HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_01_13 Planning Board Minutes Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board January 13, 2010
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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.
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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.
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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
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