https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/0c4909a01198bb49825493a583cd79ff.pdf 86720fea3d6545ce27fe14ef50868af4 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING June 18,2001 r^7? 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 1 1 > w VILLAGE CLERK None ^\lsp Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & Scruff/Village Planner) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Jim Margotta (Building Inspector) Jerome Fine (J. Robert Folchetti & Associates, LLC/Village Engineer) Announcements: None. Agenda: a) Minutes of May 2001 Meeting b) Kendal-on-Hudson a) Minutes of May 2001 Meeting The minutes were reviewed and the following correction was noted: On page 2, change: "Ralph Gunderman stated that the LWRP is not limited to views from public property." To read: "Ralph Gunderman stated that the LWRP is limited to views from public property." Ralph Gunderman made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. The Chair seconded. It was unanimous (4-0 Stever and McGlynn abstained. Adir not present). S£o2* �Dave Smith spoke about the Lincoln Study Grant. He stated that it calls for the formation of a task force. It would involve three public meetings around the end of July. Ralph Gunderman asked about the mission of the task force. Dave Smith stated that it relates to the GM site and how it relates to the inner Village. He stated that the task force would recommend height requirements, etc. Ralph Gunderman asked if the task force would review the work of the Village Planner. Dave Smith responded yes. The Chairman suggested that members of the Architectural Review Board and Waterfront Advisory Committee be put on the task force. It was agreed that the entire Waterfront Advisory Committee should not be on the task force due to possible conflicts of interest. Ralph Gunderman stated that if it were a joint committee between the different Village Boards, he would be interested. The Chair stated that he would like to limit the membership to one member from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. b) Kendal-on-Hudson The Chair stated that the Committee will go through the LWRP for consistency review one policy at a time. 1) Policy 5 Ralph Gunderman asked if there was one connection to be made through Kendal to connect the new water supply loop. Dave Smith responded yes. He also stated that it is the second connection. The Chair asked about the new sewer liner that is to be used. Jerome Fine responded that the product to be used is HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). He stated that it is being used all over the County and it has been available for 20 years. Ralph Gunderman asked if the sewer work is split between the County and Kendal, can the County make repairs without Kendal. Jerome Fine responded no. The Chair asked who would perform the work. Jerome Fine responded that a contractor would perform the work. The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. Waterfront Advisory Committee Special Meeting, June 18,2001 2 �2) Policy 5(a)Ralph Gunderman asked if there would be access to the CCRC through Route 9. Dave Smith explained the proposed entrance to the CCRC. He also stated that the applicant has committed to making a dedicated right-hand turn lane. George Lence asked about the impact on the Philipse Manor train station. He also asked if there was anyway to prevent residents of Kendal from obtaining a parking permit and adding to the train station congestion. Andy Tung stated that there is no impact. Kendal would have a shuttle to the train station and back. Don Stever stated that the parking permit could also be denied since the parking area is currently overcrowded. The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 3) Policy 7(d) The Committee agreed that this policy is not applicable. 4) Policy 7(e) Don Stever spoke about the policy. He stated that the grantors of this property to the State granted an easement since they knew this project was being considered. The Chair responded that the easement was not relevant to the LWRP. Don Stever responded that the State did not object. There was an open discussion on Policy 7(e). Don Stever expanded on the habitat aspect of the policy. He stated that it would improve the habitat of the wildlife in the area by removing the existing fence. The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 5) Policy 17(a) Doug Maass stated that over 50% of the area will be impervious. Don Stever spoke about the storm water management. He also stated that the storm water management runoff should be added as a condition. The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. Waterfront Advisory Committee Special Meeting, June 18,2001 3 �6) Policy 18The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 7) Policy 18(a) The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 8) Policy 18(b)The Chair stated that this policy is not consistent with the LWRP. Ralph Gunderman stated that he feels this policy is consistent with the LWRP. Don Stever, Karin Adir and Doug Maass agreed with Ralph Gunderman. The Committee voted (4-3) for consistency with the LWRP. 9) Policy 18(c)Don Stever stated that there were no natural resources. Ralph Gunderman responded that he disagreed. Don Stever spoke about the Storm Water Retention program to substantiate his opinion. Doug Maass asked Dave Smith if there were any sensitive resources found on-site. Dave Smith responded that the applicant hired a well-known consultant to look at the habitat, trees and DEC files for rare or endangered species. A report was submitted to the DEC for comments. Karin Adir stated that she feels this policy is consistent with the LWRP. Don Stever, Doug Maass and Terrance McGlynn agreed with Karin Adir. The Committee voted (4-3) for consistency with the LWRP. 10) Policy 19Don Stever stated that this policy is either not applicable or consistent. He also stated that the property is not providing access to the riverfront. The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. Waterfront Advisory Committee Special Meeting, June 18,2001 4 �11) Policy 19(d)The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 12) Policy 21(d) The Chair stated that this policy has the same impact to policy 19(d). The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 13) Policy 23 + 23(b) There was an open discussion on whether or not policy 23 and 23(b) are the same. It was agreed that they are. Karin Adir asked if it is within 100 feet. The Chair responded that the James House does not have a property boundary. The Chair spoke about the scale, proportion and mass. Don Stever stated that you cannot see the James House from the Hudson and vice versa. He also stated that the applicant reduced the building heights to minimize the visual impact. Ralph Gunderman stated that the applicant has taken significant measures to reduce the impact to the James House. He stated that there are costs and benefits to any development. Karin Adir stated that she feels this policy is consistent with the LWRP. Don Stever agreed with Karin Adir. The Chair, Ralph Gunderman, Doug Maass, Terrance McGlynn and George Lence stated that the policy is inconsistent with the LWRP. The Committee voted (5-2) for inconsistency with the LWRP. 14) Policy 25 Doug Maass stated that this development would not be as bad as some of the other structures on the Hudson. Ralph Gunderman stated that the view shed is not listed on the specific view sheds in the LWRP. Waterfront Advisory Committee Special Meeting, June 18,2001 5 �Don Stever stated that more than 30% of the Village is dedicated open space. Dave Smith stated that the applicant submitted an environmental review. He also stated that the hospital has stated that it must do something with the property to ensure its financial stability. The hospital has also stated that without the CCRC, it will build another medical building that is within its current zoning. Karin Adir stated that she feels this policy is consistent with the LWRP. Don Stever, Doug Maass, George Lence and Ralph Gunderman agreed with Karin Adir. The Committee voted (5-2) for consistency with the LWRP. 15) Policy 32(a) The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 16) Policy 3 3 Don Stever referred to the applicants Storm Water Management Plan. The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 17) Policy 35(c)The Committee agreed that this policy is not applicable. 18) Policy 37 Don Stever referred to the Storm Water management plan. Ralph Gunderman stated that as per the Policy, he finds it inconsistent with the LWRP. Don Stever stated that on any construction site, there will be more runoff than naturally present. He also stated that the wording is inappropriate. He stated that the best management practices should be looked at. The Committee voted unanimously (7-0) for consistency with the LWRP. 19) Policy 44 The Committee agreed that this policy is not applicable. Waterfront Advisory Committee Special Meeting, June 18,2001 6 �The Chair asked if the Board had any comments. Ralph Gunderman referred to an article written by Scenic Hudson on how some agencies are opposed to this project. He also stated that he has spoken to Scenic Hudson on the new proposal. He stated that Scenic Hudson would not oppose the project based on the new proposal. He also stated that he finds the application to be consistent with the LWRP. The Chair stated that he finds it inconsistent with the LWRP. He stated that the mass and scale are his concerns. Don Stever stated that he finds it consistent with the LWRP. He stated that the applicant has mitigated many of the Villages concerns. Doug Maass stated that he finds it consistent with the LWRP based on the overall public benefit. Karin Adir stated that she finds it consistent with the LWRP. She stated that the water pressure and sewer issues will benefit the Village. George Lence stated that he is changing his vote on Policy 23 to consistent. The vote for Policy 23 is now 4-3 (inconsistent). He stated that he finds it inconsistent with the LWRP. Terrance McGlynn stated that he finds it consistent with the LWRP. He stated that it will benefit Phelps and the community. He would rather see a CCRC built than another medical use. The overall vote was 5 votes for consistent and 2 votes for inconsistent. The Chair thanked the members for their efforts. Don Stever thanked the Chair for his efforts and the Committee for their service to the Village. Adjourn at 10:53 PM to next meeting. Respectfully Submitted, 1 LrfffitW l)J /la/^oD Anthony DelVecchio Waterfront Advisory Committee Special Meeting, June 18,2001 � 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. 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