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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999_08_11 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AUGUST 11, 1999, IN THE COURT ROOM, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Marilyn S. Reader, Chairperson May W. Aisen Linda S. Harrington C. Alan Mason Edmund Papazian Absent: Richard H. Darsky Also Present: Robert S. Davis, Counsel Anthony C. Catalano, Consulting Engineer Michele DiEdwards, Public Stenographer Terranova, Kazazes & Associates, Ltd. 40 Eighth Street New Rochelle, New York 10801 Marguerite Roma, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Marilyn Reader at 8:20 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Reader asked if the Board members had reviewed the draft Minutes of the July 14, 1999 Planning Board meeting and if there were any additions and/or corrections. After some discussion, a few grammatical corrections were made. On a motion made by Dr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Papazian, the Amended Planning Board Minutes for July 14, 1999 were unanimously approved, 5-0. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared open. The Public Stenographer was present for this meeting and her transcript will become a permanent part of this record. Chairperson Reader informed those present that a note, dated August 2, 1999, was received from the applicant requesting that the following matter be adjourned to the September 8, 1999 Planning Board meeting: PUBLIC HEARING-FRESHWATER WETLANDS AND WATER COURSES PERMIT-Goldberg- 10 Evergreen Lane, Block 309, Lot 21 (adjourned 6/9/99;7/14/99) On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, adjourned to September 8, 1999. Chairperson Reader read the application as follows: Planning Board August 11, 1999 Page 2 CONSIDERATION - FRESHWATER WETLANDS AND WATER COURSES PERMIT - Grove - 484 Weaver Street, Block 222, Lot 279 Jesse Grove, the applicant, appeared. Mr. Grove said the back of his house is on Weaver Street and it has a deck. He wants to put a roof and removable screens on that deck. He is present this evening because the deck and the proposed roof is close to the creek in the back, the She!drake River. Ms. Reader asked how far back Mr. Grove will be from the creek. Mr. Grove said at the closest point it is approximately 30 ft. to the far side of the creek, 18 ft. from the edge of the deck to the near side. After some discussion,Dr. Mason said it is about 23 ft. from the deck. The architect is showing the brook about 8 ft. wide, leaving 15 ft. Ms. Reader asked if Mr. Grove is extending the size of the deck. Mr. Grove said he is extending the size of the deck a tiny bit on the northeast corner. Currently, there is a side porch that continues over to the deck. There is a cutout on the northeast corner, which he illustrated on the drawings before the Board. Ms. Aisen said, as shown in the pictures, there currently is a space between the deck and the porch. Mr. Papazian said there is also another picture that shows that area. Mr. Catalano asked about the support posts and if sediment and erosion control measures would be taken. Mr. Grove said that the existing two (2) support posts are going to be replaced. The only issue is going to be what to do with the water that runs off the roof. He said there are three(3) things that can be done; (1)let the water go where it has gone; (2) take the water to down spouts, then take the down spouts to the creek, probably the most intrusive way to handle the water; (3)or, capture the water coming off the roof. Mr. Catalano asked if Mr. Grove had any plans for this during construction. Mr. Grove said he had no plans. Dr. Mason said there will be no disruption. It is already a blacktop area under the deck. After further discussion,Dr. Mason said his only concern is that in the present situation the rain just comes off the deck onto the blacktop and into the brook. There should be some sort of detention area; i.e. rain barrels. Mr. Grove said the third option would be to capture the water. He then explained how that can be done by using a couple of 150 gallon barrels underneath the porch and bringing the down spout to that area. A small rubber hose is placed at the bottom of the barrel, that controls the flow, which can be shut off or it can be run to the garden and eventually slow-released. Ms. Reader asked about a catch basin. Mr. Grove said a catch basin is probably the most desirable answer environmentally and for his own consideration. Ms. Reader asked if there were any other questions. Mr. Papazian said that Mr. Grove stated the deck will be the same type of decking structure. Planning Board August 11, 1999 Page 3 Mr. Grove said the deck is currently constructed of painted 2 by 8 rough lumber. The new floor will be tongue and groove flooring. Mr. Papazian asked about the roof. Mr. Grove said the roof will be a straight asphalt shingle roof, matching the existing asphalt shingle on the house. Dr. Mason asked if the screens will snap in and out. Mr. Grove said yes. The screens will be removable. Mr. Papazian asked if Mr. Grove has to apply for any other permits. Mr. Grove said the property has two front yards. For that reason, he does not meet the front yard setback in the back and must apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously 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, therefore requiring no further action under SEQRA. Ms. Reader asked that the matter be referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC). Mr. Davis informed the Board that this matter has already been referred to the Westchester County Planning Department. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the matter be, and hereby is, adjourned to a Public Hearing of the Planning Board on September 8, 1999 at 8:15 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of this Board will be held on September 8, 1999. ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Ms. Reader, seconded by Ms. Aisen, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:35 p.m. 7)1 Marguerite Roiti, Recording Secretary