https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5239285a22154f4c4eb9d07fbde73906.pdf 22ae47dbd8bd67fadca8fe83a849a21b PDF Text Text Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Minutes June 16, 2022 The regular meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM by Chairperson Hsu. Chairperson Hsu stated that there is a quorum present and summarized the agenda. Present: Marjorie Hsu, Chairperson Kersten Harries Erin Carney Edward McCarthy Rachelle Gebler Lindsay Krakauer Also Present: Joshua Subin, Village Attorney James Natarelli, Village Engineer David Smith, Village Planner Anthony Catalano, Consulting Engineer Sean E. McCarthy, Building Inspector Pamela Kroll, Secretary to the Planning Board Absent: Matthew Brennan Agenda: 1) Francesco Alesci, 135 Beekman Avenue, Proposed multi-family building, Site plan approval- Continued public hearing 2) Cristian Carrion, 72 Beekman Avenue, Proposed addition and alterations- Site plan approval- Continued public hearing/draft resolution 3) Beekman Realty Associates, LLC, 110 Beekman Avenue, Proposed change of useContinued public hearing/draft resolution 4) Headless Horseman Entities, Inc., 410 North Broadway, Legalization of commercial retail space, Site plan approval- Continued public hearing/draft resolution 5) Landrock LLC, 231 Webber Avenue, Driveway modification, Amended site plan and wetlands watercourse permit approval- Public hearing 6) Village of Sleepy Hollow, Statue Island Park, Proposed improvements- Public hearing 7) Village of Sleepy Hollow, Pocantico River and Devries Park, Proposed improvementsPublic hearing 8) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Block M, Proposed sales office- Site plan approval, Public hearing 9) Westchester County Department of Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kingsland Point Part, Bulkhead replacement, Wetlands Watercourse Permit approval- Preliminary presentation 10) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Block O/P & N Townhomes Phase II, Proposed sales office, Amended site plan approval 1 (6/16/22) �11) 46 Hudson St., LLC/Alex Tseng, 46 Hudson Street, Proposed four-family residence, Site Plan approval - Preliminary presentation 12) Zoning Code amendments, Board of Trustees referral- Discussion 13) Approval of minutes, May 19, 2022 1. Franceso Alesci, 135 Beekman Avenue, Proposed multi-family building, Site Plan approval-Continued public hearing Chairperson Hsu stated that the applicant has requested adjournment to the July 21, 2022 meeting. Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Gebler Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the July 21, 2022 meeting. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Carney Vote 6-0 2. Cristian Carrion, 72 Beekman Avenue, Proposed addition and alterations, Site plan approval- Continued public hearing/draft resolution Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Vote 6-0 Mark Blanchard is an attorney with Blanchard & Wilson, LLP representing the applicant and asked if the Board or the consultants have any questions. Chairperson solicited comments from the Board members, consultants and the Building Department. Joshua Subin stated that he discussed the draft resolution and conditions with Mr. Blanchard prior to the meeting. Mark Blanchard stated that further discussions might be required regarding the drywell. Chairperson Hsu asked David Smith to read the highlights of the draft resolution. David Smith read the resolve clauses and the conditions of the draft resolution. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made to close the public hearing. 2 (6/16/22) �Moved: Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Gebler Seconded: Krakauer Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Erin Carney- yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Rachelle Gebler- yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 3. Beekman Realty Associates, LLC, 110 Beekman Avenue, Proposed change of useContinued public hearing/draft resolution Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 Chairperson asked David Smith to read the highlights of the draft resolution. David Smith read the resolve clauses and conditions of the draft resolution. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Harries Vote 6-0 Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Krakauer Seconded: McCarthy Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Erin Carney- yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Rachelle Gebler- yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 4. Headless Horseman Entities, Inc., 410 North Broadway, Legalization of commercial retail space, Site plan approval- Continued public hearing/draft resolution Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Gebler 3 Vote 6-0 (6/16/22) �Mark Blanchard is an attorney with Blanchard & Wilson, LLP representing the applicant and stated that they have resolved the open issues and asked if the Board or the consultants have any questions. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Chairperson Hsu asked David Smith to read the highlights of the draft resolution. David Smith read the resolve clauses and the conditions of the draft resolution. Motion was made to close the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Krakauer Vote 6-0 Motion was made to approve the resolution. Moved: Gebler Seconded: McCarthy Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Ed McCarthy - yes Erin Carney- yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Rachelle Gebler- yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED 5. Landrock, LLC, 231 Webber Avenue, Driveway modification, Amended Site plan and Wetlands Watercourse Permit approval- Public hearing Chairperson Hsu opened the public hearing. William Null is a partner with Cuddy & Feder LLP representing the applicant and stated that the proposed driveway improvements address the Webber Avenue entrance and do not require a change to the subdivision. The existing gates do not provide adequate security for the property and are not in scale. Mr. Null stated that the modifications to the entrance drive, from a few years ago, proposed the removal of the west side of the wall on the bridge over the wetlands to accommodate the necessary width for emergency vehicles to enter and exit the property. The modified design proposes enhancements to the wetland area, including a rain garden and plantings. Mr. Null stated that they have submitted an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals requesting variance approvals for the proposed gate, walls, and fences as required for a change from the 3-foot height limitations. Mr. Null requested that the Planning Board provide a positive referral to the Zoning Board. Donna Maiello is an Associate with DTS Provident Design Engineering, LLP representing the applicant. Ms. Maiello presented the proposed locations for the raingarden and the native plantings. Ms. Maiello presented the proposed materials and locations for the entry gates, stone 4 (6/16/22) �piers, wood gates, fences, and walls. Ms. Maiello presented renderings to show views of the proposed improvements from Webber Avenue and the driveway entrance looking west. Mr. Null stated that they submitted a draft of the declaration agreement to detail that the owners of the three lots will be obligated to maintain the raingarden. The declaration will also provide a key fob or another method to allow the Village to open the gate and have access to the Village public utility easements on the site. Chairperson Hsu asked James Natarelli if the responses submitted for the engineering questions, related to the proposed raingarden and the wetlands were sufficient. James Natarelli stated that he requested that the applicant show the water main and the sewer on the raingarden sketch in order to see where the trees would fall and to provide a buffer for the public utilities. Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. Null if the Department of Public Works, the Fire Department, and other emergency services would all have access to the gate and asked Mr. Null to explain the reference to a call box. Mr. Null stated that they have not finalized the operations of the gate access and that they will work with the Village to determine which Village officials need access through the gate. The call box will be connected to the park gatehouse that is monitored 24/7 by the Greenrock Corporation. Joshua Subin questioned the wording of the declaration and if the Village will need to be included. Mr. Null stated that the Village easements are on filed maps and a requirement of the approved resolution. The Village is a third party beneficiary and therefore is not required to sign the declaration. David Smith asked Donna Maiello to summarize the proposed wetland mitigation. Donna Maiello described the areas that will result in temporary and permanent wetlands disturbance and the proposed mitigation improvements to the buffer area. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Board has received (2) written comments in support of the application. (See exhibits #1 and #2) Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no public comments. Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. Null when they expect to resolve the gate access methods for emergency access and public safety. 5 (6/16/22) �Mr. Null stated that they will work with the Village on suggested methods for the gate access and stated that he believes the Village DPW has a key to the existing fence on the property. Michael Rockefeller is the Managing Member of Landrock LLC and stated that the Village does not currently have keyed access to the areas on the property. Mr. Rockefeller stated that Greenrock security would monitor the call box to open the gate. Kersten Harries asked Mr. Null to clarify what the two additional structures shown on Exhibit C. Mr. Null stated that as part of the draft declaration, the structures shown on Exhibit C are intended to represent where (2) future single-story horse ring buildings may be located on the site since the property is equestrian orientated and adjacent to the Park. Mr. Null acknowledged that the construction of new structures will be subject to site plan approval from the Planning Board. Mr. Null stated they want to limit where the accessory structures could be situated so they would be close to Gorey Brook Road and not visible to where they think the houses will go. Chairperson Hsu made a motion to positively refer the application to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to adjourn the public hearing to the July 21, 2022 meeting. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Harries Vote 6-0 6. Village of Sleepy Hollow, Statue Island Park, Proposed site improvements - Public hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Gebler Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the July 21, 2022 meeting. Moved: Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 7. Village of Sleepy Hollow, Pocantico River and Devries Park, Proposed site improvements- Public hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Carney Vote 6-0 Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the July 21, 2022 meeting. Moved: Hsu Seconded: McCarthy 6 Vote 6-0 (6/16/22) �8. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Block M, Proposed Block H sales office, Site Plan approval - Public hearing Motion was made to open the public hearing. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Krakauer Vote 6-0 Andrew Tung is an associate with DTS Provident Design Engineering LLP representing the applicants. Mr. Tung stated that application proposes to construct a stick built sales trailer on Block M to serve future residents of Block H. Mr. Tung stated that Block M is part of the Phase III Roads and Infrastructure Site Plan and is currently a vacant lot. The proposed sales trailer will be a one-story office building, approximately 46 ft. x 77 ft., and located on the western portion of the lot, at the corner of Palisades Boulevard and Westward Drive. There will be a temporary parking lot with (13) spaces and accessible access. Mr. Tung presented an illustrative floor plan and described the proposed layout and exterior materials. Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. Tung when the sales will start for the Block H building. Mr. Tung stated that they anticipate the sales for the Block H building will start in the beginning of 2023. Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. Tung to describe the logistics plan for access to the sales office on Block M during the construction of Block H. Craig Tompkins is a Project Manager for Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC. Mr. Tompkins presented a Site Traffic Flow Plan and stated that they anticipate having two-way traffic using Maxwell Drive ending at the sales trailer with access to turn around. Westward Drive will not be accessible during the construction of Block H. There will be fencing to separate construction activity from public access. Their plan is to have the roads finished and to construct the sales trailer during the fall and winter months. Chairperson solicited comments from the Board. Anthony Catalano asked Mr. Tompkins to explain how the circulation for two-way traffic to the sales trailer will be coordinated. Mr. Tompkins stated there would be a dead end at the sales trailer and that that vehicles would turn around in the temporary parking lot. Anthony Catalano asked Mr. Tompkins how long they anticipate having the temporary sales office and the parking lot. Mr. Tompkins stated that the construction of Block H building will take two years to complete. They hope to have the capability to lift the sales trailer up and move it to other locations for the sales of future buildings. Chairperson Hsu asked Mr. Tompkins how long it would take to construct the sales building. 7 (6/16/22) �Mr. Tompkins stated that it would take four to five months to construct the temporary building. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the public. There were no comments from the public. Chairperson Hsu asked Sean McCarthy if he thinks that a draft resolution can be prepared and if he has conditions that he would like included. Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant should address open items so that conditions are not required. Mr. McCarthy asked Mr. Tompkins if there is a signage plan. Mr. Tompkins stated that they plan to develop a sign program that would provide direction to different sales offices. They will request temporary signage for the sales efforts for the different construction companies. Edward McCarthy asked Mr. Tompkins what they are constructing at the Beekman Avenue turnaround. Mr. Tomkins stated that are constructing the entry monument. Sean McCarthy asked how the construction trucks will get in and out of the sales trailer location since they can’t back up or if will there be gates at Westward Drive for exiting. Mr. McCarthy also questioned what other activity will be located at Block M. Craig Tompkins described the proposed routes for construction traffic and stated that restrictive access gates will be located to avoid using areas where residents live. David Smith asked Mr. Tompkins for the status of Block A. Craig Tomkins stated that they are addressing issues with the Department of Health and they expect to start the construction of DeCiccos sometime this year. Sean McCarthy asked Mr. Tompkins if the fencing proposed on Lighthouse Landing, along Block H, will require the use of a portion of the roadway. Mr. Tompkins stated that there are discussions as to whether or not there will be one-way or twoway road access and that he believes the construction of Block H may require the use of a part of the road. Sean McCarthy stated that several Certificates of Occupancy have been issued for Block F and there will be people accessing the building from all four sides. Mr. McCarthy asked if the oneway drive will be part of the Phase I road dedication to the Village. Mr. Tompkins stated that the road dedications to the Village include everything in Phase I and does not include the second leg of Horsemen Boulevard or Lighthouse Landing. 8 (6/16/22) �Sean McCarthy stated that as more occupants move in the Block F building, pedestrian activity and public access increases on all sides of the building. There should be efforts to remove any construction activity from public access areas. Chairperson Hsu stated the density of residents living at the development is increasing and that the logistics traffic flow plan needs to consider the residents, clients, cyclists, pedestrians, construction, and other vehicles. Sean McCarthy stated that the (13) temporary parking spaces will be used for the sales efforts and asked where the construction vehicles will park. Mr. Tomkins stated that completion of the Phase IV roads would be in before the sales trailer construction starts and that there would be parking available along the roads and not be available to access to the public. Anthony Catalano stated that the applicant should submit a revised logistics plan to further detail the construction timing and the mobility throughout the site. Mr. Tompkins stated that he is willing to work with Sean McCarthy during the progress of Block F to determine how the traffic should flow. Joshua Subin stated that the Board could consider drafting a resolution while the applicants iron out the differences. Chairperson Hsu asked if Anthony Catalano and Sean McCarthy are comfortable drafting a resolution. Anthony Catalano and Sean McCarthy stated that they are comfortable with the Board voting to draft a resolution. Chairperson Hsu requested that David Smith prepare a draft resolution for the July 21, 2022 meeting. Motion was made to adjourn the public hearing to the July 21, 2022 meeting. Moved: Hsu Seconded: McCarthy Vote 6-0 9. Westchester County Department of Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kingsland Point Park, Bulkhead replacement, Wetlands Watercourse Permit approvalPreliminary presentation Chairperson Hsu stated that the representatives from Westchester County are not present so the application will be adjourned to the July 21, 2022 meeting. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Planning Board and the Village are very interested in the proposed repairs, bulkhead replacement and the proposed planting at Kingsland Point Park and encourage the County to come before the Board so they can collaborate on the proposed improvements. 9 (6/16/22) �10. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on Hudson Riverfront Development, Block O/P & N Townhomes Phase II, Proposed sales office, Amended Site Plan Presentation Andrew Tung is an associate with DTS Provident Design Engineering LLP representing the applicants. Mr. Tung stated that the Block N Site Plan approval contained a resident pool, a twostory clubhouse, (2) pavilions at the south end, and an on-grade parking lot with (44) spaces. Mr. Tung stated the proposal last month was to consolidate the (2) buildings, make them larger and to serve as a temporary sales office at the south end of the pool. Mr. Tung stated that the Planning Board suggested that the applicant use the clubhouse as a temporary sales office instead of constructing a temporary sales trailer. Mr. Tung stated that the revised application proposes to split the clubhouse function into (2) similar sized one-story buildings at the north end and south end of the pool. The revised application proposes to use the clubhouse on the north side initially as a sales office and to construct a fitness center in the south end building. The applicants could built the permanent north building, final utilities, and the parking lot now, and then convert the building into a clubhouse after sales efforts are finished. Mr. Tung presented an illustrative floor plan and rendering, and summarized the features of the proposed buildings temporary and final layouts, entrances, and exterior materials. Sean McCarthy asked Mr. Tung to clarify what was approved previously for the Block N clubhouse building. Mr. Tung stated that Block N was originally a two-story clubhouse building and it is now proposed to construct (2) one-story buildings on the either end of the site. Bill McGuiness is the founder of Sun Homes and the architect for the Block O/P, Phase II Townhomes. Mr. McGuiness stated that the proposal includes (2) buildings that will be 30 x 40 feet, with 10 foot ceilings. Mr. McGuiness presented an illustrative floor plan and a perspective rendering and described the proposed building, pool layout, and exterior materials. Mr. Tung stated that the applicants are seeking Architectural Review Board approval for the pool complex. Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the Board. David Smith stated that the revised plan does not show the pool utility room and asked Mr. McGuiness where it would be located. Mr. McGuiness stated that they have not finalized the location for the pool utility room and that they are working on relocating it within the landscape as a shed type structure with landscape screening. Mr. McGuiness stated that he would consult with the pool company and then come back with the details. David Smith suggested that they should start the pool application process with Westchester County. 10 (6/16/22) �Kersten Harries asked Mr. McGuiness what the buffer area is between the parking lot and the building now that he is proposing to add a structure in the landscape. Mr. McGuiness stated that his plan was to construct the equipment structure in the landscaped area at the north end of the parking lot and that there in not enough room between the parking lot and the building. Chairperson Hsu stated that the equipment room would be quite a distance from the pool. Kersten Harries asked Mr. McGuiness if the pool equipment could be located in a closet within the building structures. Mr. McGuiness stated that equipment is noisy, requires breathing room, and needs to be in an area where the equipment could accessed for service. Lindsay Krakauer asked Mr. McGuiness if there will be a lifeguard. Mr. McGuiness stated that their preliminary budget includes weekend lifeguards and that it will be the Home Owners Associations decision when they take over. Erin Carney requested that Mr. McGuiness provide more context related to the north zone in terms of the sidewalk, parking and the utility boxes in order to address if additional screening is required. Mr. McGuiness stated he will submit a landscape plan that shows the existing and proposed utility equipment and plantings that provide room for adjustments. Kersten Harries suggested that a designated area be provide for bicycle parking and asked if the pool will serve all the residents of Block O/P. Mr. McGuiness stated that he will provide an area designated for bicycle parking. Mr. Tung stated that the pool is only for the residents of Block O/P Townhomes, Phase II. Kersten Harries asked if Block O/P Phase I is the only part of the development that will not have a pool. Sean McCarthy stated that the Block J and Block E buildings do not have a pool. Chairperson Hsu stated that having the future clubhouse located on the perimeter of Kingsland Point Park is a great idea. Chairperson Hsu expressed her satisfaction with the revised plan. She asked Mr. McGuiness if there will be a hot tub at the pool area. Mr. McGuiness stated that a hot tub is not proposed. Chairperson Hsu requested that the applicants provide more details for the pool equipment room and its proximity to the pool. 11 (6/16/22) �Chairperson Hsu solicited comments from the Board and consultants for other outstanding items. Sean McCarthy asked Mr. McGuiness for the locations of the heating and cooling equipment and asked if equipment will be located on the flat roofs. Mr. McGuiness stated that a split system would be set in the ceiling. The illustrative plan for the roofs were drawn incorrectly and the intention is to have parapets with a 2 foot space and then to put flat condenser units below the top of the parapet wall. He will submit the details for next meeting. Sean McCarthy stated that the building roofs will be highly visible from other buildings in the neighborhood and that the equipment will need to be screened. Mr. McCarthy asked Mr. McGuiness how the garbage will be handled. Mr. McGuiness stated that there will not be a commercial kitchen. Caterers can come in and set up. There will not be a need for dumpster and the garbage bins will be stored in the building. Sean McCarthy asked if there will be an accessible ramp. Mr. McGuiness stated that the building will be at-grade from the parking lot side. Sean McCarthy requested that Mr. McGuiness provide details for the proposed awning materials and railings. Mr. Tung requested that the Board consider waiving the public hearing for the site plan amendment, providing that Mr. McGuiness submit the details requested and requested that the Board vote to prepare a draft resolution for the next meeting. There was a discussion between Chairperson Hsu and Joshua Subin on whether the Board could waive the public hearing for the requested site plan amendment and if the submitted application is sufficient for preparation of a draft resolution. Kersten Harries suggested scheduling a public hearing since they are coming back in July to present further details. Peter Chavkin stated that they are fine with scheduling a public hearing for the July meeting. Motion was made to schedule a public hearing for the July 21, 2022 meeting. Moved: McCarthy Seconded: Gebler Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Ed McCarthy yes Erin Carney- yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Rachelle Gebler - yes 12 (6/16/22) �Vote 6-0 APPROVED 11. 46 Hudson St., LLC/Alex Tseng, 46 Hudson Street, Proposed four-family residence, Site Plan approval- Preliminary presentation Brian Hopkins is an architect representing the applicant. Mr. Hopkins stated that due to the rezoning on Hudson Street, the application proposes to construct a four-family residential unit on the site. Mr. Hopkins presented photographs of the adjacent properties on Hudson Street and stated that they all share similar character. All the homes have front porches, are approximately three-stores high and have similar Hudson Valley bracketed styles. The application proposes to demolish the existing two-family structure, maintain the existing foundation, and erect a stickbuilt house. Mr. Hopkins presented the floor plans and stated that the proposed basement unit is 18 inches below grade and the entrance will be from the rear of the property. Each of the proposed units will have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and living room. Mr. Hopkins presented the elevations drawings and renderings and stated that efforts made to reduce the scale of the building structure include increasing the number of columns on the front porch and pushing the building back to reduce the appearance of the width. The proposed exterior materials include clad windows, Hardie Plank siding on the front, vinyl siding on the sides and the rear, Azek trim, Timberline asphalt roof shingles. Mr. Hopkins stated that in keeping with the New York Stretch Code he proposes to use R-20 insulation for the exterior walls with an R-6 rigid exterior insulation. The windows and doors will be a maximum U value of .27 and all of the interior lighting will be high efficiency. Mr. Hopkins stated that the proposed building would require variances for the side and front setbacks. Mr. Hopkins stated that they received the comments from James Natarelli and that he is working with the engineer on responses. Mr. Hopkins summarized the proposed engineering drawings as they relate to the proposed cultec drainage systems. James Natarelli requested that any responses received regarding engineering concerns need to be submitted to Sean McCarthy and the Building Department. David Smith stated that they need variances for the minimum lot area and width. The first three units require a minimum of 5,000 square feet and he is proposing an additional unit. Mr. Smith requested that Mr. Hopkins provide turning movement details for how cars will get in and out of the site for tandem spaces. Mr. Smith stated that the proposed application is required to provide 100 square feet of open space. Brian Hopkins stated that the porches provide open space. David Smith stated that the 100 square feet of usable open space needs to be part of the site and that the porches do not satisfy the requirement. Lindsay asked Mr. Hopkins if the proposed retaining wall would be on Metro-North property. Mr. Hopkins stated that the proposed retaining wall is on the 46 Hudson Street property. Edward McCarthy asked Mr. Hopkins if the tenant for the basement would have to go down the driveway for access to the apartment. 13 (6/16/22) �Mr. Hopkins stated that the access to the basement apartment is from the back. Sean McCarthy stated that there is an overflow drain going out of the retaining wall and that the overflow appears to discharge onto Metro-North property. Mr. Hopkins stated that they do not expect the property to overflow very often. Sean McCarthy stated that discharging stormwater onto someone else’s property is not permitted. James Natarelli stated that the engineer stated in his response that the overflow is modeled as a detention system intended to discharge in intermediate storms and not only a 100-year storm event. The Village has a stormwater runoff policy for the retention for a 100-year storm and suggested that the engineer schedule to perform percolation tests. Sean McCarthy stated that that minimum lot area for the R-5 Zoning District is 5,000 square feet. The proposed unit count requires a lot area of 6,500 square feet because an additional 1,500 square feet is required for the fourth unit. This is a substantial variance request as it relates to the density of the site. Kersten Harries stated that the increase from a two-family to a four-family building and the proposed increase in height from 28.4 feet to 40.7 feet is larger than appropriate given the scale of the immediate adjacent homes. Ms. Harries suggested that the applicant consider building a three-family residence that would reduce the building massing and the parking requirements. Mr. Hopkins stated that the square footage of the proposed floor planes are smaller than the existing building and they have stepped the building back from the property line to reduce the appearance of the massing. Mr. Hopkins stated that the zoning allows for a 45-foot building height and they are proposing to be 5 feet under the permitted building height. Mr. Hopkins stated that he believes that the new zoning requirements for the R-5 district predict the future of the housing stock in the neighborhood. Rachelle Gebler stated that the proposed building bulk is out of the character with the existing neighboring properties, and their role as the Architectural Review Board is to consider whether a building is not too similar and not to dissimilar with the neighboring properties. Lindsay Krakauer stated that the proposed building looks harsh from the street, and also asked Mr. Hopkins to consider proposing a three-family structure. Kersten Harries requested that Mr. Hopkins revise the plans to indicate where the utility equipment will be located in the interior and exterior of the building and to consider adjusting the amount of impermeable surfaces proposed for the rear of the site. Erin Carney asked Mr. Hopkins to explain the use of the door next to the front staircase and the proposed stair materials. 14 (6/16/22) �Mr. Hopkins stated that a trash room is proposed in the location at the front staircase so it is adjacent to the street, and that the existing staircase is concrete and stone. Erin Carney stated that the staircase faces a prominent side of the street and suggested that the applicant consider moving the staircase and trash room to the side or rear of the building. Sean McCarthy asked Mr. Hopkins if the existing staircase is over the property line Mr. Hopkins stated that the existing staircase is located over the property line. Kersten Harries suggested that the applicant use Hardie Plank siding on the all sides of the house in lieu of vinyl. Chairperson Hsu stated that the Board agrees that the proposed massing is too large for the street. Chairperson Hsu encouraged the applicant to consider reducing the unit count to a three-family unit with less required parking. No action was taken. 12. Zoning Code Amendments, Board of Trustees referral-Discussion Chairperson Hsu stated that the Board will send a referral back to the Board of Trustees that will include a response to the questions received and discussed at the work session. 13. Approval of minutes- May 19, 2022 Motion was made to approve the May 19, 2022 minutes. Moved: Harries Seconded: Carney Chairperson Hsu - yes Kersten Harries - yes Ed McCarthy -yes Lindsay Krakauer - yes Erin Carney- yes Rachelle Gebler- yes Vote 6-0 APPROVED Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM. Moved: Hsu Seconded: Harries Vote 6-0 Respectfully submitted, Pamela Kroll Secretary to the Planning Board 15 (6/16/22) �EXHIBIT #1 Subject: Comments Received from 229 Webber Avenue Wednesday, June 15, 2022 7:36:45 AM Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 1:22 PM Subject: 231 Webber Ave. Planning Board Application Dear Mr. McCarthy and Planning Board Members. My wife Susan and I own the adjacent property to the applicant. (229 Webber Ave.) We have reviewed the application documents and spoken to Mr. Michael Rockefeller regarding the driveway and landscaping improvements. We are very pleased with the well thought out design and the preservation of the viewshed for the entire neighborhood. We believe that the approval of the submitted plans with go a long way towards ensuring this beautiful area will remain safeguarded for future generations of Sleepy Hollow residents. In short, we support the application and request that the Planning Board move forward with the approval. Sincerely, Sean and Susan Treacy 229 Webber Ave. �EXHIBIT #2 To: Subject: Date: Comments Received Rockefeller State Park Reserve Wednesday, June 15, 2022 7:42:15 AM From: Iskenderian, Peter (PARKS) Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 4:34 PM To: Sean McCarthy <smccarthy@sleepyhollowny.org> Subject: Michael Rockefeller Property Hi Sean, I am extremely swamped with work and I will try and get you a letter tomorrow but I just wanted to express that the Preserve supports Michael Rockefeller in the new entrance design for Webber Avenue and the installation of the rain garden and the new trees. It looks fine to me and can only improve the habitat in the area. 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