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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_08_12 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK AUGUST 12, 1987, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN OFFICES 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bell at 8:15 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Sanford A. Bell, Chairman Norman L. Cannon Mary Carlson Patricia Latona Anton Schramm Absent: Lester M. Bliwise Gaetano Scutaro Also Present: Lee A. Hoffman, Jr. , Town Attorney Gary B. Trachtman, Town Engineer Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Shirley Tolley, CZMZ Phyllis Wittner, CZMC Joseph Jacoby, Public Stenographer J & L Reporting Service 180 East Post Road White Plains, New York Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary 1. PUBLIC HEARING - SITE PLAN APPROVAL Coughlin Realty Corp. , Inc. 178 Myrtle Blvd Block 133 Parcel 627 On motion by Mr. Cannon, seconded by Mr. Schramm, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared open. The Public Stenographer was present for the hearing and his transcript will become a permanent part of the record. On motion by Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Cannon, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and it hereby is, declared closed. On motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Cannon, by a 4 - 1 vote of the Board the site plan was adopted. Mr. Hoffman was directed to prepare a resolution for approval at the next meeting. 2. PUBLIC HEARING - FRESHWATER WETLANDS AND WATER COURSES PERMIT Mr. Joseph Maloney 7 Evergreen Lane Block 309 Parcels 19 & 20 The Public Stenographer was present for this application and his transcript will become a permanent part of this record. Mr. Maloney appeared in support of his application and introduced William Morgenroth, an engineer, who showed plans to deal with the runoff of water. This matter had previously been referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission, and the Planning Board has received a report of said Commission. The Planning Board has previously determined that it is the lead agency. On motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Cannon, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this is a Type I Action, but based upon the environmental assessment form and the report of the Coastal Zone Management Commission, there will be no significant impact on the environment if appropriate mitigating measures are taken, and, therefore, the filing of a DEIS and FEIS are not required and no further action is required under SEQR. Thereafter, on motion by Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Cannon, it was unanimously RESOLVED that a Public Hearing on the Maloney application be, and hereby is, dispensed with. On motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Cannon, it was unanimously RESOLVED WHEREAS, Joseph Maloney has applied for a permit pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986; and WHEREAS, this matter has been referred to the Coastal Zone Management Commission which has approved this project in correspondence to this Board dated August 4, 1987; and WHEREAS, this Board has determined that this proposed action is a Type I Action, that the Planning -2- Board is the appropriate lead agency, and that the project will have no significant impact on the environment; and WHEREAS, this Planning Board has determined pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986, Section 86-6(D) , that the activity proposed is of such a minor nature and is compatible pursuant to 6 NYCRR 665.7; 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) is compatible with the 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; AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board determines that a hearing pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986 be, and hereby is, dispensed with; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application of Joseph Maloney, for a permit, pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986, be and it hereby is, granted subject to the following terms and conditions: A. This permit shall expire upon completion of the proposed activity or one year from the date of its issuance, whichever first occurs; B. This permit is personal to the applicant and may not be transferred to any other individual, entity, or a combination thereof; C. The applicant is required to deposit $500 with the Town Comptroller to ensure satisfactory completion of the proposed project and the rehabilitation of any affected or disturbed area. -3- D. Work involving site preparation shall only take place from Mondy through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. ; E. The erosion control plan concerning the newly installed embankment shall be approved by the Consulting Engineer to the Town prior to construction and shall be complied with during and after construction; F. The applicant shall clean out and grade the nearby retention area after the new bank has stabilized. ***** 3. PUBLIC HEARING - FRESWATER WETLANDS AND WATER COURSES PERMIT Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moran 23 Fenbrook Drive Block 309 Parcel 11 Mr. Moran appeared in support of his application seeking permission to install a deck. Mr. Moran stated that a permit was necessary as the deck was not included in the zoning envelope approved in the resolution of June 1986. Also, the deck is within 100 feet of a stream. He stated that this is a Type II Action having no significant impact on the environment. On motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mrs. Latona, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Planning Board is the Lead Agency and solely responsible for determining whether the proposed action has a significant impact on the environment. Thereafter, on motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Cannon, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that this is a Type II Action having no significant impact on the environment, as determined by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or corresponding local law, therefore requiring no further action under SEQR. Thereafter, on motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mrs. Latona, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing on the Moran application be dispensed with. And further, on motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Cannon, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: -4- WHEREAS, Michael and Sally Moran have applied for a permit pursuant to Local Law #7-1986; WHEREAS, this Planning Board has previously determined that the proposed action is a Type II Action and that this Planning 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 such a minor nature and is compatible pursuant to 6 NYCRR 665.7; 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) 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; AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board determines that a hearing pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986 be, and hereby is dispensed with; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application of Michael and Sally Moran for a permit, pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986, be and it -5- hereby is, granted subject to the following terms and conditions: a. This permit shall expire upon completion of the proposed activity or one year from the date of its issuance, whichever first occurs; b. This permit is personal to the applicant and may not be transferred to any other individual, entity, or a combination thereof; c. The applicant is required to deposit $500 with the Town Comptroller to ensure satisfactory completion of the proposed project and the rehabilitation of any affected or disturbed areas; d. Work involving site preparation shall only take place from Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. ; e. The applicant shall remove all excavated soil from the site of the construction and place or store it on or off the premises so that the excavated soil removal must be accomplished before the end of each working day. ***** 4. CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION N-P Associates, Inc. 1160 Old White Plains Road Block 340, Parcels 160 & 360 Mr. Bell read a letter from the Coastal Zone Management Commission stating that some of the lots may be subject to its approval after subdividing and a letter from the Conservation Advisory Commission concerning the preservation of trees. Mr. Pruzan, one of the principals in N-P Associates, stated that there are no existing easements on the property. James Staudt, attorney for N-P Associates, stated that borings had been taken and, therefore, he submitted an amendment to the Environ- mental Assessment Form. Mr. McEvily, Engineer, showed the Board a new map with a shorter road. This plan would not provide access from the Huston property, and two lots would not have 100 foot frontage. Mr. Trachtman said that the grade of lots 2 and 3 is from 15 - 25%. Some consideration should be given to establishing restrictions on these lots. The Board requested that N-P Associates address the issue of the grade, another road length, and a different cul-de-sac design. It also requested a better map of the entire area. -6- ***** 5. DISCUSSION OF MINOR PLAN REVISION Midland Construction (Larchmont Professional Center) 1375 Boston Post Road Block 411 Parcel 196 Victor D'Ortona presnted a revised plan for a basement storage area. Mr. Trachtman found no problem in approving this amendment, and, therefore, on motion by Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Cannon, the following resolution to amend the site plan approved on July 27, 1987, was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, Midland Construction has submitted an application for a minor modification of the prior site plan approval to construct additional basement area; and WHEREAS, this Board has fully considered all other aspects of this application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board dispenses with a Public Hearing on this site plan on the grounds that the requirements the Board must consider on a site plan application have already been considered by the Board on the original application; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the site plan amendment submitted by Midland Construction be and, hereby is, approved. ***** 6. INFORMAL CONFERENCE RE: SUBDIVISION APPLICATION Eleven Alden Tenants Corporation 11 Alden Road Block 409 Parcel 131 Mr. Edmund S. Purves, Attorney, appeared before the Board to begin the process for subdividing this property. The restaurant and parking garage would form a separate tax entity from the apartment building. The Board referred the proposal to the Zoning Board. ***** 7. MODIFICATION OF SUBDIVISION CONDITIONS Marbourne Meadows Subdivision (Saxon Glen) Block 334 Parcels 47 - 49 -7- Mr. William Maker, Attorney, appeared to request approval to reduce the size of the current easement area. The Board requested Mr. Maker to obtain permission for this change from Westchester County and to find out whether the lot owners plan to build on the land in question. It asked Mr. Trachtman to explain the technology involved. At this time, Mrs. Carlson asked whether the Accura car dealership is in compliance with the guidlines passed by the Planning Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11: 10 P.M. 4/4t4i47 • 41z,t.elaj Bonnie M. Burdick Recording Secretary -8-