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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967_06_14 Planning Board Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK PLANNING BOARD HELD JUNE 14, 1967, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE WEAVER STREET FIREHOUSE, WEAVER STREET AND EDGEWOOD AVENUE, TOWN OF MAMARONECK. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Fred L. Maggini, Chairman Mr. Lee Bloom Mr. Joseph Rigano Mr. G. Norman Blair Absent: Mr. Winfield James Also present: Mr. William Widulski, Town Engineer Mr. James J. Johnston, Town Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of May 10, 1967 were pre- sented and on motion duly made and seconded, approved as corrected. The Chairman requested the Secretary to read the application for Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING - NORTH BROOK ROAD The following persons appeared in favor of this ap- plication: Mr. Alfred Poccia, applicant Mrs. Lily S. Siegel, 3 North Brook Road Dr. John L. Frascella, 7 North Brook Road The Chairman declared the hearing open and Mr. Poccia appeared in behalf of his application. Mr. Maggini stated that the Board had discussed the 32' radius on the cul-de-sac with the Fire Chief and they did not like it. Mrs. Siegel and Dr. Frascella both stated that they felt the houses would improve the area and that at the present time the fire trucks and other vehicles have to back up to turn around. Dr. Frascella was concerned as to whether or not the large oak tree on one of the lots was to be preserved. Mr. Poccia assured the Board that he would try if at all pos- sible to leave the tree. Following further discussion the Board decided that Mr. Poccia and Mr. Widulski should get together to J-/ see what could be done about increasing the diameter of the cul-de-sac before they could give final ap- proval to the subdivision. BRIAR HILL - SECTION 2 - SUBDIVISION The following persons appeared in reference to this application: Mr. Adam Sumetz, applicant Judge Sylvan Schwartzreich, Attorney for applicant 7 Woodland Ave. , Larchmont Mr. Thomas McEvoy, Jr. , surveyor Mr. Theodore N. Utz, 8 Park Hill Lane Mr. Ben M. Allen, 6 Park Hill Lane Mr. Edward deMartin, 12 Park Hill Lane Mr. Lee Whitestone, 797 Weaver Street Mrs. John Baity, 19 Bonnie Way Mrs. William F. Hoffman, 21 Bonnie Way Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, 30 Bonnie Way Mrs. J. QA Haralambie, 32 Bonnie Way Mr. Anthon! L. Gagliardi, 30 Bonnie Way Mr. Sumetz presented the Board with a revised map. A notice had been sent to residents of the surround- ing properties to inform them that the Board was considering the application of Mr. Sumetz for per- mission to build 8 more houses. Mr. Gagliardi submitted a memorandum to the Board which was filed for the record in reference to the sewer situation. Mr. Gagliardi and the other resi- dents claim that they have sewer back-up in their cellars and the sewer at the present time is not adequate to take care of the homes that have already been built in the subdivision. The present residents cannot see how the sewer in its present condition could possibly be adequate to take care of additional homes. Mr. Bloom pointed out that the Planning Board did not have jurisdiction over the existing sewers and actually it was a matter for the Town Board. Mr. Widulski had gone up to the subdivision and a "dye test" was given to all the homes. The lines on Bonnie Way were in good condition and about 50% full. The normal is about 75% or 3/4 full. Mr. Widulski pointed out that the sewer system would be adequate if there was no infiltration. Mr. Martin spoke about the surface water that over- flows into the yards from the brook. It was pointed out that the work that the Town had done in back of Dr. and Mrs. Haralambie's house and any work the Town had done on the brook which was on property owned by an individual home owner was not the Town's responsibility but only done "out of the goodness of their hearts". The Secretary was asked to write a memo to the Town Board recommending they give serious thought to re- lieving the sewerage overflow problem on Bonnie Way and that it be considered a part of next year's bud- get. The Board, also, stated that they felt Mr. Sumetz had done a good job and had always been cooperative. After further discussion a motion was made, moved and seconded that the subdivision known as Briar Hill - Section 2 Subdivision be approved and the following Resolution duly adopted: WHEREAS, Adam A. Sumetz has filed an ap- plication for the approval of plans for the construction of improvements of the streets, sewers, drains, etc. , in Briar Hill - Section 2 which is a subdivision found on a map known as "Subdivision Map of Briar Hill - Section 2" in the Town of Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Town of Mamaroneck as Block 105 Parcel 10, and WHEREAS a Public Hearing was duly held pur- suant to the provisions of Section 276 of the Town Law after notice published in the official newspaper of the Town of Mamaroneck, the Daily Times on May 3, 1967; and WHEREAS, on May 10, 1967 a Public Hearing was held but decision was reserved for the next regular meeting of the Planning Board; and WHEREAS, at the regular meeting held on June 14, 1967 the Board examined the plans and reviewed comments made by the neighbor- ing property owners and has determined that the plans, as revised, are all satisfactory NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the application of Adam A. Sumetz be approved subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. That the applicant shall install all street improvements in accordance with the plans filed with this application and in accordance with the standards and specifications and procedure acceptable to the appropriate Town Departments, and any revi- sions which are noted on the final plans. 2. That no building permit shall be issued until the applicant has furnished a performance bond in an amount specified by the Town Engineer for the completion of such improvements, such bond to run for a term of two years and to be issued by a bonding or surety company approved by the Town Board as to form, suf- ficiency and manner of execution. 3. That formal offers or deeds of cession to the public of all streets, highways, easements or public places indicated on the plans filed with the Plan- ning Board shall be in form sat- isfactory to the Town Attorney and shall be held by said Attor- ney until such streets are for- mally accepted by the Town Board, provided that such delivery of such offers or deeds shall not constitute an acceptance by the Town of the dedication of any such street, highway, easements, or public place, nor waive the payment of necessary title charges and recording fees; but that such acceptance shall be based solely upon the adoption of a Resolution by the Town Board. FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon compliance with the above conditions, the Chairman of the Planning Board is hereby authorized to sign such subdivision map as evidence of approval of the same. MURDOCK WOODS PETITION A letter was received from Mr. Johnston advising Mr. Maggini of a petition from the residents of Murdock Woods regarding Parcel A. The Secretary was advised to write a memo to the Town Attorney asking him to advise the petitioners that the Planning Board is of the opinion that Parcel A should be held by the Town and possibly at some future date could be used for "public streets or avenues" pursuant to the Resolution of the Planning Board dated May 6, 1963. BALDWIN HILLS PETITION Mr. Johnston in his memo to the Planning Board, also, referred to a petition from the residents of the Baldwin Hills Subdivision. The Secretary was in- structed to write a memo to the Town Board and send a copy to Mr. Johnston recommending that for the present the Town maintain ownership of Lot #10. The lot should be improved and possibly at some future time the Town should consider disposing of the Lot or using it for other purposes. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting it was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Rita A. John n, Secretary