HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989_11_28 Coastal Zone Management Commission Minutes Town of Mamaroneck Village of Larchmont
1L COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 1989
A regular meeting of the Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) was held
on Tuesday November 28, 1989 in the Court Room 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
Bruce Allen
Elinor Fredston
Larry Lowy
C. Alan Mason
Howard McMichael
Robert Schoenberger
Shirley Tolley
Richard Young
Others Present: Cheryl Lewy, Trustee, Village of Larchmont
Denise Fletcher, Village of Larchmont Zoning Board
Mary Anne Johnson
Claudia Ng, Environmental Coordinator
Rene' Rathschmidt, Recording Secretary
LARCHMONT WATERFRONT LAND USE STUDY
At the request of the CZMC Dan Shuster returned with a draft of proposed
amendments to the Village of Larchmont Zoning Law. Mr. Shuster went on to
discuss in detail the proposal and to answer questions posed by the members.
Mr. Shuster proposed that a new Waterfront District be established
encompassing the property directly fronting on the open waters of Long Island
Sound and Larchmont Harbor. He also suggested that a Coastal Overlay
District be •established to include all of the property fronting on Long
Island Sound, Larchmont Harbor, Little Harbor Sound, East Creek, Premium Mill
Pond, the Premium River and Pine Brook.
1. The draft's legislative intent is "to implement the recommendations
and policies of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program adopted by the
Village Board on June 30, 1986 by establishing standards and criteria to
• preserve and protect the natural environment, developed character and visual
quality of the coastal area". This would be accomplished with amendments to
the following sections of the zoning: Districts, the Zoning Map, the Schedule
Controlling Buildings and Land. including Permitted Principal Uses.
Address Correspondence to CZM Commission, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (Phone 914-381-6133)
CZMC MINUTES - 11/28/89
Permitted Accessory Uses, Uses Permitted Subject to Special Permit, Lot Area,
Yards, Coverage, Height, etc. . . , Off Street Parking Spaces, and other
requirements. The creation of a "Coastal Overlay District" (COD) would
necessitate the following in the zoning law:
Standards including Set-backs from the Water's Edge, Maintenance of Natural
Buffers, Visual Impact, Actions subject to review and Review Criteria and
others.
During the course of the discussion Mr. Shuster displayed a map of the
Overlay Zone. The members then pointed out a few areas which they had felt
had been over looked. Ms. Wittner suggested that Mr. Shuster actually drive
thru the proposed overlay area so that he would be sure that all areas
pertaining to the Waterfront were included. Ms. Denise Fletcher Chairman of
the Larchmont Zoning Board interjected with her opinions on the proposal.
She stated that the proposed waterfront district had a very narrow
perspective and should include a far greater area. A brief discussion
followed where the members defended the area size with concrete reasoning.
Ms. Wittner requested that Mr. Shuster return to the January meeting with
a revised proposal which will include the suggested changes proposed by the
CZMC members during the course of his presentation. Further clarification of
limits was requested for the section on natural buffers.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Approval of Minutes - The meeting minutes of October 24 were approved
pending minor corrections.
CHAIRMAN REPORTS
Premium Grant - Ms. Wittner informed the Commission that the CZMC had
received a contract from the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation (NYSDEC) for the Town and Village on 11/17/89 in order "to
restore tidal circulation in a river-marsh system which has become filled
with sediment". The contract for $618,965.00 was signed by the Town acting
as lead agency and returned. She also noted that it will probably be late
December before it is returned with the necessary State signatures. The
municipality has 90 days to advertise and receive Project bids and 45 days
after opening bids to award them and 1 year (unless otherwise agreed to) to
complete. The target date set for dredging is November 1990. Malcolm Pirnie
will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) , which will be referred
to the CZMC. Malcolm Pirnie will also be responsible for bid documents,
evaluating bids, administering the project, preparing a presentation for
public hearing, etc. . .
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Revision - Ms. Wittner
reminded the Commission of their previous discussion in which she noted the
need for an update of the LWRP. She noted that Randy Lanza, Department of
State (DOS) , had stated that the DOS is looking for page insert revisions
rather than a new document. In light of this new information she felt that
extensive footnoting would be required and therefore, she approached Mr.
c Wallace Irwin to see if he was interested in undertaking the project. Mr.
Irwin has agreed to do the revisions for the sum of $1,000.00. The
Commission approved the fee and Ms. Wittner will send a memo to Mr. Altieri
and Mr. Deluca requesting funds be set aside.
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Pryer Manor Bridge Repair - The topic was tabled until next meeting.
MEMBER REPORTS
Hommocks Conservation Area - Ms. Wittner requested that the Taylor
Report, which dealt with recommendations for the Hommocks Conservation Area
be sent to the members of the Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) , the
Town Supervisor, the Town Council, the Town Administrator, the Superintendent
of Highways, Mayor Curnin and Trustees, the Village Engineer, and Carol Hayes
for the annual report. Attached to the report Ms. Wittner will include an
implementation memo which will request that the specific recommendations of
the report be acted upon.
Ms. Elinor Fredston noted while walking through the Hommocks playing
field, the area contained several manhole covers which she believes drain
into the East Creek. She expressed concern over where the water comes from,
whether the source of the water is from the parking areas, pools, and such.
She she feels it requires further investigation.
Update on the Sheldrake - Tabled.
Erosion and Sediment Control - Tabled.
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR REPORTS - Items Tabled.
NEW OR OTHER BUSINESS
Marine Planners Conference - Ms. Wittner informed the Commission that she
will be attending the Conference on 11/29/89.
Village of Larchmont Subdivision - 41 Beach Avenue (St. John's Church) -
Elinor Fredston reported on the discussion which centered around this issue
at the last Village Planning Board Meeting. She noted that the Church
property is located on Beach Avenue and that the Church has an application
for Subdivision Approval. She also noted that the Church did not have
immediate plans for the property at this time. Ms. Fredston said that the
reason a recommendation was made for a archeological study of the property
was because it was believed that the area is likely to have historical value
because of early settlements in that particular area. Mr. McMichael noted
that after research, he discovered that an archeological study of the area
would involve a lot of time and that the cost attached to such as project was
high. He also wanted to know what position the CZMC would be taking on this
issue. Ms. Tolley noted that Policy # 23 was involved. Ms. Wittner then
replied that the Commission was under obligation to support the LWRP's
policies and recommendations in a situation as this. It was agreed that the
CZMC request that the Planning Commission agree to postpone our consistency
review until the applicant returns for Site Plan Review. It was agreed that
further investigation into techniques and costs should be obtained.
CNext Meeting - The December meeting has been cancelled and the next
meeting was scheduled for January 23, 1990.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:50 P.M.
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