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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_02_13 Planning Board Minutes CMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK FEBRUARY 13, 1991, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Sanford A. Bell, Chairman Jerry R. Donatelli Steven R. Goldstein Norma Jacobson Patricia Latona Alan P. Murray Absent: James J. Romeo Also Present: Lee A. Hoffman, Jr. , Town Counsel Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer Paul Ryan, Councilman Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Shirley Tolley, CZMC C Eileen Agnoletto, Public Stenographer Carbone, Kazazes & Associates 225 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bell at 8:19 PM. PUBLIC HEARING - RENEW SPECIAL PERMIT - NORTHVITTF GASOLINE CORP. 2515-2517 Boston Post Road Block 504 Lots 101 & 121 Martin Smith of Northville appeared on behalf of the application. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, 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 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. er- February 13, 1991 -2- ® On motion by Mr. Goldstein, seconded by Mrs. Latona, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared open. The Public Stenographer was present for this application and her transcript will become a permanent part of this record. On motion by Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared closed. Mr. Smith stated that his company was not aware that the Special Permit had expired and moved to rectify the situation as soon as it knew about it. The station has been in business for eight years and is being run in accordance with the conditions of the original Special Permit. Mr. Hoffman stated that the Building Inspector had told him that there was no record of zoning violations for the property and that the business has been conducted as it should be. On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following Oresolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Northville Gasoline Corporation has submitted an application for a Special Permit for use of premises at 2515-2517 Boston Post Road as a gasoline station; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has conducted and completed proceedings pursuant to SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed all submissions by and on behalf of the applicant, Town Officials and the Consulting Engineer to the Town and a Public Hearing having been held; NOW, THEREFORE, RP IT RESOLVED that a Special Permit to operate a gasoline station facility is granted to Northville Gasoline Corporation for premises at 2515-2517 Boston Post Road, subject to the terms and conditions set forth below: A. Findings Subject to the conditions set forth in these Resolutions, the Planning Board finds: 1) That the proposed use is in general harmony with the surrounding area and does not adversely impact on February 13, 1991 -3- Cadjacent properties due to the traffic generated by the said use, or the arrss of traffic f um said use onto and off of adjoining streets. 2) That the operations in connection with the Special Permit use will not be more objectionable to nearby properties by reason of noise, fumes, vibrations, flashing of lights or other aspects than would be the operations of any permitted use not requiring a Special Permit. 3) That the proposed Special Permit use will be in harmony with the general health, safety and welfare of the surrounding area, and that by the nature of its particular location it will not adversely impact upon surrounding properties or surrounding property values. B. Special Conditions 1) The illuminated canopy will be permitted only on three sides, namely, on the Boston Post Road, the westerly and the easterly sides. If more lighting is needed, spot lights shall be used in the rear. 2) The hours of operation shall be f um 6:00 AM to 10:00 o PM. 3) All lights, except for security lighting, shall be turned off at the close of business. 4) This Special Permit is subject to the termination requirements set forth in 89-53 of the Zoning Code of the Town of Mamaroneck. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF SPECIAL PERMIT - AUIOMOTIVE SERVICES ENTERPRISES, INC. 5 Fifth Avenue Block 132 Lot 609 Richard Castellano and Anthony Palaro appeared on behalf of the application. On motion of Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Goldstein, 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 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. Mrs. Latona stated that parked cars on the sidewalk continue to be a problem at the station. The owners stated that they try very ff- February 13, 1991 -4- hard to move them. EloyePs park in another area, and a line has been painted to discourage parkers. Mr. Castellano stated that there have been no changes in the operation since the company's last application. RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, March 13, 1991 at 8:15 P.M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the application of Automotive Services Enterprises, Inc. ; 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 - AMENDMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO TOWN ZONING ORDINANCE. Mr. Altieri; Daniel Shuster, Planning Consultant; and Edward Pires and Joseph Barretta of PB Caramar Housing Corporation, developers of the Larchmont Motel site appeared. Mr. Altieri stated that an amendment was needed for the Urban Renewal plan in order to build an economically feasible development at the former Motel site. Mr. Shuster stated that the changes in the RTA zone where a property is designated for affordable housing would be 1) the minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet; 2) the © minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 1,200 square feet; 3) the average size of all dwelling units on any site shall not exceed two bedrooms per unit; 4) no dwelling unit shall have more than three bedrooms; 5) the height shall be four stories, forty-four feet; 6) the usable open space shall be 100 square feet per unit; and 7) there shall be 1.25 parking spat-Ps per dwelling unit. Mr. Shuster stated that the Motel property has 77,000 square feet. He had started SEQRA findings and anticipated that there would be an negative declaration. The Board questioned the change in minimum lot area to 40,000 square feet from 60,000 square feet and worried it would be setting a precedent. Mr. Donatelli stated that it would be financially difficult to develop 40,000 square feet. The Board also felt that 1.25 parking spac-i s were too few. Those appearing stated that that number of spaces would suit the mix of young couples, young families and the elderly all of whom would have limited incomes. Mrs. Tolley stated that she was concerned about the traffic in the morning as people would be going to work and children would be driven to nearby schools. The Board asked the Administrator to have a study made of traffic at the intersection as there are other applications before the Board impacting this area. Mr. Altieri stated that those committees who worked on the project ::) had determined that a rental property was most needed. The developer will own, build and manage the project. Mr. Pires and Mr. Barretta stated that 60 units will be built. Some of the building will be two stories and some three. They demonstrated a simple site plan which showed the delineation of size of apartments and a large open green courtyard. There will be 7 February 13, 1991 -5- Conly one curb cut from Hammocks Road. There will be 31 one-bedroom units of 665 square feet; 22 two-bedroom, one-bathroom units of 835 square feet; and 7 two-bedroom, two-bathroom units of 950 square feet. Rents would range from $700 - $1200. The project has been referred to the State Department of Transportation and the County Planning Department. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Wednesday, March 13, 1991 at 8:15 P.M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the application of the Town of Mamaroneck; 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Bell, the minutes of October 11, 1990 were approved. On motion of Mr. Murray, seconded by Mr. Bell, the minutes of the Cspecial meeting October 16, 1990 were approved. On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Goldstein, the minutes of November 14, 1990 were approved as corrected. On motion of Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, the minutes of December 12, 1990 were approved. On motion of Mrs. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, the minutes of January 9, 1991 were approved. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Goldstein, seconded by Mr. Murray, the mooting was adjourned at 9:50 PM. 617/4t-t, ) /7. i6 a4d. Bonnie M. Burdick