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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965_11_01 Planning Board Minutesr MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF MAMARO- NECK PLANNING BOARD HELD NOVEMBER 1, 1965, IN THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK, 158 WEST POST ROAD, MAMARONECK, NEW YORK CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Fred L. Maggini, Chairman Mr. Lee Bloom Mr. Joseph Rigano Mr. Winfield James Absent: Mr. G. Norman Blair Also Present: Mr. Claude Latimer Acting Town Engineer Mr. James J. Johnston Town Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of October 4, 1965 were pre- sented, and on motion duly made and se- conded, approved as submitted. WELCOME Mr. Maggini welcomed Mr. Claude Latimer, Acting Town Engineer, and introduced him to the members of the Board. APPLICATION OF BONNIE BRIAR COUNTRY CLUB FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO CREATE ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACE Mr. Latimer submitted the applicant's sketches of the proposed parking lot and a memo noting that plans did not show grades, entrance, exit and screening and also noted that this application must be passed on by the County Planning Board as Weaver Street is a County Road. The Chairman stated that the Board could not act on the above application as the preliminary drawings presented lacked dimensions, speci- fications and details of construction. Mr. Lee Whitestone who resides opposite Bonnie Briar Country Club stated that work already seems to be in progress in this area r -11 Mr. Maggini instructed the secretary to send a memo to the Town Board and the Building Inspector advising them of this situation and requesting that the work should cease until a permit is granted. PETITION OF CHATSWORTH GARAGE, INC. REQUESTING AMEND_ MENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE The Chairman read petition of Victor Mancini, Pres- ident of Chatsworth Garage, Inc. addressed to the Town Board. He also read a communication from Charles Gronberg, dated October 21, 1965 request- ing an answer to the Town Board by the 10th of No- vember and a communication from Mr. Johnston, Town Attorney suggesting "that, under the Schedule of Permitted Uses in Section 410 (Schedule of Permitted Uses in Business and Industry Districts), be added thereto an item #7 under Permitted Special Uses, which would encompass automatic car washes". The above communications were ordered received and filed for the record. The secretary was instructed to write to the Town Board and enclose the following report: The Planning Board has considered the appli- cation of Chatsworth Garage, Inc. for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to per- mit the installation of automatic car wash- ing facilities. While the applicant has pro- posed that this be accepted by amending the definition of "Garage, Public" in Section 220 of the Ordinance, it is the view of the Board with which the Town Attorney concurs, that better control over such facilities would be obtained by amending Section 410 of the Zoning Ordinance entitled "Schedule of Per- mitted Uses in Business and Industry Districts", by adding under "Permitted Special Uses - Item 7 the following: "Automatic car washing facilities as an adjunct to existing gasoline filling stations and/or public garages". The Planning Board recommends that such amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be adopted, and therefore that the application of Chatsworth Garage, Inc. be approved subject to the required public hearing. 469 SOUNDVIEW WOODS - SECTION 3 - PROPOSED SUBDIVISION The Chairman reviewed the subject of the present status of Soundview Woods #3 for the benefit of Mr. Latimer and Mr. James who were not present at the last meeting. Following some discussion, it was unanimously agreed to send a letter to the Town Board as follows: Re: Soundview Woods, Section 3 We understand that Mr. Jacob Green is doing some work in advance of submitting plot plan for approv- al and also that the stream has been partly blocked with debris. It is our belief that the Town should take the necessary steps to see that no further work is done until the plan is submitted, and that the stream be opened up and the unsightly condition of the area corrected. REQUEST FROM MURDOCK WOODS FOR ENLARGEMENT OF ADRIAN CIRCLE It was noted by Mr. Latimer that a phone call had been received from Mrs. Parker requesting an enlarge- ment of Adrian Circle. The secretary advised the Board that she had written to Mr. P. M. Hughes re- questing that he be present at this meeting to dis- cuss the matter. Mr. Johnston requested a copy of this letter. It was also noted by the Chairman that a letter dated October 21, 1965 had been received from the Town Attorn- ey in reference to certificates of occupancy, Section 5 - of the Subdivision Map of Murdock Woods. Mr. Johnston will write to the Bonding Company advising them of the fact that the bond has lapsed and that the Planning Board is reluctant to proceed until Mr. Hughes presents himself formally before the Board and outlines what he proposes to do to correct the existing situation at Murdock Woods. NANCY LANE A communication was read by the Chairman addressed to the Town Board from Kurt Neumeisger, 12 Nancy Lane, dated October 29, 1965 requesting information concern- ing the dedication of the street and installation of the lights. 470 It was the opinion of the Board that this matter should be held in obeyance until further informa- tion is received from the contractor and the Town Engineer. EXCAVATION ORDINANCE The Chairman read a communication from the Town Attorney dated October 21, 1965 in which Mr. John- ston suggested certain changes in the sample ex- cavation ordinance. The secretary was instructed to write to Raymond & May enclosing changes and asking them for any further recommendations or changes so that the Planning Board might submit the proposed ordinance to the Town Board for its action. REQUEST FROM THE LARCHMONT-MAMK. CITIZEN'S COUNCIL Mr. Anthony Scolaro distributed questionaires to all members of the Planning Board request- ing them to submit their answers before November 18, 1965. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Bloom asked Mr. Johnston if he would survey the law as to whether it is proper to zone open area such as the Golf Clubs for recreation pur- poses. Mr. Johnston agreed to investigate this matter and advise. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before this meeting, it was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Le Esta E. Davis, Secretary 471