HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990_01_10 Planning Board Minutes C MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
JANUARY 10, 1990, 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
Absent: Alan P. Murray
James J. Romeo
Also Present: Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
Lee A. Hoffman, Jr. , Town Counsel
Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer
Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator
Lisa Parrilla, 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 8:18 PM.
ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
George & Edith Realty, Corp.
2434 Boston Post Road
Block 503 Parcel 326
Michael Poles, attorney, and Michael Gismondi, architect, appeared on
behalf of the applicant.
On motion of Mr. Goldstein, seconded by Mr. Bell, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
re-opened.
The Public Stenographer was present for this application and her
transcript will become a permanent part of this record.
On motion by Mr. Goldstein, seconded by Mrs. Latona, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
closed.
0 Mr. Gismondi stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals, to which this
application had been referred by the Planning Board as the basic decision
involved side yard variances, had granted George & Edith a variance
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on September 27, 1989. He stated that the utility connections for the
C sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water had been found on Harrison Drive
and Sherwood Drive and that they were shown on the revised plans. The
Zoning Board had approved the concept of a buffer zone between the
residential and commercial areas being placed on the residential lot. A
condition of the variance is that an easement will be deeded to the
commercial property so that the business can maintain the buffer zone, if
necessary. The commercial property is a car wash.
Mr. Gismondi stated that the footprint on his plans would permit a house
of 2,000 usable square feet.
Paul Donohue, 67 Sherwood Drive, asked to see Mr. Gismondi's plans.
Members of the public reviewed the plans and engaged in discussion with
the architect. Mr. Gismondi stated that he had familiarized the
residents with the connections for the storm and sanitary sewers. There
is a "stub" within the manhole for connection of the sanitary sewer. Mr.
Gismondi stated that he indicated where the buffer zone and the
landscaped triangles were to be installed and the relationship of the
residential property to the car wash. He stated that he had told the
residents that there was no lettering visible from the rear of the car
wash and that the lighting to be installed there will be underlit.
Mr. Trachtman stated that since storm and sanitary sewer connection
construction would not be complex, a street-opening bond would suffice.
He cautioned that there was a discrepancy concerning the planting
triangles at the car wash and that the larger-sized triangles should be
(, required.
On motion of Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Counsel to the Planning Board shall prepare resolutions
for the George and Edith Realty subdivision application.
On motion of Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, George and Edith Realty, Inc. , have submitted an
application for final subdivision approval for a parcel of land
on Boston Post Road, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, 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, all correspondence from Town
Officials, the minutes and decision of the Zoning Board of
Appeals of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Consulting Engineer to
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the Town and interested residents, and a Public Hearing having
been held, and
WHEREAS, it appears that the major controversial issues involve
the placement of a buffer zone between commercial and
residential property and proper control of flooding and
drainage,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that final subdivision approval
is hereby granted to George and Edith Realty, Inc. , subject to
all terms and conditions set forth below:
1. General Requirements
All easements and other deed restrictions which are
imposed as conditions of this final subdivision approval
must be approved as to form and content by Counsel to the
Town prior to the signing of the final subdivision plat by
the Chairman of the Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board.
2. Compliance with SEQRA.
A. Consistent with social, economic, and other essential
considerations of State policy, to the maximum extent
practicable from the reasonable alternatives thereto, the
action to be carried out or approved is one which minimizes
or avoids adverse environmental effects, including the
ie** effects disclosed in the relevant Environmental Impact
Statement; and
B. All practicable means will be taken in carrying out or
approving the action to minimize or avoid adverse
environmental effects, including effects disclosed in the
relevant Environmental Assessment forms and addendum
thereto and all special requirements and modifications set
forth herein.
3. Special Requirements
A. Water retention and drainage
Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, plans shall be
submitted showing the size of all proposed house sewers and
storm drains along with details of proposed connections to
existing Town facilities and associated pavement
replacement.
B. Rock removal
All removal of rock, if required, shall be
accomplished using mechanical methods only.
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C. Building envelope and specific drainage requirements
Prior to any construction, specific on-site soil
*me investigations shall be conducted on .the residential lot.
The findings shall be discussed with the Consulting
Engineer with a view toward designing proper mitigating
measures to control the ground water (footing drains for
foundations) . Recommendations of the Consulting Engineer
shall be determinative.
D. Erosion and sedimentation control - during
construction
Erosion and sedimentation control plans should be
based upon the standard presented in the Westchester County
Best Management Practices manual for construction-related
activities. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, the
applicant shall submit a sediment and erosion control plan
and a landscaping plan.
4. Compliance with Zoning Board of Appeals Variance.
The final plat shall show a ten foot-(10' ) wide buffer zone
along the property line with the car wash. There shall be a
recorded document requiring maintenance of this buffer zone and
easement to the car wash property. The deed for the residential
property shall set forth such easement agreement in full and
shall also make reference to the recording data for the easement
and maintenance agreement.
5. Setbacks
All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the buffer
area and not from the property line.
6. Trees
Trees on the site are to be retained in conformance with
the Tree Ordinance of the Town of Mamaroneck.
7. The applicant shall supply one (1) Mylar reproducible
and four (4) prints of as/built plans for the residential
lot prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on
the residential lot.
ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARINGS - SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVAL
High Tech of Mamaroneck, Inc.
2434 Boston Post Road
Block 503 Parcel 326
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Donald S. Mazin, attorney, and Michael Gismondi, architect,
appeared on behalf of the application along with two of the four
r^ owners, Steven Bernard and Schlomo Avitan.
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On motion by Mrs. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
re-opened.
The Public Stenographer was present for this application and her
transcript will become a permanent part of this record.
On motion by Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Goldstein, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
closed.
Mr. Gismondi stated that the Zoning Board had granted a variance at
its meeting on September 27, 1989 which permitted the removal of
the gas tanks at the site, governed the size and style of signs,
awnings and canopies, established the buffer zone and concomitant
easement on the adjoining residential site, mandated the triangular
planting sites at the car wash and directed the placement of
lighting. Mr. Gismondi stated that he would meet with Mr. Wexler,
member of the Zoning Board, concerning the placement of High Tech's
logo on the signage as the plans had not been ready for the Zoning
Board meeting.
Residents of Sherwood Drive were in the audience and had a number
of complains concerning the operation of the business s,ince its new
owners have taken over. Residential neighbors of the car wash who
addressed the Board were: Paul Donohue, 67 Sherwood Drive; Sandra
Herriott, 70 Sherwood Drive; and Kathy Martin, 63 Sherwood Drive.
The residents expressed annoyance that, in their opinion, a breach
of promise had occurred. At the beginning of the approval process,
the neighbors averred, Mr. Bernard had promised to make the car
wash a good, quiet neighbor. There were complaints about loud
communication devices, banging within the car wash on Christmas
night, employees urinating outside and beyond the car wash property
and lack of screening from the windows of the house across the
paper street. In response to the last complaint, it was
established that Mr. Donohue, the owner of the house in question,
had moved in with the previously-owned car wash in operation.
Mr. Bernard stated that he could not understand why his employees
were not using the bathroom provided and that he would be sure that
the managers rectified the situation. He also stated that the use
of hailers, walkie-talkies and the like had been discontinued the
day after his first appearance before the Planning Board.
Mr.Avitan stated that repairs to the vacuum system were being made
Christmas night.
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Mr. Donohue also was concerned about signs on the canopy facing his
house. Mr. Mazin stated that there would be no signs on that
canopy. He also stated that his client had planted 10 to
11-feet-high evergreens to immediately screen the buffer zone.
Some members of the Board had concerns about room for cars should a
wall with trees planted above it be constructed as Mr. Donohue
requested.
Mrs. Latona raised questions about environmental problems that she
and Mr. Romeo had found on a visit to the car wash. They had
discovered: 1) a "weephole" which emitted a soapy fluid; 2) a
washing machine with outflow going directly into the ground; and 3)
an insufficiently coated machine in the filter chamber.
On motion of Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, the Board
voted unanimously to direct Counsel to prepare Resolutions in this
matter.
On motion of Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, the following
Resolutions for the Special Permit application were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, High Tech Car Wash has submitted an application for a
Special Permit for use of premises at 2434 Boston Post Road as a
car wash; and
'vow 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, the Consulting
Engineer to the Town and has reviewed the actions of the Zoning
Board of Appeals with respect to this application, and a Public
Hearing having been held;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Special Permit to operate
a car wash facility is granted to High Tech Car Wash for
premises located at 2434 Boston Post Road, subject to the terms
and conditions set forth below:
A. Findings
Subject to the conditions set forth in this Resolution, the
Planning Board finds:
1) That the proposed use is in general harmony with the
surrounding area and does not adversely impact on
adjacent properties due to the traffic generated by the
said use, or the access of traffic from said use onto and
off of adjoining streets.
,_, 2) The operations in connection with the Special Permit
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use will not be more objectionable to nearby properties
by
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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) Existing gas pumps shall be removed. Existing
gasoline tanks shall be removed in accordance with NYS
DEC recommended practices for underground storage of
petroleum (Chapter 6 - Tank Closure and Abandonment).
Stockpiled, evacuated material resulting from tank
removal shall be protected with tarpaulins or hay bales
around the perimeter of stockpiles. The applicant shall
advise the Town Building Department in writing, upon
digging up the tanks, whether or not any petroleum
product leakage exists. The applicant shall also advise
the Town and obtain the necessary permits for digging up
the tanks. If any leakage is observed, the applicant
shall immediately undertake cleanup operations in
accordance with all practicable regulations. The removal
of the gas pumps and gasoline storage tanks must be
completed within six (6) months of the date the Special
Permit Resolutions is signed by the Chairman of the
Planning Board.
2) The triangular planting areas in the rear of the
premises (adjoining the residential site to the west)
shall be ten feet (10' ) by fifteen feet (15' )
3) Hours of operation shall be from 7 AM to 8PM Monday
through Saturday and 8AM to 6 PM on Sunday.
4) There shall be no externally audible public address
system, bullhorns or walkie-talkies on the premises.
5) All lights, except for security lighting, shall be
turned off at the close of business.
6) All lights for the driveway shall be directed toward
the building. The final plans submitted prior to
issuance of any Building Permit shall show traffic lanes
on the property for ingress and egress.
7) Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit or a
Certificate of Occupancy, an easement agreement shall be
procured from George and Edith Realty Inc. relating to
the maintenance of the buffer strip which is located on
'wowthe residential property to the west of this commercial
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site. Such easement and maintenance agreement shall be
subject to approval of Counsel to the Board as to form
and content and shall be recorded.
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8) This Special Permit approval is subject to additional
conditions imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals
including limitation of canopy height to twenty feet
(20') , limitation on size of pole sign on front of the
premises, on the"menu" sign at the rear of the property
and a requirement that the exposed source of illumination
for the front canopy shall be directed to the ground only
and be recessed behind the side and front of the canopy.
9) This Special Permit is subject to the termination
requirements set forth in 89-53 of the Zoning Code of the
Town of Mamaroneck.
The discussion then focused on the Site Plan application. When it
centered on the possibility of an oil separator, Mr. Bernard
complained that it would cost at least $26,000 - a significant
hardship - and that he knew of no other car wash in New York State
which had an oil separator. It was determined that a catch basin
was at the front entrance to the car wash and that rain water
tended to flow back down the driveway. Mr. Trachtman stated that
the separator was not essential.
On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Goldstein, the Board
unanimously directed Counsel to prepare Resolutions on this matter.
On motion of Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, the following
Resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, High Tech Car Wash has submitted an application for
Site Plan approval for premises at 2434 Boston Post Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has previously conducted and
completed proceedings pursuant to SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed all submissions by and
on behalf of the applicant, all correspondence from Town
Officials and the Consulting Engineer to the Town, has reviewed
the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals herein and a Public
Hearing having been held on January 10, 1990;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Site Plan approval is
hereby granted on the application of High Tech Car Wash, subject
to the terms and conditions set forth herein:
1) All site work shall be in accordance with Drawings
Al, A2 and A3 submitted by M.A. Gismondi, Architect,
final revisions dated 11/1/89.
,.•., 2) The Site Plan approval is subject to terms and
conditions imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals in
considering the applications for variances on this site.
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3) The menu sign, a maximum of seventy-five (75) square
feet, shall be placed under the rear canopy within
fifteen (15) feet of the building.
4) All the pole signs in front of the building shall not
be larger than the current size of 4 x 8.
5) The final plan submitted shall indicate traffic flow
onto, on and off the site.
6) All lights shall be internally directed.
7) The engineer for the Town and the applicant's
engineer shall jointly investigate possible leakage from
the site to a "weephole" on Van Gilder Street and shall
eliminate any leakage from operations inside the building
through the weephole.
8) The applicant's engineer and the engineer for the
Town shall review the drainage situation in the room on
the premises with a washing machine and insure that the
drainage system complies with all applicable codes.
9) The applicant shall insure that manufacturers
specifications are met on all equipment, including
filtering equipment on the premises.
(:: 10) This Site Plan approval is also subject to the terms
and conditions of the Special Permit approval granted
simultaneously herewith, including but not limited to the
conditions for the removal of the gas tanks and gas pumps
on the premises.
11) The applicant shall provide one (1) Mylar
reproducible and four (4) sets of drawings showing the
"as-built" conditions
12) A licensed engineer shall certify to the Town that
the facilities were installed in accordance with approved
plans.
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL PERMIT APPROVAL
Rulvan Food Corporation/Therne Realty Corp.
1240 Boston Post Road
Block 408 Parces 110 & 154
On motion by Mr. Donatelli, 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.
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On motion by Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared
closed.
Warren Agatston, attorney, appeared on behalf of the application
with the owner, Donald Zappavigna. Mr. Zappavigna had bought the
Unicorn Diner, remodeled it for $450,000 and planned to open it as
the Post Way Diner. Mr. Zappavigna owns two diners in New Rochelle
and one in the Bronx. The diner has been modernized with a new
kitchen, new plumbing, new heating, new interior decoration, new
fire system and a new glass roof. There is handicapped access and
parking spaces for 80 - 90 cars.
There was no one in the audience concerning this matter.
On motion of Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Goldstein,
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.
Noe On motion of Mr. Goldstein, seconded by Mrs. Latona, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Rulvan Food Corporation/Therne Realty Inc. has
submitted an application for a Special Permit for use of
premises at 1240 Boston Post Road as a diner; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board determined that it was the Lead
Agency for this action and determined that it was a Type II
Action under applicable SEQRA regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed all submissions by and
on behalf of the applicant, Town Officials, the Consulting
Engineer to the Town, and a Public Hearing having been held;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a Special Permit to
operate a diner is granted to Rulvan Food Corporation/Therne
Realty Inc. for premises located at 1240 West Boston Post Road,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth below:
A. Findings
Subject to the conditions set forth in this Resolution, the
Planning Board finds:
1) That the proposed use is in general harmony with the
surrounding area and does not adversely impact on
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adjacent properties due to the traffic generated by the
said use, or the access of traffic from said use onto and
off of adjoining streets.
2) 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 Diner/Restaurant shall be permitted to operate 24
hours a day, seven days per week.
2) Traffic ingress and egress and traffic patterns on
the site shall be shown on the plans.
3) This Special Permit is subject to termination
requirements in Section 89-53 of the Zoning Code of the
Town of Mamaroneck.
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4) Any exterior lighting shall be directed toward the
building.
5) The applicant shall provide bathroom facilities for
the handicapped in accordance with applicable regulations
6) The applicant shall provide a compactor for waste at
the rear of the building on the site at the location of
the waste bin.
APPLICATION FOR FRESHWATER WETLANDS AND WATER COURSES PERMIT
Mr. and Mrs. W. Krapin
775 Forest Avenue
Block 210, Parcel 25
Paul Meyers, attorney, appeared with Mrs. Krapin. He stated that
when the Krapins bought their house in 1987 a deck was in place.
Said deck had been built in 1953 and rebuilt to the same size in
1986. The Krapins had rebuilt and expanded it in 1988 hiring an
unreliable builder. He had not obtained the necessary permits and
had done an inferior job. The Krapins are now bringing suit
against the contractor and are trying to get their permits in
order.
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Mr. Trachtman stated that despite the fact that the deck appeared
to be out of the 100-year flood plain he needed topographic
'`.r information from a survey to make a determination. Mr. Donatelli
suggested that the Krapins ask their neighbors who had recently
been before this Board whether they had the information needed.
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.
On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, the
following Resolutions were unanimously approved.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. W. Krapin have applied for a permit
pursuant to Local Law #7-1986; and
WHEREAS, this Planning Board has previously determined that the
proposed action is a Type II 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;
NOW, THEREFOR, 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
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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;
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board determines that a
hearing pursuant to Local Law 07 of 1986 be, and hereby is,
dispensed with; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. and Mrs.W.
Krapin for a permit, pursuant to Local Law 07 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 applicants shall provide elevations for the finished
floor of the renovated deck and the ground elevations
beneath the deck.
If an inspection by the Building Department determines
that siltation or other adverse impact on the controlled
area has occurred, the applicants shall take immediate
e""` corrective action in accordance with the Building
`` Department's requirements.
3. This permit shall expire upon completion of the proposed
activity or one year from the date of its issue whichever
first occurs.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mrs. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Goldstein, the minutes
for the meetings of September 13, 1989, October 11, 1989 and
December 13, 1989 were approved.
REVIEW OF PROPOSED CLUSTER GUIDELINES
Mr. Hoffman had revised the Cluster guidelines. After discussion
concerning how to treat the unbuildable areas in the land available
for development, it was decided to add a sentence that the
Planning Board may take into account the unbuildable area. Said
guidelines are attached to these minutes as Exhibit "A".
On motion of Mr. Bell, seconded by Mr. Donatelli, the Planning
Board voted unanimously to promulgate the Cluster guidelines with
the addition of the sentence concerning unbuildable areas and to
send said guidelines to the Town Board.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mrs. Jacobson, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:37 PM.
Jea2.4ez
Bonnie M. Burdick
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Standards for Cluster Development Pursuant to Town Law §281
A. AUTHORITY
The basis for cluster development in New York State is §281 of the
Town Law which empowers a Town Board to authorize the Planning, Board
to modify provisions of the zoning laws, including lot size, when it
finds such modifications "would benefit the Town", when considering a
subdivision application. The Planning Board may exercise its
discretion when considering requests for permission to utilize the
provisions of §281. It may also require submission of an application
for "cluster development" , when authorized to do so by the Tot:n
Board, upon adoption of "rules and regulations setting forth the
criteria pursuant to which such an application may be required". In
June of 1989, the Town Board adopted a resolution authorizing the
Planning Board to require submission of applications for cluster
development and authorized and directed it to adopt the necessary
rules and regulations.
B. OBJECTIVES
The general objectives of cluster development of proposed subdivision
plats are set forth in §281 which states. "Ihe purposes of such
authorization shall be to enable and encourage flexibility of design
and development of land in such a manner as to promote the most
appropriate use of land, to facilitate the adequate and economical
provision of streets and utilities, and to preserve the natural and
scenic qualities of open lands. "
More specific objectives that may be achieved through cluster
development are included in the Town's adopted Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program, including but not limited to Policies
7. Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats, as
identified on the coastal area map, shall be protected.
preserved, and, where practical. restored so as to maintain
their viability as habitats.
7A. The following locally important habitats:
(1) The Premium Salt Marsh Complex;
(2) The Hommocks Salt Marsh Complex; and
(3) The Larchmont Reservoir-Sheldrake-Leatherstocking
Freshwater Wetland Complex
shall be protected, preserved, and, where practicable.
restored, so as to maintain their viability as habitats.
11. Buildings and other structures will be sited in the coastal
area so as to minimize damage to property and the
endangering of human lives caused by flooding and erosion.
EXHIBIT "A"
Cluster Standards
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12. Activities or development in the coastal area will be
undertaken so as to minimize damage to natural resources
and property from flooding and erosion by protectinc
natural protective features including beaches, dunes,
barrier islands and bluffs. Primary dunes will be
protected from all encroachments that could impair their
natural protective capacity.
14. Activities and development , including the construction or
reconstruction of erosion protection structures, shall be
undertaken so that there will be no measurable increase in
erosion or flooding at the site of such activities or
development, or at other locations.
23. Protect and restore structures. districts, areas or sites
that are of significance in the history, architecture,
archeology or culture of the state, its communities or the
nation.
25. Protect, restore and enhance natural and manmade resources
which are not identified as being of statewide
significance, but which contribute to the scenic quality of
the coastal area.
44. Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wetlands and
preserve the benefits derived from these areas.
C. GENERAL STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
In acting on a proposed subdivision plan, the Planning Board shall
give particular consideration to the following criteria:
1. Number of Lots
The maximum permitted number of lots or dwelling units within a
subdivision under these provisions shall not exceed the number
that would be achieved if the land were subdivided into lots
conforming to the minimum lot size and density requirements
applicable to the district in which the land is situated and all
other applicable requirements. —The Planning Board may require
the applicant to submit a subdivision plat meeting all
applicable provisions of the zoning and subdivision regulations
that demonstrates the number of lots that could be achieved
under the basic prevailing zoning.
2. Average Lot Area
Lots may be reduced in area below the minimum lot size required
in a district. In addition, frontage and setbacks may also be
reduced below the minimum required in a district.
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3. Open Space
a. The Planning Board shall consider whether open space
created by the use of a cluster design shall be dedicated
to public use or retained in private ownership.
b. If open space is not dedicated to public use, it shall be
protected by legal arrangements, satisfactory to the Town
Attorney, sufficient to assure its maintenance and
preservation for whatever purpose it is intended.
Covenants or other legal arrangements shall specify
ownership of the open space; methods of maintenance;
responsibility for maintenance, taxes and insurance:
compulsory assessment provisions; guarantees that any
association formed to own and maintain open space will not
be dissolved without the consent of the Planning Board; and
any other specifications deemed necessary by the Planning
Board to ensure that such open space will remain
undeveloped in perpetuity.
4. Other Criteria
a. The proposed subdivision shall not have a substantial or
undue adverse effect upon adjacent property, the character
of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, utility
facilities, and other matters affecting the public health,
safety, and general welfare.
b. Individual lots, buildings, and streets shall be designed
and situated to minimize alteration of natural site
features.
c. Irreplaceable natural features located in the tract (such
as, but not limited to, stream beds, significant stands of
trees, individual trees of significant size, and rock
outcroppings) shall be preserved to the maximum extent
feasible.
d. The proposed subdivision shall be served adequately by
essential public facilities and services such as hiThways,
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
water and sewer systems.
D. CRITERIA WHEN CLUSTERING MAY BE REQUIRED
The Planning Board may require that a subdivision plat be modified in
accordance with these provisions when it finds that one or more of
the following conditions exist:
1. A lot layout that is better suited to the particular topography
and physical features of the site can be achieved.
2. The site contains a designated wetland.
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3. Any portion of the site is within the 100-year flood haz.ird
area.
4. The site is within or adjacent to a Critical Environmental Area
designated by the Town Board pursuant to §617.4 of the 6 NYCRR
Part 617, the regulations implementing the State Environmental
Quality Review (SEQR) Act.
5. The site contains one or more stands of trees with a diameter of
eight inches or more (measured four feet above grade) , rock
outcrops or stone walls that will be removed or destroyed under
a conventional subdivision.
6. The site contains a unique or unusual physical or scenic feature
which the Planning Board determines can best be preserved by use
of the provisions of this section.