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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006_06_14 Planning Board Minutes d ,,.'--, Town of Mamaroneck w Planning Board Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board Minutes June 14, 2006 Present: Marilyn S. Reader, Chair C. Alan Mason John A. Ortiz Marc H. Rosenbaum Edmund Papazian Virginia Picciotto Anthony Oliveri, P.E Laurence Horvath, Counsel Also Present: Stephen Altieri, Town Administrator Ron Carpaneto, Director of Building Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator Nancy Seligson, Liaison Melissa Sasso, Public Stenographer Carbone&Associates, LTD. 111 N. Central Park Avenue Hartsdale, New York 10530 Francine Brill, Recording Secretary 1. Minutes The Planning Board approved minutes of its May 10, 2006 meeting, Motion made by C. Alan Mason, seconded by Edmund Papazian. 2. Kaye— Public Hearing Motion C. Alan Mason, seconded Edmund Papazian. Michele Luzio (applicant's attorney) presented, According to Ms. Luzio, Mr. Kaye bought Lot 9 and part of Lot 10 in 1956; in 1958 he purchased the rest of Lot 10 and it became one parcel. Now the applicant's wife would like to separate the two Lot's and build on Lot 10. The new Lot would have a proposed frontage on Wesleyan Avenue, a proposed sewer hook up through Elmcroft Estates and a run off basin in the corner of the property that drains into the storm drain system. The Board questioned whether there was enough access for emergency vehicles. Ron Carpaneto stated that the Fire Dept had informed him that they had no problem as they could back out in an emergency, and that there is a hydrant at the corner. At present Wesleyan is not a dedicated Street and the Board must clarify the status of the street and the legal requirements if it becomes a Town Street. The Planning Board referred the question of the Street to The Town Administrator. Jeff Waldhuter of 7 Bruce Road stated the home owners on Bruce Road are in favor of the project. The Board declares this an unlisted action, and states that the matter must be referred to the County Planning Department, because a letter had not been sent previously. The Board also stated that the status and ownership of Wesleyan Road should be sorted out prior to subdivision approval. The Board adjourned the matter to the next meeting July 12, 2006. 3. Forest City Residential Forest City comes before the Board for an Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that was previously reviewed for the first Forest City Daly request for an amendment. The amendment sought would increase the height of the building by 1 floor (12 feet). Mr. Tung stated that they are requesting a height change from six to seven residential stories to a maximum of 87 feet, where 75 is the current maximum allowable height in the district. Mr. Tung stated that the 2003 estimate of 1.3 million would cost 2.7 million due to the increase in raw materials. He is asking for the extra floor to help offset the cost f the towns parking garage. Mr. Tung offered 2 plans; 1-that the town hold a Bond and FCD pay off the 1.3 million over years. 2- FCD will build the deck at whatever the cost in return for the 8th floor. The extra floor will be added in the middle of the building rather than at the top floor. The additional floor will increase the building by 4 apts., and enlarge the size of the existing apartments. The shadow study is being updated but it's projected that shadows will not extend further than The Coughlin Building. The Town Board will get the actual findings. Mr. Tung stated the Town parking area has 77 parking spaces and with the proposed deck this will increase to 120 spaces. The proposed site of FCD is B-MUB the only such zoning district in the town. Public Hearing: on the Modification of the Zoning Ordinance. Roger Hatte 14 North Chatsworth stated that the extra profits from the sale of the condos should be used to benefit the town. Ronald Lenny Chatsworth Gardens Stated that the addition will adversely impact already terrible parking and traffic conditions. Lisa Young 14 North Chatsworth said that the notifications were not easily available and confusing, she also stated that she was against the amendment. She feels that only a 50% gain in parking is not worth the trade off. Ester Alpert 14 North Chatsworth sees no benefit in amending the ordinance. Joel Sacks confirmed that the intent is to use the new parking deck for the town residents and not an overflow for FCD. Mr. Carltorella 35 North Chatsworth questioned the height of the building and whether the Fire Dept has been apprised of the height change. Steve Spenser Carlton House doesn't believe there is adequate parking for the residents on FCD property. Susan Spenser Carlton House stated that the notices were confusing. Stephen Altieri stated that Carlton House and Forest City Daly are the only projects in the Town that have been required to provide more parking than the zoning code requires. Forest City has 246 resident spaces, 13 visitor spaces and 8 commercial spaces. The financing of the deck by Forest city is either a Bond held by the town for 1.3. million or Forest city assumes all of the cost of the deck no matter what the cost increase in return for the additional floor. Mr. Altieri asked if the Board could pen its recommendation by June 21, Town Board meeting. Pole Board: Board Member Vote Marilyn Reader Approved C. Alan Mason Approved Edmund Papazian Approved Marc Rosenbaum Approved with reservation John Ortiz Approved Virginia Picciotto Approved Marilyn Reader stated that although some Planning Board members expressed reservations about Forest City's proposal; the increase will not make a significant impact and the benefit of receiving the extra parking spaces is good for the Town. The Planning Board supports the Amendment. 4. Nancy Seligson announced that Marilyn Reader received an award from Westchester Municipal Planning Foundation ("WMPF")that was presented to her May 8, 2006. Marilyn thanked the Town for the nomination and said that she accepted the award for the entire Planning Board, as our work is a collaborative effort. Meeting Adjourned Next Meeting July 12, 2006 Francine Brill Secretary to Planning Board