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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_02_17 Planning Board Minutes 110 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK FEBRUARY 17, 1994, IN THE COURT Rom, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Marilyn Reader, Chair Richard Darsky Edward Gonye Linda Harrington Alan Murray Joel Negrin Absent: (,ahriel Fay Also Present: Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel Eve Nudelman, Environmental Coordinator Lisa Parrilla, Public Stenographer Kazazes & Associates 250 Fast Hartsdale Avenue Hartsdale, NY 10530 Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary ,,. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Reader at 8:21 PM. She announced that the Town Engineer was absent and welcomed two new members: Linda Harrington, a lifetime Town resident, and an accountant, and Richard Darsky, a 17-year resident and an investment banker and local volunteer. Prior to the scheduled Public Hearing, William Maker, Jr., Mr. Diforio's lawyer asked for a change in the SEQRA findings. It was his contention that giving Mr. Diforio or a subsequent property owner the responsibility for the quality of water leaving his property was too restrictive. Mr. Maker stated that no other homeowner in the Town would have such a requirement, and he threatened court action to avoid such restriction. Mr. Silverberg stated that the Board would have to reopen the SEQRA hearing if Mr. Maker wanted to sultnit new evidence. Chair Reader asked Mr. Maker if he wanted to reopen the SEQRA, and Mr. Maker responded that he did not. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Gonye, RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared 0 opened. The Public Stenographer was present and her transcript will become a part of the record. Planning Board February 17, 1994 -2- The Board discussed whether this Board could decide the pertinent zoning issues. David R. Paley, attorney and neighbor, contended that cluster zoning was being proposed with no open land or benefit to the Town. He stated that the Zoning Board should decide the issue. At the request of Donald S. Mazin, attorney for the Noys, Fire Chief Doherty had reviewed the site. Chief Doherty stated that he would like to test the apparatus at the site. The Board noted that a previous Chief had reviewed the site and written a favorable memorandum to the Board during the SEQRA review process. Mr. Mazin again pointed out that the proposed subdivision is a subdivision of a subdivision and stated that a full site plan has not been filed. He strongly recommended sending the application to the Zoning Board. Mr. Silverberg stated that it was appropriate for the Planning Board to determine whether Arrowhead Lane is adequate for access. Mr. Maker reiterated the benefits of the proposed subdivision: 1)a state-of-the-art drainage system will be constructed; 2)good plans have been made for subdivision; 3)herbicides and chemicals will be prohibited in the deeds; 4)a fire hydrant and water main will be added; and 5)an estimated $40,000 in taxes will be added annually. He also strongly disputed that the Board had not seen plans and stated that this layout had been worked out with the Building Inspector. TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Reader temporarily adjourned the meeting at 10:10 PM and reopened it at 10:24 PM. C. Alan Mason, Chairman of the Coastal Zone Management Commission, stated that he was in favor of the application. He stated that the drainage system would be a benefit and that it is dishonest to use environmental concerns to block development. Louise Perez of the Conservation Advisory Commission stated that the drainage system may be obsolete and requested a conservation easement. John Franco, 711 Weaver Street, stated that he did not feel that the reservoir would change with the addition of two houses or that the ecology would suffer. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Darsky, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. 1 Planning Board February 17, 1994 -3- Mr. Silverberg stated that the Board had 62 days to make its decision. Most members of the Board felt that Arrowhead Lane was an adequate street and most felt that the subdivision would be of benefit to the Town. On motion of Mrs. Reader, seconded by Mrs. Harrington, the Board agreed to put over any decision until Counsel could further research the issues and unanimously adjourned this matter to the next meeting. TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Reader temporarily adjourned the meeting at 11:40 PM and reopened it at 11:48 PM. PUBLIC HEARING - Site Plan Application - Total Fitness Center - 15 (13-19) Madison Avenue - Block 132 Lot 469. On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Murray, 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. James Fleming, architect, appeared. He stated that Total Fitness had been on Madison Avenue for two years and wanted to increase the woman's locker room by improving space in the basement for the men. He submitted statistics concerning the use of the building - approximately 10-12 people use the gym per hour. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mrs. Reader, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this matter will not have a significant effect on the environment and that a negative declaration shall be issued. On motion of Mr. Darsky, seconded by Mrs. Reader, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, Total Fitness has submitted an application for Site Plan Approval for the alteration of the health club located at 15 Madison Avenue and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 132 Lot 469; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has been designated lead agency and has conducted and completed proceedings pursuant to SEQR; and WBIREAS, 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 Omission and members of the public, and a Public Hearing having been held pursuant to notice on February 17, 1994; Planning Board February 17, 1994 -4- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Site Plan Approval is hereby granted for the application submitted by Total Fitness, subject to all terms and conditions set forth herein. General Requirements All work shall be in accordance with and subject to plans submitted to the Town. CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION - Town of Mamaroneck Fire District No. 1 - Fire House - Weaver Street - Block 123 Lot 329. During the consideration of this matter, Mr. Darsky left the meeting. Peter Perciasepe, chairman of the building committee, presented his colleagues, John Taglione, superintendent of construction; John Sullivan and John Fry, architects; Michael Doherty, Fire Chief; Michael Acocella and Richard Torterella, former chiefs; and Joseph Mirabella, deputy chief. He stated that the fire house serves an area of 5.3 square miles fro its central location. The building was built in 1922 for two trucks and has never been altered. A new 100-foot ladder truck must be ordered and would not fit in the House. Currently, the apparatus scrape the garage doors. Mr. Sullivan stated that his firm had worked under State Codes, OSHA and AEA. It proposed adding two wings and a rear addition. One wing will have a rear entrance and will be able to hold two pieces of apparatus. Fifteen trees will be added and an evergreen hedge behind the parking lot will be planted. Elizabeth Colleary, 65 Hillcrest Avenue, appeared. She stated that she had concerns about the drive-through bay, expanding the parking lot, the appearance of the elevations, traffic problems on Hillcrest and air and noise pollution. Mr. Mason requested a full set of drawings for his board's consideration. On motion of Mr. Gonye, seconded by Mr. Negrin, the Board unanimously, 5 - 0, RESOLVED, that the Planning Board 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 an Unlisted Action which may have a significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State or corresponding local law which may require further action under SEQRA; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of Lead Agency designation be posted, filed, and distributed to other interested agencies as required. Planning Board February 17, 1994 -5- FUR HER RESOLVED, that this matter shall be referred to the CZMC and the Traffic Committee for review. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Negrin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, March 9, 1994 at 8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the application of Mamaroneck Fire District No. 1 for a site plan; 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. CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION - Village Animal Hospital - 6 Weaver Street - Block 401 Lots 163 and 173. During the consideration of this matter, Mrs. Harrington left the meeting. Wallace Berger, architect, appeared with Dr. Cohen and the builder. He stated that the veterinarians are adding 500 square feet to the hospital and that the previous use will continue. Mr. Berger stated that the applicants have permission to do interior work and demolish unsafe structures. The structure will be only an animal hospital; the residential area will be eliminated. The outdoor dog runs have been removed. A staggered row of evergreens will be planted next to the bank. On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mrs. Reader, it was unanimously, 4-0, RESOLVED, that the Planning Board 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 an Unlisted Action which may have a significant impact on the environment as determined by New York State or corresponding local law which may require further action under SEQRA; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of Lead Agency designation be posted, filed, and distributed to other interested agencies as required. FURTHER RESOLVED, that this matter shall be referred to the CZMC for review. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Negrin, it was unanimously, 4-0, RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, March 9, 1994 at 8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the application of Mamaroneck Fire District No. 1 for a site plan; and be it Planning Board February 17, 1994 -6- 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. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Murray, the meeting was adjourned at 1:07 AM. /619141.a)/f ' Bonnie M. Burdick