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Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board Minutes
December 13, 2006
Present: Present: Marilyn S. Reader, Chair
C. Alan Mason
John A. Ortiz
Ellen Dunkin
Marc Rosenbaum
Absent: Edmund Papazian
Virginia Picciotto
Anthony Oliveri, P.E
Also Present: Ron Carpaneto, Director of Building
Judith M. Gallent, Counsel
Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator
Nancy Seligson, Liaison
Denise Carbone, Public Stenographer
Carbone&Associates, LTD.
111 N. Central Park Avenue
Hartsdale, New York 10530
Francine Brill, Recording Secretary
1. Minutes
The Planning Board approved the Minutes of October 11, 2006 motion by Ellen Dunkin seconded
by Marc Rosenbaum; unanimous 5-0.
2. North Brook Road
No one present, the Board adjourned the matter to the nest meeting January 10, 2007.
3. Bonnie Briar Country Club
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:05
Benedict Salanitro (applicant's engineer) appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Salanitro
stated the new proposal as per the Board s suggestions is more of a maintenance project than
what they originally asked for. The fairway floods whenever it rains essentially closing the
course for many days. The new proposal would not stop the flooding but would help to drain the
water off allowing the use of the course in a shorter time period.
The proposal is to make a catch basin under the fairway of sand so that the water drains off it
faster.
CZMC letter to the Board was read into the record; there response was based on the 11/27/06
plans not the new revised plans of 12/11/06.
The Board asked for a planting plan.
The Board adjourned the matter to January 10, 2007. so the Towns consulting engineer has time
to consider the new 12/11/06 plans.
Mr. Salanitro thanked the Chair Marilyn Reader for all her fine work.
4. Varela Estates
Steve Mathew of The GEA Group appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Mathew requested
an extension of the Preliminary Subdivision/Site Plan Approval last dated 12/14/05.
The Board discussed the request 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
John A. Ortiz Yes
Ellen Dunkin Yes
Marc Rosenbaum Yes
After review on motion of John Ortiz, seconded by Marc Rosenbaum the following resolution was
proposed and ADOPTED unanimously 5:0
VARELA LLC
EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN APPROVAL
WHEREAS, Varela LLC, 24 Lester Place, has submitted an application for an extension
of Preliminary Subdivision/Site Plan Approval for the property located at 24 Lester Place(Block 130, Lot
62)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; and
WHEREAS, this Board held a Public Hearing on the application for Preliminary Subdivision
Approval on December 13, 2006; and
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;
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined that it is appropriate to waive the
requirement of a 50-foot right-of-way with respect to Varela Lane; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Preliminary Subdivision and Site Plan
Approval is hereby granted to Varela LLC for the property located at 24 Lester Place, Block 130,
Lots 62 pursuant to the application and subject to the following plans: Sheet 1 of 15, dated
8/20/04; Sheet 1A of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 1B of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 2 of 15, dated
8/20/04, last revised 10/28/04; Sheet 3 of 15, dated 6/24/04, last revised 10/28/04; Sheet 4 of 15,
dated 8/20/04; Sheet 5 of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 6 of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 7 of 15, dated
8/20/04; Sheet 8 of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 9 of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 10 of 15, dated
8/20/04; Sheet 11 of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 12 of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 13 of 15, dated
8/20/04; Sheet 14 of 15, dated 8/20/04; Sheet 15 of 15, dated 6/24/04; SAN 1, dated 9/20/04, last
revised 10/28/04; SAN 2, dated 9/20/04, last revised 10/28/04; W1, dated 9/20/04, last revised
10/28/04 and to all terms and conditions set forth below:
General Requirements
1. All pavement, including portions of driveways within the right-of-way of
the new common access road (Varela Lane) shall be constructed
according to Town specifications, with the exception of the width of
Varela Lane, which shall be 25 feet. All driveways, other than those
portions located within the right-of-way of Varela Lane, shall be
constructed of paving blocks;
2. The right-of-way of Varela Lane and all subsurface infrastructure shall be
improved according to the Town standards and specifications and
offered for dedication to the Town;
3. Subject to the approval of the Town Board, a "stop" sign shall be placed
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Lester Place and Varela
Lane. The applicant shall apply to the Town Board for approval of the
placement of said stop sign.
4. 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 to the Planning Board, obligating the owners of Lots 3 and 4 to
maintain along the eastern boundaries of Lots 3 and 4, in perpetuity, a 5
foot deep natural buffer of bamboo in accordance with sheet 12,
Landscape and Grading, dated 8/20/04. The final subdivision plat shall
also include a notation of this obligation.
5. "No Parking" signs shall be installed on the east side of Varela Lane from
Lester Place to the stone pillars shown on the Proposed Site Plan, Sheet
#2, last revised 11/03/04.
II. Special Requirements
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. Detailed design shall be consistent with the
Storm Water Management Plan, Sheet#5,dated 8/20/04.
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 to the Planning Board, obligating the owners of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,
and 5 to maintain in perpetuity the drainage infrastructure shown on the
Storm Water Management Plan, Sheet 5, dated 8/20/04, last revised
11/20/04 and approved hereby.
B. Utilities
1. The utility plans shall be coordinated with the landscaping plans to avoid
interference with placement and subsequent growth of plantings and the
conduct of repair and maintenance activities.
C. 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.
D. Rock Removal
1. All rock removal required in conjunction with construction of the roadway,
utilities, and residences shall be by means approved prior to the
commencement of any rock removal by the Director of Buildings.
E. Trees
1. Compliance with the Tree Preservation Law of the Town of Mamaroneck
is required before a Building Permit shall be issued.
F. 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.
G. Performance and Maintenance Bonds
1. 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. Such performance bond shall be renewed
annually until such time as the Director of Building determines that
construction pursuant to the approved plans is complete.
2. From the date of the dedication of the road and utilities shown on the
approved plans, the applicant shall maintain with the Town a
maintenance 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 two years.
H. 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. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from April 1 through October 31, and from 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from November 1 through March 31.
I. Extension
1. This extension shall expire one year from the date of its issuance.
5. New Business
Marilyn Reader stated that she has resigned with sadness effective 1/1/07.
"This is my last official meeting as the Planning Board Chairperson and I have resigned quite
frankly with a large degree of sadness.
I have really enjoyed working with everyone that is on this board, some of you have been here a
long time and some are new members. I have also appreciated the manner in which you
conduct yourselves and the insight that you bring to each project and the contributions and
suggestions that you have made and the way that you have treated the applicants and have
always been of great assistance to me, my fellow board members and I thank you.
I have very, very great respect for each one of you. I can't tell you how important I consider our
professional staff and there good service to the public. Ron , you exhibit incredible patience and
your common sense for the projects is above any building director I have worked with, you are
very special and I have learned from you and I just want to thank you.
Liz, you have been terrific. I have learned from you throughout the years and have watched you
grow to a terrific professional and someone with a lot of knowledge, I have great respect for you,
thank you.
Without question Nancy, none of these people would be here but for the support of the town, and
last but not least Judy, I have grown to love you not only as a professional colleague and advisor
to us on the board but also as a friend and I feel that each one of you has become a dear friend,
Thank you.
Francine, you are the newest here and I appreciate you're coming up very quickly to give great
service. And the court reporter as well, thank you all."
Mr. Rosenbaum the designee to The Chairmen position stated that he has enormous shoes to fill
and he hopes that he can live up to the challenge.
The members of the Board thanked Marilyn and wished her well.
6. Meeting Adjourned 8:50p.m.
Next Meeting Wednesday January 10, 2007
Francine M. Brill
Secretary to Planning Board