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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970_04_08 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK PLANNING BOARD HELD APRIL 8, 1970, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET AND EDGEWOOD AVENUE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 8:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Fred L. Maggini, Chairman Mr. Joseph Rigano Mr. G. Norman Blair Mr. Edward J. Cibulay Absent: Mr. Howard W. Hand, Jr. Also present: Mr. William P. Widulski, Town Engineer APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of March 11, 1970 were presented and on motion duly made and seconded, ap- proved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION OF MR. JOSEPH PITTERA - BLOCK 130 PARCELS 141, 151 and 239 The Chairman pointed out that the Board had discussed Mr. Pittera's application for the subdivision of a lot on Lafayette Road and Lester Place at the pre- vious meeting and that Mr. Pittera had stated that he was going to build on only the one lot having access to a public street (Lafayette Road) . The Board pointed out that at some time in the future it would be advisable for the Town to enlarge the circle at Lafayette Road where thesis additional Town property available. Mr. Pittera pointed out that presently the driveway of the existing neigh- boring property crosses his land and abuts the street directly in line with his 20' frontage. The appli- cant said he had discussed the problem with Mr. Magdelain and believes it can be worked out. Mr. Pittera said he has made application to the Zoning Board of Appeals because he will not have the required frontage (25 feet) to construct the dwelling as pre- scribed in the Zoning Ordinance. There was no opposition and the application was there- fore approved. The following Resolution was duly adopted: WHEREAS, Mr. Joseph Pittera, owner of the premises located at Lafayette Road and C �3 Lester Place and known on the Tax Assess- () ment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 132 Parcels 141, 151 and 239 has filed with this Board an application for the approval of the subdivision of this plat; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law, a public hearing was held on April 8, 1970 after notice was published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, the Daily Times; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans and determined that the same are all sat- isfactory; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. Joseph Pittera, be and the same is hereby approved; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Planning Board is hereby authorized to sign such subdivision plat as evidence of the approval of same by this Board. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION OF MR. WARREN LEWIN- BLOCK 213 PARCELS 598 and 274 Mr. Warren Lewin, President of Oak Hill Construc- tion Company presented his application to the Board for the subdivision of a lot located on High Ridge Road and Rockland Avenue. The applicant had pre- viously appeared before the Board at the meeting of September 10, 1969 and the Board had raised sev- eral questions as to an easement for the water and sewer and the construction of a retaining wall in- stead of the fence that is presently at the end of High Ridge Road. According to the Subdivision Map one lot is to face on High Ridge Road and the second on Rockland Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Camp and Mr. Levinthal adjoining pro- perty owners appeared before the Board to examine the plan and Mrs. Camp asked whether a cul-de-sac could be put in on High Ridge Road. The Board pointed out that there was not enough room for a cul-de-sac and with the addition of one house there would tot be much change in the traffic. Mr. Rigano requested Mr. Lewin to construct a hammerhead end to the road for a turn-around which will facilitate the backing and turning of vehicles without the use of someone's driveway. Mr. Lewin agreed to do this work on the road improvement and to dedicate an additional piece of land to the road bed. Mr. Levinthal and the Camps had no objection to the application. 116.„ L-Lf- 111 The Board pointed out that the lot would be filled in which will raise the grade of the lot and Mr. Lewin agreed to put up a retaining wall on lot no. 1 and a highway barricade instead of the fence that is presently there to provide for traffic safety. After further discussion it was decided that the Board would approve the application with the con- dition that Mr. Lewin give the Town a water and sewer easement along the originally planned road- way. Mr. Lewin, also, agreed to give an easement to the present dwelling on Rockland Avenue which has a water service line crossing the property under discussion. The following Resolution was therefore duly adopted: WHEREAS, Mr. Warren Lewin, President of Oak Hill Construction Company, owner of the premises located at High Ridge Road and Rockland Avenue and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 213 Parcels 598 and 274 has filed with this Board an application for the ap- proval of a subdivision of this plat; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 276 of the Town Law, a public hearing was held on April 8, 1970 after notice was published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaro- neck, the Daily Times; and WHEREAS, this Board has examined the plans and determined that the same are all sat- isfactory; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. Warren Lewin be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant extend the 8" water main 100' from its present terminus on High Ridge Road to a point in line with the property line of the subdiv- ision. 2. That a further plan, appro- ved by the Town Engineer, be filed with this Subdivision for the construction of the hammer- head turn. 3. That no building permits shall be issued until the appli- cant has furnished a performance bond in the amount of $3,000.00 such bond to run for a term of one year and to be issued by a bonding or surety company ap- proved by the Town Board and Town Attorney as to form, suf- ficiency and manner of execution. 4. That an easement for sewer, water and other utilities in form satisfactory to the Town Attorney and to be delivered to said Attorney, be granted by the developer to the Town of Mamaroneck. 5. That a deed to the 19.19 x 50 foot section of land to be added to the street be given by the developer to the Town of Mamaroneck, said deed to be in form satisfactory to the Town Attorney and to be delivered to said Attorney. FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon compliance with the above conditions the Chairman of the Planning Board is hereby authorized to sign such subdivision plat as evidence of the approval of same by this Board. PRELIMINARY HEARING - SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 504 PARCEL 353 Mr. Sidney Doherty presented his application to the Board for the subdivision of a lot on Dillon Road of which a portion is in the City of New Rochelle. The Board discussed the application and it was pointed out that the sewer, water and utilities are all avail- able. The Board pointed out that the property has been filled in and that the road is only 25 feet wide where this property is located. Mr. Widulski stated that he was including in his recommendations for the Six Year Capital Budget a future raising and widening of Dillon Road. At this particular location the road is impassable during periods of storm flood tides. The Board requested that Mr. Doherty give the Town a 10 foot easement so that the road could be elevated and widened satisfactorily without encroaching upon private property. After further discussion the Sec- retary was instructed to advertise for the Public Hearing for the next meeting on May 13, 1970. APPLICATION FOR MR. ALLAN STILLMAN - GARAGE AT 5 WASHINGTON SQUARE The Town Board had referred the application of Mr. Allan Stillman for permission to rent a portion of the existing tenant's garage at 5 Washington Square to Cadillac Motor Car Division for the storage of 15 new cars for the recommendation of the Planning Board. Mr. Stillman stated that the portion of the garage where the cars are stored for Cadillac Motors has been vacant for some time and is rented to Cadillac on a month to month basis. The applicant said that the contract with Cadillac can be terminated at any- time should the tenants need the space and the gar- age has about 125 to 130 spaces of which at the pre- sent time is occupied to about 60% of its capacity. Mr. Stillman reported that payroll costs for the garage amount to $18,000.00 a year. The applicant stated that they charge $15.00 a month for the roof top space and depending on service the space down below runs approximately $30.00 per month. The Board pointed out that at the time the variance was granted for the owners to build the garage it was to be used for the exclusive use of the tenants and the storing of new cars for Cadillac was chang- ing it to commercial use. The Board pointed out that there are too many cars parked on the street in the vicinity of the garage and cars are parked on the Thruway property which should be housed in the garage. After further discussion the Board decided on a three to one vote that they would recommend to the Town Board that the application be denied. The Secretary was instructed to inform the Town Board of the Plan- ning Board's recommendation. The attached report was forwarded to the Town Board. APPLICATION FOR SWIMMING-WADING POOL - MONROE NURSERY SCHOOL - 685 WEAVER STREET Mr. Adam Libertella, owner of the Monroe Nursery School and Mr. Michael Harris, the contractor of Aqualine-Harris, Inc. , 98 Murray Avenue, appeared before the Board in reference to an application for a swimming-wading pool which the Town Board had • referred to the Planning Board for their recommen- dation. Mr. Libertella stated that the pool was to be used for the children in the summer instead of using the creek which the former owner did. The applicant stated that the pool would drain into a drywell and would be kept filled at all times. Sev- eral members of the Board had visited the site and found no objection to the location and site. Some questions as to the sanitary and exit facilities in the building were discussed and the Town Engineer was asked to check with the Building Inspector on this matter. After the applicants left the Board discussed the application and decided they would need additional information before they would be able to give their recommendation to the Town Board. Mr. Maggini was to get in touch with Mr. Libertella requesting the additional information. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting it was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. . /--Q- --A-1-17-4-7 Rita A. Joh on, Secretary C