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                  <text>Village of Sleepy Hollow
Planning Board Minutes
October 16, 2025
Acting Chairman Chris Camia called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Chris Camia reviewed the agenda.
Present:

Chris Camia, Acting Chairman
Jay Schulz
Ken Anderson
Richard Gross

Also Present:

Joshua Subin, Village Attorney
James Natarelli, Village Engineer
David Smith, Village Planner
Sean E. McCarthy, Building Inspector

Absent:

Lindsay Krakauer, Chairperson
Benjamin Nieslen
Pamela Kroll, Secretary to the Planning Board

Agenda:
1) One Kingsland Owner, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Amended Site
Plan &amp; Architectural Review Approval- Draft resolutions
200-210 Palisades Blvd. -Proposed (6) Unit Townhome Building
212-216 Palisades Blvd., Proposed (3) Unit Townhome Building
322-328 Palisades Blvd., Proposed (4) Unit Townhome Building
201-209 Hollows Pass, Proposed (5) Unit Townhome Building
301-313 Hollows Pass, Proposed (7) Unit Townhome Building
315-319 Hollows Pass, Proposed (3) Unit Townhome Building
321-327 Hollows Pass, Proposed (4) Unit Townhome Building
2) 16 Hudson Street Realty, 16 Hudson Street, Proposed parking area, Site Plan &amp;
Architectural Review Approval- Continued public hearing, Draft resolution
3) Orgins Collective, LLC, 178 Beekman Avenue, Proposed salon/café, Site Plan &amp;
Architectural Review Approval - Continued public hearing, Draft resolution
4) 72 Beekman Avenue Enterprises, LLC, 72 Beekman Avenue, Proposed mixed-use
building, Amended Site Plan &amp; Architectural Review Approval- Continued public
hearing
5) Joseph &amp; Devin Bandelli, 274 Kelbourne Avenue, Proposed pool, Site Plan
Approval- Public hearing
6) John Mancebo, 278 Harwood Avenue, Proposed additions and alterations,
Site Plan &amp; Architectural Review Approval-Public hearing
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�7) 188 Wyatt, LLC, 188 Cortlandt Street, Amended Site Plan Approval- Discussion
8) Pokahoe Riverview Manor, LLC, 17 Pokahoe Drive, Proposed single-family residence,
Amended Site Plan &amp; Architectural Review Approval- Preliminary presentation
9) Russel Rodriguez, Main/Broadway, LLC, 467 1/2 Munroe Avenue, Proposed singlefamily residence, Site Plan &amp; Architectural Review Approval- Preliminary presentation
10) Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development,
Phase III- Waterfront Open Space, Site Plan &amp; Wetlands Permit Approval- Discussion
11) Approval of minutes, September 11, 2025. September 18, 2025
1. One Kingsland Owner, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riverfront Development, Amended
Site Plan &amp; Architectural Review Approval- Draft resolutions
200-210 Palisades Blvd. - Proposed (6) Unit Townhome Building
212-216 Palisades Blvd. - Proposed (3) Unit Townhome Building
322-328 Palisades Blvd. - Proposed (4) Unit Townhome Building
201-209 Hollows Pass - Proposed (5) Unit Townhome Building
301-313 Hollows Pass- Proposed (7) Unit Townhome Building
315-319 Hollows Pass- Proposed (3) Unit Townhome Building
321-327 Hollows Pass- Proposed (4) Unit Townhome Building
Guy Mazzola is a Managing Member of Sun Homes representing One Kingsland Owner, LLC,
as the applicant. Mr. Mazzola stated that he has reviewed the draft resolution.
Chairman Camia asked Mr. Mazzola to provide a brief overview of the project and proposed
changes.
Mr. Mazzola stated that they addressed the Board's concerns regarding architectural features, loft
unit setbacks on Hollows Pass, and gas meter issues for the interior units of Building H, located
at 212-216 Palisades Boulevard, and Building I, located at 315-319 Hollows Pass. A highvisibility end unit was added at 301 Hollows Pass. A full loft area with a 3-foot setback is
proposed for the 201 Hollows Pass unit and is to be carried through all the E-unit type lofts.
The proposed increase to the fourth-floor loft areas is to achieve 60% coverage over the floor
below. A five-foot front-yard setback is requested for Building E, located at 200-210 Palisades
Boulevard, and Building F, located at 201-209 Hollows Pass, to accommodate the bay bump
outs. Interior alleyways were added between Buildings E &amp; F and include light bollards and
improvements to gas meter groupings. Improvements to the crosswalk from Tappan Zee Park to
Building H include an added landing area, benches, and concrete walkways on either side.
Architectural features were added to Building H at 212-216 Palisades Boulevard. A black steeland-aluminum enclosure with gates was added to screen and protect the gas meters for Buildings
H and I. A third mailbox location was added to the signage plan.
Chairman Camia stated he is in favor of the improvements made to the architecture, pedestrian
safety, way-finding, and site lighting. The Board members agreed to proceed with voting on the
resolutions.
Chairman Camia asked Sean McCarthy to read the draft resolutions.
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�Sean McCarthy stated that the seven resolutions have similar conditions. The Board should vote
on each resolution as it pertains to each building as follows:
200-210 Palisades Boulevard, units 21-26, is a six unit townhome building consisting of (1) 22
foot wide end unit, (1) 24 foot wide high visbility end unit, and (4) 20 foot wide interior units.
The approval is based on the architectural plans, last dated 10/1/25, and the site plan drawings,
dated 10/2/25. Mr. McCarthy read the resolve clause and conditions. Condition #3 for this
approval states that the applicant shall submit calculations for this building to show that the
fourth floor rooftop terrace area complies with the 75% maximum coverage condition for interior
units and not more than 60% percent for 200 Palisades Boulevard, Unit 21 and 68% for 210
Palisades Boulevard, Unit 26.
Chairman Camia moved to approve the resolution for 210-210 Palisades Boulevard.
Moved: Camia
Seconded: Gross
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
Mr. McCarthy stated that he will read the change to condition #3 for the remaining (6)
resolutions.
212-216 Palisades Boulevard, units 31-41, is a three unit townhome building consisting of (2)
22 foot wide end units, (1) 20 foot wide interior unit. Condition #3 states that the applicant shall
submit calculations for this building to show that the fourth-floor rooftop terrace area complies
with the 75% maximum coverage condition for interior units and not more than 68% for 212 and
216 Palisades Boulevard, Units 39 and 41.
Chairman Camia moved to approve the resolution for 212-216 Palisades Boulevard.
Moved: Camia
Seconded: Gross
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
322-328 Palisades Boulevard, units 45-48, is a four unit townhome building consisting of (1) 22
foot wide end unit, (2) 20 foot wide interior unit and (1) 24 foot wide high visibility end unit.
Condition #3 states that the applicant shall submit calculations for this building to show that the
fourth floor rooftop terrace area complies with the 75% maximum coverage condition for interior
units and not more than 60% for 328 Palisades Boulevard, unit 45, and 68% for 322 Palisades
Boulevard, unit 48.

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�Richard Gross moved to approve the resolution for 322-328 Palisades Boulevard.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
201-209 Hollows Pass, units 27-31, is a five unit townhome building consisting of (1) 22 foot
wide end unit, (3) 20 foot wide interior units and (1) 24 foot wide high visibility end unit.
Condition #3 states that the applicant shall submit calculations for this building to show that the
fourth floor rooftop terrace area complies with the 75% maximum coverage condition for interior
units and not more than 60% percent for 201 Hollows Pass, unit 31, and 60% for 209 Hollows
Pass, unit 27.
Guy Mazzola stated that they are requesting a 68% percent loft coverage for 209 Hollows Pass,
unit 27.
Sean McCarthy stated that he will confirm the loft coverage calculation specified on the plans.
Richard Gross moved to approve the resolution for 201-209 Hollows Pass as amended.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
301-313 Hollows Pass, units 32-38, is a seven unit townhome building consisting of (4) 24 foot
wide interior units, (1) 28 foot wide interior unit and (2) 28 foot wide high visibility end units.
Condition #3 states that the applicant shall submit calculations for this building to show that the
fourth floor rooftop terrace area complies with the 75% maximum coverage condition for interior
units and not more than 50% percent for 301 Hollows Pass, unit 32, and 50% for 313 Hollows
Pass, unit 38.
Richard Gross moved to approve the resolution for 301-313 Hollows Pass.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Schulz
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0

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�315-319 Hollows Pass, units 42-44, is a three unit townhome building consisting of (2) 22 foot
wide end units, and (1) 20 foot wide interior unit. Condition #3 states that the applicant shall
submit calculations for this building to show that the fourth floor rooftop terrace area complies
with the 75% maximum coverage condition for interior units and not more than 68% percent for
the end units at 315 Hollows Pass, unit 42 and 319 Hollows Pass, unit 44.
Richard Gross moved to approve the resolution for 315-319 Hollows Pass.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
321-327 Hollows Pass, units 49-52, is a four unit townhome building consisting of (1) 22 foot
wide end units, and (2) 20 foot wide interior units, and (1) 24 foot wide high visibility end unit.
Condition #3 states that the applicant shall submit calculations for this building to show that the
fourth floor rooftop terrace area complies with the 75% maximum coverage condition for interior
units and not more than 68% percent for the end units at 327 Hollows Pass and 321 Hollows Pass
Richard Gross moved to approve the resolution for 321-327 Hollows Pass.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
2. 16 Hudson Street Realty, 16 Hudson Street, Proposed parking area, Site Plan
&amp; Architectural Review Approval- Continued public hearing, draft resolution
Nicholas Shirriah is an Engineer from Hudson Engineering &amp; Consulting, P.C. representing the
applicant. Mr. Shirriah stated that a case has been opened with Con Edison to relocate the utility
pole and make the improvements to the right-of-way and the sidewalk. New plans were
submitted to address the engineering comments related to the stormwater system, maintenance,
and spill procedures for the cartridge system, which would collect and separate potential
automotive oil or hydrocarbons from the drain inlet.
Chris Camia solicited public and Village consultant comments.
James Natarelli stated that although the applicant is deferring the design of the retaining wall for
the building permit phase, the wall's style and geogrid must remain on the property.
Mr. Shirriah stated that their office is not handling the retaining wall design. The applicant is
retaining a structural engineer.
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�Richard Gross moved to close the public hearing.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson

Vote 4-0

Mr. Camia asked David Smith to read the draft resolution.
David Smith read the resolved clause and conditions of the draft resolution.
Richard Gross moved to approve the resolution.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
3. Origins Collective, LLC, 178 Beekman Avenue, Proposes salon/café, Site Plan
Site &amp; Architectural Review Approval
Ryan Andrews is the owner of Origins Collective, LLC. Mr. Andrews presented the revised
architectural plans and described the items added to the floor plan. He presented the exterior
elevation and stated that a fixed sign with a light fixture above is proposed instead of an awning.
Chairman Camina asked Mr. Andrews to describe the proposed signage and light fixture.
Mr. Andrews stated that the signage is proposed as a flat wood panel with white lettering and a
black surround. The lighting will be a small downlight fixture above the sign. The street light
fixture will be removed.
Chairman Camia solicited comments from the public.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Camia solicited comments from the Board and the consultants.
There were no comments from the Board.
Ken Anderson moved to close the public hearing.
Moved: Anderson
Seconded: Schulz

Vote 4-0

Chairman Camia asked David Smith to read the draft resolution.
David Smith read the resolve clause and conditions of the draft resolution.
Richard Gross moved to approve the resolution.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson
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�Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
4. 72 Beekman Avenue, Proposed mixed-use building, Site Plan &amp; Architectural
Review Approval- Continued public hearing.
Chairman Camia stated that the application is a continuation of the public hearing.
Mark Blanchard stated that he received a survey from the owner of 74 Beekman Avenue. Both
surveys show that the foundation of the 72 Beekman Avenue building is on the property line.
The applicant proposes to remove the corner moldings that encroach on the 74 Beekman Avenue
property. Revisions were made to the front façade. The applicant agrees to make the changes
requested by the Building Department.
Gabrielle Salman is the architect representing the applicant. Ms. Salman stated that the applicant
proposed to install a retractable awning.
Chairman Camia asked Ms. Salman to confirm that the retaining wall would be removed from
the backyard.
Mr. Blanchard stated that the applicant plans to dismantle the retaining wall and reconstruct a
code-compliant wall.
Gabrielle stated that they received the topographical survey for 72 Beekman Avenue this
afternoon.
James Natarelli described the outstanding engineering concerns related to stormwater
management.
Mr. Blanchard stated that the applicant is still working on completing the engineering plans.
Chairman Camia solicited comments from the public.
There were no public comments.
Sean McCarthy stated that the scaffolding has been on Beekman Avenue for a long time. Mr.
McCarthy suggested that if the Board is satisfied with the proposed changes to the front façade
they he could allow the applicant to resume work and finish the front façade before winter
begins.
Chairman Camia stated he is satisfied with the proposed changes to the building’s front facade.
He polled the Board members. Ken Anderson, Jay Schulz, and Richard Gross had no objections
to the applicant proceeding with the work on the front façade.
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�The public hearing was continued to the November 20, 2025 meeting.
5. Joseph &amp; Devin Bandelli, 274 Kelbourne Avenue, Proposed pool, Site Plan
&amp; Architectural Review Approval- Continued public hearing
Dan Sherman is the landscape architect representing the applicant. Mr. Sherman stated that the
Zoning Board approved the application, including the two in-water benches at the ends of the
pool. Arborist reports were received from the applicant and the Village arborist confirming the
Linden Tree could be protected.
Chairman Camia stated that the Board will not be acting on the application at this meeting. The
Board agrees that the intent is to save the Linden Tree and to replace the stone wall while
maintaining some of the existing material. Due to the work proposed in the Village right-of-way,
the applicant should also provide a construction logistics plan.
Jay Schulz asked if the benches would change the sight lines of the pool.
Mr. Sherman stated that the pool's sight lines will not change. The benches will increase the
pool's width at the ends by 18 inches.
Chairman Camia solicited comments from the public and the Board.
There were no comments from the public or the Board members.
Chairman Camia continued the public hearing to the November 20, 2025 and directed David
Smith to draft a resolution.
6. John Mancebo, 278 Harwood Avenue, Proposed additions and alterations, Site Plan
&amp; Architectural Review Approval- Public hearing
John Mancebo stated that the suggestions from the October 9, 2025 Planning Board Work
Session were incorporated in the site plan.
Dipti Shah is the architect representing the applicant. Ms. Shah stated that drawings were
submitted to show the number of trees surrounding the property and to detail the trees proposed
for removal. Other changes include the extension of the existing driveway to meet the proposed
garage, and to add (2) windows on the second floor.
There was a discussion regarding the proposed tree removals.
Nicholas Shirriah, an engineer with Hudson Engineering &amp; Consulting, P.C., represents the
applicant. Mr. Shirriah described the trees proposed for removal based on the construction plans
and related stormwater management.
Chairman Camia solicited comments from the public.
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�John Bogusz stated that he is the owner of 266 Harwood Avenue, and his house is directly east
of the applicant's property. He questioned the regulations for the proposed guest house and how
it would be monitored.
Chairman Camia stated that the applicant is not permitted to rent the garage. He asked the
applicant to describe the garage's size and footprint.
Ms. Shah stated that the proposed garage is a two-car garage with a guest room and an office on
the second floor. It will not be used as a guest cottage.
Mr. Mancebo described the history of the previous owner’s application. He stated that the
proposed application doesn’t require a variance, includes the removal of a nonconforming
garage, and addresses the concerns of neighboring property owners.
Chairman Camia solicited comments from the consultants.
James Natarelli stated that he has concerns about the transitional grades of the narrow strip of
land between the east side of the driveway and the neighboring property line.
Mr. Shirriah described the proposed stormwater system and how runoff between the property
lines would be collected on the applicants' property.
Mr. Bogusz requested that more screening be considered on his side of the property.
Mr. Mancebo stated that he is open to discussing adding more landscape screening.
Mr. Shirriah stated that he will prepare spot grading along the east land strip for Mr. Natarelli to
review.
Chairman Camia continued the public hearing to the November 20, 2025 meeting and directed
David Smith to prepare a draft resolution for the next meeting.
7. 188 Wyatt LLC, 188 Cortlandt Street, Amended Site Plan Approval -Discussion
Mark Blanchard is an attorney from The Blanchard Law Group, LLC, representing the applicant.
Mr. Blanchard stated that an HVAC company will be the commercial tenant using the office and
the garage space. The company is using the garage to store a van overnight while using the office
for administrative paperwork.
Sean McCarthy stated that the commercial tenant is a permitted use for the garage and the office
space. The property contains two commercial businesses on Cortlandt Street, one residential use
above, and a third commercial use, in the detached garage.
Mr. Blanchard stated that the applicant is requesting approval to remove the requirement for an
oil-water separator in the garage, as it is not needed for the intended use.

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�Richard Gross moved to waive the public hearing requirement.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson

Vote 4-0

Chairman Camia directed David Smith to draft a resolution for the November 20, 2025 meeting.
8. Pokahoe Riverview Manor, LLC, 17 Pokahoe Drive, Proposed single-family residence,
Amended Site Plan &amp; Architectural Review approval- Preliminary presentation
Mike Finelli is the architect representing the applicant, Pokahoe Riverview Manor, LLC. Mr.
Finelli stated that the applicant is seeking approval to construct a single-family residence with a
smaller scale and massing than previously approved by the Planning Board. He presented the
renderings and described changes to the location, house square footage, façade materials, roof
lines, and elevations.
Ken Anderson asked why the applicant is proposing changes to the approved plan.
Mr. Finelli stated that the applicant needed to scale down the construction costs due to medical
and financial hardships.
Gregory Caccioppoli is the engineer representing the applicant. Mr. Caccioppoli stated that the
property slopes east to west towards the Hudson River. The proposed rear yard infiltration
system is designed for a 100-year storm event and will capture and store all stormwater runoff,
and overflow into a curtain drain if required. He described the retaining walls around the pool
area.
David Delardi is a Landscape Architect from Nature View Design Group. Mr. Delardi stated that
the landscape plan includes native plantings. He described the trees proposed for removal, which
trees would remain, and the proposed new landscaping.
Mr. Shulz asked Mr. Delardi to show the location of the 38-diameter oak tree proposed for
removal.
Mr. Delardi stated that the Oak tree's health is declining at its location and poses a threat to the
neighboring property owner. Some of the grading may also affect the tree's health.
Mr. Shulz asked if the location of the stormwater retention system had changed.
Mr. Caccioppoli stated that the retention system location remains the same. Cultec counts were
adjusted based on the proposed impervious surfaces.
There was a discussion between Mr. Finelli and the Board regarding the proposed gambrel roof
lines and shed dormers.
Sean McCarthy suggested matching the shed dormer roof slopes with the top gambrels.
Mr. Finelli stated that he would discuss the roof line suggestions with the applicant.
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�Chairperson Camia directed staff to schedule a public hearing for the November 20, 2025
meeting.
9. Russel Rodriguez, Main/Broadway, LLC, 467 1/2 Munroe Avenue, Proposed singleFamily residence, Site Plan &amp; Architectural Review Approval- Preliminary
presentation
Jonathan Merheb, an engineer with JMER Engineering, P.C., represents the applicant.
Mr. Merheb stated that the application proposes to construct a four-bedroom, three-bathroom
Colonial-style single-family residence on an existing 15,000-square-foot wooded lot between
Devries Avenue and Merlin Avenue. The rear of the property abuts Devries Park. Mr. Merheb
described the proposed façade materials and stated that a reverse-gable roofline is proposed to
cover the front porch and the rear deck. Mr. Merheb described the proposed floor plans.
He said that a curb cut is proposed to serve the two-car garage, with a stair leading from the
driveway to the covered porch. The applicant proposes to keep the site wooded. Shrubbery is
proposed on either side of the driveway. He presented photographs of the existing conditions
from different views. The plan proposes keeping the existing grading and setting the house on
the slope. The applicant will seek an area variance for the site coverage percentage over 20%
Sean McCarthy stated that the applicant may not need a variance for the building coverage.
Impervious surface site coverage is required for stormwater calculations. Building coverage
calculations are based on roofed building structures. Mr. McCarthy suggested that the engineer
check the calculations.
Chairman Camia asked Mr. Merheb how stormwater would be managed on both sides of
the property.
Mr. Merheb stated that there are consistent slopes and stated that the proposed plan will improve.
The drainage for the neighbors to the north.
Sean McCarthy asked Mr. Merheb to confirm that the plan does not encroach on the 100-foot
wetland buffer. He suggested that the garage slab does not have to be at the same level as the
basement.
Mr. Shulz asked Mr. Merheb why the house is proposed on the south side of the property.
Mr. Merheb stated that the neighboring houses are sited on the southern setbacks. The intent is to
keep a consistent distance between the neighboring houses while maintaining the 10-foot sideyard setbacks.
Chairperson Camia suggested considering improvements to the façade above the garage.
Chairperson Camia directed staff to schedule a public hearing for the November 20, 2025
meeting.

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�10. Lighthouse Landing Communities, LLC, Edge-on-Hudson Riversfront Development
Phase III Waterfront Open Space, Site Plan &amp; Wetlands Watercourse Permit approvalDiscussion
Peter Chavkin Biddle is the Managing Partner of Biddle Real Estate Ventures. He offered to
present the entire park plan or to detail the changes made since the last presentation.
Richard Gross requested that Mr. Chavkin describe the changes made since the October 9, 2025
Work Session.
Mr. Chavkin described the pathways that were reoriented to provide access to the boathouse
plaza and the water access area. He described the plans and functions of the two boathouse
buildings and stated that pergolas were added in place of a single roof structure. A double-sided
hearth and wood fireplace at the end of the building was designed per the Board of Trustees'
request.
The Board members discussed their desire for a gas-fueled fireplace.
Mr. Chavkin stated that he would use the fuel source as directed by the Planning Board and
agreed to by the Board of Trustees.
There was a discussion regarding the proposed green spaces and whether the proposed Palisades
Park ground and shrub coverings were more appropriate than lawn areas for providing visual
interest without affecting sight lines to the boathouse structures and the Hudson River.
There was a discussion regarding the size of the proposed two-function splash pad and ice
skating rink. Precedent images were presented to installations comparable to them.
David Smith stated that portions of the North Buffer could be flooded to provide a more usable
skating area.
Ken Anderson stated that Benjamin Nieslen submitted concerns regarding the kayak launch,
flooding, and erosion.
Chairman Camia stated that the Board is reviewing the functionality, safety, and durability of the
kayak launch material, and whether it should remain a steel sheet bulkhead or be timberconstruction.
Mr. Chavkin suggested setting up a call with their Race Marine Engineers and selected board
members to discuss the options and agree on what should be included on the site plan.
Mr. Anderson asked whether they have considered adding additional kayak storage racks at the
laydown area by the buildings.
Mr. Chavkin stated that the proposed concrete pad area could be used for kayak storage racks if
the Village decided it was needed.
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�Chairman Camia asked whether additional seating could be added at the concrete pad area for
pedestrian use other than a kayak laydown.
Mr. Chavkin stated that the concrete seat wall may serve as a bench, or they could add seating on
the pad. He described the other areas where seating is proposed.
Mr. Schulz asked Mr. Chavkin to describe the paved pathways.
Mr. Chavkin stated that the primary pathways would be constructed using hex pavers, specialty
pavers would be used in the plaza areas, and the secondary pathways would be constructed of
stonedust and decomposed granite.
Mr. McCarthy asked Mr. Chavkin to describe the changes proposed to the colonnade art piece.
Mr. Chavkin stated that the proposed plans call for removing half of the columns. The columns
will frame the pathways and be spread out throughout the park. The plan is to clean up the
existing weathered steel and not to paint or powder coat it.
Mr. McCarthy suggested scheduling a pre-demolition walkthrough to determine which columns
would be removed and tag them, and to confirm the spacing between the remaining ones.
There was a discussion of the potential for erosion at the beach and boatohouse areas during a
100-year storm event, and the intended functions of the North Meadow.
Chairman Camia directed staff to schedule a public hearing for the November 20, 2025 meeting.
11. Approval of minutes, September 11, 2025 and September 18, 2025
Ken Anderson moved to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 and September 18,
2025 meetings.
Moved: Anderson
Seconded: Schulz
Chris Camia, Acting Chairman - yes
Richard Gross- yes
Ken Anderson- yes
Jay Schulz- yes
Vote 4-0
Richard Gross moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM.
Moved: Gross
Seconded: Anderson

Vote 4-0

Respectfully submitted,
Pamela Kroll
Secretary to the Planning Board
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