HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009_12_09 Planning Board Minutes Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board December 9, 2009
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' ' ` December 9, 2009
Present: Marc H. Rosenbaum, Chair
C. Alan Mason, DDS
John A. Ortiz
Ellen Dunkin
George Roniger
Edmund Papazian
Also Present: Ron Carpaneto, Director of Building
Kevin Ryan, Counsel
Anthony Oliveri, P.E, Town Engineer
Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator
Absent: Virginia Picciotto, AIA
Melisa Shelton, Public Stenographer
Carbone&Associates, LTD.
111 N. Central Park Avenue
Hartsdale, New York 10530
Francine M. Brill, Recording Secretary
Mr. Rosenbaum called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
1. Minutes
Upon a motion by Mr. Ortiz, seconded by Ms. Dunkin, the minutes of November 11, 2009
were unanimously approved.
2. Application of Pet Pantry, Application of Adam Jacobson requesting a Special Use
Permit. Public Hearing.
Mr. Rosenbaum asked for confirmation that the application has been properly noticed. Ms.
Brill confirmed proper notice.
Upon a motion of Dr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Roniger the Public Hearing was opened.
Robert Moon of R. Moon Associates, applicant's architect, appeared and addressed the
Board. Mr. Moon stated that the applicant is before the Board to convert the store at 2444
Boston Post Road from service to retail. He entered 3 photos into the record marked exhibit
1, 2, 2A.
Upon confirmation from the applicant that the store occupancy will be less than 20 persons,
Mr. Ryan stated that under the Town of Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Code,
Sec. 92-8.A(23)this application is a Type II action.
The Board discussed store hours, deliveries, parking and garbage removal.
Mr. Rosenbaum identified several conditions with respect to the above that would be
specified in the resolution approving the special permit.
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There were no questions or comments from the public.
Upon motion of Mr. Ortiz, seconded by Ms. Dunkin, the Public Hearing was closed.
Ayes: Rosenbaum, Mason, Ortiz, Dunkin, Roniger, Papazian
Nays:
Upon motion of Mr. Ortiz, seconded by Dr. Mason the Special Permit for Pet Pantry with
conditions was unanimously approved.
Ayes: Rosenbaum, Mason, Ortiz, Dunkin, Roniger, Papazian
Nays:
RESOLUTION
SPECIAL USE PERMIT—Pet Pantry Warehouse
WHEREAS, Pet Pantry Warehouse ("Applicant"), is the lessee of retail space located at
2444 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as
Block 503, Lot 137 (the"Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is located within the Service Business District which allows retail
stores as a special use pursuant to Section 240-31.B(1) of the Zoning Code of the Town of
Mamaroneck(the "Town Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted an application for a Special Use Permit for use of the
Property as a retail pet supply store; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on December 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Board") has considered
the application for a Special Use Permit and has reviewed the plans and zoning report and
environmental analysis submitted by the Applicant, the reports and comments of the consulting
engineer to the Town of Mamaroneck and comments made by interested members of the public;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the proposed action is a Type II action and
that, therefore, no further action is required under the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 240-62 of the Town Code, the Board makes the following
findings of fact:
1. The proposed use as limited by the conditions set forth herein is in general
harmony with the surrounding area and shall not adversely impact upon the
adjacent properties due to traffic generated by said use or the access of traffic from
said use onto or off of adjoining streets;
2. The operations in connection with the Special Use Permit will be no more
objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibrations, flashing of
lights or other aspects than would be the operations of any other permitted use not
requiring a Special Use Permit;
3. The proposed Special Use Permit use will be in harmony with the general health,
safety and welfare of the surrounding area by the nature of its particular location. It
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will not adversely impact upon surrounding properties or surrounding property
values.
4. There are no existing violations on the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this application is hereby APPROVED, subject to the
following terms and conditions:
1. The hours of operation shall be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday thru Sunday.
2. All deliveries will be made during normal business hours only.
3. Proper care is to be taken with regard to discarded pet food, so that rodents will not
consume it.
4. This permit will expire on December 9, 2011
5. This permit is subject to the termination requirements set forth in Section 240-64
and 240-65 and the use restrictions set forth in Section 240-31 of the Town Code.
6. A building permit is required before any work can begin on the aforesaid
application.
2. Cooper Lane Subdivision Consideration ADJOURNED
3. 1380 Boston Post Road Consideration ADJOURNED
4. METRO PCS New York, LLC Site Plan Approval Consideration
Tony Gioffre of Cuddy & Feder, applicant's attorney, appeared and addressed the Board.
Mr. Gioffre, stated that METRO PCS is requesting approval to co-locate a wireless antenna
array next to the Nextel system on the rooftop of 811 Richbell Road.
Members of the Board and Mr. Gioffe discussed the FCC requirements, radio wave
emissions and safety.
Mr. Gioffre noted the "stealth" design of the equipment housing. Mr. Rosenbum requested a
new set of photo simulations of the rooftop antenna location to be taken now that the trees
are bare.
The applicant was advised to make sure that all notices for the hearing, and as may be
required under the General Municipal Law, are sent
The matter was adjourned until January 13, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P. M.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
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