https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f13366ddcc2cc0945aba8dd1a9b28515.pdf 4e1ed0c0d35f605b57afa81e35ae7632 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING June 13, 2001 ^7^/u-L^^^ A V^-ftls-^C ^^t>0^ The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:03 p.m. Present: Absent: Richard Weiss, Chairman Ralph Gunderman George Lence Terence McGlynn Karin Adir Donald Stever Doug Maass RECEIVED JUL t 1 >nm VILLAGE CLERK None Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Jim Margotta (Building Inspector) Jerome Fine (J. Robert Folchetti & Associates, LLC) Announcements: None. Agenda: a) Minutes of May 2001 Meeting b) Kendal-on-Hudson a) Minutes of May 2001 Meeting The Chair stated that the minutes were not received. They will be reviewed at the next meeting. b) Kendal-on-Hudson Andrew Tung is representing the applicant. He will discuss the proposed revisions. The topics are: 1) affordability 2) Landscaping. 3) Storm water management. He discussed the size, scale and density of the project. He also stated that the buildings would follow the design of the slope. The buildings originally were proposed to range from 2 to 7 stories tall. The building heights were reduced to be less visible. They will now be 2 to 5 stories tall. He stated that the top level of the Commons and Center buildings are to be removed. Andy Tung discussed different views of the proposed project changes. He also discussed the open views of the Hudson River from the James House. �Andy Tung also stated that the project has eliminated 16 units. This will result in an approximate 2-5% reduction in water and sewer requirements. Don Stever stated that the changes are a direct result of the Mayor and Board of Trustees comments. He stated that there are other alterations that could be mentioned. They are storm water management, sewage, existing tree quality, what will be preserved as a wooded buffer. He also stated that the wooded buffer must be maintained by the hospital. Ralph Gunderman asked what improvements have been proposed to the Village water and sewer systems. Andy Tung illustrated via a map of the Village sewer system. He discussed the four main lined labeled A through D. He discussed the conditions and fixes for the system. He stated that there are four contributing groups to the flow station. He stated that Kendal would contribute 12-15% to the sewer system. He discussed the A-C route via Kingsland Ave. and the D route via Fremont Ave. Andy Tung stated that the sewer fix would be accomplished in two efforts via Kendal and Westchester County. George Lence asked if this was documented. Jerome Fine stated that the contract is informally expected to be completed in Sleepy Hollow in Spring 2002. The work is currently being performed in Yonkers. Karin Adir asked if the Kendal sewer work is contingent with Westchester County's work. Andy Tung responded no. He stated that it is independent. He also stated that improvements to the pumps are needed. An emergency generator is needed for pumping station as part of the municipal sewer system. He stated that the proposed Kendal improvement to the Village is estimated to be $300,000. George Lence asked about the total number of gallons that comes down through Kingsland. Jerome Fine responded that 114 gallons/minute would be from Kendal and 250 gallons/minutes from Phelps hospital. He stated that the residents produce a small amount. Jerome Fine also stated that the current daily flow is not known exactly at this time. He stated that the worst case scenario from IBM, Kendal, Phelps and residents would be 856 gallons/minute. He discussed the improvements to widen the sewer system and the pumping station. The Chair asked if the public had any comments. Art McKinley asked about the hospital and IBM's future growth. He also asked about the odors from the pumping station. Jerome Fine responded that the pumps are very quick. He also stated that he was not aware of any odors. He stated that they are adding extra capacity for the expansion of the hospital and the IBM site. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting. June 13,2001 2 �Ralph Gunderman asked about the increased storm water and how it would be mitigated. Andy Tung spoke about how the holding basin would somewhat mitigate the run-off. He detailed how Kendal would control the additional volume. Kendal will provide retention basins. He also stated that the peak rate would be the same as before. Ralph Gunderman asked about the measurements of natural residues for car and machinery residue. Andy Tung responded that there is no way to calculate the petroleum waste. Doug Maass asked what happens to the Calcium Chloride for snow removal. Andy Tung responded that it would be deposited in the basins. The storm water discharge will be monitored by the DEC. Doug Maass stated that it is a safety concern and needs a back-up system. Andy Tung responded that it is the responsibility of the site to clean basins. Doug Maass asked if the central heating plant was fueled by oil. Andy Tung responded yes. George Lence asked what other public benefits are there from this project besides a $300,000 sewer system. The Chair stated that the PILOT program has been resolved. Al DelBello discussed the PILOT program. George Lence asked what is the Village's recourse if there is a sewage problem. Al DelBello responded that it is not a private sewer system. The Chair stated that Kendal should pay taxes for the public's benefit. Andy Tung responded that there is no school system impact. He also stated that there are no municipal services except for police and fire. Doug Maass asked to hear more CCRC benefits. David Jones responded that seniors could help middle school and teenagers as a grandparent role. He also stated that there are other programs to involve seniors in the community. The Chair and Don Stever stated that they wanted to examine the materials further. The Chair stated that they would invite public comments. It will be limited to 3 minutes per person. Tim Murphy spoke. He stated that Kendal is demanding a great deal of Village and the environment. He also stated that only 6 Sleepy Hollow residents will reside at Kendal. Art McKinley spoke. He stated that the proposal of Scenic Hudson was to relocate this to a site East of the Hudson. Don Stever responded that the Board of Trustees would address the applicant's supplemental alternative. He also stated that the submissions are public documents. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, June 13,2001 3 �Art McKinley stated that the project violated the current zoning code and the LWRP. He also stated that the Sleepy Hollow Manor Association votes in majority against the project. Jim Lehr asked if the project could be scaled back. He also asked if Kendal sewage could be collected at the pump station. Jerome Fine responded that there is no need to store it. Jim Lehr stated that there are questions that are still unanswered. He also asked what was the attraction to Sleepy Hollow. Karin Adir stated that the applicant has taken into account the Village's comments. She also stated that the applicant is trying to address the Village's concerns. Ralph Gunderman stated that the Committee should examine and vote on each policy for consistency with the LWRP. Art McKinley read a letter from Edward Barrows of the Westchester County Planning Board. He also read several LWRP policies that conflict with this project. He also stated that the steep slopes impair the scenic value. End of public comments. The Chair stated that the Committee would have ongoing discussions on several issues. He also stated that the proposal before the Committee would be reviewed and that the process stops due to the July 17, 2001 decision. Other Topics: The minutes for May 2001 were not available. They will be reviewed at the next meeting. The next meeting will be a Special meeting to be held on Monday, June 18,2001 at 8:00pm. Adjourn at 10:20 PM to next meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony DelVecchio Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, June 13,2001 4 � 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 Waterfront Advisory Committee Minutes-2001 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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