https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/baaf03d1441d9c1a4da2f382229ff859.pdf c93c86e69de57c357fe6a1901610bad2 PDF Text Text A REGULAR MEETING WAS HELD BY THE PLANNING BOARD ON JUNE 17, 1993 AT 8:00 PM IN VILLAGE HALL 28 BEEKMAN AVENUE, NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK 10591 MEMBERS PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: ABSENT: James Galgano Steven Salman Roman Windas James Donovan Ellen Tsangaris Richard Ayers Janet Gandolfo, Esq. Joseph Gulino, CAMCE Susan Portman, Frederick P. Clark Assoc. Edward McCarthy IN THE MATTER OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN. 103 FARRINGTON AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK A public hearing was held to hear and consider the application of the Village of North Tarrytown which is seeking a wetlands permit to install riprap along the edges of an unnamed creek flowing across the property located at 103 Farrington Avenue. Mr. Galgano stated that the Planning Board is the lead agency. Mr. Fitzpatrick who resides at 142 Farrington Avenue stated that his property abuts the rear of 103 Farrington Avenue. Mr. Fitzpatrick asked if Frederick P. Clark did a survey of the whole brook or did they stop at the Sohn property? Mr. Galgano stated he has not seen anything in their report about where they stopped. Mr. Fitzpatrick stated that the main problem with the brook is where it enters the pipe. He has no objection to the Sohns shoring up their land, but the lower half of the brook towards 142 Farrington is the major problem. If Mr. Sohn shores up the side of the brook and lets the water run free there is going to be more of a problem. Mr. Fitzpatrick feels that the Village should address the whole brook. The brook runs through a lot of area. They dump into an 18 to 24 inch pipe which goes into a catch basin or a man hole which is on his property line and into a 36 inch pipe. When it rains or thunderstorms, that brook runs into a lake. He feels before anything is done the Village should look into the problem a little further. Mr. Salman stated that the engineer who looked at the situation was not in attendance. Mr. Gulino stated that CAMCE was not asked to look at the situation, James Hahn had looked at the brook. �A representative from the Philipse Manor Improvement Association asked if the Board would consider the affect on the entire community before it approves a motion, because this problem affects a number of neighbors in the area. Mr. Salmon stated the Board should go into this with a little more detail since there is some concern with the neighbors. Mr. Salman also has a letter of June 9, 1992 and there is no description as to the depth of the study. Mr. Fitzpatrick said that there have been different engineers over the past 10 years but there is nothing in writing. Mr. Windas stated that they could ask the Board of Trustees' permission to do a comprehensive study. Mr. Gulino stated that he would need authorization from the Village in order to do a study. Mr. Salman was concerned if the study had already been completed and if the study from 1992 is sufficient. It was the intent of the Board to have everything completed by the next meeting. Mr. Donovan made a motion to continue the public hearing at the next meeting which will be July 22, 1993 seconded by Mr. Ayers. Motion carried unanimously. IN THE MATTER OF THE PHILIPSEBURG MANOR, UPPER MILL PARKING. NORTH BROADWAY. NORTH TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK Ms. Mary Vizvary who resides at 85 New Broadway stated that her mother has been a resident of Pleasant Street for 50 years. Ms. Vizvary has seen the plans ant it shows the entrance and the exit at the beginning of Continental Street which is a one-way street going west. She asked if there will be an overflow of traffic because it is narrow at the top of Continental St. A representative of Historic Hudson Valley stated that the flow would come out of Howard Street. The trees will still exist. Ms. Vizvary asked if they would think about the location of the entrance and the exit because there aren't enough parking spaces on Continental Street now. Mr. Salman stated that at last meeting it was mentioned that the lot would be locked at night for security purposes. The representative said it will be locked and because it is a seasonal lot, it would only be opened when the main lot is full. This will not be an event lot where everyone will leave right after; it is a rotational lot to bus people around. The tour would have 15 people per tour. Ms. Fannie Stone asked if the buses will be going through Continental Street because the road is not that wide. The representative from the Historic Hudson Valley stated that the buses will be used in the visitors lot. These will be shuttle buses. �Mr. John Cappello asked if commercial buses would also be in the new area? It was stated no, they allow only four to five shuttle buses in the front. Larger buses will be closer to the visitors lot. The property will not be over booked. They will only allow as much as they can handle. Mr. Slaman stated that in the final agreement it should read that vehicles larger than passenger size vans will not be allowed in the visitors lot. A motion was made by Mr. Ayers to close the public hearing seconded by Mr. Salman. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION Mr. Windas stated that the proposals that were included in Frederick P. Clarks study such as the two way drive, signage and landscaping should be incorporated in the final site plan. Mr. Robert Toole agreed to make the changes and put them into final form. A motion was made by Mr. Windas that the project will not result in any large impact and, therefore, will not have a significant impact on the environment. A negative declaration will be prepared. The motion was seconded by Mr. Donovan and carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Salman to approve the preliminary site plan subject to conditions that will be on the final site plan, seconded by Mr. Ayers. Motion carried unanimously. IN THE MATTER OF EMMA SERINA. LAWRENCE AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK Mr. Barstow stated that he was in attendance to submit the environmental review form requested by the Planning Board. He received a copy of Frederick P. Clarks review. The applicant does not need approval from the Department of Health, according to Susan Portman. Mr. Salman stated that he was concerned about the combination of residential and business uses. He was also concerned about residential nature of the neighborhood or encroachment of commercial establishments within the area. He feels it should stay residential. Mr. Galgano feels that this would be a better option than what is there now. �Mr. Serina stated that at one time this property was used by a roofing company. This property has always been commercial. Ms. Portman stated that the applicant needed to proceed with the environmental review process before the Planning Board. They have not been to the Zoning Board. Variances are required because it is a mixed use. Mr. Margotta stated that they did not have time to go to the Zoning Board. At the same time they could go to the Zoning Board, but they would not get their final decision until the SEQRA process is completed. Mr. Windas' recommendation is to send the applicant to the Zoning Board before the Planning Board reviews the site plan application. A motion was made by Mr. Salman to continue the public hearing until the next meeting which will be held on July 22, 1993, seconded by Mr. Donovan. Motion carried unanimously. IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES M. PATEMAN. FRANK RACANELLI AND THOMAS J. LUPETIN, NORTH BROADWAY AND GORDON AVENUE. NORTH TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK The attorney for the applicants, Mr. Richard Blancato, distributed copies of a traffic impact study completed by the applicants traffic engineer. He stated that the engineer would be present at the next meeting to answer any questions regarding the study. It was asked whether the study which was being submitted included the area of the intersection of Route 448, Route 9 and Beekman Avenue. The Planning Board had requested that the study include this intersection during the meeting in May. Mr. Blancato stated that his traffic engineer advised the applicants not to go ahead with that part of the study because he felt it was irrelevant. The Board members had a different view and were concerned that the window of opportunity to include this area in the study had been lost because the schools are recessed for the summer. The Board agreed to look at the traffic study submitted by the applicant ant to hear the comments of Frederick P. Clark Assoc, before making ga final determination as to whether the study should include the above-mentioned intersection. After a short discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Salman to declare the intent of the Planning Board to declare itself lead agency, seconded by Ms. Tsangaris. Motion carried unanimously. 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. Discussion ensued as to whether any variances were required for the site and the question was referred to the Building Inspector. �Chairman Galgano opened the public hearing for comments. Mr. James Timmings, Rice Avenue, stated that there would be a hardship on emergency equipment if a car wash were built at the site. Also, on New Broadway, the traffic light only allows two to three cars to pass during one sequence. A car wash will create more traffic congestion. The people who live in Webber Park have always s felt pressure from the automotive uses in that area. The safety of the many children who live in the area needs to be taken into consideration. Mr. George Hritz, President of the Sleepy Hollow Taxpayers Association, appreciates the Board's careful attention to this matter. He referred them to a letter dated May 8, 1993 sent by the Association which urged the Planning Board to oppose a car wash at the site for traffic and environmental reasons. In response to a question, Mr. Pateman stated that there will be no vacuum cleaners on the site. A representative of the Philipse Manor Improvement Association, stated that it is a contradiction for the Village to allow a car wash in that are when the emphasis has been on the historic value of the are. He stated that a car wash would not enhance the historic value of the area and objected to the name of Sleepy Hollow Car Wash for the project as he felt it compromised the historic nature of the name. He also questioned whether the water from the car wash would be drained into municipal sewer's and to the Yonkers plant to be recycled. Mr. Galgano stated that these questions would be answered by the applicant throughout the site plan review. Mr. Frank Hrotko, Gordon Avenue, stated that everyday the Buick dealership test drives their cars through Webber Park. He suggested that ta car counter be placed at the location to see how much traffic there actually is. A representative from Historic Hudson Valley expressed concern as to where the water from the car wash will drain. The pond at the he Manor has more wildlife now and he is concerned about the environmental impact. Also, in the past few years, they have had problems with oil leaking into the pond from the service stations along Route 9. Ms. Vizvary stated that the Board should take into consideration that the autodealer loads and unloads vehicles during day hours near the location. �Mr. Eugene Buonanno, state that the condition of the lot is a disgrace. The lot is filled with litter and cars. The traffic would be unbearable if a car wash were built. Broadway could not tolerate the traffic, and therefore, the traffic would be backed up on to Gordon Avenue. It would crate a hazardous and unsafe condition. He recommended that the Board be careful before any approvals are given. Ms. Millie Pellechi, Webber Avenue, stated that there is a lot of congestion on Route and this would cause more havoc in the area. The Board should take this into consideration. Mr. Fiorella, Gordon Avenue stated that in the past few years there have been more children in the area and this should be taken into consideration. Mr. Donovan questioned whether having a car wash was the best use for the site. Mr. Blancato stated that he hoped to answer the residents' questions at the next meeting. Mr. Timmings stated that Katrina Avenue should be included in the traffic study. Ms. Tsangaris made a motion to continue the public hearing at the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Salman. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Donovan questioned the idea considering the upgrade in the area. about having a car wash Mr. Blancato stated that he would hope to answer the residents questions at the next meeting. MINUTES A motion was made by Mr. Salman to approve the minutes of March 18, 1993, seconded by Mr. Ayers. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Salman to approve the minutes of April 22, 1993, seconded by Mr. Ayers. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Mr. Ayers to approve the minutes of May 19, 1993, seconded by Ms. Tsangaris. Motion carried unanimously. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 PM. Respectfully submitted^ Christine A. Yurkovie* �4 Approved*with respect to substance and form: Village Attorne Dfcted: C/nlv Approved by the Planning Board IMA ^"w^x Cha«rman or Acting Qjiairman Dalzed: >f.4/> /7/ '4 4 J Filed with Village Clerk x. p. jG-lerk TJT Deputy Clerk Dated: £ ^ 5 ^ / 9 3 >n^ jc Date of Meeting / f??j � 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/. Title A name given to the resource Planning Board Minutes & Resolutions-1993 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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