https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/fc458572c30a24337d13724baa42d45d.pdf f14fbcdcf818b47b51151cd1befd5af6 PDF Text Text A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown was held on Tuesday, February 1, 1994 at 8 PM. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Greg T. Jeffers Morris Alter Nicholas Cicchetti Michael Hyland John T. Hayes, Jr. Trustees Absent: Trustee Steven Baderian Also Present: Linda E. David, Village Administrator Donal M. Walsh, Jr. Village Attorney Lynn Farrell, Acting Attorney 8 Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Public Hearing Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice regarding the adoption of amendments to the zoning code of the Village. Trustee Hyland moved, second by Trustee Hayes to open the public hearing, motion carried. David Stolman of Frederick P. Clark, Associates gave a brief synopsis of the proposed amendments. He commented that the purpose of enacting the moratorium on the C-l corridor was so that more studies could be done. A study was done in December and there will be a few deletions to the amendments. Dr. Richard Sweet asked for an explanation of the portion of the amendments which mentioned auto body shops and asked what power the Zoning Board had in the interpretation of variances. David Stolman stated that this will be expanded to include motor vehicle repair shops and it will be clarified in the code. Mayor Treacy commented that the Zoning Board has the authority to interpret the zoning ordinance and to issue variances. Also any current non-conforming uses will be grandfathered in. Dr. Sweet mentioned that the Hennessey property is in a C-4 district and not a C-l. David Stolman stated this would be corrected. Mario Selanich suggested that a copies of the code book be made available to the public at the meeting. Mayor Treacy commented that it was not possible to make copies of the whole ordinance since it is a very large book, but anyone can look at the code book at any time. There being no further comments, Trustee Hyland moved, second by Trustee Alter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. 1 �Trustee Hyland asked if a car wash will be permitted in a C-2 district. David Stolman restrictions. stated as long as it conforms to other More discussion ensued between the Board and David Stolman regarding the amendments. The Mayor read a memo from the Planning Board, a letter addressed to Dr. Sweet from Jeff Beach from the Department of State and a letter from the Westchester County Department of Planning, letters to be made part of official minutes. There being no further comments, Trustee Cicchetti moved, second by Trustee Alter to close the public hearing, motion carried. The following resolution was then passed: Resolution #02-23-94: Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown does hereby adopt the attached January 28, 1994 draft Negative Declaration. Trustee Cicchetti moved, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried 4-0. Trustee Jeffers recused himself from the vote. Approval of Minutes Trustee Hyland moved, second by Trustee Alter to approve the minutes of January 18, 1994 as written, motion carried 4-0 with Trustees Jeffers and Cicchetti abstaining. Trustee Jeffers moved, second by Trustee Alter to approve the minutes of January 25, 1994, motion carried. Mayor Treacy commented that this was a work session meeting to pass resolutions regarding the Village's CDBG grant applications. Approval of Warrants Trustee Hyland moved, second by Trustee Hayes to approve the warrants and authorise the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried. Total of the General Fund is $114,117.66. Communications,Petitions & Requests Deputy Clerk read correspondence from Pete Gus Town Tavern, Inc. informing the Village of their intent to renew their New York State liquor license. Mayor Treacy was in receipt of correspondence from Dr. Sweet, Chairman of the CAC, regarding the LWRP. The CAC strongly recommends that a Zoning Change Committee be considered so that our zoning regulations may be kept current with the desires and goals of the Village and its residents. The Mayor read a letter from Dr. Masias regarding the parking situation on Beekman avenue. The businesses along the avenue are feeding the meters all day, therefore there are no vacant spaces for customers. There is parking in the Van Tassel garage for the owners and this would alleviate some of the problem. The Mayor stated he will send a letter to the merchants regarding this problem. 2 �The Mayor was in receipt of a check for $10,201. from Continental Cablevision for our franchise fee ending December 31, 1993. A letter was received from Lynn Oliva of Westchester County notifying us that our ISTEA application is being reviewed and grant awards will be announced in mid February. The Mayor read correspondence from Scenic Hudson to Andrew O'Rourke regarding the proposed greenway and pedestrian bridge across to the Kingsland Point Park. A letter from Richard Bradspies of 525 Bellwood Avenue was read regarding the summonses that were issued for not removing the snow on the sidewalk during a recent storm and that he was unable speak to the Police Chief about it. The Mayor commented that the tickets were canceled due to no prior notice given and he will speak to the Chief. The Mayor read a letter from the owner of 148 Cortlandt St. regarding a recent complaint of no heat on January 15th. The problem was that the oil company could not make their scheduled delivery due to a problem at a residence earlier. The problem was taken care of and he thanked Jim Margotta for informing him of this problem. Mayor Treacy read a letter from Paul Amenta requesting that the "No Parking 8AM-12 Noon" for street sweeping on Chestnut Street be changed to 8AM-9AM since this is a business district. The Mayor commented that they will discuss this at the work session. A letter from the PBA was read in response to an article which appeared recently in the newspaper regarding the utilization of Auxiliary Police in order to save the village money. The PBA has asked the Board to meet with them to discuss the Auxiliary Police situation. Public Comments-Agenda Items Trustee Hyland moved, second by Trustee Alter to open the public comment section, motion carried. Mario Belanich asked what the $1000. transfer from contingency to legal advertising was and about the appointment of election inspectors. The Mayor responded that we have spent alot of money for legal notices in the newspaper and election inspectors are appointed every year. There being no further comments, Trustee Cicchetti moved to close the public comment section, second by Trustee Hayes and motion carried. Mayor's Report Mayor Treacy reported that with regard to GM, the Village will appear before Judge Broderick on March 1st. The Attorney General's office will be helping the Village with the GM issue. The Mayor reported that our chances are very good in obtaining ADA and CDBG grant monies. 3 �The Mayor received correspondence from the Auxiliary Police which states that Auxiliary Police have been around since 1944 as Air Raid Wardens and became Auxiliary Police in 1956. There is a need for them especially for crowd control, suicide watch, security at school events, on Sundays for those attending church, etc. The Mayor received a memo from the Police Chief commenting that he was not in favor of reinstating the Auxiliary Police. The Mayor and the Administrator met at Van Cortlandt Manor with other Mayors and Supervisors to discuss ways to increase tourism. The Mayor reported that we have received a number of grants; a $10,000. grant for the Hudson River Improvement fund, §7000. for fire equipment, $7000. for the North Tarrytown Ambulance Corp and $7000. for senior citizens. These grants were all obtained through the efforts of Senator Suzi Oppenheimer. Trustee Reports Trustee Jeffers had no report. Trustee Alter reported on upcoming recreation events, such as ski trips to Vernon Valley on February 12 and 24th. Teen dances are also coming up. Registration for TNT baseball will be held on February 19th and February 26th. The Men's Softball organization meeting will be held on February 14 at 7 PM. The Cable meeting scheduled for last Thursday was canceled due to the weather and will be held this Thursday at 2PM. Trustee Cicchetti congratulated Detective James Reddy on his election as PBA President and commented that Detective Reddy has requested consideration to discuss the upcoming negotiations. Trustee Hyland commented the reason that he abstained on the vote for the CDBG grants was because he wanted the infrastructure to be included in these grants, especially for new water pipes. Trustee Hayes reported he will get the Library Board minutes and report back at the next meeting. He had no Fire report. Administrator's Report Linda David reported that we have finally received over two hundred tons of salt at the regular price thanks to Senator Oppenheimer's help. She read the Bureau of Fire Prevention agenda which will meet on February 7th at 8PM, Zoning Board agenda for February 16th. The Planning Board will meet on February 17th and the Architectural Review Board will meet on February 2 3rd but there are no agendas available yet. Linda David commented that the tree grant application deadline has been extended to this Friday. We are requesting $7500. for this grant. The Mayor commented that trees will be planted all along Route 9 to Route 448 as well as along certain streets in the Village. 4 �m J3CO> Resolutions-Attached Old Business-None New Business Trustee Cicchetti commented on the proposed adoption of a graffiti law. He commented that right now we do have an ordinance we can use under the Housing Standards Supplement under 3 0A-41 and 30A-69B&C. Public Comments Detective James Reddy, President of the PBA stated that he would like to discuss matters of mutual concern with the (Board and would like to reconvene the Labor Relations committee. Mario Belanich asked why we have alternate side of the street parking in the winter. The Mayor responded in order to remove the snow. Alternate sides is not just for sweeping. There being no further comments, Trustee Jeffers moved, second by Trustee Alter to close the public comment section, carried. Executive Session Trustee Hyland moved, second by Trustee Jeffers to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel, motion carried. Brief discussion ensued with Detective Reddy regarding vacant positions in the Police department and upcoming contracts. Back in regular session, Trustee Hyland moved, second by Trustee Alter to adjourn the meeting, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk 5 �2- VILIAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of North Tarrytown Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 1, 1994 at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York at 8:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible, to hear public comments regarding the adoption of amendments to the zoning code of the Village of North Tarrytown, to wit: 1. The names of the respective districts in the General Description column of the Schedule of Regulations, Parts I and II pertaining to Section 62-8B would be moved to the District column and the remainder of the General Description column would be deleted. 2. The permitted Principal Uses column pertaining to the C-l District would be amended. 3. The definitions in Section 62-4 would be amended. 4. The permitted Accessory Uses column in Section 62-8.B would be amended. 5. Sections 62-19.A and 62-10.A would be amended. 6. A new section would be added to the code to define motor vehicle repair shops. 7. A new section would be added to the code to define mixed use developments and to include them in the C-l District as permitted uses. At such hearing all interested opportunity to be heard. persons will be given an A copy of the current Zoning Code, the proposed revisions, and supporting doumentation are available for public Inspection in the Village Clerk's office, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York. Dated: January 18, 1994 By Order of the Board of Trustees Linda David, Village Clerk �2 e — <& 4-, FRI 1 Q S 1 3 PR C L A R K A S S O C P.QS Til ATTACHMENT TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION: REASONS SUPPORTING DETERMINATION rraciTi if PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE C-L HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PLANNING AND ZONING STUDY _ i VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN. NEW YORK | i f The proposed zoning amendments are primarily intended to broaden the variety of uses currently permitted in the C-l District; limit and lessen the visual and traffic impacts in the C-l District; improve errors and omissions, add definitions and improve text in need of ] clarification in the Village of North Tarrytown Zoning Code. Tnere should be no significant environmental impacts due to the adop'tion of the proposed zoning amendments. i More specifically: i • The enactment of the proposed zoning amendments, in itself, will not result in any immediate physical changes to any site wit'hin the Village. Further, before any action associated with the zoning amendments cam. take place on any site, site4 specific environmental review would need to be performed for the specific action. ! « The proposed zoning amendments should not result in any impact to ('unique or unusual land forms found in the Village. • The proposed zoning amendments should not have any impact to protected or unprotected water bodies. j The proposed zoning amendments should not have any impact'upon groundwater or surface water. » • • Th<^ proposed zoning amendments should not impact or filter drainage patterns or surface water runoff. Th4 proposed zoning amendments may beneficially affect air quality in that traffic may be lessened somewhat if certain us^s proposed for inclusion in the C-l District' are established in the future. Th£ proposed zoning amendments should not have an impapt oh protected or unprotected plants and animals. The proposed zoning amendments should have no impact on agricultural land resources. j Th£ proposed zoning amendments should have a positive impact on the aesthetic resources of the Village to the extent that the uses proposed to be included in the C-l District generally ha^e less visual impact than automotive uses. For i this �- 2 8 - 9 4 F R I 1 8 : 1 4 FP CL.ARK A S S O C p . 0 e reajson, the proposed zoning amendments may have a positive effect on historic resources. • The proposed zoning amendments should have no archaeological resources. impact on • The; proposed zoning amendments should have no impact on open space or recreational opportunities in the Village. • The proposed zoning amendments should have a positive impact on transportation systems within the Village to the extent that uses proposed to be included in the C-l District have the same or less traffic impact than uses currently permitted. • The' proposed zoning amendments should have no adverse impacts on energy consumption in the Village or the State, • The proposed zoning amendments should have no impact with regard to noise, odor or public health and safety. • The proposed zoning amendments should have a positive effect on:neighborhood and community character to the extent that uses proposed for inclusion in the C-l District have less visual impact and the same or less traffic impact than uses currently permitted within the zone. • Th4 proposed zoning amendments would broaden the variety of us4s permitted in the C-l District and would therefore decrease the reliance on automotive-related uses, thereby increasing the potential for expansion of the tax base of the Village, especially in light of the future closing of the General Motors facility. • Th4 proposed zoning amendments should not have any significant adverse impacts on the C-2 District. • Th£ proposed zoning amendments should not have any adverse impacts on the Hudson River Shoreline Critical Environmental Aria. Based oh this information and since a separate and site-specific environmental assessment is required for projects within the C-l and C-2 Districts, the proposed zoning amendments are not expected to have any significant impacts on the environment. 500\not4-003.8jp:ev 2 �_£ I J*=*N-2:e-<?4 FRI 10:10 Rp CLARK ASSOC P -0 3 SEOR Negative Declaration Page 2 Reasons Supporting This Determination: (See 617.6(g) for requirements of this determination; see 617.6(h) for Conditioned Negative Declaration) See Attachment I If Conditioned Negative Declaration, provide on attachment the specific mitigation measures Imposed. For Further Information: Contact Person: Linda David, Village Administrator Address: Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, NY 10501 Telephone Number: (914) 631-0533 For Type I Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a Copy of this Notice Sent to: Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, Now York 12233-0001 on 3, Department of Environmental Conservation, 21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, New York 12561 uyor Sean Treacy and VIHage Board of Trustees, Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York 10591 ��3o I Meeting Date: Resolution #: 02-01-94 02-20-94 Be it Resolved that Inspectors of Election for the Village of North Tarrytown be appointed to serve on Election Day, Tuesday, March 15, 1994 in accordance with Section 15-116 (1) of the Election Law. I SECONDED: Trustee Alter MOVED: Trustee Hvland Meeting Date: Resolution #: VOTE:5-0 02-01-94 02-21-94 Be it Resolved the Board of Trustees authorizes the following budget transfers for the 1993-1994 fiscal year: TO FROM Fire Department A3410-437 Celebrations A7550-103 Contingency A1990-4O0 $1300.00 Fire Department A3410-200 $1300.00 378.00 Fire Department Other Expenses 378.00 Village Clerk-Legal Adv. A1410-416 1000.00 1000.00 Insurance Reserve A9901-1O0 45,000.00 I Snow Removal A5142-100 (Overtime) A5142-400 (Supplies) MOVED:Trustee Cicchetti SECONDED trustee Hayes 25,000.00 20,000.00 VOTE: 7 �Meeting Date: R e s o l u t i o n #: 02-01-94 02-22-94 WHEREAS, t h e New York C h i r o p r a c t i c Council i s s p o n s o r i n g t h e t h i r d annual H . O . P . E . DAY ( H e l p i n g Other People E a t ) , on Monday, February 1 4 , 1 9 9 4 ; and WHEREAS, p a r t i c i p a t i n g members o f t h e COUNCIL w i l l open t h e i r o f f i c e s and c a r e f o r p a t i e n t s f r e e o f monetary charge i n r e t u r n f o r d o n a t i o n s o f f o o d t o h e l p f e e d t h e hungry of New York S t a t e ; and WHEREAS, t h e f o o d c o l l e c t e d by t h e doctor-members of t h e COUNCIL w i l l be d i s t r i b u t e d by CITY HARVEST, INC. (or a d i f f e r e n t n o n - p r o f i t f o o d a g e n c y f o r D i s t r i c t s 6 & 7) a n o n - p r o f i t o r g a n i z a t i o n ; and WHEREAS, t h e doctor-members of t h e New York C h i r o p r a c t i c C o u n c i l "hope" t h e i r p r o v i d i n g of needed c h i r o p r a c t i c c a r e w i l l h e l p t o f e e d t h e hungry of New York S t a t e ; and WHEREAS, i t i s a g e n e r o u s and w o r t h w h i l e c a u s e mounted by t h e members o f t h e New York C h i r o p r a c t i c Council; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, t h a t by adoption o f this r e s o l u t i o n t h e Board o f T r u s t e e s o f t h e V i l l a g e o f North T a r r y t o w n d o e s h e r e b y h e a r t i l y c o n g r a t u l a t e t h e New York C h i r o p r a c t i c COUNCIL on i t s h u m a n i t a r i a n e f f o r t s t o h e l p t h e needy and hungry and t h a t February 14, 1994 be declared H.O.P.E. DAY. MOVED;Trustee Hyland SECONDED:Trustee Hayes VOTE:5-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 02-01-94 01-11-94 Be It Resolved, the Board of Trustees authorizes our Auxiliary Police Officers to carry firearms pursuant to the Auxiliary Police Guidance Manual prepared by the New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission. All Auxiliary Police Officers must be duly licensed pursuant to Section 400 of the Penal Law and must satisfy all of the firearms training requirements per the Municipal Police Training Council. SECONDED:Trustee Alter M0VED .Trustee Cicchetti V O T E . 5-0 Brief discussion ensued. Trustee Hyland commented that the recommendation from the Police Chief was not against Auxiliary Police but the carrying of firearms and that 80 hours of training was required. Trustee Cicchetti commented this is not a new venture. The Auxiliary Police have been serving us since 1956. We are just going back to the way it used to be. �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 02/01/94 02/19/94 Be it Resolved that the Assessor of the Village of North Tarry town has prepared the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year; and that said Assessment Roll has been filed with the Village Clerk at her office in the Municipal Building, 28 Beekman Avenue North Tarrytown, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any persons at all times during business hours between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM until the 15th day of February, 1994 and that on such day in the Board Room, Municipal Building, 28 Beekman Avenue, in said Village, between the hours of 4 PM and 8 PM, the Board of Trustees of said Village will meet for the purpose of hearing complaints in relation thereto, on the application of any person conceiving himself aggrieved thereby. MOVED: Trncfpo H3,iar,H SECONDED: Trustee Hayes VOTE: 5-0 �-?// JAN-31-1994 11:47 FROM TO 96315880 UUestchester County ANDREW P. O'ROURKE County Executive COUNTY PLANNING BOARD WILLIAM N. CASSELLA, JR. Chairman _. « - - « « , January 31, 1994 Linda David Village Administrator Village of North ftarrytown 28 Beekman Avenue North Tarrytown, New York 10591 Ref. File No. MEN 94-01 Dear Ms. Davids Thank you for the notice of the February 1, 1994 public hearing to be held by the Village Board of Trustees a d e e m i n g the following action(s)j Action(s): Zoning ordinance amendments concerning the CI and C2 districts Having reviewed this matter under the provisions of Section 239 L, M and N of the General Municipal law and Section 277.61 of the County Administrative Cod©/ we find that this is a matter for local determination in accordance with your community's planning and zoning policies, subject to the following comments: We ccnnend the Village for undertaking a comprehensive assessment of its Route 9 corridor to develop a pcorjrmn toratijitaiiiadequate traffic flow, preserve the natural beanty and historic landmarks and preserve the quality of life of the surrounding historical and residential areas. The shift in eqphasis from auto-related to mixed-use in the rarHrVir is consistent with the goals of the Westchester County Planning' Board's proposed Ifrtterns for WtestchRstex recxanueudations which encourage the development and strengthening of existing ccranercial centers. Michaelian Office Building . 143 Martin© A * n u e , White Plains, N.Y. 106O1 • 914 285-. P. 02 �JAN-31-1994 11:48 TO FROM 96315880 P.03 Linda David NTN 94-01 We support the introduction of the "living over the stare" concept in the onnrridor. The Village may msh to contact the Westchester County Department of Planning Division of Housing and Oonnunity Development for information on funding sources that might he available for development of mixed-use under the proposed zoning amendment:. Biis concept might help to revitalize this important entrance to the Village. I Respectfully, WESTCHESTER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD By: JHh^C^^^ + \ &Z»ZM^ Gerard Mulligan Deputy Ccnniissioner GM:cm I I �3 be established that would help minimize the impact of the auto-related uses' on the surrounding, more sensitive uses. I suggest that if the Village wants to chango the character and appearance of this section of the Village, a number of standards should be added to Article V - Supplementary Regulations section that give the Planning Board the authority, through tho Site Plan Review procedure, to require various appearance standards be met, concerning such issues as landscaping, signage, lighting, buffers, fencing, sidewalks, vegetation, etc. The Village's Zoning Regulations are noticeably absent of any standards concerning Village character and appearance. The only direct references that I could find for regulations dealing with such issues are found in § 62-9.C and § 62-30.C § 62-9.C Is within Article V - Supplementary Regulations section of the zoning regulations, In particular, § 62-9.C requires a buffer area oh every lot in a C-l, C-2, or M zoning district that abuts a residence district and as specified in connection with certain other uses. The required standards for this buffer strip, i.e. thai it must be 5* in width, etc., are generally fine as far as buffer strips go, however, buffer strips simply serve to provide a means of separating land uses. If the Village ifeally wants to deal witli the bigger issues of Village character and appearance, than § 62-9.C does not go far enough. Significantly more standards and guidelines could be added to Article V Supplementary Regulations concerning Village character and appearance. § 62-30. C is within Article VUI - Site Plan Review secdon of the zoning regulations. In particular, § 62-30.C gives the Planning Board the authority to require landscaping, fences, and walls'of the nature described in § 62-9.C (the buffer strip section). The authority given the Planning Board here is good, however, It is much too limiting by the reference to § 62-9.C. I would like to see this type of general authority given to the Planning Board In § 62-30, but with a whole host of standards and guidelines concerning Village character,and appearance provided in Article V - Supplementary Regulations. FPCA proposes to add a mixed use (commercial and residential) development category to the C-l district in order to help meet the need for affordable housing, to help alleviate the over-crowded aspect of the Village's housing supply, and to provide for a 24-hour population within the C-l district. I agree wholeheartedly with this suggestion and have no particular concerns with the specific text proposed. The remainder of the suggestions made by FPCA serve to implement their already suggested changes, and to fix various omissions, references, and typographical errors. I have no particular concerns or comments on these latter proposed changes. ThanJk-you very much for the opportunity to review and comment on the suggested changes tho C-l Highway Commercial District. I hope my comments are understandable and useful. �5 4 Please call me if you have any questions or would like to discuss the C-l district further. Also, if the Village should desire to pursue any of my comments further, I would be glad to assist in what ever capacity I can. Sincerely, Jeffrey X>. Beach Coastal Resources Specialist TOTAL P. 05 �- * * ; » . , STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALBANY, N.Y. 12231-OOOt GAILS SWAPPER SCCRCfABYOPST4TC January 10, 1994 Richard Sweet Chairman North Tarrytown Conservation Advisory Council 309 North Washington Street North Tarrytown, New York 10591 Re: Comments on the Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Relating to the C-i Highway Commercial Zoning District as Prepared by Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. Dear Dick:' As a follow-up to the CAC meeting January 5th, here is a written synopsis of my comments on the C-i Highway Commercial Zoning District as prepared by Frederick P. Clark Associates (FPCA), My comments on based on the seven page memorandum from Frederick P. Clark Associates, dated December 17, 1993. 1. FPCA proposes that the "General Description" column in the Schedule of Regulations, EarjJl of tho zoning regulations be removed; not only for the C-l District, but for all of the zoning districts. I disagree with this. While I can understand and appreciate their stated rationale for eliminating this column) I feel that the benefits of explaining the intended purpose, goals, and nature of each of the zoning districts is extremely important for everyone that reads and uses the zoning regulations. It is not sufficient, hi my opinion, to simply list the permitted uses for a particular zoning district and expect everyone who reads them to know what the legislative intent of that district was and to visualize what that zoning district will look like. Take for Instance, the purpose section of the proposed Waterfront Development Zoning District that we are currently working on. It helps the reader create a mental image of what the authors want to see occur in that zone. It helps explain, the legislative Intent of the Village for a given zoning district. It may not be that a column type format is the best for accomplishing this type of purpose. Perhaps, a statement of purpose, goals, etc., for each of the zoning districts could be written and added to Article HI - Districts. Therefore, I suggest that the "General Description" column be eliminated for each of the zoning district and that In its place a del ailed purpose section be added to each of the zoning districts identified fif piMti 0" (ICjtUJ p*p*i �2 within Article HI - Districts. FPCA proposes that the C-l Highway Commercial District be converted Into a mixed-use zoning district. I wholeheartedly agree with this recommendation aod have no concerns about the specific uses proposed for addition. I do, however, suggest that all of the zoning districts be farther broken down into: "Permitted Principal Uses'' (currently exists); and "Special Permit Uses" or "Conditional Permit Uses," wldchever you prefer to coll them: I suggest the addition of special permit uses because certain kinds of uses, while desirable in that they fulfill very real community needs, can cause very damaging effects if not carefully attended to. The special permit use technique identifies such uses, and provides that they are to be permitted if it is shown that the side effects will be minimized. Unlike the "as of right" uses listed in the "Permitted Principal Uses" column, the Issuance of a conditional use or special use penult Involves the exercise of discretion, reviewing applications on a case-by-case basis to see if general criteria contained in the district text regulation are complied with. Thus, for "offices" that might be proposed within the C-l district as a conditional or special use, the zoning district might provide that before the conditional or special use permit is issued, the applicant show that there will be "adequate o'ff-street parking." This Is, of course, a general criteria, not a specific Standard. Yet it would allow the Village to make a Judgment concerning the amount and quality of parking which will be provided before the use is approved. Because the conditional or special uso permits Involve the exercise of discretion and judgment in reviewing applications on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they comply with geiferal criteria, the zoning regulations will usually provide that they be issued by the planning board, the board of zoning appeals, or even by the legislative body itself. I suggest that the Village's Planning Board be given litis authority and responsibility. FPCA proposes that in order to lessen and limit the impact which gasoline service stations, auto-body repair shops, and uses Involving the sale of new or used automobiles win have Jn general and upon relatively sensitive uses, the distance requirements between such uses currently contained in the zoning regulations should be increased. In general, I have no particular concern with tlds recommendation. However, from what I understand, the primary goal of the Village in amending the C-l zoning text is to make those changes that will, over time, allow tills part of the Village to upgrade Its appearance and add positively to the Village's character. Thus, adding a 100 foot setback to the existing zoning standard will not accomplish tlds goal. Further, if the various auto-rclated uses are a problem to surrounding, more sensitive uses, this Is all the mom reason to create a separate category of uses called "Special Permit Uses'! or "Conditional Permit Uses'* as discussed above. The auto-related uses • could then be identified as a Special Permit Uso and general operational criteria could �-%p PLANNING BOARD To: Mayor Treacy and Trustees From: Planning Board Date: February 1, 1994 At the Planning Board's January meeting, the Board voted unanimously to accede to the request of the Mayor and Board of Trustees that they shall be the lead agency on the Route 9 corridor rezoning proposal. After hearing those members of the public who were present at the meeting and wished to be heard and after Board discussion, the Board also voted unanimously to submit for your consideration the following recommendations: 1. We suggest the name of the district be changed from "Highway Commercial" to "Historic >mmercial," to emphasize the purpose and goals of the changes. 2. There appears to be considerable misinformation circulating as to the effect of the new zoning, if adopted. The Mayor and Board should emphasize and publicize the fact that existing businesses will not be pushed out. We respectfully suggest you call for cooperation and suggestions from the existing property owners, as well as operators of historic properties and other citizens, to join the Village in a cooperative effort to upgrade the existing properties - even under their present uses - and to see how they can assist in improving the appearance and raising the value of all properties in the area, 3. We encourage you to develop a definition of "junked vehicle", so as to indicate clearly how long unlicensed, unregistered vehicles may be stored in this area. We also suggest that "fast food" should be defined, 4. The Board was strongly in favor of raising the 300* minimum distance requirement to 400'. - 5. The building department or some other body should be given clear authority over enforcement. As your work on this matter proceeds, the Planning Board stands ready to assist in any way you tjm.n appropriate. ™ Sincerely, George F. Hritz, Chairman Board Members Donald Caetano James Donovan cc; Edward McCarthy Sttvcn Salman Janet Gandolfo, James Margotta, Susan Portman, Joseph Gulino Ellen Tsangaris Roman Windas �i i CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC) VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN 28 Beekman Avenue North Tarrytown, New York 10591 Jan. 14,1694 Village of North Tarrytown Office of Mayor and Board of Trustees. I Subject Zoning and Zoning change. Gentlemen: The CAC, for some time, has been involved In preparing a Local Wasterfron! Revitalizatlon Program (LWRP) for the Village of North Tarrytown. This Is a program which' involves, among other aspects, an extensive examination of land use considerations for the entire community. The entire Village has been designated for consideration as our Local Waterfront Community. Tho Council has been most ably assisted through the efforts and involvement of Mr. Jeffrey Beach, Coastal Resources Specialist, Department of State, State of New York. During our most recent meeting of the CAC a discussion of the C-1 Highway Commercial Zoning District was considered and several points were discussed. Attached hereto is a copy of the Comments which Jeff sent to me regarding the proposed changes to the District as detailed in the Memorandum of Frederick P. Clark Associates. In addition to Jeff Beach's comments I would add an Item which the CAC also considers to be of great significance. It Is important that the legislative intent of the various zoning areas of the Village be made as clear and as complete as possible. The simple elimination of the columnar "General Description" should be replaced with an expanded Article III - Districts description. The concept of granting to the Planning Board or other authoritative body, the authority and responsibility to Issue a conditional use or special permit use on a case-by-case basis to insure that the Intent and purpose of the zoning regulations be established and maintained. One very Important feature of the Village's Zoning regulations, at present, has become very evident during this Highway C-1 consideration as well as past involvements dealing with R5 and possible M districts has been the antiquated and Inadequate zoning procedures and regulations. Bedford Park, Pocantico Park and the building on Chestnut Street are but a few examples of what happens when zoning regulations which are outdated, inadequate and broadly interpreted and which must be allowed to prevail. The establishment of a Committee or Group with the authority to study, recommend and suggest changes in the zoning regulations to the Village's legislative body on an on-going, continuous basis would seem to be In order. The Zoning Change Committee of the past years was a step toward such a concept but that group no longer functions. We strongly recommend that such a body be considered so the our zoning regulations may be kept current with the desires and goals of the VHtage and Its residents. R, Sweet/Chair CAC ' I � 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 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes & Resolutions-1994 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. 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 MINS_TRUST_1994-02-01 Subject The topic of the resource Board of Trustees Minutes-1994 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Village of Sleepy Hollow All Rights Reserved. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text