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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012_03_14 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK MARCH 14, 2012 IN CONFERENCE ROOM C,TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Roll Call. Present: Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman,John Ortiz, Edmund Papazian, Ellen Dunkin,Virginia Picciotto, George Roniger, Ronald Carpaneto, Lisa Hochman, Counsel,Anthony Oliveri P.E., Consulting Engineer, Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Consultant,Abby Katz,Town Board Liaison. Vu CALL TO ORDER at 8:07P.M. MINUTES The minutes of November 9, 2011 were reviewed and technical corrections made, but there were not enough members present able to vote on the matter. The minutes were tabled to April 11, 2012. There will never be enough members to vote someone will have to listen to the tape in order to vote on the matter Vu ` The minutes of December 14, 2011 were reviewed. Motion:To approve the minutes of December 14, 2011. Action:Approved Moved by George Roniger, Seconded by Ellen Dunkin. Vote: Motion passed (summary:Yes=5, No= 0,Abstain = 1). Yes: Edmund Papazian, Ellen Dunkin, George Roniger, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman,Virginia Picciotto. Abstain:John Ortiz. The minutes of February 8, 2012 were reviewed and technical corrections made. Motion:To approve the minutes of February 8, 2012 Action:Approved Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by Virginia Picciotto. 1 Vote: Motion passed (summary:Yes=5, No= 0,Abstain = 1). Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger,John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman,Virginia Picciotto. Abstain: Ellen Dunkin. Vu Application No. 1 Case No 293 Bonnie Briar Country Club Public Hearing The matter was adjourned at the applicant's request to April 11, 2012. Vu Application No.2 Case No. 296 1 Durham Road Consideration The matter was adjourned at the applicants request to April 11, 2012. The applications were taken out of order. IIVa Application No.4 Case No. 298 851 Fenimore Road Winged Foot Golf Club Consideration Colin A. Burns,the general manager of Winged Foot addressed the Board. Mr. Burns explained the conceptual master plan, stating all work is within the confines of the property, the bathhouse is being rebuilt smaller than the original. In the past 20 years no major work has been done to the facility and now they would like to update the Clubs buildings. Tonight he just wanted to inform the Board of the Clubs intentions to renovate the property over the next couple of years. Ms. Hochman stated that it will be a site plan amendment. There were no questions or comments and the matter was adjourned to April 11, 2012. Application No.3 Trader Joes. Mr. Rosenbaum asked who the owner of the property is, to which Mr. Mazin the applicant's attorney replied, Brixmor Property Group, 816 Woodbury Road Woodbury NY. Mr. Rosenbaum asked that the property owner give the applicant written permission to proceed with the application. Mr. Mazin agreed and further stated that Trader Joes has been a tenant in this location since 1997. The application was discussed and it was questioned whether or not a site plan amendment was required. Mr. Jeffery Taylor the applicants architect stated they are not extending the footprint of the establishment. 2 Mr. Steve Hedba the Director of Construction for Trader Joe's stated that the number of delivery trucks would remain the same. The expansion would allow for more product to be displayed rather that kept in the rear storage area. Mr. Rosenbaum read a letter from Bill Fiori a neighbor into the record. Mr. Fiori's letter was discussed. Garbage and disposal of it was discussed. Mr. Mazin stated the cardboard is taken away within 24 hours, but the garbage bins are for all the stores in the strip and Trader Joes cannot control the other stores. Food is not prepared in the store, like in the restaurant, there is not a lot of wet trash, usually only breakage or a small amount of spoilage. Mr. Taylor the architect explained the proposed plan. Mr. Taylor stated that they are currently appearing before the Board of Architectural Review for the changes to the entrance facade. Mr. Mazin showed the first page of Trader Joes lease with Brixmor and Mr. Rosenbaum asked counsel to contact Mr. Cava the Senior Property Manager. Mr. Rosenbaum stated the application should be corrected removing Trader Joes as the applicant, Mr. Mazin agreed. Motion: To open the public hearing Action:Approved Moved by Ellen Dunkin, Seconded by Virginia Picciotto. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=6). Yes: Edmund Papazian, Ellen Dunkin, George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Chairman, Virginia Picciotto. The Board discussed traffic, Mr. Mazin stated the store will generate less traffic than the restaurant presently does. Parking requirements for the store is less than that of a restaurant. The increase in the size of the store is not intended for more shoppers but to make the store more efficient and be able to sell more product. Mr. Taylor showed photos of the existing facade, the existing floor plan and small stock area. Belizzi has delivery entrance and loading area that will be incorporated into Trader Joes. The new layout will expand the back of the house and create a more friendly shopping area. Ms. Hochman stated that staff needs to confirm whether this triggers a site plan amendment. 3 Mr. Oliveri stated that in terms of a site plan amendment, if the back is being used as a dumpster area it should be shown on the plan and be enclosed. Mr. Rosenbaum asked if there have been any complaints or violations. Mr. Carpaneto stated there have been none. Mr. Rosenbaum asked the applicant to return in April with a new site plan and renewal application. The Board discussed hours of construction, hours of operation, and phasing of the work proposed, and the possibility of a bike rack. PUBLIC Comments Kim Larsen,from safe to school, stated there is no safe access to shopping center. Mr. Rosenbaum stated that in 2010 the problem was discussed but is it is the tenant who is before the Board not the landlord. Mr. Ortiz stated that Ferndale shopping center doesn't have a pedestrian access. Mr. Ortiz stated that the tenants cannot amend the site plan without the landlord's permission. Ms. Hochman stated that the Board could attach conditions to an approval. Mr. Mazin thanked the Board. The meeting was adjourned at 9:21P.M. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill Planning Board Secretary 4