HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_03_11 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
MARCH 11, 1987, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN OFFICES
740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Sanford A. Bell, Chairman
Mary Carlson
Anton Schramm
Gaetano Scutaro
Lester M. Bliwise
Patricia Latona
Norman L. Cannon
Also Present: Lee A. Hoffman, Jr., Town Attorney
Gary B. Trachtman, Town Engineer
Shirley Tolley, CL MC
Phyllis Whittner, CZ MC
Public Stenographer from:
Carbone, Kazazes & Associates
Mamaroneck, NY
Jean A. Marra, Recording Secretary
SCHEDULING
The Chairman stated that the next meeting of the
Planning Board will be held on April 8, 1987.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of December 10, 1986, were presented and on
motion by Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Cannon, were
unanimously approved.
The Minutes of January 14, 1987, were presented and on
motion by Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Bliwise, were
unanimously approved.
The Minutes of February 11, 1987 were presented and on
motion by Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Scutaro, were
unanimously approved.
March 11, 1987
At this time, Chairman Bell stated that the order of the
agenda would not be adhered to and Item #5 was heard first.
5. PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
10 Burton Road
Block 407 Parcel 335
Mr. L. Goldstein
The Public Stenographer was present for this application.
On motion by Mr. Scutaro, seconded by Mrs. Latona, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared open.
There being no one who wished to be heard, on motion by Mrs.
Latona, seconded by Mr. Scutaro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, continued to April 8,
1987.
In answer to a question raised by Chairman Bell, Mr.
Trachtman stated that the application was not complete
insofar as the grading of the property was concerned.
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2. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
Salem Drive & Boulder Circle
Block 304 Parcels 1799 & 3
Mr. Robert Armour
Attorney Hoffman presented the proposed resolution for
Preliminary Subdivision Approval and a discussion followed
concerning language to be inserted and/or deleted and on
motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Bliwise, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted:
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
WHEREAS, William S. Morgenroth, P.F., as agent for
Robert N. Armour, has submitted an application for
Preliminary Subdivision Approval for a parcel of land
currently located on Boulder Circle and Salem Drive in
the Town of Mamaroneck, New York; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has conducted and
completed proceedings pursuant to SEAR and the Town of
Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law (Chapter
23 of the Town Code which also is known as Local Law
No. 4 of 1985, as amended) and on February 11, 1987,
resolved that the proposed action is "non-significant"
within the meaning of SEAR and Chapter 23 of the Town
Code of the Town of Mamaroneck; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed all of the
submissions by, and on behalf of, the applicant, all
correspondence from Town officials, the Consulting
Engineer to the Town, the Coastal Zone Management
Commission, and interested residents and a Public
Hearing having been held; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the major controversial
issues are the locations and layouts of lots and the
use of common driveways or common entrances for the
residents with an entrance to Boulder Circle to be
shared with a neighbor;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Preliminary Subdivision Approval be,
and it hereby is, granted on the application of Robert
N. Armour, by William S. Morgenroth, P.E. , subject to
all terms and conditions set forth below:
1. General Requirements
All curbs, suitable monuments, water mains, storm
drains, sanitary sewer facilities and street trees
shall be installed all in accordance with the
latest standards and specifications in force at
the time work is started and in accordance with
the approval plan, particularly with respect to
Preliminary Subdivision Approval Plan #1, dated
September, 1986.
All easements and other deed restrictions which
are imposed as conditions of this Preliminary
Subdivision Approval and any subsequent 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 SEOR
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 effects disclosed in
the relevant Environmental Assessment Form;
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.
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3. Special Requirements
A. Water Retention and Drainage
1. Plans for water retention facilities or
galleries, if any, and drainage
facilities, including use of existing
swales or modification or construction
of new swales, shall be submitted in the
application for Final Subdivision
Approval on this application.
2. On lots in which there are swales,
retention areas or galleries, there must
be deed restrictions which prevent any
construction in retention areas and
provide that the owners must maintain
the grades within the swales or said
retention areas. The deed restriction
must be approved as to form by Counsel
to the Town.
3. All easements shall provide for
additional agreements between the owner
of the premises and the Town, for the
Town to provide, at its option and with-
out obligation to the Town, emergency
maintenance in the event the owner of
the lot does not, and also to provide
for the Town to restore the retention
areas and swales if the owner does not.
These easements and agreements shall
provide that any expenses incurred by
the Town shall be charged back to the
particular lot on the next tax assess-
ment. All such easements and agreements
shall be approved by Counsel to the Town
as to form.
4. Provision shall be made for drainage
from the swale between Salem Drive and
Boulder Circle to enter the municipal
storm drainage system in the Fenbrook
Subdivision to prevent possible flooding
of Boulder Circle during and after land
clearing and construction.
5. Plans for all retention galleries and/or
foundation drains shall be submitted to
and approved by the Consulting Engineer
prior to Final Subdivision Approval.
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B. Building Envelopes & Specific Drainage
Requirements
1. Prior to any construction, specific
on-site soil investigations shall be
conducted on each lot and the areas of
the proposed driveways. 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/underdrains for driveways) .
Recommendations of the Consulting
Engineer shall be determinative.
C. Erosion & Sedimentation Control -- (During
Construction)
1. Erosion and sedimentation control plans
should be based upon the standards
presented in the Westchester County Best
Management Practices manual for con-
struction-related activities.
2. The control plan shall include a con-
struction timetable and an inspection
schedule.
D. Plans Prior to Final Approval
1. Prior to the approval of the Final
Subdivision plat, the applicant shall
submit an improvement plan showing all
proposed improvements. This plan shall
be in conformity with the requirements
of the Department of Highways, Town of
Mamaroneck, and shall be approved by the
Consulting Engineer and any conditions
set forth herein.
2. Prior to the approval of the Final
Subdivision plat, the applicant shall
submit a grading plan showing all pro-
posed grading. This plan shall be in
conformity with the requirements of the
Highway Department of the Town of
Mamaroneck and shall be approved by the
Consulting Engineer.
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3. On the application for Final Subdivision
Approval, the applicant shall present
several alternatives for a common
curbcut and possible shared driveway
between Lot #3 in the proposed sub-
division and Lot #3 in the Fenbrook
Subdivision.
4. Any easements or agreements regarding
the use and maintenance of any shared or
joint driveway shall be approved by
Counsel to the Town prior to the signing
of the Final Subdivision Plat of the
Chairman of the Planning Board.
E. Status of Boulder Circle and Fenbrook Drive
1. If Boulder Circle and/or Fenbrook Drive
have not been accepted as public streets
pursuant to Town Law Section 278, prior
to final plat approval, the applicant
shall submit to the Planning Board a
copy of an easement agreement between
him and Fenbrook Associates Limited
Partners pursuant to which he and every
succeeding owner of Lot #3 in the
proposed subdivision will have the right
to use Boulder Circle and Fenbrook Drive
for ingress and egress to Fenimore Road.
F. Trees
Trees on the site are to be retained in
conformance with the Tree Preservation Law of
the Town of Mamaroneck.
G. Preliminary Approval
Preliminary Approval should be construed as
such and not as Final Approval.
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4. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1 Gaillard Place
Block 504 Parcel 252
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rocconi
The status of the application was explained by Attorney
Hoffman and he then summarized the conditions of the
proposed resolution for Preliminary Subdivision Approval.
Mrs. Latona raised a question regarding the portion of the
property lying in New Rochelle being incorporated into the
Town property and being considered as one parcel to which
Attorney Hoffman answered the question by stating that the
property in New Rochelle could not be annexed into the Town,
adding that there may be some difficulty having New Rochelle
sign off on it because they were so inundated with the
David's Island issue. If that presented a problem, Attorney
Hoffman said the Board could decide to waive that particular
requirement.
The question of the opening of Gaillard Place by New
Rochelle joining the road was brought up by Mrs. Carlson and
Mrs. Phyllis Whittner, of the CZ MC, said that the issue was
still open regarding that matter.
In answer to a question raised by Mr. Rocconi, Attorney
Hoffman said that the language regarding any restrictions
imposed by the Town relating to the roadbed would be worked
out before Final Subdivision Approval.
Thereafter, on motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr.
Cannon, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
WHEREAS, Mark Rocconi has submitted an application for
Preliminary Subdivision Approval for a parcel of land
located on Dillon Road and Gaillard Place in the Town
of Mamaroneck, New York; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Board has conducted and
completed proceedings pursuant to SEQR and the Town of
Mamaroneck Environmental Quality Review Law (Chapter
23 of the Town Code which also is known as Local Law
No. 4 of 1985, as amended) and on January 14, 1987,
resolved that the proposed action is a Type II Action
within the meaning of State and Town Environmental
Quality Review Laws;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Preliminary Subdivision Approval is
hereby granted on the application of Mark Rocconi,
subject to all terms and conditions set forth below:
1. General Requirements
All required curbs, suitable monuments, water
mains, storm drains, sanitary sewer facilities and
street trees shall be installed all in accordance
with the latest standards and specifications in
force at the time work is started and in
accordance with the survey of property by Roland
K. Link, dated December 28, 1985, as amended.
All easements and other deed restrictions which
are imposed as conditions of this Preliminary
Subdivision Approval and any subsequent 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 SEOR
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 effects disclosed in
the relevant Environmental Assessment Form;
and
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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
1. Prior to Final Subdivision Approval, the
applicant shall submit results of a
percolation test to demonstrate the
capacity of the surrounding soils for
ex-filtration of water from drywells.
The drywells must be designed to retain
runoff from the roof of the proposed
house. If the percolation test results
indicate that drywells would not perform
effectively, the applicant must convey
runoff from the roof as well as the
remainder of the site to the Town
drainage system in Pryer Manor Road.
2. Plans for water retention facilities and
drainage facilities shall be submitted
in the application for Final Subdivision
Approval and shall be subject to accept-
ance by the Consulting Engineer to the
Town prior to Final Subdivision
Approval.
B. Erosion & Sedimentation Control -- (During
Construction)
1. Erosion and sedimentation control plans
should be based upon the standards
presented in the Westchester County Best
Management Practices manual for con-
struction-related activities.
2. The control plan shall include a con-
struction timetable and an inspection
schedule.
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3. The applicant shall comply with all
recommendations made by the Coastal Z one
Management Commission.
C. Plans Prior to Final Approval
1. Prior to the approval of the Final
Subdivision plat, the applicant shall
submit an improvement plan showing all
proposed improvements. This plan shall
be in conformity with the requirements
of the Department of Highways, Town of
Mamaroneck, and shall be approved by the
Consulting Engineer and any conditions
set forth herein.
2. Prior to the approval of the Final
Subdivision plat, the applicant shall
submit a grading plan showing all
proposed grading. This plan shall be in
conformity with the requirements of the
Highway Department of the Town of
Mamaroneck and shall be approved by the
Consulting Engineer.
D. Status of Gaillard Place
1. Prior to Final Subdivision approval, the
applicant shall submit to Counsel for
the Town, a title search indicating
ownership and easements of record in the
bed of Gaillard Place.
2. Prior to Final Subdivision Approval, the
applicant shall submit an easement to
the Town for utility, sewer and drainage
easements for access, maintenance and
repair for the portion of the bed of
Gaillard Place to which the applicant
has title. Such easements shall be in a
form approved by Counsel to the Town.
3. The Final Subdivision Plat shall contain
a notation of an irrevocable offer of
dedication of any rights, title and
interest of the applicant, and the
proposed new lot owner, in the bed of
Gaillard Place.
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4. The Final Subdivision Plat or the Site
Plan submissions shall indicate all
existing utilities, including sewers, in
the bed of Gaillard Place.
5. Any deed transferring title to the
proposed new lot shall contain a
reference to the irrevocable offer of
dedication and to the subdivision map.
E. Status of Property in the City of New Rochelle
1. The applicant shall, prior to Final
Subdivision Approval, submit to Counsel
to the Town, an executed covenant and
restrictions stating that the portion of
the applicant's property currently in
the City of New Rochelle be merged with
the portion in the Town of Mamaroneck
and shall forever be considered one
building lot pursuant to the Town of
Mamaroneck Zoning Ordinance. These
restrictions and covenants shall be
executed by the applicant, the Town of
Mamaroneck and the City of New Rochelle,
and in a form acceptable to Counsel to
the Town.
F. Performance Bond/Letter of Credit
].. Prior to issuance of any building
permits or the commencement of any
construction activities, a Letter of
Credit and/or a Performance Bond, to the
Town of Mamaroneck, shall be filed in
amounts and periods of time to be
determined by the Consulting Engineer.
A Performance Bond will be accepted only
up to seventy-five (75%) percent of the
amount determined by the Consulting
Engineer to the Town, and the balance
shall be secured by a Letter of Credit.
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2. The Final Subdivision Plat shall contain
the notation concerning an irrevocable
offer of dedication as required by Town
Law 278.
G. Trees
1. Trees on the site are to be retained in
conformance with the Tree Ordinance of
the Town of Mamaroneck. The applicant
shall specifically consult with the
Shade Tree Commission prior to Final
Subdivision Approval with respect to the
24 inch twin trees near the southwest
corner of the proposed residence.
H. Preliminary Approval
Preliminary Approval should be construed as
such and not as Final Approval, and the Town
specifically reserves the right to impose
additional conditions to Final Subdivision
Approval.
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7. APPLICATION FOR FRESHWATER WETLANDS
& WATER COURSES PERMIT
130 East Brookside Drive
Block 220 Parcel 171
Andrea Kirby
Mr. Robert Ciamei, the applicant's architect, presented the
application.
Mr. Trachtman offered that the applicant had responded to
his comments and that he had no further questions regarding
the application.
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There being no further questions or comments, on motion by
Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mrs. Carlson, 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 Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr.
Scutaro, 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.
On motion by Mr. Cannon, seconded by Mr. Bell, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing on the
Kirby application be dispensed with.
At this time, Mr. Schramm questioned if this matter had to
go before the Zoning Board to which Attorney Hoffman replied
in the affirmative.
Attorney Hoffman then outlined and summarized the proposed
conditions of the proposed approval resolution and on motion
by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Cannon, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
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WHEREAS, Andrea Kirby has applied for a
permit pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986; and
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 Environ-
mental 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 88-6 (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 alterna-
tive, 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;
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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 Andrea
Kirby 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
effected 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 recommendations regarding technical
aspects are hereby made conditions of
this permit, to wit: (1) Certified
plans being furnished by the surveyor to
the Consulting Engineer indicating that
proposal is not within 35 feet of the
high water mark; (2) Compliance with
Erosion Control Plans being submitted by
the Applicants and approval of said
plans by the Consulting Engineer; (3)
Providing hay bales at the locations to
be shown on the Temporary Protective
Barrier Plan to be received by the
Consulting Engineer and in accordance
with the specifications of the
Westchester Best Management Practices
Guidelines for Construction Related
Activities.
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3. CONSIDERATION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW
178 Myrtle Blvd.
Block 133 Parcel 627
Coughlin Realty Corp.
Mr. Donald Mazin, the attorney for the applicant, stated
that they were here tonight for consideration of SEAR and he
proceeded to introduce Mr. William P. Widulski, the new
Professional Engineer for the proposed project.
A written reply from Mr. Widulski in reponse to Gary
Trachtman's letter to him of March 4th was submitted by Mr.
Mazin. Following a brief presentation of the document, Mr.
Widulski proceeded to read from the memo and explain its
contents, addresseng each item one at a time.
A nicely done rendering of the proposed building reflecting
its impact on the apartment building in the rear was
presented together with a schemetic plan which depicted the
height of the building in relation to the rear of the
premises.
Mr. Meltzer, the architect from Design Collaborative, stated
that in order to provide screening of the parking area, a
low brick planter which holds shrubbery, will be placed
around the rear and sides of the building.
Test pits were done up and down and across the property on
March 7th and no rock or water was incurred at a 9 feet
depth, explained Mr. Widulski.
Excavation of the building was questioned by Mr. Schramm and
Mr. Widulski replied that excavation could be done with no
blasting or water problems.
In answer to Mrs. Carlson's question, Mr. Widulski stated
that the storage tanks which were on the property had been
removed.
The matter of the air conditioner on the roof making too
much noise was discussed and Mr. Widulski said with new
equipment, the noise generated would be minor.
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Mr. Trachtman said protective shields could be used as a
buffer but Mr. Widulski offered that the bulkheads on the
roof would be sufficient to block any sound.
Chairman Bell asked Mr. Trachtman if he was satisfied with
the answers presented and Mr. Trachtman said he believed
those issues have been cleared up and added that some points
which were brought out regarding their (the applicants' )
interpretation of "little impact" were issues which the
Planning Board may have different opinions on.
A zoning variance is required on this application, Attorney
Hoffman offered, adding that if the Board felt this matter
would have a significant impact, then it must be discussed.
In Mr. Scutaro's opinion, a visual impact was being
presented and Mr. Trachtman added that the cross-sections
and elevations which were presented have shown how this
building would look in the surrounding area.
To answer a question raised by Mr. Bliwise, Attorney Hoffman
said that procedurally, the engineer indicated that the
technical issues were responded to or that they can be
sufficiently mitigated. What remained was whether there
were non-technical issues which related to this proposal
that would have a significant impact on the environment, Mr.
Hoffman added.
Compared with the height of the Clock Tower, the impact was
not so great, stated Mr. Schramm, adding that an office
building would be an asset as it would enhance the area.
Mrs. Carlson expressed her concerns about drainage into the
Myrtle Blvd. gutter and Mr. Widulski explained that the
problem lies with the drains in the area but Mrs. Latona
said the problem would be increased by the addition of a new
building. Mr. Widulski was not in agreement as any work
done at the new building would reduce the amount of water to
the area, he stated.
The representatives from the CL MC were asked by Chairman
Bell to speak on the matter to which Mrs. Tolley stated that
since Mr. Kellogg's report was superseded by Mr. Widulski's,
she did not feel she could comment on it and that she would
rely on Mr. Trachtman's opinions.
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The largeness of the building and its visual impact was the
concern expressed by Mrs. Latona — having a coverage of 65%
of the area instead of the allowable 25%.
Mrs. Carlson presented a sketch she made which depicted what
the proposed building would look like on the property versus
what was permissible under the Zoning Ordinance and it was
displayed to the members of the Board.
It was Mr. Meltzer's opinion that, from an aesthetic point
of view, the proposed building would be an improvement over
what would be allowed and they did not just want to put
another taxpayer's building on the property.
The proposed building would be better than having a smaller
building with parking all around it, Mr. Bliwise stated,
adding that the smaller building would not be as pleasant
looking as the one that was being proposed.
Chairman Bell pointed out that the building would fit in
with the surrounding buildings and also that no green areas
would be disturbed in that location.
Mr. Bernie Alexrod, a local resident, stated that the visual
impact would be substantial for the people in the apartment
building as it would block off a good deal of light and air.
Mr. Stanley Bierman, attorney for the Clock Tower Building,
together with the owner of the Clock Tower Building,
expressed their objections to the proposal stating that gas
fumes would come onto their property from the parking
garage; light and air would be cut off; and that the water
retention pits would overflow onto their property.
Chairman Bell asked Mr. Hoffman if this was an environmental
issue or site plan issue to which Attorney Hoffman replied
that the issues raised sould be considered on both SEQR and
site plan proceedings, and that under site plan law, the
applicant could be required to take into account the impact
on neighboring properties.
A discussion followed concerning the gas fumes generated by
this proposal and Mr. Meltzer stated that there would be no
trapping or concentration of gas fumes as they would be
mechanically removed.
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Significant impact is to be considered for the entire
neighborhood or area, not just for one individual and, Mr.
Mazin stated, Gary Trachtman would never allow a building to
be put up if there was a problem.
Mr. Trachtman stated that the Board can request the
applicant to provide more information if they feel this
impact would create a hazardous condition to anyone or
anything.
Mr. Bliwise asked Mr. Trachtman if the Board members could
assume there are ventiliation systems that will take fumes
and dissipate them into the air and Mr. Trachtman replied
that he did not think there would be a pollution problem
with the number of cars in involved.
Mr. Meltzer contributed that an office building was
considered as a clean use.
At this time, on motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr.
Bliwise, the following resolution was adopted by a 4 to 3
vote of the Board:
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board has
determined this Unlisted Action as
Non-Significant and therefore it is
being issued a Negative Declaration
under SEQR and the Environmental Quality
Review Law of the Town of Mamaroneck.
Attorney Hoffman requested it be noted for the record that
this matter concluded at 10:40 P.M., having started at 9:00.
At this time, Attorney Hoffman requested permission to
submit the Cohenca application, requiring mandatory
referral, to CZM and on motion by Mrs. Carlson, seconded by
Mrs. Latona, it was
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RESOLVED, that the Cohenca application
be submitted to CZM for mandatory
referral.
Attorney Hoffman also requested permission to submit the
Donatelli application, which lies in a Critical Environ-
mental Area, to CZ M and on motion by Mr. Bell, seconded by
Mr. Cannon, it was
RESOLVED, that the Donatelli application
be submitted to CM for mandatory
referral.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, on
motion by Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mrs. Carlson, the meeting
was unanimously adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
Jean A. Marra
Recording Secretary
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