https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/691ad8f106fdec474d9343b29fa31b2a.pdf 9cb8f57d9784361550a38a54a035ee78 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE -APPROVED October 6, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:17 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Doug Maass Ralph Gunderman Karin Adir Absent: George Lence 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) 5) Minutes of July and September 2005 meetings Video-Taping policy Phelps Memorial Hospital Master Plan Carol Lyden New Stable construction Doorley Four lot sub-division 1) Minutes of July and September 2005 meetings The minutes for July 2005 meeting were reviewed. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Doug Maass seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 2) Policy on video taping The Committee reviewed the policy that was distributed at the last meeting. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to adopt the policy. Doug Maass seconded. It was unanimous (4-0) 3) Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Andy Tung is representing this application along with Phelps CEO, Keith Safian, hospital counsel Bruce Allen and special counsel Steve Silverburg. �Keith Safian spoke about the proposed changes to the previous site plan. He stated that the parking garage would allow Phelps to provide parking closer to the Medical Center in order to allow patients easier access to the building. Andy Tung spoke about the Planning Board meeting. He spoke about the previously approved site plan and the proposed changes to the site plan. He discussed the proposed parking garage and the reduction of impervious areas around the site. He showed the changes to the on-grade parking lot, Robin’s Nest parking lot and the connecting roads. He provided several renderings of the proposed parking structure. He spoke about the changes to the storm water system. He stated that an additional sand filter and catch basin would be added. Karin Adir asked about the number of proposed parking spaces. Andy Tung responded 750 proposed spaces on four parking levels. The Chair asked the applicant to discuss the visual impacts to Rockwood Hall. Andy Tung stated that when the foliage is gone (winter), the top of the structure is visible. The Chair stated that the original proposal included additional parking that would be available to Rockwood Hall visitors. Andy Tung responded that the additional parking would still be available. Doug Maass asked if there was any way to orientate the parking garage to create a shorter walk from the garage entrance and the entrance of the medical services building. Andy Tung responded that the proposed garage is in close proximity to the emergency room. Doug Maass spoke about the construction phasing. Andy Tung responded that the Northeast lot is Phase 1. The parking garage construction is Phase 4. Ralph Gunderman asked why the entrance to the parking garage on the North side cuts into the existing vegetation. He asked about having the entrance constructed more directly into the road on the East side of the garage. Andy Tung responded that the grade issue between the two areas is too steep. Doug Maass asked if parking would be free. Keith Safian responded that there is no plan to charge for parking at the present time. The Committee unanimously agreed that the revisions to the site plan do not change the Committee’s previous decision on the plan. The Committee unanimously agreed that the application is still consistent with the LWRP. 4) Carol Lyden – Bob Snyder is representing this application on behalf of the applicant. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, October 6, 2005 2 �Bob Snyder stated that the owner wants to construct a horse stable on her property. He stated that the stable is for personal use and will not be open to the public. He stated that the carriage and hay storage areas and the stable are separate. The Chair asked about the size of the stable. Bob Snyder responded that the stable building is about 4000sf and the carriage and hay storage areas are about 2400sf. Karin Adir asked about the plumbing. Bob Snyder responded that a bathroom is proposed. He stated that a 6-inch water main is proposed for fire protection. The Chair asked about the size of the parcel. Bob Snyder responded that the parcel is about 35 acres. He spoke about the environmental restrictions on the parcel. He stated that the Westchester Land Trust has approved of the proposed plan. The Chair stated that Policy 5(b) applies to this application. The Committee agreed. The Chair stated that this building would not place any burden on Village services. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to find this application consistent with Policy 5(b) and consistent with the LWRP. Doug Maass seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 5) Doorley – The Chair stated that the Doorley application is before the Committee for reconsideration. He discussed with the Committee whether the application should be re-reviewed. The Committee unanimously agreed that the application has not changed and that they would not re-review their previous findings. Geraldine Tortanello is representing this application along with Michael Doorley. She stated that the applicant did not want to re-appear before the Committee. She requested that the Committee inform the Planning Board of their decision. The Chair stated that the Committee will not serve as the Board of Appeals for the Planning Board by reviewing the Committee’s decision on this application for the third time. Geraldine Tortanello reviewed the submitted materials before the Committee. She stated that the materials expand the potential build out of the development of the lots. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, October 6, 2005 3 �The Chair responded that the Committee is not willing to review potential development of the site. Michael Doorley stated that site plans with larger developments have been approved by Village Boards. He stated that Ichabod’s Landing and Kendal on Hudson are significantly larger developments and was approved. He stated that he feels that he is being singled out for trying to sub-divide this property. The Chair responded that the Committee has no malice towards the applicant. He stated that each application is under different zoning restrictions. Michael Doorley responded that Ichabod’s Landing has significant visual impacts. The Chair responded that the Committee can only review the material that is presented. Michael Doorley stated that only one neighbor has shown opposition to the application. He stated that the Phillipse Manor Improvement Association (PMIA) did not oppose the subdivision. Karin Adir responded that each application is reviewed independently. Michael Doorley showed several photos of other developments in Sleepy Hollow. He stated that the developments of Ichabod’s Landing, County House Road and Kendal-on-Hudson are more significant that this application. The Chair stated that the Planning Board needs to make their own determination. Ralph Gunderman stated that the applicant could have made adjustments in the application that would have been more favorable to the Committee. He stated that application has not changed. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to adjourn. Doug Maass seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Adjourned at 9:14pm. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, October 6, 2005 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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