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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 restoring and preserving the
scenic character of the creek (Policy 25). He told the Commission that he
had sent a letter prior to the meeting reflecting Cliff Emanuelson's
suggestions for controlling oil pollution in runoff from the site.
The applicant and his consultant explained the proposed operation. Auto
servicing (repairs, maintenance, preparation, and car washing) will be done
indoors; floor drains will have oil filters and will flow into the sanitary
sewer as a required by the building code. 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 for autos left to be serviced. Cars will
enter the building via two ramps. Exterior restoration will involve
primarily reinforcements and replacement of roof leaders.
Address Correspondence to CZM Commission, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (Phone 914-381-6133)
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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 a high intensity storm (as much
as a 6.5" of rain per hour). Stones will line the base and the sides to
prevent the surrounding soil from collapsing during water absorption. The
effluent would pass through an oil/water separator chamber before entering
East Creek. The existing topography forms a small swale on the site so that
surface drainage will be away from the creek.
Dr. Mason questioned the efficacy of dry wells, because this could allow
polluted water to seep out before reaching the oil treatment chamber. Mr.
Widulski explained that this was to prevent the system from being overtaxed
during excessively heavy rain, but said he was willing to install solid
chambers instead. Dr. Mason also questioned the lack of inspection ports for
two of the chambers, which Mr. Widulski also readily assented to. In
comparison to the recent proposal by Midland Construction, Inc. , Mrs. Tolley
pointed out that this proposal is more 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 and 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. The Commission agreed that the
same effluent standard as that adopted in the Midland Construction case--not
over 15 ppm of oil--should be recommended for this site as well.
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 Building Code requirements mentioned above. Shielding of the
creek with plantings, preferably 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.
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, (3) County Best
Management Practices to be stringently implemented to protect the creek
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 limits on lighting to avoid disturbing neighbors.
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
schools soliciting support for this project. Mr. Irwin noted that this will
be the only hearing for the proposal--no State Environmental Quality Review
(SEQR) is required when subject to the federal review process. He also said
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he would contact the State Division of Coastal Resources and Waterfront
Revitalization to enlist their comments.
Legislative Matters
Update on Unfinished Legislation - Mr. Irwin reported on the status of
several items of pending legislation. He said the Town Board had decided 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 revision 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 the Town and the
Village have each received a notice from the State indicating that each will
receive a $25,000 grant. There was a question, however, as to whether each
municipality would receive $25,000 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 Gerasi 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 that 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 help 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 upzoning certain upland areas had been
dropped from the LWRP, but the Town did adopt a 50,000 square foot zoning
regulation for waterfront areas.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
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