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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991_05_28 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes APPROVED Town of Mamaroneck — Village of Larchmont COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TOWN CENTER: 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-381-6133 MINUTES MAY 28, 1991 A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held on May 28, 1991, in Conference Room A of the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced at 8:05 P.M. Members Present: Phyllis Wittner, Chairman Richard Coico Elinor Fredston Lawrence Lowy Angel J. Martin C. Alan Mason Richard Metzner Shirley Tolley Richard Young Others Present: Paul M. McCarthy, 26 Bonnie Way Thomas R. deRosa, Attorney for McCarthy Edward Hindin, 21 Bonnie Way Mark P. Ladner, 30 Bonnie Way Robert Lindsay, 23 Bonnie Way Cheryl Lewy, liaison, Larchmont Village Board Elaine Price, liaison, Town Council Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator & recorder REFERRAL: SUBDIVISION - 26 BONNIE WAY An application to subdivide 26 Bonnie Way into two lots was referred by the Town Planning Board as a Type 1 Action because of its connection to a stream which is part of the Critical Environmental Areas as well as the Freshwater Wetlands and Water Courses network. The owner of the property, Mr. Paul M. McCarthy, and his attorney, Mr. Thomas R. deRosa, were present. Mr. McCarthy said that it had originally been designed as two lots, but a previous owner had merged them. Now he just wants to return it to its initial state. The Commission reviewed the topographic survey and grading plan, dated 7/1/90. The attorney emphasized that the applicant currently has no plan to build a house; the design on the map is strictly hypothetical and was done at the request of the Planning Board to assist in visualization. The Commission noted that although they may have no site plan, it must be reviewed in such a manner, because under Town law, once it has received its designation as a separate lot, it can be built upon without further review if it meets all the existing codes. Any concerns or constraints must, therefore, be addressed in the subdivision resolution. CZMC Minutes May 28, 1991 Page s. The Commission asked for further elaboration about the grading and drainage. Mr. deRosa explained that the swale would be filled in to create a gentle slope with the eastern side of the property which now has a retention wall. They anticipate making the driveway out of gravel to assist in percolation. When asked about the behavior of drainage, it was noted that water comes down from the conservation area into a drainage pipe at the end of Bonnie Way. If surcharged, then the water overflows onto the street and enters the McCarthy property making its way to the stream in back, instead of going into two catch basins on the street. The attorney noted that this may, therefore, be a design problem and not the responsibility of his client. Dr. Mason redirected the drainage question to what drainage changes would result from the development of a single-family residence on the property itself, noting that there is a Town policy for zero increase in the rate of runoff leaving the site. Dry wells would not work on this land. A detention system would most likely be called for here. Mr. deRosa responded saying that the house would sit primarily on the protruding rock, so according to their engineer, Mr. Sinopoli, little change in runoff is anticipated. Dr. Mason asked for the engineering analyses to substantiate the claim. Mr. Martin emphasized the problem of incremental increases from development. It was noted that the land behind the rock is forested. Neighboring resident, Mr. Ladner, added that some trees there were fairly large, indicating that substantial soil must be present to accomodate them. He further mentioned that every property from 26 Bonnie Way to Weaver Street is wet after a rain. The other residents present, who are "in the wake" of these drainage problems, voiced similar concerns, urging that nothing be done to aggravate this situation. The Commission questioned how the house would be built and whether blasting would be needed, to which Mr. deRosa said that the part of the house on the rock would have a crawl space and the garage in back could be below the house and that jackhammers would be needed to level the rock a couple of feet. CZMC decided to table conclusion of its comments due to insufficient information. The Commission will return to the matter at its next meeting pending submission of the drainage information to the Town engineer. Mrs. Tolley will draft the letter to the Planning Board advising them of same. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of April 30, 1991 were approved. COMMISSION MEMBERS LIST The list indicating appointment terms was mailed to the Commission in their packets. There were no corrections. CZMC Minutes May 28, 1991 Page 3 0 CHAIRMAN REPORTS A. Correspondences Incoming: 1. NYS DEC "Erosion & Sediment Control Guidelines for New Development" - copies were passed out to the Commission. 2. 5/6/91 - Town of Mamaroneck notice of Arbor Day celebration on on May 11. A tree was planted in honor of retired Highway Superintendent Tom Leddy. 3. 5/6/91 - Letter from Mayor Curnin informing the CZMC that they missed the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Pins were given to all Larchmont volunteers. 4. 5/8/91 - Notice from Mayor Curnin indicating that the deadline for articles for Larchmont Notes is May 31. Richard Coico volunteered to submit an article on restoration at Lorenzen Park. 5. 5/15/91 - Mayor Curnin copied CZMC on a letter signed by several Sound shore community officials to the Governor supporting the l" retention of Gail Shaffer as head of the Coastal Management Program. 6. 5/20/91 - Lt. Governor Stan Lundine's announcement of the upcoming Governor's Task Force on Coastal Resources Conference. The Chairman will attend. She asked if anyone else was interested in attending. Mrs. Tolley reported to the Commission that County Executive Andrew O'Rourke wrote a letter to the Governor supporting the Davids Island development. 7. 5/21/91 - Richard Coico letter updating the CZMC on the restoration of Lorenzen Park. Mrs. Wittner noted that one of the suggestions made by the wetland specialist was to remove boulders at the edge of the field next to the water to increase the wetland area. Mary Anne Johnson brought up a very important factor, which was verified by Village Engineer Joe Morgan, that some of these boulders are holding back the fill that created Lorenzen field. Mr. Coico reported that the Village of Larchmont Parks and Trees Committee met with Tony's and Larchmont Nurseries. The Village negotiated purchase of 42 trees: Norway Spruces, Austrian Pines, Dogwoods, Crab apples etc. Two landscape architects helped layout the plantings which will be done shortly. Mrs. Wittner commended the Village on its great job of cleaning up the area and improving parking. Volunteers also helped with improvements. Little League involvement in maintaining/cleaning up the area was encouraged. CZMC Minutes May 28, 1991 Page 4 Outgoing: 1. 5/7/91 - Phyllis Wittner to Larchmont Engineer Joe Morgan RE: Removal of ailanthus trees from Premium Marsh at the foot of Oak Avenue as requested by Mary Anne Johnson. 2. 5/9/91 - P. Wittner to Larchmont Building Inspector Frank DeVore RE: Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club - CZMC comments. Copies: 1. 4/24/91 - Shuster Associates to Mayor Curnin, RE: Expanded discussion of basis for proposed Waterfront District zoning amendment - Cheryl Lewy reported that the Village Board is hoping to schedule a public hearing in September. The draft law will be going back to the Planning Commission because of the change from R-40 to R-50 zoning and then it will probably come back to CZMC. 2. 4/25/91 - Deputy Supervisor Elaine Price to R. Wassman, Chair of Board of Architectural Review - RE: Boston Post Road improvements of sidewalks, trees and plants from Hommocks Road to Rock Ridge Road. 3. 5/9/91 - DEC Notice of Complete Application - RE: Premium dredging. 4. 5/17/91 - Town Administrator Stephen Altieri to L. Biegel of NYS DEC RE: an omission on the notice for the Premium dredging project. B. Other 1. DGEIS for Golf Club Properties - There will be a special meeting of the Town Board on May 29 to declare the completion of the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement on the proposed Conservation- Recreation zoning for the golf club lands. The documents will be available for public review the following day. Public hearings are scheduled for June 17 and 18, and July 1st. Deadline for written comments is July 15. There are limited copies for distribution, so division of the various volumes among the members was discussed. Lawrence Lowy and C. Alan Mason agreed to review the hydrological sections. Mrs. Wittner requested that members bring written comments to the June CZMC meeting. 2. Westchester Water Quality Monitoring Volunteers - Long Island Sound Taskforce is sponsoring a training session for new citizen water monitoring volunteers on June 22. The Chairman expressed the thought that homeowner associations should adopt their local streams. CZMC Minutes May 28, 1991 Page 5 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR REPORTS Claudia Ng informed the CZMC of a notice she received from the American Water Resources Association which was arranging a conference to improve cooperation among water-related organizations. MEMBERS' REPORTS/MINUTE Larchmont Planning Commission - Mrs. Fredston reported that the Planning Commission is reviewing the Village's old parking regulations because they are based on lot size instead of the square footage of the building. A retail office building is being proposed at the old gas station on Palmer Avenue. However, there appears to be oil tank problems. The Commission is also reviewing the provisions for car dealerships. Although a special permit is required under current zoning laws, the regulations need to be tightened with regard to loading areas. Mrs. Price mentioned some of the car dealerships that are planning to come into the Town on Boston Post Road: Saturn plans to move in where the old Tristar Jeep used to be and Lexus wants to replace Tristar Ford. Board of Architectural Review - Mr. Metzner reported that the only thing of interest at the last meeting was the Town's plans to plant trees along Boston Post Road between Blockbuster and Dunkin Donuts. The BAR wanted to see the overall plan. Village of Larchmont Zoning Board - Mrs. Wittner mentioned that the Village's Zoning Board has a lot of items on their agenda which might be of concern, particularly the Abadir house which has excellent views of Long Island Sound. Mr. Metzner volunteered to go to that meeting. Old Hory Property - Mrs. Price mentioned that the owner will continue construction despite the uncertainty of Nynex, which was supposed to move in to sell cellular phones. Meeting adjourned 10:20 P.M.