https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/e7978465ef2a216b62359d9cff615b45.pdf c64006af10518c8068eb7408e533de76 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE -APPROVED September 14, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:30 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Doug Maass Karin Adir George Lence Ralph Gunderman Absent: Don Stever Terence McGlynn Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Sean McCarthy (Village Architect, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff / Village Planner) Announcements: None. Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) Presby-Leyland Mausoleums Video taping of meetings Proposed Zoning amendments Minutes of July 13, 2005 meeting 1) Presby-Leland monuments Nancy Dillon from Presby-Leland Monument Company is representing this application. Nancy Dillon stated that the mausoleum can accommodate 6 burials. She stated that the total lot size is 33,000 SF. She stated that the proposed structure is 1300sf. She stated that the proposed material is granite which is consistent with other mausoleums. Ralph Gunderman asked about the elevation of the proposed structure. Sean McCarthy responded that there is a 25-foot change from the height of the structure to the road. Nancy Dillon stated that the proposed structure is about 140-feet away from the Pocantico River. The Chair asked if there are any construction runoff concerns. Sean McCarthy responded that Dolph Rotfield Engineers is looking into the matter. He stated that there based on the large lot area there is still going to be plenty of absorption area. �Vito Sorrentino responded that the Rockefeller mausoleum is much larger than the proposed structure. He noted other existing mausoleums in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery that are larger than the proposed structure. George Lence asked if the construction had started. Nancy Dillon responded yes. She stated that since a building permit was required, the work was stopped. The Chair asked if this is the only proposed structure on the lot. Nancy Dillon responded yes. She also stated that the owner has no plans to sub-divide the lot. The Chair stated that Policies 23 and 25(b) apply to this application. The Committee reviewed Policy 23 and determined that the Policy was applicable to this application. The Committee reviewed Policy 25(b) and determined that the Policy was applicable to this application. The Chair stated that he was concerned with the potential visibility from Route 9. He also stated that it is not visible from the Pocantico River. He stated that he was concerned with the size of the structure in comparison to other structures in the cemetery. The Chair referred to page III-51 (scale of materials to diminish the scenic quality). George Lence asked if the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery review Board has reviewed and approved of the mausoleum. Nancy Dillon stated that the cemetery has approved of the proposed construction. Karen Adir asked if Architectural Review Board approval is required. Sean McCarthy responded no. He stated that the Architectural Review Board’s jurisdiction is limited to public streets. It was stated that the Sleepy Hollow cemetery should be notified that a building permit is required for all structures proposed on the site. Ralph Gunderman asked about the limitations of the jurisdiction of the Waterfront Advisory Committee. The Chair responded that the proposal of a structure triggers the Committee’s review. The Committee unanimously agreed that the application was consistent with the LWRP. 2) Video-taping of meetings – APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, September 14, 2005 2 �The Chair submitted a proposed procedural Resolution for video-taping of the Committee’s meetings. It was decided that the Committee would review the Resolution and discuss it at the next meeting. 3) Proposed Zoning amendments Dave Smith spoke about the proposed C-2 zoning changes. Dave Smith spoke about the proposed zoning map amendments. He spoke about the zoning text amendments and the zoning map amendments. He stated that the Village Trustees are asking for recommendations from the Waterfront Advisory Committee. The Chair stated that he has no objections with the proposed changes. The Chair stated that the Committee had requested the actual proposed text amendments to fully understand the full impact of the text changes. Dave Smith provided a copy of the proposed amendments to the zoning tables. He discussed the potential impacts of the proposed text changes. He discussed rear yard requirements, parking, and the creation of restaurant establishments. He stated that the requirement will remain in place for delicatessens and bars but will be lifted for restaurant establishments. The Chair asked if formal findings are needed. Dave Smith stated that the public hearing is still open. He stated that the application is still ongoing but the Trustees would like formal Waterfront Advisory Committee input. There was an open discussion on whether Policies 1(g) and 5 were applicable. It was agreed that the Committee would inform the Trustees that it has concerns about the lower Beekman Ave region. 4) Minutes of July 13, 2005 meeting The minutes from the July 13, 2005 meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. The Chair made a motion to adjourn. Doug Maass seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Adjourned at 9:25 pm APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, September 14, 2005 3 � 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/. 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