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Home My WebLink About1994_10_12 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK OCTOBER 12, 1994, IN THE COURT ROC! , TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Marilyn Reader, Chair Richard Darsky Gabriel Fay Edward Gonye Alan Murray Joel Negrin Absent: Linda Harrington Also Present: Steven M. Silverberg, Counsel Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer Eve Nudelman, Environmental Coordinator Shirley Tolley, CZMC Frank McGahan, CZMC Lori Fletcher, Public Stenographer Kazazes and Associates 250 East Hartsdale Avenue, Suite 24 Hartsdale, NY 10530 Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Reader at 8:25 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mrs. Reader, the minutes of September 8, 1994 were approved as amended. PUBLIC HEARING - Fresh Water Wetlands and Water Courses Permit - Terence and Jane Toal - Empty lot on Fenbrook Drive - Block 309 Lot 6. William Maker, Jr., attorney, appeared with Mark Mustacato, architect. 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. They stated that the Toals had been to the CZMC and, bused on the plans submitted that night, the driveway runoff was handled adequately by trough drains that would run to the retention basins. Mr. Trachtman stated that Planning Board October 12, 1994 -2- the concept appeared to address the C7.MC's concerns and reminded the Board that these concerns were properly his and the Building Inspector's during the erosion permit review. Mr. Mustacato stated that the builder, who had built a number of houses in this area, was confident that he would not need to blast, but could give no assurance. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Negrin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. On motion of Mr. Darsky, seconded by Mr. Negrin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board finds, particularly when considering the drawings submitted October 12, 1994, this matter to have no substantial environmental impact and directs the filing of a Negative Declaration. On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following resolution was unanimously adopted. WHEREAS, Terence and Jane Toal have applied for a permit for the " 41; premises at Lot No. 6 Fenbrook Drive and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 309 Lot 6 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 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 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 October 12, 1994; 4 ic Planning Board • October 12, 1994 -3- ® 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 Terence and Jane Toal 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 applicants and may not be transferred to any other individual, entity or a combination thereof; 2. The proposed drainage system and changes in grade proposed in the plans submitted October 12, 1994 shall be reviewed by the Town Engineer to assure that a zero increase in the rate of runoff is achieved. 3. 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. 4. During construction, in consultation with the Consulting Engineer, hay bales shall be installed between the construction and the Sheldrake River. 5. Work involving site preparation shall only take place from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. (h. 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. Planning Board October 12, 1994 -4- 7. This permit shall expire upon completion of the proposed activity or one year from the date of its issue, whichever first occurs. FURTHER CONSIDERATION - Subdivision - Gila Lourie - 109 Griffen Avenue - Block 305 Lot 903. Mrs. Lourie requested that the Board adjourn her application to the end of the meeting, as her engineer was not at the meeting at this time. Mrs. Reader agreed. CONSIDERATION - Site Plan - Winged Foot Golf Club - Fenimore Road - Block 347 Lot 1. Russell Pelton, attorney, and Lawrence Gordon, architect, appeared on behalf of the club along with Thomas McEvoy, a member of the Board of Directors. The applicant wishes to add a new comfort station and a ball shelter to the course. The comfort station would be 400 feet from the boundary, and no trees would be effected. Water lines and electricity have already been installed to a nearby drinking fountain. The structure would be made of stone and have a slate roof. The ball shelter would be built near the current ball shelter and would be a simple open structure. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Darsky, it was unanimously 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 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 the circulation of notice 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 for comment to the Coastal Management Zone Commission. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Negrin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, November 9, 1994 at 8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the application of Winged Foot Golf Club for a Site Plan Application; 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. Planning Board October 12, 1994 -5- SUBDIVISION - 109 Griffen Mrs. Lourie's representative still had not arrived. She stated that they were still waiting for a letter from the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Trachtman requested a plan for the bridge over the Sheldrake so that he could determine the impact on the stream bed. Mr. Silverberg reiterated that Mrs. Lourie must choose a layout from the alternates she submitted prior to subdivision, or the new owners would crane here with a fait accompli. On motion of Mr. Negrin, seconded by Mr. Darsky, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, November 9, 1994 at 8:15 PM as the date and time for a Public Hearing for the application of Gila Lourie for a Subdivision; 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. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Darsky, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM. Bonnie M. Burdick