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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004_02_11 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK FEBRUARY 11,2004,IN THE COURT ROOM,TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK,NEW YORK Present: Marilyn S.Reader, Chairwoman C. Alan Mason John A. Ortiz Edmund Papazian Marc H.Rosenbaum May W. Aisen Also Present: Robert S. Davis, Counsel Ronald A. Carpaneto, Director of Building Antonio V. Capicotto, Consulting Engineer. Mellissa Sasso,Public Stenographers Carbone & Associates, Ltd. 111 N. Central Park Avenue Hartsdale,New York 10530 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Marilyn Reader at 8:00 p.m. MINUTES There were no minutes prepared for review. Public Hearing, Site Plan, Melron Amusement Corp., 1265 Boston Post Road, Block 412, Lot 449 (adjourned 9/10/2003, 10/8/2003, 11/12/2003, 12/10/2003) Ms. Reader stated this is a continuation of the public hearing. Mr. Galante from Frederick Clark Associates addressed the Board for the applicant. He stated the conceptual plan shows the physical restrictions of the left turn movements out of the property, mountable curbs and raised center medians. Dr. Mason stated his concerns for pedestrians and suggested markings. Mr. Getlan the property owner addressed the Board asking for site plan approval as they have received BAR site plan approval(but not architectural approval), and then discuss the renderings Ms. Reader would like to discuss the renderings first, as based on the new ordinance the Planning Board cannot approve the site plan approval until the BAR gives the board recommendations on the architectural design. Ms. Reader further stated that the Planning Board will take the BAR's recommendation and either accept or reject it, the final determination is the Planning Boards. Mr. Mustacato the applicant's architect, addressed the Board. The color and facade of the buildings was discussed. Mr. Mustacato stated is he is the architect for Duane Reade and he has been working closly with Antozzi Associates the architects for Webster Bank. 1 The placement of the door into Duane Reade was discussed and Mr. Mustacato stated that the BAR felt a door on the corner entering off the parking lot meets their satisfaction. Ms. Reader stated they should check the new ordinance regarding front facing entrances to make sure the BAR's interpretation is correct and legal. Mr. Gayles of Antozzi Associates answered the Boards questions regarding the flagpole, stating that the design came from the banks prototype. Mr. Olsen the banks representative addressed the Board and answered questions regarding the facade material. Public Comments Marsha Kirchoff, of 25 Rockridge, asked if there would be any lighting in the roof towers, Mr. Mustacato responded no lighting it is just an architectural feature. She further questioned the hours of the bank, Mr. Olsen answered Monday—Friday 9-3 or 4 one night open to 6 and Saturday 9-12. The drive in window was discussed. Mr. Capicotto stated that all his concerns have been addressed. Mr. Salinitro, stated the control of the ingress and egress is the Planning Boards purview, not the state, but the radius change will be incorporated with the DOT permit for road excavation for drainage. He further stated that the applicant will wait for BAR approval before returning to the Planning Board. Mr. Getlan asked to remain on the agenda and thanked the Board. Ms. Reader adjourned the matter to March 10, 2004. Public Hearing Preliminary Subdivision Approval Varela LLC 24 Lester Place, Block 130, Lot 62 Mr. Davis stated that a determination of significance is required to hold a public hearing. Ms. Reader stated she will continue the consideration but allow public questions and comments. She further stated that the applicant can decide whether to present the site plan and the subdivision plan simultaneously. The applicant stated they would like to proceed simultaneously. Mr. Davis stated they should inform the Board and staff so the notice is done correctly for a public hearing. Mr. Canteros stated that the drainage calculations were done for the maximum allowed floor area of coverage allowed on each lot. Ms. Reader stated the planning Board is lead agency, and must determine SEQRA impact and at this point it would be negative regarding drainage issues as it states an increase in the net rate. Mr. Gamelsky stated that it is a misinterpretation. The Board discussed the subdivision request,parking, traffic and the feasibility of 5 additional building lots on drainage. 2 Ms. Reader stated her concerns regarding parking on the street to the proposed location and the ability to get in and out. Mr. Varela stated that parking is only allowed on one side of the street although he admitted that people have parked on both sides. Mr. Gamelsky stated that the people in the new houses would not be parking on Lester or the new proposed road only in their garage and on their driveway. Access for emergency vehicles was discussed. Erosion controls and drainage were discussed. Mr. Davis stated that until the Board either files a negative declaration, or accepts a draft environmental impact statement the public hearing can't be opened. Mr. Rosenbaum stated that there is a possibility that the applicant may have to cut the number of houses. Mr. Capicotto asked for more information regarding grading. The road and how the project works with the existing road was discussed. Ms. Reader stated that the issues are traffic and engineering, and if everything is satisfactory with the applicant's traffic report and engineering the Board can proceed with a negative declaration, and adjourned the matter to March 10, 2004. Consideration Piccitto, Subdivision Approval 1046 Palmer Avenue Block 407, Lot347 Mr. Marsella the applicant addressed the Board. Mr. Davis clarified for the Board that a site plan and subdivision approval is required, which can be done either simultaneously or separate. If simultaneously the matter will have to be renoticed and any additional subdivision documentation required must be submitted. The application is for one house on the property to be torn down and subdivided into two lots. Benedict Salinitro the applicants engineer addressed the Board, stated that it has been before the Coastal Zone Management Commission, and the town engineer. Perk tests will be done once weather conditions permit. Mr. Marsella stated they wish to put the driveway's off Burton Road. He further stated that the original plans submitted to the Board would require a front yard variance,but he is removing that encroachment and will redraw the plans. Mr. Marsella stated that he may request a variance later. Mr. Davis stated that a nonconformity is not a problem for the Planning Board,but the applicant would require a variance to do it. The Board discussed the possibility of a required variance, and how the site plan and subdivision would be affected. The applicant was informed that he could apply for a variance at the same time he is applying before the Planning Board. Mr. Marsella asked would slight alterations require a new site plan. 3 Mr. Carpaneto stated that it would depend on the modification. Ms. Reader asked if there are any Board, staff or public questions or comments. Ms. Reader stated there is no traffic, wetlands, or drainage issue, and the Town consulting engineer stated his issues have been addressed. Ms. Reader asked if the applicant is ready would the Board make a motion for a Negative Declaration, for this unlisted action. On motion of Mr. Rosenbaum, seconded by Ms. Aisen the Negative Declaration was adopted. Ms. Reader stated that the applicant has a Negative Declaration and can now proceed with subdivision review, and it must be noticed for both Site Plan and Subdivision approval,; and scheduled the public hearing for March 10, 2004. Mr. Salinitro stated that the applicant cannot get a building permit if the plan requires a variance. Mr. Davis stated that the site plan would need to be modified to conform. Mr. Salinitro stated subdivisions don't have to show anything but property line designation, to show the lot will be conforming. The matter was adjourned. Consideration 2444 Boston Post Road Gina Lee Block 503, Lot 137 Special Use Permit Mr. Fleming, the applicant's architect, addressed the Board, along with the owner Ms. Lee to open a Spa. Ms. Lee stated that the front will have manicures and pedicures, and the rear for massage therapy. The hours of operation were discussed, 8:00 A.M. to 10:00P.M., six days a week, Monday thru Saturday. Ms. Lee state that about 10 people are predicted to be in the place at one time. The size of the store 37X120 about 3,100 square feet. There will be a handicap accessible bathroom, vishi shower,bathtubs and soaking tubs rooms. Vishi was explained to the Board. Ms. Reader stated the applicant would have to appear before the Board of Architectural Review for Signage. Mr. Davis stated that this is an unlisted action, requiring SEQRA, and referral to Coastal Zone, Westchester County and New Rochelle. Ms. Reader declared lead agency status. Mr. Capicotto stated there are no engineering issues. Parking was discussed. Mr. Carpaneto stated that the number of parking spaces built into the lot were made for retail, and the parking requirements will be the same. Ms. Reader asked the applicant to fill out an EAF as the Board can't make a determination with it and adjourned the matter to March 10, 2004. ADJOURNMENT 4 The matter was adjourned at 10:25P.M. Minutes prepared from the stenographers minutes by Francine M. Brill Planning Board Secretary 5