HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_05_13 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
MAY 13, 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
Lester M. Bliwise
Mary Carlson
Anton Schramm
Gaetano Scutaro
Norman L. Cannon
Absent: Patricia Latona
Also Present: Lee A. Hoffman, Jr. , Town Attorney
Gary B. Trachtman, Town Engineer
Shirley Tolley, CZMC
Claudia Ng, Environmental Assistant
Joseph Jacoby, Public Stenographer from:
J & L Reporting Service
180 East Post Road
White Plains, New York
Jean A. Marra, Recording Secretary
SCHEDULING
The Chairman stated that the next meeting of the
Planning Board will be held on June 10, 1987.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting of April 8, 1987 were taken
by the Public Stenographer and his transcript will
become a permanent part of the record.
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1. PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
Mr. Robert N. Armour
Salem Drive & Boulder Circle
Block 309 Parcels 1799 & 3
It was stated by Attorney Hoffman that this was an
application for Final Subdivision Approval and a proposed
resolution has been prepared which he and William Maker are
in general agreement with, including some suggestions and
changes.
For the record, Attorney Hoffman, indicated that a formal
resolution of non-significance on SEQR was previously made
by the Board in February, 1987.
On motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Cannon, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared open.
The Recording Secretary then presented the Affidavit of
Publication and the Posting of the Notice of Hearing for the
record.
The Public Stenographer was present for the Hearing and
his transcript will become a permanent part of the
record.
Some questions arose pertaining to the shared driveway and
Mr. William Morgenroth explained the proposed location of
the driveway. He added that it was rather difficult to
actually determine the location as plans for the home have
not yet been drawn.
Mr. Maker addressed the Board and stated that all the
requirements of the Preliminary Subdivision Approval have
been complied with and then he spoke with regard to the
proposed changes in the resolution and he indicated that
there would be no public improvements in this subdivision
and certain references thereto could be eliminated.
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There being no one who wished to be heard, on motion by Mr.
Schramm, seconded by Mr. Bliwise, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared closed.
After some further discussion regarding the joint driveway,
with a 40 foot setback for the division of the driveway
being reached, on motion by Mr. Bliwise, seconded by Mr.
Cannon, the following Resolution, as amended, was
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Robert Armour, by William S. Morgenroth,
P.E. , has previously been granted Preliminary
Subdivision Approval by this Planning Board by
Resolution adopted March 11, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has complied with all
conditions of Preliminary Subdivision Approval;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an
application for Final Subdivision Approval in
proper form and complying with all requirements of
the Town, other municipal agencies, the comments
of the Consulting Engineer to the Town and this
Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, this Board held a Public Hearing on the
application for Final Subdivision Approval on May
13, 1987; and
WHEREAS, for reasons of topography, shape and
dimension of the area to be subdivided, this Board
finds that permitting Lots 1 and 3 to have less
than the required 100 foot street-line frontage
and width, will permit a better subdivision
layout;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Final
Subdivision Approval is hereby granted to Robert
N. Armour, pursuant to his application and subject
to all terms and conditions set forth below:
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I. General Requirements
All curbs, suitable monuments, water mains, storm
drains, sanitary sewer facilities and street trees
shall all be installed 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
the Final Subdivision Approval Plan, prepared by
William S. Morgenroth, P.E. , dated March, 1987 and
April 24, 1987 (3 sheets) and Final Subdivision
Plat, prepared by Aristotle Bournazos, L.S. and
dated March 30, 1967.
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.
II. Compliance with SEQR
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.
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.
III.Special Requirements
A. Water Retention and Drainage
1. 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.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
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, and as set
forth on Sheets #2 & 3, dated April 24,
1987 and March, 1987, prepared by
William S. Morgenroth, P.E.
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2. The control plan shall include a con-
struction timetable and an inspection
schedule.
3. Specific erosion control and grading
plans for each lot must be approved by
the Consulting Engineer prior to the
granting of building permits for
individual lots. Erosion control
measures must be installed as soon as
practicable on individual lots prior to
excavation of foundations.
D. Joint Driveways
1. Any easements or agreements regarding
the use and maintenance of any shared or
joint driveway between Lot #3 in the
proposed subdivision and Lot #3 in the
Fenbrook Subdivision shall 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
Planning Board.
2. The applicant shall produce an executed
deed restriction from the owner of Lot
#3 of the Fenbrook Subdivision (Lot #4
in the Armour Subdivision) barring any
curb cut and driveway to the residence
on said lot from Boulder Circle over
said lot.
3. The driveway cutoff to the residence on
Lot #4 from the joint driveway shall be
no closer than 40 feet from the Boulder
Circle right-of-way.
E. Status of Boulder Circle and Fenbrook Drive
The applicant must submit an easement
agreement between himself and Fenbrook
Associates, Limited Partners, pursuant to
which the applicant 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, and pursuant to which the
applicant or any succeeding owner of Lot #3
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will have the right to hook up utilities,
including sewer, in the bed of Boulder
Circle. Such easement agreement shall be
approved by Counsel to the Town as to form
and content prior to the signing of the Final
Subdivision Plat by the Chairman of the
Planning Board.
F. Trees
1. Pursuant to Section 76-A-2 (B) of the
Tree Preservation Law of the Town of
Mamaroneck, this Planning Board
specifically finds that any trees
located in the roadways and utility
easements of the proposed subdivision
may be removed without further
consideration.
2. With respect to construction of
residences, driveways, etc. on the
individual lots, the Tree Preservation
Law of the Town of Mamaroneck must be
complied with before a building permit
is issued.
G. Required Documents and Inspections
1. The applicant shall provide one Mylar
reproducible set of approved drawings to
the Town and one set to the Office of
the Consulting Engineer to the Town.
2. The applicant shall submit to the Town
one Mylar reproducible and four copies
showing the "as-built" conditions for
sewer connections prior to the granting
of a certificate of occupancy for any
residence.
H. Formal Offers of Deeds
Formal offers of deeds of cession to the
public, of all streets, highways or public
places, and any necessary easements indicated
on the plans filed with the Planning Board,
shall be in a form satisfactory to Counsel to
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the Town and shall be held by said Counsel
until such streets are formally accepted by
the Town Board, provided that such delivery
of any offers or deeds shall not constitute
an acceptance by the Town of the dedication
of any such street, highway, easements or
public places, or waive the payment of
necessary title charges and recording fees,
but that such acceptance shall be based
solely on the adoption of a resolution by the
Town Board.
Taking Attorney Hoffman's recommendation under advisement,
on motion by Mr. Bliwise, seconded by Mr. Schramm, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby waives
Site Plan Approval of the Armour Sub-
division because the scope of the
project, as presented, and with the
control that this Board has over the
project, and since this Board has
reviewed this proposal from the onset,
it deems Site Plan approval as being
unnecessary at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
Mr. Mark Rocconi
1 Gaillard Place
Block 504 Parcel 252
The Public Stenographer was present for this application
and his transcript will become a permanent part of this
record.
On motion by Mr. Cannon, seconded by Mr. Scutaro, it was
unanimously
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RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared open.
The Recording Secretary presented the Affidavit of
Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing for the
record.
It was stated by Attorney Hoffman that the Town would be
adequately protected without New Rochelle signing off on the
other parcel of land and he then suggested incorporating
some of the language in Mr. Gary Trachtman's letter of April
28, 1987 into the proposed Resolution.
There being no one who wished to be heard, on motion by Mrs.
Carlson, seconded by Mr. Scutaro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared closed.
Mr. Mark Rocconi then stated that he has complied with all
of the requirements of Preliminary Subdivision Approval and
thereafter, on motion by Mrs. Carlson, seconded by Mr.
Bliwise, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Mark Rocconi has previously been granted
Preliminary Subdivision Approval by this Planning
Board by Resolution adopted March 11, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has complied with the
conditions for Preliminary Subdivision Approval; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an appli-
cation for Final Subdivision Approval in proper form,
and has complied with all requirements of the Town,
other municipal agencies, comments of the Consulting
Engineer to the Town, the Coastal Zone Management
Commission, and this Planning Board; and
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WHEREAS, this Board has held a Public Hearing on
the application for Final Subdivision Approval on May
13, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has received approval from
the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Town Law 280-a
to permit a subdivided lot to front on an unimproved
street;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Final
Subdivision Approval is hereby granted to Mark
Rocconi, pursuant to his application and subject to
all terms and conditions set forth below:
I. General Requirements
All required curbs, 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 Final Subdivision Plans, prepared by Edward
Brunner, P.E. , dated February 21, 1987 and April
12, 1987, and the Subdivision Plat, prepared by
Roland K. Link, L.S. , dated April 4, 1987, as
submitted by the applicant.
All easements and other deed restrictions which
are imposed as conditions of 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.
II. Compliance with SEQR
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
Impact Statement; and
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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III. Special Requirements
A. Water Retention and Drainage:
1. The water retention and drainage
facilities shall be constructed strictly
in accordance with the plans submitted
and in accordance with the recommenda-
tions of the Coastal Zone Management
Commission.
B. Erosion and Sedimentation Control
During Construction:
1. Erosion and sedimentation control plans
shall be based upon the standards
presented in the Westchester County Best
Management Practices Manual for
Construction-Related Activities, and as
set forth on Grading and Drainage Plan
dated February 21, 1987, prepared by
Edward Brunner, P.E. , as submitted by
the applicant.
2. Specific erosion control and grading
plans for the vacant lot must be
approved by the Consulting Engineer
prior to the granting of an individual
building permit and shall be in
accordance with the recommendations of
the Coastal Zone Management Commission.
Erosion control measures shall be
installed as soon as practicable on the
individual lot and prior to the
excavation of the foundation.
C. Performance Bonds - Letter of Credit:
1. Prior to issuance of any building
permits, or the commencement of any
construction activities, a cash deposit
or an irrevocable letter of credit in
the total amount of $2,000 shall be
filed. A letter of credit shall have a
term of one year with provision for
automatic renewal for up to three
years. The letter of credit shall
contain a provision for sixty days
notice of non-renewal. $1,800 of the
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deposit or letter of credit will be
released after acceptance by the
Consulting Engineer on all public
improvements or hookups to existing
public improvements. The retained
amount of $200 shall be released when
the certificate of occupany is issued
for the new dwelling or one year after
acceptance of the sewer connection,
whichever first occurs.
D. Status of Gaillard Place:
1. The Final Sudivision Plat shall contain
a notation of an irrevocable offer of
dedication of all right, title and
interest of the applicant and the
proposed new owner in the bed of
Gaillard Place. This irrevocable offer
of dedication shall be approved by
Counsel to the Town as to form and
content prior to the signing of the
Final Subdivision Map by the Chairman of
the Planning Board.
2. The applicant shall provide to the Town,
an easement which grants to the Town,
the right to maintain, alter, repair and
replace utility pipes or conduits in the
bed of Gaillard Place and also offers an
easement to the Town over the bed of
Gaillard Place for the purposes of
improving the bed of Gaillard Place for
highway or other Town purposes.
F. Trees:
1. Trees on the site are to be retained in
conformance with the Tree Ordinance of
the Town of Mamaroneck.
G. Required Documents and Inspections:
1. The applicant shall provide one Mylar
reproducible to the Town and one set of
prints to the office of the Consulting
Engineer for the Town.
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2. The applicant shall provide inspection
of the connection to the Town sewer by a
Licensed Professional Engineer. The
Licensed Professional Engineer shall
certify to the Town and to the
Consulting Engineer for the Town, that
the sewer has been installed in
compliance with the approved plans and
specifications.
3. The applicant shall submit to the Town,
one Mylar reproducible and four copies
showing the "as-built" conditions for
the sewer connection prior to the
granting of a certificate of occupancy
for any residence. This "as-built"
reproducible shall be certified by a
Licensed Professional Engineer.
H. Formal Offers of Deeds:
Formal offers of deeds of cession to the
public, of all streets, highways or
public places, and any necessary
easements indicated on the plans filed
with the Planning Board, shall be in
form satisfactory to Counsel to the Town
and shall be held by said Counsel until
such streets are formally accepted by
the Town Board, provided that such
delivery of any offers or deeds shall
not constitute an acceptance by the Town
of the dedication of any such street,
highway, easements or public places, or
waive the payment of necessary title
charges and recording fees, but that
such acceptance shall be based solely on
the adoption of a resolution by the Town
Board.
Attorney Hoffman then stated that the Rocconi Subdivision
was exempt from Site Plan Approval requirements.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL SUBDIVISON APPLICATION
MR. LOUIS GOLDSTEIN
10 Burton Road
Block 407 Parcel 335
The Public Stenographer was present for this application
and his transcript will become a permanent part of the
record.
The applicant's representative, Anthony R. Spencer, appeared
and requested that Final Subdivision Approval be granted.
No Preliminary Subdivision Approval was granted, stated
Attorney Hoffman, as the applicant chose to directly obtain
Final Subdivision Approval.
Thereafter, on motion by Mrs. Carlson, seconded by Mr.
Cannon, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared open.
The Recording Secretary presented the Affidavit of
Publication and Posting of the Notice of Hearing for the
record.
In answer to a question raised by Mrs. Carlson, Mr. Spencer
stated that the westerly side of Mr. Goldstein's property
was being subdivided.
In order to save an existing tree, Mr. Spencer explained
that the proposed home was moved slightly closer to the
street. He added that Zoning Board approval was obtained
for the street frontage.
Mr. Trachtman referred to his letter of May 8, 1987
regarding his comments and recommendations.
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There being no one who wished to be heard, on motion by Mr.
Bliwise, seconded by Mr. Scutaro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared closed.
At this time, the proposed Resolution was reviewed by the
Board members with Attorney Hoffman making certain changes
and additions after which, on motion by Mr. Cannon, seconded
by Mr. Schramm, the following Resolution was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, Louis Goldstein has submitted an
application for Final Subdivision Approval; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an appli-
cation for Final Subdivision Approval in proper form
and complying with all requirements of the Town, other
municipal agencies, the comments of the Consulting
Engineer to the Town and this Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town
of Mamaroneck has previously granted this applicant a
variance to permit the subdivision of his property
into two lots, each with nonconforming road frontage;
and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town
of Mamaroneck has previously determined that this is a
Type II Action pursuant to SEQR and has completed all
proceedings relevant to SEQR with respect to this
application; and
WHEREAS, this Board held a Public Hearing on the
application for Final Subdivision Approval on May 13,
1987;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Final
Subdivision Approval is hereby granted to Louis
Goldstein, pursuant to his application and subject to
all terms and conditions set forth below:
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I. General Requirements
All street lighting facilities, curbs, gutters,
suitable monuments, street trees and other public
facilities shall all be installed in accordance
with the latest standards and specifications in
force at the time work is started and in
accordance with the approved plan, particularly
with respect to drawings Plot Diagram and Details,
dated April 20, 1987, signed and sealed by Anthony
R. Spencer R.A. , and Subdivision Plat, dated May
1, 1987, signed and sealed by Donald Calabrese,
L.S. , as submitted by the applicant.
II. Special Requirements
A. Building Envelopes and Specific Drainage
Requirements:
1. Prior to any construction, specific
on-site soil investigations shall be
conducted on each lot and in the area 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 roads).
Recommendations of the Consulting
Engineer shall be determinative.
B. Erosion and Sedimentation Control
During Construction:
1. Specific erosion control and grading
plans for the vacant lot must be
approved by the Consulting Engineer
prior to the granting of individual
building permits. Erosion control
measures must be installed as soon as
practicable on the individual lot prior
to excavation of the foundation.
C. Trees:
1. With respect to the construction of a
residence, driveway, etc. on an
individual lot, the Tree Preservation
Law of the Town of Mamaroneck must be
complied with before a building permit
is issued.
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D. Required Documents and Inspections:
1. The applicant shall provide one Mylar
reproducible of approved drawings to the
Town and one set of prints to the Office
of the Consulting Engineer to the Town
showing the "as-built" conditions for
the curbcuts, curbing and utility
hookups prior to the granting of a
certificate of occupancy for any
residence. This "as-built" reproducible
shall be certified by a Licensed
Professional Engineer.
2. The applicant shall provide for
inspection of the connection to the
sewer by a Licensed Professional
Engineer. The Licensed Professional
Engineer shall certify to the Town and
to the Consulting Engineer for the Town,
that the connection to the sewer has
been made in compliance with the
approved plans and specifications.
3. The applicant shall submit to the Town
one Mylar reproducible and one set of
prints showing the "as-built" conditions
for the sewer connection prior to the
granting of a certificate of occupancy
for any residence. This "as-built"
reproducible shall be certified by a
Licensed Professional Engineer.
E. Formal Offers of Deeds:
Formal offers of deeds of cession to the
public, of all streets, highways or
public places, and any necessary
easements indicated on the plans filed
with the Planning Board, shall be in
form satisfactory to Counsel to the Town
and shall be held by said Counsel until
such streets are formally accepted by
the Town Board, provided that such
delivery of any offers or deeds shall
not constitute an acceptance by the Town
of the dedication of any such street,
highway, easements or public places, or
waive payment of necessary title charges
and recording fees, but that such
acceptance shall be based solely on the
adoption of a resolution by the Town
Board.
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F. Performance Bond - Letter of Credit:
Prior to the issuance of any building permit,
or the commencement of any construction
activity, a cash deposit or an irrevocable
letter of credit in the total amount of
$2,000 shall be filed. A letter of credit
shall have a term of one year with provision
for automatic renewal for up to three years.
The letter of credit shall contain a
provision for sixty days notice of non-
renewal. The $2,000 deposit or letter of
credit shall be released after acceptance by
the Consulting Engineer on all public
improvements or hookups to existing public
improvements and after the certificate of
occupancy is issued for the new dwelling.
At this time, the order of the agenda was changed and
the following application was presented:
5. APPLICATION - FRESHWATER WETLANDS & WATER COURSES PERMIT
Mr. Walter S. Bopp
9 Bonnie Briar Lane
Block 222 Parcel 585
Mr. Bopp appeared in support of his application and he
stated that this procedure only took him three years to
complete. He added that everything was now in order and in
final form as requested and, on motion by Mr. Schramm,
seconded by Mr. Cannon, the following Resolution was
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr. Walter Bopp 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
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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 the proposed activity
(A) will have only a minor impact,
because (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
public hearing pursuant to Local Law #7 of 1986
be, and hereby is, dispensed with; and
BE IT FURTHER
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RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. Bopp
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 of the Consulting
Engineer to the Town regarding technical
aspects, as set forth in his letter to
the Planning Board, dated May 4, 1987,
are hereby made conditions of this
permit, to wit: (a) The applicant will
remove all excavated material from the
site on a daily basis and (b) the
existing grade will not be changed in
any way, and (c) as further set forth in
the Westchester Best Management
Practices Guidelines for Construction-
Related Activities.
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4. APPLICATION - FRESHWATER WETLANDS & WATER COURSES PERMIT
Mr. & Mrs. P. Cohenca
Lot 28 Fenbrook Drive
Block 309 Parcel 28
Mr. & Mrs. Cohenca together with Kevin McKenna, of McKenna
Development Group, appeared in support of the application
to construct a house within 100 feet of a tributary of the
East Branch of the Sheldrake River.
Chairman Bell referred to a letter received from the CZM
dated May 8, 1987 wherein it was stated that the Commission
was unable to make a finding of consistency with the
relevant policies of the LWRP.
In answer to Chairman Bell's question, Attorney Hoffman
stated a Public Hearing would be necessary if the Board
accepted the recommendations of CZM or, if they did not
accept the recommendations, the Board would then have to
make a finding that the proposed project would minimize all
adverse impacts to the maximum extent possible.
Following further discussion, on motion by Mrs. Carlson,
seconded by Mr. Bliwise, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets
Wednesday, June 10, 1987, at 8:15 P.M. ,
as the date and time for a Public
Hearing on the Cohenca application; and
be it
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.
Mr. Bliwise then requested that this application be
explained and Mr. McKenna approached the dias and proceeded
to describe the proposed project.
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Ms. Shirley Tolley of the CZM Commission raised some
pertinent questions which Attorney Hoffman said he was not
in a position to answer at the present time.
In answer to another question posed by Ms. Tolley, Mr.
Trachtman explained his interpretation of the meaning, "top
of the bank" as was stated in the Maloney/Berringer Final
Subdivision Approval - Site Plan Approval resolution, dated
September 12, 1985, and adopted by the Planning Board on
December 31, 1985.
Mr. Trachtman then discussed the velocity of the stream as
it flowed through the property and Chairman Bell then
requested that he be furnished with a copy of the water
flow chart that Mr. Trachtman and Mr. McKenna were
referring to.
In answer to Ms. Tolley's other question, Attorney Hoffman
and Mr. Trachtman answered that this subdivision was
approved before the Town adopted Local Law #7 of 1986 but
that the Water Control Commission was in existence at the
time and they issued the permit for this subdivision.
Some discussion followed regarding subdivision requirements
and Attorney Hoffman pointed out that the entire burden for
the construction work that was being done upstream could
not be placed on the Cohencas.
Mr. Cohenca questioned his compliance with the Planning
Board and/or the CZM because, in his opinion, he did not
feel as though he could ever meet the requirements of CZM
because if he did, his property would then be unbuildable.
It was then suggested by Attorney Hoffman that the
applicant contact him, Mr. Trachtman, and the CZM in order
to try to solve some of the problems before the next Board
meeting.
As Chairman Bell explained, many of the issues have just
been rasied within the last day or so and Attorney Hoffman
added that CZM was not at all in favor of the channel being
narrowed and he also pointed out that the present
conditions might not necessarily remain the same.
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Wetlands will be filled in along the stream and that cannot
be tolerated, Ms. Tolley stressed, to which Attorney
Hoffman explained that the Planning Board could override
the recommendations of CZM and, even if the Board accepted
CZM's opinion, they could make certain findings to mitigate
the impact.
Chairman Bell then requested that Attorney Hoffman draft an
opinion on the interpretation of several terms, including
what is the "top of the bank," as many people could be
affected by this and legal guidelines had to be established
for future situations.
At this time, the architect, Morton Cass, requested that
the Board members view the site and Tuesday, May 19th at
6:30 P.M. was the date set; with Wednesday, May 20th being
set as the rain date.
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6. CONSIDERATION - SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
M.L.S. , Inc.
2417 Boston Post Road
Block 505 Parcel 446
Mr. Stefanelli presented his application to erect a tent
outside of his restaurant on Boston Post Road. He stated
that he was trying to build up business and thought a tent
would be a nice feature during the summer. Only light food
would be offered, Mr. Stefanelli said, adding that just
beer and possibly wine, would be served outside.
In answer to some questions raised by the Board members,
Mr. Stefanelli continued that indoor/outdoor carpeting
would be put down, and the tent would be closed on two
sides with vinyl curtains. Along the outside of the tent,
by the tie lines, Mr. Stefanelli noted that potted plants
and trees would be placed there. He concluded that the
hours of operation would be approximately 11 A.M. to 8:30
P.M. with seating being limited to about 40.
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After some further discussion, on motion by Mr. Scutaro,
seconded by Mrs. Carlson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board is the
Lead Agency for this application and
solely responsible for determining
whether the proposed action will have a
significant impact on the environment.
The consensus of the Board was as follows: Mrs. Carlson
requested that a time limit be put on its use; Mr. Bliwise
had no objection as long as the hours of operation were
limited; Chairman Bell said he was not really opposed to it;
and Mr. Bliwise stated that it depended on what the tent
would look like and how it would be maintained.
Attorney Hoffman requested that the applicant furnish a more
formal submission, and include such things as tent designs,
samples, pictures, etc. and the applicant stated that Toyota
City had similar tents up at the present time.
Thereafter, on motion by Mrs. Carlson, seconded by Mr.
Bliwise, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that this is an Unlisted
Action which may have a significant
impact on the environment and further
definite indications of significance or
non-significance must be determined.
On motion by Mrs. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Scutaro, with Mr.
Cannon and Mr. Bliwise abstaining, it was
RESOLVED, that this application be
referred to the Coastal Zone Management
Commission for their suggestions and
recommendations.
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Attorney Hoffman requested that this matter be referred to
the police and fire departments for their comments.
On motion by Mr. Scutaro, seconded by Mr. Bliwise, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets
Wednesday, June 10, 1987, at 8:15 P.M. ,
as the date and time for a Public
Hearing on the M.L.S. Inc. application;
and be it
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.
At this time, the order of the agenda was changed, and
the following application was heard:
10. CONSIDERATION - SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
Larchmont Apartments
33 North Chatsworth Avenue
The Public Stenographer was present for a portion of
this application and his transcript will become a part
of the record.
Mr. Carmelo Marullo an associate of the architectural firm
of Schuman, Lichtenstein, Claman & Efron, appeared in
support of the application and spoke with regard to the
changes they wished to make to the parking area and front
entrance in order to make room for an enclosed dumpster.
After much discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request the applicant to install a brick and concrete
enclosure for the dumpster instead of the wooden one which
was proposed and they also accepted the location of the
dumpster even though they thought that it was not the best.
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Thereafter, on motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr.
Cannon, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Larchmont Apartments has requested
that this Board amend the Site Plan Approval,
previously granted, to permit construction of
a dumpster enclosure on the site together
with slight renovations to the parking area
and front entranceway; and
WHEREAS, supporting documentation has been
submitted which indicates that the impact of
this change would have no adverse environ-
mental impacts; and
WHEREAS, due to the full prior submission of
this application and the minimal change
proposed, this Board determines that a Public
Hearing and strict compliance with the Site
Plan requirements would cause extraordinary
and unnecessary hardship, and that a Public
Hearing is not necessary, and the variance
and waiver will be consistent with the goal
of promoting the public health, safety,
comfort, convenience and general welfare of
the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the applicant's request for a
modification of the previously approved Site
Plan to construct an enclosure for a dumpster
on the site, together with slight renovations
to the parking area and front entranceway, be
and hereby is granted subject to:
1. That said enclosure shall be constructed
out of brick and concrete, and shall be
in accordance with the plans submitted.
2. That said plans be revised so as to show
such change from a wooden enclosure to a
concrete enclosure and that a set of
said plans be filed with the Building
Department.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
The Public Stenographer was present for this hearing and
his transcript will become a permanent part of the
record.
It was explained by Attorney Hoffman that this amendment was
before the Planning Board for consideration and then went
before the Town Board for approval. The Town Board did
approve this amendment and it was now back before the
Planning Board for a Public Hearing.
On motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Cannon, 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 Mr.
Cannon, seconded by Mr. Bliwise, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared closed.
Thereafter, on motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mrs.
Carlson, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Amendment to the
Subdivision Regulations be, and it
hereby is approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Section 3, Subdivision,
of the Subdivision Plat Regulations of
the Planning Board of the Town of
Mamaroneck be, and it hereby is, amended
to read as follows:
"SUBDIVISION - means the division of any
parcel of land into two (2) or more
plots, lots, sites or other divisions of
land for immediate or future sale or for
building development"; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Amendment
be, and it hereby is, referred to the
Town Board for their consideration.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF NEW FILING
and PROCESSING PROCEDURES
The Public Stenographer was present for this proceeding
and his transcript will become a permanent part of the
record.
Attorney Hoffman spoke of the Land Use Procedures and
Guidelines which he authored together with Stephanie Fuller
who served as an Administrative Intern for the Town.
On motion by Mr. Schramm, seconded by Mr. Scutaro, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared open.
Ms. Claudia Ng stated that the Conservation Advisory
Commission would like to get all submissions as quickly as
possible and Attorney Hoffman responded that after Lead
Agency status was designated by the Board, they would be
notified.
A few other changes were recommended by Ms. Ng and Attorney
Hoffman reported that those revisions would be made.
There being no one else who wished to be heard, on motion
by Mr. Cannon, seconded by Mr. Scutaro, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be,
and it hereby is, declared closed.
Thereafter, on motion by Mr. Scutaro, seconded by Mr.
Bliwise, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that Land Use Regulations -
Town of Mamaroneck, be, and they hereby
are, adopted by the Town of Mamaroneck
Planning Board; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Land Use
Regulations be, and they hereby are,
referred to the Town Board for their
consideration.
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9. DISCUSSION - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Chairman Bell stated that the Building Inspector, William
Jakubowski, could not be present this evening to discuss the
proposed changes in the Zoning Ordinance and that he had
requested that he be permitted to present them at the next
Planning Board Meeting.
At this time, Attorney Hoffman noted for the record that
this would be the last meeting for the Recording Secretary
as she had accepted the position of Village Clerk of Rye
Brook. The Board members joined with Mr. Hoffman in
congratulating Jean and they extended their thanks to her
for the wonderful job she has done on the Planning Board
Minutes as well as with the numerous resolutions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further to come before the Board, on
motion by Mrs. Carlson, seconded by Mr. Cannon, the
meeting was unanimously adjourned at 12:05 A.M.
�. Imo.
Jean A. Marra
Recording Secretary
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