https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/724e0973e9821ff4f2fd1fe7ac60eecf.pdf ec43919bd4a6820ab22dd6701e1ab3d7 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE August 8, 2001 The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:03 p.m. Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Ralph Gunderman George Lence Terence McGlynn Karin Adir Doug Maass Absent: Donald Stever Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Bob Stiloski (Department of Fire and Life Safety) Announcements: None. Aeenda: a) Minutes of June 2001 Meeting b) Dolphin Fitness a) Minutes of June 2001 Meetings The minutes for June 13, 2001 were reviewed. Doug Maass made a motion to approve as submitted. Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous. The minutes for June 18, 2001 were reviewed and the following correction was noted: On page 7, change: "George Lence stated that he is changing his vote on Policy 23 to consistent. The vote or Policy 23 is now 4-3 (inconsistent)." To read: "George Lence stated that he is changing his vote on Policy 25 to inconsistent. The vote for Policy 25 is now 4-3 (consistent)." Ralph Gunderman made a motion to approve the minutes with corrections. Doug Maass seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). �b) Dolphin Fitness Sam Vieira is the project architect. He stated that the building footprint is not changing. He addressed the parking layout via a sketch. He stated that the former used car lot structure would be torn down and re-paved for parking. He also stated that 48 parking spaces are needed and 48 spaces are being provided. Sam Vieira detailed the proposed gym layout with regards to egress and equipment. He also discussed the proposed awning. Ralph Gunderman asked if there were any discussions on pedestrian traffic crossing Route 9 to access the facility. Sam Vieira responded yes but it is the only solution to accommodate the parking requirements. George Lence asked if a left-hand turn would be permitted from the parking lot. Sam Vieira responded that it had not been addressed yet. Terrance McGlynn asked about the maximum number of people allowed under the fire code. Bob Stiloski responded that the number had not been calculated yet. The Chair asked if the equipment would be screened near the front glass windows. Sam Vieira responded that it would remain open. Doug Maass stated that he was concerned about the storm water runoff from the newly paved lot. Sam Vieira responded that the engineer would address this. Karin Adir asked if the sidewalks would be re-done. Sam Vieira responded yes. Doug Maass asked if the parking lot would be lit. Sam Vieira responded yes. Doug Maass stated that he was concerned about the light spilling onto Route 9. Bob Stiloski stated that it would permitted according to the Village Code. There was an open discussion on Policy l(k) and Policy 23. Ralph Gunderman asked about the number of parking spaces needed. Sam Vieira detailed the Village Board of Trustees parking requirements and the proposed fitness Center. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, August 8,2001 2 �The Chair asked if the Board had any other questions. There were none. Doug Maass made a motion to find the application consistent with the LWRP with the following restrictions: 1) Buffer plantings are required. 2) No left-hand turn for ingress or egress from either parking lot. 3) Adequate provisions for correcting storm water runoff. Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous. Adjourn at 8:58 PM to next meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Him })Jr Ifodw Anthony DelVecchio Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, August 8,2001 3 �4 Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, New York, 10591 CONSISTENCY FINDINGS Application for Dolphin Fitness Center on Route 9 The Waterfront Advisory Committee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Committee") reviewed, at its meeting on August 8, 2001, a proposal (the "Proposal") for the development of a fitness center on the site of the former Tappan Motors showroom at the intersection of Route 9 and New Broadway (the "Site"). The proposal was presented by Mr. Samuel Vieira, the architect for Dolphin Fitness Center ("Applicant"). Mr. Vieira also responded to questions from the members of the Committee. The Committee unanimously concluded that the proposed use of the Site would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Sleepy Hollow Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan ("LWRP) and with the policies thereof. However, the Committee's finding was made subject to a number of specific recommendations to Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Village") and to the Village's Planning Board (the "Planning Board"), which are set forth below. The Proposal The Site sits at the intersection of Route 9 and New Broadway and has been unused for some time. Its last permanent use was as an automobile showroom. Recently, it was used, briefly, in the filming of a movie. The proposed use would involve conversion of the building into a fitness center with facilities each of its two floors. The fitness center would be entirely contained within the footprint of the existing structure and no significant change would be made in the building's exterior, other than the addition of an awning above the large glass windows and front entrance. The building has already been repainted a beige shade. Consistency Findings The Committee, in reaching its determination as to the consistency of the proposal with the LWRP, gave particular consideration to Policy IK of the LWRP. Policy IK - Restore, revitalize, and redevelop the area along, and on both sides of NY Route 9 (North Broadway) with appropriate consideration given to landscaping and scenic viewshed protection, between its intersection with Beekman Avenue and the bridge crossing the Pocantico River. The Committee noted that the applicable Explanation of Policies section of the LWRP identifies a number of sites "as either underutilized, deteriorated, in need of rehabilitation, or any combination of the three." One of these sites is "[t]he area along, and on both sides of Route 9 (North Broadway) between its intersection with Beekman Avenue and the bridge crossing the Pocantico River." �The Committee in considering the Proposal reviewed the various standards for suitability of proposed developments, as set forth in the Explanation of Policies section of the LWRP. (Although these standards are principally applicable to proposed actions on the Village's waterfront, the Committee found that a number of the standards provided guidance for the Committee's determination as to the consistency of the Proposal with the LWRP.) The Committee noted standard "d" ("The action should improve the deteriorated or underutilized condition of a site and, at a minimum, must not cause further deterioration".) The Committee felt that the conversion of the Site would, at worst, maintain the existing appearance of the area and that, in fact, some affirmative improvements might reasonably be expected - both visual improvement from the placement of the awnings and the newly painted exterior, and commercial benefit to the Village from the replacement of an unused location with an active business. (See also, standard "f' - "The action should have the potential to improve the existing economic base of the community, and, at a minimum, must not jeopardize this base.") The Proposal includes parking lots on both sides of Route 9, one directly behind the Site and the other across the street where a used car lot is now located. The Committee made note of a number of standards relating to parking requirements. Standard "i" ("Adequate off-street parking shall be provided for all uses. Parking areas shall be sufficiently drained so as to contain all drainage on a site and to prevent ponding. Whenever feasible, parking areas shall be placed at the rear of buildings and/or screened by plantings so as [not] to be highly visible from the waterfront and Village streets") received much attention from the Committee. [It was recognized by the Committee that, as printed, standard "i" erroneously lacks the word "not", which has been inserted in brackets in the text above.] Mr. Vieira explained that the Village had recently enacted legislation applicable to the number of parking spaces required for a fitness center, and that the Dolphin Fitness Center would have "adequate" off-street parking under the new Village requirements. Mr. Vieira acknowledged, however, that the fitness center's parking area sited across Route 9 from the Site currently has problems with stormwater drainage. Accordingly, it is the recommendation of the Committee that any approval of the Proposal by the Planning Board should include the requirement of arrangements for installation of adequate drainage facilities at this parking site. The Committee also noted that Policy IK, standard "i" (above) and standard "1" ("Screening with trees or other plantings may be required for parking and other disturbed areas which are created and are not already screened adequately. A landscaping plan demonstrating that suitable vegetation will be planted and nurtured may be required. Such a plan shall become a part of the approved site plan.") make adequate landscaping for the Proposal a priority. It was noted, too, that Policy 25B makes U.S. Route 9 (Broadway) a viewshed "of local scenic significance, similarly making adequate screening of parking areas a significant concern. Although the parking diagram that was submitted to the Committee on behalf of the Applicant for one of the proposed parking lots shows plantings at the corners alongside Route 9, much of the frontage currently appears to be open to the street. It is therefore the recommendation of the Committee 2 �to the Planning Board that, to the extent feasible, appropriate plantings be required along the street line to provide a visual buffer of vegetation (to be sized and/or maintained so as to avoid impairment of sight lines) between the street and parked vehicles. It is further recommended to the Village that it consider the placement of one or more trees within the Village sidewalk space adjacent to the parking areas, particularly the area across Route 9 from the Site. Finally, the Committee considered standard " j " ("Vehicular ingress and egress, interior traffic circulation, parking space arrangement, loading facilities and pedestrian walkways shall be planned and built so as to promote safety and efficiency.") The Committee expressed concerns over the safety of ingress and egress from the fitness center parking lots, due to the traffic flow on this portion of Route 9. It is the recommendation of the Committee that the Village require that, with respect to the two fitness center parking lots, left turns be prohibited both for ingress and egress. Richard D. Weiss, Chairman 3 �Village of Sleepy Hollow Department of Fire & Life Safety MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Waterfront Advisory Committee FROM: Sonja Goldstein-Suss DATE: August 29, 2001 RE: September Meeting There will not be a Waterfront Advisory Committee meeting in September. The next meeting is scheduled for October 3,2001. An agenda will be forwarded in late September. 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