HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012_01_11 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
JANUARY 11,2012 IN CONFERENCE ROOM C,TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
AGENDA
Application No. 1 Case No. 293 Bonnie Briar Country Club Public Hearing Adjourned
Required Approval(s) Wetlands and Water courses
Town Code Chapter 114
Location: 808 Weaver Street
District: REC
Project Description site improvement to golf course
Application No.2 Case No.295 616 Fifth Avenue Public Hearing
Required Approval(s) Site Plan Approval
Town Code Chapter 177
Location: 616 Fifth Avenue
District: SB and R-7.5
Project Description Sale of new motor vehicles
Roll Call.
Present: Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman,John Ortiz, Edmund Papazian,Virginia Picciotto, George Roniger.
Also Present: Ronald Carpaneto, Lisa Hochman, Counsel,Anthony Oliveri P.E., Consulting Engineer,
Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Consultant,Abby Katz,Town Board Liaison.
Mr. Rosenbaum welcomed Ms. Abby Katz,the new liaison from the Town Board.
The minutes of November 9, 2011, and December 14, 2011 were tabled to February 8, 2012.
APPLICATION NO. 1 Case No. 293 Bonnie Briar Country Club Public Hearing
The matter was adjourned at the applicant's request.
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APPLICATION NO. 2 Case No. 295 616 Fifth Avenue Public Hearing
Mr. Rosenbaum stated that the Negative Declaration was approved at the last meeting and the
applicant was instructed to address the comments of the Board.
Diego Villareale,the applicant's representative, and Mr. Farrelly,the owner,were present.
Mr. Villareale stated that they submitted a package to the Board addressing the Board's and public
comments. The concrete blocks have been removed and a landscaping plan showing plantings along
Lester Place was submitted. As previously stated there will be no lighting on the property.
Mr. Oliveri stated he was satisfied with the resubmittal and requires nothing further.
Mr. Papazian asked about the height of the fence and shrubs,to which Mr. Villareale responded the
fence will be a direct replacement of the existing 6 foot chain link fence and the shrubs to be planted
will be 5-6 foot high.
Mr. Rosenbaum asked about the hours of delivery, Mr.Villareale stated that the cars will be driven to
the site during standard business hours.
Ms. Picciotto asked about signage, Mr. Villareale stated that it would be the standard Acura symbol, and
Acura would be responsible for that.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
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Motion:To close the public hearing
Action:Approved
Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by Virginia Picciotto.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger,Virginia Picciotto,John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman
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Mr. Rosenbaum stated that the governor has passed an act to amend the public officer's law requiring
proposed resolutions to be available to the public before the meeting in which it will be discussed and
voted on.
Ms. Hochman stated that going forward the Board should not close public hearing until ready to vote on
application.
Mr. Villareale asked if the Board could make a conditional approval and vote on the application tonight.
Ms. Hochman responded that she was not directed to prepare a draft resolution and advised the Board
that she does not recommend a vote be taken until such draft is prepared and reviewed by board
members. The chair expressed his position that the Town Law does not permit a conditional approval.
Mr. Carpaneto stated that the applicant must appear before the Board of Architectural Review for
architectural site plan approval. The applicant cannot comply with the condition to plant the shrubs
until the spring but a Bond can be posted.
Mr. Ortiz asked if a building permit is required for gravel, Mr. Carpaneto said yes.
Mr. Oliveri stated the applicant needs an erosion permit.
New Business
Ms. Katz stated that the Byron Lane Project is intending to build a 25%green roof.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:To adjourn the meeting at 8:25P.M.
Action:Approved
Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by George Roniger.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger,John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman,Virginia Picciotto.
Minutes Prepared by
Francine M. Brill
Planning Board Secretary