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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008_10_15 Planning Board Minutes 04 4 Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board 0 Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board Minutes October 15, 2008 Present: Marc Rosenbaum, Chair C. Alan Mason John A. Ortiz Virginia Picciotto Edmund Papazian Absent: Ellen Dunkin George Roniger Ellen Korn, alternate Also Present: Ron Carpaneto, Director of Building Lisa Hochman, Counsel Jonathan Avealino, P.E Melissa Shelton, Public Stenographer Carbone&Associates, LTD. 111 N. Central Park Avenue Hartsdale, New York 10530 Francine Brill, Recording Secretary 1. Minutes The minutes of September 10, 2008 were approved by motion of Mr. Papazian, seconded by Ms. Picciotto, unanimously 5-0. 2. Application of 4 Rocky Hollow Site Plan Approval/Wetlands and Watercourses Matter adjourned to 11/12/08 3. Application of John Lage (Car Wash), 2434 Boston Post Road, Special Use Permit Pellegrino Orsini architect, and Benedict Salanitro, Engineer appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Orsini stated that they have been before the Board of Architecture and that Board approved the building plan with a few requested changes. Mr. Salanitro stated that there will be a 0% increase in impervious surface, they will install 10, 000 gallon retention wells to contain all runoff on the site. The Chair, stated that the matter must be referred to the NYSDOT, City of New Rochelle, Fire Department, Police Department, Traffic Committee The matter adjourned to 11/12/08. 4. Application of 5 Guys Burgers Special Use Permit Robert Stanziale, applicant's architect appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Stanziale stated that his client is seeking a special use permit to open a burger restaurant in the space now occupied by Village Square Bagel. Paul Noto, applicant's attorney appeared to answer any questions the Board may have. The Board discussed the application and stated that referrals are not necessary. The Board adjourned the matter to 11/12/08 for Public Hearing. 5. Application of Winged Foot Golf Club, Inc. Subdivision Lori Lee Dickson of McCullough, Goldberg &Staudt, LLP applicant's attorney appeared and addressed the Board. Ms. Dickson stated that Winged Foot is seeking a subdivision of its property to separate a single building lot on Griffen Avenue between 183 & 195 from the golf club property. The Board stated it is required to refer the matter to the Village of Scarsdale, NYSDOT, Fire Department, Police Department, Coastal Zone Management Commission, Westchester County Board of Health. Ms. Paul, Environmental Coordinator stated that the parcel is part of a critical environmental area and questioned how it would be divided from the entire area. Mr. David Sessions of Kellard Sessions Consulting P.C.; stated the requested house plans were designed to be the maximum square footage allowed for the lot but the lot coverage is less than that allowed by approximately 2,000 plus feet. The Board adjourned the matter to 11/12/08 as a Consideration. 6. Application of FCD Mamaroneck LLC Referral Jennifer Reinke of Keane and Beane P.C. appeared and addressed the Board. Ms. Reinke stated that FCD has gone before the Town Board requesting an amendment to the Special permit and zoning code. The project originally encompassed 6 tax lots, 2.18 acres, but due to a legal issue between FCD and the owner of Lot 463, Lot 463 would be removed from the project site, thereby reducing it to 2.04 acres in size. FCD in order to honor its commitment wishes to relocate the 11 parking spaces that would have been located in Lot 463 to the parcel of land on Byron Place next to the Thruway wall. Andrew Tung Of Divney, Tung and Schwalble addressed the Board stating that as a result of the change in the plans the Maximum FAR would change from .15 to .16 and the building Site coverage would increase from 55%to 60%therefore requiring an amendment to the zoning text of the B-MUB zoning district that would allow the existing retail center to remain and be in compliance. Mr. Tung also stated that the 13 spaces closer to the building would be for the building use while the 11 relocated spaces would be under Town control. Mr. Rosenbaum, Chair read a memo from Steve Altieri into the record and along with the attached letter from David G. Commender Chief, Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department entered them into the record marked exhibit A. The Board discussed the size of the parking spaces and isle and stated that as long as they comply with code they have no say on that. Ned Ferone owner of the shopping center stated that he has no objection to the restaurant staying and is only concerned with the parking that is needed for the retail space. Mr. Ferone asked if there could be a caveat-signage marking spaces for retail parking, the Board stated that it was something to take up with the Town Board. Tom Torre representing 7 Madison Avenue La Velleta Restaurant stated that the restaurant and FCD are still in discussion, and if they agree to proceed, the need for parking spaces on Byron would be a moot point. Brian Oos representing FCD stated that they are still in negotiations with the restaurant, as well as under contract to sell the property and want to straighten the parking issue first. The Board discussed the referral and asked Counsel Lisa Hochman if she would please write a report for the Board to review including comments, reporting concerns of the owner of the retail space as well as concerns that if the negotiations go thru with the restaurant changes to the zoning amendment and Special Permit may not be necessary. Stating in the report that this is the consensus of the Board and there were no contradictory views. Adjournment On motion duly made the meeting was adjourned 9:20 p.m. If anyone wishes to review the audio tape of the meeting of October 15, 2008 it will be available at the Building department, after the certification is signed by the chairman and filed with the Town Clerk. Francine M. Brill Planning Board Secretary