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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014_06_11 Planning Board Minutes THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JUNE 11, 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, George Roniger, Stephen Marsh, Ira Block, Elizabeth Cooney, Also Present: Ronald Carpaneto, Building Inspector, Lisa Hochman, Counsel,Anthony Oliveri P.E., Consulting Engineer, Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Consultant,Jaine Elkind-Eney. Absent/Excused: Ralph M. Engel, alternate, Kevin G. Ryan, Counsel. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. MINUTES The minutes of May 14, 2014 were discussed. Motion:To approve the minutes of May 14, 2014, as corrected. Action:Approved Moved by Ellen Dunkin, Seconded by Elizabeth Cooney. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes=7). Yes: Edmund Papazian, Elizabeth Cooney, Ellen Dunkin, George Roniger, Ira Block,John Ortiz, Stephen Marsh. Mr. Ortiz stated Application No. 2, 2399 Boston Post Road Diner should be removed from the calendar, and the applicant can reapply when they are ready. APPLICATION NO. 2 WAS TAKEN OFF THE CALENDAR. APPLICATION No.3 608 Fifth Avenue The Parts Machine Consideration Rommel Trotman,the applicant, addressed the Board stating that he is looking to move his parts distribution business to the Town. He further stated that most equipment is shipped to customers directly unless he is hired to place the part on the car. There is only one service bay, as the principle business activity is drop shipping and selling parts. 1 Mr.Trotman stated that he wants the space to make videos to show customers how to install the parts. At present, he has a two-month waiting list for work to be done by the business. Most installations are done at the customers' homes. Proposed hours of operation were discussed: Monday—Friday 10 A.M. -7 P.M., Saturday 8 A.M. - 1 P.M., closed Sunday. Noise levels were discussed. Mr.Trotman stated that in the future he would like to install an air compressor and the dba level would be 74,which is a little less than road traffic. Hazardous materials were discussed. Mr.Trotman explained that the rags used to remove grease would be picked up twice a week and there are no hazardous materials being used or stored on site. Traffic impacts were discussed and it was concluded that there would be none. Mr. Carpaneto stated there have been no complaints regarding previous tenants. The Board discussed the application. There were no public questions or comments. Mr. Ortiz referred the matter for public hearing set for July 9, 2014. Mr. Ortiz directed Ms. Hochman to prepare a draft resolution. APPLICATION NO. 2 87 Rockland Avenue Fineberg consideration Ben Salinitro,the applicant's engineer, addressed the Board, stating that he met with the Coastal Zone Management Commission. Mr. Salinitro gave a brief history of the application: it is a single-family structure with a proposed addition in the rear. In March he met with the CZMC and addressed their comments such as those regarding roof pitch and water runoff. He explained that the pier is designed to support the structure and that space under that area will remain pervious so that there will be no blockage of flow. The erosion control plan is designed to the 100-year storm event. Rain barrels will be used to harvest water from the rear down sprouts. There will be no habitat disturbance and water quality provisions are incorporated in the design. Mr. Salinitro requested a public hearing be set. Mr. Oliveri's comments were discussed; Mr. Salinitro responded he has some work but nothing substantive. Mr. Carpaneto confirmed that the proposal is zoning compliant. 2 Rick Yestadt, the applicant's architect, stated that this project is important for the owner,who has made every effort to accommodate all the comments raised by Coastal Zone Management Commission and the Planning Board. Mr. Ortiz asked for comments regarding the neighbor's (Ms. Nalven's) letter dated 6/11/14 which was entered into the record and marked Exhibit 1. The Board discussed the intent of the Town Code regulations for Chapter 114: to preserve, protect and conserve watercourses, not esthetic views of neighbors. Board members noted that if the Sheldrake River was not part of the lot the Planning Board would have no say in the matter. Mr. Ortiz marked Ms. Sleeper's letter dated March 12, 2014 Exhibit 2 and entered it into the record. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Nalven, a neighbor, stated that two real estate agents said that the addition would diminish the value of her property. She further stated this project would not be allowed in surrounding communities. The Board discussed the location of Ms. Nalven's house relative to the subject property. Mr. Oliveri stated if not for the river the house could actually be built closer to the Nalven's house in compliance with zoning. Ms. Nalven stated that she understands the need for the addition but is concerned about the mass and its impact to the value of her house. Mr. Block asked the applicant if they looked into relocating and scaling back to address Ms. Nalven's concerns. Mr. Salinitro responded that they have looked at alternatives and reminded the Board that the Fineberg's proposal is consistent with other houses in the area. Peter Van Dyke, Ms. Nalvens son, stated that this is a unique situation because there can be no screening in the center of the river to block view from the neighbor's property. Elizabeth Paul,the Town's Environmental Planner, stated her concern about construction to the edge of a watercourse. Ms. Hochman stated that the planning board might want to take a position to go to the Town Board. Mr. Carpaneto stated that wetlands,watercourses and steep slopes have always been interpreted to count for lot area. Mr. Ortiz set the matter for a public hearing July 9, 2014. Mr. Salinitro stated he will follow up and continue to work with the neighbors. 3 NEW BUSINESS Hours of construction were discussed and Mr. Ortiz asked the Board members to comment next month, Ms. Elkind-Eney stated the Town Board will be discussing this as well. Motion:To enter into executive session to discuss pending litigation against the Planning Board. Action:Approved Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by Ellen Dunkin. Motion:To return to the meeting Action:Approved Moved by Ellen Dunkin, seconded by Ira Block. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn the meeting at 9:12 P.M. Action:Adjourned Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by Edmund Papazian. Minutes prepared by Francine M. Brill Planning Board 4