HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_09_14 Planning Board Minutes AGENDA
TOWN OF MAMARONECK PLANNING BOARD
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
8:00 P.M.
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
Application No. 2 Case No. 282 Bonnie Briar Country Club Public Hearing
Required Approval(s) Site Plan Amendment
Town Code Chapter 177
Location 808 Weaver Street
District Recreation
Project Description Pitch and Putt Practice area
Application No. 3 Case No. 286 William Maker Town Board Referral
Public Hearing
Required Approval(s) amend zoning ordinance
Town Code Section 240-92B
Location
District
Project Description "proposed" local law regarding off
street parking
Application No. 4 Case No. 287 Nordone and Sons Public Hearing
Required Approval(s) Special Use Permit Renewal
Town Code Section240-60 to 240-65 and Section
240-30B
Location 2430 Boston Post Road
District B Business
Project Description auto body repair shop
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 IN CONFRENCE ROOM C, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m.
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Members Present: Marc Rosenbaum, John Ortiz, Edmund Papazian, Virginia Picciotto,
George Roniger
Absent/Excused: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
Also Present: Ronald Carpaneto, Director of Building, Kevin G. Ryan, Counsel, James
Natarelli P.E., Consulting Engineer, Elizabeth Paul, Environmental Planner.
Recording Secretary: Francine M. Brill
Mr. Rosenbaum thanked Mr. Ortiz and Dr. Mason for stepping in and chairing the
meeting last month.
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Motion: To approve the Minutes of May 12, 2010
Action: Approved
Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by Virginia Picciotto.
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Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 4, No = 0, Abstain= 1).
Yes: George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia Picciotto.
Abstain: Edmund Papazian.
Absent: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
The minutes of August 11, 2010 were tabled.
The applications were taken out of order.
Application No. 4 Case No. 287 Nordone and Sons 2430 Boston Post Road
Jim Li Vecchi and Sam Nordone addressed the Board.
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Motion: To open the public hearing
Action: Approved
Moved by Virginia Picciotto, Seconded by George Roniger.
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Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia
Picciotto.
Absent: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
Mr. Li Vecchi stated that they are not asking for any changes.
Mr. Carpaneto, stated that there are no violations on site, but the BAR brought up the
parking of vehicles on the paper street Van Gilder.
Mr. Nordone stated that he cleaned the area and has been trying to purchase it from the
Town.
The Board discussed the application.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
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Motion: To close the public hearing
Action: Approved
Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by George Roniger.
IVE Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia
Picciotto.
Absent: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
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Motion: To approve the Special Permit Renewal
Action: Approved
Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by Virginia Picciotto.
IVE' Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia
Picciotto.
Absent: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
As Secretary of the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck,
I hereby certify that the following is the Resolution adopted by the
Planning Board at the meeting held on September 14, 2010.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL—NORDONE &SONS AUTO BODY, INC.
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WHEREAS, Nordone & Sons Auto Body, Inc. submitted an application for a Special Use
Permit Renewal for use of the premises at 2430 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax
Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 503, Lot 421 to perform auto body and
fender repair; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II action having no significant impact on the environment
pursuant to 6 NYCRR§ 617 et seq.-, accordingly, no further action under SEQRA is required.
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing having been held on September 14, 2010 pursuant to notice;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board having considered the application for the Special Use
Permit Renewal, the plans and environmental analysis submitted by the applicant, comments and
responses to questions by the applicant, comments of the Consulting Engineer to the Town and
having heard interested members of the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board makes findings of fact as follows:
1. The proposed use as limited by the conditions set forth herein is in general
harmony with the surrounding area and shall not adversely impact upon the
adjacent properties due to traffic generated by said use or the access of traffic from
said use onto or off of adjoining streets.
2. The operations in connection with the Special Use Permit Renewal will be no more
objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibrations, flashing of
lights or other aspects than would be the operations of any other permitted use not
requiring a Special Use Permit Renewal.
3. The proposed Special Use Permit Renewal use will be in harmony with the general
health, safety and welfare of the surrounding area by the nature of its particular
location. It will not adversely impact upon surrounding properties or surrounding
property values.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board APPROVES the application of Nordone &
Sons Auto Body, Inc. for a Special Use Permit Renewal for an automobile repair facility performing
auto body and fender repair at the premises located at 2430 Boston Post Road subject to the terms
and conditions set forth below:
1. Services on the premises shall be limited to auto body and fender repair. No
repairs requiring breakdown of the motor, transmission or universal joint shall be
permitted. Repairs to the electrical system shall not be performed, except as
related to accidents and loss.
2. All heavy work shall be done on the upper level and only sanding, painting,
polishing and reassembly of vehicles shall be performed on the lower level.
3. The applicant agrees to provide and maintain the pollution control services and
activities as previously set forth in a memorandum from the Coastal Zone
Management Commission, dated December 5, 1990, and such activities shall
constitute conditions of this Special Permit.
4. Hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
However, drop-off and pickup shall be permitted outside of these hours.
5. No noise emanating from inside the building shall be audible outside the building
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and there shall be no externally audible public address system, bullhorns or walkie-
talkies on the premises.
6. All lights, except for security lighting, shall be turned off when the premises are
vacated for the evening.
7. All lights for the driveway and parking area shall be directed towards the building.
8. All doors shall be kept closed while work is in progress, except for times when the
vehicles are moving in and out of the building. All work shall be performed inside
the building.
9. The applicant shall maintain and use reasonably available odor control technology.
10. The applicant shall promptly furnish current copies of all required permits and
renewals or replacements thereof to the Building Department in the event that any
permit is revoked or lapses, for any reason.
11. The applicant shall use a containment tracking material in the exterior drains ("pig
mat"or equivalent) and to have the mats collected by an approved toxic waste
removal company. In addition, the application shall place a small piece of
absorbent material in the interior floor drain to collect any pollutants before they
enter the sanitary sewer system.
12. The applicant shall maintain all necessary permits from the Westchester County
Department of Health and the New York Department of Environmental
Conservation relating to air pollution emissions, waste disposal and spray painting
processes.
13. This Special Use Permit is subject to the termination requirements set forth in
Section 240-64 and 240-65 and the use restrictions set forth in section 240-31 of
the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck.
14. This Special Use Permit shall expire after two (2)years.
Application No. 1 Case No 276 19 Avon Road
The Board adjourned the matter to October 13, 2010.
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Application No. 2 Case No. 282 Bonnie Briar Country Club
Mr. Ortiz recused himself.
Leo Napier of Friedman, Harfenist, Kraut&Perlstein LLP,- requested a postponement to
await Mr. Kraut's arrival.
The Board postponed the matter.
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Application No 3 Case No. 286 William Maker Town Board Referral
The Board discussed the language of the draft advisory opinion, and made certain
suggestions that they requested Mr. Ryan include in the final document.
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Motion: To transmit the report and recommendations of the Board to the Town Board
Action: Approved
Moved by John Ortiz, Seconded by George Roniger.
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Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger, John Ortiz, Marc Rosenbaum, New member,
Virginia Picciotto.
Absent: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
Mr. Rosenbaum stated the advisory opinion is needed for the Town Board meeting
Wednesday September 15, 2010 and gave Ms. Brill permission to sign the Board
members names to the document.
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Application N. 2 Case No. 282 Bonnie Briar Country Club
Jonathan Kraut the applicant's attorney stated that he, Dave Heatwole, and Mike
McGarvey are available to answer all questions and concerns of the Board. Mr. Kraut
stated that they have been working to address concerns of the neighbor, as the Board
requested. Based on conversations with the Kaplans, he feels that they have worked out
a plan. The changes are shown in red on plan.
The Board discussed the proposed changes to the plan.
Mr. Natarelli the consulting engineer stated that Roltfeld Associates reviewed the plan
and found it to be acceptable as to engineering.
Ms. Paul stated that she was concerned with the four foot fence excluding the passage of
wildlife. It was suggested that the fence be a three rail split rail fence.
The Board discussed the plan and conditions required to be added to the draft resolution.
The applicant's engineer, Mr. into the record clauses and conditions to be included in an
approval resolution.
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Mr. Carpaneto read the changes on plan and stated that they properly reflected the
changes agreed upon by the applicant, the owner of 1 Cornell Street, and Planning Board.
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There were no further questions or comments from the public.
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Motion: To close the public hearing
Action: Approved
Moved by George Roniger, Seconded by Virginia Picciotto.
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Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 4, No = 0, Abstain= 1).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia Picciotto.
Abstain: John Ortiz.
Absent: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
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Motion: To approve the Negative Declaration
Action: Approved
Moved by George Roniger, Seconded by Virginia Picciotto.
Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 4, No = 0, Abstain= 1).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia Picciotto.
Abstain: John Ortiz.
Absent: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
Note: the full resolution approving the Negative Declaration and the accompanying
SEQRA Notice of Determination will be filed with the Town Clerk.
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Motion: To approve the requested Site Plan Amendment, as modified.
Action: Approved
Moved by Virginia Picciotto, Seconded by Edmund Papazian.
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Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 4, No = 0, Abstain= 1).
Yes: Edmund Papazian, George Roniger, Marc Rosenbaum, Virginia Picciotto.
Abstain: John Ortiz
Absent: C. Alan Mason, Ellen Dunkin.
As Secretary to the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, I hereby certify
that the following is the Resolution adopted by the Planning Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck at the meeting held on September 14, 2010
On motion of Ms. Picciotto seconded by Mr. Papazian, the application of Bonnie Briar
Country Club (the "Applicant") for approval of a site plan amendment was APPROVED
by the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck (the "Board") upon the following
resolution, which was adopted by a vote of 5 —0 with one abstention.
WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted an application for site plan approval (the
"Application") to construct a pitch and putt practice area at Bonnie Briar Country Club
located at 808 Weaver Street and known on the Tax Assessment map of the Town of
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Mamaroneck as Block 225, Lot 1.1 (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is located in the Recreation District; and
WHEREAS, the Application proposes to remove 77 trees from the Property in order to
construct a new pitch and putt practice area north of the tennis courts, adjacent to
residential property located at the intersection of Weaver and Cornell Streets; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Planner for the Town of Mamaroneck has determined
that of the 77 trees proposed for removal, 8 of the trees are dead, 35 are in poor condition
and 35 are in fair condition; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has proposed to replace the trees to be removed with 48 trees
and 60 native shrubs and grasses to provide screening and wildlife habitat; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Zone Management Commission ("CZMC") reviewed the
Application at its meeting on May 25, 2010 and found the proposal to be neither
consistent nor inconsistent with the policies of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with a recommendation by CZMC, the applicant agreed to
substitute native shrub species for the non-native shrubs originally proposed; and
WHEREAS, the Town's consulting engineer reviewed the proposed grading and
drainage changes and determined that they are in compliance with the Code of the Town
of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, after publication of notice, this Board has held public hearings for the
application on July 14, 2010, August 11, 2010, and September 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered the Application; comments and
responses to questions by the Applicant and its representatives; the reports and comments
of the Town's consulting engineer; and has heard interested members of the public; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Application will not generate additional traffic
because the pitch and putt practice area is designed for existing members and not
anticipated to increase pedestrian or vehicle traffic on Weaver Street; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Application will not result in additional storm
water runoff because no new impervious surfaces will be created; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has represented that there will be no new lighting installed on
the Property in connection with this Application; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the incremental noise generated by the Application will
be minimal; and
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WHEREAS, the Applicant has undertaken to restrict the hours of operation for the
proposed pitch and putt practice area from 7:00 a.m. to dusk; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has represented that it will install and maintain an irrigation
system sufficient to maintain plantings as required under the approved Site Plan
(hereinafter defined) and has agreed make all modification to the irrigation system of
the abutting property located at 1 Cornell Street to the extent required pursuant to said
Site Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that, other than for a limited time during construction, the
proposed changes will not produce any increase in discernable smoke, gas, odors, heat,
vibrations or noise compared to the existing condition and that no increase in water or
sewage disposal will be associated with the Application; and
WHEREAS, the Application provided all information required by Chapter 177 of the
Code of the Town of Mamaroneck(the "Town Code"); and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Application conforms to the standards established
by Sec. 177-5 of the Town Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board determined that this is a Type 1 Action under SEQRA and
MEQR, Sec. 92-3 of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board declared its intent to be Lead Agency for purposes of
environmental review under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board reviewed Part 1 of the Full Environmental Assessment
Form submitted by the Applicant in support of the application, sought and received
comments from all interested agencies and based upon such information, completed Part
2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form, and determined by Resolution of this date
that the Application did not have the potential to result in significant adverse
environmental impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Planning Board APPROVES the
Application for an amendment to the site plan for the Applicant at the Property as
reflected in the following plans submitted in connection with the Application:
Bonnie Briar Country Club, Larchmont, New York, Putting Green & Chipping
Green Layout, Site Plan= Grading & Drainage, dated and revised: April 8, 2010,
June 8, 2010, June 21, 2010 revised September 8, 2010 and last revised
September 14, 2010 (the "Site Plan").
Bonnie Briar Country Club, Larchmont, New York, Putting Green & Chipping
Green Layout, Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Plan, dated April 8, 2010 and
revised August 4, 2010.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board APPROVES the Application of a Site
Plan Amendment to construct a pitch and putt practice area located at the Property
subject to the following terms and conditions:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board APPROVES the application of a Site
Plan Amendment to construct a pitch and putt practice area located at the Property
subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. All site work shall be in accordance with the latest revised plans submitted, as
herein referenced.
2. All applicable county, state and regional permits, shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of any Town permits. In the event that such permit(s) require any modification
to the site plan approved by this resolution, a determination shall be made by the Town
Director of Building and Town Engineer as to whether the modification is substantial and
should be returned to the Planning Board.
3. Applicant will arrange a pre-construction meeting with the Town Engineer and
the Town Director of Building prior to any site disturbance.
4. The Applicant shall submit a schedule for all earthwork and land disturbance to
the Town Engineer for approval prior to commencing site work. The Applicant shall
notify — in person—the Town Engineer or Director of Building at least 72 hours in
advance of any site disturbance to inspect the installation of erosion and sediment control
devices, and tree and stream protection measures.
5. Applicant shall furnish an "as built" survey when site work is completed.
6. There shall be no letter of completion issued until there is full compliance with
each condition contained within this resolution and the plans incorporated herein.
7. The hours of operation for the pitch and putt practice area shall be 7:00 a.m. until
dusk, every day.
8. There will be no outdoor lighting installed on the Property.
9. Applicant will comply with all applicable regulations with respect to the
application of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers.
10. In order to ensure that all landscaping is installed pursuant to the conditions of
this resolution and the plans incorporated herein, prior to the issuance of any Town
permits, Applicant shall furnish to the Town a completion bond in an amount to be
established by the Director of Building to be held for a period of one year from the date
of the issuance of a letter of completion by the Director of Building.
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11. Applicant shall, at its sole cost and expense, install and maintain an irrigation
system sufficient to maintain all plantings as required under the approved Site Plan and
shall make all modifications to the irrigation system located on the abutting property
located at 1 Cornet Street to the extent required pursuant to the approved Site Plan.
Vote:
In Favor: Rosenbaum, Papazian, Roniger, Picciotto
Against:
Recused: Ortiz
This decision shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
Mr. Rosenbaum thanked both Bonnie Briar Country Club and the Kaplan's for their
cooperation stating it has made the Boards job easier.
On motion duly made the meeting was adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
Minutes Prepared by
Francine M. Brill
Planning Board Secretary
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