https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/9caf7fe639864a24ba7454aad6596f74.pdf 244041332612a6400127c8d139a0b8d3 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE October 21, 2002 RECEIVED NOV - 8 ?fW The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 7:34 p.m. The ChaWkAtAPE CLERK that all of the Committee members were present. ^ M _ _ Q Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Donald Stever Ralph Gunderman KarinAdir George Lence Terence McGlynn Doug Maass Absent: None (ji^2^- lt^r~ /^c^^f^1^^^, / W '/ °f^3 Also Present: Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Bob Stiloski (Director, Department of Fire and Life Safety) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Announcements: None. Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Minutes of September 2002 meeting Ichabod's Landing Antonio Rodrigues Revisions to the Waterfront Consistency Review Procedures McMansions 1) Minutes of September 2002 meeting The minutes for the September 2002 meeting were reviewed. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. George Lence seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). 2) Ichabod's Landing Bruce Lozito is representing the project along with attorney Henry Hocherman. He gave a brief overview about the site with relation to the GM site. He explained the original planning ideas and their impact to the LWRP. He discussed several previous site plans and how they have developed into the present version. He stated that the residential units have been reduced by 25% and town houses are now proposed. He stated that retail space on River Street has been added. He also spoke about public access to the waterfront. �Bruce Lozito spoke about the linkage study and the concerns addressed by the public as a result of the study. He spoke about how the comments were incorporated into the site plan. The Chair stated that this is not before the Committee for findings. He stated that the applicant is only here tonight for initial comments. Henry Hocherman stated that the applicant has requested a time extension from the Village. He stated that the applicant wants to work with the Committee to reach their findings. Terrance McGlynn asked if some of the renderings shown in the presentation were from the GM site. Bruce Lozito responded yes. He spoke about a possible common road to both properties, which would be an extension of Beekman Avenue. Don Stever asked if the applicant had received a commitment from Roseland (GM developer) concerning the common road. Bruce Lozito responded not yet. He stated that Roseland is not ready to submit yet. He stated that they are not against the idea. He also stated that the property is self-sufficient. He stated that parking is located within the property. He also spoke about access from Beekman Avenue as well. Ralph Gunderman asked for an explanation of the parking and traffic plan. Bruce Lozito stated that cars would park at 90°. He stated that traffic would travel in both directions. Ralph Gunderman stated that 90° parking is not typical. Bruce Lozito responded that it is not a public street. He stated that it is a parking area aisle. The Chair asked if the portion of the promenade that is to be dedicated includes the part of the property that is underwater. Bruce Lozito responded that he was not sure. Doug Maass asked about the life expectancy of steel bulkheads. He stated that riprap should be used wherever a boat will not dock. Bruce Lozito responded that he could change the plan to include riprap. Don Stever stated that riprap should be used on the western edge. He stated that the southern edge could be developed where floats or vessels could be used. There was an open discussion on whether the site must be maintained if riprap is to be used. Doug Maass stated that he preferred the access to the water with the steps. He stated that he would like to see more riprap included in the plan. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, October 21, 2002 ? �Don Stever stated that access to the river is marginal. He stated that insufficient water (low-tide) makes it useless. He also stated that additional drainage would enhance the existing access and provide a waterfront dependent use. There was an open discussion on boats and other possible methods to access the river. The Chair stated that the site plan is very dense. He stated that it cuts off the Village from the river. Ralph Gunderman asked about the elevations. Bruce Lozito explained the elevations and their relation to the site plan. Doug Maass spoke about the view as they apply to the LWRP. Bruce Lozito referred to 4-50 in the LWRP. Doug Masss stated that River Street has a view of the river. Bruce Lozito responded that the property only borders River Street for 250-feet. He stated that the river is not visible from this portion of River Street. Doug Maass stated that the view that should be maintained is the one at the end of Beekman Avenue. Ralph Gunderman asked about the loft portion (4th story). He asked if the height could be mitigated. Bruce Lozito responded that he would investigate. He stated that it is an integral part of the design. He also stated that they are below the height requirements for a Riverfront district. The Chair stated that the development is too dense. He stated that if there were spaces in between the units, light would be able to get in. The Chair asked if Federal funding is not available, what would happen. Bruce Lozito responded that the applicant would seek alternatives once funding is not available. He stated that the applicant is counting on Federal funding being secured. The Chair spoke about having the lofts restricted so that they are not used as bedrooms. Dave Smith stated that if the Committee provides comments to the Village Trustees by the end of the second public hearing, the applicant must answer as part of the DEIS. The Chair acknowledged Dave Smith's comments. 3) Antonio Rodrigues Sean McCarthy is the project architect. He is representing this application along with Antonio Rodrigues. Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, October 21,2002 3 �Sean McCarthy showed some photos of the present site. He stated that the property has several stone and wood retaining walls. He spoke about the existing delicatessen and abandoned garage. He showed a proposed site plan. He spoke about the parking spaces and proposed traffic flow. Hs also spoke about vegetation and landscaping on the property as well as the proposed building. Sean McCarthy stated that the Planning Board has some concerns related to the flow of traffic. Doug Maass asked if the traffic light would be a 6-way light. Sean McCarthy responded yes. He also stated that a traffic consultant would review the traffic proposal. The Chair asked about one of the existing retaining walls. He asked if it could be made more decorative to mitigate the aesthetics. Sean McCarthy responded that the wall will be stepped down some but aesthetically the walls will remain the same. Doug Maass asked about the loading dock and trash compactor room exteriors. Sean McCarthy responded that they would match the building exterior. Doug Maass asked about the height of the building in relation to the surrounding buildings. Sean McCarthy responded that it would be 10-15 feet below the neighboring buildings. Ralph Gunderman asked what is involved in cutting into the slope for the first floor. Sean McCarthy responded that they would have to be shored-up to construct footings. The Chair asked about the proposed terrace area. Sean McCarthy responded that it would be similar to the other building on the property. He stated that benches and plantings are planned for the area. Karin Adir spoke about recommending that no left-hand turns be allowed into the sir.e. Sean McCarthy responded that the traffic consultant would analyze all traffic information. The Chair stated that two policies apply to this application. He stated that they are policies l(k) and 25(b). The Committee unanimously agreed (7-0) that the application is consistent with the LWRP with regards to policy l(k). The Committee unanimously agreed (7-0) that the application is consistent with the LWRP with regards to policy 25(b). Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, October 21,2002 �4) Revisions to the Waterfront Consistency Review Procedures Dave Smith spoke about formalizing the process regarding the Waterfront Consistency reviews. Several changes were made to the text. There was an open discussion on how applicants come before the Committee. It was decided by consensus that the applicant of a large development will come before the Committee for initial/preliminary comments. After the lead agency is ready for final EIS approval, the Committee would make an official consistency finding for the lead agency. Don Stever made a motion to find this procedure consistent with the goals and policies of the LWRP as amended. Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous. (7-0). 5) McMansions Dave Smith gave an overview of the McMansions amendment. He spoke about the ordinance in the other local municipalities. Dave Smith reviewed the ordinance. He stated that the ordinance is based on the FloorArea-Ratio (FAR). He stated that new developments would not be so massive. He stated that if two (2) lots were purchased to build one (1) house, the Planning Board would take this into consideration for site plan approval. The Chair asked if an applicant decided to finish their basement, would they have to comply with the ordinance. Dave Smith responded no. He stated that it applies only to what is seen. George Lence made a motion to approve with minor language amendments. Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Karin Adir made a motion to adjourn. Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Adjourned at 10:03 PM to next meeting. Respectfully Submitted, ^ A (hi• / - Anthony DelVecchio Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, October 21,2002 5 � 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-2002 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. 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