HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014_04_09 Planning Board Minutes THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
APRIL 9, 2014, HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM C,OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Roll Call.
Present:John Ortiz, Edmund Papazian, Ellen Dunkin, Ira Block, Elizabeth Cooney, Ronald Carpaneto,
Building Inspector, Lisa Hochman, Counsel,Anthony Oliveri P.E., Consulting Engineer, Elizabeth Paul,
Environmental Consultant.
Absent/Excused: George Roniger, Stephen Marsh, Kevin G. Ryan, Counsel,Jaine Elkind- Eney,Town
Board Liasion, Ralph M. Engel.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M.
The chairman stated that 87 Rockland Avenue and 2399 Boston Post Road were adjourned to May 14,
2014.
MINUTES
Motion:To approve the minutes of the March 12, 2014,
Action:Approved
Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, Seconded by Ira Block.
Vote: Motion passed (summary:Yes=4, No= 0,Abstain = 1).
Yes: Elizabeth Cooney, Ellen Dunkin, Ira Block,John Ortiz.
Abstain: Edmund Papazian.
APPLICATION NO.4 851 FENIMORE ROAD WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB PUBLIC HEARING—
WETLANDS PERMIT
Seth Mandelbaum of Mc Cullough, Goldberger, Staudt, LLP, the applicant's attorney,Joseph Cermele of
Kellard Sessions Consulting PC and Colin Burns,the general manager of Winged Foot Golf Club (the
"Club") addressed the Board.
Mr. Mandelbaum stated that the agreement between the Club and their neighbors,the Glickman's,was
not finalized and requested the application be withdrawn.
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Mr. Ortiz suggested that the Club should get the easement agreement first before coming before the
Board.
Mr. Burns apologized for wasting the Board's time and further stated that they had every intention to go
forward. The Club spent a considerable amount of time and money to do this, but the plan grew and
became too expansive.
Mr. Ortiz suggested rather than withdraw the application and have the neighbors start a new
application,this should be adjourned to next month to see if a deal can be reached.
The matter was adjourned to May 14, 2014.
APPLICATION NO. 5 851 FENIMORE ROAD WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB PUBLIC HEARING—SITE
PLAN AMENDMENT
Seth Mandelbaum of Mc Cullough, Goldberger, Staudt, LLP, the applicant's attorney,Joseph Cermele of
Kellard Sessions Consulting PC and Colin Burns,the Club's general manager addressed the Board.
Mr. Mandelbaum stated he spoke to Ms. Hochman regarding a wetlands violation.
The Board and staff discussed the violation with Mr. Carpaneto, Ms. Paul and Mr. Oliveri reporting their
observations about the extent and nature of the disturbed land.
The Board debated and discussed the procedures necessary for restoration.
Mr. Cermele entered 2 photos into the record.
Mr. Mandelbaum stated they obviously ask for forgiveness and asked if the amendment could be
approved tonight and the club will apply for a Wetlands permit to rectify the violation.
Ms. Hochman stated that it is a critical environmental area and requires SEQRA review, she further
stated she is concerned about segmenting the applications and needs time to research the issue.
Mr. Burns apologized, stating it started small and got bigger, and bigger. He added that the Club self-
reported and they are not walking away. Finally, he stated that the employee housing is required as
they have 30+ people who need to be housed as of June 1st
The timeline to remediate was discussed.
The Board discussed how to proceed and recommended the application be adjourned to May.
Mr. Carpaneto stated that work could continue on the employee housing building. No stop work order
has been issued, as there is no violation on the building.
Mr. Ortiz adjourned the matter to May 14, 2014.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion:To go into executive session to discuss pending litigation
Action:Approved
Moved by Ira Block, Seconded by Edmund Papazian.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, Elizabeth Cooney, Ellen Dunkin, Ira Block,John Ortiz
Motion: To return to the meeting
Action:Approved, Moved by Ellen Dunkin, seconded by Ira Block.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, Elizabeth Cooney, Ellen Dunkin, Ira Block,John Ortiz.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:To adjourn the meeting at 9:11 P.M.
Action:Approved
Moved by Edmund Papazian, Seconded by Ellen Dunkin.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, Elizabeth Cooney, Ellen Dunkin, Ira Block,John Ortiz.
Minutes prepared by
Francine M. Brill
Planning Board Secretary
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