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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM C OF THE TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD, MAMARONECK,NEW YORK
January 8, 2020
Present: Ralph Engel, Chairman, Elizabeth Cooney, Vice-Chair, Ira Block, Edmund Papazian,
Ron Mandel, John Cuddy, Alternate
Also Present: Robert Wasp,Town Engineer, Lisa Hochman, Counsel to Planning Board,
Elizabeth Aitchison,Town Environmental Planner, Anthony Oliveri, Consulting Engineer,
Stephen Altieri,Town Administrator.
Absent: Sabrina Fiddelman,Town Board Liasion,
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M.
Mr. Engel stated that the next meeting date has been changed to February 5, 2020, the first
Wednesday of the month, and that Ms. Cooney will chair the meeting. He further stated that the
applications would be taken out of order tonight.
MINUTES
Motion: To approve the minutes of December 11, 2019 as modified
Action: Unanimously approved
Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney
2155 Palmer Ave- Acura of Westchester- Special use permit/Site Plan - Consideration
Donald Mazin,the applicant's attorney, addressed the Board, stating that most of the items the
Board requested have been completed.
Jonathan Villiani, the applicant's representative, stated that he met with the Town Building
Inspector and the Town Engineer to discuss the plans and additional minor changes will be
made. He further stated that the applicant has received a denial letter for the signs and they will
apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. The applicant has already appeared before
the Town Board of Architectural Review.
The Board discussed loading and unloading of vehicles and how the cars are to be delivered to
the site. Mr. Mazin stated that the loading and unloading of vehicles is being discussed with the
Village of Larchmont.
Mr. Engel asked about approvals required by the Village of Larchmont.
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Harrison Drive was discussed and Mr. Villiani stated that no loading and no unloading of
vehicles from or onto trucks will be permitted on Palmer Avenue and on Harrison Drive.
The need for more landscaping was discussed. The landscaping plan is to be approved by the
Town Environmental Planner.
Mr. Engel referred the matter to the January 27th meeting of the Coastal Zone Management
Commission(CZMC).
Motion: To set a public hearing for February 5, 2020
Action: Unanimously approved
Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Elizabeth Cooney
14 Wildwood Circle- Suzanne Wahrhafig-Residential Site Plan and Wetlands &
Watercourses- Public Hearing
Benedict Salanitro,the applicant's engineer, addressed the Board to explain the application
which proposes to replace the septic system and re-grade a portion of the property. The plan has
been revised to address issues raised at the December 2019 Planning Board meeting.
The Board discussed the application.
Ms. Brill stated that the application was duly noticed.
Motion: To open the public hearing
Action: Unanimously approved
Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by Ira Block
There were no public questions or comments.
Mr. Engel referred the matter to the January 27th meeting of the CZMC and requested Ms.
Hochman to prepare two separate draft resolutions.
The public hearing remains open.
220 Hommocks Road- Beaumeer,LLC-Residential Site Plan and Wetlands &
Watercourses- Public Hearing
Tim DiBartolomeo, the applicant's representative, addressed the Board, stating that the
application has been updated in response to issues raised at the December 2019 Planning Board
meeting.
Ms. Brill stated that the application was duly noticed.
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Martin Harwood of Scape Landscape Architecture, stated that the site has fallen into disrepair
and they are restoring the historic estate. He pointed out two places where the sea wall failed or
is failing. The proposed plan will allow give flood waters a place to escape.
Mr. Engel asked how far water flows onto the property during a flood event. Mr. Harwood
responded that during a tidal event the sea walls now block the water from leaving the property.
Rain gardens are proposed for water quality and the applicant will raise the pool so it will be less
likely to flood.
The existing tennis court is to be replaced with a Hard-tru court.
Mr. Salanitro explained the water retention system and how runoff would be managed during
construction.
Mr. Engel asked if the design of the new septic system will be reviewed by CZMC at its January
meeting. Mr. Salanitro responded that they will show the standard design which will represent
what will be done on the property as well as the area of disturbance,but not the specific plan.
Mr. Oliveri pointed out that a waiver or variance may be necessary with respect to the Town's
Flood Code requirements.
The existing structures were discussed and Mr. Salanitro stated that the house and garage are to
remain and not be increased in size and are to be rehabilitated and the driveway will be
realigned.
Mr. Wasp requested that the total square footage of regrading be shown on the plan.
Mr. Wasp stated that the project is subject to New York State permits and approvals for a
(SPDES) Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and a major Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan(SWPP). Mr. Oliveri suggested that, if these permits will not be secured until after Board
approval,the Board could consider adding them as conditions to approval.
Motion: To open the public hearing
Action: Unanimously approved
Moved by Ron Mandel, seconded by Ira Block
Public comments
There were no public questions or comments.
The Board discussed the NYS Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) classification and,upon
recommendations by Ms. Aitchison and Ms. Hochman, agreed that it is a Type 2 action under
both SEQR as well as the Town Environmental Quality Review (MEQR)regulations, which
means that no further environmental impact review is required.
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Ms.Aitchison stated that there will be a lot of review in connection with permits and approvals
to be issued by the Army Corp of Engineers, the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation, the NYS Department of State, as well as the Town CZMC.
Mr. Engel referred the matter to the January 27th meeting of the CZMC.
The public hearing remains open.
Championship Drive-Town of Mamaroneck - Special Use Permit- Public Hearing
Stephen Altieri,the Town Administrator, addressed the Board, stating that the Town will have
major responsibilities to keep people safe during the US Open and wants to use Lots 1 and 2 on
Championship Drive for a joint operation center to coordinate public safety among public safety
officers of the Town, Westchester County, New York State Police and other emergency
personnel. This site was selected as the best location because it provides easy access to the club.
Mr. Altieri further explained that there will be no permanent structures but there will be
temporary structures to house radio equipment,personnel and operations. There will be some
parking on site but the vast majority of vehicles will be parked in Scarsdale. Mr. Altieri stated
that the site will be restored to substantially its present condition shortly after the end of the
event.
Several Board members asked why this is before the Board since it is necessary for public safety.
Ms. Hochman explained that the Town Building Inspector reviewed the matter and because it
was not determined to meet the criteria for an emergency, it was agreed to allow the Planning
Board an opportunity to review the proposal. The Town Zoning Code provides that firehouses,
police stations and other municipal uses are permissible as specially permitted uses pursuant to
Section 240-21(B)(5).
Mr. Altieri stated that the Town and Winged Foot Golf Course have a license agreement in place.
The effect on neighbors was discussed.
The Board discussed the SEQR and MEQR classifications and,upon recommendations by Ms.
Aitchison and Ms. Hochman, agreed that it is a Type 2 action under both, which means that no
further environmental impact review is required.
Motion: To open the public hearing
Action: Unanimously approved
Moved by Ira Block, seconded by Ron Mandel
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public questions or comments
Motion: To close the public hearing
Action: Unanimously approved
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Moved by Elizabeth Cooney, seconded by Ira Block
Mr. Engel directed Ms. Hochman to prepare a draft resolution.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 P.M.
Minutes prepared by
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Francine M. Brill
Planning Board Secretary
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