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January 11, 2006
Present: Marilyn S. Reader, Chair
C. Alan Mason
John A. Ortiz
Marc H. Rosenbaum
Edmund Papazian
Virginia Picciotto
Robert A. Cohen
Also Present: Laurence Horvath, Counsel
Anthony Oliveri, P.E.
Ron Carpaneto, Director of Building
Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator
Melissa Sasso, Public Stenographer
Carbone & Associates, LTD.
111 N. Central Park Avenue
Hartsdale, New York 10530
Daniela Gerardi, Recording Secretary
1. Elmcroft Estates
Fred Koelsch (applicant's attorney) stated that they are closer to finalizing an
agreement with Winged Foot to allow pumping of water to the upper pond.
Mr. Koelsch also stated that a planting plan for the roadway was prepared
showing the proposed street trees and island plantings and the types of
species proposed for the detention pond.
Frank Giuliano (landscape architect) explained to the Board the landscape
plan stating there will be over 180 new trees planted. Mr. Giuliano continued
to say that there will be extensive screening along Old White Plains Road.
Jeff Waldhuter (7 Bruce Road resident) addressed his concerns regarding
who will maintain the road and who owns the road.
Chair Reader requested this application be referred to the Highway
Department and Fire Department.
The Planning Board voted unanimously to adjourn this application to the
February 8, 2006 meeting.
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2. Forest City Residential, LLC
Joel Sachs, attorney for the applicant, stated that after receiving comments
from various Town Departments and committees with respect to the proposed
project, he believed they have accomplished all of the recommendations.
Frank Fish (BFJ Planning - Board's planning consultant) stated to the Board
his recommendations for the garage parking layout. Mr. Fish continued to say
that the garage columns should be set back from the parking aisles wherever
possible to ease turning movements into the spaces. The Board requested
that the applicant improve the lighting and enhance the color and/or materials
of the columns to better ensure safety for the columns that cannot readily be
set back as recommended.
Chair Reader stated that the letter of recommendation to the Town Board
should include owners of the units be notified of the nine affordable units in
the proposed building. The Planning Board voted unanimously to adopt the
January 11, 2006 draft letter to the Town Board.
3. Ferreira Subdivision
Joel Negrin (applicant's attorney) stated to the Board the applicant is
proposing to subdivide his property. Mr. Negrin continued to say the new lot
would be in compliance with the zoning regulations, but the existing lot would
need zoning variancesl.
The Planning Board requested that this application be referred to the Zoning
Board of Appeals with the Planning Board as lead agency. The Planning
Board voted unanimously to adjourn this application until there is a Zoning
Board decision.
Adjournment
Daniela Gerardi
Secretary to Planning Board