HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_05_09 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM C OF THE TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
MAY 9, 2018
Present: Elizabeth Cooney, Acting Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block,
Ron Mandel
Also present: Lisa Hochman, Counsel to Planning Board, Elizabeth Paul, Environmental
Planner, Robert Wasp, Town Engineer, Anthony Oliveri, Consulting Engineer, Sabrina
Fiddelman, Town Board Liaison
Absent: Ralph Engel, Chair
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
MINUTES
The draft minutes of April 11, 2018 were reviewed and discussed.
Motion: To approve the minutes of April 11, 2018
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Eileen Weingarten, seconded by Edmund Papazian
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney, Acting Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
30 Colonial Avenue - Stephen Marsh—Residential Site Plan - Public hearing continued
Benedict Salanitro, the applicant's engineer, addressed the Board. The Board discussed hours of
construction and trees. The draft resolution was discussed and corrections were made to the
proposed conditions.
Motion: To close the public hearing
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Ira Block
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney, Acting Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
Motion: To approve the draft resolution, as corrected
Action: Unanimously Approved
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Moved by Eileen Weingarten, seconded by Ira Block
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney, Acting Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
RESOLUTION
Residential Site Plan Approval
30 Colonial Avenue
On motion of Eileen Weingarten seconded by Ira Block the site plan application of Stephen
Marsh (the "Applicant") was APPROVED by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
(the "Board") upon the following resolution, which was adopted by a vote of 5 to 0, with no
abstentions.
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for residential site plan approval to construct a single
family house (the "Application") at property located at 30 Colonial Avenue, Town of
Mamaroneck, New York and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as
Section 1, Block 120, Lot 275.2 (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for approval of a residential site plan pursuant to Chapter
178 of the Town of Mamaroneck Code (the "Residential Site Plan Law"); and
WHEREAS,the Applicant has provided all information required by the Residential Site Plan Law
and the Application was deemed by the Board to be complete; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Board stated that all required referrals were made in
accordance with Section 178-9 of the Residential Site Plan Law and, except for CZMC, no
comments were received; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 234 of the Town Code, the Application was referred to
the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC"); and
WHEREAS, the CZMC considered the Application at its meeting on March 26, 2018 and issued
a letter to the Planning Board, dated April 3, 2018, stating that it found the proposed action to be
consistent with the policies of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer, the Building Inspector and Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C.
(the "Town's Consulting Engineer") reviewed the following plans (hereinafter referred to as
the "Plans"):
• Plan entitled: "Residence for Marsh Development"prepared by Andrew Nuzzi Architects
LLC, last dated 11/13/17; E
• Plan entitled: "Proposed Drainage and Erosion Control Plan for a New One Family
Dwelling at 30 Colonial Avenue", Sheet: "ER-1",prepared by Benedict A. Salanitro P.E.,
last dated 4/10/18; E
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• Plan entitled: "Proposed Drainage and Erosion Control Plan for a New One Family
Dwelling at 30 Colonial Avenue", Sheet: "ER-2",prepared by Benedict A. Salanitro P.E.,
last dated 2/15/18;
WHEREAS, after compliance with notification procedures set forth in Chapter 144 of the Town
Code, the Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing as to the Application on April 11 and
May 9, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered the Application; comments and responses to
questions by the Applicant and its representatives; the CZMC letter; the reports and comments of
the Town's consulting engineer; and the comments of interested members of the public; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action having no significant impact on the environment pursuant to
the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 NYCRR§ 617 et seq. and Section 92-
8.A(22) of the Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law and, accordingly, no
further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Application conforms to the standards established by
Section 178-12 of the Residential Site Plan Law; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant requests relief from specific requirements for stormwater attenuation
prescribed by Section §95-11 of the Town Erosion and Sediment Control Law based upon the
presence of rock ledge encountered throughout the site; and
WHEREAS, the submitted plans detail the construction of a"treatment train" comprised of
stormwater infiltration chambers; grass surface dry swale and a rain garden and site impervious
cover has been reduced by the use of pervious pavements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer and Town's Consulting Engineer have reviewed the plans and
are satisfied that the proposed stormwater attenuation is sufficient to allow for such relief as
permitted under §95-17(B)(1); and
WHEREAS, the Town's Building Inspector stated on the record that the Application is zoning
compliant; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board APPROVES the
Application as reflected in the hereinabove specified Plans submitted in connection with the
Application:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board APPROVES the Application subject to the
following terms and conditions:
General conditions:
1. All site work shall be in accordance with the latest revised Plans, as herein referenced.
2. Any and all applicable county, state and regional permits shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any Town permits.
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3. Pursuant to Section 178-16 of the Town Code, in the event that subsequent events may
require any modification to the site plan approved by this resolution, a determination
shall be made by Town Building Inspector in consultation with the Town Engineer as to
whether the modification is substantial and should be further considered by the Planning
Board.
4. The Applicant will arrange a pre-construction meeting with the Town Engineer and the
Town Building Inspector prior to any site disturbance.
5. The Applicant shall submit a schedule for all earthwork and land disturbance to the Town
Engineer and the Town Building Inspector for approval prior to commencing site work.
6. In accordance with Section 178-17.A of the Residential Site Plan Law, no building
permit shall be issued until a signed site plan is delivered to the Town Building Inspector.
7. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall deliver to the Town
Building Inspector an "as built" survey, including but not limited to, all constructed site
utilities and stormwater management structures.
8. In accordance with Section 178-17.B of the Residential Site Plan Law, no Certificate of
Occupancy shall be issued until all of the required conditions of this approval have been
met.
9. The term "Applicant"is used herein with the intent to impose a future obligation or
condition and shall include the Applicant, as defined above, and any successors or
assigns in/of ownership interests in the Property or any portion thereof
10. Revise drawing sheet "ER-1"to include an endorsement block for the Town Engineer in
accordance with §178-13 including the following statement "Approved by Resolution of
the Planning Board dated\May 9, 2018".
Specific conditions:
11. To avoid exacerbating congestion during school drop off and pickup, on days when
school is in session, deliveries shall be prohibited between the hours of 8:00 to 9:00 A.M.
and 2:30 to 3:30 P.M.
12. Notwithstanding what is permissible pursuant to Section 106-58.1.D of the Town Code,
Applicant shall complete rock removal within 45 days after issuance of rock removal
permit.
13. In consideration for removal of street trees and prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy, the Applicant shall (i) deposit $500 to the Town Tree Fund and (ii)plant one
replacement tree in the Town right-of-way.
14. Applicant shall add specific inspection and maintenance requirements for proposed site
stormwater management structures on the site plan and stormwater management practices
shall be maintained in accordance of Section 95-15 of the Town Code.
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15. The Applicant shall address all outstanding issues to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer,
including but not limited to the following items prior to the issuance of any Town permits:
a. Revise Drawing Sheet "ER-1" to identify the installation of cleanouts on proposed
subsurface piping to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer and Building Inspector.
b. Relocate the proposed temporary sanitary facility to be greater than 10 feet away from
adjoining property lines.
c. Provide a construction detail for proposed gas service trench that shows the installation
of warning tape above gas piping in the trench cross section.
d. The Applicant shall revise the plan to identify the restoration of town curb and
pavement along site frontage at the completion of construction to the satisfaction of the
Town Highway Superintendent.
This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
280 Weaver Street—St. John & Paul School—Site Plan Amendment - Public Hearing
Motion: To open the public hearing
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Eileen Weingarten, seconded by Ira Block
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney, Acting Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
George Mottarella, the applicant's engineer, addressed the Board giving a synopsis of the project
and stating that he made changes to the plan in response to Mr. Oliveri's comments. He
estimated that construction will take about one month. Mr. Wasp explained proposed conditions.
The Board discussed screening of the playground.
Public Comments:
Patricia Eraspe asked about the wall surrounding the playground and Mr. Mottarella described
the walls and elevations.
Motion: To close the public hearing
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Edmund Papazian
Motion: To approve the draft resolution
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Ira Block
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney Vice Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
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RESOLUTION
Site Plan Amendment
280 Weaver Street
On motion of Edmund Papazian seconded by Ira Block the site plan application of Saints John and
Paul School (the "Applicant") was APPROVED by the Planning Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck(the"Planning Board")upon the following resolution,which was adopted by a vote
of 5 to 0 with no abstentions.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 177 of the Town of Mamaroneck Code, (the "Town
Code") the Applicant submitted an application to amend the site plan (the "Application") for the
property located at 280 Weaver Street and known on the Tax Assessment map of the Town of
Mamaroneck as Section 2, Block 217, Lot 1 (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS the Property is located in the R-6 District; and
WHEREAS, the Property is used for a church and school and the Applicant proposes to construct
a playground and
WHEREAS, after publication of notice, the Planning Board held a public hearing for the
Application on May 9, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered the Application, reports and comments of the
Town's consulting engineer; testimony from Town officials and interested members of the
public, as well as responses to questions by the Applicant and its representatives; and
WHEREAS, the Application provided all information required by Chapter 177 of the Town
Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Application conforms to the standards established by Sec.
177-5 of the Town Code; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Board stated that all required referrals were made in
accordance with Section 177-11 of the Town Code and no comments were received except from
the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC"); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 234 of the Town Code, the Application was referred to
the CZMC; and
WHEREAS, the CZMC considered the Application at its meeting on April 23, 2018 and issued a
letter to the Planning Board, dated April 30, 2018 , stating that it found the proposed action to be
consistent with the policies of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer, the Building Inspector and Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C.
(the "Town's Consulting Engineer") reviewed the following plans (hereinafter referred to as
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the "Plans"):
• Drawings: "Site Plan of Proposed Playground", "Grading Plan & Details" & "Erosion
Control Plan", prepared by George Mottarella, P.E., L.S., P.C., dated October 17, 2017,
last revised April 7, 2018;
• Topographic Survey: "Saints John and Paul School Topographic Survey", prepared by
McLaren Engineering Group, dated October 10, 2013;
• Tax Map of Parcel, created by Westchester County GIS Mapper,printed January 28,
2018;
• Aerial Image: "Site Map Showing Existing Buildings and Surrounding Homes"
• Drawing: "Proposed Playground", prepared by Environmentdesign, dated July 12, 2017.
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action having no significant impact on the environment pursuant to
the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 NYCRR§ 617 et seq. and Section 92-
8.A(22) of the Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law and, accordingly, no
further environmental review is required; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board APPROVES the
Application as reflected in the hereinabove specified Plans submitted in connection with the
Application:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board APPROVES the Application subject to the
following terms and conditions:
General conditions:
1. All site work shall be in accordance with the latest revised Plans, as herein referenced.
2. Any and all applicable county, state and regional permits shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any Town permits.
3. In the event that subsequent events may require any modification to the site plan as
approved by this resolution, a determination shall be made by Town Building Inspector in
consultation with the Town Engineer as to whether the modification is substantial and
should be further considered by the Planning Board.
4. The Applicant will arrange a pre-construction meeting with the Town Engineer and the
Town Building Inspector prior to any site disturbance.
5. The Applicant shall submit a schedule for all earthwork and land disturbance to the Town
Engineer and the Town Building Inspector for approval prior to commencing site work.
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6. No building permit shall be issued until a signed site plan is delivered to the Town
Building Inspector.
7. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall deliver to the Town
Building Inspector an "as built" survey.
8. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until all of the required conditions of this
approval have been met.
10. The term "Applicant"is used herein with the intent to impose a future obligation or
condition and shall include the Applicant, as defined above, and any successors or
assigns in/of ownership interests in the Property or any portion thereof
11. Revise the Site Plan drawing to include an endorsement block for the Planning Board
Secretary in accordance with §177-14 including the following statement "Approved by
Resolution of the Planning Board dated May 9, 2018".
Specific conditions:
11. The Applicant shall address the following items to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer
prior to the issuance of any Town permits:
a. Identify the point of discharge for the proposed retaining wall heel drain on the
plan. Stone apron shall be placed at the outlet location.
b. Show the installation of drain inlet protection at existing drainage collection
structures located in proximity to the construction limits. Include an acceptable
construction detail.
c.
This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
758 Forest Avenue - 758 Forest Reality LLC - Residential Site Plan - Public Hearing
Motion: To open the public hearing
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Eileen Weingarten
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney Vice Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
Rick Yestadt, the applicant's architect, addressed the Board and explained that the applicant
proposes a two-story single-family residence on the existing foundation and the driveway is to
remain in same location. Mr. Yestadt further stated that the retaining wall will be no higher than
4 feet, stepping back from the driveway. He showed a landscape plan.
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Ms. Paul stated that CZMC requested less driveway width and the applicant appeared before the
Town Board for permission to remove the street trees. One tree can be removed and one will be
replaced.
Public Comments:
Andrea Harris Cohen, a neighbor, questioned tree removal and expressed concerns regarding
traffic in the area and drainage.
Motion: To close the public hearing
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Ira Block
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney, Acting Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
Motion: To approve the draft resolution
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Eileen Weingarten, seconded by Edmund Papazian
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney Vice Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
RESOLUTION
Residential Site Plan Approval
758 Forest Avenue
On motion of Eileen Weingarten, seconded by Edmund Papazian, the site plan application of 758
Forest Realty LLC (the "Applicant") was APPROVED by the Planning Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck(the "Board") upon the following resolution, which was adopted by a vote of 5 to
0, with no abstentions.
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for residential site plan approval to construct a single
family house (the "Application") at property located at 758 Forest Avenue, Town of
Mamaroneck, New York and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as
Section 2, Block 223, Lot 68 (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for approval of a residential site plan pursuant to Chapter
178 of the Town of Mamaroneck Code (the "Residential Site Plan Law"); and
WHEREAS,the Applicant has provided all information required by the Residential Site Plan Law
and the Application was deemed by the Board to be complete; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Planning Board stated that all required referrals were made in
accordance with Section 177-9 of the Residential Site Plan Law and no comments were received
(except from CZMC); and
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 234 of the Town Code, the Application was referred to
the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC"); and
WHEREAS, the CZMC considered the Application at its meeting on March 26, 2018 and issued
a letter to the Planning Board, dated April 3, 2018, stating that it found the proposed action to be
consistent with the policies of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer, the Building Inspector and Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C.
(the "Town's Consulting Engineer") reviewed the following plans (hereinafter referred to as
the "Plans"):
• Plans entitled: "Single Family Residence", prepared by Yestadt Architecture & Design,
dated 3/13/2018, last revised 4/11/2018; E
• Plans entitled: "Proposed Single Family Dwelling", prepared by Hudson Engineering and
Consulting, PC, dated 4/24/2018; E
• Stormwater Management Plan and Drainage Analysis", prepared by Hudson Engineering
and Consulting, PC, dated 1/23/2018; E
• Survey, prepared by The Munson Company, dated 10/16/2017 E
WHEREAS, after compliance with notification procedures set forth in Chapter 144 of the Town
Code, the Planning Board held a duly noticed public hearing as to the Application on April 11 and
May 9, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered the Application; comments and responses to
questions by the Applicant and its representatives; the CZMC letter; the reports and comments of
the Town's consulting engineer; and the comments of interested members of the public; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action having no significant impact on the environment pursuant to
the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 NYCRR§ 617 et seq. and Section 92-
8.A(22) of the Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law and, accordingly, no
further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Application conforms to the standards established by
Section 178-12 of the Residential Site Plan Law.
WHEREAS, the Town's Building Inspector stated on the record that the Application is zoning
compliant; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board APPROVES the
Application as reflected in the hereinabove specified Plans submitted in connection with the
Application:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board APPROVES the Application subject to the
following terms and conditions:
General conditions:
1. All site work shall be in accordance with the latest revised Plans, as herein referenced.
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2. Any and all applicable county, state and regional permits shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any Town permits.
3. Pursuant to Section 178-16 of the Town Code, in the event that subsequent events may
require any modification to the site plan approved by this resolution, a determination
shall be made by Town Building Inspector in consultation with the Town Engineer as to
whether the modification is substantial and should be further considered by the Planning
Board.
4. The Applicant will arrange a pre-construction meeting with the Town Engineer and the
Town Building Inspector prior to any site disturbance.
5. The Applicant shall submit a schedule for all earthwork and land disturbance to the Town
Engineer and the Town Building Inspector for approval prior to commencing site work.
6. In accordance with Section 178-17.A of the Residential Site Plan Law, no building
permit shall be issued until a signed site plan is delivered to the Town Building Inspector.
7. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall deliver to the Town
Building Inspector an "as built" survey, including but not limited to, all constructed site
utilities and stormwater management structures.
8. In accordance with Section 178-17.B of the Residential Site Plan Law, no Certificate of
Occupancy shall be issued until all of the required conditions of this approval have been
met.
11. The term "Applicant"is used herein with the intent to impose a future obligation or
condition and shall include the Applicant, as defined above, and any successors or
assigns in/of ownership interests in the Property or any portion thereof
12. Revise drawing sheets "A-1", "C-1" & "P-1" to include an endorsement block for the
Town Engineer in accordance with §178-13 including the following statement "Approved
by Resolution of the Planning Board dated May 9, 2018".
Specific conditions:
13. The Applicant shall address all outstanding issues to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer,
including but not limited to the following items prior to the issuance of any Town permits:
a. Revise Drawing Sheet "C-1" to identify the installation of cleanouts on proposed
subsurface piping to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer and Building Inspector.
b. Correct the inconsistent depth of clay barriers shown on sheets "C-1" and "C-2"
based upon the intended design.
c. Eliminate Note No. 3 on Sheet "C-1" that is not applicable to this application.
d. Include a note that a licensed professional engineer shall be required to certify that
the proposed stormwater infiltration practice and surrounding clay barrier system
were constructed in accordance with the approved design prior to issuance of
certificate of occupancy.
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e. Revised Sheet"C-1"to show the installation of an acceptable pretreatment structure
for stormwater prior to discharge to the site infiltration system.
f Proposed terraced retaining walls are shown to be constructed with at parallel
spacing of two feet. Terraced walls located in close proximity will require
supporting design calculations for the overall system change in grade. The
Applicant shall revise the layout of proposed walls to provide additional separation
or demonstrate that each wall terrace will function structurally independent.
g. Provide a construction detail for typical retaining wall system.
h. Revise sheet "A-1" to identify the proposed driveway surface as pervious asphalt
consistent with sheet "C-1".
i. The Applicant shall revise the plan to identify the restoration of town curb and
pavement along site frontage at the completion of construction to the satisfaction
of the Town Highway Superintendent.
14. The Applicant's Engineer shall contact the Engineering Department to witness the
investigation of an additional test pit excavation at the revised location of the stormwater
infiltration practice prior to installation of the system.
15. The Building Inspector and Town Engineer shall be provided with a letter certifying that
the proposed stormwater infiltration practice and clay barrier system were installed in
accordance with the approved project design for review and acceptance prior to issuance
of certificate of occupancy. Such letter shall bear the seal and signature of a licensed
professional engineer who shall certify their findings based upon personal site
inspection(s).
14. Applicant shall note on the site plan that the porous pavement and related stormwater
management practices shall be maintained in accordance of Section 95-15 of the Town
Code.
This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
87 Griffen Avenue -Alexandria & Jeffery Fischer -Wetlands & Watercourse Permit and
Residential Site Plan - Public Hearing
Motion: To open the public hearing
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Eileen Weingarten
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney Vice Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
Paul Pertretti, The applicant's civil engineer, addressed the Board requesting to demolish the
house and build new. He explained the plan saying the proposal meets zoning requirements. He
explained the lawn terrace and the storm water management system, stating that they are
reducing runoff from the site and the retaining wall system.
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The Board discussed the location of the house. Mr. Pertretti stated that a large red oak fell during
a storm and the applicant wants to move the house away from the existing large tree. The house
would be more in the buffer if it is moved over. Mr. Oliveri told the applicant to submit the
revised plan and address the cut and fill.
The Board asked about rock removal. Mr. Pertretti estimated that rock removal would be about
300 cubic yards, but would rather raise the house 1 % feet then remove the rock.
Mr. Wasp stated that the applicant should review the revised wetlands narrative and determine
whether any changes need to be made in light of the revisions to the site plan.
Ms. Paul asked whether the remaining tree has been inspected by an arborist to determine if is it
worth protecting. Jeffery Fischer stated that he had hired an arborist and the 50-inch red oak is
healthy but needs pruning. Ms. Paul also stated that CZMC found the original plan to be
consistent but wanted a black pipe used.
The retaining walls and erosion controls were discussed. Mr. Oliveri asked for a couple of
sections on how the existing wall will be dealt with. Mr. Wasp questioned the retaining walls
impact if the house is moved and raised. Mr. Wasp requested the applicant to consider
minimizing walls. The height of the retaining walls was discussed and the Board requested
confirmation that it is zoning compliant
Mr. Block questioned what approvals are needed from Scarsdale, Mr. Fischer stated that the
Town will take the lead but demolition and the curb cut will be from Scarsdale.
Public Comments:
Bruce Tuckman of 103 Griffen Road, stated his concerned with drainage as the Sheldrake River
presently drains to his property as it is the low point. The banks of the river are eroding. He
further stated he would prefer the walls to be nice looking.
Mr. Oliveri explained the drainage system to the neighbor, stating it will not correct the existing
problem but it will not add to it. The applicant is designing for the 100-year storm. Mr. Wasp
added that the existing house has no drainage controls now.
The walls were discussed and the Board asked for manufacture cut sheet and sections. The height
of the wall needs to be checked for zoning compliance.
Ms. Tuckman stated that they now see a beautiful stone wall and would like any new walls to
look like what is there now.
Adjourned to June 13`h
OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Hochman stated that the application for 10 York Avenue was duly noticed for Residential
Site Plan and Wetlands & Watercourses but the resolution, which was approved by the Board in
April, did not reflect the Wetlands and Watercourses Permit.
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Mr. Block stated that there is a stop work order and the site is unsafe. Mr. Wasp stated that the
work began before the permit was issued. The Board discussed the request.
Motion: To approve the draft resolution
Action: Unanimously Approved
Moved by Edmund Papazian, seconded by Eileen Weingarten
Vote: Elizabeth Cooney, Acting Chair, Eileen Weingarten, Edmund Papazian, Ira Block, Ron
Mandel
RESOLUTION
WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES PERMIT
10 York Road
On motion of Edmund Papazian, seconded by Eileen Weingarten, the application of Yuval and
Laura Grill (the "Applicant") for approval of a wetlands and watercourses permit was
APPROVED by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Board") upon the
following resolution, which was adopted by a vote of 5 to 0 with no abstentions.
WHEREAS, the Applicant has applied for a Wetlands and Watercourses Permit pursuant
to the Wetlands and Watercourses Protection Law of the Town of Mamaroneck (Local Law 6-
2003) Town of Mamaroneck Code, Chapter 114 (the "Wetlands Law"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant also applied for and was granted residential site plan approval
on March 14, 2018, a copy of such approval being on file in the Town of Mamaroneck Building
Department; and
WHEREAS,the Applicant has applied for a permit under the Wetlands Law to reconstruct
a single family dwelling, install a new stormwater detention system, construct a new deck and
patio and landscaping improvements within the wetland buffer of the Sheldrake River (the
"Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located at 10 York Road and known on the Tax
Assessment map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Section 2, Block 228, Lot 395 (the "Property");
and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action having no significant impact on the environment
pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and 6 NYCRR§ 617 et seq. and
Section 92-8.A(22)(b) of the Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law and,
accordingly, no further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 234 of the Town Code, the Application was
referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC"); and
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WHEREAS, the CZMC considered the Application at its meeting on November 27, 2017
and issued a letter to the Planning Board, dated December 20, 2017 (the "12/20 CZMC Letter"),
stating that it found the proposed action to be inconsistent with the policies of the Local Waterfront
Revitalization Plan ("LWRP") due to the location of the infiltrators within the flood zone and the
significant increase in impervious surface within the wetland buffer; and
WHEREAS, the 12/20 CZMC Letter recommended that the Applicant (i) use pervious
surfaces for the patios and driveway to minimize the impact to the Sheldrake River and(ii)redesign
and relocate the stormwater management system to an area outside the flood zone.
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing recommendations, the Applicant submitted an
amended proposal to the CZMC for its January 22, 2018 meeting; and
WHEREAS, CZMC issued a letter, dated January 29, 2018 (the "1/29/18 CZMC
Letter"), which stated that the amended application does not reduce impervious cover but does
relocate the stormwater system to the front of the property and further noted that it is designed to
capture stormwater runoff for the 25-year storm;
WHEREAS, CZMC requested that the system be enlarged to capture runoff for the 100-
year storm and the Applicant agreed to do so and, as stated in the 1/29/18 CZMC Letter, with this
provision it finds the proposed action to be consistent with the LWRP; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board conducted a duly noticed Public Hearing pursuant to the
Wetlands Law §114-7(C) on March 14, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C. (the "Town's Consulting Engineer")
reviewed the following plans (hereinafter referred to as the "Plans for 10 York Road") and
determined that the Proposed Action complies with the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck:
The following plans prepared by Yestadt Architecture, dated December 20, 2017:
• A-1: Distance Proximity Plan—Zoning Chart.
• A-2: Proposed Basement Plan, last revised February 8, 2018
• A-3: Proposed 1st Floor Plan, last revised February 8, 2018
• A-4: Proposed Plan
• A-5: Proposed Plan
• A-6: Proposed Elevations
• A-7: Proposed Elevations
• A-8: Proposed Section
• A-9: Proposed Ref Clg. Plans
• A-10: Proposed Interior Elevations
• A-1 1: Proposed Interior Elevations
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• A-12: Details
• A-13: Schedules & Spec
• A-14: Framing Heights
• LA-P: Plant List
The following plans prepared by Westover Landscape Design, dated September 20, 2017:
• LA: Landscape Master Plan, last revised February 27, 2018;
The following documents prepared by Hudson Engineering & Consulting, P.C, dated December
14, 2017:
• C-1: Offsite Conditions
• C-2: Stormwater Management Plan, last revised February 21, 2018
• C-3: Details, last revised February 13, 2018
• "Stormwater Management Plan & Drainage Analysis", dated December 14, 2017, last
revised January 23, 2018
WHEREAS, in accordance with Wetlands Law §114-7(D), the Board has considered the
following:
1. all available reports concerning the Proposed Action from other
commissions, including the CZMC, and Town, County, State and/or
Federal agencies;
2. all relevant facts and circumstances pertaining to the Proposed Action,
including but not limited to:
a. any potential environmental impact of the Proposed Action;
b. the alternatives to the Proposed Action;
The Planning Board finds that there are no alternatives to the Proposed Action because
the project is not expected to have a negative impact on the watercourse. Under current
conditions, the roof leader drains for the dwelling and patio contribute to overland runoff
and potentially increase the possibility of pollutants such as sediments being conveyed to
the watercourse. In the proposed conditions,portions of the existing dwelling,proposed
driveway and proposed walkways are tributary to an on-site stormwater system. The
Planning Board finds that the proposed stormwater system has been designed to mitigate
the runoff from the impervious surfaces for all storm events up to and including the 100-
year storm event with controlled release of the collected stormwater to a Town catch
basin on York Road. The stormwater system incorporates deep sumps on the drain inlet
to prevent unwanted sediment from reaching the attenuation gallery and reducing the
system's efficiency. The overflow of the system is designed to convey stormwater through
a 6"diameter pipe to the existing catch basin located in front of the property. The
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Planning Board further finds that the proposed improvements will match or reduce the
existing rate of stormwater runoff and prevent unwanted sediment from reaching the
watercourse.
c. the impact of the Proposed Action on wetland functions and the
benefits as set forth in Wetlands Law §114-1;
Based on the foregoing findings made above, the Planning Board finds the Proposed
Action will not negatively impact wetland functions.
3. the availability of preferable alternative locations for the Proposed
Action on the subject parcel;
The Planning Board finds that there is no reasonable alternate location because the
entire building envelope is contained within the watercourse buffer
4. the availability of further technical improvements or safeguards that could
feasibly be added to the proposal;
The Planning Board finds that a temporary silt fence will be utilized to prevent any eroded
material created during construction from exiting the site and entering the street, adjacent site
and watercourse and further finds, based on the findings set forth above, that permanent
safeguards are unnecessary because there will be no negative impact to the watercourse.
5. the possibility of avoiding reduction of the wetland's or watercourse's natural
capacity to support desirable biological life, prevent flooding, control
sedimentation and/or prevent erosion, facilitate drainage, and provide
recreation and open space; and
Based on the findings set forth above, the Planning Board finds that the Proposed Action will
reduce runoff tributary from the site to the watercourse and therefore will have no negative
impact to the wetland's or watercourse's natural capacities.
6. the extent to which the public or private benefit derived from such use may or
may not outweigh or justify the possible degradation of the wetland or
watercourse, the interference with the exercise of other property rights, and
the impairment or endangerment of public health, safety, or welfare.
The Planning Board finds that while there will be a private benefit from the Proposed Action,
there will be no degradation to the wetland or watercourse nor any interference with any other
public rights or benefits related to health, safety or welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board further finds, pursuant to
Wetlands Law §114-7(E), based on the record before it, that the Applicant's proposed regulated
activity is consistent with the purposes of the LWRP and the Wetlands Law, as set forth in §114-
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1 that the action taken will minimize all adverse effects on such policy to the maximum extent
practicable:
1. To preserve, protect and conserve the Town's tidal and freshwater wetlands
and watercourses; to prevent despoliation and destruction; to regulate their
use and development; and to secure the natural benefits of wetlands and
watercourses that is consistent with the general welfare and beneficial
economic and social development of the town; and
2. To ensure maximum protection for wetlands and watercourses by discouraging
degradation within them and within their buffers that may adversely affect these
natural resources; and to encourage restoration of already degraded or destroyed
wetlands, watercourse and buffers, and to ensure "no net loss" of wetlands and
watercourse areas.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board APPROVES the Application as
reflected in the hereinabove identified Plans for 10 York Road submitted in connection with the
Application:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application of the Applicant for a Wetlands and
Watercourses Permit is hereby GRANTED, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Prior to the commencement of construction, appropriate measures shall be
undertaken to control erosion and minimize water turbidity during construction,
including stabilization of the riverbank.
2. All site work shall be in accordance with the latest revised plans submitted, as
herein referenced.
3. All applicable county, state and regional permits, shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of Town permits. In the event that such permit(s)require any modification
to the approved plans, a determination shall be made by the Building Inspector, in
consultation with the Town's Consulting Engineer, as to whether the necessary
modification is substantial and therefore should be returned to the Planning Board.
4. There shall be no letter of completion issued until there is full compliance with each
condition contained within this resolution and the plans incorporated herein.
5. Work conducted under Town permits shall be open to inspection at any time,
including weekends and holidays,by the Town of Mamaroneck Building Inspector,
Town's Consulting Engineer and Environmental Planner or their designated
representative(s).
6. The Wetlands and Watercourses Permit shall expire two years from the date it is
issued.
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7. All permits shall be maintained and prominently displayed at the project site during
the undertaking of the activities authorized by the permits.
8. Violation of any of the conditions imposed herein may result in revocation of the
Wetlands and Watercourses Permit and any other permits the Town may deem
appropriate.
9. The development must comply with Chapter 110 of the Town Code to the
satisfaction of the Town Building and Engineering Department.
10. The Applicant is required to furnish to the Town a bond or cash deposit in an
amount equal to the estimated cost of the improvements within the wetland buffer.
This can be combined with the Erosion and Sediment Control Permit bond to ensure
satisfactory completion of the project and the rehabilitation of the affected or
disturbed areas.
11. Any tree removal and planting plan shall be in compliance with Chapter 207 of the
Town Code (Trees) and work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Town
Environmental Planner.
12. The term"Applicant"as used herein in connection with the intent to impose a future
obligation or condition shall include the Applicant, as defined above, and any
successors or assigns in/of ownership interests in the Subject Property or any
portion thereof
This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 P.M.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
Secretary, Planning Board
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