https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/c5a26cec691aacec8e5e98c6b68c37c1.pdf 732d55cd770620c304960a02a896ffa3 PDF Text Text * PLANNING BOARD meeting - April 10, 1986 / James Galgano, Chairman Robert Peirce, Council James Margotta, Building Inspector Raymond Dool John O'Leary Ray Windas Frank Rey The Planning Board met on April 10 to review the site plan of Tarrytown Realty Corp. (Mr. George Kahn). [The following notes were taken by the Clerk beginning at approximately 8:45 p.m. The plans, obviously, had been under review and any comments made up until 8:45 p.m. were not recorded.] Present: Residents of Webber Park spoke again of their concern for the neighborhood with Tappan Motors expanding to the Gordon Avenue/ Broadway property. They are concerned for the safety of the children in the area because of increased, sometimes unlicensed, traffic moving through the streets of Webber Park and excess parking of cars on Tappan Motors property which cars are often unlicensed and in need of repair. lack of Katherine Lingardo, Pine Close, spoke about the/safety in the streets and she was informed that there had been a traffic study made and a report was submitted to the Board. This study was an extensive one and it suggested that the volume of traffic was not heavy. This report was handed to several residents for their perusal. Vincent Buonanno, Van Tassel Avenue, addressed the Board and said that he hoped that the Board would be able to tell the residents about each of their concerns so that they would be sure that the property owner is within the law. Ugo Checchi, College Avenue, asked where the property line lies. He was informed that the property in question goes up to 10* from the curb and the proposed building will be 13' back from the curb. The residents are concerned regarding the lack of curbing and a sidewalk on Gordon Avenue and they were told that the Village has the right to go back 5* from the curb for a sidewalk. In response to residents' concern about the volume of cars parked on Mr. Kahn's property, he stated that there will be 27 spaces provided for 18-24.employees as well as customers. Mr. Kahn has, however, as many as 60 employees and the residents are worried about where they will park their cars. The Board advised that there has been an Environmental Impact Study done which suggested a no left-hand turn sign be placed at the Gordon Avenue/Broadway corner. Mr. Checchi questioned who will enforce this prohibited turn. There was also a question regarding the fencing on the property and Mr. Peirce said that this is a Zoning question, however it does meet the Code. �Eugene Buonanno, Gordon Avenue, asked if the Planning and Sorting Boards could meet together to make a decision on the site plan and Mr. Galgano informed him that the two Boards do not meet at the same time to consider a problem and each Board considers different areas of the problem* Mr. Galgano also pointed out that once the Building Inspector says the site plans meet requirements, Mr. Kahn can proceed with his plans. Mr. Galgano informed the residents that many of their concerns are the concern of the Zoning Board and the Zoning Board cannot consider these questions until the Planning Board has everything in order. In regard to the variance which was granted to the previous owner, Mr. Peirce advised that once a variance is granted it remains with the land, not the owner. Carmen Caposella, Rice Avenue, asked if Mr. Kahn could begin to build if and when the site plan was approved; Mr. Galgano told him that it must first go to the County Board. Mr. Caposella wanted to know how much time there would be to register an objection once the site plan was approved. He was informed by Mr. Margotta that if the plan was approved, or turned down, he or Mr. Kahn could then go to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mrs. Lingardo asked if the Planning Board has the power to approve the site plan even if there is a question regarding parking. Mr. Rey advised her that the Board mades decisions based on what they feel is in the best interest of the community. There followed a discussion regarding The Board informed the residents that pleted and signed by John Pappalardo; only when the environent is affected, mentalist to complete the study. the Environmental Impact Study. the proper form had been comthis procedure is proper and is it necessary for an environ- Mr. Buonanno asked again if it would be considered illegal if Mr. Kahn used the parking spaces for wrecked cars. The residents feel that he will use the space as he sees fit even though they are to be solely for use by his employees and customers. Mr. Margotta checked on the cars parked on Mr. Kahn's lot and the signed complaints were given to the Court, to be held until the Zoning Board hands down a decision. It is a violation to store junk in these "parking" spaces. Alexander Fudali, 125 Gordon Avenue, said he is appalled by the way George Kahn disregards the neighbors of Webber Park. Frank Caro, 262 Farrington Avenue, said he feels it is the obligation of the Board to insure that a proper environmental study is done; it should not be the obligation of the citizens to prove. Mario DiFelice wanted to know why the Dept. of Transportation was not requested to do the Env. Impact Study; he wa? informed that they do not do these studies. Eileen Meade, Gordon Avenue, was informed that anyone breaking the law- unlicensed cars being driven through the area, disobeying signs, etc.- will be prosecuted. �In general, the residents feel that Mr. Kahn has been in violation of Village ordinances since 1968 and the Village has not done anything about it. Frank Rey feels that a variance, once granted, should cease when ownership changes. John O'Leary said he is not ready to vote because he does not know the background of this situation and requested time to study it. He requested that the question be tabled. Frank Rey made a motion regarding Mr. O'Leary's request and Ray Windas seconded it; all voted in favor. Ray Windas moved that some action be taken on, 1) the variance- does it carry over to a new owner2) items #8-10 (Items to be resolved/minutes of October 24)specifically. Mr. Windas believes that the traffic study was done by a professional and it should be accepted or rejected by the Board; he questions whether or not the Env. Impact Study was done properly. He also wants Mr. Kahn to guarantee that parking spaces will be used only by employees and be empty at night. Ray Dool feels that 62-30 B-4 of the Code stipulates that both sides work together in a harmonious relationship; he is also concerned about parking and thinks the Zoning and Planning Boards should meet together on this problem. Mr. Galgano said he would request Mr. Arcate to have the members of the Zoning Board meet with the Planning Board. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Timmings 4/14/86 _ ^^ � 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-1986 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. 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 MINS_PLAN_1986-04-10 Subject The topic of the resource Planning Board Minutes & Resolutions-1986 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1986