Designation: Section 14, Lot 4/1 Zoning: Residential WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of North Tarrytown has reviewed an application for a wetlands permit pursuant to Chapter 61, Wetlands/Watercourse Protection, of the North Tarrytown Village Code, for the installation of riprap along the edges of an unnamed creekflowingacross the property located at 103 Farrington Avenue; and, WHEREAS, as part of its review, the Planning Board has reviewed numerous documents, statements and plans, including the following: 1. Village of North Tarrytown Wetlands Permit Application prepared by the office of Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. and reviewed by James Hahn Engineering. 2. Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). 3. Memorandum dated May 14, 1993, submitted by Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc; and, WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York on June 17, 1993 and July 22, 1993, at which time all those wishing to be heard were given the opportunity to be heard and the public hearing was closed on the later date; and, WHEREAS, the site has been visited by the Village's Planning Consultant and the Planning Board is thoroughly familiar with the site and all aspects of the proposed project; and, �WHEREAS, the Planning Board has requested, received and considered comments from the Village Planning Consultant, the Village Engineering Consultant, the Building Inspector, and interested members of the public about the proposed project; and, WHEREAS, the proposed work is necessary in order to prevent the erosion of property located at 103 Farrington Avenue, North Tarrytown; and, WHEREAS, in the course of its review and pursuant to provisions of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Planning Board has made the followingfindingsand caused, noted or conducted the following activities: 1. Waived the application fee of $250.00. 2. Caused field inspections to be made of the property and of the surrounding area. 3. Requested, received and reviewed a full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) in compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). 4. After review of said field conditions, public comments, EAF, recommendations of the consultants as well as other matters noted above, the Planning Board has determined that the proposed action is a Type I action and, as Lead Agency, issued a "Negative Declaration" determination of non-significance of environmental impact for this Type I action on June 17, 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said wetlands permit application noted above is granted; provided however that this approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of this resolution. Planning Board Village of North Tarrytown Chairman Date: �CONDITIONAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL RESOLUTION Adopted at the July 22, 1993 meeting of the North Tarrytown Planning Board RESOLUTION: Site Plan and Wetland Permit Approval for Philipsburg Manor Upper Mill Proposed: Development of a 100-space parking area and path to serve overflow needs from the existing 65-space parking lot Owner: Historic Hudson Valley Location: Philipsburg Manor Upper Mill, Continental Street Tax Map Designation: Section IS\ Block ^ , Lot jfj. Zoning: PPark WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of North Tarrytown has reviewed an application for site plan approval pursuant to Article VIII of the Zoning Code and an application for a wetland permit pursuant to Chapter 61, Wetlands/Watercourse Protection, of the Village Code, for the development of a 100-space parking area and path to serve overflow needs from the existing Philipsburg Manor 65-space parking lot; and WHEREAS, as part of its review, the Planning Board has reviewed numerous documents, statements and plans, including the following: 1. "Proposed Overflow Parking Area, Philipsburg Manor Upper Mill, Village of North Tarrytown, New York," site plan dated March 25, 1993 and revised April 7, 1993 and June 24, 1993, prepared by the office of R.M. Toole, Registered Landscape Architect. 2. "Wetlands Permit Application," prepared by R.M. Toole. 3. Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). 4. Receipt from SEQRA Repository, NYSDEC Division of Regulatory Affairs (File Number N3-553401-00006) regarding Negative Declaration (a copy of which is attached hereto and entered into the official minutes of the North Tarrytown Planning Board). 5 Written comments from the Westchester County Planning Board by Joseph R. Potenza, Deputy Commissioner (a copy of which is attached hereto and entered into the official minutes) dated June 25, 1993. �6. Written comments from the Westchester County Historic Preservation Planner, by Karen Kennedy (a copy of which is attached hereto and entered into the official minutes) dated June 22, 19931; and WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York on June 17, 1993, at which time all those wishing to be heard were given the opportunity to be heard and the public hearing was closed on that date; and WHEREAS, the site has been visited by the Village's Planning Consultant and the Planning Board is thoroughly familiar with the site and all aspects of the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has requested, received and considered comments from the Village Planning Consultant, the Village Engineering Consultant, the Building Inspector, and interested members of the public about the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the proposed site plan does not require filling existing wetland and the wetland permit is only required because of minimal disturbance to be made to the buffer area to provide and extend a path along the Pocantico River to serve pedestrians from the proposed parking area; and WHEREAS, in the course of its review and pursuant to provisions of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Planning Board has made the following findings and caused, noted or conducted the following activities: 1. Received an application fee of $250.00. 2. Caused field inspections to be made of the property and of the surrounding area. 3. Requested, received and reviewed a full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) in compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). 4. After review of said field conditions, public comments, EAF, recommendations of the consultants as well as other matters noted above, the Planning Board has determined that the proposed action is a Type I action and, as Lead Agency, issued a "Negative �Declaration" determination of non-significance of environmental impact for this Type I action on June 17, 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said site plan application and wetlands permit application noted above are granted conditional approval and the applicant may obtain the endorsed approval of the Planning Board Chairman, or as an alternate, the Village Administrator, on a copy of the site plan resolution and upon final mylar copy of the site plan drawing revised as necessary to show compliance with the following conditions, which endorsement shall permit filing in the offices of the Village Building Department for purposes of obtaining a building permit in accordance with this resolution and provided, however, that this site plan approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of this resolution if the following modifications and conditions have not been completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Board and/or the applicant has not obtained a building permit, the wetland permit shall expire on completion of the acts specified and, otherwise shall be valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of this resolution: 1. Recreation Fees: The applicants shall pay to the Village of North Tarrytown fees in an amount to be determined by the North Tarrytown Board of Trustees. 2. Revision of the above noted site plan to include the amendments requested in the Village Planning Consultant's memorandum dated April 15, 1993 and July 13, 1993. Said memoranda are adopted in full as a condition of said approval herein. 3. The applicant will designate and construct six (6) handicapped parking spaces for handicapped use within the existing parking lot per New York State Building Code Section 1102.4. , 4. The Planning Board reserves the right to require that the Planning Consultant have an opportunity to review the final site plan for compliance with the above conditions. �5. All construction materials are subject To the approval of the Village Building Inspector. 6. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy the applicant shall submit to the Building Inspector a mylar reproduction of the site plan complete with the certification of a professional architect, engineer and/or landscape architect attesting that the property as developed conforms to the site plan as approved. 7. The Planning Board reserves the right to make a final field inspection of the project after construction of the facility, upon notice of the Building Inspector, and before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The purpose of this final inspection is to review the development and to require any modifications to parking, drainage, access, paving, landscaping and any other site plan details, which do not comply with the approved plan. Planning Board Village of North Tarrytown Chairman W-73 �FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning/Development/Environment/Transportation Rye, New York and Southport, Connecticut David J. Portman, AICP Howard I. Reynolds, PE David H. Stolman, AICP 350 Theodore Fremd Avenue Rye, New York 10580 (914) 967-6540 Michael A. Galante Joanne P. Meder, AICP Jim Donovan, RLA. ASLA MEMORANDUM To: Village of North Tarrytown Planning Board Date: July 8, 1993 Subject: Sleepy Hollow Car Wash - Traffic Review As requested, we have reviewed the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Adler Consulting, dated June 15, 1993. The purpose of the traffic study was to evaluate traffic impacts on area roads of the proposed car wash. If approved, it will be located on Gordon Avenue at the intersection of North Broadway. Based on our review, we offer the following comments. 1. Scope of Traffic Study - In a March 23, 1993 memorandum to the Planning Board, it was suggested that at a minimum the following intersections be included in the Traffic Impact Study to be prepared by the applicant: a. North Broadway at Pocantico Street; b. North Broadway at Gordon Avenue/Lawrence Avenue; and, c. New Broadway at Rice Avenue. After a preliminary analysis was completed by the Village, the Village recommended that the North Broadway/Beekman Avenue/Bedford Road/New Broadway/Hudson Terrace intersection be included in the traffic analysis. At first, the Village recommended that its traffic consultant evaluate this intersection separately and the applicant's traffic consultant complete a traffic study to include the intersections listed in the memorandum. However, based on further discussions with the Village, it was agreed that it would be more appropriate for the applicant's traffic consultant to complete a traffic study which included the additional intersection to avoid any duplication and to include all information in one traffic study. 2. Existing Traffic Volumes - The traffic study prepared by the applicant's consultant is based on volume surveys conducted on Thursday, April 8, 1993 and Saturday, April 10, 1993. Connecticut • (203) 255-3100 FAX • (914) 9676615 Long Island • (516) 364-4544 �FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning/ Development/Environment /Transportation However, it should be noted that schools were closed during the entire week and on the following Monday for the Passover/Easter holidays, therefore, traffic volumes used in the analysis may not represent "typical" conditions on area roadways. For comparison, traffic volume information was requested from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The most recent volumes available from the NYSDOT are from 1988 from hourly machine counts on North Broadway, immediately south of Gordon Avenue. This information shows a two-way volume on North Broadway of 1,243 vehicles during the weekday afternoon peak hour. Traffic volumes provided in the traffic report show that during the weekday afternoon the two-way traffic volume on North Broadway at the same location was 969 vehicles — or 274 vehicles less. This represents a decrease of 22 percent. Traffic volumes generally increase one or two percent per year due to normal growth, however, slight decreases due to the recent economic downturn are not unusual. Gordon Avenue, which will provide site access, carries at most 50 vehicles (two-way) near the site during the weekday afternoon peak hour. 3. Capacity Analysis Results - Existing Conditions - Capacity analyses were completed for one signalized and two unsignalized intersections to evaluate base conditions. The analysis procedure is different for signalized and unsignalized intersections. For a signalized intersection, capacity is defined for each approach and is based on volume, roadway conditions, signal timing, lane widths and type of traffic signal control. Unsignalized intersection capacity is calculated for critical turning movements rather than the entire intersection. It was found that the North Broadway/Pocantico Street intersection operates at an overall Level of Service "B" during each peak hour. At the North Broadway/Gordon Avenue/Lawrence Avenue intersection, the Lawrence Avenue approach operates at Level of Service "E" (capacity) during the weekday afternoon peak hour and a Level of Service "C H on Saturday during the midday peak hour. The New Broadway/Rice Avenue intersection operates at Level of Service "A" during both peak hours analyzed. 4. Estimation of Site-Generated Traffic - The traffic analysis is based on two levels of site traffic activity. For typical conditions, it is estimated by the applicant that there will be 40 vehicle trips (20 vehicle trips entering and 20 vehicle 2 �FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning/Development/Environment/Transportation trips exiting) and for peak conditions 120 vehicle trips (60 vehicle trips entering and 60 vehicle trips exiting). However, research conducted by the New England Car Wash Association found that as many as 1,500 vehicles could be processed — or during a 10-hour day an average of 150 vehicles could be processed per hour. For planning purposes, the applicant's analysis could represent an "average" condition, however, depending on conditions, demand may be much higher. 5. Estimation of Distribution Patterns for Site-Generated Traffic - It is estimated by the applicant that 40 percent of the site traffic will arrive and depart via North Broadway to the north and 46 percent along North Broadway to the south. Further, it is estimated that 6 percent will use Lawrence Avenue, 5 percent will use Pocantico Street, 2 percent will use Gordon Avenue/Rice Street from New Broadway and the remaining 1 percent will arrive and depart via Old Broadway. We agree with the estimated distribution of site-generated traffic and note that the majority of the site traffic will arrive and depart via North Broadway to the south and pass through the intersection of North Broadway/Beekman Avenue/Bedford Road/New Broadway/Hudson Terrace. This intersection was identified by the Village as a high-volume intersection which needs to be studied by the applicant to determine impact of the proposed development. However, the applicant has not analyzed this intersection and, therefore, no assessment of impact is available. 6. Capacity Analyses - Future Conditions - Capacity analyses were completed for future background and combined traffic conditions to determine impact of the proposed development on area roadways and intersections. It was found for both typical and peak conditions that this project will have only a minor impact on overall traffic operations, except at the North Broadway/Gordon Avenue/Lawrence Avenue intersection. The Level of Service at this intersection on Saturday changed from "C" to "D" implying longer traffic delays for traffic movements out of the side streets onto North Broadway. For the weekday afternoon peak hour, the side street approach already operates at Level of Service "E" and reserve capacity will decrease, creating longer traffic delays. In the traffic report (page 17), it is noted that the change in Level of Service from "C" to "D" at the North Broadway/ Gordon Avenue/Lawrence Avenue intersection is only a function of the definition of Levels of Service and the fact that the value has just transitioned to a new classification. In our 3 �FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning/Development/Environment/Transportation opinion, this is not only a new classification, but a way of identifying impact from the proposed development on traffic conditions at any intersection. This change in Level of Service represents added traffic delay due to traffic from this development. Results of the analysis show that a very low level of reserve capacity will remain on the side street approaches. 7. Queuing Analysis - It is noted in the document that the car wash conveyer belt can service between 40 and 50 vehicles per hour. It is also noted that the belt speed can be increased to accommodate between 80 and 100 vehicles per hour and that this would accommodate even peak traffic conditions for site traffic, it was determined by the applicant that because the belt speed can be increased to accommodate any level of sitegenerated traffic, that little or no traffic will queue off the site on Gordon Avenue. The processing rate is, however, only part of a queuing analysis. The second major variable is the demand rate and the Board should understand that if the demand rate exceeds the processing rate, queuing will result. The extent of the queue will depend on the difference between the two rates and, unfortunately, we have no market studies or other information with which to complete the equation. If site traffic can be processed at a rate commensurate with the demand rate, any delays on Gordon Avenue would be kept to a minimum or possibly not exist at all. However, the traffic report does not identify the narrow pavement of Gordon Avenue, impact of on-street parking available across the street from the proposed access drives, and the limited distance between the North Broadway intersection and the entrance/exit access drives to the car wash. The traffic analysis does show that there will be long traffic delays on the side street approach to North Broadway on Gordon Avenue, which will impact the operation of the car wash since site traffic may not be able to exit onto Gordon Avenue. If delays occur at the exit, the rate of vehicle processing will be limited. If this is the case, site traffic could actually spill over to the on-site storage area and possibly onto Gordon Avenue, creating traffic delays in both directions on Gordon Avenue. Gordon Avenue has a curb-to-curb width of approximately 24 feet. Parking is permitted along the southerly side of the street — 40 feet from the North Broadway intersection. 4 �FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning/ Development/ Environment/Transportation Currently, there is insufficient width for two-way traffic and parking. 8. Accident History - The applicant obtained accident reports from the Village Police Department and noted that there were, on average, four accidents per year between 1988 and 1992 at. the intersection of North Broadway/Gordon Avenue/Lawrence Avenue. No accident pattern was identified and no mitigation, has been suggested to improve traffic conditions. However, it would be helpful if accident types were identified. Also, accident history for the other intersections was not provided, as had been requested. 9. Summary - The traffic study presented by the applicant, includes three intersections plus site driveways to evaluates impact. However, the traffic study shows that 46 percent of" its site traffic will pass through the North Broadway/Beekmarx Avenue/Bedford Road/New Broadway/Hudson Terrace intersectiont which was not studied. A zoning study prepared for the same* intersection by Frederick P. Clark Associates, September 6, 1988, noted that this intersection had a poor configuration! for efficient traffic flow and probably could not be* significantly improved. It was recommended that the Zoning* Board not permit types or intensities of land use which woulo\ further degrade traffic conditions at this intersection. Also, the NYSDOT completed "A Traffic Operations and SafetyStudy" for Route 9 which included this intersection ir\ September 1989. This intersection was identified as having* future operational problems and, therefore, improvements w e r ^ recommended. In conclusion, we recommend that the applicant provide the Village with additional information with regard to impacts to Gordon Avenue adjacent to the site and consider possible mitigation at t h ^ intersection of North Broadway/Gordon Avenue/Lawrence Avenue, ir^ appropriate, to mitigate capacity deficiencies on the side street approaches. Further, it is recommended that the applicant provide additional information with regard to the North Broadway/Beekman*. Avenue/Bedford Road/New Broadway/Hudson Terrace intersection. T h ^ analysis should include any recommendations proposed by the NYSDOX? and should identify any schedule the NYSDOT may have for providing these improvements. 5 �FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIATES, INC. Planning/Development/Environment/Transportation Based on traffic information provided to date, at a minimum, parking should be removed on Gordon Avenue between North Broadway and Katina Place (three spaces), a double yellow centerline should be installed and curb radii should be increased on the Gordon Avenue approach to North Broadway. In addition, the Village should consider prohibiting left turns out of the site, if the project is approved. It is our opinion that the proposed access drives will be too close to the North Broadway intersection to allow the left turn and traffic delays could result which may spill over onto North Broadway. Michael A. Galante Vice President cc: William T. Regan, Village Administrator Janet A. Gandolfo, Esq., Village Attorney James T. Margotta, Building Inspector Joseph A. Gulino, PE, Village Engineer Charles Pateman Westchester County Planning Board NYS Department of Transportation Bernard Adler 500\not3-002.mag.crc 6 �WETLANDS PERMIT APPROVAL RESOLUTION Adopted at the July 22, 1993 meeting of the North Tanytown Planning Board. RESOLUTION: Wetland Permit Approval for Village of North Tarrytown, Property located at 103 Farrington Avenue, known as the Sohn property. Proposed: Installation of riprap along the edges of an unnamed creekflowingacross the property. Tax Map Designation: Section 14, Lot 4/1 Zoning: Residential WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of North Tarrytown has reviewed an application for a wetlands permit pursuant to Chapter 61, Wetlands/Watercourse Protection, of the North Tarrytown Village Code, for the installation of riprap along the edges of an unnamed creek flowing across the property located at 103 Farrington Avenue; and, WHEREAS, as part of its review, the Planning Board has reviewed numerous documents, statements and plans, including the following: 1. Village of North Tarrytown Wetlands Permit Application prepared by the office of Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. and reviewed by James Hahn Engineering. 2. Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). 3. Memorandum dated May 14, 1993, submitted by Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc; and, WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York on June 17, 1993 and July 22, 1993, at which time all those wishing to be heard were given the opportunity to be heard and the public hearing was closed on the later date; and, WHEREAS, the site has been visited by the Village's Planning Consultant and the Planning Board is thoroughly familiar with the site and all aspects of the proposed project; and, �* WHEREAS, the Planning Board has requested, received and considered comments from the Village Planning Consultant, the Village Engineering Consultant, the Building Inspector, and interested members of the public about the proposed project; and, WHEREAS, the proposed work is necessary in order to prevent the erosion of property located at 103 Farrington Avenue, North Tarrytown; and, WHEREAS, in the course of its review and pursuant to provisions of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Planning Board has made the followingfindingsand caused, noted or conducted the following activities: 1. Waived the application fee of $250.00. 2. Caused field inspections to be made of the property and of the surrounding area. 3. Requested, received and reviewed a full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) in compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). 4. After review of said field conditions, public comments, EAF, recommendations of the consultants as well as other matters noted above, the Planning Board has determined that the proposed action is a Type I action and, as Lead Agency, issued a "Negative Declaration" determination of non-significance of environmental impact for this Type I action on June 17, 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said wetlands permit application noted above is granted; provided however that this approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of this resolution. Planning Board Village of North Tarrytown Date: ' �V CONDITIONAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL RESOLUTION Adopted at the July 22, 1993 meeting of the North Tarrytown Planning Board RESOLUTION: Site Plan and Wetland Permit Approval for Philipsburg Manor Upper Mill Proposed: Development of a 100-space parking area and path to serve overflow needs from the existing 65-space parking lot Owner: Historic Hudson Valley Location: Philipsburg Manor Upper Mill, Continental Street Tax Map Designation: Section j£ t Block ZL , hot^.A Zoning: PPark W7JEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of North Tarrytown has reviewed an application for site plan approval pursuant to Article VIII of the Zoning Code and an application for a wetland permit pursuant to Chapter 61, Wetlands/Watercourse Protection, of the Village Code, for the development of a 100-space parking area and path to serve overflow needs from the existing Philipsburg Manor 65-space parking lot; and WHEREAS, as part of its review, the Planning Board has reviewed numerous documents, statements and plans, including the following: 1. "Proposed Overflow Parking Area, Philipsburg Manor Upper Mill, Village of North Tarrytown, New York," site plan dated March 25, 1993 and revised April 7, 1993 and June 24, 1993, prepared by the office of R.M. Toole, Registered Landscape Architect. 2. "Wetlands Permit Application," prepared by R.M. Toole. 3. Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF). 4. Receipt from SEQRA Repository, NYSDEC Division of Regulatory Affairs (File Number N3-553401-00006) regarding Negative Declaration (a copy of which is attached hereto and entered into the official minutes of the North Tarrytown Planning Board). 5. Written comments from the Westchester County Planning Board by Joseph R. Potenza, Deputy Commissioner (a copy of which is attached hereto and entered into the official minutes) dated June 25, 1993. �Declaration" determination of non-significance of environmental impact for this Type I action on June 17, 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said site plan application and wetlands permit application noted above are granted conditional approval and the applicant may obtain the endorsed approval of the Planning Board Chairman, or as an alternate, the Village Administrator, on a copy of the site plan resolution and upon final mylar copy of the site plan drawing revised as necessary to show compliance with the following conditions, which endorsement shall permitfilingin the offices of the Village Building Department for purposes of obtaining a building permit in accordance with this resolution and provided, however, that this site plan approval shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of this resolution if the following modifications and conditions have not been completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Board and/or the applicant has not obtained a building permit, the wetland permit shall expire on completion of the acts specified and, otherwise shall be valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of this resolution: 1. Recreation Fees: The applicants shall pay to the Village of North Tarrytown fees in an amount to be determined by the North Tarrytown Board of Trustees. 2. Revision of the above noted site plan to include the amendments requested in the Village Planning Consultant's memorandum dated April 15, 1993 and July 13, 1993. Said memoranda are adopted in full as a condition of said approval herein. 3. The applicant will designate and construct six (6) handicapped parking spaces for handicapped use within the existing parking lot per New York State Building Code Section 1102.4. , 4 The Planning Board reserves the right to require that the Planning Consultant have an opportunity to review the final site plan for compliance with the above condition:;. �6. Written comments from the Westchester County Historic Preservation Planner, by Karen Kennedy (a copy of which is attached hereto and entered into the official minutes) dated June 22, 19931; and WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York on June 17, 1993, at which time all those wishing to be heard were given the opportunity to be heard and the public hearing was closed on that date; and WHEREAS, the site has been visited by the Village's Planning Consultant and the Planning Board is thoroughly familiar with the site and all aspects of the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has requested, received and considered comments from the Village Planning Consultant, the Village Engineering Consultant, the Building Inspector, and interested members of the public about the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the proposed site plan does not require filling existing wetland and the wetland permit is only required because of minimal disturbance to be made to the buffer area to provide and extend a path along the Pocantico River to serve pedestrians from the proposed parking area; and WHEREAS, in the course of its review and pursuant to provisions of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Planning Board has made the following findings and caused, noted or conducted the following activities: 1. Received an application fee of $250.00. 2. Caused field inspections to be made of the property and of the surrounding area. 3. Requested, received and reviewed a full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) in compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). 4. After review of said field conditions, public comments, EAF, recommendations of the consultants as well as other matters noted above, the Planning Board has determined that the proposed action is a Type I action and, as Lead Agency, issued a "Negative �5. All construction materials are subject to the approval of the Village Building Inspector. 6. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy the applicant shall submit to the Building Inspector a mylar reproduction of the site plan complete with the certification of a professional architect, engineer and/or landscape architect attesting that the property as developed conforms to the site plan as approved. 7. The Planning Board reserves the right to make a final field inspection of the project after construction of the facility, upon notice of the Building Inspector, and before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The purpose of this final inspection is to review the development and to require any modifications to parking, drainage, access, paving, landscaping and any other site plan details, which do not comply with the approved plan. Planning Board Village of North Tarrytown Chairman • �• « llljjiijjEjiiADO NEwfjNEG A T I V E DECLARAT^ ON:::::;:::::;::::::::;:::::;:^^ ILE NUMBER :;::iN3553401-00006:i::.;:::Village of NORTH TARRYTOWN, Town of MOUNT |i!|iili|iijill||i||lli||| [AD AGENCY: | i | | : | 5 5 3 4 6 i | | ; | | | | : | i ; i V i l l a g e of IJIilJII )FF ICE o r WESTCHESTER county NORTH TARRYTOWN, Town o f MOUNT WESTCHESTER County BOARD : iiiiP 1 annirig IT I T L E : ;i;;Ph i 1 i p s b u r g Board Manor llJiJliliis illiiiJiliiiil-iiliiiii-ililiiiE lliliiiililiiiliiiliiiljilljilll^ DESCRIPTION:.^-Development o f 1 0 0 - s p a c e , g r a v e l - s u r f a c e d p k g a r e a o v e r f l o w need f r o m e x i s t pkg l o t . & path to servej JiipATE RECEIVED : : : = : ; : : = ^ ^iifeiiiiiiiNegative Declaration;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;^ ;TATUS: N Normal Void Conditioned Rescinded Current I M P O R T A N T Record > > N3-553401-00006 Use the above number in all correspondence about this action! To the Lead Agency: The above information confirms that filings on the described Negative Declaration were officially received by, and entered in the SEQR Repository on the date(s) shown in the box headed DATE RECEIVED above. The date and time in the second line show when this document was printed. Please check the information above carefully. For corrections or questions contact Charles Lockrow, (518)457-2224, or write to: SEQR Repository NYSDEC Division of Regulatory Affairs 50 Wolf Road, Room 514 Albany, NY 12233 Village of NORTH TARRYTOWN Planning Board 28 Beekman Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591 �<;. * v SEQR 617.21 Appendix F State Environmental Quality Review NEGATIVE DECLARATION Notice of Determination of Non-Significance yS* Project Number Date June 17. 1993 This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law. The Village of North Tanvtown Planning Board as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action described below will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Name of Action: SEQR Status: Philipsburg Manor Upper Mills Overflow Parking Area Site Plan and Wetlands Permit Application Type I X Unlisted Conditioned Negative Declaration: Yes X Description of Action: Location: No Development of a 100-space, gravel-surfaced parking area and path to serve overflow needs from the existing 65-space parking lot (Include street address and the name of the municipality /county. A location map of appropriate scale is also recommended.) Northern side of Continental Street, Village of North Tarrytown, Westchester County �$E,Qg< Negative Declaration Page 2 Reasons Supporting This Determination: )(See 617.6(g) for requirements of this determination; see 617.6(h) for Conditioned Negative Declaration) The proposed action will not cause a significant adverse impact on land, water, air, plants and animals, agricultural land resources, aesthetic resources, historic and archaeological resources, open space and recreation, transportation, energy, public health, growth and character of the community or cause significant adverse noise and odor If Conditioned Negative Declaration, provide on attachment the specific mitigation measures imposed. For Further Information: |Contact Person: William T. Regan, Village Administrator Address: Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York 10591 Telephone Number (914) 631-1440 For Type I Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a Copy of this Notice Sent to: Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12233-0001 Appropriate Regional office of the Department of Environmental Conservation Office of the Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located. Applicant (if any) Historic Hudson Valley Other involved agencies (if any) M0inot3-00l.sjp:ev None �Approved with/]respect to substance and form: Village Attorney Dated 3 7fazJ<f2 Approved by the Planning Board Chai Dated: ing Chairman Filed with Village Clerk (X- C^ -G±«r1C~o*r Deputy Clerk Dated: Datja of Meetingf � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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