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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005_03_09 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK MARCH 9, 2005, IN THE COURT ROOM, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Marilyn S. Reader, Chairwoman Robert A. Cohen Virginia Picciotto C. Alan Mason John A. Ortiz Edmund Papazian Marc H. Rosenbaum Also Present: Judith M. Gallent, Counsel Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building Anthony Oliveri, P.E., Consulting Engineer Absent: Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Coordinator Nancy Seligson, Liaison Denise Carbone, Public Stenographers Carbone &Associates, Ltd. 111 N. Central Park Avenue Hartsdale, New York 10530 Marguerite Roma, Recording Secretary MINUTES Ms. Reader asked if the minutes were available and Ms. Roma responded not yet that she was still working on them. JOSEPH PATERNO, 50 SHELDRAKE AVENUE BLOCK 221, LOT 41 The matter was adjourned at the request of the applicant. CUSTOM CAR WORKSLTD/ GLEN A. HAZIM 630-636 Fifth Avenue Mr. Hazim of 46 Jillstville Road, Croton Falls, NY appeared and addressed the Board. Ms. Reader stated that the Board received a letter from Dolph Rotfeld Engineering and asked Mr. Oliveri to discuss it. Mr. Oliveri responded that they have no objections with the oil/water separator and when closing the existing gravel pit the applicant is required to follow the United States Environmental Protection Agency rules and regulations. There were no questions or comments from the public. On motion of Mr. Rosenbaum, seconded by Dr. Mason the Public Hearing was closed. On motion of Mr. Rosenbaum the Planning Board Approved the Negative Declaration, unanimously. On motion of Ms. Reader the Special Use Permit for Custom Car Works LTD/Glen A. Hazim, 630-636 Fifth Avenue Block 132, Lot 78 with the following condition the Hours of operation are to be 7 am to 8 pm Monday thru Saturday. MERCEDES BENZ/CROCCO 2500 Boston Post Road Special Use Permit On motion of Mr. Rosenbaum, seconded by Mr. Cohen the Public hearing was opened, unanimously. Mr. Joseph Crocco the applicant's architect appeared and addressed the Board. Mr. Crocco stated that they have received BAR approval and a positive recommendation from the CZMC and will hopefully get final approval tonight. Donald Mazin the applicant's attorney addressed the Board pointing out that Saturn operated at the location previously. Mr. Crocco stated that hours of operation as 9a.m. to 9p.m. Monday thru Friday, 9a.m. to 8p.m. Saturday and 9a.m. to 5pm. Sunday for the Show room. The service and shop hours 7a.m. to 8p.m. Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday. Mr. Mazin asked for an additional hour Monday thru Friday evenings for administrative purposes. The Board discussed the matter. There were no questions or comments from the public. On motion of Mr. Cohen, seconded by Dr. Mason the public hearing was closed, unanimously On motion of Mr. Rosenbaum, seconded by Dr. Mason the Negative Declaration was adopted and Approved, unanimously. On motion of Dr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Rosenbaum the Special Use Permit for Mercedes Benz/Crocco 2500 Boston Post Road Block 503, Lot123 with special condition of showroom hours being 9a.m. to 10p.m. Monday thru Friday and Saturday 9a.m. to 8p.m. and Sunday 9a.m. to 5p.m. and service hours 7a.m to 7p.m. Monday to Friday and Saturday 9a.m. to 5p.m. and no service on Sunday was Approved , unanimously. The applicant is to return for a Public Hearing for renewal of the Special Permit in two years. JIM JANG 2423 BOSTON POST ROAD SPECIAL USE PERMIT The matter was postponed for the applicant to arrive. ELMCROFT ESTATES WESLEYAN AVENUE CONSIDERATION PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION/ITE PLAN APPROVAL 1050 Old White Plains Road Block 345, Lot 1 Mr. Koelsch stated that attorney is not present yet. The matter was postponed. JIM JANG 2423 BOSTON POST ROAD SPECIAL USE PERMIT Ms. Reader asked if Mr. Velu would like to stand in for the applicant Mr. Velu responded if he can. On motion of Mr. Rosenbaum, seconded by Mr. Ortiz the Public Hearing for Special Use Permit Jin Jiang 2423 Boston Post Road Block 505, Lot 463 was opened, unanimously. Mr. Velu stated the application is for a Chinese takeout restaurant and the hours of operation are the same as the previous owners l la.m. to 11p.m. everyday. Ms. Reader stated that the applicant must provide for a private commercial garbage pickup with an extra pickup as was previously approved. All the previous conditions are to be part of the new special permit conditions. Ms. Reader stated that this is a Type II action under SEQRA There were no questions or comments from the public. On motion of Mr. Ortiz, seconded by Mr. Cohen the Public Hearing was closed, unanimously. On motion of Dr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Rosenbaum the Special Use Permit for Jin Jiang 2423 Boston Post Road, Block 505, Lot 463 with the following special conditions was approved unanimously. • Hours of operation Monday thru Sunday 10a.m. to 11p.m. • The restaurant operator shall arrange for private commercial pick up of garbage in addition to two regularly scheduled pickups provided by the Town of Mamaroneck, in the event that the building department has determined that such additional garbage pickups are necessary and I gather they have done that and do believe that it is necessary. • The exhaust fans should be serviced and maintained in proper working order so that noise and odors are within all regulatory limits so as not to create a nuisance of any kind. Mr. Jaing arrived late and was informed of the approval and told to go to the Building Department with a Cantonese interpreter to have the Special Use conditions explained. ELMCROFT ESTATES WESLEYAN AVENUE CONSIDERATION PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION/ITE PLAN APPROVAL 1050 Old White Plains Road Block 345, Lot 1 Mr. Koelsch the project attorney stated that they have returned with the storm water plans, capacity of the proposed retention basin, revisions to the driveway design to decrease the impervious surface and information on the sewer and pump station. As the Board requested Mr. Koelsch stated that they meet with the residents of Bruce Road who indicated that they do not want to be connected to the sewer system, and want the pump station as far as possible from their properties. He stated that they also meet with the representatives of Winged Foot to go over storm water issues and improvements to Wesleyan Road. Joe Cermele of Site Design Consultants the project engineer addressed the Board. Mr. Cermele stated that the plan is to contain all water runoff generated from the site on site with the exception of two small drainage areas along the northern and western portion of the property that currently drain off to the golf club. The system is designed for treatment as well as storms up to and including a hundred year storm. There will be curbing installed on Old White Plains Road and Wesleyan Avenue that would divert storm water runoff from neighboring properties. The Board discussed the particulars of the containment pond in regard to safety. Mr. Jeff Waldhuter 7 Bruce Road stating he is grateful to the applicant for meeting with the residents and listening to their concerns. Overall, there is no objection to the development, but there are concerns about water runoff affecting the septic systems of the residents of Bruce Road. He stated that he would prefer all water be diverted to the upper pond on Winged Foot and not place any unnecessary burden on Bruce Road. Mr. Oliveri explained the containment system and how water is let out at a certain rate into the catch basin. Dr. Mason stated that in his impression the Winged Foot Pond is not adequate now. Dr. Mason requested capacity calculation for the pond. Mr. Oliveri stated that as the system is designed water runoff to the properties will be decreased. Mr. Lyons 2 Bruce Road stated his concern is with overflow onto Bruce Road properties. The Board discussed the sewer system, the residents of Bruce Road stated they do not wish to hook up to the proposed sewer system. Mr. Carpaneto stated that state law requires the resident to hook into a new sewer if it is within a certain distance from the residence, the proposed sewer line if far enough away that they are not required to hook into it. Mr. Cermele stated that since the Bruce Road The Board discussed the driveway width and reducing impervious surfaces by the use of brick pavers. The construction of a landscaped island in the cul de sac would further decrease the impervious surface. The width of the road decreased from 26 feet to 20 feet in width. The maintenance of the island was discussed. Ms Reader read a letter dated 2/14/05 from the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department into the record stating that they would prefer the road to be 26 feet or 20 feet with no parking allowed. Ms. Reader asked if the Town would prefer to maintain the island or the Home owners association should be required to do so. The matter was adjourned to April 13, 2005 for consideration. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill MARC CONTRACTING 33 MARBOURNE DR. WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES Marc Castaldi the applicant appeared and addressed the Board stating that his engineer Mr. Salinitro was on his way. Mr. Castaldi stated that he has gone before the CZMC and they altered their plan as per CZMC recommendations. Mr. Salinitro stated that 6 months earlier they appeared before the Board proposing to construct a new residence and relocate the existing brook. They went before the CZMC who were opposed to the proposal as presented. Mr. Salinitro stated that CZMC wanted the house scaled down moved forward on the lot and the water course left alone. He further stated that they tried to meet the criteria set. Ms. Reader referred to the January 27th letter from the CZMC that the project was inconsistent with the LWRP. The location of the house and distance from the brook and buffer was discussed. Ms. Gallent stated that they need more information from the CZMC as to why they are against the proposal. The Board suggested that the applicant request a front yard variance and move the house further from the brook in the rear, limiting the disturbance to construct the house. The matter was taken off the calendar until the CZMC responded to the Planning Board questions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:OOP.M Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill