HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995_03_08 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NAMARONECK
MARCH 8, 1995, IN THE COURT ROOM, TOWN CENTER
740 WEST BOSTON PCGT ROAD
MAMARONE K, NEW YORK
Present: Marilyn Reader, Chair
Richard Darsky
Gabriel Fay
Edward Gonye
Linda Harrington
Alan Murray
Absent: Joel Negrin
Also Present: Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel
Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer
Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Reader at 8:16 PM.
CONSIDERATION - Amended Site Plan - New Car Dealership - Alfredo Gulla
2533 Boston Post Road - Block 504 Lot 134.
Nicolo Arpaia, architect of Studio Rai, appeared. He demonstrated and
explained the differences between the plans approved and as built. Mr.
Arpaia stated that because of the elevation differences, it was necessary
to add a ramp. At the request of the BAR, the applicant will narrow the
asphalt walk at the rear of the building to 2 feet. The light to be
installed at the rear, left corner of the lot was moved to adjust to the
grade; the BAR approved. Because the parking strip was reduced, the
applicant will install a 2-foot larger planting bed next to Saturn Used
Cars.
Mr. Arpaia stated that they still had not heard from the State Department
of Transportation about using a part of the parking lane for unloading
cars. Mr. Darsky felt that to deny this use would be unfair as other
dealers in the area use the street for unloading. Should the State deny
the use, it was felt that the Town should appeal to the DOT.
Seventeen evergreens have been planted 5 feet on center at the buffer, and
more planting and ground cover will be added in the Spring. The BAR
approved leaving the chain link fence but requested the removal of the
barbed wire on top of the fence.
Mrs. Reader thanked Mr. Arpaia for his explanations but expressed her
annoyance with the applicant's lack of consultation with the Building
416, Department and the Planning Board as problems were encountered.
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Although according to Section 8E the Planning Board could waive a Public
Hearing on this matter, the members decided to hold one to give neighbors
input.
Mr. Fay reminded Mr. Arpaia that an amended plan should be submitted.
On motion of Mr. Dorsky, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was
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 II Action having
no significant impact on the environment as determined
by New York State or corresponding local law.
On motion of Mrs. Harrington, seconded by Mrs. Reader, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, April 12, 1995 at
8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the application
of Alfredo Gulla for an Amended 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.
REFERRAL FROM TOWN BOARD - Proposed amendment to Cellular Antenna Law
Mr. Fay recused himself from the discussion and left the meeting.
Mr. Silverberg explained that the Town Board wanted all cellular phone
antenna poles to be examined, not just those over 100 feet tall. The
Board felt that all poles should all be inspected each year, not just
those with apparent problems.
On motion of Mrs. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Dorsky, the following
resolution was adopted unanimously, 5-0.
WHEREAS, the Town Board has referred the proposed amendment to the
Cellular Antennas Law to the Planning Board pursuant to Section 89-80
of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck, and
WHEREAS, this Board is required to make a recommendation to the Town
Board with respect to its referral of the proposed amendment to the
law, it is
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board finds that the proposed amendment to
the Cellular Antennas Law is in harmony with the comprehensive plan of
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land use for the Town and would be in furtherance of the purposes in
Section 89-1 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board requests, however, that the Town
Board consider in Section 2, Line 7 changing the word "indicating" to
"including" so it is clear that regular reports of inspections are
made of the towers whether or not repairs are necessary.
On motion of Mrs. Harrington, seconded by Mr. Dorsky, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:01 PM.
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Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary