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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_01_13 Planning Board Minutes Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board January 13, 2010 04 4 Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board 9 Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board Minutes January 13, 2010 Present: Marc H. Rosenbaum, Chair John A. Ortiz, Vice Chair C. Alan Mason, DDS Virginia Picciotto, AIA George Roniger Edmund Papazian Also Present: Ron Carpaneto, Director of Building Kevin Ryan, Counsel Anthony Oliveri, P.E, Town Engineer Absent: Ellen Dunkin Wanda Spevadula, Public Stenographer Carbone&Associates, LTD. 111 N. Central Park Avenue Hartsdale, New York 10530 Francine M. Brill, Recording Secretary Called to order at 8:08 P.M. Mr. Rosenbaum announced that Mr. Ortiz has been appointed to the position of Vice Chair to the Planning Board. 1. Minutes Upon a motion by Dr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Ortiz, the minutes of December 9, 2009 were unanimously approved. 2. Application of Cooper Lane Subdivision Consideration It was noted that there was an error in the notification and the application would be heard as a consideration not a public hearing tonight. Mr. Rosenbaum noted for the record the receipt of two correspondences one email from Jeffery Seymour of 72 Cooper Lane dated January 12, 2010 and one letter dated January 5, 2010 from the DiFiore's at 79 Cooper Lane. Mr. Benjamin Salinitro the applicants engineer appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Salinitro stated that he has answered the questions the Board had at the last meeting, a plat was prepared by the surveyor, soil testing was done and a full Storm Water Management study performed, and given to the Town consulting engineer Mr. Oliveri along with the new plan. In response to Mr. Oliveri's January 7th memo only item 2 has not been addressed as of yet. 1 Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board January 13, 2010 The Board the professional staff and Mr. Salinitro discussed the drainage plan and the fact that there will be less impervious surface then presently exists. The plan is to have no more runoff after construction than an undeveloped site would have. In response to the neighbors at 79 Cooper Lane letter, Mr. Marsh the applicant and contract vendee stated that the houses shown on the plan are only a foot print showing the largest houses allowed, he stated that he has no intention of building the largest allowed and placement of the houses can be changed. The plat is to show the properties created would be zoning conforming. The Board discussed the drainage problem in the area, the location of the driveway, blasting or rock chipping, as well as rodents during demolition. Mr. Salinitro stated that he would be available if any of the neighbors had questions regarding the drainage, and Mr. Marsh stated in order to get a demolition permit he would have to adhere to all Town requirements which include a pest control specialist exterminating and certifying no rodent problem exists. Mr. Oliveri stated that the location of the driveway as presently shown can be made part of the conditions of approval. Mr. Rosenbaum asked for the driveways to be staked for a site visit. Ms. Anderson, daughter of the DiFiore's at 79 Cooper Lane stated that her parents are concerned about being boxed in and requested that the house be set back further as their house is back 40 feet. The Matter was adjourned to February date to be set. 3. Application of 1380 Boston Post Road Site Plan Approval Consideration Ms. Picciotto recused herself. John Knoetgen of Marsella and Knotegen Architects appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Knoetgen stated that the existing building is 2400 square feet and they are adding a little less than 2400 square feet on a lot that is 24,800 square feet with 13 parking spaces to the right, 9 spaces on the left an 2 in the rear. Presently the site is 88% impervious and will be reduced to 77%, with a 6 foot buffer to the right, and a 10 foot buffer to the rear. Curb cuts are to remain. Mr. Knotgen stated that he has been before the Board of Architectural and are returning 1/27/2010. Lighting and landscaping was discussed and Mr. Roniger stated that the "B"district guidelines should be complied with in regards to landscaping the street scape. The placement and decibel level of the HVAC units were discussed, and the Board required the applicant to use dampening material to attenuate the sound levels. There were no questions or comments from the public. The matter was adjourned to February, date to be set. 4. Application of METRO PCS New York, LLC Site Plan Approval Public Hearing Mr. Rosenbaum asked for confirmation that the application has been properly noticed. Ms. Brill confirmed proper notice. 2 Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board January 13, 2010 Upon motion of Ms. Picciotto, seconded by Mr. Ortiz the Public Hearing was opened. Lucia Chiocchio of Cuddy and Feder, applicant's attorney, appeared and addressed the Board. Ms. Chiocchio reiterated that Metro PCS is requesting approval to co-locate a new wireless antenna network next to the existing Nextel system on the rooftop of 811 Richbell Road. Members of the Board and Ms. Chiocchio discussed the FCC requirements, radio wave emissions and safety, Ms.Chiocchio stated that METRO PCS must demonstrate compliance with Federal law and that the existing Nextel antennas and the proposed METRO PCS antennas together will be less than the maximum allowable emissions permitted. There were no questions or comments from the public. The matter was adjourned to February, date to be set. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Rosenbaum, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill 3