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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013_01_09 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JANUARY 9, 2013 IN CONFERENCE ROOM C.TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Roll Call. Present: Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman,John Ortiz, Edmund Papazian, George Roniger, Stephen Marsh, Lisa Hochman, Counsel (Not voting),Anthony Oliveri P.E., Consulting Engineer(Not voting), Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Consultant(Not voting),Abby Katz,Town Board Liaison (Not voting). Absent/Excused: Ellen Dunkin,Virginia Picciotto, Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector, Kevin G. Ryan, Counsel. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Rosenbaum called the meeting to order at 8:00P.M. and wished everyone a happy new year. MINUTES Motion:To approve the minutes of December 12, 2012 with technical corrections. Action:Approved Moved by Stephen Marsh, Seconded by John Ortiz. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5). Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger,John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman, Stephen Marsh. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5). Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger,John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman, Stephen Marsh. APPLICATION NO. 1 CASE NO. 293 Bonnie Briar Country Club adjourned to 2/13/13 APPLICATION NO.4 CASE NO.307 50 Country Road adjourned to 2/13/13 APPLICATION NO. 2 CASE NO.296 1 Durham Road continuation of public hearing Mr. Lachenauer the applicant's engineer addressed the Board stating since the last meeting they have had a meeting with the Town staff, and answered Mr. Oliveri's concerns, and David Goessl the Towns Civil Engineer's issues. Technical items were addressed and a Plat was prepared to be circulated to Mr. Oliveri's office for review. 1 Mr. Oliveri summarized his memo of 1/8/2013, stating he is technically satisfied with plans;the wording on the plat is to be worked out before it is sent to Health Dept. Once the Health Dept. is satisfied,the applicant will come back to the Board for final subdivision approval Ms. Hochman suggested the language in Mr. Oliveri's memo should be noted on the deed, as the document will be recorded in Westchester County. The same language could be incorporated on the Plat. Mr. Rosenbaum read the memo into the record and stated the notation will be added to the Plat for the record. Enforcement of maintenance was discussed. Ms. Hochman stated that the Town Code allows for the Town to fix any problem that is not taken care of by the property owner and attach the cost to the property taxes. There were no questions or comments from the Board. Motion:to authorize the decision on the preliminary layout pursuant to Section 190-7 of the Town Code Action:Approve Moved by George Roniger, Seconded by Edmund Papazian. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5). Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger,John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman, Stephen Marsh. Public Comments Julie Kane, of 7 York Road, stated that she resides across from the neighbor who has granted the applicant a drainage easement. She stated if something goes wrong there will be water in her front yard, as she has had a problem from the Sether Woods development,which the Town remediated. Ms. Paul stated the Town added catch basin and drain to alleviate the drainage problem. Mr. Lachenauer explained the DEC storm water regulations, and that in doing the calculation they took into account the deficiencies in the York Road drainage system and have reduce runoff rates towards York. The easement was requested by the Town. Mr. Ortiz asked if Mr. Oliveri would look at the previous engineers' plan for 7 Durham Road. Mr. Rosenbaum stated that the applicant is required to have neutral runoff and questioned if without the easement the situation would be better or worse. Direction of the overflow runoff was discussed. 2 Mr. Oliveri explained no matter what storm event the rates and volume of runoff towards York Road are reduced, although only rate is required, maintenance is also required by code. Mr. Rosenbaum asked whether there will be more runoff during construction, Mr. Lachenauer responded yes temporarily. Ms. Hochman stated Chapter 95 of the Code will apply to maintenance of the cultecs. Motion:To close the public hearing Action:Approved Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by Stephen Marsh. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5). Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger,John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman, Stephen Marsh. APPLICATION NO. 3 CASE No.300 75 Howell continuation of public hearing Jan Gould,the applicant's architect, addressed the Board, stating that he was given a copy of a 1937 easement between the Town and 65 Howell Avenue for a storm drain running from Palmer Avenue to Howell Avenue. The Town map shows the connection but the system seems to have failed. Mark Shapiro of 65 Howell stated it runs under his driveway. Mr. Gould stated that 67 Howell has been sold the new owners have seen the plans and have stated they will write a letter in support. As requested by staff the zoning chart has been placed on the plan. Allan Pilch of Evans Associates stated that deep water test pits were conducted,ground water was encountered in one location and that portion was eliminated from the storm water management plan. All water from the proposed house will be directed toward Howell and Weaver streets. The peak rate of runoff will be reduced. The Board discussed the proposed erosion controls Mr. Weismen of 1206 Palmer Avenue asked about the methodology of deep hole tests, showed the Board pictures of standing water in location of the tests done 12/20/2012 Mr. Pilch stated that they are not putting a dry well where the test failed. Mr. Shapiro stated that the area has an existing drainage system that doesn't work and doesn't want it to get worse. 3 Mr. Oliveri stated that the point being missed is they are not putting drainage into failed system but directing it toward Weaver St system. The fact the drain is not working might have to be addressed to the Town. The easement and the failure of the system were discussed and Ms. Katz and Ms. Paul stated they will look into it. Gail Heiler of 1 Meadow Place stated that if the pipe under the easement is not maintained now, how will the maintenance of the proposed pipe be guaranteed in the future. David Halpern of 72 Howell asked about maintenance of the proposed grass crete driveway. Mr. Pilch stated that a sprinkler system is in place now and will be improved to keep the grass growing. The length of the proposed driveway was discussed. The matter was adjourned to February 13, 2013 APPLICATION No.5 CASE NO.308 529 Weaver Street Continued Larry Nardeccia,the applicant's engineer, stated the parcel presently has a main house and a care takers house,the applicant would like to subdivide for two buildable lots. After a meeting with Town staff he modified the plans. The main concern was runoff, on 3 sides there are no neighbors,there are 2 low points which result in ponding. Mr. Oliveri had suggested the applicant pull as much of drainage to front of the property toward Weaver Street. The ridge line was moved and 10 cultecs are planned in the front yard and 2 in the rear. Calculations show that the total runoff will be reduced from not only present conditions to future constructions but from a virgin lot. A swale will be used to prevent water from going onto Weaver Street during construction. After completion the drywells will be installed. Site distance was discussed. Three test pits were dug and 2 are usable 1 must be moved. Mr. Oliveri stated that at the peer meeting the applicant was pushed to reduce drainage from the rear to the front, also there are other comments need to be addressed for next meeting. Mr. Nardeccia responded no problem The matter was adjourned to February 13, 2013 4 Motion:To adjourn the public hearing at 10:05 P.M. Action:Approved Moved by Edmund Papazian, Seconded by George Roniger. Minutes Prepared by Francine M. Brill Planning Board Secretary 5