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Town of Mamaroneck Village of Larchmont
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A special meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held
on Tuesday, March 10, 1987, at the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road.
The meeting commenced at 8:15 P.M.
Members present: Robert Schoenberger, Chairman
Bruce Allen
Elinor Fredston
Wallace Irwin, Jr.
Mary Anne Johnson
Arthur Katz
Lawrence Lowy
C. Alan Mason
Shirley Tolley
Phyllis Wittner
Others present: Paul Kean, Liaison, Village of Larchmont Trustee
Angelo Lopane, Applicant
William P. Widulski, Consultant Engineer for applicant
Claudia Ng, Environmental Assistant
Referrals
Mayor of Westchester, Inc., Volvo Sales and Service Center - Referred
from the Village of Larchmont Planning Commission for CZMC opinion, this
proposal involves the renovation of an existing building and an expansion of
the parking area located at 2001 Boston Post Road. Not only is this site
adjacent to a residential area, but it is virtually on the banks of East
Creek. Mr. Irwin cited the LWRP policies 7, 7A, 8, 30, 44, 44A as being
relevant. He, also, noted the importance of preserving the scenic character
of the creek. He told the Commission that he had sent a letter prior to the
meeting addressing stormwater runoff treatment.
The applicant and his consultant explained the proposed operation. Auto
servicing would consist of repairs, maintenance, preparation, and car
washing. There will be 10 work spaces inside and one show car on the floor.
Outside, there will be approximately 32 parking spaces for employees and
autos left to be serviced. Cars will enter via two ramps. Exterior
restoration will involve primarily reinforcements and replacement of leaders.
Mr. Widulski then explained the stormwater treatment system that they are
proposing. It will have three retention rings (dry wells) to allow for
sedimentation and flotation separation for as muc ai s a 6.5" of rain per hour •
high intensity storm. Stones will line the base and the sides to prevent the
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surrounding soil from collapsing during water absorption. An oil/water
separator chamber would follow before allowing the effluent to discharge
directly into East Creek. The existing topography forms a small swale on the
site to assist in the retention of surface water. Dr. Mason questioned the
efficacy of dry wells, because this could allow polluted water to s ep ou
be reading t e oil treatment chamber. Mr. Widulski explained that this
was to prevent the system from being overtaxed during excessively heavy rain,
but assented it would be just as easy to install solid chambers. Dr. Mason
also questioned the lack of inspection ports for two of the chambers, to
which Mr. Widulski also readily assented to putting in. In comparison to the
recent proposal by Midland Construction, Inc. , Mrs. Tolley pointed out that
this proposal is moize—potentially hazardous to East Creek yet the other
developed a more protective treatment system. Mr. Lopane objected to having
to put in such a system because, he claimed, it would cost him over $10,000.
To that, Mr. Schoenberger commented that it might be better for CZMC to
establish standards an _ criteria instead of trying to tell the applicant
exactly what to do. The system could be checked when an inspector comes to
check waste oil disposal.
A few other concerns were briefly touched upon. Runoff from the roof
that would drain into East Creek was considered, but determined to be
insignificant. Concern over oil contamination from within the building was
allayed by the fact that the Building Code has an established regulation
requiring oil separators in the sewer system for this kind of use, Shielding
of the creek with plantings, preferrably wetland species consistent with the
creek habitat, was recommended. Attention to lighting disturbance to the
nearby residents was suggested to be considered in the final plans.
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The Chairman summed up CZMC's recommendations to the Planning Commission
as follows: (1) periodic water monitoring with a provision to request
additional measures should oil contamination exceed 15 ppm, (2) keep leaders
away from drainage treatment system to prevent overtaxing,
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during construction, (4) maintenance of site grade away from East Creek, (5)
use of fences and foliage consistent with wetland environment, including some
evergreens, to screen the development from the residents and the stream, and
(6) consider lighting disturbance potentiality.
Inter-municipal Matters
Davids Island Project - The hearing will be resumed on Wednesday and
Thursday, March 18 and 19, repectively. The Chairman will then present a
statement for CZMC. Mrs. Fredston will present a statement for the
Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) and will be able to attend both
evenings. She informed the Commission that a letter issued by the principal
of New Rochelle High School is being circulated among neighboring high
chools soliciting support for this project. Mr. Irwin noted that this will
be the only hearing for the proposal--no State Environmental Quality Review
-_-CS.EQR.) i rPn_ii ed when subject to the federal review process. He also said
he would contact the State Division of Coastal Resources and Waterfront
Revitalization to enlist their comments.
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Legislative Matters
Update on Unfinished Legislation - Mr. Irwin reported on the status of
several pending legislation. He said that it was too premature to add East
Creek to the Town Freshwater Wetlands and Water Courses Law, but there is a
hearing scheduled for March 18 to have it included as part of the Hommocks
-Hampshire Critical Environmental Area (CEA). As for the Village of
Larchmont, Mr. Irwin will write to the Board of Trustees requesting that
they, too, protect East Creek under CEA law, but CZMC will hold off on
requesting a revisal of their SEQR law.
Planning Process - There is an upcoming Town staff meeting to work out
new more efficient planning procedures. Ms. Ng will be attending this
meeting.
LWRP Projects
Premium Feasibility Study - Mr. Irwin reported that both the Town and
Village has received a notice from the State indicating that they have
approved a $25,000 grant. There was a question, however, as to whether each
municipality would receive $25,000 for the implementation of the Premium
Feasibility Study or whether that was the total figure. Mrs. Johnson has
already made some inquiries as to how to proceed with the study. Jay Tansky
of Sea Grant at Stony Brook made the following recommendations: (1) CZMC
needs to focus on one aspect at a time, (2) they should find out what
information already exists, (3) call Tom Hart in the State Fish and Wildlife
Division to get some support from them, (4) contact Paul Geradi of the Sea
Grant extension in New City for informational resources, and (5) contact
planning boards around the county who have had experience in this to get
referrals of good consultants. In response to Mrs. Tolley's question, Mr.
Kean explained that, generally, the consultants are to submit the
recommendations and estimates as to cost to the Village Board. He mentioned
fhat it is important for the Commission to keep track of in-kind services and
that Carmine DeLuca, treasurer for both the Town and the Village, will have
the details as to how CZMC is to expend this funding. Mrs. Johnson, Mrs.
Wittner, and Mr. Lowy will form a subcommittee to establish preliminary
procedures. Ms. Ng will help.
New or Other Business
Computer Terminal for the Conservation Department - CZMC agreed that they
should recommend to the Town that the Conservation Department have its own
computer terminal so as to facilitate Ms. Ng in her staff assistance duties.
Town Zoning, - Dr. Mason inquired as to the present zoning regulations.
It was clarified that the request for 50,000 square foot zoning for upland
areas had been dropped from the_LWRP, but the Town did adopt a 40,000 square
foot ning regulation for waterfront areas.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
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