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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_07_14 Planning Board Minutes AMENDED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK JULY 14, 1999, IN THE SENIOR CENTER, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Marilyn S. Reader, Chairperson May W. Aisen Richard H. Darsky C. Alan Mason Edmund Papazian Absent: Linda S. Harrington Also Present: Judith M. Gallent, Counsel Philip A. Leger, Consulting Engineer Michele DiEdwards, Public Stenographer Terranova, Kazazes &Associates, Ltd. 40 Eighth Street New Rochelle, New York 10801 Marguerite Roma, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Marilyn Reader at 8:15 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Reader asked if the Board members had reviewed the draft Minutes of the June 9, 1999 meeting and if there were any additions and/or corrections. Mr. Leger noted that he was the attending consulting engineer at that meeting, not Anthony Capicotto. The correction was duly noted. On a motion made by Ms. Aisen, seconded by Dr. Mason, the Amended Minutes for June 9, 1999 were unanimously approved. Chairperson Reader informed those present that the following application was withdrawn by the contract vendee and the matter was adjourned to the next meeting, August 11, 1999: PUBLIC HEARING-FRESHWATER WETLANDS AND WATER COURSES PERMIT-Goldberg- 10 Evergreen Lane, Block 309, Lot 21 (adjourned 6/9/99) Chairperson Reader read the next application as follows: • PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLAN-Winged Foot Golf Club - 851 Fenimore Road-Block 347, Lot 1 On a motion was made by Dr. Mason, seconded by Ms. Aisen, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared open. The Public Stenographer was present for this meeting and her transcript will become a permanent part of this record. Ms. Reader asked those speaking to identify themselves for the record. Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 2 Lawrence Gordon, architect, James Vanoli, engineer of record and Steve Sullivan, project manager of Winged Foot Golf Club appeared. Mr. Gordon said the proposal is for a toilet facility to be put on the green at Winged Foot,the same design as previously built for the handicapped as well. Ms. Reader stated that she had received a copy of a letter from David Goessl, the Jr. Civil Engineer, stating the proposal was too far from the existing sewer line to hook into that. After further discussion, Ms. Reader asked if there were any other questions from members of the Board. Ms. Gallent said that Westchester County had no comment. Ms. Reader asked if there were any questions from members of the public. There being none, on a motion was made by Dr. Mason, and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. After further discussion, on a motion made by Dr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Papazian, the following resolution was unanimously ADOPTED: WHEREAS, WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB has submitted an application for Site Plan Approval to construct a comfort station/rain shelter to be located at 851 Fenimore Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 347 Lot 1 ; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has determined that the proposed action is a Type II action under SEQRA; accordingly, no further action is required under SEQRA; WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed all of the submissions by, and on behalf of the applicant, all correspondence from Town officials, the Consulting Engineer to the Town, and members of the public, and Public Hearings have been held pursuant to notice on July 14, 1999; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Site Plan Approval is hereby APPROVED for the application submitted by Winged Foot Golf Club, subject to all terms and conditions set forth herein: I. General Requirements A. All site work, landscaping, storm water drainage and treatment systems shall be in accordance with the plans submitted as follows: (1) Plans dated March 9, 1994 at a location depicted on a survey dated June 4, 1999 by William J. Simons, Land Surveyor. II. Special Requirements A. Water Retention and Drainage This approval is subject to final approval of drainage plans by the Town's Consulting Engineer. B. Erosion and Sediment Control - (During Construction) 1. Erosion and sedimentation control plans shall be based on the standards presented in the Town of Mamaroneck Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Law. Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 3 2. The control plan shall include a construction timetable and an inspection schedule. Chairperson Reader read the next application as follows: PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL PERMIT RENEWAL - HIGH TECH CAR WASH - 2434 Boston Post Road - Block 503, Lot 326.1 The applicant stated he was waiting for his attorney to arrive. Chairperson Reader informed the applicant that the matter will be called after the next matters are heard. Ms. Reader said Tedesco Auto Body, Inc. and A.P. Automotive, Inc. will be considered together, as they are in the same location. Ms. Reader read the those applications as follows: PUBLIC HEARING-SPECIAL PERMIT RENEWAL -Tedesco Auto Body,Inc. -2430 Boston Post Road - Block 503, Lot 421 PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL PERMIT RENEWAL - A.P. Automotive, Inc. - 2430 Boston Post Road - Block 503, Lot 421 Donald Mazin, the attorney representing both applicants, appeared and stated he was before the Board two years ago for the same purpose for renewal of these special permits. He said there are no violations and the applicants have agreed to the previous conditions. The applicants keep a clean place, much better than it was in the past and feels everyone on the Board is satisfied. Ms. Gallent asked if both applicants accept the conditions of the special permit as previously approved without any changes. Mr. Mazin said yes. Ms. Reader said it is a Type II action for both projects, requiring no further action under SEQRA. Ms. Gallent said both were referred to Westchester County which indicated there were no issues of concern. Ms. Reader asked if there were any other questions from the Board or professional staff. There being none, Ms. Reader asked Mr. Carpaneto if there were any violations. Mr. Carpaneto said there were no violations to his knowledge. Ms. Reader asked if there were any comments from the public. There being none, on a motion made by Ms. Aisen, seconded by Mr. Papazian, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. On a motion made by Ms. Aisen, seconded by Dr. Mason, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Ralph Tedesco, d/b/a Tedesco Auto Body, Inc., submitted an application for the renewal of the Special Use Permit for use of the lower floor 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 previously granted to Anthony Masella, d/b/a Auto Craftsman Ltd.; and Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 4 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 July 14, 1999 pursuant to notice; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board having considered the application for the renewal of the Special Use Permit, the plans and environmental analysis submitted by the applicant, comments and responses to questions by the applicant, the reports and comments of the Consulting Engineer to the Town and having heard interested members of the public; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the renewal of the Special Permit to operate an automobile repair facility performing tune-ups, carburetor services and the like be and hereby is granted to Ralph Tedesco, d/b/a Tedesco Auto Body, Inc., for the premises located at 2430 Boston Post Road subject to the terms and conditions set forth below and subject to the terms of a Special Permit granted to Auto Craftsman on August 12, 1991, and 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 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; 3. The proposed Special Use Permit 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 Ralph Tedesco, d/b/a Tedesco Auto Body, Inc., for the renewal of the Special Use Permit subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Services on the premises shall be limited to the following: 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. 2. The applicant agrees to provide and maintain the pollution control services and activities as 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, except that Item No. 2 on Page 2 is not required because the property involved is not owned by the applicant. 3. The applicant shall be bound, as successor to Collision Tech, to the agreement, dated December 1990, between Collision Tech Ltd. and All Tune and Lube, which has been succeeded by Jack Eisenbach, doing business as Jack's Miracle Auto Repairs. 4. Hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No noise emanating from inside the building shall be audible outside the building. 5. There shall be no externally audible public address system, bullhorns or walkie-talkies on the premises. Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 5 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 toward the building. 8. The final plan submitted prior to the issuance of any Building Permit shall show traffic lanes on the property for ingress and egress. 9. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Westchester Department of Health and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation relating to air pollution emissions, waste disposal and spray painting processes. 10. 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. 11. The applicant obtaining approval from the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) for its signage. 12. This Special Use Permit shall expire after two (2) years. WHEREAS, Patsy Fuschetto and Anthony Sama, d/b/a A.P. Automotive, Inc., submitted an application for renewal of the Special Use Permit for use of the upper floor 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 as an auto repair shop; i.e. tuneups, brakes, auto inspection, carburetor, injector, oil/tube and general auto repairs, (no body work); 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 July 14, 1999 pursuant to notice; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board having considered the application for renewal of the Special Use Permit, the plans and zoning report and environmental analysis submitted by the applicant,comments and responses to questions by the applicant, the reports and 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 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; 3. The proposed Special Use Permit 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. Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board APPROVES the application of Patsy Fuschetto and Anthony Sama, d/b/a A.P. Automotive, Inc., for the renewal of the Special Use Permit for an auto repair shop;i.e. tuneups,brakes, auto inspection,carburetor, injector, oil/lube and general auto repairs, (no body work) subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. Services on the premises shall be limited to the following; tuneups, carburetor services, injector services, brake repair, oil/tube/fluid changes and similar repairs. No repairs requiring breakdown of the motor, transmission or universal joint shall be permitted. Repairs to the electrical system shall not be performed. 2. The applicant agrees to provide the pollution control services and activities as 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, except that Item No. 2 on Page 2 is not required because the property involved is not owned by the applicant. 3. The applicant shall provide all maintenance, pollution control and related activities on an ongoing basis as set forth in an agreement between Collision Technologies Limited and Jack Eisenbach, dated June 10, 1992. 4. Hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No noise emanating from inside the building shall be audible outside the building. 5. 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 toward the building. 8. The final plan submitted prior to the issuance of any Building Permit shall show traffic lanes on the property for ingress and egress. 9. The front, vehicle entry doors shall be kept closed while work is in progress (except for time when vehicles are moving in and out of the building) and all work shall be done inside the building. 10. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Westchester Department of Health and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation relating to air pollution emissions and waste disposal. 11. This Special Use Permit shall expire after two (2) years. 12. 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. Chairperson Reader read the next application, which had been previously called as the attorney has now arrived: PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL PERMIT RENEWAL - HIGH TECH CAR WASH -2434 Boston Post Road - Block 503, Lot 326.1 Planning Board July 14, 1999 0 Page 7 Dolores Battalia, of Stein & Battalia, 2001 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, the attorney representing the • applicant, appeared and apologized for not being present when the case was first called. Ms. Battalia said she represents the applicant, Robert Guerrerio, the owner of High Tech Car Wash. She stated there will be no changes whatsoever to the site, and that the special permit was renewed two years ago. They may or may not have to go before the Board of Architectural(BAR), a determination has to be made. i Mr. Carpaneto said the applicant has to go before the Zoning Board for signs. Ms. Battalia she will look into that, as a variance was granted previously. Mr. Carpaneto said it should not affect the operation. Mr. Battalia said it expires in October. She asked Mr. Carpaneto if she must reappear before the BAR. Mr. Carpaneto said no. Ms. Reader asked if it is the applicant's desire to be subject to the same conditions, 1 through 12, to which Ms. Battalia agreed. Ms. Gallent said this is a Type II action. Ms. Reader asked if there were any further comments from members of the Board. Ms. Gallent said it was referred to, and there were no comments, from Westchester County. Ms. Reader asked if there were any comments from the public. There being no comments, on a motion J was made by Ms. Aisen and seconded, it was unanimously 4 RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing he, and hereby is, declared closed. On a motion made by Mr. Darsky, seconded by Ms. Aisen, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Robert Guerrerio, Jr. submitted an application for renewal of the Special Permit for High Tech Car Wash on the premises located at 2434 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 503 Lot 326.1; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has previously determined that the proposed action is a Type II action and that, therefore, no further action is required under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing having been held on July 14, 1999 pursuant to notice; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board having considered the application for renewal of the Special Permit, the plans and zoning report and environmental assessment submitted by the applicant,comments and responses to questions by the applicant, the reports and 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: on- 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. Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 8 2. The operations in connection with the Special Permit 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 Permit. 3. The proposed Special Permit 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. 4. The property subject to this Special Permit has no existing violations of the Town of Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance. 5. The applicant has demonstrated that there has been no change in circumstances in the area which would require the Planning Board to deny this extension. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board APPROVES the application of High Tech Car Wash for renewal of the Special Permit for a car wash subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. There shall be no signage placed on the existing rear canopy. 2. No gasoline shall be sold at the site. 3. The triangular planting in the rear of the premises (adjoining the residential site to the West)shall be consistent with the planting and landscaping as shown and approved by the Board of Architectural Review on April 17, 1997. 4. Maximum hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. 5. There shall he no externally audible public address system, bullhorns or walkie-talkies on the premises. 6. All lights, except for security lighting, shall be turned off at the close of business. 7. All lights for the driveway shall be directed toward the building. The final plans submitted prior to issuance of any Building Permit shall show traffic lanes on the property for ingress and egress. 8. The applicant shall comply with all terms and conditions of the easement agreement relating to the buffer zone. 9. This Special Permit approval is subject to additional conditions imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals including limitation of canopy height to twenty feet (20'), on the "menu" sign at the rear of the property and a requirement that the exposed source of illumination for the front canopy shall be directed to the ground only and be recessed behind the side and front of the canopy. 10. This Special Use Permit shall expire after two (2) years. 11. This Special Permit is subject to the termination requirements set forth in Section 240-64 Cand 240-65 and the use restrictions set forth in Section 240-31 of the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. Ms. Battalia thanked the Board, and said she will be back in two years. Planning Board July 14, 1999 ® Page 9 Chairperson Reader read the next application as follows: PUBLIC HEARING-SPECIAL PERMIT-Libretts Wholesale Industrial Hardware/HarJay Corp. - 615 Fifth Avenue - Block 131, Lots 344 and 333 On a motion made and seconded by, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared open. The Public Stenographer was present for this meeting and her transcript will become a permanent part of this record. Steve Librett, of Libretts, and Ira Schall, the accountant for HarJay, appeared before the Board. Mr. Librett said as stated in the letter submitted to the Board, the prior business at this location, Westchester Surgical Supply, conducted their business similar to the way Libretts will be conducting business. It will be partial retail and partial wholesale distribution. There will be the same amount of deliveries, the same traffic pattern and will be basically identical. Ms. Reader asked if retail will cause it to be busier than Westchester Surgical was. Mr. Librett said he does not know dollar-wise what Westchester Surgical did, but the proportion of retail versus wholesale will be about the same. QMs. Aisen said Libretts will have a much broader range of consumers. Mr. Librett said the proposed business is completely different from the business in New Rochelle. Ms. Aisen asked how it will be different. Mr. Librett said the business in New Rochelle is 100% retail, contractors, etc. Basically, as the name states, Librett Industrial, business is done in New York City, the Bronx, Connecticut with industrial accounts that call in and fax in orders which are processed and delivered to the various locations. There will be a big focus on that end of the business. Ms. Aisen asked if he was narrowing the range of the retail part of the business. Mr. Librett said they will have a very nice walk-in retail scenario, but does not have the percentage. Ms. Aisen said Mr. Librett will still have a retail hardware store. Mr. Librett said it will not be a retail hardware store. It will be retail by the fact that people can come in, buy tools, etc., but more of a wholesale operation. • Mr. Darsky asked about the traffic pattern, if products are offered on a retail basis. Mr. Librett said currently there are 75 parking spots. Approximately one-third of those spots are never used. They have been renting out at least one-third of those spots to construction individuals in the area. At the new location there will be 45 to 50 spots. Mr. Librett said he is also checking into the little lot across the street, which is owned by Con Ed. Ms. Gallent stated that is not a part of this application. Dr. Mason asked about the square footage of the proposed store. Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 10 Mr. Librett said that the overall building is about 17,000 sq. ft. The retail, the walk-in aspect, is about 7500 sq. ft. Dr. Mason said that is approximately what is in the other place. Mr. Librett said the other building has approximately 12,000 sq. ft. Dr. Mason said that this is a substantially larger operation. Mr. Librett said it is actually a little smaller, square footage-wise. Ms. Gallent said if Mr. Librett had the square footage, it would be a comparison of this project and what was there, the impact. Ms. Reader said she understands, but it will he a lesser retail operation. Mr. Librett said it will he different, but similar to the other store. Dr. Mason said it is not a great area for traffic now. It tends to get congested and he is concerned what the traffic flow will be and if it will create a problem. Mr. Librett said he does not have the specific details regarding traffic flow customer-wise that was generated by Westchester Surgical. As far as the volume dollar-wise of sales, Westchester Surgical did quite a bit more than Librett. He does not know what percentage was drive-up and what percentage was delivery. Based on his research and discussions with the owner, it was about one-third walk-up and two- thirds being delivered. It will be similar to what is proposed. Libretts is doing less volume than Westchester Surgical initially did. An educated guess will be, they are not going to have any more drive- up or walk-ins than Westchester Surgical. Dr. Mason said the two times he was in the store there was no one in it. Mr. Schall said dozens of people would come in during the day to see the doctors or walk-in. A discussion ensued regarding the amount of individuals frequenting the space. Mr. Librett said with the type of individual coming into the store it will be a quick transaction, as opposed to getting seating, seeing a doctor and getting fitted as with Westchester Surgical. Mr. Librett said he would like to anticipate that somebody will come in to pickup supplies, get in, get out and be on their way. Ms. Reader said that is the point, the volume. Mr. Schall said the focus of the business is industrial. There will be retail, but the growth is in industrial. Mr. Librett said if he wanted to continue to have the major focus in retail, he would stay in New Rochelle where he is. Ms. Reader said the major traffic concern on that particular street is between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mr. Librett said he spent quite a bit of time there over the past month, there is certainly a flow of traffic, but it should not be a problem. Ms. Reader asked if there will he trucks parked at that location overnight. Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 11 Mr. Librett said no,just vans. He has an outside delivery service and UPS. Ms. Reader asked if there were any other questions. Mr. Darksy asked about employees. Mr. Librett said there should be about 30 employees. There is a lot across the street that is also owned by the landlord that will be used for employee parking. Ms. Reader asked if there were any further questions or comments from the public or the Board. Ms. Gallent said there is a letter from the CZMC that stated the conversion will neither advance nor hinder the policies set forth in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. Ms. Gallent gave Chairperson Reader a Negative Declaration, prepared by James Athey, to Ms. Reader. Ms. Reader asked that the Board review the Negative Declaration, which was done. Ms. Aisen stated that this matter had not been before the Board before. Ms. Reader said the matter can he adjourned. Ms. Aisen said she is just questioning the procedure. Ms. Reader said counsel advised her that consideration is not required for special permits. Ms. Gallent said it is not a legal requirement. A public hearing is required by law, consideration is not. Ms. Reader said the applicant requested that consideration be waived. He understood it would be put on the agenda as a public hearing, and if there were other questions by the Board the public hearing would be adjourned for another month. Ms. Reader has waived consideration in the past when the applicants requests same, especially for special permit renewals when there are no apparent special issues. Ms. Aisen asked if there was one in/out entrance. Dr. Mason asked onto what street is the in/out entrance. Mr. Librett said there will be only one in/out entrance onto Fifth, as there is no other choice. Dr. Mason asked about the blacktop area along the side of the building with diagonal stripes. Mr. Schall said there are three or four spots for parking. Dr. Mason asked where the rest of the parking is located. Mr. Librett said the parking is located on the side of the building going all the way back along Fifth Avenue, which is adjacent to the building and is a part of the building. The discussion continued regarding the diagonal lines along the side of the building,and egress from the building. Mr. Librett said there are perpendicular lines and there will be about forty (40) full size spaces. Dr. Mason asked how much space will be available when someone backs out to make a U-turn. Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 12 Mr. Librett said he does not have the exact footage, but approximately 12 ft. to 13 ft. Mr. Schall said at least 15 ft. Ms. Reader asked about the size of the entrance and exit of the parking lot. Mr. Librett said it is about two car widths, but he does not have the exact measurements. Mr. Schall said it is about two and one-half to three car widths. A discussion ensued regarding delivery trucks using that same space. Mr. Librett said there are two loading zones, away from the space where cars will be going in and out. Mr. Leger said in looking at the photo showing the entrance, there is a car parked and a rolling gate. It appears to be very wide and the parking area continues toward the back of the property. Further discussion ensued regarding the amount of vehicles that will be able to utilize that space. Ms. Reader asked Mr. Librett to refresh her memory about the Westchester Surgical location. Mr. Librett said there is an empty house that has been gutted and has a for sale sign on it. There is an empty lot that Con Ed owns, and there is one business across the street with either an auto body or auto mechanic business. Ms. Reader asked how far the location is from the New Rochelle projects. Mr. Librett said the projects come up to Valley Place on the New Rochelle side. This location is two blocks from that. Ms. Reader asked if there were any other comments. Mr. Darsky said he is concerned about deliveries being made. After some discussion, Mr. Librett said deliveries will be made on the property and not on the street. Mr. Schall said that he is certain Westchester Surgical had more deliveries than the proposed store will have. Westchester Surgical had trucks going back and forth all day long. Mr. Librett said deliveries made to customers get picked up once very early in the morning, about 7:30- 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and not on the weekends. Deliveries will be received once a day from UPS. Mr. Darsky said in the old location, Mr. Librett had some pretty large items. Mr. Librett said they have one big vender that will deliver once a week on a Wednesday, depending on the time of year, for about one hour. There will not be regular delivery activity all day long. Mr. Schall said that Westchester Surgical had delivery trucks constantly going through. Ms. Reader asked where Westchester Surgical is going. Mr. Schall said Westchester Surgical is going out of business. Planning Board July 14, 1999 ® Page 13 Ms. Reader asked if anyone on the Board would like this matter adjourned to the next meeting. There being no request for adjournment,Ms. Reader asked if there were any other questions or comments. There being none, on a motion was made by Ms. Aisen and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. Ms. Gallent asked Ms. Reader to vote on the Negative Declaration as prepared by James Athey, Environmental Coordinator. Ms. Reader said that this is an unlisted action, the Board has had an opportunity to review the Negative Declaration prepared on this project and that the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board is the lead agency. On a motion made by Dr. Mason, seconded by Ms. Aisen and unanimously approved, it is RESOLVED, that this Board finds this matter to have no substantial environmental impact and directs the filing of a Negative Declaration as prepared by James Athey. After further discussion regarding conditions of approval and the hours of operation, on a motion made by Ms. Aisen,seconded by Mr. Papazian and unanimously approved, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, Libretts Wholesale Industrial Hardware submitted an application for a Special Use Permit for use of the premises at 615 Fifth Avenue and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 131 Lots 344 and 333; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing having been held on July 14, 1999 pursuant to notice; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board having considered the application for a Special Use Permit, the plans and zoning report and environmental analysis submitted by the applicant, comments and responses to questions • by the applicant, the reports and comments of the Consulting Engineer to the Town and having heard interested members of the public; WHEREAS, this application is an unlisted action pursuant to SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the EAF reveals that the action as proposed will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board adopt a Negative Declaration, a copy of which is annexed hereto. 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 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; Planning Board July 14, 1999 Page 14 3. The proposed Special Use Permit 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 Libretts Wholesale Industrial Hardware for a Special Use Permit relocating a wholesale/retail distributor from New Rochelle to Larchmont subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. The hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday 2. This Special Use Permit shall expire after two (2) years. 3. 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. Mr. Librett thanked the Board for putting this matter on the calendar this month. Mr. Leger introduced Anthony Catalano of Malcolm Pirnie to the Board, who will be assisting Mr. Leger and attending future meetings. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of this Board will be held on August 11, 1999. ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Dr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Papazian, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 7)1 a/E--0A4-414-t& Marguerite Woma, Recording Secretary