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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993_02_10 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK FEBRUARY 10, 1993, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Sanford Bell, Chairman Jerry Donatelli Gabriel Fay Sal Iacono Norma Jacobson Alan Murray Absent: Edward Gonye Also Present: Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Marci Dustin, 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 Special Permit Applications - Metropolis Westchester Lanes Inc.- 2444 Boston Post Road - Block 503 Lot 137 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. On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. Appearing were Andrew Fredman, architect, and Howard Hornstein, attorney. They reiterated the plans for five retail stores led by Staples and CVS. Mr. Fredman stated that the Zoning Board had approved the variances concerning signs, loading space and size of parking spaces and that the Board of Architectural Review had suggested more landscaping. He stated that he and the Board were still conferring about the facade. Mr. Fredman stated that the application had been before the Traffic Committee as well. Planning Board ;-A February 10, 199/ ' -2- There was a great deal of discussion about the level of service at the intersection. Mr. Fredman stated that he had informally contacted engineers at the New York State Department of Transportation who had stated that they had no problem with the change of use. Mr. Hornstein maintained that the new use would spread the traffic at the site over the day. Mr. Fay noted that the shopping center would improve the area and that nationally known tenants were to be involved in the center. It was his conclusion that the Board should approve the project. On motion of Mr. Fay, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the construction of five retail stores at 2444 Boston Post Road will have no significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State Environmental Conservation Law or 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, Metropolis Westchester Lanes Inc. has submitted an application for Site Plan Approval for the construction of five (5) retail stores located at 2444 Boston Post Road and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 503 Lot 137; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has been designated lead agency and has conducted and completed proceedings pursuant to SEQR; and WHEREAS, the Zoning Board has previously granted variances regarding the signs, reduction of the size of some of the parking spaces and number of loading zones; and WHEREAS, the Board of Architectural Review has indicated its approval of the design; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed all of the submissions by, and on behalf of, the applicant, all correspondence from Town officials, the Town Fire Department, the Consulting Engineer to the Town, the Traffic Committee and the Coastal Zone Management Commission and members of the public, and a Public Hearing having been held pursuant to notice on February 10, 1993; Planning Board February 10, 1992) -3- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Site Plan Approval is hereby granted for the application submitted by Metropolis Westchester Lanes Inc. , subject to all terms and conditions set forth herein. I. General Requirements All site work, traffic controls, landscaping, storm water drainage and treatment systems shall be in accordance with and subject to the plans submitted, as follows: A. Traffic Plan T-1, dated 11-9-92, Andrew D. Fredman Associates Architects. B. Drainage Plan D-1, dated 11-9-92, Andrew D. Fredman Associates Architects. C. Landscaping Plan LP-1, revised 2-1-93, Andrew D. Fredman Associates Architects. D. Site Lighting Plan L-1, dated 11-9-92, Andrew D. Fredman Associates Architects. E. Signage Plans S-1, and S-2, dated 11-9-92, Andrew D. Fredman Associates Architects. F. Demolition Plan A-1, dated 11-10-92, Andrew D. Fredman Associates Architects. G. Renovation Plan A-2, dated 11-10-92, Andrew D. Fredman Associates Architects. H. Elevation A-3, dated 11-10-92, Andrew D. Fredman Associates Architects. II. Compliance with SEQR A. Consistent with social, economic, and other essential considerations of State policy, to the maximum extent practicable from reasonable alternatives 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. Planning Board IA February 10, 199, -4- III. Special Requirements A. Water Retention and Drainage The design of the drainage mechanism shall be subject to the approval of plans submitted to the Town's Consulting Engineer. B. Erosion and Sedimentation Control - (During Construction) 1. Erosion and sedimentation control plans shall be based on the standards presented in the Town of Mamaroneck Erosion and Sediment Control Law. 2. The control plan shall include a construction timetable and an inspection schedule. C. Rock removal shall be by mechanical means. D. Traffic 1. The applicant shall apply for approval to the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). Should improvement be requested to signal rotation at the intersection of Post Road at Dillon Road the applicant shall pay for improvements. If the DOT determines that the level of service at the intersection will be reduced by the proposal and the reduction cannot be ameliorated, the applicant shall submit to this Board a modification of the plan. 2. The eastern entrance access to the center shall, by curbing, allow only entrance from the East, and the western exit shall, by curbing, allow only egress to the West. 3. No parking or loading shall be allowed in the fire lane. 4. Tractor trailer trucks must be unloaded at the loading dock. Unloading shall be done only between the hours of 6 AM to 9 AM. 5. "No parking between 6 AM and 9 AM" signs shall be posted at the parking spots impacted by the turning radius of the tractor trailer. 6. There shall be three parking spaces near the smaller stores designated for loading. E. Other Planning Board ^ • February 10, 199, -5- 1. Approval is contingent upon the two major stores, CVS and Staples, remaining tenants. Should there be a change in leasing, the approval shall be subject to review. 2. All tenants shall be subject to individual Special Permit approval. 3. Lights shall be directed inward and, with the exception of those used for safety, shall be turned off at 9:30 PM except for those in the southeastern quadrant should CVS stay open beyond 9:30 PM. **** On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, Metropolis Westchester Lanes Inc. submitted an application for a Special Permit use for a retail store operated by CVS located at 2444 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York, and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 503 Lots 137; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing having been held on February 10, 1993 pursuant to notice; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board having considered the application for a Special 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 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. Planning Board li,,d February 10, 1992, -6- / BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board approves the application of Metropolis Westchester Lanes Inc. as landlord for a Special Permit for a retail store on the premises under the name of Staples subject to the following terms and conditions. 1. All terms and conditions stipulated in the Site Plan approval granted by this Board on February 10, 1993. 2. The store may stay open 24 hours a day. On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, Metropolis Westchester Lanes Inc. submitted an application for a Special Permit use for a retail store operated by Staples located at 2444 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, New York, and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 503 Lots 137; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing having been held on February 10, 1993 pursuant to notice; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board having considered the application for a Special 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 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board approves the application of Metropolis Westchester Lanes Inc. as landlord for a Special Permit Planning Board February 10, 199/ -7- for a retail store on the premises under the name of CVS subject to the following terms and conditions. 1. All terms and conditions stipulated in the Site Plan approval granted by this Board on February 10, 1993. 2. The hours of operation of the store shall be 9 AM to 9 PM. MINUTES On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Iacono, the minutes of December 11, 1992 were approved. DISCUSSION OF CHANGES IN NEW YORK STATE ENABLING LEGISLATION It was decided that Mr. Silverberg would revise the Town's subdivision law and submit it to this Board for comment. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mrs. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, the meeting was adjourned at 10:12 PM. &71/Af-Le: 46"-'/-1-1 Bonnie M. Burdick