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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992_12_09 Planning Board Minutes 11:1°; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK DECEMBER 9, 1992, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Sanford Bell, Chairman Jerry Donatelli Gabriel Fay Norma Jacobson Edward Gonye Alan Murray Absent: Sal Iacono Also Present: Nancy Rudolph, Counsel Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Richard Metzner, CZMC Karen Brideau, Public Stenographer Kazazes & Associates 250 East Hartsdale Avenue Hartsdale, NY 10530 Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bell at 8:23 PM. PUBLIC HEARING - Site Plan Application and Fresh Water Wetlands Permit - Winged Foot Golf Club - Fenimore Road - Block 344 Lot 99 On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Fay, it was unanimously 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. Representing the applicant were Richard Hein, architect; Robert Alonzi, golf course superintendent and R.J. Leahy, Board member. Mr. Alonzi stated that the club wanted to make a better environment for its employees. Neighbors appearing in opposition were Vincent and Peggy Monte-Sano, 8 Bruce Road and Greg Pasqua, 6 Bruce Road. They were concerned about drainage to their property and screening of the new building which would r Planning Board December 9, 1992 -2- be very close to their houses. Mr. Monte-Sano stated that water can remain in Bruce Road for a long time. Mr. Trachtman stated that the use of drywells would slow the release of the water downstream and would work better than a drain to the irrigation pond. Mr. Hein stated that the club would keep the large trees in the buffer zone and add indigenous plants. On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Fay, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. On motion of Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the construction of a maintenance building on Winged Foot Golf Course will have no significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State of corresponding local law; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that a negative declaration shall be issued. On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, Winged Foot Golf Club has submitted an application for Site 00/144 Plan Approval for construction of a maintenance building on Fenimore Road; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has been designated Lead Agency and has conducted and completed proceedings pursuant to SEQR; and 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 the Coastal Zone Management Commission and members of the public, and a Public Hearing having been held pursuant to notice on December 9, 1992; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that site plan approval is hereby granted Winged Foot Golf Club, pursuant to its application and subject to all terms and conditions set forth below: I. General Requirements All site work, landscaping, storm water drainage and treatment systems shall be in accordance with and subject to the plans submitted, as follows: C Planning Board December 9, 1992 -3- QDrawings A-1, A-2, A-3 and SP-1 by Richard Hein, dated 10/19/92. II. Compliance with SEQR A. Consistent with social, economic, and other essential considerations of State policy, to the minimum extent practicable from reasonable alternative thereto, the action to be carried out or approved is one which minimizes or avoids adverse environmental effects, including the effects disclosed in the relevant Environmental Assessment Form; and B. All practicable means will be taken in carrying out or approving the action to minimize or avoid adverse environmental effects, including effects disclosed in the relevant Environmental Assessment Forms and addendum thereto and all special requirements and modifications set forth herein. III. Special Requirements A. Erosion and sedimentation control plans shall be based upon the standards presented in the Town of Mamaroneck Erosion and Sediment Control Law. B. The location, size, number and characteristics of the drywells shall be determined by the Building Inspector and the Consulting Engineer after the performance of percolation tests. C. No trees shall be removed and indigenous shrubs shall be added as shown on the plans filed with the Building Department On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Fay, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, Winged Foot Golf Club has applied for a permit for the premises at Fenimore Road known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 344 Lot 99 pursuant to Local Law #E7-1986; and WHEREAS, this Planning Board has previously determined that the proposed action is a Type I action and that this Board is the appropriate Lead Agency with respect to Environmental Quality Review; and WHEREAS, the Consulting Engineer to the Town has submitted comments and recommendations in writing regarding this application to the Planning Board; and 101) WHEREAS, this PlanningBoard has determined,ermined, 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; Planning Board December 9, 1992 -4- WHEREAS, a Public Hearing pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986 having been held on December 9, 1992; 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 only 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 Winged Foot Golf Club 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. 3. During construction, in consultation with the Consulting Engineer, hay bales shall be installed between the construction and the Sheldrake River. 4. Work involving site preparation shall only take place from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. 5. A cash deposit or bond for $1,000 shall be furnished to the Town by the applicants to ensure the satisfactory completion of the project and the rehabilitation of the affected or disturbed area. 6. This permit shall expire upon completion of the proposed activity or one year from the date of its issue whichever first occurs. Planning Board December 9, 1992 -5- FURTHER CONSIDERATION - Site Plan Application - Larchmont Auto, RJF Automotive, Beechmont Bus Service and Telefuture Communications - 5 Fifth Avenue, Block 132 Lot 609. and FURTHER CONSIDERATION - Site Plan Application - Beechmont Bus Service (existing Premium Nursery) - 633 and 635 Fifth Avenue - Block 132 Lots 175 and 643. Robert Stanziale, architect, appeared accompanied by Frank Aurrichio, owner, and the Messrs. Tree and McAloon of Beechmont Bus Service. He stated that Premium Nursery will vacate 633 Fifth Avenue and Beechmont Bus Service will park and maintain its buses there. The company will maintain a small office with a real estate office on the second floor and will park 32 buses and 23 vans. This lot will be repaved. Buses will enter the property at 633 Fifth and exit through 5 Fifth. The property at 5 Fifth Avenue will house RJF Automotive, Larchmont Auto and a maintenance facility for Beechmont Bus. Collins Brothers, a moving company located across the street, will give up parking on this site. These spaces will now be used by clients and employees as well as some parking on the north side of the building. More parking for Beechmont Bus drivers will be provided around the corner at Valley Place. Mr. Stanziale stated that the curb cuts will be realigned, sidewalks repaired, oil separators added and landscaping provided on Fifth Avenue and behind the two properties on the Thruway access. Several variances will be required for these properties. A traffic study was requested of the applicants. When this application has been heard by the Zoning Board and the CZMC, it will be reheard by this Board PRESUBMISSION CONFERENCE - Loyal Inn Bowling Alley - 2444 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 137 Howard Hornstein, attorney, appeared accompanied Andrew Fredman, architect, and Larry Quinn, a partner in the company leasing the property. A retail complex of five stores will replace the bowling alley. The building will be reclad and improved, the parking lot will be repaved and new lighting will be installed. Both a Site Plan and Special Permits are being sought. Zoning variances are needed for the loading area and for the signs. New York State Department of Transportation input is necessary as the property is on a State road. Mr. Quinn stated that his company has signed a 35 year lease and that it was conceivable that more than 5 stores could be built. Mrs. Rudolph requested consent from the owner. In response to a question by Mr. Wolf of Lundy Lane, Mr. Fredman stated that no rock removal would be done by blasting. One of the new stores would be a CVS pharmacy. It might remain open 24 hours a day. No one had a problem with such hours. The lighting would be controlled so that lights near the residential area would be buffered and turned off when the other stores close. Planning Board December 9, 1992 -6- On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of Appeals is the Lead Agency and solely responsible for determining whether the proposed action may have a significant impact on the environment; 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 it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission for environmental review. On motion of Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, this matter was referred to the Traffic Committee. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Fay, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, February 10, 1992 at 8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the application of Metropolis Westchester Lanes, Inc. for a Site Plan Application and Special Permits; 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. DISCUSSION - Supplementary Generic Environmental Impact Statement - Conservation-Recreation Zone (Golf Club Study) Mr. Bell had reviewed the document. It was decided to pass on it without comment. DISCUSSION of Changes in New York State enabling legislation It was decided to put this matter over to the next meeting. DISCUSSION of Westchester County Patterns Project Mr. Bell, Mrs. Jacobson and Mr. Donatelli will review the material, discuss it together by December 16th and give their suggestions to Ms. Ng. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mrs. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, the minutes of November 11, 1992 were approved. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Fay, the meeting was adjourned at 11:18 PM. 150h,.ky Al• /,3,c14,a/ e Bonnie M. Burdick