https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/cffc7c80ecd897cb752122d7e3de7a95.pdf 4bc4fde4c1df16bf3a416b9d78c0c160 PDF Text Text 5^ I A Public Hearing on the Local Waterfront Revitalization Project was held on Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at 8 PM in village hall at 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Morris Alter Mario DiFelice Jose Chevere Patricia Ramsey Donal Stever I Trustees Absent: Richard C. Sweet Also Present: Linda E. David, Village Administrator Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Mayor Treacy read the following into the official minutes: Tonight is a historic night for Sleepy Hollow. The actions taken by this Board of Trustees will have beneficial impacts well into the next millennium. We are taking a major step in changing our village's riverfront front industrial use of the past to a new traditional neighborhood with new and beautiful riverfront access for our community. Our Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan is one of the best of its type in New York State. It is far reaching and visionary. When the site is redeveloped, our community will have a new traditional neighborhood that in many ways will resemble the turn of the century communities that hugged our beautiful Hudson River. I It will be well-designed, waterfront compatible and will open up new vistas that have for decades been cut off by the large 132 foot tall manufacturing plant. Our new local law will insure permanent public view sheds. New activities will enhance our riverfront and protect sensitive environmental areas. The new district will substantially reduce impacts of previous uses; height, traffic and pollution. 1 �Our new uses with the various controls created in the new LWRP zoning amendments and the enabling legislation that accompanies the law will ensure that our community will be enhanced environmentally and also financially. The creation of the Riverfront Trust Fund will allow our village to improve various parks, historic places, rehabilitate the old pedestrian bridge connecting Kingsland Point Park and Dcvrics Field (Horsemen's Trail), landscape improvements, street scape improvements, possible construction of a museum or similar facility, erosion controls and improvements to the inner village. New architectural design standards must be adhered to and the creation of a new Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee to insure the proper implementation of the new village's Local Waterfront Rcvitalization Plan. In short, tonight we are ensuring that our village will have a new and brighter future. There is life after General Motors. David Stolman gave a brief overview of what the adoption of this LWRP will mean for the village and some of the permitted uses. Slides were shown and Trustee Stcver gave a brief explanation of height restrictions, etc. Public Hearing Comments Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to open the public hearing, motion carried. 5-0. Mayor Trcacy read the attached public hearing notice. Trustee Stever commented that Trustee Sweet is very ill and could not be here this evening. He worked very hard towards this adoption and we owe him a debt of gratitude. Steve Scrina commented that the creation of the new 4-A district does not have a provision for commercial zone in this plan. David Stolman responded that there are provisions in the whole packet for this. Mr. Kavicky asked that we concentrate on the Duraccll property instead of General Motors. Lou Ann Smith of Hudson Street had concerns of the effect the demolition of General Motors would have on their area and where docs the village stand as far as waste removal, etc. She felt more meetings should be held. �31b Mayor Treacy explained that the old law would require 15 years for them to demolish the plant but now demolition will start in the summer of 1997. We have a legal binding agreement with GM as far as the clean up and there have been a series of meetings held. Future meetings will be held to inform them on the demolition. Trustee Ramsey commented that the current zoning is now manufacturing. The law being considered tonight changes the designation to riverfront development which includes residential and commercial. Changing the zoning is added protection for us. If this new law is not passed, GM could leave more contaminants at the sight than they would under the new zoning restrictions. Trustee Stever commented that there were many informational hearings held previously whereby residents were given the opportunity to speak and ask questions. Phyllis Riina of General Motors commented that there are still some concerns with the documents such as some of the uses, restricted uses, height, etc. General Motors would like a less restrictive code. Gary McLean commented that the sooner this project is completed the better for all concerned; it will help our tax base. Don Caetano and John VVhalen also commented we should move ahead. Richard Weiss, member of the CAC, commented that this is a good blueprint for the village and was supportive of these changes. Dennis McDaniel of Hudson Street had concerns about the restrictions of one and two family houses. The Mayor commented that a survey of that street was done and there were mostly two family homes, but any three or four family home in existence can remain even when sold as "grandfathered-non-conforming uses". Mark Arduino asked about the availability of the document to the public, and whether there were any demolition fees and recreation fees. Don Stever commented that the final document must be fine tuned and changes could even be made tonight. Janet Gandolfo commented that the working document was available to the public in November and January . There are demolition fees which the Board can amend from time to time, but recreation fees continue as they are. Trustee DiFclice made a motion to hold off adopting these resolutions until the next meeting. There was no second, motion died. 3 �Mario Bclanich commented that more input was needed. Ms. Dickey of Hudson Street had concerns about the demolition of GM as far as the blasting. Ms. Riina gave a brief overview of the process involved with the demolition but commented that no explosives will be used. Mayor Trcacy commented that we will be meeting with the residents during the process to discuss their concerns. John Jadus wanted to know what kind of tax base this new zoning redevelopment will produce. The Mayor responded that this redevelopment will produce a very large tax base. Trustee Ramsey read a portion of the document regarding the net tax gain, whereby a net tax gain is anticipated. Frank Rcy felt that the Board should seek out businesses instead of residential and the document needs more review. Trustee Ramsey commented that she must leave the meeting and if she should not be back in time for the vote, she urged her fellow trustees to adopt these zoning amendments. Jim Galgano commented that at the last meeting he was told that the properties to be rczoned would be south to the Tarry town village line but didn't see it listed. He commented more residents would put an added strain on all departments and felt there should be more commercial than residential. He wanted to know what difference between the special use provision and the zoning variance. The Mayor commented that the entire "M" zone is included in the document. Trustee Stcver commented that the special use permit is a use that is permitted subject to certain criteria that the local law sets forth; there are two types of variances a use variance and an area variance and an applicant must go before the Zoning Board and gave further explanation . Vic Albancse wanted to know the businesses on Beckman Avenue have been given any consideration. Trustee Stever commented that there are provisions in the riverfront district that provide incentives in return for providing benefits given by the developer at the riverfront, some of which will reach up to Bcekman Avenue . �37X ''•;$?•'* I Frank Rey commented that a regional office was created years ago; is the any continued use by GM. Ms. Riina stated that the planning process has not started. There being no further comments, Trustee alter moved, second by Trustee Stever to close the hearing, carried. Resolutions-Attached There being no further business, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Stever to adjourn the meeting, motion carried. I I Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk �LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at Sleepy Hollow Village Hall at 8 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible, to hear and consider public comments regarding the following. 1) Supplement to Generic Environmental Impact Statement Regarding Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP); 2) Adoption of local law amending the Village Zoning Code to create a new RFRivcrfront Development zoning district. The proposed local law would create a new RFRivei front Development zoning district to be applied to portions of the Village along the Hudson River including lands associated with the General Motors Assembly Plan and lands west of Hudson Street. The proposed local law would replace the existing Mmanufacturing and PP-Public Parking Area Districts with the RF District. 3) Adoption of local law amending the Village Zoning Code to create a new R-4A One-ancl Two-Family Residence/Neighborhood zoning district. The proposed local law would replace the existing M-manufacturing zoning with a new R-4A District which would be applied to an area located east of Hudson Street, west of the Metro-North rightof-way, south of Beekman Avenue and north of Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Village boundary. 4) Adoption of local law amending the Village Zoning Code pertaining to the regulation and authority of the Village Architectural Review Board (ARB). The proposed amendments will authorize the seven member Architectural Review Board, using their existing review procedure, to review actions involving historic sites which are listed on or nominated for inclusion on the State or National Registers of Historic Places. It also establishes a procedure whereby a newly created "Historic Resource Evaluation Committee" can recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, the designation of properties, areas, or structures having special historic, cultural, architectural, or archaeological value to the Village of Sleepy Hollow, as landmarks, historic sites, or historic districts of local significance. The historic resource amendments also provide a review procedure for the ARB to consider applications for demolition permits involving historic properties, and provide a mandatory waiting period before authorizing the issuance of a demolition permit in order to allow a party that would save the historic property to come forward. 5) Adoption of local law amending the Village Zoning Code to define and authorize the issuance of Demolition Permits. The proposed local law would amend Section 62-34, Building Permits, of the Village's Zoning code to provide such permit authority and definitions. 6) Adoption of local law amending the Village Code to create a new Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Consistency Review Law. The proposed local law establishes consistency review procedures for Village actions in order to implement the LWRP. this local law will require of each board, department, office, officer or other body of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, that its actions to directly undertake or to permit, fund or otherwise approve any project, use or activity with the Village be consistent to the �3<n maximum extent practicable with the State and local policies set forth in the Village's LWRP More specifically, the proposed local law would establish procedures for: (1) Initial review of proposed actions in accordance with the State SEQRA; (2) Advisement and assistance to applicants (if involved) and/or to the boards, departments, offices, officers, or other bodies of the Village involved regarding forms, procedures, etc.; and (3) LWRP consistency and SEQRA review through advisement from a newly created Waterfront Advisory Committee and the local lead agency, respectively. 7) Adoption of local law amending the Village Zoning Code to authorize the Village Planning Board to issue Special Use Permits. The proposed local law would provide authorization to the Village Planning Board to issue special use permits as a part of the proposed RF-Riverfront Development zoning district. Currently, the Village's Zoning code only authorizes the Zoning Board of Appeals to issue special permits for "an off-site parking area or joint use of parking facilities subject to the provisions of Section 62-21 as to the location and design and of Section 62-29 as the site plan review by the Planning Board . . ." It is not proposed that the current authorization for issuance of a special permit for off-site parking or joint use parking facilities be changed from that currently administered by the ZBA. 8) Adoption of a local law amending the Village code to establish a Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee. The Committee will provide general oversight for the administration of the Village's LWRP and technical assistance in the form of advice. Such Committee will function as the Village entity that is primarily responsible, in an advisory capacity, for implementing the policies, purposes, and projects contained within the Village's LWRP. The Committee will also function as the Village agency that makes recommendations for consistency of actions with the Village's LWRP as prescribed by the Village's Waterfront Consistency Review Law. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at said hearing. Copies of all proposed local laws, together with supporting documentation are available for inspection, review and copying at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY at the Village Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Written comments may be submitted to the Village Clerk's Office up to the time of the hearing By Order of the Board of Trustees Village Clerk, Linda David Dated January II, 1997 �Meeting Date: 01-28-97 R e s o l u t i o n * : 01-14-97 W h e r e a s , the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow has circulated notice of its intent to declare itself lead agency regarding t h e Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Zoning and related amendments and Whereas, the Board of Trustees has not received any objections to its becoming the lead agency, Now Therefore Be it Resolved, the Board of Trustees of t h e Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby declare itself to be the Lead Agency regarding the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Zoning and related a m e n d m e n t s . MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Stever VOTE: 5-0 Meeting Date: 01-28-97 Resolution #: 01-15-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby adopt the amendments to the Generic Environmental I m p a c t S t a t e m e n t regarding the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, prepared by Frederick P Clark Associates Inc., originally dated January 9 , 1 9 9 7 w i t h a revised draft dated January 2 3 , 1 9 9 7 , said amendments are a t t a c h e d hereto as Appendix A. MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Stever VOTE:.^ I �31lo Meeting Date: 01-28-97 Resolution #: 01-16-97 Whereas, on November 1 9 , 1 9 9 6 the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow adopted a Findings S t a t e m e n t (the "Findings S t a t e m e n t regarding the adoption of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) pursuant to he NYS Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act (Article 4 2 , of the NYS Executive L a w ) ; adoption of a RF-Riverfront Development Zoning District, adoption of a R-4A One and T w o - Family and Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District; adoption of a local jaw amending the Village's existing Architectural Review Law by adding provisions for review and protection of historic structures on the S t a t e and National Registers of Historic Places; adoption of amendments to the Village's zoning regulations to give the Village Planning Board authority for issuance of Special Use Permits; various other related amendments to the Village's zoning regulations; and adoption of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Review Law. Be It Resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby find that said Findings S t a t e m e n t is still complete and valid In every respect; and Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby reaffirm the adoption of said Findings S t a t e m e n t MOVED: Trustee Stever SECONDED: Trustee Chevere VOTE: 3& Meeting Date: 01-28-97 R e s o l u t i o n * : 01-17-97 Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby adopt Local Law number 4 amending the Village Zoning Code to create a new RF-Riverfront Development zoning district and a n e w R-4A One and T w o Family Residence/Neighborhood zoning district ( see Appendix A herein). MOVED: j;rusjte_e_atfiver SECONDED: Trustee Chevere VOTE: 5LQ �Meeting Date: 01-28-97 R e s o l u t i o n * : 01-18-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby adopt Local Law number 5 amending the Village Code pertaining to the regulation and authority of the Village Architectural R e v i e w Board (ARB) and establishing a procedure whereby a newly c r e a t e d "Historic Resource Evaluation Committee" is established, said law is a t t a c h e d hereto as Appendix B. MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Stever VOTE: 5-Sl Meeting Date: 01-28-97 Resolution #: 01-19-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby adopt Local Law number 6 amending the Village Code regarding Demolition of Buildings, Chapter 1 5 , said law is a t t a c h e d hereto as Appendix C. MOVED: Trustee Stever SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: 5^0 Meeting Date: 01-28-97 Resolution #: 01-20-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby adopt Local Law number 7 amending the Village Code to c r e a t e a Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Consistency Review Law, including the establishment of a Waterfront Consistency Review C o m m i t t e e , said law is a t t a c h e d hereto as Appendix D. MOVED: Trustee Stever SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: 5^ �3IX I Meeting Date: 01-28-97 Resolution #: 01-21-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby adopt Local Law number 8 amending the Village Code to authorize the Planning Board to issue special use permits as part of the proposed RFRiverfront Development zoning district, (see Appendix A attached herein). MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Stever VOTE: 3& Trustee Stever commented for the record, Trustee Ramsey's vote would have been yes for all the resolutions. � 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-1997 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/. 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