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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_11_13 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK NOVEMBER 13, 1991, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN CENTER 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK Present: Sanford A. Bell, Chairman Jerry R. Donatelli David J. Freeman Alan Murray Absent: Norma Jacobson Patricia Latona Also Present: Lee A. Hoffman, Jr. , Counsel Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer Amy Tocci, Public Stenographer Kazazes and Associates 250 East Hartsdale Avenue Hartsdale, NY 10530 Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER Chairman Bell called the meeting to order at 8:20 PM. He stated that one member of the Board was expected to attend, but that there was no quorum at that time. Mr. Bell rearranged the order of the published agenda to do what work that could be done without a quorum. AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION APPROVAL - William Cord, 385 Weaver Street Block 112 Lot 390 Mr. Bell stated that this application was an amendment to a previously created subdivision and that a public hearing would be necessary as a public hearing had been held in 1989 when the subdivision was made. The applicant is seeking to revise a condition of the prior approval which required the construction of a stone wall. Mr. Bell set the public hearing for the next regularly scheduled meeting - Wednesday, December 11, 1991 - and requested that proper notification procedures be followed. Later in the meeting after Mrs. Cord had appeared, this Board gave her advice concerning her application. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF SEQRA AND SUBDIVISION APPLICATION - Mr. R. Diforio 707 Weaver Street Block 102 Lots 1 and 181 Appearing were William Maker, Jr. , attorney; Nanette H. Bourne, Senior Associate with Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. , planning and development consultants; Philip Amacone, PE, hired by neighbors east of the Diforio property; Joan Paley, 705 Weaver Street; Eli and Viera Noy, 4 Lakewood Lane; Edith Piper, 711 Weaver Street; and Edgar Lehman, President, Friends of the Reservoir. November 13, 1991 -2- Mr. Maker stated that the applicant had decided to file a full environmental impact statement and had hired Saccardi & Schiff to do said study. Ms. Bournecomesparttofdthe record outline andfor requestedsinputgfrom the Board which will become a p for the proposed DEIS. Mr. Bell stated that the concerns about water/drainage have included the rom the r. He he ain colorunt and siltation safe, easyfingress oroegresse cited for morethant monecar at traafficic pro a time. Mr. Donatelli questioned whether Saccardi & Schiff would look at the proposed ddameasureethetresults system, theand change Murray that two, additional verified this additionalhouses stutudydysoul would make in the immediate environment. Mr. Amicone submitted a letter and summarized its main points. Said letter will become part of the record. Mr. Amicone stated that the neighbors were concerned about the drainage from the proposed subdivision, emphasized to this Board that the width of Arrowhead Lane did not meet the Town's standard and questioned the ability of emergency vehicles to gain access and turn within the radius planned for the cul-de-sac. Mr. Bell reminded the audience that this application was in a preliminary stage - seeking SEQRA designation - and that this application would go to the Zoning Board of Appeals and would be subject to subdivision approval by this Board. Mrs. Piper stated that there is a noisy, poorly connected 24" metal water main cover in Arrowhead Lane near her master bedroom and living room windows. Mr. Noy stated that the plans for the proposed lots do not have topographic information for the graded fill or information regarding the height of the proposed wall. Mrs. Noy expressed concern that the rabbit families and a rare bird would be disturbed. Mr. Lehman questioned whether this Board had decided for the Town to correct the problems raised at past meetings concerning the rate of flow and clarity of water runoff. Mr. Bell stated that this Board does not act on behalf of the Town Board and that, at the subdivision stage, decisions about the water runoff would be reached. Mr. Hoffman explained that conditions would be written including easements which would allow for monitoring such mechanisms as the drainage-retention system. November 13, 1991 -3- Mr. Maker stated that preparation of the DEIS should take 60 days and requested that the absent members communicate their concerns that were not addressed to their satisfaction in the scoping document. Y ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION APPROVAL- 4P Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCarthy .sue- 27 Bonnie Way kka Block 104 Lot 463 Mr. Bell announced that, given the continuing lack of a quorum, this �► matter would be put over to the December llth meeting. He advised Mark Ladner, an impacted neighbor, to write to this Board requesting an adjournment of this matter to the January meeting as he will not be able to attend the December meeting. Mr. Ladner denounced Mr. McCarthy's lack of consistent follow-through with this matter. The Secretary was instructed to submit to this Board a history of the applicant's submissions to and appearances before this Board and the CZMC. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL PERMIT - Thai Take Out, Inc. 2423 Boston Post Road Block 505 Lot 463 This matter was put over until the meeting of December llth. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Murray, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM. Immediately following said adjournment, Mr. Freeman joined his colleagues. • • • Bonnie M. Burdick 0 November 13, 1991 -3- Mr. Maker stated that preparation of the DEIS should take 60 days and requested that the absent members communicate their concerns that were not addressed to their satisfaction in the scoping document. ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION APPROVAL- Mr. and Mrs. Paul McCarthy 27 Bonnie Way Block 104 Lot 463 Mr. Bell announced that, given the continuing lack of a quorum, this matter would be put over to the December llth meeting. He advised Mark Ladner, an impacted neighbor, to write to this Board requesting an adjournment of this matter to the January meeting as he will not be able to attend the December meeting. Mr. Ladner denounced Mr. McCarthy's lack of consistent follow-through with this matter. The Secretary was instructed to submit to this Board a history of the applicant's submissions to and appearances before this Board and the CZMC. PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL PERMIT - Thai Take Out, Inc. 2423 Boston Post Road Block 505 Lot 463 This matter was put over until the meeting of December llth. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mr. Donatelli, seconded by Mr. Murray, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM. Immediately following said adjournment, Mr. Freeman joined his colleagues. 44.4.4.04.41.) 'f -^- • A Bonnie M. Burdick