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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_10_13 Planning Board Minutes AGENDA TOWN OF MAMARONECK PLANNING BOARD OCTOBER 13, 2010 Held in Conference Room C of the Town Center MINUTES Application No. 1 Case No. 276 19 Avon Road Subdivision Public Hearing Required Approval(s) Subdivision Approval Town Code Chapter 190 Location 19 Avon Road District R-15 Project Description Subdivision DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK OCTOBER 13, 2010 IN CONFERENCE ROOM C, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:00P.M. OvE Members Present: Marc Rosenbaum, C. Alan Mason, John Ortiz, Ellen Dunkin, Edmund Papazian, Virginia Picciotto, George Roniger Also Present: Kevin Ryan, Counsel, Anthony Oliveri P.E., Consulting Engineer. Absent/Excused: Ronald Carpaneto, Director of Building, Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Consultant. Recording Secretary: Francine M. Brill OvE MINUTES OvE Motion: To approve the minutes of September 14, 2010, Action: Approved Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by George Roniger. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7). Yes: C. Alan Mason, Edmund Papazian, Ellen Dunkin, George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia Picciotto. Motion: To approve the Minutes of August 11, 2010. Action: Approved Moved by C. Alan Mason, Seconded by Ellen Dunkin. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 5, No = 0, Abstain= 2). Yes: Edmund Papazian, Ellen Dunkin, George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum. Abstain: C. Alan Mason, Virginia Picciotto. Application No. 1 Case No. 276 19 Avon Road Subdivision Continued Public Hearing Paul Noto, applicant's attorney, addressed the Board. Mr. Noto stated that he met with the Coastal Zone Management Commission for a site visit and, as a result, the applicant was asked to record a video of the storm water system on the Oxford side of the property and design a plan. The applicant has submitted a plan for review and the matter is to be heard by the Coastal Zone Management Committee on October 25, 2010. Clark Bailey of 10 Oxford Road questioned whether the storm sewer on Oxford can handle increased flow from the proposed subdivision. Mr. Oliveri stated that the applicant examined the state of the system but that the Town has to review the applicant's determination. Bill Lachenauer of Hudson Engineering, Tarrytown NY, applicant's engineer, gave a presentation explaining two alternative storm water management systems for the proposed subdivision: (1) a 48-inch drain pipe and (2) a 42-inch pipe and rain gardens on the proposed building lot. Mr. Rosenbaum asked who will be responsible for the maintenance of the rain gardens. Mr. Lachenauer stated that ultimately the property owner will be responsible. Liz Quinn of 14 Oxford Rd., the immediate neighbor, stated that water flows down the rock and onto her property and into her basement and questioned how the rain gardens will improve that situation. Mr. Oliveri stated that the rain gardens are optional but that the Town asked the applicant to look into the use of them Lois Scheffler, 8 Oxford Road, asked how much of property will be taken over for the rain gardens. Ms. Scheffler expressed concern that the new owner may come back to the Town with a hardship request to remove the rain garden. Mr. Rosenbaum asked what enforcement mechanism would be required for maintenance of the rain garden. Paul Noto stated that the approval could contain a condition that the rain garden be completed before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Maintenance issues could be addressed by a condition requiring a deed restriction. The Board discussed the pipe sizes and the proposed rain garden. Paul Fitzgerald, 16 Avon Rd, expressed concern about the proposed patio and house and the run off towards Avon. Mr. Lachenauer explained that the project must not increase the peak rate of runoff. Paul Fitzgerald stated that there is flooding at the intersection of Avon and Landsdowne Roads. Chuck Utschig, engineer for three neighbors not including Mr. Bailey, stated that he was given revised drawings a few days ago and would like more time to review. He stated that the rain gardens are good for water quality but not a satisfactory solution to the drainage problems on this site. He further stated that the soil absorption is poor and neighbors have water in their basements. He recommended the 48-inch closed-pipe and no rain garden. Maintenance of the pipe was discussed. Mr. Utschig stated that if the road gets paved and a bump is put in as appropriate by certain neighbors' driveways, it would help prevent water from flowing onto their properties. Mr. Papazian stated that the two consultants should work with each other before the next meeting. ovm Motion: To adjourn the Public Hearing to November 10, 2010 Action: Adjourned, Moved by Edmund Papazian, Seconded by Virginia Picciotto. ovm Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7). Yes: C. Alan Mason, Edmund Papazian, Ellen Dunkin, George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia Picciotto. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill Planning Board Secretary.