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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006_09_13 Planning Board Minutes 0 , � Town of Mamaroneck //''1',38 Planning Board MIMED Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board Minutes September 13, 2006 Present: Marilyn S. Reader, Chair C. Alan Mason Edmund Papazian John A. Ortiz Virginia Picciotto Ellen Dunkin Anthony Oliveri, P.E Judith M. Gallent, Counsel Absent: Marc H. Rosenbaum Also Present: Stephen Altieri 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 There was no discussion on the previous month's minutes. 2. FCD Mamaroneck LLC.—Special Permit Andrew Tung appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Tung stated that they met with the BAR 3 times. Mr. Jacobson sent a memo in which he expressed the Board approval in concept for the parking deck. The driveways are to remain in the same location that they are presently. The roof of the staircase is to be terra cotta. The brick color would be limited to the two darker shades that will be on the proposed building on Byron. Marilyn Reader read the letter from the Fire Department stating they were not opposed to the increase in elevation of the Forest City Mixed Use Development as they are able to access the roof from at least two different places. Marilyn Reader read the letter from the CZMC stating that the proposed action was neither consistent nor inconsistent with the policies set forth in the LWRP. The Board discussed the Special Permit and its findings revealed that there was little or nor adverse impacts on the neighborhood or community and therefore voted as follows: Poll Board Board Member Yes/No/Abstained Marilyn S. Reader, Chair Yes C. Alan Mason Yes Edmund Papazian Yes John A. Ortiz Yes Virginia Picciotto Yes Ellen Dunkin Yes The Board also found that the four additional apartments do not change the parking ratio and the project still has the most parking spaces of any other building in the Town. The building sits at a lower elevation than any other building in the surrounding area therefore it is not out of scale. 3. Kaye Sub-division Public Hearing Continuation Michelle Luzio (applicant's attorney) appeared and addressed the Board. Ms. Luzio stated that the new plans show the removal of the steps as the Board suggested. Mr. Oliveri stated that the plans meet all engineering concerns. On motion of C. Alan Mason, seconded by Ellen Dunkin, the Public Hearing was closed. On motion of C. Alan Mason, seconded by John Ortiz they proposed Negative Declaration was ADOPTED On motion of, Virginia Picciotto seconded by Ellen Dunkin the site plan and preliminary sub- division (7 sheets) last revised 8/31/2006 was ADOPTED On motion of John Ortiz seconded, by Edmund Papazian, the Site Plan and preliminary Subdivision were approved and subject to the applicant providing an estimate and Bond. The Board discussed this application, and its findings revealed that there were little or no adverse impacts on the neighborhood or community and therefore voted as follows: Poll Board Board Member Yes/No/Abstained Marilyn S. Reader, Chair Yes C. Alan Mason Yes Edmund Papazian Yes John A. Ortiz Yes Virginia Picciotto Yes Ellen Dunkin Yes After review on Motion of Marilyn Reader and seconded by Virginia Picciotto, the following resolution was proposed and ADOPTED unanimously 6-0 RESOLVED, that this is a On motion of John Ortiz, seconded by Edmund Papazian, the following resolution was ADOPTED; KAYE 6 Bruce Road (Block 346, Lot 1) PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN APPROVAL WHEREAS, Vera Kaye (the applicant) has submitted an application for Preliminary Subdivision/Site Plan Approval for the property located at 6 Bruce Road (Block 346, Lot 1) (the "Property") in proper form and complying with all requirements of the Town, other municipal agencies, and the comments of the Consulting Engineer to the Town and this Planning Board; (the "Application");and WHEREAS, this Board held a Public Hearing on the Application, on April 19, 2006; June 14, 2006; July 12, 2006; August 15, 2006 and September 13, 2006; WHEREAS, the proposed action is an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA and MEQRA; and; WHEREAS, the Planning Board has adopted a Negative Declaration of environmental significance, a copy of which is attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Preliminary Subdivision and Site Plan Approval is herby granted to Vera Kaye for the Property as described in the Application and as shown on the plans last revised 8/31/06, seven (7)sheets (1 of 7, 2 of 7, 3 of 7, 4 of 7, 5 of 7, 6 of 7, 7 of 7). 1. Terms and Conditions 1. Performance Bond The applicant shall post with the Town a performance bond, in form acceptable to the Town Attorney, in an amount equal to 100% of the cost of all required infrastructure, including but not limited to, roads, curbs, utilities, and street lighting. The applicant shall maintain with the Town a bond equal to 50% of the cost of construction of all required infrastructure, including but not limited to, roads, curbs, utilities and street lighting for a period of twelve months. 2. All pavement, including portions of driveways within the right-of-way of the new common access road shall be constructed according to Town specifications, with the exception of the width of Wesleyan, which shall be 25 feet. 2. Special Requirments A. Water Retention and Drainage 1. The applicant must comply with the Town Surface Water, Erosion and Sediment Control Law so that the rate of runoff from the property is not increased after construction. The applicant's detailed design shall b 2. The filing of the signed, final subdivision plat shall not be made until the applicant has recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Westchester County a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, in form acceptable to the Counsel of the Planning Board. . B. Erosion and Sedimentation Control During Construction 1. Erosion and sedimentation control shall be in accordance with the Town Surface Water, Erosion and Sediment Control Law. Erosion and sediment control plans shall be approved by the Town Consulting Engineer prior to commencement of construction. A sediment and erosion control plan shall be submitted which shall include a construction timetable and inspection schedule. C. Rock Removal 1. All rock removal required in conjunction with construction of the roadway, utilities, and residences shall be by means approved by the Director of Buildings prior to the commencement of any rock removal. D. Trees 1. Compliance with the Tree Preservation Law of the Town of Mamaroneck is required before a Building Permit shall be issued. E. Required Documents and Inspections 1. The Applicant shall provide one Mylar reproducible set of approved drawings to the Town and one copy to the office of the Town Consulting Engineer. 2. The Applicant shall submit to the Town one Mylar reproducible set showing the "as built" conditions for utility and sewer connections prior to the granting of a Certificate of Occupancy for the residences to be constructed in this subdivision. F. Hours of Construction 1. Construction (other than rock removal, which shall be conducted during hours provided by the Town Code)shall take place during the following hours only: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. 6 p.m.; Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from April 1 through October 31, and from 31, and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00p.m. from November 1 through March 31. Marilyn S. Reader, Chairwoman Sworn to before me this day of March , 2006 Notary Public 4. North Brook Road Postponed to October 11, 2006 meeting. 5. Peter and Alyce Gross Billie Cohen (landscape designer) appeared and addressed the Board. Ms. Cohen stated that the property is on the Premium River and many of the surrounding properties have sea walls. The Gross's property is covered with phragmities and poison ivy making access to the river inaccessible. They would like to remove the vegetation and replace it with either rip rap or environmentally friendly native plants. The Board questioned whether it was a DEC issue and advised the applicant to check. Mr. Gross stated that Erica Cruger of the Department of State approved of their plan. The Board requested that they get her approval in writing. The Board discussed this application and suggested that the matter be adjourned while the applicant can get a more information for the Board. The Board wanted to know the width and depth of the river, the size of the dock, the impact of the dock on the river. The Board referred the matter to the CZMC, County of Westchester Planning Board, the City of New Rochelle, and the Village of Larchmont. The matter was adjourned to October 11, 2006. 6. Bonnie Briar Country Club Benedict Salanitro (applicant's engineer) appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Salanitro stated that the intent of the golf course is to build a detention basin, pond, on fairway six and at# 3 tee. At present fairway six gets a tremendous amount of flooding. There intent is to improve the course and not cause any harm to properties downstream. The Board discussed this application and requested the following so they can make an informed decision. A rate flow chart, current retention, projected retention and rate of discharge. The Board referred the matter to CZMC, The Board suggested that they get a letter from the DEC The matter was adjourned to a Public Hearing on October 11, 2006 Meeting Adjourned 9:30p.m. Next Meeting Wednesday October 11, 2006 Francine M. Brill Secretary to Planning Board