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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989_03_08 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK MARCH 8, 1989, IN THE COURTROOM, TOWN CENTER � � �' 740 WEST BOSTON POST ROAD MAMARONECK, NEW YORK RECEIVED Present: Sanford A. Bell, Chairman APR Patricia Latona AS1989 Alan P. Murray k NEXIO K James J. Romeo N.E tzir Anton Schramm444, 4i Also Present: Lee A. Hoffman, Jr. , Town Counsel Gary Trachtman, Consulting Engineer Elaine Price, Town Councilwoman Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator Daniel Shuster, Planning Consultant Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator Shirley Tolley, CZMC Phyllis Wittner, CZMC Marcy Altman, Public Stenographer Carbone, Kazazes & Associates 225 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Bonnie M. Burdick, Recording Secretary '441.► CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bell at 8:25 PM. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF SEQRA Hi Tech of Mamaroneck, Inc. , 2434 Boston Post Road Block 503 Parcel 326 Donald Mazin, attorney, appeared on behalf of the application. Mr. Mazin stated that the Coastal Zone Management Commission had agreed with the opinion expressed by the Board at its last meeting in-favor of removing the gas tanks at the car wash. In this instance, the tanks are used rarely and as a supplement way. As the decision to recommend removal is one for the Zoning Board to make, and because the decision could be considered a precedent, the Board decided to notify the Zoning Board that it had no objection to said removal rather than directly recommend removal. Therefore, on motion of Mr. Romeo, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, with respect to the application of Hi Tech of Mamaroneck, Inc. , that the Planning Board of the Town of C Mamaroneck has no objection to the granting of a variance that permits a car wash to be operated without gas tanks on this particular site at 2434 Boston Post Road. March 8, 1989 -2- 2. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF SEQRA Yorrie Abrahams, President (George & Edith Realty Corp. ) 2434 Boston Post Road Block 503 Parcel 326 Mary Beth Mullins, attorney and Michael Gismundi, architect, appeared on behalf of the applicant. The property, if divided, will result in a piece of land with insufficient front and rear yard setbacks. A buffer area between business and residential zones needs to be established. Mr. Trachtman had circulated another letter with his comments concerning the SEQRA process. Said letter will be made a part of the record. In said letter, Mr. Trachtman stated that more information was needed by the Town for this application. At the previous hearing of this application, the Board had requested a better map indicating geographical directions. Mr. Schramm and Mr. Bell stated at this meeting that the Board needed a map showing adjacent property in relation to the parcel under discussion and indicating topography as well as sewer, gas, water and electrical lines. Mr. Mazin and Ms. Mullins stated that they will begin the process of placing the application before the Zoning Board and will come back before the Planning Board. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR FRESHWATER WETLANDS AND WATER COURSES PERMIT Mr. J. Cullen • 15 Sheldrake Avenue Block 221 Parcel 41 Mark Mustacato, architect, and Mr. Cullen appeared on behalf of the application. This application for a previously enclosed porch was made necessary by the proposed sale of the house. It was discovered in title search that no permit existed. The house is on land contiguous to the Sheldrake River. Mr. Mustacato stated that the enclosure of the porch had caused no change to the roof or foundation and, thus, no increase in the runoff. Mr. Trachtman had reviewed this application also and circulated his opinion to the Board by a letter which will become part of the record. It was the opinion of Mr. Trachtman that a Public Hearing could be waived. March 8, 1989 -3- On motion of Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. .Murray, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Planning Board is the Lead Agency in this matter and solely responsible for determining whether the proposed matter has a significant impact on the environment. On motion of Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Murray, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, J. Cullen has 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 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) 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 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; 4 March 8, 1989 -4- 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 this Board determines that the posting of a bond be, and hereby is, waived. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application of J. Cullen 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 permits shall expire upon completion of the proposed activity or one year from the date of its issue and , 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; PUBLIC HEARING - DRAFT GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Master Plan Updates Phase I & II of the Town of Mamaroneck On motion by Mr. Schramm, 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 Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Murray, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be, and hereby is, declared adjourned to April 12, 1989; and 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. Mrs. Tolley had a number of questions about the generic Draft Environmental Impact Statement. They dealt with: reasons for the • Service Business zone district, steps to be followed in and criteria for approving the development of a 60,000 square foot project in a Mixed Use Business district and details of parking including amount of pavement in a Mixed Use Business Zone. The Planning Board and Mr. Shuster indicated that most of these issues had already been discussed or would be added to the Supplement. March 8, 1989 -5- In answer to Mrs. Wittner's concern about increased population on the coast, Mr. Altieri stated that the estimated population of the Town is 1000 less than the 1980 figure of 12,340. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Board at its last meeting had made an extensive analysis of the Generic DEIS of the Master Plan. Some Board members were dismayed that the minutes of February 8, 1989 did not reflect the lengthy discussion. Mr. Altieri had written to Mr. Shuster, who had not been present at said meeting, covering most points that were made by the Board. This letter will become a part of the record. Mrs. Price will continue to work with Mr. Jakobowski, the Town Building Inspector, Mr. Shuster and Mr. Silverberg, a Town attorney, to make revisions to the generic DEIS and/or the additions to the Zoning Ordinance which will reflect the Planning Board's request for changes. The new material will be circulated in the Planning Board's "packets" . On motion of Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Murray, the minutes of November 9, 1988 were unanimously approved as corrected. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Mrs. Latona, seconded by Mr. Schramm, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 PM. iteno 66444-eleedo Bonnie M. Burdick