https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/e02b2331a535f411e1197033ff5951e3.pdf 68f43d427da0760d2e633d29a7f45d51 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEE-APPROVED December 13, 2006 The meeting was called to order by Richard Weiss, Chair at 8:08 p.m. The Chair noted that a quorum was present. Present: Richard Weiss, Chairman Karin Adir Doug Maass Ralph Gunderman Absent: Terence McGlynn Also Present: Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Sean McCarthy (Building Inspector, Village of Sleepy Hollow) Dave Smith (Saccardi & Schiff/Village Planner) Announcements: None. Agenda: 1) 2) 3) 4) Minutes for June 7, 2006, June 14, 2006 and August 2, 2006 Nextel Communications Village Other The minutes from the June 7, 2006 meeting were reviewed. Doug Maass made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The minutes from the June 14, 2006 meeting were reviewed. Doug Maass made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Ralph Gunderman seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). The minutes from the August 2, 2006 meeting were reviewed. Ralph Gunderman made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Doug Maass seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). 2) Nextel of New York Cara Bonomolo is an attorney representing this application. Cara Bonomolo stated that this application involves constructing a 92-foot stealth flagpole antenna on Village owned property adjacent to Barnhardt Park. She stated that this site was selected by the Village. �Karin Adir asked about the stealth flagpole. Cara Bonomolo showed a drawing showing what the antenna would look like. The Chair asked about the associated equipment at the base. Cara Bonomolo described the base equipment. Doug Maass asked about the proposed fence. Cara Bonomolo responded that the fence would have slats but the Village could have whatever fence they want. Doug Maass stated that he opposed the slats in the fence. The Chair asked if this antenna would be visible from the Hudson River. Cara Bonomolo responded yes. She stated that the antenna is located inside the flagpole. Doug Maass asked if there would be any coverage on the Hudson River. Cara Bonomolo presented the coverage maps that indicated that there would be some coverage on the Hudson River. Ralph Gunderman asked about the height of the lowest antenna. Cara Bonomolo responded 79-feet. Doug Maass asked about the provisions for an alternative carrier. Cara Bonomolo responded that this structure is designed for a co-locator. The Chair asked if Nextel is the owner or tenant of the pole. Cara Bonomolo responded that Nextel would own the pole. Doug Maass stated that the flagpole is designed to withstand 80mph winds. He inquired if the structure would be able to hold up to the recent tornados in the area. Cara Bonomolo responded that the flagpole was designed to the NYS Building Code. Sean McCarthy responded that the Village is located in a special wind zone and needs to be designed to 110 mph. There was an open discussion on the width of the flagpole. Doug Maass asked if Nextel would have the flagpole placed on NOA maps. Cara Bonomolo responded that she did not know. Doug Maass asked if a flag would be installed. Sean McCarthy responded yes. The Chair referred to Policies 25(a) and 25(b). The Chair stated that the flagpole format is a better application than what has been submitted to the Village in the past. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, December 13, 2006 2 �The Chair stated that it does not protect the views of the river but it does not impair the views. The Committee unanimously agreed that this application was not inconsistent with Policy 25 (a) and 25(b). Doug Maass made a recommendation that the flag hoist be maintained by the flagpole owner. Sean McCarthy responded that the agreement with the Village included changing the flag annually. He stated that a hoist is not proposed. Cara Bonomolo responded that she would investigate whether a hoist can be added. 3) FEIS Water Supply Improvement Program Dave Smith spoke about the FEIS for the water supply. Dave Smith gave an overview of the existing Village water supply source. He stated that the current storage capacity is 800,000 gallons. He stated that the Village is required to have 24hours of water storage. He stated that the Village currently uses 1.2 million gallons daily. He stated that the future requirements of the Village will be 2.4 million gallons daily. Dave Smith reviewed the proposal to provide the increased water capacity at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve. He stated that the Parks Department indicated that they would not approve of the proposal on the park property. Dave Smith spoke about the alternative plan to locate 1.6 million gallons of additional capacity on Phelps Hospital site. He stated that it would be installed near the existing monopole tower. He stated that the water supply would be a split system but would increase the water pressure in many areas in the Village. He stated that Phelps Hospital has endorsed the project. The Chair asked about the ownership of the land where the water tower will be located. Dave Smith responded that there would probably be a 99-year lease agreement. He stated that the Hospital and the Village have a good working relationship. Dave Smith spoke about the proposed water pumps that would be needed. The Chair asked if there is a power failure, would the Village lose its water supply. Dave Smith responded that the water pumps would be backed-up with emergency generators. Ralph Gunderman asked if there were any reasons behind the Parks Departments decision to deny the Village’s request to install the additional capacity at the Rockefeller Preserve. Dave Smith responded that he did not know. Doug Maass asked if there are any policies for water conservation. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, December 13, 2006 3 �Dave Smith responded that during the design of any development, the water conservation fixtures are taken into consideration. Doug Maass asked if there is an emergency water plan for drought events. Sean McCarthy responded that the Village has a drought emergency plan but it does not include the re-use of rainwater, etc. Dave Smith stated that the Village is working with the NYCDEP in getting a tap on the Delaware Aqueduct in addition to the current tap on the Catskill Aqueduct. The Chair stated that there are no LWRP Policies that apply to this application. The Committee unanimously agreed that this application is not inconsistent with the LWRP. Dave Smith stated that the Village Trustees would issue environmental findings and finish the engineering. Doug Maass asked if there would be any archeological studies at the site. Dave Smith responded no since the area has been previously disturbed. 4) Other – There was an open discussion on the Lighthouse Landing FEIS. The Chair stated that the Committee is 2 members short with the resignation of George Lence. The Chair stated that a letter of appreciation would be sent to George Lence. There was an open discussion on finding qualified candidates to fill the Committee’s vacancies. There was an open discussion on moving the Committee’s meeting to the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The Committee agreed that this would be discussed further at the next meeting. This was adjourned to the next meeting. Adjourned at 9:46 pm. APPROVED - Waterfront Advisory Committee Meeting, December 13, 2006 4 � 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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