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4 PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
41:) AUGUST 10, 1994, IN THE COURT ROOM, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
Present: Marilyn Reader, Chair
Richard Darsky
4 Gabriel Fay
Linda Harrington
Alan Murray
Joel Negrin
Absent: Edward Gonye
Also Present: Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel
Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer
Eve Nudelman, Environmental Coordinator
Valerie Moore O'Keeffe
C. Alan Mason, Chairman CZMC
Marci Loren Dustin, Public Stenographer
Kazazes and Associates
- 250 East Hartsdale Avenue, Suite 24
Hartsdale, NY 10530
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Reader at 8:20 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Murray, the minutes of June 8,
1994 were approved.
On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mrs. Harrington, the minutes of July
21, 1994 were approved as corrected.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Fresh Water Wetlands and Water Courses Permit - Nantucket
Home Builders - Lot No. 7 Fenbrook Drive - Block 309 Lot 7.
George Braverman, owner, was accompanied by his architect, Mark Mustacato.
On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
opened.
The Public Stenographer was present for this application and her
transcript will become a permanent part of this record.
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C. Alan Mason, Chairman of the Coastal Zone Management Commission, asked
about coordinating construction with the adjacent property. Applicants
for that property, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Terence Toal, were to be heard
later in the meeting requesting a Fresh Water Wetlands and Water Courses
Permit.
Mr. Mustacato stated that access would be available to the north side of
the property by way of Mr. Toal's property. Said access would not be
permanent, and Mr. Silverberg stated that this allowance must be stated in
writing prior to issuance of a Building Permit to Nantucket Builders. Mr.
Mustacato stated that he would submit a plan showing the limits of said
access so that it will be delineated in a manner to limit any disturbance.
On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Darsky, it was unanimously, 6-0,
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
closed.
On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Negrin, it was unanimously, 6-0,
RESOLVED, that this Board finds this matter to have no substantial
environmental impact and directs the filing of a Negative Declaration.
On motion of Mr. Darsky, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following resolution
was adopted unanimously, 6-0,
0 WHEREAS, Nantucket Home Builders has applied for a permit for the
premises at Lot No. 7 Fenbrook Drive and known on the Tax Assessment
Cy Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 309 Lot 7 pursuant to Local Law
#7-1986; and
WHEREAS, this Planning Board has previously determined that the
proposed action is a Type I action and that this Board is the
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Review; and
WHEREAS, the Consulting Engineer to the Town has submitted comments
and recommendations in writing regarding this application to the
Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this Planning Board has determined, pursuant to Local Law
#7, Section 86-6(D), that the activity proposed is of a minor nature
and is compatible pursuant to 6NYCRR 665.7;
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing pursuant to Local Law $7 of 1986 having
been held on August 10, 1994;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board makes findings of
fact as follows:
1. The activity proposed is of such a minor nature as not to
effect or endanger the balance of systems in a controlled
area;
2. The proposed activity will be compatible with the
preservation, protection and conservation of the wetland
and its benefits, because (A) the proposed activity will
have only a minor impact, (B) it is the o*'-,/ practical
alternative, and (C) it is compatible with the economic
and social needs of the community and will not impose an
economic or social burden on the community;
3. The proposed activity will result in no more than
insubstantial degradation to, or loss of any part of the
wetland because of the minor impact of the activity and
the protective conditions imposed by this resolution;
4. The proposed activity will be compatible with the public
health and welfare, because of its minor impact in the
controlled area;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application of Nantucket Home
Builders for a permit, pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986, be and it
hereby is, granted subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. This permit is personal to the applicant and may not be
transferred to any other individual, entity or a
combination thereof;
2. All debris is to be removed prior to the completion of the
project. Construction must be in accordance with the
requirements of the Town Flood Damage Prevention Code and
the Town Erosion and Sedimentation Control Law.
3. A completed plan shall be submitted to the Building
Department showing the temporary point of access to this
property from the adjacent property granted by its owners,
Terence and Jane Toal. Said plan shall show the exact
point of access and the extent of this access to this
applicant's lot; and the plan shall show details of
.E erosion control damage for the access. The plan must be
approved by the Building Inspector before a Building
Permit shall be issued.
4. During construction, in consultation with the Consulting
Engineer, hay bales shall be installed between the
construction and the Sheldrake River.
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5. Work involving site preparation shall only take place from
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and
4:30 PM.
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6. A cash deposit or bond for $5,000 shall be furnished to
the Town by the applicant to ensure the satisfactory
completion of the project and the rehabilitation of the
affected or disturbed area.
7. This permit shall expire upon completion of the proposed
activity or one year from the date of its issue whichever
first occurs.
CONSIDERATION - Fresh Water Wetlands and Water Courses Permit -
Jane and Terence Toal - Empty lot on Fenbrook Drive -
Block 309 Lot 6
Mark Mustacato, architect, appeared with Mr. Toal. He stated that a
small amount of the property is in the flood area; a portion of the
southeast corner is in the one-hundred-year flood plain. Mr. Mustacato
submitted a new plan reflecting the changes requested by Mr. Jakubowski
which was dated August 9, 1994. He was asked to submit this plan for the
record.
The members of the Board discussed which trees were to be removed and had
questions about the proposed circular driveway.
' Mr. Negrin inquired whether or not the rear yard setbacks were met and
requested that a line showing 100 feet back from the stream be added to
the drawing so that the controlled area was more obvious.
On motion of Mr. Murray seconded by Mr. Negrin, it was unanimously, by a
vote of 6-0
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board intends to declare itself Lead
Agency; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this is a Type I Action which may have a
significant impact on the environment as determined by New York
State or corresponding local law and which may require further
action under SEQRA; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the circulation of notice of intent to
declare Lead Agency to the involved agencies is directed.
On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously,
RESOLVED, that this matter shall be referred to the Coastal Zone
Management Commission for comment; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Thursday, September
8, 1994 at 8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the
application of Jane and Terence Toal for a Fresh Water Wetlands and
Water Courses Permit; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Secretary is hereby authorized to
publish the Notice of said Public Hearing in the Official Newspaper
of the Town of Mamaroneck.
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REFERRAL FROM TOWN BOARD - Proposed Law - "Moratorium on Placement of
Cellular Telephone Antennas
Mr. Fay recused himself from the discussion and decision as he has
represented the Alden House which, with NYNEX, has applied for a cellular
telephone antenna site.
Mr. Silverberg explained the ramifications of a referral from the Town
Board. This Board had to answer the Town's query, and the next Town Board
meeting was August 17, 1994. He noted that the County of Westchester had
responded by letter dated August 4, 1994; said letter is a part of the
record.
Mrs. Reader stated that she felt it appropriate to adopt the moratorium so
that the Town Board could consider the appropriateness of regulation of
antennae. Mr. Negrin agreed stating that a moratorium would give the Town
Board time to consider all of the issues relating to the matter.
On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mrs. Harrington, the Planning Board,
unanimously, 5-0, moved to recommend the following resolution to the Town
Board.
WHEREAS, the Town of Mamaroneck Town Board has referred a
proposed moratorium law entitled "Moratorium on Placement of Cellular
Telephone Antennas" to the Board for consideration; and
WHEREAS, at its August 10, 1994 meeting this Board reviewed said
law and discussed its recommendation to the Town Board; it is hereby
RESOLVED: that the Planning Board of the Town of Mamaroneck
recommends to the Town Board the adoption of the proposed moratorium
on placement of cellular telephone antennas for a period of ninety
days so that the Town Board can appropriately review and research
issues relating to the concerns of the public with regard to the
public health, safety and welfare, the complex legal issues relating
to such regulations, the potential impacts upon critical environmental
areas of such structures and in particular, the consideration of the
potential impacts of such structures on property values, in particular
zoning districts, and on the visual aesthetic character of the Town.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mrs. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Darsky, the meeting was
unanimously, 6-0, adjourned at 9:23 PM.
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Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Sec'y